Wireless Charging Device with Portable Container and Induction Coil

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Solution Overview

Problem

Wired charging methods for mobile devices are inconvenient and limited by the availability of sockets, requiring users to manually connect devices, which is cumbersome and restricted by the number of spare sockets.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging device comprising a portable container with an induction coil and mounting base, forming a closed loop with the mobile device, and a wireless charging terminal with an electrified coil generating a magnetic field for charging, along with features like contact terminals, an iron core, heat sinks, and a display for convenience and efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If wired charging method is used, then charging can be performed, but it is inconvenient and limited by the number of spare sockets

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging convenienceVSAvoidcharging availability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired charging system with a wireless electromagnetic induction charging system. The wireless charging terminal uses an electrified coil to generate a magnetic field, which induces current in the induction coil of the portable container, eliminating the need for physical cable connections and socket plugs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces electromagnetic fields as an intermediary medium for energy transmission. The electrified coil generates a magnetic field that serves as the mediator to transfer energy wirelessly to the induction coil, replacing the direct electrical connection through cables and sockets.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If wired charging is used, then charging function is provided, but manual connection is required which is cumbersome

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidcharging operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless charging system enables automatic charging when the portable container is placed on the charging terminal. The mounting base automatically detects the mobile device and establishes the charging connection without requiring manual intervention to plug or connect cables.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent eliminates the manual mechanical connection process by replacing it with automatic electromagnetic coupling. The system uses the positioning of the portable container on the mounting base to automatically establish the charging connection through electromagnetic induction, removing the need for manual cable handling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Ease of operation

If induction coil is used for wireless charging, then charging convenience is improved, but heat generation occurs during charging

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging convenienceVSAvoidcoil temperature
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The iron core serves as an intermediary that concentrates and guides the magnetic field from the electrified coil to the induction coil, improving charging efficiency and reducing energy loss that would otherwise be converted to heat. The iron core acts as a magnetic flux conductor to optimize the electromagnetic coupling.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent converts the generated heat into a manageable parameter by implementing heat dissipation structures. The heat sink and fan system transforms the harmful thermal effect into a controlled thermal management process, actively removing heat to maintain safe operating temperatures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

4Reliability

If mounting base with contact terminals is used, then closed loop is formed for charging, but complex connection structure is created

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging connection reliabilityVSAvoidconnection structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting base integrates multiple functions into a single component: it provides mechanical support for the portable container, establishes electrical connections through contact terminals, and enables electromagnetic coupling for wireless charging. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate connection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the mechanical mounting function with the electrical connection function and the wireless charging function into an integrated system. The mounting base combines structural support, contact terminal connections, and induction coil positioning into a unified design that simplifies the overall connection structure.

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 convenient and efficient charging without the need for direct socket connection, improving usability and charging efficiency by forming a closed loop with the mobile device and utilizing electromagnetic induction principles, while also providing heat dissipation and display functionality.

Implementation Method 1

the electrified coil being electrified with an alternating current so as to generate a magnetic field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

an induction current will be generated in the induction coil and the mobile device can be charged in response to the induction coil being located in the magnetic field

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS10727694B2Wireless charging device, portable container, and wireless charging terminal
Publication Date: 2020.07.28 BEIJING BOE OPTOELECTRONCIS TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present application discloses a wireless charging device. The wireless charging device comprises: a portable container, the portable container being provided with an induction coil and a mounting base for mounting a mobile device, when the mobile device is mounted in the mounting base, the induction coil and the mobile device forming a closed loop; and a wireless charging terminal, the wireless charging terminal comprising an electrified coil, the electrified coil being electrified with an alternating current so as to generate a magnetic field, when the induction coil is located in the magnetic field, an induction current will be generated in the induction coil and the mobile device can be charged.