Cover body structure with docking station and electronic equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cover body structure with a docking station and an electronic device, the cover body structure is used for being detachably installed with the electronic device, the cover body structure comprises a cover body, and the docking station is arranged on the cover body; the docking station comprises an expansion interface and a connection interface, the connection interface is used for being electrically connected with the electronic equipment, and the expansion interface is used for being electrically connected with external equipment. According to the utility model, the miniaturization of the docking station is realized, and the portability of electronic equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electronic auxiliary equipment technology, and in particular to a cover structure and electronic equipment with an expansion dock. Background Technology

[0002] A docking station, also known as a port replicator, can be connected to electronic devices, enabling them to connect to multiple accessories or external devices in one place.

[0003] In related technologies, docking stations are large in size and take up a lot of space. Moreover, electronic devices connected to docking stations are very inconvenient to move, making them inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cover structure and electronic device with a docking station, so as to realize the miniaturization of the docking station and improve the portability of the electronic device.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A cover structure with an expansion dock for detachable installation with electronic devices, the cover structure including a cover body on which an expansion dock is provided;

[0007] The docking station includes an expansion interface and a connection interface. The connection interface is used for electrical connection with the electronic device, and the expansion interface is used for electrical connection with external devices.

[0008] Furthermore, the expansion dock includes a connector;

[0009] The connecting seat is provided with a receiving cavity and a first port communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0010] The opening of the accommodating cavity is configured to be positioned opposite to the electronic device;

[0011] The accommodating cavity is used to house a circuit board that is electrically connected to the expansion interface and the connection interface, wherein the expansion interface is located at the first port;

[0012] The connection interface is used to make an electrical connection with the motherboard inside the electronic device, so as to realize the electrical connection between the docking station and the electronic device.

[0013] Furthermore, the docking station also includes a protective cover;

[0014] The protective cover is disposed at the opening of the accommodating cavity so that the accommodating cavity forms a closed space.

[0015] Furthermore, a second opening is provided in the area of ​​the protective cover opposite to the electronic device;

[0016] The connection interface is located at the second port.

[0017] Furthermore, a hook is provided at the opening of the accommodating cavity;

[0018] The protective cover has a raised edge;

[0019] The protruding edge engages with the hook.

[0020] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0021] An electronic device includes a housing and a cover structure with an expansion dock, the cover structure being detachably mounted on the housing.

[0022] Furthermore, a third port is provided in the area of ​​the housing opposite to the connection interface;

[0023] The connection interface extends through the third port to enable electrical connection between the connection interface and the motherboard inside the electronic device.

[0024] Furthermore, a battery compartment is provided on the housing;

[0025] The cover structure can be detachably installed at the hatch of the battery compartment to form a closed space.

[0026] Furthermore, a positioning block is provided at the edge of the first side of the cover body;

[0027] The housing is provided with a positioning groove at one end near the first side, and the positioning groove is used to engage with the positioning block.

[0028] A U-shaped elastic sheet is provided at the edge of the second side of the cover body opposite to the first side;

[0029] The housing is provided with a connecting groove at one end near the second side, the connecting groove being used to engage with the U-shaped elastic sheet.

[0030] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a groove around the hatch of the battery compartment for embedding the cover structure.

[0031] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting the expansion dock on the cover body and detachably installing the cover body and the electronic device, the expansion dock and the electronic device form an integrated structure, which effectively simplifies the structure of the expansion dock, realizes the expansion of the electronic device interface, and realizes the miniaturization of the expansion dock, thereby improving the convenience of the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a cover structure with an expansion dock provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 Another structural schematic diagram of a cover structure with an expansion dock provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Rear view of a cover structure with an expansion dock;

[0035] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an electronic device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a shell provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 Another structural schematic diagram of a cover structure with an expansion dock provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0038] Label Explanation:

[0039] 1. Cover structure; 11. Cover body; 111. Positioning block; 112. U-shaped elastic sheet; 12. Expansion dock; 121. Expansion interface; 122. Connection interface; 123. Connecting seat; 1231. Accommodating cavity; 1232. First opening; 1233. Hook; 124. Protective cover; 1241. Second opening; 1242. Protruding edge; 1243. Threaded hole;

[0040] 2. Shell; 21. Third port; 22. Battery compartment; 221. First compartment; 222. Second compartment; 23. Groove; 24. Positioning groove; 25. Connecting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0041] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0042] In the following description, specific details such as particular system architectures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of this application. However, those skilled in the art will understand that this application may also be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods have been omitted so as not to obscure the description of this application with unnecessary detail.

[0043] It should be understood that, when used in this application specification and the appended claims, the term "comprising" indicates the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but does not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or a collection thereof.

[0044] References to "one embodiment" or "some embodiments" as described in this specification mean that one or more embodiments of this application include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment. Therefore, the phrases "in one embodiment," "in some embodiments," "in other embodiments," "in still other embodiments," etc., appearing in different parts of this specification do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, but rather mean "one or more, but not all, embodiments," unless otherwise specifically emphasized. The terms "comprising," "including," "having," and variations thereof mean "including but not limited to," unless otherwise specifically emphasized.

[0045] In related technologies, electronic devices are generally connected to docking stations via wired connections. These docking stations are often quite large, increasing the overall size of the electronic devices and affecting their portability. For example, when moving a wired docking station, a cable always interferes with the movement, which is inconvenient for electronic devices such as POS machines that require frequent relocation.

[0046] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cover structure with an expansion dock. The cover structure of this application can be used as the back cover of the battery compartment of an electronic device, or it can be reused as a cover structure for other electronic devices, such as the back cover of the card slot of a POS machine.

[0047] Specifically: The present application provides a cover structure with an expansion dock for detachable installation with electronic devices. The cover structure includes a cover body, on which an expansion dock is provided.

[0048] A docking station includes an expansion interface and a connection interface. The connection interface is used for electrical connection with electronic devices, and the expansion interface is used for electrical connection with external devices.

[0049] As can be seen from the above description, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: by setting the expansion dock on the cover body and detachably installing the cover body and the electronic device, the expansion dock and the electronic device form an integrated structure, which effectively simplifies the structure of the expansion dock, and while expanding the number of interfaces of the electronic device, it also achieves miniaturization of the expansion dock and improves the convenience of the electronic device.

[0050] In one embodiment of this application, the docking station includes a connector;

[0051] The connector is provided with a receiving cavity and a first port communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0052] The opening of the accommodating cavity is positioned relative to the electronic device;

[0053] The accommodating cavity is used to house the circuit board that is electrically connected to the expansion interface and the connection interface, with the expansion interface located at the first port;

[0054] The connection interface is used to make an electrical connection with the motherboard inside the electronic device, so as to realize the electrical connection between the docking station and the electronic device.

[0055] As described above, a receiving cavity is provided on the docking station to house the docking station's circuit board. A first port communicating with the receiving cavity is also provided, allowing the expansion interface electrically connected to the circuit board to connect to external devices, thus expanding the interface of electronic devices.

[0056] In one embodiment of this application, the docking station also includes a protective cover;

[0057] The protective cover is placed at the opening of the accommodating cavity to form a closed space.

[0058] As described above, a protective cover is installed at the accommodating cavity to protect the circuit board inside the cavity, preventing water ingress or corrosion.

[0059] In one embodiment of this application, a second opening is provided in the area of ​​the protective cover opposite the electronic device;

[0060] The connection interface is located at the second port.

[0061] As described above, a second port is provided on the protective cover to facilitate the connection of the interface to electronic devices, thereby integrating the docking station with the electronic devices.

[0062] In one embodiment of this application, a hook is provided at the opening of the receiving cavity;

[0063] The protective cover has raised edges;

[0064] The protruding edge engages with the hook.

