Port replicator

Abstract

A port replicator according to the present disclosure comprises: a main body having a placement surface on which an electronic device is to be placed, and first and second holes in the placement surface; a pop-up part which is disposed in the first hole and which is movable in a direction intersecting the placement surface; a rotatable shaft disposed inside the main body; a hook part which is disposed in the second hole and which is fixed to the shaft; a stopper which is disposed inside the main body and which is fixed to the shaft; and a link part which is disposed inside the main body, movable in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the shaft, and in contact with the stopper. The pop-up part comes in contact with the link part as a result of a movement in the direction intersecting the placement surface, the link part moves as a result of the contact with the pop-up part to release the contact between the stopper and the link part, the shaft rotates as a result of the release of the contact between the stopper and the link part, and the hook part turns as a result of the rotation of the shaft.

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a docking station. The docking station described in Patent Document 1 includes a cover, a connector, a hook, a link, and an inspection pin. The cover is provided with a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole. The connector is attached to the first hole and electrically connected to the external device. The hook is attached to the second hole and engages with the external device. The link moves to separate the hook and the external device. The inspection pin is attached to the third hole and has a first guide surface and a first connecting surface. When the external device and the connector are separated, the inspection pin and the link separate, and when the external device and the connector are connected, the inspection pin and the link abut. When the first guide surface and the link connect, the link slides, and when the first connecting surface and the link abut, the link stops. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-4100 Summary of the Invention

[0004] The docking station described in Patent Document 1 still has room for improvement in terms of attaching and detaching electronic devices with a simple configuration.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a port replicator that allows attachment and detachment of electronic devices with a simple configuration.

[0006] A port replicator according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: A port replicator that expands the input / output terminals of an electronic device, a body having a mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed and a first hole and a second hole provided on the mounting surface; a pop-up component disposed in the first hole and movable in a direction intersecting the placement surface; a shaft disposed within the body and rotatable; a hook component disposed in the second hole and fixed to the shaft; a stopper disposed within the body and fixed to the shaft; a link component disposed within the main body, movable in a movement direction intersecting the axial direction of the shaft, and in contact with the stopper; Equipped with.

[0007] the pop-up component comes into contact with the link component by moving in a direction intersecting the placement surface, the link component moves due to contact with the pop-up component, and releases the contact between the stopper and the link component; The shaft rotates when the stopper and the link portion are released from contact with each other, The hook component rotates as the shaft rotates and engages with the electronic device.

[0008] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a port replicator that allows attachment and detachment of electronic devices with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [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] Side view of the port replicator in Figure 1 [Figure 4A] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the operation of a pop-up component in the region Z1 of FIG. 1; [Figure 4B] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the operation of a pop-up component in the region Z1 of FIG. 1; [Figure 4C] A cross-sectional view of the pop-up component shown in Figure 4A taken along line AA [Figure 5A] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the operation of the hook component in the region Z2 of FIG. [Figure 5B] FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing an example of the operation of the hook component in the region Z2 of FIG. [Figure 6A] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the main configuration of a port replicator; [Figure 6B] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of the main configuration of a port replicator; [Figure 6C] A plan view showing an example of the main configuration of a port replicator [Figure 6D] A plan view showing an example of the main configuration of a port replicator [Figure 6E] 6D is a cross-sectional view of the pop-up component, the stopper, and the link component shown in FIG. 6C taken along line BB. [Figure 6F] 6D is a cross-sectional view of the pop-up part, the stopper, and the link part taken along line CC. [Figure 7A] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the operation of the hook component; [Figure 7B] 10 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of the operation of the hook component; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] (Background to the invention) There is a known docking device called a port replicator that can be connected to an electronic device such as a laptop PC or tablet PC to expand its input / output terminals, etc. For example, a port replicator expands the functionality of a laptop PC by placing the laptop PC on its top surface and connecting it to the laptop PC.

[0011] In such a port replicator, an electronic device is attached or detached using a pop-up component and a hook component. The pop-up component is pressed down when the electronic device is attached to the port replicator and is pressed up when the electronic device is detached from the port replicator. When the pop-up component is pressed down, the electronic device and the port replicator are electrically connected. When the pop-up component is pressed up, the electrical connection between the electronic device and the port replicator is released. When the pop-up component is pressed down, the hook component engages with the electronic device and secures the electronic device to the port replicator. When the pop-up component is pressed up, the hook component disengages from the electronic device and releases the electronic device from its securement to the port replicator.

[0012] However, a configuration in which an electronic device is attached to or detached from a port replicator using a pop-up component and a hook component requires a large number of components, which results in a complex configuration.

[0013] Therefore, the present inventors have studied a port replicator that has a simple configuration and allows an electronic device to be attached and detached, and have come up with the following disclosure.

[0014] A port replicator according to a first aspect of the present disclosure is a port replicator that expands the input / output terminals of an electronic device, and comprises: a main body having a mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed, the mounting surface having a first hole and a second hole; a pop-up component arranged in the first hole so as to be movable in a direction intersecting the mounting surface; a shaft rotatably arranged within the main body; a hook component arranged in the second hole and fixed to the shaft; a stopper arranged within the main body and fixed to the shaft; and a link component arranged within the main body so as to be movable in a direction intersecting the axial direction of the shaft and in contact with the stopper; wherein the pop-up component comes into contact with the link component by moving in a direction intersecting the mounting surface, the link component moves due to contact with the pop-up component and releases contact with the stopper, the shaft rotates due to the contact between the stopper and the link component being released, and the hook component turns due to the rotation of the shaft.

[0015] With this configuration, the electronic device can be attached and detached with a simple configuration.

