Wireless Charging Pad Flat Capacitor Resonance Volume

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging systems face challenges in modifying resonance parameters without altering the housing and heat-dissipating structures, leading to increased volume and non-flat shapes, as well as issues with electromagnetic interference and component accommodation.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging pad design incorporating a ferrite plate with a coil and a flat type capacitor, allowing for easy parameter modification, slim shape manufacturing, and reduced volume, while addressing heat emission and electromagnetic compatibility through a two-layer magnetic structure and component accommodation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a resonance tank is manufactured separately from a wireless charging pad, then the resonance parameter can be modified, but the device volume increases and the shape becomes non-flat

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveresonance parameter modifiabilityVSAvoiddevice volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the resonance tank directly into the wireless charging pad structure, combining what were previously separate components. The resonance tank is formed within the housing of the charging pad, eliminating the need for external separate manufacturing and assembly, thus reducing overall device volume while maintaining resonance parameter adjustability through internal design modifications.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs a flat-type capacitor with extended electrodes that extend along the surface of the ferrite plate, utilizing the two-dimensional surface area rather than requiring three-dimensional volume. This dimensional transition allows the resonance tank to be integrated within the planar structure of the charging pad, maintaining a flat profile while achieving the necessary resonance functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Reliability

If a coil has one end coming out of the pad to secure insulation distance, then high induced voltage is managed, but the pad volume increases and shape becomes non-flat

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinsulation distanceVSAvoidpad shape
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the vertical dimension (thickness direction) of the pad to accommodate the coil structure. The coil is wound around the ferrite plate with its ends extending in the thickness direction, allowing insulation distance to be achieved vertically rather than requiring horizontal extension. This maintains the flat top surface of the pad while securing proper insulation through vertical spacing and insulating structures within the housing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a magnetic body with PCB is placed at the bottom of the wireless charging pad to reduce electromagnetic interference, then EMC is improved, but the device volume increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveelectromagnetic interferenceVSAvoiddevice volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-affected harmful factorsVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates the magnetic body directly into the housing structure at the bottom of the wireless charging pad, combining the EMI shielding function with the structural housing. The magnetic body is positioned within the housing to shield the coil and electronic components, eliminating the need for separate EMI shielding components and reducing overall device volume while maintaining electromagnetic compatibility.

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

Enables flexible resonance parameter adjustment, minimizes volume, and improves electromagnetic compatibility, allowing for efficient and compact wireless charging with reduced induced voltage and electromagnetic interference.

Implementation Method 1

a resonance tank including a flat type capacitor. The flat type capacitor is configured to reduce an impedance of the coil

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Implementation Method 2

a resonance tank including a flat type capacitor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectResonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 3

a ferrite plate, a coil disposed at the ferrite plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFerromagnetism: Ferromagnetism

Implementation Method 4

a magnetic body attached with a PCB is placed at the bottom of a wireless charging pad in order to reduce an electromagnetic interference

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic shielding: Magnetic Field

Implementation Method 5

a coil that has one end coming out of the pad to secure an insulation distance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11303153B2Wireless charging pad and wireless charging apparatus
Publication Date: 2022.04.12 LG ELECTRONICS INC
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  • US11303153B2 patent drawing
  • US11303153B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A wireless charging pad includes a ferrite plate, a coil disposed at the ferrite plate, and a resonance tank that includes a flat type capacitor. The flat type capacitor is configured to reduce an impedance of the coil.