Hybrid Wireless Charging Coil Layout for Single- and Three-Phase EV Pads

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless power transfer systems for electric vehicles require separate chargers for single-phase and three-phase induction coils due to incompatible magnetic field distributions, necessitating separate installations and user inconvenience.

Innovation Solution

A hybrid charging coil structure that can selectively generate single-phase or three-phase magnetic field distributions using a unified primary or secondary coil structure, allowing for both operation modes based on input power phase and alignment, with a refined magnetic field distribution for improved compatibility and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate chargers are prepared for single-phase and three-phase induction coils, then compatibility with various vehicle types is improved, but device complexity and installation cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompatibility with various vehicle typesVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single charger capable of supporting both single-phase and three-phase induction coils. The charger includes a controller that can identify the coil type and switch between different power supply modes, making one device serve multiple functions rather than requiring separate chargers for each coil type

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies dynamics by implementing a dynamic switching mechanism that allows the charger to adapt its power supply configuration based on the detected coil type. The system can dynamically reconfigure the power supply connections between single-phase and three-phase modes, and the coil structure itself can be dynamically adjusted or selected based on charging requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Loss of energy

If separate chargers are prepared for single-phase and three-phase induction coils, then power transfer efficiency for each coil type is optimized, but installation cost and user inconvenience increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transfer efficiencyVSAvoidinstallation cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies universality by designing a single charger capable of supporting both single-phase and three-phase induction coils. The charger includes a controller that can identify the coil type and switch between different power supply modes, making one device serve multiple functions rather than requiring separate chargers for each coil type

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the power supply configuration parameters (phase number, voltage, current distribution) based on the detected coil type. The system changes operational parameters dynamically to optimize power transfer efficiency for each coil type while maintaining a unified charger hardware platform

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If single-phase and three-phase induction coils have different shapes and magnetic field distributions, then each coil type achieves optimal performance for its capacity, but compatibility between coil types deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging capacityVSAvoidcompatibility between coil types
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by implementing a dynamic switching mechanism that allows the charger to adapt its power supply configuration based on the detected coil type. The system can dynamically reconfigure the power supply connections between single-phase and three-phase modes, and the coil structure itself can be dynamically adjusted or selected based on charging requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the power supply configuration parameters (phase number, voltage, current distribution) based on the detected coil type. The system changes operational parameters dynamically to optimize power transfer efficiency for each coil type while maintaining a unified charger hardware platform

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 structure reduces system installation costs, alleviates user inconvenience, and enhances power transfer efficiency by optimizing coil layout and magnetic field distribution, supporting both single-phase and three-phase operations with high compatibility.

Implementation Method 1

a primary coil (310, 320, 330) arranged to surround a first central point near an origin of a central space

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a ferrite structure facilitating the wireless power transfer and a coil wound around the ferrite structure

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFerromagnetism: Ferromagnetism

Implementation Method 3

a reception pad of a vehicle assembly (VA) mounted on the electric vehicle may form an inductive resonance coupling with a transmission pad of a ground assembly (GA)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInductive resonance coupling: Resonance

Data Source

PatentEP4633004A1Wireless power transfer device comprising coil structure for wireless power transfer, and method
Publication Date: 2025.10.15 HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a wireless power transfer pad which is prepared to transmit wireless power to a reception pad comprising a secondary coil. The wireless power transfer pad comprises three primary coils. The three primary coils are overlaid so that an outer circle, an inner circle, and a distinct region between the outer circle and the inner circle are formed.