ADAPTIVE WIRELESS ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM
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1. An apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power, the apparatus comprising:
- a power conversion circuit configured to convert power received from a power supply and operate in at least one of a first mode and a second mode;
a first power transfer component electrically coupled to the power conversion circuit, the first power transfer component configured to wirelessly transfer charging power to a second power transfer component at a receiver based at least in part on the converted power; and
a controller configured to reconfigure the power conversion circuit between at least the first and second modes based at least in part on a value indicative of a degree of coupling between the first and second power transfer components.
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Abstract
Exemplary embodiments are directed to wireless power transfer using magnetic resonance in a coupling mode region between a charging base (CB) and a remote system such as a battery electric vehicle (BEV). The wireless power transfer can occur from the CB to the remote system and from the remote system to the CB. Load adaptation and power control methods can be employed to adjust the amount of power transferred over the wireless power link, while maintaining transfer efficiency.
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1. An apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power, the apparatus comprising:
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a power conversion circuit configured to convert power received from a power supply and operate in at least one of a first mode and a second mode; a first power transfer component electrically coupled to the power conversion circuit, the first power transfer component configured to wirelessly transfer charging power to a second power transfer component at a receiver based at least in part on the converted power; and a controller configured to reconfigure the power conversion circuit between at least the first and second modes based at least in part on a value indicative of a degree of coupling between the first and second power transfer components. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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8. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the sensor comprises at least one of a mechanical resistance sensor, or a tactile sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor, or an optical sensor, or an electromagnetic sensor, or any combination thereof.
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14. A method of wirelessly transmitting power, comprising:
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converting power received from a power supply by a power conversion circuit; operating the power conversion circuit in at least one of a first mode and a second mode; wirelessly transferring charging power from a first power transfer component to a second power transfer component of a receiver based at least in part on the converted power; and reconfiguring the power conversion circuit between the first and second modes based at least in part on a value indicative of a degree of coupling between the first and second power transfer components. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An apparatus for wirelessly transmitting power, the apparatus comprising:
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means for converting power received from a power supply; means for operating the converting means in at least one of a first mode and a second mode; means for wirelessly transferring charging power to a power transfer component based at least in part on the converted power; and means for reconfiguring the converting means between the first and second modes based at least in part on a value indicative of a degree of coupling between the transferring means and the power transfer component.
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20. An apparatus for wirelessly receiving power at an electric vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
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a first power transfer component configured to wirelessly receive charging power via a magnetic field generated by a second power transfer component of a transmitter and provide the charging power to a load of the electric vehicle; a sensor configured to detect at least one object between the first and second power transfer components; and a controller configured to cause the first power transfer component to move in at least one of an x, or y, or z-direction based on at least one of the at least one detected object or a value indicative of a degree of coupling between the power transfer components.
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