[0016] In a port replicator according to a second aspect of the present disclosure, the pop-up component is movable in a protruding direction in which it protrudes from the first hole and a retracting direction opposite to the protruding direction, the shaft is rotatable in a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, the link component is movable in a first direction away from the shaft and a second direction opposite to the first direction, and the port replicator may further include a first elastic member that urges the pop-up component in the protruding direction, a second elastic member that urges the shaft in the second rotational direction, and a third elastic member that urges the link component in the first direction away from the shaft.

[0017] With this configuration, the electronic device can be attached and detached with a simpler configuration.

[0018] In a port replicator according to a third aspect of the present disclosure, when the pop-up component is moved in the protruding direction by the first elastic member and protrudes from the first hole, the link component is moved in the first direction by the third elastic member and positioned at a first position where it contacts the stopper, the shaft is held rotated in the first rotational direction by the stopper contacting the link component, and the hook component is positioned at a disengagement position where it disengages from the electronic device, when the pop-up component is moved in the storing direction and is stored in the first hole, the link component is moved in the second direction by contacting the pop-up component and positioned at a second position where it disengages from the stopper, and when the stopper and the link component are released from contact, the shaft is rotated in the second rotational direction by the second elastic member, and the hook component is positioned at an engagement position where it engages with the electronic device by the rotation of the shaft.

[0019] With this configuration, the pop-up component and the hook component can be operated in conjunction with each other to attach and detach the electronic device.

[0020] In the port replicator according to the fourth aspect of the present disclosure, when the link component is disposed in the second position, a gap may be provided between the link component and the stopper.

[0021] This configuration can prevent the stopper from colliding with the link component and being damaged.

[0022] In the port replicator according to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, the link component may have a first surface that contacts the pop-up component, and the first surface may be inclined with respect to a moving direction of the link component.

[0023] With this configuration, the movement distance of the link parts can be increased, and the link parts can be moved smoothly.

[0024] In the port replicator according to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, the pop-up component may have a second surface that contacts the link component, and the second surface may be inclined with respect to the movement direction of the link component.

[0025] This configuration allows the link parts to move more smoothly.

[0026] In a port replicator according to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, the first surface may include a contact plate arranged on any one of the second surfaces, and the contact plate may be formed from a material different from the pop-up component and the link component.

[0027] With this configuration, the first surface and the second surface come into contact with each other via the contact plate, so that the friction between the pop-up component and the link component can be reduced.

[0028] In the port replicator according to the eighth aspect of the present disclosure, the first surface may have an inclination angle of 35° or more and less than 45° with respect to the movement direction of the link component.

[0029] This configuration allows the link parts to move smoothly.

[0030] In a port replicator according to a ninth aspect of the present disclosure, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body, a through hole may be provided in the center of the link component, and the pop-up component may be arranged in the through hole.

[0031] With this configuration, the link component can be moved more smoothly when it comes into contact with the pop-up component.

[0032] In a port replicator according to a tenth aspect of the present disclosure, the third elastic member may have a plurality of springs arranged symmetrically with the pop-up component therebetween when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body.

[0033] With this configuration, the third elastic member distributes the stress applied to the link components, thereby improving the durability of the link components.

[0034] In a port replicator according to an eleventh aspect of the present disclosure, the link component has a stopper contact surface that contacts the stopper, and when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body, the stopper contact surface may be located at the center of the end of the link component that is located on the shaft side.

[0035] With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the link parts from tilting when moving, and to move the link parts smoothly.

[0036] In a port replicator according to the twelfth aspect of the present disclosure, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body, the stopper and the pop-up component may be arranged in a straight line in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the shaft.

[0037] With this configuration, the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60 can be easily linked with a simpler configuration.

[0038] In a port replicator according to a thirteenth aspect of the present disclosure, the hook component has a hook body fixed to the shaft and an engaging portion extending from the hook body in a first extension direction intersecting the rotation axis of the shaft and bending in a second extension direction intersecting the first extension direction, and the engaging portion may have an end face inclined toward the inside of the engaging portion in the portion extending in the second extension direction.

[0039] This configuration allows the hook component to be easily engaged with and disengaged from the electronic device.

[0040] (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 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.

[0041] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the port replicator 1 is a device that expands the functionality of an electronic device 2, such as a laptop PC or a tablet PC. For example, as shown in Figure 2, when the electronic device 2 is placed on the port replicator 1, the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 are connected, and additional input / output terminals 15a to 15e (see Figure 3) can be used in addition to the input / output terminals mounted on the electronic device 2. In this specification, connecting the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 means that the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 are electrically connected via a connector 12, which will be described later.

[0042] As shown in FIG. 1, the port replicator 1 includes a main body 11, a pop-up component 20, and a hook component 30.

[0043] <Main body> An electronic device 2 such as a laptop PC or a tablet PC is placed on the main body 11. In this embodiment, the main body 11 is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view and has a mounting surface 11a on which the electronic device 2 is placed. The main body 11 can be formed from, for example, resin. Note that "plan view" means viewing from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11, i.e., the Y direction.

[0044] For example, the mounting surface 11a is inclined so that its height decreases toward the front side of the port replicator 1. By arranging the mounting surface 11a at an angle, usability is improved when placing the electronic device 2 on the port replicator 1. The front side of the port replicator 1 refers to the end side of the port replicator 1 in the +Z direction in FIG.

