公开(公告)号：US20160261233A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-08

申请号：US14635947

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Johan Pohl ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H03B15/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/00

CPC classification number: H03B15/00 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/0042 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0075 ,  H04B5/0087

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring power wirelessly is provided. The apparatus comprises a plurality of magneto-mechanical oscillators. Each oscillator comprises a first base support element disposed on a substrate, a first beam connected to the first base support element, a holder connected to the first beam, and a magnetic element disposed on the holder and configured to generate a first time-varying magnetic field in response to movement of the magnetic element under the influence of a second time-varying magnetic field. Each of the oscillators may comprise a second base support element disposed on the substrate and a second beam connecting the holder to the second base support element.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种无线传输功率的设备。 该装置包括多个磁 - 机械振荡器。 每个振荡器包括设置在基板上的第一基座支撑元件，连接到第一基座支撑元件的第一光束，连接到第一光束的保持器，以及设置在保持器上并配置成产生第一时变磁 响应于在第二时变磁场的影响下的磁性元件的移动。 每个振荡器可以包括设置在基板上的第二基座支撑元件和将支架连接到第二基座支撑元件的第二梁。

公开(公告)号：US09410823B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-09

申请号：US13791365

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Hanspeter Widmer ,  Markus Bittner ,  Lukas Sieber ,  Marcel Fischer

IPC: B60L1/00 ,  G01S13/04 ,  G01D5/20 ,  H01F38/14 ,  G01N27/72 ,  B60L3/00 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/18 ,  H04B5/00 ,  G01V3/10

CPC classification number: G01D5/2006 ,  B60L3/003 ,  B60L3/0038 ,  B60L3/0046 ,  B60L3/04 ,  B60L11/14 ,  B60L11/1803 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1824 ,  B60L11/1833 ,  B60L11/1835 ,  B60L11/1842 ,  B60L11/1844 ,  B60L11/1846 ,  B60L11/1877 ,  B60L2200/12 ,  B60L2200/22 ,  B60L2210/30 ,  B60L2210/40 ,  B60L2230/16 ,  B60L2240/36 ,  B60L2240/525 ,  B60L2250/16 ,  B60L2270/147 ,  B60L2270/32 ,  B60L2270/34 ,  G01N27/725 ,  G01V3/10 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0043 ,  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 detecting foreign objects. In one aspect an apparatus for detecting a presence of an object in a magnetic field is provided. The apparatus includes a power circuit configured to generate the magnetic field and transfer power wirelessly at a level sufficient to power or charge a load via the magnetic field. The apparatus further includes a detection circuit configured to transmit signals and detect, based on a reflection of the transmitted signals, a frequency of vibration of the object caused by the magnetic field.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于检测异物的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，提供一种用于检测物体在磁场中的存在的装置。 该装置包括电源电路，其被配置为产生磁场并以足以通过磁场对负载供电或充电的水平无线地传送电力。 该装置还包括检测电路，该检测电路被配置为发送信号并且基于所发送的信号的反射来检测由该磁场引起的物体的振动频率。

公开(公告)号：US08729859B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US13919835

申请日：2013-06-17

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Lukas Sieber ,  David F. Allred

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H02J7/14

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  B60L11/182 ,  B60L11/1829 ,  B60L11/1838 ,  B60L2210/20 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04B5/0093 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T10/725 ,  Y02T90/121 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/125 ,  Y02T90/127 ,  Y02T90/128 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/163

Abstract: Improved battery-charging system for a vehicle. Primary and secondary coils are located in places where the vehicle can receive power from the primary coil by pulling into a parking space, for example. The parking space may have a coil embedded in the ground, or may have an array of coils embedded in the ground. A guidance system is disclosed. Fine positioning is also disclosed. The secondary coil in the vehicle can also be raised or lowered to improve coupling.

Abstract translation: 改进车辆电池充电系统。 主要和次要线圈位于例如通过拉入停车位的情况下车辆可以从初级线圈接收电力的地方。 停车空间可以具有嵌入在地面中的线圈，或者可以具有嵌入地面中的线圈阵列。 引导系统被公开。 还公开了精细定位。 车辆中的次级线圈也可以升高或降低以改善联轴器。

公开(公告)号：US20140125140A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US13786231

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: QUALCOMM INCORPORATED

Inventor： Hanspeter Widmer ,  Nicholas A. Keeling

IPC: H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  B60L11/182 ,  H01F2003/005 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  Y02T10/7005 ,  Y02T10/7072 ,  Y02T90/122 ,  Y02T90/14 ,  Y02T90/16

