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WO2014066990A1
WO2014066990A1 PCT/CA2013/000936 CA2013000936W WO2014066990A1 WO 2014066990 A1 WO2014066990 A1 WO 2014066990A1 CA 2013000936 W CA2013000936 W CA 2013000936W WO 2014066990 A1 WO2014066990 A1 WO 2014066990A1
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mobile device
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Jack Daniel Murphy BERNSTEIN
Ralph Alfred MCAFEE
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Port Credit Charging Systems
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
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    • G09F7/08—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits
    • G09F7/10—Signs, plates, panels or boards using readily-detachable elements bearing or forming symbols the elements being secured or adapted to be secured by means of grooves, rails, or slits and slideably mounted
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/00047—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries with provisions for charging different types of batteries
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/0042—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/34—Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering
    • H02J7/342—The other DC source being a battery actively interacting with the first one, i.e. battery to battery charging
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/0013—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries acting upon several batteries simultaneously or sequentially
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02J—CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS OR SYSTEMS FOR SUPPLYING OR DISTRIBUTING ELECTRIC POWER; SYSTEMS FOR STORING ELECTRIC ENERGY
    • H02J7/00—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
    • H02J7/0042—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction
    • H02J7/0044—Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries characterised by the mechanical construction specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries

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  • the present invention relates generally to an apparatus for charging a mobile device.
  • Mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers for example are powerful computing and entertainment devices that often have large, bright touch screens that allow a user to perform a variety of tasks such as web browsing, emailing, social networking, playing games, downloading and watching video, downloading and listening to audio, sending and receiving phone calls, sending and receiving text messages, etc.
  • the advertising device includes a three dimensional advertising member, a base member configured for supporting the advertising member, a plurality of charging connector cords disposed along the periphery of the base member, an illumination source disposed at an internal position of the base member, and a power distribution assembly for providing power to the illumination source and the plurality of charging connectors.
  • an apparatus for charging a mobile device comprising a housing, a rechargeable power assembly positioned within the housing, and at least one charging connector cord, a first end of the charging connector cord electrically connected to the rechargeable power assembly and a second end of the charging connector cord extending out from an opening in the housing and connectable to a mobile device for providing an electrical charge thereto.
  • the apparatus further comprises a mounting assembly connected to the exterior of the housing for mounting the housing to a support surface.
  • the housing has at least one generally flat surface.
  • a resting pad is connected to a portion of the at least one generally flat surface of the housing.
  • the portion of the at least one generally flat surface of the housing is configured to extend from the support surface when mounted thereto.
  • the housing comprises an outer sleeve and an inner housing, the outer sleeve configured to at least partially surround the inner housing when secured thereto.
  • the apparatus comprises advertisement member having a threaded projection configured to extend through an opening of the outer sleeve and to be received by a threaded opening of the inner housing such that when the threaded projection is received by the threaded opening and rotated, the outer sleeve is secured to the inner housing.
  • the outer sleeve comprises at least one transparent or translucent graphic and the inner sleeve comprises at least one illumination panel coupled to the rechargeable power assembly, the at least one illumination panel positioned to illuminate the at least one transparent or translucent graphic.
  • an apparatus for charging a mobile device comprising a housing, a rechargeable power assembly positioned within the housing, at least one charging connector cord, a first end of the charging connector cord electrically connected to the rechargeable power assembly and a second end of the charging connector cord extending out from an opening in the housing and connectable to a mobile device for providing an electrical charge thereto, and a mounting assembly configured to attach the housing to a support surface such that at least a portion of the housing extends generally outward from the support surface for supporting the mobile device.
  • an apparatus for charging a mobile device comprising a housing, a rechargeable power assembly positioned within the housing, and a charging assembly configured to be coupled to a mobile device for providing an electrical charge thereto.
  • Figure 1 is a schematic view of an apparatus for charging a mobile device
  • Figure 2 is an isometric view of a housing forming part of the apparatus of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a front view of a bracket for mounting the apparatus of Figure
  • Figure 4 is an isometric view of the apparatus of Figure 1 connected to the bracket of Figure 3;
  • Figure 5 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the housing forming part of the apparatus of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 6 is a schematic view of another embodiment of an apparatus for charging a mobile device;
  • Figure 7 is an isometric view of a housing forming part of the apparatus of Figure 6;
  • Figure 8 is an isometric view of another embodiment of an apparatus for charging a mobile device
  • Figure 9 is a partially exploded view of the apparatus of Figure 8.
