Picture frame with wireless charging device
View Patent ↗A stand for use with a charging device, such as, but not limited to, a Qi Wireless Charger. The stand is in the form of a picture frame, and elevates the charging unit up off a desk or table top, at an angle where a device being charged can be placed thereupon. A portion of the back of the frame is removably secured, and provides a space for securely holding the wireless charging device therein. The charging device power cord is routed through a picture frame support extending from the back of the frame.
1. A holding stand for a recharging device, comprising:
a picture frame with a front side and back side, the back side being coextensive in area with the front side and being removable in whole or in part;
a charging device disposed in the picture frame between the front side and back side; and
a picture frame support extending from the back side.
2. The holding stand of claim 1 , further comprising:
a transparent picture cover configured to fit within the front side of the picture frame.
3. The holding stand of claim 1 , the back side further comprising one or more ventilation holes or openings, configured to provide cooling ventilation to the charging device.
4. The holding stand of claim 1 , the back side further comprising a charging status indicator.
5. The holding stand of claim 4 , wherein the charging status indicator is a light.
6. The holding stand of claim 2 , wherein the picture frame is rectilinear in form, with a top element, bottom element, and two side elements, and the transparent picture cover is recessed from the front of the picture frame.
7. The holding stand of claim 6 , wherein the front of the picture frame is configured to hold a device being charged on the bottom element while leaning against the transparent picture cover.
8. The holding stand of claim 1 , wherein the picture frame support comprises a channel or opening configured to receive a power supply cord for the charging device.