Multifunctional docking station
By introducing multi-functional interfaces and rich interface designs into the dock, the problem of insufficient interfaces of the existing dock core board is solved, and the device storage capacity expansion and multi-function expansion are achieved, ensuring the signal transmission quality and user needs are met.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421206233.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The core board peripheral interface of the existing dock is not rich enough to meet the multifunctional needs of users.
Design a multi-function dock, including core board, data interface, image interface, network interface, voice interface, storage interface and interface conversion module, through these interfaces, the data conversion connection between multiple terminal devices is realized, and the core board is The DCDC power supply circuit, indicator light, hub, audio interface, button circuit, PCIe gold finger and camera circuit are set up to expand the functions and number of interfaces of the device.
It realizes the increase in the storage capacity of the equipment and the expansion of the functions of multiple devices, ensuring the quality and stability of signal transmission, making it convenient for user debugging and development, and providing a wealth of interface options to meet multi-function needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of expansion docks, in particular to a multifunctional expansion dock. Background Art
[0002] A docking station, also known as a docking station or a port replicator, is a computer external device. This external device usually has a connector that connects to the computer and several identical or different ports (such as USB3.1 TYPE-A, USB TYPE-C, HDMI, network port, etc.). When the number of ports on a terminal, such as a notebook, is limited or mismatched, the number of ports can be increased through a docking station, so that the terminal can be connected to multiple accessories or external devices (such as a power adapter, network cable, mouse, external keyboard, printer, and external display, etc.) at the same time.
[0003] Currently, the core board of the expansion dock does not have enough peripheral interfaces and cannot meet the users' multi-functional needs. Utility Model Content
[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a multifunctional expansion dock, aiming at diversifying the functions of the expansion dock.
[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model proposes a multifunctional expansion dock, including a core board, a data interface, an image interface, a network interface, a voice interface, a storage interface, and an interface conversion module. The core board is connected to the data interface, image interface, network interface, voice interface, storage interface, and interface conversion module. The data interface is used to connect to a first terminal device, the image interface is used to connect to a second terminal device, the network interface is connected to a third terminal device, the voice interface is connected to a fourth terminal device, the storage interface is used to insert a memory card, and the interface conversion module is used to connect the data interface to the image interface, the network interface, the voice interface, and the storage interface, respectively, to realize data conversion connection between the first terminal device and the second terminal device, the third terminal device, the fourth terminal device, and the storage interface.
[0006] In one embodiment, a DCDC power supply circuit is provided on the core board, and the DCDC power supply circuit is connected to the data interface, image interface, network interface, voice interface, storage interface, and interface conversion module.
[0007] In one embodiment, the multifunctional docking station is further provided with an indicator light, which is connected to the DCDC power supply circuit and is used to display the power status.
[0008] In one embodiment, the multifunctional expansion dock further includes a hub, the hub is electrically connected to the core board, and the hub is used to expand the number of the data interfaces.
[0009] In one embodiment, the multifunctional expansion dock further includes an audio interface, the audio interface is electrically connected to the core board, and the audio interface is used for an external speaker or buzzer.
[0010] In one embodiment, a key circuit is provided on the multifunctional expansion dock, the key circuit is electrically connected to the core board, and the key circuit is used to adjust the volume and switch the data interface, image interface, network interface, voice interface, and storage interface.
[0011] In one embodiment, the multifunctional expansion dock is further provided with a PCIe gold finger, the PCIe gold finger is electrically connected to the core board, and the PCIe gold finger is used for an external graphics card.
[0012] In one embodiment, the multifunctional expansion dock further includes a camera circuit, the camera circuit is electrically connected to the core board, and the camera circuit is used for an external camera.
[0013] In one embodiment, the storage interface is provided with a protection circuit, which includes a switch tube, a TVS diode, a capacitor, and a resistor. One end of the resistor is connected to an input power supply, the other end of the resistor is connected to one end of the capacitor and the gate of the switch tube, the other end of the capacitor is connected to the drain of the switch tube, and the source of the switch tube is connected to the TVS diode.
[0014] In one embodiment, the switch tube is a P-type MOS tube.
[0015] The utility model realizes multi-functional expansion by setting a data interface, an image interface, a network interface, a voice interface, a storage interface, and an interface conversion module on the core board. The utility model can insert a memory card to expand the storage capacity of the device, and can also expand multiple devices through the data interface, image interface, network interface, and voice interface, thereby realizing the diversification of the functions of the expansion dock. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.