[0045] In addition, a connector 12 for electrically connecting the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 is arranged on the mounting surface 11a. For example, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a, the connector 12 and the cover 13 are arranged approximately near the center of the mounting surface 11a. By connecting the connector 12 to a connector (not shown) provided on the electronic device 2, the port replicator 1 and the electronic device 2 can be electrically connected. In this embodiment, when the electronic device 2 is not connected to the connector, the connector 12 is covered by the cover 13. Furthermore, when the electronic device 2 is connected to the connector, the cover 13 opens. Note that the cover 13 is not an essential component.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 3, various input / output terminals 15a to 15e are arranged on a side surface 14 of the main body 11. The side surface 14 is arranged on the rear side of the port replicator 1 in the main body 11. The rear side of the port replicator 1 means the end side in the -Z direction in FIG. 1. The input / output terminals 15a to 15e are ports to which cables, connectors, etc. are connected. 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. 3.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 1 , the placing surface 11a is provided with a first hole 16 and a second hole 17. The first hole 16 and the second hole 17 are holes provided in a direction perpendicular to the placing surface 11a. When viewed in a direction perpendicular to the placing surface 11a, i.e., the Y direction, the first hole 16 and the second hole 17 are formed in a substantially rectangular shape. A pop-up component 20 is disposed in the first hole 16. A hook component 30 is disposed in the second hole 17. In this embodiment, the placing surface 11a is provided with one first hole 16 and two second holes 17. The first hole 16 is disposed closer to the port replicator 1 than the two second holes 17 and is located between the two second holes 17.

[0048] A fixing portion 18 is provided on the front side of the placing surface 11a. The fixing portion 18 fixes an end portion of the electronic device 2. The fixing portion 18 extends in a direction (Y direction) intersecting with the placing surface 11a and has a plate shape that bends from the front side to the back side of the port replicator 1. The fixing portion 18 is, for example, a hook. The fixing portion 18 is arranged, for example, in a side recess 2a provided on the end portion of the electronic device 2. In this embodiment, two fixing portions 18 are provided on the front side of the placing surface 11a.

[0049] A release lever 19 is disposed on the main body 11. The release lever 19 is used to attach and detach the electronic device 2 attached to the port replicator 1. Specifically, the release lever 19 pushes up the pop-up component 20 and rotates the hook component 30. This releases the engagement between the hook component 30 and the electronic device 2, and the pop-up component 20 is pushed up. As a result, the electronic device 2 is detached from the port replicator 1.

[0050] <Pop-up parts> The pop-up component 20 is disposed in the first hole 16 of the main body 11 and moves in a direction intersecting with the placement surface 11a. In this embodiment, the pop-up component 20 moves in a direction perpendicular to the placement surface 11a, i.e., in the Y direction.

[0051] The pop-up component 20 has a support surface 20a that supports the bottom surface of the electronic device 2. When the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1, the support surface 20a comes into contact with the bottom surface of the electronic device 2 and supports the electronic device 2. For example, the support surface 20a is formed flat. Furthermore, the support surface 20a is disposed approximately parallel to the placement surface 11a.

[0052] The pop-up component 20 can connect and disconnect the electronic device 2 to and from the connector 12 by moving in a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the placement surface 11a. This allows the movement of the pop-up component 20 to electrically connect and disconnect the electronic device 2 and the port replicator 1.

[0053] 4A and 4B are enlarged views showing an example of the operation of the pop-up component 20 in region Z1 in FIG. 1. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the pop-up component 20 protrudes from the first hole 16, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the pop-up component 20 is housed in the first hole 16. Note that FIG. 4A shows a state in which the electronic device 2 is detached from the port replicator 1, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1. When the electronic device 2 is detached from the port replicator 1, the electronic device 2 and the port replicator are not electrically connected. When the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1, the electronic device 2 and the port replicator are electrically connected.

[0054] As shown in FIG. 4A, when the electronic device 2 is not attached to the port replicator 1, the pop-up component 20 protrudes from the first hole 16. Specifically, the pop-up component 20 has moved in a protruding direction D1 in which it protrudes from the first hole 16. In this embodiment, the pop-up component 20 is biased in the protruding direction D1 by a first elastic member 21, which will be described later (see FIG. 4C). Note that "the pop-up component 20 protrudes from the first hole 16" means that the majority of the pop-up component 20 protrudes from the first hole 16, and it is also acceptable for only a portion of the pop-up component 20 to be disposed within the first hole 16.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 4B , when the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1, the pop-up component 20 is accommodated in the first hole 16. Specifically, the pop-up component 20 has moved in the accommodation direction D2. The accommodation direction D2 is the direction opposite to the protrusion direction D1 and is the direction in which the pop-up component 20 is accommodated in the first hole 16. In this embodiment, when the electronic device 2 is pushed toward the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11, the pop-up component 20 is pushed against the bottom surface of the electronic device 2 and accommodated in the first hole 16. Note that "the pop-up component 20 is accommodated in the first hole 16" means that the majority of the pop-up component 20 is accommodated in the first hole 16, and a portion of the pop-up component 20 may protrude from the first hole 16.

[0056] 4C is a cross-sectional view of the pop-up component 20 shown in FIG. 4A taken along line AA. As shown in FIG. 4C, the pop-up component 20 is biased in the protruding direction D1 by a first elastic member 21. The first elastic member 21 is, for example, a coil spring. In this embodiment, two first elastic members 21 are disposed inside the pop-up component 20 and bias the pop-up component 20 in the protruding direction D1. As a result, when the electronic device 2 is not attached to the port replicator 1, the first elastic members 21 keep the pop-up component 20 protruding from the first hole 16.

[0057] <Hook parts> The hook component 30 is disposed in the second hole 17 of the main body 11 and engages with the electronic device 2. Specifically, the hook component 30 engages with an engaged portion 2c disposed in a bottom recess 2b provided on the bottom surface of the electronic device 2 (described later) (see FIG. 7B). In this embodiment, the port replicator 1 has two hook components 30.

[0058] 5A and 5B are enlarged views showing an example of the operation of the hook component 30 in region Z2 in Fig. 1. Fig. 5A shows the hook component 30 in a disengagement position where it disengages from the electronic device 2, and Fig. 5B shows the hook component 30 in an engagement position where it engages with the electronic device 2. Note that Fig. 5A shows the electronic device 2 detached from the port replicator 1, and Fig. 5B shows the electronic device 2 attached to the port replicator 1.

