Mobile device retention and charging tray
First Claim
1. An assembly for an automotive vehicle and for wirelessly charging a mobile device, the assembly comprising:
- a tray comprising an anti-slip surface and a bounding surface, wherein the bounding surface surrounds the anti-slip surface about a circumference of the anti-slip surface, wherein the bounding surface transitions into upwardly extending end and sidewalls of the tray, wherein the anti-slip surface is formed from a material having a surface hardness of less than or equal to 70 Shore A, and wherein the bounding surface and the anti-slip surface are formed from different materials; and
a wireless charging unit incorporated in the tray and located below the anti-slip surface, whereby the mobile device is charged when placed on the anti-slip surface.
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Abstract
A console assembly for an automotive vehicle and use with a mobile device. The console assembly including a storage compartment having a floor, a pair of sidewalls, and a pair of end walls. An opening permits access into the storage area and a slidable top wall is operable to move between a covered position and a retracted position relative to the opening. An anti-slip surface is provided on the top wall and configured to receive the mobile device thereon. A wireless charging unit is also incorporated into and moveable with the top wall. The wireless charging unit is located immediately below the anti-slip surface. When the mobile device is placed on the anti-slip surface, the device is moveable with the top wall, between the covered position and retracted position, while being charged.
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1. An assembly for an automotive vehicle and for wirelessly charging a mobile device, the assembly comprising:
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a tray comprising an anti-slip surface and a bounding surface, wherein the bounding surface surrounds the anti-slip surface about a circumference of the anti-slip surface, wherein the bounding surface transitions into upwardly extending end and sidewalls of the tray, wherein the anti-slip surface is formed from a material having a surface hardness of less than or equal to 70 Shore A, and wherein the bounding surface and the anti-slip surface are formed from different materials; and a wireless charging unit incorporated in the tray and located below the anti-slip surface, whereby the mobile device is charged when placed on the anti-slip surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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