Systems and methods for providing AC/DC boost converters for energy harvesting
US8953349B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/217
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention describes systems and methods for harvesting energy from an alternating magnetic field. An exemplary embodiment can include a flux concentrator having an open core coil wherein a first current with a first voltage is induced in the flux concentrator when placed proximate an alternating magnetic field. Additionally, the system can include a transformer, having a first and second winding, connected to the flux concentrator and inducing a second current in the second winding, wherein the second current has a second voltage higher than the first voltage and a threshold voltage of a first and second diode. Furthermore, the system can include a converter, connected to the secondary winding for charging the leakage inductance of the secondary winding by creating a short circuit between the secondary winding and the converter; and the diodes connected to the secondary winding and the converter for discharging the leakage inductance.
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