Vehicle-mounted docking station combination

Abstract

The utility model relates to a vehicle-mounted docking station combination which comprises an assembly body with a mounting gap and a docking station, the docking station comprises a docking station body and a suspension bracket fixedly connected with the docking station body; the hanging support comprises a connecting plate attached to the front side surface of the assembling body and an inserting plate which is matched, inserted and fixed with the installation gap. The vehicle-mounted docking station combination is simple in structure and ingenious in design; according to the docking station disclosed by the utility model, the plug board is plugged in the mounting gap on the assembly body, and meanwhile, the connecting plate is attached to the front side surface of the assembly body, so that the contact area between the connecting plate and the assembly body can be increased, the friction force between the connecting plate and the assembly body is increased, and upward and horizontal tension can be provided for the docking station body; the docking station can be stably mounted on the assembly body; during dismounting, the hanging bracket is pulled out of the mounting gap with force; and the assembling body is not influenced in the assembling and disassembling process, so that the user experience feeling is better.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automobile accessories, and more specifically, to a vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly. Background Art

[0002] A docking station, also known as a port replicator, duplicates or even expands a device's ports, allowing it to easily connect to multiple accessories or external devices. A docking station primarily features multiple interfaces, allowing you to connect more external devices, solving the problem of insufficient built-in interfaces on a device.

[0003] In order to solve the problem that existing cars, such as Tesla cars, have few interfaces and cannot meet user needs, a car expansion dock specially designed for expanding car interfaces has appeared on the market. The car expansion dock can facilitate people in the car to connect external devices, such as mobile phones, tablets, navigation systems, etc. to the car system, which is easy to use.

[0004] Existing vehicle expansion docks are generally embedded and fixedly installed on the vehicle center console or in the vehicle armrest box; this installation method limits the layout and space utilization of other functions of the center console or vehicle armrest box. In addition, if the vehicle expansion dock fails, not only special tools are required to disassemble the center console or vehicle armrest box to inspect the vehicle expansion dock, but also it is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble, and it may also cause damage to the interior decorative parts of the vehicle.

[0005] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, it is necessary to provide a vehicle-mounted expansion dock combination that can be detachably installed at the air-conditioning outlet of the rear row of a car. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a vehicle-mounted expansion dock combination in view of the above-mentioned defects of the prior art.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problem is: a vehicle-mounted expansion dock combination, which includes:

[0008] An assembly body having a mounting gap; and

[0009] Docking station, including:

[0010] Docking station body, and

[0011] A suspension bracket is provided on one side of the expansion dock body and is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body; the suspension bracket includes:

[0012] A connecting plate fixedly connected to the docking station body, wherein a side surface of the connecting plate is in contact with a front surface of the assembly body; and

[0013] The plug-in board is arranged on one side of the connecting plate and fixedly connected thereto, and the plug-in board extends toward the installation gap and is plugged and fixed thereto.

[0014] In the vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly described in the present invention, the connecting plate, the plug-in plate and the expansion dock body are mutually enclosed to form a clamping space.

[0015] The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly described in the present invention is characterized in that a connection reinforcement piece supporting the suspension bracket is provided above the expansion dock body and located in the clamping space.

[0016] The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly described in the present invention, wherein the connecting plate includes an upper plate body and a lower plate body fixedly connected to the upper plate body.

[0017] The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly described in the present invention further includes a mounting frame; the expansion dock body and the suspension bracket are both mounted on the mounting frame.

[0018] In the vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly described in the present invention, a cup holder is further provided on the front surface of the mounting frame located below the expansion dock body.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are that the vehicle-mounted expansion dock has a simple combined structure and an ingenious design. The expansion dock in the present invention includes an expansion dock body and a hanging bracket fixedly connected to the expansion dock body. The hanging bracket is plugged into the installation gap on the assembly through the plug-in plate, and then an upward pulling force is provided to the expansion dock body through the plug-in plate. At the same time, the connecting plate fits with the front surface of the assembly, which not only increases the contact area between the two and increases the friction between the two, but also provides an upward and horizontal pulling force to the expansion dock body, so that the expansion dock can be stably installed on the assembly. When disassembling, you only need to pull the hanging bracket out of the installation gap with force. The disassembly and assembly are simple and the expansion dock will not affect the assembly during the disassembly and assembly process, and the user experience is better. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work:

[0021] Figure 1 This is an assembly diagram of the expansion dock 100 and the assembly body 200 in the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2It is a structural diagram of the expansion dock 100 in the first embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional decomposition of the expansion dock 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle front housing 11.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional decomposition of the expansion dock 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle and rear housing 12.

[0027] Figure 7 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point E in the middle.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle connection reinforcement 4.

[0029] Figure 9 This is an assembly diagram of the expansion dock 100 and the assembly body 200 in the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 10 It is a structural diagram of the expansion dock 100 in the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0031] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 A three-dimensional exploded view of the expansion dock body 1.

[0032] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle substrate 51.

[0033] Figure 13 yes Figure 10 Schematic diagram of the structure of the middle support frame 52.

