Desktop Computer Base Docking Station

Abstract

To provide a base docking station for a desktop computer, which allows the power button at the bottom to be easily pressed. [Solution] A desktop computer base docking station (1) is used to expand the connection ports and / or memory of the desktop computer. The base docking station has a connection structure (11) electrically connected to the desktop computer, and a mounting surface (12) that can be used to mount the desktop computer. One corner of the mounting surface is provided with a recess (121), which is recessed toward the bottom of the docking station and opens to the side of the base docking station. Both the side and top of the recess are open, providing a reasonable escape space for the power button.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of desktop computer docking stations, and more particularly to a desktop computer base docking station. [Background technology]

[0002] Desktop computers such as the Apple Mac mini have the advantage of being compact, allowing them to be placed directly on a desk or other surface and connected to a display. Desktop computers are extremely compact yet maintain powerful computing capabilities, making them popular with a wide range of consumers.

[0003] The desktop computer base docking station can place the desktop computer on it, and after being connected to the desktop computer, the base docking station can expand the connection ports or memory of the desktop computer, further improving the usability and performance of the desktop computer.

[0004] In pursuit of extreme miniaturization or aesthetics, the power button on a desktop computer is located at the corner of the bottom. When the desktop computer is placed on a base docking station, the desktop computer must be lifted up to press the power button, which makes the operation of pressing the power button cumbersome. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] An embodiment of the present invention provides a base docking station for a desktop computer to solve the problem in the prior art that when a desktop computer is placed on a base docking station, the desktop computer needs to be lifted up to press the power button, making the operation of pressing the power button cumbersome. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention discloses a base docking station for a desktop computer for expanding the connection ports and / or memory of the desktop computer, the base docking station having a connection structure electrically connected to the desktop computer, the base docking station having a mounting surface that can be used to mount the desktop computer, a recessed recess provided at one corner of the mounting surface, the recessed recess recessed toward the bottom of the docking station, and the recessed recess opening at the side of the base docking station.

[0007] Optionally, the upper mounting surface includes a mounting sub-surface and an inclined annular surface, the mounting sub-surface being located at a central position of the upper mounting surface, the inclined annular surface being arranged around the mounting sub-surface, and the inclined annular surface being arranged sloping from the inside to the outside toward the bottom of the base docking station.

[0008] Optionally, a mounting groove is provided on the mounting sub-surface, and the shape of the mounting groove matches the shape of the convex part with ventilation holes on the upper surface of the bottom of the desktop computer, and a first groove is opened around the edge of the mounting groove, and an anti-slip rubber ring is installed in the first groove.

[0009] Optionally, the upper opening in the upper surface of the recessed recess is in an inclined annular surface.

[0010] Optionally, the wall surface of the recessed recess is an arcuate surface.

[0011] Optionally, the recessed recess is shaped such that it is smaller at the bottom and larger at the top.

[0012] Optionally, a plurality of connection interfaces are provided on the side of the base docking station.

[0013] Optionally, the connection structure is a connector provided on the side of the base docking station, the connector having a connection terminal.

[0014] Optionally, the connector has two connection terminals, which are connected to two connection ports electrically connected to a desktop computer.

[0015] Optionally, a memory bank is provided internal to the base docking station. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the desktop computer base docking station according to the embodiment of the present invention has the following advantageous effects: The base docking station has a recessed recess at one corner of its mounting surface, which is recessed toward the bottom of the docking station and has an open side. When in use, the power button at one corner of the desktop computer's bottom faces the recessed recess. Because the recessed recess has open sides and a top, it provides a reasonable escape space for the power button, allowing users to use the base docking station to expand the connection ports and / or memory of their desktop computer while easily pressing the power button at the bottom.

