Inductively coupled shelving and storage containers
US8228026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 6, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02J50/12
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Inductively coupled shelving units and storage containers with integrated primary coils, as well as inductively coupled systems for storing and charging tools, are provided. Power is inductively coupled from a primary coil to a device containing a secondary coil. Primary coils may be integrated into a shelving unit to charge devices stored on the shelving unit. Primary coils may similarly be integrated into a storage container. Inductively coupled shelving units may also be configured to receive and hold an inductively coupled storage container such as a toolbox. An integrated secondary coil in the toolbox receives power inductively coupled from a primary coil in a shelving unit. Integrated primary coils in the toolbox then inductively couple the received power to secondary coils in individual devices. Integrated primary coils may provide varying amounts of power.
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