Docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces
By designing an expansion dock that can adapt to different interfaces, the problem of the single interface of existing expansion docks is solved, realizing multi-interface adaptation and device protection, and improving the usage scenarios and device lifespan.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI ZHIZHEN VIDEO-COMM SCI-TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing docking stations typically only come with a cable for one type of interface, limiting their use to laptops with that specific interface.
Design an expansion dock that can adapt to different interfaces, including connection cables with Type-C and USB interfaces, and set up protective slots and heat dissipation components inside the expansion dock to protect the cables from damage and keep the device temperature low.
The docking station enables connection to laptops with different interfaces, extending their lifespan and improving convenience, while maintaining device performance through heat dissipation components and preventing cable wear.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of docking station, specifically to the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces. BACKGROUND
[0002] Because the interface of notebook computer is less and less, needs to use the docking station to expand the interface. The docking station is a kind of equipment to expand the function of notebook computer, and through the interface and slot of docking station, computer can connect various external devices, such as driver, display, keyboard, printer and so on.
[0003] In prior art, the traditional docking station usually only has a connecting line, is the docking station with type-c line and the docking station with USB line, and the two docking stations are used to expand notebook computer with type-c interface and notebook computer with USB interface respectively.
[0004] Because the docking station usually only has one of type-c line and USB line, the docking station can only expand notebook computer with corresponding interface, and the use scene is small. INVENTION CONTENTS
[0005] One advantage of the utility model lies in providing the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces, the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces includes two connecting lines, is the connecting line with type-c interface and the connecting line with USB interface respectively, can connect computer equipment with different interfaces, to improve use scene, and the docking station is more convenient to use.
[0006] Another advantage of the utility model lies in providing the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces, the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces forms protection groove, and the two connecting lines of docking station are installed in protection groove, to avoid the friction of connecting line of docking station and external article, prolongs the service life of docking station.
[0007] Another advantage of the utility model lies in providing the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces, the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces is internally provided with heat dissipation piece, and heat dissipation piece can reduce the temperature inside docking station, maintains the transmission speed of docking station.
[0008] To achieve the above at least one advantage of the utility model, the utility model provides the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces, and the docking station that can adapt to different interfaces includes:
[0009] A docking station main body forms a containing space, and the docking station main body also forms a plurality of joint ports, and the joint port is communicated with the containing space.
[0010] a circuit board fixedly installed in the accommodation space, the circuit board comprising a circuit board body and a plurality of connectors, the plurality of connectors being communicatively connected to the circuit board body, the plurality of connectors passing through the connector ports and being fixed to the docking station body;
[0011] a USB connecting line communicatively connected to the circuit board, the USB connecting line being used to connect a notebook computer having a USB plug;
[0012] a type-c connecting line communicatively connected to the circuit board, the type-c connecting line being used to connect a notebook computer having a type-c plug.
[0013] According to an embodiment of the present application, the connector ports are arranged in a transverse arrangement on the docking station body, and the connectors pass through the connector ports in a transverse arrangement.
[0014] According to an embodiment of the present application, the USB connecting line comprises a USB line portion and a USB connecting portion, one end of the USB line portion being connected to the circuit board body, the other end of the USB line portion being connected to the USB connecting portion, a part of the USB line portion being arranged in the accommodation space, and the other part of the USB line portion being arranged outside the docking station body.
[0015] According to an embodiment of the present application, the type-c connecting line comprises a type-c line portion and a type-c connecting portion, one end of the type-c line portion being connected to the circuit board body, the other end of the type-c line portion being connected to the type-c connecting portion, a part of the type-c line portion being arranged in the accommodation space, and the other part of the type-c line portion being arranged outside the docking station body.
[0016] According to an embodiment of the present application, the USB connecting portion and the type-c connecting portion are respectively implemented to comprise a USB connector and a type-c connector, the type-c connector and the USB connector being respectively inserted into a type-c port and a USB port.
[0017] According to an embodiment of the present application, the docking station body further forms at least one protection groove, and the USB connecting line and the type-c connecting line can be accommodated in the protection groove.
[0018] According to an embodiment of the present application, the docking station capable of adapting different interfaces further comprises at least one heat dissipation member, the heat dissipation member being installed in the accommodation space, and the heat dissipation member being implemented as a liquid cooling heat dissipation device.
[0019] According to an embodiment of the present application, the docking station body further forms at least one air vent through which external air can enter or exit the accommodation space, the air vent being in communication with the accommodation space.
[0020] According to an embodiment of the present application, the heat dissipation member is implemented to include a fan, the fan being disposed at a preset angle to the air vent.