[0017] The technical solution of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of a desktop computer and a base docking station according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 3 is another schematic diagram of a base docking station according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 3 is another schematic diagram of a base docking station according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4]3 is another schematic diagram of a base docking station according to an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The embodiments and features of the embodiments of the present invention may be combined with each other unless they are inconsistent. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] An embodiment of the present invention provides a base docking station 1 for a desktop computer 2, which, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, is used to expand the connection ports and / or memory of the desktop computer 2. The base docking station 1 has a connection structure 11 electrically connected to the desktop computer 2, and a mounting surface 12 that can be used to mount the desktop computer 2. One corner of the mounting surface 12 is provided with a recess 121 that is recessed toward the bottom of the docking station and opens to a side of the base docking station 1.

[0021] The base docking station 1 of the present invention is connected to a desktop computer 2 and is used to expand the connection ports and / or memory of the desktop computer 2. When in use, the desktop computer 2 can be placed directly on the mounting surface 12 of the base docking station 1, and in this case, the base docking station 1 corresponds to the base.

[0022] The base docking station 1 has a recess 121 at one corner of the mounting surface 12, which is recessed toward the bottom of the docking station and opens to a side of the base docking station 1, and in use, the power button at one corner of the bottom of the desktop computer 2 corresponds to the recess 121. Since the recess 121 has open sides and an open top, it provides a reasonable escape space for the power button, and the user can use the base docking station 1 to expand the connection ports and / or memory of the desktop computer 2 while easily pressing the power button at the bottom.

[0023] Specifically, the base docking station 1 of the present invention is used for the Apple Mac mini desktop computer, which has a protrusion 21 at the bottom, and ventilation holes 211 around the periphery of the protrusion 21, which include an exhaust port and an intake port.

[0024] Furthermore, the mounting top surface 12 includes a mounting sub-surface 122 and an inclined annular surface 123, the mounting sub-surface 122 being located at the center of the mounting top surface 12, and the inclined annular surface 123 being provided around the mounting sub-surface 122, and the inclined annular surface 123 being provided sloping from the inside to the outside toward the bottom of the base docking station 1. In this configuration, the mounting top surface 12 is divided into the mounting sub-surface 122 and the inclined annular surface 123. During use, the protrusion 21 on the bottom of the desktop computer 2 is placed on the mounting sub-surface 122, and at this time, intake and exhaust air from the ventilation openings 211 on the side of the protrusion 21 passes through the inclined annular surface 123. Furthermore, since the inclined annular surface 123 is inclined from the inside to the outside toward the bottom of the base docking station 1, the inclined annular surface 123 serves to guide the air during both intake and exhaust, improving the effect of smoothing intake and exhaust, further improving the heat dissipation effect, and reducing intake and exhaust noise. Furthermore, when the inclined annular surface 123 is inclined from the inside to the outside toward the bottom of the base docking station 1, the gap between the edge of the base docking station 1 and the edge of the desktop computer 2 is also increased, which is advantageous for improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0025] A mounting groove 1221 is provided on the mounting sub-surface 122, and the shape of the mounting groove 1221 matches the shape of the protrusion 21 having the ventilation opening 211 on the upper surface of the bottom of the desktop computer 2. When in use, the protrusion 21 on the bottom of the desktop computer 2 is placed in the mounting groove 1221 to position the desktop computer 2 and improve the stability of the desktop computer 2, allowing the desktop computer 2 to be more stably placed on the base docking station 1. Furthermore, a first groove 1221a is formed around the edge of the mounting groove 1221, and an anti-slip rubber ring 1222 is fitted in the first groove 1221a.

[0026] The anti-slip rubber ring 1222 can further increase friction, allowing the desktop computer 2 to be stably placed on the mounting sub-surface 122 and preventing the power button at the bottom from shifting out of the recess 121 due to rotation in the mounting groove 1221 during contact, and preventing it from coming off the mounting groove 1221. The first groove 1221a can provide positional control for the installation of the anti-slip rubber ring 1222, and the anti-slip rubber ring 1222 can be glued into the first groove 1221a with an adhesive. The anti-slip rubber ring 1222 can be a rubber ring, a silicone ring, or the like.

