Power reception apparatus having bridgeless rectifier in electric vehicle wireless power transfer system
US10960778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02T90/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless power reception apparatus including a bridgeless rectifier in a wireless power transfer (WPT) system for an electric vehicle (EV) may include: a bridgeless rectifier configured to rectify power transferred from a reception coil and to supply a direct current to a battery mounted in the EV; and a controller configured to control operation of the bridgeless rectifier. The bridgeless rectifier may include at least one switch and at least one diode connected to the at least one switch.
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