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Overview
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An innovative system enabling real-time, wireless and efficient power transfer for peripheral electrical systems in elevators and other tracked systems in motion. This technology comprises a metal track attached to the building side as a power transmitter, and a piece of metal on the elevator side as a power receiver. Through a gap between the transmitter and receiver, power can be wirelessly transferred in real-time to power peripheral systems such as control panels, air conditioners, lighting, and other electronic devices within the moving elevator. It uses the elevator's existing steel wheels and ropes to ground the moving car, eliminating the need for electrical cables and a flexible cable carrier system. The system design can be adapted to other vehicles traveling on track systems, such as trains, trolleys, and other vehicles operating on tracks.
ADVANTAGES
TITLE:Key Advantages
Wireless and real-time power transmission
Eliminates need for electrical cables and cable carrier systems
Efficient use of vehicle-track infrastructure/interface for grounding
Capable of powering multiple peripheral devices simultaneously
Low cost, high reliability, and high efficiency
Problem Solved
TITLE:Problems Solved
Reduces risks associated with cable wear and tear in traditional elevator systems
Enhances power delivery efficiency and reliability for moving elevators or other vehicles operating on tracks
APPLICATIONS
TITLE: Market Applications
Commercial buildings and residential complexes
Public transportation/rail systems
Mining/construction
Automated warehousing
Amusement parks
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Figure 1: Structure of a dynamic capacitive power transfer system for the elevator
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Figure 2: Circuit model of the dynamic capacitive power transfer system for elevator
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IP STATUS
Intellectual Property and Development Status
US patent #11870269 “Dynamic capacitative power transfer system for a tracked vehicle” issued January 9, 2024
https://patents.google.com/patent/US11870269B2/en?oq=11870269
PUBLICATIONS
References
A Review on the Recent Development of Capacitive Wireless Power Transfer Technology
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/11/1752
11th Annual research Symposium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsJTTlFCDg4&list=PLRintaB59-8CUU3TucMAxUMeoAhZq26Ob&index=5
Review, Analysis, and Design of Four Basic CPT Topologies and the Application of High-Order Compensation Networks
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9629340?casa_token=SkavYFRize8AAAAA:Nweyp3kAsPDTuZ6_-jgHkQd46NL5a0vz9dDgNRTCX7DejjoifQknrkfQ5xpcamG13Hg4XGGK_g
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Contact Information
Elizabeth Poppert, Ph.D.
Office of Applied Innovation
Office of Research & Innovation
Drexel University
3250 Chestnut Street, Ste. 3010 Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: 215-895-0999 Email: enp32@drexel.edu
Fei Lu, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
College of Engineering, Drexel University
3120 Market Street, Bossone 413D
Phone: 215-895-2279
Email: fl345@drexel.edu
Inventor Website