KR100663484B1 - Mobile phone with self-cradling - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable terminal having a self cradling function is provided to offer convenience in a DMB(Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) and to enhance the convenience of a key operation of both hands while a display unit is being cradled in parallel or slantly in a game mode. A portable terminal having a self cradling function comprises the first main body(100) and the second main bodies(200,210). The first main body(100) includes a display unit. The second main bodies(200,210) include at least one key, are connected such that they rotate centering on the first hinge axis which passes through an area except a center of a side of the first main body(100) as well as face toward a longitudinal direction of the first main body(100), and support a slant state of the display unit by being rotated a certain angle from the first main body(100).

Description

Mobile terminal with magnetic mounting function {MOBILE PHONE WITH SELF-CRADLING}

1 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

2 and 3 are perspective views showing a state in which the obliquely mounted portable terminal according to the present invention is seen on the left and right sides, respectively.

4 is a perspective view illustrating a portable terminal in which a camera device is rotated and a display device is mounted according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the rear of FIG. 4; FIG.

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal including a DM phone, a game phone, a chat phone, a camera phone, an MP3 phone, a cellular phone, a PCS, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a hand-held phone (HHP), and the like. In particular, it relates to a portable terminal having a magnetic mounting function and convenient to use in a specific mode.

The term "portable terminal" in a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry and perform wireless communication with a counterpart. These portable terminals have been in the trend of miniaturization, slimming, grip, and light weight in consideration of portability, and are moving toward a multi-media direction that can pursue various functions. In particular, more and more portable terminals will be used for miniaturization, light weight, multifunction, and versatility, and will be modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or the Internet environment. In addition, the portable terminal is an electronic device commonly used anywhere in the world, men and women, and is being recognized as a necessity to carry around at all times.

Conventional portable terminals are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable terminals are classified into bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type portable terminals according to their appearance. The bar-type portable terminal means that the single housing is configured in the bar-type, the flip-type portable terminal means that the flip is rotatably configured by the hinge device in the bar-shaped housing, It is meant that the folder in a single bar-shaped housing is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device.

In addition, the mobile terminal may be classified into a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a body wearing position or a wearing method. A necklace-type portable terminal refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a neck using a string, and a wrist-type portable terminal refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal to a wrist.

In addition, the portable terminal may be classified into a rotation-type or sliding-type portable terminal according to an opening and closing method. The rotatable portable terminal means that the two housings are rotatably connected and opened while remaining facing each other, and the sliding portable terminal is opened and closed by sliding movement in the longitudinal direction of the two housings. it means. The variously classified portable terminals listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, conventional portable terminals are being converted into structures capable of communicating high-speed data in addition to voice communication functions. That is, as the needs of consumers increase, the service will be provided using a wireless communication technology that transmits high speed data.

Currently, the camera lens is adopted in the conventional portable terminal, and the transmission of the video signal and the like is in progress. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable terminals are equipped with a camera lens module externally or internally so that video calls with a counterpart or a desired subject photographing function can be performed.

However, the conventional portable terminal requires a separate holder in order to mount inclined, thereby causing an uneconomical problem from the user's point of view.

In particular, in the DMB mode for watching various videos, the display device must be mounted obliquely, and stereo sound must be provided, but the conventional portable terminal cannot adjust the mounting angle even after a separate holder is provided. It does not provide, and there is a disadvantage in that the mounting operation is inconvenient.

In addition, the conventional portable terminal is inconvenient in key operation in a specific mode that requires a lot of key operation, such as a game mode or a chat mode. That is, during key manipulation, the keys are arranged in the plane of the rectangular parallelepiped so that the fatigue of the finger, especially the thumb, is easily felt.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an economical portable terminal to a user or a manufacturer having a mounting function on its own.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal with an easy mounting operation.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of adjusting the mounting angle.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal which is convenient in a DMB mode.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal which is convenient for key operation using both hands in a state in which the display device is mounted in parallel or inclined in a game mode.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal having an excellent viewing feeling because the display device is inclinedly mounted and stereo sound is emitted to both sides of the display device.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal with a plurality of keys arranged on an inclined surface for convenient key manipulation using one hand.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal which is disposed on the inclined surface of the keys, respectively, for convenient key operation using both hands.

