WO2018155836A1

WO2018155836A1 - Mobile terminal case

Info

Publication number: WO2018155836A1
Application number: PCT/KR2018/001483
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김민; 박형우; 유현경
Original assignee: 엘지전자 주식회사
Priority date: 2017-02-24
Filing date: 2018-02-05
Publication date: 2018-08-30
Also published as: KR101890632B1

Abstract

A mobile terminal case according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first attachment unit coupled to a first region of the rear surface of the mobile terminal; a second attachment unit coupled to a second region of the rear surface of the mobile terminal; a first side frame having one end rotatably coupled to the first attachment unit and the other end rotatably coupled to the second attachment unit, and covering at least one region of one side surface of the mobile terminal; and a second side frame having one end rotatably coupled to the first attachment unit and the other end rotatably coupled to the second attachment unit, and covering at least one region of the other side surface of the mobile terminal, wherein the first side frame is rotatable around a first axis toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal, and the second side frame is rotatable around a second axis toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal.

Description

Mobile terminal case

The present invention relates to a structure of a case for protecting a mobile terminal.

Terminals may be divided into mobile / portable terminals and stationary terminals according to their mobility. The mobile terminal may be further classified into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether a user can directly carry it.

In particular, the need for protecting the built-in components or the appearance of the mobile terminal is increasing. In some cases, the protection of the mobile terminal requires not only the rear side but also the side and the front side of the mobile terminal. Therefore, users of the mobile terminal use a lot of shock-proof case.

However, impact-resistant cases are usually bulky. Therefore, there is a disadvantage in that the mobile terminal combined with the case provides a poor grip to users.

On the other hand, the number of users who use the mobile terminal for a long time has been increasing recently, a case that helps to mount the mobile terminal at a specific angle or a case that helps to lift the mobile terminal has emerged.

The shock-proof case can only perform a function of protecting the mobile phone, there is a problem that it is difficult to mount the terminal at a predetermined angle.

On the other hand, in recent years, there are also cases in which a ring or the like is used on the back of the mobile terminal.

However, when a ring or the like is attached to the back of the mobile terminal, there is a problem in that an impact is not prevented from being applied to the mobile terminal. In addition, there is a problem that the mobile terminal is inclined when the rear surface of the mobile terminal is placed on the floor, and thus it is not suitable for the user to use the mobile terminal on the floor.

That is, in recent years, a case of a mobile terminal having a new structure, which can prevent the shock from being applied to the mobile terminal, the user can easily hold the mobile terminal, and can mount the mobile terminal at a predetermined angle, is urgently needed.

Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a case of a mobile terminal that solves the problems of the case of the conventional mobile terminal.

It is an object of the present invention to solve the above and other problems. The technical problem to be achieved by an embodiment of the present invention, the user can easily hold the mobile terminal by using the case, it is possible to mount the mobile terminal at a predetermined angle, it can also prevent the impact on the mobile terminal For that purpose.

The technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Could be.

The case of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first attachment portion to be coupled to the upper portion of the rear surface of the mobile terminal, the second attachment portion to be coupled to the lower portion of the rear surface of the mobile terminal, one end is the first attachment A first side frame and one end rotatably coupled to the second attachment portion, the other end rotatably coupled to the second attachment portion, the first side frame covering at least one region of one side of the mobile terminal, and the other end of the first attachment portion. A second side frame rotatably coupled to a second attachment portion and covering at least one region of the other side of the mobile terminal, wherein the first side frame is rotatable toward a rear surface of the mobile terminal about a first axis; The second side frame may be rotatable toward a rear surface of the mobile terminal about a second axis.

The technical solutions obtained in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned solutions, and other solutions not mentioned above will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description. It can be understood.

The effect of the case of the mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described as follows.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by using a case coupled to the mobile terminal, the user can easily hold the mobile terminal, mount the mobile terminal at a predetermined angle, the impact applied to the mobile terminal To prevent it.

The effects obtainable in the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 and 2 are views illustrating an example in which a case of a mobile terminal according to the present invention is coupled to a mobile terminal.

3 is a view for explaining an example of a method of coupling the case of the mobile terminal to the back of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a case of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of a case of a mobile terminal covering a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a view for explaining an example of a method of seating the mobile terminal inside the first side frame and the second side frame in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a view for explaining an example in which the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention to mount the mobile terminal at different mounting angles.

8 and 9 are views for explaining an example of a method of mounting the mobile terminal at different mounting angles of the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a view for explaining an example of a structure for minimizing the wear of the stopper provided in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a view for explaining another example of a method for mounting a mobile terminal in a case of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a view for explaining an example of a method of placing the mobile terminal coupled to the case of the mobile terminal on the floor so as not to tilt the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment for solving a problem in which a second side frame presses a button of a mobile terminal in a case of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a view for explaining an example of a method of coupling the side frame to the attachment portion in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a view for explaining an example of a method of holding and using a mobile terminal in which a case is coupled according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a view for explaining an example of a method of changing the mounting angle by the external force in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a view for explaining another example of the method of changing the mounting angle by the external force in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, and the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals regardless of the reference numerals, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. The suffixes "module" and "unit" for components used in the following description are given or used in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have distinct meanings or roles from each other. In addition, in describing the embodiments disclosed herein, when it is determined that the detailed description of the related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the accompanying drawings are intended to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, but are not limited to the technical spirit disclosed herein by the accompanying drawings, all changes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. It should be understood to include equivalents and substitutes.

Terms including ordinal numbers such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that other components may be present in between. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there is no other component in between.

Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In this application, the terms "comprises" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and one or more other features. It is to be understood that the present invention does not exclude the possibility of the presence or the addition of numbers, steps, operations, components, components, or a combination thereof.

이동 단말기가 결합된 이동 단말기의 케이스 구조Case structure of mobile terminal combined with mobile terminal

1 and 2, a case 2 of a mobile terminal 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a first side frame 21, a second side frame 22, and a first attachment part ( 23) and the second attachment portion 24.

However, the above-described components are not essential to implementing a case of the mobile terminal, so the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than those listed above.

The case 2 may be coupled to the mobile terminal 1 as the first attachment portion 23 and the second attachment portion 24 are coupled to the mobile terminal 1.

Specifically, the first attachment portion 23 of the case 2 may be coupled to an upper portion of the rear surface 12 of the mobile terminal 1, and the second attachment portion 24 of the case 2 may be moved. It may be coupled to the bottom of the back 12 of the terminal (1).

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the case 2 may be coupled to the mobile terminal 1 as one attachment portion is coupled to the rear surface 12 of the mobile terminal 1. In this case, the one attachment portion is open to the area corresponding to the position of the components (for example, camera, camera flash, sensor portion, button portion, etc.) provided on the rear surface 12 of the mobile terminal 1 There may be.

