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Non-contact power supply having built-in coupling detection device and coupling detection method thereof

US7843707B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01F38/14
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The configurations of a non-contact power supply and a coupling detection method thereof are provided. The proposed non-contact power supply includes a detachable transformer including a primary side, a current sensor coupled to the primary side and sensing a primary side current and a controller coupled to the current sensor, receiving the current and determining whether the power supply is under a coupling status according to the current.

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