公开(公告)号：US09431169B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US13913052

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Chang-Yu Huang ,  Nicholas A. Keeling ,  Mickel Budhia ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H01F27/42 ,  H01F37/00 ,  H01F38/00 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J17/00

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for connecting and operating an AC source to a load. In one aspect a power supply topology is provided which may be of particular use in the area of wireless power transfer. The topology allows for a single source to energize one or more conductive structures configured to generate a field, improving power transfer to a power receiver.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供用于将AC源连接和操作到负载的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，提供了一种电源拓扑，其可以在无线电力传送领域中特别有用。 该拓扑允许单个源激励被配置为产生场的一个或多个导电结构，改善对功率接收器的功率传递。

公开(公告)号：US09352661B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14075688

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nicholas Athol Keeling ,  Chang-Yu Huang ,  Mickel Budhia ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: B60L11/18 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J5/00

CPC classification number: B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1829 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/14

Abstract: A power receiver is configured to supply current to a load and to be wirelessly operatively coupled to a power transmitter and includes a plurality of inductive elements. The power receiver further includes a circuit operatively coupled to the plurality of inductive elements and configured to be selectively switched among a plurality of coupling states. The circuit is further configured to be selectively switched such that each inductive element has a reactance state of a plurality of reactance states. The power receiver further includes a controller configured to select the coupling state and to select the reactance state of each inductive element based on one or more signals indicative of one or more operating parameters of at least one of the power receiver and the power transmitter.

Abstract translation: 功率接收器被配置为向负载提供电流并且被无线地操作地耦合到功率发射器并且包括多个电感元件。 功率接收器还包括可操作地耦合到多个感应元件并被配置为在多个耦合状态之间有选择地切换的电路。 该电路还被配置为选择性地切换，使得每个电感元件具有多个电抗状态的电抗状态。 功率接收器还包括控制器，其被配置为基于指示功率接收器和功率发射器中的至少一个的一个或多个操作参数的一个或多个信号来选择耦合状态并选择每个电感元件的电抗状态。

公开(公告)号：US20140361628A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US13913052

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Chang-Yu Huang ,  Nicholas A. Keeling ,  Mickel Budhia ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for connecting and operating an AC source to a load. In one aspect a power supply topology is provided which may be of particular use in the area of wireless power transfer. The topology allows for a single source to energize one or more conductive structures configured to generate a field, improving power transfer to a power receiver.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供用于将AC源连接和操作到负载的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，提供了一种电源拓扑，其可以在无线电力传送领域中特别有用。 该拓扑允许单个源激励被配置为产生场的一个或多个导电结构，改善对功率接收器的功率传递。

公开(公告)号：US20130249303A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13671325

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Inventor： Nicholas A. Keeling ,  Edward Van Boheemen ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H02J17/00 ,  H05K13/00

CPC classification number: H01F41/0206 ,  H01F27/022 ,  H01F27/263 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F41/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/4902

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for wireless power transfer are disclosed. A method of forming a physical core of a wireless power transfer device includes positioning two or more electromagnetically permeable members adjacent to one another and applying longitudinal pressure to an end of the electromagnetically permeable members, the electromagnetically permeable members at least partially encapsulated in retaining compound. A wireless power transfer device includes a casing in which is housed an induction coil, a plurality of electromagnetically permeable members arranged in a line and a retaining compound.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于无线电力传输的装置，系统和方法。 形成无线电力传送装置的物理核心的方法包括将彼此相邻的两个或更多个电磁可渗透构件定位，并将纵向压力施加到电磁可渗透构件的端部，所述电磁可渗透构件至少部分地封装在保持化合物中。 无线电力传递装置包括容纳感应线圈的壳体，排列成一行的多个电磁可渗透部件和保持性化合物。

公开(公告)号：US09859755B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US13770940

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: QUALCOMM, Incorporated

Inventor： Jonathan Beaver ,  Nicholas A. Keeling ,  Michael Kissin ,  Edward L. van Boheemen

IPC: H02J17/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/34

CPC classification number: H02J50/40 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1829 ,  B60L11/1831 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1835 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J7/34 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer and particularly wireless power transfer to remote systems such as electric vehicles. In one aspect, a wireless power receiver includes a first inductive element, a power supply, and a communication receiver. The first inductive element is configured to receive wireless power from a first electromagnetic field generated by a wireless power transmitter including a second inductive element. The power supply is configured to supply a current to the first inductive element to generate a second electromagnetic field and induce a current in the second inductive element. The communication receiver is configured to receive an indication of a distance between the first inductive element and the second inductive element based on the induced current in the second inductive element.

公开(公告)号：US09653206B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-16

申请号：US13669304

申请日：2012-11-05

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nicholas A Keeling ,  Edward Van Boheemen ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H01F38/14 ,  H01F27/02 ,  H01F41/00

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01F27/022 ,  H01F41/00 ,  H01F41/005 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for a wireless power transfer are disclosed. In one aspect a wireless power transfer apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a casing. The apparatus further includes an electrical component housed within the casing. The apparatus further includes a sheath housed within the casing. The apparatus further includes a conductive filament housed within the sheath. The electrical component is electrically connected with the conductive filament. The casing is filled with a settable fluid bound with the sheath to form a structural matrix.

