Portable computer docking station

By incorporating storage and protection features on the docking station, the problem of storing data cables is solved, achieving cable protection and portability, and ensuring the normal use of the equipment.

CN224067174UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31ZHEJIANG FINANCIAL COLLEGE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2025-04-23
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

After using the docking station, the data connection cable cannot be effectively stored, resulting in cable damage and inconvenience in carrying, which affects normal use.

Method used

The design incorporates a storage device and a protective device. The storage device uses a combination of circular slots and placement slots with Velcro to secure the data connection cable, while the protective device uses T-blocks and locking rods to secure a protective plate covering the connection port.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient storage of data connection cables, avoids cable damage, facilitates carrying, and protects the connection ports from debris and water intrusion, ensuring normal device operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a portable computer docking station, and particularly relates to the field of docking stations, the portable computer docking station comprises a docking station body, one side of the outer surface of the docking station body is provided with a plurality of connecting ports, and the middle of one side of the outer surface of the docking station body is fixedly connected with a data connecting line. A lifting rope is fixedly connected to the side, away from the connecting port, of the outer surface of the docking station body, a storage device is arranged on the side, where the lifting rope is located, of the outer surface of the docking station body, and by arranging the storage device, the data connecting line can be placed into the inner walls of the circular groove and the placing groove; the elastic band penetrates through the space between the limiting rod and the rectangular plate, the hook-and-loop fastener A face and the hook-and-loop fastener B face are bonded, then the data connecting line is limited to the inner wall of the circular groove, the data connecting line can be stored when not used, the data connecting line is not prone to damage, and a user can carry and use the data connecting line conveniently.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of docking station technology, and in particular to a portable computer docking station. Background Technology

[0002] A docking station, also known as a port replicator, is an external device designed specifically for laptops. By replicating or even expanding the ports of a laptop, it allows for convenient one-stop connection between the laptop and multiple accessories or external devices (such as power adapters, network cables, mice, external keyboards, printers, and external monitors).

[0003] Patent publication number CN214100175U discloses a portable expansion dock. It features an adapter terminal to connect a laptop's interface to the dock. Multiple expansion interfaces are included in the functional expansion module, increasing the number of interfaces on the laptop and making it more convenient for users. This also protects commonly used interfaces on the laptop itself. The freely extendable structure of the transmission cable enhances the freedom and flexibility of the expansion interfaces, making it more adaptable to user needs and more user-friendly. Furthermore, distributing each expansion interface to the end of each transmission cable further improves the device's heat dissipation efficiency.

[0004] However, during use, the data cables cannot be effectively stored on the dock after use, leaving them to be left lying around. Over time, this can easily damage the data cables, making them inconvenient for users to carry and affecting normal use. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that after use, the data cables of the expansion dock cannot be effectively stored on the expansion dock, which means that the data cables can only be placed randomly, which can easily cause damage to the data cables over time, making it inconvenient for users to carry and thus affecting normal use. Therefore, a portable computer expansion dock technology is proposed.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a portable computer docking station, comprising a docking station body, wherein a plurality of connection ports are provided on one side of the outer surface of the docking station body, a data connection cable is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the outer surface of the docking station body, a lifting rope is fixedly connected to the side of the outer surface of the docking station body away from the connection ports, a storage device is provided on the outer surface of the docking station body on the same side as the lifting rope, a protective device is provided on the outer surface of the docking station body at the connection ports, the storage device comprising a rectangular plate, wherein a circular groove and a placement groove are respectively formed on the inner wall of the rectangular plate, the placement groove is connected to the circular groove, the size and shape of the inner wall of the circular groove are adapted to the size and shape of the outer surface of the data connection cable, and the size and shape of the inner wall of the placement groove are adapted to the size and shape of the outer surface of the output end of the data connection cable, and the rectangular plate is fixedly connected to the docking station body.

