Desktop computer base docking station

Abstract

We provide a base docking station for desktop computers. [Solution] The base docking station 1 has a connection structure 11 that is electrically connected to a desktop computer 2, and a mounting surface 12 that can be used to place the desktop computer. A pressing elastic arm 13 is provided on the mounting surface, and a pressing projection 1321 is provided on the side of the pressing elastic arm that is away from the mounting surface. When the desktop computer is placed on the mounting surface, the pressing projection can correspond to the buttons on the bottom of the desktop computer, and the end of the pressing elastic arm extends from the bottom of the desktop computer. The user can directly see and accurately touch the exposed end of the pressing elastic arm, and by accurately triggering the buttons on the bottom of the desktop computer with the pressing projection of the pressing elastic arm, the difficulty in positioning due to blind operation of conventional avoidance parts is avoided, and the ease and accuracy of button operation are greatly improved, while maintaining the core functions of port / memory expansion and physical support of the base docking station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of base docking stations, and particularly to base docking stations for desktop computers.

Background Art

[0002] A desktop computer, also called a micro desktop computer (such as an Apple Mac mini), has a significantly reduced physical size due to its highly integrated hardware design and can be directly placed in a desktop environment with an external display device. Such products show excellent market acceptance because they maintain high computing power while pursuing extreme miniaturization.

[0003] A base docking station, as a peripheral device of a desktop computer, can place the desktop computer on its upper surface. The base docking station not only provides a physical support function but also realizes host I / O port expansion or memory capacity expansion through a standardized interface protocol, thereby systematically optimizing the limits of human-computer interaction efficiency and computing performance.

[0004] The power switch button of a desktop computer is designed at the bottom. To improve the ease of switch operation, currently, a groove or notch is provided at the corresponding position of the base docking station to form an avoidance part, so that the user can easily press the power switch button. However, in normal use scenarios, the desktop computer and the base docking station are usually horizontally placed on a desk, and the user cannot directly visually recognize the position of the power switch button and has to perform blind operation through the avoidance part, so the position of the button cannot be accurately identified, and the ease of operation becomes insufficient.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An embodiment of this invention provides a desktop computer base docking station to solve the problem of insufficient ease of button operation on a desktop computer. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This invention discloses a desktop computer base docking station for expanding the connection ports and / or memory of a desktop computer, the base docking station comprising a connection structure electrically connected to the desktop computer and a mounting surface that can be used to place the desktop computer. A pressing elastic arm is provided on the mounting surface, and a pressing projection is provided on the side of the pressing elastic arm away from the mounting surface, and when the desktop computer is placed on the mounting surface, the pressing projection can correspond to buttons on the bottom surface of the desktop computer, and the end of the pressing elastic arm extends from the bottom surface of the desktop computer.

[0007] The compression elastic arm can be optionally positioned to be raised away from the mounting surface.

[0008] Selectively, the pressing elastic arm includes a mounting portion and a pressing portion, the mounting portion being attached to the mounting surface and standing perpendicularly or inclined relative to the mounting surface, the pressing portion being connected to the mounting portion, a pressing projection being provided on the pressing portion, the end of the pressing portion extending from the bottom surface of the desktop computer, and the pressing portion extending laterally relative to the mounting surface.

[0009] Selectively, a mounting groove for mounting a desktop computer is provided in the central area of ​​the mounting sub-surface, the mounting part is attached to the edge of the mounting groove, and a deformable groove is provided in the width direction of the mounting part on the side of the mounting part facing the side wall of the mounting groove.

[0010] The pressing section is horizontally extended for selectable use.

[0011] A pressure-avoidance space is defined between the pressing area and the edge of the mounting surface, which can be selected as needed.

[0012] Selectively, a first inclined surface at the edge of the mounting surface slopes from the inside outward toward the bottom of the base docking station, so that the height of the pressure relief space is lower on the inside and higher on the outside.

[0013] Optionally, the pressing projection is a spherical projection, and / or the end of the pressing elastic arm extends from the mounting surface.

[0014] A bypass notch is provided in the side wall of the mounting groove for selection purposes, and the mounting portion extends from the bypass notch outside the mounting groove.

