Induction Energy Transmission Dynamic Receiving Element Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing induction energy transmission systems face challenges in optimizing energy supply, leading to inefficiencies and potential overload of induction elements, which can result in defects and reduced operational longevity.

Innovation Solution

The system employs a control unit that dynamically adjusts the number of receiving induction elements based on the energy provided by the supply induction element, maintaining a consistent voltage and utilizing voltage regulators to ensure efficient energy distribution, thereby preventing overload and optimizing energy transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If all receiving induction elements are used to supply energy to the further unit, then the energy supply capacity is maximized, but the receiving induction elements and voltage regulator may become overloaded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy supply capacityVSAvoidoverload protection
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit dynamically adjusts the number of active receiving induction elements based on the energy provided by the supply induction element. When energy is abundant, more receiving elements are activated to maximize power transfer. When energy is limited, fewer receiving elements are used to prevent overload, thus maintaining system reliability while optimizing power utilization.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If a fixed number of receiving induction elements are used, then the system design is simplified, but the energy supply cannot be optimized based on available energy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem design simplicityVSAvoidenergy supply efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system transitions from a static configuration to a dynamic one where the control unit continuously monitors the energy provided by the supply induction element and adjusts the number of active receiving induction elements accordingly. This enables the system to optimize energy transfer efficiency without requiring complex manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit receives feedback about the energy level provided by the supply induction element and uses this information to adjust the operation of receiving induction elements. This feedback mechanism allows the system to adapt to varying energy conditions and optimize performance automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If the voltage varies with energy input, then the system responds naturally to energy changes, but the further unit cannot operate within its optimized voltage range

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoltage response to energy changesVSAvoidoperational stability of further unit
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit acts as an intermediary between the energy input and the further unit. It regulates the voltage provided to the further unit by adjusting the number of active receiving induction elements, ensuring that the voltage remains within the optimized range required by the further unit regardless of variations in energy input from the supply induction element.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 achieves optimized energy supply, reduces electrical losses, enhances operational comfort, and extends the lifespan of the system by maintaining a stable voltage range, thus minimizing defects and ensuring high efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

at least two receiving induction elements (18), which are provided for receiving energy from at least one supply induction element (14) of at least one supply unit (12)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3788843B1Induction energy transmission system
Publication Date: 2024.06.05 BOSCH SIEMENS HAUSGERATE GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to an induction energy transmission system (10a-c), particularly an induction cooking system, comprising at least one receiving unit (16a-c) that has at least two receiving induction elements (18a-c) which are provided to receive energy from at least one supplying induction element (14a-c) of at least one supply unit (12a-c), and are provided to supply energy to at least one further unit (20a-c). In order to provide a generic device having improved energy supply properties, the induction energy transmission system (10a-c) comprises at least one control unit (22a-c) which is designed to use a different number of receiving induction elements (18a-c) to supply energy to the further unit (20a-c), depending on the energy that is supplied by the supplying induction element (14a-c).