A multifunction docking station
By designing the structure of a multi-functional expansion dock, the problems of low functionality and easily damaged data cables in expansion docks have been solved, enabling convenient device connection and storage, and improving user experience and device durability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ASAP TECH (JIANGXI) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2023-06-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention belongs to the field of expansion dock technology, and specifically relates to a multi-functional expansion dock. Background Technology
[0002] A docking station, also known as a port replicator, is an external device designed specifically for laptops. It replicates or expands the ports of a laptop, allowing it to connect to various external devices such as drives, large-screen displays, keyboards, printers, and scanners, thus improving the laptop's portability. Currently, docking stations have limited functionality, and disassembly requires unplugging multiple connectors, making it inconvenient. Furthermore, the data cables at the input ends of docking stations are of varying lengths, making them prone to folding and damage during storage. To address these issues, a multi-functional docking station has been developed. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multifunctional expansion dock to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a multifunctional expansion dock, comprising a housing, a rotating cylinder rotatably connected inside the housing, a turntable fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating cylinder, a plurality of limiting blocks fixedly connected to the turntable, a plurality of wiring grooves provided on the side wall of the housing, two limiting posts fixedly connected in each wiring groove, a first limiting slider slidably connected to the two limiting posts, a first spring sleeved on the two limiting posts, the two ends of the first spring being fixedly connected to the housing and the first limiting slider respectively, the first limiting slider corresponding one-to-one with the limiting blocks, and a second rotating handle fixedly connected to the top of the rotating cylinder.
[0005] Preferably, a central rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the rotating drum, a first rotating handle is fixedly connected to the top of the central rotating shaft, a winding post is fixedly connected to the bottom of the central rotating shaft, a wire is wound on the winding post, a lead post is provided inside the housing, a wire taking groove is provided on the outer wall of the housing, and a USB connector is fixedly connected to the wire through the lead post, the USB connector matching the wire taking groove.
[0006] Preferably, the wiring groove matches the external connector, the housing is provided with a limiting groove, a second limiting slider is slidably connected in the limiting groove, the second limiting slider is specifically U-shaped, a second spring is provided in the limiting groove, the two ends of the second spring are respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove and the second limiting slider, the end of the first limiting slider away from the turntable is provided with a V-shaped protrusion, the V-shaped protrusion matches the second limiting slider, and the top of the external connector is provided with a groove, the groove matches the second limiting slider.
[0007] The technical effects and advantages of this invention are as follows: This device is equipped with multiple wiring slot interfaces, which can connect multiple external devices at the same time. The user can rotate the second rotating handle to make all external connectors pop out for easy storage. At the same time, the user can rotate the first rotating handle to make the winding post rotate, that is, to wind the wire onto the winding post to complete the storage of the wire. The operation is convenient. At the same time, the wiring slot is equipped with a second limiting slider for the external connector to prevent the external connector from falling off during use. Attached Figure Description
[0008] Figure 1 This is a side view of the present invention;
[0009] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0010] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0011] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the winding post structure of the present invention;
[0012] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;
[0013] Figure 6 For the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged view of part B in the middle section.
[0014] In the diagram: 101, housing; 102, rotating cylinder; 103, turntable; 104, limiting block; 105, central rotating shaft; 106, wiring groove; 107, first limiting slider; 108, limiting post; 109, first spring; 201, first rotating handle; 205, winding post; 206, wire; 207, lead post; 208, USB connector; 209, second rotating handle; 210, wire take-up groove; 301, limiting groove; 302, second limiting slider; 303, second spring; 304, external connector. Implementation
[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0016] This invention provides, for example Figure 1-6 The multi-functional expansion dock shown includes a housing 101;
[0017] Specifically, a rotating cylinder 102 is rotatably connected inside the housing 101. A turntable 103 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating cylinder 102. Multiple limiting blocks 104 are fixedly connected to the turntable 103. Multiple wiring grooves 106 are provided on the side wall of the housing 101. Two limiting posts 108 are fixedly connected in each wiring groove 106. A first limiting slider 107 is slidably connected to the two limiting posts 108. A first spring 109 is sleeved on the two limiting posts 108. The two ends of the first spring 109 are fixedly connected to the housing 101 and the first limiting slider 107, respectively. The first limiting slider 107 corresponds one-to-one with the limiting block 104. A second rotating handle 209 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating cylinder 102.
