Wireless Power Transfer for Rotating Turret Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional power transfer methods for rotating turret systems, such as slip-ring assemblies, are inefficient, costly, and prone to mechanical wear, making it difficult to provide reliable electrical power to indefinitely rotating turrets.
Innovation Solution
A wireless power transfer system using antennas disposed in the turret mounting interfaces of a base and turret, allowing for efficient transmission of electrical power without physical contact, reducing wear and increasing reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a slip-ring assembly is used to transfer power to a rotating turret, then electrical power can be delivered to the turret, but the system suffers from mechanical wear, inefficiency, and high cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical slip-ring assembly with a wireless electromagnetic power transfer system. The base subassembly includes a transmitting antenna that wirelessly transmits power signals to a receiving antenna in the turret subassembly, eliminating mechanical contact and associated wear while improving power transfer efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces electromagnetic waves as an intermediary medium to transfer power between the base and turret. The transmitting antenna converts electrical power to electromagnetic signals, which propagate through space to the receiving antenna, avoiding direct mechanical contact and reducing energy losses
2Power
If a slip-ring assembly is used for power transfer, then power can be delivered to the rotating turret, but excessive wear occurs on the power transfer components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the mechanical slip-ring assembly entirely and replaces it with a wireless electromagnetic power transfer system. The transmitting antenna in the base subassembly and receiving antenna in the turret subassembly transfer power without physical contact, preventing wear and extending component service life while maintaining full power delivery capability
3Power
If conventional power transfer methods are used, then power can be delivered to the turret, but the system is costly and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex mechanical slip-ring assembly with a simpler wireless electromagnetic power transfer system. The base subassembly contains a transmitting antenna and the turret subassembly contains a receiving antenna, eliminating the need for mechanical brushes, rings, and associated alignment mechanisms, thereby reducing system complexity and cost while maintaining power transfer capability
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 transfer system enhances power delivery efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and increases reliability by handling higher power loads with lower wear and tear compared to conventional methods.
Implementation Method 1
The base has a first antenna (e.g., a transmitting antenna) for wirelessly transmitting an electrical power signal to a second antenna (e.g., a receiving antenna) in the turret
Data Source
AI summary
A turret system includes a base subassembly and a turret subassembly. The base subassembly includes a base housing and a first turret mounting interface coupled to the base housing. The base subassembly also includes a first antenna configured to wirelessly transmit an electrical power signal. The turret subassembly includes a turret housing and a second turret mounting interface coupled to the turret housing. The second turret mounting interface is configured to rotate with respect to the first turret mounting interface, thereby rotating the turret housing with respect to the base housing. The turret subassembly further comprises a second antenna configured to wirelessly receive the electrical power signal from the first antenna.