[0034] Figure 14 yes Figure 10 Magnified view of F in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of the present invention are used to distinguish between different items, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "including," "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus comprising a series of steps or elements is not limited to the listed steps or elements, but may optionally include steps or elements not listed, or may optionally include other steps or elements inherent to the process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0036] References to "embodiments" herein mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor does it constitute an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive of other embodiments. It is understood, both explicitly and implicitly, by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0037] "Multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between associated objects, indicating that three possible relationships exist. For example, "A and / or B" can mean: A exists alone, A and B exist simultaneously, or B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the associated objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0038] Moreover, the terms "up, down, front, back, left, right, upper end, lower end, longitudinal" and the like indicating directions are all based on the posture and position of the device or apparatus described in this solution during normal use.

[0039] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the following will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are some embodiments of the present invention, not all 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.

[0040] 1. Example 1:

[0041] The utility model provides a vehicle expansion dock combination, please refer to Figure 1 , showing the assembly diagram of the docking station 100 and assembly 200 in Example 1. In this example, using the Tesla Cybertruck as an example, assembly 200 is located at the rear air conditioning vents. Assembly 200 has a mounting gap 21. Docking station 100 is mounted on assembly 200.

[0042] See also Figure 2, which shows a structural schematic diagram of the expansion dock 100 in Example 1. The expansion dock 100 in the embodiment of the present utility model includes an expansion dock body 1 and a suspension bracket 2. The expansion dock body 1 and the suspension bracket 2 are enclosed with each other to form a clamping space 3. In this embodiment, the expansion dock body 1 and the suspension bracket 2 are connected as one piece. The overall structure is simplified and the overall stability is increased. Optionally, the expansion dock body 1 is detachably mounted on the assembly through the suspension bracket 2. In this embodiment, the upper surface of the expansion dock body 1 is located at the bottom of the clamping space 3 and is further provided with a connecting reinforcement 4. The upper side surface of the connecting reinforcement 4 is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body 1, and the lower side surface is connected to the inner side wall of the suspension bracket 2. The connecting reinforcement 4 not only provides support for the suspension bracket 2, but also serves to strengthen the connection strength between the suspension bracket 2 and the Tesla rear air-conditioning outlet.

[0043] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the docking station body 1 can be detachably connected to one end of the suspension bracket 2. For example, this can be achieved by employing a conventional snap-fit connection structure or screw fastening. If the suspension bracket 2 becomes damaged, it can be replaced with a new one without having to discard the entire vehicle docking station, thus reducing costs.

[0044] Docking station body 1

[0045] See also Figure 3 , showing the three-dimensional decomposition of the docking station 100 in the embodiment of the present application Figure 1 In this embodiment, the docking station body 1 includes a housing 10, which includes a front shell 11 and a rear shell 12 fixedly connected to the front shell 11. The front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are mutually enclosed to form a hollow cavity 13.

[0046] Front shell 11 of the docking station body 1

[0047] like Figure 3 As shown, the front housing 11 includes a front side plate 111 opposite to the rear housing 12, and a side wall 112 extending from the outer edge of the front side plate 111 toward the rear housing 12. Figure 4 , which shows a schematic structural diagram of the front housing 11 in an embodiment of the present application. In this embodiment, the front side plate 111 is an inverted trapezoidal plate structure. The side wall 112 is arranged in a long strip shape.

[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, a PCB board 113 is fixedly mounted within the hollow cavity 13 of the front housing 11, parallel to the front side panel 111. Also located within the hollow cavity 13 of the front housing 11 is a lighting assembly 114 electrically connected to the PCB board 113. This lighting assembly 114 can be an LED light-emitting module as known in the art. The lighting assembly 114 is fixedly mounted on the lower side wall 112 and radiates light downward from the front housing 111.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a plurality of first positioning posts 115 and a plurality of second positioning posts 116 are provided on a side surface of the front side plate 111 facing the rear housing 12. The first positioning posts 115 and the second positioning posts 116 are each provided with a fixing hole 1161. The plurality of second positioning posts 116 are located at the four corners of the front side plate 111. The length of the first positioning posts 115 is shorter than that of the second positioning posts 116.

[0050] like Figure 3 As shown, the front panel 111 is also provided with multiple USB ports a, multiple Type-C ports b, and a lighting switch c. The multiple USB ports a, multiple Type-C ports b, and lighting switch c are all electrically connected to the PCB board 113, facilitating the connection of multiple external devices via the multiple ports. The lighting switch c controls the on / off state of the lighting assembly 114, for example, turning the lighting assembly 114 on or off. Its circuit control principle is the same as the principle of controlling the flickering of a light via a switch in the prior art. The multiple USB ports a, multiple Type-C ports b, and lighting switch c are all arranged in a straight line along the length of the front panel 111, resulting in a neat appearance.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, a window 117 corresponding to the lighting assembly 114 is provided at the lower end of the side wall 112. A light-transmitting protective cover 118 is installed on the window 117 to protect the lighting assembly 114.

