Magnetized Power Transfer Assembly for Open-Current Conductor Strips

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electrical receptacles lack the capability to be magnetically engageable with a conductive strip and receive electricity through an open current, limiting their functionality and versatility.

Innovation Solution

A magnetized power transfer assembly comprising an electricity transmitter and receiver with a conductor strip that allows for the transfer of electricity through an open current, featuring a magnetic mount for surface attachment, enabling efficient electricity transmission from a power source to a power cord and electrical devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional electrical receptacles are used, then electrical connections are established through physical plugs and sockets, but the functionality and versatility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctionality and versatilityVSAvoidconnection mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical plug-and-socket connection system with a magnetic field-based power transfer system. The transmitter and receiver use electromagnetic induction to transfer power wirelessly through a conductor strip, eliminating the need for physical electrical connections and thereby increasing versatility while reducing connection mechanism complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The conductor strip serves multiple functions: it acts as a magnetic mounting surface for attaching the transmitter and receiver, provides a conductive path for electromagnetic induction, and enables flexible positioning of electrical devices. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without adding device complexity.

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

2Adaptability or versatility

If magnetic engagement with conductive strip is implemented, then electricity transfer through open current is enabled, but traditional electrical connections are eliminated

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectricity transfer capabilityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces direct mechanical electrical contacts with indirect electromagnetic coupling through the conductor strip. The magnetic engagement holds the transmitter and receiver in position while the open current in the conductor strip enables power transfer without physical electrical contact, maintaining reliability through electromagnetic field stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The conductor strip acts as an intermediary element that facilitates power transfer between the transmitter and receiver. It provides a controlled path for electromagnetic induction while the magnetic mounting system ensures stable positioning, thereby maintaining connection stability without requiring traditional electrical connections.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If conductor strip with open current is used, then flexible power transfer is achieved, but physical electrical contacts are removed

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidelectrical connection
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces mechanical electrical contacts with electromagnetic induction through the conductor strip. This substitution provides flexibility in positioning and connection while maintaining reliable power transfer through the stable electromagnetic field generated by the open current in the conductor strip.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the operational parameters from direct electrical contact to electromagnetic coupling. By using the conductor strip with open current to generate and receive electromagnetic fields, the system achieves both flexibility in positioning and reliability in power transfer without physical electrical contacts.

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

Enables efficient and versatile electricity transfer by allowing magnetic engagement with conductive surfaces, providing a reliable and flexible solution for powering devices without the need for traditional electrical connections.

Implementation Method 1

The conductor strip is configured for transferring electricity from the electricity transmitter to the electricity receiver through an open current within the conductor when the electricity transmitter and the electricity receiver are electrically coupled thereto

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

A mount is coupled to the conductor strip and is configured for mounting the conductor strip to a surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic engagement: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS20240333030A1Magnetized power transfer assembly
Publication Date: 2024.10.03 HITE MATTHEW
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AI summary

A magnetized power transfer assembly for receiving electricity from a transmitter through an open current includes an electricity transmitter transmitting electricity from a power source. An electricity receiver receives electricity from the electricity transmitter. The electricity receiver has an electrical receptacle thereon and receives a power cord, wherein the electricity receiver provides electricity from the electricity transmitter to the power cord. A conductor strip is coupled to the electricity transmitter and to the electricity receiver. The conductor strip transfers electricity from the electricity transmitter to the electricity receiver through an open current within the conductor when the electricity transmitter and the electricity receiver are electrically coupled thereto. A mount is coupled to the conductor strip and mounts the conductor strip to a surface.