Modular Display Power Coupling for Heat and EMI Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Modular display apparatuses face challenges in power distribution and heat management due to increased power consumption, leading to potential malfunctions and harmful electromagnetic interference.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus with a wireless power transfer system that includes multiple transmitters and receivers with a simple coupling structure, allowing for load sharing and voltage adjustment across connected display modules, using transmission and reception coils for efficient power distribution and reducing electromagnetic interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple wireless power receivers are used in a modular display apparatus, then power distribution capability is improved, but heat management and electromagnetic interference problems worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower distribution capabilityVSAvoidheat and electromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The display apparatus is divided into multiple independent display modules, each with its own wireless power receiver. This segmentation allows power to be distributed across multiple modules rather than concentrating power in a single location, thereby improving power distribution capability while reducing heat concentration and electromagnetic interference in any one area.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system dynamically adjusts power allocation among multiple wireless power receivers based on real-time load conditions. The controller monitors power consumption of each display module and dynamically redistributes power through the wireless power transfer system, optimizing power distribution while managing heat and electromagnetic interference levels.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If a complex power supply system is used to manage multiple display modules, then power distribution control is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower distribution controlVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A single controller is designed to perform multiple functions: it manages wireless power reception, distributes power to multiple display modules, monitors power consumption, and controls voltage levels. This multi-functional controller simplifies the overall system architecture by consolidating what would otherwise require multiple separate control systems.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The wireless power transfer system acts as an intermediary between the power source and multiple display modules. This intermediate layer simplifies power distribution control by providing a unified interface for power management, eliminating the need for complex wired connections and multiple power supply units.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If wireless power transfer is implemented in modular display apparatus, then installation convenience is improved, but power load management becomes more difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation convenienceVSAvoidpower load management
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Each display module is equipped with its own wireless power receiver that automatically manages its power reception and conversion. The modules self-regulate their power consumption and the system automatically balances power distribution, reducing the complexity of manual power load management while maintaining installation convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 solution effectively distributes power loads, preventing malfunctions caused by heat and reducing harmful electromagnetic frequencies, while simplifying installation with a convenient coupling structure.

Implementation Method 1

Each of the plurality of wireless power transmitters may include a transmission coil configured to generate a magnetic field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

each of the plurality of wireless power receivers may include a reception coil disposed to face a corresponding transmission coil and configured to wirelessly receive the power from the corresponding transmission coil

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3958436B1Display device
Publication Date: 2023.10.18 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The disclosure relates to a display apparatus, the display apparatus including: a display including a plurality of display modules each including a plurality of light emitting devices; a plurality of wireless power transmitters configured to receive power and wirelessly transmit the power; a plurality of wireless power receivers configured to receive the power from the plurality of wireless power transmitters and including output terminals to output the power to the plurality of display modules; and a connector configured to connect the output terminals of the plurality of wireless power receivers to each other.