Still another object of the present invention is to arrange a rotatable camera device so that the camera lens is disposed on the upper or lower surface of the first body, that is, the camera lens is disposed on the front or the rear of the user, so that the subject can be photographed in the camera mode or a video recording or counterpart The present invention provides a portable terminal that is convenient for use in a video call.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable terminal,

A first body including a display device; And

It includes at least one key, and is connected in rotation in the longitudinal direction of the first body and about a first hinge axis passing through an area other than the side center of the first body, the predetermined body in the first body The second body is rotated at an angle to support the inclined state of the display device.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the mobile terminal according to the present invention comprises a first body 100 having a data output function, and at least one second body (200, 210) having a mounting function and a data input function do. The device having the data input function refers to the liquid crystal display 110 or the touch screen. The device having the data output function refers to a plurality of keys 202 and 212.

The second body (200, 210) is composed of a pair, are arranged symmetrically on both sides of the first body 100 so as to mount the first body 100 in a balanced and stable manner. It is rotatably connected about a first hinge axis A1 facing in the longitudinal direction of the first body 100 and penetrating a region other than the center of the side surface 101 of the first body 100. In addition, when the second body 200 and 210 are rotated at a predetermined angle in the first body 100, the second body 200 and 210 support the inclined state of the first body 100, and in particular, the second body 200 and 210. The bottom of the inclined support of the first body 100 in contact with the ground or a specific object. In addition, the predetermined angle, that is, the inclined angle of the first main body 100 may be adjusted, and the second main bodies 200 and 210 are provided by the hinge module not shown at a predetermined angle. In addition, the second body (200, 210) is rotated about the first hinge axis (A1) while continuously maintaining the state facing the both sides (101, 102) of the first body (100). The amount of rotation of the second body (200, 210) is limited to 90 degrees or less.

Preferably, the first hinge axis A1 is oriented in the longitudinal direction of the first body 100, and in particular, penetrates an area other than the center of the first body side surfaces 101 and 102, specifically the side edge region. The first hinge shaft A1 is located at a distance from the center of both sides 101 and 102 of the first body, and is biased at the center, so that the second bodies 200 and 210 are respectively one end 206 and 216. It is rotated to a radius larger than the other end (204, 214) can perform a stable mounting function.

As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, the battery pack 120 is disposed on the lower surface of the first body 100 as a whole. In addition, a camera device 300 is provided at a predetermined position on the lower surface of the first body 100. The camera device 300 includes a camera lens housing 310 and a camera lens 320. The camera device 300 is spaced apart from the first hinge axis A1 and faces in a vertical direction. It is rotatably connected about the axis A2. The second hinge axis A2 faces in the vertical direction of the first body 100 in the longitudinal direction, and the second bodies 200 and 210 are completely closed to the first body 100 (as shown in FIG. 1). In the case, the second body 200, 210 is directed in the longitudinal direction.

A slot 130 having a predetermined shape is formed at a predetermined position on the bottom surface of the first body 100. The slot 130 is formed to open in the direction of the bottom surface and one side 102 of the first body 100. The camera device 300 is stored in the slot 130 when not in use. The camera device 300 is rotated about the second hinge axis A2 so that the camera lens 320 is exposed to the bottom surface or the top surface of the first body 100. 4 illustrates a state in which the camera lens 320 faces the upper surface of the first body 100. That is, the camera lens 320 may be disposed to face in the front direction or the front direction opposite to the user. The amount of rotation of the camera device 300 is limited to about 180 degrees or less.

First and second speaker devices 203 and 213 are always mounted on the outer side surfaces 201 and 211 of each of the second bodies, respectively. The first and second speaker devices 203 and 213 are configured in pairs and are symmetrically disposed about the display device 110, respectively, and the first body 100 is centered on the first hinge axis A1. Rotate each. The second bodies 200 and 210 have a plurality of keys 202 and 212 arranged on their upper surfaces 200a and 210a, respectively, and are provided in a shape extending in the vertical direction in the longitudinal direction of the first body 100. The flat upper surfaces 200a and 210a of each of the second bodies 200 and 210 are inclined downward, and the keys 202 and 212 are arranged on the inclined surface, respectively. The flat upper surfaces 200a and 210a are inclined downward, so that the keys 202 and 212 can be easily operated from the user's point of view, and the key using one hand is particularly convenient. Operation, key operation in the game mode using both hands, or key operation using both hands in the chat mode are convenient. Reference numeral 202a refers to a jog dial key which is a kind of rotary key.

