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Coil positioning device

US10644545B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2017
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments include a coil positioning device for a wireless charging system comprising: a movable coil unit with a first coil; and a drive mechanism coupled to the movable coil unit to move the movable coil unit into a charging position with respect to a second coil. The drive mechanism comprises a motor and a converter mechanism for transferring an output generated by the motor to the movable coil unit to generate a multidimensional movement of the movable coil unit.

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