[0021] According to an embodiment of the present application, the docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces further includes at least one indicator light, the indicator light being electrically connected to the circuit board, the indicator light being disposed on the docking station body. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Fig. 1 A structure schematic view of the docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces according to the present application is shown from one perspective.
[0023] Fig. 2 A structure schematic view of the docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces according to the present application is shown from another perspective.
[0024] Fig. 3 A sectional view of the docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces according to the present application is shown.
[0025] Fig. 4 A partial structure schematic view of the docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces according to the present application is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0026] The following description is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the present application. The preferred embodiments in the following description are only examples of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application in any way. The principles defined in the following description can be applied to other embodiments, variations, improvements, equivalents and other technical solutions without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application.
[0027] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of the present application, the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do 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 of the present application.
[0028] 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.
[0029] Reference Figs. 1 to 4 The expandable dock capable of adapting to different interfaces according to a preferred embodiment of the utility model will be described in detail below. The expandable dock capable of adapting to different interfaces comprises an expandable dock main body 10, a circuit board 20, a USB connecting line 30 and a type-c connecting line 40.
[0030] The expandable dock main body 10 forms a containing space 101, the circuit board 20 is fixedly installed in the containing space 101, the USB connecting line 30 and the type-c connecting line 40 are communicatively connected to the circuit board 20, and the expandable dock main body 10 further forms a plurality of joint ports 102, which are communicated with the containing space 101. The USB connecting line 30 and the type-c connecting line 40 are arranged outside the expandable dock main body 10, the USB connecting line 30 is used to connect a notebook computer with a USB plug, and the type-c connecting line 40 is used to connect a notebook computer with a type-c plug.
[0031] The circuit board 20 comprises a circuit board main body 21 and a plurality of joints 22, the plurality of joints 22 are communicatively connected to the circuit board main body 21, and the plurality of joints 22 pass through the joint ports 102 and are fixed on the expandable dock main body 10. The joint 22 is used to connect an external data line, and the external data line connects a plurality of external devices, such as a drive, a display, a keyboard, a printer and the like.
[0032] In an example, the joint 22 can be implemented to comprise one or more of a video joint, a USB joint and a network cable joint. The circuit board 20 can enable the notebook to be connected to a network or other more external devices by arranging different types of joints.
[0033] Those skilled in the art can understand that when the expandable dock capable of adapting to different interfaces is connected to a notebook computer provided with a type-c socket, the user needs to pick up the type-c connecting line 40 and connect it to the type-c socket of the notebook computer; when the expandable dock capable of adapting to different interfaces is connected to a notebook computer provided with a USB socket, the user needs to pick up the USB connecting line 30 and connect it to the USB socket of the notebook computer. Thus, the expandable dock capable of adapting to different interfaces can be connected to notebook computers with different sockets.
[0034] Preferably, the connector port 102 is arranged on the docking station body 10 in a transverse arrangement, and the connector 22 is arranged through the connector port 102 in a transverse arrangement. In this way, the docking station with different interfaces is more beautiful.
[0035] Further, the USB connecting line 30 comprises a USB line part 31 and a USB connecting part 32, one end of the USB line part 31 is connected to the circuit board body 21, the other end of the USB line part 31 is connected to the USB connecting part 32, a part of the USB line part 31 is arranged in the accommodating space 101, and the other part of the USB line part 31 is arranged outside the docking station body 10.
[0036] Further, the type-c connecting line 40 comprises a type-c line part 41 and a type-c connecting part 42, one end of the type-c line part 41 is connected to the circuit board body 21, the other end of the type-c line part 41 is connected to the type-c connecting part 42, a part of the type-c line part 41 is arranged in the accommodating space 101, and the other part of the type-c line part 41 is arranged outside the docking station body 10.
[0037] In an example, the USB connecting part 32 and the type-c connecting part 42 are respectively implemented as comprising a USB connector and a type-c connector, and the type-c connector and the USB connector are respectively inserted into a type-c port and a USB port.
[0038] Preferably, the docking station body 10 further forms at least one protection slot 103, and the USB connecting line 30 and the type-c connecting line 40 can be accommodated in the protection slot 103. When the docking station with different interfaces is in an idle state, the user can accommodate the USB connecting line 30 and the type-c connecting line 40 in the protection slot 103, so as to protect the USB connecting line 30 and the type-c connecting line 40, and avoid the USB connecting line 30 and the type-c connecting line 40 being damaged due to rubbing with external articles.
[0039] Further, the docking station with different interfaces further comprises at least one heat dissipation member 50, and the heat dissipation member 50 is installed in the accommodating space 101.