The first side frame 21 may cover at least one area of one side of the mobile terminal 1.

Specifically, the first side frame 21 extends from the first cover part 212a and the first cover part 212a to cover one side (eg, the left side) of the mobile terminal 1. The rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 extends from the second cover portion 212b and the first cover portion 212a to cover one edge (eg, the left edge) of the front surface 11 of the mobile terminal 1. It may include at least one of the third cover portion 212c to cover one corner (eg, the left corner) of 12).

The second side frame 22 may cover at least one area of the other side of the mobile terminal 1.

Specifically, the second side frame 22 extends and moves from the fourth cover part 222a and the fourth cover part 222a that cover the other side (eg, the right side) of the mobile terminal 1. The rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 extends from the fifth cover portion 222b and the fourth cover portion 222a that cover the other edge (eg, the right edge) of the front surface 11 of the terminal 1. At least one of the sixth cover part 222c covering the other edge (eg, the right edge) of the 12).

Meanwhile, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may cover one area of the top and bottom surfaces of the mobile terminal 1.

The first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be made of a rigid material to protect the mobile terminal 1 from impact. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be made of an elastic material.

As described above, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 can cover all sides of the mobile terminal, so that the impact is immediately generated when the user drops the mobile terminal to the floor. Can be prevented from being delivered to.

Meanwhile, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be coupled to the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 is coupled to the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24. In the state can be rotated toward the rear direction of the mobile terminal (1).

For example, one end of the first side frame 21 may be fixedly coupled to the first attachment portion 23, and the other end of the first side frame 21 may be fixedly coupled to the second attachment portion 24. Can be. One end of the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the first attachment portion 23, and the other end of the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the second attachment portion 24. have.

In another example, one end of the first side frame 21 is rotationally coupled to the first attachment portion 23, and the other end of the first side frame 21 is rotationally coupled to the second attachment portion 24. Can be. One end of the second side frame 22 may be fixedly coupled to the first attachment portion 23, and the other end of the second side frame 22 may be fixedly coupled to the second attachment portion 24. have.

In another example, one end of the first side frame 21 and one end of the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23, respectively. The other end and the other end of the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24, respectively.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the button unit 25 corresponds to the button (for example, a volume button) provided on the side of the mobile terminal, so that the first side frame 21 and the second side are provided. It may be provided in at least one of the frames 22. The user may execute the function corresponding to the button of the mobile terminal 1 by pressing the button unit 25.

The button unit 25 may be spaced apart from the buttons provided on the side of the mobile terminal. Therefore, the user can feel the same touch as pressing the button of the mobile terminal 1.

이동 단말기의 케이스를 이동 단말기의 배면에 결합하는 방법How to combine the case of the mobile terminal to the back of the mobile terminal

Referring to FIG. 3, the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24 may be coupled to the mobile terminal 1.

Specifically, the first attachment portion 23 may be coupled to the first area 121 (eg, the upper portion) of the rear surface 12 of the mobile terminal 1, and the first attachment portion 23 may be coupled to the first area 121 (eg, the upper surface) of the mobile terminal 1. The second attachment portion 23 may be coupled to the second region 122 (eg, the lower portion).

Meanwhile, the first region 121 and the first attachment portion 23 may be adhered through the first adhesive portion 231. In addition, the second region 122 and the second attachment part 24 may be adhered through the second adhesive part 232.

For example, the first adhesive part 231 and the second adhesive part 232 may be formed of an adhesive material made of polyurethane or silicon. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first adhesive part 231 and the second adhesive part 232 may be made of another material having adhesive properties.

The first adhesive part 231 and the second adhesive part 232 may be detachable from the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24.

On the other hand, as long as an external force of a predetermined level or more is not applied to the first attachment portion 23 and the second attachment portion 24 coupled to one region of the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1, the first attachment portion ( 23 and the second attachment portion 24 may not be separated from the mobile terminal 1.

이동 단말기의 케이스의 분해 사시도Exploded perspective view of a case of a mobile terminal

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the case 2 of the mobile terminal may include at least one of the first attachment portion 23, the second attachment portion 24, the first side frame 21, and the second side frame 22. One may be provided.

The first attachment part 23 may include at least one of the first adhesive part 231 and the first bottom cover 232. The first lower cover 232 may include a first hinge portion 232a through which one end 21a of the first side frame and one end 22a of the second side frame are rotatably coupled. Here, the first hinge portion 232a may include an opening portion through which one end 21a of the first side frame and one end 22a of the second side frame are rotatably coupled. A detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 14.

The first adhesive part on the front surface of the first lower cover 232 with one end 21a of the first side frame and one end 22a of the second side frame inserted into the first hinge portion 232a. 231 may be combined.

The second attachment part 24 may include at least one of the second adhesive part 241 and the second bottom cover 242.

The second lower cover 242 may include a second hinge portion 242a to which the other end 21b of the first side frame and the other end 22b of the second side frame are rotatably coupled. Here, the first hinge portion 232a may include an opening portion to which the other end 21b of the first side frame and the other end 22b of the second side frame are rotatably coupled. A detailed description thereof will be described later with reference to FIG. 14.

The second adhesive part on the front surface of the second lower cover 242 while the other end 21b of the first side frame and the other end 22b of the second side frame are inserted into the second hinge part 242a. 241 may be combined.

이동 단말기를 커버하는 이동 단말기의 케이스의 구조Structure of Case of Mobile Terminal Covering Mobile Terminal

5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of a case of a mobile terminal covering a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 5, the first side frame 21 may include a cover part 212 covering at least one region of one side of the mobile terminal 1. Here, the cover portion 212 may have a U-shape.

In detail, the cover part 212 of the first side frame 21 may include a first cover part 212a, a second cover part 212b, and a third cover part 212c.

The first cover part 212a may cover one side 13 (eg, a left side) of the mobile terminal 1. The second cover portion 212b extends from the first cover portion 212a to cover one side (eg, left) corner of the front surface 11 of the mobile terminal 1 so as to cover the mobile terminal 1. It may be a curved portion toward the center of the). The third cover portion 212c extends the first cover portion 212a to cover one side (eg, left) corner of the rear surface 12 of the mobile terminal 1 so that the mobile terminal ( It may be a curved portion toward the center of 1).

The second side frame 22 may include a cover part 222 that covers at least one area of the other side of the mobile terminal 1. The cover part 222 may have a U shape.

In detail, the cover part 222 of the second side frame 22 may include a fourth cover part 222a, a fifth cover part 222b, and a sixth cover part 222c.

