TWI575358B - Docking station - Google Patents

Description

Expansion base

The present invention relates to an expansion base, and more particularly to an expansion base that can be combined with a portable electronic device.

In today's era of information explosion, electronic products have become relevant to people's daily lives. With the advancement of electronic technology, portable electronic products with mobility, portability and simplicity are becoming more and more popular. The biggest difference between portable electronic devices and traditional desktop computers is that portable electronic devices are light and thin, which makes it easy for users of computers to carry and provides users with the convenience of computer operation in various environments. However, portable electronic devices are also limited by their light, thin and short design requirements, and their functions and expandability cannot be compared with desktop computers with large operating space.

The invention provides an expansion base which is detachably connected to the portable electronic device and has better convenience of use.

The docking station of the present invention is adapted to support a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device has a first bonding component. The docking station includes a body, a connecting portion, a supporting stand and a bent portion. The body has an opening. The connecting portion has a second coupling member, the second coupling member corresponds to the first coupling member, and the first coupling member is detachably coupled to the second coupling member. The support stand is pivoted at the connecting portion. The bent portion can bendably connect the connecting portion and the body, and the body rotates relative to the connecting portion by the bent portion, so that the connecting portion and the supporting portion pass through the opening.

In an embodiment of the invention, the portable electronic device includes a display device.

In an embodiment of the invention, at least one of the first bonding element and the second bonding component is a permanent magnet.

In an embodiment of the invention, at least one of the first bonding element and the second bonding component is a magnetic sensing component.

In an embodiment of the invention, the body comprises a keyboard.

In an embodiment of the invention, the connecting portion further has a receiving groove, and the supporting stand is received in the receiving groove.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the portable electronic device has a touch display surface. When the portable electronic device is connected to the connection portion and the body is rotated relative to the portable electronic device to cover the touch display surface, The opening exposes a portion of the touch display surface.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the portable electronic device has a touch display surface. When the portable electronic device is connected to the connection portion and the body is rotated relative to the portable electronic device to expose the touch display surface, The support stand is deployed relative to the connecting portion, and the portable electronic device has an angle with the deployed support stand, and the included angle is between 95 degrees and 105 degrees.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the portable pad device has a back surface. When the portable electronic device is connected to the connection portion and the body is rotated relative to the portable electronic device to cover the back side, the connection portion supports the portable device. The electronic device, and the portable electronic device has an oblique angle with respect to a horizontal reference mask, and the tilt angle is between 0 degrees and 25 degrees.

In an embodiment of the invention, the supporting stand has a deployment angle with the connecting portion, and the deployment angle is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees.

Based on the above, since the second bonding component of the connecting portion in the docking station of the present invention is detachably coupled with the first bonding component of the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device can be expanded by the docking station. Its function. In addition, the body can be rotated relative to the connecting portion by the bending portion, so that the connecting portion and the supporting leg can pass through the opening, so that the user can improve the comfort of the portable electronic device without using the body. .

The above described features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description.

FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are schematic diagrams showing the front and back sides of a docking station and a portable electronic device before being assembled according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D are respectively schematic diagrams showing the front and back sides of the docking station of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B assembled with the portable electronic device. Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B , the docking station 100 of the present embodiment is adapted to support a portable electronic device 10 , wherein the portable electronic device 10 has a first bonding component 12 . Here, the portable electronic device 10 includes a display device, which is, for example, a tablet computer, but is not limited thereto.

For details, please refer to FIG. 1A, FIG. 1B, FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D. The docking station 100 of the present embodiment includes a body 110, a connecting portion 122, and a supporting stand (two supporting legs are shown here). The brackets 124a, 124b) and a bent portion 126. The body 110 has an opening 112. As shown in FIG. 1A, the body 110 of the embodiment is embodied as a keyboard. The connecting portion 122 has a second coupling member 122a, wherein the second coupling member 122a is disposed corresponding to the first coupling member 12, and the first coupling member 12 of the portable electronic device 10 is detachably coupled to the second engaging member of the connecting portion 122. 122a combined. Here, the first bonding component 12 is, for example, a permanent magnet, and the second bonding component 122a is, for example, a magnetic component, but is not limited thereto. That is, a magnetic attraction between the first bonding component 12 of the portable electronic device 10 and the second bonding component 122a of the connecting portion 122 is configured to detachably connect the docking station 100 to the portable electronic device 10. on. In short, the portable electronic device 10 and the docking station 100 are detachably connected by magnetic attraction, so that the portable electronic device 10 can be easily used. The docking station 100 expands its function.