[0052] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a plug-in strip 119 protruding toward the rear shell 12 is provided on the inner circumference of the end surface of the side wall 112 facing the rear shell 12; limit blocks 1110 extending toward the rear shell 12 are respectively provided on both sides of the upper end of the side wall 112 facing the rear shell 12; the outward extension length of the limit block 1110 is greater than the outward extension length of the plug-in strip 119.

[0053] Alternatively, see Figure 5 , showing a three-dimensional decomposition of the docking station 100 Figure 2One side of the PCB board 113 is provided with at least one data cable retractor 1111 that can freely retract the length of the data cable. It is worth noting that this data cable retractor 1111 is conventional technology. The data cable retractor 1111 is fixedly mounted within the front housing 11. The middle portion of the data cable can be retracted within the data cable retractor 1111. A first cable passage 1112 is provided on the front surface of the front housing 11, through which the data cable passes and which communicates with the hollow cavity 13. A plug at one end of the data cable is detachably mounted on the front surface of the front housing 11. Optionally, a first groove 1113 is provided in the middle portion of the front surface of the front housing 11, recessed toward the hollow cavity 13. The first cable passage 1112 is located on one inner wall of the first groove 1113. The first groove 1113 communicates with the hollow cavity 13 through the first cable passage 1112. Optionally, an elastic clamp 1114 is also provided in the first groove 1113 to clamp the data cable plug. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the elastic clamping member 1114 is a C-shaped setting that protrudes toward the hollow cavity 13; when in use, it is only necessary to squeeze the plug at one end of the data cable toward the groove in the middle of the elastic clamping member 1114, so that the opening of the elastic clamping member 1114 is temporarily opened due to the squeezing. After the plug at one end of the data cable is snapped into place, the opening of the elastic clamping member 1114 shrinks back to its original position again, thereby achieving quick snap-on installation. The operation is simple, and the clamping is stable and firm to fix the plug at one end of the data cable on the elastic clamping member 1114.

[0054] When the PCB board 113 is installed, the first positioning column 115 is fixedly connected to the PCB board 113 by screws, so that the PCB board 113 can be fixedly installed on the front side plate 111. The first positioning column 115 also has the function of supporting the PCB board 113 and positioning the PCB board 113, and the connection is stable.

[0055] The rear shell 12 of the docking station body 1

[0056] See also Figure 6 , which is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rear housing 12 in the embodiment of the present application. The rear housing 12 is an inverted trapezoidal plate structure, and the shape and size of the rear housing 12 are adapted to the shape and size of the front side plate 111.

[0057] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the outer edge of the rear shell 12 facing the front side plate 111 is circumferentially provided with an outer weir 121 and an inner cofferdam 122 protruding toward the front side plate 11. A positioning groove 123 for mating with the plug-in strip 119 is formed between the outer weir 121 and the inner cofferdam 122.

[0058] like Figure 4 and 6As shown, a plurality of connecting columns 124 corresponding to the second positioning columns 116 are provided on the inner side of the inner cofferdam 122 on the side of the rear shell 12 facing the front side plate 111. A second groove 1241 adapted to the second positioning column 116 is provided on one end of the connecting column 124 facing the front side plate 111. A recessed groove 1242 corresponding to the connecting column 125 is provided on the surface of the side of the rear shell 12 facing away from the front side plate 111. A first fixing hole 1243 for a screw to pass through is provided on the connecting column 125. The second groove 1241 is directly connected to the recessed groove 1242 through the first fixing hole 1243. The recessed groove 1242, the first fixing hole 1243 and the second groove 1241 are coaxially arranged. The diameter of the first fixing hole 1243 is not only smaller than the diameter of the recessed groove 1242, but also smaller than the diameter of the second groove 1241.

[0059] like Figure 4 and 6 As shown, openings 125 are provided on both sides of the upper end of the rear housing 12, corresponding one-to-one with the plurality of stoppers 1110. The openings 125 extend from the outer edges of the rear housing 12 toward the center of the rear housing 12. A cable tie 126 is mounted on the openings 125. A cable hole 127 is provided through the cable tie 126 to facilitate the connection between the power cable inside the docking station body 1 and the external power cable.

[0060] like Figure 4 and 6 As shown, the cable tie 126 includes a connecting portion 1261 adapted to the opening slot 125, and limiting portions 1262 respectively arranged on both sides of the opening slot 125. The two limiting portions 1262 are integrally connected to the connecting portion 1261. The connecting portion 1261 is arranged in a columnar shape. The width of the connecting portion 1261 is adapted to the length of the opening slot 125. The two limiting portions 1262 are both plate structures parallel to the rear shell 12. The area of the limiting portion 1262 is larger than the area of the opening slot 125. When the cable tie 126 is installed in the opening slot 125, the two limiting portions 1262 are respectively fitted with the front and rear side surfaces of the rear shell 12, which can effectively prevent the cable tie 126 from moving forward and backward.

