Voltage Collection Bootstrap Circuit Self-Powering Inductor
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Solution Overview
Problem
In portable electronic devices, battery life is limited by the power consumption of components that recharge the battery, which offsets the energy provided by recharging.
Innovation Solution
A voltage collection bootstrap circuit that includes a capacitor, inductor, oscillator, bias circuit, and switch, where induced currents are used to store and supply energy, reducing the need for battery power by using the inductor, capacitor, and oscillator to provide energy to the circuit.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If battery power is used to power the voltage collection circuit, then the circuit can operate reliably, but the battery energy is consumed rapidly
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage collection circuit powers itself by using the induced current from the oscillating magnet to charge the capacitor and supply energy to the circuit components, eliminating the need for external battery power and enabling self-sustained operation
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit transitions from being powered by battery voltage to being powered by capacitor voltage charged from induced current, changing the energy source parameter from external battery to self-generated electromagnetic energy
2Duration of action of moving object
If recharging mechanisms are added to extend battery life, then the device can be recharged when away from a charger, but the recharging components consume power that offsets the provided energy
Solution Approach 1:
The voltage collection circuit generates its own operating power from the induced current, so no additional battery power is needed to run the recharging components, eliminating the energy offset problem and truly extending battery life
Solution Approach 2:
The oscillating magnet that induces current is converted from a passive motion into an active power generation source, transforming mechanical motion into electrical energy that powers the circuit and extends battery life
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 reduces the amount of battery energy used to power the voltage collection circuit, extending battery life by utilizing induced currents to recharge the device.
Implementation Method 1
A current may be induced in the inductor, the oscillator, or both. The inductor, the oscillator, or both may store energy in the capacitor.
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AI summary
In various embodiments, a voltage collection bootstrap circuit includes a capacitor, an inductor, an oscillator, a bias circuit, and a switch. A current may be induced in the inductor, the oscillator, or both. The inductor, the oscillator, or both may store energy in the capacitor. The inductor, capacitor, and oscillator may supply energy to the bias circuit. The bias circuit may output a difference between a reference voltage and a voltage corresponding to the energy received from at least one of the inductor, capacitor, and oscillator. Based on the output of the bias circuit, a switch may connect the voltage collection circuit to an output of at least one of the inductor, capacitor, and oscillator. Accordingly, energy may be provided to the voltage collection circuit using one or more induced currents.