[0017] Figure 1 This is the schematic diagram of the multi-functional expansion dock module;
[0018] Figure 2 To protect the circuit diagram;
[0019] Figure 3 Power supply circuit diagram for DCDC;
[0020] Figure 4 This is the circuit diagram of the hub.
[0021] Description of Figure Numbers:
[0022] 1-core board, 2-data interface, 21-first terminal device, 3-image interface, 31-second terminal device, 4-network interface, 41-third terminal device, 5-voice interface, 51-fourth terminal device, 6-storage interface, 61-storage card, 7-interface conversion module.
[0023] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0025] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0026] In addition, if there are descriptions involving "first", "second", etc. in the embodiments of the utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, if the meaning of "and / or" appearing in the full text is to include three parallel schemes, taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes scheme A, or scheme B, or a scheme that satisfies both A and B. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the utility model.
[0027] The utility model proposes a multifunctional expansion dock, comprising a core board 1, a data interface 2, an image interface 3, a network interface 4, a voice interface 5, a storage interface 6, and an interface conversion module 7. The core board 1 is connected with the data interface 2, the image interface 3, the network interface 4, the voice interface 5, the storage interface 6, and the interface conversion module 7. The data interface 2 is used to connect with a first terminal device 21, the image interface 3 is used to connect with a second terminal device 31, the network interface 4 is connected with a third terminal device 41, the voice interface 5 is connected with a fourth terminal device 51, the storage interface 6 is used to insert a memory card 61, and the interface conversion module 7 is used to connect the data interface 2 with the image interface 3, the network interface 4, the voice interface 5, and the storage interface 6, respectively, to realize data conversion connection between the first terminal device 21 and the second terminal device 31, the third terminal device 41, the fourth terminal device 51, and the storage interface 6.
[0028] In the embodiment of the present utility model, Figure 1 As shown, the multifunctional expansion dock adopts a data interface 2, an image interface 3, a network interface 4, a voice interface 5, a storage interface 6, and an interface conversion module 7 to realize multifunctional expansion on the core board 1. The utility model can insert a memory card 61 to expand the storage capacity of the device, and can also expand multiple devices through the data interface 2, the image interface 3, the network interface 4, and the voice interface 5 to realize the diversification of the expansion dock functions. The data interface 2 can be externally connected to a USB drive, an external hard disk, a mobile phone and other devices for data backup or transmission. In this embodiment, 1 DP display + USB2.0_OTG interface, 1 TF interface, 4 USB3.1 + USB2.0_HOST, 2 HDMI_TX interfaces, 1 HDMI_RX interface, 1 Gigabit network port interface, and 1 phone voice interface 5 are set to realize multifunctional expansion. The first terminal device 21 can be a mobile phone or a laptop computer, the second terminal device 31 can be a display screen, the third terminal device 41 can be a network cable, and the fourth terminal device 51 can be a mobile phone.
[0029] The utility model can solve the problem that the existing core board 1 is inconvenient to disassemble and cannot guarantee the transmission quality of the signal, and is convenient for users to design and develop products in the early stage. The core board 1 and the carrier board are separated, which is convenient for troubleshooting and debugging problems. The carrier board is a multifunctional interface that is also convenient for development and use.
[0030] The utility model uses a BTB socket that can transmit high-speed signals to maximize the performance of transmitting high-speed signals. The BTB socket (Back-To-Back Connector) is usually used to connect an expansion dock and a computer or other device. The BTB socket is a standardized connector that allows data and power signals to be transmitted from a computer to the expansion dock, or from the expansion dock to the computer to achieve data transmission, charging or other functions. The design of the BTB socket can ensure stable connection and signal transmission, so that the expansion dock can communicate and exchange data efficiently with the computer or other devices.
[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the core board 1 is provided with a DCDC power supply circuit, and the DCDC power supply circuit is connected to the data interface 2, the image interface 3, the network interface 4, the voice interface 5, the storage interface 6, and the interface conversion module 7.
[0032] The DCDC power supply circuit provides a stable output voltage for the multi-function docking station to ensure stable performance of electronic devices under different load and input voltage conditions. This helps prevent equipment failure or damage caused by voltage fluctuations; by effectively converting the input voltage to the required output voltage and reducing energy loss, the overall energy efficiency of the system is improved. This is critical for energy management in applications such as portable electronic devices and solar panels.
[0033] The multifunctional docking station is also provided with an indicator light, which is connected to the DCDC power supply circuit and is used to display the power status.
[0034] like Figure 4 As shown, the multifunctional expansion dock further includes a hub, which is electrically connected to the core board 1 , and is used to expand the number of the data interfaces 2 .
