WO2023287311A1

WO2023287311A1 - Mobile furniture panel

Info

Publication number: WO2023287311A1
Application number: PCT/PL2022/000042
Authority: WO
Inventors: Wieslaw Bober; Kamil Sienkiel; Dominik SIENKIEL
Original assignee: Wbtec Llc
Priority date: 2021-07-16
Filing date: 2022-07-18
Publication date: 2023-01-19

Abstract

A mobile furniture panel having a work surface and a wireless charging module built into the panel and connected to an electric power source, for charging external portable electronic devices located thereon, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, and for portable electrical devices, comprising a rigid structural furniture board with a gripping surface for manual handling or mechanical mounting and a surface including an energy transfer zone, wherein to wirelessly charge the external electronic device electromagnetic induction, visible light, infrared radiation or radio waves are used, including a coil (33) and a mechanism configured to move the coil and to redefine the energy transfer zone after searching for the electronic device to be charged located on the panel, said mechanism having a first motor (44) attached to a unit of the coil (33) and a second motor (46) attached to the unit of the coil (33), further comprising an internal drive unit (DRV) including an electric motor and configured to rotate or move the panel in relation to the external device in proximity to the panel.

Description

Mobile furniture panel

Subject of the invention is a mobile furniture panel, multifunctional, intended to be used as a shelf, tabletop, tabletop element or other part of a piece of furniture and also as a mobile desktop, for wireless charging of portable electronic devices, especially phones, watches, laptops as well as electrical appliances of everyday use powered by the electric current, and other mobile devices.

To charge portable electronic devices such as mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, laptops, wireless charging devices are applied more and more frequently. They transmit the electric energy by induction. Charging devices are typically powered from the grid through an outlet located on a wall and wires from the outlet to the device. The device contains an induction coil powered by grid and it takes usually form of a pad for the device being charged, or a docking station, or it is inbuilt into the area of a piece of furniture or a worktop. The induction coil is stationary.

Wireless charging is beneficial to users due to convenience. Users can place their electronic device in the wireless charging zone to start charging the device without plugging it, as in case of wall chargers and other traditional charging devices.

However, wireless chargers are limited since they require the electronic device to be placed in a specific area for charging. Frequently, the charging area is small and a user must be careful when placing the electronic device in the appropriate charging area.

From a description US 20180323636, there is known a wireless portable electronic device charging electronic appliances, including an internal power supply and a wireless power transmitter connected thereto configured to wirelessly transmit charging power to one or higher number of electronic devices. A coil placed in the enclosure acts as a passive resonant amplifier transmitting power from a transmitting antenna of the wireless power transmitter of the external power source to a receiving antenna of one or higher number of electronic devices. The stand is a portable component, not designed to be attached to the walls of a room. The induction coil is stationary.

From a description of US 2018183265, an electrically rechargeable supporting stand is known designed to facilitate use and charging of portable electronic devices having built-in rechargeable batteries or the like. The supporting stand comprises a body, a device support, an electrical power receiver and an electrical power output device. The body offers a top area to support the portable electronic device, and the device bracket is configured to support the portable electronic device in a vertical orientation in relation to the top area of the body. The electric power receiver receives the power from an external power source, such as a wall outlet, and the electric energy output device is a wireless power transmitter, or a high voltage AC outlet, or a low voltage DC outlet, or a combination thereof. A device for charging portable electronic devices is known from a description US 11 005 309, comprising a wireless base, a wireless charging coil attached to the base unit and positioned displaceable on the base, as well as a controller integrated circuit connected to the wireless charging coil. The device has the first set of guides positioned in a horizontal direction and the second set of guides positioned in a vertical direction and connected to bearings that form a movable connection along the first set of guides; the base unit, with the induction coil is configured to move along, at least, one guide of the first set and the second guide of the second set from the first position inside the charging device to the second position inside the charging device. Hence, the induction coil is movable.

There is a need for a device for wireless charging of mobile electronic devices and powering of portable electric devices, which at the same time, performs functions of a piece of furniture or a part of furniture, especially a shelf, in any place of a room as well as in any vehicle or on any piece of furniture, with a stable mounting but offering possibility to be displaced (moved). Such a device should, at the same time, perform functions of a portable desktop intended to be moved and used both indoors and outdoors.

