JP2005277600A - Portable unit - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable unit in which the occurrence of a damage to first and second casings and deterioration in the operability can be suppressed while extending applications of the unit. <P>SOLUTION: A portable phone 1 is provided with: the first casing 2 and a hinge 3 freely turnably via a turning shaft 5; and the hinge 3 and the second casing 4 freely rotatably via a rotating shaft 6 nearly orthogonal to the turning shaft 5. Then the second casing 4 is provided with projections 18a, 18b on a surface 4a forming nearly a right angle with a connecting face to the hinge 3. Further, the first casing 2 is provided with recessed parts 12a, 12b at positions engaged with the projections 18a, 18b when the portable phone 1 is opened. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention generally relates to a mobile device, and more specifically to a mobile device configured by two housings rotatably attached.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a foldable mobile phone in which two housings are connected to each other through a hinge has been widely used. In this type of mobile phone, a display unit, a receiver, and the like are generally provided in one housing, and an operation button, a microphone, and the like are provided in the other housing. More recently, foldable mobile phones having two rotating shafts that rotate independently of each other have begun to be sold. FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an open state of a foldable mobile phone having two rotation shafts in the related art. 16 is a perspective view showing a closed state of the mobile phone in FIG. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the mobile phone as seen from the arrow A in FIG.

  Referring to FIGS. 15 to 17, mobile phone 101 includes a housing 103 having a surface 103a, and housings 107 and 108 provided so as to be rotatable in the direction indicated by arrow 151 with respect to housing 103, A camera unit (not shown) housed in the housing 103. Inside the housing 107 is housed a hinge device (not shown) that rotatably connects the housing 103 and the housing 107 and rotatably connects the housing 107 and the housing 108.

  In the housing 103, hinge support portions 104m and 104n projecting from the surface 103a are formed at both ends of the surface 103a at the hinge device side end. Hinge support portions 104m and 104n are provided at a distance from each other. The housing 107 is positioned between the hinge support portion 104m and the hinge support portion 104n on the surface 103a. Hinge support portions 104 m and 104 n and the housing 107 are connected by a hinge device housed in the housing 107.

  A plurality of operation buttons 118 are provided on the surface 103a of the housing 103, and a speaker 122 is provided on the surface 103b of the housing 103 located on the opposite side of the surface 103a. The photographing lens 114 of the camera unit is exposed on a surface 153 formed with a step with respect to the surface 103b. The photographing lens 114 is provided at a position adjacent to the housing 108 in a state where the mobile phone 101 is opened. The camera unit is disposed in a space in the housing 103 that is sandwiched between the surface 103 a and the surface 153. A display portion 116 is provided on the surface 108 a of the housing 108.

  FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing the cellular phone when the casing provided with the main display unit in FIG. 15 is rotated. Referring to FIG. 18, casing 108 is provided to be rotatable in the direction indicated by arrow 152 with respect to casing 107. Thereby, the surface 108a provided with the display unit 116 can be directed in an appropriate direction.

  Separately, for the purpose of enabling monitoring on the display device when capturing an image of itself with an imaging camera and when capturing an external subject, the lid portion is attached to the casing body of the portable terminal device. The display device provided on the lid is rotated according to the imaging state with respect to the imaging camera that can be folded and rotated with respect to the housing body and is fixed to the rear surface or side surface of the housing body. A portable terminal device that can be monitored is disclosed in Patent Document 1.

  In addition, in a portable terminal capable of folding the display unit face up, a first housing unit having a display unit and a second housing unit having an operation unit are provided for the purpose of improving operability at the time of incoming call. It connects with the connection part which has two rotating shafts, and it comprises so that the housing | casing which has a display part may have two rotation degrees of freedom. Then, two receiving sound holes, a first receiving part and a second receiving part are provided so that the sound of the receiver can be generated from both sides of the first housing part, and the display part is folded up. Therefore, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151867 discloses a portable terminal that can quickly shift to a call state by simply opening the first casing.

In addition, for the purpose of improving the operability at the time of shooting, the first main body portion having an operation key portion and the second main body portion having a display portion can be taken in a folded state or opened state. Are connected to each other by the first and second cylinder shafts of the hinge portion, and the second main body portion is also connected to the direction orthogonal to the opening and closing direction by the projection shaft of the hinge portion. By providing the camera unit in the first tube axis of the unit along the axial direction, the imaging direction of the camera unit can be freely directed even when the first and second main body units are folded or opened. It is possible to take a picture and to freely adjust the orientation of the display part of the second body part with respect to the imaging direction of the camera part by rotating the second body part in a direction orthogonal to the opening and closing direction of the second body part. A portable terminal that can be used It is disclosed in the literature 3.
JP 2001-320463 A JP 2002-171189 A JP 2003-018261 A

  In the foldable mobile phone having the two rotating shafts as described above, the display unit can be folded while being closed on the inner surface and exposed on the outer surface. For this reason, it is possible to widen the usage of the device, such as being able to use the display unit with the mobile phone closed, while preventing the display unit from being damaged during carrying. However, the connecting portion between the first housing and the second housing is smaller than that of a general folding mobile phone that can only be opened and closed. Therefore, it is easy to move in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis, and backlash tends to occur between the first and second housings. As a result, particularly when the cellular phone is closed, there arises a problem that the first and second housings are damaged or the operability is deteriorated.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem, and to provide a portable device that can suppress damage to the first and second housings and deterioration of operability.

