A hub and electronic device docking station

Abstract

A kind of hub and electronic equipment docking station belong to electronic equipment technical field.The USB interface of existing hub and docking station is easy to accumulate dust due to long-term exposure, affect connection stability and data transmission efficiency, and traditional dust cover has problems such as being heavy, easy to lose etc..Including the front end of hub body is provided with a plurality of USB interfaces, the front end of each interface is configured with a rotatable mounting frame, a mounting block with a silica gel sealing block is slidably mounted in the mounting frame, the silica gel block is clamped with the USB interface to realize dustproof sealing;The mounting frame is fixed by magnetic attraction structure and the body is limited, which is convenient for opening and closing operation.The docking station body is electrically connected with the hub through the connecting line, and provides a variety of expansion interfaces.The device is designed with a detachable dustproof component, which effectively protects the interface from dust, simplifies the user cleaning and maintenance process, and is suitable for electronic equipment data expansion and interface protection scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electronic equipment technology, and in particular relates to a hub and an electronic equipment expansion dock. Background Technology

[0002] In the current field of electronic device technology, hubs and electronic device docking stations are common accessories that provide users with convenient data connectivity and expansion functions. However, these devices have the following shortcomings when in use: With the USB ports and other connection ports exposed to the air for extended periods, dust and debris easily accumulate. This not only affects aesthetics but may also impact connection stability and data transfer speed. Users need to clean these ports frequently, which is not only inconvenient but may also damage the ports due to improper operation. Although some products employ dust covers, these covers are usually bulky, difficult to operate, and easily lost.

[0003] To address this, we propose a hub and electronic device expansion dock. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problem that in the use of existing hubs and electronic device docking stations, the USB interfaces and other connection ports are exposed to the air for a long time, which easily accumulates dust and debris. This not only affects the appearance but may also affect the stability of the connection and the data transmission speed. Users need to clean these interfaces frequently, which is not only troublesome but may also damage the interfaces due to improper operation. Although some products have dust cover designs, these dust covers are usually bulky, difficult to operate, and easy to lose. Therefore, this utility model proposes a hub and electronic device docking station.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A hub, comprising:

[0007] The hub body has multiple USB ports at its front end, and each USB port has a corresponding mounting frame at its front end.

[0008] The dustproof assembly includes a mounting block that is slidably installed in each mounting frame. A silicone block is fixedly connected to the rear end of the mounting block. The inner side of the silicone block is provided with a protrusion that matches the shape of the USB interface. The protrusion engages with the USB interface to seal the interface.

[0009] The mounting frame can rotate around the hub body to expose or close the USB interface. When the mounting frame is closed, the protrusion of the silicone block is embedded in the USB interface to form a seal and prevent dust.

[0010] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0011] The upper front part of the hub body is provided with a pair of limiting seats on both sides of the upper end of each USB interface. The two sides of the mounting frame are rotatably connected to the limiting seats through a rotating shaft. A first magnetic block is fixed on the upper part of the outer wall of the front end of the mounting frame, and a second magnetic block is fixed at the corresponding position of the front end of the hub body. The first magnetic block and the second magnetic block are attracted by opposite poles to fix the open state of the mounting frame.

[0012] The limiting seat is fixed to the hub body by screws, and the axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the arrangement direction of the USB interface.

[0013] The mounting block has limiting grooves on both sides, and limiting blocks are fixed inside the mounting frame on both sides. The limiting blocks are slidably engaged with the limiting grooves to restrict the movement trajectory of the mounting block.

[0014] The lower end of the mounting frame is fixed with a limiting plate by screws, and the upper surface of the limiting plate abuts against the bottom of the mounting block to restrict its sliding displacement.

[0015] The hub body has multiple ventilation openings on its rear end and two outer walls, which are arranged in a strip array.

[0016] An electronic device expansion dock includes an expansion dock body and a hub as described above. One side of the expansion dock body is electrically connected to the hub body via a connecting cable, and the side of the expansion dock body is provided with multiple connection ports.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0018] The connection ports include at least two of the following: HDMI interface, Ethernet interface, and Type-C interface.

[0019] The bottom of the expansion dock is equipped with an anti-slip pad, and the connection between the connecting cable and the hub body adopts a reinforced protective sleeve structure.

