Collimated Wireless Power Distribution for Point-of-Use Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar energy technologies are inefficient and cost-ineffective due to distant points-of-conversion from points of power consumption, leading to energy loss and insufficient power for devices, as they often collect and convert energy exterior to a structure or rely on ambient light, which is not sufficient for extended use.
Innovation Solution
A wireless power distribution system that collects and collimates energy to form a power beam, which is then wirelessly distributed to a converter for immediate use or storage at the point-of-use, using redirectors and converters such as photovoltaic cells, thermophotovoltaic cells, or thermal chips, allowing energy to be converted and stored near the point of consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If solar energy is collected and converted exterior to a structure, then power can be provided to multiple areas, but energy loss occurs during transmission and power is insufficient at specific points of consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local quality by placing photovoltaic converters and energy storage devices at specific points of consumption within the structure rather than relying on distant external power sources. This allows each location to have customized power conversion capabilities tailored to its specific energy needs, eliminating transmission losses while providing adequate power where required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system segments the power conversion function by distributing multiple photovoltaic converters throughout the structure, with each converter serving a specific zone or device. This segmentation enables localized energy conversion and storage, reducing the need for long-distance energy transmission and minimizing associated losses.
2Device complexity
If ambient light is used to power devices, then no additional energy collection is needed, but the power is insufficient for extended use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by collecting and storing solar energy in batteries or capacitors during periods of high illumination, before the energy is needed. This allows the system to accumulate sufficient power for extended use periods, overcoming the limitation of ambient light availability while maintaining relatively simple device architecture.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of energy availability by using energy storage devices to decouple power generation from power consumption. This allows the converter to operate at optimal parameters for extended periods, converting stored energy into electrical power even when ambient light conditions vary or are insufficient.
3Ease of operation
If photovoltaic facilities are integrated with devices, then power can be provided locally, but the amount of energy available is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into an integrated assembly: the photovoltaic converter, energy storage device (battery or capacitor), and target device are combined into a single functional unit. This merging allows the system to provide local power while accumulating sufficient energy through the storage component, overcoming the limitation of small integrated photovoltaic areas.
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 approach enhances efficiency by delivering power directly to where it is needed, reducing energy loss and providing sufficient power for a variety of devices, including low and high-powered equipment, through the use of collimated energy beams and energy storage devices like batteries or graphene supercapacitors.
Implementation Method 1
collected solar energy is then collimated by a collimator to form collimated power beams
Implementation Method 2
The points of power consumption can include photovoltaic or thermophotovoltaic converters, thermal chips, or other types of converters
Implementation Method 3
The points of power consumption can include photovoltaic or thermophotovoltaic converters, thermal chips, or other types of converters
Implementation Method 4
The points of power consumption can include photovoltaic or thermophotovoltaic converters, thermal chips, or other types of converters
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AI summary
Apparatus, methods and systems of wireless power distribution are disclosed. Embodiments involve the redirection of collimated energy to a converter, which stores or converts the energy into a more suitable form of energy for at least one specific point-of-use that is coupled to the converter.