USB docking station with hub structure

Abstract

The application provides a USB expansion dock with a collecting structure, belongs to the field of expansion docks, and aims at solving the problem of inconvenience in protecting different interfaces. The expansion dock comprises an expansion dock body and an interface. The interface is arranged on the expansion dock body. A protection frame is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body. A spring is fixedly connected in the protection frame. A limiting plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring. A baffle is fixedly connected to the limiting plate. A data line is installed on the expansion dock body. The application is provided with a baffle. The interface on the expansion dock body can be blocked by the baffles on both sides of the protection frame. When the interface is connected with the data line, the line is inserted into the protection frame. The inclined surface of the baffle can drive the baffle to move outward. The limiting plate on the baffle can extrude the spring. The line can be connected. When not in use, the baffle on the limiting plate can be attached under the pushing of the spring. The opening of the protection frame is blocked, and the dustproof effect is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of docking stations, and more specifically, to a USB docking station with a hub structure. Background Technology

[0002] A USB docking station is an external interface expansion accessory designed for devices such as laptops. It mainly enhances device connectivity by expanding physical interfaces and functions, turning a single USB-C / Thunderbolt port into multiple USB-A, HDMI, Ethernet, and other interfaces. It supports the simultaneous connection of multiple devices such as keyboards, mice, USB flash drives, and monitors. The docking station solves the problem of insufficient interfaces in thin and light laptops, enabling multiple devices to be connected with a single cable.

[0003] Currently, most USB docking stations have the following problems: 1. In existing USB docking stations, data cables are mostly plugged into the docking station during installation and use. The plastic cables cannot be fixed in place after connection, and the data cables are easily pulled off by external forces, affecting the stability of use and making it inconvenient to fix the connected data cables.

[0004] Second, existing USB docking stations have multiple connection ports. When using data cables, if not all ports are connected, some ports are exposed and susceptible to dust and impurities from the surrounding environment. This can easily lead to short circuits and damage during subsequent connections, and it is inconvenient to protect unused ports.

[0005] Therefore, we have made improvements to this by proposing a USB docking station with a hub structure. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to address the current problems of inconvenience in limiting and fixing connected data cables, and inconvenience in protecting unused interfaces.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: USB docking stations with hub structures are designed to address the aforementioned issues.

[0008] The application is as follows: The device includes a docking station body and an interface. The docking station body has an interface. A lower limit frame is fixedly connected to the docking station body. A bidirectional threaded rod is rotatably connected to the lower limit frame. A turntable is fixedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod. A moving block is threadedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod. A connecting rod is rotatably connected to the moving block. An upper limit frame is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod. A sealing gasket is fixedly connected to the lower limit frame and the upper limit frame. A protective frame is fixedly connected to the docking station body. A spring is fixedly connected inside the protective frame. A limit plate is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring. A baffle is fixedly connected to the limit plate. A data cable is installed on the docking station body.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the expansion dock body has interfaces equidistantly provided, and the lower limit frame and the upper limit frame have arc-shaped grooves.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the movable blocks are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the bidirectional threaded rod, and the movable blocks correspond one-to-one with the connecting rods.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the springs are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides inside the protective frame, and the springs correspond one-to-one with the baffles through the limiting plates.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the side end face of the limiting plate is in contact with the inner side face of the protective frame, and the side end face of the baffle is inclined.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: In the scheme of this application: 1. Equipped with a bidirectional threaded rod; when limiting the connection of the data cable, the turntables on both sides of the lower limit frame can be rotated to drive the bidirectional threaded rod to rotate. The bidirectional threaded rod can drive the moving blocks on both sides to move outward. The connecting rod on the moving blocks can push the upper limit frame to move upward, unfolding the lower limit frame and the upper limit frame, making it convenient to place the data cable in the groove of the lower limit frame. In the opposite direction, the bidirectional threaded rod is rotated to drive the connected upper limit frame to move downward. The sealing gaskets of the lower limit frame and the upper limit frame can limit and clamp the data cable to prevent the data cable from falling off.

[0014] 2. Equipped with baffles; the interfaces on the docking station body can be blocked by the baffles on both sides of the protective frame. When connecting data cables, the cables are inserted into the protective frame, and the inclined surface of the baffles can drive the baffles to move outward. The limiting plate on the baffles can compress the springs, allowing the cables to be connected. When not in use, the springs can push the baffles on the limiting plate to close, blocking the opening of the protective frame and providing dust protection. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1A three-dimensional structural diagram of the USB docking station with a hub structure provided in this application; Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram of the baffle of the USB docking station with a hub structure provided in this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the interface side structure of the USB docking station with a hub structure provided in this application; Figure 4 A side view of the sealing gasket structure of the USB docking station with a hub structure provided in this application; Figure 5 A side view of the bidirectional threaded rod structure of the USB docking station with a hub structure provided in this application; Figure 6 A top view of the protective frame of the USB docking station with a hub structure provided in this application.

