KR100844597B1 - Mobile communication terminal with the dual slide module - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile communication terminal having a dual slide module is provided to enable the second plate which constitutes the dual slide module to be received in the inside of a middle housing, thereby making the mobile communication terminal slim. A dual slide module is received in a through hole(46) formed on a middle housing(44), so that the second plate is fixed to the through hole in combined type. The first plate and the third plate individually exposed to upper and lower parts of the through hole are fixed to link with a lower side of an upper housing(45) and an upper side of a lower housing(43). Coupling units(47) are equipped on both ends of the second plate, while combining units(48) are equipped on both inner sides of the through hole in order to be combined together in a type that the coupling units are put.

Description

Mobile communication terminal with two-way slide module

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a bidirectional slide module according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the bidirectional slide module according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3B are perspective views illustrating a slide movement operation of the bidirectional slide module according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A is a view illustrating a slide movement in the X axis direction, and FIG. 3B is a slide movement in the Y axis direction. This figure shows how it looks.

4 is a view showing a state in which the bidirectional slide module according to the first embodiment is coupled to a mobile communication terminal having a three-stage structure.

5A, 5B, and 5C are perspective views illustrating a mobile communication terminal to which the bidirectional slide module is applied according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5A is a view showing a closed state, and FIG. 5B is a view showing a first plate in an X-axis opening direction. FIG. 5C is a view illustrating a phone keypad exposed when the slide is moved, and FIG. 5C is a view showing a game keypad exposed when the third plate slides in the Y-axis opening direction.

6 is an exploded perspective view showing a bidirectional slide module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a perspective view illustrating a coupling state of a bidirectional slide module according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

8A and 8B are perspective views illustrating a slide movement operation of the bidirectional slide module according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8A is a view illustrating a slide movement in the X-axis direction, and FIG. 8B is a slide movement in the Y-axis direction. This figure shows how it looks.

9 is a view showing a state in which the bidirectional slide module according to the second embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a mobile communication terminal having a three-stage structure.

* Explanation of Signs of Major Parts of Drawings *

40: Game Keypad 41: Phone Keypad

43: lower housing 44: intermediate housing

45: upper housing 46: through hole

47: fastening portion 48: coupling portion

322: stopper 300,400: slide module

302,402: First plate 304,204: Second plate

306,406: third plate 418: long hole

402: fixed pin

The present invention relates to a two-way slide module, and more particularly, to adopt a two-way slide module in which the slide operation is implemented in two axes perpendicular to each other in a three-stage mobile communication terminal, in particular in the present invention The second plate, which is a component of the slide module, is provided in a type accommodated inside the intermediate housing so that the thickness of the mobile communication terminal can be reduced.

In general, a mobile communication terminal consisting of a three-stage structure having a game keypad and a phone keypad separately so that a game function and a phone function can be used in combination, and an independent operation can be performed for each function, that is, an upper housing, an intermediate housing, and a lower housing. The mobile communication terminal composed of a stacked structure of the housing has a three-stage structure in which the upper housing slides in the longitudinal direction to use the phone function, and the lower housing slides in the width direction to use the game function. .

In order to allow the lower housing and the upper housing to slide as described above, the slide module in the longitudinal direction and the slide module in the width direction are employed separately, so that the assembly time and assembly time between the housing and each slide module are increased. This increases the productivity.

In addition, in the case where the longitudinal slide module and the width slide module are individually employed in the mobile communication terminal, they must be disposed between the housings, so that they occupy the installation space for the longitudinal slide module and the width slide module, respectively. As a result, the thickness of the mobile communication terminal becomes thicker, as well as the volume becomes a cause of poor portability.

The present invention has been invented to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and employs a two-way slide module each having a three-stage structure in which a slide operation is implemented in two axial directions perpendicular to each other, in particular bidirectional. The second plate constituting the slide module is provided in a type accommodated inside the intermediate housing so that the thickness of the mobile communication terminal can be reduced.

