JP3950063B2 - Information terminal equipment - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Technical field to which the invention belongs]
The present invention relates to an information terminal device. Specifically, in an information terminal device in which the camera device is rotatably provided, a non-contact type detection means is provided as a detection means for detecting the rotational position of the camera device, thereby providing a wiring board for supplying power to the camera device. The present invention relates to a technical field for reducing the size of information terminal equipment by securing sufficient space.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In an information terminal device such as a cellular phone or a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), for example, a first casing and a second casing constituting a main body are rotatably connected via a hinge portion and folded. Some cameras are foldable and a camera device having an imaging lens on a main body is rotatably supported (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). One housing is provided with a display unit, and a photographer can take a picture while confirming an image displayed on the display unit via an imaging lens.
[0003]
In such an information terminal device, a subject can be photographed at a desired time using a camera device, and since the camera device can be rotated, an object or a person in the range of view of the photographer In addition, the photographer's confidence can be taken and the convenience is improved.
[0004]
The camera device has a photographing mode for photographing the photographer himself and a photographing mode for the other side for photographing an object or a person in the field of view of the photographer. When the camera is facing the camera, the camera is in the shooting mode on the own side. In the middle of switching between the shooting mode on the own side and the shooting mode on the other side, the image is reversed as the camera device rotates, and the correct image is always displayed in the vertical direction for the photographer on the display unit.
[0005]
In the conventional mobile phone, the image is inverted by operating a contact type so-called push switch having an operated lever.
[0006]
The push switch has an operated lever supported by a switch housing, and is disposed, for example, in the first housing or the second housing constituting the main body. The camera device is provided with an operation protrusion, and when the camera device is rotated, the operation protrusion operates the operated lever of the push switch to invert the image.
[0007]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2001-186396 A
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-94629 A
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional mobile phone described above, the push switch having the operated lever is operated by the operating projection to invert the image, so that the operated lever and the operating projection are sufficiently movable. There is a problem that space is required and the size of the space will increase.
[0009]
In particular, when the camera device is disposed adjacent to the hinge portion, a hinge mechanism and a support mechanism for the camera device are necessary, and the configuration of the mechanism provided inside the main body portion is complicated. A sufficient movable space for the lever and the operation projection cannot be secured, and the hinge mechanism or the support mechanism may interfere with the operated lever or the operation projection.
[0010]
In addition, since a movable space for the operated lever and the operating projection is required, there is a possibility that a sufficient space for arranging the wiring board (flexible printed wiring board) for supplying power to the camera device cannot be secured. is there.
[0011]
Furthermore, dust, moisture, or the like that may enter through the gap in the hinge portion may adversely affect the operation of the push switch, which may cause a defective detection operation.
[0012]
  Therefore, the information terminal device of the present invention overcomes the above-described problems and reduces the size of the information terminal device by securing a sufficient space for the wiring board for supplying current to the camera device.As the camera device use mode, at least the own-side shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the photographer and the other-side shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the opposite side of the photographer are provided. The image can be reversed between the two shooting modes, and the camera device is in good condition for the photographer and is easy to use between the two modes and each of the modes.It is a problem.
[0013]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above-described problems, the information terminal device of the present invention has a camera device.Non-contact type detecting means for detecting a rotational position with respect to the main body of the camera device so that an image captured via the imaging lens can be reversed when rotated to a predetermined rotational position.TheAnd the detection means is composed of one magnet and two magnetoresistive elements or two magnets and one magnetoresistive element, and as a use mode of the camera device, the image pickup lens faces the photographer side. The other side shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the opposite side of the photographer and the shielding mode in which the imaging lens is shielded by the main body are provided, and the image is inverted between the own side shooting mode and the other side shooting mode. The camera device can be used in the shooting mode and the other-side shooting mode, and the camera device cannot be used in the shielding mode.Is.
[0014]
Therefore, in the information terminal device of the present invention, the rotational position of the camera device is detected by the non-contact type detection means.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the information terminal device of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiment, the present invention is applied to a mobile phone.
[0016]
First, the first embodiment will be described.
[0017]
The mobile phone 100 includes a first housing 1 and a second housing 2, and the main body 3 is configured by the first housing 1 and the second housing 2. The first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are pivotably connected via a hinge part 4 to be foldable, and the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are: It is possible to rotate between an open state (see FIG. 1) in which both are opened at a predetermined angle and a closed state (see FIG. 2) in which both are folded.
[0018]
The first housing 1 and the second housing 2 can be rotated up to, for example, an angle θ of 160 ° when the angle θ between the two in the closed state is 0 ° (see FIG. 3). The state that makes the angle of ° is the open state.
[0019]
In the following description, when directions are indicated, in the opened state (see FIG. 1) where the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are open, 2 shows a display unit, which will be described later, of the case 2 in front, rear, up, down, left and right directions when viewed from the front.
[0020]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the first housing 1 is configured by storing or arranging each member and each component in a first case 5, and the first case 5 is a front case coupled in the front and rear. 5a and rear case 5b. The first case 5 includes a case body 6 formed in a flat shape and inner hinge cylinders 7 and 7 projecting forward from the upper end of the case body 6. The inner hinge cylinder portions 7 and 7 are formed in a substantially cylindrical shape whose axial direction is the left-right direction, and are respectively provided at a position near the left end and a position near the right end of the case body 6.
[0021]
A circuit board 8 is disposed inside the first case 5 (see FIG. 4), and the circuit board 8 is disposed such that its main surface faces the front-rear direction.
[0022]
Operation keys 1a, 1a,... Are arranged on the front surface of the first housing 1, and a microphone 9 is provided at the lower end of the front surface of the first housing 1 (see FIG. 1). A rotary operation key 10 is arranged at a position near the upper end of the front surface of the first housing 1. A predetermined menu can be selected by rotating the rotary operation key 10, and the selected menu can be executed by pressing. By operating the rotary operation key 10, various operations such as various editing operations, input of various information, photographing by a camera device described later, display of an image photographed by the camera device, deletion of an image, transmission of an image, etc. It can be performed.
[0023]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the second housing 2 is configured by storing or arranging each member and each component in a second case 11, and the second case 11 is a front case coupled in the front and rear. 11a and rear case 11b. The second case 11 includes a case main body portion 12 formed in a flat shape and outer hinge cylinder portions 13 and 13 protruding substantially downward from the lower end portion of the case main body portion 12. The outer hinge cylinder portions 13 and 13 are formed in a substantially cylindrical shape whose axial direction is the left-right direction and whose outer surfaces are respectively closed, and are respectively provided at the left end portion and the right end portion of the case main body portion 6. Accordingly, the outer hinge cylinder portions 13 and 13 are positioned outside the inner hinge cylinder portions 7 and 7 of the first housing 1, respectively.
[0024]
A display unit (liquid crystal display panel) 14 is provided on the front surface of the second housing 2. The display unit 14 displays the reception status of the radio wave, the remaining battery level, the phone number of the other party, the contents registered as the phone book (destination phone number, name, etc.), outgoing call history, incoming call history, and when shooting with the camera device. Various kinds of information such as an image taken by the camera device, an image taken by the camera device, and various other registered contents are displayed.
