Description:TECHNICAL FIELD
[001] The present invention relates generally to a charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof.
BACKGROUND
[002] Portable, or mobile electronic devices have become increasingly popular for a wide variety of activities. Accordingly, mobile devices may provide essential communications and other capabilities to individuals in a variety of different environments and circumstances. Due to its portability, the mobile terminal of such as cellular telephone and personal digital assistant (PDA) passes through chargeable electricity Pond powers. In order to be charged to rechargeable battery, electric energy is provided to battery using single charging equipment. As such devices continue to be reduced in size to increase their portability, their functionality has been increased and, consequently, power demands also necessarily increase. As a result, batteries for these devices may need to be charged more frequently.
[003] Conventionally, all kinds of wireless power transmission devices, provide a single transmitting circuit and a transmitting coil to form a transmitting base station with wireless power transmission; and provide a single receiving circuit and a receiving coil to form a receiving device with wireless power transmission. However, many such devices, while being charged, can generate significant amounts of heat. Additionally, the charging devices also generate significant heat. Increased operating temperatures can degrade not only the performance of the devices and the length of a useable charge in these devices but can also affect the time and quality of the charge imparted on a device.
[004] Therefore, there is a need of a system which overcomes the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments of the present disclosure present technological improvements as solutions to one or more of the above-mentioned technical problems.
[006] Before the present subject matter relating to an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof, it is to be understood that this application is not limited to the particular system described, as there can be multiple possible embodiments which are not expressly illustrated in the present disclosure. It is also to be understood that the terminology used in the description is for the purpose of describing the implementations or versions or embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present subject matter.
[007] This summary is provided to introduce aspects related to an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof. This summary is not intended to identify essential features of the claimed subject matter nor is it intended for use in determining or limiting the scope of the present subject matter.
[008] In an embodiment, a charging apparatus lined with mover is disclosed. The system includes a charging assembly, a mover, an auxiliary power unit (APU), an auxiliary power unit (APU) controller, a position detector and a carrier. The charging assembly is configured to transfer electrical energy to a rechargeable device. The mover is attached to said charging assembly. The mover is configured to facilitate movement of the charging apparatus. The auxiliary power unit (APU) is coupled to the charging assembly. The APU is configured to provide supplemental power to the charging apparatus. The auxiliary power unit (APU) controller in communication with the APU. The APU controller is configured to manage and control the operation of the APU. The position detector is configured to determine the spatial coordinates or orientation of the charging apparatus. The carrier, supporting the charging assembly, mover, APU, APU controller, and position detector. The carrier is configured to facilitate the transportation of the charging apparatus.
[009] In another embodiment, a method for operating a charging apparatus lined with mover, the method includes the step of activating the charging assembly to initiate the transfer of electrical energy to the rechargeable device. The method includes the step of monitoring the spatial coordinates or orientation of the charging apparatus using the position detector. The method includes the step of controlling the movement of the charging apparatus based on the monitored spatial coordinates or orientation. The method includes the step of managing the operation of the APU using the APU controller to provide supplemental power to the charging apparatus. The method includes the step of facilitating transportation of the charging apparatus using the carrier.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
[0010] The foregoing detailed description of embodiments is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the disclosure, there is shown in the present document example constructions of the disclosure; however, the disclosure is not limited to the specific system or method disclosed in the document and the drawings.
[0011] The present disclosure is described in detail with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the drawings to refer various features of the present subject matter.
[0012] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a handheld device, and a horizontal charging device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0013] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of a system for collecting, combining, analyzing, and providing feedback on APU data and external data, according to some embodiments.
[0014] Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control system of the mover.
[0015] In the above accompanying drawings, a non-underlined number relates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlined number to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied by an associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify a general item at which the arrow is pointing.
[0016] Further, the figures depict various embodiments of the present subject matter for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following discussion that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the present subject matter described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Some embodiments of this disclosure, illustrating all its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof, similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the present disclosure, the exemplary, an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof is now described.
[0018] Various modifications to the embodiment will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art and the generic principles herein may be applied to other embodiments. For example, although the present disclosure will be described in the context of an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof, one of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof can be utilized in any situation. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments illustrated but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and features described herein.
[0019] In an embodiment, a charging apparatus lined with mover is disclosed. The system includes a charging assembly, a mover, an auxiliary power unit (APU), an auxiliary power unit (APU) controller, a position detector and a carrier. The charging assembly is configured to transfer electrical energy to a rechargeable device. The mover is attached to said charging assembly. The mover is configured to facilitate movement of the charging apparatus. The auxiliary power unit (APU) is coupled to the charging assembly. The APU is configured to provide supplemental power to the charging apparatus. The auxiliary power unit (APU) controller in communication with the APU. The APU controller is configured to manage and control the operation of the APU. The position detector is configured to determine the spatial coordinates or orientation of the charging apparatus. The carrier, supporting the charging assembly, mover, APU, APU controller, and position detector. The carrier is configured to facilitate the transportation of the charging apparatus.