The technical problem to be solved by the claimed invention consists in making it possible to mount a wireless charging device detachably in any room or a vehicle, such as a car, an airplane or a yacht and, moreover, on any part of any furniture, while maintaining a rigid and secure connection as well as possibility to easily retract or dismount the wireless charging device. At the same time, it is expected that the charger is an intelligent device, with an automatic detection of the position of the device to be charged and movement of the inductive coil towards the device to be charged.

The present invention provides a multi-functional mobile furniture panel (also referred to as a “panel device”) intended to be used as a shelf, tabletop, a mobile desktop, or another part of a piece of furniture for wireless charging of portable electronic devices, such as phones, watches, laptops as well as electrical appliances of everyday capable of being charged by an electric current.

The device of the present invention may include a mobile panel that includes a rigid furniture structural board having two carrying areas for hand grip, manual movement, self-positioning, and mechanical grip by being fixed into a holder with the possibility of being moved in relation to the holder.

Wireless charging may be performed using visible light, infrared radiation, radio waves, sound waves, and/or electromagnetic induction.

The panel device may be configured to search for an electronic device to be charged located thereon by, at least, one power coil movable within a panel plane and configured to generate a power transmission for wireless charging in the energy charging zone. The panel device may be provided with a locator that adjusts, for example, by means of two motors and a set of guides, the position of the power coil to the position of the electronic device to be charged, along guides that are perpendicular to each other. The motors are attached to the unit of the coil. The induction coil may be moved to redefine a charging zone to be moved to be near a device to be charged. Thus, an electronic device may be intelligently searched for and located on the panel device for charging.

Additionally, the panel device is equipped with an internal drive unit including an electric motor and configured to rotate or move the panel in relation to the external device in proximity to the panel.

The panel device can be attached to the holder and is configured to move along the X, Y, and Z axes and within a plurality of planes from the rest position to an optimal charging position, it is simultaneously rotatable around each axis by angles a, b, and g, respectively.

The panel device can be lifted and lowered as a hinged tilt element seated in a hinged bracket, rotated around a vertical axis by a desired angle in a swivel bracket, or moved using three axes simultaneously on a bracket. The charging area can be positioned at any angle between a horizontal and vertical location with respect to the panel device.

That is, the panel device may be fixed on a bracket placed on a rotatable pivot joint that is equipped with a position locking mechanism and fixed to the furniture part clamp. The locking mechanism may include a spring-loaded pin moved by a pusher.

The electronic device to be charged may include a unit to receive a wireless electrical current charge from a coil, and may be a smartphone, smartwatch or computer. The panel device can also be a display monitor at the same time or may be equipped with a display monitor.

The device including the panel device may be powered by an electrical grid, a batteiy, a rechargeable battery, or a solar cell.

The panel device can be equipped with a sensor for measuring temperature, humidity or other parameters of an environment where the panel device is placed. In addition, the panel device can provide an indicator of a current time, wake-up time or reminder notification (e.g., visually or auditorily).

In addition, the panel device can simultaneously provide an electrical current charge and operate as a heating station using radiation energy for heating. Additionally, the panel device can also include a fixed ventilating, humidifying or air-conditioning device.

The panel device can be equipped with a perimeter illumination system that downwardly directs illumination, upwardly directs illumination, downwardly and upwardly directs illumination simultaneously, and/or directs illumination along a periphery, with selectable illumination modes and directions of output light via LEDs. The panel device can also be equipped with a motion sensor cooperating with the illumination. For example, the motion sensor may trigger one of the aforementioned illumination settings to occur. In addition, it is possible to use a voice, gesture, smartphone app, wireless fidelity (WiFi) or infrared (IR) to control the panel device.

Panel may comprise position sensor matrix configured to recognize a position of the external electronic device on the surface of the panel based on modulation of current drawn by the external electronic device. The panel is configured to visually display or audibly indicate at least one direction for identifying an optimal charging position for charging the external electronic device based on the recognized position.

The non-transparent surface requires a position sensor matrix for transmitting capacitive, radio, or other non-visible radiation through the surface, and the external electronic device is configured to display the at least one direction.

