KR20170104837A - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal of the present invention includes a body having a segment continuously connected in one direction with a flexible display, and the segment may include a slot and a pole. The pole can slide on the slot in the longitudinal direction of the slot. The segment overlaps in a connected direction to form an angle corresponding to the shape of the display. According to the present invention, the display can be bent without slipping on the body.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal. The present invention relates to a mobile terminal in which a display bends without slipping on a body.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

The present invention is directed to solving the above-mentioned problems and other problems. Another object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal capable of bending a display without sliding on a body.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display device comprising: a flexible display; And a body mounted on the rear surface of the display, the body being sequentially connected along one direction of the display and having a plurality of segments, wherein the first and second segments At least one of the segments includes a slot and at least another segment of the neighboring first and second segments includes a pole that slides in the slot.

In addition, the slots may be inclined with respect to the connection direction of the first and second segments.

Further, the slot may be curved.

The slot may further include: a first end; And a second end, which is in an inclined position with respect to the direction of arrangement of the segments, from the first end.

In addition, the segment may have a smaller radius of curvature as the body is bent from the center of the display towards the edge in one direction of the display.

The segment may also have the smallest radius of curvature at one point between the center of the display and the edge in one direction of the display, with the body bending.

In addition, the segment may have a smaller width toward the edge of the display in one direction from the center of the display.

The plurality of segments may include a main segment and a sub segment that is alternately connected to the main segment, and the display may be connected to at least one of the main segment and the sub segment.

The main segment includes a main plate having a longitudinal direction and a main connection portion positioned at both ends of the main plate. The sub-segment includes a sub-plate having a longitudinal direction and a sub- .

Further, the main plate forms a lower surface of the body,

The sub-plate may form an upper surface of the body to support the display.

In addition, the sub-plate may have an upper first surface facing the display while the body is flat, and a second upper surface facing the display. And a second upper surface and a second upper surface facing the display while the body is flat.

In addition, at least one of the upper first surface and the upper second surface may support the display.

The upper and second surfaces of the sub-segment correspond to the angles formed by the main segments adjacent to the sub-segment, and may form an angle with the upper first surface.

In addition, the main connection part and the sub connection part may have overlapping areas of different widths depending on the position where the pawl slides along the longitudinal direction of the slot.

In addition, the first and second segments may form an angle according to a position changed by sliding the pole in the slot.

The first and second segments adjacent to each other among the plurality of segments may overlap each other to form an angle corresponding to the shape of the display.

Further, the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention may be arranged in a longitudinal direction of the body between an upper surface and a lower surface of the body, and both ends are connected to at least one of the plurality of segments, To the body in a direction that is opposite to the body.

The stationary support may include: a support body connected to at least one of the plurality of segments; An engaging portion extending from both ends of the support body; And a holder for providing a force to the engaging portion in a direction to suppress the movement of the engaging portion.

Also, the support body may be provided in plurality.

The holder may include a frictional plate that abuts one side of the engaging portion and provides a frictional force to the engaging portion in a direction to suppress the movement of the engaging portion.

Further, the frictional force plate may have an elastic force in the lateral direction of the fixed support portion.

The holder may include a spring for providing an elastic force to the friction plate in a lateral direction of the fixed support.

In addition, the latching portion may include a latching protrusion protruding in a lateral direction of the fixed support portion, and the holder may include a holder protrusion corresponding to the latching protrusion.

In addition, the protrusion of the protrusion may include an inclined surface of the protrusion protrusion which is inclined in the longitudinal direction of the fixed support, and the protrusion of the holder may have a protrusion inclined surface of the protrusion corresponding to the protrusion of the protrusion of the protrusion.

Further, the holder protrusion may have an elastic force in the lateral direction of the fixed support portion.

In addition, the holder may include a spring for providing an elastic force to the holder protrusion in a lateral direction of the fixed support portion.

The effect of the mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described below.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, the display of the mobile terminal can bend without slipping on the body.

Further scope of applicability of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description. It should be understood, however, that the detailed description and specific examples, such as the preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing the mobile terminal of FIG. 1 bent. FIG.
3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG.
4 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG.
5 is a side view of the mobile terminal of Fig.
6 is a side view of the mobile terminal of Fig.
7 is a rear view of the mobile terminal of Fig. 1;
8 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the mobile terminal of Fig.
9 is a view illustrating a state where a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is worn by a user.
Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the mobile terminal of Fig. 1;
11 is an exploded perspective view of a display 151 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is a diagram illustrating a main segment (MSM) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a front view of the main segment of FIG. 12; FIG.
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a sub segment (SSM) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
15 is a view illustrating a connection between a main connection part and a sub connection part according to an embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a view showing a change in connection state between the main connection part and the sub connection part in Fig.
17 and 18 are cross-sectional views showing the relationship between a segment and a display according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figures 19-24 are diagrams of radius of curvature of a mobile terminal bent according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a coupling relationship of segments according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
Fig. 26 is a view showing a state in which both segments in Fig. 25 are bent.
27 is a perspective view showing a fixed support (HPT) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
28 is an exploded perspective view of the fixed support portion in the dotted line in Fig. 27;
29 and 30 are views showing the operation of the fixed support portion HPT in Fig.
31 is an enlarged view of the dotted line portion in Fig.
32 and 33 illustrate a fixed support (HPT) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
34 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

The coordinate axes used in this specification may be Cartesian coordinate systems and XYZ coordinate axes which are orthogonal coordinate systems. The XYZ coordinate axis, which is a coordinate axis used in this specification, may be a left handed direction. In other words, in the XYZ coordinate axes used in the present specification, the positive Z axis direction may be the direction pointed by the thumb when the Y axis is wrapped around the X axis with the left hand.

1 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a display 151, a main body (MBD), and first and second sub-bodies SBD1 and SBD2 as shown in FIG. 1 . The main body 151 and the first and second sub-bodies SBD1 and SBD2 may be included in the body BD. The body (BD) can mount the system.

The display 151 may be flexible. In other words, the display 151 can be bent by an external force. Alternatively, the display 151 can display the screen while being bending by an external force. The 'display unit' in this specification may have the same meaning as the 'display'.

The main body MBD may be located on the rear side or the rear side of the display 151. [ Here, the rear face or rear face may refer to a direction opposite to the direction in which the display 151 displays the screen. The rear or rear of the display 151 may be a positive Z-axis direction, as shown in Fig.

The main body MBD may have a shape corresponding to the shape or shape of the display 151. [ In other words, if the display 151 has a flat shape, the main body MBD may be flat. Further, if the display 151 is a bending shape, the main body MBD may be a bended shape. For example, the plane formed by bending the main body (MBD) may be a YZ plane.

Even if the main body MBD is bended, the area facing the display 151 may not be changed. In other words, the upper area of the main body MBD may not change even if the main body MBD is bent. Here, the upper side of the main body MBD may be a surface facing the display 151. [ The main body MBD may include a plurality of segments SM so that the shape of the main body MBD may correspond to the shape of the display 151. [

The segments SM can be connected to the rear or rear of the display 151 as a plurality of segments. The plurality of segments SM may be connected in series. The plurality of segments SM can be sequentially connected along one direction of the display 151. The direction in which the plurality of segments SM are connected may be one direction of the display 151. Or the plurality of segments SM may be sequentially connected along the longitudinal direction of the display 151. [ The first and second segments of the plurality of segments SM may be adjacent.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the mobile terminal of FIG. 1 bent. FIG. The mobile terminal 100 may be bent in the longitudinal direction, as shown in Fig. Unlike the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2, a mobile terminal bent in a direction other than the longitudinal direction may be considered.

The mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can be bent convexly with respect to the direction in which the display 151 is directed. Further, the body (BD) can be bent concavely toward the rear of the display 151.

The display 151 may be configured to be deformable by an external force. The deformation may be at least one of warping, bending, folding, twisting, and curling of the display 151. This deformable display 151 may be referred to as a " flexible display ". Here, the flexible display 151 may include both a general flexible display and electronic paper (e-paper) and a combination thereof.

A typical flexible display is a sturdy display that is lightweight and does not break easily, such as paper, which is fabricated on a thin, flexible substrate that can bend, bend, fold, twist, or curl like a conventional flat panel display.

In addition, the electronic paper is a display technology to which general ink characteristics are applied, and the point that the reflected light is used is different from the conventional flat panel display. The electronic paper can be changed by using a twist ball or electrophoresis (electrophoresis) using a capsule.

In a state in which the flexible display 151 is not deformed (for example, a state having an infinite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a first state), the display area of the flexible display 151 becomes flat. In the first state, the display area may be a curved surface in a state deformed by an external force (for example, a state having a finite radius of curvature, hereinafter referred to as a second state). The information displayed in the second state may be time information output on the curved surface.

The flexible display 151 may be placed in a bent state (e.g., a state in which the flexible display 151 is bent up and down or left and right) instead of a flat state in the first state. In this case, if an external force is applied to the flexible display 151, the flexible display 151 may be deformed into a flat state (or a less bent state) or a more bent state.

Meanwhile, the flexible display 151 may be combined with a touch sensor to implement a flexible touch screen. When a touch is made to the flexible touch screen, the control unit 180 (see FIG. XX) can perform control corresponding to the touch input. The flexible touch screen may be configured to sense the touch input in the first state as well as the second state.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present modification may be provided with a deformation detecting means for detecting deformation of the flexible display unit 151. [ The deformation sensing means may be included in the sensing unit 140 (see FIG.

The deformation detecting means may be provided on the flexible display 151 or the like to sense information related to the deformation of the flexible display 151. Here, the information related to the deformation may be the direction in which the flexible display 151 is deformed, the degree of deformation, the deformation position, the deformation time, and the acceleration at which the deformable flexible display 151 is restored, And may be various information that can be detected due to warping of the flexible display 151.

The control unit 180 may change the information displayed on the flexible display 151 based on the information related to the deformation of the flexible display 151 sensed by the deformation sensing unit, May be generated.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 according to the present modification may include a case 201 that accommodates the flexible display unit 251. The case 201 may be configured to be deformable together with the flexible display unit 251 by an external force in consideration of the characteristics of the flexible display unit 251.

The state change of the flexible display 151 is not limited to the external force. For example, when the flexible display 151 has a first state, it may be transformed into a second state by a command of a user or an application.

By bending the mobile terminal 100, the mobile terminal 100 can be worn on the user's wrist. Alternatively, the mobile terminal 100 may be mounted on a bar-shaped object by bending.

The display 151 may have a shape corresponding to the bend shape of the main body MBD. The display 151 may have a curved shape. When the display 151 becomes a curved shape, the angle at which the display 151 is viewed can be increased. When the display 151 is flat, the display 151 can display the screen in the positive Z-axis direction on the negative Z-axis. When the display 151 is bent, the display can display the screen not only in the Z-axis but also in the Y-axis direction as shown in Fig.

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the body BD may include a plurality of segments SM and a fixed support portion HPT. The mobile terminal 100 may need to maintain a flat or bend state. The fixed support portion HPT can provide a certain level of force to the body BD to suppress the change in the shape of the body BD.

The plurality of segments SM can be sequentially arranged. The plurality of segments SM may be arranged in a line or in series. As shown in Fig. 3, the plurality of segments SM may be arranged in the Y-axis direction.

The plurality of segments SM can be sequentially connected. In other words, the segment SM can be connected to the neighboring segment SM. The segment SM can penetrate at least a part of the fixed support portion HPT therein.

The fixed support portion HPT may be positioned between the upper surface and the lower surface of the body BD. The fixed support (HPT) may be connected to at least one of the plurality of segments at both ends. The fixed support (HPT) can provide force to the body (BD) in a direction opposite to the shape change of the body (BD). Here, the force provided by the fixed support portion HPT to the body BD can cause the body BD to maintain a constant shape. If a force larger than the force provided by the fixed support portion HPT to the body BD is applied to the body BD, the shape of the body BD can be changed.

4 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal of FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, when the body BD is bent, a gap between the segments SM may be narrowed. The narrowing portion between the segments SM may be the lower surface of the body BD.

The area of the upper surface of the body BD facing the display 151 may be constant. In other words, even if the body BD is bent, the display 151 connected to the body BD may have a constant relative position with respect to a point connected to the body BD. An upper face of the body BD may face the display 151. [ The width of the upper surface of the body BD can be constant regardless of the bend state of the body BD. Or the longitudinal length of the upper surface of the body (BD) may be constant regardless of the bending state of the body (BD).

When the body BD is bent, the body BD can form a radius of curvature. If the width of the upper surface of the body BD is constant even though the body BD is bent, the total volume of the body BD may be reduced if the body BD is bent. The total volume of the body BD can be determined according to the connection state of the segment SM. When the overlapping extent of the neighboring segments SM is large, the total volume of the body BD can be reduced.

5 is a side view of the mobile terminal of Fig. As shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of segments SM may include a main segment (MSM) and a sub segment (SSM).

The main segment MSM can form the lower surface of the main body MBD. The main segment (MSM) may be alternately connected with the subsegment. In other words, at least one sub-segment (SSM) may be located between two main segments (MSM) of a plurality of main segments (MSM).

The sub-segment (SSM) may be connected next to the main segment (MSM). The sub segment (SSM) may support the display 151. [ The sub-segment (SSM) may have an area that is connected to and overlapped with the main segment (MSM). The overlap region of the sub segment (SSM) and the main segment (MSM) may vary depending on the degree of bending. Or the overlapped area of the sub segment (SSM) and the main segment (MSM) may vary depending on the volume of the body (BD).

The upper surface of the body BD may be a surface facing the display 151. [ The lower surface of the body BD may be a surface opposite to the display 151. [ The upper surface and the lower surface of the body BD may have substantially the same area in a state where the body BD is flat.

6 is a side view of the mobile terminal of Fig. As shown in FIG. 6, when the body BD is bent, the connection state of the segment SM can be changed. Here, the connection state may mean the overlapping degree of the neighboring segment SM. Or the connection state of the segment SM may mean an angle formed by the neighboring segment SM.

The main segment (MSM) may have a short distance from another adjacent main segment (MSM) as the body (BD) is bent. In other words, the distance between the two adjacent main segments MSM can be shortened as the body BD is bent. (SSM, Figure 5) may be located between adjacent two main segments (MSM).

