Resonance Bandwidth Control for Wireless Power Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless power transmission systems face efficiency issues due to variations in distance and matching requirements between source and target resonators, leading to reduced performance and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus and method for controlling the resonance bandwidth between source and target resonators in a wireless power transmission system, allowing for dynamic adjustment of resonance bandwidth and impedance matching to maintain optimal power transfer despite changes in distance and impedance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If the resonance bandwidth is narrowed to improve impedance matching, then power transfer efficiency improves under ideal conditions, but the system becomes highly sensitive to distance variations and coupling coefficient changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transfer efficiencyVSAvoidstability against distance and coupling variations
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the resonance bandwidth adjustable rather than fixed. The system dynamically adapts the resonance bandwidth of the source resonator based on real-time coupling conditions and distance variations, allowing optimal performance across varying operating conditions while maintaining stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the resonance bandwidth parameter of the source resonator to resolve the contradiction. By adjusting this parameter according to coupling coefficient and distance conditions, the system achieves both efficient power transfer and robustness against variations

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If the resonance bandwidth is widened to improve stability against distance variations, then reliability improves, but power transfer efficiency decreases under ideal matching conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestability against distance and coupling variationsVSAvoidpower transfer efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the resonance bandwidth based on real-time coupling conditions. When coupling is strong and distance is optimal, the bandwidth is narrowed for maximum efficiency. When coupling varies or distance changes, the bandwidth is widened to maintain stability and reliable power transfer

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary measurement of coupling conditions and distance, then pre-adjusts the resonance bandwidth before power transfer begins. This preliminary action ensures the system is optimally configured to handle upcoming variations, maintaining both efficiency and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of energy

If impedance matching is optimized for maximum power transfer, then efficiency improves, but the system becomes sensitive to impedance mismatching when distance changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transfer efficiencyVSAvoidadaptability to distance and impedance changes
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic impedance matching by continuously adjusting the resonance bandwidth in response to changing distance and coupling conditions. This dynamic adaptation maintains both high efficiency and adaptability across varying operating scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses feedback from coupling coefficient measurements and distance detection to continuously adjust the resonance bandwidth. This feedback mechanism ensures the system adapts to impedance changes while maintaining optimal power transfer efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

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 stabilizes wireless power transmission efficiency by maintaining an unbalanced relationship between the resonance bandwidth of the source and target resonators, preventing efficiency reduction due to changes in coupling coefficient, distance, and impedance mismatching, thereby ensuring consistent power transfer.

Implementation Method 1

a source resonator (115) configured to transfer electromagnetic energy to a target resonator (121) through magnetic coupling (101)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic Induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

transfer the generated resonance power to the target device (120) through magnetic coupling (101) with a target resonator (121)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic Coupling: Magnetism

Implementation Method 3

a source resonator (115) configured to transfer electromagnetic energy to a target resonator (121) through magnetic coupling (101) at a resonance frequency

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentEP2564489B1Method and apparatus for controlling resonance bandwidth in a wireless power transmission system
Publication Date: 2021.04.07 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided are a method and apparatus for controlling a resonance bandwidth in a wireless power transmission system. The apparatus may include a source resonator to transfer an electromagnetic energy to a target resonator, and a source resonance bandwidth setting unit to set a resonance bandwidth of the source resonator.