The panel device can be in-built into any area of any piece of furniture as a fixed element or mounted on any support member, in any room, and/or in any vehicle. Any of the angles at which the panel device is positioned can be adjusted individually. Additionally, the panel device can be a mobile desktop, suitable for both indoors and outdoors. In addition, the panel device can be a movable shelf, a handy table, a bedside table or a part of a table area for work (e.g., a desktop table area).

The panel device may offer many additional functions simultaneously, and may be a universal wireless charging station for any electronic or electrical device equipped with a receiver adapted to receive wireless power (e.g., receive a wireless current) in an inductive charging area.

Additionally, the panel device may be a rigid furniture-related structural board having two carrying areas. One area of the panel device (a “carrying area”) may be for gripping by hand, manual handling and self-positioning, and the other carrying area may be for mechanical gripping by being fixed to a holder and firmly attached to any movable surface.

Further, the present invention enables wireless charging of mobile electronic devices and powering of portable electric devices, which at the same time, performs functions of a piece of furniture or a part of furniture, such as a shelf. The device provided by the present disclosure may be placed in a room, vehicle, or on any piece of furniture, with a stable mounting system that provides the possibility for the device to be displaced (moved to somewhere else). In addition, the device may perform functions of a portable or mobile desktop intended to be moved and used both indoors and outdoors.

Thus, the device provided by the present application includes a wireless charging device that may be detachably connected to a portion of a room or vehicle, such as a car, airplane or yacht, and/or to any part of a piece of furniture, while maintaining a rigid and secure connection with the possibility to retract or remove (dismount) the wireless charging device. In addition, the charger may be an intelligent device, with an automatic detection feature of detecting the position of the device to be charged to allow movement of the inductive coil towards the device to be charged. The solution according to the invention is shown as embodiments in various aspects in the detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

FIG. 1 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device including a charging zone, an input socket, an output socket, and a power supply,

FIG. 2 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device mounted to a handle with an internal drive assembly,

FIG. 3 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device mounted to a handle movable along and around X, Y, and Z axes,

FIG. 4 shows a profile view of a panel device mounted to a handle movable along X, Y, and Z axes showing angles or rotations a and g, respectively,

FIG. 5 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device mounted to a handle with one stationary energy transfer zone,

FIG. 6 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device mounted to a handle with multiple stationary energy transfer zones,

FIG. 7 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device mounted to a handle with a movable energy transfer zone,

FIG. 8 shows a diagram illustrating a top view of a mobile coil module capable of locating an electronic device to be charged,

FIG. 9 shows a diagram illustrating a side view of a panel device mounted to a handle as a vertically movable shelf,

Fig. 10 shows a diagram illustrating a side view of a panel device mounted to a rotatable swivel handle showing two axes of rotation,

Fig. 11 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a charger panel capable of rotating along three axes and positioned next to a seat of a vehicle,

Fig. 12 shows a diagram illustrating a bottom view of a charger panel capable of sliding like a drawer along an X axis,

FIG. 13 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device mounted to a furniture clamp,

FIG. 14 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device connected to a furniture clamp,

FIG. 15 shows a diagram illustrating a bottom view of a panel device connected to a furniture clamp,

FIG. 16 shows a diagram illustrating a cross sectional side view of a panel device locking mechanism,

FIG. 17 shows a diagram illustrating a cross sectional top view of a panel device locking mechanism,

FIG. 18 shows a diagram illustrating a bottom perspective view of a panel device with a battery,

FIG. 19 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device powered by a solar cell,

FIG. 20 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device charging a smartphone, FIG. 21 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device charging an inductively powered appliance,

FIG. 22 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device with a display monitor,

FIG. 23 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device powering a heating device,

FIG. 24 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device including multiple illumination modes with a motion detector,

FIG. 25 shows a diagram illustrating a top perspective view of a panel device including a time indicator,

FIG. 26 shows an exploded perspective view of a charging system through a furniture panel that is non-transparent to visible and infrared light, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 27 shows a perspective view of a charging system that is performing charging through a furniture panel that is non-transparent with details of the charging displayed on the energy receiver, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 28 shows an exploded perspective view of a charging system through a furniture panel that is transparent to visible and infrared light, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 29 shows a perspective view of a charging system that is performing charging through a furniture panel that is transparent with details of the charging displayed on the energy receiver, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The panel is in a form of a rigid furniture structural board having two carrying areas both for gripping by hand, manual handling and self-positioning, and for mechanical gripping by being fixed in a holder and firmly attached to any movable surface.

