Modular docking station

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of docking stations, in particular to a modularized docking station which comprises a base, a circuit board arranged on the base, a connecting module, a key module, a knob module and a wireless charging module, the connecting module, the key module, the knob module and the wireless charging module are detachably connected with the base, and the connecting module, the key module, the knob module and the wireless charging module are all electrically connected with the circuit board. The connecting module is provided with a first clamping groove, the base is provided with a first clamping block connected with the first clamping groove, the key module is provided with a second clamping groove, the base is provided with a second clamping block connected with the second clamping groove, the knob module is provided with a third clamping groove, and the base is provided with a third clamping block connected with the third clamping groove. The wireless charging module is provided with a fourth clamping groove, and the base is provided with a fourth clamping block connected with the fourth clamping groove. According to the utility model, different functional modules are assembled for use according to different use requirements, the use flexibility is high, the use cost is saved, the multifunctionality and universality are improved, and the use experience feeling is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A docking station, also known as a port replicator, is an external device specifically designed to expand the functionality of electronic devices such as laptops, tablets, and desktops. Its main function is to connect various external devices, such as monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, scanners, mobile phones, and control panels, through multiple interfaces and slots, thereby improving the flexibility and functionality of these devices. Currently, docking stations manufactured, sold, and used on the market integrate various functional modules and hubs into a single unit. This means that the functional modules of a single docking station are fixed and often include some infrequently used modules, resulting in poor flexibility. Consequently, multiple docking stations need to be purchased for combined use, increasing costs and negatively impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a modular expansion dock that allows for the assembly of different functional modules according to different usage needs. This provides high flexibility, reduces usage costs, enhances multifunctionality and versatility, and optimizes the user experience.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a modular expansion dock, comprising a base, a circuit board disposed on the base, and a connection module, a button module, a knob module, and a wireless charging module detachably connected to the base. The connection module, button module, knob module, and wireless charging module are all electrically connected to the circuit board. The connection module is provided with a first engaging slot, the base is provided with a first engaging block connected to the first engaging slot, the button module is provided with a second engaging slot, the base is provided with a second engaging block connected to the second engaging slot, the knob module is provided with a third engaging slot, the base is provided with a third engaging block connected to the third engaging slot, and the wireless charging module is provided with a fourth engaging slot, the base is provided with a fourth engaging block connected to the fourth engaging slot.

[0005] Preferably, the connection module includes a first mounting base, a first panel disposed on the first mounting base, and a USB port and a Type-C port disposed on the first panel. The USB port and the Type-C port are exposed on the first panel. The USB port and the Type-C port are electrically connected to the circuit board. The first engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the first mounting base. The base is provided with a first receiving hole for accommodating the first mounting base. The first engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the first receiving hole.

[0006] Preferably, the button module includes a second mounting base, a second panel disposed on the second mounting base, and a button block disposed on the second panel. The circuit board is provided with a tactile switch. The button block passes through the second panel and abuts against the tactile switch. The second engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the second mounting base. The base is provided with a second receiving hole for accommodating the second mounting base. The second engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the second receiving hole.

[0007] Preferably, the knob module includes a third mounting base and a knob body disposed on the third mounting base. The knob body is electrically connected to the circuit board. The third engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the third mounting base. The base is provided with a third receiving hole for accommodating the third mounting base. The third engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the third receiving hole.

[0008] Preferably, the wireless charging module includes a fourth mounting base and a wireless charging body disposed on the fourth mounting base. The wireless charging body is electrically connected to the circuit board. The fourth engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the fourth mounting base. The base is provided with a fourth receiving hole for accommodating the fourth mounting base. The fourth engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the fourth receiving hole.

[0009] Preferably, a sealing block is provided at one end of the base, and a connection port is provided at the other end of the base, the connection port being electrically connected to the circuit board.

[0010] Preferably, the bottom of the base is provided with a receiving groove and an anti-slip pad disposed in the receiving groove. Multiple receiving grooves and multiple anti-slip pads are provided respectively, and the multiple receiving grooves and multiple anti-slip pads are spaced apart along the length direction of the base. The anti-slip pads are made of rubber material.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: different functional modules can be assembled according to different usage needs, which makes it highly flexible, saves usage costs, improves multifunctionality and versatility, and optimizes the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the base structure of this utility model.

[0015] The reference numerals in the figures include:

[0016] 1 - Base 11 - First Card Assembly 12 - Second Card Assembly

[0017] 13 - Third card assembly 14 - Fourth card assembly 15 - First receiving hole

[0018] 16 – Tactile switch 17 – Second receiving hole 18 – Third receiving hole

[0019] 19 – Fourth receiving hole; 110 – Sealing block; 111 – Connection port

[0020] 112 - Receiving slot; 113 - Anti-slip mat

[0021] 2 - Circuit Board

[0022] 3 — Connecting module 31 — First engagement slot 32 — First mounting base

[0023] 33 – First panel; 34 – USB port; 35 – Type-C port

[0024] 4—Button module; 41—Second locking slot; 42—Second mounting base

[0025] 43 - Second Panel 44 - Button Block

[0026] 5 — Knob Module 51 — Third Engaging Slot 52 — Third Mounting Base

[0027] 53 - Knob Body

[0028] 6 – Wireless charging module; 61 – Fourth card slot; 62 – Fourth mounting bracket

