Functionalized Cover Elements With Inductive Coupling for Easier Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current contactless electrical connection systems for photovoltaic and similar infrastructures are not optimal in terms of ease of installation, requiring complex adjustments and electrical wiring operations for efficient energy transfer.
Innovation Solution
A functionalized covering element with integrated inductive couplers and an electrical energy conversion system that allows for contactless connections between adjacent elements, facilitating installation by eliminating the need for extensive electrical wiring through complementary shapes and monobloc assemblies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional contactless electrical connection systems are used with separate windings and casings, then reliable energy transfer is achieved, but installation complexity increases due to required relative positioning adjustments and electrical wiring operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the primary winding, secondary winding, and their respective casings into a single integrated monobloc assembly. This merging eliminates the need for separate positioning and connection operations, reducing installation complexity while maintaining reliable contactless energy transfer through the integrated inductive coupling system.
Solution Approach 2:
The monobloc assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, houses both primary and secondary windings, enables contactless energy transfer, and eliminates the need for separate electrical wiring operations. This multi-functionality reduces the number of installation steps and components required.
2Power
If separate primary and secondary windings are positioned in different casings, then inductive coupling is established, but the number of electrical wiring operations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the previously separate primary winding assembly and secondary winding assembly into a single monobloc structure. This integration maintains the inductive coupling power transfer capability while eliminating the need for separate electrical wiring operations, significantly improving ease of installation.
3Reliability
If multiple inductive couplers are positioned relative to each other, then contactless connection is achieved, but installation time increases due to adjustment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs the positioning and alignment of primary and secondary windings in advance during monobloc assembly manufacturing. This preliminary action ensures that when the monobloc is installed, the inductive couplers are already correctly positioned, eliminating time-consuming adjustment operations during installation while maintaining reliable contactless connection.
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 solution simplifies the installation of photovoltaic and other energy-related infrastructure by enabling quick and efficient contactless energy transfer between elements, reducing installation complexity and minimizing electrical wiring requirements.
Implementation Method 1
A first inductive coupler connected to said conversion system and arranged to establish a first contactless connection with a first adjacent covering element
Implementation Method 2
A second inductive coupler connected to said conversion system and arranged to establish a second contactless connection with a second covering element adjacent, distinct from the first covering element
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AI summary
The invention relates to a cover element (EC_i) which is functionalized by a module (M_i) of the type generator or receiver of electrical energy, and intended to cover an area, said cover element (EC_i) comprising an electrical energy conversion system (SC_i) to which said module (M_i) is connected, said conversion system (SC_i) being controlled to supply electrical energy to the module (M_i) or to convert the electrical energy supplied by the module (M_i), said cover element (EC_i) comprising: - A first inductive coupler (C1_i) connected to said conversion system and arranged to establish a first contactless connection with a first adjacent cover element, - A second inductive coupler (C2_i) connected to said conversion system and arranged to establish a second contactless connection with a second adjacent cover element, distinct from the first cover element.