Abstract:
An inductive power transfer system operable in a plurality of modes comprising an inductive power transmitter capable of providing power to the inductive power receiver over an extended region. The system may be switchable between the various modes by means of a mode selector operable to activate various features as required, such as: an alignment mechanism a resonance tuner, an auxiliary coil arrangement or a resonance seeking arrangement. Associated methods are taught.
Abstract:
An inductively enabled power pack charging system and method includes an integrated circuit for controlling inductive transfer of power to the power pack (300, 300') and managing communication with an external power source (240). The system may further include an electrochemical cell (340) for storing energy received from the external power supply and magnetic shielding (330) material for guiding magnetic flux away from the electrochemical cell.
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling power distribution from a plurality of inductive power outlets (20) to a plurality of inductive power receivers (30) The inductive outlets (20) and receivers (30) are provided with a signal transfer system (40) for communicating unique identification labels. Applications are described relating to the control of modular visual displays (130) and interchangeably situated electrical devices (234).
Abstract:
A signal transfer system for controlling power transfer across an inductive power coupling, said inductive power coupling comprising a primary inductive coil wired to a power source and a secondary inductive coil wired to an electric load; said system comprising: at least one signal generator for generating a control signal; at least one transmitter for transmitting said control signal, and at least one receiver for receiving said control signal. The signal transfer system may be used to regulate the power supplied by the inductive coupling and to detect and align the two coils thereof.
Abstract:
A system and method for controlling power distribution from a plurality of inductive power outlets to a plurality of inductive power receivers. The inductive outlets and receivers are provided with a signal transfer system for communicating unique identification labels. Applications are described relating to the control of modular visual displays and interchangeably situated electrical devices.
Abstract:
An electrical appliance, having a principle electrical load for performing a principle function, which further includes an inductive power outlet for inductively coupling with a secondary inductive coil wired to an external electrical load.
Abstract:
A power providing system for an electrical device comprising: a secondary inductor, wired to the electrical device, for inductively coupling with a primary inductor hardwired to a power supply. The secondary inductor is incorporated into an accessory of said electrical device.
Abstract:
A signal transfer system for controlling power transfer across an inductive power coupling (200), said inductive power coupling comprising a primary- inductive coil (220) wired to a power source (240) and a secondary inductive coil (260) wired to an electric load (280); said system comprising: at least one signal generator (120) for generating a control signal (5c); at least one transmitter for transmitting said control signal (5c), and at least one receiver (160) for receiving said control signal (5c). The signal transfer system may be used to regulate the power supplied by the inductive coupling (200) and to detect and align the two coils (220, 260) thereof.
Abstract:
An inductive power transfer system and method for transferring power to an electrical device wirelessly. The system includes an inductive power outlet and an inductive power receiver. During operation, instruction signals are sent from the inductive power outlet to the inductive power receiver. When no instruction signals are transferred, the system is configured to deactivate such that power is drawn by the system only during operation.
Abstract:
A switching system is provided configured to control a connection between a power supply and an inductive power outlet that comprises at least one primary inductor inductively couple with a secondary inductor associated with an inductive power receiver. The switching system comprises a circuit breaker configured to disconnect the inductive power outlet from the power supply and a trigger switch configured to disable the circuit breaker when the inductive power receiver is brought into proximity with the inductive power outlet.