Wireless Charging Transmitter Temperature Feedback Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wireless charging technologies face challenges in maintaining optimal temperature ranges for both the charging transmitter and terminal, leading to reduced charging speed and safety concerns due to overheating, which affects user experience and the lifespan of the terminal.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging control method and system that includes a temperature adjustment component with heating and cooling mechanisms, controlled by a control component to maintain temperatures within a set range (e.g., 35°C to 40°C) by monitoring and adjusting temperatures using temperature sensors and ambient temperature data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If wireless charging power is increased to improve charging speed, then charging speed is improved, but temperature of the transmitter and terminal increases causing safety concerns

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging speedVSAvoidtemperature
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a feedback control system where temperature sensors continuously monitor the temperatures of both the wireless charging transmitter and the terminal. Based on the detected temperature values, the control system dynamically adjusts the charging power output. When temperatures approach predefined thresholds, the system automatically reduces power or pauses charging, preventing overheating while maintaining optimal charging speed during normal operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Reliability

If temperature control measures are implemented to prevent overheating, then safety is improved, but charging speed may be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesafetyVSAvoidcharging speed
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs dynamic temperature control where the charging parameters are continuously adjusted based on real-time temperature conditions. The system transitions between different charging states (normal charging, reduced power, paused) depending on temperature levels, allowing maximum charging speed when temperatures are safe while ensuring safety when temperatures rise, thus optimizing both speed and safety throughout the charging process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Temperature

If active cooling mechanisms are added to manage temperature, then temperature control is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature controlVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a self-regulating temperature control system that uses temperature sensors and control circuits to automatically monitor and adjust charging parameters without requiring external intervention or complex active cooling mechanisms. The system self-adjusts power output based on detected temperature conditions, eliminating the need for additional cooling hardware while maintaining effective temperature management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

Ensures safe and efficient wireless charging by maintaining optimal temperatures, preventing overheating, and improving user experience while maintaining charging speed.

Implementation Method 1

a wireless charging transmitter, a wireless charging control method, apparatus and system

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

monitoring and adjusting temperatures using temperature sensors

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectTemperature sensing: Thermocouple

Implementation Method 3

controlling the temperature adjustment component in the wireless charging transmitter to adjust the temperatures

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Implementation Method 4

active cooling functionality to improve wireless charging efficiency, as well as overall system performance by mitigating thermal energy transfer

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectConvection: Convection

Data Source

PatentEP4060864B1Wireless charging transmitter, wireless charging control method, apparatus and system
Publication Date: 2024.07.03 BEIJING XIAOMI MOBILE SOFTWARE CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a wireless charging transmitter, a wireless charging control method, apparatus and system. The wireless charging control method includes acquiring a temperature of a wireless charging transmitter and a temperature of a charging terminal; generating a temperature adjustment instruction based on the temperature of the wireless charging transmitter and the temperature of the charging terminal; and according to the temperature adjustment instruction, controlling the temperature adjustment component in the wireless charging transmitter to adjust temperatures, so that the temperature of the wireless charging transmitter and the temperature of the charging terminal are within a set temperature range.