Vertical docking station

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of docking stations, and discloses a vertical docking station which comprises a docking station body, side panels, connecting pieces and fixing pieces, the side panels are rotatably connected to the two sides of the docking station body, sliding protruding blocks are fixedly arranged on the side panels, a first through groove is formed in the docking station body, and the connecting pieces are connected with the first through groove. The connecting piece is fixedly connected to the interior of the docking station body, the sliding protruding block penetrates through the first through groove, the two sides of the sliding protruding block abut against the connecting piece, the fixing piece is arranged at the top of the connecting piece and fixedly connected with the docking station body, and an arc sliding rail is formed in the fixing piece; the sliding protruding block is connected with the arc sliding rail in a sliding mode. According to the vertical docking station provided by the utility model, the effect of suspension design is achieved through the rotating connection of the side panels and the docking station main body, and the side panels can be opened by a certain inclination in a rotating manner and are used for stabilizing a product when the product is vertically placed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of expansion docks, in particular to a vertical expansion dock. Background Art

[0002] A docking station is a base used to expand the functionality of a laptop. Through its ports and slots, it can connect to a variety of external devices, such as drives, large-screen monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, and more. This design complements the limited number of accessories that thin and light laptops inherently carry. This design allows users to enjoy the convenience and comfort of a desktop computer in the office while still utilizing the laptop's portability when working on the go.

[0003] Existing expansion docks are often placed horizontally on the desk when in use. The desk area is limited, and it is often difficult to place a large-screen monitor, keyboard, expansion dock and laptop computer on the desk at the same time, which cannot meet office needs. The horizontal expansion dock will produce a large area of ​​contact with the desk, resulting in serious contact wear of the expansion dock when in use, affecting the service life of the expansion dock and being not conducive to the promotion and use of the expansion dock. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a vertical expansion dock.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A vertical expansion dock includes an expansion dock body, side panels, a connecting piece and a fixing piece, wherein the side panels are rotatably connected to both sides of the expansion dock body, sliding protrusions are fixedly arranged on the side panels, a first through slot is provided on the expansion dock body, the connecting piece is fixedly connected to the interior of the expansion dock body, the sliding protrusion passes through the first through slot and abuts the connecting piece on both sides, the fixing piece is provided on the top of the connecting piece and fixedly connected to the expansion dock body, an arc slide rail is provided on the fixing piece, and the sliding protrusion is slidably connected to the arc slide rail.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the vertical expansion dock of the present application has the following advantages:

[0008] In actual use, the side panels are pivoted to connect to the housing panel of the docking station, allowing them to swing open to create a suspended effect. This not only enhances the aesthetics but also facilitates air circulation and helps dissipate heat from the docking station. When the side panels are closed, they prevent dust from entering the product, providing protection. Users can position the docking station vertically or horizontally, providing flexible placement to suit different scenarios.

[0009] Preferably, the docking station body includes a circuit board, a shell and a shell panel, the circuit board is fixedly connected to the inside of the shell, and the two shell panels are fixedly connected to both sides of the shell.

[0010] Preferably, the connecting member is fixedly connected to the shell panel, the first through-slot passes through the shell panel and the connecting member, the fixing member is arranged above the first through-slot and is screwed to the shell panel, and the sliding protrusion passes through the first through-slot and is arranged between the connecting member and the fixing member.

[0011] Beneficial effect: The side panel is rotatably connected to the shell panel, so that the user can open the side panel to achieve the effect of placing the expansion dock vertically. When the expansion dock is placed vertically and the side panel is opened, the air circulation effect on one side of the shell panel is good, which helps to dissipate heat.

[0012] Preferably, a positioning protrusion is fixedly provided on the fixing member, a positioning slot is provided on the sliding protrusion, and the positioning protrusion cooperates with the positioning slot.

[0013] Beneficial effect: By engaging the positioning protrusion with the positioning slot, the side panel has a locking position point when closed and opened, ensuring the stability of the expansion dock when placed upright.

[0014] Preferably, an elastic ring groove is provided on the fixing member.

[0015] Beneficial effect: By providing the elastic ring groove, the positioning protrusion on the fixing piece can realize elastic deformation in the upper and lower positions, thereby ensuring that the positioning protrusion achieves a locking effect when it is slidably connected with the positioning slot.

[0016] Preferably, a positioning slide is provided on the sliding protrusion, and the positioning slide is slidably connected to the positioning protrusion.