[0007] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: By setting up a storage device, the data cable can be placed into the circular slot and placed on the inner wall of the slot. By rotating the elastic band, the elastic band passes between the limiting rod and the rectangular plate, causing the Velcro A side to adhere to the Velcro B side, thereby limiting the data cable to the inner wall of the circular slot. This allows the data cable to be stored when not in use, making it less prone to damage and easier for users to carry and use. By setting up a protective device, the T-shaped block slides on the inner wall of the T-shaped slot. It is fixed by the locking rod engaging the locking hole and the inner wall of the locking slot, thereby covering the connection port with a protective plate. This protects the connection port from debris and water when not in use, preventing damage to the connection port and affecting normal use.

[0008] Preferably, a first connecting block is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the rectangular plate, and a rotating hole is formed on the inner wall of the first connecting block, and a rotating rod is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating hole.

[0009] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting a rotating hole and a rotating rod, the rotating rod rotates on the inner wall of the rotating hole, thereby allowing the elastic band to rotate.

[0010] Preferably, a second connecting block is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the rectangular plate, the second connecting block is located directly below the first connecting block, and a limit rod is fixedly connected to one side of the second connecting block.

[0011] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting the second connecting block and the limiting rod, the elastic band can be limited, making it easier to limit the data connection line.

[0012] Preferably, an elastic band is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating rod, a hook and loop fastener A is fixedly connected to one side of the elastic band, a hook and loop fastener B is fixedly connected to one side of the elastic band, the hook and loop fastener A and hook and loop fastener B are adhered to each other, and a pull ring is fixedly connected to the end of the elastic band away from the rotating rod.

[0013] The effect achieved by the above components is that the elastic band can be fixed by setting up Velcro A side and Velcro B side.

[0014] Preferably, the protective device includes a square plate, the inner wall of which is provided with a T-shaped groove, a T-shaped block is inserted into the T-shaped groove, a horizontal plate is fixedly connected to one side of the square plate, the horizontal plate is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body, and the square plate is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body.

[0015] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting T-blocks and T-slots, the T-blocks can slide on the inner wall of the T-slots, thereby driving the protective plate to move.

[0016] Preferably, a protective plate is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the T-shaped block, and a locking hole is opened on the inner wall of the protective plate near the top center. A locking rod is inserted and connected to the inner wall of the locking hole. A locking groove is opened in the middle of one side of the outer surface of the horizontal plate. The size and shape of the outer surface of the locking rod are adapted to the size and shape of the inner wall of the locking groove.

[0017] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting the locking rod and locking hole, the locking rod can be locked into the inner wall of the locking groove, thereby fixing it.

[0018] Preferably, one end of the locking rod is fixedly connected to an anti-loss rope, and the anti-loss rope is fixedly connected to the cross plate.

[0019] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting an anti-loss rope, the locking rod is not easily lost after use.

[0020] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. By setting up a storage device, the data cable can be placed into the circular slot and placed on the inner wall of the slot. By rotating the elastic band, the elastic band passes between the limiting rod and the rectangular plate, so that the Velcro A side and the Velcro B side are glued together, thereby limiting the data cable to the inner wall of the circular slot. This allows the data cable to be stored when not in use, making the data cable less prone to damage and convenient for users to carry and use.

[0022] 2. By setting up a protective device, the T-block slides on the inner wall of the T-slot. It is fixed by locking the locking rod into the locking hole and the inner wall of the locking slot, so that the protective plate covers the connection port and provides protection. This prevents debris and water from entering the connection port when it is not in use, and avoids damage to the connection port that may affect normal use. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the expansion dock of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the rectangular plate of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the elastic band of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the protective device of this utility model;

