Wireless Substrate Connection via Electromagnetic Induction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electronic circuit substrates connected in a wired manner face issues such as decreased power supply and communication quality due to aged contact parts, and difficulty in reducing size and thickness, while wireless connections are demanded for smaller electronic equipment.

Innovation Solution

The solution involves using electromagnetic induction to connect first and second electronic circuit substrates via coils, allowing for wireless power supply and information communication, reducing the size and thickness of the connection, and improving reliability and durability against environmental deterioration.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If wired connection is used for power supply and communication between electronic circuit substrates, then stable power supply and communication are achieved, but contact parts deteriorate with age and increase device complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower supply qualityVSAvoidconnection structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with an electromagnetic induction system. Instead of using physical contact parts that deteriorate with age, the invention uses coils to transmit power and communication signals wirelessly between the main electronic circuit substrate and the sub electronic circuit substrate, eliminating contact part deterioration while maintaining reliable power supply and communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces coils as an intermediary medium between the two electronic circuit substrates. The coils enable electromagnetic induction to transfer power and signals without direct physical contact, serving as a mediator that eliminates the need for deteriorating contact parts while maintaining stable power supply and communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If wired connection is used for electronic circuit substrates, then reliable connection is achieved, but size and thickness of the equipment cannot be reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection reliabilityVSAvoidequipment size
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with an electromagnetic induction system. Instead of using physical contact parts that require space and add thickness, the invention uses coils to transmit power and communication signals wirelessly between the main electronic circuit substrate and the sub electronic circuit substrate, eliminating contact part deterioration while maintaining reliable power supply and communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Device complexity

If wireless connection using electromagnetic induction is used, then device size is reduced and contact part deterioration is eliminated, but power transmission efficiency may be affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection structureVSAvoidpower transmission efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent places the sub electronic circuit substrate in a spatial relationship with the main substrate, positioning it to face the coil on the main substrate. This spatial arrangement optimizes the electromagnetic induction coupling between the coils, ensuring efficient power and signal transmission while maintaining the wireless connection benefits

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical wired connection system with an electromagnetic induction system. Instead of using physical contact parts that require space and add thickness, the invention uses coils to transmit power and communication signals wirelessly between the main electronic circuit substrate and the sub electronic circuit substrate, eliminating contact part deterioration while maintaining reliable power supply and communication

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 approach enables reliable wireless power transmission and communication between electronic circuit substrates, reducing the size and thickness of the connection, and enhancing the equipment's reliability and durability, while simplifying handling and reducing manufacturing costs.

Implementation Method 1

power is transmitted from the first coil (3a) to the second coil (3b) by electromagnetic induction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3273455B1Electronic equipment for connecting electronic circuit substrate
Publication Date: 2019.08.28 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORP
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AI summary

Wireless power supply and information communication are achieved between electronic circuit substrates in the electronic equipment, and the size of the means for achieving the above is reduced. There are provided a first electronic circuit substrate 2, a second electronic circuit substrate 4, a first coil 3a connected to the first electronic circuit substrate 2, and a second coil 3b connected to the second electronic circuit substrate 4. Power is transmitted from the first coil 3a to the second coil 3b by electromagnetic induction so that the first electronic circuit substrate 2 and the second electronic circuit substrate 4 are electrically connected.