[0025]
A speaker 15 is provided at the upper end of the front surface of the second housing 2.
[0026]
The hinge portion 4 is formed by arranging a hinge mechanism 16 in the inner hinge tube portions 7 and 7 of the first housing 1 and in the outer hinge tube portions 13 and 13 of the second housing 2. The camera device 17 is rotatably supported between 7 and 7.
[0027]
The camera device 17 includes a protective cover 18 formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and a camera body, which will be described later, covered by the protective cover 18 except for a part thereof. The camera device 17 is rotatable in the same direction as the rotation direction of the first casing 1 and the second casing 2.
[0028]
A window is formed on the peripheral surface of the protective cover 18, and a knurling process is performed on a portion other than both ends in the left-right direction excluding a portion where the window is formed on the peripheral surface, and the knurled process is performed. Is formed as a rotation operation portion 18a.
[0029]
As described above, the camera device 17 is provided with the rotation operation portion 18a subjected to the knurling process, and therefore, the rotation operation of the camera device 17 can be easily performed by placing a finger on the rotation operation portion 18a.
[0030]
Below, the internal structure of the 1st housing | casing 1 and the 2nd housing | casing 2 is demonstrated (refer FIG. 4 thru | or FIG. 9).
[0031]
A support plate 19 is disposed inside the first housing 1 (see FIGS. 4 to 6). As shown in FIG. 5, the support plate 19 includes a base portion 20 that is long in the left-right direction, support piece portions 21 and 22 that are bent at right angles from the left and right side edges of the base portion 20, and right and left side edges of the base portion 20. It consists of attached parts 23, 23 protruding leftward or rightward. Shaft insertion holes 21a and 22a are formed at the distal ends of the support pieces 21 and 22, respectively. The shaft insertion holes 21a and 22a are formed with cut surfaces 21b, 21b, 22b and 22b formed in a planar shape at positions opposite to 180 °. A click recess 21c is formed on the left side of the intermediate portion of the support piece portion 21 located on the left side.
[0032]
Mounted holes 20a and 20a are formed in the base portion 20, and mounted holes 23a and 23a are formed in the mounted portions 23 and 23, respectively.
[0033]
The support plate 19 is attached to the rear case 5b of the first case 5 by a screw member inserted through the attached holes 20a, 20a, 23a, and 23a, and is disposed in the first case 5. In a state where the support plate 19 is disposed in the first case 5, the support piece portions 21 and 22 are disposed in the inner hinge cylinder portions 7 and 7, respectively.
[0034]
A support frame 24 is disposed inside the second housing 2 (see FIGS. 5 and 6). The support frame 24 includes a horizontally long base portion 25, a frame portion 26 provided above the base portion 25, and support cylinder portions 27 and 28 protruding downward from the base portion 25. Screw insertion holes 25 a and 25 a are formed in the base portion 25, and a pair of screw insertion holes (not shown) are also formed in the upper end portion of the frame portion 26.
[0035]
The support tube portions 27 and 28 protrude from the left and right end portions of the base portion 25, respectively. The support cylinder portion 27 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape with the left side surface 27a closed, and a through hole 27b is formed in the left side surface 27a (see FIGS. 7 and 8). The support cylinder part 28 is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape.
[0036]
Positioning notches 27c and 27c are formed on the right edge of the support cylinder portion 27 so as to open to the right at 180 ° opposite positions (see FIG. 5). A stopper protrusion 27d having an arc shape protrudes rightward from the right edge of the support cylinder 27, and the stopper protrusion 27d is formed in a portion where the positioning notches 27c and 27c are not formed.
[0037]
An arcuate stopper protrusion 28a protrudes from the left edge of the support cylinder 28 toward the left, and the stopper protrusion 28a is provided at a position corresponding to the stopper protrusion 27d provided on the support cylinder 27. It has been.
[0038]
The support frame 24 is attached to the rear case 11b of the second case 11 through the screw insertion holes 25a, 25a of the base portion 25 and the screw insertion holes of the frame portion 26, and is disposed in the second case 11. Is done. In a state where the support frame 24 is arranged in the second case 11, the support cylinder parts 27 and 28 are arranged in the outer hinge cylinder parts 13 and 13, respectively.
[0039]
The first shaft 29 is inserted through the shaft insertion hole 21 a of the left support piece 21 of the support plate 19. The first shaft 29 is formed by integrally forming a long shaft portion 30, a flange portion 31, and a short shaft portion 32 in order from the left side, and the flange portion 31 has an outer diameter larger than that of the long shaft portion 30 and the short shaft portion 32. ing.
[0040]
A mounting groove 30a is formed at a position near the left end of the long shaft portion 30, and at the right end portion of the long shaft portion 30, a rotation stopping portion 30b formed in a planar shape at a portion 180 ° opposite to the peripheral surface, 30b is formed.
[0041]
The short shaft portion 32 is formed with a hole 32a that is opened on the peripheral surface thereof. A restriction protrusion 33 having an axial shape is inserted into and attached to the hole 32 a of the short shaft portion 32, and one end portion of the restriction protrusion 33 protrudes from the peripheral surface of the short shaft portion 32.
[0042]
In the first shaft 29, the long shaft portion 30 is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 21 a of the support piece portion 21 from the right side, and the flange portion 31 is in contact with the right side surface of the support piece portion 21. In the first shaft 29, the rotation preventing portions 30 b and 30 b of the long shaft portion 30 are engaged with the cut surfaces 21 b and 21 b of the shaft insertion hole 21 a, respectively, so that the first shaft 29 is not rotatable with respect to the support plate 19.
[0043]
A click member 34 is disposed on the right edge portion of the support cylinder portion 27 of the support frame 24. The click member 34 is formed in a substantially annular shape, and positioning protrusions 34a and 34a protrude from a position 180 ° opposite to the center of the click member 34 in the radial direction. Click protrusions 34b and 34b protruding rightward are provided on the right side surface of the click member 34, and the click protrusions 34b and 34b are provided at positions corresponding to the positioning protrusions 34a and 34a.
[0044]
The positioning projections 34 a and 34 a of the click member 34 are inserted into the positioning notches 27 c and 27 c of the support cylinder 27 and supported by the support cylinder 27, respectively, and are not rotatable with respect to the support cylinder 27. Further, the long shaft portion 30 of the first shaft 29 is inserted into the center hole 34 c of the click member 34, but the click member 34 is rotatable with respect to the first shaft 29.
