Wave Generating Foil for Full Surfing Waves
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wave generating technologies in water-based amusement parks only create partial waves, lacking the downward-and-backward motion essential for a full, naturally surfing wave.
Innovation Solution
A wave generating foil with a specific inner surface shape that extends below and above the water line, featuring sections angled away from the travel direction to create a trough, followed by sections that reflect and push water to amplify the wave height, mimicking natural ocean wave motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a foil extends far above the water line to support the raised height of the wake, then the wave height is improved, but the foil complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The foil is divided into multiple sections with distinct functions: a first section that extends away from the leading edge substantially parallel to the travel line, and a second section that extends away from the first section towards the opposite side. This segmentation allows each section to perform its specific function in creating wave motion without requiring the entire foil to be overly complex.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the foil are designed with different orientations and functions. The first section is parallel to the travel line to create downward-and-backward motion, while the second section angles towards the opposite side to create upward-and-forward motion. This local differentiation of quality allows the foil to generate full wave motion with controlled complexity.
2Device complexity
If the foil creates only upward-and-forward motion, then the wave generation is simplified, but the wave completeness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The foil is designed to create dynamic wave motion that includes both downward-and-backward motion (first section) and upward-and-forward motion (second section). This dynamic design allows the foil to generate complete wave cycles that naturally surf, rather than static or one-directional wave generation.
Solution Approach 2:
The foil creates periodic wave motion by alternating between downward-and-backward motion and upward-and-forward motion sections. This periodic action produces complete wave cycles that replicate natural ocean wave behavior, improving wave completeness while maintaining manageable system complexity.
3Reliability
If the inner surface extends below and above the water line, then the wave motion is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The inner surface is segmented into distinct sections (first section parallel to travel line, second section towards opposite side, and optionally third and fourth sections) that can be manufactured separately and then assembled. This segmentation reduces the complexity of manufacturing the complete multi-section foil structure while maintaining the improved wave motion quality.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The foil generates full waves with both downward-and-backward and upward-and-forward motions, creating larger and more naturally surfing waves.
Implementation Method 1
a completely submerged hull, which displaces water upward and outward, also creating a wake
Implementation Method 2
A full wave, however, is comprised of downward-and-backward motion followed by upward-and-forward motion
Data Source
AI summary
A wave generating foil for use in a wave pool is disclosed. The foil has an inner surface that extends from a leading edge to a trailing edge, and the inner surface also extends below and above the water line of the wave pool. The inner surface faces the shore of the wave pool and is constructed to be propelled along a travel line that defines a shore side and an opposite side. The inner surface has (1) a first section that extends away from the leading edge and runs substantially parallel to the travel line; and (2) a second section that extends away from the first section towards the opposite side.