[0020] In this application, during use, firstly, by pulling the strip block, the mounting frame can be rotated around the limiting seat, thereby opening the mounting frame and causing the silicone block installed on the mounting block to separate from the USB interface, exposing the USB interface. Then, the mounting frame can be attracted to the hub body by the attraction between the first and second magnetic blocks of opposite polarities, allowing the USB interface to be fully exposed without affecting the use of the USB interface and preventing it from being blocked. Conversely, it can be used to dustproof and seal some USB interfaces that are not in use. By removing the limiting plate and sliding the mounting block to separate the limiting block from the limiting groove, the mounting block can be removed from the mounting frame for replacement of the mounting block and silicone block.

[0021] In this utility model, the hub and electronic device expansion dock, through the design of the dustproof component, effectively solves the problem that the USB interface and other connection ports in traditional hubs and electronic device expansion docks are prone to dust and debris accumulation. The silicone block and the USB interface are locked together to ensure that the USB interface is clean when not in use, and to avoid the impact of dust and debris on the interface.

[0022] In this utility model, the hub and electronic device expansion dock described herein are simple and quick to install and remove through the dustproof component. The mounting frame can be opened by pulling the strip block to expose the USB interface. The mounting frame can be easily attached to the hub body by the attraction between the opposite poles of the first and second magnetic blocks without affecting the use of the USB interface. At the same time, the replacement of the mounting block and silicone block is also very convenient, improving the maintenance efficiency of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the hub body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the hub body according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a front-view exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of a dustproof component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a rear-view exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of a dustproof component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Hub body; 2. USB interface; 3. Limiting seat; 4. Mounting frame; 5. Mounting block; 6. Silicone block; 7. Limiting block; 8. Limiting groove; 9. Limiting plate; 10. Strip block; 11. First magnetic block; 12. Second magnetic block; 13. Connecting cable; 14. Dock body; 15. Vent; 16. Connection port. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "opening", "upper", "middle", "length", "inner", etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the components or elements 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.

[0033] To keep the following description of the embodiments of this utility model clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0034] Example 1: Refer to Figures 1-6 A hub, comprising:

[0035] The hub body 1 has multiple USB ports 2 at its front end, and each of the multiple USB ports 2 has a mounting frame 4 at its front end. A connecting cable 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the hub body 1.

[0036] The dustproof component includes mounting blocks 5 that are slidably installed inside multiple mounting frames 4. Each of the rear ends of the multiple mounting frames 4 is fixedly connected to a silicone block 6 (Shore hardness 30A, designed with 0.3mm interference fit to ensure sealing). The silicone block 6 is snapped into the USB interface 2 to seal the USB interface 2 for dust prevention.

[0037] In the above technical solution, the front end of the hub body 1 is provided with multiple USB ports 2, and the front end of each USB port 2 is equipped with a mounting frame 4. The mounting frame 4 is rotatably connected to the hub body 1 through a limiting seat 3. At the same time, a silicone block 6 is fixed on the mounting block 5. The silicone block 6 is engaged with the USB port 2 to achieve dustproof sealing.

[0038] In one aspect of this embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the upper front part of the hub body 1 is fixedly connected to the limit seats 3 on both sides of the upper end of the USB interface 2 by bolts. The two sides of the mounting frame 4 are rotatably connected to the limit seats 3. Multiple second magnetic blocks 12 are fixedly connected to the upper front part of the hub body 1. Multiple first magnetic blocks 11 are fixedly connected to the upper part of the outer wall of the front end of the mounting frame 4. The first magnetic blocks 11 and the second magnetic blocks 12 are attracted by opposite polarities and are used to limit the mounting frame 4.

[0039] In the above technical solution, a first magnetic block 11 is fixed on the upper part of the outer wall of the front end of the hub body 1, and a plurality of second magnetic blocks 12 are fixed on the upper part of the front end of the hub body 1. The first magnetic block 11 and the second magnetic block 12 are attracted by opposite polarities and are used to limit the position of the mounting frame 4.

[0040] In one aspect of this embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the mounting block 5 is slidably connected to the mounting frame 4. Limiting blocks 7 are fixedly connected to both sides inside the mounting frame 4. Limiting grooves 8 are opened on both sides of the mounting block 5. The limiting blocks 7 and the limiting grooves 8 are engaged and matched for the installation and removal of the mounting block 5.

[0041] In the above technical solution, limiting blocks 7 are fixed on both sides inside the mounting frame 4, and limiting grooves 8 are opened on both sides of the mounting block 5. The limiting blocks 7 and the limiting grooves 8 are engaged to ensure the stable installation of the mounting block 5.

[0042] In one aspect of this embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the lower end of the mounting frame 4 is fixedly connected to a limiting plate 9 by bolts, which is used to limit the mounting block 5. The lower end of the front outer wall of the mounting frame 4 is fixedly connected to a strip block 10, which is used to pull the mounting frame 4.