[0045]
A compression coil spring 35 is disposed in the support cylinder portion 27, and the compression coil spring 35 is disposed between the left side surface 27a of the support cylinder portion 27 and the click member 34 (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
[0046]
In the state where the click member 34 and the compression coil spring 35 are disposed on the support cylinder portion 27 as described above, the long shaft portion 30 of the first shaft 29 is connected to the center hole 34c of the click member 34, the compression coil spring 35, and the support cylinder portion. 27 is penetrated through the through hole 27b of the left side surface 27a. The long shaft portion 30 penetrated has a tip portion protruding leftward from the left side surface 27a, and a retaining ring 36 is attached to the attachment groove 30a. Accordingly, the compression coil spring 35 is elastically contacted with the left side surface 27a of the support cylinder portion 27 and the click member 34, and the click member 34 is urged rightward (in the direction of arrow R shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) by the compression coil spring 35. It is pressed against the support piece portion 21 of the support plate 19.
[0047]
The second shaft 37 is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 22 a of the support piece portion 22 on the right side of the support plate 19. The second shaft 37 is formed by integrally forming a mounting portion 38, a flange portion 39, and an insertion shaft portion 40 from the left side, and the flange portion 39 has an outer diameter larger than that of the insertion shaft portion 40. The attachment portion 38 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape with a cross-sectional shape, and is formed with a screw hole 38a opening in a plane having a planar shape. Slide grooves 38b and 38b extending in the axial direction of the second shaft 37 are formed at positions on both sides of the screw hole 38a.
[0048]
An attachment groove 40 a is formed at a position near the right end of the insertion shaft portion 40. On the peripheral surface of the insertion shaft portion 40, chamfered portions 40b and 40b formed in a planar shape are formed at portions opposite to 180 °, and the chamfered portions 40b and 40b are intermediate in the axial direction from the tip of the insertion shaft portion 40. It is formed to the position of.
[0049]
In the second shaft 37, the insertion shaft portion 40 is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 22 a of the support piece portion 22 from the left side, and the flange portion 39 is in contact with the left side surface of the support piece portion 22.
[0050]
A fixing member 41 is disposed in the support cylinder portion 28 of the support frame 24. The fixing member 41 functions as a fixing portion that is in a non-rotatable state when the camera device 17 rotates, and is formed by integrally forming a small diameter portion 42 and a large diameter portion 43 that are each formed in a substantially disc shape. The fixing member 41 is formed with an insertion hole 41a penetrating the left side surface of the small diameter portion 42 and the right side surface of the large diameter portion 43, and is formed in a planar shape at a portion 180 ° opposite to the peripheral surface of the small diameter portion 42. The anti-rotation portions 42a and 42a are formed. As shown in FIG. 9, a first engagement recess 43a, a second engagement recess 43b, and a third engagement recess 43c are formed on the right side surface of the large diameter portion 43 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction. Yes.
[0051]
The fixing member 41 is disposed in the support cylinder portion 28 in a state where the small diameter portion 42 is inserted into the shaft insertion hole 22 a of the support piece portion 22 of the support plate 19. In the fixing member 41, the rotation preventing portions 42a and 42a of the small diameter portion 42 are engaged with the cut surfaces 22b and 22b of the shaft insertion hole 22a, respectively, so that the fixing member 41 cannot rotate with respect to the support plate 19.
[0052]
A rotation member 44 is disposed on the right side of the fixing member 41 in the support cylinder portion 28 of the support frame 24. The rotating member 44 is formed in a disc shape and functions as a rotating portion that is rotated integrally with the camera device 17. An insertion hole 44a is formed at the center of the rotation member 44, and rotation restricting portions 44b and 44b formed in a planar shape are formed at positions opposite to the 180 ° in the insertion hole 44a. As shown in FIG. 9, an engagement protrusion 44 c that protrudes to the left is provided on the left side surface of the rotation member 44.
[0053]
An urging member 45 is disposed on the right side of the rotating member 44 in the support cylinder portion 28, and a compression coil spring is used as the urging member 45.
[0054]
A cover 46 formed in a flat plate shape is disposed on the right side of the urging member 45 in the support cylinder portion 28, and a mounting hole 46 a is formed in the cover 46. The mounting hole 46a is formed with restricting portions 46b and 46b formed in a planar shape at positions opposite to 180 °.
[0055]
In the state where the fixing member 41, the rotating member 44, the biasing member 45, and the cover 46 are arranged on the support cylinder portion 28 as described above, the insertion shaft portion 40 of the second shaft 37 is inserted into the insertion hole 41a of the fixing member 41, The insertion hole 44a of the rotating member 44, the biasing member 45, and the attached hole 46a of the cover 46 are passed through in order. The end of the inserted insertion shaft portion 40 is protruded rightward from the cover 46, and a retaining ring 47 is attached to the attachment groove 40a. Therefore, the urging member 45 is elastically contacted with the rotating member 44 and the cover 46, and the rotating member 44 is urged to the left (in the direction of arrow L shown in FIGS. 7 and 8) by the urging member 45. It is pressed against the large diameter portion 43. The rotation member 44 and the cover 46 are prevented from rotating with respect to the second shaft 37 because the rotation restricting portions 44b and 44b and the restricting portions 46b and 46b are engaged with the chamfered portions 40b and 40b of the insertion shaft portion 40, respectively.
[0056]
The first shaft 29, the second shaft 37, the first shaft 29, and the second shaft that connect the support piece portions 21 and 22 of the support plate 19 and the support cylinder portions 27 and 28 of the support frame 24 described above. The hinge mechanism 16 is constituted by each member assembled to the member 37. The hinge mechanism 16 functions as a mechanism that rotatably supports the first housing 1 and the second housing 2, and also functions as a camera support mechanism that rotatably supports the camera device 17.
[0057]
Hereinafter, the opening / closing operation of the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 will be described.
[0058]
When the first housing 1 and the second housing 2 are opened and closed, the first shaft 29 is not rotatable with respect to the support plate 19 and is rotatable with respect to the support frame 24. The first shaft 29 is rotated with respect to the support frame 24 integrally with the support plate 19. On the other hand, the second shaft 37 is rotatable with respect to the support plate 19 and the support frame 24.
[0059]
In the closed state, as shown in FIG. 10, one click protrusion 34 b of the click member 34 is engaged with the click recess 21 c of the support piece 21 of the support plate 19. At this time, one end edge of the support piece portions 21 and 22 is in a state of being close to or in contact with one end edge of the stopper projections 27d and 28a of the support cylinder portions 27 and 28 of the support frame 24, respectively.
[0060]
When the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are opened from the closed state, the click member 34 is rotated with respect to the support piece portion 21 of the support plate 19, and one click protrusion of the click member 34. The engagement between the portion 34b and the click recess 21c of the support piece portion 21 is released. At this time, the compression coil spring 35 is pressed by the click member 34 and the compression coil spring 35 is compressed.
[0061]
Further, when the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are opened, the compressed coil spring 35 that has been compressed when it is rotated to a predetermined position is elastically restored, as shown in FIG. The other click protrusion 34b of the click member 34 and the click recess 21c of the support piece 21 are engaged, and the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are held in the open state. At this time, the other end edges of the support piece portions 21 and 22 are brought close to or in contact with the other end edges of the stopper projections 27d and 28a of the support cylinder portions 27 and 28 of the support frame 24, respectively. The rotation of the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 in the opening direction is restricted.