  • Figure 10 is a partially exploded view of the apparatus of Figure 8.
  • Figure 1 1 is an exploded view of the apparatus of Figure 8.
  • Figure 12 is a schematic view of another embodiment of an apparatus for charging a mobile device.
  • FIG. 1 an apparatus for charging a mobile device is shown and is generally identified by reference numeral 100.
  • the apparatus 100 comprises a rechargeable power assembly 200, a connection assembly 300, and a housing 400.
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 and connection assembly 300 are positioned within the housing 400.
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 comprises a battery 210 which in this embodiment is a sealed lead acid battery that provides a source voltage of 12 volts with a five (5) Ampere hour capacity.
  • the sealed lead acid battery 210 is electrically coupled to a connector 220 for connection to a charging unit (not shown).
  • the sealed lead acid battery 210 is electrically coupled to a power converter circuit 230 comprising one or more DC-to-DC convertors 235. In this embodiment, two (2) DC-to-DC converters 235 are used.
  • the DC-to-DC convertors 235 receive the source voltage from the sealed lead acid battery 210 and covert the source voltage to the required voltage level of the connection assembly 300, which in this embodiment is 5 volts.
  • the connection assembly 300 comprises one or more charging connector cords 310.
  • the connection assembly 300 comprises four (4) charging connector cords 310.
  • a first end of each charging connector cord 310 is electrically coupled to one of the DC-to-DC convertors 235.
  • a second end of each charging connector cord 310 comprises a connector for connection to a mobile device.
  • each of the DC-to-DC convertors 235 is electrically coupled to two of the charging connector cords 310.
  • each of the charging connector cords 310 may have a different connector such that various types of mobile devices may be connected to the apparatus 100.
  • Examples of such connectors are a 30-pin dock connector (manufactured by Apple, Inc.), a lightning connector (manufacture by Apple, Inc.), a micro universal serial bus (USB) connector, a USB connector, and the like.
  • Examples of such mobile devices are an AppleTM iPhone, an AppleTM iPad, a SamsungTM Galaxy, a BlackberryTM Torch, a BlackberryTM Playbook, a NokiaTM Lumia, and the like.
  • FIG. 2 shows an isometric view of the housing 400.
  • components of the housing 400 are made of a light weight rigid material such as plastic for example, unless otherwise specified.
  • the housing 400 has a generally flat and rectangular top surface 410.
  • a resting pad 412 is positioned on a front portion of the top surface 410 and is made of a non-slip material such as rubber for example.
  • the resting pad 412 may display an advertisement.
  • Side walls 420 extend generally downward from the sides of the top surface 410.
  • a pair of openings 422 is defined in each side wall 420 at a position generally below the resting pad 412.
  • a rectangular front wall 430 is connected to the front edge of the top surface 410 and has a top portion extending above the top surface 410 thereby defining a lip 432.
  • a bottom portion 434 of the rectangular front wall 430 extends generally downward from the top surface 410.
  • a rectangular rear wall (not shown) extends generally downward from the rear edge of the top surface 410 and comprises an opening for accessing the connector 220.
  • a bottom surface (not shown) extends between the bottom edge of the side walls 420, the front wall 430 and the rear wall.
  • the housing 400 defines an enclosure for supporting the rechargeable power assembly 200 and the connection assembly 300.
  • the pair of openings 422 allow a respective charging connector cord 310 to extend therethrough such that a first end of the charging connector cord 310 is electrically coupled to one of the DC-to-DC converters 235 positioned within the housing 400 and a second end of the charging connector cord 310 is located outside of the housing 400 for connection to a mobile device.
  • a mounting assembly 500 is used to connect the apparatus 100 to a support surface S.
  • the mounting assembly 500 is shown in Figure 3.
  • the mounting assembly 500 comprises a mounting bracket 510 having a generally flat surface 512. Sides 514 extend generally upward from the flat surface 512. Mounting tabs 516 extend generally outward from the top of the sides 514 and have openings (not shown) defined therein for receiving an attachment device such as a screw for example.
  • the mounting bracket 510 defines a chamber 520 for receiving a portion of the apparatus 100.
  • a locking mechanism (not shown) is used to secure the apparatus 100 to the mounting assembly 500.
  • the housing 400 is designed for use in an establishment such as a coffee shop, a bar, a restaurant, a library, and the like.
