Tablet computer peripheral expansion dock and expansion method

By designing a detachable tablet peripheral dock structure and internal hollow structure, the problem of inconvenience in the mobile peripheral dock in the prior art is solved, and higher portability and convenience of use are achieved.

CN109358708BActive Publication Date: 2025-02-14SHEN ZHEN GUAN CHEN ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
CN201811441507.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2018-11-29
Publication Date
2025-02-14
Estimated Expiration
2038-11-29

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Technical Problem

The existing tablet peripheral dock must move together when moving, which is more troublesome, and the connecting wire can easily block the moving position of the hand or hook surrounding objects, making it inconvenient to use.

Method used

A tablet peripheral dock was designed, adopting a structure such as adjustment shaft, screw, knob, chuck and clamp ring, allowing the first and second shells to be disassembled and assembled, and a hollow structure and connected wires were installed inside. , avoid external connection wires and improve portability.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the convenient disassembly and assembly of the peripheral dock of tablet computers, reduces inconvenience during movement, avoids the risk of hindering hand operation during use, and improves the portability and practicality of use.

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Abstract

The present invention discloses a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock and method and expansion method, including a first shell, a second shell is arranged at the rear end of the first shell, a first movable plate is movably installed at the front end of the first shell, a second movable plate is movably installed at the upper end of the second shell, a first joint is movably installed at the inner wall of the first shell, an inner groove is provided at the inner wall of the second shell, and a second joint is embedded at one side of the inner groove. The present invention utilizes an adjustment shaft, a first joint, a first shell and a first interface, and people adjust and connect through the adjustment shaft and the connection port, and can freely disassemble and assemble the first shell and the second shell, which is convenient for people to use. At the same time, the first shell is hollow all around, and a connecting wire is arranged inside, which is connected to the first interface through the first joint. During use, there is no external wire for connection, which is more convenient.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of computer peripherals, and in particular to a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock and an expansion method. Background Art

[0002] The tablet computer peripheral expansion dock is a connection box between the tablet computer and the mouse and keyboard. The mouse and keyboard can be connected through the expansion dock when needed. The existing tablet computer peripheral expansion dock is usually divided into two parts for placing the tablet computer and the keyboard, and the two parts are connected as one. When it needs to be moved, the whole must be moved together, which is more troublesome. When using the tablet computer peripheral expansion dock to connect the tablet computer and the keyboard, it is necessary to use a wire to connect the tablet computer and the keyboard from the outside of the tablet computer peripheral expansion dock. The connecting wire is easy to block the position of the hand movement when people use the computer, and it is easy to hook the surrounding objects when moving, which is more inconvenient.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to invent a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock and expansion method to solve the above problems. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock and expansion method, which utilizes an adjustment shaft, a first joint, a first shell and a first interface. People adjust the connection through the adjustment shaft and the connecting port, and can freely disassemble and assemble the first shell and the second shell, which is convenient for people to use. At the same time, the interior of the first shell is a hollow structure all around, and a connecting wire is arranged inside, which is connected to the first interface through the first joint. During use, there is no external wire for connection, which is more convenient, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: A tablet computer peripheral expansion dock comprises a first shell, a second shell is arranged at the rear end of the first shell, a first movable plate is movably installed at the front end of the first shell, a second movable plate is movably installed at the upper end of the second shell, a first joint is movably installed on the inner wall of the first shell, an inner groove is provided on the inner wall of the second shell, a second joint is embedded on one side of the inner groove, two connecting shafts are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the first shell, the two connecting shafts are symmetrically arranged, two battery slots are provided on the inner two sides of the first shell, the two battery slots are symmetrically arranged, a small battery is arranged inside the battery slot, a wire is provided inside the first shell, a first interface is provided at the bottom of the front end outer surface of the second shell, two connecting ports are provided on the outer surfaces of the two sides of the second shell, the two connecting ports are symmetrically arranged, a snap ring is fixedly installed inside the connecting port, an adjusting shaft is provided inside the connecting shaft, a chuck is fixedly connected to one end of the adjusting shaft, a screw is provided inside the adjusting shaft, and a knob is fixedly connected to one end of the screw.

[0006] Preferably, one end of the clamping ring is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft, the fixed shaft and the adjusting shaft are both hollow structures, and threads are provided inside the fixed shaft and the adjusting shaft.

[0007] Preferably, a slot is provided at the top of the second shell, the second shell is movably connected to the second movable plate via the slot, and the first movable plate is movably connected to the first shell via the slot.

