Connection port module and an electronic device incorporating the same

摘要

A connection port module is mounted to a side wall of a housing of an electronic device. The electronic device includes a control circuit. The connection port module includes a rotating box, a circuit board, and at least one connection port. The rotating box is formed with at least one opening. The circuit board is electrically coupled to the control circuit. The connection port corresponds in number to the opening and is electrically coupled to the circuit board. The connection port is disposed correspondingly to the opening. The rotating box is pivotable relative to the housing between a first position and a second position.

主权项

1. A connection port module to be mounted to a side wall of a housing of an electronic device, the electronic device including a control circuit that is disposed in the housing, said connection port module comprising:
a rotating box formed with at least one first opening and to be coupled pivotably to the side wall of the housing of the electronic device; a circuit board disposed in said rotating box and to be electrically coupled to the control circuit; and at least one first connection port corresponding in number to said at least one first opening, and electrically coupled to said circuit board, each of said at least one first connection port being disposed in said rotating box at a location corresponding to a corresponding one of said at least one first opening to be electrically connected to an external device; wherein said rotating box is pivotable relative to the housing between a first position, where access to at least one of said at least one first connection port is permitted so as to enable establishment of electrical connection with the external device, and a second position, where access to at least one of said at least one first connection port is prevented when the electronic device is disposed on a plane, the housing including a top wall and a bottom wall that are spaced apart from each other, wherein said rotating box includes a first wall and a second wall that are spaced apart from each other, and a lateral wall connecting said first wall and said second wall, said lateral wall being distal from the side wall of the housing when said rotating box is disposed at the first position, said lateral wall protruding downwardly from the bottom wall of the housing such that when the electronic device is disposed on a plane, the bottom wall of the housing is spaced apart from the plane.