Port replicator

Abstract

A port replicator of the present disclosure bears an electronic device placed thereupon and comprises a securing part including a main body where the electronic device is to be placed, base parts disposed on the main body, and side walls which extend from the base parts in a direction intersecting the main body and which support the outer surface of the electronic device, wherein the securing part is configured to allow repositioning of the side walls by changing the orientation of the base parts.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a port replicator. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a function expansion device that is connected to a portable computer and expands the functions of the portable computer. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-67085 Summary of the Invention

[0004] The function expansion device described in Patent Document 1 still has room for improvement in terms of durability when multiple computers with different external sizes are attached.

[0005] According to the present disclosure, a port replicator with improved durability when multiple computers with different external sizes are attached is provided.

[0006] A port replicator according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: A port replicator for placing an electronic device thereon, a main body on which the electronic device is placed; a fixing component including a base portion disposed on the main body portion and a sidewall extending from the base portion in a direction intersecting the main body portion and supporting an outer surface of the electronic device; Equipped with The fixing component is configured so that the position of the side wall can be changed by changing the orientation of the base portion.

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a port replicator with improved durability when multiple computers with different external sizes are attached. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a port replicator according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example in which an electronic device is placed on the port replicator of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example in which another electronic device is placed on the port replicator of FIG. 1; [Figure 4] Side view of the port replicator in Figure 1 [Figure 5] Figure 1: Exploded view of the port replicator [Figure 6A] A perspective view showing a fixing part [Figure 6B] A perspective view showing a fixing part [Figure 7A] Top view of the port replicator in Figure 1 [Figure 7B] Top view of the port replicator with the mounting brackets rearranged [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a port replicator according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the port replicator of FIG. 8. [Figure 10A] A perspective view showing a fixing part [Figure 10B] A perspective view showing a fixing part [Figure 11A] Top view of the port replicator in Figure 8 [Figure 11B] Top view of the port replicator showing variations in mounting bracket placement [Figure 11C] Top view of the port replicator showing variations in mounting bracket placement [Figure 11D] Top view of the port replicator showing variations in mounting bracket placement DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] (Background to this disclosure) There is known a function expansion device called a port replicator that can be connected to an electronic device such as a laptop PC or a tablet PC to expand input / output terminals, etc. For example, the function expansion device described in Patent Document 1 connects multiple types of notebook PCs of different sizes to a portable computer, and connects each notebook PC to the function expansion device without making any changes to the structure of the notebook PC.

[0010] A function expansion device is usually configured so that it can connect to one type of electronic device, but there is also a demand for connecting a plurality of electronic devices of different sizes to one function expansion device.

[0011] For example, in the function expansion device described in Patent Document 1, notebook computers of different sizes are connected by sliding a sliding mechanism back and forth. When a configuration is used in which electronic devices of different sizes can be connected using movable parts such as a sliding mechanism, as in the function expansion device described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that the movable parts can cause malfunctions and reduce durability. Furthermore, there is also a problem that devices that include movable parts increase manufacturing costs.

[0012] The present inventor(s) have studied port replicators with improved durability when multiple electronic devices with different external sizes are attached, and have arrived at the following invention.

[0013] A port replicator according to a first aspect of the present disclosure includes: A port replicator for placing an electronic device thereon, a main body on which the electronic device is placed; a fixing component including a base portion disposed on the main body portion and a sidewall extending from the base portion in a direction intersecting the main body portion and supporting an outer surface of the electronic device; Equipped with The fixing component is configured so that the position of the side wall can be changed by changing the orientation of the base portion.

[0014] With this configuration, it is possible to provide a port replicator with improved durability when a plurality of computers with different external sizes are attached.

[0015] In a port replicator according to a second aspect of the present disclosure, the electronic device has a first outer surface and a second outer surface opposite to the first outer surface; The fixing component may include a first fixing component arranged along the first outer surface and supporting the first outer surface, and a second fixing component arranged along the second outer surface and supporting the second outer surface.

[0016] With this configuration, the electronic device can be stably supported by the two fixing components.

[0017] In a port replicator according to a third aspect of the present disclosure, The first fixed component and the second fixed component may be disposed opposite to each other.

[0018] This configuration makes it easy to position the electronic device on the port replicator.