公开(公告)号：US09583259B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-28

申请号：US13671469

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nicholas A Keeling ,  Edward Van Boheemen ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H01F38/14 ,  H01F41/00 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01F27/02

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  B60L11/182 ,  H01F27/022 ,  H01F41/00 ,  H01F41/005 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10T29/4902

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for wireless power transfer, and particularly, wireless power transfer to remote systems such as electric vehicles are disclosed. In one aspect, a wireless power transfer device is provided comprising a casing housing at least one component, with a first portion of the casing containing a set first flowable medium, and a second portion of the casing containing a second set flowable medium having a different density to that of the first set flowable medium. The casing can include a locating portion, with the locating portion in contact with a flowable medium set within the casing. In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a wireless power transfer device is provided. During manufacturing, a casing of the device may be loaded to maintain a desired shape while at least one component and a settable flowable medium are introduced into the casing.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线电力传送的方法和装置，特别是对诸如电动车辆的远程系统的无线电力传输。 一方面，提供了一种无线电力传送装置，其包括容纳至少一个部件的壳体，所述壳体的第一部分包含一组第一可流动介质，并且所述壳体的第二部分包含具有不同的第二组可流动介质 密度与第一组可流动介质的密度密切相关。 壳体可以包括定位部分，其中定位部分与设置在壳体内的可流动介质接触。 另一方面，提供一种制造无线电力传送装置的方法。 在制造期间，可以将装置的外壳装载以保持期望的形状，同时至少一个部件和可设置的可流动介质被引入到壳体中。

公开(公告)号：US09160205B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13671325

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nicholas A Keeling ,  Edward Van Boheemen ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H02J17/00 ,  H05K13/00 ,  H01F27/02 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F41/00 ,  H01F27/26

CPC classification number: H01F41/0206 ,  H01F27/022 ,  H01F27/263 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F41/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H05K13/00 ,  Y10T29/4902

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for wireless power transfer are disclosed. A method of forming a physical core of a wireless power transfer device includes positioning two or more electromagnetically permeable members adjacent to one another and applying longitudinal pressure to an end of the electromagnetically permeable members, the electromagnetically permeable members at least partially encapsulated in retaining compound. A wireless power transfer device includes a casing in which is housed an induction coil, a plurality of electromagnetically permeable members arranged in a line and a retaining compound.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于无线电力传输的装置，系统和方法。 形成无线电力传送装置的物理核心的方法包括将彼此相邻的两个或更多个电磁可渗透构件定位，并将纵向压力施加到电磁可渗透构件的端部，所述电磁可渗透构件至少部分地封装在保持化合物中。 无线电力传递装置包括容纳感应线圈的壳体，排列成一行的多个电磁可渗透部件和保持性化合物。

公开(公告)号：US20140015327A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13725346

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Inventor： Nicholas A. Keeling ,  Jonathan Beaver ,  Michael Kissin

IPC: H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1829 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B60L2200/22 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2270/147 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  B60L2270/34 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  Y02E60/721 ,  Y02T10/70 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7077 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T10/7241 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163 ,  Y02T90/169 ,  Y04S10/126 ,  Y04S30/14

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer and particularly wireless power transfer to remote systems such as electric vehicles. In one aspect, a wireless power transfer system includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter includes a first inductive element and a current generator. The current generator supplies a current to the first inductive element to generate an electromagnetic field. The receiver includes a second inductive element, a tuning circuit, and a controller. The second inductive element receives wireless power from the electromagnetic field. The tuning circuit has a reactance and includes a plurality of capacitive elements connected to the second inductive element. The plurality of capacitive elements supply an output current to a load. The controller selectively connects the plurality of capacitive elements in a plurality of configurations. The tuning circuit has substantially the same reactance in each of the plurality of configurations.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于无线电力传送的系统，方法和装置，特别是对诸如电动车辆的远程系统的无线电力传输。 一方面，无线电力传输系统包括发射器和接收器。 发射机包括第一电感元件和电流发生器。 电流发生器向第一电感元件提供电流以产生电磁场。 接收机包括第二电感元件，调谐电路和控制器。 第二电感元件从电磁场接收无线电力。 调谐电路具有电抗并且包括连接到第二电感元件的多个电容元件。 多个电容元件向负载提供输出电流。 控制器以多种配置选择性地连接多个电容元件。 调谐电路在多个配置中的每一个中具有基本相同的电抗。

公开(公告)号：US20130249477A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13671447

申请日：2012-11-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Inventor： Nicholas A. Keeling ,  Edward Van Boheemen ,  Michael Kissin ,  Jonathan Beaver

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H01F41/00 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H02J7/0042 ,  H01F27/02 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01F41/00 ,  H02J7/025 ,  Y10T29/49002

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for wireless power transfer are disclosed. In one aspect, a wireless power transfer apparatus is provided comprising a casing with at least one projecting member projecting from an inner side of the surface of the casing that is subject to external compression forces. An induction coil and other components such as insulating layers and magnetically permeable members are positioned around at least one of the projecting members and maintained in position by the projecting members. The wireless power transfer apparatus is able to withstand large compressive forces, such as those imparted by heavy vehicles and the like passing over the apparatus when positioned on the ground in a wireless power transfer system.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线电力传输的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，提供了一种无线电力传送装置，其包括壳体，所述壳体具有从壳体的表面的内侧突出的至少一个突出部件，所述内部受到外部压缩力的影响。 感应线圈和其它部件如绝缘层和导磁部件位于至少一个突出部件周围，并通过突出部件保持在适当的位置。 无线电力传送装置能够经受大的压缩力，例如当在无线电力传送系统中定位在地面上时通过设备的重型车辆等产生的压缩力。