  In the following invention, the rotation and rotation around the rotation shaft are referred to as rotation, and the rotation and rotation around the rotation shaft are referred to as rotation and the two are distinguished.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a first casing and a hinge part are rotatably provided via a rotating shaft, and the hinge part and the second casing are rotated. In a foldable portable device that is rotatably provided via a rotating shaft that is substantially orthogonal to the shaft, the rotating shaft is folded in a state in which the first housing and the second housing are opposed to each other. A movement suppressing member that suppresses mutual movement of the first casing and the second casing in a direction different from the surrounding rotation direction is provided.

  According to such a configuration, the first casing and the second casing in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis in a state where the first casing and the second casing are folded so as to face each other. Mutual movement with the two housings is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the play that occurs between the first and second housings with the portable device closed. Thereby, there exists an effect that the damage of the 1st and 2nd housing | casing and deterioration of operativity can be suppressed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention has a configuration in which the movement suppressing member is arranged on the end side of the first and second casings facing the hinge side end. is there.

  According to such a configuration, movement in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is suppressed at a position away from the action point. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the play that occurs between the first and second housings with the portable device closed. Thereby, there exists an effect that the damage of the 1st and 2nd housing | casing and deterioration of operativity can be suppressed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention includes the movement suppressing member including a convex portion provided on one of the first or second housing and a concave portion provided on the other, The projection is configured to be restrained from moving by engaging the recess.

  According to such a configuration, in a state where the first casing and the second casing are folded so as to face each other, the movement in the direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is caused by the protrusion and the recess. It is suppressed by the engagement. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the play that occurs between the first and second housings with the portable device closed. Thereby, there exists an effect that the damage of the 1st and 2nd housing | casing and deterioration of operativity can be suppressed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention includes a display unit on at least one surface substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and a surface including the display unit. The convex portion or the concave portion is arranged.

  According to such a configuration, movement in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is suppressed by the engagement between the convex portion and the concave portion in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is closed on the inner surface. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the backlash generated between the first and second housings in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is closed on the inner surface. Thereby, there exists an effect that the damage of a display part can be suppressed.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention includes a display unit provided on at least one surface of the second casing that is substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and a surface including the display unit. The convex portions or the concave portions are arranged on the opposite surfaces.

  According to such a configuration, movement in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is suppressed by the engagement between the convex portion and the concave portion with the portable device closed so that the display unit is exposed to the outer surface. Is done. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the backlash generated between the first and second housings in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is exposed to the outer surface. Thereby, there exists an effect that the operativity in the state which closed the portable apparatus so that a display part is exposed to an outer surface can be improved.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention includes a display unit on at least one surface that is substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and a surface including the display unit. The convex portion or the concave portion is arranged on a surface opposite to the surface including the display portion.

  According to such a configuration, in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is closed on the inner surface, and in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is exposed on the outer surface, the rotation direction around the rotation axis. The movement in the different direction is suppressed by the engagement between the convex portion and the concave portion. Therefore, in the state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is closed on the inner surface, and in the state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is exposed on the outer surface, the backlash generated between the first and second housings. Can be suppressed. Thereby, while being able to suppress the damage of a display part, there exists an effect that the operativity in the state which closed the portable apparatus so that a display part is exposed to an outer surface can be improved.

In addition to the above configuration, the present invention is provided with a camera module that captures an image incident from the photographing lens in response to pressing of the shutter button,
The photographic lens is disposed on a surface of the first housing that is opposite to a surface facing the second housing in a state where the first housing and the second housing are folded to face each other. Is arranged, and the shutter button is arranged on a surface of the first or second casing substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis.

  According to such a configuration, the portable device is closed so that the display unit is exposed on the outer surface, and the photographing lens and the display unit are arranged on the opposite surfaces, and the first and second housings are disposed. Can be suppressed. Thereby, there exists an effect that the operativity at the time of using a portable apparatus as a camera can be improved.

  Further, according to the present invention, the first casing and the hinge portion are rotatably provided via a rotation shaft, and the hinge portion and the second casing are rotated substantially perpendicular to the rotation shaft. In a foldable portable device that is rotatably provided via a shaft, the second housing includes a convex portion on at least one surface that is substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge portion, and The first housing is configured to have a concave portion at a position where the convex portion is engaged in a state where the first housing and the second housing are folded so as to face each other. is there.