[0016] The diagram shows: 1. Dock body; 2. Interface; 3. Lower limit bracket; 4. Two-way threaded rod; 5. Turntable; 6. Moving block; 7. Connecting rod; 8. Upper limit bracket; 9. Sealing gasket; 10. Protective frame; 11. Spring; 12. Limit plate; 13. Baffle; 14. Data cable. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0018] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate some embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. These terms are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and 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 on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Example

[0022] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment proposes a USB docking station with a hub structure, including a docking station body 1 and an interface 2. The docking station body 1 is provided with the interface 2. A lower limit frame 3 is fixedly connected to the docking station body 1. A bidirectional threaded rod 4 is rotatably connected to the lower limit frame 3. A turntable 5 is fixedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod 4. A moving block 6 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod 4. A connecting rod 7 is rotatably connected to the moving block 6. An upper limit frame 8 is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod 7. A sealing gasket 9 is fixedly connected to the lower limit frame 3 and the upper limit frame 8. A protective frame 10 is fixedly connected to the docking station body 1. A spring 11 is fixedly connected inside the protective frame 10. A limit plate 12 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 11. A baffle 13 is fixedly connected to the limit plate 12. A data cable 14 is installed on the docking station body 1. Example

[0023] The following section provides a further description of the scheme in Example 1, focusing on its specific working method. See the description below for details: like Figure 4 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the expansion dock body 1 is further provided with interfaces 2 at equal intervals, and the lower limit frame 3 and the upper limit frame 8 are provided with arc-shaped grooves, which can ensure that the grooves of the lower limit frame 3 and the upper limit frame 8 can limit and clamp the line.

[0024] like Figure 5 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the moving blocks 6 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the bidirectional threaded rod 4, and the moving blocks 6 correspond one-to-one with the connecting rods 7, which can ensure that the connecting rods 7 on both sides can push or pull the upper limit frame 8 to move.

[0025] like Figure 6 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the springs 11 are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides inside the protective frame 10. The springs 11 correspond one-to-one with the baffles 13 through the limiting plate 12, which can ensure that the baffles 13 on both sides can block the opening of the protective frame 10 to the interface 2 for protection.

[0026] like Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, based on the above method, the side end face of the limiting plate 12 is in contact with the inner side face of the protective frame 10, and the side end face of the baffle 13 is inclined, which can ensure that when inserting the wire, the baffle 13 can be squeezed outward by the inclined surface of the baffle 13.

[0027] Specifically, this USB docking station with a hub structure is used in conjunction with: Figures 1-6 When limiting the connection of the line, the turntables 5 on both sides of the lower limit frame 3 can be rotated to drive the bidirectional threaded rod 4 to rotate. The bidirectional threaded rod 4 can drive the moving blocks 6 on both sides to move outward. The connecting rod 7 on the moving block 6 can push the upper limit frame 8 to move upward, unfolding the lower limit frame 3 and the upper limit frame 8, so that the line to be used can be placed in the groove of the lower limit frame 3. In the opposite direction, the bidirectional threaded rod 4 is driven to rotate, causing the connected upper limit frame 8 to move downward. The sealing gaskets 9 of the lower limit frame 3 and the upper limit frame 8 can limit and clamp the line to prevent the line from falling off.

[0028] The interface 2 on the main body 1 of the expansion dock can be blocked by the baffles 13 on both sides of the protective frame 10. When the interface 2 is connected to the line, the line is inserted into the protective frame 10. The inclined surface of the baffle 13 can drive the baffle 13 to move outward. The limiting plate 12 on the baffle 13 can squeeze the spring 11 to connect the line. When not in use, the baffle 13 on the limiting plate 12 can be closed by the push of the spring 11 to block the opening of the protective frame 10 and play a role in dust protection. The data cable 14 on the main body 1 of the expansion dock can be connected to external devices for expansion.

[0029] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the technical solutions described in the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. Therefore, any modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present utility model, as well as all technical solutions and improvements that do not depart from the spirit and scope of practicality, are covered within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A USB docking station with a hub structure, comprising a docking station body (1) and an interface (2), characterized in that, The expansion dock body (1) is provided with an interface (2), a lower limit frame (3) is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body (1), a bidirectional threaded rod (4) is rotatably connected to the lower limit frame (3), a turntable (5) is fixedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod (4), a moving block (6) is threadedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod (4), a connecting rod (7) is rotatably connected to the moving block (6), an upper limit frame (8) is rotatably connected to the other end of the connecting rod (7), a sealing gasket (9) is fixedly connected to the lower limit frame (3) and the upper limit frame (8), a protective frame (10) is fixedly connected to the expansion dock body (1), a spring (11) is fixedly connected inside the protective frame (10), a limit plate (12) is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring (11), a baffle (13) is fixedly connected to the limit plate (12), and a data cable (14) is installed on the expansion dock body (1).

2. A USB docking station with a hub structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The expansion dock body (1) has interfaces (2) at equal intervals, and the lower limit frame (3) and the upper limit frame (8) have arc-shaped grooves.

3. A USB docking station with a hub structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable blocks (6) are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides of the bidirectional threaded rod (4), and the movable blocks (6) correspond one-to-one with the connecting rods (7).

4. A USB docking station with a hub structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The springs (11) are symmetrically distributed on the left and right sides inside the protective frame (10), and the springs (11) correspond one-to-one with the baffles (13) through the limiting plate (12).

5. A USB docking station with a hub structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side end face of the limiting plate (12) is in contact with the inner side face of the protective frame (10), and the side end face of the baffle (13) is inclined.

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