Retractable power tap with low voltage cordless capability
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1. An electrical power tap apparatus adapted to be positioned within a desk top or other work surface, said power tap apparatus comprising:
- a stationary housing;
a carriage carrying electrical power and positioned so as to be stationary or alternatively pivotable relative to said stationary housing, said carriage configured to support at least one energizing component assembly;
a cover pivotably coupled to an upper region of said stationary housing, wherein said cover is pivotable with respect to a plane defined through the desktop or other work surface from a substantially horizontal closed position to an open position in which said carriage is accessible;
a charging pad disposed along a top surface of said cover;
an electrical power adapter supported at said carriage and configured to convert a high voltage AC power input to a low voltage DC power output; and
a low voltage power cord in electrical communication with said electrical power adapter and said charging pad, said low voltage power cord configured to convey the low voltage DC power output from said electrical power adapter to said charging pad when said cover is in either of said open and closed positions;
wherein said charging pad is configured to provide low voltage power for purposes of charging or otherwise energizing portable electronic devices positioned along said charging pad.
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Abstract
A power tap apparatus is positioned within a desk top or work surface. The apparatus includes a housing (708) and a high voltage power and/or data carriage. A cover is positioned above the stationary housing. A low voltage charging pad is mounted to the cover and includes a surface of insulating material with a series of conductive charging lanes mounted thereto.
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1. An electrical power tap apparatus adapted to be positioned within a desk top or other work surface, said power tap apparatus comprising:
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a stationary housing; a carriage carrying electrical power and positioned so as to be stationary or alternatively pivotable relative to said stationary housing, said carriage configured to support at least one energizing component assembly; a cover pivotably coupled to an upper region of said stationary housing, wherein said cover is pivotable with respect to a plane defined through the desktop or other work surface from a substantially horizontal closed position to an open position in which said carriage is accessible; a charging pad disposed along a top surface of said cover; an electrical power adapter supported at said carriage and configured to convert a high voltage AC power input to a low voltage DC power output; and a low voltage power cord in electrical communication with said electrical power adapter and said charging pad, said low voltage power cord configured to convey the low voltage DC power output from said electrical power adapter to said charging pad when said cover is in either of said open and closed positions; wherein said charging pad is configured to provide low voltage power for purposes of charging or otherwise energizing portable electronic devices positioned along said charging pad. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An electrical power tap apparatus adapted to be positioned along a work surface, said power tap apparatus comprising:
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a stationary housing defining an opening; a carriage mounted in said housing, wherein at least a portion of said carriage is recessed from said opening; an electrical receptacle assembly coupled to said carriage, said electrical receptacle assembly in electrical communication with an electrical power source; a cover movably coupled to said stationary housing at said opening, wherein said cover is movable with respect to a plane defined through the desktop or other work surface from a closed position in which said cover substantially blocks said opening to an open position in which said cover substantially unblocks said opening; a charging pad disposed along an outer surface of said cover; and a low voltage power cord in electrical communication with said charging pad and with a low voltage DC power source, said low voltage power cord operable to convey low voltage DC power from the low voltage DC power source to said charging pad; wherein said charging pad is operable to provide the low voltage DC power to one or more portable electronic devices positioned along said charging pad. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An electrical power tap apparatus adapted to be positioned along a work surface, said power tap apparatus comprising:
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a stationary housing defining an opening; a carriage mounted in said housing, wherein at least a portion of said carriage is recessed from said opening; an electrical receptacle assembly coupled to said carriage, said electrical receptacle assembly in electrical communication with an electrical power source; a cover movably coupled to said stationary housing at said opening, wherein said cover is movable with respect to a plane defined through the desktop or other work surface from a closed position in which said cover substantially blocks said opening to an open position in which said cover substantially unblocks said opening; and a charging pad disposed along an outer surface of said cover and movable therewith; wherein said charging pad is electrically energized by a low voltage power source when the cover is in both the open and closed positions, whereby said charging pad is operable to provide low voltage power to one or more portable electronic devices positioned along said charging pad. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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