[0059] 5A, when the electronic device 2 is not attached to the port replicator 1, the hook component 30 rotates in a first rotation direction D3 and is positioned at a disengagement position where it disengages from the electronic device 2. The first rotation direction D3 is a direction in which the hook component 30 rotates toward the back side of the port replicator 1.

[0060] 5B, when the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1, the hook component 30 rotates in the second rotation direction D4 and is positioned at an engagement position where it engages with the electronic device 2. The second rotation direction D4 is the direction opposite to the first rotation direction D3 and rotates the hook component 30 toward the front of the port replicator 1.

[0061] The pop-up component 20 and the hook component 30 operate in conjunction with each other. Specifically, when the pop-up component 20 moves in the protruding direction D1 from the state where it is housed in the first hole 16, the hook component 30 rotates in the first rotation direction D3 and is disposed in the disengaged position. Furthermore, when the pop-up component 20 moves in the housing direction D2 from the state where it is protruding from the first hole 16, the hook component 30 rotates in the second rotation direction D4 and is disposed in the engaged position.

[0062] Next, an example of the main configuration of the port replicator 1 that links the pop-up component 20 and the hook component 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 6A to 6E.

[0063] 6A and 6B are perspective views showing an example of the main components of the port replicator 1. FIGS. 6C and 6D are plan views showing an example of the main components of the port replicator 1. FIG. 6E is a cross-sectional view of the pop-up component 20, the stopper 50, and the link component 60 shown in FIG. 6C, taken along line BB. FIG. 6F is a cross-sectional view of the pop-up component 20, the stopper 50, and the link component 60 shown in FIG. 6D, taken along line CC. FIGS. 6A and 6C show a state in which the electronic device 2 is detached from the port replicator 1, and FIGS. 6B and 6D show a state in which the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1. The lines BB and CC shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, respectively, are the center line CL1 of the link component 60.

[0064] As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6F, the port replicator 1 includes a pop-up part 20, a hook part 30, a shaft 40, a stopper 50, and a link part 60.

[0065] <Shaft> The shaft 40 is rotatably disposed within the main body 11. The shaft 40 is formed of a rod-shaped member. The shaft 40 rotates about a rotation axis CX1. The rotation axis CX1 extends in the X direction of the main body 11. That is, the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40 is the X direction. Specifically, the shaft 40 is rotatable in a first rotation direction D11 and a second rotation direction D12 opposite to the first rotation direction D11.

[0066] The hook component 30 is fixed to the shaft 40. Therefore, when the shaft 40 rotates, the hook component 30 rotates. Specifically, when the shaft 40 rotates in a first rotation direction D11, the hook component 30 rotates in a first rotation direction D3. When the shaft 40 rotates in a second rotation direction D12, the hook component 30 rotates in a second rotation direction D4.

[0067] A second elastic member 41 is attached to the shaft 40. The second elastic member 41 is, for example, a torsion spring. The second elastic member 41 biases the shaft 40 in the second rotation direction D12. That is, the second elastic member 41 applies a force to the shaft 40 so that the shaft 40 rotates in the second rotation direction D12.

[0068] <Stopper> The stopper 50 is fixed to the shaft 40. The stopper 50 comes into contact with the link component 60. The stopper 50 restricts the rotation of the shaft 40 by coming into contact with the link component 60. Specifically, the stopper 50 causes the shaft 40 to rotate in a first rotation direction D11 by coming into contact with the link component 60. When the contact between the stopper 50 and the link component 60 is released, the second elastic member 41 causes the shaft 40 to rotate in a second rotation direction D12.

[0069] 6E and 6F, the stopper 50 has a protrusion 51 that protrudes in a direction intersecting the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40. The protrusion 51 has, for example, a plate shape. When the shaft 40 rotates, the protrusion 51 rotates around the rotation axis CX1 of the shaft 40.

[0070] The protrusion 51 restricts the rotation of the shaft 40 by contacting the link component 60. Specifically, the protrusion 51 contacts a stopper contact surface 63a provided in the recess 63 of the link component 60. When the protrusion 51 contacts the stopper contact surface 63a, the shaft 40 rotates in a first rotation direction D11 and is maintained in the rotated state. When the protrusion 51 moves away from the stopper contact surface 63a, the shaft 40 rotates in a second rotation direction D12.

[0071] <Link parts> 6A to 6F, the link component 60 is disposed within the main body 11 so as to be movable in a direction (movement direction) intersecting the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40. Specifically, the link component 60 is movable in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40 in a plan view, i.e., the Z direction. In the Z direction, the link component 60 is movable in a first direction D21 away from the shaft 40 and a second direction D22 opposite to the first direction D21. The second direction D22 is a direction toward the shaft 40.

[0072] The link part 60 is biased in the first direction D21 by a third elastic member 61. The third elastic member 61 is, for example, a coil spring. The third elastic member 61 biases the link part 60 in the first direction D21, with an inner wall 11b provided inside the main body 11 as a fulcrum. The inner wall 11b is fixed relative to the link part 60. In this embodiment, the inner wall 11b is disposed in a through hole provided in the link part 60.

[0073] When the pop-up component 20 moves in the protruding direction D1 and protrudes from the first hole 16, the link component 60 is moved in the first direction D21 by the third elastic member 61 and comes into contact with the stopper 50. In this specification, the position of the link component 60 in contact with the stopper 50 is referred to as the first position. In the first position, the link component 60 moves in the first direction D21 and is stopped by coming into contact with the inner wall 11b. Note that the stopping of the movement of the link component 60 in the first direction D21 is not limited to the contact with the inner wall 11b. The stopping of the movement of the link component 60 in the first direction D21 may also be achieved by a guide provided on the outside of the link component 60.

[0074] When the pop-up component 20 moves in the storing direction D2 and is stored in the first hole 16, the link component 60 comes into contact with the pop-up component 20 and moves in the second direction D22 to release contact with the stopper 50. In this specification, the position of the link component 60 where it releases contact with the stopper 50 is referred to as the second position. In the second position, the link component 60 moves in the second direction D22 and is not in contact with the stopper 50.

