Charge Coil Unit Voltage Stabilization via Series Capacitor

Resolve Bottlenecks,
Find Innovative Solutions
Generate Solutions

Solution Overview

Problem

The output voltage of a charge coil unit can become unstable due to LC oscillation, especially in certain circuit configurations, which affects the reliable generation of power based on the source's power.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a capacitor connected in series with an inductor and a circuit unit that charges the capacitor using the induced current, with rectifier elements to regulate the current flow and prevent overvoltage, stabilizes the output voltage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Use of energy by moving object

If a capacitor is added to the charge coil unit to improve power storage capability, then the energy storage capacity is improved, but LC oscillation occurs causing output voltage instability

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy storage capacityVSAvoidoutput voltage stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

A diode is introduced as an intermediary component between the capacitor and the charge coil circuit. The diode acts as a one-way valve for current flow, preventing the capacitor from discharging back into the inductor and causing LC oscillation, while still allowing the capacitor to store energy during the charging phase. This mediator resolves the contradiction by enabling energy storage without the harmful oscillation effect.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If rectifier elements are added to prevent overvoltage and stabilize current flow, then the output voltage stability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutput voltage stabilityVSAvoidcircuit component count
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The diode performs multiple functions automatically without requiring additional control mechanisms. It simultaneously prevents overvoltage, blocks reverse current, and protects the capacitor from damage. This self-service approach achieves voltage stabilization and circuit protection using a single passive component, minimizing the increase in device complexity while maximizing reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

This configuration effectively stabilizes the output voltage, allowing for reliable power generation and efficient charging, while preventing overvoltage and reducing the risk of LC oscillation, thus ensuring stable operation of the charge coil unit.

Implementation Method 1

an inductor that generates an induced current based on power of a source of power

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11451082B2Charge coil unit, power unit, and work machine
Publication Date: 2022.09.20 HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
  • US11451082B2 patent drawing
  • US11451082B2 patent drawing
  • US11451082B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A present invention is a charge coil unit, comprising an inductor that generates an induced current based on power of a source of power, a capacitor connected in series to the inductor, and a circuit unit provided to be able to charge the capacitor by the induced current generated in the inductor, thereby, the output voltage of the charge coil unit can be stabilized.