Dynamic Power Transfer Circuitry for Multi-Source Impedance Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional power transfer systems are not well-suited for dynamic applications as they rely on static configurations, which limits their ability to adapt to varying power sources and loads, leading to inefficiencies in power delivery.
Innovation Solution
A power transfer circuitry with transformers and switching circuitry that dynamically adjusts input and output impedances based on continuously detected power changes, allowing for impedance matching between the power source and load to maximize power transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional static system configurations are used for power transfer, then system design is simplified with known source and load configurations, but power transfer efficiency is reduced due to inability to adapt to varying power sources and loads
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by transforming the static power transfer system into a dynamic one through the use of switching circuitry that continuously adjusts the connection configuration between power sources and loads. The system detects power changes and dynamically reconfigures which power sources are connected to which loads, enabling adaptation to varying power availability and load demands, thereby resolving the contradiction between design simplicity and power transfer efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through detection circuitry that continuously monitors power changes in the system. This feedback mechanism provides real-time information about power source availability and load requirements, which is then used by the switching circuitry to optimize power transfer connections. The feedback loop enables the system to maintain high power transfer efficiency by continuously adapting to changing conditions while preserving relative design simplicity through automated control.
2Stability of the object's composition
If static design principles are used to regulate power output, then consistent regulated power transfer is achieved, but adaptability to varying power sources and loads is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by making the power transfer system dynamic rather than static. The switching circuitry continuously reconfigures connections based on detected power changes, allowing the system to adapt to varying power sources and loads while maintaining stable and efficient power transfer. This dynamic approach replaces fixed design principles with adaptive control that preserves consistency through continuous optimization.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the connection configuration parameters in response to detected power changes. The system changes which power sources are connected to which loads based on real-time conditions, enabling adaptability to varying sources and loads while maintaining consistent regulated power transfer through automated parameter adjustment rather than fixed design parameters.
3Loss of energy
If impedance matching is implemented through dynamic switching, then power transfer efficiency is maximized, but device complexity increases with additional switching circuitry and detection circuitry
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the switching circuitry to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it manages impedance matching, optimizes power transfer connections, and responds to power changes. This multi-functional approach maximizes power transfer efficiency while minimizing the addition of separate dedicated circuits, thereby reducing overall device complexity compared to having separate circuits for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements self-service through the detection circuitry that automatically monitors power changes and triggers appropriate switching actions without external intervention. The system self-regulates to maintain optimal power transfer efficiency by detecting conditions and automatically reconfiguring connections, reducing the need for complex external control mechanisms and simplifying the overall device architecture.
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 enables efficient power transfer by matching impedances, allowing the power source to provide a greater amount of power than it would without impedance matching, and ensures optimal power delivery to the load, even when power demands fluctuate.
Implementation Method 1
a first transformer including a primary and a secondary winding, wherein one end of the primary winding is coupled to the input port and the other end of the primary winding coupled to a node via a first capacitor and wherein one end of the secondary winding is coupled to a circuit ground and the other end of the secondary winding is coupled to the node
Implementation Method 2
one end of the primary winding is coupled to a node via a first capacitor and wherein one end of the primary winding coupled to a node via a second capacitor
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AI summary
Apparatuses and systems enable power transfer from one or more energy sources to one or more loads. The input power from the energy sources may be unregulated, and the output power to the loads is managed. The power transfer is based on a dynamic implementation of Jacobi's Law (also known as the Maximum Power Theorem). In some embodiments, the energy sources are selectively coupled and decoupled from the power transfer circuitry. In some embodiments, the loads are selectively coupled and decoupled from the power transfer circuitry. Power transfer to the loads is dynamically controlled.