[0062]
Conversely, when the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are closed from the open state, the click member 34 is rotated with respect to the support piece portion 21 of the support plate 19, and the other of the click members 34 is rotated. The engagement between the click projection 34b and the click recess 21c of the support piece 21 is released. At this time, the compression coil spring 35 is pressed by the click member 34 and the compression coil spring 35 is compressed.
[0063]
When the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are further closed, the compressed coil spring 35 that has been compressed when it is rotated to a predetermined position is elastically restored, as shown in FIG. One click protrusion 34b of the click member 34 and the click recess 21c of the support piece 21 are engaged, and the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are held in a closed state. At this time, one end edge of the support piece portions 21 and 22 is in a state of being close to or in contact with one end edge of the stopper projections 27d and 28a of the support cylinder portions 27 and 28 of the support frame 24, respectively. The rotation of the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 in the closing direction is restricted.
[0064]
Next, details of the camera device 17 will be described.
[0065]
As described above, the camera device 17 includes the protective cover 18 and the camera body 48 that is partially covered by the protective cover 18, and supports the support pieces 21 and 22 of the support plate 19 and the support frame 24. In a state where the cylindrical portions 27 and 28 are connected via the first shaft 29 and the second shaft 37, the cylindrical portions 27 and 28 are rotatably supported between the support piece portions 21 and 22.
[0066]
The camera body 48 is configured by arranging predetermined parts in a holding case 49, and the holding case 49 is formed by coupling a cover side case portion 49a and a base side case portion 49b (see FIGS. 5 and 6).
[0067]
The cover-side case portion 49a includes a base portion 50 having a horizontally long shallow box shape opened to the base-side case portion 49b side, a supported portion 51 protruding leftward from the base portion 50, and the base portion 50. The attached portion 52 that protrudes to the right is integrally formed.
[0068]
A lens arrangement hole 50 a is formed in the base portion 50.
[0069]
A portion of the supported portion 51 excluding the left end portion is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the left end portion is provided as a regulated protrusion 51a. The regulated protrusion 51a is formed in an arc shape, and one end edge in the circumferential direction is a first regulated edge 51b, and the other end edge in the circumferential direction is a second regulated edge 51c.
[0070]
The mounted portion 52 is formed in a substantially semicircular shape with a cross-sectional shape, and has a screw insertion hole 52a that penetrates the flat portion and the surface on the opposite side. On the flat portion of the attached portion 52, slide protrusions 52b and 52b extending in the left-right direction are provided at positions on both sides of the screw insertion hole 52a.
[0071]
The base-side case portion 49b has a horizontally long shallow box shape opened to the cover-side case portion 49a side. The base-side case portion 49b has a width smaller than that of the base body portion 50. Combined by screwing. The base-side case portion 49b is coupled to the cover-side case portion 49a in a state where the left side surface thereof coincides with the left side surface of the base body portion 50.
[0072]
The camera body 48 includes an imaging lens 53 and a predetermined optical element, and the imaging lens 53 is disposed in the lens arrangement hole 50a of the cover side case portion 49a.
[0073]
The camera body 48 is covered with the protective cover 18 except for the supported portion 51 and the attached portion 52, and the supported portion 51 and the attached portion 52 protrude leftward or rightward from the protective cover 18. .
[0074]
The camera device 17 is assembled to the first shaft 29 and the second shaft 37 as follows (see FIGS. 12 and 13).
[0075]
First, the slide protrusions 52b and 52b of the attached portion 52 are inserted into slide grooves 38b and 38b formed in the attachment portion 38 of the second shaft 37 (see FIG. 12). At this time, the supported portion 51 is positioned on the right side of the first shaft 29.
[0076]
Next, the camera device 17 is slid leftward, and the short shaft portion 32 of the first shaft 29 is inserted into the supported portion 51 of the holding case 49 (see FIG. 13). Therefore, the supported portion 51 serves as an insertion tube portion into which the first shaft 29 is inserted. When the short shaft portion 32 is inserted into the supported portion 51, the screw insertion hole 52a of the holding case 49 and the screw hole 38a of the second shaft 37 are positioned correspondingly.
[0077]
Finally, the mounting screw 54 inserted through the screw insertion hole 52 a is screwed into the screw hole 38 a of the second shaft 37.
[0078]
Since the camera device 17 is attached to the second shaft 37, the camera device 17 is rotated together with the second shaft 37 and is rotatable with respect to the first shaft 29. In a state where the short shaft portion 32 is inserted into the supported portion 51, the restricting protrusion 33 attached to the short shaft portion 32 is positioned corresponding to the restricted protrusion 51a.
[0079]
In the state where the support plate 19 and the support frame 24 are coupled via the hinge mechanism 16 and the camera device 17 is rotatably supported as described above, the main body flexible printed wiring board 55 and the camera flexible printed wiring board are provided. 56 are arranged separately (see FIG. 14).
[0080]
One end of the flexible printed wiring board 55 for the main body is connected to a connector portion of a main body drive circuit (not shown) provided on the circuit board 8 disposed inside the first case 5, and the other end is the second. The display unit 14 disposed in the case 6 is connected to a connector unit (not shown). The intermediate portion of the main body flexible printed wiring board 55 passes through the back side of the mounting portion 38 of the second shaft 37 and is wound around the support cylinder portion 28 of the support frame 24 so as to pass through the back side of the base portion 25. Yes.
[0081]
The camera flexible printed wiring board 56 has one end connected to a connector portion of a camera drive circuit (not shown) provided on the circuit board 8 and the other end connected to a connector portion (not shown) of the camera body 48 of the camera device 17. Has been. The portion on the other end side of the camera flexible printed wiring board 56 is wound around the supported portion 51 of the holding case 49 of the camera device 17 so as to pass through the back side of the supported portion 51 and along the outer surface of the holding case 49. The other end portion is divided into bifurcated portions 56a and 56a.
[0082]
The front ends of the divided portions 56a and 56a are connected to an element block 48a disposed inside the holding case 49 (see FIG. 23). A spacer 48b disposed inside the holding case 49 is positioned between the divided portions 56a and 56a.
[0083]
When the first casing 1 and the second casing 2 are opened and closed as described above, the portion wound around the second shaft 37 of the main body flexible printed wiring board 55 is the first casing. The diameter varies with the opening and closing operations of the first and second housings 2.
[0084]
Further, when the camera device 17 is rotated, the diameter of the portion of the camera flexible printed wiring board 56 wound around the holding case 49 is changed with the rotation of the camera device 17.
[0085]
The camera device 17 is provided with a light emitting unit 58 through a reinforcing frame 57 on the entire outer periphery of the imaging lens 53 (see FIGS. 16 and 17). The light emitting unit 58 includes a light emitter 58a disposed on the inner side and a light guide 58b disposed on the outer side. As the light emitter 58a, for example, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) is used. As described above, the light emitter 58a automatically emits light according to the ambient brightness, for example, when photographing is performed by the camera device 17 by pressing the rotary operation key 10.