The overlapped area of the sub segment (SSM) and the main segment (MSM) may vary depending on the degree of bending of the body (BD). For example, the overlapped area of the sub segment (SSM) and the main segment (MSM) may become wider as the body (BD) bends.

The segment SM may have a radius of curvature depending on the state in which the body BD is bent. In other words, the segment SM can have a finite radius of curvature in the state where the body BD is bent. Also, the segment SM may have a substantially infinite radius of curvature with the body BD flat. Herein, the radius of curvature of infinity may mean a radius of curvature that is significantly larger than the radius of curvature of finite.

The segment SM has a radius of curvature determined by the width of the segment and the angle formed by the segment SM adjacent to the segment SM and the width of the neighboring segment SM . Or the radius of curvature formed by the neighboring two segments SM can be determined by the angle formed by the neighboring two segments SM and the width of both segments SM.

Here, the width of the segment SM may mean the length of the segment SM in the longitudinal direction of the display 151. The width of the segment SM may also mean the length of the segment SM in the direction in which the plurality of segments SM are arranged.

7 is a rear view of the mobile terminal of Fig. 1; The body BD of the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 7 is in a flat state. Or the display 151 of the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 7 is in a flat state.

The segment SM may include a main segment MSM. The main segment MSM may form the bottom surface of the body BD or the main body MBD as shown in FIG. Here, the direction of the lower surface of the body BD may be opposite to that of the display 151. The main segment MSM may be spaced apart from the adjacent main segment MSM with the body BD flat.

The main segment (MSM) may be different depending on the arranged position. The radius of curvature formed by the segment SM may vary depending on the width of the segment SM. In other words, if the width of the main segment (MSM) differs according to the arrangement of the main segment (MSM), the radius of curvature formed by the main segment (MSM) may vary depending on the position where the main segment .

The mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a fixed support unit (HPT). At least a portion of the fixed support (HPT) may be located inside the segment SM, as shown in Fig.

8 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the mobile terminal of Fig. The mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 8 is a state in which the mobile terminal 100 of FIG. 7 is cut at A-A '. In FIG. 7, A-A 'may be a line where the support body (HPTB) is located. The fixed support HTP includes a support body HTPB, a retainer HK connected to the support body HTPB, and a holder HD that provides force to the stiffener HK (not shown) .

The support body (HTPB) can transmit force to the segment (SM). The force transmitted by the support body HTPB to the segment SM can be provided in a direction opposite to the change in the shape of the body BD. Further, the force transmitted by the support body HTPB to the segment SM can be transmitted to the segment SM in such a direction as to suppress the relative positional change between the adjacent segments SM.

The support body (HTPB) may be positioned between the segments SM in the front-rear direction of the display 151. For example, the support body (HTPB) may be located between the main segment (MSM) and the sub-segment (SSM). In particular, the support body (HTPB) may be positioned between the main plate (MPT) and the sub-plate (SPT). The main plate MPT may be included in the main segment MSM. The sub-plate SPT may be included in the sub-segment SSM. The main plate MPT and the sub-plate SPT may overlap each other in the front-rear direction of the display 151.

The support body HTPB may be provided as a first support body HTPB1 and a second support body HTPB2 as shown in FIG. The support body HTPB can be divided into a first support body HTPB1 and a second support body HTPB2. The first support body HTPB1 and the second support body HTPB2 may be separated from the center of the display 151 and separated from each other.

The support body HTPB may be connected to the segment SM to provide a force to the segment SM. For example, one side of the support body HTPB may be directly connected to the one segment SM, and the other side of the support body HTPB may be connected to the holder HD (not shown) through a hook HK (not shown) So that it can be indirectly connected to the other segment SM. In other words, the fixed support HTP can provide a force to the segment SM by being connected to the segment SM. For example, the fixed support HTP can provide force to the segment SM in a direction that suppresses the shape change of the body BD.

The first support body HTPB1 may be connected to the segment SM adjacent to the center of the display 151. For example, the first support body HTPB1 may be connected to the first segment SM1. The second support body HTPB2 may be connected to the segment SM adjacent to the center of the display 151. [ For example, the second support body HTPB2 may be connected to the second segment SM2. The first segment SM1 and the second segment SM2 may be adjacent to each other.

The mobile terminal 100 may include first and second sub-bodies SBD1 and SBD2 connected to both sides of the main body MBD. The first and second sub-bodies SBD1 and SBD2 may include first and second circuit boards PCB1 and PCB2, respectively. The first and second circuit boards PCB1 and 2 may control components included in the mobile terminal 100. [

9 is a view illustrating a state where a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention is worn by a user.

The mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be bent. For example, the mobile terminal 100 may be bent to be worn on the wrist of the user 800.

When the mobile terminal 100 is flat, the mobile terminal 100 can be used in a manner using a conventional terminal. When the mobile terminal 100 is bent as shown in Fig. 9, the mobile terminal 100 can be used in a manner using a wearable device.

Fig. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the mobile terminal of Fig. 1; 10, the mobile terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a display 151, a body (BD), and a fixed support (HPT).

The body (BD) may be located on the rear side of the display 151. As shown in FIG. 10, the body BD may be positioned in the positive Z-axis direction with respect to the display 151. The body (BD) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the display 151. The body BD may include a main body MBD and first and second sub-bodies SBD.

The main body MBD may be located on the rear side of the display 151. [ The main body MBD can be connected to a display. The area where the main body MBD faces the display 151 may include an area where the display 151 is located on the body BD. The main body MBD may include a segment SM.

The plurality of segments SM are arranged in one direction and can be sequentially connected. The plurality of segments SM may be arranged in series in the longitudinal direction of the display 151. [ The segment SM can form an upper face and a lower face of the main body MBD. The upper surface of the main body MBD may be a face facing the display 151. [ The lower surface of the main body MBD may be a face facing the display 151 in the opposite direction. At least one segment SM of the plurality of segments SM may pass at least a portion of the fixed support (HPT).

The segment SM may include a main segment MSM and a sub segment SSM. Or the segment SM may be provided in the main segment MSM and the sub segment SSM. The main segment (MSM) and the sub segment (SSM) can be arranged alternately. The sub segment (SSM) may connect two adjacent main segments (MSM). Or sub-segment (SSM) may be connected to at least one main segment (MSM).

The main segment (MSM) may be connected to the display 151. For example, the rear screw (RSCR) can connect the display segment 151 with the main segment (MSM). The at least one main segment (MSM) may provide space in which the battery 191 is seated. The main segment MSM may include a main plate MPT and a main connection MLK.

The main plate MPT may have a lengthwise direction sideways with respect to the arrangement direction of the segments SM. The main plate MPT may be connected to the main connection portion MLK. The main connection portion MLK can be coupled by being assembled to the main plate MPT. Or the main connecting portion MLK may be formed integrally with the main plate MPT.

The main connection part MLK is connected to both ends of the main plate MPT and can perform the connection function of the main segment MSM. The main connection portion MLK can form a side surface of the main body MBD.

