Device and method for inductively transmitting electric energy to displaceable consumers

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for inductively transmitting electrical energy to displaceable consumers (F-F) that can be moved along a track, having a primary conductor arrangement () divided into route segments (-) that are electrically separated from each other, and extending along the track, wherein individual route segments (-) are each associated with at least one current source (-) for imprinting a continuous current into each of the route segments (-), and to a corresponding method. The aim of the invention is to supply the displaceable consumers in an energy-saving manner with electric energy matched to demand, and to allow short reaction times when operating the device. This aim is achieved by providing the device with a means () for determining the total power of the displaceable consumers (F-F) present in each of the individual route segments (-) and with a means () for actuating the current sources (-) for applying the electrical continuous current corresponding to the total power required for each route segment (-), or by determining, according to the method, the required total power of the displaceable consumers (F-F) present in each route segment and applying an electrical continuous current to each route segment (-) by means of the associated current source (-), said current corresponding to the total power required therein.