  According to such a configuration, in a state where the first casing and the second casing are folded so as to face each other, the movement in the direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is caused by the protrusion and the recess. It is suppressed by the engagement. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the play that occurs between the first and second housings with the portable device closed. Thereby, there exists an effect that the damage of the 1st and 2nd housing | casing and deterioration of operativity can be suppressed.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the second housing includes a display unit on at least one surface that is substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and a surface including the display unit. It is set as the structure by which the said convex part is arrange | positioned on the surface contrary to.

  According to such a configuration, in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is closed on the inner surface, and in a state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is exposed on the outer surface, the rotation direction around the rotation axis. The movement in the different direction is suppressed by the engagement between the convex portion and the concave portion. Therefore, in the state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is closed on the inner surface, and in the state where the portable device is closed so that the display unit is exposed on the outer surface, the backlash generated between the first and second housings. Can be suppressed. Thereby, while being able to suppress the damage of a display part, there exists an effect that the operativity in the state which closed the portable apparatus so that a display part is exposed to an outer surface can be improved.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention has a configuration in which the convex portion and the concave portion are arranged on an end portion side of the first and second casings facing the hinge portion side end portion. It is a thing.

  According to such a configuration, movement in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is suppressed at a position away from the action point. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the play that occurs between the first and second housings with the portable device closed. Thereby, there exists an effect that the damage of the 1st and 2nd housing | casing and deterioration of operativity can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in addition to the above-described configuration, the present invention has a configuration in which a short-range communication module, particularly a non-contact IC antenna is disposed in the vicinity of the surface of the second casing provided with the convex portion. It is a thing.

  According to such a structure, a convex part is formed in the surface which adjoins or contacts the other party terminal which communicates using the module for short distance communication (non-contact IC). Therefore, even if the counterpart terminal comes into contact with the second housing, the convex portion comes into contact. Thereby, there exists an effect that it can suppress that the surface of the 2nd case is damaged by contact with the other party terminal.

  As described above, according to the present invention, in a state where the first housing and the second housing are folded so as to face each other, the first direction in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis is obtained. Since the movement suppressing member that suppresses the mutual movement of the first casing and the second casing is provided, the usage of the device can be expanded, and the first and second casings can be damaged. There is an effect that deterioration of operability can be suppressed.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an open state of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of the mobile phone in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the cellular phone in FIG. 1 in a closed state. 4 is a side view of the mobile phone in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line CC in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the mobile phone viewed from the arrow B (the back side of the paper) in FIG. Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, mobile phone 1 is a foldable mobile phone having a camera function, and is a mobile phone of a type in which one housing provided can be turned upside down.

  The mobile phone 1 includes a first housing 2, a hinge portion 3 that is pivotally connected to the first housing 2 around a rotation shaft 5, and a rotation shaft 6 that is connected to the hinge portion 3. And a second casing 4 that is rotatably connected around the center. The first and second casings 2 and 4 and the hinge portion 3 are made of plastic resin such as ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene resin) and PC-ABS (Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene resin).

  Further, the rotation shaft 5 and the rotation shaft 6 are provided so as to be substantially orthogonal to each other. By moving the hinge portion 3 and the second housing 4 around the rotation shaft 5 so as to be angularly displaceable, the portable The shape of the telephone 1 changes between the open state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 and the closed state shown in FIGS.

  1 to 6, the first housing 2 includes a base portion 7 having a substantially rectangular surface 7a, and hinge support portions 8a and 8b formed to protrude from a predetermined position on the surface 7a. It has a shape composed of a rotation restraining portion 9 formed so as to protrude from the hinge support portions 8a and 8b. The surface 7a is a surface that faces outward when the mobile phone 1 is opened and faces inward when the mobile phone 1 is closed. The base portion 7 is connected to the surface 7a at a substantially right angle, and is opposed to the pair of side surfaces 7b and 7c extending in parallel with each other across the surface 7a, the end surface 7d connecting the side surface 7b and the side surface 7c, and the surface 7a. It has the back surface 7e used as a surface.

  The front surface 7a is provided with an input button group 10 composed of keys for inputting numbers and characters, and a first function button group 11 for performing various settings / function switching in the mobile phone 1. Yes. The key top portions of the input button group 10 and the first function button group 11 are made of a plastic resin such as ABS or PC-ABS, and the key top portion of the first function button group 11 includes In addition, plating such as chrome plating is applied. Further, on the surface 7a, at a position away from the portion where the hinge support portions 8a and 8b are formed, that is, at the end opposite to the end portion side where the hinge support portions 8a and 8b are formed, A pair of recesses 12a and 12b arranged in parallel is provided. These recesses 12a and 12b are made of rubber-containing plastic resin (elastomer) such as TPE (Thermoplastic-Elastomer) and TPEE (Thermoplastic-Polyester-Elastomer) having lower hardness and elasticity than plastic resins such as ABS and PC-ABS. It is configured as a material. The front surface 7a is provided with a microphone hole 13 of a microphone used for a telephone call or the like when the cellular phone 1 is opened and closed. The microphone hole 13 is disposed at the end opposite to the end where the hinge support portions 8a and 8b are formed.

