Wireless Power Holder for Transport System Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing processing systems for workpieces are limited by the need for a fixed power supply, restricting design flexibility and efficiency due to the installation of processing devices at predetermined positions.

Innovation Solution

A transportation system with a holder device that includes a processing device and a receiver for wireless power transmission, allowing the processing device to operate while being transported on a predetermined path, minimizing power supply restrictions and enabling flexible design and efficient processing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a processing device is installed at a predetermined position to receive power supply, then the processing device can operate reliably, but the design flexibility of the processing environment is limited and processing efficiency is obstructed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply reliabilityVSAvoiddesign flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical power transmission system (wires and power outlets) with a wireless power transmission system using electromagnetic fields. The transmitter transmits driving power wirelessly to the receiver on the holder device, eliminating the need for physical power connections and enabling the processing device to operate at any position along the transportation path without being constrained by fixed power supply infrastructure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent transforms the static power supply system into a dynamic one where power is transmitted continuously along the transportation path. The transmitter can move with the holder device or transmit power to multiple positions along the path, allowing the processing device to receive power dynamically during transportation rather than being restricted to fixed installation locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Power

If a processing device is installed at a predetermined position, then power supply is stable, but the transportation path and processing environment are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower supply stabilityVSAvoidtransportation flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the holder device carries all power for the processing device, then the processing device can operate independently, but the weight and complexity of the holder device increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveoperational independenceVSAvoidholder device weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless power transmission system serves multiple functions: it provides power to the holder device during transportation, enables the processing device to operate independently without heavy onboard power sources, and allows flexible positioning along the transportation path. The transmitter and receiver system is more space-efficient and lighter than carrying all necessary power sources on the holder device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 processing of workpieces during transportation by providing power to the processing device wirelessly, reducing restrictions on the transportation path and enhancing processing efficiency and design flexibility.

Implementation Method 1

a receiver that receives driving power for driving the processing device from the transportation device while the holder device is being transported by the transportation device. The transportation device includes a transmitter that transmits the driving power to the receiver.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS12043497B2Transport system and holding apparatus

Publication Date: 2024.07.23 OMRON CORP

AI summary

A technique allows efficient processing of workpieces to be transported (transportation objects). A transportation system includes a holder device transportable on a predetermined transportation path while holding a transportation object and a transportation device including the predetermined transportation path to transport the holder device on the predetermined transportation path. The holder device includes a processing device that performs a predetermined processing operation of the transportation object and a receiver that receives driving power for driving the processing device from the transportation device while the holder device is being transported by the transportation device. The transportation device includes a transmitter that transmits the driving power to the receiver.