Wireless power distribution systems and methods
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solar energy technologies are inefficient and cost-ineffective due to distant points-of-conversion from points of power consumption, leading to energy loss and insufficient power for devices, as they often collect and convert energy exterior to a structure or rely on ambient light, which is not sufficient for extended use.
Innovation Solution
A wireless power distribution system that collects and collimates energy to form a power beam, which is then wirelessly distributed to a converter for immediate use or storage at the point-of-consumption, using redirectors and converters such as photovoltaic cells, thermophotovoltaic cells, or thermal chips, allowing energy to be converted and stored efficiently near the point of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If solar energy is collected and converted exterior to a structure, then power can be provided to multiple areas, but energy loss increases and efficiency decreases due to distant transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements local power conversion by placing photovoltaic cells at or near the point of power consumption rather than converting energy at a centralized remote location. This allows each zone to convert sunlight locally and wirelessly transmit power only the necessary distance, significantly reducing energy loss during transmission while maintaining the ability to serve multiple areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The building is divided into multiple zones, each with its own wireless power conversion system. This segmentation allows independent power conversion and distribution in each zone, reducing the total distance power must be transmitted and minimizing overall energy loss while providing flexible power distribution throughout the structure.
2Quantity of substance
If ambient light is used to power devices, then no additional energy collection is needed, but insufficient power is available for extended use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses optical concentrators to change the parameters of ambient light by concentrating scattered sunlight into focused beams. This increases the energy density and power availability at the conversion point, providing sufficient power for extended device operation while still utilizing ambient light rather than requiring additional energy collection infrastructure.
3Device complexity
If points-of-conversion are distant from points of power consumption, then centralized power distribution is simplified, but energy loss increases before reaching the device
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical electrical wiring systems with wireless power transmission. Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight to electrical power locally, and this power is wirelessly transmitted to devices without physical connections. This substitution maintains system simplicity while dramatically reducing energy loss by eliminating the need for long-distance electrical conductor transmission.
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 enhances efficiency by converting and storing solar energy near the point of consumption, reducing energy loss and providing sufficient power for various devices, including low and high-powered devices, through the use of collimated power beams and energy storage devices like batteries or graphene supercapacitors.
Implementation Method 1
converters such as photovoltaic cells, thermophotovoltaic cells, or thermal chips
Implementation Method 2
a collimator that receives the solar energy and outputs a collimated power beam
Implementation Method 3
converters such as photovoltaic cells, thermophotovoltaic cells, or thermal chips
Implementation Method 4
converters such as photovoltaic cells, thermophotovoltaic cells, or thermal chips
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AI summary
Apparatus, methods and systems of wireless power distribution are disclosed. Embodiments involve the redirection of collimated energy to a converter, which stores or converts the energy into a more suitable form of energy for at least one specific point-of-use that is coupled to the converter.