Flexible Power Solutions with Wireless Charging

Introduction

As consumer electronics become smaller, more flexible, and integrated into everyday life, the need for advanced, adaptable energy storage solutions grows exponentially. Our wireless charge/discharge flexible energy storage device offers an innovative approach to powering everything from wearable electronics to portable devices. By eliminating the need for cables and providing a flexible, efficient power source, this technology opens up new possibilities for seamless energy use in a range of applications.

Limitations in Traditional Energy Storage and Charging

In today’s fast-paced world, consumers expect their devices to be more than just functional—they demand convenience, portability, and ease of use. Traditional energy storage devices, such as bulky batteries or cable-reliant systems, limit mobility and add complexity to everyday activities. Devices requiring constant connection to charging cables or fixed charging ports can reduce user convenience, hindering the potential for flexible, wearable, or portable applications.

Moreover, the growing market for wearables and flexible devices requires energy storage that can adapt to irregular shapes and lightweight designs while maintaining efficiency and long-lasting performance. The need for flexible, wireless energy solutions is rapidly increasing as consumers and industries alike seek more user-friendly and adaptable technologies.

A Flexible, Wireless Solution for the Future of Energy

Our patented wireless charge/discharge energy storage device offers a flexible, adaptable power solution that is perfect for today’s tech-driven world. This system allows for seamless wireless charging and discharging, enabling users to power their devices without being tethered to charging cables or stations. The flexibility of the device ensures that it can be integrated into a variety of applications, including wearable technology, portable electronics, and flexible devices.

This technology provides not only greater convenience but also long-lasting energy storage. It offers reliable, efficient power management while remaining thin, lightweight, and adaptable to various shapes and surfaces. Whether it’s for next-generation smartphones, health monitoring wearables, or eco-friendly energy storage solutions, this wireless charge/discharge system is set to transform the way energy is managed in modern electronics.

Key Benefits

Wireless Charging: No need for cumbersome cables or fixed ports—enjoy seamless charging on the go.
Flexible Design: Thin, adaptable, and lightweight, perfect for wearable and portable devices.
Efficient Energy Storage: Provides long-lasting power, maintaining reliability and performance.
Versatile Applications: Ideal for consumer electronics, wearable technology, and sustainable energy storage systems.

Power the Future with Wireless Flexibility

Licensing this flexible, wireless energy storage technology gives companies a competitive edge in wearable electronics, portable devices, and sustainable power solutions. With its ability to combine wireless convenience and flexible design, this device offers unmatched versatility for modern energy storage.

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Abstract
Claims

The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to a wireless charge-discharge (WCD) energy storage device that includes an anode element, a cathode element that is proximately positioned to the anode element, a receiver coil element concentrically encircling each of the anode element and the cathode element, and a transmitter coil element concentrically encircling each of the receiver coil element, the anode element, and the cathode element. The WCD storage device further includes a switch element that i) when set to a first position establishes a connection between the transmitter coil element and the cathode element that permits the transmitter coil to generate a magnetic field and ii) when set to a second position prevents the connection between the transmitter coil element and the cathode element such that the receiver coil element is configured carry an induced current when the receiver coil element is positioned within a magnetic field.

The invention claimed is:

1. A wireless charge-discharge (WCD) energy storage device, comprising:

an anode element;

a cathode element that is proximately positioned to the anode element;

a receiver coil element concentrically encircling each of the anode element and the cathode element;

a transmitter coil element concentrically encircling each of the receiver coil element, the anode element, and the cathode element; and

a switch element that i) when set to a first position establishes a connection between the transmitter coil element and the cathode element that permits the transmitter coil element to generate a magnetic field and ii) when set to a second position prevents the connection between the transmitter coil element and the cathode element such that the receiver coil element is configured to carry an induced current when the receiver coil element is positioned within a magnetic field; wherein the anode element, the cathode element, the receiver coil element, the transmitter coil element and the switch element are completely contained within an encapsulating film container.

2. The WCD energy storage device of claim 1, wherein the magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil element is created by an electrical current produced by the anode element and received by the cathode element via the transmitter coil element.

3. The WCD energy storage device of claim 1, wherein a space between the anode element and the cathode element is filled by an electrolyte solution.

4. The WCD energy storage device of claim 1, wherein the magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil element is used to wirelessly induce an electrical current that provides power to charge a battery unit contained within a receiving wireless device.

5. The WCD energy storage device of claim 1, wherein each of the transmitter coil element and the receiver coil element comprises a flexible coil element.

6. The WCD energy storage device of claim 1, wherein the cathode element includes an extended cathode contact and the anode element includes an extended anode contact.

7. The WCD energy storage device of claim 1, wherein the anode element and the cathode element comprise flexible electrode components and the encapsulating film container comprises a flexible packaging material.

8. The WCD energy storage device of claim 7, wherein a connection between the receiver coil element and at least one of an extended cathode contact and an extended anode contact is direct and is established completely within the encapsulating film container.

9. The WCD energy storage device of claim 8, wherein a connection between the transmitter coil element and at least one of the extended cathode contact and the extended anode contact is direct and is established completely within the encapsulating film container.

10. A wireless charge-discharge (WCD) energy storage device, comprising:

an integrated cathode element that includes a receiver coil element embedded within a planar cathode element, wherein the integrated cathode element includes an extended cathode contact;

an integrated anode element that includes a transmitter coil element embedded within a planar anode element, wherein the integrated anode element includes an extended anode contact; and

a switch element that i) when set to a first position establishes an electrical connection between the transmitter coil element and the extended cathode contact that permits the transmitter coil element to generate a magnetic field and ii) when set to a second position prevents the electrical connection between the transmitter coil element and the extended cathode contact such that the receiver coil element is configured to carry an induced current when the receiver coil element is positioned within a magnetic field; wherein the integrated anode element and the integrated cathode element, are completely contained within an encapsulating film container.

11. The WCD energy storage device of claim 10, wherein the receiver coil element is coaxially embedded with the planar cathode element.

12. The WCD energy storage device of claim 10, wherein the transmitter coil element is coaxially embedded with the planar anode element.

13. The WCD energy storage device of claim 10, wherein the magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil element is created by an electrical current produced by the planar anode element and received by the planar cathode element via the transmitter coil element.

14. The WCD energy storage device of claim 10, wherein a space between the integrated anode element and the integrated cathode element is filled by an electrolyte solution.

15. The WCD energy storage device of claim 10, wherein the magnetic field generated by the transmitter coil element is used to wirelessly induce an electrical current that provides power to charge a battery unit contained within a receiving wireless device.

16. The WCD energy storage device of claim 10, wherein the integrated anode element and the integrated cathode element comprise flexible electrode components and the encapsulating film container comprises a flexible packaging material.

17. The WCD energy storage device of claim 16, wherein a connection between the receiver coil element and at least one of the extended cathode contact and the extended anode contact is direct and is established completely within the encapsulating film container.

18. The WCD energy storage device of claim 17, wherein a connection between the transmitter coil element and at least one of the extended cathode contact and the extended anode contact is direct and is established completely within the encapsulating film container.

Title

Wireless charge/discharge flexible energy storage devices

Inventor(s)

Sungjin CHO, Pankaj Kumar Alaboina

Assignee(s)

North Carolina A&T State University

Patent #

11444487

Patent Date

September 13, 2022