Wireless Power Transmitter With Multi-Surface Transmitting Units

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless power charging systems face inefficiencies due to the need for precise matching of charging schemes between the transmitter and receiver, which can lead to contact errors and reduced charging efficiency, especially when the transmitter's orientation differs from the receiver's.

Innovation Solution

A wireless power transmitter with multiple wireless transmitting units, including a first unit on the rear surface and a second unit on the side surfaces, each with a distinct charging scheme, allowing for flexible alignment and orientation to match various charging schemes of the receiver, thereby improving charging efficiency by spacing and aligning the units to avoid interference.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single wireless transmitting unit with a fixed charging scheme is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot charge electronic appliances with different charging schemes

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging scheme compatibilityVSAvoidtransmitter structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wireless power transmitter is divided into multiple independent transmitting units (first wireless transmitting unit and second wireless transmitting unit), each capable of operating with different charging schemes. This segmentation allows the system to handle multiple charging schemes simultaneously while maintaining individual unit simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The transmitter is designed with multiple transmitting units that can serve different charging schemes (electromagnetic induction and electromagnetic resonance). The control unit selects which unit to activate based on the receiver's requirements, making the transmitter universal and adaptable to various electronic appliances.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple wireless transmitting units are used to support different charging schemes, then charging scheme compatibility is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging scheme compatibilityVSAvoidtransmitter structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit dynamically selects which transmitting unit to activate based on the charging scheme required by the electronic appliance. This dynamic selection mechanism allows the system to adapt to different charging needs without requiring all units to operate simultaneously, thereby managing complexity effectively.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Each transmitting unit is designed with specific local qualities - the first unit is optimized for electromagnetic induction while the second unit is optimized for electromagnetic resonance. This specialization allows each unit to be relatively simple while the combination provides comprehensive charging scheme support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If wireless power transmitting units are spaced apart to avoid interference, then charging efficiency is improved, but the device area increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecharging efficiencyVSAvoidtransmitter area
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The transmitting units are arranged in different spatial orientations and positions (rear surface versus side surfaces) rather than simply spreading them out in a single plane. This three-dimensional arrangement allows adequate spacing for efficiency while minimizing the overall footprint of the transmitter device.

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

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 configuration enables efficient charging of wireless power receivers in various schemes, enhancing charging efficiency by securing overlap areas and minimizing interference between the transmitting units, thus ensuring reliable and efficient power transfer.

Implementation Method 1

a first wireless transmitting unit disposed at a rear surface of the wireless power receiver and having a first charging scheme

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

a second wireless transmitting unit disposed on at least one of side surfaces of the wireless power receiver and having a second charging scheme different from the first charging scheme

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentEP3061175B1Wireless power transmitter
Publication Date: 2019.05.01 LG INNOTEK CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed is a wireless power transmitter for charging a wireless power receiver. The wireless power transmitter includes a first wireless transmitting unit disposed at a rear surface of the wireless power receiver and having a first charging scheme; and a second wireless transmitting unit disposed on at least one of side surfaces of the wireless power receiver and having a second charging scheme different from the first charging scheme. According to the embodiment, the wireless power transmitter may more efficiently charge the wireless power receiver.