  One of the side surfaces 7b is provided with a shutter button 14 that is operated when the camera unit (camera module) housed in the first housing 2 is used. A second function button group 15 is provided on the other side surface 7c which is a surface opposite to the surface on which the shutter button 14 is provided. The cross key 15 a and the enter key 15 b included in the second function button group 15 have substantially the same functions as the cross key 11 a and the enter key 11 b included in the first function button group 11. The cross keys 11a, 15a and the decision keys 11b, 15b are the correspondence between the up / down / left / right keys constituting the cross key 11a and the up / down / left / right keys constituting the cross key 15a, and the decision key 11b and the decision key 15b. The shape or configuration is such that the corresponding relationship can be understood. Specifically, the cross keys 11a and 15a are formed of the same material, and the lower key constituting the cross keys 11a and 15a is formed in a special shape and the color is changed. The decision keys 11b and 15b are made of the same material, and the decision keys 11b and 15b are the same color and different from the other keys. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any shape and configuration may be used as long as the correspondence relationship between the cross key 11a and the cross key 15a and the correspondence relationship between the determination key 11b and the determination key 15b are known.

  Hinge support portions 8a and 8b projecting from the surface 7a are formed at both ends of the hinge portion 3 side end portion of the surface 7a that is positioned adjacent to the hinge portion 3 and extends in the direction in which the rotation shaft 5 extends. . Further, a rotation restraining portion 9 is formed on the opposite side of the surface 7a with the hinge support portions 8a and 8b interposed therebetween. The rotation restraining portion 9 has an arc shape connecting both ends of the end portion on the hinge portion 3 side, and its top portion is formed to protrude outward (a direction orthogonal to the direction in which the hinge support portions 8a and 8b are arranged). ing. Further, the end surface 7d on which the rotation restraining portion 9 is formed is orthogonal to the first buffer member 16 made of rubber-containing plastic resin (elastomer) such as TPE or TPEE and the direction in which the rotation shaft 5 extends. A protruding antenna 17 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the rotation prevention unit 9 and the first buffer member 16 are in contact with the second housing 4 when the mobile phone 1 is opened. Thereby, the rotation of the second casing 4 in a state where the mobile phone 1 is opened is restricted. The rotation suppression unit 9 functions as a rotation suppression unit that suppresses rotation via the rotation shaft 6 in a state where the second housing 4 is opened with respect to the first housing 2. The antenna 17 protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the rotation shaft 5 extends from the end surface 7d (direction perpendicular to the direction in which the hinge support portions 8a and 8b are arranged).

  The first housing 2 includes a hinge portion 3 that is rotatably provided at the hinge support portions 8a and 8b, and a second housing that is rotatably provided around the rotation shaft 6 with respect to the hinge portion 3. The body 4 is connected. The rotation shaft 6 is orthogonal to the rotation shaft 5 at a position intermediate between the hinge support portion 8a and the hinge support portion 8b, that is, at a position where the distance from each of the pair of side surfaces 8b and 8c is equal.

  The hinge part 3 is positioned between the hinge support part 8a and the hinge support part 8b on the surface 7a. A hinge device (not shown) is accommodated in the hinge portion 3. And the hinge part 3 and hinge support part 8a, 8b are connected rotatably by the hinge apparatus, and the hinge part 3 and the 2nd housing | casing 4 are connected rotatably.

  The second housing 4 has a substantially rectangular surface 4 a, and the surface 4 a has a pair of first lines arranged in parallel with the rotation shaft 5 at the end opposite to the end on the hinge 3 side. Convex portions 18a and 18b are formed. As shown in FIG. 5, the first convex portions 18 a and 18 b are formed at positions that engage with the concave portions 12 a and 12 b formed in the first housing 2 when the cellular phone 1 is closed. Yes. Further, on the surface 4a, a first receiver hole 19 for a receiver used for a call or the like when the cellular phone 1 is opened, and a first receiver hole 19 for a receiver or the like used for a call or the like when the cellular phone 1 is closed are provided. Two receiver holes 20 are drilled. The first receiver hole 19 is formed at the end opposite to the hinge 3 side end, and the second receiver hole 20 is formed at the hinge 3 side end. Furthermore, a first display portion 21 and a third function button group 22 are provided on the surface 4a. The first display unit 21 is configured by a liquid crystal display, an EL (electro luminescent) display, or the like, and displays an image based on image data given through the display driver unit. The third function button group 22 is mainly used when the mobile phone 1 is closed with the first display unit 21 outside.

  As described above, the first convex portions 18a and 18b formed on the second casing 4 and the first casing in the state where the cellular phone 1 is closed so that the first display section 21 is closed on the inner surface. The recesses 12a and 12b provided in the body 2 are engaged. Thereby, the play which arises between the 1st and 2nd housing | casing 2 and 4 can be suppressed. The combination of the first convex portions 18a and 18b and the concave portions 12a and 12b is a rotation around the rotation shaft 5 in a state where the first housing 2 and the second housing 4 are folded to face each other. It functions as a movement suppressing member that suppresses mutual movement of the first casing 2 and the second casing 4 in a direction different from the direction.