Referring to FIG. 1 , the panel device 1 includes an energy transfer zone ETZ. The panel device is equipped with a socket for a universal serial bus USB connection, a socket for a JACK connection, and at least one LED indicator providing, for example, a battery charge indicator. The USB connection or the JACK connection may be used to charge a rechargeable battery included in the panel device from a main power supply (e.g., a wall power outlet).

Referring to FIG. 2, the panel device 1 is provided with an internal drive unit DRV including the electric motor. In such a case, the panel device 1 may be attached to the holder 2 and configured to move in the direction of, at least, one axis among the X, Y, and Z axes and, at least, from a rest position (e.g., a vertical folded-down device 1 may be rotated around the X, Y, and Z axes along angles a, b, and g, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, additional views of the panel device 1 showing various movements are provided. For example, the panel device can be moved by a singular displacement along one of the axes X, Y, and Z, and/or by one or more movements including consecutive displacements along one or more axes X, Y, and Z. In addition, simultaneous rotation around each of the axes X, Y, and Z by the angle a, b, and g, respectively, is also possible.

The panel device 1 may be raised and lowered vertically along a guide mount as a hinged shelf in a folded or unfolded position. The panel may be attached to a rotatable swivel handle with the charging area located at any angle between a horizontal or vertical position. It may be angularly rotated about an axis that extends outward from the swivel mount and passes through a center of the panel device. Further, the panel device 1 may be attached to an articulating mount that may allow the panel device 1 to rotate about a vertical angular axis and a horizontal angular axis. In addition, the articulating mount may allow the panel device 1 to rotate about a third angular axis perpendicular to the aforementioned vertical and horizontal axes.

Referring to FIG. 5, an inductive charging coil 3 is located in the panel device 1. The surface of the panel device 1 nearest to the charging coil may be a preferred charging area. The coil 3 I is connected to an electric power source.

Referring to FIG. 6, several induction coils 3 are arranged in the panel device 1 , so as to increase the area of the inductive energy transfer zone ETZ for charging electronic devices located at or on the panel device 1.

Referring to FIG. 7, a movable inductive coil 33 is located inside the panel device 1. The movable inductive coil 33 is movable along multiple axes of the panel device 1, and may be used to locate a device to be charged and move towards it from inside the panel device 1. In order to reach a charging area where the induction process takes place, the induction coil 33 may be moved, and the device to be charged remains stationaiy.

Referring to FIG. 8, the mechanism for enabling the coil 33 to be moved includes a base 4 with a first motor 44 configured to move a wireless charging coil 33 along a first guide 45. Further, the mechanism includes the second motor 46 configured to move the coil base unit 33 from a first position to a second position, along a second guide 47, perpendicular to the first guide 45. The first motor 44 is attached to the unit of the coil 33 or may be positioned somewhere else within the base 4. The second motor 46 is attached to the unit of the coil 33. Additionally, the first motor 44 is configured to move the base unit of the coil 33 in a first direction, and the second motor 46 is configured to move the unit of the coil 33 in a second direction, perpendicular to the first direction.

A power stage controller, not shown in the diagram, connected to the wireless charging coil may be configured to determine frequency characteristics of the wireless charging coil 33 and to control the power stage driver to provide a specific current to the wireless charging coil 33 based on the frequency characteristics of the coil and an input power value. Accordingly, the induction coil 33 may be moved to redefine a charging zone to be moved to be near a device to be charged. Thus, an electronic device may be intelligently searched for and located on the panel device 1 for charging.

Referring to FIG. 9, a battery BAT is located on a bottom surface of the panel· device 1. Alternatively, the battery BAT may be located at other periphery areas of the panel device, or the battery BAT may be located inside the panel device 1. The battery BAT may supply power to the panel device 1.

Referring to FIG. 10, the solar cell SOL may extend outward from a periphery of the panel device 1 and provide power to the panel device 1 by charging a battery. Alternatively, the solar cell SOL may be placed along other areas of the panel device 1. Additionally, the solar cell SOL may retract inwards and/or be foldable.

