公开(公告)号：US09859956B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US13828831

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

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

IPC: H01F27/42 ,  H01F38/42 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02M7/48

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02M2007/4818 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  Y02B70/1441 ,  Y02T10/7241

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer and particularly wireless power transfer to remote system such as electric vehicles. In one aspect an apparatus for use with a wireless power transfer transmitter device comprising a first inductive element for generating a magnetic field, is provided. The apparatus comprises a direct current (DC) power source having an adjustable output voltage. The apparatus also comprises an inverter configured to convert the adjustable output voltage of the DC power source to alternating current. The apparatus also comprises at least one controller configured to receive an indication of current in the first inductive element and control the output voltage of the DC power source in response to the indication of current in the first inductive element. The apparatus reduces distortion signals in the alternating current output of the inverter while maintaining current in the inductive element substantially constant.

公开(公告)号：US09679695B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US13725346

申请日：2012-12-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

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

IPC: H02J50/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J17/00 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/14

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.

公开(公告)号：US09672975B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US13791424

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nicholas A Keeling ,  Michael Kissin

IPC: H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J50/50 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H01F27/38 ,  H01F3/00 ,  H01F5/02

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  H01F27/38 ,  H01F2003/005 ,  H01F2005/027 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/50 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/80 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/168 ,  Y04S30/12

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer. In one aspect, an apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power is provided. The apparatus includes a first conductive structure configured to generate a first magnetic field based on a first current received from a power source. The apparatus further includes a second conductive structure configured to generate a second magnetic field based on a second current from the power source. The apparatus further includes a controller configured to determine a respective coupling coefficient between each of the first and second conductive structures and a third conductive structure configured to receive power via the first or the second magnetic field. The controller is further configured to adjust the first or second current applied to the first and second conductive structures based at least in part on the coupling coefficients.

公开(公告)号：US20140232197A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13773474

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

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

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H04B5/0037 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1829 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L2230/10 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J50/90 ,  H02M3/1584 ,  H02M2001/0077 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/705 ,  Y02T10/7088 ,  Y02T90/12 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y10T307/50 ,  Y10T307/713

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 multiple sources to be operatively connected to a single conductive structure configured to generate a field, maintaining overall system power while lowering the power output of each source.

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。 该拓扑允许多个源可操作地连接到被配置为产生场的单个导电结构，在降低每个源的功率输出的同时保持总体系统功率。

公开(公告)号：US20130300202A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

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 ,  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.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于无线电力传输的系统，方法和装置。 一方面，提供一种无线电力传送装置。 该装置包括壳体。 该装置还包括容纳在壳体内的电气部件。 该装置还包括容纳在壳体内的护套。 该装置还包括容纳在护套内的导电细丝。 电气部件与导电细丝电连接。 套管填充有与护套结合的可固化流体以形成结构基质。

公开(公告)号：US20130249304A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

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

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。