[0065] As described above, the protective cover can be snapped into the cavity opening by the cooperation of the protruding edge and the hook, which ensures the sealing of the cavity and facilitates the installation and removal of the protective cover and the docking station.

[0066] Another embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic device, including a housing and the aforementioned cover structure with an expansion dock, wherein the cover structure is detachably mounted on the housing.

[0067] In one embodiment of this application, the electronic device may be a handheld mobile device such as a POS machine, self-service terminal, or payment device.

[0068] In one embodiment of this application, a third port is provided in the area of ​​the housing opposite to the connection interface;

[0069] The connection interface extends through the third port to enable electrical connection between the connection interface and the motherboard inside the electronic device.

[0070] As described above, a third port is provided on the casing of the electronic device to facilitate electrical connection between the docking station's connection interface and the electronic device, achieving a hidden connection between the electronic device and the docking station. That is, the docking station is fixed to the electronic device while the interface is plugged in simultaneously, improving aesthetics while ensuring the stability of the interface plugging.

[0071] In one embodiment of this application, a battery compartment is provided on the housing;

[0072] The cover structure can be detachably installed at the hatch of the battery compartment to form a closed space for the battery compartment.

[0073] As described above, the housing is equipped with a battery compartment, and the expansion dock is located at the hatch of the battery compartment. This allows the expansion dock to be fixed to the electronic device while also serving as a cover to enclose the battery compartment, thus achieving an integrated design between the expansion dock and the electronic device. In other words, this application integrates the expansion dock with the original battery compartment back cover of the electronic device, effectively reducing the overall volume of the electronic device when connected to the expansion dock.

[0074] In one embodiment of this application, a positioning block is provided at the edge of the first side of the cover body;

[0075] A positioning groove is provided at one end of the housing near the first side, which is used to engage with the positioning block;

[0076] A U-shaped elastic sheet is provided at the edge of the cover body on the second side opposite to the first side;

[0077] A connecting groove is provided at one end of the housing near the second side, which is used to engage with the U-shaped elastic sheet.

[0078] As described above, positioning grooves and U-shaped elastic pieces are respectively provided on opposite sides of the cover body. The elastic force generated by the U-shaped elastic piece being compressed in the connecting groove can tightly insert the positioning block into the positioning groove, thereby realizing the snap-fit ​​between the cover structure and the shell, which is convenient for loading and unloading.

[0079] In one embodiment of this application, the housing is provided with a groove around the hatch of the battery compartment for embedding a cover structure.

[0080] As described above, a groove is provided around the hatch of the battery compartment, which allows the cover structure to fit better into the hatch of the battery compartment, thereby ensuring the airtightness of the battery compartment.

[0081] The cover structure with an expansion dock provided by this utility model can ensure the convenience of electronic devices while enabling interface expansion. The following is a detailed description of the specific implementation method:

[0082] Example 1

[0083] like Figure 1 As shown, a cover structure 1 with an expansion dock is used for detachable installation with electronic devices. The cover structure 1 includes a cover body 11, on which an expansion dock 12 is provided. The expansion dock 12 includes an expansion interface 121 and a connection interface 122, the connection interface 122 being used for electrical connection with electronic devices. Figure 1 (Connection interface 122 not shown) and expansion interface 121 are used for electrical connection with external devices. The connection interface 122 is located on the side of the docking station 12 that is attached to the electronic device. The docking station 12 is equipped with various types of expansion interfaces 121, including USB expansion interfaces, network expansion interfaces, and Type-C expansion interfaces. Furthermore, the expansion interfaces 121 are all located on the side of the docking station 12, allowing the electronic device to be placed flat on a table even when connected to external devices, avoiding the inconvenience caused by integrating the docking station 12 directly into the electronic device.

[0084] like Figure 2 As shown, the docking station 12 includes a connector 123; the connector 123 is provided with a receiving cavity 1231 and a first port 1232 communicating with the receiving cavity 1231; the opening of the receiving cavity 1231 is used for the relative placement of electronic devices; the receiving cavity 1231 is used to house a circuit board that is electrically connected to the expansion interface 121 and the connection interface 122, the expansion interface 121 is located at the first port 1232, and the connection interface 122 is used to electrically connect with the motherboard inside the electronic device, so as to realize the electrical connection between the docking station 12 and the electronic device.