[0086]
The light emitter 58a is inclined so as to open outward as it is separated from the imaging lens 53 in the optical axis direction. By tilting so as to open outward in this way, the angle of view of the imaging lens 53 is not shielded.
[0087]
In the mobile phone 100, as described above, since the light emitting unit 58 is provided on the entire outer periphery of the imaging lens 53, there is no deviation of the light emitted from the light emitting unit 58 and the light of the imaging lens 53 is obtained. Equal light around the axis is emitted, and a good image can be taken.
[0088]
Hereinafter, the rotation operation of the camera device 17 will be described.
[0089]
The camera device 17 is rotated with respect to the first shaft 29 integrally with the second shaft 37, and the second shaft 37 is rotatable with respect to the support plate 19 and the support frame 24. Device 17 is rotated relative to support plate 19 and support frame 24.
[0090]
The camera device 17 is rotated between the first rotation position and the third rotation position with the second rotation position as an intermediate position. The first rotation position is a “shielding mode” position where the imaging lens 53 is shielded by the first housing 1 (see FIG. 15), and the second rotation position is “the imaging lens 53 faces the photographer side”. The position of “own-side shooting mode” (see FIG. 16), and the third rotational position is the position of “other-side shooting mode” in which the imaging lens 53 faces the opposite side of the photographer (see FIG. 17).
[0091]
When the position where the optical axis of the imaging lens 53 is parallel to the direction in which the main surface of the circuit board 8 disposed inside the first case 5 of the first housing 1 faces is a reference position of the camera device 17. In the camera device 17, for example, a position rotated by 137 ° from the reference position to the front side is set as the first rotation position, and a position rotated by 14 ° from the reference position to the front side, for example, is the second rotation position. For example, a position rotated by 150 ° from the reference position to the back side is set as the third rotation position. Therefore, the camera device 17 can be rotated within a range of 287 °, for example.
[0092]
In the first rotation position, as shown in FIG. 18, the first engagement recess 43 a of the fixing member 41 and the engagement protrusion 44 c of the rotation member 44 are engaged. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21, the tip end portion of the regulating projection 33 attached to the first shaft 29 is in a state of being in proximity to or in contact with the first regulated edge 51 b of the holding case 49.
[0093]
When the camera device 17 is rotated, the restriction protrusion 33 is prevented from protruding outward from the rotation locus of the outer surface of the supported portion 51 of the holding case 49. Therefore, as described above, in the state where the camera flexible printed wiring board 56 is wound around the restricting protrusion 33, the restricting protrusion 33 does not come into contact with the wound flexible printed wiring board 56 and is covered. The space on the outer peripheral surface side of the support portion 51 can be used as a space for disposing the camera flexible printed wiring board 56.
[0094]
When the camera device 17 is rotated from the first rotation position toward the second rotation position, the rotation member together with the second shaft 37 is fixed to the fixing member 41 fixed to the support piece portion 22 of the support plate 19. 44 is rotated, and the engagement between the first engaging recess 43a of the fixing member 41 and the engaging protrusion 44c of the rotating member 44 is released. The urging member 45 is pressed by the rotating member 44 and the urging member 45 is compressed.
[0095]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated, the compressed biasing member 45 is elastically restored when the camera device 17 is rotated to the second rotation position, and the second member of the fixing member 41 is restored as shown in FIG. The engagement recess 43b and the engagement protrusion 44c of the rotation member 44 are engaged, and the camera device 17 is held at the second rotation position.
[0096]
When the camera device 17 is rotated from the second rotation position toward the third rotation position, the rotation member 44 is rotated with respect to the fixing member 41, and rotates with the second engagement recess 43 b of the fixing member 41. The engagement of the member 44 with the engagement protrusion 44c is released. The urging member 45 is pressed by the rotating member 44 and the urging member 45 is compressed.
[0097]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated, the compressed biasing member 45 is elastically restored when the camera device 17 is rotated to the third rotational position, and the third member of the fixing member 41 is restored as shown in FIG. The engagement recess 43c and the engagement protrusion 44c of the rotation member 44 are engaged, and the camera device 17 is held at the third rotation position. At this time, the tip of the restricting projection 33 attached to the first shaft 29 is brought into a state of being in proximity to or in contact with the second restricted edge 51c of the holding case 49 (see FIG. 22), and the camera device beyond this 17 unnecessary rotations are restricted.
[0098]
Conversely, when the camera device 17 is rotated from the third rotation position toward the second rotation position, the rotation member 44 is rotated with respect to the fixing member 41, and the third engaging recess of the fixing member 41 is rotated. 43c is disengaged from the engaging projection 44c of the rotating member 44, the urging member 45 is pressed by the rotating member 44, and the urging member 45 is compressed.
[0099]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated, the compressed biasing member 45 is elastically restored when the camera device 17 is rotated to the second rotation position, and the second member of the fixing member 41 is restored as shown in FIG. The engagement recess 43b and the engagement protrusion 44c of the rotation member 44 are engaged, and the camera device 17 is held at the second rotation position.
[0100]
When the camera device 17 is rotated from the second rotation position toward the first rotation position, the rotation member 44 is rotated with respect to the fixing member 41, and rotates with the second engagement recess 43 b of the fixing member 41. The engagement of the member 44 with the engagement protrusion 44c is released, and the urging member 45 is pressed by the rotating member 44, and the urging member 45 is compressed.
[0101]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated, the compressed biasing member 45 is elastically restored when the camera device 17 is rotated to the first rotation position, and as shown in FIG. The engagement recess 43a and the engagement protrusion 44c of the rotation member 44 are engaged, and the camera device 17 is held at the first rotation position. At this time, the tip of the restricting protrusion 33 attached to the first shaft 29 is brought into a state of being in proximity to or in contact with the first restricted edge 51b of the holding case 49 (see FIG. 21), and the camera device beyond this 17 unnecessary rotations are restricted.
[0102]
The mobile phone 100 is provided with non-contact type detection means 59 for detecting the rotational position of the camera device 17 (see FIG. 4). The detecting means 59 includes a magnetoresistive element 60, for example, an MR (Magneto Resistive) element and a magnet 61. The detecting means 59 may be an optical sensor that emits detection light and performs detection in addition to magnetic sensors such as the magnetoresistive element 60 and the magnet 61.
[0103]
As shown in FIG. 4, the magnetoresistive element 60 is attached to the upper end portion of the circuit board 8 disposed inside the first case 5, and the magnet 61 is attached to the outer surface of the holding case 49 of the camera device 17. Yes. In the detection means 59, the center point of the magnetoresistive element 60 and the center point of the magnet 61 are orthogonal to the rotation axis of the camera device 17 regardless of the rotation position of the camera device 17, and the optical axis of the imaging lens 53 is set. It is always located in the containing plane. Therefore, a positional shift between the center point of the magnetoresistive element 60 and the center point of the magnet 61 does not occur, and a decrease in sensitivity of the magnetoresistive element 60 can be prevented.
[0104]
The detection operation by the detection means 59 when the camera device 17 is rotated will be described below (see FIGS. 23 to 26).
