Claims:We claim:

1. A wireless charger assembly (100) at a door trim (101) of a vehicle to charge a hand-held computing device (600) positioned in horizontal direction, the wireless charger assembly (100) comprising:
a charging module holder (200) having a hollow rectangular shaped structure (201) to receive a wireless charging module (500), the charging module holder (200) defines a flange structure (202) extending outwardly away from a transverse side (201a) of the hollow rectangular shaped structure (201), wherein the flange structure (202) defines a plurality of grooves (202a) to receive a charging mat (400) and a cantilever snap clamp member (202b); and
a charger holder housing (300) configured to receive the charging module holder (200), the charger holder housing (300) defines a rectangular base portion (301), a first vertical portion (302) integrally extending in an upward direction from longitudinal side (301b) of the rectangular base portion (301), and a second vertical portion (303) integrally extending in the upward direction from a transverse side (301c) of the rectangular base portion (301) where one edge of the first vertical portion (303) is joined with the second vertical portion (302) defining a corner (304).
2. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the charging module holder (200) further comprises:
a pair of vertical side-walls (203, 204) where each of the vertical side wall (203, 204) extends from parallel longitudinal sides (201b, 201d) of the hollow rectangular shaped structure (201), where each of the vertical side wall (203, 204) defines:
a plurality of ribs (203a, 204a) on outer surface extending in vertical length direction; and
a plurality of ribs (203b, 204b) on inner surface where the ribs (203b, 204b) face each other.
3. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the charging module holder (200) further defines a plurality of cantilever snap clamp members (203c) on the outer surface of the vertical side-wall (203).

4. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the charging module holder (200) further defines two boss members (205) along with a cross rib (204a) and a boss member (206) provided in between the two boss members (204a), on the outer surface of the vertical side-wall (204).

5. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein a longitudinal side (301a) of the rectangular base portion (301) defines a plurality of ribs (301e) for mounting with a plurality of slots provided in the door trim (101) of the vehicle.

6. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein an L shape protrusion (301f) extends from a combination of transverse side (301d) of the rectangular base portion (301) and the first vertical portion (302), the L shape protrusion (301f) defines a step profile and configured to be inserted in L shape groove (101a) provided in the door trim (101).

7. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vertical portion (302) defines a plurality of protrusions (302a) complementary to the plurality of cantilever snap clamp members (203c) of the charging module holder (200) to achieve snap lock between the charging module holder (200) and the charger holder housing (300).

8. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the vertical portion (303) defines a rib (303b) along transverse direction complementary to the cantilever snap clamp member (202b) of the charging module holder (200) for snap-lock.

9. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rectangular base portion (301) defines a resting base (301g) on which the charging module holder (200) rests, the resting base (301g) defines a mounting hole (301h) complementary to the boss member (206) of the charging module holder (200) for mounting by means of a fastener.

10. The wireless charger assembly (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the two boss members (205) of the charging module holder (200) joins with the door trim (101) by means of screw and the cross ribs (205a) are coupled with complementary mounting holes of the door trim (101) and welded with the door trim (101).
, Description:A WIRELESS CHARGER ASSEMBLY AT A DOOR TRIM OF A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present subject matter described herein relates to a wireless charger assembly at a door trim of a vehicle. More particularly, the present invention relates to an assembly of a wireless charger at the door trim of the vehicle to receive a hand-held computing device in horizontal direction for charging. The present wireless charger assembly provides easy accessibility of the hand-held computing device to the passenger sitting in the vehicle.

BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present subject matter.
[0003] As the utility of hand-held computing devices, such as mobile phones is increasing day by day, the power consumption of mobile phones has become extremely large. For this reason, some users have to charge their mobile phones even while driving or sitting in the vehicle at co-driver side or at rear passenger row. Generally, the charging interface setting of the vehicle-mounted mobile phone is mainly concentrated on an instrument panel or a central control position of the vehicle, and the accessibility of the charging interface setting is inconvenient for rear passengers. The charging accessibility is only available for the driver or co-driver who is sitting at the front seat of the vehicle. In addition, some of the selective models of the vehicle have a two-seat configuration on the rear seat, the charging interface is given in between the seats at the rear seat armrest.
[0004] Technical objective is to provide a place for disposing of charging interface settings in the vehicle for charging a hand-held computing device, such as mobile phones with easy accessibility of the charging interface setting for passengers sitting in rear row of the vehicle.
[0005] In some of the existing solutions, an automatic wireless charger system is provided which is disposed inside the door trim. Further, the automatic wireless charger system is based on a sensor and automatically extend in the passenger cabin when a passenger sits on the seat. The existing system is based on the sensors and motors to retract and push the charger system inside the door trim. However, the present solution is not feasible in low cost vehicle as it requires costly sensors and motors. Another disadvantage associated with the existing solution is that the door panel with high width is required to accommodate the charger system inside the door panel.
[0006] In another existing solution, in a vehicle with two-seat configuration at rear row, wireless charger is provided at arm rest between the rear seats. However, such provision is not possible in vehicle with three-seat configuration at rear row.
[0007] Therefore, there is a need to provide a simple and cost-effective solution for the present technical problem disposed of the wireless charger assembly in the vehicle which is easily accessible to all passengers including rear row passenger of the vehicle irrespective of rear row seat configuration.
OBJECTS OF THE DISCLOSURE
[0008] Given of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a wireless charger assembly at a door trim of a vehicle to receive a hand-held computing device in horizontal direction which is easily accessible for all the passenger especially for the passengers sitting at the rear seat of the vehicle.
[0010] It is another object of the present disclosure to provide a wireless charger assembly at the door trim by maintaining available bottle space.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.

SUMMARY
[0012] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to a wireless charger assembly to be mounted at a door trim of a vehicle. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0013] The present disclosure relates to a wireless charger assembly to be mounted at a door trim of a vehicle to receive a hand-held computing device in horizontal direction. The wireless charger assembly comprises a charging module holder having a hollow rectangular-shaped structure to receive a wireless charging module. The charging module holder defines a flange structure extending outwardly from a transverse side of the hollow rectangular-shaped structure, where the flange structure defines a plurality of grooves to receive a charging mat and a cantilever snap clamp member. Further, the wireless charger assembly comprises a charger holder housing which is configured to receive the charging module holder, the charger holder housing defines a rectangular base portion, a vertical portion extend in an upward direction from longitudinal side of the rectangular base portion, and a vertical portion extends in an upward direction from a transverse side of the rectangular base portion where one edge of the vertical portion is joined with the vertical portion defining a corner.
[0014] In an aspect, the charging module holder comprises pair of vertical side-walls where each of the vertical side-wall extends from parallel longitudinal sides of the hollow rectangular shaped structure, where each of the vertical side wall defines a plurality of ribs on the outer surface extending in vertical length direction and a plurality of ribs on the inner surface where the plurality of ribs face each other.
[0015] In an aspect, the charging module holder defines a plurality of cantilever snap clamp members on the outer surface of one vertical side-wall.
[0016] In an aspect, the charging module holder defines two boss members along with cross ribs and a boss member provided in between the two boss members on the outer surface of another vertical side-wall.
[0017] In an aspect, a longitudinal side of the rectangular base portion defines a plurality of ribs for mounting with a plurality of slots provided in the door trim of the vehicle.
[0018] In an aspect, an L-shape protrusion extends from a combination of the transverse side of the rectangular base portion and the vertical portion, the L shape protrusion defines a step profile and configured to be inserted in L shape groove provided in the door trim.
[0019] In an aspect, the vertical portion defines a plurality of protrusions complementary to the plurality of cantilever snap clamp members of the charging module holder for snap-lock between the charging module holder and the charger holder housing.
[0020] In an aspect, the vertical portion defines a rib along transverse direction complementary to the cantilever snap clamp member of the charging module holder for the snap lock.
[0021] In an aspect, the rectangular base portion defines a resting base on which the charging module holder rests, the resting base defines a mounting hole complementary to the boss member for mounting by means of a fastener.
[0022] In an aspect, the two boss members along with the cross ribs of the charging module holder are engaged with the holes provided in the door trim and welded with the door trim.
[0023] Other objects, features, and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and the specific examples, while indicating specific embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0024] While the specification concludes with claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter that is regarded as forming the present subject matter, it is believed that the present disclosure will be better understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, where like reference numerals designate like structural and other elements, in which:

[0025] FIG. 1 illustrates an exploded view of a wireless charger assembly at door trim of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0026] FIG. 2 illustrates a top view and perspective view of a charging module holder of the wireless charger assembly as shown in fig. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0027] FIG. 3 illustrates a side view and isometric views of the charging module holder of Fig. 2, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0028] FIG. 4 illustrates perspective views of a charger holder housing of the wireless charger assembly, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0029] FIG. 5 illustrates a top view and perspective view of the charger holder housing of the wireless charger assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] FIG. 6 illustrates various views of the charging mat of the wireless charger assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] FIG. 7 illustrates cross section view of the wireless charger assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;
[0032] FIG. 8 illustrates another cross section view of the wireless charger assembly of the vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0033] FIG. 9 and 10 illustrate yet another cross section views of the wireless charger assembly of the vehicle along different lines, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0035] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0036] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “consisting” and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0037] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, which shows an exploded view of a wireless charger assembly 100 at a door trim 101 of a vehicle. The wireless charger assembly 100 is disposed in horizontal direction above pocket provided at the door trim 101 of the vehicle. The wireless charger assembly 100 comprises a charging module holder 200 and a charger holder housing 300. A charging mat 400 is accommodated within the charging module holder 200. Further, the charger holder housing 300 is mounted at the door trim 101 of the vehicle.
[0040] As shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, structure of the charging module holder 200 of the wireless charger assembly 100 is explained. The charging module holder 200 defines a hollow rectangular-shaped structure 201 to receive a wireless charging module 500. The charging module holder 200 defines a flange structure 202 extending outwardly away from a transverse side 201a of the hollow rectangular-shaped structure 201. The flange structure 202 defines a plurality of grooves 202a to receive a charging mat 400 and a cantilever snap clamp member 202b. The charging mat 400 is shown in Fig. 6 of the wireless charger assembly 100 of the vehicle. The charging mat 400 is coupled with the charging module holder 200 that defines a plurality of projections 401 which are complementary with the plurality of grooves 202a for snap locking. The charging mat 400 is snap fitted with the charger holder module 200. The charging mat 400 is configured to to accommodate the hand-held computing device for charging.
[0041] In addition, the charging module holder 200 has a pair of vertical side walls 203, 204, where each of the vertical side-wall 203 or 204 from the pair of vertical side walls 203, 204 extends from parallel longitudinal sides 201b, 201d of the hollow rectangular shaped structure 201. Each of the vertical side-wall 203, 204 of the charging module holder 200 defines a plurality of ribs 203a, 204a on outer surface extending in vertical length direction.
[0042] Each of the vertical side-wall 203, 204 of the charging module holder 200 defines a plurality of ribs 203b, 204b on the inner surface where the ribs 203b, 204b faces each other. The ribs 203b, 204b are provided for interference fit with the wireless charging module 500. The charging module holder 200 further defines a plurality of cantilever snap clamp members 203c on the outer surface of the vertical side-wall 203. The other vertical side-wall 204 has at least two boss members 205 along with a cross rib 205a and a boss member 206 provided in between the two boss members 205. The boss member 206 is provided to join the charging module holder 200 with the charger holder housing 300. In an embodiment, the boss member 206 is provided on an extension extending from the vertical side-wall 204. The two boss members 205 are joined with the door trim 101 by means of fasteners, such as screw and the cross ribs 205a coupled with the corresponding holes in the door trim 101 to restrict movement of the charging module holder 200 with respect to the door trim 101 during assembly.
[0043] Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 illustrates structure of the charger holder housing 300 of the wireless charger assembly 100 of the vehicle. The charger holder housing 300 receives the charging module holder 200. The charger holder housing 300 comprises a rectangular base portion 301, a first vertical portion 302 integrally extending in an upward direction from longitudinal side 301b of the rectangular base portion 301 and a second vertical portion 303 integrally extending in the upward direction from a transverse side 301c of the rectangular base portion 301.