[0075] When viewed from a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the placement surface 11a of the main body 11, a through hole 62 is provided in the center of the link component 60. In the through hole 62, the pop-up component 20 is arranged.

[0076] 6E and 6F, the link component 60 has a first surface 60a that comes into contact with the pop-up component 20. The first surface 60a is a flat surface that is inclined with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. Specifically, the first surface 60a is inclined with respect to the first direction D21 and the second direction D22. In other words, the first surface 60a is inclined with respect to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11.

[0077] For example, the first surface 60a has an inclination angle θ1 of 35° or more and less than 45° with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. Preferably, the inclination angle θ1 of the first surface 60a is 38° or more and 42° or less.

[0078] The pop-up component 20 has a second surface 20b that comes into contact with the link component 60. The second surface 20b is a flat surface that is inclined with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. Specifically, the second surface 20b is inclined with respect to the first direction D21 and the second direction D22. In other words, the second surface 20b is inclined with respect to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11.

[0079] For example, the second surface 20b has an inclination angle θ2 of 35° or more and less than 45° with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. Preferably, the inclination angle θ2 of the second surface 20b is 38° or more and 42° or less.

[0080] In this embodiment, the inclination angle θ1 of the first surface 60a and the inclination angle θ2 of the second surface 20b are equal.

[0081] A contact plate 70 is disposed on the first surface 60a of the link component 60. The contact plate 70 is formed of a material different from that of the pop-up component 20. The link component 60 and the pop-up component 20 are formed of, for example, a resin. The contact plate 70 is formed of, for example, a metal material or a resin different from the resin that forms the pop-up component 20.

[0082] The first surface 60a contacts the second surface 20b via the contact plate 70. This reduces friction between the second surface 20b and the contact plate 70 when the pop-up component 20 brings the second surface 20b into contact with the contact plate 70 to move the link component 60 in the second direction D22. As a result, the link component 60 is pushed by the pop-up component 20, allowing it to move smoothly in the second direction D22.

[0083] In the present embodiment, the contact plate 70 is disposed on the first surface 60a, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the contact plate 70 may be disposed on the second surface 20b.

[0084] In this embodiment, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11 (Y direction), two third elastic members 61 are arranged with the pop-up component 20 sandwiched therebetween. Specifically, the two third elastic members 61 are arranged symmetrically with the pop-up component 20 sandwiched therebetween. This makes it possible to distribute the stress acting on the link component 60 when the two third elastic members 61 bias the link component 60.

[0085] The link component 60 has a recess 63 in which the stopper 50 is disposed. The recess 63 has an inner wall provided with a stopper contact surface 63a that comes into contact with the stopper 50. The stopper contact surface 63a is flat. When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11 (Y direction), the stopper contact surface 63a is disposed at the center of the link component 60. Specifically, when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11 (Y direction), the link component 60 has a symmetrical shape. That is, when viewed from the Y direction, the link component 60 has a symmetrical shape with respect to a center line CL1 extending in the Z direction. The stopper contact surface 63a is also disposed at the center of the link component 60 in the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40. This allows the link component 60 to move smoothly in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40 (Z direction).

[0086] Furthermore, when viewed from a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11, the stopper 50 and the pop-up component 20 are arranged linearly in a direction (Z direction) perpendicular to the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40. This allows the link component 60 to move even more smoothly in the direction (Z direction) perpendicular to the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40.

[0087] Next, an example of the operation of the main components of the port replicator 1 will be described.

[0088] 6A, 6C, and 6E, when the electronic device 2 is not attached to the port replicator 1, the pop-up component 20 is biased in the protruding direction D1 by the first elastic member 21 and moves in the protruding direction D1. As a result, the pop-up component 20 protrudes from the first hole 16 (see FIG. 4A).

[0089] The link part 60 is biased in the first direction D21 by the third elastic member 61, and therefore moves in the first direction D21 and is disposed at a first position where it contacts the stopper 50. As shown in FIG. 6E, when the link part 60 moves in the first direction D21, the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 contacts the stopper contact surface 63a.

[0090] When the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 contacts the stopper contact surface 63a of the link component 60, the shaft 40 rotates in the first rotation direction D11. Furthermore, while the link component 60 is disposed in the first position, the shaft 40 is maintained in a state of rotating in the first rotation direction D11.

[0091] When the shaft 40 rotates in the first rotation direction D11, the hook component 30 rotates in the first rotation direction D3 and is disposed in a disengagement position where it disengages from the electronic device 2. While the shaft 40 is held in the state rotated in the first rotation direction D11, the hook component 30 remains disposed in the disengagement position (see FIG. 5A).

[0092] 6B, 6D, and 6F, when the electronic device 2 is attached to the port replicator 1, the pop-up component 20 comes into contact with the electronic device 2 and moves in the storing direction D2. As a result, the pop-up component 20 is stored in the first hole 16 (see FIG. 4B).

[0093] The link component 60 moves in the second direction D22 by coming into contact with the pop-up component 20, and is placed at a second position where it releases contact with the stopper 50. As shown in FIG. 6F , when the link component 60 moves in the second direction D22, the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 moves away from the stopper contact surface 63a. This releases contact between the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 and the stopper contact surface 63a.

[0094] When the link component 60 is disposed in the second position, a gap is provided between the link component 60 and the stopper 50. As shown in FIG. 6F, the stopper 50 is disposed in the recess 63 of the link component 60, and the protrusion 51 rotates within the recess 63. When the link component 60 is disposed in the first position, the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 contacts the stopper contact surface 63a (see FIG. 6E). On the other hand, when the link component 60 is disposed in the second position, the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 moves away from the stopper contact surface 63a. That is, when the link component 60 is disposed in the second position, the link component 60 is not in contact with the stopper 50. At this time, the stopper 50 is disposed in a position where it does not contact the inner wall of the recess 63 and is in a free state. Specifically, the inner wall surface 63b of the recess 63 faces the stopper contact surface 63a. When the link component 60 is disposed in the second position, the stopper 50 moves away from the inner wall surface 63b. This makes it possible to prevent the stopper 50 from colliding with and damaging the link component 60 when the link component 60 is disposed in the second position.