[0015] Selectively, mounting grooves communicating with avoidance notches are provided on the edges of the mounting grooves, and mounting lugs are provided at the ends of the mounting sections, with the mounting lugs being mounted within the mounting grooves. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The beneficial effects of the base docking station according to this embodiment of the present invention are as follows. In the base docking station of this invention, a pressing elastic arm structure is provided on the mounting surface on which a desktop computer is placed, and a pressing protrusion is provided on the side of the pressing elastic arm away from the mounting surface, so that when a desktop computer is placed on the mounting surface, the pressing protrusion can be precisely aligned with the power switch button on the bottom of the computer. Particularly important is that the end of the pressing elastic arm extends to the outside of the bottom surface of the desktop computer, forming a visible exposed operating end. With this design, the user can directly see and accurately touch the exposed end of the pressing elastic arm, and by accurately triggering the button on the bottom of the desktop computer with the pressing protrusion of the pressing elastic arm, the difficulty in positioning due to blind operation of conventional avoidance parts is avoided, and the ease and accuracy of button operation are greatly improved, while maintaining the core functions of the base docking station, such as port / memory expansion and physical support.

[0017] The technical solutions of this invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] This is a schematic diagram of a base docking station in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is another schematic diagram of the base docking station in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an exploded schematic diagram of a base docking station in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a schematic diagram of the avoidance notch, mounting groove, and counterbore hole in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a schematic diagram of the pressing elastic arm in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is another schematic diagram of the pressing elastic arm in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]It is a schematic diagram when the base docking station and the desktop computer in the embodiment of the present invention are used in combination. [Figure 8] It is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of part A in FIG. 7.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Unless there is a contradiction, the features in the embodiments and examples of the present application can be combined with each other. Hereinafter, the preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0020] The embodiment of the present invention provides a base docking station 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the base docking station 1 of the desktop computer 2 of the present invention is used to expand the connection port and / or memory of the desktop computer 2.

[0021] The base docking station 1 has a connection structure 11 electrically connected to the desktop computer 2 and a mounting upper surface 12 that can be used to mount the desktop computer 2. A pressing elastic arm 13 is provided on the mounting upper surface 12. A pressing convex portion 1321 is provided on the surface of the pressing elastic arm 13 away from the mounting upper surface 12. In a state where the desktop computer 2 is placed on the mounting upper surface 12, the pressing convex portion 1321 can correspond to the button 21 on the bottom surface of the desktop computer 2, and the end portion of the pressing elastic arm 13 extends from the bottom surface of the desktop computer 2.

[0022] In the base docking station of this invention, a pressing elastic arm 13 structure is provided on the mounting surface 12 on which the desktop computer 2 is placed. A pressing projection 1321 is provided on the side of the pressing elastic arm 13 away from the mounting surface 12, so that when the desktop computer 2 is placed on the mounting surface 12, the pressing projection 1321 can be precisely aligned with the power switch button on the bottom of the computer. Particularly important is that the end of the pressing elastic arm 13 extends to the outside of the bottom surface of the desktop computer 2, forming a visible exposed operating end. With this design, the user can directly see and accurately touch the exposed end of the pressing elastic arm 13, and by accurately triggering the button 21 on the bottom of the desktop computer 2 with the pressing projection 1321 of the pressing elastic arm 13, the difficulty in positioning due to blind operation of conventional avoidance parts is avoided, and the ease and accuracy of button 21 operation are greatly improved, while maintaining the core functions of port / memory expansion and physical support of the base docking station.

[0023] Furthermore, since the base docking station of this invention does not require cutting notches or grooves, it can maintain the integrity of its appearance, enhance the overall appearance and visual unity of the base docking station, and avoid creating a sense of disharmony or "discomfort," which is advantageous in improving the user's perception of product quality.

[0024] Specifically, the button 21 on the bottom of the desktop computer 2 may be a switch button 21 or the like. When using the base expansion of this invention, the desktop computer 2 can be placed directly on the mounting top surface 12 of the base docking station 1, in which case the base docking station 1 corresponds to the base of the desktop computer 2. In a more specific application, the base docking station 1 of this invention can be applied to an Apple Mac mini desktop computer. The material of the pressing elastic arm 13 may be plastic, and the pressing elastic arm 13 realizes the pressing function of the button 21 by utilizing the elastic deformation properties of the plastic material. Specifically, the pressing protrusion 1321 is a spherical projection.

[0025] Furthermore, the end of the compression elastic arm 13 extends from the mounting surface 12, facilitating user operation of the compression elastic arm 13.

