CN111864495A - a multifunctional docking station - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of mobile intelligent terminal expansion connection technology, and in particular discloses a multifunctional expansion dock, including a first expansion unit and a second expansion unit connected to or separated from the first expansion unit, the expansion unit including a main body, a control module arranged on the main body and a plurality of electrical connectors, the plurality of electrical connectors are electrically connected to the control modules respectively, and electronic devices are connected to the electrical connectors via plugging and transmitting data with the intelligent mobile terminal via the control module; in actual use, electronic devices that need to be used interactively with the mobile intelligent terminal expansion are connected to the electrical connectors, and then can transmit data with the mobile intelligent terminal via the control module, thereby improving the external expansion function of the mobile intelligent terminal; users can also combine or split the two expansion units, use the expansion units to support the mobile intelligent terminal, and then change the tilt angle of the mobile intelligent terminal, which is convenient for the use of the mobile intelligent terminal and improves the user experience.

Description

a multifunctional docking station

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of expansion guide connection of mobile intelligent terminals, and particularly discloses a multifunctional docking station.

Background technique

In order to simplify the structural design of mobile smart devices, the number of external connectors configured for mobile smart devices (such as tablet computers, notebook computers, smart phones, etc.) in the prior art is relatively small, or even only one external connector. In the process of use, it is often necessary to extend the function of the mobile smart terminal. For example, it is often necessary to use multiple external electronic devices (mouse, keyboard, U disk, mobile hard disk, inflator, etc.) with the mobile smart terminal. The consumer experience of mobile smart terminals in the prior art is not high.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In order to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a multi-functional docking station, which needs to be connected with the electronic devices used interactively with the mobile intelligent terminal to plug in the electrical connector, and then the control module can Carry out data transmission with the mobile intelligent terminal to improve the external expansion function of the mobile intelligent terminal; the user can also combine or separate the two expansion units, use the expansion unit to support the mobile intelligent terminal, and then change the tilt of the mobile intelligent terminal The angle is convenient for the use of the mobile smart terminal, and the user experience is improved.

In order to achieve the above purpose, a multifunctional docking station of the present invention includes a first expansion unit and a second expansion unit connected or separated from the first expansion unit. The expansion unit includes a main body, a control module disposed on the main body, and a plurality of electrical A connector, a plurality of electrical connectors are respectively electrically connected with the control module, and the electronic device is connected to the electrical connector through plugging and conducts data transmission with the intelligent mobile terminal through the control module.

Wherein, the control module is electrically connected with a cable piece and a plug connector arranged on the cable piece, the body is provided with an accommodating blind slot for accommodating the cable piece and the plug connector, and the plug connector is used for plugging, conducting and moving Socket connectors for smart terminals.

The body is disc-shaped, the blind accommodating groove is arc-shaped, the blind accommodating groove is concavely formed from the outer side of the body, and the blind accommodating groove is arranged around the central axis of the body.

The structures of the plurality of electrical connectors are different.

Wherein, the extension unit further includes a magnetic body disposed on the body, and the first extension unit and the second extension unit are connected together via the magnetic attraction of the magnetic bodies.

The body is screwed with a threaded rod, the threaded rod is connected with a base plate parallel to the body, the body is provided with a threaded hole for accommodating the threaded rod, and the threaded hole extends along the direction of the central axis of the body; the base plate is used for pressing and holding On the external object carrier, when the mobile smart terminal presses the expansion unit, the mobile smart terminal is used to press against the side of the body away from the base plate.

The main body is provided with a flexible pad, and the flexible pad is arranged at one end of the main body. When the mobile smart terminal presses the expansion unit, the mobile smart terminal is used to press against the flexible pad.

Wherein, the flexible pad has a spherical outer convex surface, and when the mobile smart terminal presses the expansion unit, the mobile smart terminal is used to press against the spherical outer convex surface of the flexible pad.

The flexible pad has a dimple, the dimple is located in the middle of the flexible pad, the dimple is formed from the side of the flexible pad away from the body, the spherical outer convex surface is annular, and the spherical outer convex surface is arranged around the dimple.

The expansion unit further includes a shielding ring, the body is made of insulating material, the shielding ring is covered on the outside of the body, the shielding ring is provided with a plurality of vacant holes penetrating the side of the shielding ring, the electrical connector is located in the body, and the electrical connection is The connector does not protrude from the outer side surface of the body, and the plurality of escape holes expose a plurality of electrical connectors respectively.

