Inductive power transfer
US11177694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/90
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment provides a non-contact power transmitter device including a sealed housing provided at least partially within a surface, and a transmitter coil within the sealed housing configured to inductively transfer power to a power receiver device. The power transmitter device also includes a transmitter control unit coupled to the transmitter coil, a transceiver configured to communicate with the power receiver device, and an electronic processor coupled to the transmitter control unit and the transceiver. The electronic processor is configured to establish, using the transceiver, communication with the power receiver device, and negotiate power transfer requirements between the power transmitter device and the power receiver device. The electronic processor is also configured to control the transmitter coil unit to transfer power to the power receiver device.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.