[0019] In a port replicator according to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, The base portion has a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a plan view, The side wall may be arranged along the longitudinal direction on one end side in the lateral direction.

[0020] With this configuration, the position of the side wall can be changed by changing the orientation of the fixing part, which makes it easier to position electronic devices of different sizes when connecting them to the port replicator.

[0021] In a port replicator according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, The main body portion has a recess in which the base portion is disposed, The shape of the recess may correspond to the outer shape of the base portion in a plan view.

[0022] This configuration makes it easy to position the fixing part on the main body.

[0023] In a port replicator according to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, The recess may be formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view.

[0024] With this configuration, a recess can be provided to match the shape of the fixed component, making it easier to attach the fixed component.

[0025] In a port replicator according to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, The sidewall may include a plurality of sidewalls extending in different directions.

[0026] This configuration allows for more variations in the arrangement of the side walls, making it possible to provide a port replicator that is compatible with electronic devices of a wider range of external sizes.

[0027] In a port replicator according to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, The side walls may be arranged in a polygonal shape in a plan view.

[0028] This configuration allows for more variations in the arrangement of the side walls, making it possible to provide a port replicator that is compatible with electronic devices of a wider range of external sizes.

[0029] In a port replicator according to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, The main body may have a support portion that extends in a direction intersecting with a direction in which the side wall that supports the outer surface of the electronic device extends, and supports the outer surface of the electronic device.

[0030] With this configuration, the electronic device can be supported from different directions.

[0031] (Embodiment 1) [Overall configuration] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a port replicator 1 according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example in which an electronic device 2 is placed on the port replicator 1 of FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an example in which another electronic device 3 is placed on the port replicator 1 of FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a side view of the port replicator 1 of FIG. 1. In the following description, the X direction in each figure may be referred to as the width direction, the Y direction as the thickness direction, and the Z direction as the depth direction.

[0032] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the port replicator 1 includes a main body 11 and fixing parts 21 and 26. As shown in FIGS.

[0033] The port replicator 1 is a device that expands the functionality of an electronic device such as a laptop PC or a tablet PC. For example, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, when an electronic device 2 or 3 is connected to the port replicator 1, additional input / output ports 15a to 15e (see Figure 4) can be used in addition to the input / output ports installed on the electronic device 2 or 3. In this specification, connecting the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 or 3 means that the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 or 3 are electrically connected via a connector 12, which will be described later.

[0034] 2, the electronic device 2 is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view. The electronic device 2 has a first outer surface 2a and a second outer surface 2b facing the first outer surface 2a. The electronic device 2 further has a third outer surface 2c connecting the first outer surface 2a and the second outer surface 2b, and a fourth outer surface 2d facing the third outer surface 2c and connecting the first outer surface 2a and the second outer surface 2b.

[0035] When the electronic device 2 is placed on and connected to the port replicator 1, the first outer surface 2a and the second outer surface 2b of the electronic device 2 are supported by the fixing parts 21 and 26. In other words, the electronic device 2 is supported in the width direction by the fixing parts 21 and 26. Therefore, when the electronic device 2 is connected to the port replicator 1, the electronic device 2 is fixed and can be prevented from shifting position.

[0036] 3, by changing the orientation of fixing parts 21 and 26, electronic device 3 having an outer size different from electronic device 2 can be supported in the width direction. Electronic device 3 is also formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view, and has first outer side surface 3a, second outer side surface 3b, third outer side surface 3c, and fourth outer side surface 3d. Details of fixing parts 21 and 26 will be described later.

[0037] <Main body> An electronic device 2 or electronic device 3, such as a laptop PC or a tablet PC, is placed on a main body 11 of the port replicator 1. In this embodiment, the main body 11 has a placement surface 11a on which the electronic device 2 or electronic device 3 is placed. As shown in FIG. 1, the placement surface 11a is inclined so that its height decreases toward the front side of the port replicator 1. By arranging the placement surface 11a at an incline, usability is improved when the electronic device 2 or electronic device 3 is placed on the port replicator 1. The front side of the port replicator 1 refers to the portion of the port replicator 1 facing the +Z direction in FIG. 1.

