A multifunctional docking station with dual Type-C heads
By designing a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors, adopting a hollow main body component and a limiting and sealing structure, and combining it with a PCB board to provide multiple interfaces, the problems of complex structure, large size and difficult connection of existing docking stations are solved, realizing multi-device connection and space optimization.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGXI LEIYUAN ELECTRONICS IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
Existing docking stations are complex in structure, poorly designed, bulky, have poor heat dissipation, and cannot connect multiple devices at the same time, resulting in inconvenience and clutter.
Design a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors. It adopts a hollow main body component, embedding limiting components and sealing components, and provides multiple interfaces in combination with PCB board, including USB-A female connector, USB-C female connector and USB-C male connector, to realize the connection of multiple devices.
It achieves a simple, small, and multifunctional docking station that can connect multiple devices simultaneously, improving ease of use and tidiness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of docking station technology, specifically a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors. Background Technology
[0002] A docking station, also known as a port replicator, connects to electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and mobile phones, allowing for one-stop connection between these devices and multiple accessories or external devices (such as power adapters, network cables, mice, external keyboards, printers, and external monitors). With technological advancements, many new types of electronic host devices have emerged on the market. Initially, these devices were designed to be very thin and small to minimize portability and space requirements, which limited the number of ports that could be included. This is where docking stations come in, providing port expansion capabilities.
[0003] Existing docking stations are relatively complex in structure and have unreasonable design. Moreover, the docking stations on the market are large in size, have poor heat dissipation, cannot fit the device well, and cannot connect multiple devices, which can cause connection problems and cluttered space. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors, which has the advantages of simple structure, reasonable design, small size, ability to connect multiple devices, and realization of multi-functional experience, thus solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors, comprising: a docking station body, the docking station body including a main body component, the main body component being a hollow cavity structure with openings at both ends, and an electronic component disposed within the main body component, a limiting component disposed on one side of the electronic component, a first sealing component disposed on the side of the limiting component away from the electronic component, the first sealing component being embedded within the main body component, and the outer side of the first sealing component being flush with the outer side of the main body component, a second sealing component being fitted and installed at the end of the main body component away from the first sealing component, the side of the second sealing component away from the first sealing component being flush with the outer side of the main body component.
[0006] Preferably, the main component includes an aluminum alloy frame, a through groove is provided on one side of the aluminum alloy frame, and three connecting posts are provided on the inner wall of the aluminum alloy frame, with both ends of each connecting post placed inside the aluminum alloy frame, and an interlocking groove is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy frame facing the limiting component.
[0007] Preferably, the electronic component includes a PCB board. The PCB board has two USB-A female connectors and two USB-C female connectors on the side facing the second sealing component. Each USB-A female connector and USB-C female connector is located inside the main body component. The PCB board has an SD slot on one side and a TF slot on the other side. The PCB board with the TF slot has two USB-C male connectors on the side with the TF slot. Each USB-C male connector extends out of the docking station main body.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting component includes a plastic inner frame, which has two circular grooves and three through holes, and a fitting groove 2 is provided on the side of the plastic inner frame facing the main component.
[0009] Preferably, the first sealing assembly includes a back acrylic plate, and the back acrylic plate is provided with two USB-C male connector openings facing the USB-C male connector.
[0010] Preferably, the second sealing assembly includes a front acrylic plate with two USB-A female connector openings facing the USB-A female connector and two USB-C female connector openings facing the USB-C female connector.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. This utility model provides a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors. The docking station includes a main body component, electronic components, limiting components, a first sealing component, and a second sealing component. The overall structure is simple and reasonably designed. The electronic components include a PCB board. Two USB-A female connectors and two USB-C female connectors are provided on the side of the PCB board facing the second sealing component. Each USB-A female connector and USB-C female connector is placed inside the main body component. An SD card slot is provided on one side of the PCB board, and a TF card slot is provided on the other side. Two USB-C male connectors are provided on the side of the PCB board with the TF card slots. Each USB-C male connector extends out of the outer side of the docking station main body. Through the two USB-A female connectors, USB-C female connectors, and USB-C male connectors provided on the PCB board, multiple device connections can be realized in the docking station, which has multi-functionality.
[0013] 2. The main body of the docking station in this utility model includes a main body component. The main body component is a hollow cavity structure with openings at both ends. An electronic component is installed inside the main body component. A limiting component is provided on one side of the electronic component. A first sealing component is provided on the side of the limiting component away from the electronic component. The first sealing component is embedded in the main body component. A second sealing component is fitted and installed on the side of the main body component away from the first sealing component. The electronic component is embedded in the main body component, and the limiting component abuts against the back of the electronic component and is connected to the main body component by screws. Then, the first sealing component and the second sealing component are embedded in the main body component and are flush with the sides of the main body component. This makes the entire docking station smaller in size and easier to use. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 3 This is a rear exploded view of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A;
[0018] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B.
