WIRELESS COMMUNICATION ASSEMBLY

摘要

A wireless communication assembly includes a driver module connected to a first portion of a machine, such as a laundry machine, and a receiver module connected to a second portion of the machine, such as a rotatable drum. The first module includes a primary coil configured to generate an electromagnetic field and a first wireless transceiver. The second module includes a secondary coil configured to convert energy within the electromagnetic field into electric power, and a second wireless transceiver powered by the secondary coil and configured to communicate with the first wireless transceiver. One or more sensors may be positioned within the drum to measure various conditions. The receiver module may be powered by the secondary coil and when powered on, may communicate data from the one or more sensors to the first module.

主权项

1. A wireless communication assembly comprising:
a first module connected to a first portion of a machine, the first module comprising:
a primary coil configured to generate an electromagnetic field; anda first wireless transceiver; a second module connected to a second portion of the machine and comprising:
a secondary coil configured to convert electromagnetic field energy into electric power; anda second wireless transceiver powered by the secondary coil and configured to wirelessly communicate with the first wireless communication transceiver; one or more sensors positioned on the second portion of the machine, the one or more sensors in communication with the second module; wherein the second wireless transceiver is configured to wirelessly communicate data from the one or more sensors to the first wireless transceiver; and wherein, the second portion of the machine is configured to move rotationally with respect to the first portion of the machine; wherein the secondary coil is configured to be positioned within the electromagnetic field during a only a portion of the rotational travel of second portion.