[0085] like Figure 3As shown, the docking station 12 also includes a protective cover 124; the protective cover 124 is disposed at the opening of the accommodating cavity 1231, so that the accommodating cavity 1231 forms a closed space. A second opening 1241 is provided in the area of ​​the protective cover 124 opposite to the electronic device; a connection interface 122 is disposed at the second opening 1241. A hook 1233 is provided at the opening of the accommodating cavity 1231; a protruding edge 1242 is provided on the edge of the protective cover 124; the protruding edge 1242 engages with the hook 1233. A threaded hole 1243 is also provided on the edge of the protective cover 124, and the protective cover 124 is fixed to the connector 123 of the docking station 12 through the engagement of the threaded hole 1243 and a screw, so that the circuit board can be effectively protected even after the docking station 12 is removed from the cover body 11.

[0086] Example 2

[0087] like Figure 4 As shown, an electronic device includes a housing 2 and a cover structure 1 with an expansion dock as described in Embodiment 1 above. The cover structure 1 is detachably mounted on the housing 2. In one embodiment of this application, the housing 2 of the electronic device includes a cavity, and the motherboard of the electronic device is disposed within the cavity.

[0088] like Figure 5 As shown, a third opening 21 is provided in the area opposite to the connection interface 122 of the housing 2; the connection interface 122 passes through the third opening 21 to achieve electrical connection between the connection interface 122 and the motherboard inside the electronic device. A battery compartment 22 is provided on the housing 2; the cover structure 1 is detachably installed at the hatch of the battery compartment 22 to form a closed space in the battery compartment 22. The housing 2 is provided with a groove 23 around the hatch of the battery compartment 22 for embedding the expansion dock 12. The battery compartment 22 includes a first compartment 221 for storing batteries and a second compartment 222 for accommodating the expansion dock 12. The first compartment 221 and the second compartment 222 are connected, which reduces the integrated volume of the expansion dock 12 and the electronic device, while using the expansion dock 12 as a cover for the battery compartment 22 to seal the space. The third opening 21 is provided in the second compartment 222 so that the connection interface 122 of the expansion dock 12 can pass through the cover body 11 to connect to the motherboard of the electronic device. The accommodating cavity 1231 covers the second compartment 222 in the projection area of ​​the cover body 11, that is, the opening of the accommodating cavity 1231 is arranged opposite to the second compartment 222, so that the circuit board of the expansion dock 12 can be arranged in the space formed by the accommodating cavity 1231 and the second compartment 222, avoiding increasing the integration volume of the expansion dock 12 and the electronic equipment.

[0089] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, in one embodiment of this application, a positioning block 111 is provided at the edge of the first side of the cover body 11; a positioning groove 24 is provided at one end of the housing 2 near the first side, the positioning groove 24 being used to engage with the positioning block 111; a U-shaped elastic piece 112 is provided at the edge of the second side of the cover body 11 opposite to the first side; a connecting groove 25 is provided at one end of the housing 2 near the second side, the connecting groove 25 being used to engage with the U-shaped elastic piece 112.

[0090] In one embodiment of this application, the assembly process of the expansion dock is as follows: A circuit board is placed inside the accommodating cavity 1231, such that the expansion interface 121 of the circuit board corresponds one-to-one with the first opening 1232 of the accommodating cavity 1231; a protective cover 124 is snapped into place with the opening of the accommodating cavity 1231, sealing the accommodating cavity 1231. Simultaneously, the connection interface 122 of the circuit board corresponds to the second opening 1241 of the protective cover 124, and the protective cover 124 is fixed to the connecting seat 123 of the expansion dock 12 using screws, resulting in the assembled expansion dock 12.