Referring to FIG. 11 , the panel may be mounted to a wall of an interior of a of a water vehicle or an air vehicle, with possibility to lift and rotate in many directions.

Referring to FIG 12, the panel 1 may be extended outwardly from a piece of furniture, a wall, or another object. The panel 1 may act as a drawer and be movable into and out from the piece of furniture along an X axis. The bottom side of the panel 1 includes guides 26 for allowing the panel to extend outwardly or inwardly along a predefined path.

Referring to FIG. 13, panel device 1 is designed to be fixed to a piece of furniture by means of a clamp 52. With respect to the clamp 52, the pivotable joint 53 is fixed and includes a position locking mechanism to grasp the piece of furniture.

Referring to FIG. 14, the panel device 1 is shown with the clamp 52 and the pivotable joint 53 without the piece of furniture being present.

Referring to FIG. 15, a bottom side of the panel device 1 is shown, displaying a handle 54 with a pusher 57 of an arm that attaches the panel device 1 to the aforementioned clamp 52 and pivotable joint 53.

Referring to FIG. 16, a cross sectional side view of the panel device 1 is shown, displaying the arm in relation to the clamp 52 and pivotable joint 53. Referring to FIG. 17, a cross sectional top view of the panel device 1 is shown, which displays the spatial orientation of the clamp 52, pivotable joint 53, handle 54, spring press 55, locking pin 56, pusher 57, key way 58, and screw 59, in relation to each other.

The clamp 52 is fixed to the pivotable joint 53. A spring-pressed 55 locking pin 56 moved by a pusher 57 is included in the handle 54 of the panel device 1. Pulling the pusher 57 may cause a plunger to move in relation to a pivot mechanism, thereby causing the key way 58 to slide out of preset grooves from a first position to a second position. Once in the second position, the panel may be detached from the handle 54, thereby detaching the panel from the pivotable joint 53 and the clamp 52, allowing the panel device 1 to move freely without being limited to the angles and directions of rotations present when the key way 58 is in the first position. The handle 54 is fixed to the pivotable joint 53 and may be protected via the screw 59.

Referring to FIG. 18, a battery BAT is located on a bottom surface of the panel device 1. Alternatively, the battery BAT may be located at other periphery areas of the panel device, or the battery BAT may be located inside the panel device 1. The battery BAT may supply power to the panel device 1.

Referring to FIG. 19, the solar cell SOL may extend outward from a periphery of the panel device 1 and provide power to the panel device 1 by charging a battery. Alternatively, the solar cell SOL may be placed along other areas of the panel device 1. Additionally, the solar cell SOL may retract inwards and/or be foldable.

Referring to FIG. 20 the panel device 1 may wirelessly charge a smartphone SPH placed on a top surface of the panel device 1. Other devices such as smartwatches, laptop computers and other may be charged.

Referring to FIG. 21, the inductively powered appliance ALL may be placed on or around a charging coil 33 located within the panel device 1. Once in place, the inductively powered appliance ALL may receive power. The inductively powered appliance may be any appliance capable of receiving power from the panel device 1.

Referring to FIG. 22, the panel device 1 may include a monitor MON on a top surface of the panel device 1. Alternatively, the monitor MON can be built into other surfaces of the panel device 1. In addition, the panel device 1 may include a built-in modem, which when used with the monitor MON, may display media obtained over the Internet.

Referring to FIG. 23, the panel device 1 may wirelessly provide power to a heating station to heat a mug that is placed on a top surface of the panel device 1.

Other devices, not shown in the drawings can be charged via the panel, for example an air conditioning device, a climate control device, said devices providing hot or cold air, filtering air, or providing a humidified air.

Further, the panel device may include a perimeter illumination, a perimeter backlight along edges of the panel device that upwardly projects light, an illumination directed in an upward direction, an illumination outwardly rotatable from a side of the panel device, multiple illumination modes with a motion detector.

Referring to FIG. 24, the panel device 1 is equipped with a motion sensor SEN capable of being used to activate an illumination state of the panel device 1. For example, an illumination mode of the panel device may be in an inactive state (e.g., a sleep state), but may be switched to an active state when motion is detected. Referring to FIG. 25, the panel device 1 includes a timer indicator TIME that is capable of displaying a time and providing other clock-like functions (e.g., alarm or timer functions).

