Drone devices are deployed in industrial and logistics environments around the world. This includes robotic arms for heavy-duty manufacturing, drones for monitoring gas pipelines and electricity, autonomous guided vehicles for mass usage, and more to charge in industrial settings
Regardless of the type of robot or AGV, they need to be charged frequently. Until now, the most widely used method of charging these devices was through metal contacts. However, the metal contact charging method has proven to be a disadvantage in the industry as it cannot ensure safety. Many industrial environments can present an unfriendly, unpredictable environment that can make charging difficult. For example, if the delivery drone or AGV gets wet, such as outside in the rain, it cannot be charged. In some environments there are some robots that work entirely in water. With metal contact charging, these unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) must be taken out of the water and dried to ensure safe charging. In addition to problems caused by moisture, there are other factors in industrial environments that make metal contact charging impossible. Predictive and potentially dangerous. This pack may be due to corrosion of metals due to wet or acidic environments, or accumulation of dust or debris on surfaces. These conditions can cause electrical sparks or arcs to metal contacts during charging, which can damage the robot, or even cause a fire or worse
Wireless power transfer is a solution for safe and convenient charging of robots, AGVs and other industrial automation machinery in the industrial field. An AGν or other industrial device can wirelessly get the power it needs without the need for a plug or socket, or even physical contact at all. And for devices that use batteries, mechanical actuators can be set to be powered directly wirelessly. In addition, AGVs and other self-propelled industrial and logistics equipment can be programmed to return to their bases or chargers when they need to get power, thereby Eliminates the need for workers to have to go to the factory floor to manipulate equipment or connect it to anything to charge it. Wireless power transfer also helps reduce overall costs. Because charging does not require human intervention, automated industrial equipment designed for wireless charging can schedule charging in the context of factory processes, reducing downtime. This ability to control the frequency of charging means the device can utilize fewer heavy-duty batteries. Not only does this keep costs down, the resulting weight reduction means the device uses lighter motors, more wheels and fewer navigation systems. All of these factors combined can lead to significant cost reductions. Today's industrial footprint is increasing every year and the technical challenges are greater. Charging factory automation and other industrial equipment with wireless power transfer can not only meet the various needs of the changing industrial environment to improve safety and convenience while reducing costs.
The benefits of industrial wireless charging Standardizing on the wireless powering of industrial equipment can bring many benefits
Safe: Removing the metal-contact charging port greatly reduces exposure of the device to moisture, dust, and other environmental conditions that could lead to discharge, fire, or worse. And, because some devices can be programmed to return to the charger when power is needed, there is less need to send people into hazardous industrial environments: wireless power without plugs, ports, and moving parts means less wear and tear on devices longer life. No plugs or ends that won't get frayed or worn out by frequent connection and disconnection: The wireless connection offers unlimited charger connections, even if it's wet or dirty. This means that the same charger can be used in almost any industrial environment, regardless of the environmental conditions Redundant charging stations: Charger standardization makes it possible for plant managers to install multiple chargers that can be used by several other mobile industrial equipment, while Instead of having a special charger for every robot or device, even if they come from different compliant manufacturers Cost savings: The benefits of wireless power transmission mean that many industrial automation equipment can be designed with smaller and lighter components, thereby significantly increasing the cost
