Wireless Charging Air Compressor Inductive Power Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless air compressors for airbrush tools require frequent battery replacements or wired connections for recharging, which complicates precision applications and increases clutter, lacking wireless charging capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A wireless air compressor with a rechargeable battery that uses inductive coupling or a wireless charging adapter for wireless power transmission, eliminating the need for hardwired connections.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If single-use alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries are used to power the wireless air compressor, then the air compressor can operate wirelessly, but frequent battery replacement or wired recharging is required which complicates precision applications and increases clutter

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewireless operationVSAvoidbattery management complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical/electrical connection system (wired charging ports and cables) with a wireless electromagnetic induction system. The air compressor incorporates a wireless charging receiver that interacts with a wireless charging transmission mechanism through electromagnetic fields, eliminating the need for physical plug-and-play connections while maintaining power transfer capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a wireless charging transmission mechanism as an intermediary between the power source and the air compressor battery. This intermediary transfers energy through electromagnetic fields via inductive coupling, serving as a mediator that eliminates direct electrical contact while enabling power transfer. The transmission mechanism can be integrated into the compressor housing or provided as a separate charging base.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If wired connections are used for battery recharging, then continuous power can be maintained, but wires make precision control more difficult and increase clutter in the surrounding environment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontinuous power supplyVSAvoidprecision control

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical connection (wired charging port and cable) with a wireless electromagnetic induction system. The wireless charging receiver in the air compressor interacts with a wireless charging transmission mechanism through electromagnetic fields, eliminating physical cables while maintaining reliable power transfer. This substitution removes the physical constraint that hindered precision control during wired charging.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Use of energy by moving object

If wired outlet connections are used to recharge the battery, then the battery can be recharged, but additional wired connections are required which defeat the wireless convenience

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebattery recharging capabilityVSAvoidwireless convenience

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the electrical connection system (outlet and cable) with a wireless electromagnetic induction system. The air compressor incorporates a wireless charging receiver that interacts with a wireless charging transmission mechanism through electromagnetic fields, enabling power transfer without physical plug-and-play connections. This maintains the wireless convenience throughout the entire power supply chain.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Enables convenient, wire-free operation and recharging of the air compressor, reducing clutter and enhancing usability during precise applications by providing continuous power without the need for frequent battery changes or wired connections.

Implementation Method 1

the present invention can utilize inductive coupling to achieve wireless power transmission

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectInductive coupling: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11637449B2Wireless charging air compressor

Publication Date: 2023.04.25 SANTANA DANIEL

AI summary

A wireless charging air compressor includes a housing having a motor operably connected to an air pump, which forces air into a cavity, and an actuator operably connected to the cavity for selectively discharging air through a nozzle secured to the housing. A rechargeable battery is operably connected to the motor for providing power to the motor. A wireless charging receiver mechanism is operably connected to the rechargeable battery. The wireless charging receiver mechanism is configured to recharge the rechargeable battery upon interacting with a wireless charging transmission mechanism. This allow the rechargeable battery to be recharged without the need for a hardwired connection.