METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR THERMAL DISSIPATION IN VEHICLE PADS FOR WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER APPLICATIONS
First Claim
1. An apparatus for wirelessly receiving charging power, the apparatus comprising:
- at least one receive coil configured to wirelessly receive the charging power;
a plurality of electrical components configured to convert the charging power to a direct current;
a primary heat sink comprising a plurality of fins configured to dissipate heat generated by the plurality of electrical components, the plurality of fins disposed adjacent to the plurality of electrical components; and
at least one thermally conductive structure configured to physically connect at least some of the plurality of electrical components to the primary heat sink.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatuses for thermal dissipation in vehicle pads for wireless power transfer applications are provided. In some implementations, an apparatus for wirelessly receiving charging power is provided. The apparatus comprises at least one receive coil configured to wirelessly receive the charging power. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of electrical components configured to convert the charging power to a direct current. The apparatus further comprises a primary heat sink comprising a plurality of fins configured to dissipate heat generated by the plurality of electrical components. The plurality of fins are disposed adjacent to the plurality of electrical components. The apparatus further comprises at least one thermally conductive structure configured to physically connect at least some of the plurality of electrical components to the primary heat sink.
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29 Claims
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1. An apparatus for wirelessly receiving charging power, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one receive coil configured to wirelessly receive the charging power; a plurality of electrical components configured to convert the charging power to a direct current; a primary heat sink comprising a plurality of fins configured to dissipate heat generated by the plurality of electrical components, the plurality of fins disposed adjacent to the plurality of electrical components; and at least one thermally conductive structure configured to physically connect at least some of the plurality of electrical components to the primary heat sink. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method for wirelessly receiving charging power, the method comprising:
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wirelessly receiving the charging power via at least one receive coil, converting the charging power to a direct current via a plurality of electrical components, and dissipating heat generated by the plurality of electrical components via a primary heat sink comprising a plurality of fins, the plurality of electrical components disposed adjacent to the plurality of fins and at least some of the plurality of electrical components physically connected to the primary heat sink. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An apparatus for wirelessly receiving charging power on a vehicle, the apparatus comprising:
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at least one receive coil configured to wirelessly receive the charging power; a plurality of electrical components configured to convert the charging power to a direct current; a primary heat sink configured to dissipate heat generated by the plurality of electrical components; and a controller configured to adjust an amount of the charging power drawn by the at least one receive coil based on a temperature of the primary heat sink. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for wirelessly receiving charging power at a vehicle, the method comprising:
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wirelessly receiving the charging power via at least one receive coil; converting the charging power to a direct current via a plurality of electrical components; dissipating heat generated by the plurality of electrical components via a primary heat sink; and adjusting an amount of the charging power drawn by the at least one receive coil based on a temperature of the primary heat sink. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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