A portable docking station

Abstract

This utility model discloses a portable docking station, including a docking station body, a fixing block mounted on the docking station body, and a second fixing seat mounted below the docking station body. The bottom of the second fixing seat has a sliding groove that matches the fixing block. The bottom of the fixing block has a first fixing groove, inside which a suction cup is installed. This portable docking station allows the fixing block to slide along the sliding groove and embed into the second fixing seat, ensuring a stable connection between the docking station bodies. In a stacked state, this design maintains a compact overall structure and prevents components from becoming loose or wobbly, effectively improving the product's portability and stability. The fixing block connects to the suction cup via the first fixing groove at its bottom, ensuring stable device connection and secure data transmission. The overall size is fixed, reducing the need for handles that would increase the device's size.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of docking stations, specifically a portable docking station. Background Technology

[0002] A docking station is an external device designed specifically for laptops. By replicating or expanding the ports of a laptop, it allows laptops and tablets to connect to multiple accessories or external devices. However, existing docking stations still have some shortcomings in use. Most current docking stations are box-shaped with a smooth surface and lack anti-slip design, making it easy for the docking station to slip from the user's hand when carrying it, resulting in breakage or damage and affecting the durability of the docking station.

[0003] To overcome the above-mentioned defects, the prior art (Chinese patent with announcement number CN216750583U and announcement date of June 14, 2022) provides a portable docking station, which relates to the field of docking station technology. It includes a docking station body, a handle seat disposed outside the docking station body, and a handle hole provided on the handle seat for the user's palm to pass through so that the user can grip the handle seat. The handle seat includes: a fixing part sleeved on the outer wall of the docking station body; and a handle part integrally disposed at both ends with the fixing part and forming a handle hole with the fixing part. The fixing part has first through holes on both sides to expose the connection ports on the docking station body. The fixing part has an opening on the side away from the handle to facilitate fixing or separating the fixing part from the docking station body. There are two handles arranged in parallel, and a slot for inserting board-shaped electronic products is provided between the two handles. With the above technical solution, the user can hold the handle base through the handle hole, thereby holding the docking station by hand and avoiding the docking station from falling and being damaged due to its smooth surface.

[0004] While existing technologies improve the portability of docking stations through handle designs, gaps may develop at the connection between the handle and the docking station due to frequent use during long-term use, leading to a decrease in overall connection stability. Furthermore, adding a handle increases the size of the docking station, thereby reducing portability.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, there is an urgent need for innovative design based on existing portable docking stations. Therefore, we propose that portable docking stations can effectively solve these problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a portable docking station to solve the problem mentioned in the background art. Currently, the docking station on the market improves the carrying stability through the design of the handle, but during long-term use, gaps may appear at the connection between the handle and the docking station due to frequent use, resulting in a decrease in the overall connection stability. In addition, the addition of the handle seat increases the size of the docking station, thereby reducing portability.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a portable docking station, comprising a docking station body, a fixing block mounted on the docking station body, a second fixing seat mounted below the docking station body, a sliding groove at the bottom of the second fixing seat, the sliding groove being adapted to the fixing block, a first fixing groove at the bottom of the fixing block, and a suction cup installed inside the first fixing groove.

[0008] Preferably, the expansion dock body has an interface on one side and a heat dissipation groove on the other side.

[0009] Preferably, a limiting component is installed on the docking station body, the limiting component including a first fixing seat installed on the docking station body.

[0010] Preferably, the first fixing seat has an arc groove, and a protective plate is installed inside the arc groove.

[0011] Preferably, one end of the fixing block is provided with a second fixing groove and a snap-fit ​​groove, and the second fixing groove and the snap-fit ​​groove are connected.

[0012] Preferably, the second fixing seat has a first storage slot inside, a first spring is installed inside the first storage slot, and a snap-fit ​​rod is connected to the end of the first spring.

[0013] Preferably, the second fixed base has a second storage slot, and the second storage slot is provided with a pressing member.

[0014] Preferably, a second spring is sleeved on the outside of the extrusion member, and an auxiliary ball is connected to the end of the extrusion member, the auxiliary ball being located at the side end of the locking rod.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This portable docking station allows the fixing block to slide along the groove and embed into the second fixing seat, ensuring a stable connection between the docking station bodies. In the stacked state of the docking station bodies, this ensures a compact overall structure and prevents components from becoming loose or wobbly, effectively improving the product's portability and stability. The fixing block connects to the suction cup via the first fixing groove at the bottom, ensuring the stability of the device connection and the security of data transmission. The overall volume is fixed, reducing the problem of increased device size due to the addition of a handle. The specific details are as follows:

[0016] (1) When the docking station is stacked, it can ensure that the overall structure is compact and prevent the parts from loosening and shaking, effectively improving the portability and stability of the product. The suction cup makes the docking station firmly attached to the table, and the overall volume is fixed, reducing the problem of increasing the size of the device due to the addition of handles.

