ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR COMBINATION SWITCH AND WIRELESS CHARGER
A switch and wireless charging assembly comprising: a platform movable with respect to a center axis between a first position and a second position; a wireless charging assembly coupled to the platform; and a switch activated in response to the platform moving to the second position.
1 . An assembly comprising:
a platform movable with respect to a center axis between a first position and a second position;
a wireless charging assembly coupled to the platform; and
a switch activated in response to the platform moving to the second position.
2 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the wireless charging assembly is configured to wirelessly charge a device; and wherein the switch is configured to activate an auxiliary function.
3 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first position is an at-rest position, and the second position is a deflected or rotated position.
4 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform is aligned with the center axis when in the first position.
5 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform including a first surface and a recess formed in the first surface that partially receives the wireless charging assembly.
6 . The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the platform includes a second surface with an actuation portion extending from the second surface, the actuation portion is aligned with the switch.
7 . The assembly of claim 6 , further including a case, wherein the platform, the wireless charging assembly, and the switch are at least partially received within the case.
8 . The assembly of claim 7 , wherein the case includes a recess formed in a top surface, and an aperture formed in the recess, wherein the actuation portion extends through the aperture.
9 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the platform is movable with respect to the center axis between the first position, the second position, and a third position, and wherein the switch is a first switch, and the assembly further includes a second switch, and the second switch is activated by the platform in response to the platform moving to the third position.
10 . The assembly of claim 1 , further including a button cover at least partially covering the platform and the wireless charging assembly.
11 . An assembly comprising:
a case including a recess formed in a top surface, the recess includes a plurality of apertures;
a platform including a plurality of actuation portions, wherein the plurality of actuation portions extend through the plurality of apertures;
a wireless charging assembly coupled to the platform, and
a switch assembly including a plurality of switches, wherein each of the plurality of actuation portions is configured to actuate one of the plurality of switches.
12 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the wireless charging assembly includes a coil and a circuit board.
13 . The assembly of claim 11 , further including a button cover, wherein the wireless charging assembly is positioned between the platform and the button cover.
14 . The assembly of claim 13 , further including a bezel with an aperture, wherein the bezel is coupled to the case, and the button cover is received within the aperture.
15 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the platform includes a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface includes a recess formed that partially receives the wireless charging assembly, and wherein the plurality of actuation portions extends from the second surface.
16 . The assembly of claim 15 , wherein the platform further includes a stop extending from the second surface, wherein the stop is configured to abut a surface of the recess in response to deflection or movement of the platform.
17 . The assembly of claim 16 , wherein the stop is positioned radially outward from the plurality of actuation portions.
18 . The assembly of claim 11 , wherein the recess of the case includes a center portion with a center aperture, and the plurality of apertures are spaced around the center aperture.
19 . The assembly of claim 18 , wherein the platform includes an anchor received through and coupled to the center aperture.
20 . The assembly of claim 19 , wherein the platform is movable between a plurality of positions, wherein each of the plurality of switches is activated in response to the platform moving to one of the plurality of positions.
21 . A piece of furniture comprising:
an adjustable portion configured to move;
an actuator coupled to the adjustable portion;
an assembly including a user interface, a wireless charging assembly, and a switch to activate the actuator.
22 . The piece of furniture of claim 21 , wherein the user interface includes a button associated with the switch, and wherein the user interface includes a wireless charging interface.
23 . A method comprising:
positioning a user device on a user interface;
wirelessly charging the user device;
manually actuating a portion of the user interface; and
activating an auxiliary function of furniture in response to manually actuating the portion of the user interface.
24 . The method of claim 23 , wherein activating the auxiliary function includes controlling an actuator, a light source, a heat source, or a massager.
25 . The method of claim 23 , wherein wirelessly charging the user device occurs simultaneously with manually actuating the portion of the user interface.