[0008] Preferably, a fixing groove is provided inside the chuck, the clamping ring matches the fixing groove, and through holes are provided in the centers of the chuck and the clamping ring.

[0009] Preferably, the adjusting shaft is movably connected to the connecting shaft, a groove is provided on one side of the adjusting shaft, and the knob matches the groove.

[0010] Preferably, the first movable plate is fixedly connected to the first interface via a wire, and the first shell and the second shell are both hollow structures on all sides.

[0011] A method for expanding a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock includes the tablet computer peripheral expansion dock, and further includes the following steps:

[0012] S1: Place the tablet computer into the second housing;

[0013] S2: Align the connection port of the second housing with the connection shaft;

[0014] S3: Push the adjustment shaft in the connecting shaft inwards and rotate the adjustment shaft at the same time so that the groove in the chuck corresponds to the clamping ring;

[0015] S4: Push the adjusting shaft in completely so that the retaining ring is embedded in the chuck;

[0016] S5: Turn the knob and slowly push the screw connected to one side of the knob until the knob is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjustment shaft;

[0017] S6: Connect the first connector on the first housing to the first interface on the second housing, and then insert the second connector into the interface on one side of the tablet computer;

[0018] S7: Connect the keyboard to the tablet.

[0019] Technical effects and advantages of the present invention:

[0020] (1) The present invention provides an adjusting shaft, a screw, a knob, a chuck and a retaining ring. People can usually put the tablet computer into the second shell and use it as a protective cover. When connection is required, people can match the connecting port of the second shell with the connecting shaft, and then push the adjusting shaft inward in the connecting shaft, and rotate the adjusting shaft at the same time to make the card groove in the chuck correspond to the retaining ring, and then push the adjusting shaft completely in so that the retaining ring is embedded in the chuck. The interior of the adjusting shaft and the fixed shaft are both hollow structures, and both are provided with threads. People can turn the knob to slowly push the screw connected to one side of the knob until the knob is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjusting shaft. At this time, one end of the screw has entered the fixed shaft, so that the fixed shaft and the adjusting shaft are connected as a whole, and one end of the fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the interior of the second shell. When people rotate the adjusting shaft, the second shell will rotate together, so that people can view the tablet at an angle, thereby increasing the practicality of the device.

[0021] (2) The present invention is provided with a first shell, a first connector, a first interface, and a second connector. A keyboard with fixed specifications is provided inside the first shell. The first shell and the second shell are hollow structures on all sides, and connecting wires are arranged inside. The keyboard is connected to the first connector, and the first interface is connected to the second connector through wires. When people are using it, they can connect the first connector on the first shell with the first interface on the second shell, and then insert the second connector into the interface on one side of the tablet computer. At this time, the keyboard can be connected to the tablet computer. There are no wires around for connection during use, and it is more convenient for people to carry. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the present invention as a whole;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the interior of the second housing of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the connection portion between the first shell and the second shell of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the first shell and the second shell connecting part when being connected in the present invention.

[0027] In the figure: 1 first shell, 2 second shell, 3 first movable plate, 4 second movable plate, 5 first joint, 6 inner groove, 7 second joint, 8 connecting shaft, 9 battery groove, 10 small battery, 11 wire, 12 first interface, 13 connecting port, 14 snap ring, 15 adjusting shaft, 16 chuck, 17 screw, 18 knob, 19 fixed shaft. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] The present invention provides Figure 1-5 To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides the following technical solutions: a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock, comprising a first shell 1, a second shell 2 is arranged at the rear end of the first shell 1, a first movable plate 3 is movably installed at the front end of the first shell 1, a second movable plate 4 is movably installed at the upper end of the second shell 2, a first joint 5 is movably installed on the inner wall of the first shell 1, an inner groove 6 is provided on the inner wall of the second shell 2, a second joint 7 is embedded on one side of the inner groove 6, two connecting shafts 8 are fixedly connected to the top sides of the first shell 1, and the two connecting shafts 8 are symmetrically arranged, and the first shell 1 has two inner sides. Two battery slots 9 are symmetrically arranged, a small battery 10 is arranged inside the battery slots 9, a wire 11 is arranged inside the first shell 1, a first interface 12 is arranged at the bottom of the front end outer surface of the second shell 2, two connecting ports 13 are opened on the outer surfaces of both sides of the second shell 2, the two connecting ports 13 are symmetrically arranged, a retaining ring 14 is fixedly installed inside the connecting port 13, an adjusting shaft 15 is arranged inside the connecting shaft 8, one end of the adjusting shaft 15 is fixedly connected to a chuck 16, a screw 17 is arranged inside the adjusting shaft 15, one end of the screw 17 is fixedly connected to a knob 18.

