Wireless Power Receiver Coil Inductance Tuning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wireless power receivers can only receive power when matched to a specific frequency band used by the transmitter, making them incompatible with frequency changes in the transmission method.
Innovation Solution
A wireless power receiver with a receiving coil and a switch that adjusts its operation based on the frequency band of the transmitted power, using one or two rectifiers to handle different frequency bands and detect the current flow to determine the frequency, thereby allowing power reception regardless of the frequency band.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wireless power receiver is configured to match a specific frequency band, then it can receive power from transmitters using that frequency band, but it cannot receive power when the transmitter uses a different frequency band
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the receiving coil's inductance adjustable rather than fixed. A switch connects different portions of the receiving coil to ground, dynamically changing the effective inductance value. This allows the receiver to adapt its electrical characteristics to match different transmission frequency bands, resolving the contradiction between maintaining reliable power reception and adapting to frequency changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the electrical parameter (inductance) of the receiving coil based on the detected frequency band. When a frequency change is detected, the controller activates specific switches to alter the coil's inductance, thereby tuning the receiver to operate optimally at the new frequency. This parameter adjustment enables the receiver to maintain reliable operation across different frequency bands.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple receiving coils are used to support different frequency bands, then the receiver can operate across different frequency bands, but the device size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes a single receiving coil multi-functional by enabling it to operate at multiple frequency bands through dynamic inductance adjustment. Instead of requiring separate coils for different frequencies, one coil is designed to serve multiple purposes by changing its electrical characteristics. This universal approach reduces device area while maintaining broad frequency band coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where different sections of the receiving coil can be selectively activated. The coil is designed with tap points that allow portions of the coil to be connected or disconnected, creating a nested configuration where inner sections can be used for high-frequency operation while outer sections are engaged for low-frequency operation, all within a single physical coil structure.
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 flexible power reception across different frequency bands, reducing the need for multiple coils and improving user convenience while saving space and cost.
Implementation Method 1
a receiving coil configured to wirelessly receive the power from the wireless power transmitter through a magnetic field
Data Source
AI summary
A wireless power reception device that wirelessly receives power from a wireless power transmission device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a reception coil receiving power from the wireless power transmission device wirelessly through a magnetic field, and a switch connected to one end and the other end of the reception coil, wherein the wireless power reception device controls the operation of the switch according to the frequency band of the power transmitted by the wireless power transmission device.