[0029] 63 - Wireless charging unit. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, this utility model discloses a modular expansion dock, including a base 1, a circuit board 2 disposed on the base 1, and a connection module 3, a button module 4, a knob module 5, and a wireless charging module 6 detachably connected to the base 1. The connection module 3, button module 4, knob module 5, and wireless charging module 6 are all electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The connection module 3 is provided with a first engaging slot 31, the base 1 is provided with a first engaging block 11 connected to the first engaging slot 31, the button module 4 is provided with a second engaging slot 41, the base 1 is provided with a second engaging block 12 connected to the second engaging slot 41, the knob module 5 is provided with a third engaging slot 51, the base 1 is provided with a third engaging block 13 connected to the third engaging slot 51, the wireless charging module 6 is provided with a fourth engaging slot 61, and the base 1 is provided with a fourth engaging block 14 connected to the fourth engaging slot 61.

[0032] Since each module can work independently and can be detachably connected to the base 1, users can flexibly select and assemble the corresponding modules according to their actual needs. First, the connection module 3, button module 4, knob module 5, and wireless charging module 6 are electrically connected to the circuit board 2. Then, the connection module 3 is engaged with the first engagement block 11 via the first engagement slot 31, the button module 4 is engaged with the second engagement block 12 via the second engagement slot 41, the knob module 5 is engaged with the third engagement block 13 via the third engagement slot 51, and the wireless charging module 6 is engaged with the fourth engagement block 14 via the fourth engagement slot 61. This completes the connection of the connection module 3, button module 4, knob module 5, and wireless charging module 6. Block 5 and the wireless charging module 6 are stably connected to the base 1. The connecting module 3, button module 4, knob module 5, and wireless charging module 6 are arranged at intervals along the length of the base 1 for easy and flexible combination. The base 1 is electrically connected to the computer, and the connecting module 3 connects to external electronic devices to achieve data transmission and screen mirroring between the external electronic devices and the computer. The shortcut keys on the button module 4 allow for quick control of different computer states, such as screen lock, screen off, and screenshot. Rotating the knob module 5 allows for convenient adjustment of the computer's speaker volume. The wireless charging module 6 allows for direct charging of mobile phones, extending its functionality and increasing its practicality. This utility model allows for the assembly of different functional modules according to different usage needs, offering high flexibility, saving costs, improving multifunctionality and versatility, and optimizing the user experience.

[0033] The connection module 3 in this embodiment includes a first mounting base 32, a first panel 33 disposed on the first mounting base 32, and a USB port 34 and a Type-C port 35 disposed on the first panel 33. The USB port 34 and the Type-C port 35 are exposed on the first panel 33. The USB port 34 and the Type-C port 35 are electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The first engaging groove 31 is recessed from the outer side of the first mounting base 32. The base 1 is provided with a first receiving hole 15 for accommodating the first mounting base 32. The first engaging block 11 protrudes from the inner wall of the first receiving hole 15. Specifically, USB port 34 and Type-C port 35 are exposed on the first panel 33. USB port 34 and Type-C port 35 are electrically connected to circuit board 2, providing two types of ports to meet the electrical connection needs of most electronic devices. USB port 34 is mainly used for data transmission and basic power supply, suitable for most traditional devices, while Type-C port 35 has significant advantages in data transmission rate, power supply capability, and multi-functionality, making it a more efficient and flexible interface choice for modern electronic devices with a wide range of applications. The first mounting base 32 is accommodated within the first receiving hole 15, allowing the first engaging slot 31 to engage with the first engaging block 11, facilitating installation and disassembly, and providing high connection strength and stability.

[0034] The button module 4 in this embodiment includes a second mounting base 42, a second panel 43 disposed on the second mounting base 42, and a button block 44 disposed on the second panel 43. The circuit board 2 is provided with a tactile switch 16. The button block 44 passes through the second panel 43 and abuts against the tactile switch 16. The second engaging groove 41 is recessed from the outer side of the second mounting base 42. The base 1 is provided with a second receiving hole 17 for accommodating the second mounting base 42. The second engaging block 12 protrudes from the inner wall of the second receiving hole 17. Specifically, the second panel 43 is disposed on the second mounting base 42, the button block 44 passes through the second panel 43 and abuts against the tactile switch 16, and the tactile switch 16 is disposed on the circuit board 2. Pressing the button block 44 abuts against the tactile switch 16, thereby achieving the purpose of quickly controlling the computer. The second mounting base 42 is accommodated in the second receiving hole 17, so that the second engaging groove 41 and the second engaging block 12 are correspondingly engaged and connected, which facilitates installation and disassembly and has high connection strength and connection stability.

