Apple inc. (20240204659). HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER CONVERTER simplified abstract
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HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER CONVERTER
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Inventor(s)
Francesco Maria Dalena of Livorno (IT)
Simone Silvestri of Livorno (IT)
HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER CONVERTER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240204659 titled 'HIGH EFFICIENCY POWER CONVERTER
The patent application describes a high-efficiency battery charger that utilizes a resonant switched capacitor converter and a buck regulator to efficiently charge batteries.
- Resonant switched capacitor converter receives input voltage and current, producing intermediate voltage and current.
- Buck regulator receives intermediate voltage and current, producing output battery charging voltage and current.
- Output voltage is lower than intermediate voltage, ensuring efficient charging.
- Resonant switched capacitor converter may have multiple stages for enhanced performance.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Portable electronic devices - Renewable energy systems
Problems Solved: - Inefficient battery charging - Wasted energy during charging process
Benefits: - Faster charging times - Energy savings - Extended battery life
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Battery Charger for Various Applications" This technology can be used in industries such as electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and renewable energy systems to improve charging efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior patents related to resonant switched capacitor converters and buck regulators in battery charging applications to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on the latest advancements in resonant switched capacitor converters and buck regulators for battery charging applications to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Questions about Battery Charging Technology: 1. How does the resonant switched capacitor converter improve charging efficiency? 2. What are the key differences between a buck regulator and other types of voltage regulators in battery charging applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
a high efficiency battery charger can include a resonant switched capacitor converter that receives an input voltage and input current from a power source and produces an intermediate voltage that is a fraction of the input voltage and an intermediate current that is a corresponding multiple of the input current and a buck regulator that receives the intermediate voltage and the intermediate current and produces an output battery charging voltage and an output battery charging current, wherein the output voltage is less than the intermediate voltage. the resonant switched capacitor converter can include one or more resonant switched capacitor stages.
