Wireless vehicle charging
US10814736B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A wireless charging system for a vehicle is described, as well as methods of using the system. The system may include a computer programmed with instructions stored in memory and executable by a processor, and a radar device controlled by the computer. One method includes: aligning a reception coil on a vehicle with a charging coil using ground penetrating radar data; and then receiving inductive charge at the reception coil.
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