[0038] Furthermore, a connector 12 for electrically connecting the port replicator 1 to the electronic device 2 or 3 is disposed on the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11. By connecting the connector 12 to a connector provided on the electronic device 2 or 3, the port replicator 1 can be electrically connected to the electronic device 2 or 3. In this embodiment, a cover 13 is disposed on the connector 12 to cover the terminals of the connector 12. When the electronic device 2 or 3 is not connected to the connector, the cover 13 covers the connector 12. When the electronic device 2 or 3 is connected to the connector, the cover 13 is open. The cover 13 is not an essential component. The main body 11 can be formed, for example, from resin.

[0039] As shown in Fig. 4, various input / output ports are arranged on the side surface 14 of the main body 11. An input / output port is a receptacle for a cable, a connector, or the like. In this embodiment, for example, a LAN port 15a, a USB-A port 15b, a USB-C port 15c, an HDMI (registered trademark) port 15d, and a serial port 15e are arranged on the side surface 14 of the port replicator 1. The types and number of ports arranged on the port replicator 1 are not limited to these, and may be more or less than the example shown in Fig. 4.

[0040] Two fixing parts 21 and 26 are arranged on the main body 11 of the port replicator 1. The fixing parts 21 and 26 are used to position the electronic device 2 when it is placed on the port replicator 1, and to support and fix the electronic device 2 when it is connected to the port replicator 1. The fixing parts 21 and 26 will be described later.

[0041] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the port replicator 1 of FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the main body 11 is formed with recesses 16 and 17 for arranging base portions 22 and 27 of the fixing components 21 and 26, which will be described later. The recesses 16 and 17 correspond to the outer shapes of the base portions 22 and 27 in a plan view. Specifically, when the base portions 22 and 27 are arranged in the recesses 16 and 17, respectively, the inner walls of the recesses 16 and 17 are arranged along the outer surfaces of the base portions 22 and 27. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the base portions 22 and 27 of the fixing components 21 and 26 are formed in a rectangular shape, and the recesses 16 and 17 are also formed in a rectangular shape to match the shapes of the base portions 22 and 27. By forming the recesses 16 and 17 in a shape that follows the outer walls of the base portions 22 and 27, the inner walls of the recesses 16 and 17 can be brought into contact with the outer surfaces of the base portions 22 and 27, thereby positioning the base portions 22 and 27.

[0042] The main body 11 further has a support portion 18 that supports the third outer surface 2c of the electronic device 2 or the third outer surface 3c of the electronic device 3. When the electronic device 2 or the electronic device 3 is placed on the main body 11, the fixing parts 21, 26 and the support portion 18 can support and position the electronic device 2 or the electronic device 3 in the width direction and depth direction. Note that the support portion 18 is not an essential component.

[0043] <Fixing parts> 6A and 6B are perspective views showing the fixing parts 21 and 26. As shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the fixing parts 21 and 26 have base portions 22 and 27 and side walls 23 and 28, respectively. The fixing parts 21 and 26 are formed, for example, from a resin. The resin used for the fixing parts 21 and 26 should preferably have a low coefficient of friction, such as polyacetal (POM). Using a resin with a low coefficient of friction can prevent damage or deformation of the fixing parts 21 and 26 due to friction when the electronic device 2 or the electronic device 3 is placed on the port replicator 1.

[0044] In this embodiment, the fixing parts 21 and 26 include a first fixing part 21 that supports the first outer surface 2a of the electronic device 2 and a second fixing part 26 that supports the second outer surface 2b. By arranging the fixing parts 21 and 26 with different orientations, the first fixing part 21 can support the first outer surface 3a of the electronic device 3, and the second fixing part 26 can support the second outer surface 3b of the electronic device 3.

[0045] The base portions 22, 27 of the fixing components 21, 26 are disposed on the main body 11. In this embodiment, as described above, the base portions 22, 27 are disposed in the recesses 16, 17 provided in the main body 11. In this embodiment, the base portions 22, 27 each have a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction L and a lateral direction T in a plan view. The recesses 16, 17 of the main body 11 are formed to match the shapes of the base portions 22, 27, so that the base portions 22, 27 can be positioned by fitting the base portions 22, 27 into the recesses 16, 17. The base portions 22, 27 can be fixed to the main body 11 with, for example, screws or bolts. Alternatively, the base portion 22 may be fixed to the main body 11 using a structure such as a snap fit in which a hook provided on the base portion 22 fits into a fitting recess or fitting hole provided in the main body 11.

