A portable device multifunction interface docking station

Abstract

The utility model relates to portable equipment accessory technical field discloses a kind of multifunctional interface docking station of portable equipment, the docking station includes docking station body, clamping mechanism and protection mechanism being set on body, clamping mechanism is cooperated with fixed clamping block by spring drive's movable clamping block, independent clamping cable, the problem of cable winding messy, interface connection place easy to be damaged is solved;Protection mechanism is closed protection to idle connection port by the rotating cover plate with sealing strip and magnet, the problem that interface is easily damaged due to dust and moisture is solved.The utility model is compact in structure, can effectively regulate cable, protect interface and cable head, and dustproof and waterproof to idle interface, significantly improve the durability, reliability and use convenience of docking station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of portable device accessories technology, and in particular to a multi-functional interface expansion dock for portable devices. Background Technology

[0002] Portable devices, such as laptops and tablets, often have a limited number and variety of interfaces due to their trend towards thinner and lighter designs. To meet users' needs for connecting various external devices, multi-functional interface docking stations have emerged and have become widely used accessories.

[0003] However, as docking stations become increasingly powerful, the number of external cables they connect also increases, leading to a series of problems in practical use. First, multiple cables easily become tangled on a desktop, creating a messy layout and affecting the tidiness of the work environment. More seriously, this messiness, coupled with the portability of the devices themselves, means that the connection between the cable plugs and the docking station interface is frequently subjected to pulling and bending. This continuous mechanical stress concentrated on the vulnerable connection points can easily damage the cable plugs or cause the docking station interface to loosen or malfunction, thus shortening the lifespan of both the equipment and the cables.

[0004] Furthermore, the nature of portable devices dictates that their usage scenarios are not fixed, and docking stations are often carried to various environments such as outdoors and cafes. The unused interfaces of existing docking stations are usually exposed, lacking effective protection. This makes the delicate metal contacts inside the interfaces susceptible to corrosion from dust and moisture in the environment. Over time, the accumulation of dust and oxidation of the metal can lead to poor interface contact, and in humid environments, there is even a risk of short circuits. These factors seriously affect the stability and reliability of the docking station. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock, which aims to improve the problems of inconvenient and easily damaged external cables, and low reliability due to lack of effective protection for idle interfaces. This utility model aims to provide a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock with an improved structure that can effectively solve the above problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a multi-functional interface expansion dock for portable devices, comprising: an expansion dock body with a connection port; and a clamping mechanism and a protective mechanism disposed on the expansion dock body.

[0007] The clamping mechanism includes a fixed locking block, a guide rod, a movable locking block, and a spring. The movable locking block is slidably mounted on the guide rod, and the spring is sleeved on the guide rod and abuts against the movable locking block. The protective mechanism includes a rotating shaft and a cover plate.

[0008] Furthermore, the movable latch moves toward the fixed latch under the action of the spring to clamp the cable and is assembled. The cover plate is connected to the docking station body by rotating through a pivot and is used to cover or expose the connection port.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping mechanism further includes a lever connected to a movable locking block for driving the movable locking block to slide along the guide rod.

[0010] Preferably, the clamping mechanism further includes a horizontal support and a vertical support, with the fixing block and guide rod mounted on the vertical support.

[0011] Preferably, the expansion dock body is provided with a rotating groove for the cover plate to rotate therein, and the rotating shaft is installed in the rotating groove.

[0012] Preferably, the protective mechanism further includes a lever connected to the cover plate, which is used to drive the cover plate to rotate around the pivot.

[0013] Preferably, the cover plate is provided with a sealing strip, and the expansion dock body is provided with a sealing groove that matches the sealing strip. When the cover plate covers the connection port, the sealing strip is embedded in the sealing groove.

[0014] Preferably, the cover plate is provided with a first magnet, and the expansion dock body is provided with a second magnet corresponding to the position of the first magnet.

[0015] Preferably, the docking station body is provided with multiple connection ports, and each connection port is provided with a protective mechanism and a clamping mechanism.

[0016] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. In this utility model, by setting a clamping mechanism corresponding to each connection port on the main body of the expansion dock, the clamping mechanism independently clamps the cable by cooperating with the movable and fixed blocks driven by springs. This solves the problem in the prior art that the expansion dock is prone to tangling and mess when connecting multiple cables, and the cable plug and interface connection is easily damaged due to bending under force. It achieves the effect of tidying up the cable layout, effectively protecting the connection port and cable head, and extending their service life.