The fourth cover part 222a may cover the other side 14 (eg, the right side) of the mobile terminal 1. The fifth cover part 222b extends from the fourth cover part 212a so as to cover one side (eg, right) corner of the front surface 11 of the mobile terminal 1 so as to cover the mobile terminal 1. It may be a curved portion toward the center of the). The sixth cover part 222c extends the fourth cover part 222a to cover one side (eg, right side) corner of the rear surface 12 of the mobile terminal 1 so that the mobile terminal ( It may be a curved portion toward the center of 1).

Meanwhile, the first side frame 21 may cover not only the right side surface of the mobile terminal 1 but also one region of the top and bottom surfaces of the mobile terminal. In addition, the second side frame 22 may cover not only the left side of the mobile terminal 1 but also one region of the top and bottom surfaces thereof.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the case 2 of the mobile terminal covers the mobile terminal 1, the mobile terminal 1 is the inner side of the first side frame 21 and the second side frame ( 22) may be seated inside. In this case, the first side frame 21 unless the second cover part 212b and the fifth cover part 222b are engaged with both edges of the front surface 11 of the mobile terminal 1 so that no external force is applied thereto. ) And the second side frame 22 are not bent in the rear direction of the mobile terminal. In addition, the third cover part 212c and the sixth cover part 222c are engaged with both side edges of the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 so that the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are secured. It does not lean toward the front of the mobile terminal.

Meanwhile, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the thicknesses of the first side frame 23 and the second side frame 24 may be the same. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the thicknesses of the first side frame 23 and the second side frame 24 may be different.

According to this embodiment, the case 2 surrounds all sides of the mobile terminal. Thus, the case absorbs the shock applied to the mobile terminal on either side of the mobile terminal. That is, the effect that the case 2 can protect the mobile terminal 1 from impact is generated.

이동 단말기를 제1 사이드 프레임 및 제2 사이드 프레임의 내측에 안착시키는 방법How to mount the mobile terminal inside the first side frame and the second side frame

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, an external force must be applied to the case 2 of the mobile terminal so that the mobile terminal 1 is seated inside the first side frame 21 and inside the second side frame 22. Can be. This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6.

6 is a view for explaining an example of a method of seating the mobile terminal inside the first side frame and the second side frame in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the bottom of the case coupled to the mobile terminal. Here, it will be described below on the assumption that the first side frame and the second side frame may have elasticity.

Referring to FIG. 6, the first side frame 21 may include a first cover portion 212a and a second cover portion 212b extending from the first cover portion 212a and bent inward.

When the second cover part 212b is engaged with one side 13 of the mobile terminal 1, the first side frame 21 may be fixed without moving. That is, as long as no external force is applied to the first side frame 21, the first side frame 21 may face the front direction of the mobile terminal 1 or the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 about the first axis. May not rotate towards. In this case, when an external force is applied to the first side frame 21 toward the front surface 11 of the mobile terminal 1, the second cover portion 212b is directed outwardly with respect to the mobile terminal 1. It can happen. When the second cover portion 212b is opened in the outward direction, the element that obstructs the movement of the first side frame 21 disappears so that the first side frame 21 is the front surface of the mobile terminal 1. Direction of rotation. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5, the first side frame 21 may cover an area of one side of the mobile terminal 1.

Meanwhile, the second side frame 22 may include a fourth cover part 222a and a fifth cover part 222b extending from the fourth cover part 222a and bent inward.

When the fifth cover part 222b is engaged with the other side 14 of the mobile terminal 1, the second side frame 22 may be fixed without moving. That is, as long as no external force is applied to the second side frame 22, the second side frame 22 may face the front direction of the mobile terminal 1 or the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 about the second axis. May not rotate towards. In this case, when an external force is applied to the second side frame 22 toward the front surface 11 of the mobile terminal 1, the fifth cover part 222b is directed outwardly with respect to the mobile terminal 1. It can happen. When the fifth cover part 222b is opened in the outward direction, the element that obstructs the movement of the second side frame 22 disappears so that the second side frame 22 is the front of the mobile terminal 1. 5, the second side frame 22 may cover an area of the other side of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. 5.

케이스를 이용하여 서로 다른 거치 각도로 이동 단말기를 거치하는 방법How to mount a mobile terminal at different mounting angles using a case

Meanwhile, the user may mount the mobile terminal 1 at a first mounting angle or a second mounting angle by using the case 2 according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, the case 2 may be provided with different mounting angles when the mobile terminal is mounted through the first side frame 21 and when the mobile terminal 1 is mounted through the second side frame 22. . This will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

Referring to FIG. 7A, the case 2 of the mobile terminal is coupled to the first attachment portion 23 coupled to the upper portion of the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 and the lower portion of the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1. The second attachment part 24, the first side frame 21 covering at least one region of one side of the mobile terminal 1, and the second side frame covering at least one region of the other side of the mobile terminal 1. (22).

One end of the first side frame 21 may be rotationally coupled to the first attachment portion 23, and the other end of the first side frame 21 may be rotationally coupled to the second attachment portion 24.

One end of the second side frame 22 may be rotationally coupled to the first attachment portion 23, and the other end of the second side frame 22 may be rotationally coupled to the second attachment portion 24.

Referring to FIG. 7B, the first side frame 21 may rotate toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 about the first axis 311. In this case, the first side frame 21 may rotate only up to the first angle a1.

Specifically, the first side frame 21 has an angle between the first side frame 21 and each of the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24 is the first angle a1. Only until it can be rotated in the rear direction of the mobile terminal (1).

In this case, the mobile terminal coupled to the case 2 may form the first mounting angle a2 with the ground surface. The first mounting angle a2 may be an angle corresponding to the first angle a1.

Referring to FIG. 7C, the second side frame 22 may rotate toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 about the second axis 312. In this case, the second side frame 22 may rotate only to a second angle b1 different from the first angle a1.

Specifically, the second side frame 22 has an angle between the second side frame 22 and the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24, respectively, in the second angle b1. You can only rotate until

In this case, the mobile terminal coupled to the case 2 may form the second mounting angle b2 with the ground surface. The second mounting angle b2 may be an angle corresponding to the second angle b1.

According to the above-described embodiment, not only can the mobile terminal be protected from impact through the case 2, but also the mobile terminal 1 can be mounted at a predetermined angle. In addition, the mobile terminal 1 depends on which side frame of the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 is rotated in the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 to mount the mobile terminal 1. The effect that the mounting angle may vary.

8 and 9 are views for explaining an example of a method of mounting the mobile terminal at different mounting angles of the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 8 and 9 are bottom views of a case of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, each of the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 is rotatably coupled to the first attachment portion 23 and the second attachment portion 24 of the case 2. Can be.

Referring to FIGS. 8A and 9A, the first side frame 21 is rotationally coupled to a point corresponding to the first axis 311 of the second attachment part 24. It may rotate about the first axis 311. The second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to one point corresponding to the second axis 312 of the second attachment part 24 to rotate about the second axis 312. For convenience of description, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotated and coupled to the second attachment part 24, but the embodiments described below are described in the above description. The same may be applied to the case in which the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23.