[0061] When the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 are installed in place, the connector strip 119 is inserted into the positioning groove 123 to perform preliminary positioning and connection of the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12; at this time, multiple second positioning columns 116 are respectively inserted into the second grooves 1241 of the corresponding connecting columns 124; multiple limit blocks 1110 are respectively inserted into the top of the opening groove 125 to block the top of the opening groove 125 to prevent the cable tie 126 from detaching from the top of the opening groove 125; then multiple screws are passed through the connecting columns 124 in turn and then threadedly connected with the corresponding second positioning columns 116 to fix them, so that the front shell 11 and the rear shell 12 can be fixedly assembled and the structure is stable.

[0062] Alternatively, if Figure 5As shown, the rear housing 12 is provided with a plurality of second wire-passing channels 128 corresponding one-to-one to the plurality of data cable retractors 1111; the wire body of the other end of the data cable on the data cable retractor 1111 passes through the second wire-passing channel 128, thereby facilitating the data cable on the data cable retractor 1111 to be connected to the system or power supply in the car.

[0063] Suspension bracket 2

[0064] See also Figure 7 , which shows Figure 3 In the enlarged view at point E, the suspension bracket 2 includes a connecting plate 21 fixedly mounted above the expansion dock body 1, and a plug-in plate 22 that bends and extends from the upper end of the connecting plate 21 toward the rear of the expansion dock body 1. In this embodiment, the connecting plate 21 extends upward from the front surface of the expansion dock body 1 in a curved manner. The connecting plate 21 and the plug-in plate 22 are integrally arranged. The thickness of the plug-in plate 22 is adapted to the installation gap 21. The connecting plate 21, the plug-in plate 22 and the upper surface of the expansion dock body 1 cooperate with each other to form a clamping space 3. The clamping space 3 gradually expands from the inside to the outside. The shape of the clamping space 3 is adapted to the outer contour of the partial assembly 200 below the installation gap 21. Optionally, the suspension bracket 2 also includes a plurality of first support plates 23 that extend from the lower surface of the connecting plate 21 toward the expansion dock body 1 and are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the expansion dock body 1.

[0065] like Figure 2 As shown, the upper surface of the first support plate 23 is not higher than the upper surface of the connecting reinforcement 4 .

[0066] Connecting plate 21 of suspension bracket 2

[0067] like Figure 7 As shown, the connecting plate 21 includes an upper plate 211 and a lower plate 212 fixedly connected to the upper plate 211. In one embodiment, the upper plate 211 is arranged in an arc shape that bends toward the front side of the docking station body 1, and the lower plate 212 is arranged in an arc shape that bends toward the rear side of the docking station body 1; the upper plate 211 and the lower plate 212 are connected to form an S-shape.

[0068] Optionally, both the upper plate 211 and the lower plate 212 can be curved toward the front of the docking station body 1. The curvature of the upper plate 211 is greater than that of the lower plate 212. When connected, the upper and lower plates 211 and 212 form a C-shape. This creates a smooth overall shape and provides the connecting plate 21 with a certain degree of toughness and support strength.

[0069] In one embodiment, if Figure 7As shown, the rear side of the lower plate 212 is provided with a plurality of evenly distributed reinforcement columns 213 along its length. The reinforcement columns 213 are arranged horizontally. A second fixing hole 214 is provided at the end of the reinforcement column 213 facing away from the lower plate 212. The end of the reinforcement column 213 facing the lower plate 212 is fixedly connected to the lower plate 212. The lower surface of the reinforcement column 213 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the docking station body 1.

[0070] Plug-in board 22 of suspension bracket 2

[0071] like Figure 7 As shown, the plug board 22 is arranged in a trapezoidal shape. The length of the plug board 22 is less than the length of the connecting plate 21. The central axis of the plug board 22 is arranged to overlap with the central axis of the connecting plate 21.

[0072] In one embodiment, the plug-in plate 22 is parallel to the upper surface of the docking station body 1. Optionally, the plug-in plate 22 can be arranged to be inclined toward the upper surface of the docking station body 1. In one embodiment, the maximum distance between the plug-in plate 22 and the upper surface of the docking station body 1 can be 18 mm. The width of the plug-in plate 22 is no less than 15 mm.

[0073] When installing the suspension bracket 2 in the car, first insert the plug-in board 22 into the installation gap 21 of the assembly 200 until the part of the assembly 200 below the installation gap 21 is inserted into the clamping space 3; at this time, at least a part of the connecting plate 21 is in contact with the outer surface of the assembly 200; the plug-in board 22 provides an upward pulling force to the expansion dock body 1; further, in order to make the expansion dock 100 more stably installed on the assembly 200, the upper surface of the expansion dock body 1 is also fixed to the surface of the assembly 200 by double-sided tape, thereby making the connection between the two firm; when disassembling, just pull the expansion dock away from the installation gap 21 with force; disassembly and assembly are simple, and the user experience is better.

[0074] Connecting reinforcement 4

[0075] See also Figure 8 , shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting reinforcement member 4 in an embodiment of the present application. The connecting reinforcement member 4 includes a reinforcing plate 41 that is inclined toward the connecting plate 21, and two second support plates 42 that extend from the left and right ends of the reinforcing plate 41 toward the connecting plate 21. The reinforcing plate 41 and the two second support plates 42 cooperate to form a triangular reinforcement space 43.