[0028] Legend: 1. Expansion dock body; 2. Connection port; 3. Data connection cable; 4. Lifting rope; 5. Storage device; 51. Rectangular plate; 52. Circular groove; 53. Placement groove; 54. First connecting block; 55. Rotating hole; 56. Rotating rod; 57. Second connecting block; 58. Limiting rod; 59. Elastic band; 510. Velcro A side; 511. Velcro B side; 512. Pull ring; 6. Protective device; 61. Square plate; 62. T-slot; 63. Horizontal plate; 64. T-block; 65. Protective plate; 66. Locking hole; 67. Locking rod; 68. Anti-loss rope; 69. Locking groove. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Reference Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: a portable computer expansion dock, including an expansion dock body 1, a plurality of connection ports 2 are provided on one side of the outer surface of the expansion dock body 1, a data connection cable 3 is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the outer surface of the expansion dock body 1, a lifting rope 4 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the expansion dock body 1 away from the connection ports 2, a storage device 5 is provided on the outer surface of the expansion dock body 1 on the same side as the lifting rope 4, and a protective device 6 is provided on the outer surface of the expansion dock body 1 at the connection ports 2.

[0030] The following section will explain the specific design and function of its storage device 5 and protective device 6.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown in this embodiment: the storage device 5 includes a rectangular plate 51. The inner wall of the rectangular plate 51 is provided with a circular groove 52 and a placement groove 53. The placement groove 53 is connected to the circular groove 52. The size and shape of the inner wall of the circular groove 52 are adapted to the size and shape of the outer surface of the data connection cable 3. The size and shape of the inner wall of the placement groove 53 are adapted to the size and shape of the outer surface of the output end of the data connection cable 3. The rectangular plate 51 is fixedly connected to the docking station 1. A first connecting block 54 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the rectangular plate 51. A rotating hole 55 is provided on the inner wall of the first connecting block 54. A rotating rod 56 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rotating hole 55. By setting the rotating hole 55 and the rotating rod 56, the rotating rod 56 rotates within the rotating hole 55, thereby allowing the elastic band 59 to enter. The rectangular plate 51 is rotated, and a second connecting block 57 is fixedly connected to one side of its outer surface. The second connecting block 57 is located directly below the first connecting block 54. A limit rod 58 is fixedly connected to one side of the second connecting block 57. By setting the second connecting block 57 and the limit rod 58, the elastic band 59 can be limited, facilitating the limiting of the data connection line 3. An elastic band 59 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the rotating rod 56. A hook and loop A side 510 and a hook and loop B side 511 are fixedly connected to one side of the elastic band 59. The hook and loop A side 510 and the hook and loop B side 511 are glued to each other. A pull ring 512 is fixedly connected to the end of the elastic band 59 away from the rotating rod 56. By setting the hook and loop A side 510 and the hook and loop B side 511, the elastic band 59 can be fixed.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown in this embodiment: the protective device 6 includes a square plate 61, the inner wall of which is provided with a T-slot 62, and a T-block 64 is inserted into the T-slot 62. A horizontal plate 63 is fixedly connected to one side of the square plate 61, and the horizontal plate 63 is fixedly connected to the expansion dock 1. The square plate 61 is fixedly connected to the expansion dock 1. By setting the T-block 64 and the T-slot 62, the T-block 64 can slide on the inner wall of the T-slot 62, thereby driving the protective plate 65 to move. The protective plate 65 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the T-block 64, and the inner wall of the protective plate 65 is near the middle of the top. A locking hole 66 is provided, and a locking rod 67 is inserted and connected to the inner wall of the locking hole 66. A locking groove 69 is provided in the middle of one side of the outer surface of the horizontal plate 63. The size and shape of the outer surface of the locking rod 67 are adapted to the size and shape of the inner wall of the locking groove 69. By setting the locking rod 67 and the locking hole 66, the locking rod 67 can be locked into the inner wall of the locking groove 69 and thus fixed. One end of the locking rod 67 is fixedly connected to an anti-loss rope 68, which is fixedly connected to the horizontal plate 63. By setting the anti-loss rope 68, the locking rod 67 is not easily lost after use.