[0017] (2) The interface on one side of the expansion dock can be used to connect various external devices. The rich interface configuration meets the diverse device connection needs of users. The heat dissipation slot on the expansion dock can promote air circulation, maintain stable operation of the equipment, and extend the service life of the internal components of the expansion dock.

[0018] (3) The arc groove on the first fixed seat can limit and fix the data cable connected to the interface, prevent the data cable from shaking or falling off the interface, ensure the data cable is firmly connected, and the protective plate can prevent the data cable from directly rubbing against the edge of the arc groove, thus extending the service life of the data cable.

[0019] (4) When the fixing block slides into the slide groove, the snap-fit ​​rod pops out under the elastic force of the first spring and snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove, firmly snapping the fixing block and the second fixing seat together, ensuring that the docking station body will not fall apart during the carrying process.

[0020] (5) The auxiliary ball is moved by the extrusion member in the second placement groove of the second fixed seat. The second spring on the outside of the extrusion member is compressed, and the auxiliary ball extrudes the locking rod, causing the locking rod to move out of the locking groove, thereby realizing the separation of the fixed block and the second fixed seat. The overall structure is simple and the operation is convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall side view structure of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the fixing base and fixing block of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of the docking station body of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing block structure of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the fixing base of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the fixing block and fixing seat of this utility model.

[0028] In the diagram: 1. Dock body; 2. Interface; 3. Heat dissipation groove; 4. First mounting base; 5. Arc groove; 6. Protective plate; 7. Fixing block; 8. Second mounting base; 9. Slide groove; 10. First fixing groove; 11. Suction cup; 12. Second fixing groove; 13. Snap-fit ​​groove; 14. First storage slot; 15. First spring; 16. Snap-fit ​​rod; 17. Second storage slot; 18. Extrusion component; 19. Second spring; 20. Auxiliary ball. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] Example 1: In this example, with the docking station body 1 stacked, the overall structure is compact, and the loosening and shaking of components are prevented, effectively improving the portability and stability of the product. Figures 1-4 The technical solution shown includes a docking station body 1, a fixing block 7 mounted on the docking station body 1, and a second fixing seat 8 mounted below the docking station body 1. The bottom of the second fixing seat 8 has a sliding groove 9 that fits into the fixing block 7. The bottom of the fixing block 7 has a first fixing groove 10, and a suction cup 11 is installed inside the first fixing groove 10. The fixing block 7 mounted on the docking station body 1 fits into the sliding groove 9 at the bottom of the second fixing seat 8. When the docking station body 1 needs to be folded, the fixing block 7 is slidably inserted into the second fixing seat 8 along the sliding groove 9, so that... The docking station body 1 is stably connected to the docking station body 1. When the docking station bodies 1 are stacked, the overall structure is compact and the components are prevented from loosening and shaking, which effectively improves the portability and stability of the product. The fixing block 7 is connected to the suction cup 11 through the bottom first fixing groove 10. The suction cup 11 is pressed on the smooth surface, and the internal air is discharged to form a negative pressure, so that the docking station body 1 is firmly attached to the table, preventing accidental movement during use, ensuring the stability of the device connection and the security of data transmission. The overall volume is fixed, reducing the problem of the device size increase caused by the addition of a handle.

[0031] Example 2: In this example, the arc groove 5 on the first fixing seat 4 can limit and fix the data cable connected to the interface 2, preventing the data cable from shaking or coming off the interface 2, ensuring a stable connection of the data cable, and avoiding data transmission interruption due to poor contact. Specifically, as shown below... Figures 1-4As shown, the docking station 1 has an interface 2 on one side and a heat dissipation slot 3 on the other side. A limiting component is installed on the docking station 1, including a first fixing seat 4 mounted on the docking station 1. The first fixing seat 4 has an arc groove 5, and a protective plate 6 is installed inside the arc groove 5. The interface 2 on one side of the docking station 1 can be used to connect various external devices to achieve data transmission or device expansion functions. The rich configuration of interfaces 2 meets the diverse device connection needs of users, effectively improving the expandability and efficiency of the device. During device operation, heat is generated inside the docking station 1. The heat dissipation slot 3 on the other side of the docking station 1 promotes air circulation. Cool air enters through the heat dissipation slot 3, carries away internal heat, and then exits, ensuring that the internal components of the docking station 1 operate at a suitable temperature, maintaining stable equipment operation, and extending the service life of the internal components of the docking station 1. The limiting component on the docking station 1, with its arc groove 5 on the first fixing seat 4, can limit and fix the data cable connected to the interface 2, preventing the data cable from shaking or coming off the interface 2, ensuring a secure connection of the data cable, and avoiding data transmission interruption due to poor contact. Furthermore, the protective plate 6 installed inside the arc groove 5 can prevent the data cable from directly rubbing against the edge of the arc groove 5, protecting the outer sheath of the data cable from being scratched, extending the service life of the data cable, and reducing maintenance costs caused by data cable damage.