[0076] Reinforcement plate 41 connected to reinforcement member 4

[0077] The reinforcement plate 41 conforms to a portion of the outer contour of the assembly drawing. It is designed in an elongated strip shape. In one embodiment, the cross-section of the reinforcement plate 41 is curved toward the connecting plate 21. The contact area between the ends of the reinforcement plate 41 and the upper surface of the docking station body 1 is increased, providing a larger support area and thereby improving the stability of the suspension bracket 2. Furthermore, the reinforcement plate 41 can better disperse the pressure exerted by the suspension bracket 2, reducing stress concentration and enhancing resistance to external forces.

[0078] A plurality of bosses 44 extending toward the connecting plate 21 and reinforcing ribs 45 for reinforcing the connection between the bosses 44 and the reinforcing plate 41 are provided on one side surface of the reinforcing plate 41 facing the connecting plate 21, and reinforcing ribs 45 for reinforcing the connection between the bosses 44 and the reinforcing plate 41. The plurality of bosses 44 correspond one-to-one to the plurality of reinforcing columns 213. The shape of the bosses 44 matches the shape of the second positioning holes 214. The bosses 44 and the reinforcing columns 213 cooperate to form a group of support units that can enhance the structural stability of the suspension bracket 2. The support connection assembly is composed of a plurality of support units; this makes the structure of the entire triangular reinforcement space 43 more solid and can withstand greater external forces, preventing deformation or collapse of the structure due to external forces. When the structure is subjected to gravity or other external forces, the support connection assembly can help disperse these external forces, transfer the force exerted on the suspension bracket 2 to the expansion dock body 1 and the assembly 200, and ensure that the entire expansion dock 100 is subjected to balanced forces.

[0079] The reinforcing rib 45 is located above the protruding column 44. The reinforcing rib 45 is a plate-like structure arranged sideways. The upper surface of the reinforcing rib 45 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the reinforcing plate 41, and the lower surface is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the protruding column 44.

[0080] The second support plate 42 of the connecting reinforcement 4

[0081] Because a triangle is one of the most stable geometric shapes, the second support plate 42 adopts a triangular structure. The second support plate 42 is parallel to the first support plate 23. The first side of the second support plate 42 is fixedly connected to the reinforcement plate 41, the second side is fixedly connected to the rear side of the connecting plate 21, and the third side is fixedly connected to the top surface of the docking station body 1. The second support plate 42 further enhances the stability of the suspension bracket 2.

[0082] The installation is completed by aligning the multiple protrusions 44 of the connecting reinforcement 4 with the multiple reinforcement columns 213 on the connecting plate 21 one by one, and then applying pressure to the reinforcement plate 41 of the connecting reinforcement 4 toward the connecting plate 21 until the reinforcement plate 41 is interference fit in the corresponding second fixing hole 214. The operation is simple.

[0083] 2. Example 2:

[0084] See also Figure 9 , shows the assembly diagram of the docking station 100 and assembly 200 in Example 2. In this embodiment, the present invention still uses the Tesla Cybertruck as an example, using the Tesla's rear air conditioning vents as assembly 200. Assembly 200 has a mounting gap 21; the docking station 100 in the present invention is installed in the mounting gap 21.

[0085] See also Figure 10 , which shows a structural diagram of the expansion dock 100 in Example 2. The expansion dock 100 in the embodiment of the present invention includes an expansion dock body 1 and a hanging bracket 2. The expansion dock body 1 and the hanging bracket 2 are enclosed with each other to form a clamping space 3. In this embodiment, the expansion dock 100 also includes a mounting frame 5. The expansion dock body 1 and the hanging bracket 2 are both installed on the mounting frame 5. The expansion dock 100 in this embodiment is initially fixed by plugging the hanging bracket 2 into the installation gap 21. In order to enable the expansion dock 100 to be more stably installed in the installation gap 21, the mounting frame 5 can be fixed to the assembly 200 by screws for secondary fixation, and the connection is firm. Furthermore, a cup holder 6 is also provided on the front side surface of the mounting frame 5 below the expansion dock body 1. The expansion dock body 1 in this embodiment not only has the function of the original expansion interface, but also has a storage function for placing thermos cups and the like. It has diverse functions and provides users with a better user experience.

[0086] Docking station body 1

[0087] See also Figure 11 , shows a perspective exploded view of the docking station body 1 in Example 2. The docking station body 1 includes a housing 10. In this embodiment, the housing 10 comprises a box body 14 with an open front end and a front cover 15 fixedly connected to the box body 14. The front cover 15 is plate-shaped and can be fixed to the opening of the box body 14 using conventional ultrasonic technology.

