Wireless Power Receiver for Motorcycle Storage Container
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage containers for saddle riding-type vehicles require costly and unreliable wired power supply systems, which are prone to theft and tampering due to exposed connectors.
Innovation Solution
A storage container equipped with a wireless power receiver and transmitter, allowing for inductive power transfer from the motorcycle's electrical system, eliminating the need for wired connections and enhancing security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wired power supply systems with electric cables and connectors are used to power electric devices in storage containers, then power supply reliability is improved, but the system becomes vulnerable to theft and tampering due to exposed connectors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electrical connectors from the visible exterior of the storage container and relocates them to the interior, specifically integrating them into the lid structure. This extraction eliminates the vulnerability of exposed connectors to theft and tampering while maintaining reliable electrical connections for powering devices like lights and locks.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connectors are nested within the lid structure of the storage container, specifically integrated into the hinge area or internal cavity of the lid. This nesting approach conceals the connectors within the container's own structure, protecting them from external access while maintaining functional connectivity.
2Use of energy by moving object
If wired power supply systems with electric cables are used in storage containers, then power supply is established, but the system becomes costly and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electrical power supply system with the mechanical lid structure of the storage container. The connectors are integrated into the hinge mechanism or lid assembly, combining multiple functions (mechanical operation and electrical connection) into a single unified structure, thereby reducing overall system complexity and cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid structure serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical closure for the container and simultaneously houses the electrical connectors for power supply. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate electrical components, reducing system complexity and manufacturing costs.
3Use of energy by moving object
If connectors are exposed on the exterior of storage containers for electrical connections, then power supply is enabled, but the connectors require protection from weather conditions to prevent short-circuits
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connectors are extracted from the exterior environment and relocated to the protected interior of the lid structure. This extraction removes them from direct exposure to rain, snow, and other weather elements that could cause short-circuits or degradation.
Solution Approach 2:
The lid structure acts as an intermediary protective barrier between the electrical connectors and the external weather environment. By positioning the connectors within the lid, the lid material serves as a shield against moisture and environmental damage while still allowing electrical 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
The wireless power system provides a reliable and secure power supply to the storage container's electric devices, reducing costs and preventing unauthorized access.
Implementation Method 1
a wireless power receiver (101) integrated in the storage container (100) and configured to obtain electrical power from an electromagnetic field
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AI summary
A storage container (100) for a saddle riding-type vehicle (1), the container (100) comprising an electric device (110) requiring a power supply for the operation thereof, characterized in that it comprises: a wireless power receiver (101) configured to obtain electrical power from an electromagnetic field generated by a wireless power transmitter (101); a power supply circuit (102) operatively connected to the wireless power receiver (101 ) and to the electric device (110) to supply the electric device (110) with the electrical power obtained from the electromagnetic field.