  • the housing 400 may be placed at any location in the establishment, that is, it does not require the use of an electrical outlet when providing charge to one or more connected mobile devices.
  • the term "user” will be used to refer to a patron of the establishment and the term
  • the mounting assembly 500 is connected to a support surface S such as a table or a bar counter for example via the attachment device.
  • a support surface S such as a table or a bar counter for example via the attachment device.
  • the housing 400 is positioned within the chamber 520 and secured via the locking mechanism.
  • a portion of the housing 400 comprising the resting pad 412 extends generally outward such that it protrudes from the support surface S, as shown in Figure 4.
  • the resting pad 412 may display an advertisement.
  • a user that wishes to charge their mobile device connects their mobile device to the appropriate charging connector cord 310 and places their mobile device on the resting pad 412.
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 provides the necessary power to charge the connected mobile device.
  • the mobile device is disconnected from the charging connector cord 310.
  • the locking mechanism can be unlocked and the housing 400 can be removed from the chamber 520.
  • the power assembly 200 can be recharged by electrically coupling the connector 220 to a charging unit (not shown) via a charging cord. Once the rechargeable power assembly 200 is charged, the housing 400 can be re-installed in the chamber 520.
  • housing 450 is shown and is generally identified by reference numeral 450.
  • housing 450 comprises an L-shaped mounting member 460 upwardly extending from the top surface 410.
  • the L-shaped mounting member 460 and a rear portion of the top surface 410 define a C-shaped chamber 465 configured to engage a support surface such as the edge of a table for example.
  • one or more opening may also be defined in either the rear portion of the top surface 410, the L-shaped mounting member 460, or both, for receiving an attachment device.
  • the L-shaped mounting member 460 may also be adjustable such that the dimensions of the C-shaped chamber 465 are adjusted to accommodate different sizes of support surfaces.
  • FIG. 6 another embodiment of an apparatus for charging a mobile device is shown and is generally identified by reference numeral 600.
  • apparatus 600 is similar to apparatus 100 shown in Figures 1 and 2 with a few exceptions.
  • a power switch 215 is electrically coupled between the sealed lead acid battery 210 and the power converter circuit 230.
  • the power converter circuit 230 comprises four (4) DC-to-DC converters 235 and the connection assembly 300 comprises four (4) charging connector cords 310.
  • control of the power switch 215 may be made accessible on the outside of the housing by a push button, mechanical switch, capacitive switch or the like.
  • the housing 700 for apparatus 600 is shown.
  • components of the housing 700 are made of a light weight rigid material such as plastic for example, unless otherwise specified.
  • the housing 700 is in the shape of a rectangular cuboid having sides 710, a top surface 720, and a bottom surface (not shown).
  • An opening 422 is defined at a bottom portion of each of the sides 710.
  • One of the sides 710 provides access to the connector 220 and the power switch 215.
  • An advertisement holding member 730 is connected to each of the sides 710.
  • Each advertisement holding member 730 is made of a generally see-through material such as clear plastic for example and has an opening 732 for receiving an advertisement such as a menu displaying food or beverage specials, upcoming events, product information, and the like.
  • An advertisement holding member 740 is connected to the top surface 720 and comprises a pair of spaced apart upwardly extending tabs 742 for receiving further advertisement.
  • Housing 700 defines an interior space for containing the rechargeable power assembly 200 and the connection assembly 300.
  • Each opening 422 allows a respective charging connector cord 310 to extend therethrough such that the first end of the charging connector cord 310 is electrically coupled to a respective one of the DC-to- DC convertors 235 positioned within the housing 400 and the second end of the charging connector cord 310 is located outside of the housing 400 for connecting to a mobile device.
  • the apparatus 600 is designed for use in an establishment such as a coffee shop, a bar, a restaurant, a library, and the like.
  • the apparatus 600 may be placed at any location in the establishment, that is, it does not require the use of an electrical outlet when providing charge to one or more connected mobile devices.
  • the term "user” will be used to refer to a patron of the establishment and the term “establishment” will be used to refer to the establishment or an employee of the establishment.
  • the apparatus 600 is positioned atop a support surface such as a table, a bar counter, and the like.
  • a user that wishes to charge their mobile device toggles the power switch 215 to the "ON" position, connects their mobile device to the appropriate charging connector cord 310 and places their mobile device on the support surface.
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 provides the necessary power to charge the connected mobile device.
