CPC H02J 7/0044 (2013.01) [B65G 1/1371 (2013.01); G06F 21/32 (2013.01); H02J 7/00045 (2020.01); H02J 7/0045 (2013.01); G06F 8/65 (2013.01); G06Q 50/06 (2013.01); H02J 7/0047 (2013.01)] | 10 Claims |
1. A charging system for storing and charging an electronic device to limit contact of the electronic device with liquid, wherein the system releases the electronic device to an authenticated user, the system comprising:
a housing that accepts insertion of the electronic device into an opening;
a storage aperture of the housing extending longitudinally into the housing from the opening, wherein the storage aperture accepts insertion of the electronic device into the housing;
a charger within the housing that charges the electronic device;
a first support arm and a second support arm extending longitudinally below the opening into the storage aperture, wherein the first support arm and the second support arm receive the electronic device to support the electronic device upwards;
a base of the storage aperture, wherein the base is positioned below the first support arm and the second support arm, wherein the base is not level;
a first longitudinal end of the base located longitudinally near the opening;
a second longitudinal end of the base located longitudinally away from the opening, wherein the second longitudinal end of the base is located vertically below the first longitudinal end;
wherein the charger is located vertically above the first support arm, the second support arm, and the base;
wherein the first support arm and the second support arm support the electronic device upwards towards the charger and above the base; and
a drainage space located below the support arms, wherein the support arms support the electronic device above the drainage space, wherein the drainage space is located vertically between the base and the support arms, wherein the base is configured to catch the liquid and direct the liquid off the second longitudinal end.
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