Wireless power transmitter with removable magnetic connector panel for vehicular use
US11637448B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 12, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/90
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power transmitter for wireless power transfer includes a control and communications unit, a vehicular power input regulator, an inverter circuit, at least one coil, a shielding, a housing, and a removable front plate. The housing is configured to house, at least in part, one or more of the control and communications unit, the invertor circuit, the at least one coil, the shielding, or combinations thereof. The removable front plate is configured to mechanically connect to the housing, the removable front plate including at least one magnet, the at least one magnet configured to attract a receiver magnet when a power receiver is proximate to the removable front plate.
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