18649495. ELECTRIC SHIELDING STRUCTURES simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

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ELECTRIC SHIELDING STRUCTURES

Organization Name

Apple Inc.

Inventor(s)

Andro Radchenko of San Jose CA (US)

Vaneet Pathak of Los Altos CA (US)

Martin Schauer of Fremont CA (US)

Cheung-Wei Lam of San Jose CA (US)

Rahul A. Sabnani of Colma CA (US)

ELECTRIC SHIELDING STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18649495 titled 'ELECTRIC SHIELDING STRUCTURES

The abstract describes wireless power transmitting devices that support wireless power receiving devices through a contact surface, multiple coils, and a shield with shield members aligned with the coils.

  • The wireless power transmitting devices have a contact surface for supporting wireless power receiving devices.
  • They feature a plurality of coils for transmitting power wirelessly.
  • A shield is positioned between the coils and the contact surface to enhance performance.
  • The shield includes shield members aligned with each coil and has a multilayer structure with varying conductivities.

Potential Applications: - Consumer electronics charging - Medical device charging - Industrial automation systems

Problems Solved: - Efficient wireless power transmission - Minimizing interference - Enhancing power transfer reliability

Benefits: - Simplified charging process - Increased convenience - Improved safety and reliability

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Wireless Power Transmitting Devices for Various Applications" This technology can be utilized in various industries such as consumer electronics, healthcare, and manufacturing for efficient wireless power transmission.

Questions about Wireless Power Transmitting Devices: 1. How does the shield in the wireless power transmitting devices improve performance?

  The shield in the devices helps to minimize interference and enhance power transfer reliability by providing a barrier between the coils and the contact surface.
  

2. What are the potential commercial applications of these wireless power transmitting devices?

  These devices can be used in consumer electronics, medical devices, and industrial automation systems for convenient and efficient wireless charging solutions.


Original Abstract Submitted

Wireless power transmitting devices according to embodiments of the present technology may include a contact surface configured to support one or more wireless power receiving devices. The wireless power transmitting devices may include a plurality of coils. The wireless power transmitting devices may also include a shield positioned between the plurality of coils and the contact surface. The shield may include one or more shield members, each shield member axially aligned with a separate coil of the plurality of coils, and may include a multilayer structure exhibiting various conductivities.