[0095] When the contact between the protrusion 51 of the stopper 50 and the stopper contact surface 63a of the link component 60 is released, the shaft 40 rotates in the second rotation direction D12 due to the biasing force of the second elastic member 41. Furthermore, the shaft 40 is maintained in a state rotated in the second rotation direction D12.

[0096] When the shaft 40 rotates in the second rotation direction D12, the hook component 30 rotates in the second rotation direction D4 and is disposed at an engagement position where it engages with the electronic device 2. While the shaft 40 is held in the state rotated in the second rotation direction D12, the hook component 30 remains disposed at the engagement position (see FIG. 5B).

[0097] In this way, in the port replicator 1, the pop-up part 20, the hook part 30, the shaft 40, the stopper 50, and the link part 60 operate in conjunction with each other.

[0098] Next, an example of the operation of hook component 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7A and 7B.

[0099] 7A and 7B are cross-sectional views showing an example of the operation of hook component 30. Fig. 7A shows a state in which hook component 30 is disposed in the disengagement position and disengaged from electronic device 2. Fig. 7B shows a state in which hook component 30 is disposed in the engagement position and engaged with electronic device 2.

[0100] As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the hook component 30 has a hook body 31 and an engaging portion 32.

[0101] The hook body 31 is fixed to the shaft 40. The hook body 31 is, for example, a frame-shaped member that surrounds the outer periphery of the shaft 40.

[0102] The engaging portion 32 engages with an engaged portion 2c disposed in a bottom recess 2b provided on the bottom surface of the electronic device 2. The engaging portion 32 extends from the hook main body 31 in a first extension direction intersecting with the rotation axis CX1 of the shaft and is bent in a second extension direction intersecting with the first extension direction. That is, the engaging portion 32 has a first portion extending from the hook main body 31 in the first extension direction intersecting with the axial direction DR1 of the shaft and a second portion extending in the second extension direction intersecting with the first extension direction. For example, the engaging portion 32 has an inverted L-shape.

[0103] Furthermore, the engaging portion 32 has an end face 32a inclined toward the inside of the engaging portion 32 in the portion extending in the second extension direction. That is, the second portion of the engaging portion 32 has an end face 32a inclined toward the inside of the engaging portion 32. The end face 32a is a surface provided at the tip of the portion extending in the second extension direction.

[0104] The engaging portion 32 is disposed in the second hole 17 of the main body 11. When the electronic device 2 is placed on the placement surface 11a, the engaging portion 32 is disposed in the bottom recess 2b of the electronic device 2.

[0105] 7A, when the shaft 40 rotates in the first rotation direction D11, the hook component 30 rotates in the first rotation direction D3. At this time, the engaging portion 32 rotates in the first rotation direction D3 within the bottom recess 2b and moves away from the engaged portion 2c. This releases the engagement between the engaging portion 32 and the engaged portion 2c.

[0106] Furthermore, because the end surface 32a of the engaging portion 32 is inclined toward the inside of the engaging portion 32, the engaging portion 32 is more likely to disengage from the engaged portion 2c when the engaging portion 32 moves in the first rotation direction D3. Furthermore, when the engaging portion 32 moves in the second rotation direction D4, the end surface 32a of the engaging portion 32 abuts against the engaged portion 2c, and the engaging portion 32 is guided to the upper side of the engaged portion 2c by the inclination of the end surface 32a. This prevents the engaging portion 32 from moving downward to the engaged portion 2c, making it easier for the engaging portion 32 to engage with the engaged portion 2c.

[0107] 7B, when the shaft 40 rotates in the second rotation direction D12, the hook component 30 rotates in the second rotation direction D4. At this time, the engaging portion 32 rotates in the second rotation direction D4 within the bottom recess 2b and engages with the engaged portion 2c. This fixes the electronic device 2 to the port replicator 1.

[0108] [effect] According to the port replicator 1 of the first embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

[0109] The port replicator 1 is a port replicator that extends the input / output terminals 15a to 15e of the electronic device 2, and includes a main body 11, a pop-up component 20, a hook component 30, a shaft 40, a stopper 50, and a link component 60. The main body 11 has a mounting surface 11a on which the electronic device 2 is mounted. The mounting surface 11a is provided with a first hole 16 and a second hole 17. The pop-up component 20 is disposed in the first hole 16 so as to be movable in a direction intersecting the mounting surface 11a (Y direction). The shaft 40 is rotatably disposed within the main body 11. The hook component 30 is disposed in the second hole 17 and fixed to the shaft 40. The stopper 50 is disposed within the main body 11 and fixed to the shaft 40. The link component 60 is disposed within the main body 11 so as to be movable in a direction intersecting an axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40 (Z direction), and comes into contact with the stopper 50. The pop-up component 20 comes into contact with the link component 60 by moving in a direction intersecting the placement surface 11a (Y direction). The link component 60 moves due to contact with the pop-up component 20 and releases contact with the stopper 50. The shaft 40 rotates due to the release of contact between the stopper 50 and the link component 60. The hook component 30 rotates due to the rotation of the shaft 40.

[0110] This configuration allows for a simple attachment and detachment of the electronic device 2. In the port replicator 1, the pop-up component 20, hook component 30, shaft 40, stopper 50, and link component 60 operate in conjunction with one another. This reduces the number of components required to achieve a configuration for attaching and detaching the electronic device 2, and also makes it easy to attach and detach the electronic device 2 to and from the port replicator 1.