[0017] Beneficial effect: by providing a positioning slideway, the positioning protrusion can always maintain a preset position stroke during the process of sliding up and down.

[0018] Preferably, heat dissipation holes are provided on the housing panel, and a silicone protective pad is fixedly connected to one side of the housing panel.

[0019] Beneficial effect: The shell panel is provided with heat dissipation holes, which further enhances the heat dissipation effect and ensures the stability of the expansion dock during long-term use.

[0020] Preferably, a start switch is provided on a side of the housing, and the start switch is electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0021] Beneficial effect: The opening and closing state of the docking station can be controlled by starting the switch, which is convenient for users to use.

[0022] Preferably, the side panel is horizontally aligned with the bottom of the silicone protective pad when in a closed state, and is horizontally aligned with the bottom of the shell when the side panel is rotated to open.

[0023] Beneficial effect: When the user rotates the side panel to engage the positioning protrusion in the positioning slot, the bottom of the side panel is flush with the bottom of the shell, ensuring the stability of the vertical placement of the expansion dock. When the user rotates the side panel to the locked position, the bottom of the side panel is flush with the silicone protective pad. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a vertical expansion dock provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 An exploded view of the structure of a vertical expansion dock provided by an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of a housing panel provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram of a side panel provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of the mark A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a housing panel and a connecting member provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a fixing member provided in an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following is further described in detail through specific implementation methods:

[0032] The figure marks in the drawings of the specification include: docking station body 1, side panel 2, connector 3, fixing member 4, sliding protrusion 5, first through groove 6, arc slide rail 7, circuit board 8, shell 9, shell panel 10, positioning protrusion 11, positioning slot 12, elastic ring groove 13, positioning slide 14, heat dissipation hole 15, silicone protective pad 16, start switch 17.

[0033] As attached Figure 1-7As shown: This embodiment shows a vertical expansion dock, including an expansion dock body 1, side panels 2, a connector 3 and a fixing member 4. The side panels 2 can be rotatably connected to both sides of the expansion dock body 1. Sliding protrusions 5 are fixedly provided on the side panels 2. The expansion dock body 1 is provided with a first through slot 6. The connecting member 3 is fixedly connected to the inside of the expansion dock body 1. The sliding protrusion 5 passes through the first through slot 6 and abuts against the connecting member 3 on both sides. The fixing member 4 is provided on the top of the connecting member 3 and is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body 1. An arc slide rail 7 is provided on the fixing member 4. The sliding protrusion 5 is slidably connected to the arc slide rail 7.

[0034] Specifically, the side panel 2 can be rotated relative to the docking station body 1. When the user rotates the side panel 2 to the locked position, the docking station can be placed vertically. The side panel 2 can serve as a support to improve the stability of the docking station when it is placed. When the side panel 2 is closed, it can prevent dust from entering the interior of the docking station, thereby protecting it and extending its service life.

[0035] The docking station body 1 of this embodiment includes a circuit board 8 , a shell 9 and a shell panel 10 . The circuit board 8 is fixedly connected inside the shell 9 , and two shell panels 10 are fixedly connected to both sides of the shell 9 .

[0036] The connecting member 3 of this embodiment is fixedly connected to the shell panel 10, the first through groove 6 passes through the shell panel 10 and the connecting member 3, the fixing member 4 is arranged above the first through groove 6 and is screwed to the shell panel 10, and the sliding protrusion 5 passes through the first through groove 6 and is arranged between the connecting member 3 and the fixing member 4.

[0037] Specifically, the fixing part 4 is screwed to the shell panel 10 for easy installation and disassembly, and the sliding protrusion 5 is slidably connected to the arc slide rail 7 between the connecting part 3 and the fixing part 4, realizing the suspended design of the side panel 2. When the side panel 2 is opened, the expansion dock can be placed vertically, which improves the stability of the equipment placement and is also beneficial to heat dissipation.

[0038] In this embodiment, a positioning protrusion 11 is fixedly provided on the fixing member 4 , and a positioning slot 12 is formed on the sliding protrusion 5 . The positioning protrusion 11 cooperates with the positioning slot 12 .

[0039] Specifically, the positioning protrusion 11 is engaged in the positioning slot 12 to achieve a locked position when the side panel 2 is rotated, thereby achieving the effect of placing the expansion dock upright.

[0040] In this embodiment, an elastic annular groove 13 is formed on the fixing member 4 .

