Wireless Charging Relay Coil for Multi-Standard Power Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless charging standards lack unification, resulting in incompatible devices and increased costs for consumers and manufacturers due to different transmission frequencies and alignment requirements, limiting the ability of products to support multiple standards.

Innovation Solution

An inductive resonant wireless charging system that includes a resonant wireless charging transmitting device for high-frequency radio frequency waves, a wireless charging relay device with a resonant receiving coil and inductive transmitting coil for electromagnetic resonance and induction, and an inductive wireless charging receiving device for low-frequency radio frequency waves, enabling simultaneous support of multiple standards like Qi and A4WP.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of energy

If electromagnetic induction is used for wireless charging (Qi standard), then charging efficiency is improved, but transmission distance is limited to short range (about 5mm)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidtransmission distance
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSLength of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the wireless charging system into two separate transmitting devices: one using electromagnetic induction for short-distance high-efficiency charging, and another using electromagnetic resonance for long-distance charging. This segmentation allows each device to optimize for its specific range while maintaining overall system effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Length of moving object

If electromagnetic resonance is used for long-distance wireless charging (A4WP standard), then transmission distance is improved, but charging speed and efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransmission distanceVSAvoidcharging speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Length of moving objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the wireless charging market into two distinct standards supported by separate transmitting devices: electromagnetic induction for high-speed short-distance charging and electromagnetic resonance for long-distance charging. This allows consumers to choose the appropriate device based on their specific needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If different wireless charging standards with different transmission frequencies are used, then specific charging performance is improved, but device compatibility and versatility worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging performanceVSAvoidstandard compatibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates two separate transmitting devices, each capable of operating under different wireless charging standards (electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic resonance). This multi-functionality approach allows consumers to own one device for each standard, ensuring compatibility with various receivers while maintaining optimal performance for each charging scenario.

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

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

The system allows for long-distance energy transmission conforming to A4WP standards and short-distance energy transmission conforming to Qi standards, enhancing user convenience and reducing manufacturing costs by enabling wireless charging across different standards without alignment restrictions.

Implementation Method 1

the resonant receiving coil receives the high-frequency radio frequency wave in a manner of electromagnetic resonance

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic resonance: Resonance

Implementation Method 2

the inductive transmitting coil transmits a low-frequency radio frequency wave

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 3

an inductive wireless charging receiving device for receiving the low-frequency radio frequency wave in a manner of electromagnetic induction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12088114B2Inductive resonant wireless charging system, resonant wireless charging transmitting device, wireless charging relay device and inductive wireless charging receiving device
Publication Date: 2024.09.10 NAT YANG MING CHIAO TUNG UNIV
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AI summary

An inductive resonant wireless charging system includes a resonant wireless charging transmitting device, a wireless charging relay device and an inductive wireless charging receiving device. The resonant wireless charging transmitting device transmits a high-frequency radio frequency wave. The wireless charging relay device receives the high-frequency radio frequency wave using an electromagnetic resonance way, and converts the high-frequency radio frequency wave into a low-frequency radio frequency wave to transmit the low-frequency radio frequency wave. The inductive wireless charging receiving device receives the low-frequency radio frequency wave in a manner of electromagnetic induction.