  • the mobile device is disconnected from the charging connector cord 310 and the power switch 215 is toggled to the "OFF" position.
  • the apparatus 600 can be moved and the connector 220 electrically coupled to a charging unit (not shown) via a charging cord. Once the rechargeable power assembly 200 is charged, the apparatus 600 can be re-placed on the support surface.
  • the advertisement holding members 730 are described above being made of clear plastic and having an opening for receiving an advertisement, those skilled in the art will appreciate that alternatives are available.
  • the advertisement holding members may be a small plastic tab extending generally outward from a respective side of the housing for receiving a bottom portion of an advertisement.
  • an advertisement may be positioned around all sides of the housing and held into place by the small plastic tabs.
  • the advertisement in the event the apparatus 100 requires charging, the advertisement may be removed from the housing and placed on the support surface for display. Once the apparatus is charged, it can be returned to the support surface and the advertisement may be reconnected thereto via the small plastic tabs.
  • FIG. 8 to 11 another embodiment of an apparatus for charging a mobile device is shown and is generally identified by reference numeral 800.
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 and connection assembly 300 are similar to that described above with the exception that the charging connector cords 310 are coiled.
  • the apparatus 800 comprises a housing 810.
  • the housing 810 comprises an inner housing 820 and an outer sleeve 830 dimensioned to receive the inner housing 820.
  • An advertisement member 840 is used to secure the outer sleeve 830 to the inner housing 820 at the top portion of the housing 810 as will be described in more detail below.
  • a rotatable base member 850 is received by the inner housing 820 as will be described in more detail below.
  • the inner housing 820 is in the shape of a rectangular cuboid having sides 855, a top surface 860 and a removable bottom 865.
  • the top surface 860 of the inner housing 820 comprises a threaded opening 870 configured to receive the advertisement member 840 as will be described in more detail below.
  • each of the sides 855 comprises an opening 875 configured to permit one of the charging cords 310 to extend therethrough.
  • Each of the sides 855 comprises advertisement holding grooves 880 configured to receive an advertisement such as a menu displaying food or beverage specials, upcoming events, product information, and the like.
  • Two light panels 885 are connected adjacent to opposing corners of the inner housing 820 and are electrically coupled to the rechargeable power assembly 200.
  • the two light panels 885 are used to provide backlight to the outer sleeve 830 as will be described in more detail below.
  • a housing panel 890 is used to mount the rechargeable power assembly
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 is mounted on top of the housing panel 890 as best shown in Figure 10.
  • the connection assembly 300 is mounted to the bottom of the housing panel 890 as best shown in Figure 1 1.
  • the housing panel 890 is received by the inner housing 820 and is secured thereto via one or more fastening members.
  • the removable bottom 865 of the inner housing 820 comprises side walls
  • Each of the side walls 895 comprises an opening 905 configured to permit one of the charging cords 310 to extend therethrough.
  • the base 900 comprises an opening 910 having grooves 912 configured to receive the rotatable base member 850, as will be described below.
  • the side walls 895 are configured to extend into the interior housing 820 and are configured to align the openings 905 with a respective opening 875 defined in the sides 855.
  • the removable bottom 865 is removable from the inner housing 820 to provide access to the connection assembly 300 to allow the establishment to easily replace the charging cords 310.
  • the outer sleeve 830 comprises a top surface 920, a bottom surface 925, and two arms 930 extending therebetween and is dimensioned to receive the inner housing 820.
  • the top surface 920 comprises an opening 935 dimensioned to permit a portion of the advertisement member 840 to extend therethrough.
  • the bottom surface 925 comprises an opening 940 dimensioned to permit a portion of the rotatable base member 850 to extend therethrough.
  • the two arms 930 are positioned adjacent opposite comers of and extend between the top surface 920 and bottom surface 925.
  • Each arm 930 comprises a transparent or translucent graphic 945 positioned to overlap with a respective light panel 885 of the inner housing 820, when the outer sleeve 830 is connected thereto.
  • the light panels 885 illuminate the transparent or translucent graphic 945 to provide an aesthetically pleasing display and to indicate to a user whether or not the apparatus 800 is powered ON. As will be appreciated, in the event the apparatus 800 is powered ON, the light panels 885 are illuminated. In the event the apparatus 800 is powered OFF, the light panels 885 are not illuminated.