The first side frame 21 may include a first stopper for restricting rotation of the first side frame 21 by more than a first angle a1 when the first side frame 21 rotates toward the rear surface with the first axis 311 as the center ( 211).

The first stopper 211 may be provided in one region including the first shaft 311 in the first side frame 21. For example, the first shaft 311 may be located at the center of the first stopper 211.

The first stopper 211 may include a first ledger 211b and a first end 211a provided in different directions from the first axis.

On the other hand, the second side frame 21 is a second angle (b1) different from the first angle (a1) when the second side frame 22 is rotated toward the back with respect to the second axis (312) The second stopper 221 may be provided to restrict the abnormal rotation.

The second stopper 221 may be provided in one region including the second shaft 312 in the second side frame 22. For example, the second shaft 312 may be located at the center of the second stopper 221.

The second stopper 221 may include a second ledger 221b and a second end portion 221a provided in different directions from the second axis.

In a state where the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 cover one region of the side surface of the mobile terminal, an end portion 211b of the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 End portions 221a) may be spaced apart from each other and face each other.

Specifically, in a state in which the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 cover both sides of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. 5, the end 211a and the second stopper of the first stopper 211. End portions 221a of the second stoppers 221 may face each other. The first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance c.

Referring to FIG. 8B, when the first side frame 21 rotates toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 about the first axis 311, the first stopper 211 is also illustrated. It may rotate about the first axis 311.

On the other hand, since the first stopper 211 includes the first ledger 211b, the first stopper 211 rotates so that the first ledger 211b is engaged with the second stopper 221. do.

Specifically, when the first side frame 21 is rotated by the first angle a1 about the first axis 311, the first ledger 211b is connected to the second stopper 221. Interlocked. At this time, the first side frame 211 is no longer rotated toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal (1). That is, when the first side frame 21 forms the first angle a1 with the second attachment part 24, the first book 211b of the first stopper 211 is the second Engagement with the stopper 221 limits the further rotation of the first side frame 211 towards the back of the mobile terminal 1.

As a result, when the first side frame 21 is rotated by the first angle a1 about the first axis 311, the angle formed between the second attachment portion 24 and the ground surface is the first. It becomes a mounting angle a2. Here, the first mounting angle a2 may be an angle corresponding to the first angle a1. Accordingly, the first side frame 211 may mount the mobile terminal at the first mounting angle a2.

Referring to FIG. 9B, when the second side frame 21 rotates toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 about the second axis 312, the second stopper 221 is also illustrated. It may rotate about the second axis 312.

On the other hand, since the second stopper 221 includes the second ledger 221b, the second stopper 221 rotates so that the second ledger 221b is engaged with the first stopper 211. do.

Specifically, when the second side frame 22 is rotated by the second angle b1 about the second axis 312, the second book 221b is attached to the first stopper 211. Interlocked. At this time, the second side frame 221 is no longer rotated toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal (1). That is, when the second side frame 22 forms the second attachment portion 24 and the second angle b1, the second book 221b of the second stopper 221 is the first Engagement with the stopper 211 limits the further rotation of the second side frame 221 toward the back of the mobile terminal 1.

As a result, when the second side frame 22 is rotated by the second angle b1 about the second axis 312, the angle formed between the second attachment portion 24 and the ground surface is second. It becomes a mounting angle b2. Here, the second mounting angle b2 may be an angle corresponding to the second angle b1. Accordingly, the second side frame 221 may mount the mobile terminal at the second mounting angle b2.

On the other hand, the length of the first book 211b may be different from the length of the second book (221b). Therefore, the first angle a1 and the second angle b1 may be different.

Specifically, when the length of the second book 221b is longer than the length of the first book 211b, the angle at which the second stopper 221 is rotatable is the angle at which the first stopper 211 is rotatable. Can be less than As a result, the size of the second mounting angle (b2) may be larger than the size of the first mounting angle (a2).

That is, the mounting angle through the side frame may be adjusted by the length of the first book 211b and the second book 221b.

On the other hand, although not shown in the drawings, according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are all rotated toward the rear of the mobile terminal, the first mounting angle and the first The mobile terminal 1 may be mounted at a third mounting angle different from the second mounting angle.

Specifically, the first side frame 21 is rotated about the first axis 311 toward the rear surface, and at the same time the second side frame 22 toward the rear centered on the second axis 312 Can rotate.

On the other hand, when the first side frame is rotated by a third angle about the first axis, and at the same time the second side frame is rotated by a fourth angle about the second axis, the first stopper and the second The stopper is engaged to suppress the rotation of the first side frame by more than the third angle and the rotation of the second side frame by the fourth angle is suppressed.

Therefore, the mobile terminal 1 can be mounted at a third mounting angle different from the first mounting angle and the second mounting angle.

As a result, the user can mount the mobile terminal 1 at a new mounting angle by simultaneously rotating the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1. .

제1 스토퍼 및 제2 스토퍼의 마모를 최소화하는 구조Structure to minimize wear of the first stopper and the second stopper

On the other hand, since the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 have a structure that meshes with each other, at least one of the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 may be worn when used for a long time. Can be. Therefore, the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 may be manufactured in various shapes to minimize wear.

For example, portions of the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 engaged with each other may have a rounded shape as illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9.

However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and an area where the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 mesh with each other may be a surface. This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 10.

10 is a view for explaining an example of a structure for minimizing the wear of the stopper provided in the case of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 10 is a bottom view of a case of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10A, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24. The first side frame 21 may rotate toward the back with respect to the first axis 311, and the second side frame 22 may rotate toward the back with respect to the second axis 312. have.

The first side frame 21 may include a first stopper 211 that restricts the first side frame 21 from rotating above the first angle.

The second side frame 22 may include a second stopper 221 that restricts the second side frame 22 from rotating above a second angle different from the first angle.

The first stopper 211 may include a first contact surface 211c, and the second stopper 211 may include a second contact surface 221c. The first contact surface 211c and the second contact surface 221c may have slopes, and the slopes may be different from each other. When the inclinations of the first contact surface 211c and the second contact surface 221c are different from each other, a range in which the first side frame 21 is rotatable and a range in which the second side frame 22 is rotatable are different from each other. Can be. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the slope may be the same.

The first contact surface 211c may be provided in an area of the first stopper 211 corresponding to the first book 211b described above with reference to FIG. 8A or FIG. 9A.

The second contact surface 221c may be provided in an area of the second stopper 221 corresponding to the second book 221b described above with reference to FIG. 8A or FIG. 9A.