[0046] The side walls 23, 28 extend from the base parts 22, 27 in a direction intersecting with the main body part 11 (Y direction in FIG. 5) and support outer surfaces 2a, 2b (see FIG. 2) of the electronic device 2. By changing the orientation of the fixing parts 21, 26, the positions of the side walls 23, 28 are changed, and the side walls 23, 28 support outer surfaces 3a, 3b (see FIG. 3) of the electronic device 3.

[0047] The side walls 23, 28 may be formed to a thickness of, for example, about 10 mm. By forming the side walls 23, 28 to a thickness of about 10 mm, deformation or damage to the fixing parts 21, 26 can be prevented.

[0048] In this embodiment, the side walls 23, 28 are arranged along the longitudinal direction L of the base portions 22, 27. Furthermore, the side walls 23, 28 are arranged at one end in the lateral direction T of the base portions 22, 27. Because the side walls 23, 28 are arranged at one end in the lateral direction T, the positions of the side walls 23, 28 can be changed when the orientation of the base portions 22, 27 is changed.

[0049] In this embodiment, the fixing parts 21 and 26 have the same shape but are arranged in different orientations. Specifically, the fixing part 21 is arranged in an orientation rotated 180 degrees with respect to the fixing part 26, with the thickness direction as the axis.

[0050] Fixing components 21, 26 are configured so that the positions of side walls 23, 28 in the width direction can be changed by changing the orientation of base portions 22, 27. In this embodiment, side walls 23, 28 extend in the Z direction, and the positions of side walls 23, 28 can be moved in the X direction by changing the orientation of base portions 22, 27. In this way, by moving the positions of side walls 23, 28, electronic devices 2 and 3 with different outer sizes can be supported by the same fixing components 21, 26.

[0051] Fig. 7A is a top view of the port replicator 1 in Fig. 1. Fig. 7B is a top view of the port replicator 1 in a state where the arrangement of the fixing components 21 and 26 has been changed. In this embodiment, as shown in Figs. 7A and 7B, the first fixing component 21 and the second fixing component 26 are arranged to face each other. By arranging the fixing components 21 and 26 in this manner, the electronic device 2 or the electronic device 3 can be supported, fixed, and positioned in the width direction.

[0052] 7A, the fixing parts 21 and 26 are arranged so that the electronic device 2 shown in Fig. 2 can be placed on them. Specifically, the distance D1 between the side wall 23 of the first fixing part 21 and the side wall 28 of the second fixing part 26 is set so that the electronic device 2 can be supported by being sandwiched between them in the width direction.

[0053] In the port replicator 1 shown in FIG. 7B, the fixing parts 21 and 26 are arranged so as to mount the electronic device 3 shown in FIG. 3 on it. Each fixing part 21 and 26 is rotated 180 degrees around the thickness direction from the state shown in FIG. 7A and arranged on the main body 11. Because the side walls 23 and 28 are arranged on one end side of the base parts 22 and 27 in the short-side direction T (see FIGS. 6A and 6B ), when the fixing parts 21 and 26 are rotated 180 degrees around the thickness direction, the positions of the side walls 23 and 28 move along the width direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 7B , the distance D2 between the side wall 23 of the first fixing part 21 and the side wall 28 of the second fixing part 26 is smaller than the distance D1. Therefore, the same fixing parts 21 and 26 can be used to fix and position two electronic devices 2 and 3 having different external sizes. That is, by arranging the first fixing component 21 and the second fixing component 26 with the base portions 22, 27 facing in different directions, the distance D1 between the side walls 23 and 28 can be changed to a distance D2.

[0054] [effect] The above-described embodiment provides a port replicator with improved durability when multiple electronic devices with different external sizes are attached. After connecting the electronic devices to the port replicator 1, it is preferable to fix the electronic devices to the port replicator 1 so that the electrical connection between the port replicator 1 and the electronic devices is not interrupted. The port replicator 1 can fix electronic devices 2 and 3 with different external sizes by changing the orientation of the fixing parts 21 and 26. Changing the orientation of the fixing parts 21 and 26 can reduce the number of moving parts that are prone to malfunction, improving durability. Furthermore, the fixing parts 21 and 26 can be easily attached to the main body 11 using screws, bolts, snap fits, or the like.