  The second housing 4 has a back surface 4b on the surface opposite to the front surface 4a, and the back surface 4b has an end opposite to the end on the hinge 3 side and parallel to the rotation shaft 5. A pair of second convex portions 23a and 23b are formed. The second convex portions 23a and 23b are formed at positions that engage with the concave portions 12a and 12b when the cellular phone 1 is closed. Further, a second display unit 24 is provided on the back surface 4b. The second display unit 24 is configured by a liquid crystal display, an EL display, or the like, and displays an image based on image data given through the display driver unit.

  The second casing 4 is provided with a pair of second buffer members 25 at the corners on the end side to which the hinge portion 3 is coupled. The second buffer member 25 is made of a plastic resin such as ABS or PC-ABS, or a rubber-containing plastic resin (elastomer) such as TPE or TPEE having lower hardness and elasticity than those obtained by plating the plastic resin. It is configured as a material.

  Further, the second housing 4 accommodates an antenna (not shown) of a non-contact IC such as FeliCa (registered trademark) as a short-range communication module in the vicinity of the surface 4a. The antenna of this non-contact IC is arranged along the peripheral edge of the second housing 4 and is configured so that good characteristics can be obtained outward from the front surface 4a and the back surface 4b.

  Next, referring to FIG. 6, a photographing lens 26 and a flash 27 are provided side by side on the back surface 7 e of the base portion 7 located on the opposite side of the front surface 7 a at the end on the hinge portion 3 side. The flash 27 is used as an auxiliary light source when photographing with the camera unit. Generally, a xenon tube is used as an auxiliary light source, and recently, an RGB LED (light emitting diode) is used. By causing these LEDs to emit light simultaneously, illumination of white light can be obtained. On the back surface 7e, a speaker hole 28 for a speaker used for outputting sound such as a ringing melody is arranged in the vicinity of the photographing lens 26.

  FIG. 7 is an exploded view of the mobile phone 1 in FIG. In the figure, the cellular phone 1 in an open state is shown from the back surfaces 7e and 4b. Referring to FIG. 7, the first housing 2 is composed of a cabinet 2p having a front surface 7a and a back cabinet 2q having a back surface 7e. The 2nd housing | casing 4 is comprised from the cabinet 4p which has the surface 4a, and the back cabinet 4q which has the back surface 4b.

  The hinge part 3 is composed of a cabinet 3p and a back cabinet 3q. The cabinet 3p and the back cabinet 3q are combined with the hinge device 29 accommodated therein.

  The hinge device 29 includes a first hinge mechanism 30 that rotatably connects the first housing 2 and the hinge portion 3, and a second that rotatably connects the hinge portion 3 and the second housing 4. The hinge mechanism 31 is configured.

  The first hinge mechanism 30 is configured so that the angle of the hinge portion 3 and the second housing 4 with respect to the first housing 2 when the mobile phone 1 is closed (first state) is 0 degrees, When the angle of the hinge 3 and the second housing 4 with respect to the first housing 2 in the opened state (second state) is 170 degrees, 0 degrees, 170 degrees, and between 0 degrees and 170 degrees In order to maintain the 120-degree state (third state) located at, a click feeling is obtained at this angle. Note that the angles of the hinge 3 and the second housing 4 with respect to the first housing 2 in a state where the mobile phone 1 is opened (second state) are not limited to 170 degrees, and the mobile phone 1 In the state where the microphone is opened (second state), the microphone hole 13 and the first receiver 19 may be in a state suitable for making a call. These are the size of the mobile phone 1 and the microphone hole 13. And the position of the first receiver hole 19. Further, with respect to the first housing 2 in a state (third state) located between the state in which the mobile phone 1 is closed (first state) and the state in which the mobile phone 1 is opened (second state) The angles of the hinge part 3 and the second housing 4 are not limited to 120 degrees, and the first of the angles until the mobile phone 1 is in the open state (second state). The angles may be any angles suitable for visually recognizing the display unit 21, and these are determined by the size of the mobile phone 1 and the position of the first display unit 21.

  The second hinge mechanism 31 closes the mobile phone 1 by setting the angle of the second casing 4 to the hinge portion 3 in a state where the first display portion 21 is closed when the mobile phone 1 is closed to 0 degrees. When the angle of the second housing 4 with respect to the hinge part 3 in the state where the first display part 21 is opened is 180 degrees, the rotation range is 0 degree to 180 degrees, and 0 degree and 180 degrees. Retraction is performed so as to maintain the degree state, and a click feeling is obtained at this angle.

  Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the cellular phone 1 is opened without rotating the second casing 4 with respect to the first casing 2 and the hinge portion 3 (the second casing 4). Is rotated at 0 degrees with respect to the hinge portion 3 and the hinge portion 3 is rotated at 170 degrees with respect to the first housing 2), the second housing 4 has the rotation restraining portion 9 and the first It contacts the buffer member 16. Thereby, the rotation of the second casing 4 in a state where the mobile phone 1 is opened is restricted. Therefore, even when the second casing 4 comes into contact with the user's head during a call with the cellular phone 1 opened, the second casing 4 is not inadvertently rotated. The call is no longer interrupted.

