Expansion chassis for laptop computers with BUS multiplier and multifunction USB cable

摘要

The present invention relates to an expansion chassis for a laptop computer. Specifically, the expansion chassis provides additional expansion bays for increased functionality, storage and/or battery power for the laptop computer. One or more BUS multipliers are integrated into a native SATA BUS, and one or more multifunction USB interconnect cables are integrated therein to integrate the expansion chassis into the existing laptop functions.

主权项

1. An expansion chassis for a laptop computer having an internal architecture and a perimeter, the expansion chassis comprising:
at least one expansion bay that increases at least one capability of the laptop computer without sacrificing normal functioning of the laptop computer; wherein the at least one expansion bay is electronically connected to the internal architecture of the laptop computer; and wherein the expansion chassis is disposed beneath the architecture of the laptop computer and configured to be physically and electronically connected to the internal architecture of the laptop computer between the internal architecture of the laptop computer and a lower cover, wherein the expansion chassis is further configured to have a perimeter about equal to the perimeter of the laptop computer and to align with the perimeter of the laptop computer when disposed therebeneath.