[0040] In an example, the heat dissipating member 50 is implemented as a liquid cooling radiator, which includes a water block, circulating liquid, a water pump, a pipe, a water tank and a heat sink. The water block is in contact with the circuit board 20. The circulating liquid flows in the pipe under the action of the water pump. The pipe is connected with the water pump, the water tank and the water block, so that the circulating liquid flows continuously. The circulating liquid transfers heat to the heat sink. The heat sink is provided with a fan. The fan guides air to take away heat on the heat sink.
[0041] The docking station body 10 further forms at least one air vent 104, through which air can enter or exit the accommodation space 101. The air vent 104 is in communication with the accommodation space 101.
[0042] In an example, the heat dissipating member 50 is implemented as a liquid cooling radiator, which includes a water block, circulating liquid, a water pump, a pipe, a water tank and a heat sink. The water block is in contact with the circuit board 20. The circulating liquid flows in the pipe under the action of the water pump. The pipe is connected with the water pump, the water tank and the water block, so that the circulating liquid flows continuously. The circulating liquid transfers heat to the heat sink. The heat sink is provided with a fan. The fan guides air to take away heat on the heat sink.
[0043] Preferably, the docking station with different interfaces also includes at least one indicator light 60, which is electrically connected to the circuit board 20 and arranged on the docking station body 10. The indicator light 60 is used to show the connection state of the connector 22. When one of the connectors 22 is connected to an external device, the indicator light 60 near the connector 22 is on. When the connector 22 is not connected to an external device, the indicator light 60 near the connector 22 is off. In this way, the user can determine whether the connector 22 is loose.
[0044] Those skilled in the art should understand that the above description and the embodiments of the utility model shown in the drawings are only examples and do not limit the utility model. The advantages of the utility model have been fully and effectively realized. The functions and structural principles of the utility model have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the principles, the embodiments of the utility model can be any modification or change.
Claims
1. An expansion dock that can adapt to different interfaces, characterized in that, The docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces comprises: a docking station body, the docking station body forms a receiving space, and the docking station body further forms a plurality of connector openings, the connector openings being communicated with the receiving space; a circuit board, the circuit board is fixedly installed in the receiving space, the circuit board comprises a circuit board body and a plurality of connectors, the plurality of connectors are communicatively connected to the circuit board body, and the plurality of connectors pass through the connector openings and are fixed to the docking station body; a USB connecting line, the USB connecting line is communicatively connected to the circuit board, and the USB connecting line is used to connect a notebook computer with a USB plug; a type-c connecting line, the type-c connecting line is communicatively connected to the circuit board, and the type-c connecting line is used to connect a notebook computer with a type-c plug.
2. The universal interface docking station of claim 1, wherein, The connector openings are arranged in a transverse arrangement on the docking station body, and the connectors pass through the connector openings in a transverse arrangement.
3. The universal interface adaptable docking station of claim 2, wherein, The USB connecting line comprises a USB line part and a USB connecting part, one end of the USB line part is connected to the circuit board body, the other end of the USB line part is connected to the USB connecting part, a part of the USB line part is arranged in the receiving space, and the other part of the USB line part is arranged outside the docking station body.
4. The universal interface docking station of claim 2, wherein, The type-c connecting line comprises a type-c line part and a type-c connecting part, one end of the type-c line part is connected to the circuit board body, the other end of the type-c line part is connected to the type-c connecting part, a part of the type-c line part is arranged in the receiving space, and the other part of the type-c line part is arranged outside the docking station body.
5. The universal interface docking station of claim 2, wherein: The USB connecting part and the type-c connecting part are respectively implemented to comprise a USB connector and a type-c connector, the type-c connector and the USB connector are respectively inserted into a type-c socket and a USB socket.
6. The universal interface docking station of claim 1, wherein: The docking station body further forms at least one protection groove, and the USB connecting line and the type-c connecting line can be accommodated in the protection groove.
7. The universal interface adaptable docking station of claim 6, wherein, The docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces further comprises at least one heat dissipation member, the heat dissipation member is installed in the receiving space, and the heat dissipation member is implemented as a liquid cooling radiator.
8. The universal interface adaptable docking station of claim 7, wherein, The docking station body further forms at least one ventilation opening, external air can enter and exit the receiving space through the ventilation opening, and the ventilation opening is communicated with the receiving space.
9. The universal interface adaptable docking station of claim 8, wherein, The heat dissipation member is implemented to comprise a fan, and the fan is arranged at a preset angle on the ventilation opening.
10. The universal interface docking station of claim 1, wherein: The docking station capable of adapting to different interfaces further comprises at least one indicator light, the indicator light is electrically connected to the circuit board, and the indicator light is arranged on the docking station body.