Wireless power stations

Abstract

A power station includes a connection box with at least one receptacle and a wireless power transmitting assembly operatively connected to the connection box. The wireless power transmitting assembly is adapted to transfers wireless power. A power cord may be connected to the connection box to supply power to the connection box and the wireless power transmitting assembly.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A power station comprising:
 a connection box including at least one electrical receptacle for powering or charging an electrical device;   a wireless power transmitting assembly operatively connected to the connection box, the wireless power transmitting assembly adapted to transfer wireless power; and   a power cord connected to the connection box for supplying power to the connection box and the wireless power transmitting assembly.   
     
     
         2 . The power station according to  claim 1 , additionally comprising a securing mechanism for securing the power station to a surface. 
     
     
         3 . The power station according to  claim 1 , wherein the wireless power transmitting assembly is disposed inside of a housing that is located remotely from the connection box. 
     
     
         4 . The power station according to  claim 3 , additionally comprising a mechanical adjusting device configured to allow a distance between a transmitter coil of the wireless power transmitting assembly and the surface to be changed. 
     
     
         5 . The power station according to  claim 4 , additionally comprising a locking mechanism adapted to secure the transmitter coil in a desired position once adjusted. 
     
     
         6 . The power station according to  claim 4 , wherein the mechanical adjusting device allows the entire wireless power transmitting assembly to be moved relative to the surface. 
     
     
         7 . The power station according to  claim 6 , additionally comprising an actuator that adjusts the position of the wireless power transmitting assembly for optimal transmission distance and strength based on a thickness and type of material of the surface. 
     
     
         8 . The power station according to  claim 1 , additionally comprising a second wireless power transmitting assembly located on a surface of the connection box. 
     
     
         9 . The power station according to  claim 8 , wherein the second wireless power transmitting assembly is an inductive charging pad mounted to a top surface of the connection box. 
     
     
         10 . A wireless power transmitting assembly comprising:
 a housing configured to be attached to the underside of a surface;   a transmitter coil disposed within the housing and adapted to generate a wireless power field;   a power supply supplying power to the transmitter coil; and   a mechanical adjusting device configured to allow a distance between the transmitter coil and the surface to be changed to adjust a strength of the wireless power field at the surface.   
     
     
         11 . The wireless power transmitting assembly according to  claim 10 , wherein the mechanical adjusting device attaches the housing to the underside of the surface and allows the entire housing to be moved relative to the surface. 
     
     
         12 . The wireless power transmitting assembly according to  claim 11 , additionally comprising an actuator associated with the housing for adjusting a position of the housing to optimize transmission distance and strength of the wireless power field based on a thickness and type of material of the surface. 
     
     
         13 . The wireless power transmitting assembly according to  claim 10 , additionally comprising a locking mechanism adapted to secure the transmitter coil in a desired position once adjusted. 
     
     
         14 . The wireless power transmitting assembly according to  claim 10 , wherein the mechanical adjusting device is configured to allow the transmitter coil to move within an interior of the housing. 
     
     
         15 . The wireless power transmitting assembly according to  claim 14 , additionally comprising a locking mechanism adapted to secure the transmitter coil in a desired position once adjusted by preventing access to the interior of the housing. 
     
     
         16 . The wireless power transmitting assembly according to  claim 10 , additionally comprising a plurality of indications provided on the mechanical adjustment device indicating preferred positions of the transmitter coil for particular surface thicknesses. 
     
     
         17 . A power station comprising:
 a table having a top and at least one leg connected to the top;   a receiver coil disposed in a lower end of the at least one leg distal from the top, the receiver coil configured to interoperate with a first transmitter assembly disposed beneath the at least one leg to conduct a wireless power transfer; and   wherein the top of the table includes a power-providing section for powering or charging devices.   
     
     
         18 . The power station according to  claim 17 , wherein the power section includes a second transmitter assembly for wireless transmitting power, the second transmitter assembly having a transmitting coil located at the top of the table, the second transmitter assembly electrically connected to the receiver coil for receiving power therefrom. 
     
     
         19 . The power station according to  claim 17 , wherein the power section includes at least one electrical receptacle for powering or charging a device through a wired connection. 
     
     
         20 . The power station according to  claim 17 , additionally comprising a weatherproof pedestal housing the first transmitter assembly.