The second body 200, 210 has one end 204, 214 and the other end 206, 216, respectively, and when the second body 200, 210 is rotated in the first body 100, the one end 204, 214 is rotated. Maintain a constant distance from the first hinge axis (A1), the other end (206, 216) is rotated farthest from the first hinge axis (A1). In addition, the second body (200, 210) is rotated in a direction closer or farther away while continuously maintaining the state facing the first side (101, 102), respectively.

1 illustrates a case where a mobile terminal according to the present invention is used in a phone mode, and FIG. 2 illustrates a case where the portable terminal is used in a DMB mode. Of course, in the state as shown in FIG. 1, the user uses the portable terminal as a bar type, and by using both hands while watching the display device 110, the user can conveniently operate the key. This is convenient. In the state as shown in FIG. 2, the display device 110 is inclinedly mounted, and sound is emitted from the first and second speaker devices to provide stereo sound, thereby providing excellent viewing experience in the DMB mode.

In the state as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the portable terminal is convenient for a video call with the other party.

As described above, the present invention is equipped with a magnetic mounting function is economical from the user or manufacturer's point of view, in particular, the mounting operation is convenient, the mounting angle can be adjusted, it has been provided a stable mounting state. In addition, the present invention is convenient in the DMB mode, the game mode or the camera mode, in particular, the display device is mounted inclined in the mounted state, the stereo sound is provided to both sides of the display device to improve the viewing experience in the DMB mode, Key operation with both hands is convenient in game mode. In addition, the present invention achieves the advantage that the key operation becomes more convenient by being arranged on the inclined surface under the keys. Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (14)

In a mobile terminal, A first body including a display device; And It includes at least one key, and is connected in rotation in the longitudinal direction of the first body and about a first hinge axis passing through an area other than the side center of the first body, the predetermined body in the first body And at least one second body which is rotated at an angle to support the inclined state of the display device. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein the second body is configured in a pair, and is disposed symmetrically with respect to the first body so as to balance the first body in a balanced manner. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second body rotates in a direction closer to or further away from each other while continuously maintaining both sides of the first body. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2, wherein the second bodies are arranged to extend in a vertical direction in the longitudinal direction of the first body, and are coupled to both side surfaces of the first body. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein the second body supports the first body inclinedly in contact with a bottom surface thereof. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein the first hinge shaft penetrates one side edge of both sides of the first body. The portable terminal as set forth in claim 1, wherein a speaker device which is always open to the outside is mounted on an outer side surface of the second body. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 2, wherein first and second speaker devices are mounted on outer side surfaces of the second main body to emit stereo sound in a specific mode. According to claim 1, wherein the second body has one end and the other end, when the second body is rotated in the first body, the one end to maintain a distance from the first hinge axis, the other end is The mobile terminal, characterized in that rotated away from the first hinge axis. The portable terminal according to claim 2, wherein the second main body is configured such that its flat upper surface is inclined downward, and the keys are arranged on the inclined upper surface, respectively, to facilitate key manipulation. The method of claim 1, wherein the bottom of the first main body is further provided with a camera device, the camera device is spaced apart from the first hinge axis, rotatably connected about a vertically facing second hinge axis Mobile terminal. The portable terminal of claim 11, wherein a slot for accommodating the camera device is further provided at a predetermined bottom surface of the main body, and the slot is formed to be opened in one side direction with the bottom of the first body. 12. The portable terminal of claim 11, wherein the camera device is configured to expose the camera lens so that the camera lens rotates toward the top or bottom of the first body. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the second hinge axis is directed in a vertical direction in the longitudinal direction of the first body, and when the second body is completely closed from the first body, a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the second body. A mobile terminal characterized by facing toward.

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