Abstract: A cooking apparatus and a control method thereof, and more particularly, technology for determining the type of vessel placed in the cooking apparatus and controlling power in response to a state change of the placed vessel or a temperature change of a coil. In accordance with one aspect, a cooking apparatus includes: a coil on which a vessel is placed, configured to form a magnetic field upon application of a current; a detection sensor configured to detect a magnitude of an input current applied differently according to a type of the vessel and a magnitude of an input voltage of the cooking apparatus; and a controller configured to determine a type of the placed vessel according to a power value calculated based on the detected input current and input voltage, and to determine a heating mode of the cooking apparatus based on the determined type of vessel.

Abstract: This application relates to an absolute position detection device and detection method of a rotating body using a magnetic material. The device may include magnets coupled to a rotating body and configured to rotate together and having n pole pairs, wherein n is a natural number and (n+1) magnetic materials arranged adjacent to the magnets, spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval, and configured to rotate together with the rotating body. The device may also include a first Hall sensor spaced apart from the magnets, installed to allow the magnetic materials to rotate in a space between the first Hall sensor and the magnets and configured to output a first signal based on the magnets when the magnetic materials approach the first Hall sensor. The device may further include a controller configured to measure an absolute position of the rotating body using the first signal.

Abstract: This application relates to an absolute position detection device and detection method of a rotating body. In one aspect, the device includes first row magnets coupled to a rotating body to rotate together and having n pole pairs, and second row magnets coupled to the rotating body to rotate together and having (n+1) pole pairs. The device also includes a first Hall sensor installed adjacent to the first row magnets and configured to detect a change in magnetism according to rotation of the first row magnets. The device further includes a second Hall sensor installed adjacent to the second row magnets and configured to detect a change in magnetism according to rotation of the second row magnets. The device further includes a controller configured to measure an absolute position of the rotating body using signals output from the first and second Hall sensors.

Abstract: This application relates to an absolute position detection device and detection method of a rotating body. In one aspect, the device includes first row magnets coupled to a rotating body to rotate together and having n pole pairs, and second row magnets coupled to the rotating body to rotate together and having (n+1) pole pairs. The device also includes a first Hall sensor installed adjacent to the first row magnets and configured to detect a change in magnetism according to rotation of the first row magnets. The device further includes a second Hall sensor installed adjacent to the second row magnets and configured to detect a change in magnetism according to rotation of the second row magnets. The device further includes a controller configured to measure an absolute position of the rotating body using signals output from the first and second Hall sensors.

Abstract: This application relates to an absolute position detection device and detection method of a rotating body using a magnetic material. The device may include magnets coupled to a rotating body and configured to rotate together and having n pole pairs, wherein n is a natural number and (n+1) magnetic materials arranged adjacent to the magnets, spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval, and configured to rotate together with the rotating body. The device may also include a first Hall sensor spaced apart from the magnets, installed to allow the magnetic materials to rotate in a space between the first Hall sensor and the magnets and configured to output a first signal based on the magnets when the magnetic materials approach the first Hall sensor. The device may further include a controller configured to measure an absolute position of the rotating body using the first signal.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus and a control method thereof, and more particularly, technology for determining the type of vessel placed in the cooking apparatus and controlling power in response to a state change of the placed vessel or a temperature change of a coil. In accordance with one aspect, a cooking apparatus includes: a coil on which a vessel is placed, configured to form a magnetic field upon application of a current; a detection sensor configured to detect a magnitude of an input current applied differently according to a type of the vessel and a magnitude of an input voltage of the cooking apparatus; and a controller configured to determine a type of the placed vessel according to a power value calculated based on the detected input current and input voltage, and to determine a heating mode of the cooking apparatus based on the determined type of vessel.

Abstract: A method for selectively performing a full bridge control and a half bridge control in a WPT system using an LCCL-S resonant network may include: performing the full bridge control by controlling the switches not connected in series of the full bridge inverter to operate simultaneously; calculating a coupling coefficient of the WPT system; determining whether it is possible to switch the full bridge control to the half bridge control based on the calculated coupling coefficient; in response to determining that it is possible to switch the full bridge control to the half bridge control, calculating a load of the WPT system; and performing the half bridge control for the full bridge inverter based on the calculated load.

Abstract: A reception pad for a wireless power transfer (WPT) system includes: a plate-shaped ferrite; an insulating layer disposed on one side of the ferrite; a first coil layer disposed on the insulating layer; an interlayer insulating layer disposed on the first coil layer; and a second coil layer disposed on the interlayer insulating layer. The insulating layer at least partially surrounds the first coil layer and the second coil layer, the first coil layer and the second coil layer at least partially overlap each other and are arranged in a rectangular ring form on the one side of the ferrite, and a ratio of a width which is larger between a first width of the first coil layer and a second width of the second coil layer to a first length of the ferrite in a width direction corresponding to the first width or the second width is 0.14 to 0.15.

