Wireless Charging Dock Control for Multi-Device Overload Prevention

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Solution Overview

Problem

Simultaneous wireless charging of multiple mobility devices at a single charging station often leads to charging overload, as existing technologies lack effective management strategies to adjust the charging load based on the number of devices being charged.

Innovation Solution

A charging management apparatus and method that adjusts the charging mode between constant current and constant voltage based on the charging dock ratio, controlling power supply to prevent overload by applying reduced voltage or current when the dock ratio exceeds preset ratios, ensuring efficient wireless charging without overloading the station.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple mobility devices are simultaneously wirelessly charged at a single charging station, then the charging service capacity is improved, but charging overload occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging service capacityVSAvoidcharging overload
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The charging management apparatus dynamically adjusts charging parameters (current, voltage, power) based on the number of connected mobility devices and real-time charging status. The controller continuously monitors charging conditions and modifies charging rates to prevent overload while maximizing service capacity, transforming the static charging system into a dynamic adaptive one.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes charging parameters (current, voltage, power distribution) according to the charging dock ratio and device requirements. By adjusting these parameters in real-time, the system can serve multiple devices simultaneously without exceeding the power supply capacity, thus preventing overload while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Speed

If the charging current is increased to charge multiple devices faster, then the charging speed is improved, but the power supply capacity is exceeded

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidpower supply capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial charging current to each device based on the total number of connected devices. Instead of providing full current to each device simultaneously, the controller distributes the available power capacity across multiple devices, ensuring the total power consumption remains within supply limits while still providing charging service to all devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The charging current for each device is dynamically adjusted based on real-time conditions including the number of connected devices, battery charge levels, and power supply capacity. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to optimize charging speed while preventing power supply overload.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the charging voltage is maintained at constant level for all devices, then the charging simplicity is improved, but the charging efficiency decreases under high load

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging control simplicityVSAvoidcharging efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The charging management apparatus applies different charging voltages and currents to different charging docks based on local conditions such as device type, battery charge level, and dock utilization. Each charging dock receives customized charging parameters optimized for its specific device, improving overall charging efficiency while the controller manages the complexity automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes charging voltage and current parameters based on the charging dock ratio and device requirements. When the charging dock ratio is high, the system adjusts parameters to optimize power distribution efficiency, thereby maintaining ease of operation while improving charging productivity under high load conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 effectively manages the charging load by adjusting the charging mode according to the charging dock ratio, preventing overload and ensuring efficient simultaneous wireless charging of multiple mobility devices without compromising charging speed or battery health.

Implementation Method 1

a power supply configured to supply power for wireless charging to the plurality of charging docks in order to wirelessly charge the plurality of charging objects loaded in the charging station

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWireless power transmission: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP4293861B1Charging management apparatus, charging management method, and recording medium storing instructions to perform charging management method
Publication Date: 2025.01.15 SKC CO LTD
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AI summary

There is provided a charging management apparatus (10). The charging management apparatus (10) comprises: a charging station (100) including a plurality of charging docks (120) capable of loading a plurality of charging objects (20); a power supply configured to supply power for wireless charging to the plurality of charging docks (120) in order to wirelessly charge the plurality of charging objects (20) loaded in the charging station; and a controller configured to determine which charging mode to charge the plurality of charging objects among a constant current mode and a constant voltage mode based on a charging dock ratio in which wireless charging is being performed, and configured to control the power supply to charge the plurality of charging objects in the determined charging mode, when the power for wireless charging is supplied to the plurality of charging docks.