[0031] Furthermore, in the above scheme, one end of the clamping ring 14 is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft 19, and the fixed shaft 19 and the adjusting shaft 15 are both hollow structures, and the fixed shaft 19 and the adjusting shaft 15 are both provided with threads inside, and the fixed shaft 19 and the adjusting shaft 15 are movably connected to the screw 17 through the threads;

[0032] Furthermore, in the above scheme, a slot is provided at the top of the second housing 2, the second housing 2 is movably connected to the second movable plate 4 through the slot, and the first movable plate 3 is movably connected to the first housing 1 through the slot. When installing the tablet computer and the keyboard, people can first remove the first movable plate 3 and the second movable plate 4;

[0033] Further, in the above scheme, a fixing groove is provided inside the chuck 16, and the snap ring 14 matches the fixing groove. Through holes are provided in the centers of the chuck 16 and the snap ring 14, and the adjusting shaft 15 is fully pushed in so that the snap ring 14 is embedded in the chuck 16;

[0034] Furthermore, in the above scheme, the adjusting shaft 15 is movably connected to the connecting shaft 8, a groove is provided on one side of the adjusting shaft 15, and the knob 18 matches the groove. People can turn the knob 18 and slowly push the screw 17 connected to one side of the knob 18 until the knob 18 is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjusting shaft 15;

[0035] Furthermore, in the above solution, the first movable plate 3 is fixedly connected to the first interface 12 via a wire 11, and the first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are both hollow structures on all sides, which is convenient for people to carry out wiring inside.

[0036] The working mode of the present invention is:

[0037] Refer to the instruction manual Figure 1-5 , people can usually put the tablet computer into the second shell 2 and use it as a protective cover. When it is necessary to connect, people can make the connection port 13 of the second shell 2 correspond to the connecting shaft 8, and then push the adjusting shaft 15 inward in the connecting shaft 8, and rotate the adjusting shaft 15 at the same time, so that the card groove in the chuck 16 corresponds to the snap ring 14, and then push the adjusting shaft 15 completely in, so that the snap ring 14 is embedded in the chuck 16. The interior of the adjusting shaft 15 and the fixed shaft 19 are both hollow structures, and both are provided with threads. People can turn the knob 18 and slowly push the screw 17 connected to one side of the knob 18 until the knob 18 is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjusting shaft 15. At this time, one end of the screw 17 has entered the fixed shaft 19, so that the fixed shaft 19 and the adjusting shaft 15 are connected as a whole, and one end of the fixed shaft 19 is fixedly connected to the inside of the second shell 2. When people rotate the adjusting shaft 15, the second shell 2 will rotate together, so that people can watch the tablet computer at an angle, which increases the practicality of the device;

[0038] Refer to the instruction manual Figure 2 A keyboard of fixed specifications is arranged inside the first shell 1. The first shell 1 and the second shell 2 are hollow structures all around, and connecting wires 11 are arranged inside. The keyboard is connected to the first connector 5, and the first interface 12 is connected to the second connector 7 through the wire 11. When people are in use, they can connect the first connector 5 on the first shell 1 with the first interface 12 on the second shell 2, and then insert the second connector 7 into the interface on one side of the tablet computer. At this time, the keyboard can be connected to the tablet computer. There is no wire 11 around to connect during use, which will not hinder people from operating, and it is more convenient for people to carry.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] A method for expanding a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock includes the tablet computer peripheral expansion dock, and further includes the following steps:

[0041] S1: Put the tablet computer into the second housing 2;

[0042] S2: Align the connection port 13 of the second housing 2 with the connection shaft 8;

[0043] S3: Push the adjustment shaft 15 in the connecting shaft 8 inwards and rotate the adjustment shaft 15 at the same time, so that the inner groove of the chuck 16 corresponds to the clamping ring 14;

[0044] S4: Push the adjusting shaft 15 completely in, so that the clamping ring 14 is embedded in the chuck 16;

[0045] S5: Turn the knob 18 and slowly push the screw 17 connected to one side of the knob 18 until the knob 18 is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjustment shaft 15;

[0046] S6: Connect the first connector 5 on the first housing 1 to the first interface 12 on the second housing 2, and then insert the second connector 7 into the interface on one side of the tablet computer;

[0047] S7: Connect the keyboard to the tablet.

