Multifunctional mainboard expansion interface

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of mainboard expansion interfaces, in particular to a multifunctional mainboard expansion interface which comprises an integrated main support module and mainboard outer clamping modules arranged on the two sides of the integrated main support module, and the mainboard outer clamping modules are clamped to the side edges of the board face of a mainboard. The integrated main support module is further provided with an interface module, the interface module is in butt joint with the mainboard interface, the integrated main support module is further provided with a line concentration module, the line concentration module is located at the wiring output end of the interface module, and the outer end of the line concentration module is provided with a plurality of external expansion connectors. A user can easily expand the number and functions of interfaces of a computer system according to actual requirements through the mainboard external clamping module in modular design and the external expansion connector in flexible configuration, and the requirements for connection of diversified devices are met. According to the utility model, the number and functions of interfaces of a computer system are expanded through the mainboard external clamping module in modular design and the external expansion joint in flexible configuration, and the requirements of connection of diversified equipment are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of mainboard expansion interfaces, in particular to a multifunctional mainboard expansion interface. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of computer technology, the performance and scalability of computer motherboards, as the core component of the entire system, have become particularly important. Traditional motherboard designs are often limited by board size, manufacturing costs, and technical limitations, resulting in an inability to meet the growing demand for diverse functions from customers across various industries. This is particularly true in fields such as industrial control, multimedia processing, and high-performance computing, which place higher demands on motherboard scalability and flexibility.

[0003] Therefore, it is of great practical significance to design a multifunctional motherboard expansion interface device. By integrating multiple interface types, optimizing interface layout and electrical performance, the device can significantly improve the expandability and compatibility of the motherboard. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a multifunctional motherboard expansion interface to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A multifunctional motherboard expansion interface includes an integrated main bracket module and motherboard external card modules arranged on both sides of the integrated main bracket module, and the motherboard external card modules are engaged with the side edges of the motherboard surface; the integrated main bracket module is also provided with an interface module, and the interface module is connected to the motherboard interface; the integrated main bracket module is also provided with a line hub module, and the line hub module is located at the wiring output end of the interface module, and the outer end of the line hub module is provided with a plurality of external expansion connectors.

[0007] As a further solution of the present invention: a bracket arm is provided at the rod end of the integrated main bracket module, and the mainboard external card module includes a support block, a clamp provided on the support block, and a fixing plate installed on the clamp, and the fixing plate is clamped to the board edge of the mainboard.

[0008] As a further solution of the present invention: a positioning card is further provided at the end of the fixing plate, and the positioning card is fixed on the main board and connected to the fixing plate.

[0009] As a further solution of the present invention: the interface module includes a bus connector, a plug head arranged on the bus connector, and a wiring branch installed on the plug head.

[0010] As a further solution of the present invention: the line hub module includes a wire bracket, a side support block arranged at the end of the wire bracket frame, and a curved frame plate installed on the side support block; the external expansion joint includes a hot-swappable support column, a plug-in joint installed on the hot-swappable support column, and a supporting outer frame arranged on the plug-in joint, and the supporting outer frame is plugged and installed in the curved frame.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0012] The utility model adopts a modular design of the motherboard external card module and a flexibly configured external expansion connector, so that users can easily expand the number and function of the computer system interfaces according to actual needs to meet the needs of connecting various devices.

[0013] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings are incorporated into and constitute a part of the specification to illustrate embodiments consistent with the present application and, together with the specification, serve to explain the principles of the present application. These drawings and the accompanying description are not intended to limit the scope of the present application in any way, but rather to illustrate the concepts of the present application to those skilled in the art by reference to specific embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the multi-function motherboard expansion interface provided by an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] Figure 2 For this utility model Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of area A in the middle.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a line hub module provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] In the figure: 11. Integrated main bracket module; 12. Motherboard external card module; 13. Interface module; 14. Hub module; 15. External expansion connector; 21. Bracket arm; 22. Support block; 23. Clamp; 24. Fixing plate; 25. Positioning card; 31. Bus connector; 32. Plug-in connector; 33. Wiring branch; 41. Wire bracket; 42. Side support block; 43. Curved bracket; 44. Support outer frame; 45. Plug-in connector; 46. Hot-swap support column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, and examples thereof are shown in the accompanying drawings. When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0020] Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0022] Example 1:

[0023] See also Figure 1 A multifunctional motherboard expansion interface is provided, comprising an integrated main support module 11 and motherboard external card modules 12 disposed on either side of the integrated main support module 11. The motherboard external card modules 12 engage with the side edges of the motherboard surface. The integrated main support module 11 is also provided with an interface module 13, which interfaces with the motherboard interface. The integrated main support module 11 is also provided with a line hub module 14, which is located at the wiring output end of the interface module 13. The outer end of the line hub module 14 is provided with a plurality of external expansion connectors 15.

[0024] The integrated main bracket module 11 is made of high-strength aluminum alloy and has good heat dissipation performance and structural stability. The motherboard external card module 12 is provided on each side with a modular design that can be flexibly replaced to adapt to the interface layout of different motherboards. The external card module fits tightly with the side edge of the motherboard through a precise snap-on mechanism to ensure the stability and reliability of data transmission; the interface module 13 is integrated in the center of the integrated main bracket module 11 and seamlessly connects to the corresponding interface on the motherboard through high-density gold fingers. This module supports multiple high-speed data transmission protocols, such as PCIe, USB 3.2, Thunderbolt, etc., to meet the data transmission needs of high-performance devices. The outer end of the hub module 14 is provided with multiple high-speed external expansion connectors 15, including USB-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, etc., to support the connection of various peripherals. These connectors adopt a fool-proof design and reinforced structure to ensure smooth plugging and unplugging and are not easily damaged.

