Docking station
By designing a vertically arranged housing cavity and an interleaved fan structure in the expansion dock, the problems of expansion dock heat generation and port compatibility were solved, achieving stable operation and multi-port compatibility, while reducing equipment temperature and footprint.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422379475.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-03-13
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-20
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing docking stations are prone to overheating and malfunctioning during use, and their ports are limited to a single model, making them incompatible with all devices and limiting the number of input ports.
Design an expansion dock comprising vertically arranged first and second receiving cavities, each housing different types of input/output ports, and equipped with fans and heat shields for heat dissipation and insulation. The fans are staggered within the receiving cavities, and the heat shields block heat transfer.
It effectively reduces the internal temperature of the docking station, ensures stable operation, enhances port compatibility, reduces footprint, and is easy to carry.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to computer accessories technical field especially, relate to an expansion dock. BACKGROUND
[0002] Docking station, also known as port replicator, is a kind of external device specially designed for notebook computer. By copying or even expanding the port of notebook computer, notebook computer can be conveniently connected with multiple accessories or external devices (such as power adapter, network cable, mouse, external keyboard, printer and external display).
[0003] With the development of storage technology and the increase of user demand, the number of ports of computers or notebooks is limited, and in order to design beauty, many devices will reduce the number of ports, so that the device port is not enough for operators to use.
[0004] The expansion dock on the market can be used to expand the terminal function ports of notebook computers, mobile phones and the like, and through interfaces and slots, the corresponding notebook computers or mobile phones and the like can be connected with various external devices, such as drives, large-screen displays, keyboards, printers and scanners. It can make up for the defects of thin and light notebook computers, mobile phones and the like that have relatively few accessories due to portability, so that users can enjoy the convenience and comfort of desktop computers in the office, and also can play the portability of notebook computers when working on the go.
[0005] However, the expansion dock on the market generates heat during use, which causes the expansion dock to stop running after a period of use due to high temperature, and continues to work after the temperature decreases. Moreover, the output end type of the expansion dock is single, cannot match all device ports, and the input end type of the expansion dock is also less, which may require different types of expansion docks during use. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0006] One advantage of the utility model is to provide an expansion dock, which comprises an expansion body, the expansion body has at least one accommodating cavity, and
[0007] A heat dissipation member is installed in the accommodating cavity to reduce the heat in the accommodating cavity of the expansion body.
[0008] Through the above technical scheme, the heat dissipation assembly is installed in the expansion body, when the user uses the expansion dock, the expansion dock will emit heat, the heat dissipation assembly will discharge the heat in the expansion body, so that the temperature of the expansion body is reduced, which is convenient for the continuous use of the expansion dock.
[0009] According to the utility model one embodiment, the expansion dock still includes a heat insulation piece, the heat insulation piece divides the expansion body into first accommodating cavity and second accommodating cavity.
[0010] Through the above technical scheme, the heat insulation piece is installed in the expansion body, the accommodating cavity is divided into the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity, and the heat insulation piece can block the heat circulation of the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
[0011] According to the utility model one embodiment, the height of the first accommodating cavity is higher than the height of the second accommodating cavity, and the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity are vertically arranged.
[0012] Through the above technical scheme, the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity are vertically arranged, so that the occupied area is saved.
[0013] According to the utility model one embodiment, the heat insulation piece includes a heat insulation plate, and the heat insulation plate is installed between the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity of the expansion body.
[0014] Through the above technical scheme, the heat insulation piece is arranged as a heat insulation plate and is installed between the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
[0015] According to the utility model one embodiment, the heat insulation plate is matched with the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
[0016] Through the above technical scheme, when the temperature in the first accommodating cavity is too high, the heat insulation plate can effectively isolate the heat in the first accommodating cavity from spreading to the second accommodating cavity, so that the temperature in the second accommodating cavity is not affected by the temperature in the first accommodating cavity.
[0017] According to the utility model one embodiment, the heat dissipation piece includes at least one fan and a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and the fan is installed in the accommodating cavity of the expansion body.
[0018] Through the above technical scheme, a plurality of heat dissipation holes are arranged on the expansion body, and the fan can discharge the heat in the first accommodating cavity or the second accommodating cavity from the heat dissipation holes.
[0019] According to the utility model one embodiment, the fan is provided with two, and the two fans are respectively installed in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
[0020] Through the above technical scheme, the fan is installed in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity, and the heat dissipation effect is improved.