[0026] The pressing elastic arm 13 is positioned to be raised away from the mounting surface 12. By positioning the pressing elastic arm 13 to be raised away from the mounting surface 12, a cantilever structure with an elastic deformation space is formed, giving the pressing elastic arm 13 elastic restoring capability. When the user operates the end and presses, the elastic arm automatically returns to its initial position, ensuring constant alignment between the pressing projection 1321 and the button 21 on the bottom surface of the computer, and ensuring trigger reliability. Furthermore, by raising the pressing elastic arm 13 away from the mounting surface 12, a user operating space is created below the pressing elastic arm 13, making it easier for the user to press the pressing elastic arm 13.

[0027] Specifically, the compression elastic arm 13 includes a mounting portion 131 and a pressing portion 132. The mounting portion 131 is attached to the mounting surface 12 and stands vertically or inclined relative to the mounting surface 12. The pressing portion 132 is connected to the mounting portion 131, and a pressing projection 1321 is provided on the pressing portion 132. The end of the pressing portion 132 extends from the bottom surface of the desktop computer 2, and the pressing portion 132 extends laterally relative to the mounting surface 12. The mounting portion 131, by standing vertically or inclined relative to the mounting surface 12, provides a stable support base for the entire compression elastic arm 13. The pressing portion 132 is connected to the mounting portion 131 and extends laterally relative to the mounting surface 12, forming a cantilever-type lever structure. The pressing projection 1321 is provided on the pressing portion 132 which extends laterally, so that the pressing projection 1321 is precisely positioned in the horizontal direction and an elastic displacement space is secured in the vertical direction. Specifically, the end of the pressing portion 132 extends from the mounting upper surface 12.

[0028] A mounting groove 121 for mounting the desktop computer 2 is provided in the central area of ​​the mounting sub-surface, and the mounting portion 131 is attached to the edge of the mounting groove 121. A deformation groove 1311 is provided in the width direction of the mounting portion 131 on the side of the mounting portion 131 facing the side wall of the mounting groove 121. The deformation groove 1311 creates a localized thinning area on the side wall of the mounting portion 131, thereby facilitating deformation and pressing of the pressing elastic arm 13. In addition, the deformation groove 1311 optimizes the stress distribution, avoids material fatigue due to stress accumulation, and improves the durability and reliability of the pressing elastic arm 13. Specifically, the pressing portion 132 extends horizontally. The horizontally extending pressing portion 132 maintains the pressing protrusion 1321 at a constant height in the vertical direction, ensuring a stable and reliable vertical contact relationship with the buttons on the bottom surface of the desktop computer 2, and avoiding slippage and poor contact during pressing due to the inclination angle. Specifically, the horizontally extending pressing portion 132 and the upright mounting portion 131 form a roughly L-shaped structure.

[0029] The shape of the mounting groove 121 conforms to the shape of the protrusion on the bottom of the desktop computer 2. When in use, the protrusion on the bottom of the desktop computer 2 can be placed within the mounting groove 121, which restricts the desktop computer 2 and improves its stability, thereby allowing the desktop computer 2 to be mounted more stably on the base docking station 1.

[0030] Furthermore, a pressure avoidance space 16 is defined between the pressing portion 132 and the edge of the mounting surface 12. The pressure avoidance space 16 provides space for pressing operations, making it easier for the user to drive the pressing portion 132 to press the button 21.

[0031] Furthermore, the first inclined surface 122, which slopes from the inside out toward the bottom of the base docking station 1 at the edge of the mounting top surface 12, causes the height of the pressure avoidance space 16 to be lower on the inside and higher on the outside. The first inclined surface 122 can increase the height of the pressure avoidance space 16 from the inside out, making it easier for the user to drive the pressing part 132 to press the button 21.

[0032] A bypass notch 1211 is provided in the side wall of the mounting groove 121, and the mounting portion 131 extends outside the mounting groove 121 from the bypass notch 1211. The bypass notch 1211 can bypass the mounting portion 131, and the mounting portion 131 can be tilted to extend outside the mounting groove 121.

[0033] A mounting groove 1212 communicating with an avoidance notch 1211 is provided at the edge of the mounting groove 121, and a mounting lug 1312 is provided at the end of the mounting portion 131. The mounting lug 1312 is mounted within the mounting groove 1212, thereby ensuring the mounting stability of the mounting portion 131. Specifically, the mounting lug 1312 is mounted within the mounting groove 1212 by multiple screws.

