Resonance Circuit Capacitance Variance for Stable Wireless Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wireless power transfer to display apparatuses, such as TVs, faces challenges in maintaining stable power transmission due to varying distances from peripheral devices, leading to instability in voltage gain and reduced power efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A display apparatus with a resonance circuit unit that adjusts its capacitance using a capacitance variance unit and switching elements to maintain a stable resonance point and voltage, regardless of distance from the power source, by varying the duty cycle and operating frequency of switching elements to ensure consistent power delivery.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If wireless power transfer is applied to display apparatus, then wire complexity is removed and installation flexibility is improved, but power transmission stability deteriorates due to distance variations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinstallation flexibilityVSAvoidpower transmission stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the capacitance value variable rather than fixed. The capacitance variance unit dynamically adjusts the capacitance of the resonance circuit based on the detected distance from the external apparatus, allowing the system to adapt to changing installation conditions and maintain stable power transmission across different distances.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback through a distance detection unit that continuously monitors the distance between the display apparatus and the external apparatus. This detected distance information is fed back to the capacitance variance unit, which adjusts the capacitance accordingly, creating a closed-loop control system that maintains power transmission stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If fixed capacitance is used in resonance circuit, then circuit simplicity is maintained, but resonance point stability deteriorates when distance changes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecircuit simplicityVSAvoidresonance point stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static capacitance into a dynamic parameter by introducing a capacitance variance unit. This unit varies the capacitance value based on the detected distance, ensuring that the resonance circuit maintains its resonant condition even when the distance from the external apparatus changes, thus preserving resonance point stability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the capacitance parameter dynamically to compensate for distance variations. By adjusting the capacitance value according to the detected distance, the system maintains the resonant frequency and impedance matching conditions, ensuring stable power transfer despite changes in the physical configuration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If capacitance is varied to maintain resonance, then power transmission stability is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission stabilityVSAvoidcircuit complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic elements (capacitance variance unit with switching elements) to maintain stable power transmission. The switching elements selectively connect different capacitance values based on the detected distance, enabling the resonance circuit to adapt to varying conditions while maintaining reliable power transfer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-adjustment by automatically varying the capacitance based on distance detection without requiring external intervention. The capacitance variance unit autonomously selects appropriate capacitance values to maintain resonance, reducing the need for manual configuration or external control systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

4Productivity

If switching elements operate at high frequency, then power transfer efficiency is improved, but switching losses increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transfer efficiencyVSAvoidswitching losses
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs periodic switching action where the switching elements are turned on and off at optimized frequencies and duty cycles. By carefully controlling the switching timing and duration, the system achieves efficient power transfer while minimizing the time during which switching losses occur, balancing efficiency and energy loss.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

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 stable and efficient power transmission to display apparatuses over a range of distances, ensuring consistent target power and image quality by dynamically adjusting the resonance circuit's capacitance and frequency to compensate for changes in mutual inductance and leakage inductance.

Implementation Method 1

a resonance circuit unit configured to generate a voltage by using an inductive electromotive force generated by an external apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a capacitance variance unit configured to vary a capacitance (Cv) of the resonance circuit unit to adjust a resonance point of the resonance circuit unit

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Data Source

PatentUS10938242B2Display apparatus and operational method therefor, and electronic apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.03.02 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a display apparatus and operational method therefor, and an electronic apparatus, and the display apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a resonance circuit unit for generating voltage by means of inductive electromotive force generated due to an external apparatus; a capacitance variance unit for varying the capacitance (Cv) of the resonance circuit unit in order to control the resonance point thereof, the resonance point having been changed due to the distance from the external apparatus; and a display panel for implementing an image by means of the voltage.