[0021] According to the utility model one embodiment, the two fans are staggered arranged in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
[0022] Through the technical scheme, the two fans are staggered in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity, and the up and down heights are staggered, so that the width is reduced.
[0023] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the docking station further includes a plurality of first input terminals, a plurality of second input terminals, a first output terminal and a second output terminal, wherein the plurality of first input terminals and the first output terminal are installed in the first accommodating cavity, the plurality of second input terminals and the second output terminal are installed in the second accommodating cavity, the first input terminal and the first output terminal are electrically connected, and the second input terminal and the second output terminal are electrically connected.
[0024] Through the technical scheme, the first input terminal and the second input terminal are different in model, the first input terminal transmits larger data, the second input terminal transmits smaller data, and the docking station can be more widely adapted to the needs of users.
[0025] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the first output terminal and the second output terminal are different in model.
[0026] Through the technical scheme, the first output terminal and the second output terminal are different in model, and the docking station can be adapted to different types of equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0027] Fig. 1 The structure schematic view of the docking station is shown.
[0028] Fig. 2 The structure schematic view of the docking station from another perspective is shown.
[0029] Fig. 3 The explosion schematic view of the docking station is shown.
[0030] Fig. 4 The internal structure schematic view of the docking station with the hidden expansion body is shown.
[0031] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS: 10, expansion body; 101, first accommodating cavity; 102, second accommodating cavity; 20, heat dissipation piece; 21, fan; 201, first heat dissipation hole; 202, second heat dissipation hole; 30, heat insulation piece; 31, heat insulation plate; 40, first input terminal; 50, first output terminal; 60, second input terminal; 70, second output terminal. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0032] The following description is used to disclose the utility model so that those skilled in the art can implement the utility model. The preferred embodiments in the following description are only as examples, and other obvious modifications can be conceived by those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the utility model defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents and other technical solutions without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model.
[0033] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of the utility model, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore the above terms cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.
[0034] It can be understood that the term "one" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of one element can be one, and in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "one" cannot be understood as a limitation on the number.
[0035] Reference Figs. 1 to 4 According to a preferred embodiment of the utility model, an expansion dock will be described in detail below, which comprises an expansion body 10 and a heat dissipation piece 20, wherein the expansion body 10 has at least one accommodating cavity, and the heat dissipation piece 20 is installed in the accommodating cavity of the expansion body 10. In the use process, the expansion dock will dissipate heat, and the heat dissipation piece 20 blows out the heat in the expansion body 10 to ensure the normal operation of the expansion dock.
[0036] Specifically, the heat dissipation piece 20 comprises at least one fan 21, the fan 21 is installed in the first accommodating cavity 101, and a plurality of first heat dissipation holes 201 are formed on the first accommodating cavity 101, the first heat dissipation holes 201 are formed on the side wall of the expansion body 10 in a predetermined arrangement manner and close to one side of the fan 21.
[0037] Specifically, the docking station further comprises a heat insulation member 30, which is installed in the accommodating cavity to divide the accommodating cavity into a first accommodating cavity 101 and a second accommodating cavity 102. In the embodiment, the two accommodating cavities are arranged in a vertical direction, that is, the two accommodating cavities are arranged in a top-down manner. Specifically, the docking body 10 has the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102, the height of the first accommodating cavity 101 is higher than the height of the second accommodating cavity 102, and the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 are in communication.
[0038] It is worth mentioning that, since the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 are arranged in a vertical direction, the heat insulation member 30 is arranged in a horizontal direction.
[0039] Preferably, in the embodiment, the heat insulation member 30 is arranged as a heat insulation plate 31, which is matched with the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102. In this way, when the temperature in the first accommodating cavity 101 is too high, the heat insulation plate 31 can effectively prevent the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 from spreading to the second accommodating cavity 102, and ensure that the temperature in the second accommodating cavity 102 is not affected by the temperature in the first accommodating cavity 101.
[0040] Specifically, the docking station further comprises a plurality of first input terminals 40, a plurality of second input terminals 60, a first output terminal 50 and a second output terminal 70, wherein the plurality of first input terminals 40 are arranged in a predetermined arrangement order in the first accommodating cavity 101, and the first output terminal 50 is electrically connected with the plurality of first input terminals 40.
[0041] The plurality of second input terminals 60 are arranged in a predetermined arrangement order in the second output terminal 70, and the second output terminal 70 is electrically connected with the plurality of second input terminals 60.
