Articles with electrical charging surfaces

摘要

An electrical article with cord-free charging zone provides users in a work area with access to low-voltage charging for portable electronic devices, in which electrical current is conveyed upon placement of an electronic device within the charging zone. The electrical article is configured for use in a work area, and includes a housing, a low voltage charging zone with power unit, and an electrical power input. The charging zone is defined along at least a portion of an upper surface of the housing. The low voltage power unit is operable to cordlessly convey electrical power to a portable electrical or electronic device that is positioned at the low voltage charging zone.

主权项

1. An electrical article for use in a work area, said electrical article comprising:
a housing including an upper surface and a plurality of side surfaces extending downwardly from said upper surface, said housing configured to be supported at a work surface in the work area; a cordless charging zone defined along a portion of said upper surface; an electrical power transmission unit disposed in said housing and having a cordless power output at said cordless charging zone; an electrical outlet disposed along at least one of said side surfaces of said housing, wherein said electrical outlet comprises a high voltage AC outlet, and wherein said electrical outlet is configured to establish a direct electrical connection upon engagement with a corresponding electrical contact of an electrical consumer; an electrical power input configured to direct electrical power from a power source to said electrical power transmission unit and to said electrical outlet, wherein said electrical outlet is directly electrically coupled to said electrical power input; and wherein said electrical power transmission unit is operable to cordlessly convey electrical power to a portable electrical or electronic device positioned at said charging zone.