Power Extractor Dynamic Impedance Matching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional power transfer systems are static and not well-suited for dynamic applications, as they fail to adapt to changing power sources and loads, leading to inefficient power transfer and management.
Innovation Solution
The development of a power extractor that dynamically matches impedance between power sources and loads, allowing for dynamic power transfer and management, including selective coupling and decoupling of sources and loads based on operational conditions and priority settings, to maximize power transfer efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional static power transfer systems are used, then system design is simplified with known source and load configurations, but power transfer efficiency deteriorates under dynamic conditions and changing operational requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic impedance matching through a controller that continuously adjusts the impedance of the power transfer system based on real-time monitoring of source and load conditions. This dynamic adjustment optimizes power transfer efficiency across varying operational scenarios, contrasting with traditional static systems that use fixed impedance values determined during design.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the controller monitors power transfer conditions and uses this information to adjust impedance settings. This closed-loop control enables the system to adapt to changing source and load characteristics, maintaining optimal power transfer efficiency without requiring complex redesign for different operating conditions.
2Stability of the object's composition
If static system configurations are used with known source and load, then regulation is consistent and regulated, but adaptability to changing power sources and loads deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains stable regulated power transfer through dynamic impedance adjustment. The controller continuously adapts the system impedance to match changing source and load conditions while maintaining consistent power delivery, combining the stability of regulated systems with the adaptability of dynamic configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the impedance parameter dynamically based on monitored source and load conditions. By adjusting this key electrical parameter in real-time, the system maintains regulated power transfer consistency while adapting to various source types and load requirements without requiring physical reconfiguration.
3Loss of energy
If dynamic impedance matching is implemented, then power transfer efficiency is maximized under varying conditions, but system complexity increases with active control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses feedback control to manage the complexity of dynamic impedance matching. The controller monitors power transfer conditions and automatically adjusts impedance settings based on this feedback, eliminating the need for complex manual control mechanisms while maintaining high efficiency across varying operational conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-adjustment of impedance through automated control based on monitored conditions. The controller independently manages impedance matching without requiring external intervention or complex control infrastructure, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining optimal power transfer efficiency.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses and systems enable power transfer from one or more energy sources to one or more loads. The input power from the energy sources may be unregulated, and the output power to the loads is managed. The power transfer is based on a dynamic implementation of Jacobi's Law (also known as the Maximum Power Theorem). In some embodiments, the energy sources are selectively coupled and decoupled from the power transfer circuitry. In some embodiments, the loads are selectively coupled and decoupled from the power transfer circuitry. Power transfer to the loads is dynamically controlled.