Applications of Wireless Power Transfer System in Motors: A Review

Abstract

This article provides a comprehensive overview of on-board wireless motors based on WPT system. Based on the mathematical models of common wireless motors, the coupling strength of on-board wireless motors is divided, and their characteristics and advantages are comprehensively summarized and classified. In order to provide power to the three-phase wireless motors, the rotary transformer is used to replace the common coupling coil in the WPT system. This paper conducts electromagnetic model on the rotary transformer, as well as a comprehensive summary of structures and materials of the rotary transformer. The resonant compensation topology of WPT system is crucial. Comparing the transmission characteristics and advantages and disadvantages of various compensation topologies is beneficial for selecting appropriate compensation topologies in different application scenarios. For the control strategy of WPT system, this paper mainly focuses on the issues of output power and transmission efficiency. Finally, the research difficulties and directions of on-board wireless motors are proposed, such as electromagnetic interference and resonance, and this technology is extended to other fields, including wireless charging, robotics, etc.

Keywords

• Wireless power transfer (WPT)
• wireless motor
• couplers
• compensation topologies
• control strategies
• electromagnetic interference (EMI)