[0035] The multifunctional docking station also includes an audio interface, which is electrically connected to the core board 1 and is used to connect an external speaker or buzzer. An audio interface (such as a 3.5mm audio jack) may also be integrated so that the user can connect headphones or external speakers to facilitate audio output and communication.
[0036] The multifunctional expansion dock is provided with a key circuit, which is electrically connected to the core board 1 , and is used to adjust the volume and switch the data interface 2 , the image interface 3 , the network interface 4 , the voice interface 5 , and the storage interface 6 .
[0037] The multifunctional expansion dock is also provided with a PCIe gold finger, which is electrically connected to the core board 1, and is used for an external graphics card. The PCIe gold finger includes PCIe3.0, PCIe2.0 x2 / PCIe2.0+SATA, UART x2 / SPI / GPIO, CAN, GMAC0, I2C x2, USB3.1, MIPI_DSI x2, USB2.0_HOST x2, reset, power switch, LCD_GPIO, TP_GPIO signal, and PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) gold finger refers to the connector part on the PCIe device slot, which is used to connect the PCIe slot on the core board 1. They are located at the bottom of the PCIe device (such as a graphics card, a network card, a storage controller, etc.), and are usually composed of a group of metal contacts, which contact the slot on the core board 1 to transmit data and power signals.
[0038] The multifunctional docking station further comprises a camera circuit, which is electrically connected to the core board 1 and is used for connecting an external camera. When the docking station is connected to a notebook computer, the camera of the notebook computer can be connected.
[0039] like Figure 2 As shown, the storage interface 6 is provided with a protection circuit, which includes a switch tube Q2, a TVS diode D3, a capacitor C37, and a resistor R32. One end of the resistor R32 is connected to the input power supply, and the other end of the resistor R32 is connected to one end of the capacitor C37 and the gate of the switch tube Q2. The other end of the capacitor C37 is connected to the drain of the switch tube Q2, and the source of the switch tube Q2 is connected to the TVS diode D3.
[0040] The switch tube Q2 is a P-type MOS tube. A P-type MOS tube (Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor, referred to as PMOS tube) is a field effect transistor, and its main function is to realize logic functions and signal amplification in digital circuits. It can be used as a switch to control the on and off of the circuit. By controlling the gate voltage, the PMOS tube can be turned on or off, thereby storing the on and off of the interface 6.
[0041] The above description is only an optional embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A multifunctional expansion dock, characterized in that: It includes a core board, a data interface, an image interface, a network interface, a voice interface, a storage interface, and an interface conversion module. The core board is connected to the data interface, image interface, network interface, voice interface, storage interface, and interface conversion module. The data interface is used to connect to a first terminal device, the image interface is used to connect to a second terminal device, the network interface is connected to a third terminal device, the voice interface is connected to a fourth terminal device, the storage interface is used to insert a memory card, and the interface conversion module is used to connect the data interface to the image interface, the network interface, the voice interface, and the storage interface respectively, so as to realize data conversion connection between the first terminal device and the second terminal device, the third terminal device, the fourth terminal device, and the storage interface.
2. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The core board is provided with a DCDC power supply circuit, and the DCDC power supply circuit is connected with the data interface, the image interface, the network interface, the voice interface, the storage interface, and the interface conversion module.
3. The multifunctional docking station as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The multifunctional docking station is also provided with an indicator light, which is connected to the DCDC power supply circuit and is used to display the power status.
4. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, wherein: The multifunctional expansion dock also includes a hub, which is electrically connected to the core board and is used to expand the number of the data interfaces.
5. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multifunctional expansion dock also includes an audio interface, which is electrically connected to the core board and is used for an external speaker or buzzer.
6. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, wherein: The multifunctional expansion dock is provided with a key circuit, which is electrically connected to the core board. The key circuit is used to adjust the volume and switch the data interface, image interface, network interface, voice interface, and storage interface.
7. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, wherein: The multifunctional expansion dock is also provided with a PCIe gold finger, the PCIe gold finger is electrically connected to the core board, and the PCIe gold finger is used for an external graphics card.
8. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, wherein: The multifunctional expansion dock also includes a camera circuit, which is electrically connected to the core board and is used for an external camera.
9. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 1, wherein: The storage interface is provided with a protection circuit, which includes a switch tube, a TVS diode, a capacitor, and a resistor. One end of the resistor is connected to the input power supply, the other end of the resistor is connected to one end of the capacitor and the gate of the switch tube, the other end of the capacitor is connected to the drain of the switch tube, and the source of the switch tube is connected to the TVS diode.
10. The multifunctional docking station according to claim 9, wherein: The switch tube is a P-type MOS tube.