Coupling device modules for inductive data transmission
US10439449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A first device module comprises a first coupling arrangement; the first coupling arrangement comprising a first inductive coil, a first magnetic core positioned within the first inductive coil to form a first electromagnet, and a first control unit electrically connected to the first inductive coil. The first control unit is configured to supply first DC current to the first inductive coil to generate a first magnetic field to attract a second device module comprising a second magnetic element and a second inductive coil by magnetic force, and first AC current to the first inductive coil to inductively transmit a first data or power signal from the first inductive coil to the second inductive coil.
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