[0111] The pop-up component 20 is movable in a protruding direction D1 in which it protrudes from the first hole 16 and in a retracting direction D2 opposite to the protruding direction D1. The shaft 40 is rotatable in a first rotational direction D11 and a second rotational direction D12 opposite to the first rotational direction D11. The link component 60 is movable in a first direction D21 away from the shaft 40 and a second direction D22 opposite to the first direction D21. The port replicator 1 includes a first elastic member 21, a second elastic member 41, and a third elastic member 61. The first elastic member 21 urges the pop-up component 20 in the protruding direction D1. The second elastic member 41 urges the shaft 40 in the second rotational direction D12. The third elastic member 61 urges the link component 60 in the first direction D21 away from the shaft 40.

[0112] This configuration allows the electronic device to be attached or detached with a simpler configuration. Specifically, the first elastic member 21, the second elastic member 41, and the third elastic member 61 bias the pop-up component 20, the shaft 40, and the link component 60, thereby controlling the direction of movement. This allows the pop-up component 20, the hook component 30, the shaft 40, the stopper 50, and the link component 60 to operate in conjunction with each other with a simpler configuration.

[0113] When the pop-up component 20 is moved in the protruding direction D1 by the first elastic member 21 and protrudes from the first hole 16, the link component 60 is moved in the first direction D21 by the third elastic member 61 and is positioned at a first position where it contacts the stopper 50. The stopper 50 contacts the link component 60, so that the shaft 40 is held rotated in the first rotation direction D11, and the hook component 30 is positioned at a disengagement position where it disengages from the electronic device 2. When the pop-up component 20 moves in the storage direction D2 and is stored in the first hole 16, the link component 60 contacts the pop-up component 20 and moves in the second direction D22, so that it disengages from the stopper 50, and is positioned at a second position. When the stopper 50 and the link component 60 are disengaged from each other, the shaft 40 is rotated in the second rotation direction D12 by the second elastic member 41, and the hook component 30 is positioned at an engagement position where it engages with the electronic device 2 due to the rotation of the shaft 40.

[0114] With this configuration, the electrical connection mechanism between the electronic device 2 and the port replicator 1, which is established by the movement of the pop-up component 20, and the locking mechanism between the electronic device 2 and the port replicator 1, which is established by the rotation of the hook component 30, can be interlocked. This reduces the number of components required to establish the electrical connection mechanism and the locking mechanism, allowing the electronic device to be attached and detached with a simpler configuration. Specifically, the first elastic member 21, the second elastic member 41, and the third elastic member 61 bias the pop-up component 20, the shaft 40, and the link component 60, thereby controlling the direction of movement. This allows the pop-up component 20, the hook component 30, the shaft 40, the stopper 50, and the link component 60 to operate in conjunction with each other with a simpler configuration.

[0115] When the link component 60 is disposed in the second position, a gap is provided between the link component 60 and the stopper 50. With this configuration, when the link component 60 is disposed in the second position, the stopper 50 can be placed in a free state where no force is applied thereto. This makes it possible to prevent the stopper 50 from colliding with the link component 60 and damaging it.

[0116] The link component 60 has a first surface 60a that comes into contact with the pop-up component 20, and the first surface 60a is inclined with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. With this configuration, the movement amount of the link component 60 can be increased. Furthermore, the movement of the link component 60 can be made smoother.

[0117] The pop-up component 20 has a second surface 20b that comes into contact with the link component 60, and the second surface 20b is inclined with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. With this configuration, the movement amount of the link component 60 can be further increased. In addition, the movement of the link component 60 can be made smoother.

[0118] The pop-up device includes a contact plate 70 disposed on either the first surface 60a or the second surface 20b, and the contact plate 70 is formed of a material different from that of the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60. With this configuration, the first surface 60a or the second surface 20b slides relative to the contact plate 70, thereby reducing friction caused by contact between the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60. For example, if the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60 are formed of the same resin, contact between the first surface 60a and the second surface 20b without the contact plate 70 is likely to increase friction. Contact between the first surface 60a and the second surface 20b via the contact plate 70, which is formed of a material different from that of the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60, reduces friction. This facilitates movement of the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60 while they are in contact with each other.

[0119] The first surface 60a has an inclination angle θ1 of 35° or more and less than 45° with respect to the movement direction (Z direction) of the link component 60. With this configuration, the movement of the link component 60 can be made smooth while ensuring a sufficient movement amount of the link component 60.

[0120] When viewed from a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11, a through-hole 62 is provided in the center of the link component 60, and the pop-up component 20 is disposed in the through-hole 62. With this configuration, the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60 can be easily linked with each other with a simpler configuration.

[0121] The third elastic member 61 has a plurality of springs that are arranged symmetrically with the pop-up component 20 therebetween when viewed from a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11. With this configuration, it is possible to disperse the stress that occurs in the link component 60 due to the biasing force of the third elastic member 61, thereby improving the durability of the link component 60. Furthermore, by arranging the plurality of springs symmetrically with the pop-up component 20 therebetween, it is possible to prevent the link component 60 from tilting and moving.

[0122] The link component 60 has a stopper contact surface 63a that comes into contact with the stopper 50. When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11 (Y direction), the stopper contact surface 63a is located at the center of the end of the link component 60 that is located on the shaft 40 side. In other words, when viewed from the Y direction, the stopper contact surface 63a is located at the center of the link component 60 in the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the link component 60 from moving with an inclination, and the link component 60 can move smoothly.

[0123] When viewed from a direction (Y direction) perpendicular to the mounting surface 11a of the main body 11, the stopper 50 and the pop-up component 20 are arranged linearly in a direction (Z direction) perpendicular to the axial direction DR1 of the shaft 40. This configuration makes it easier to link the pop-up component 20 and the link component 60 with a simpler configuration.

