Wireless Charging Device Tilt Function for Multi-Terminal Efficiency

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wireless charging methods have a limited chargeable range and cannot simultaneously charge multiple user terminals due to magnetic field interference from overlapping cores, and require precise positioning of user terminals for effective charging.

Innovation Solution

A wireless charging device with a tilt function that uses a terminal holder with a hinge to adjust the position of user terminals, featuring multiple plate cores and overlapping transmitting coils to enable simultaneous charging of multiple devices and improve charging efficiency, while also outputting an interface based on signals received from the user terminals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If overlapping cores are used to extend chargeable range, then chargeable range is improved, but magnetic field interference occurs and simultaneous charging of multiple devices is prevented

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechargeable rangeVSAvoidmagnetic field interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the charging system into multiple independent transmitting coils (first transmitting coil and second transmitting coil) with separate control, allowing each coil to charge different devices independently without magnetic field interference, thus enabling simultaneous charging of multiple devices while extending chargeable range

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a tilt function that allows the terminal holder to dynamically adjust its angle relative to the charging surface, enabling the charging device to adapt to different device positions and orientations, thereby extending the effective chargeable range without causing magnetic field interference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If precise positioning is required for effective charging, then charging efficiency is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to narrow chargeable physical range

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidease of placing device
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The tilt function allows the terminal holder to dynamically adjust its angle, creating a larger effective charging area that accommodates various device positions and orientations, thus improving ease of operation while maintaining charging efficiency through multiple transmitting coils

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The charging device is designed with multiple transmitting coils that can simultaneously charge multiple devices of different types and sizes, making the device universal and easy to use for various user terminals without requiring precise positioning

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

3Reliability

If one transmitting device supplies power to only one user terminal, then magnetic field interference is avoided, but productivity deteriorates due to inability to charge multiple devices simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging stabilityVSAvoidsimultaneous charging capability
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the transmitting function into multiple independent transmitting coils, each capable of independently supplying power to a user terminal, allowing multiple devices to be charged simultaneously without magnetic field interference between overlapping cores

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple transmitting coils and plate cores into a single integrated charging device, enabling the device to simultaneously charge multiple user terminals while maintaining charging stability through independent control of each coil

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

This solution allows for efficient wireless charging of multiple user terminals with varying shapes and sizes, improving convenience and charging speed, and enhances user experience by adjusting terminal positions for optimal charging and providing a user-friendly interface.

Implementation Method 1

power may be transferred from the non-contact power transmitting device to the non-contact power receiving device through an electromagnetic induction phenomenon between the two devices

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of transmitting coils which are overlapped with one another, to perform the simultaneous charging with respect to the plurality of user terminals

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS11411425B2Wireless charging device for simultaneously charging a plurality of user terminals by performing tilt function
Publication Date: 2022.08.09 LG ELECTRONICS INC
  • US11411425B2 patent drawing
  • US11411425B2 patent drawing
  • US11411425B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present disclosure relates to a wireless charging device capable of efficiently charging one or more user terminals by performing a tilt function with respect to a portion where the user terminal is held. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the wireless charging device include a first body, a depression defined in the first body, a terminal holder that is coupled to an inner surface at both sides of the depression using a hinge and rotates with respect to the first body, a wireless charger disposed in the terminal holder, a second body connected to the first body and inclined with respect to the first body, and a display provided in the second body.