[0105]
As described above, the camera device 17 has the “shielding mode” (see FIG. 15) in the first rotation position, the “own-side shooting mode” (see FIG. 16) in the second rotation position, and the third rotation. There are three modes of “the other party photographing mode” (see FIG. 17) at the position.
[0106]
If the position where the optical axis of the imaging lens 53 is parallel to the direction in which the main surface of the circuit board 8 faces is the reference position (0 °) of the camera device 17, the camera device 17 moves from the reference position to the front side (minus side). ) Is the first rotation position, the position rotated 14 ° from the reference position to the front side is the second rotation position, and is 150 ° from the reference position to the back side (plus side). The rotated position is the third rotation position.
[0107]
As shown in FIG. 23, in the shielding mode (−137 °), the switch A is turned “off” based on the detection result of the detection means 59 based on the positional relationship between the magnetoresistive element 60 and the magnet 61. The switch A is a switch provided to invert an image captured through the imaging lens 53.
[0108]
The switch A remains “off” even when the camera device 17 is rotated to the plus side from the first rotation position in the shielding mode and the camera-side shooting mode (−14 °) is set as shown in FIG. .
[0109]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated to the plus side and the rotation angle is set to + 90 ° as shown in FIG. 25, the magnetoresistive element 60 and the magnet 61 are brought into a close positional relationship, and the detection result of the detection means 59 is obtained. Based on this, the switch A is turned on. Therefore, the position of the rotation angle of + 90 ° is the switching point of the switch A. When the switch A is turned “on”, the image captured through the imaging lens 53 is inverted.
[0110]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated to the plus side, as shown in FIG. 26, the other party shooting mode (+ 150 °) is set and the third rotation position is reached. During this time, the magnet 61 approaches the magnetoresistive element 60. Therefore, the switch A remains “ON”. In the counterpart shooting mode, the magnetoresistive element 60 and the magnet 61 are closest.
[0111]
Conversely, when the camera device 17 is rotated from the third rotation position in the counterpart shooting mode to the minus side, the switch A is changed from “on” to “off” at + 90 ° based on the detection result of the detection means 59. The image is switched and the image captured through the imaging lens 53 is inverted and the normal display is restored.
[0112]
As described above, in the mobile phone 100, the inversion of the image captured via the imaging lens 53 is performed by the non-contact type detection means 59 that detects the rotational position of the camera device 17 with respect to the main body 3. Therefore, unlike the case where a push switch is used, there is no need for a movable space for the operated lever and the operating projection, and there is a risk of interference between the hinge mechanism 16 and the operated lever and the operating projection. Therefore, the mobile phone 100 can be downsized accordingly.
[0113]
In addition, a sufficient arrangement space of the camera flexible printed wiring board 56 for supplying power to the camera device 17 can be secured, and the operated lever and the operation protrusion and the camera flexible printed wiring board 56 can be connected to each other. Since the problem of interference does not occur, the durability of the flexible printed wiring board 56 for cameras can be improved.
[0114]
Furthermore, since the detection means 59 is a non-contact type, it is less affected by dust, moisture, or the like that may enter through the gap of the hinge portion 4, and a detection operation failure can be prevented.
[0115]
In addition, by using the non-contact type detection means 59, the durability of the detection means 59 can be improved as compared with the case where contact type detection means such as a push switch is used.
[0116]
Furthermore, since the detection means 59 is composed of the magnetoresistive element 60 and the magnet 61 and has a simple configuration, the internal mechanism provided in the mobile phone 100 is simplified and the workability in the assembly work of the internal mechanism is improved. Can be improved.
[0117]
In the detection means 59, the magnetoresistive element 60 is attached to the circuit board 8 disposed inside the first housing 1 constituting the main body 3, and the magnet 61 is attached to the camera device 17. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a wiring board for supplying power to the magnetoresistive element 60, for example, a flexible printed wiring board or a dedicated connector, so that the internal configuration can be simplified and the number of parts can be reduced.
[0118]
Further, since the magnetoresistive element 60 is attached to the circuit board 8 and the magnet 61 is attached to the camera device 17, a flexible printed wiring board for supplying power to the magnetoresistive element 60 is not required. Thus, there is no problem of a decrease in durability due to stress on the flexible printed wiring board, and a good detection operation by the detection means 59 can be ensured.
[0119]
Further, when an impact or the like from the outside is applied to the mobile phone 100, the rotatable camera device 17 is more susceptible to the impact or the like than the circuit board 8, so the magnetoresistive element 60 is attached to the circuit board 8 and the magnet. By attaching 61 to the camera device 17, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as cracks and breakage of the magnetoresistive element 60.
[0120]
In addition, by attaching the magnetoresistive element 60 to the circuit board 8 and attaching the magnet 61 to the camera device 17, even when the camera device 17 needs to be replaced, the magnetoresistive element 60 that is generally more expensive than the magnet 61 is attached to the camera. There is no need to replace it with the device 17.
[0121]
In the above example, the magnetoresistive element 60 is attached to the circuit board 8 and the magnet 61 is attached to the camera device 17. Conversely, the magnetoresistive element 60 is attached to the camera device 17 and the magnet 61 is attached to the circuit board 8. You may attach to. In this case, the power supply to the magnetoresistive element 60 can be performed using the camera flexible printed wiring board 56.
[0122]
Next, the detection means 62 and the detection operation by the detection means 62 will be described (see FIGS. 27 to 30).
[0123]
Similarly to the detection means 59, the detection means 62 is also of a non-contact type, and includes a first magnetoresistive element 63, a second magnetoresistive element 64, and a magnet 65. As the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64, for example, MR elements are both used.
[0124]
As the detection means 62, an optical sensor that emits detection light and performs detection may be used as in the detection means 59.
[0125]
The first magnetoresistive element 63 is disposed at the upper end portion of the circuit board 8 disposed inside the first case 5, and the second magnetoresistive element 64 is disposed at the upper end of the back surface of the front case 5 a of the first case 5. It is arranged in the inclined part of the part. The magnet 65 is attached to the outer surface of the holding case 49 of the camera device 17. In the detecting means 62, the center point of the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the center point of the magnet 65 are rotated by the camera device 17 regardless of the rotational position of the camera device 17. It is always positioned in a plane that is orthogonal to the axis and includes the optical axis of the imaging lens 53. Accordingly, there is no displacement between the center point of the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the center point of the magnet 65, and the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64 A decrease in sensitivity can be prevented.
[0126]
As shown in FIG. 27, in the shielding mode (−137 °), the switch A is turned “OFF” based on the detection result of the detection means 62 due to the positional relationship between the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the magnet 65. Yes. At this time, the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the magnet 65 are in the closest position, and the switch B is turned on based on the detection result of the detecting means 62 according to the positional relationship between the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the magnet 65. "
[0127]
The switch B is a switch provided to switch the camera device 17 to the usable state or the unusable state. When the switch B is set to “ON”, the camera device 17 is unusable. When the camera device 17 is in an unusable state, for example, power supply to the element block 48a disposed inside the holding case 49 of the camera device 17 is stopped or interrupted.