Abstract: A method for detecting a foreign object between a transmission pad and a reception pad for wireless power transfer (WPT) may comprise steps of performing a zero phase angle (ZPA) control for a power transfer converter included in or connected to the transmission pad; detecting a characteristic parameter with respect to at least one of an input current and a switching frequency of the power transfer converter; and determining whether or not a foreign object exists between the transmission pad and the reception pad according to whether the characteristic parameter with respect to at least one of the input current and the switching frequency deviates from an allowable range.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission pad for transmitting wireless power to a reception pad including a secondary coil includes: a rectangular-shaped primary coil having an X-width defined in an x-direction and a Y-width defined in a y-direction and having a central space; a ferrite coupled to the primary coil; and a housing supporting the primary coil and the ferrite. A first cross-sectional area of a first portion including the X-width of the primary coil is smaller than a second cross-sectional area of a second portion including the Y-width of the primary coil.

Abstract: A primary coil circuit of a ground assembly for wirelessly transferring power to a secondary coil includes: a primary coil magnetically coupled to the secondary coil and having a first terminal and a second terminal; a second capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal connected to the first terminal of the primary coil; a first inductor having a first terminal coupled to a first input terminal of a power source and a second terminal coupled to the first terminal of the second capacitor; and a first capacitor having a first terminal coupled commonly to the second terminal of the first inductor and the first terminal of the second capacitor and a second terminal coupled commonly to the second terminal of the primary coil and a second input terminal of the power source.

Abstract: A method for detecting a foreign object between a transmission pad and a reception pad for wireless power transfer (WPT) may comprise steps of performing a zero phase angle (ZPA) control for a power transfer converter included in or connected to the transmission pad; detecting a characteristic parameter with respect to at least one of an input current and a switching frequency of the power transfer converter; and determining whether or not a foreign object exists between the transmission pad and the reception pad according to whether the characteristic parameter with respect to at least one of the input current and the switching frequency deviates from an allowable range.

Abstract: A method for selectively performing a full bridge control and a half bridge control in a WPT system using an LCCL-S resonant network may include: performing the full bridge control by controlling the switches not connected in series of the full bridge inverter to operate simultaneously; calculating a coupling coefficient of the WPT system; determining whether it is possible to switch the full bridge control to the half bridge control based on the calculated coupling coefficient; in response to determining that it is possible to switch the full bridge control to the half bridge control, calculating a load of the WPT system; and performing the half bridge control for the full bridge inverter based on the calculated load.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a power supply apparatus, and an electric apparatus and a vacuum cleaner having the power supply apparatus. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the power supply apparatus includes: a first power converter configured to convert a first Alternating Current (AC) voltage into a Direct Current (DC) voltage; a second power converter configured to drop the DC voltage output from the first power converter and transfer the dropped DC voltage to a power storage unit, and to boost a DC voltage of the power storage unit and output the boosted DC voltage; and a third power converter configured to convert a DC voltage among the DC voltage output from the first power converter and the boosted DC voltage output from the second power converter, into a second AC voltage, and to transfer the second AC voltage to a load.

Abstract: A foreign object detection apparatus using reflected or refracted laser in a wireless power transfer (WPT) system may comprise a laser transmitter disposed on one side of an upper portion of a transmission pad to generate a laser; at least one laser guiding block disposed on one side or the other side of the upper portion of the transmission pad for receiving the laser generated by the laser transmitter and reflecting or refracting the received laser; and a laser receiver for sensing the laser through the at least one laser guiding block.

Abstract: A reception pad for a wireless power transfer (WPT) system includes: a plate-shaped ferrite; an insulating layer disposed on one side of the ferrite; a first coil layer disposed on the insulating layer; an interlayer insulating layer disposed on the first coil layer; and a second coil layer disposed on the interlayer insulating layer. The insulating layer at least partially surrounds the first coil layer and the second coil layer, the first coil layer and the second coil layer at least partially overlap each other and are arranged in a rectangular ring form on the one side of the ferrite, and a ratio of a width which is larger between a first width of the first coil layer and a second width of the second coil layer to a first length of the ferrite in a width direction corresponding to the first width or the second width is 0.14 to 0.15.

Abstract: A primary coil circuit of a ground assembly for wirelessly transferring power to a secondary coil includes: a primary coil magnetically coupled to the secondary coil and having a first terminal and a second terminal; a second capacitor having a first terminal and a second terminal connected to the first terminal of the primary coil; a first inductor having a first terminal coupled to a first input terminal of a power source and a second terminal coupled to the first terminal of the second capacitor; and a first capacitor having a first terminal coupled commonly to the second terminal of the first inductor and the first terminal of the second capacitor and a second terminal coupled commonly to the second terminal of the primary coil and a second input terminal of the power source.

Abstract: A wireless power transmission pad for transmitting wireless power to a reception pad including a secondary coil includes: a rectangular-shaped primary coil having an X-width defined in an x-direction and a Y-width defined in a y-direction and having a central space; a ferrite coupled to the primary coil; and a housing supporting the primary coil and the ferrite. A first cross-sectional area of a first portion including the X-width of the primary coil is smaller than a second cross-sectional area of a second portion including the Y-width of the primary coil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a power supply apparatus, and an electric apparatus and a vacuum cleaner having the power supply apparatus. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, the power supply apparatus includes: a first power converter configured to convert a first Alternating Current (AC) voltage into a Direct Current (DC) voltage; a second power converter configured to drop the DC voltage output from the first power converter and transfer the dropped DC voltage to a power storage unit, and to boost a DC voltage of the power storage unit and output the boosted DC voltage; and a third power converter configured to convert a DC voltage among the DC voltage output from the first power converter and the boosted DC voltage output from the second power converter, into a second AC voltage, and to transfer the second AC voltage to a load.