The main plate MPT can form a lower surface or a back surface of the main body MBD. The main plate MPT can be in contact with the user when the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is worn by the user. The main plate MPT may be in the form of a plate. Alternatively, the main plate MPT may have a shape in which the rectangular column lies on the bottom surface. The main plate MPT may be positioned below the support body HPTB. Or the main plate MPT can support the support body HPTB upward.

The main connection MLK may cause the main segment MSM to be connected to the sub segment SSM. The main connection portion MLK may be in the form of a plate as a whole. The main connection MLK may be substantially perpendicular to the main plate MPT. Or the main connection MLK may be substantially perpendicular to the display 151. [

The sub-segment SSM may include a sub-plate SPT and a sub-connection SLK. The sub-plate SPT may have a lengthwise direction sideways with respect to the arrangement direction of the segments SM. The sub-plate SPT can be connected to the sub connection portion SLK. The sub connection portions SLK can be coupled by being assembled to the sub-plate SPT. For example, the front screw (FSCR) can connect the sub-connection portion SLK and the sub-plate SPT. The sub connection part SLK is connected to both ends of the sub plate SPT and can perform the connection function of the sub segment SSM.

The sub-plate SPT can form the upper surface of the main body MBD. The sub-plate SPT can support the display 151 upward. The sub-plate SPT may be in the form of a plate. The sub-plate SPT may be positioned above the support body HPTB. The sub-plate SPT, along with the main plate MPT, can be a passage for the support body HPTB.

The sub-connection SLK may be such that the sub-segment SSM is connected to the main segment MSM. The sub connection portion SLK may be in the form of a plate as a whole. The sub connection portion SLK can be at least part of the sub-plate SPT or substantially perpendicular to the display 151. [

The fixed support portion HPT may be located inside the main body MBD or the body BD. The fixed support portion HPT can provide the main body MBD with a force that suppresses the shape change of the main body MBD. The fixed support portion HPT may include a support body HPTB, an engagement portion HK, and a holder HD.

The support body (HPTB) may be connected to at least one segment (SM) on one side. The support body HPTB may be connected to the latching portion HK at the other side. The support body HPTB may be located between the segments SM in a direction from the display 151 toward the body BD. For example, the support body (HPTB) may be positioned between the main plate (MPT) and the sub-plate (SPT).

One side of the latching portion HK may be connected to the support body HPTB. The other side of the hook HK can be connected to the holder HD. The latching portion HK can be displaced with respect to the holder HD. The latching portion HK can receive a force from the holder HD in a direction for restraining the positional change with respect to the holder HD. The latching portion HK can be inserted or fitted in the holder HD.

The holder HD may be connected to at least one segment SM of the plurality of segments SM. For example, the holder HD may be fixed to the main segment MSM located at the edge in the arrangement direction of the segments SM. The holder HD may be connected to at least a part of the latching portion HK. The holder HD can provide a force in the direction to suppress the change of the state of the body BD to the engagement portion HK. The force transmitted to the latch portion HK can be transmitted to the support body (HPTB). The force transmitted to the support body HPTB may be transmitted to the main plate MPT and the subplate SPT located at upper and lower portions of the support body HPTB. In other words, a force for restricting the state change of the body BD can be transmitted to the plurality of segments SM.

The sub-body SBD may be connected to one side of the main body MBD. For example, the sub-body SBD may be connected to one side of the main body MBD in the arrangement direction of the segment SM.

The sub-body SBD may include a sub-back cover SBC and a sub-front cover SFC. The sub back cover SBD can form the back side of the sub body SBD. The sub back cover (SBC) can provide a space for seating the circuit board (PCB). The sub front cover (SFC) can form the front surface of the sub-body (SBD). The sub-body SBD may include the first and second sub-bodies SBD1 and SBD2.

11 is an exploded perspective view of a display 151 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display 151 includes a window 151a, a window tape 151b, an optical transparent adhesive 151c, a display front cover 151d, a display panel 151e, a display tape 151f, and a display back plate 151g ). The display 151 may include a touch sensor (not shown).

The window 151a may be located in front of the display 151. [ The window 151a may be flexible. The window 151a can be strong against an external impact. At least a part of the window 151a may be transparent.

The window tape 151b can engage the window 151a and the display front cover 151d. The optical transparent adhesive 151c can provide a bonding force for joining the window 151a and the display panel 151e. The display front cover 151d may be configured to surround the outer periphery of the display panel 151e. The display tape 151f can connect the display back plate 151g and the display panel 151e.

The display back plate 151g may be positioned on the rear surface of the display 151. [ The display back plate 151g may be connected to one side of the body BD. For example, the display back plate 151g may be connected to at least one segment SM. Or the display back plate 151g may be coupled to at least one main segment (MSM). The display back plate 151g can maintain the rigidity of the display 151. [

The display back plate 151g may be formed by a combination of partition bodies 151h. Here, the splitter 151h may be connected in the longitudinal direction of the display 151 or in the arrangement direction of the segments SM. The split switches 151h can be connected to each other by the back plate connection portion 151i. The backplate connection portion 151i may be connected to the segment SM. The backplate connection portion 151i may be located between the splitters 151h. One splitter 151h may be positioned between the two backplate connection portions 151i adjacent to each other in the connection direction of the splitter 151h.

The display back plate 151g can guide the bending direction of the display 151. [ Or the display back plate 151g can guide the bending direction of the body BD.

The display back plate 151g can be kept constant in its entire area even when bent. In other words, when the display back plate 151g is bent, the body BD can be bent in correspondence with the shape of the display back plate 151g. Also, the display 151 can be bent without sliding against the body BD. The distance between the two points of the segment SM connected to the split switch 151i is constant regardless of the bending of the body BD so that the display 151 can be bent without sliding against the body BD have.

The width of the split switch 151h may be the arrangement direction of the split switches 151h. The width of the split switch 151h may be different for each branch switch 151h. The width of the split switch 151h may be smaller toward the edge (the longitudinal direction of the display) from the center of the display 151. [ Or the distribution switch 151h may be the smallest between the center of the display 151 and the edge (the longitudinal direction of the display).

12 is a diagram illustrating a main segment (MSM) according to an embodiment of the present invention. 12, the main segment MSM includes a main plate MPT, a main connection MLK connected to both sides of the main plate MPT, and a support body guide MPG formed on the main plate MPT. . ≪ / RTI > The main connection portion MLK may include a slot SLT and a pole PL.

The main plate (MPT) may have a longitudinal direction. For example, the longitudinal direction of the main plate MPT may be the X-axis direction. The main plate (MPT) can be connected to the display (151).

The support body guide MPG may have a shape protruding from the surface of the main plate MPT. The support body guide MPG can protrude from one side of the main plate MPT in a direction in which the main connection MLK extends from the main plate MPT. The support body guide MPG may be formed integrally with the main plate MPT. The support body guide MPG can support the support body HPTB upward. The height of the support body guide MPG from the main plate MPT can determine the position of the support body HPTB.