[0128]
As shown in FIG. 28, the switch A remains “off” even when the camera device 17 is rotated to the plus side from the first rotation position in the shielding mode and is set to the own photographing mode (−14 °). . On the other hand, the second magnetoresistive element 64 is separated from the magnet 65, and the switch B is turned off based on the detection result of the detecting means 62 in the middle from the shielding mode to the self-side shooting mode. When the switch B is turned “off”, the power supply to the element block 48a is resumed and the camera device 17 is switched to the usable state.
[0129]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated to the plus side and the rotation angle is set to + 90 ° as shown in FIG. 29, the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the magnet 65 are brought into a close positional relationship. Based on the detection result, the switch A is turned on. When the switch A is turned “on”, the image captured through the imaging lens 53 is inverted. On the other hand, even if the rotation angle is set to + 90 °, the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the magnet 65 are separated from each other, the switch B remains “off”, and the camera device 17 is in a usable state.
[0130]
When the camera device 17 is further rotated to the plus side, as shown in FIG. 30, the other-side shooting mode (+ 150 °) is set and the third rotation position is reached. During this time, the first magnetoresistive element 63 is magnetized. Since 65 is approached, the switch A remains “ON”. In the counterpart shooting mode, the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the magnet 65 are closest to each other. Also in the other party photographing mode, the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the magnet 65 are separated from each other, the switch B remains “off”, and the camera device 17 is in a usable state.
[0131]
Conversely, when the camera device 17 is rotated to the minus side from the third rotational position in the counterpart shooting mode, the switch A is changed from “on” to “off” at + 90 ° based on the detection result of the detection means 62. The image is switched and the image captured through the imaging lens 53 is inverted and the normal display is restored. During the rotation of the camera device 17 to the minus side, the switch B is switched from “off” to “on” on the way from the own-side shooting mode to the shielding mode based on the detection result of the detection means 62, and the camera device 17 is turned on. It is switched from the usable state to the unusable state.
[0132]
As described above, when the detection unit 62 is used, in addition to the above-described effects when the detection unit 59 is used, the camera device 17 can be used when the camera device 17 is rotated to a predetermined position. Since the state is switched to the unusable state, power is supplied to the camera device 17 only when necessary, so that power consumption can be reduced.
[0133]
Further, the image is inverted between the own-side shooting mode and the other-party shooting mode, and the camera device 17 is enabled in the own-side shooting mode and the other-party shooting mode, and the camera device 17 is used in the shielding mode. Since the camera cannot be used, a desired state of the camera device 17 for the photographer is set in each mode, and usability can be improved.
[0134]
In the above example, the first magnetoresistive element 63 is attached to the circuit board 8, the second magnetoresistive element 64 is attached to the first case 5, and the magnet 65 is attached to the camera device 17. On the contrary, the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64 may be attached to different positions of the camera device 17 and the magnet 65 may be attached to the circuit board 8. In this case, it is possible to supply power to the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64 by using the camera flexible printed wiring board 56.
[0135]
In the above, the example in which the detection unit 62 is configured by the two magnetoresistive elements of the first magnetoresistive element 63 and the second magnetoresistive element 64 and the one magnet 65 is shown. It is also possible to configure with one magnetoresistive element and two magnets.
[0136]
Below, the detection operation by the above-mentioned detection means 62 is demonstrated with reference to the flowchart figure shown in FIG.
[0137]
(S1) The detection operation by the detection means 62 is started and the state of the switch B is determined. When the switch B is “ON”, the process proceeds to (S2). When the switch B is “OFF”, the process proceeds to (S3).
[0138]
(S2) The camera device 17 is disabled, and the switch B in (S1) is continuously determined.
[0139]
(S3) The camera device 17 is enabled, and the process proceeds to (S4).
[0140]
(S4) The image captured via the imaging lens 53 is displayed as a normal display that is not reversed, and the process proceeds to (S5).
[0141]
(S5) The state of the switch A is determined. When the switch A is “ON”, the process proceeds to (S6). If the switch A is “OFF”, the process proceeds to (S1), and the switch B is subsequently determined in (S1).
[0142]
(S6) The image captured through the imaging lens 53 is inverted and displayed in reverse video, the process proceeds to (S5), and the determination of the switch A in (S5) is continued.
[0143]
Next, a modification of the camera device will be described (see FIG. 32). The camera device 17 </ b> A according to this modification is different from the camera device 17 described above only in the position and shape of the rotation operation unit. Therefore, only the portions different from the camera device 17 will be described in detail. The other parts are denoted by the same reference numerals as those assigned to similar parts in the camera device 17 and the description thereof is omitted.
[0144]
The camera device 17A includes a protective cover 18A formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and a camera body 48 that is covered with the protective cover 18A except for a part thereof.
[0145]
The left and right ends of the protective cover 18A are knurled, and the knurled portions are formed as rotation operation portions 18b and 18b. The rotation operation portions 18b and 18b are formed over the entire circumference of the protective cover 18A.
[0146]
Thus, since the camera device 17A is provided with the rotation operation portions 18b and 18b formed over the entire circumference of the protective cover 18A, the rotation operation portions 18b and 18b are provided regardless of the rotation position of the camera device 17A. It is possible to easily rotate the camera device 17A with the finger placed on the screen.
[0147]
The shapes and structures of the respective parts shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementations in carrying out the present invention, and these limit the technical scope of the present invention. It should not be interpreted.
[0148]
【The invention's effect】
  As is apparent from the above description, the information terminal device of the present invention is folded by the first housing and the second housing constituting the main body portion being pivotally connected via the hinge portion. An information terminal device provided with a camera device that has an imaging lens and is rotatable with respect to the main body, and is captured via the imaging lens when the camera device is rotated to a predetermined rotational position. Non-contact type detection means for detecting the rotational position with respect to the main body of the camera device.And the detecting means is constituted by one magnet and two magnetoresistive elements or two magnets and one magnetoresistive element, and the camera device rotates to a predetermined rotational position different from the predetermined rotational position. When the camera is used, the camera device is set in a disabled state, and the camera device is used as a shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the photographer, and in the other party shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the opposite side of the photographer. There is a shielding mode in which the lens is shielded by the main unit, and the image is inverted between the own shooting mode and the other party shooting mode, and the camera device can be used in the own shooting mode and the other shooting mode And the camera device is disabled in the shielding mode.It is characterized by that.
[0149]
Therefore, unlike the case where a push switch is used, there is no need for a movable space for the operated lever and the operating projection, and there is also a risk of interference between the mechanism provided in the hinge portion and the operated lever and the operating projection. Therefore, the size of the information terminal device can be reduced accordingly.
[0150]
In addition, it is possible to secure a sufficient space for arranging the wiring board for supplying power to the camera device, and there is no problem of interference with the operated lever or the operating projection. Improvements can be made.
[0151]
Furthermore, since the detection means is a non-contact type, it is less affected by dust, moisture, or the like that may enter through the gap of the hinge portion, and a detection operation failure can be prevented.