Referring to FIG. 10B, when the first side frame 21 rotates about the first axis 311 toward the rear surface, the first stopper 211 also has the first axis 311. You can rotate around). As the first stopper 211 rotates along the first axis 311, the first contact surface 211c may contact the second contact surface 221c. In this case, as the first contact surface 211c contacts the second contact surface 221c, the first side frame 21 may be restricted from rotating above the first angle.

Referring to FIG. 10C, when the second side frame 22 rotates about the second axis 312 toward the rear surface, the second stopper 221 also the second axis 312. You can rotate around). As the second stopper 221 rotates about the second shaft 312, the second contact surface 221c may contact the first contact surface 211c. In this case, as the second contact surface 221c contacts the first contact surface 211c, the second side frame 22 may be limited to rotate more than a second angle.

As shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, when the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 are engaged with each other, the parts contacting each other have a surface, such that the first stopper 211 and The wear phenomenon of the second stopper 221 may be reduced.

In FIG. 10, for convenience of description, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24, but are described in detail with reference to FIG. 10. One embodiment may be equally applicable to the case where the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23.

케이스를 이용하여 이동 단말기를 거치하는 방법의 다른 일례Another example of how to mount a mobile terminal using a case

11 is a view for explaining another example of a method for mounting a mobile terminal in a case of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 11 is a bottom view of a case of a mobile terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24. The first side frame 21 may rotate toward the back with respect to the first axis 311, and the second side frame 22 may rotate toward the back with respect to the second axis 312. have.

Referring to FIG. 11A, the first stopper 211 may include a first end 211a and a first tenon 211b provided in different directions from the first axis.

The second stopper 221 may include a second end 221a and a second tenon 221b provided in different directions from the second axis.

In a state in which the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 cover one region of the side surface of the mobile terminal, the end portion 211a of the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221. End portions 221a) may be spaced apart from each other and face each other.

Specifically, in a state in which the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 cover both sides of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. 5, the end 211a and the second stopper of the first stopper 211. End portions 221a of the second stoppers 221 may face each other. The first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 may be spaced apart by a predetermined distance c as shown in FIGS. 8A and 9A.

The second attachment part 24 restricts the first side frame 21 from being rotated more than the first angle toward the rear direction, or the second side frame 22 is rotated more than the second angle toward the rear direction. It may be provided with a locking portion 24a that can limit the thing.

In detail, the locking portion 24a may be disposed in an area where the first stopper 211 and the second stopper 221 are spaced apart from each other. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and may be disposed at various positions.

In a state where the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 cover both side surfaces of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. 5, the first stopper 211 or the second stopper 221 may be formed in the It is not in contact with the locking portion 24a.

However, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the first stopper 211 rotates to contact the engaging portion 24a, the rotation of the first side frame 21 may be limited. In this case, the first side frame 21 may not rotate more than a first angle.

Specifically, when the first ledger 211b is engaged with the locking portion 24a according to the rotation of the first stopper 211, the first stopper 211 does not rotate any more.

Although not shown in the drawings, the above-described embodiment may be applied to the case in which the first stopper 211 rotates even when the second stopper 221 rotates.

In detail, when the second stopper 221 rotates to contact the locking portion 24a, the rotation of the second side frame 22 may be limited. In this case, the second side frame 22 may not rotate more than a second angle.

Meanwhile, the lengths of the first book 211b and the second book 221b may be different from each other. Therefore, the first angle and the second angle may be different from each other.

At least one of a thickness and a position of the locking portion 24a may be changed to adjust at least one of the first angle and the second angle.

In FIG. 11, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24 for convenience of description. One embodiment may be equally applicable to the case where the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23.

케이스가 결합된 이동 단말기를 기울어지지 않도록 바닥에 놓는 방법How to place the mobile terminal with the case on the floor so that it does not tilt

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first attachment portion 23 may include a first hinge portion 232a formed to protrude to the rear surface of the first attachment portion 23. One end of each of the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the first hinge portion 232a.

In addition, the second attachment portion 24 may include a second hinge portion 242a formed to protrude to the rear surface of the second attachment portion 24. The other ends of each of the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the second hinge portion 242a.

On the other hand, since the first hinge portion 232a and the second hinge portion 242a protrude to the rear surfaces of the first attachment portion 23 and the second attachment portion 24, the mobile terminal 1 The first attachment portion 23 and the second attachment portion 24 absorb the shock provided to the mobile terminal 1 when it is dropped in the rear direction. Therefore, the effect that the impact on the mobile terminal 1 is reduced is generated.

However, since the first hinge portion 232a and the second hinge portion 242a protrude to the rear surfaces of the first attachment portion 23 and the second attachment portion 24, the mobile terminal 1 may be moved. The problem arises that it is difficult to use it so that it is not inclined on the ground. Therefore, a solution to this problem is proposed in FIG. 12.

Referring to FIG. 12A, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24.

The first side frame 21 extends from the first cover part 212a and the first cover part 212a to cover one side (eg, the left side) of the mobile terminal 1. The second cover part 212b and the first cover part 212a which cover one side edge (for example, the left edge) of the front side of the front side of the mobile terminal 1 and one side edge of the back side of the mobile terminal 1 ( For example, the second cover part 212c may cover the left edge.

The second side frame 22 may extend from the fourth cover part 222a and the fourth cover part 222a to cover the other side (eg, the right side) of the mobile terminal 1. A fifth cover part 222b covering one side edge (for example, a right edge) of the front surface of the front surface of the mobile terminal 1, and extending from the fourth cover portion 222a and the other edge of the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1 ( For example, the sixth cover part 222c may cover the right edge.

On the other hand, the second attachment portion 24 may be provided with a second hinge portion 242a protruding toward the rear surface of the second attachment portion 24. For convenience of description, only the second attachment portion 24 has been described in detail. However, the second attachment portion 24 is not limited to the second attachment portion 24. The first attachment portion 23 also faces the rear surface of the first attachment portion 23. A protruding first hinge portion 232a may be provided.

On the other hand, since the second hinge portion 242a protrudes toward the rear surface of the case 2, when the mobile terminal 1 is placed on the ground surface so that the display of the mobile terminal 1 faces the front surface, the mobile terminal is left or It will tilt to the right. Therefore, there is a need to prevent the tilting phenomenon.

Referring to FIG. 12B, when the second cover part 212b is engaged with one side of the mobile terminal 1, the first side frame 21 is no longer used as described above with reference to FIG. 6. It is fixed without rotation.

In addition, when the fourth cover part 222b is engaged with the other side of the mobile terminal 1, the second side frame 22 is fixed without being rotated as described above with reference to FIG. 6.

When the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are fixed, the third cover part 212c, the sixth cover part 222c, and the second hinge part 242a protrude. The faces are on the same plane.

Although not shown in the drawings, the first hinge part 232a also protrudes to the rear surface of the first attachment part 23, and thus, the third cover part 212c, the sixth cover part 222c, and the like. When the protruding surface of the second hinge portion 242a is present on the same plane, the protruding surface of the first hinge portion 232a may exist on the same plane.

