Low voltage electrified furniture unit
First Claim
1. An electrified furniture unit, comprising:
- an automobile passenger compartment power outlet, and a power supply electrically connected to said power outlet.
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Abstract
Low voltage DC electrification of a furniture unit is provided by a power supply having a rechargeable battery and an automobile passenger compartment power outlet which is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery. In one embodiment, the power supply is mounted to a furniture unit having a height adjustable worksurface, the lift motors of the furniture unit also being powered by the power supply. Additionally, the power supply may include a control device prioritizing recharging of the battery to times of off-peak or low-cost AC power available. The low-voltage DC power outlet advantageously receives adapter plugs that are readily available for a wide range of portable appliances and other devices. Another embodiment of a furniture unit having a low-voltage DC power supply includes a computing device for controlling the recharging of the power supply and for controlling other accessories such as furniture unit lift motors, lighting, HVAC components, audiovisual components, or other such devices.
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23 Claims
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1. An electrified furniture unit, comprising:
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an automobile passenger compartment power outlet, and a power supply electrically connected to said power outlet. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A portable DC power supply, comprising:
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a housing mountable to a furniture unit;
a rechargeable battery mounted to said housing; and
an automobile passenger compartment power outlet electrically connected to said rechargeable battery. - View Dependent Claims (17)
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18. In combination:
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a DC power supply;
an automobile passenger compartment power outlet electrically connected to said power supply; and
a furniture unit having at least one motor capable of actuating a portion of said furniture unit;
said power supply coupled to said furniture unit and capable of powering said at least one motor. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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