THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTROMAGNETIC FLUX FIELD GENERATION
First Claim
1. An apparatus for providing wireless charging over a 3-dimensional space, the apparatus comprising:
- at least 3 separate conductive windings, wherein each of the at least 3 separate conducive windings is configured to carry a separate electrical current for generation of a magnetic flux field over the 3-dimensional space; and
a control circuit coupled to the at least 3 separate conductive windings, the control circuit configured to generate at least 3 time-varying currents to be carried by the at least 3 separate conductive windings, wherein each of the at least 3 time-varying currents is operated at a different frequency from each other.
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Abstract
A base system generates a three-dimensional magnetic flux field using, for example, a uniquely shaped magnetic material and winding arrangements that generate multi-frequency multi-directional fields such that their vector sum is the resultant of a power transference surface that sweeps three-dimensionally within the designated area. When a floating coil or winding arrangement together with the appropriate circuitry is placed in the vicinity of the field, the coupling and induction effect produces a current that flows in the conductor that forms the coil. Power can then be successfully transferred bounded by the resultant field regardless of its orientation or height. With the proliferation of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology in the Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) area, the electromagnetic fields can be controlled independently and therefore adaptive control becomes more feasible. This increases the benefits of three-dimensional magnetic flux generation.
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1. An apparatus for providing wireless charging over a 3-dimensional space, the apparatus comprising:
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at least 3 separate conductive windings, wherein each of the at least 3 separate conducive windings is configured to carry a separate electrical current for generation of a magnetic flux field over the 3-dimensional space; and
a control circuit coupled to the at least 3 separate conductive windings, the control circuit configured to generate at least 3 time-varying currents to be carried by the at least 3 separate conductive windings, wherein each of the at least 3 time-varying currents is operated at a different frequency from each other. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for providing wireless charging over a 3-dimensional space, the method comprising:
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providing at least 3 separate conductive windings, wherein each of the at least 3 separate conducive windings is configured to carry a separate electrical current for generation of a magnetic flux field over the 3-dimensional space; and
generating at least 3 time-varying currents for the at least 3 separate conductive windings, wherein each of the at least 3 time-varying currents is operated at a different frequency from each other. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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