Wireless Coil Heating Interfaces for Modular Resonant Heat Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an effective, simple, lightweight, and cost-efficient heating system and method that utilizes wireless energy transfer for various applications, including heating vehicles, constructions, food, drinks, and human bodies, while also being modular and scalable.
Innovation Solution
The electromagnetic heating system employs primary and secondary electromagnetic interfaces with coils for wireless power transfer, using inductive, capacitive, magnetodynamic, or resonant power transfer methods to heat objects, and can be configured for different applications by adjusting the coils' configuration and frequency, along with heat dissipating devices and insulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wireless electromagnetic power transfer is used for heating applications, then heating effectiveness and versatility are improved, but device complexity increases due to multiple coil configurations and power transfer methods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal electromagnetic heating system where the same primary and secondary coil interfaces can serve multiple heating applications (vehicles, constructions, food, drinks, human bodies) by adjusting configuration parameters rather than requiring separate dedicated systems for each application
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves versatility through parameter changes in coil configurations, frequencies, and power transfer methods (inductive, capacitive, magnetodynamic, resonant) to adapt the same fundamental system to different heating applications and requirements
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple power transfer methods are implemented for different applications, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal platform with primary and secondary electromagnetic interfaces that can operate with multiple power transfer methods (inductive, capacitive, magnetodynamic, resonant) to serve different applications without requiring completely separate manufacturing lines for each method
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic selection and adjustment of power transfer methods and coil configurations based on application requirements, enabling a single manufactured system to adapt its operating characteristics rather than requiring fixed specialized versions
3Productivity
If wireless electromagnetic power transfer is used, then heating efficiency is improved, but energy loss during power transfer increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs periodic oscillating electromagnetic fields at resonant frequencies to transfer power wirelessly, which improves coupling efficiency and reduces energy losses compared to non-resonant approaches by maintaining sustained oscillatory energy exchange between primary and secondary interfaces
Solution Approach 2:
The system optimizes energy transfer efficiency by adjusting parameters such as frequency, coil geometry, and coupling distance to minimize resistive and radiative losses while maintaining effective power delivery to the heating target
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 system provides efficient and versatile heating solutions for diverse applications, ensuring effective heat transfer and energy efficiency while being adaptable and modular, making it suitable for a wide range of uses from vehicles to personal heating.
Implementation Method 1
The electromagnetic heating system employs primary and secondary electromagnetic interfaces with coils for wireless power transfer, using inductive, capacitive, magnetodynamic, or resonant power transfer methods to heat objects
Implementation Method 2
The electromagnetic heating system employs primary and secondary electromagnetic interfaces with coils for wireless power transfer, using inductive, capacitive, magnetodynamic, or resonant power transfer methods to heat objects
Implementation Method 3
the primary and/or the secondary coils may be configured to produce heat
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AI summary
The invention relates to an electromagnetic heating system (EHS) comprising a primary electromagnetic interface including one or more primary coils and a secondary electromagnetic interface including one or more secondary coils wherein a wireless power transfer can be provided between the primary and the secondary electromagnetic interfaces. The primary and/or the secondary coils can be configured to produce heat which can heat vehicles, water vessels, constructions, foods and drinks, human bodies, animal bodies, plants. The EHS can include defined electrocomponents. The coils can form heating oscillators. The system can include repeating interfaces and can be coupled with other heating systems. The system can be buoyant, provided with an insulation, a heat accumulating material, it can be modularly configured. An electromagnetic heating method is proposed for proximity or vicinity heating. A microwave heating method is proposed for systems and/or apparatuses combining microwave energy producing, conducting and in heat transforming functions.