Segmented Ferrite Shielding Module for EV Wireless Power

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional magnetic field shielding sheets for electric vehicles are heavy, increasing the overall weight and reducing fuel efficiency, while also generating heat due to eddy currents and limiting mass production capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic field shielding module for electric vehicles comprising a main shielding layer made of ferrite material unit blocks and an auxiliary shielding layer with a metal component, featuring a coil accommodating groove and auxiliary blocking member to enhance shielding performance and reduce weight and heat generation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a large-area shielding sheet (100 mm×100 mm or more) with thickness of approximately 5 mm is used to satisfy power transmission efficiency, then the shielding performance is improved, but the overall weight increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission efficiencyVSAvoidshielding sheet weight
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSWeight of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The shielding sheet is divided into multiple unit blocks (first, second, third, and fourth unit blocks) that can be separately manufactured and then assembled together. This segmentation allows each unit block to be optimized for weight while maintaining the overall large-area coverage needed for power transmission efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The shielding module uses a composite structure combining ferrite material unit blocks with a magnetic sheet having different magnetic permeability. This composite approach allows the system to achieve the required shielding performance for power transmission while reducing the overall weight compared to a solid ferrite sheet of the same size.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If a metallic component is included in the shielding sheet to enhance shielding performance, then the shielding effectiveness is improved, but heat generation due to eddy currents increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshielding effectivenessVSAvoidheat generation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic sheet is positioned specifically at regions where magnetic field leakage occurs, rather than uniformly across the entire shielding area. This localized placement enhances shielding effectiveness at critical points while minimizing the total metallic material present, thereby reducing eddy current losses and heat generation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The magnetic sheet acts as an intermediary element between the ferrite unit blocks, targeting specific leakage paths. By intervening only where necessary to block magnetic field leakage, it provides shielding enhancement without the continuous metallic coverage that would cause excessive eddy currents and heat.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the shielding sheet is implemented in large-area to cover the wireless power transfer module, then the coverage and shielding performance are improved, but the mass production rate is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveshielding performanceVSAvoidmass production rate
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The shielding sheet is divided into multiple unit blocks that can be manufactured independently using standard fabrication processes. This segmentation enables parallel production of individual blocks, significantly increasing the mass production rate compared to manufacturing a single large-area shielding sheet as one piece.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple unit blocks are assembled together to form the complete large-area shielding structure. This modular assembly approach allows the system to achieve the required large coverage area for effective shielding while maintaining high productivity through standardized, repeatable assembly processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 achieves reduced weight and heat generation, maintaining power transmission efficiency and enhancing mass production rates despite the large-area implementation.

Implementation Method 1

a main shielding layer including a plurality of unit blocks made of a ferrite material to shield a magnetic field generated from a planar coil

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic shielding: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 2

an auxiliary shielding layer made of a magnetic material containing a metal component and disposed on one surface of the main shielding layer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic permeability: Ferromagnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12490418B2Magnetic field shielding module for electric vehicle, and wireless power transmission module including same for electric vehicle
Publication Date: 2025.12.02 AMOSENSE CO LTD
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AI summary

A magnetic field shielding module for an electric vehicle is provided. A magnetic field shielding module for an electric vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a main shielding layer including a plurality of unit blocks made of a ferrite material to shield a magnetic field generated from a planar coil in which a conductive member is wound multiple times, the main shielding layer being formed in a plate shape having a predetermined area by the plurality of unit blocks arranged adjacent to each other; and an auxiliary shielding layer made of a magnetic material containing a metal component to supplement the main shielding layer, disposed on one surface of the main shielding layer, and including a penetrating portion formed in a shape corresponding to that of the planar coil.