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Charging device and method using dual-mode magnetic coupling for an automobile vehicle

US9601941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2014
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2035

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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 device (10) for charging a mobile terminal by magnetic coupling, includes a first charging module (11) designed to form a charging signal at a first charging frequency, a primary coil (13) composed of a set of turns, a ferromagnetic body (14), a second charging module (12) designed to form a charging signal at a second charging frequency, higher than the first charging frequency. Furthermore, the charging device includes first routing elements (150) designed to connect/disconnect the primary coil (13) to/from the first charging module (11) and to/from the second charging module (12), elements (16) for adjusting the number of turns on the primary coil (13) and elements (19) for saturating the ferromagnetic body (14) at the second charging frequency. A charging method is also described.

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