1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to an electronic device with a connection kit for device peripherals and, particularly to, a connection kit operable between a use position that is extended from the electronic device and a stowed position that is received in the electronic device.
2. Description of the Related Art
TW Patent No. 309179 shows a docking station for a laptop. The docking station includes an interface connector for electrically communicating with the laptop. The interface connector is operable between a use position that is exposed and a stowed position that is concealed. When the laptop is electrically engaged with the docking station, the interface connector is in the use position and the laptop is stacked with the docking station. The problem is that the docking station is stacked below the laptop and inhibits the laptop from dissipating heat. Another problem is that the docking station has got some heft and is cumbersome and inconvenient to take along all the times.
The present invention is, therefore, intended to obviate or at least alleviate the problems encountered in the prior art.
According to the present invention, a connection kit includes at least one interface connector for electronically engaging and communicating with at least one device peripheral. A portable electronic device includes a chamber extended therein and defines a bottom side and a lateral side. The chamber forms a first open end on the bottom side and a second open end on the lateral side respectively. The lateral side determines a contour of the portable electronic device. The connecting kit is electrically and pivotally engaged with the portable electronic device and pivotal between a use position that is extended outside the chamber and the contour of the portable electronic device and in which the at least one device peripheral is adapted to be engaged and communicating therewith, and a stowed position that is accommodated in and not extended outside the chamber.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide a portable electronic device with a connection kit for device peripherals operable between a use position that is extended from the electronic device and would not inhibit the electronic device from dissipating heat, and a stowed position that is not extended outside a shape of the electronic device.
It is another objective of the present invention to provide a portable electronic device with a connection kit for device peripherals
It is a further objective of the present invention to provide a portable electronic device with a convenient and easy portable connection kit for device peripherals.
Other objects, advantages, and new features of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanied drawings.
The connecting kit 1 includes a first end 101 and a second end 102. The connection kit 1 includes a plurality of interface connectors 11 for electronically engaging and communicating with a plurality of device peripherals. In the embodiment, the plurality of interface connectors 11 show a USB type, an audio cable type, and an Ethernet cable type. However, any types of interface connectors are within the scope of the invention.
The portable electronic device 2 includes an input device 21 and a monitor 22. The input device 21 is pivotally engaged with the monitor 22. The monitor 22 is pivotal to a first position that is overlapped and parallel with the input device 21 and a second position that is inclined with respect to the input device 21. Moreover, the portable electronic device 2 includes a chamber 201 extended therein and defines a bottom side 202 and a lateral side 203. The chamber 201 forms a first open end on the bottom side 202 and a second open end on the lateral side 203 respectively. The lateral side 203 determines a contour of the portable electronic device 2. The portable electronic device 2 put on a supporting surface includes the bottom side 202 abutted against the supporting surface.
Furthermore, the chamber 201 defines a first depth to the bottom side 202 and the connection kit 1 defines a second depth respectively. The connection kit 1 defines a top edge 103, a bottom edge 104 and includes the second depth determining a distance between the top and bottom edges 103 and 104. The second depth is smaller than the first depth. The connection kit 1 also defines a lateral edge, which extends from the top edge 103 to the bottom edge 104 and determines the second depth. The plurality of interface connectors 11 are disposed on the lateral edge of the connection kit 1.
The connecting kit 1 is electrically and pivotally engaged with the portable electronic device 2. A wire 13 has a first distal end electrically connected to the connection kit 1 and a second distal end electrically connected to the portable electronic device 2. The connection kit 1 defines at least one first connecting section 12 at the first end 101 and the chamber 201 defines at least one second connecting section 204 respectively. The at least one first connecting section 12 and the at least one second connecting section 204 are pivotally engaged with each other to allow the connection kit 1 to pivotally engage with the portable electronic device 2. The at least one first connecting section 12 forms a projection. The at least one second connecting section 204 is in the shape of a hole.
The connecting kit 1 is pivotal between a use position that is extended outside the chamber 201 and the contour of the portable electronic device 2 and in which the plurality of device peripherals are adapted to be engaged and communicating therewith, and a stowed position that is accommodated in and not extended outside the chamber 201.
In view of the forgoing, each of the connection kits 1 and 3 for device peripherals are operable to the use position that is extended from the electronic device 2 engaged therewith and would not inhibit the electronic devices 2 from dissipating heat. Consequently, when the electronic device 2 is put on a supporting surface and the connection kit 1 or 3 is in the use position, the chamber 201 provides a space, thus allowing the electronic device 2 to dissipate heat easily and effectively. Moreover, each of the connection kits 1 and 3 is operable to the stowed position that is not extended outside a shape of the electronic device. So, the connection kit 1 or 3 is convenient and easy portable.
While the specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications come to mind without significantly departing from the spirit of invention and the scope of invention is only limited by the scope of accompanying claims.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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100128895 | Aug 2011 | TW | national |