That is, even if the user couples the mobile terminal 1 to the case 2 and places the mobile terminal 1 on the ground surface with the display facing upwards, the display of the mobile terminal 1 does not tilt and the display of the mobile terminal 1 does not tilt. It will be able to stay parallel to the earth's surface.

제2 사이드 프레임을 통해 이동 단말기의 버튼이 눌리는 현상 해결 방법How to solve the problem that the button of the mobile terminal is pressed through the second side frame

Meanwhile, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second side frame 22 of the case 2 may include a button portion 25 corresponding to the button of the mobile terminal 1. Meanwhile, in a state in which the second side frame 22 does not cover the side of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. 6, the second side frame 22 covers the side of the mobile terminal as shown in FIG. 5. When an external force is applied to the second side frame 22, the second side frame 22 rotates, causing a problem that the button of the mobile terminal 1 is pressed. In order to solve this problem, a structure as shown in FIG. 13 is proposed.

The second side frame 22 of the case 2 may include a button portion 25 corresponding to the button of the mobile terminal 1. For convenience of description, only the case where the button portion 25 exists in the second side frame 22 will be described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. When present on the cover side, the first side frame 21 may be applied to the embodiments described with reference to FIG. 13.

First, referring to FIG. 5, the second side frame 22 extends from the fourth cover part 222a covering the side surface of the mobile terminal 1 to cover the other edge of the front surface of the mobile terminal 1. 5 may include a cover portion (222b).

Since the fifth cover part 222b extends inwardly of the second side frame 22, the fifth cover part 222b may be attached to the second side frame to seat the mobile terminal 1 inside the second side frame 22. When an external force is applied, a problem occurs in that the fifth cover part 222b presses a button protruding from the side of the mobile terminal.

However, referring to FIG. 13, an area corresponding to a button of the mobile terminal may be recessed in the fifth cover part 222b of the case of the mobile terminal according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

That is, the fifth cover part 222b is provided with a recessed part 25a which is opened so that the button of the mobile terminal 1 is not pressed when the fifth cover part 222b passes the side of the mobile terminal 1. Can be.

Therefore, the fifth cover part 222b does not press the button of the mobile terminal 1 while passing through the side of the mobile terminal 1.

부착부에 사이드 프레임을 결합시키는 방법How to join the side frame to the attachment part

The case of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first attachment portion including a first opening portion and a second opening portion formed toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal, a third opening portion and a third opening portion formed toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal. And a second attachment portion including four openings.

On the other hand, the length of the inlet of the first opening portion and the third opening portion is smaller than the diameter of the first insertion portion of the first side frame, the length of the inlet of the second opening portion and the fourth opening portion is the second side It may be smaller than the diameter of the second insert of the frame.

In addition, one end and the other end of the first side frame may have a first engaging portion larger than the diameter of the first opening portion and the third opening portion, one end and the other end of the second side frame is the second opening portion And a second locking portion larger than the diameter of the fourth opening portion.

This is described in more detail as follows.

Referring to FIG. 14A, the second attachment portion 24 may include a third opening portion 243 and a fourth opening portion 244 formed toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1. Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 14B, the first side frame 21 may include a first inserting portion 214 inserted into the third opening portion 243, and the second side frame 22. ) May include a second inserting portion 224 inserted into the fourth opening portion 244.

Since the inlet 243a of the third opening portion 243 is smaller than the diameter of the first insertion portion 214, an external force must be given, so that the first insertion portion 214 is inserted into the third opening portion 243. Can be.

In detail, a first elastic part 245a may be provided on the left side of the third opening part 243. An open part may be provided at a left side of the first elastic part 245a to allow the first elastic part 245a to move in a left direction. When an external force for inserting the first side frame 21 into the third opening portion 243 is applied to the first side frame 21, the first elastic portion 245a is opened on the left side. To move toward wealth. On the other hand, when the first inserting portion 214 is inserted into the third opening 243, the first elastic portion 245a is returned to its original position by elasticity.

When the first insertion portion 214 is inserted into the third opening portion 243, the inlet 243a of the third opening portion 243 is elastically inserted into the first insertion portion 214 by the first insertion portion shown in FIG. 14B. Since the diameter is smaller than the diameter of the portion 214, the first insertion portion 214 does not fall into the inlet 243a of the third opening portion 243.

On the other hand, since the inlet 244a of the fourth opening portion 244 is smaller than the diameter of the second insertion portion 224, an external force must be given, so that the second insertion portion 224 is the fourth opening portion 244. Can be inserted in

In detail, a second elastic part 245b may be provided on the right side of the fourth opening part 244. The right side of the second elastic portion 245b may be provided with an opening for allowing the second elastic portion 245b to move in the right direction. When an external force for inserting the second side frame 22 into the fourth opening 244 is applied to the second side frame 22, the second elastic part 245b is opened on the right side. To move toward wealth. On the other hand, when the second insertion portion 224 is inserted into the fourth opening 244, the second elastic portion 245b is returned to its original position by elasticity.

When the second inserting portion 224 is inserted into the fourth opening portion 244, the inlet 244a of the fourth opening portion 244 is elastically formed by the second opening shown in FIG. 14B. Since the diameter of the insertion part 224 is smaller than that of the insertion part 224, the second insertion part 224 does not fall into the inlet 244a of the fourth opening part 244.

Meanwhile, in order to prevent the first side frame 21 from falling out in the bottom direction from the third opening portion 243, the other end of the first side frame 21 may have a diameter greater than that of the third opening portion 243. A large first locking portion 213 may be provided.

Specifically, since the first locking portion 213 is provided at the other end of the first side frame 21, the diameter of the first locking portion 213 is larger than the diameter of the third opening portion 243. The first catching part 213 may not be pulled out in the bottom direction from the third opening part 243.

On the other hand, in order to prevent the second side frame 22 from falling out in the bottom direction from the fourth opening portion 244, the other end of the second side frame 22 is smaller than the diameter of the fourth opening portion 244. A large second locking portion 223 may be provided.

Specifically, since the second locking portion 223 is provided at the other end of the second side frame 22 and the diameter of the second locking portion 223 is larger than the diameter of the fourth opening portion 244. The second locking portion 223 may not fall out in the bottom direction of the fourth opening portion 244.

As a result, when the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are inserted into the third opening portion 243 and the fourth opening portion 244, the third opening portion 243 is provided. ) And the fourth opening 244 may not fall out in any direction.

Although not shown in the drawings, the first attachment part 23 may include a first opening part and a second opening part formed toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal 1. Here, the first opening portion is an opening portion existing on the left side of the first attachment portion 23 and the second opening portion is an opening portion existing on the right side of the first attachment portion 23.

