A wireless power charging method for Automated Guided Vehicle

Jiantao Zhang, Chunbo Zhu, C. C. Chan

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Abstract

For solving the problems when charging the Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) which is applied in the plant, a charging method based on a non-contact/wireless manner is proposed in this paper. By using this wireless charging method, the unsecure factors such as interface aging and low level of automation caused by using a traditional wire charging method are improved. Firstly, a simulation model of the resonant system at the primary-secondary side is established based on the principle of wireless energy transfer technology. Secondly, a hardware platform is designed based on a theoretical calculation of the resonant coupling simulation model, which meets the requirements of the AGV system. Finally, the distance between the transmitter and receiver can be adjusted from 20 mm to 35 mm. A constant-current charging strategy is employed in the wireless charging apparatus for charging six lead-acid batteries each has a capacity of 120Ah. The system efficiency reaches 80% during the charging process.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference, IEVC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479960750
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference, IEVC 2014 - Florence, Italy
Duration: 17 Dec 201419 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference, IEVC 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE International Electric Vehicle Conference, IEVC 2014
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityFlorence
Period17/12/1419/12/14

Keywords

  • AGV
  • constant-current
  • wirless charging

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering

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