Cam-Driven Frequency Up-Conversion Mechanism For Kinetic Energy Harvesting

This paper proposes an ocean wave energy harvester (WEH) with a cam-driven frequency up-conversion mechanism. It utilizes a planar pendulum structure to achieve motion response to ultra-low-frequency wave excitation and then converts the mechanical energy of the pendulum into high-frequency and high-power electrical energy output through the cam-driven frequency upconversion mechanism. WEH’s superior design enables high-power output even under excitation below 1 Hz. At the excitation frequency of 0.75 Hz and resistance load of $20 \Omega$, the maximum power output can reach 461.4 mW. Due to its high output power, the WEH can be integrated into the ocean observation buoy to power the sensors, thereby enabling long-term, unattended operation of the buoy in remote offshore areas.