The slot SLT may be formed on one side of the main connection portion MLK. The slot SLT may be in the shape of a hall. The slot SLT may have a longitudinal direction. The slot SLT may have an extended direction. The slot SLT can be inclined with respect to the connecting direction of the segment SM. Here, the direction of the slot SLT may be the extended direction or the length direction of the slot SLT. The slot SLT may be a bent shape. The slot SLT may have a bent shape in a direction in which the inner surface of the main plate MLT faces. The slot SLT may have a bent shape toward the display 151. The slot SLT may have the shape of an arc of a circle. The slots SLT may be provided in plural in one main connection MLK.

The pawl PL may be formed on one side of the main connection portion MLK. The pole (PL) may be in the form of a protrusion. The pawl PL may protrude in the direction from the main connecting portion MLK toward the inside of the main plate MPT. The pawl PL can be fitted in the slot SLT provided in the other segment SM. The pawl PL can slide in a slot SLT provided in the other segment SM. Sliding of the pawl PL can change the positional relationship of the neighboring segments SM.

FIG. 13 is a front view of the main segment of FIG. 12; FIG. In Fig. 13, the negative Z-axis direction may be upward (upward). The main segment MSM may include a main plate MPT, a main connection MLK, and a support body guide MPG, as shown in FIG.

The support body guide MPG can support the support body HPTB upward. The support body guide MPG can have a height from the main plate MPT. For example, the support body guide (MPG) is, it is possible to form the height h _g from the main plates (MPT) as shown in Fig.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a sub segment (SSM) according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14, the sub-segment SSM may include a sub-plate SPT and a sub-connection SLK connected to both sides of the sub-plate SPT.

The sub-plate SPT may have a longitudinal direction. For example, the sub-plate SPT may have a longitudinal direction in the lateral direction with respect to the arrangement direction of the segments SSM. The sub-plate SPT may have the shape of a plate. The sub-plate SPT may include upper first, second, and third surfaces USF1, USF2, and USF3.

The upper first surface USF1 can support the display 151 when the body BD is flat. The upper first surface USF1 can direct the display 151 to the front if the body BD is flat. The upper first surface USF1 may be in the form of a plate.

The upper second surface USF2 and the upper third surface USF3 may be positioned with the upper first surface USF1 therebetween. The upper second surface USF2 and the upper third surface USF3 may have a shape extending from the upper first surface USF1 in the direction of arrangement of the segments SM. The upper second surface USF2 and the upper third surface USF3 may have an inclination with respect to the upper first surface USF1. For example, the upper second surface USF2 and the upper third surface USF3 may face the display 151 obliquely. At least one of the upper first surface USF1 and the upper and second upper surfaces USF2, USF3 can support the display 151 upward.

The sub connection portion SLK may include a slot SLT and a pole PL. The slot SLT formed at one side of the sub connection part SLK may be in the shape of a hall. The slot SLT formed in the sub connection portion SLK may have a shape curved toward the display 151. [ The plurality of slots SLT may be formed in one sub-connection portion SLK. The pawl PL formed in the main connecting portion MLK can be inserted into the slot SLT formed in the sub connecting portion SLK. The pawl PL formed in the main connecting portion MLK can slide in the slot SLT formed in the sub connecting portion SLK.

The pawl PL may be formed on one side of the sub connecting portion SLK. The pole (PL) may be in the form of a protrusion. The pawl PL formed in the sub connecting portion SLK may have a shape protruding toward the outside of the sub segment SSM. The pawl PL formed in the sub connecting portion SLK can be slid in the slot SLT formed in the main connecting portion MLK.

The sub connection portion SLK and the main connection portion MLK may be connected to each other by having a slot SLT and a pole PL. The relative position of the sub connection part SLK and the main connection part MLK may vary if the pawl PL slides in the slot SLT formed in the other segment SM. The relative positional change of the sub connecting part SLK and the main connecting part MLK may be caused by translational movement and rotational movement.

15 is a view illustrating a connection between a main connection part and a sub connection part according to an embodiment of the present invention. The main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK can be connected using the pawl PL and the slot SLT.

The main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK can be connected alternately. In other words, the main connection part MLK can be connected to the sub connection part SLK on both sides. Or the main connection part MLK may be connected to at least one sub connection part SLK. Or the sub connection portion SLK may be connected to at least one main connection portion MLK.

The pawl PL formed in the main connecting portion MLK can protrude toward the sub connecting portion SLK. The pawl PL formed in the main connecting portion MLK can be slid in the slot SLT formed in the sub connecting portion SLK.

The pawl PL formed in the sub connecting portion SLK can protrude toward the main connecting portion MLK. The pawl PL formed in the sub connecting portion SLK can be slidably inserted in the slot SLT formed in the main connecting portion MLK.

The slot SLT may include a first end EP1 and a second end EP2. The first and second ends EP1 and EP2 may be formed at both ends of the slot SLT. The line segment connecting the first end EP1 and the second end EP2 may be inclined in the direction of arrangement of the segments SM. In other words, the second end portion EP2 may be at an inclined position in the direction of arrangement of the segments SM from the first end portion EP1. The slot SLT may be a curved shape.

When the second end portion EP2 is parallel to the direction of arrangement of the segments SM with respect to the first end portion EP1, the segments SM can move in parallel to the arrangement direction of the segments SM. When the second end portion EP2 is perpendicular to the arrangement direction of the segment SM with respect to the first end portion EP1, the segments SM can move perpendicular to the direction in which the segments SM are arranged.

16 is a view showing a change in connection state between the main connection part and the sub connection part in Fig. The connection relationship between the main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK shown in FIG. 16 may indicate a state where the body BD of the mobile terminal 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention is bent.

The main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK shown in FIG. 16 may have connection relationships different from those of the main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK shown in FIG. The relative positions of the pawl PL and the slot SLT shown in Fig. 16 may be different from the relative positions of the pawl PL and the slot SLT shown in Fig.

The relative positional change of the sub connecting part SLK and the main connecting part MLK may be affected by translational motion and rotational motion. When the sub connecting part SLK and the main connecting part MLK are pivotally connected, the relative positional change of the sub connecting part SLK and the main connecting part MLK may be a rotational angle change. When the sub connection part MLK is guided, the relative position change between the sub connection part SLK and the main connection part MLK may be a simple displacement. When the connection structure of the sub connection part SLK and the main connection part MLK is pivotally connected and guided, the change of the position of the sub connection part SLK and the main connection part MLK can have both the rotation angle change and the displacement. As shown in Fig. 16, the pawl PL can be pivotally connected and guided to the slot SLT. In other words, the pole PL can be guided not only in the slot SLT but also in the slot SLT.

The main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK may overlap. The main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK may have different overlapping areas as the pawls SL slide in the slots SLT. Alternatively, the main connection part MLK and the sub connection part SLK may have different overlapping areas depending on the degree of bending of the body BD.

17 and 18 are cross-sectional views showing the relationship between a segment and a display according to an embodiment of the present invention. 17 and 18, the combined portion of the main segment (MSM) and the display 151 is shown. 17 and 18, the coupling portion of the sub-plate SPT and the sub-connection SLK is shown.

The rear screw (RSCR) can connect the display segment 151 with the main segment (MSM). The backplate connection 151i of the display 151 may be connected to a rear screw (RSCR). The rear screw (RSCR) can be connected to the backplate connection portion 151i located between the split members 151h. The rear screw (RSCR) and the backplate connection portion 151i can be screwed together.