The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: in actual use, the electronic devices that need to be extended and interactively used with the mobile intelligent terminal need to be plugged into the electrical connector, and then data transmission can be performed with the mobile intelligent terminal via the control module, so as to improve the external expansion of the mobile intelligent terminal. The user can also combine or separate the two expansion units, use the expansion unit to support the mobile intelligent terminal, and then change the inclination angle of the mobile intelligent terminal, which is convenient for the use of the mobile intelligent terminal and improves the user experience.

Description of drawings

1 is a schematic three-dimensional structural diagram of a first expansion unit and a second expansion unit after stacking, installation and connection of the present invention;

Fig. 2 is the exploded structure schematic diagram of the first expansion unit of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a principle block diagram of the present invention.

Reference numerals include:

1—First expansion unit 2—Second expansion unit 3—Main body

4—Control module 5—Electrical connector 6—Cable parts

7—Plug connector 8—Accommodating blind slot 9—Elastic piece

11—Magnetic body 12—Threaded rod 13—Base plate

14—flexible pad 15—spherical convex surface 16—dimple

17—Shield ring.

Detailed ways

In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and the contents mentioned in the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3. A multifunctional docking station of the present invention includes a first expansion unit 1 and a second expansion unit 2 connected to or separated from the first expansion unit 1. According to actual needs, the first expansion unit can be An extension unit 1 and a second extension unit 2 are installed and connected together, or the first extension unit 1 and the second extension unit 2 can be separately set up independently.

The expansion unit includes a main body 3, a control module 4 installed on the main body 3, and a plurality of electrical connectors 5. The control module 4 is located in the main body 3, and the main body 3 is used to protect the control module 4. The plurality of electrical connectors 5 are respectively connected to the control module. 4. Electrically connected, the electronic device performs data transmission with the smart mobile terminal via the plug-in electrical connector 5 and via the control module 4.

In actual use, the electronic device that needs to be extended and interacted with the mobile intelligent terminal is plugged into the electrical connector 5, and then data transmission can be performed with the mobile intelligent terminal through the control module 4, so as to improve the external expansion function of the mobile intelligent terminal; the user The two expansion units can also be combined or separated, and the expansion unit can be used to support the mobile intelligent terminal, thereby changing the inclination angle of the mobile intelligent terminal, which facilitates the use of the mobile intelligent terminal and improves the user experience.

Of course, when the expansion unit is used as a support, the user can install and connect the two expansion units together, and use the two expansion units that are installed and connected together to support the mobile smart terminal; the two expansion units can also be disassembled and separated. , use one expansion unit to support the mobile intelligent terminal; two expansion units separated by disassembly can also be used to support the left and right ends of the mobile intelligent terminal respectively, so as to ensure that the supporting force on the mobile intelligent terminal is balanced. At the same time, when the two expansion units do not need to be used, the two expansion units are stacked and installed together for easy storage.

The control module 4 is electrically connected with a cable member 6 and a plug connector 7 disposed on one end of the cable member 6 away from the control module 4 , and the body 3 is provided with an accommodation for accommodating the cable member 6 and the plug connector 7 The blind slot 8 and the plug connector 7 are used for plugging and conducting the socket connector of the mobile smart terminal.

When data transmission between the expansion unit and the mobile smart terminal is required, the plug connector 7 and the cable member 6 are removed from the accommodating blind slot 8, and then the plug connector 7 is inserted into the socket connector of the mobile smart terminal. In this way, The control module 4 can perform data transmission with the mobile intelligent terminal. When the expansion unit is used up, put the plug connector 7 and the cable piece 6 into the blind accommodating slot 8 to facilitate the storage of the cable piece 6 and the plug connector 7 and avoid the plug connector 7 and the cable piece 6 is exposed and damaged by collision.

In this embodiment, the free end of the plug connector 7 is provided with an elastic sheet 9 , and the elastic sheet 9 is formed by bending the plug connector 7 . Afterwards, the side of the elastic sheet 9 away from the plug connector 7 abuts against the inner groove surface of the accommodating blind slot 8, and the plug connector 7 and the cable member 6 are stably limited in the accommodating blind slot by the elastic force of the elastic sheet 9. In the slot 8, the plug connector 7 and the cable member 6 are prevented from falling out of the blind accommodating slot 8. When the plug connector 7 and the cable member 6 need to be removed from the accommodating blind slot 8, the user grasps the end of the elastic sheet 9 protruding from the outer surface of the main body 3, and then easily removes the plug connector 7 and the cable The element 6 is pulled out from the blind receiving slot 8 .