[0019] The reference numerals and names in the figure are as follows:
[0020] 1. Dock Main Body; 11. Main Body Components; 111. Aluminum Alloy Frame; 112. Through Slot; 113. Connecting Post; 114. Fitting Slot One; 12. Electronic Components; 121. PCB Board; 122. USB-A Female Connector; 123. SD Slot; 124. USB-C Female Connector; 125. TF Slot; 126. USB-C Male Connector; 13. Limiting Components; 131. Plastic Inner Frame; 132. Circular Slot; 133. Through Hole; 134. Fitting Slot Two; 14. First Sealing Components; 141. Back Acrylic Plate; 142. USB-C Male Connector Opening; 15. Second Sealing Components; 151. Front Acrylic Plate; 152. USB-A Female Connector Opening; 153. USB-C Female Connector Opening. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0023] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 5This utility model provides an embodiment of a multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors, comprising: a docking station body 1, the docking station body 1 including a main body component 11, the main body component 11 being a hollow cavity structure with openings at both ends, and an electronic component 12 disposed within the main body component 11. Specifically, the working principle of the electronic component 12 can be found in the working principle of the docking station disclosed in CN220873907U, which is prior art and will not be elaborated further here. A limiting component 13 is disposed on one side of the electronic component 12, and a first sealing component 14 is disposed on the side of the limiting component 13 away from the electronic component 12. The first sealing component 14 is embedded within the main body component 11, and the first sealing component 14... The outer side of the sealing component 14 is flush with the outer side of the main component 11. A second sealing component 15 is fitted onto the end of the main component 11 away from the first sealing component 14. The side of the second sealing component 15 away from the first sealing component 14 is flush with the outer side of the main component 11. The main component 11 includes an aluminum alloy frame 111. In specific implementations, the four corners of the aluminum alloy frame 11 are provided with chamfered structures, which are arc-shaped. A through groove 112 is provided on one side of the aluminum alloy frame 111, and three connecting posts 113 are provided on the inner wall of the aluminum alloy frame 111. Both ends of each connecting post 113 are placed inside the aluminum alloy frame 111. A fitting groove 114 is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy frame 111 facing the limiting component 13. Sub-component 12 includes a PCB board 121. Two USB-A female connectors 122 and two USB-C female connectors 124 are provided on the side of the PCB board 121 facing the second sealing component 15. Each USB-A female connector 122 and USB-C female connector 124 is located inside the main body component 11. An SD slot 123 is provided on one side of the PCB board 121, and a TF slot 125 is provided on the other side. Two USB-C male connectors 126 are provided on the side of the PCB board 121 with the TF slots 125. Each USB-C male connector 126 extends outward from the outside of the docking station main body 1. The limiting component 13 includes a plastic inner frame 131, with an opening on the plastic inner frame 131. The first sealing component 14 includes a back acrylic plate 141 with two circular grooves 132 and three through holes 133 on the plastic inner frame 131. The plastic inner frame 131 has a fitting groove 134 on the side facing the main body component 11. The first sealing component 14 includes a back acrylic plate 141 with two USB-C male connector openings 142 facing the USB-C male connector 126. The second sealing component 15 includes a front acrylic plate 151 with two USB-A female connector openings 152 facing the USB-A female connector 122 and two USB-C female connector openings 153 facing the USB-C female connector 124.
[0025] Working principle: During installation, the electronic component 12 is embedded into the main body component 11. The limiting component 13 abuts against the back of the electronic component 12. The two USB-C male plugs 126 pass through the two round slots 132 and are screwed through the through hole 133 and extended into the connecting post 113 to complete the fixation of the main body component 11, the electronic component 12 and the limiting component 13. Then, the first sealing component 14 is embedded into the back of the aluminum alloy middle frame 111 and attached to the back of the plastic inner frame 131. The front acrylic plate 151 is attached to the front of the aluminum alloy middle frame 111.
[0026] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) of the expansion dock includes a main body component (11). The main body component (11) is a cavity structure with a hollow interior and open ends. An electronic component (12) is provided inside the main body component (11). A limiting component (13) is provided on one side of the electronic component (12). A first sealing component (14) is provided on the side of the limiting component (13) away from the electronic component (12). The first sealing component (14) is embedded in the main body component (11), and the outer side of the first sealing component (14) is flush with the outer side of the main body component (11). A second sealing component (15) is fitted and installed on the end of the main body component (11) away from the first sealing component (14). The side of the second sealing component (15) away from the first sealing component (14) is flush with the outer side of the main body component (11).
2. The multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main component (11) includes an aluminum alloy frame (111), a through groove (112) is provided on one side of the aluminum alloy frame (111), and three connecting posts (113) are provided on the inner wall of the aluminum alloy frame (111). Both ends of each connecting post (113) are placed inside the aluminum alloy frame (111), and a fitting groove (114) is provided on the side of the aluminum alloy frame (111) facing the limiting component (13).
3. A multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic component (12) includes a PCB board (121). The PCB board (121) has two USB-A female connectors (122) and two USB-C female connectors (124) on the side facing the second sealing component (15). Each USB-A female connector (122) and USB-C female connector (124) is placed inside the main body component (11). The PCB board (121) has an SD slot (123) on one side and a TF slot (125) on the other side. The PCB board (121) has two USB-C male connectors (126) on the side with the TF slot (125). Each USB-C male connector (126) extends out of the outside of the docking station main body (1).
4. A multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component (13) includes a plastic inner frame (131), which has two circular grooves (132) and three through holes (133). The plastic inner frame (131) has a fitting groove (134) on the side facing the main component (11).
5. A multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first sealing assembly (14) includes a back acrylic plate (141) on which two USB-C male connector openings (142) facing the USB-C male connector (126) are provided.
6. A multi-functional docking station with dual Type-C connectors according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second sealing assembly (15) includes a front acrylic plate (151), on which two USB-A female connector openings (152) facing the USB-A female connector (122) are provided, and two USB-C female connector openings (153) facing the USB-C female connector (124) are also provided on the front acrylic plate (151).