  3 to 5, the cellular phone 1 is closed without rotating the second casing 4 with respect to the first casing 2 and the hinge portion 3 (second casing 4). The mobile phone 1 is formed in the second housing 4 in a state where the mobile phone 1 is rotated at 0 degrees with respect to the hinge portion 3 and the hinge portion 3 is rotated at 0 degrees with respect to the first housing 2. The second convex portions 23 a and 23 b engage with the concave portions 12 a and 12 b formed in the first housing 2. Thereby, the play which arises between the 1st and 2nd housing | casing 2 and 4 can be suppressed in the state which closed the mobile telephone 1 so that the 1st display part 21 might be open | released on the outer surface. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the first display unit 21 from being damaged when the mobile phone 1 is carried. The combination of the second convex portions 23a and 23b and the concave portions 12a and 12b is a rotation around the rotation shaft 5 in a state where the first casing 2 and the second casing 4 are folded so as to face each other. It functions as a movement suppressing member that suppresses mutual movement of the first casing and the second casing in a direction different from the direction.

  Further, in such a state, the second protrusions 23a and 23b formed on the second housing 4 protrude from the back surface 4b. For this reason, when communicating with a card reader (a partner terminal) using a non-contact IC antenna housed in the second housing 4, the card reader ( The second convex portions 23a and 23b are in contact with the counterpart terminal. Thereby, the back surface 4b of the 2nd housing | casing 4 does not contact a card reader (an other party terminal) directly, and the damage and destruction of the 2nd housing | casing 4 can be suppressed.

  FIGS. 8 to 10 show that the second housing 4 and the hinges 3 and the hinges 3 and the second housing 4 are rotated 120 degrees with respect to the first housing 2. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the mobile phone 1 when rotated with respect to a unit 3. Referring to FIG. 8, cellular phone 1 is opened 120 degrees from the state of FIG. 1 or FIG. 3 (second casing 4 is rotated by 0 degrees with respect to hinge section 3, and hinge section 3 is 2), the second housing 4 is provided with the surface 4a on which the first display unit 21 is provided, the input button group 10 and the function button group 11. The surface 7a is positioned so as to face in the same direction.

  Referring to FIG. 9, the second housing 4 is rotated by 90 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 8 around the rotation axis 6 (the second housing 4 is rotated 90 degrees with respect to the hinge portion 3. In the state where the hinge portion 3 is rotated 120 degrees with respect to the first housing 2), the second housing 4 includes the surface 4 a provided with the first display portion 21, the input button group 10, and Positioning is performed so that the surface 7a of the first casing 2 provided with the function button group 11 is orthogonal.

  Referring to FIG. 10, the second housing 4 is further rotated by 90 degrees from the state shown in FIG. 9 about the rotation axis 6 (the second housing 4 is 180 degrees with respect to the hinge portion 3. In a state where the hinge 3 is rotated by 120 degrees with respect to the first housing 2), the second housing 4 has the surface 4 a provided with the first display portion 21 and the first housing. The back surface 7e of the body 2 is positioned in the same direction, and the back surface 4b of the second housing 4 and the front surface 7a of the first housing 2 are positioned in the same direction. In addition to the state shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, the second casing 4 is provided on the surface 4 a of the second casing 4 by rotating the second casing 4 by an appropriate angle around the rotation shaft 6. One display unit 21 can be directed in a desired direction.

  Thus, by rotating the second casing 4 with respect to the hinge portion 3 in a state where the second casing 4 is rotated 120 degrees with respect to the first casing 2, The second housing 4 does not come into contact with the antenna 17, and the corner of the second housing 4 does not come into contact with the surface 7 a of the first housing 2 or the first function button group 11. . Therefore, the first and second casings 2 and 4, the first function button group 11, and the antenna 17 can be prevented from being damaged. Further, the hinge device 29 (FIG. 7) performs drawing so that the angle of the hinge portion 3 and the second housing 4 with respect to the first housing 2 is maintained at 120 degrees. Therefore, the user can easily recognize a position where the second casing 4 can be rotated without damaging the first and second casings 2 and 4, the first function button group 11, and the antenna 17. Can do. Thereby, the 1st and 2nd housing | casing 2,4, the 1st function button group 11, and the antenna 17 can be prevented further from being damaged. As described above, the hinge mechanism is configured around the rotation shaft 5 in which the second housing 4 does not contact the first housing 2 during rotation around the rotation shaft 6 of the second housing 4. The rotation angle of 120 degrees is set as the third state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, when the first housing 2 is placed with the back surface 7e facing down, the display surface of the first display unit 21 faces obliquely upward. Therefore, the visibility of the first display unit 21 is improved in a state where the first housing 2 is placed. Furthermore, a state in which the first casing 2 is placed by arranging a photographing lens in the vicinity of the first display unit 21 and transmitting an image photographed through the photographing lens to the other party. Thus, the first display unit 21 and the photographing lens have an angle suitable for making a videophone, and the videophone can be performed in an optimal state.

