Dual-mode magnetic alignment component for alignment of a device
By designing a dual-mode magnetic alignment component, the problem of wireless charging alignment for portable electronic devices is solved, achieving an efficient and stable charging process and reducing the physical requirements of the device.
CN115514113BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17APPLE INC
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- APPLE INC
- Filing Date
- 2022-05-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing portable electronic devices have difficulty quickly and stably aligning the transmitter and receiver coils during wireless charging, resulting in low charging efficiency. Furthermore, traditional magnetic alignment systems increase device size and cost.
Method used
By employing a dual-mode magnetic alignment component, the primary and secondary magnetic alignment components can be flexibly switched by reorienting or shifting magnets between the first and second attachment positions, simplifying the equipment alignment process.
Benefits of technology
It improves the alignment efficiency and stability of wireless charging, while reducing the size and weight of the device and lowering manufacturing costs.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to dual-mode magnetic alignment components for alignment of devices. Dual-mode ring-shaped magnetic alignment components can be included in electronic devices that attach to other electronic devices using a magnetic alignment system that includes a primary ring-shaped alignment component and a secondary ring-shaped alignment component having complementary (and fixed) magnetic orientations. In the dual-mode alignment components, a set of alignment magnets can be reoriented or shifted between a first position in which the magnetic orientation of the dual-mode alignment component is complementary to the primary ring-shaped alignment component and a second position in which the magnetic orientation of the dual-mode alignment component is complementary to the secondary ring-shaped alignment component. Dual-mode electronic devices incorporating the dual-mode alignment components can interchangeably attach to another device via the primary ring-shaped alignment component or the secondary ring-shaped alignment component.
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