[0088] The box body 14 and the front cover 15 are enclosed together to form a receiving chamber 16. A PCB board 113 and a data cable bracket 17 fixedly connected to the box body 14 are provided in the receiving chamber 16. The data cable bracket 17 is prior art and will not be described in detail here. The data cable can be wound around the data cable bracket 17. A second groove 151 is provided in the middle of the front surface of the front cover 15, which is recessed toward the box body 14, as well as at least one USB interface a and at least one TYPE-C interface b; both the USB interface a and the TYPE-C interface b are electrically connected to the PCB board 113. A first through hole 152 is provided on the bottom surface of the second groove 151 for the data cable to pass through. The second groove 151 is connected to the receiving chamber 16 through the first through hole 152. Optionally, an elastic clamping claw 153 for clamping the data cable plug is also provided in the second groove 151. In this embodiment, the cross-section of the elastic clamping claw 153 is a C-shaped setting that protrudes toward the box body 14; when in use, it is only necessary to force the plug 154 of the data cable toward the groove in the middle of the elastic clamping claw, so that the opening of the elastic clamping claw 153 is temporarily opened due to the squeezing. After the plug 154 of the data cable is snapped into place, the opening of the elastic clamping claw shrinks back to its original position again, thereby achieving quick snap-on installation, simple operation, and stable and firm clamping to fix the plug 154 of the data cable on the elastic clamping claw 153.

[0089] Suspension bracket 2

[0090] The structure of the suspension bracket 2 in this embodiment is similar to that of the suspension bracket 2 in the first embodiment, and the similarities are not repeated here. Figure 10 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting plate 21 extends upward from the upper surface of the mounting frame 5 in a curved manner. The clamping space 3 is formed by the connecting plate 21, the plug-in plate 22, and the upper surface of the mounting plate 4 above the docking station body 1.

[0091] like Figure 9 As shown, when installing the suspension bracket 2 in a vehicle, first insert the plug plate 22 into the mounting slit 21 of the assembly 200 until the portion of the assembly 200 below the mounting slit 21 is inserted into the clamping space 3. At this point, at least a portion of the connecting plate 21 is in contact with a portion of the front surface of the assembly, and the plug plate 22 provides an upward pull on the docking station body 1. To remove the suspension bracket 2, simply pull it away from the mounting slit 21; this makes assembly and disassembly easy.

[0092] Mounting frame 5

[0093] like Figure 10 As shown, the mounting frame 5 includes a base plate 51 and a support frame 52 fixedly connected to the base plate 51. In one embodiment, the base plate 51 and the support frame 52 are integrally connected.

[0094] See also Figure 12, which shows a schematic structural diagram of the base plate 51 in the second embodiment. The base plate 51 is tilted forward and upward. The suspension bracket 2 is integrally arranged on the upper surface of the upper end of the base plate 51. A <-shaped groove 511 is formed in the middle of the base plate 51, which is recessed toward the assembly body 200. The upper and lower side surfaces of the <-shaped groove 511 are trapezoidal, and the left and right side surfaces are triangular. The expansion dock body 1 is installed on the upper inner wall of the <-shaped groove 511. A second through hole 512 is provided on the lower inner wall of the <-shaped groove 511. A third through hole 513 is provided between the two second through holes 512. A bottom support 514 is provided at the lower end of the base plate 51, extending downward and toward the rear seats. In this embodiment, the bottom support 514 is a plate-like structure perpendicular to the base plate 51; the two ends of the bottom support 514 are trapezoidal and protrude away from the base plate 51, which can increase the contact area between items such as thermoses and the bottom support 514.

[0095] See also Figure 13 , which shows a schematic structural diagram of the support frame 52 in Example 2. The support frame 52 includes an assembly plate 521 fixedly mounted on the middle part of the front surface of the base plate 51. The assembly plate 521 is U-shaped. The assembly plate 521 includes a horizontal plate 5211 and side plates 5212 extending from both sides of the horizontal plate 5211 toward the base plate 51. The horizontal plate 5211 and the two side plates 5212 are enclosed with each other to form a third groove 5213 that is adapted to the outer contour of the expansion dock body 1. The expansion dock body 1 is fixedly mounted between the assembly plate 521 and the base plate 51. The expansion dock body 1 can be further fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 5 through the assembly plate 521, and the structure is stable and firm.

[0096] The support frame 52 also includes two vertical plates 522 extending downward from both ends of the surface of the side of the horizontal plate 5211 facing away from the substrate 51. The two vertical plates 522 are both arranged sideways at an angle, and the central axis of the vertical plates 522 is parallel to the substrate 51. The two vertical plates 522 are respectively located on both sides of the third through hole 513. The lower ends of the two vertical plates 522 abut against the bottom support 514. The two vertical plates 522 are provided with a protrusion 5221 extending toward the <-shaped groove body 511 on the side facing the substrate 51. The protrusion 5221 is arranged in a triangular shape. The lower edge of the protrusion 5221 abuts against the lower inner wall of the <-shaped groove body 511. The surface of the side of the vertical plate 522 facing away from the substrate 51 is provided with a fourth groove 5222 that is recessed inward.