[0032] Example 3: In this example, the fixing block 7 and the second fixing seat 8 are firmly engaged to ensure that the docking station body 1 will not fall apart during transport, thus enhancing the structural reliability of the docking station body 1. Specifically, as follows... Figure 3 and Figures 5-7As shown, one end of the fixing block 7 has a second fixing groove 12 and a snap-fit ​​groove 13, which are connected. The second fixing groove 12 and the snap-fit ​​groove 13 are connected. The second fixing seat 8 has a first storage groove 14 inside, and a first spring 15 is installed inside the first storage groove 14. The end of the first spring 15 is connected to a snap-fit ​​rod 16. The second fixing seat 8 has a second storage groove 17, and a pressing member 18 is provided inside the second storage groove 17. A second spring 19 is sleeved on the outside of the pressing member 18, and an auxiliary ball 20 is connected to the end of the pressing member 18. The auxiliary ball 20 is located on the side of the snap-fit ​​rod 16. The second fixing groove 12 and the snap-fit ​​groove 13 at one end of the fixing block 7 are connected. The first spring 15 and the snap-fit ​​rod 16 in the first storage groove 14 inside the second fixing seat 8 form a snap-fit ​​structure. When the fixing block 7 slides into the sliding groove 9, the snap-fit ​​rod 16 is subjected to the elastic force of the first spring 15. The device pops out under the action of the locking mechanism and snaps into the locking slot 13, firmly locking the fixing block 7 and the second fixing seat 8 together. This ensures that the docking station body 1 will not fall apart during transport. During the stacking and transport of the docking station bodies 1, it can effectively prevent accidental separation between the docking station bodies 1, enhancing the structural reliability of the docking station body 1. When it is necessary to separate the fixing block 7 and the second fixing seat 8, the squeezing member 18 in the second storage slot 17 of the second fixing seat 8 drives the auxiliary ball 20 to move. At this time, the second spring 19 on the outside of the squeezing member 18 is squeezed, and the auxiliary ball 20 squeezes the locking rod 16, causing the locking rod 16 to move out of the locking slot 13, thereby realizing the separation of the fixing block 7 and the second fixing seat 8. The overall structure is simple and improves the convenience of operation. The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0033] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A portable docking station, comprising a docking station body (1), characterized in that, A fixing block (7) is installed on the main body (1) of the expansion dock. A second fixing seat (8) is installed under the main body (1). A sliding groove (9) is provided at the bottom of the second fixing seat (8). The sliding groove (9) is adapted to the fixing block (7). A first fixing groove (10) is provided at the bottom of the fixing block (7). A suction cup (11) is installed inside the first fixing groove (10).

2. A portable docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion dock body (1) has an interface (2) on one side and a heat dissipation groove (3) on the other side.

3. A portable docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting component is installed on the expansion dock body (1), the limiting component including a first fixing seat (4) installed on the expansion dock body (1).

4. A portable docking station according to claim 3, characterized in that: An arc groove (5) is provided on the first fixed seat (4), and a protective plate (6) is installed on the inner side of the arc groove (5).

5. A portable docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing block (7) has a second fixing groove (12) and a snap-fit ​​groove (13) at one end, and the second fixing groove (12) and the snap-fit ​​groove (13) are connected.

6. A portable docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second fixed base (8) has a first storage slot (14) inside, and a first spring (15) is installed inside the first storage slot (14). The end of the first spring (15) is connected to a snap rod (16).

7. A portable docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second fixed base (8) has a second storage slot (17), and the second storage slot (17) is provided with a pressing member (18).

8. A portable docking station according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second spring (19) is sleeved on the outside of the extrusion member (18), and an auxiliary ball (20) is connected to the end of the extrusion member (18). The auxiliary ball (20) is located at the side end of the snap-fit ​​rod (16).

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