  11 and 12 show that the hinge 3 and the second casing 4 are moved to the first casing while the second casing 4 is being rotated with respect to the first casing 2 and the hinge 3. 2 is a perspective view showing the mobile phone 1 when it is rotated with respect to FIG. Referring to FIG. 11, mobile phone 1 is opened in the middle of rotation of second casing 4 (second casing 4 is rotated 135 degrees with respect to hinge portion 3 and hinge portion 3 is In a state where the housing 2 is rotated in the opening direction), the end of the second housing 4 on the side of the hinge 3 contacts the first buffer member 16. Thereby, the contact between the second casing 4 and the antenna 17 can be prevented, and damage to the second casing 4 and the antenna 17 can be prevented.

  Moreover, the 1st buffer member 16 comprises the circular arc shape which connects the both ends of the hinge part 3 side part similarly to the rotation suppression part 9, and is formed so that a top part may protrude outside. Therefore, the second housing 2 is moved to the hinge portion 3 in a state in which the angle of the hinge portion 3 and the second housing 4 with respect to the first housing 2 is kept at 170 degrees. Even when rotated, the second housing 2 is rotated along the periphery of the first buffer member 16 without contacting the antenna 17. Moreover, since the first buffer member 16 is made of a material having a hardness lower than that of the second housing 4, it is possible to prevent the second housing 4 from being damaged.

  Referring to FIG. 12, mobile phone 1 is closed while second casing 4 is rotating (second casing 4 is rotated 90 degrees with respect to hinge portion 3 and hinge portion 3 is In a state in which the casing 2 is rotated in the closing direction), the second buffer member 25 contacts the determination key 11b constituting the first function key 11. Thereby, destruction of the key by the contact with the 2nd housing | casing 4, the 1st function key 11, and the surface 7a, and the damage | damage of a 1st housing | casing can be suppressed.

  With such a configuration, as the hinge device 29 (FIG. 7), a hinge device having a simple structure and a relatively small size that does not need to mutually restrict the movement of the first and second hinge mechanisms 30 and 31 is used. Can do. Thereby, size reduction of the mobile telephone 1 can be achieved.

  13 and 14 show that the second housing 4 is rotated with respect to the first housing 2 and the hinge portion 3, and the hinge portion 3 and the second housing 4 are moved to the first housing 2. It is a perspective view which shows the mobile telephone 1 at the time of rotating with respect to. Referring to FIG. 13, mobile phone 1 is opened by rotating second housing 4 with respect to first housing 2 and hinge portion 3 (second housing 4 with respect to hinge portion 3. In a state in which the hinge portion 3 is rotated 170 degrees with respect to the first housing 2), the second housing 4 has a surface 4 a provided with the first display portion 21 and a first surface 4 a. The back surface 7e of the first housing 2 is positioned in the same direction, and the back surface 4b of the second housing 4 and the front surface 7a of the first housing 2 are positioned in the same direction. Therefore, when the user shoots his / her own image, the user can check his / her image displayed on the first display unit 21 while pointing the photographic lens 26 toward the user.

  Even in such a state, the rotation suppression unit 9 and the first buffer member 16 are in contact with the second housing 4 in the same manner as shown in FIG. The rotation of the second housing 4 at is restricted. For this reason, there is no possibility that the second casing 4 is inadvertently rotated during shooting with the cellular phone 1 opened.

  Referring to FIG. 14, mobile phone 1 is closed by rotating second housing 4 relative to first housing 2 and hinge portion 3 (second housing 4 is attached to hinge portion 3. The mobile phone 1 is provided with a first display unit 21 and a third function button group 22 in a state in which the mobile phone 1 is rotated 180 degrees and the hinge unit 3 is rotated at 0 degree with respect to the first housing 2. The closed surface 4a faces outward and the rear surface 4b faces inward. Thus, in this case, for example, the user places the index finger of the right hand on the shutter button 14, places the thumb of the left hand on the second function button group 15, and the thumb of the right hand on the third function button group 22. Shooting can be performed with the telephone 1 held. In this way, the mobile phone 1 can be held like a dedicated digital camera, and various settings for camera photography can be performed using the second and third function key groups 15 and 22, so that the mobile phone 1 is used as a camera. The usability of the mobile phone 1 can be improved.

  Even in such a state, the second protrusions 23a and 23b formed in the second housing 4 engage with the recesses 12a and 12b, as in the case shown in FIG. Thereby, the play which arises between the 1st and 2nd housing | casing 2 and 4 can be suppressed in the state which closed the mobile telephone 1 so that the 1st display part 21 might be open | released on the outer surface. Therefore, the usability of the mobile phone 1 when used as a camera can be further improved.