  • the advertisement member 840 comprises a threaded projection 950 configured to extend through the opening 935 of the top surface 920 of the outer sleeve 830 and to be received by the threaded opening 870 of the top surface 860 of the inner housing 820.
  • the advertisement member 840 also comprises a groove 940 configured to receive at least one advertisement such as a menu displaying food or beverage specials, upcoming events, product information, and the like.
  • a tab 942 extends from the advertisement member 840 and is used to help a user selectively screw and unscrew the advertisement member 840.
  • the rotatable base member 850 has a cylindrical body 950 comprising a projection 955 extending therefrom.
  • the projection 955 is configured to extend through the opening 940 of the bottom surface 925 of the outer sleeve 830 and into the opening 910 of the inner housing 820.
  • the projection 955 has mating members 960 that mate with corresponding grooves 912 within the opening 910 of the inner housing.
  • a bottom of the cylindrical body 950 has four (4) resting pads 965 that sit atop a support surface.
  • the rotatable base member 850 allows a user to rotate the housing 810 to position the appropriate charging connector cord 310 nearest to them or to view one of the advertisements mounted on the housing 810.
  • the apparatus 800 is designed for use in an establishment such as a coffee shop, a bar, a restaurant, a library, and the like.
  • the apparatus 800 may be placed at any location in the establishment, that is, it does not require the use of an electrical outlet when providing charge to one or more connected mobile devices.
  • the apparatus 800 is positioned atop a support surface such as a table, a bar counter, and the like.
  • a user that wishes to charge their mobile device connects their mobile device to the appropriate charging connector cord 310 and places their mobile device on the support surface.
  • the rechargeable power assembly 200 provides the necessary power to charge the connected mobile device.
  • the mobile device When the charge is complete, or in the event that the user wishes to leave the establishment, the mobile device is disconnected from the charging connector cord 310.
  • the apparatus 800 can be moved and the connector 220 can be electrically coupled to a charging unit (not shown) via a charging cord. Once the rechargeable power assembly 200 is charged, the apparatus 800 can be re-placed on the support surface.
  • apparatus 1000 is similar to apparatus 100 with the exception that in addition to the DC-to-DC converters 235 a DC-to-AC converter 250 is provided.
  • the DC-to-AC converter 250 is electrically coupled to a wireless induction coil 320 used to wirelessly charge a mobile device according to an inductive power standard such as the Qi inductive power standard or the like.
  • the wireless induction coil 320 is positioned within the housing (not shown) at a position beneath the resting pad (not shown).
  • the resting pad comprises a graphic such as an outline of a wireless charging area for example, indicating to a user where to position their mobile device to charge it via the wireless induction coil 320.
  • charging connectors 310 are also provided such that a mobile device may be charged via the charging connectors 310 or the wireless induction coil 320.
  • the apparatus comprises a locking mechanism to secure the apparatus to a support such as a table.
  • a cord such as an airplane wire tether may be connected at a first end to the apparatus and at a second end to the support.
  • the apparatus comprises a power indicator light coupled to the rechargeable power assembly.
  • the power indicator light may be illuminated green when the rechargeable power assembly is fully charged and may be illuminated red when the rechargeable power assembly requires charging.
  • the rechargeable power assembly comprises an electronic circuit configured to reduce the time required to charge the battery.
  • each of the charging connector cords may be connected to a retractable cord assembly such that the length of the charging connector cord may be varied by the user.
  • DC-to-DC converters are described as converting the source voltage to 5 volts, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the source voltage may be converted to any appropriate voltage level.
  • the rechargeable power assembly is described as comprising a sealed lead acid battery, those skilled in the art will appreciate that any number of batteries may be used. Further, other types of rechargeable batteries may be used such as lithium-ion batteries for example.
  • openings are defined in the side wall of the housing, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the opening may be defined in any part of the housing such as the top surface for example.
  • each charging connector cord extends through an opening in the housing
  • one or more charging connector cords may extend through an opening in the housing.

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L'invention concerne un appareil de charge d'un dispositif mobile, comportant un boîtier, un ensemble alimentation rechargeable positionné à l'intérieur du boîtier et au moins un cordon connecteur de charge, une première extrémité du cordon connecteur de charge étant reliée électriquement à l'ensemble alimentation rechargeable et une deuxième extrémité du cordon connecteur de charge s'étendant vers l'extérieur à partir d'une ouverture dans le boîtier et pouvant être reliée à un dispositif mobile pour communiquer une charge électrique à celui-ci.
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