Hinge mounted wireless charging systems and methods
US11656653B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J7/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless energy transfer system includes an electronic device having at least two members, each housing at least a portion of the electronic device pivotably coupled via a number of hinges. A hinge member is disposed proximate at least some of the number of hinges. At least one receiver coil may be disposed in, on, or about the hinge member. Removing the receiver coil from the members housing the electronic device advantageously permits thinning of the members and a beneficial reduction in height of the electronic device. A power supply may include a number of power supply coils disposed in, on, or about a power supply member. Some or all of the power supply coils may wirelessly couple to the at least one receiver coil via an electromagnetic field and transfer energy to the electronic device when the electronic device is disposed proximate the power supply.
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