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for wireless power transfer. In one aspect the disclosure provides an apparatus for wirelessly communicating power. The apparatus includes a first conductive structure, with a length greater than a width, configured to wirelessly receive power via a magnetic field. The first conductive structure includes two substantially co-planar loops. The first conductive structure has a first edge and a second edge each intersecting a geometric line along the length of the first conductive structure. The apparatus further includes a second conductive structure, with a length greater than width, positioned between the first conductive structure and a magnetic material and configured to wirelessly receive power via the magnetic field. The length of the second conductive structure is substantially equal to at least a distance along the geometric line between the first edge and the second edge of the first conductive structure.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于无线电力传输的系统，方法和装置。 在一个方面，本公开提供了一种用于无线通信电力的装置。 该装置包括长度大于宽度的第一导电结构，其经配置以通过磁场无线地接收功率。 第一导电结构包括两个基本上共面的环路。 第一导电结构具有沿着第一导电结构的长度与几何线相交的第一边缘和第二边缘。 该装置还包括长度大于宽度的第二导电结构，其位于第一导电结构和磁性材料之间，并被配置为经由磁场无线地接收电力。 第二导电结构的长度基本上等于沿着第一导电结构的第一边缘和第二边缘之间的几何线的至少一段距离。

公开(公告)号：US20130342025A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13913097

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Lukas Sieber

IPC: H04B5/00

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H01Q7/00 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H04B5/0037 ,  H04W4/80

Abstract: A wireless power system includes a power source, power receiver, and components thereof. The system can also include a parasitic antenna that can improve the coupling to the power source in various modes. The antenna can have both a variable capacitor and a variable inductor, and both of those can be changed in order to change characteristics of the matching.

Abstract translation: 无线电力系统包括电源，电力接收器及其部件。 该系统还可以包括可以以各种模式改善与电源的耦合的寄生天线。 天线可以具有可变电容器和可变电感器，并且可以改变这两者以改变匹配的特性。

公开(公告)号：US20130278211A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13924324

申请日：2013-06-21

Applicant: Qualcomm Incorporated

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Stephen Dominiak

IPC: H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01Q1/2225 ,  H01Q1/248 ,  H01Q7/00

Abstract: System and method for wireless power transfer based on values set to comply with limits from multiple different agencies.

Abstract translation: 基于符合多个不同机构限制的值的无线电力传输的系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US10083792B2

公开(公告)日：2018-09-25

申请号：US14277514

申请日：2014-05-14

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Michael Werner ,  Hanspeter Widmer

IPC: H01F38/14 ,  H02J50/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H01F27/36 ,  H01F27/38 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H01F38/14 ,  H01F27/365 ,  H01F27/38 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for reducing the height of bipolar transmitters and/or receivers in electric vehicle charging and/or power transfer are described herein. One implementation may include an apparatus for wireless power transfer. The apparatus comprises a ferromagnetic layer comprising at least one portion having a reduced thickness. The apparatus further comprises a first coil having at least one portion countersunk into the at least one portion of the ferromagnetic layer having the reduced thickness. The apparatus further comprises a second coil overlapping the at least one countersunk portion of the first coil. The at least one portion having the reduced thickness comprises a recess in the ferromagnetic layer. The ferromagnetic layer comprises a first plurality of ferromagnetic tiles having a first thickness and the at least one portion having the reduced thickness comprises a second plurality of ferromagnetic tiles having the reduced thickness.

公开(公告)号：US09979230B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14163704

申请日：2014-01-24

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Lukas Sieber

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H02J50/60 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60

Abstract: Method and system for wireless power transmission are disclosed. In one aspect, the system includes a charging base positioned on a desktop component and configured to be positioned on a desktop. The system also includes a transmitter located in the charging base and including a transmit coil wound about a plane, the transmitter being configured to wirelessly transfer power, via a wireless field, from the transmit coil to a first receiver. The system further includes a power relay configured to be positioned on the desktop and configured to relay power received from the transmitter to at least one peripheral device different from the first receiver when the peripheral device is positioned on the desktop.

公开(公告)号：US20170194819A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-06

申请号：US15464040

申请日：2017-03-20

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Hanspeter Widmer ,  Nigel P. Cook ,  Markus Bittner

IPC: H02J50/12 ,  H04B5/00 ,  H02J7/02 ,  H03B15/00 ,  H01F38/14

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/10 ,  H02J50/70 ,  H03B15/006 ,  H04B5/0037

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure provides a power receiver configured to wirelessly transfer power from at least one power transmitter. The power receiver comprises a plurality of magnetic oscillators, each magnetic oscillator of the plurality of magnetic oscillators having a mechanical resonant frequency substantially equal to a first frequency, the plurality of magnetic oscillators configured to generate a first time-varying magnetic field in response to exposure to a second time-varying magnetic field. The power receiver further comprises at least one current circuit configured to generate a time-varying electric current in response to exposure to the first time-varying magnetic field. The first time-varying magnetic field has an operating frequency substantially equal to the first frequency.

公开(公告)号：US09450456B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-20

申请号：US13913036

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: QUALCOMM Incorporated

Inventor： Nigel P. Cook ,  Hanspeter Widmer ,  Lukas Sieber

IPC: H01F38/14 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J5/00 ,  H02J7/02

CPC classification number: H02J50/12 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J17/00 ,  H02J50/40 ,  H02J50/60

Abstract: A wireless power transmission system and method for transmitting power from a charging base to receivers located both on and outside the charging base. The system utilizes wireless power transmission of a transmitter with a wound transmit coil.

Abstract translation: 一种无线电力传输系统和方法，用于将电力从充电座发送到位于充电座外部的接收器。 该系统利用具有绕线发射线圈的发射机的无线电力传输。