[0048] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or to make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tablet computer peripheral expansion dock, comprising a first housing (1), characterized in that: A second shell (2) is arranged at the rear end of the first shell (1), a first movable plate (3) is movably mounted at the front end of the first shell (1), a second movable plate (4) is movably mounted at the upper end of the second shell (2), a first joint (5) is movably mounted on the inner wall of the first shell (1), an inner groove (6) is provided on the inner wall of the second shell (2), a second joint (7) is embedded in one side of the inner groove (6), two connecting shafts (8) are fixedly connected at both sides of the top end of the first shell (1), the two connecting shafts (8) are symmetrically arranged, two battery slots (9) are provided on both sides of the interior of the first shell (1), the two battery slots (9) are symmetrically arranged, a small battery (10) is arranged inside the battery slots (9), and the first shell (1) ) is provided with a wire (11) inside, a first interface (12) is provided at the bottom of the front outer surface of the second shell (2), two connecting ports (13) are provided on the outer surfaces of both sides of the second shell (2), the two connecting ports (13) are symmetrically arranged, a clamping ring (14) is fixedly installed inside the connecting port (13), an adjusting shaft (15) is provided inside the connecting shaft (8), one end of the adjusting shaft (15) is fixedly connected to a chuck (16), a screw rod (17) is provided inside the adjusting shaft (15), one end of the screw rod (17) is fixedly connected to a knob (18), the first movable plate (3) is fixedly connected to the first interface (12) via the wire (11), and the first shell (1) and the second shell (2) are both hollow structures on all sides; An adjusting shaft, a screw, a knob, a chuck and a snap ring are provided, and a tablet computer is placed in the second shell and used as a protective cover. The connecting port of the second shell is aligned with the connecting shaft, and the adjusting shaft in the connecting shaft is pushed inward. At the same time, the adjusting shaft is rotated so that the card groove in the chuck corresponds to the snap ring, and the adjusting shaft is completely pushed in so that the snap ring is embedded in the chuck. The interiors of the adjusting shaft and the fixed shaft are both hollow structures, and both are provided with threads. The knob is turned to slowly push the screw connected to one side of the knob in until the knob is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjusting shaft. At this time, one end of the screw has entered the fixed shaft, so that the fixed shaft and the adjusting shaft are connected as a whole, and one end of the fixed shaft is fixedly connected to the interior of the second shell. When the adjusting shaft is rotated, the second shell will rotate along with it. A first shell, a first connector, a first interface, and a second connector are provided. A keyboard of fixed specifications is provided inside the first shell. The first shell and the second shell are hollow structures on all sides, and connecting wires are arranged inside. The keyboard is connected to the first connector, and the first interface is connected to the second connector through the wire. The first connector on the first shell is connected to the first interface on the second shell, and then the second connector is inserted into the interface on one side of the tablet computer to connect the keyboard to the tablet computer.

2. A tablet computer peripheral expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the clamping ring (14) is fixedly connected to a fixed shaft (19); the fixed shaft (19) and the adjusting shaft (15) are both hollow structures, and threads are provided inside the fixed shaft (19) and the adjusting shaft (15).

3. A tablet computer peripheral expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slot is provided at the top of the second shell (2), the second shell (2) and the second movable plate (4) are movably connected via the slot, and the first movable plate (3) and the first shell (1) are movably connected via the slot.

4. The tablet computer peripheral expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fixing groove is arranged inside the chuck (16), the clamping ring (14) matches the fixing groove, and through holes are provided at the centers of the chuck (16) and the clamping ring (14).

5. The tablet computer peripheral expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting shaft (15) is movably connected to the connecting shaft (8); a groove is provided on one side of the adjusting shaft (15); and the knob (18) matches the groove.

6. A method for expanding a tablet computer peripheral expansion dock, characterized in that: The tablet computer peripheral expansion dock as claimed in claim 1 further comprises the following steps: S1: placing the tablet computer into the second housing (2); S2: Align the connection port (13) of the second housing (2) with the connection shaft (8); S3: Push the adjustment shaft (15) in the connecting shaft (8) inwards and rotate the adjustment shaft (15) at the same time, so that the inner groove of the chuck (16) corresponds to the clamping ring (14); S4: Push the adjusting shaft (15) completely in, so that the retaining ring (14) is embedded in the chuck (16); S5: Turn the knob (18) and slowly push the screw (17) connected to one side of the knob (18) until the knob (18) is embedded in the groove at one end of the adjustment shaft (15); S6: Connecting the first connector (5) on the first housing (1) to the first interface (12) on the second housing (2), and then inserting the second connector (7) into the interface on one side of the tablet computer; S7: Connect the keyboard to the tablet.

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