[0044] One edge of the second vertical portion 303 is joined with the first vertical portion 302 to define a corner 304. A longitudinal side 301a of the rectangular base portion 301 defines a plurality of ribs 301e for mounting with the door trim 101 of the vehicle. In order to receive the charger holder housing 300, the door trim 101 defines a plurality of slots corresponding to the plurality of ribs 301e of the rectangular base portion 301. Similarly, the second vertical portion 303 also defines a plurality of ribs 303a for joining with corresponding plurality of slots in the door trim 101.
[0045] Once the plurality of ribs 301e, 303a are inserted in the plurality of slots in the door trim 101 to temporary hold the charger holder housing 300, the plurality of ribs 301e, 303a can be welded for rigid mounting. In addition, an L shape protrusion 301f extends from a combination of the transverse side 301d of the rectangular base portion 301 and the first vertical portion 302 of the charger holder housing 300. Further, the L shape protrusion 301f defines a step profile and is configured to be inserted in the L shape groove provided in the door trim 101.
[0046] Further, the rectangular base portion 301 defines a resting base 301g at inner surface. While joining the charging module holder 200 with the charger holder housing 300, the charging module holder 200 rests on the resting base 301g. The resting base 301g further defines a mounting hole 301h which is in complementary to the boss member 205 for mounting the charging module holder 200 with the charger holder housing 300 by means of a fastener as a positive mounting apart from the snap locks.
[0047] As shown in fig. 4, the first vertical portion 302 of the charger holder housing 300 defines a plurality of protrusions 302a which is in complementary with the plurality of cantilever snap clamp members 203c of the charging module holder 200 for snap-lock between the charging module holder 200 and the charger holder housing 300. The second vertical portion 303 defines a rib 303b along the transverse direction which is complementary to the cantilever snap clamp member 202b of the charging module holder 200 for snap-lock. With the present configuration, the charging module holder 200 is joined with the charger holder housing 300 at three sides. Further, the first vertical portion 302 has a rectangular slot 302b to receive an indicator unit 800 by means of snap-lock mounting or by means of any positive mounting such as screw or adhesive.
[0048] Fig. 7 illustrate cross section view of the wireless charger assembly 100 mounted with the door trim 101. The wireless charger assembly 100 has the hand held computing device 600 in horizontal direction. Reference numeral 701 indicates screw which is coupled with the boss 206 of the charger module holder 200. As shown in figures 7-11, the wireless charger assembly 100 is joined with the door trim 101 without leaving any gap in between.
[0049] Fig. 8 shows snap lock joint between the plurality of protrusions 302a of the first vertical portion 302 of the charger holder housing 300 and the plurality of cantilever snap clamp members 203c of the charger module holder 200. Fig. 8 also illustrate joining of the cross ribs 205a with the door trim 101. The cross ribs 205a can be further welded with the door trim 101 of the vehicle.
[0050] Fig. 9 shows position of the indicator unit 800 on the charger holder housing 300.
[0051] Fig. 10 shows mounting of the bosses 205 of the charger module holder 200 with the door trim 101 by means of screw 702. Further, the charger holder housing 300 is joined with the door trim 101 by coupling of the plurality of ribs 301e with the plurality of slots provided in the door trim 101.
[0052] The assembly is able to provide a space to hold the mobile phones during charging. Further, the space provided by the assembly can be utilized as space to place other things when the wireless charger is not in use.

TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES
[0053] The present disclosure provides a wireless charger assembly to be mounted at a door trim of a vehicle to obtain easy accessibility to the passenger sitting at the rear seat.
[0054] The present disclosure provides a simple and a cost effective wireless charger assembly for the vehicle at the door trim.
[0055] Furthermore, each of the appended claims defines a separate invention, which for infringement purposes is recognized as including equivalents to the various elements or limitations specified in the claims. Depending on the context, all references below to the “invention” may in some cases refer to certain specific embodiments only. In other cases, it will be recognized that references to the “invention” will refer to subject matter recited in one or more, but not necessarily all, of the claims.
[0056] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.
[0057] Furthermore, those skilled in the art can appreciate that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-disclosed and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.
[0058] The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended, encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teachings disclosed herein, including those that are presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others.
[0059] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the present disclosure, other and further embodiments of the present disclosure may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is determined by the claims that follow. The present disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.