Induction Home Module for Wireless Power and Charging

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing technologies are inefficient for providing power and charging to electrical appliances and electronic devices without wires, especially for higher energy consumption devices, and lack widespread adoption in homes and industries due to inefficiencies and limitations in electromagnetic induction technology.

Innovation Solution

A modular device with an inductor coil that converts a support plane into a wireless power and charging point, using electromagnetic induction to supply power to devices with or without batteries, and includes intelligent management, remote control capabilities via NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, allowing for efficient energy transfer and control of various appliances.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If electromagnetic induction is used for wireless power supply, then wireless charging is enabled, but energy efficiency deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewireless power supplyVSAvoidenergy efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes key parameters of the electromagnetic induction system including operating frequency (50-100 kHz range), coil geometry (planar spiral design), and magnetic core material properties to optimize the coupling efficiency between transmitter and receiver coils, achieving over 90% energy transfer efficiency while maintaining wireless operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The invention uses composite magnetic core structures combining ferrite materials with specific permeability and loss characteristics, paired with copper or aluminum coil windings, to minimize eddy current losses and maximize magnetic coupling efficiency between the emitter and receiver coils

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Power

If electromagnetic induction is used for higher energy consumption devices, then power delivery capability is improved, but adoption in homes and industries deteriorates due to inefficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower delivery capabilityVSAvoidenergy efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts operating parameters including frequency modulation (50-100 kHz), voltage regulation, and coil current density to deliver high power (capable of supporting kitchen appliances and electronic devices) while maintaining optimal efficiency through real-time parameter optimization based on load requirements

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements dynamic control of the electromagnetic induction process through adjustable frequency operation, variable voltage output, and adaptive coil activation patterns that optimize energy transfer efficiency across different power delivery levels, enabling both high-power and low-power operation with consistently high efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

The modular device achieves 90% energy efficiency and enables wireless power supply and charging of a wide range of devices, including kitchenware and electronics, with remote control options, enhancing convenience and reducing energy loss, suitable for various household and industrial applications.

Implementation Method 1

The effect of electromagnetic induction generated by an inductive electric coiled body through which a variable current circulates is well known and due to this, a magnetic field is generated

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

when another electromagnetic coiled piece is next to it generates another variable current and analogous to that of the inductor coil in this second receiving coil

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

by replacing the winding (1) of the electrical appliances with the ferromagnetic material (2) enough the energy transmission is converted into heat energy

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectInduction heating: Induction Heating

Data Source

PatentEP4080726A1Electromagnetic power supply and/or charging home module for wireless appliances and electronic devices
Publication Date: 2022.10.26 CLOEN EUROPA SL
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AI summary

A built-in home automation module, on top or under countertop, fixed to its underside with the help of a metal coupling, which constitutes an induction cooker or a charging element and/or inductive power supply for electronic elements that in turn include a receiving coil, characterized in the module incorporates a power source connected to an emitting inductor coil (1), and comprises a microcontroller and tactile communication interface (4) for interaction with the user.