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Foreign matter detection device and power transmission device

US11731521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2019
Grant dateAug 22, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T90/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A foreign object detection device detects, during wireless power transfer from a power transmission unit of a power transmission device to a power reception unit of a power reception device, a foreign object on the power transmission unit, and comprises: a temperature sensitive body that is disposed at the power transmission unit and changes a color with temperature; and a detection unit that detects the foreign object by detecting a change in the color.

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