[0033] Working principle: The portable computer expansion dock works by connecting the output end of the data cable 3 to the computer's interface, inserting the USB flash drive to be expanded into the connection port 2, and then using it. When it is necessary to store the data cable 3, it is placed into the inner wall of the circular slot 52, so that the output end of the data cable 3 is placed into the inner wall of the placement slot 53. At this time, the elastic band 59 is rotated, so that the rotating rod 56 on the elastic band 59 rotates in the inner wall of the rotating hole 55. Then, by holding the pull ring 512, the elastic band 59 is moved from the limit rod 58. The elastic band 59 is pressed between the second connecting block 57 and the elastic band 59, so that the Velcro A side 510 and the Velcro B side 511 are bonded together, thereby limiting the data connection cable 3. When it is necessary to protect the connection port 2, the protective plate 65 is pushed so that the T-shaped block 64 on the protective plate 65 slides on the inner wall of the T-shaped groove 62. When the locking hole 66 on the protective plate 65 is aligned with the locking groove 69 on the horizontal plate 63, the locking rod 67 is inserted so that the locking rod 67 can slide on the inner wall of the locking hole 66 and the locking groove 69, thereby fixing the protective plate 65.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A portable computer docking station comprising a docking station body (1) characterised in that: The outer surface side of the docking station body (1) is provided with a plurality of connection ports (2), the middle of the outer surface side of the docking station body (1) is fixedly connected with a data connection line (3), the outer surface side of the docking station body (1) away from the connection port (2) is fixedly connected with a pull rope (4), the same side of the outer surface of the docking station body (1) and the pull rope (4) is provided with a storage device (5), the outer surface of the docking station body (1) is provided with a protection device (6) at the connection port (2), the storage device (5) comprises a rectangular plate (51), the inner wall of the rectangular plate (51) is respectively provided with a circular groove (52) and a placing groove (53), the placing groove (53) is communicated with the circular groove (52), the size and shape of the inner wall of the circular groove (52) are matched with the size and shape of the outer surface of the data connection line (3), the size and shape of the inner wall of the placing groove (53) are matched with the size and shape of the outer surface of the output end of the data connection line (3), and the rectangular plate (51) is fixedly connected with the docking station body (1).

2. The portable computer docking station of claim 1, wherein: The outer surface side of the rectangular plate (51) is fixedly connected with a first connecting block (54), the inner wall of the first connecting block (54) is provided with a rotating hole (55), and the rotating hole (55) is rotatably connected with a rotating rod (56).

3. The portable computer docking station of claim 2, wherein: The outer surface side of the rectangular plate (51) is fixedly connected with a second connecting block (57), the second connecting block (57) is located directly below the first connecting block (54), and one side of the second connecting block (57) is fixedly connected with a limiting rod (58).

4. The portable computer docking station of claim 2, wherein: The outer surface of the rotating rod (56) is fixedly connected with an elastic band (59), one side of the elastic band (59) is fixedly connected with a magic tape A surface (510), one side of the elastic band (59) is fixedly connected with a magic tape B surface (511), the magic tape A surface (510) and the magic tape B surface (511) are adhered to each other, and one end of the elastic band (59) away from the rotating rod (56) is fixedly connected with a pull ring (512).

5. The portable computer docking station of claim 1, wherein: The protection device (6) comprises a square plate (61), the inner wall of the square plate (61) is provided with a T-shaped groove (62), the T-shaped groove (62) is insertedly connected with a T-shaped block (64), one side of the square plate (61) is fixedly connected with a horizontal plate (63), the horizontal plate (63) is fixedly connected with the docking station body (1), and the square plate (61) is fixedly connected with the docking station body (1).

6. The portable computer docking station of claim 5, wherein: The outer surface side of the T-shaped block (64) is fixedly connected with a protection plate (65), the inner wall of the protection plate (65) is provided with a clamping hole (66) near the middle of the top, the inner wall of the clamping hole (66) is insertedly connected with a clamping rod (67), the outer surface side of the horizontal plate (63) is provided with a clamping groove (69) in the middle, and the size and shape of the outer surface of the clamping rod (67) are matched with the size and shape of the inner wall of the clamping groove (69).

7. The portable computer docking station of claim 6, wherein: One end of the clamping rod (67) is fixedly connected with an anti-lost rope (68), and the anti-lost rope (68) is fixedly connected with the horizontal plate (63).

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  • Portable docking station

    CN214100175U