[0020] In another implementation, the mover comprises a propulsion system selected from the group consisting of wheels, tracks, legs, or any combination thereof.
[0021] In another implementation, the charging assembly includes a contact-based or contactless charging mechanism for wirelessly transferring electrical energy to a compatible rechargeable device.
[0022] In another implementation, the position detector utilizes sensors, cameras, or a combination thereof to determine the position and orientation of the charging apparatus in its environment.
[0023] In another implementation, a communication module is configured to enable wireless communication between the charging apparatus and external devices or networks.
[0024] In another implementation, the APU is powered by at least one of a rechargeable battery, a fuel cell, or a generator.
[0025] In another implementation, the APU controller is programmed to optimize the usage of the APU based on the charging apparatus's power requirements, external conditions, or user-defined preferences.
[0026] In another implementation, the carrier is equipped with locking or securing mechanisms to stabilize the charging apparatus during transportation or when stationary.
[0027] In another embodiment, a method for operating a charging apparatus lined with mover, the method includes the step of activating the charging assembly to initiate the transfer of electrical energy to the rechargeable device. The method includes the step of monitoring the spatial coordinates or orientation of the charging apparatus using the position detector. The method includes the step of controlling the movement of the charging apparatus based on the monitored spatial coordinates or orientation. The method includes the step of managing the operation of the APU using the APU controller to provide supplemental power to the charging apparatus. The method includes the step of facilitating transportation of the charging apparatus using the carrier.
[0028] In another implementation, wirelessly communicating information between the charging apparatus and external devices or networks using the communication module.
[0029] Figure 1 illustrates a perspective view of a handheld device, and a horizontal charging device in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
[0030] In an embodiment, mobile device 12 placed on charging device 14 in a charging assembly. The charging assembly 24 comprises an inductive battery charging device that operates by wirelessly coupling with a coil assembly in mobile device when mobile device 12 is placed proximate to, or upon upper housing portion of charging device deliver a charging current to the battery of mobile device. The charging assembly comprises at least charging coil. Airflow vents may be incorporated in charging assembly in order to affect airflow across charging coil. Air mover device 26 may include an intake portion for drawing air in and an exhaust portion for outputting the created airstream. Ionic wind generation devices comprise a collector and an emitter such that, when a voltage is applied to the emitter, air molecules are ionized around the emitter, which collide with other air molecules, moving them in the direction of the collector, thereby creating an air stream from a low pressure area around the emitter to a high pressure area around the collector.
[0031] The control board may include one or more microprocessors and associated hardware and software components for: monitoring temperature within cavity; creating a high voltage for powering the emitter of air mover; controlling the operation of air mover device based on monitored characteristics such as a temperature threshold within cavity, the presence of, or level of charge of mobile device, or other characteristics that can be used to turn air mover device on and off; monitoring power output of charging coil assembly; and other elements associated with the operation of charging device. Control board may, for example, monitor and control the operation of both the charging coil assembly and air mover device, or control board may monitor and control air mover device alone, while a second control board (not shown) monitors and controls charging coil assembly. Control boards may also monitor the temperature of mobile device to determine whether to turn air mover on and off. If the temperature of mobile device gets too hot, charging can be shut down, for example if the screen temperature exceeds 35 C, or the battery exceeds 42 C. Therefore, air mover device may turn on at a threshold temperature below either of those temperatures to ensure those temperatures are not reached. Additionally, multiple control boards may be included for sharing, in a variety of configurations, the various monitoring and controlling functions associated with the operation of charging device.
[0032] During operation, components of the control board generate heat within cavity which must be dissipated. Moving the heated air away from the components and out of cavity can prevent or minimize adverse effects of the heat on the various components, while allowing charging coil to charge a battery more efficiently.
[0033] In an embodiment, the mover device, an ambient air stream is drawn into cavity, as shown here, cavity, through intake ports of housing. As a result of ambient air stream being pulled into cavity, an air stream is drawn across components of control board, to direct heated air away from the components. Air stream enters air mover device through intake portion and exits through exhaust portion. An air stream, output from exhaust portion, fills air chamber resulting in an increase in air pressure within the air chamber. Air may slightly cool within the chamber and once air chamber is pressurized, air flows through vents into cavity and an air stream flows across charging assembly, and specifically charging coil, cooling the coil. Since the air within this portion of cavity remains pressurized by the operation of air mover, an air stream is forced from cavity through exhaust ports.
[0034] In yet another embodiment, multiple rails may be provided across and along the charging area, creating multiple channels to more evenly distribute airstream along charging area and battery. Additionally, while not shown, exhaust port may sufficiently widen such that the exhausted airstream containing ozone, is also directed along both sides of the mobile device to both cool and disinfect the mobile device. As will be readily apparent to one skilled in the art, various combinations of rails and notches may be used to effectively cool mobile device 12 and charging area, while maximizing coupling of the coil and mobile device.
[0035] The mobile device battery being charged in conjunction with charging device, it will be understood that any portable device capable of being charged may be used in conjunction with charging device to obtain the benefits described herein. For example, laptop computers, tablets, virtual reality headsets, smart watches and similar devices would benefit from the heat-removing and disinfectant features provided by the disclosed apparatus and method.
[0036] Figure 2 illustrates a block diagram of a system for collecting, combining, analyzing, and providing feedback on APU data and external data, according to some embodiments.