[0017] 2. This utility model, by setting a rotatable and closable protective mechanism, uses a cover plate with a sealing strip to cooperate with the sealing groove on the dock body and uses magnets to fix it to seal the unused connection port. This solves the problem in the prior art that the unused interface of the dock is exposed for a long time and is prone to poor contact or short circuit due to the entry of dust or liquid, thus affecting reliability. It achieves the effect of effectively preventing dust and water from entering the connection port and improving the overall reliability and durability of the dock. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock proposed in this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cover plate structure of a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock proposed in this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotating shaft structure of a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock proposed in this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the movable card block structure of a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Legend: 1. Dock body; 101. Connection port; 102. Rotating groove; 2. Protective mechanism; 201. Rotating shaft; 202. Cover plate; 203. Sealing strip; 204. First magnet; 205. Sealing groove; 206. Second magnet; 207. Toggle plate; 3. Clamping mechanism; 301. Horizontal support; 302. Vertical support; 303. Fixing block; 304. Guide rod; 305. Movable block; 306. Spring; 307. Toggle lever. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock, which aims to solve the problems of existing expansion docks where external cables are easily tangled and interface connections are easily damaged, as well as the lack of reliability of idle interfaces due to lack of protection.

[0022] like Figure 1As shown, the portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock includes an expansion dock body 1, a clamping mechanism 3 and a protective mechanism 2 disposed on the expansion dock body 1. The expansion dock body 1 serves as the mounting base for the entire device and has a connection port 101 on it. The clamping mechanism 3 is used to clamp and fix the cable connected to the connection port 101, and the protective mechanism 2 is used to shield and protect the connection port 101.

[0023] Please refer to the following carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The clamping mechanism 3 includes a fixed clamping block 303, a guide rod 304, a movable clamping block 305, a spring 306, and a lever 307. The fixed clamping block 303 is fixedly installed inside the vertical bracket 302. The movable clamping block 305 is slidably disposed on the guide rod 304. The spring 306 is sleeved on the guide rod 304 and provides elastic force between the movable clamping block 305 and the vertical bracket 302. The lever 307 is connected to the movable clamping block 305 and extends out of the vertical bracket 302. By operating the lever 307, the movable clamping block 305 can be driven to slide along the guide rod 304 to compress the spring 306. After releasing the lever 307, the movable clamping block 305 resets under the elastic force of the spring 306 and cooperates with the fixed clamping block 303 to clamp the cable. This sliding clamping structure ensures that a stable and continuous clamping force is applied to the cable.

[0024] Please refer to the following carefully. Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The protective mechanism 2 includes a rotating shaft 201, a cover plate 202, a sealing strip 203, a first magnet 204, a second magnet 206, and a lever 207. The expansion dock body 1 has a rotating groove 102 for the cover plate 202 to be accommodated and rotated. The cover plate 202 is rotatably connected to the rotating groove 102 of the expansion dock body 1 through the rotating shaft 201. The lever 207 is fixedly connected to the outside of the cover plate 202 and is used to drive the cover plate 202 to rotate around the rotating shaft 201. The edge of the cover plate 202 is provided with a sealing strip 203. The expansion dock body 1 is provided with a corresponding sealing groove 205. When the cover plate 202 rotates to the closed position, the sealing strip 203 is embedded in the sealing groove 205 to form a seal. At the same time, the first magnet 204 provided on the cover plate 202 and the second magnet 206 provided on the expansion dock body 1 attract each other and firmly fix the cover plate 202 in the closed state.

[0025] As a preferred option, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4The clamping mechanism 3 also includes a horizontal support 301 and a vertical support 302 for providing structural support. The fixed block 303 and the guide rod 304 are both mounted on the vertical support 302 to ensure the stability of the clamping action. The clamping mechanism 3 also includes a lever 307, which is connected to the movable block 305 and is used to drive the movable block 305 to slide along the guide rod 304, thereby compressing the spring 306.

[0026] As another preferred option, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The protective mechanism 2 also includes a rotating shaft 201 and a lever 207. The expansion dock body 1 has a rotating groove 102. The rotating shaft 201 is installed inside the rotating groove 102 to provide a pivot for the rotation of the cover plate 202. The lever 207 is fixedly connected to the cover plate 202 to facilitate the user to drive the cover plate 202 to rotate around the rotating shaft 201.