  Further, in this state, the first protrusions 18a and 18b formed on the second housing 4 protrude from the surface 4a. For this reason, when communicating with a card reader (a partner terminal) using a non-contact IC antenna housed in the second housing 4, the card reader ( The first convex portions 18a and 18b are in contact with the counterpart terminal. Thereby, the 1st display part 21 does not contact directly with a card reader (other party terminal), and the damage and destruction of the 1st display part 21 can be controlled.

  In the present embodiment, the foldable mobile phone 1 has been described, but the mobile device according to the present invention is not limited to this. The portable device may be, for example, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a notebook computer, a word processor, or the like.

  Further, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a perspective view which shows the open state of the mobile telephone in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a side view of the mobile phone in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the closed state of the mobile telephone in FIG. FIG. 4 is a side view of the mobile phone in FIG. 3. It is sectional drawing along the CC line in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the mobile telephone seen from the arrow B in FIG. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the mobile phone in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows a mobile telephone at the time of rotating the 2nd housing | casing in FIG. 1 120 degree | times. It is another perspective view which shows the mobile telephone at the time of rotating the 2nd housing | casing in FIG. It is another perspective view which shows the mobile telephone at the time of rotating the 2nd housing | casing in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows a mobile telephone at the time of rotating the 2nd housing | casing in FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a mobile phone when a second housing in FIG. 3 is rotated. FIG. 10 is still another perspective view showing the mobile phone when the second casing in FIG. 1 is rotated. FIG. 10 is still another perspective view showing the mobile phone when the second casing in FIG. 3 is rotated. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which a foldable mobile phone having two rotation shafts is opened. It is a perspective view which shows the closed state of the mobile telephone in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the mobile phone seen from the arrow A in FIG. FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing the mobile phone when the casing provided with the main display unit in FIG. 15 is rotated.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cellular phone 2 1st housing | casing 3 Hinge part 4 2nd housing | casing 5 Rotating shaft 6 Rotating shaft 7 Base part 8a, 8b Hinge support part 9 Rotation suppression part 10 Input button group 11 1st function button group 12a , 12b Concave portion 13 Microphone hole 14 Shutter button 15 Second function button group 16 First buffer member 17 Antennas 18a, 18b First convex portion 19 First speaker hole 20 Second speaker hole 21 First display portion 22 3rd function button group 23a, 23b 2nd convex part 24 2nd display part 25 2nd buffer member 26 Shooting lens 27 Flash 28 Speaker hole

Claims (12)

The first housing and the hinge portion are rotatably provided via a rotation shaft, and the hinge portion and the second housing are freely rotatable via a rotation shaft that is substantially orthogonal to the rotation shaft. In the folding portable device provided in
In a state where the first casing and the second casing are folded so as to face each other, the first casing and the second casing in a direction different from the rotation direction around the rotation axis. A portable device comprising a movement suppressing member that suppresses mutual movement with a housing.   The portable device according to claim 1, wherein the movement suppressing member is disposed on an end portion side of the first and second housings facing the end portion on the hinge portion side.   The movement suppressing member includes a convex portion provided on one of the first and second housings and a concave portion provided on the other, and the convex portion and the concave portion are engaged with each other. The portable device according to claim 1, wherein movement is suppressed.   The second casing includes a display unit on at least one surface substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and the convex portion or the concave portion is disposed on the surface including the display unit. The portable device according to claim 3.   The second casing includes a display unit on at least one surface substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and the convex portion or the concave portion is provided on a surface opposite to the surface including the display unit. The portable device according to claim 3, wherein the portable device is arranged.   The second housing includes a display unit on at least one surface substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and a surface opposite to the surface including the display unit and the surface including the display unit. The portable device according to claim 3, wherein the convex portion or the concave portion is arranged. A camera module that captures an image incident from the photographing lens in response to pressing of the shutter button is provided.
The photographic lens is disposed on a surface of the first housing that is opposite to a surface facing the second housing in a state where the first housing and the second housing are folded to face each other. Is placed,
The portable device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the shutter button is disposed on a surface of the first or second housing substantially orthogonal to the rotation axis. The first housing and the hinge portion are rotatably provided via a rotation shaft, and the hinge portion and the second housing are freely rotatable via a rotation shaft that is substantially orthogonal to the rotation shaft. In the folding portable device provided in
The second housing includes a convex portion on at least one surface that is substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge portion,
The first casing includes a recess at a position where the protrusion engages in a state where the first casing and the second casing are folded so as to face each other. Portable device.   The second casing includes a display unit on at least one surface substantially perpendicular to a connection surface with the hinge unit, and the convex portion is disposed on a surface opposite to the surface including the display unit. The portable device according to claim 8, wherein   The portable device according to claim 8, wherein the convex portion and the concave portion are arranged on an end portion side of the first and second housings facing the end portion on the hinge portion side.   9. The portable device according to claim 8, wherein an antenna of a short-range communication module is disposed in the vicinity of the surface of the second casing provided with the convex portion. The portable device according to claim 11, wherein a non-contact IC is used as the short-range communication module.

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