Calibrated Electromagnetic Energy Transfer via Feedback Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electromagnetic energy delivery systems face variations in energy delivery and dissipation, leading to unpredictable and undesirable results due to factors such as energy loss and interaction with objects, which necessitate a method to account for these variations.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method that utilize a processor to determine a preliminary amount of energy to be dissipated in an object, adjust it based on calibration information, and control the energy delivery to ensure the target amount is achieved by monitoring energy returned from the application zone, using a system that includes a source of electromagnetic energy, a processor, and a detector to manage energy transfer effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If electromagnetic energy is delivered to an object to alter its properties, then the desired processing effect is achieved, but variations in energy delivery and dissipation cause unexpected and undesirable results
Solution Approach 1:
The system measures the actual energy dissipated in the object during electromagnetic energy delivery and uses this measurement to adjust and control the energy delivery process. This closed-loop feedback mechanism ensures that the desired amount of energy is delivered consistently, eliminating variations and unexpected results while maintaining manufacturing precision and process reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or open-loop control systems with an electromagnetic-based measurement and control system. By using electromagnetic sensors to detect energy dissipation and electronic control to adjust delivery parameters, the system achieves precise and reliable energy delivery without mechanical intervention, resolving the contradiction between precision and consistency
2Manufacturing precision
If calibration information is used to correct energy delivery variations, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-calibration by automatically measuring energy dissipation characteristics and generating correction factors without requiring external intervention or complex calibration equipment. The processor autonomously analyzes measurement data and adjusts control parameters, achieving high manufacturing precision while minimizing device complexity through self-service functionality
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 solution ensures precise control over electromagnetic energy delivery, accounting for variations and optimizing energy transfer to achieve the desired properties in objects, thereby reducing unintended results and improving the efficiency and consistency of energy application.
Implementation Method 1
The source of electromagnetic energy can be activated such that electromagnetic radiation is transferred to the cavity, and thus, some of the energy of that radiation may be dissipated in the object
Implementation Method 2
determine an amount of delivered energy, based on an amount of energy returned from the energy application zone and an amount of energy supplied to the energy application zone
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses, methods, kits, and systems relating to transferring electromagnetic energy to an energy application zone via a source of electromagnetic energy are disclosed. Some apparatuses may include a processor configured to determine a preliminary amount of energy to be dissipated in an object located at least partially in the energy application zone and determine a corrected amount of energy based on the preliminary amount of energy and calibration information. The processor may be further configured to estimate an amount of energy dissipated in the object. The processor may also be configured to cause the source to transfer energy to the energy application zone at least until the energy dissipated in the object as estimated equals the corrected amount of energy.