In this embodiment, the main body 3 is in the shape of a disc, that is, the main body 3 is roughly a circular flat plate, and the accommodating blind groove 8 is arc-shaped. 8 is arranged around the central axis of the body 3 . By arranging the main body 3 in a disc shape, the sharp edges and corners of the main body 3 are reduced, the main body 3 is prevented from hitting the user due to the sharp edges and corners designed, and the safety of the expansion unit is improved.

The structures of the plurality of electrical connectors 5 are different, so that electronic devices with different socket shapes can transmit data to the mobile smart terminal through different electrical connectors 5 respectively. For example, the plurality of electrical connectors 5 are connected by USB respectively. connector, Micro USB connector, Type-C connector, etc.

In this embodiment, the extension unit further includes a magnetic body 11 installed on the main body 3 , and the first extension unit 1 and the second extension unit 2 are connected together via the magnetic attraction of the magnetic bodies 11 of each other. According to actual needs, the magnetic bodies 11 of the two expansion units can be permanent magnets, and the two expansion units can be installed and connected together via the magnetic attraction force of the permanent magnets, so as to facilitate the stacking installation and connection of the two expansion units. When the two expansion units need to be split apart, it is only necessary to overcome the magnetic attraction between the permanent magnets of the two expansion units. Of course, according to actual needs, the magnetic body 11 of one extension unit may be a permanent magnet, and the magnetic body 11 of the other extension unit may be a magnetic conductive block (such as an iron block, etc.).

The body 3 is screwed with a threaded rod 12, and the threaded rod 12 is connected with a base plate 13 parallel to the body 3. The body 3 is provided with a threaded hole for accommodating the threaded rod 12, and the threaded hole extends along the central axis of the body 3. The threaded hole is located in the center of the body 3 . The base plate 13 is used for pressing and holding the external object. When the mobile intelligent terminal presses the expansion unit, the mobile intelligent terminal is used for pressing against the side of the main body 3 away from the base plate 13 .

In this embodiment, the magnetic body 11 is disposed on the base plate 13. Preferably, the base plate 13 is made of insulating plastic. In order to improve the manufacturing efficiency, the base plate 13 is covered on the outer side of the threaded rod 12 and magnetic outside of body 11. The magnetic body 11 is roughly arc-shaped, and the number of the magnetic bodies 11 is plural. The plurality of magnetic bodies 11 are arranged around the central axis of the base plate 13. The attraction of the individual magnetic bodies 11 is stably connected together.

During the use of the expansion unit, according to the inclination angle required by the mobile smart terminal, the user can hold the base plate 13 by hand, and then turn the threaded rod 12 to move the base plate 13 toward or away from the body 3 until the The base plate 13 is moved to the required position, and then the base plate 13 is placed on the external object, and then the mobile intelligent terminal is pressed on the end of the main body 3 away from the base plate 13, so that the mobile intelligent terminal can be in various positions. The inclination angle can meet the actual needs of different users.

The body 3 is provided with a flexible pad 14 . The flexible pad 14 is installed on one end of the body 3 . When the mobile smart terminal presses the expansion unit, the mobile smart terminal is used to press against the flexible pad 14 . Through the setting of the flexible pad 14 , when the mobile smart terminal is pressed against the body 3 , the flexible pad 14 supports the mobile smart terminal against a collision. The friction between the mobile smart terminals prevents the mobile smart terminal from sliding down relative to the main body 3 .

The flexible pad 14 has a spherical outer convex surface 15 . When the mobile smart terminal presses the expansion unit, the mobile smart terminal is used to press against the spherical outer convex surface 15 of the flexible pad 14 . In actual use, one end of the mobile smart terminal is pressed against the external object carrier, the base plate 13 of the expansion unit is pressed against the carrier object, and the other end of the mobile smart terminal is pressed against the spherical outer convex surface 15 of the flexible pad 14. Due to the inclined setting of the mobile smart terminal, the contact area between the flexible pad 14 and the mobile smart terminal is increased by means of the structural design of the spherical outer convex surface 15, so that the flexible pad 14 can fully contact the mobile smart terminal, and the flexible pad 14 can stably support the mobile smart terminal. terminal.