[0041] Specifically, by providing the elastic annular groove 13 , the positioning protrusion 11 is elastically deformed up and down when the side panel is rotated and engaged.

[0042] In this embodiment, a positioning slide 14 is further provided on the sliding protrusion 5 , and the positioning slide 14 is slidably connected to the positioning protrusion 11 .

[0043] Specifically, by providing the positioning slide 14 , when the side panel 2 rotates, the sliding protrusion 5 can always slide within the positioning slide 14 , thereby achieving a position limiting effect.

[0044] In this embodiment, a heat dissipation hole 15 is formed on the housing panel 10 , and a silicone protective pad 16 is fixedly connected to one side of the housing panel 10 .

[0045] Specifically, by providing the heat dissipation holes 15 , the housing panel 10 can dissipate heat through the plurality of heat dissipation holes 15 . When the user opens the side panel 2 , the heat dissipation effect can be further enhanced, thereby ensuring the stability of the device during long-term use.

[0046] In this embodiment, a start switch 17 is provided on the side of the housing 9 , and the start switch 17 is electrically connected to the circuit board 8 .

[0047] Specifically, the start switch 17 is electrically connected to the circuit board 8 , and the user can activate the docking station and use its functions by pressing the start switch 17 .

[0048] In this embodiment, the side panel 2 is horizontally aligned with the bottom of the silicone protective pad 16 in the closed state, and is horizontally aligned with the bottom of the housing 9 in the rotated open state.

[0049] Specifically, when the user rotates the side panel 2 and slides it downward to the expanded position, the bottom of the side panel 2 remains horizontally aligned with the bottom of the shell 9, thereby improving the stability of the docking station when placed upright. When the side panel 2 is in the storage position, the bottom of the side panel 2 remains horizontally aligned with the bottom of the silicone protective pad 16.

[0050] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention, and the commonly known specific technical solutions and / or features of the solution are not described in detail here. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solution of the present invention, several variations and improvements can be made, which should also be considered as the scope of protection of the present invention, and these will not affect the effect of the implementation of the present invention and the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application shall be based on the content of its claims, and the specific implementation methods and other records in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A vertical docking station, characterized by: The invention comprises an expansion dock body (1), a side panel (2), a connecting member (3) and a fixing member (4), wherein the side panel (2) is rotatably connected to both sides of the expansion dock body (1), a sliding protrusion (5) is fixedly arranged on the side panel (2), a first through slot (6) is provided on the expansion dock body (1), the connecting member (3) is fixedly connected to the inside of the expansion dock body (1), the sliding protrusion (5) passes through the first through slot (6) and abuts against the connecting member (3) on both sides, the fixing member (4) is arranged on the top of the connecting member (3) and is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body (1), an arc slide rail (7) is provided on the fixing member (4), and the sliding protrusion (5) is slidably connected to the arc slide rail (7).

2. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 1, wherein: The docking station body (1) comprises a circuit board (8), a shell (9) and a shell panel (10); the circuit board (8) is fixedly connected inside the shell (9); and the two shell panels (10) are fixedly connected to both sides of the shell (9).

3. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting member (3) is fixedly connected to the shell panel (10), the first through-slot (6) passes through the shell panel (10) and the connecting member (3), the fixing member (4) is arranged above the first through-slot (6) and is screwed to the shell panel (10), and the sliding protrusion (5) passes through the first through-slot (6) and is arranged between the connecting member (3) and the fixing member (4).

4. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 1, wherein: A positioning protrusion (11) is fixedly provided on the fixing member (4), a positioning slot (12) is provided on the sliding protrusion (5), and the positioning protrusion (11) is matched with the positioning slot (12).

5. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 4, characterized in that: An elastic ring groove (13) is provided on the fixing member (4).

6. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 4, characterized in that: A positioning slideway (14) is also provided on the sliding protrusion (5), and the positioning slideway (14) is slidably connected to the positioning protrusion (11).

7. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 2, wherein: A heat dissipation hole (15) is provided on the housing panel (10), and a silicone protective pad (16) is fixedly connected to one side of the housing panel (10).

8. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 2, wherein: A start switch (17) is provided on the side of the housing (9), and the start switch (17) is electrically connected to the circuit board (8).

9. The vertical expansion dock according to claim 7, wherein: The side panel (2) is horizontally aligned with the bottom of the silicone protective pad (16) in a closed state, and is horizontally aligned with the bottom of the housing (9) in a rotated open state.

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