Apparatus including inductive charger and retractable cup holder
An apparatus includes a base, an inductive charger, concealed under the base for charging an electronic device wirelessly, and a retractable cup holder. The retractable cup holder is displaceable between a home position recessed and nested within the base and a deployed position overlying the base for stably supporting the side of a tall drink cup, drink bottle, can or other item.
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a base;
an inductive charger concealed under said base;
a retractable cup holder displaceable between a home position and a deployed position, said retractable cup holder including a first retaining ring and a first support stanchion;
a drive rack on said retractable cup holder; and
an actuator to displace said retractable cup holder, wherein said actuator comprises a drive motor and a drive gear, said drive rack in engagement with said drive gear.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said retractable cup holder includes a second support stanchion.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said retractable cup holder includes a second retaining ring.
4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein said retractable cup holder includes a bridge between said first retaining ring and said second retaining ring.
5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein said drive rack extends from said bridge.
6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein said base includes a support surface.
7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein said base includes a first receiver, said drive rack passing through said first receiver.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein said base includes a second receiver, said first retaining ring being held in said second receiver when said retractable cup holder is in said home position.
9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein said base includes a third receiver, said second retaining ring being held in said third receiver when said retractable cup holder is in said home position.
10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein said base includes a fourth receiver, said first support stanchion passing through said fourth receiver.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein said base includes a fifth receiver, said second support stanchion passing through said fifth receiver.
12. The apparatus of claim 11 , wherein said inductive charger includes a first transmitter coil located inside said second receiver.
13. The apparatus of claim 12 , wherein said inductive charger includes a second transmitter coil located inside said third receiver.
14. The apparatus of claim 13 , further including a housing margin extending around said support surface.
15. The apparatus of claim 14 , wherein said support surface is recessed with respect to said housing margin.