[0097] Cup holder 6

[0098] See also Figure 14 , which shows Figure 10Enlarged view of F in the middle. The water cup holder 6 includes a support baffle 61 disposed on the upper side of the base 514. The support baffle 61 is arranged in a C-shape. In one embodiment, the support baffle 61 is fixedly connected to the support frame 52. The inclination angle of the support baffle 61 is the same as the inclination angle of the base 51. The support baffle 61 and the base 514 cooperate with each other to form a storage cavity 62 for small items such as thermoses and folding umbrellas to be placed at an angle. Optionally, the support baffle 61 can also be rotatably or slidingly connected to the support frame 52.

[0099] In this embodiment, the support baffle 61 is rotatably connected to the support frame 52. A torsion spring 65 is provided between the support baffle 61 and the support frame 52 to provide elastic force between the two. Specifically, a connecting block 63 is provided on one side of the support baffle 61, protruding toward the fourth groove 5222 and adapted to fit within the fourth groove 5222. The water cup holder 6 also includes a rotating shaft 64 vertically and obliquely disposed within the fourth groove 5222; the torsion spring 65 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 64. The free end of the connecting block 63 is rotatable reciprocatingly within the fourth groove 5222 via the rotating shaft 64. The two ends of the torsion spring 65 abut against the connecting block 62 and the support frame 52, respectively.

[0100] The torsion spring 65 always keeps the support baffle 61 in a closed state enclosing the storage cavity 62 in a free state; when in use, it is only necessary to rotate the side of the support baffle 61 away from the connecting block 63 outward in the direction away from the base plate 51. The torsion spring 65 will be deformed by the force applied by the support baffle 61, and the storage cavity 62 can be opened to facilitate the placement and removal of items. After the support baffle 61 loses the external artificial force, the torsion spring 65 automatically resets and tends to rotate the support baffle 61 toward the base plate 51 until it returns to its original state, thereby achieving the storage of items. It is convenient to use and provides a better user experience. Optionally, the support baffle 61 can also be rotatably connected to the base plate 51 using the same structure as above, which will not be described in detail here.

[0101] The vehicle-mounted expansion dock has a simple combined structure and ingenious design. The expansion dock in the utility model includes an expansion dock body and a hanging bracket fixedly connected to the expansion dock body. The hanging bracket is plugged into the installation gap on the assembly through a plug-in plate, and then an upward pulling force is provided to the expansion dock body through the plug-in plate. At the same time, the connecting plate fits with the front surface of the assembly, which not only increases the contact area between the two and increases the friction between the two, but also provides an upward and horizontal pulling force to the expansion dock body, so that the expansion dock can be stably installed on the assembly. When disassembling, you only need to pull the hanging bracket out of the installation gap with force. The disassembly and assembly are simple and the expansion dock will not affect the assembly during the disassembly and assembly process, and the user experience is better.

[0102] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to this utility model.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly, characterized in that: include: The assembly body is provided with a mounting gap; and Docking station, including: Docking station body, and A suspension bracket is provided on one side of the expansion dock body and is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body; the suspension bracket includes: A connecting plate fixedly connected to the docking station body, wherein a side surface of the connecting plate is in contact with a front surface of the assembly body; and The plug-in board is arranged on one side of the connecting plate and fixedly connected thereto, and the plug-in board extends toward the installation gap and is plugged and fixed thereto.

2. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting plate, the plug-in plate and the expansion dock body are mutually surrounded to form a clamping space.

3. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The expansion dock body is integrally connected to the suspension bracket.

4. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The expansion dock body is detachably connected to the suspension bracket.

5. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connection reinforcement member supporting the suspension bracket is also provided above the expansion dock body in the clamping space.

6. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion dock body includes a shell; the shell includes a front shell and a rear shell fixedly connected to the front shell; the front shell and the rear shell are mutually enclosed to form a hollow cavity; a PCB board is fixedly installed in the hollow cavity.

7. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 6, wherein: The front shell is provided with multiple USB interfaces and / or multiple TYPE-C interfaces; the USB interfaces and the TYPE-C interfaces are both electrically connected to the PCB board.

8. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: The shell is located in the hollow cavity and is also provided with a lighting assembly electrically connected to the PCB board; the shell is provided with a window corresponding to the lighting assembly, and a lighting switch for controlling the on / off state of the lighting assembly.

9. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: At least one data line retractor is provided on one side of the PCB board; a first line passage for the data line to pass through is provided on the front surface of the front shell; and a plug at one end of the data line is detachably mounted on the front surface of the front shell.

10. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first groove is provided in the middle of the front surface of the front shell, which is concave toward the hollow cavity; the first wire passing channel is located on the inner wall of one side of the first groove; and an elastic clamping piece is also provided in the first groove to clamp the plug at one end of the data cable.

11. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to any one of claims 6 to 8 and 10, characterized in that: The front shell is provided with a plug-in strip protruding toward the rear shell on its circumferential direction on the end surface facing the rear shell; the rear shell is provided with an outer weir and an inner weir protruding toward the front shell on its circumferential direction on its outer edge facing the front shell; a positioning groove for mating with the plug-in strip is formed between the outer weir and the inner weir.

12. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that: The front shell is provided with limit blocks extending toward the rear shell on both sides of the upper end surface of the rear shell; the rear shell is provided with open grooves corresponding to the multiple limit blocks on both sides; a cable tie is installed on the open grooves; after the front shell and the rear shell are assembled in place, the limit blocks are inserted into the open grooves and limit the movement of the cable tie.

13. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The connecting plate includes an upper plate body and a lower plate body fixedly connected to the upper plate body.

14. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 13, wherein: The upper plate is arranged in an arc shape that bends toward the front side of the expansion dock body; the lower plate is arranged in an arc shape that bends toward the rear side of the expansion dock body; and the upper plate is S-shaped after being connected to the lower plate.

15. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 13, wherein: The upper plate and the lower plate are both configured to be curved toward the front side of the expansion dock body; the curvature of the upper plate is greater than that of the lower plate; and the upper plate is C-shaped after being connected to the lower plate.

16. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The suspension bracket also includes a plurality of first support plates extending from the lower side surface of the connecting plate toward the expansion dock body and fixedly connected to the upper surface of the expansion dock body; the upper surface of the first support plate is not higher than the upper surface of the connection reinforcement.

17. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 16, wherein: The connecting reinforcement includes a reinforcing plate inclined toward the connecting plate, and two second supporting plates extending from the left and right ends of the reinforcing plate toward the connecting plate; the reinforcing plate and the two second supporting plates surround each other to form a reinforcement space.

18. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 17, wherein: A supporting connection assembly for enhancing the structural stability of the suspension bracket is also provided between the connecting reinforcement and the connecting plate.

19. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 18, wherein: A plurality of evenly distributed reinforcing columns are provided at the lower rear side of the connecting plate along its length direction; a plurality of convex columns corresponding to the reinforcing columns and connected and fixed therewith are provided on one side surface of the reinforcing plate facing the connecting plate and located in the reinforced space.

20. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 19, wherein: The reinforcing plate is located in the reinforced space and is also provided with reinforcing ribs; one side surface of the reinforcing rib is fixedly connected to the reinforcing plate, and the other side surface is connected to the outer surface of the boss; the boss and the reinforcing column cooperate with each other to form a support unit; the support connection assembly is composed of multiple support units.

21. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly further includes a mounting frame; the expansion dock body and the suspension bracket are both mounted on the mounting frame.

22. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 21, wherein: A cup holder is also provided on the front surface of the mounting frame below the docking station body.

23. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 22, wherein: The shell of the expansion dock body includes a box body with a front opening and a front cover fixedly installed at the opening of the box body; the box body and the front cover are surrounded by each other to form a accommodating cavity; a data cable bracket fixedly connected to the box body is provided in the accommodating cavity.

24. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 23, wherein: The front surface of the front cover is provided with a second groove recessed toward the box body, as well as at least one USB interface and at least one TYPE-C interface; the bottom surface of the second groove is provided with a first through hole connected to the accommodating cavity and for the data cable to pass through; the second groove is also provided with an elastic clamping claw for clamping the data cable plug.

25. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 22, wherein: The mounting frame includes a base plate and a support frame fixedly connected to the base plate; a <-shaped groove body is formed in the middle of the base plate and is recessed toward the assembly body; the lower end of the base plate is provided with a bottom support extending downward and toward the rear seat.

26. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 25, characterized in that: The expansion dock body is installed on the upper inner wall of the <-shaped groove body; a second through hole is provided on the lower inner wall of the <-shaped groove body; and a third through hole is provided on the base plate between the two second through holes.

27. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 26, wherein: The support frame includes an assembly plate fixedly mounted on the middle portion of the front surface of the base plate; the assembly plate is provided with a third groove adapted to the outer contour of the expansion dock body; the expansion dock body is located between the assembly plate and the base plate.

28. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 27, wherein: The support frame further includes two vertical plates respectively extending downward from the front side surface of the assembly plate; the two vertical plates are respectively located on both sides of the third through hole.

29. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 28, wherein: The side of the vertical plate facing the base plate is provided with a protrusion extending toward the <-shaped groove body; the shape of the protrusion is adapted to the shape of the <-shaped groove body; the lower edge of the protrusion abuts against the lower inner wall of the <-shaped groove body; the water cup holder is installed on the side surface of the vertical plate facing away from the base plate.

30. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 28 or 29, characterized in that: The water cup holder includes a supporting baffle arranged on the upper side of the base; the supporting baffle and the base cooperate with each other to form a storage cavity.

31. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 30, characterized in that: The support baffle is fixedly or rotatably connected to the support frame or the base plate.

32. The vehicle-mounted docking station assembly according to claim 31, wherein: The support baffle is rotatably connected to the support frame via a rotating shaft; a torsion spring is also provided between the support baffle and the support frame to provide elastic force to both; the torsion spring always keeps the support baffle in a closed state enclosing the storage cavity in a free state.

33. The vehicle-mounted expansion dock assembly according to claim 32, characterized in that: A fourth groove that is recessed inward is provided on the surface of the vertical plate facing away from the base plate; a connecting block that protrudes toward the fourth groove and is adapted to the fourth groove is provided on one side of the support baffle; the rotating shaft is vertically inclined in the fourth groove; and the torsion spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft.

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