A common problem in wireless charging systems in automotive applications is alignment of the wireless power transfer transmitter and receiver units. Poor alignment leads to poor power transfer capacity and a longer charging time. Costly optical sensors and electromechanical systems may be employed to align the transmitter and receiver units. A solution to this problem is to employ a freely moveable wireless power transmitter in at least one direction that is magnetically attracted to the wireless power receiver unit in the vehicle that does not require electrically powered sensors or mechanical alignment systems.
Methods and apparatus for automatic alignment of wireless power transfer systems
2019-07-09
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B60L PROPULSION OF ELECTRICALLY-PROPELLED VEHICLES , Antrieb von elektrisch angetriebenen Fahrzeugen / H01F MAGNETS , Magnete / H02J CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER , Schaltungsanordnungen oder Systeme für die Abgabe oder Verteilung elektrischer Leistung |
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