The first side frame 21 may include a first inserting portion inserted into the first opening portion, and the second side frame 22 may include a second inserting portion inserted into the second opening portion. .

Since the inlet of the first opening is smaller than the diameter of the first inserting portion, an external force must be applied so that the first inserting portion can be inserted into the first opening portion.

Specifically, a first elastic part may be provided on the left side of the first opening part, and an opening part may be provided on the left side of the first elastic part to allow the first elastic part to move in the left direction. Therefore, when an external force for inserting the first side frame 21 into the first opening portion is applied to the first side frame 21, the first elastic portion moves toward the opening portion existing on the left side. On the other hand, when the first insertion portion is inserted into the first opening portion, the first elastic portion is returned to its original position by elasticity.

When the first insertion portion is inserted into the first opening portion, since the inlet of the first opening portion is smaller than the diameter of the first insertion portion, the first insertion portion does not fall into the inlet of the first opening portion.

On the other hand, since the inlet of the second opening portion is smaller than the diameter of the second insertion portion, an external force must be given, so that the second insertion portion can be inserted into the second opening portion.

Specifically, the right side of the second opening portion may be provided with a second elastic portion, the right side of the second elastic portion may be provided with an opening for allowing the second elastic portion to move in the right direction. Therefore, when an external force for inserting the second side frame 22 into the second opening portion is applied to the second side frame 22, the second elastic portion moves toward the opening portion existing on the right side. On the other hand, when the second insertion portion is inserted into the second opening portion, the second elastic portion is returned to its original position by elasticity.

When the second insertion portion is inserted into the second opening portion, since the inlet of the second opening portion is smaller than the diameter of the second insertion portion, the second insertion portion does not fall into the inlet of the second opening portion.

Meanwhile, in order to prevent the first side frame 21 from falling out in the upward direction from the first opening part, one end of the first side frame 21 may include a first locking part larger than the diameter of the first opening part. Can be.

Specifically, since the first locking portion is provided at one end of the first side frame 21 and the diameter of the first locking portion is larger than the diameter of the first opening portion, the first locking portion is directed upward from the first opening portion. Can not fall into.

Meanwhile, in order to prevent the second side frame 22 from falling out in the upward direction from the second opening part, one end of the second side frame 22 may include a second locking part larger than the diameter of the second opening part. Can be.

Specifically, the second locking portion 223 is provided at one end of the second side frame 22, and the second locking portion 223 is larger than the diameter of the second opening, so the second locking portion The part may not fall out in the bottom direction of the second opening part.

As a result, when the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are inserted into the first opening and the second opening, either the first opening or the second opening may It may not fall in any direction.

Meanwhile, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the user may rotate the side frame of the case of the mobile terminal in the rear direction so that the user can hold the mobile terminal without dropping it to the ground. This will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 15.

케이스가 결합된 이동 단말기를 들고 사용하는 방법How to carry and use a mobile terminal with a case

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the case 2 of the mobile terminal 1 covers the first side frame 21 covering one side of the mobile terminal 1 and the other side of the mobile terminal 1. The second side frame 22 may be provided.

Meanwhile, the case 2 may be coupled to the mobile terminal 1 through the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24. The first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the first attachment part 23 and the second attachment part 24.

The user rotates at least one of the first side frame 21 or the second side frame 22 in the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 while the case 2 is coupled to the mobile terminal 1. Can be used.

Referring to FIG. 15A, a user may rotate the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 in the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 to use the mobile terminal 1. have. In this case, the user may use the mobile terminal 1 with his hand in the space created between the mobile terminal 1 and the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 rotated in the rear direction. . In this case, since the user's hand enters the generated space, the user is less likely to drop the mobile terminal 1 on the floor. And, it provides a stable grip to the user.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 15B, the user may rotate only the first side frame 21 in the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 and use the mobile terminal 1. In this case, the user may put his hand in the space created between the mobile terminal 1 and the first side frame 21 rotated in the rear direction and use the mobile terminal 1. Since the user's hand enters the generated space, the user is less likely to drop the mobile terminal 1 on the floor. In addition, a stable grip can be provided to the user.

Although not shown in the drawings, the user may rotate the second side frame 21 only in the rear direction of the mobile terminal 1 and use the mobile terminal 1. This is similar to that described above with reference to FIG. 15B, and thus a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

외력에 의해 거치 각도를 변경하는 방법How to change the mounting angle by external force

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24. For convenience of description with reference to FIG. 16, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The embodiment to be described in the present invention may be applied to the case in which the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotationally coupled to the first attachment part 23.

Referring to FIG. 16A, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first side frame 21 of the case 2 of the mobile terminal 1 may have a first angle around the first axis 311. It can only rotate by (a1).

Specifically, when the first side frame 21 is rotated by the first angle a1 toward the rear surface with respect to the first axis 311, the first stopper 211 of the first side frame 21 The first book 211b of) is engaged with the second stopper 221 of the second side frame 22 so that the first side frame 21 does not rotate more than the first angle a1. As described above with reference to FIG. 8, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

However, a user applies an external force to the second side frame 22 to rotate the second side frame toward the back about the second axis, thereby rotating the first side frame 21 by the first angle a1 or more. It can also be rotated.

That is, the second side frame 22 is connected to the second shaft 312 by an external force while the first tenon 211b of the first side frame 21 is engaged with the second stopper 221. In the case of rotating toward the rear surface, the rotation may be suppressed after the first side frame 21 is further rotated by the first additional angle c.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 16B, the second side frame 22 is formed by external force in a state in which the first book 211b of the first side frame is engaged with the second stopper 221. When the second axis is rotated toward the rear surface with respect to the second axis, the second stopper 221 rotates to generate a free space for the first tenon 211b to further rotate. In this case, the first side frame 21 may be further rotated by a first additional angle c corresponding to the free space.

On the other hand, when the first side frame 21 is further rotated about the first axis 311 by the first additional angle (c), the first book 211b of the first side frame 21 Is engaged again with the second stopper 221. Therefore, after the first side frame 21 is further rotated by the first additional angle c, rotation of the first side frame 21 may be suppressed by the second stopper 221.

According to the embodiment described above, the user can change the mounting angle generated by rotating only the first side frame 21 by further rotating the second side frame 22. Accordingly, the user can receive various mounting angles from the case 2 of the mobile terminal 1.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 may be rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24. 17, the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotatably coupled to the second attachment part 24 for convenience of description. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The embodiment to be described in the present invention may be applied to the case in which the first side frame 21 and the second side frame 22 are rotationally coupled to the first attachment part 23.

Referring to FIG. 17A, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second side frame 22 of the case 2 of the mobile terminal 1 has a second angle around the second axis 312. It can only rotate by (b1).