It is to be noted that the first bonding component 12 of the portable electronic device 10 of the present embodiment is embodied as a permanent magnet, and the second bonding component 122a of the connecting portion 122 is embodied as a magnetic sensing component, but the present invention The form of the first coupling member 12 and the second coupling member 122a is not limited. In other embodiments, the second bonding component 122a may be a permanent magnet, and the first bonding component 12 is a magnetic sensing component, as long as the first bonding component 12 and the second bonding component 122a are magnetically attracted to each other. The technical solutions that can be employed in the present invention are not deviated from the scope of the present invention. In short, as long as at least one of the first bonding component 12 and the second bonding component 122a is a permanent magnet, and at least one of the first bonding component 12 and the second bonding component 122a is a magnetic component, The scope of the invention to be protected.

Referring again to FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C and 1D, the support legs 124a, 124b are pivotally connected to the connecting portion 122. It should be noted that, although the number of the support legs 124a, 124b is specifically two, in other unillustrated embodiments, the number of the support legs may be one or more. The number of support legs is not limited. The connecting portion 122 further has a receiving groove 122b, and the supporting legs 124a, 124b are pivoted therein to receive the folded supporting legs 124a, 124b. The bent portion 126 can bendably connect the connecting portion 122 and the body 110. The body 110 is rotated relative to the connecting portion 122 by the bent portion 126. Specifically, when the portable electronic device 10 is coupled to the connecting portion 122 by the first bonding component 12 and the second bonding component 122a, the body 110 can be rotated relative to the portable electronic device 10 through the bending portion 126. The body 110 covers a back surface 16 of the portable electronic device 10 or a touch display surface 14 opposite to the back surface 16 . In short, the body 110 can be rotated by the bending portion 126 to cover the touch display surface 14 or the back surface 16 of the portable electronic device 10 .

2A, FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C are respectively a schematic view showing the side view, the front side and the back side of a touch display surface of the portable electronic device of the docking station of FIG. 1D. Referring to FIG. 2A , FIG. 2B and FIG. 2C , in the case that the portable electronic device 10 is coupled to the connecting portion 122 , the body 110 is rotated relative to the portable electronic device 10 by the bending portion 126 , so that the body 110 covers the touch. The display surface 14 is displayed, and the opening 112 can expose a portion of the touch display surface 14. The body 110 of the docking station 100 has the function of protecting the touch display surface 14 of the portable electronic device 10 in addition to the function input by the user.

On the other hand, the exposed touch display surface 14 can display some text, digital or graphic information to provide the user with the display of the portable electronic device 10 without turning over the body 110. Information, such as weather status, time status, message status, or video playback status. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2C, the support legs 124a and 124b are not unfolded, but are accommodated in the accommodation groove 122b of the connection portion 122.

FIG. 2D and FIG. 2E are respectively a schematic view showing the side view and the back side of the support stand of the docking station of FIG. 1D supporting the portable electronic device. Furthermore, referring to FIG. 2D and FIG. 2E , if the body 110 such as a keyboard is to be used, the support legs 124 a , 124 b can be unfolded relative to the connecting portion 122 to support the portable electronic device 10 . At this time, the body 110 can be exposed to the touch display surface 14 of the portable electronic device 10 by the bending portion 126 rotating relative to the portable electronic device 10 . The portable electronic device 10 has an angle A between each of the deployed support legs 124a (or 124b). Preferably, the angle A is between 85 degrees and 95 degrees to improve the portable electronic device 10. Convenience and viewing comfort during use. As shown in FIG. 2E, each of the support legs 124a (or 124b) of the present embodiment has a deployment angle C with the connection portion 122. Preferably, the deployment angle C is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees, except The portable electronic device 10 can be stably supported, and the user can have an angle to view the portable electronic device 10.

In addition, the body 110 can also be covered on the back surface 16 of the portable electronic device 10 by the rotation of the bending portion 126 without using the body 110. 3A-3D are schematic side views showing the operation of the docking station of FIG. 1D relative to the rotation of the portable electronic device. 4A-4C are schematic diagrams showing the back and front sides of the operation of the docking station of FIG. 3B to FIG. 3D with respect to the rotation of the portable electronic device. Referring to FIG. 3A, when the user wants to view or use the touch display surface 14 of the portable electronic device 10, the body 110 covering the touch display surface 14 of the portable electronic device 10 can be turned over. Touch display surface 14. Next, referring to FIG. 3B , FIG. 3C and FIG. 4A , the connecting portion 122 and the unexpanded supporting legs 124 a , 124 b can pass through the opening 112 of the body 110 to invert the body 110 to the back of the portable electronic device 10 . 16 and covering the back side 16 of the portable electronic device 10. Finally, please refer to FIG. 3D and FIG. 4C to lay down the portable electronic device 10 and the docking station 100. The connecting portion 122 supports the portable electronic device 10 such that the portable electronic device 10 has an inclined angle B with respect to a horizontal reference plane L. Preferably, the tilt angle B is between 0 and 25 degrees, which can provide a user with an angle of better use and viewing of the portable electronic device 10, which can improve the convenience of the portable electronic device. Comfort.