[0025] This embodiment uses a modularly designed motherboard external card module and a flexibly configured external expansion connector, so that users can easily expand the number and function of interfaces of the computer system according to actual needs to meet the needs of connecting diverse devices.

[0026] Example 2:

[0027] See also Figure 2 The integrated main bracket module 11 has a bracket arm 21 at its end. The motherboard external card module 12 includes a support block 22, a clip 23 mounted on the support block 22, and a fixing plate 24 mounted on the clip 23. The fixing plate 24 is engaged with the edge of the motherboard. A positioning card 25 is also provided at the end of the fixing plate 24. The positioning card 25 is fixed to the motherboard and connected to the fixing plate 24.

[0028] The rod end of the integrated main bracket module 11 is designed with an adjustable arm 21, which can be flexibly adjusted according to the size and installation position of the motherboard to support the motherboard external card module 12 at the optimal angle; the support block 22 serves as the basic support for the motherboard external card module and is made of high-strength plastic or lightweight metal to ensure stability while reducing the overall weight; the snap clamp 23 is designed with a precise clamping mechanism that can fit tightly against the edge of the motherboard while providing a certain amount of elastic space to accommodate motherboards of different thicknesses; the fixing plate 24 is installed on the snap clamp 23 and is made of reinforced metal with excellent strength and corrosion resistance. The shape and size of the fixing plate 24 are carefully designed to ensure a perfect match with the edge of the motherboard. A positioning card 25 is provided at the end of the fixing plate 24, which is firmly fixed to the motherboard by screws or other fastening methods, ensuring the precise positioning of the motherboard external card module 12 during installation.

[0029] Example 3:

[0030] The interface module 13 includes a bus connector 31, a plug connector 32 mounted on the bus connector 31, and a wiring branch 33 mounted on the plug connector 32. The line hub module 14 includes a wire support 41, a side support block 42 mounted on the frame end of the wire support 41, and a curved frame 43 mounted on the side support block 42. The external expansion connector 15 includes a hot-swap support column 46, a plug connector 45 mounted on the hot-swap support column 46, and a support frame 44 mounted on the plug connector 45. The support frame 44 is plugged into the curved frame 43.

[0031] The bus connector 31 serves as the core connection component of the entire expander. It adopts high-speed and stable bus technology to ensure the efficiency and stability of data transmission. The plug-in connector 32 is tightly connected to the bus connector 31, and the wiring branch 33 is installed on the plug-in connector 32 for connecting the data cable of the external device. The wiring branch 33 adopts a standardized design, which is convenient for users to quickly and accurately connect various data cables. The wire bracket 41, the side support block 42 and the curved frame plate 43 form a reasonable wire routing groove, which effectively reduces the mutual interference between the wires and improves the quality of data transmission. The curved frame plate 43 also has good heat dissipation performance to ensure stability under long-term operation. Plug connector 45: Installed on the hot-swappable support bar 46, it matches the plug-in connector 32 of the interface module 13 to ensure the continuity and stability of data transmission.

[0032] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as illustrative and non-restrictive, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and it is intended that all variations that come within the meaning and range of equivalents of the claims be embraced within the present invention.

[0033] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A multifunctional motherboard expansion interface, comprising an integrated main bracket module (11) and motherboard external card modules (12) arranged on both sides of the integrated main bracket module (11), wherein the motherboard external card modules (12) are engaged with the side edges of the motherboard surface; characterized in that: The integrated main bracket module (11) is further provided with an interface module (13), the interface module (13) being connected to the mainboard interface. The integrated main bracket module (11) is further provided with a line collection module (14), the line collection module (14) being located at the wiring output end of the interface module (13), and a plurality of external expansion connectors (15) being provided at the outer end of the line collection module (14).

2. The multifunctional motherboard expansion interface according to claim 1, wherein: The rod end of the integrated main bracket module (11) is provided with a bracket arm (21), and the mainboard external card module (12) includes a support block (22), a clamping clip (23) provided on the support block (22), and a fixing plate (24) installed on the clamping clip (23), and the fixing plate (24) is clamped to the board edge of the mainboard.

3. The multifunctional motherboard expansion interface according to claim 2, wherein: The end of the fixing plate (24) is also provided with a positioning card (25), and the positioning card (25) is fixed on the main board and connected to the fixing plate (24).

4. The multifunctional motherboard expansion interface according to claim 3, wherein: The interface module (13) comprises a bus connector (31), a plug connector (32) arranged on the bus connector (31), and a wiring branch port (33) installed on the plug connector (32).

5. The multifunctional motherboard expansion interface according to claim 4, characterized in that: The line collection module (14) comprises a wire support (41), a wing support block (42) arranged at the frame end of the wire support (41), and a curved frame plate (43) installed on the wing support block (42); the external expansion joint (15) comprises a hot-swap support column (46), a plug-in joint (45) installed on the hot-swap support column (46), and a supporting outer frame (44) arranged on the plug-in joint (45), wherein the supporting outer frame (44) is plugged and installed in the curved frame plate (43).

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