Specifically, when the second side frame 22 is rotated by the second angle b1 toward the rear surface with respect to the second axis 312, the second stopper 221 of the second side frame 22. The second ledger 221b of () is engaged with the first stopper 211 of the first side frame 21 so that the second side frame 22 does not rotate more than the second angle (b1). As described above with reference to FIG. 8, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

However, the user applies the external force to the first side frame 21 to rotate the first side frame toward the back about the first axis, thereby rotating the second side frame 22 more than the second angle (b1) It can also be rotated.

That is, the first side frame 21 is moved to the first shaft 311 by an external force while the second tenon 221b of the second side frame 22 is engaged with the first stopper 211. In the case of rotating toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal, the rotation may be suppressed after the second side frame 22 is further rotated by the second additional angle d.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 17B, the first side frame is formed by external force in a state in which the second book 221b of the second side frame 22 is engaged with the first stopper 221. When 21 is rotated toward the rear surface with respect to the first axis, a free space for further rotating the second book 221b is generated by the rotation of the first stopper 211. In this case, the second side frame 22 may be further rotated by a second additional angle d corresponding to the free space.

On the other hand, when the second side frame 22 is further rotated about the second axis 312 by the second additional angle (d), the second book 221b of the second side frame 22 Is engaged with the first stopper 211 again. Therefore, after the second side frame 22 is further rotated by the second additional angle d, rotation of the second side frame 22 may be suppressed by the first stopper 211.

According to the above-described embodiment, the user can change the mounting angle generated by rotating only the second side frame 22 by further rotating the first side frame 21. Accordingly, the user can receive various mounting angles from the case 2 of the mobile terminal 1.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, by using a case coupled to the mobile terminal, the user can easily hold the mobile terminal, it is possible to mount the mobile terminal at a predetermined angle, It also prevents impacts.

The detailed description is not to be construed as limiting in all respects, but should be considered as illustrative. The scope of the invention should be determined by reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the equivalent scope of the invention are included in the scope of the invention.

The above-described features of the present invention can be applied to all mobile terminals.

Claims

In the case of a mobile terminal,

A first attachment portion coupled to a first area of a rear surface of the mobile terminal;

A second attachment portion coupled to a second area of the rear surface of the mobile terminal;

A first side frame having one end rotatably coupled to the first attachment portion, the other end rotatably coupled to the second attachment portion, and covering at least one region of one side of the mobile terminal; And

A second side frame having one end rotatably coupled to the first attachment portion, the other end rotatably coupled to the second attachment portion, and covering at least one region of the other side of the mobile terminal;

The first side frame,

Rotatable toward a rear surface of the mobile terminal about a first axis,

The second side frame,

A case of a mobile terminal rotatable toward a rear surface of the mobile terminal about a second axis.
The method of claim 1,

The first side frame,

A first stopper for restricting rotation of the first side frame by a first angle about the first axis;

The second side frame,

And a second stopper for restricting rotation of the second side frame toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal about the second axis by more than a second angle different from the first angle.
The method of claim 2,

The first stopper,

A first ledger and a first end part provided in one region including the first axis and provided in different directions from the first axis,

The second stopper,

A case of a mobile terminal, which is provided in one region including the second axis and includes a second ledger and a second end provided in different directions from the second axis.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The end of the first stopper and the end of the second stopper are spaced apart from each other while the first side frame and the second side frame cover at least one region of the side surface of the mobile terminal.
The method of claim 3, wherein

In a state in which the second side frame covers at least one region of the other side of the mobile terminal, when the first side frame is rotated by the first angle about the first axis, the first book is the second book. A case of a mobile terminal, engaged with the stopper to suppress rotation of the first side frame.
The method of claim 3, wherein

In a state in which the first side frame covers at least one region of one side of the mobile terminal, when the second side frame is rotated about the second axis by the second angle, the second book is configured to include the first book. A case of a mobile terminal, meshed with a stopper to suppress rotation of the second side frame.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The length of the first book,

A case of a mobile terminal different from the length of the second book.
The method of claim 5, wherein

The first side frame when the second side frame is rotated toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal about the second axis by an external force while the first tenon of the first side frame is engaged with the second stopper; The case of the mobile terminal, wherein the rotation is suppressed after the further rotation by the first additional angle.
The method of claim 6,

The second side frame when the first side frame is rotated toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal about the first axis by an external force while the second tenon of the second side frame is engaged with the first stopper; The case of the mobile terminal, wherein the rotation is suppressed after further rotating by this second additional angle.
The method of claim 3, wherein

The first stopper

A first contact surface in contact with the second stopper is provided in an area corresponding to the first tenon,

The second stopper,

And a second contact surface in contact with the first stopper in a region corresponding to the second ledger.
The method of claim 1,

The first side frame,

A first cover part covering one side of the mobile terminal, a second cover part extending from the first cover part to cover one side edge of the front surface of the mobile terminal, and extending from the first cover part of the mobile terminal; At least one of the third cover portion for covering the one side edge of the back,

The second side frame,

A fourth cover part covering the other side of the mobile terminal, a fifth cover part extending from the fourth cover part to cover the other edge of the front surface of the mobile terminal, and extending from the fourth cover part of the mobile terminal; A case of a mobile terminal comprising at least one of the sixth cover portion to cover the other edge of the back.
The method of claim 11,

At least one of the second cover portion and the fifth cover portion,

The case of the mobile terminal in which the area corresponding to the button of the mobile terminal is recessed.
The method of claim 11,

The first attachment portion,

One end of each of the first side frame and the second side frame is rotatably coupled to each other, and includes a first hinge part protruding to a rear surface of the first attachment part,

The second attachment portion,

The other end of each of the first side frame and the second side frame is rotatably coupled, the case of a mobile terminal having a second hinge formed to protrude to the back of the second attachment portion.
The method of claim 13,

When the second cover part is engaged with one side of the mobile terminal to fix the first side frame, and the fifth cover part is engaged with the other side of the mobile terminal to fix the second side frame, the third cover part, And the sixth cover portion, the protruding surface of the first hinge portion, and the protruding surface of the second hinge portion are present on the same plane.
The method of claim 1,

The first attachment portion,

A first opening portion and a second opening portion formed toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal,

The second attachment portion,

And a third opening portion and a fourth opening portion formed toward the rear surface of the mobile terminal,

The length of the inlet of the first opening portion and the third opening portion is smaller than the diameter of the first insertion portion of the first side frame,

And a length of an inlet of the second opening portion and the fourth opening portion is smaller than a diameter of the second insertion portion of the second side frame.
The method of claim 15,

One end and the other end of the first side frame,

A first locking part larger than a diameter of the first opening part and the third opening part;

One end and the other end of the second side frame,

And a second locking portion larger than a diameter of the second opening portion and the fourth opening portion.