[0035] The knob module 5 in this embodiment includes a third mounting base 52 and a knob body 53 disposed on the third mounting base 52. The knob body 53 is electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The third engaging groove 51 is recessed from the outer side of the third mounting base 52. The base 1 is provided with a third receiving hole 18 for accommodating the third mounting base 52. The third engaging block 13 protrudes from the inner wall of the third receiving hole 18. Specifically, the knob body 53 is disposed on the third mounting base 52 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The knob body 53 is existing technology, and its specific structure and working principle will not be described in detail here. The user manually rotates the knob body 53, and the rotation angle range is from 0° to 360°, providing strong operability. The third mounting base 52 is accommodated in the third receiving hole 18, so that the third engaging groove 51 and the third engaging block 13 are correspondingly engaged and connected, facilitating installation and disassembly, and providing high connection strength and stability.

[0036] The wireless charging module 6 of this embodiment includes a fourth mounting base 62 and a wireless charging body 63 disposed on the fourth mounting base 62. The wireless charging body 63 is electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The fourth engaging slot 61 is recessed from the outer side of the fourth mounting base 62. The base 1 is provided with a fourth receiving hole 19 for accommodating the fourth mounting base 62. The fourth engaging block 14 protrudes from the inner wall of the fourth receiving hole 19. Specifically, the wireless charging body 63 is disposed on the fourth mounting base 62 and electrically connected to the circuit board 2. The wireless charging body 63 is prior art, and its specific structure and working principle will not be described in detail here. Wireless charging is mainly based on the principle of electromagnetic induction or resonance. Electromagnetic induction wireless charging transmits electrical energy through the change of magnetic field between the transmitter and the receiver, thereby charging the mobile phone. The fourth mounting base 62 is accommodated in the fourth receiving hole 19, so that the fourth engaging slot 61 and the fourth engaging block 14 are correspondingly engaged and connected, which facilitates installation and disassembly and has high connection strength and connection stability.

[0037] In this embodiment, a sealing block 110 is provided at one end of the base 1, and a connection port 111 is provided at the other end of the base 1. The connection port 111 is electrically connected to the circuit board 2. Specifically, the sealing block 110 can prevent external water and dust from entering the interior of the base 1, thereby improving the sealing performance of the base 1. The base 1 is electrically connected to an external computer through the connection port 111, thereby enabling various modules to perform diversified control operations on the computer.

[0038] In this embodiment, the base 1 has a receiving groove 112 at its bottom and an anti-slip pad 113 disposed in the receiving groove 112. Multiple receiving grooves 112 and multiple anti-slip pads 113 are provided, spaced apart along the length of the base 1. The anti-slip pads 113 are made of rubber. Specifically, the anti-slip pads 113 are stably housed within the receiving grooves 112. The multiple receiving grooves 112 and multiple anti-slip pads 113 are spaced apart along the length of the base 1, which increases the contact area and improves friction, preventing slippage. Because rubber has good wear resistance and durability, the anti-slip pads 113 are not easily deformed, worn, or aged, extending their service life.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A modular expansion dock, characterized in that: The device includes a base, a circuit board disposed on the base, and a connection module, a button module, a knob module, and a wireless charging module detachably connected to the base. All the connection module, button module, knob module, and wireless charging module are electrically connected to the circuit board. The connection module has a first engaging slot, the base has a first engaging block connected to the first engaging slot, the button module has a second engaging slot, the base has a second engaging block connected to the second engaging slot, the knob module has a third engaging slot, the base has a third engaging block connected to the third engaging slot, and the wireless charging module has a fourth engaging slot, the base has a fourth engaging block connected to the fourth engaging slot.

2. A modular expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connection module includes a first mounting base, a first panel disposed on the first mounting base, and a USB port and a Type-C port disposed on the first panel. The USB port and the Type-C port are exposed on the first panel. The USB port and the Type-C port are electrically connected to the circuit board. The first engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the first mounting base. The base is provided with a first receiving hole for accommodating the first mounting base. The first engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the first receiving hole.

3. A modular expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button module includes a second mounting base, a second panel disposed on the second mounting base, and a button block disposed on the second panel. The circuit board is provided with a tactile switch. The button block passes through the second panel and abuts against the tactile switch. The second engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the second mounting base. The base is provided with a second receiving hole for accommodating the second mounting base. The second engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the second receiving hole.

4. A modular expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob module includes a third mounting base and a knob body disposed on the third mounting base. The knob body is electrically connected to the circuit board. The third engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the third mounting base. The base is provided with a third receiving hole for accommodating the third mounting base. The third engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the third receiving hole.

5. A modular expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The wireless charging module includes a fourth mounting base and a wireless charging body disposed on the fourth mounting base. The wireless charging body is electrically connected to the circuit board. The fourth engaging groove is recessed from the outer side of the fourth mounting base. The base is provided with a fourth receiving hole for accommodating the fourth mounting base. The fourth engaging block protrudes from the inner wall of the fourth receiving hole.

6. A modular expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing block is provided at one end of the base, and a connection port is provided at the other end of the base, which is electrically connected to the circuit board.

7. A modular expansion dock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base has a receiving groove at its bottom and an anti-slip pad disposed in the receiving groove. Multiple receiving grooves and multiple anti-slip pads are provided, and the multiple receiving grooves and multiple anti-slip pads are spaced apart along the length of the base. The anti-slip pads are made of rubber.

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