Coil Device Wire Fixing and Heat Dissipation for Wireless Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging systems face issues with the complexity of input/output wire connections, reduced durability due to wire movement, and decreased transmission efficiency caused by increased heat in transmission/reception coils.

Innovation Solution

A coil device with a coil frame and heat dissipating member that fixes input/output wires, incorporates a shielding material, and efficiently dissipates heat, thereby simplifying connections and enhancing durability and transmission efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If the number of input/output wires in the transmission/reception coil is increased, then the wireless power transmission capability is improved, but the connection process becomes more complicated and the durability decreases due to wire movement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless power transmission capabilityVSAvoidconnection process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple input/output wires into a single integrated cable assembly. The cable fixing portion integrates multiple wire connection points and routing paths into one unified structure, reducing the number of separate connection operations required while maintaining the necessary electrical connections for enhanced power transmission

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Power

If the number of input/output wires in the transmission/reception coil is increased, then the wireless power transmission capability is improved, but the durability decreases due to wire movement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless power transmission capabilityVSAvoidcoil durability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The cable fixing portion performs preliminary fixation of all input/output wires during the assembly stage. By pre-positioning and securing the wires in their proper locations before the coil begins operation, the structure prevents subsequent wire movement and wear, thereby maintaining durability even as power transmission capability increases

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Power

If the output amount of wireless power transmitted from the wireless power system is increased, then the power transmission capability is improved, but heat generated in the transmitting/reception coil increases, decreasing transmission efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless power transmission capabilityVSAvoidcoil heat generation
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a heat dissipation member as an intermediary component between the coil windings and the external environment. This mediator structure facilitates efficient heat transfer from the high-power coil to the surrounding air or cooling system, enabling sustained high power transmission without excessive temperature rise that would reduce efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Power

If the output amount of wireless power transmitted from the wireless power system is increased, then the power transmission capability is improved, but heat generated in the transmitting/reception coil increases, decreasing transmission efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless power transmission capabilityVSAvoidtransmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent converts the harmful heat generated by high-power transmission into a manageable thermal flow. The heat dissipation member captures the waste heat and facilitates its controlled dissipation, transforming what would be energy loss into a controlled thermal management process that maintains transmission efficiency even at elevated power levels

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

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 fixes input/output wires, increases durability, and improves heat dissipation, leading to a more efficient wireless power transmission and reception process.

Implementation Method 1

a heat dissipating member housed in the lower receiving portion and disposed at a lower end of the shielding material

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 2

a shielding material housed in the lower receiving portion and disposed at a lower end of the second and third coils

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic shielding: Faraday Cage

Data Source

PatentUS11532423B2Coil device
Publication Date: 2022.12.20 LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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  • US11532423B2 patent drawing
  • US11532423B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present embodiment relates to a coil device.The coil device according to the present embodiment includes: first to third coils including a connecting portion; and a coil frame including an upper receiving portion for housing the first coil, a lower receiving portion for housing the second and third coils, and a cable fixing portion for fixing each connecting portion of the first to third coils.