[0043] In the above technical solution, the limiting plate 9 is used to further limit the mounting block 5, and the lower end of the front outer wall of the mounting frame 4 is also fixed with a strip block 10, which is convenient for the user to pull to open the mounting frame 4.

[0044] In one aspect of this embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, ventilation openings 15 are provided on the outer walls of the rear end and both sides of the hub body 1, and honeycomb mesh (0.3mm aperture, 65% opening rate) is provided inside the ventilation openings 15.

[0045] In the above technical solution, the ventilation opening 15 can effectively promote air circulation inside the equipment.

[0046] This application can be used in the field of electronic devices, or in other fields applicable to this application.

[0047] Example 2: Refer to Figure 1 An improvement upon Embodiment 1: An electronic device expansion dock, used in the field of electronic devices.

[0048] An electronic device expansion dock, used in conjunction with the aforementioned hub, includes: an expansion dock body 14, one side of which is electrically connected to a hub body 1 via a connecting cable 13, and a plurality of connection ports 16 are provided on one side of the expansion dock body 14.

[0049] In the above technical solution, the hub body 1 is electrically connected to the docking station body 14 via the connecting cable 13, which can be used to expand the USB interface 2 of the docking station body 14. At the same time, the multiple connection ports 16 are interfaces such as HDMI and network cable.

[0050] The accompanying drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The dimensions and shapes of the components shown are not actual limitations but are merely schematic representations. In actual implementation, the components can be reasonably configured and adjusted according to specific needs and actual conditions.

[0051] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0052] The preferred embodiments of this utility model disclosed above are merely illustrative of the present utility model. These preferred embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the utility model to the specific implementations described. Clearly, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments to better explain the principles and practical applications of this utility model, thereby enabling those skilled in the art to better understand and utilize it. This utility model is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A hub, characterized in that, include: Hub body (1), the front end of the hub body (1) is provided with multiple USB ports (2), and the front end of each USB port (2) is provided with a mounting frame (4). The dustproof assembly includes a mounting block (5) that is slidably installed in each mounting frame (4). A silicone block (6) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the mounting block (5). The inner side of the silicone block (6) is provided with a protrusion that matches the shape of the USB interface (2). The protrusion engages with the USB interface (2) to seal the interface. The mounting frame (4) can rotate around the hub body (1) to expose or close the USB interface (2). When the mounting frame (4) is closed, the protrusion of the silicone block (6) is embedded in the USB interface (2) to form a seal and prevent dust.

2. The hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front upper part of the hub body (1) is provided with a pair of limiting seats (3) on both sides of the upper end of each USB interface (2). The two sides of the mounting frame (4) are rotatably connected to the limiting seats (3) through a rotating shaft. A first magnetic block (11) is fixed on the upper part of the outer wall of the front end of the mounting frame (4), and a second magnetic block (12) is fixed at the corresponding position of the front end of the hub body (1). The first magnetic block (11) and the second magnetic block (12) are attracted to each other to fix the open state of the mounting frame (4).

3. The hub according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting seat (3) is fixed to the hub body (1) by screws, and the axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the arrangement direction of the USB interface (2).

4. The hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting block (5) is provided with limiting grooves (8) on both sides, and the mounting frame (4) is fixed with limiting blocks (7) on both sides inside. The limiting blocks (7) and the limiting grooves (8) are slidably engaged to limit the movement trajectory of the mounting block (5).

5. The hub according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower end of the mounting frame (4) is fixed with a limiting plate (9) by screws, and the upper surface of the limiting plate (9) abuts against the bottom of the mounting block (5) to limit its sliding displacement.

6. The hub according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hub body (1) has multiple ventilation openings (15) on its rear end and two outer walls, and the ventilation openings (15) are arranged in a strip array.

7. An electronic device expansion dock, characterized in that, Includes a docking station body (14) and a hub as described in any one of claims 1-6, wherein one side of the docking station body (14) is electrically connected to the hub body (1) via a connecting cable (13), and the side of the docking station body (14) is provided with a plurality of connection ports (16).

8. The electronic device expansion dock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connection port (16) includes at least two of the following: HDMI interface, Ethernet interface and Type-C interface.

9. The electronic device expansion dock according to claim 7, characterized in that, The bottom of the expansion dock body (14) is provided with an anti-slip pad, and the connection between the connecting cable (13) and the hub body (1) adopts a reinforced protective sleeve structure.

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