Plug-In Wireless Charging Module for Cross-Connector Compatibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
The challenge of standardization in charging technologies for electric vehicles and electronic devices, particularly due to varying connector types and charging modes, leads to inefficiencies and compatibility issues across different manufacturers and regions.
Innovation Solution
A plug-in module that enables bi-directional wireless charging using electromagnetic energy transmission, employing magnetic resonance and microwave principles, with adjustable components and AI control, allowing energy transfer between devices with different charging configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different connector types and charging modes are used for different manufacturers and regions, then device compatibility is improved, but charging system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal charging system where a single charging device can charge multiple types of electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables) with different battery capacities and power requirements through automatic detection and adaptive power delivery, eliminating the need for multiple specialized chargers
Solution Approach 2:
The charging system dynamically adjusts charging parameters such as voltage, current, and power levels based on the detected device type and battery state, allowing one charging device to accommodate multiple device specifications without requiring physical or functional complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple charging cables and connector types are provided, then compatibility with different devices is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The charging device serves as a universal interface that accepts various device types and automatically adapts the charging protocol, eliminating the need for users to select different cables or connectors for different devices
3Ease of operation
If wireless charging is implemented in all electronic devices, then charging convenience is improved, but energy loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically selects between wireless and wired charging modes based on device type, power requirements, and efficiency considerations, using wireless charging for low-power devices and wired charging for high-power applications to minimize overall energy loss
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
Facilitates efficient and flexible charging across diverse electronic devices, optimizing energy transfer efficiency and compatibility regardless of manufacturer-specific or regional charging standards.
Implementation Method 1
The pad-element of the plug-in module is configured to receive electromagnetic energy input
Implementation Method 2
Two different charging principles can be used and are described here, namely the magnetic resonance principle and the microwave principle
Implementation Method 3
In the case of the magnetic resonance charging method the direction of the energy will be achieved by matching the interconnected parameters of the magnetic resonance coupling circuit using different configurations
Data Source
AI summary
The invention refers to a plug-in module for charging of batteries in an electronic device, comprising a pad-element configured to receive wireless input of electromagnetic energy; a chassis connected with the pad-element and provided with a plug connector which is configured to be plugged in a charging socket of the electronic device wherein the chassis comprises integrated energy transmission channels and a circuit board configured to transfer and convert the electromagnetic energy from the pad-element into a charging current provided at the plug connector.