[0055] In the above-described embodiment, the port replicator 1 is provided with two fixed parts 21 and 26, but the number of fixed parts is not limited to one. The number of fixed parts may be one or three or more.

[0056] In the above-described embodiment, the first fixing part 21 and the second fixing part 26 are disposed opposite each other, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first fixing part 21 and the second fixing part 26 may be disposed at diagonal corners of the electronic device 2 or the electronic device 3, for example.

[0057] In the above-described embodiment, the base portions 22, 27 of the fixing parts 21, 26 are formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, but the present invention is not limited to this. The base portions 22, 27 may be formed in a polygonal or circular shape in plan view, for example.

[0058] In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the recesses 16, 17 for arranging the bases 22, 27 of the fixing parts 21, 26 are formed in the main body 11, but the present invention is not limited to this. The main body 11 does not necessarily have to have a recess.

[0059] In the above-described embodiment, the recesses 16, 17 are formed in a rectangular shape in plan view, but are not limited thereto. The recesses 16, 17 may have any shape as long as they correspond to the shapes of the base portions 22, 27, and may be formed in a polygonal or circular shape in plan view, for example.

[0060] In the above-described embodiment, the fixing parts 21 and 26 have the same shape, but the present invention is not limited to this. The fixing parts 21 and 26 may have different shapes.

[0061] (Embodiment 2) A port replicator according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In the second embodiment, the same or equivalent components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals. In the second embodiment, descriptions that overlap with those in the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0062] Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing a port replicator 1A according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the port replicator 1A of Fig. 8. In the second embodiment, as shown in Figs. 8 and 9, the shapes of the fixing parts 121 and 126 and the shapes of the recesses 116 and 117 formed in the main body 111 are different from those in the first embodiment.

[0063] In this embodiment, base portions 122 and 127 of fixing components 121 and 126 are formed in a square shape in plan view, and therefore recesses 116 and 117 formed in main body portion 111 are also formed in a square shape in plan view.

[0064] 10A and 10B are perspective views showing fixing components 121 and 126. As shown in FIG. 10A, side wall 123 of fixing component 121 includes four side walls 123a to 123d extending in different directions. Side walls 123a to 123d are arranged in a rectangular shape in plan view. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 10B, side wall 128 of fixing component 126 includes four side walls 128a to 128d extending in different directions. Side walls 128a to 128d are arranged in a quadrangular shape in plan view. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, fixing component 121 and fixing component 126 do not have the same shape but are axisymmetric to each other.

[0065] 11A is a top view of port replicator 1A in FIG. 8. In the state shown in FIG. 11A, side wall 123c of fixing part 121 and side wall 128a of fixing part 126 can support an electronic device in the width direction. At this time, side wall 123c and side wall 128a are disposed at a distance D3 apart. Therefore, an electronic device having a width corresponding to distance D3 can be fixed and positioned.

[0066] 11B to 11D are top views of the port replicator 1A showing variations in the arrangement of the fixing parts 121 and 126. FIG.

[0067] In the example of FIG. 11B, fixing component 121 is rotated +90 degrees and fixing component 126 is rotated −90 degrees from the arrangement in FIG. 11A around the thickness direction. Note that +90 degrees refers to a 90-degree clockwise rotation about the Y axis, and −90 degrees refers to a 90-degree counterclockwise rotation about the Y axis. In this case, side wall 123b of fixing component 121 and side wall 128b of fixing component 126 can support the electronic device in the width direction. At this time, side wall 123b and side wall 128b are spaced a distance D4 apart. Therefore, an electronic device having a width corresponding to distance D4 can be fixed and positioned.

[0068] 11C, fixing component 121 is rotated +180 degrees and fixing component 126 is rotated −180 degrees around the thickness direction from the arrangement in FIG. 11A. In this case, side wall 123a of fixing component 121 and side wall 128c of fixing component 126 can support the electronic device in the width direction. At this time, side wall 123a and side wall 128c are spaced apart by a distance D5. Therefore, an electronic device having a width corresponding to distance D5 can be fixed and positioned.