[0091] In one embodiment of this application, the process of installing and removing the docking station from the electronic device is as follows: when installing the cover structure 1 on the housing 2, the positioning block 111 of the cover body 11 is first inserted into the positioning groove 24 of the housing 2 to position the cover body 11; then the externally exposed connection interface 122 of the cover body 11 is passed through the third port 21 of the housing 2 and electrically connected to the motherboard of the electronic device; finally, the U-shaped elastic piece 112 of the cover body 11 is snapped into the connection groove 25 to realize the connection between the cover body 11 and the housing 2, thereby obtaining an electronic device with a docking station. When disassembling the cover structure 1 from the housing 2, first, engage the U-shaped elastic piece 112 to compress it and separate it from the connecting groove 25; then, pull the connecting interface 122 of the expansion dock 12 out of the third port 21 of the housing 2 to disconnect the expansion dock 12 from the motherboard of the electronic device; finally, pull the positioning block 111 of the cover body 11 out of the positioning groove 24 to separate the cover body 11 from the housing 2.

[0092] In summary, this utility model provides a cover structure and electronic device with an expansion dock. The expansion dock serves as the battery compartment cover for the electronic device, integrated into the device's housing. This improves the integration of the expansion dock and the electronic device while avoiding increasing the device's size. Furthermore, the expansion dock features a receiving cavity and a first port, allowing its expansion interface to connect to external devices. The dock's connection interface can directly pass through a third port in the housing for electrical connection to the electronic device, achieving concealed insertion without wiring. This expands the number of interfaces while maintaining the device's aesthetics. Additionally, the expansion dock is secured to the housing using positioning blocks and U-shaped elastic tabs, facilitating the installation and removal of the expansion dock from the electronic device.

[0093] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cover structure with an extension dock, characterized in that, For detachable installation with electronic devices, the cover structure includes a cover body, on which an expansion dock is provided; The docking station includes an expansion interface and a connection interface. The connection interface is used for electrical connection with the electronic device, and the expansion interface is used for electrical connection with external devices.

2. The cover structure with an expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion dock includes a connector; The connecting seat is provided with a receiving cavity and a first port communicating with the receiving cavity; The opening of the accommodating cavity is configured to be positioned opposite to the electronic device; The accommodating cavity is used to house a circuit board that is electrically connected to the expansion interface and the connection interface, wherein the expansion interface is located at the first port; The connection interface is used to make an electrical connection with the motherboard inside the electronic device, so as to realize the electrical connection between the docking station and the electronic device.

3. The cover structure with an expansion dock according to claim 2, characterized in that, The expansion dock also includes a protective cover; The protective cover is disposed at the opening of the accommodating cavity so that the accommodating cavity forms a closed space.

4. The cover structure with an expansion dock according to claim 3, characterized in that, A second opening is provided in the area of ​​the protective cover opposite to the electronic device; The connection interface is located at the second port.

5. A cover structure with an expansion dock according to claim 3, characterized in that, A hook is provided at the opening of the accommodating cavity; The protective cover has a raised edge; The protruding edge engages with the hook.

6. An electronic device, characterized in that, The invention includes a housing and a cover structure with an expansion dock as described in any one of claims 1-5, the cover structure being detachably mounted on the housing.

7. An electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A third port is provided in the area of ​​the housing opposite to the connection interface; The connection interface extends through the third port to enable electrical connection between the connection interface and the motherboard inside the electronic device.

8. An electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A battery compartment is provided on the housing; The cover structure can be detachably installed at the hatch of the battery compartment to form a closed space.

9. An electronic device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A positioning block is provided at the edge of the first side of the cover body; The housing is provided with a positioning groove at one end near the first side, and the positioning groove is used to engage with the positioning block. A U-shaped elastic sheet is provided at the edge of the second side of the cover body opposite to the first side; The housing is provided with a connecting groove at one end near the second side, the connecting groove being used to engage with the U-shaped elastic sheet.

10. An electronic device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The housing has a groove around the hatch of the battery compartment for embedding the cover structure.

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