Autonomous Wave Generator With Wireless Self-Recharging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wave generators require frequent recharging and wired connections, limiting their autonomy and installation flexibility, and lack efficient energy management and user interaction.
Innovation Solution
A wave generator with on-board energy autonomy, equipped with sensors and a controller for real-time energy optimization, self-recharging capabilities, and a user interface for interaction, allowing wireless operation and easy installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wave generator uses battery power for autonomy, then installation flexibility is improved, but energy consumption becomes a limiting factor requiring frequent recharging
Solution Approach 1:
The wave generator automatically returns to its docking station when battery level is low and recharges autonomously without human intervention. The control system monitors battery status and autonomously navigates the generator to the station, where wireless charging occurs, enabling the system to service itself and maintain operational readiness.
2Ease of operation
If wave generator operates autonomously with on-board battery, then wired connections are eliminated, but recharging requires human intervention or complex infrastructure
Solution Approach 1:
The wave generator automatically returns to its docking station when battery level is low and recharges autonomously without human intervention. The control system monitors battery status and autonomously navigates the generator to the station, where wireless charging occurs, enabling the system to service itself and maintain operational readiness.
Solution Approach 2:
A docking station serves as an intermediary infrastructure element that provides wireless power transfer to the wave generator. This mediator enables automated recharging by establishing an electromagnetic coupling between the station's charging coil and the generator's receiving coil, eliminating the need for physical cable connections or manual battery replacement.
3Manufacturing precision
If wave generator uses sensors and control systems for energy optimization, then wave quality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Accelerometers and other sensors mounted on the wave generator continuously measure wave characteristics and generator position. This data feeds back to the control system, which adjusts motor commands in real-time to optimize wave generation efficiency and maintain desired wave quality, creating a closed-loop control system that adapts to changing conditions.
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 generator achieves efficient wave generation with minimal energy consumption, autonomous recharging, and easy installation, ensuring high-quality waves without human intervention.
Implementation Method 1
a device for moving the internal body configured to make use of the internal body oscillating inside the external body in order to transmit energy to the liquid and thus create a wave
Implementation Method 2
The wave generator may be battery or solar powered and optionally include a rechargeable battery, which can be recharged by current flowing through a magnetic coupling
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AI summary
The present invention discloses an autonomous and intelligent wave generation system for creating a controlled wave on a liquid surface, said system comprising a wave generator comprising: - an external body acting as an envelope surrounding an internal body; - a device for moving the internal body configured to make the internal body oscillate inside the external body in order to transmit energy to the liquid and create a wave; - an on-board energy autonomy intended to supply energy to the movement device; - an on-board electronics equipped with a set of sensors intended to carry out measurements, capable of receiving information from the set of sensors; - a microcontroller in order to optimize the consumption of the wave generator and to self-manage its recharging autonomously;as well as: - a controller in communication with the on-board electronics in order to optimize the consumption of the wave generator and to self-manage its recharging autonomously, thanks to the real-time analysis of the information from the set of sensors; - means of communication between the generator and a user interface allowing two-way exchanges between the generator and the user; - means of recharging the on-board autonomy, said means being in use on said liquid surface near the wave generator or outside the liquid surface.;