[0034] Specifically, a counterbore hole 1213 is provided around the edge of the mounting groove 121, the mounting groove 1212 is provided inside the counterbore hole 1213, and a silicone ring 14 is bonded to the counterbore hole 1213 with adhesive. This provides anti-slip properties and improves the mounting stability of the desktop computer 2, as well as concealing the mounting lugs 1312 and mounting groove 1212, thereby improving the appearance of the base docking station 1.

[0035] Furthermore, multiple connection interfaces 15 are provided on the side of the base docking station 1. The connection interfaces 15 include, for example, a Type-C port, a Type-A port, an HDMI port, an audio jack, and a memory card slot. A circuit board (not shown) is provided inside the base docking station 1, and all of the connection interfaces 15 are mounted on 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 may be a Type-C connector, which is connected to the corresponding connection port of the desktop computer 2.

[0036] Furthermore, the base docking station 1 is further equipped with necessary components such as a memory bank (not shown), which can expand the memory of the desktop computer 2, and will not be described in detail here.

[0037] To ensure that this is understood, the above embodiments are not intended to limit the technical solutions of the present invention, but merely to illustrate them. Those skilled in the art may modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments or make equivalent substitutions to some of their technical features, and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the scope of protection of the attached utility model claims of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0038] 1 Base docking station 11 Connection Structure 111 Connector 12 Mounting surface 121 Mounting groove 1211 Avoidance Notch 1212 Mounting groove 1213 Counterbore 122 1st slope 13 Compression Elastic Arm 131 Mounting part 1311 Deformed groove 1312 Mounting lug 132 Pressing part 1321 Pressing protrusion 14 Silicone rings 15 Connection Interfaces 16 Pressure avoidance space 2 Desktop computers 21 buttons

Claims

1. A desktop computer base docking station for expanding the connection ports and / or memory of a desktop computer, comprising a connection structure electrically connected to the desktop computer and a mounting surface that can be used to place the desktop computer, A desktop computer base docking station characterized in that a pressing elastic arm is provided on the mounting surface, a pressing projection is provided on the surface of the pressing elastic arm that is away from the mounting surface, the pressing projection can correspond to buttons on the bottom surface of the desktop computer when the desktop computer is mounted on the mounting surface, and the end of the pressing elastic arm extends from the bottom surface of the desktop computer.

2. The base docking station according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressing elastic arm is positioned to lift away from the above-described mounting surface.

3. The base docking station according to claim 2, wherein the pressing elastic arm includes a mounting portion and a pressing portion, the mounting portion is attached to the above-mentioned upper surface and stands perpendicularly or inclined to the above-mentioned upper surface, the pressing portion is connected to the mounting portion, the pressing projection is provided on the pressing portion, the end of the pressing portion extends from the bottom surface of the desktop computer, and the pressing portion extends laterally to the above-mentioned upper surface.

4. The base docking station according to claim 3, characterized in that a mounting groove for mounting a desktop computer is provided in the central region of the mounting sub-surface, the mounting portion is attached to the edge of the mounting groove, and a deformable groove is provided in the width direction of the mounting portion on the side of the mounting portion facing the side wall of the mounting groove.

5. The base docking station according to claim 3, characterized in that the pressing portion is horizontally extended.

6. The base docking station according to claim 5, characterized in that a pressure avoidance space is defined between the pressing portion and the edge of the upper surface described above.

7. The base docking station according to claim 6, characterized in that, due to a first inclined surface that slopes from the inside out toward the bottom of the base docking station at the edge of the mounting upper surface, the height of the pressure avoidance space is lower on the inside and higher on the outside.

8. The pressing protrusion is a spherical projection, and / or The base docking station according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the end of the pressing elastic arm extends from the upper surface described above.

9. The base docking station according to claim 4, characterized in that a bypass notch is opened in the side wall of the mounting groove, and the mounting portion extends from the bypass notch outside the mounting groove.

10. The base docking station according to claim 9, characterized in that a mounting groove communicating with the avoidance notch is opened at the edge of the mounting groove, a mounting lug is provided at the end of the mounting portion, and the mounting lug is mounted in the mounting groove.

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