[0042] That is, the first input terminals 40 and the first output terminal 50 are installed in the first accommodating cavity 101, and the second input terminals 60 and the second output terminal 70 are installed in the second accommodating cavity 102. In the embodiment, the first input terminals 40 are arranged as ports with large data transmission, and the second input terminals 60 are arranged as ports with small data transmission. In this way, a user can use one docking station to meet the requirements of various data transmission.
[0043] In addition, the ports of the first output terminal 50 and the ports of the second output terminal 70 are different, which can match more types and specifications of devices, so that the use scenarios are more. In the embodiment, the ports of the first output terminal 50 are Type-C interfaces, and the ports of the second output terminal 70 are USB interfaces.
[0044] It is worth mentioning that, in the embodiment, the fan 21 is provided with two, that is to say, the fan 21 is installed in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102, and a plurality of second heat dissipation holes 202 are also arranged on the side wall of the second accommodating cavity 102 of the expansion body 10. In this way, the heat dissipation effect is increased.
[0045] Preferably, the two fans 21 are staggered at a predetermined distance in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102. In this way, the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 can be better discharged, and no place in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102 is allowed to accumulate heat.
[0046] That is to say, the first input end 40 has large data transmission and releases more heat, and after the fan 21 works, the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 is discharged to the outside of the first accommodating cavity 101, the temperature in the first accommodating cavity 101 is reduced, and the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 is blocked by the heat insulation plate 31 to prevent the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 from spreading into the second accommodating cavity 102.
[0047] That is to say, the fan 21 in the second accommodating cavity 102 can also discharge the heat in the second accommodating cavity 102 to the outside of the second accommodating cavity 102, further reducing the temperature in the second accommodating cavity 102. If the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 spreads into the second accommodating cavity 102, the fan 21 in the second accommodating cavity 102 can discharge the heat. In this way, the temperature inside the expansion body 10 is reduced, and the stability of the docking station in use is ensured.
[0048] It is worth mentioning that the plurality of first input ends 40 are arranged in sequence on the side close to the first heat dissipation hole 201, and the plurality of second input ends 60 are arranged in sequence on the side away from the second heat dissipation hole 202. In this way, the upper and lower heights are staggered, the installation of the fan 21 is facilitated, the width can be reduced, and the floor area of the docking station is reduced.
[0049] In summary, the fan 21 can discharge the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102, the heat insulation plate 31 can block the temperature of the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second accommodating cavity 102, and prevent the heat in the first accommodating cavity 101 from spreading into the second accommodating cavity 102. The first output end 50 of the first accommodating cavity 101 and the second output end 70 of the second accommodating cavity 102 can more fully cover more use equipment. And the docking station equipment is small, the use of land area is small, and it is more convenient for the user to carry.
[0050] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments of the present application described above and shown in the drawings are only examples and do not limit the present application. The advantages of the present application have been fully and effectively realized. The function and structural principle of the present application have been shown and described in the embodiments, and the embodiments of the present application can be any deformation or modification without departing from the principle.
Claims
1. A docking station, characterized by The expansion dock comprises: an expansion body having at least one accommodating cavity; and a heat dissipation member installed in the accommodating cavity to reduce heat in the accommodating cavity of the expansion body; the expansion dock further comprises an insulation member separating the expansion body into a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity; the expansion dock further comprises a plurality of first input terminals and a first output terminal with large data transmission and a plurality of second input terminals and a second output terminal, wherein the first input terminals and the first output terminal are installed in the first accommodating cavity, the second input terminals and the second output terminal are installed in the second accommodating cavity, and the first input terminals and the first output terminal are electrically connected, and the second input terminals and the second output terminal are electrically connected.
2. The docking station of claim 1, wherein, The height of the first accommodating cavity is higher than the height of the second accommodating cavity, and the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity are vertically arranged.
3. The docking station of claim 1, wherein, The insulation member comprises an insulation plate installed between the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity of the expansion body.
4. The docking station of claim 3, wherein, The insulation plate is adapted to the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
5. The docking station of claim 3, wherein, The heat dissipation member comprises at least one fan and a plurality of heat dissipation holes, and the fan is installed in the accommodating cavity of the expansion body.
6. The docking station of claim 5, wherein, The fan is provided with two, and the two fans are respectively installed in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
7. The docking station of claim 6, wherein, The two fans are staggered in the first accommodating cavity and the second accommodating cavity.
8. The docking station of claim 1, wherein, The first output terminal and the second output terminal are different in model.