[0037] In an embodiment, the APU controller 220 can be within a mobile device, for example, a mobile phone. In some embodiments, the APU controller 220 can be within a gateway or a hub. The gateway or hub can be used in an application such as in a truck yard data gathering system. The APU controller 220 is in communication with the APU 230. It will be appreciated that the APU controller 220 can link to the APU 230 using a wired connection or a wireless connection. In some embodiments, the APU controller 220 can link to the APU 230 using a wireless connection, for example, a Bluetooth connection, a Zigbee connection, or other local wireless connection. After the communication between devices A and B is established, data can be communicated between devices A and B. In some embodiments, when the APU has a Bluetooth radio, data from the APU can be accessed via a Bluetooth access point (for example, at dealers or in yards of the vehicle manufacture, etc.).
[0038] The external controller 240 can be any suitable device in communication with the external devices 250. The external controller 240 is in communication with the external devices 250. It will be appreciated that the external controller 240 can link to the external devices 250 using a wired connection or a wireless connection. In some embodiments, the external controller 240 can link to the external devices 250 using a wireless connection, for example, a Bluetooth connection, a ZigBee connection, or other local wireless connection. In some embodiments, there can be one external controller 240 that links to one external device 250. For example, external device A can use Bluetooth communication protocol to communicate with the external controller 240, while external device B can use Zigbee communication protocol to communicate with the external controller 240.
[0039] The central controller 210 can be within a server. In some embodiments, the server can be a local server, for example, a personal computer. In some embodiments, the server can be a remote server in a cloud (i.e., a network of remote servers hosted on the Internet and used to store, manage, and process data in place of local servers or personal computers). In such embodiments, the APU controller 220 and the external controller 240 can communicate with the central controller 210 through, for example, cellular, WiFi, or any other suitable connections.
[0040] System 200 includes a data store 260. The data store 260 can be any suitable data storage such as a non-transitory memory. In some embodiments, the data store 260 can be within a mobile device, for example, a mobile phone. In some embodiments, the data store 260 can be in a cloud. In some embodiments, the data store 260 can be within a local server, for example, a personal computer. The central controller 210 is in communication with the data store 260. It will be appreciated that the communication between the central controller 210 and the data store 260 can be a wired connection or a wireless connection (for example, Bluetooth, Zigbee, cellular or WiFi).
[0041] The system 200 further includes a user interface 270. In some embodiments, the user interface 270 can be a mobile HMI, for example, a mobile phone app. In some embodiments, the user interface 270 can be a web site or a webpage. FIG. 6 describes a user interface in detail. The central controller 210 is in communication with the user interface 270. It will be appreciated if the communication between the central controller 210 and the user interface 270 can be a wired connection or a wireless connection (for example, Bluetooth, ZigBee, cellular or Wi-Fi).
[0042] Figure 3 illustrates a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control system of the mover.
[0043] In an embodiment, the mover includes a processor 31, a read-only memory (ROM) 32, a random-access memory (RAM) 33, a data memory 34, a communication device 35, an interface 36, 37, an obstacle detector 38, a position detector 39, a moving mechanism (a mover) 40, and the like. The processor 31 is connected to the ROM 32, the RAM 33, the data memory 34, the communication device 35, the interface 36, 37, the obstacle detector 38, the position detector 39, and the moving mechanism 40. Examples of the processor 31 include a central processing unit (CPU), a micro processing unit (MPU), a system-on-a-chip (SoC), a digital signal processor (DSP), a graphics processing unit (GPU), an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), or a field-programmable gate array (FPGA). The processor 31 is a combination of a plurality thereof. The program stored in the ROM 32 or the data memory 34 includes a program for executing processing to be described below. For example, the autonomously traveling device 11 may transfer the program to an administrator or the like in a state where the program is stored in the ROM 32 or the data memory 34. However, the autonomously traveling device 11 may also transfer the program to an administrator or the like in a state where the program is not stored in the ROM 32 or the data memory 34. In this case, the program for executing processing to be described below may be separately transferred to the administrator and written in the data memory 34 by an operation of the administrator, a service personnel, or the like.
[0044] The map data 34 b displays map information in a range (autonomously traveling cart storage area) where the cart main body 10 can move to an autonomously traveling cart storage space while autonomously traveling. For example, map data 34 b includes information showing autonomously traveling cart storage spaces installed in the autonomously traveling cart storage area (i.e., an autonomously driving storage area). The map data 34 b may include a map indicating a place to be avoided when the cart main body 10 is autonomously traveling in the autonomously traveling cart storage area or a recommended area for the cart main body 10 to be autonomously traveling.
[0045] The interface 36 is connected to the user interface device 12A. The user interface device 12A includes a display, a touch panel, an operation button, a speaker, a microphone, and the like. The display is, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display.
[0046] The position detector 39 detects its own position, which is consequently the position of the cart main body 10. The position detector 39 includes a device or a sensor used for estimating the position of the cart main body 10. Position detector 39 measures the physical quantity (relative distance) indicating the position of the cart main body 10 or the physical quantity necessary for estimating the position of the cart main body 10. The processor 31 determines (estimates) the position of the cart main body 10 based on the information from the position detector 39. A plurality of sensors may be combined to collectively operate as the obstacle sensor. The obstacle sensor is not limited to those described above, and any obstacle sensor may be used as long as the obstacle sensor detects an obstacle hindering movement of the cart main body 10.
[0047] Although the description provides implementations of an charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof, it is to be understood that the above descriptions are not necessarily limited to the specific features or methods or systems. Rather, the specific features and methods are disclosed as examples of implementations for a charging apparatus lined with mover and method thereof.
, Claims:We claim:
1. A charging apparatus lined with mover, comprising:
a charging assembly configured to transfer electrical energy to a rechargeable device;
a mover attached to said charging assembly, wherein said mover is configured to facilitate movement of the charging apparatus;
an auxiliary power unit (APU) coupled to the charging assembly, wherein the APU is configured to provide supplemental power to the charging apparatus;
an auxiliary power unit (APU) controller in communication with the APU, wherein the APU controller is configured to manage and control the operation of the APU;
a position detector configured to determine the spatial coordinates or orientation of the charging apparatus;
a carrier supporting the charging assembly, mover, APU, APU controller, and position detector, wherein the carrier is configured to facilitate the transportation of the charging apparatus.

2. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mover comprises a propulsion system selected from the group consisting of wheels, tracks, legs, or any combination thereof.

3. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the charging assembly comprises a contact-based or contactless charging mechanism for wirelessly transferring electrical energy to a compatible rechargeable device.

4. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the position detector utilizes sensors, cameras, or a combination thereof to determine the position and orientation of the charging apparatus in its environment.

5. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a communication module configured to enable wireless communication between the charging apparatus and external devices or networks.

6. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the APU is powered by at least one of a rechargeable battery, a fuel cell, or a generator.

7. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the APU controller is programmed to optimize the usage of the APU based on the charging apparatus's power requirements, external conditions, or user-defined preferences.

8. The charging apparatus lined with mover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the carrier is equipped with locking or securing mechanisms to stabilize the charging apparatus during transportation or when stationary.

9. A method for operating a charging apparatus lined with mover, comprising:
activating the charging assembly to initiate the transfer of electrical energy to the rechargeable device;
monitoring the spatial coordinates or orientation of the charging apparatus using the position detector;
controlling the movement of the charging apparatus based on the monitored spatial coordinates or orientation;
managing the operation of the APU using the APU controller to provide supplemental power to the charging apparatus; and
facilitating transportation of the charging apparatus using the carrier.

10. The method as claimed in claim 9, further comprising wirelessly communicating information between the charging apparatus and external devices or networks using the communication module.