[0152]
In addition, by using the non-contact type detection means, it is possible to improve the durability of the detection means as compared with the case where the contact type detection means such as a push switch is used.
[0153]
  AndSince the detection means is composed of a magnet and a magnetoresistive element, the detection means has a simple configuration, and simplifies the internal mechanism provided inside the information terminal device and improves workability in the assembly work of the internal mechanism. be able to.
  The number of magnets constituting the detection means is one, the number of magnetoresistive elements is two, or the number of magnets is two and the number of magnetoresistive elements is one. When the camera apparatus is rotated to the predetermined rotation position, the camera apparatus is disabled, so that power is supplied to the camera apparatus only when necessary, so that power consumption can be reduced.
  Then, as the use mode of the camera device, a self-side shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the photographer side, a partner-side shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the opposite side of the photographer, and a shielding mode in which the imaging lens is shielded by the main unit And reverses the image between the own-side shooting mode and the other-side shooting mode, and makes the camera device usable in the own-side shooting mode and the other-side shooting mode, and disables the camera device in the shielding mode. Therefore, the desired state of the camera device for the photographer is set in each mode, and the usability can be improved.
[0154]
  Claim2In the invention described above, since the magnet is arranged in the camera device and the magnetoresistive element is arranged in the main body, a wiring board for supplying power to the magnetoresistive element, for example, a flexible printed wiring board or a dedicated There is no need to provide components such as connectors, and the internal configuration can be simplified and the number of components can be reduced.
[0155]
In addition, since a flexible printed wiring board for supplying power to the magnetoresistive element is not required, there is no problem of deterioration in durability due to stress on the flexible printed wiring board when the camera device is rotated. It is possible to ensure a good detection operation by.
[0156]
Furthermore, when an external impact or the like is applied to the information terminal device, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of problems such as cracking or breakage of the magnetoresistive element.
[0157]
In addition, even when the camera device needs to be replaced, it is not necessary to replace the magnetoresistive element, which is generally more expensive than the magnet, with the camera device.
[0158]
  Claim3In the invention described in the above, the camera device is constituted by a protective cover and a camera main body arranged in the protective cover, and a rotary operation portion is formed on the outer surface of the protective cover. It is possible to easily perform the rotation operation of the camera device by placing a finger on the rotation operation unit.
[0159]
  Claim4In the invention described above, since the light emitting unit capable of emitting light at the time of photographing by the camera device is provided on the entire outer periphery of the imaging lens, there is no deviation of the light emitted from the light emitting unit, and the optical axis of the imaging lens. Equal light centering around is emitted, and a good image can be taken.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 shows an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone together with FIGS. 2 to 32, and is a perspective view of the mobile phone in an open state.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile phone showing a closed state.
FIG. 3 is a schematic side view showing rotation angles of a first housing and a second housing.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a part of the internal structure of the mobile phone.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged exploded perspective view showing a hinge mechanism.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing a hinge mechanism.
7 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG.
8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged perspective view showing the relationship between the fixed member and the rotating member.
FIG. 10 shows a state when rotation of the first housing and the second housing is restricted together with FIG. 11, and this figure is an enlarged side view showing a part of the closed state in cross section. It is.
FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view showing a part of the open state in cross section.
FIG. 12 shows the assembly procedure of the camera device together with FIG. 13. FIG. 12 is an enlarged front view showing a part of the camera device in a cross-sectional view before the camera device is slid.
FIG. 13 is an enlarged front view, partly in section, showing the camera device being slid and assembled.
FIG. 14 is an enlarged perspective view showing a state in which a flexible printed wiring board is arranged.
FIG. 15 is an enlarged perspective view showing a shielding mode.
FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view showing the own-side shooting mode.
FIG. 17 is an enlarged perspective view showing a counterpart shooting mode.
FIG. 18 shows a state when the camera device is held at each rotational position together with FIGS. 19 and 20, and is an enlarged side view showing a part of the state of the first rotational position in section. It is.
FIG. 19 is an enlarged side view showing a part of the second rotational position in cross section.
FIG. 20 is an enlarged side view showing a state of a third rotational position, partly in cross section.
FIG. 21 shows a state when the rotation of the camera device is restricted together with FIG. 22, and this figure is an enlarged side view showing a part of the state of the first rotation position in cross section.
FIG. 22 is an enlarged side view showing a part of the third rotational position in cross section.
FIG. 23 shows the rotational position of the camera device when the detection operation of the detection means is performed together with FIGS. 24 to 26, and this figure is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the state of the shielding mode.
FIG. 24 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state of the own-side shooting mode.
FIG. 25 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state where the rotation angle of the camera device is + 90 °.
FIG. 26 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state of a counterpart shooting mode.
FIG. 27 shows the rotational position of the camera device when the detection operation of another detection means is performed together with FIGS. 28 to 30, and this figure is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the state of the shielding mode.
FIG. 28 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state of the own-side shooting mode.
FIG. 29 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state where the rotation angle of the camera device is + 90 °.
FIG. 30 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a state of a counterpart shooting mode.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a detection operation of another detection means.
FIG. 32 is an enlarged perspective view showing a modification of the camera device.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Mobile phone (mobile information terminal device), 1 ... 1st housing | casing, 2 ... 2nd housing | casing, 3 ... Main-body part, 4 ... Hinge part, 17 ... Camera apparatus, 18 ... Protective cover, 18a ... Rotation Operation unit 48 ... Camera body 53 ... Imaging lens 59 ... Detection means 60 ... Magnetoresistive element 61 ... Magnet 62 ... Detection means 63 ... First magnetoresistive element 64 ... Second magnetoresistive element , 65 ... Magnet, 17A ... Camera device, 18A ... Protective cover, 18b ... Rotation operation unit

Claims (4)

A first housing and a second housing constituting the main body are connected to each other via a hinge so as to be foldable and have an imaging lens and are rotatable with respect to the main body. An information terminal device provided with a camera device,
For camera device to be able to reverse the image captured through the imaging lens when it is rotated in a predetermined rotational position, it has a non-contact type detecting means for detecting a rotational position relative to the body of the camera device ,
The detection means is composed of one magnet and two magnetoresistive elements or two magnets and one magnetoresistive element,
As the use mode of the camera device, there are provided a shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the photographer, a shooting mode in which the imaging lens faces the opposite side of the photographer, and a shielding mode in which the imaging lens is shielded by the main body. ,
Invert the image between your own shooting mode and the other party shooting mode,
An information terminal device characterized in that the camera device is in a usable state in the own-side photographing mode and the partner-side photographing mode, and is disabled in the shielding mode . The information terminal device according to claim 1 , wherein the magnet is disposed in a camera device, and the magnetoresistive element is disposed in a main body. The camera device is constituted by a protective cover and a camera body disposed in the protective cover,
The information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a rotation operation unit that is knurled is formed on an outer surface of the protective cover. The information terminal device according to claim 1, wherein a light emitting unit capable of emitting light at the time of photographing by the camera device is provided on the entire outer periphery of the imaging lens.

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