[0027] Specifically, the upper opening on the top surface of the recess 121 is located on the inclined annular surface 123. The wall surface of the recess 121 is an arc-shaped surface, which is more suitable for accommodating the user's finger when pressing the power button. The recess 121 is shaped so that the bottom is smaller and the top is larger, making it easier for the user to press the power button.

[0028] Furthermore, a plurality of connection interfaces 13 are provided on the side of the base docking station 1. The connection interfaces 13 may be, for example, a Type-C port, a Type-A port, an HDMI port, an audio jack, a memory card slot, etc. A circuit board is provided inside the base docking station 1, and all of the connection interfaces 13 are attached to the circuit board. The connection structure 11 is a connector 111 provided on the side of the base docking station 1, and the connector 111 has connection terminals 1111. Specifically, the connector 111 has two connection terminals 1111, which are connected to two connection ports electrically connected to the desktop computer 2. Both of the two connection terminals 1111 are Type-C ports and are connected to corresponding connection ports on the desktop computer 2.

[0029] Furthermore, a memory bank is provided inside the base docking station 1. The memory bank can expand the memory of the desktop computer 2. A window 14 is provided in the base docking station 1, and a cover plate 15 that covers the window 14 is attached to the window 14 with screws. The memory bank inside the base docking station 1 can be attached and detached through the window 14, and the cover plate 15 attached with screws can be easily attached and detached, thereby facilitating the attachment and detachment of the memory bank.

[0030] It is understood that the above embodiments are only for illustrating, not limiting, the technical solutions of the present invention. Those skilled in the art may modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features thereof, and all such modifications and substitutions shall fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 1 Base Docking Station 11 Connection structure 111 Connector 1111 Connection terminal 12 Top surface of the loading 121 Depression 122 Placing sub-surface 1221 Loading groove 1221a 1st groove 1222 Anti-slip rubber ring 123 Inclined Annular Surface 13 Connection Interface 14 Windows 15 Cover Plate 2. Desktop Computers 21 Convex part 211 Ventilation Vent

Claims

1. A base docking station for a desktop computer for expanding the connection ports and / or memory of the desktop computer, the base docking station having a connection structure electrically connected to the desktop computer, the base docking station having a mounting surface that can be used to mount the desktop computer, a recessed recess provided in one corner of the mounting surface, the recessed recess recessed toward the bottom of the base docking station, and the recessed recess opening at a side of the base docking station.

2. 2. The base docking station for a desktop computer according to claim 1, wherein the upper mounting surface includes a mounting sub-surface and an inclined annular surface, the mounting sub-surface being located at a central position of the upper mounting surface, the inclined annular surface being arranged around the mounting sub-surface, and the inclined annular surface being arranged sloping from the inside to the outside toward the bottom of the base docking station.

3. 3. The desktop computer base docking station of claim 2, wherein the mounting sub-surface is provided with a mounting groove, the shape of the mounting groove conforms to the shape of the convex portion having a ventilation hole on the upper surface of the bottom of the desktop computer, a first groove is opened around the edge of the mounting groove, and an anti-slip rubber ring is installed in the first groove.

4. 4. The desktop computer base docking station according to claim 3, wherein an upper opening of the recessed recess in the upper surface of the base docking station is located on the inclined annular surface.

5. 5. The desktop computer base docking station according to claim 1, wherein the wall surface of the recessed portion is an arcuate surface.

6. 6. The base docking station for a desktop computer according to claim 5, wherein the recessed portion has a shape in which the lower portion is smaller and the upper portion is larger.

7. 5. The base docking station for a desktop computer according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of connection interfaces are provided on a side of the base docking station.

8. 5. The base docking station for a desktop computer according to claim 1, wherein the connection structure is a connector provided on a side surface of the base docking station, the connector having a connection terminal.

9. 9. The base docking station for a desktop computer according to claim 8, wherein the connector has two connection terminals, and the two connection terminals are connected to two connection ports electrically connected to the desktop computer.

10. 8. The base docking station of claim 7, wherein a memory bank is provided inside the base docking station.

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