Decentralized Mobile Power Transmitter Network for Electric Vehicle Charging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current charging systems for electric vehicles and devices face challenges such as frequent battery recharging, low recharging rates, scarcity of charging services, and strain on the power grid, limiting the range and adoption of electric vehicles and devices like UAVs.
Innovation Solution
A decentralized mobile power transmitter network that can move to charge power receivers without human intervention, using wireless or physical connections, powered by renewable energy sources, to provide uninterrupted and indefinite operation, reducing dependence on centralized charging infrastructure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If centralized charging stations are deployed to charge electric vehicles, then charging service availability is improved, but power grid load capacity is exceeded and performance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The centralized charging network is segmented into distributed mobile power transmitters that operate independently. Each MPT serves as an autonomous charging unit that can be deployed to different locations, distributing the power load across multiple independent nodes rather than concentrating it on the grid infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system transitions from a two-dimensional grid-based stationary network to a three-dimensional mobile network that operates across land, air, and sea. This dimensional expansion allows charging services to reach vehicles in any location without being constrained by fixed grid connection points.
2Adaptability or versatility
If more charging stations are built to serve electric vehicles, then charging accessibility is improved, but manufacturing cost and infrastructure complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The charging infrastructure transitions from static fixed stations to dynamic mobile power transmitters that can move and reposition themselves. This dynamism allows the system to adapt to changing charging demands without requiring permanent infrastructure installation at every possible location.
Solution Approach 2:
Mobile power transmitters are equipped with autonomous navigation and self-deployment capabilities, allowing them to automatically locate and service vehicles that need charging without requiring human operators or complex centralized dispatch infrastructure.
3Duration of action of moving object
If battery capacity is increased to extend electric vehicle range, then operational duration is improved, but vehicle weight and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of pre-loading vehicles with maximum battery capacity, the system provides preliminary charging actions through mobile power transmitters that can top-up vehicle batteries on-demand during operation or at convenient locations, eliminating the need for oversized batteries.
4Use of energy by moving object
If frequent battery recharging is required to maintain operational capacity, then energy supply continuity is improved, but loss of time and productivity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile power transmitter system enables continuous charging operations by deploying multiple MPTs that can service vehicles in sequence or simultaneously at different locations. This eliminates idle recharging time by ensuring uninterrupted energy supply through coordinated multi-node operations.
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 solution enables efficient, continuous, and renewable energy-based charging for electric vehicles and devices, enhancing their operational range and reducing societal and economic reliance on traditional power grids, while providing time-saving and resilient charging solutions.
Implementation Method 1
laser power beaming uses a laser to deliver concentrated light to a remote power receiver by a power transmitter. The receiver then converts the light to electricity
Implementation Method 2
laser power beaming uses a laser to deliver concentrated light
Implementation Method 3
The receiver then converts the light to electricity, similar to solar powered photovoltaic (PV) cells converting sunlight into electricity
Data Source
AI summary
A decentralized charging network of mobile power transmitters comprises a server, power receivers, and a fleet of deployable mobile power transmitters comprising a control system, a power source system having a charge measuring device for monitoring the charge transfer, a charging system configured to transfer charge from the power source system to the power receiver, and a communication system for communication between a power receiver, a server, and the control system. A charging request is received and processed by a server from a power receiver or an operator preparing to charge a power receiver. A qualified mobile power transmitter is identified and instructed to arrive at a location and to charge a power receiver according to charging instructions prepared by the server. The charging is monitored and, upon completion, the mobile power transmitter deactivates the charging session and informs the server.