The sub-plate SPT can support the display 151 upward. The sub-plate SPT can support the display 151 toward the front of the display 151. [ At least a part of the sub-plate SPT can support the display 151. Fig.

Figures 19-24 are diagrams of radius of curvature of a mobile terminal bent according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 19 shows the radius of curvature at each point and at that point of the bend mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 19, the plurality of segments SM of the bent mobile terminal 100 may form a side surface of the main body MBD. The plurality of main segments MSM may form the side surface of the main body MBD.

The adjacent main segment (MSM) can meet at substantially one point when the main body (MBD) is bent. A radius of curvature may be formed at the point where adjacent main segments (MSM) meet.

In FIG. 19, the main segment (MSM) includes a forward first segment (MSM _{1 , 1} ), a forward second segment (MSM _1,2 ), a forward third segment (MSM _{1 , 3} ), and a forward fourth segment _1,4 ). ≪ / RTI >

19, the main segment (MSM) includes a rear first segment (MSM _{2 , 1} ), a rear second segment (MSM _2,2 ), a rear third segment (MSM _{2 , 3} ), and a rear fourth segment _2,4 ). The rear first segment MSM _2,1 and the front first segment MSM _1,1 may be adjacent.

A point between adjacent main segments (MSM) can be displayed. For example, a point between the front first segment (MSM _1,1) and the front second segment (MSM _{1, 2)} may be represented by P _{1, 1.} The radius of curvature at P _1,1 can be expressed as R _1,1 . P _1,1 may be a forward first segment (MSM _1,1) and the front second segment which forms a branch (MSM _{1, 2).} The radius of curvature R can be a _1,1, a first segment (MSM _1,1) and the front second segment (MSM _{1, 2)} the radius of curvature for forming the.

Fig. 20 shows a manner in which the radius of curvature formed by the adjacent two segments SM is derived. For example, at P _0,0 , the radius of curvature R _0,0 can be calculated. That is, the radius of curvature R _0,0 formed by the first segment MSM _1,1 and the segment MSM _2,1 rearward can be calculated.

The length of the forward first segment (MSM _1,1 ) may be denoted by d ₁ . The length of the rear first segment (MSM _2,1 ) may be denoted by d ₂ . An angle formed by the front first segment MSM _1,1 and the rear first segment MSM _2,1 may be represented by theta.

The radius of curvature R _0,0 formed by the front first segment (MSM _1,1 ) and the rear first segment (MSM _2,1 ) can be determined by P _0,0 , P _1,1 , P _2,1 have. The radius of curvature R _0,0 formed by the front first segment MSM _1,1 and the rear first segment MSM _2,1 is a triangle formed by P _0,0 , P _1,1 , P _2,1 , Lt; / RTI > radius of the circumscribed circle. The radius of curvature R _0,0 formed by the front first segment MSM _1,1 and the rear first segment MSM _2,1 can be determined by d _1,1 , d _1,2 , theta.

Fig. 21 is a graph showing the radius of curvature of the mobile terminal of Fig. 19; The Y axis shown in FIG. 21 may mean the direction in which the segments SM are arranged in a flat mobile terminal. That is, P _{0, 0} may correspond to the center of the display 151 in the flat mobile terminal 100. P _1,3 and P _2,3 may correspond to a vicinity of a one-directional edge of the display 151 in the mobile terminal 100 in a flat state.

The mobile terminal 100 in a bent state may have a smaller radius of curvature toward the one-directional edge of the display 151 from the center of the display 151. [ The segment SM may have a smaller radius of curvature toward the one-directional edge of the display 151 from the center of the display 151. [

The mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be worn on a user's wrist when bent. The user's wrist may be closer to the ellipse than the circular shape. When the mobile terminal 100 is bent close to an ellipse, the bendable mobile terminal 100 can be easily worn on the user's wrist.

The radius of curvature formed by the adjacent two segments SM may become smaller and smaller toward the one-directional edge of the display 151 at the center of the display 151. [ In other words, the mobile terminal 100 may have the smallest radius of curvature at one point between the center of the display 151 and the edge in one direction. For example, R _1,2 or R _2,2 may be the smallest radius of curvature.

22 shows the radius of curvature of the segment SM and the segment SM of the bent mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The segment SM of the mobile terminal 100 bent as shown in FIG. 22 may have a radius of curvature when the mobile terminal 100 is bent. The radius of curvature of the segment SM can be determined by the segment SM and both segments SM adjacent to the segment SM.

22, the main segment MSM includes a first forward segment MSM _{1 , a} forward second segment MSM _1,2 , a forward third segment MSM _{1 , 1,4} ). ≪ / RTI >

22, the main segment MSM includes a rear first segment MSM _{2 , 1} , a rear second segment MSM _2,2 , a rear third segment MSM _{2 , 3} , and a rear fourth segment MSM _{2 , 2,4} ). The rear first segment MSM _2,1 and the front first segment MSM _1,1 may be adjacent.

The rear surface of the segment SM may form a part of the rear surface of the mobile terminal 100. [ In the arrangement direction of the segments SM, the radius of curvature of the segment SM can be considered. The point Q can be the center point at the rear side of the segment SM in the arrangement direction of the segment SM. In other words, the point Q can be the center of the segment SM width at the back of the segment SM. The point Q _{i, j} may be the center of the segment (MSM _{i, j} ).

23 shows a manner in which the radius of curvature of the segment SM is derived. For example, R _2,1 , which is the radius of curvature of the first rear segment MSM _2,1 , can be calculated. The radius of curvature of the segment SM can be calculated using the midpoint of the segment SM. For example, R _2,1 may be the radius of a triangular circumscribed circle formed by Q _1,1 , Q _2,1 , Q _2,2 .

That is, R is _2,1, the length of the front first segment (MSM _1,1) length d _1, the first rear segment (MSM _2,1) length d _2, the rear second segment (MSM _2,2) of the d ₃ , the angle theta ₁ formed by the front first segment MSM _1,1 and the rear first segment MSM _2,1 , and the rear first segment MSM _2,1 and the rear second segment MSM _{2, , 2} ) can be determined by theta ₂ . The radius of curvature of the segment SM can be determined by the width of the segment SM and the width and angle of both segments SM adjacent to the segment SM.

Fig. 24 is a graph showing the radius of curvature of the mobile terminal of Fig. 22; Fig. The Y-axis shown in Fig. 24 may be an arrangement direction of the segments SM in the mobile terminal in a flat state or a longitudinal direction of the display 151. Fig. Q _1,1 or Q _2,1 may correspond to the center of the display 151 in the flat mobile terminal 100. Q _1,4 and Q _2,4 may correspond to a vicinity of a one-directional edge of the display 151 in the mobile terminal 100 in a flat state.

The segment SM may have a smaller radius of curvature toward the one-directional edge of the display 151 from the center of the display 151. [ Or the segment SM may have a smaller radius of curvature toward the edge of the segment (SM) array at the center of the segment (SM) array.