[0069] 11D, fixing component 121 is rotated +270 degrees and fixing component 126 is rotated −270 degrees around the thickness direction from the arrangement in FIG. 11A. In this case, side wall 123d of fixing component 121 and side wall 128d of fixing component 126 can support the electronic device in the width direction. At this time, side wall 123d and side wall 128d are spaced apart by a distance D6. Therefore, an electronic device having a width corresponding to distance D6 can be fixed and positioned.

[0070] The distances D3 to D6 are all different from each other, so in this embodiment, electronic devices of four different outer sizes can be supported, fixed, and positioned in the width direction.

[0071] According to the above-described embodiment, it is possible to fix and position a wider variety of electronic devices while improving durability.

[0072] In the above-described embodiment, the side walls 123 and 128 of the fixing parts 121 and 126 include four side walls 123a to 123d and four side walls 128a to 128d, respectively, but this is not limiting. The side walls 123 and 128 may each include two or more side walls.

[0073] In the above-described embodiment, the base portions 122 and 127 of the fixing components 121 and 126 are each formed in a square shape in a plan view. However, this is not limiting. The base portions 122 and 127 may be formed in a polygonal shape other than a square. In this case, the recesses 116 and 117 formed in the main body 111 are also formed in a polygonal shape to match the shape of the base portions 122 and 127. For example, if the base portions 122 and 127 and the recesses 116 and 117 are formed in a regular polygon, they have rotational symmetry, which makes it easy to change the arrangement of the base portions 122 and 127. Furthermore, the base portions 122 and 127 and the recesses 116 and 117 may be formed in a circular shape in a plan view. [Industrial Applicability]

[0074] The present disclosure can be widely applied to port replicators to which electronic devices can be connected. [Explanation of symbols]

[0075] 1, 1A port replicator 2 Electronic equipment 2a First outer surface 2b Second outer surface 2c Third outer surface 2d Fourth outer surface 3 Electronic equipment 3a First outer surface 3b Second outer surface 3c Third outer surface 3d Fourth outer surface 11, 111 Main body 16, 116 recess 17, 117 recess 18 Support part 21, 121 First fixing part (fixing part) 22, 122 Base 23, 123, 123a~123d side wall 26, 126 Second fixing part (fixing part) 27, 127 Base 28, 128, 128a~128d side wall

Claims

1. A port replicator for placing an electronic device thereon, a main body on which the electronic device is placed; a fixing component including a base portion disposed on the main body portion and a sidewall extending from the base portion in a direction intersecting the main body portion and supporting an outer surface of the electronic device; Equipped with The fixing component is configured so that the position of the side wall can be changed by changing the orientation of the base portion. Port replicator.

2. the outer surface of the electronic device has a first outer surface and a second outer surface opposite to the first outer surface; The fixing component includes a first fixing component disposed along the first outer surface and supporting the first outer surface, and a second fixing component disposed along the second outer surface and supporting the second outer surface.

2. The port replicator of claim 1.

3. The first fixed component faces the second fixed component.

3. The port replicator of claim 2.

4. The base portion has a rectangular shape having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a plan view, The side wall is disposed along the longitudinal direction on one end side in the lateral direction.

4. The port replicator according to claim 1.

5. the main body portion has a recess in which the base portion is disposed, The shape of the recess corresponds to the outer shape of the base portion in a plan view.

2. The port replicator of claim 1.

6. The recess has a rectangular shape in a plan view.

6. The port replicator according to claim 5.

7. The sidewall includes a plurality of sidewalls extending in different directions.

2. The port replicator of claim 1.

8. The plurality of side walls are arranged in a polygonal shape in a plan view.

8. The port replicator of claim 7.

9. the plurality of side walls includes four side walls; The four side walls are arranged in a quadrangular shape in a plan view.

9. The port replicator of claim 8.

10. The main body portion has a support portion that extends in a direction intersecting an extension direction of the side wall that supports the outer surface of the electronic device and supports the outer surface of the electronic device.

2. The port replicator of claim 1.

11. the first fixing component has a first base portion disposed on the main body portion, and a first side wall extending from the first base portion and supporting the first outer surface; the second fixing component has a second base portion disposed on the main body portion and a second side wall extending from the second base portion and supporting the second outer surface; the fixing component is configured so that the distance between the first side wall and the second side wall can be changed by changing the orientation of the first base portion and the second base portion.

4. The port replicator according to claim 3.

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