Docking station and electronic apparatus using the same

a technology of electronic devices and docking stations, applied in the direction of electrical apparatus casings/cabinets/drawers, instruments, computing, etc., can solve the problem of lack of expansibility of portable computers, and achieve the effect of expanding their function

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-01
ASUSTEK COMPUTER INC
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Benefits of technology

The docking station enhances the functionality and usability of portable computers by allowing them to expand their capabilities and adjust their position and viewing angle, providing greater convenience and flexibility for users.

Problems solved by technology

However, the portable computer lacks expansibility due to its small size.

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[0018]FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram showing an electronic apparatus in a FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C are schematic diagrams showing an electronic apparatus in FIG. 1A in different states, respectively.

[0019]Please refer to FIG. 1A to FIG. 1C, in the embodiment, the electronic apparatus 10 includes a portable computer 100 and a docking station 200. The portable computer 100 may be a tablet computer or a portable computer with independent operation and display functions, which is not limited herein. The docking station 200 allows the portable computer 100 to be detachably connected thereto, and thus it can be used as an extension port of the portable computer 100 to improve the expandability and convenience of the portable computer 100 for the users.

[0020]In the embodiment, the portable computer 100 includes a display panel 110. The docking station 200 includes a body 210, a base 220 and a connector 230. The base 220 is movably connected to the body 210, and the connector 230 is disposed at...

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[0024]The fixing structure between the base and the portable computer is not limited. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an electronic apparatus in a Please refer to FIG. 3, the difference between the embodiment in FIG. 3 and the embodiments above is that the base 320 of the docking station 300 of the electronic apparatus 20 includes a first element 320A and a second element 320B. The first element 320A includes a hinge 320A1, which is the same as the hinge 222 in the above embodiment, to allow the first element 320A to rotate relative to the body 310. Moreover, the connector 230 is disposed at the second element 320B, and the second element 320B is movably connected to the first element 320A. Consequently, the portable computer 100 is connected to the second element 320B along the assembly direction D3 parallel to the display panel 110, and the fixing part 324 of the second element 320B holds the portable computer along the fixing direction D4 parallel to the display panel 110 ...

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Abstract

A docking station and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a portable computer and a docking station. The docking station includes a body, a base and a connecter, and the portable computer is detachably connected to the docking station. The base is movably connected to the body. The connecter disposed on the base is movable with the base relative to the body. The body is electrically connected to the portable computer via the connecter, and thus the portable computer can move relative to the docking station.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a divisional application of and claims priority benefit of an U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 087,382, filed on Apr. 15, 2011, now pending, which claims the priority benefit of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 349,215, filed on May 28, 2010. The entirety of each of the above-mentioned patent applications is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of specification.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a docking station and an electronic device using the same and, more particularly, to a docking station with a movable connector and an electronic device using the same.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Comparing with a conventional desktop computer, a portable computer is light, small, and thin. It is portable to facilitate the user operating the computer under various environments. However, the portable computer lacks expansibility due to it...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F1/16
CPCG06F1/1632G06F1/1626
InventorHUNG, CHENG-CHIHCHEN, KUAN-TINGWEI, HSUAN-WUYANG, MING-CHIN
OwnerASUSTEK COMPUTER INC