The radius of curvature of the segment SM may become smaller and smaller toward the edge of the segment (SM) array at the center of the segment (SM) array. For example, R _1,3 or R _2,3 may be the smallest radius of curvature.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a coupling relationship of segments according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. In Fig. 25, the Y-axis may be an arrangement direction of the segments SM or a longitudinal direction of the display 151. In Fig. 25, the Z-axis may be the longitudinal direction of the mobile terminal 100. [ For example, the positive Z-axis direction may be the rear direction of the mobile terminal 100. [ The negative Z-axis direction may be the direction from the body BD to the display 151. The upper surface of the first and second segments SM may be a surface in the negative Z-axis direction.

As shown in FIG. 25, the segment SM may include neighboring first and second segments SM1 and SM2. The segment SM may include a pole PL and a slot SLT. The pole PL can be inserted into the slot SLT.

The first pawl PL1 provided in the first segment SM1 can be inserted and slid into the second slot SLT2 provided in the second segment SM2. The first pole PL1 may protrude in the negative X-axis direction. The first pole PL1 and the second slot SLT2 may be indicated by a dotted line in Fig.

The second pawl PL2 provided in the second segment SM2 can be inserted and slid into the first slot SLT1 provided in the first segment SM1. The second pole PL2 may protrude in the positive X-axis direction.

The distance between the first segment SM1 and the second segment SM2 can be seen as the distance between the upper surface of the first segment SM1 and the upper surface of the second segment SM2. The display 151 may be connected to the upper surfaces of the first and second segments SM1 and SM2. The distance between the first segment SM1 and the second segment SM2 may be an upper distance UD which is a distance between the upper surfaces of the first and second segments SM1 and SM2 as shown in Fig.

Fig. 26 is a view showing a state in which both segments in Fig. 25 are bent. The distance between the first and second segments SM1 and SM2 in the bending state may be the upper distance UD shown in Fig. 25, as shown in Fig.

In other words, even if the adjacent first and second segments SM1 and SM2 are bent, the upper distance between the first and second segments SM1 and SM2 may be constant. The distances between the first and second segments SM1 and SM2 on the surface adjacent to the display 151 may be constant even if the adjacent first and second segments SM1 and SM2 are bent.

By the relative positions of the first pole PL1 and the second slot SLT2 and the relative positions of the second pole PL2 and the first slot SLT1, Can be kept constant.

27 is a perspective view showing a fixed support (HPT) according to an embodiment of the present invention. The fixed support portion HPT may include a support body HPTB, an engagement portion HK, and a holder HD.

The support body (HPTB) may have a longitudinal direction in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the display (151). Or the support body HPTB may have a longitudinal direction in a direction parallel to the arrangement direction of the segments SM. One side of the support body (HPTB) may be connected to at least one segment (SM). The other side of the support body (HPTB) can be connected to the fastening portion HK. A plurality of support body (HPTB) may be provided.

One side of the latching portion HK may be connected to the support body HPTB. The other side of the hook HK can be connected to the holder HD. The latching portion HK can receive a force from the holder HD in a direction to suppress the movement of the latching portion HK. The force transmitted to the latch portion HK can be transmitted to the support body HPTB again.

The holder HD may be connected to at least one segment SM. The holder HD can be fixed to at least one segment SM. The holder HD can be connected to the latch portion HK. The holder HD can transmit a force for restricting the movement of the latching portion HK to the latching portion HK.

28 is an exploded perspective view of the fixed support portion in the dotted line in Fig. 27; The screw (SCR) can connect the support body (HPTB) and the engagement portion (HK). At least a part of the latching portion HK can be inserted into the holder HD. At least a part of the latching portion HK can be fitted in the holder HD.

29 and 30 are views showing the operation of the fixed support portion HPT in Fig. 29 shows a state in which a force is applied to the latching portion HK to insert or fit the latching portion HK into the holder HD.

The latching portion HK may include a latching portion projection HKP. The engaging portion projection HKP can protrude in the lateral direction of the fixed supporting portion HPT. The latching projection HKP can protrude in the lateral direction of the arrangement direction of the segments SM. The latching projection HKP can protrude laterally in the longitudinal direction of the support body HPTB. The locking projection (HKP) may be plural. The latching projection (HKP) may be in the form of a thread.

The holder HD may comprise a holder frame HFR connected to at least one segment SM. The holder HD may comprise a spring (SPR) connected to the holder frame HFR. The holder HD may include a holder projection HDP connected to a spring SPR. The holder protrusions (HDP) may be plural.

The spring SPR can provide an elastic force to the holder projection HDP. The spring SPR can provide an elastic force to the holder projection HDP in the sideward direction in the direction of arrangement of the segments SM.

The holder projection HDP may correspond to the engagement projection HKP. The holder protrusion HDP may correspond to the latching protrusion HKP. The shape of the holder projection HDP may correspond to the shape of the engagement projection HKP. The holder protrusions HDP may be plural. The holder protrusion (HDP) may be in the form of a thread. The holder projection HDP can be engaged with the engagement projection HKP. The holder protrusion (HDP) can be provided with an elastic force by a spring (SPR). The holder protrusion (HDP) can suppress the movement of the retaining portion projection (HKP) by using the elastic force. In other words, by the holder protrusion HDP, the latching portion HK or the support body HPTB may require a force to move. The force required here may have a positive correlation with the force provided by the spring (SPR).

30 shows a state in which the fastening portion HK is inserted or fitted in the holder HD. The engaging portion projection HKP can be fitted in the holder projection HDP as shown in Fig. The latching projection (HKP) and the holder projection (HDP) may be in the form of a thread.

In Fig. 30, the latching portion HK is inserted into the holder HD in a fixed state. The mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. 30 is bent in comparison with the mobile terminal 100 shown in FIG. When the mobile terminal 100 is bent, the surface of the segment SM contacting the display 151 may be constant. However, when the mobile terminal 100 is bent, the surface of the segment SM forming the lower surface of the body BD may be reduced. The support body HPTB may be positioned between the upper surface and the lower surface of the segment SM. When the body BD bends, the length of the segment SM through which the support body HPTB passes can be shortened. The reason may be that the overlap region of the neighboring segment SM increases when the body BD bends.

If the length of the segment SM through which the support body HPTB passes is shortened, the length of the support body HPTB extending outward from the segment SM where the end of the support body HPTB is located may increase. The latching portion HK can be inserted into or inserted into the holder HD by the length of the support body HPTB extending outwardly of the segment SM.

31 is an enlarged view of the dotted line portion in Fig. In Fig. 31, the holder projections HDP and the engagement projection HKP are separately shown. As shown in Fig. 31, the latching projection HKP can be formed corresponding to the shape of the holder projection HDP. The latching projection (HKP) can be engaged with the holder projection (HDP).

The engaging portion projection HKP may include the engaging portion projection inclined surface HKPS. The holder protrusion HDP may include a holder protrusion inclined surface HDPS.

The engaging portion projection slope surface HKPS may have a shape inclined in the longitudinal direction of the fixed support portion HPT. The engaging portion projection slope surface HKPS may be inclined in the direction of arrangement of the segments SM. The engaging portion protruding inclined surface HKPS may include a first engaging portion protruding inclined surface HKPS1 and a second engaging portion projection inclined surface HKPS2.