The panel device 1 may include a temperature sensor that may be used to sense temperature, humidity, or other environmental parameters.

FIGS. 26 - 27 are directed to a structure and operation of a charging system that performs charging through a non-transparent furniture panel. For example, the non-transparent furniture panel may not allow visible light and/or infrared radiation to visibly pass through a surface thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 26 - 27, a charging system may include of a furniture board 151 (e.g., a non-transparent, wooden, and/or solid board) that provides a charging and mounting location for the charging module 152 (e.g., a portable wireless communication device). The charging module 152 may be mounted (e.g., positioned) on the bottom of the board 1 and equipped with an energy transmitter 154 (e.g., an induction coil for transmitting wireless power) and a matrix 156 of position sensors 155. The position sensors 155 may be arranged in a predetermined pattern such that each position sensor 155 is spaced apart from each other position sensor 155 by a specified distance. In response to the board 151 not being transparent, the applied position sensors 155 operate according to capacitive signals, radio signals or other principle signals which permit transmission through a non-transparent board material.

The wireless energy transmitter and wireless energy receiver most efficiently operate when placed at an ideal orientation at a center 159 of the transmitter (e.g., the board 151) and a center 1512 of the receiving device 153. The correct arrangement of the above-mentioned system elements is possible thanks to the installation of an internal smartphone application 157 in the receiving device 153, which will enable a display on the receiving device 153 to display suggestions (e.g., direction arrows that suggest a movement and/or point towards the center 159) 158 of the movement 1513 in relation to the board 151.

The display of the receiving device 153 may display a position correction icon 1510 (e.g., a direction arrow that is illuminated or highlighted) when an energy receiver included in the device 153 is positioned within a predetermined distance along the surface of the board 151 in relation to the transmitter 154. For example, if the device 153 moves 1513 in a direction towards the center 159 of the board 151, and a horizontal distance from the transmitter 154 to the device 153 is less than a predetermined number (e.g., 5 centimeters), then the device 153 may display the position correction icon 1510 indicating a direction towards the center 159. Accordingly, the application 157 may notify the user of the correct positioning of the transmitter means with respect to the power receiver. Additionally or alternatively, the application 157 may provide an audible notification. FIGS. 28 - 29 are directed to a structure and operation of a charging system that performs charging through a transparent furniture panel. For example, the transparent furniture panel may allow visible light and/or infrared radiation to visibly pass through a surface thereof.

Referring to FIGS. 28 - 29, a charging system may include of a furniture board 161 (e.g., a non-transparent, wooden, and/or solid board) that provides a charging and mounting location for the charging module 162 (e.g., a portable wireless communication device). In addition, the board 161 may include an additional central flat element 161a that is transparent and may allow visible light and/or infrared radiation to visibly pass through a surface thereof. In other words, the furniture board 161 may not be transparent (e.g., the furniture board 161 may be made of wood), and the central flat element 161a may be transparent (e.g., the central flat element 161a may be made of a clear plastic material). The charging module 162 may be mounted (e.g., positioned) on the bottom of the board 1 and/or flat element 161a and equipped with an energy transmitter 164 (e.g., an induction coil for transmitting wireless power) and a matrix 166 of position sensors 165. The position sensors 165 may be arranged in a predetermined pattern such that each position sensor 165 is spaced apart from each other position sensor 165 by a specified distance. In response to the board 161 and/or flat element 161a being transparent, visible light, infrared radiation, or other wireless transmission signals may be transmitted through the board 161. That is, the board 161 and/or flat element 161a may include a transparent surface and display information through the transparent surface.

The wireless energy transmitter and wireless energy receiver most efficiently operate when placed at an ideal orientation at a center 169 of the transmitter (e.g., the board 161) and a center 1612 of the receiving device 163. The correct arrangement of the above-mentioned system elements is possible without necessarily installing a smartphone application in the receiving device 163. Rather, a display may be included in the board 161 and/or flat element 161a to display suggestions (e.g., direction arrows that suggest a movement and/or point towards the center 169) 168 of the movement 1613 in relation to the board 161.