[0018] Specifically, a central rotating shaft 105 is rotatably connected inside the rotating drum 102. A first rotating handle 201 is fixedly connected to the top of the central rotating shaft 105. A winding post 205 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the central rotating shaft 105. A wire 206 is wound on the winding post 205. A lead post 207 is provided inside the housing 101. A wire-taking groove 210 is provided on the outer wall of the housing 101. A USB connector 208 is fixedly connected to the wire-taking groove 210 through the lead post 207. The USB connector 208 matches the wire-taking groove 210.
[0019] Specifically, the wiring groove 106 matches the external connector 304, the housing 101 is provided with a limiting groove 301, and a second limiting slider 302 is slidably connected in the limiting groove 301. The second limiting slider 302 is specifically U-shaped. A second spring 303 is provided in the limiting groove 301. The two ends of the second spring 303 are respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove 301 and the second limiting slider 302. The first limiting slider 107 has a V-shaped protrusion at the end away from the turntable 103. The V-shaped protrusion matches the second limiting slider 302. The top of the external connector 304 has a groove. The groove matches the second limiting slider 302.
[0020] Working principle:
[0021] When in use, the user pulls the USB connector 208 to pull the wire 206 out of the housing 101 and connects the USB connector 208 to the input end. At this time, the winding post 205 rotates relative to the housing 101. After the connection is completed, the user connects multiple external connectors 304 into the wiring slot 106. When the external connectors 304 are inserted into the wiring slot 106, the top of the external connectors 304 moves upward against the second limiting slider 302. After the external connectors 304 are fully inserted into the wiring slot 106, the top second limiting slider 302 and the top groove of the external connectors 304 lock together to prevent them from falling off during use.
[0022] When the housing 101 needs to be stored, the second rotating handle 209 is rotated. At this time, the second rotating handle 209 drives the rotating cylinder 102 and the turntable 103 to rotate. The limiting block 104 on the turntable 103 pushes the first limiting slider 107 into the wiring groove 106. At this time, the V-shaped protrusion at the end of the first limiting slider 107 abuts against the second limiting slider 302, causing the second limiting slider 302 to move upward. At this time, the second limiting slider 302 engages with the locking of the external connector 304. Simultaneously, as the first limiting slider 107 moves outward, it abuts against the external connector 304 and moves outward, thus completing the ejection of the external connector 304. After the external connector 304 is ejected, as the second rotating handle 209 is rotated again, the limiting block 104 passes through the first limiting slider 107, and the first limiting slider 107 loses the support of the limiting block 104. The first limiting slider 107 returns to its original position under the action of the first spring 109.
[0023] When it is necessary to store the wiring slot 106, rotate the first rotating handle 201, so that the first rotating handle 201 drives the central rotating shaft 105 and the winding post 205 to rotate. Since the end of the wire 206 is fixed on the winding post 205, as the winding post 205 rotates, the wire 206 is wound around the outer wall of the winding post 205, and at this time the storage of the wire 206 is completed.
[0024] Finally, it should be noted that the above description 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 foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A multi-functional expansion dock, comprising a shell (101), characterized in that: A rotating cylinder (102) is rotatably connected inside the housing (101). A turntable (103) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the rotating cylinder (102). Multiple limiting blocks (104) are fixedly connected to the turntable (103). Multiple wiring grooves (106) are provided on the side wall of the housing (101). Two limiting posts (108) are fixedly connected in each wiring groove (106). A first limiting slider (107) is slidably connected to the two limiting posts (108). A first spring (109) is sleeved on the two limiting posts (108). The two ends of the first spring (109) are fixedly connected to the housing (101) and the first limiting slider (107) respectively. The first limiting slider (107) corresponds one-to-one with the limiting block (104). The top of the rotating cylinder (102) is fixedly connected to the second rotating handle (209). The rotating cylinder (102) is rotatably connected to the central rotating shaft (105). The top of the central rotating shaft (105) is fixedly connected to the first rotating handle (201). The bottom of the central rotating shaft (105) is fixedly connected to the winding post (205). 05) A wire (206) is wound on the top. A lead post (207) is provided inside the housing (101). A wire-taking groove (210) is provided on the outer wall of the housing (101). The wire (206) is fixedly connected to a USB connector (208) through the lead post (207). The USB connector (208) matches the wire-taking groove (210). The wiring groove (106) matches the external connector (304). A limiting groove (301) is provided inside the housing (101). A second limiting groove is slidably connected inside the limiting groove (301). The slider (302) is specifically U-shaped. A second spring (303) is provided in the limiting groove (301). The two ends of the second spring (303) are respectively fixedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove (301) and the second limiting slider (302). A V-shaped protrusion is provided at the end of the first limiting slider (107) away from the turntable (103). The V-shaped protrusion matches the second limiting slider (302). A groove is provided at the top of the outer connector (304). The groove matches the second limiting slider (302).