The first latching portion projection slope surface HKPS1 may have a distance H1 in the segment arrangement direction SM and a vertical distance Vp in the segment arrangement direction SM. H1 and Vp can determine the inclination degree of the first latching portion projection slope surface HKPS1. The first engaging portion projection slant surface HKPS1 can be provided with a force in contact with the holder projection HDP when the engaging portion HK is inserted or fitted in the holder HD. The first latching projection slant surface HKPS1 may relate to a force that suppresses the mobile terminal 100 from being bent. If the degree of inclination of the first latching portion projecting surface HKPS1 is large, the force for restraining the bending of the mobile terminal 100 can be increased. If the degree of inclination of the first engaging portion projection slant surface HKPS1 is small, the force for restraining the bending of the mobile terminal 100 can be reduced.

The second latching portion projection slope surface HKPS1 may have a distance H2 in the segment alignment direction SM and a vertical distance Vp in the alignment direction of the segment SM. H2 and Vp can determine the inclination degree of the second engaging portion projection slope surface HKPS2. The second engaging portion projection slope surface HKPS2 can be provided with a force in contact with the holder projection HDP when the engaging portion HK comes out or comes out of the holder HD. The second engaging portion projection slope surface HKPS2 may be related to a force for restraining the mobile terminal 100 from spreading. If the degree of inclination of the second latching portion projecting face HKPS2 is large, the force for restraining the spreading of the mobile terminal 100 can be increased. If the degree of inclination of the second engagement projection protruding face HKPS2 is small, the force for restraining the extension of the mobile terminal 100 can be reduced.

32 and 33 illustrate a fixed support (HPT) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 32 is a view showing a state in which the latching portion HK is inserted or fitted into the holder HD. Fig. 33 is a view showing a state in which the latching portion HK is inserted or fitted in the holder HD.

The holder HD may include a frictional force plate (FPT). The frictional force plate FPT can have an elastic force in the lateral direction of the support body HPTB. The frictional force plate FPT may be connected to the spring SPR to be provided with an elastic force. The frictional force plate FPT can be brought into contact with the engaging portion HK. The frictional force plate FPT can provide a frictional force to the engaging portion HK.

The frictional force plate FPT can provide the engaging portion HK with a friction force in a direction to suppress the movement of the engaging portion HK. For example, the frictional force FF can be applied to the engaging portion HK and the frictional force plate FPT. The frictional force FF can be indicated by double arrows in Fig. The frictional force FF can act in a direction to suppress the movement of the engagement portion HK. The frictional force plate FPT may have a friction coefficient of at least a predetermined value with respect to the engaging portion HK contacting the frictional force plate FPT. The frictional force plate FPT can provide force to the body BD to restrain the mobile terminal 100 from bending or spreading.

34 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention. 34 shows a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190 .

The components shown in Fig. 34 are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, and thus the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 22 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

The foregoing detailed description should not be construed in all aspects as limiting and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

100: mobile terminal 151:
191: Battery BD: Body
HPT: fixed support PL: pole
SLT: Slot SM: Segment

Claims (26)

A flexible display; And
And a body connected to the rear surface of the display,
The body is sequentially connected along one direction of the display and has a plurality of segments,
Wherein at least one segment of the neighboring first and second segments comprises a slot,
Wherein at least one segment of the first and second neighboring segments comprises a pole that slides in the slot,
A mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The slot
The first and second segments being inclined with respect to a connecting direction of the first and second segments,
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Said slot being curved. The method according to claim 1,
The slot
A first end; And
And a second end located at an oblique position relative to an orientation of the segments from the first end.
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The segment includes:
Wherein the body has a smaller radius of curvature from the center of the display toward an edge in one direction of the display,
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The segment includes:
The body having a smallest radius of curvature at one point between the center of the display and the edge in one direction of the display,
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The segment includes:
Wherein the display has a smaller width from a center of the display toward an edge in one direction of the display,
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the plurality of segments include:
The main segment,
And a sub segment that is alternately connected to the main segment,
Wherein the display comprises:
And at least one of the main segment and the sub segment,
Mobile terminal. 9. The method of claim 8,
Wherein the main segment includes a main plate having a longitudinal direction and a main connection portion positioned at both ends of the main plate,
Wherein the sub-segment includes a sub-plate having a longitudinal direction and a sub-connection portion positioned at both ends of the sub-
Mobile terminal. 10. The method of claim 9,
The main plate forms a lower surface of the body,
The sub-plate forming an upper surface of the body to support the display,
Mobile terminal. 11. The method of claim 10,
The sub-
An upper first surface for supporting the body facing the display in a flat state,
With the first side interposed therebetween. And a second upper surface and a second upper surface facing the display with the body flat.
Mobile terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
At least one of the upper first surface and the upper second surface,
Supporting the display,
Mobile terminal. 12. The method of claim 11,
The upper and second surfaces of the sub-
And an angle formed by the main segment adjacent to the sub-segment, and forming an angle with the upper first surface,
Mobile terminal. 10. The method of claim 9,
The main connection part and the sub connection part are connected to each other,
Wherein the pawl has an overlap area having a different width according to a position where the pawl slides along the longitudinal direction of the slot,
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The first and second segments may include:
Wherein the pawl forms an angle according to a position changed by sliding in the slot,
Mobile terminal. The method according to claim 1,
The first and second segments adjacent to each other among the plurality of segments,
And overlaps an angle corresponding to the shape of the display. The method according to claim 1,
And a stationary support portion located in a longitudinal direction of the body between an upper surface and a lower surface of the body and having opposite ends connected to at least one of the plurality of segments to provide a force to the body in a direction opposite to a change in shape of the body The mobile terminal. 18. The method of claim 17,
The fixed-
A support body connected to at least one of the plurality of segments;
An engaging portion extending from both ends of the support body; And
And a holder for providing a force to the engaging portion in a direction for restricting the movement of the engaging portion.
Mobile terminal. 19. The method of claim 18,
The support body,
Provided as a plurality,
Mobile terminal. 19. The method of claim 18,
Wherein the holder comprises:
And a frictional plate that abuts on one side of the engaging portion and provides frictional force to the engaging portion in a direction to suppress movement of the engaging portion.
Mobile terminal. 21. The method of claim 20,
Wherein the frictional force plate comprises:
And an elastic member having elasticity in the lateral direction of the fixed support portion,
Mobile terminal. 22. The method of claim 21,
Wherein the holder comprises:
And a spring for providing an elastic force to the friction plate in a lateral direction of the fixed support.
Mobile terminal. 19. The method of claim 18,
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And a locking protrusion protruding in a lateral direction of the fixed support portion,
Wherein the holder comprises:
And a holder projection corresponding to the engaging portion projection,
Mobile terminal. 24. The method of claim 23,
The engaging projection
And an inclined surface of the engaging projection protruding in the longitudinal direction of the fixed support portion,
The holder projection
And a holder protrusion inclined surface corresponding to the inclined surface of the engaging portion projection,
Mobile terminal. 24. The method of claim 23,
The holder projection
And an elastic member having elasticity in the lateral direction of the fixed support portion,
Mobile terminal. 26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the holder comprises:
And a spring for providing an elastic force to the holder projection in a side direction of the fixed support portion.
Mobile terminal.

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