The display of the board 161 and/or flat element 161a may display a position correction icon 1610 (e.g., a direction arrow that is illuminated or highlighted) when an energy receiver included in the device 163 is positioned within a predetermined distance along the surface of the board 161 in relation to the transmitter 164. For example, if the device 163 moves 1613 in a direction towards the center 169 of the board 161, and a horizontal distance from the transmitter 164 to the device 163 is less than a predetermined vlue, then the board 161 and/or flat element 161a may display the position correction icon 1610 indicating a direction towards the center 169. Additionally or alternatively, the board 161 and/or flat element 161a may project light signals from a light ring 1611 on the surface of the board 161 and/or flat element 161a.

Claims

1. A mobile furniture panel having a work surface and a wireless charging module built into the panel and connected to an electric power source, for charging external portable electronic devices located thereon, such as smartphones, tablets and laptops, and for portable electrical devices, characterized in that it comprises i. a rigid structural furniture board with a gripping surface for manual handling or mechanical mounting and a surface including an energy transfer zone (ETZ), wherein to wirelessly charge the external electronic device electromagnetic induction, visible light, infrared radiation or radio waves are used, ii. a coil (3), (33) movable inside the panel and configured to generate a power transmission for wireless charging an external device that is positioned in the energy transfer zone (ETZ), iii. a mechanism configured to move the coil (33) and to redefine the energy transfer zone after searching for the electronic device to be charged located on the panel, iv. said mechanism having a first motor (44) attached to a unit of the coil (33), the first motor (44) configured to move the unit of the coil (33) from a first position to a second position along a first guide (45), v. said mechanism having a second motor (46) attached to the unit of the coil (33), the second motor (46) configured to move the unit of the coil (33) from a first position to a second position along a second guide (47) perpendicular to the first guide (45), vi. further comprising an internal drive unit (DRV) including an electric motor and configured to rotate or move the panel in relation to the external device in proximity to the panel.

2. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that it is connected to a holder and in conjunction with the holder is configured to be moved by means of the internal drive unit (DRV) along, at least, one of an X axis, an Y axis or a Z axis and to rotate the panel in a rotation angle a about the X axis, a rotation angle b about the Y axis, or a rotation angle g about the Z axis, respectively.

3. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that the panel (1) is movable within three axes simultaneously on an articulating bracket (25).

4. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that it is fixed on a bracket (54) embedded rotatably in a pivot (53) provided with a position locking mechanism fixed to a clamp (52) of the furniture part, the locking mechanism comprising a spring-loaded pin (56) (55) moved by a pusher (57).

5. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that the charging module is powered by a battery or rechargeable battery (BAT) or by a solar cell (SOL).

6. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that the device to be charged is a smartphone (SPH), a smartwatch, a computer or any electronic or electrical device (ALL) having a receiver cooperating with the coil and supplying the device with the electrical current.

7. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that the panel (1) is also a display monitor (MON) or it is provided with a display monitor (MON).

8. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that the panel (1) has a temperature sensor, humidity sensor or other environmental parameter sensor and it is equipped with ventilating, humidifying or air conditioning devices.

9. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that the panel (1) is also a heating station using radiation heat for heating (MUG).

10. The panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that it has peripheral illumination, upwardly directed illumination, downwardly directed illumination, downwardly directed illumination and upwardly directed illumination at the same time, or sideways directional illumination , with selectable illumination modes and directions of the light beam, said panel has a motion sensor (SEN) cooperating with the lighting.

11. Panel, according to the claim 1 , characterized in that it has a time, wake-up or reminder (TIME) indicator.

12. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that it has a voice control system, control system by gestures, via a smartphone application or due to WiFi or infrared wireless connectivity.

13. Panel, according to the claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a position sensor matrix configured to recognize a position of the external electronic device on the surface of the panel based on modulation of current drawn by the external electronic device and the panel is configured to visually display or audibly indicate at least one direction for identifying an optimal charging position for charging the external electronic device based on the recognized position.

14. Panel, according to the claim 13, characterized in that the surface of the panel is transparent and includes a display screen configured to display the at least one direction.

15. Panel, according to the claim 13, characterized in that the surface of the panel is not transparent and the position sensor matrix comprises sensors for transmitting capacitive, radio, or other non-visible radiation through the surface, and the external electronic device is configured to display the at least one direction.