Electronic Cloth Power Generation via Coil-Thread Kinetic Energy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Smart wearable devices require frequent removal from the body for charging, leading to inconvenience and periods of non-monitoring, as they rely on traditional battery power that needs to be manually replenished.
Innovation Solution
An electronic cloth system that generates power through movement of metal coils relative to electronic threads, allowing for continuous operation of smart wearable devices without the need for removal or manual charging, using a network of power generation coils and electronic cloth to transfer energy wirelessly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If traditional battery power is used in smart wearable devices, then the device can operate and monitor the wearer, but the device requires frequent removal from the body for charging
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device performs its own charging function through integrated power generation components (piezoelectric elements, electromagnetic coils, or triboelectric layers) that convert the wearer's body movements into electrical energy, eliminating the need for external charging devices and manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical battery charging system with energy harvesting mechanisms that directly convert kinetic energy from body movements into electrical energy, substituting the need for physical battery removal and external charger connection
2Reliability
If traditional battery power is used in smart wearable devices, then the device can function, but there are periods when the device is not monitoring the wearer due to charging requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The power generation system continuously converts the wearer's natural body movements into electrical energy during normal daily activities, ensuring uninterrupted power supply and eliminating idle periods where the device would otherwise need to be charged
Solution Approach 2:
The device autonomously generates its own power through integrated energy harvesting components, maintaining continuous operation and monitoring capability without requiring periodic removal for charging
3Ease of operation
If a power source that eliminates manual charging is implemented, then continuous monitoring is enabled, but the device complexity increases due to integrated power generation components
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device integrates multiple functions into a single system: the power generation components (piezoelectric elements, electromagnetic coils, or triboelectric layers) serve dual purposes of both generating power and potentially providing structural support or sensing capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the power generation functionality directly into the wearable device structure itself, merging the energy harvesting components with the device housing or clothing fabric to eliminate separate charging mechanisms
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
Enables continuous monitoring and operation of smart wearable devices by harnessing kinetic energy from user movement to generate power, eliminating the need for manual charging and reducing downtime.
Implementation Method 1
one or more pieces of cloth, each piece comprising one or more electronic threads... generating power from movement of one or more metal coils relative to one or more pieces of cloth containing one or more electronic threads
Data Source
AI summary
The exemplary embodiments disclose a method, a computer program product, and a computer system for supplying power to a device. The exemplary embodiments may include generating power from movement of one or more metal coils relative to one or more pieces of cloth containing one or more electronic threads and transferring the generated power to a device.