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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2003
Filed:
Aug. 13, 2001
Raymond E. Spoljaric, Newark, DE (US);
Other;
Abstract
The present invention discloses an underwater generator for use with a surface vessel having a cylindrical housing with two major parts: a turbine and a generator . The turbine is located in the front portion of the device and is connected to the generator in the rear of the device through a set of gears . A conical shaped filter pointed forward is located in the front of the turbine to prevent clogging of the device. The size of the filter rib openings is smaller than the spacing between the turbine blades so that any particulate matter that passes through the filter can freely pass through the turbine and out the housing. At the junction between the conical filter and the main body of the housing , the water is deflected into the housing by a special deflector thus forcing the water to pass through the turbine . A water flow passage is provided for a water outlet and a leak proof enclosure surrounds the turbine , gears and generator . The housing is connected to the vessel by way of mounting frame