The flexible pad 14 has a dimple 16, the dimple 16 is located in the middle of the flexible pad 14, the dimple 16 is formed from the side of the flexible pad 14 away from the body 3, the dimple 16 does not penetrate the flexible pad 14, and the spherical outer convex surface 15 In annular shape, the spherical outer convex surface 15 is provided around the recess 16 . Through the arrangement of the dimples 16 , the thickness of the flexible pad 14 is reduced, and it is avoided that the middle portion of the flexible pad 14 is too protruding and the flexible pad 14 is too thick.

The expansion unit also includes a shielding ring 17. The body 3 is made of insulating material. The shielding ring 17 is wrapped on the outside of the body 3. The shielding ring 17 is provided with a plurality of holes that pass through the side of the shielding ring 17. In the main body 3, the electrical connectors 5 do not protrude out of the outer side of the main body 3, and the plurality of escape holes expose the plurality of electrical connectors 5 respectively.

The shielding ring 17 is made of a magnetically conductive metal material, for example, the shielding ring 17 is made of an iron plate. Its own strength can prevent the main body 3 from being damaged by external collision or falling from the load and being broken.

By arranging the electrical connector 5 in the main body 3, the electrical connector 5 is prevented from protruding out of the outer surface of the main body 3, thereby preventing the electrical connector 5 from falling off the main body 3 due to external impact, and prolonging the service life of the expansion unit.

The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, according to the idea of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific embodiments and application scope. limits.

Claims (10)

1. A multi-functional docking station, comprising: the electronic device comprises a first extension unit and a second extension unit connected or separated from the first extension unit, wherein the extension unit comprises a body, a control module arranged on the body and a plurality of electric connectors, the plurality of electric connectors are respectively electrically connected with the control module, and the electronic device is connected with the electric connectors through plugging and carries out data transmission with the intelligent mobile terminal through the control module.

2. The multi-functional docking station of claim 1, wherein: the control module is electrically connected with the cable piece and arranged on the plug connector of the cable piece, the body is provided with a containing blind groove used for containing the cable piece and the plug connector, and the plug connector is used for being plugged and connected with a socket connector of the mobile intelligent terminal.

3. The multi-functional docking station of claim 2, wherein: the body is discoid, and the holding blind groove is the arc, and the holding blind groove is established from the lateral surface of body and forms concavely, and the holding blind groove sets up around the central axis of body.

4. The multi-functional docking station of claim 1, wherein: the plurality of electrical connectors are not identical in construction.

5. The multi-functional docking station of claim 1, wherein: the expansion unit further comprises a magnetic body arranged on the body, and the first expansion unit and the second expansion unit are connected together through the magnetic attraction of the magnetic bodies.

6. The multi-functional docking station of claim 1, wherein: the body is in threaded connection with a threaded rod, the threaded rod is connected with a base plate parallel to the body, the body is provided with a threaded hole for accommodating the threaded rod, and the threaded hole extends along the central axis direction of the body; the basal disc is used for pressing and holding on external year thing, and when mobile intelligent terminal pressed and held the extension unit, mobile intelligent terminal was used for contradicting to press and holds on the body one side far away from the basal disc.

7. The multi-functional docking station of claim 1, wherein: the body is equipped with the flexible pad, and the flexible pad sets up in the tip of body one end, and when mobile intelligent terminal pressed and held the extension unit, mobile intelligent terminal was used for conflicting to press and holds on the flexible pad.

8. The multi-functional docking station of claim 7, wherein: the flexible pad has spherical outer convex surface, and when mobile intelligent terminal pressed and held the extension unit, mobile intelligent terminal was used for contradicting to press and holds on the spherical outer convex surface of flexible pad.

9. The multi-functional docking station of claim 8, wherein: the flexible pad has the pit, and the pit is located the middle part of flexible pad, and the pit is kept away from the body from the flexible pad one side concave establishing and is formed, and spherical outer convex surface is the annular, and spherical outer convex surface encircles the pit setting.

10. The multi-functional docking station of claim 1, wherein: the extension unit still includes the shielding ring, and the body adopts insulating material to make, and the shielding ring cladding is in the outside of body, and the shielding ring is equipped with a plurality of holes of stepping down that run through the side of shielding ring, and electric connector is located this internally, and electric connector does not stretch out the lateral surface of body suddenly, and a plurality of holes of stepping down show a plurality of electric connectors respectively.

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