[0027] As another preferred option, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 A sealing strip 203 is fixed along the edge of the cover plate 202. A sealing groove 205 that matches the shape of the sealing strip 203 is opened on the expansion dock body 1. When the cover plate 202 is in the closed position, the sealing strip 203 is embedded in the sealing groove 205 to form a tight fit, which is used to prevent dust and liquid from entering. In addition, a first magnet 204 is provided on the cover plate 202, and a second magnet 206 is provided at the corresponding position on the expansion dock body 1. The first magnet 204 and the second magnet 206 firmly attract the closed cover plate 202 through magnetic attraction, which is used to prevent the cover plate 202 from being opened accidentally.

[0028] As another preferred option, please refer to Figure 1 The main body 1 of the expansion dock can be provided with multiple connection ports 101, and each connection port 101 is independently provided with a clamping mechanism 3 for independently clamping and fixing multiple cables.

[0029] Working principle: When it is necessary to fix the cable connected to the connector 101, pull up the lever 307. The lever 307 drives the movable block 305 to slide along the guide rod 304. At the same time, it compresses the spring 306 between the movable block 305 and the inner wall of the vertical bracket 302 and stores elastic energy. At this time, the cable is placed in the clamping area between the fixed block 303 and the movable block 305. Then, release the lever 307. The spring 306 rebounds and releases energy and pushes the movable block 305 to reset along the guide rod 304. This allows the movable block 305 and the fixed block 303 to cooperate to clamp the cable. Through the corresponding setting of the clamping mechanism 3 and each connector 101, not only can each external cable be clamped and fixed individually, but the position of the corner when the external cable needs to be bent is also changed, preventing the external cable head from bending directly at the connector 101 and reducing the damage to the connector 101 or the external cable head caused by bending. When the docking station's connection port 101 is not needed, by moving the lever 207, the cover plate 202 rotates around the pivot 201 within the rotating groove 102 above the connection port 101. The sealing strip 203 on the cover plate 202 moves synchronously until the sealing strip 203 fits into the sealing groove 205 of the docking station body 1. At the same time, the first magnet 204 on the cover plate 202 and the second magnet 206 on the docking station body 1 attract each other to close and fix the cover plate 202. The protective mechanism 2 seals and protects the connection port 101, effectively preventing external water and dust from entering the connection port 101 and avoiding malfunctions such as poor contact or short circuits caused by moisture or dust accumulation.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model 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 utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock, comprising an expansion dock body (1), wherein the expansion dock body (1) is provided with a connection port (101); characterized in that, The expansion dock body (1) is also provided with: A clamping mechanism (3) includes a fixed clamping block (303), a guide rod (304), a movable clamping block (305) slidably disposed on the guide rod (304), and a spring (306) sleeved on the guide rod (304) and abutting against the movable clamping block (305). The movable clamping block (305) moves toward the fixed clamping block (303) under the action of the spring (306) to clamp the cable; and The protective mechanism (2) includes a rotating shaft (201) and a cover plate (202). The cover plate (202) is rotatably connected to the dock body (1) via the rotating shaft (201) and is used to cover or expose the connection port (101).

2. The portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) further includes a lever (307) connected to the movable block (305) for driving the movable block (305) to slide along the guide rod (304).

3. The portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism (3) further includes a horizontal support (301) and a vertical support (302), and the fixing block (303) and the guide rod (304) are installed on the vertical support (302).

4. The portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion dock body (1) is provided with a rotating groove (102) for the cover plate (202) to rotate therein, and the rotating shaft (201) is installed in the rotating groove (102).

5. A portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 4, characterized in that: The protective mechanism (2) further includes a lever (207), which is connected to the cover plate (202) and is used to drive the cover plate (202) to rotate around the pivot (201).

6. A portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (202) is provided with a sealing strip (203), and the expansion dock body (1) is provided with a sealing groove (205) that cooperates with the sealing strip (203). When the cover plate (202) covers the connection port (101), the sealing strip (203) is embedded in the sealing groove (205).

7. A portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover plate (202) is provided with a first magnet (204), and the expansion dock body (1) is provided with a second magnet (206) corresponding to the position of the first magnet (204).

8. A portable device multi-functional interface expansion dock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The expansion dock body (1) is provided with a plurality of connection ports (101), and each connection port (101) is provided with a corresponding protective mechanism (2) and a clamping mechanism (3).

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