In summary, since the second bonding component of the connecting portion in the docking station of the present invention is detachably coupled with the first bonding component of the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device can be extended by the docking station. And expand its functionality. In addition, the user can also rotate the body relative to the portable electronic device or the connecting portion according to different usage requirements, so that the body covers the touch display surface of the portable electronic device to protect the touch. Controlling the display surface; or, so that the body is placed on the horizontal reference surface for the user to use the body; or, when the body is not required, the connection portion and the support stand can pass through the opening of the body to allow The body covers the back of the portable electronic device. In addition, the user can adjust the viewing angle of the portable electronic device through the deployment and folding of the support stand, thereby improving the convenience and comfort of the portable electronic device.

Although the present invention has been disclosed in the above embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention, and any one of ordinary skill in the art can make some changes and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

10‧‧‧Portable electronic devices
12‧‧‧First bonding element
14‧‧‧Touch display surface
16‧‧‧Back
100‧‧‧Expansion base
110‧‧‧ body
112‧‧‧ openings
122‧‧‧Connecting Department
122a‧‧‧Second bonding element
122b‧‧‧ accommodating slot
124a, 124b‧‧‧ support stand
126‧‧‧Folding
A‧‧‧ angle
B‧‧‧ tilt angle
C‧‧‧Expanding angle
L‧‧‧ horizontal datum

FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B are schematic diagrams showing the front and back sides of a docking station and a portable electronic device before being assembled according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1C and FIG. 1D are respectively schematic diagrams showing the front and back sides of the docking station of FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B assembled with the portable electronic device. 2A, 2B, and 2C are schematic views showing the side view, the front side, and the back side of a touch display surface of the portable electronic device of the docking station of FIG. 1D. FIG. 2D and FIG. 2E are respectively a schematic view showing the side view and the back side of the support stand of the docking station of FIG. 1D supporting the portable electronic device. 3A-3D are schematic side views showing the operation of the docking station of FIG. 1D relative to the rotation of the portable electronic device. 4A-4C are schematic diagrams showing the back and front sides of the operation of the docking station of FIG. 3B to FIG. 3D with respect to the rotation of the portable electronic device.

10‧‧‧Portable electronic devices

12‧‧‧First bonding element

16‧‧‧Back

100‧‧‧Expansion base

110‧‧‧ body

112‧‧‧ openings

122‧‧‧Connecting Department

122b‧‧‧ housing slot

124a, 124b‧‧‧ support stand

126‧‧‧Folding

Claims (10)

An expansion base adapted to support a portable electronic device, the portable electronic device having a first coupling component, the expansion base comprising: a body having an opening; and a connecting portion having a second a coupling member, the second coupling member is disposed corresponding to the first coupling member, and the first coupling member is detachably coupled to the second coupling member; a support stand pivotally disposed at the connecting portion; and a bent portion The connecting portion and the body are bendably connected, and the body is rotated relative to the connecting portion by the bending portion, so that the connecting portion and the supporting stand can pass through the opening. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device comprises a display device. The docking station of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first bonding component and the second bonding component is a permanent magnet. The docking station of claim 3, wherein at least one of the first bonding component and the second bonding component is a magnetic sensing component. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the body comprises a keyboard. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the connecting portion further has a receiving groove, and the supporting leg is received in the receiving groove. The docking station of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the portable electronic device has a touch display surface, and the portable electronic device is connected to the connecting portion, and the body is opposite to the portable electronic device. When the rotation touches the touch display surface, the opening exposes a portion of the touch display surface. The docking station of the first aspect of the invention, wherein the portable electronic device has a touch display surface, and the portable electronic device is connected to the connecting portion, and the body is opposite to the portable electronic device. When the touch display surface is exposed to be exposed, the support stand is unfolded relative to the connecting portion, and the portable electronic device has an angle with the deployed support stand, the angle being between 95 degrees and 105 degrees. between. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the portable electronic device has a back surface, and the portable electronic device is connected to the connecting portion, and the body is covered with respect to the portable electronic device. In the back side, the connecting portion supports the portable electronic device, and the portable electronic device has an inclined angle with respect to a horizontal reference mask, and the tilting angle is between 0 degrees and 25 degrees. The docking station of claim 1, wherein the support leg has an unfolding angle with the connecting portion, and the unfolding angle is between 110 degrees and 120 degrees.