[0124] The hook component 30 has a hook body 31 and an engaging portion 32. The hook body 31 is fixed to the shaft 40. The engaging portion 32 extends from the hook body 31 in a first extension direction intersecting with the rotation axis CX1 of the shaft 40 and bends in a second extension direction intersecting with the first extension direction. The engaging portion 32 has an end face 32a that is inclined toward the inside of the engaging portion 32 in the portion extending in the second extension direction. This configuration allows the hook component 30 to easily engage with and disengage from the electronic device 2.

[0125] In the present embodiment, the first elastic member 21, the second elastic member 41, and the third elastic member 61 are springs, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first elastic member 21, the second elastic member 41, and the third elastic member 61 may be made of rubber.

[0126] In this embodiment, an example in which the port replicator 1 includes two hook components 30 has been described, but the port replicator 1 may include one or more hook components 30.

[0127] In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the first surface 60a and the second surface 20b are formed flat, but the first surface 60a and the second surface 20b do not have to be formed flat. For example, at least one of the first surface 60a and the second surface 20b may be curved. [Industrial Applicability]

[0128] The present disclosure can be widely applied to port replicators to which electronic devices can be connected. [Explanation of symbols]

[0129] 1 port replicator 2 Electronic equipment 2a Side recess 2b Bottom recess 2c Engaged part 11 Main unit 11a Placement surface 12 Connectors 13 Cover 14 Side 15a~15e Input / output terminals 16 1st hole 17 2nd hole 18 Fixed part 19 Release lever 20 Pop-up parts 20a Support surface 20b 2nd side 21 First elastic member 30 Hook parts 31 Hook body 32 Engagement part 32a End face 40 shaft 41 second elastic member 50 Stopper 51 protrusion 60 Link parts 60a Page 1 61 third elastic member 62 Through hole 63 Recess 63a Stopper contact surface 70 Contact plate

Claims

1. A port replicator that expands the input / output terminals of an electronic device, a mounting surface on which the electronic device is placed, and a main body having a first hole and a second hole provided on the mounting surface; a pop-up component disposed in the first hole and movable in a direction intersecting the placement surface; a shaft disposed within the body and rotatable; a hook component disposed in the second hole and fixed to the shaft; a stopper disposed within the body and fixed to the shaft; a link component disposed within the main body, movable in a movement direction intersecting the axial direction of the shaft, and in contact with the stopper; Equipped with the pop-up component comes into contact with the link component by moving in a direction intersecting the placement surface, the link component moves due to contact with the pop-up component, and releases the contact between the stopper and the link component; The shaft rotates when the stopper and the link component are released from contact with each other, The hook component rotates by rotation of the shaft and engages with the electronic device. Port replicator.

2. The pop-up component is movable in a protruding direction in which the pop-up component protrudes from the first hole and in a retracting direction opposite to the protruding direction, the shaft is rotatable in a first rotational direction and a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction; the link component is movable in a first direction away from the shaft and in a second direction opposite to the first direction; The port replicator further comprises: a first elastic member that biases the pop-up component in the protruding direction; a second elastic member that biases the shaft in the second rotational direction; a third elastic member that biases the link component in a first direction away from the shaft; Equipped with 2. The port replicator of claim 1.

3. In a state where the pop-up component is moved in the protruding direction by the first elastic member and protrudes from the first hole, the link component is moved in the first direction by the third elastic member and is disposed at a first position where it comes into contact with the stopper; the shaft is held in a state rotated in the first rotation direction by the stopper contacting the link component, the hook component is disposed at a disengagement position to disengage from the electronic device; In a state where the pop-up component has moved in the housing direction and is housed in the first hole, the link component is moved in the second direction by contacting the pop-up component and is disposed at a second position where the link component is released from contact with the stopper; When the stopper and the link component are released from contact with each other, the shaft is rotated in the second rotation direction by the second elastic member, The hook component is positioned at an engagement position where it engages with the electronic device by rotating the shaft.

3. The port replicator of claim 2.

4. When the link component is disposed in the second position, the link component is not in contact with the stopper.

4. The port replicator according to claim 3.

5. the link component has a first surface that contacts the pop-up component; The first surface is inclined with respect to the movement direction of the link component.

5. The port replicator according to claim 1.

6. the pop-up component has a second surface that contacts the link component; the second surface is inclined with respect to the movement direction of the link component; 6. The port replicator according to claim 5.

7. a contact plate disposed on either the first surface or the second surface; The contact plate is formed of a material different from the material of the pop-up component and the link component.

7. The port replicator of claim 6.

8. the first surface has an inclination angle of 35° or more and less than 45° with respect to the movement direction of the link component; 6. The port replicator according to claim 5.

9. the link component has a through hole provided at the center of the link component when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body, The pop-up component is disposed in the through hole.

5. The port replicator according to claim 1.

10. The third elastic member has at least two springs that are arranged symmetrically with the pop-up component therebetween when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the placement surface of the main body.

4. The port replicator according to claim 2 or 3.

11. the link component has a stopper contact surface that comes into contact with the stopper, When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body, the stopper contact surface is disposed at the center of the link component in the axial direction of the shaft.

5. The port replicator according to claim 1.

12. the link component has a recess in which the stopper is disposed, The stopper contact surface is provided on an inner wall of the recess.

12. The port replicator of claim 11.

13. When viewed from a direction perpendicular to the mounting surface of the main body, the stopper and the pop-up part are linearly arranged in a direction perpendicular to an axial direction of the shaft.

5. The port replicator according to claim 1.

14. The hook component is a hook body fixed to the shaft; an engaging portion extending from the hook body, The engagement portion is a first portion extending from the hook body in a first extension direction intersecting an axial direction of the shaft; a second portion extending in a second extension direction intersecting the first extension direction, The second portion of the engagement portion has an end surface that is inclined toward the inside of the engagement portion.

5. The port replicator according to claim 1.

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