The present invention for achieving the above object, the first stopper and the central portion having a guide portion at both ends in the X-axis longitudinal direction, provided in the longitudinal direction of the guide portion in a predetermined interval spaced apart from one side guide portion A first plate having a second stopper in the Y-axis width direction thereof; A second plate disposed on an upper portion of the first plate and coupled to be slidably moved along the guide portion, and having a long hole formed in a Y-axis width direction on one side of an upper surface thereof; A third plate coupled to slide along the guides formed on both sides in the Y-axis width direction; It is provided on the bottom of the third plate to move along the inside of the long hole, when the third plate is opened in the Y-axis direction is located next to one side of the second stopper to prevent the first plate from moving in the X-axis opening direction The first plate is positioned in the gap when the movement is closed, the fixing pin to move in the X-axis opening direction; the bi-directional slide module consisting of a through-hole formed in the intermediate housing to accommodate the second plate is coupled to the through-hole Fixed to; First and third plates respectively exposed to the upper and lower portions of the through hole are fixed to interlock with a lower surface of a corresponding upper housing and an upper surface of a lower housing; Technical features of the mobile communication terminal having a bidirectional slide module having a coupling part provided at both ends of the second plate, and coupling parts provided at both ends of the corresponding through-holes so that the coupling parts are placed. There is this.

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Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Example 1

1 is an exploded perspective view showing a bidirectional slide module according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the bidirectional slide module according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 3A and 3B are perspective views illustrating a slide movement operation of the bidirectional slide module according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3A is a view illustrating a slide movement in the X axis direction, and FIG. 3B is a slide movement in the Y axis direction. This figure shows how it looks. 4 is a view showing a state in which the bidirectional slide module according to the first embodiment is coupled to a mobile communication terminal having a three-stage structure.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3, the bidirectional slide module 300 is disposed such that the first plate 302, the second plate 304, and the third plate 306 having a plate shape overlap each other.

In addition, the first plate 302 is slid in the X-axis direction and the third plate 306 is slid in the Y-axis direction through the coupling of the guide parts 308, 310, and 312 formed at both front ends thereof, respectively.

The stopper 314 is fixed to both upper surfaces of the first plate 302 in the X-axis direction.

The second plate 304 which slides along the first plate 302 is partially cut and a stopper 316 having a curved structure in a downward direction is formed, such that the first plate 302 is a second plate 304. In the slide movement along the X-axis direction, the stopper 314 of the first plate 302 is in close contact with the stopper 316 of the corresponding second plate 316 to prevent movement.

Therefore, the slide movement distance of the first plate 302 is set through the above structure as well as separation due to excessive slide movement is prevented.

A stopper 318 is fixed to one end of an upper surface of the second plate 304 so as to be coupled to both sides, and partially cut off at both sides of the third plate 306 that slides along the second plate 304. A stopper 320 having a bent structure in a downward direction is formed.

Therefore, when the third plate 306 slides along the second plate 304 in the Y-axis direction, the stopper 320 of the third plate 306 closely contacts the stopper 318 of the second plate 304. Therefore, the slide movement distance is set through the structure in which movement is prevented, and the slide movement distance is not separated from each other by excessive slide movement.

In addition, a stopper capable of preventing the slide movement of the first plate 302 in the X-axis opening direction when the third plate 306 is moved in the opening direction to one side guide portion 312 of the third plate 306. 322 is provided. The stopper 322 is formed in a curved structure having a length in the lower direction further protruding in the same line from one side guide portion 312.

Looking at the coupling structure of the two-way slide module 300 configured as described above with reference to Figure 4, first the first plate 302 of the two-way slide module 300 is on the bottom surface of the upper housing 45 having the LCD It is fixed to interlock with each other through attachment or fastening.

In addition, the second plate 304 is disposed in the form of being accommodated in the through hole 46 of the intermediate housing 44 having the phone keypad 41, wherein the second plate 304 is provided at both ends of the second plate 304 The fastening portion 47 is seated in the form of being placed in the coupling portion 48 provided at both ends of the through hole 46, and is fixed in the fastening form through the fastening screw.

The third plate 306 is fixed to interlock with each other by attaching or fastening to an upper surface of the lower housing 43 having the game keypad 40.

As shown in FIGS. 3A, 5A, and 5B, when the user makes a smooth call, when the user slides the upper housing 45 in the X-axis opening direction, the first plate 302 may be connected to the second plate 304. By sliding along the guide part 310, as shown in FIG. 5B, the phone keypad 41 provided in the intermediate housing 44 can be used. At this time, the third plate 306 is moved in the Y-axis closing direction, and the stopper 322 of the third plate 306 is positioned outside the one-side guide portion 308 of the first plate 302. Since there is no interference with the first plate 302, the game keypad 40 provided in the lower housing 43 is in a closed state.

When attempting to slide the third plate 306 in the Y-axis opening direction, the stopper 322 of the third plate 306 is blocked by the first plate 302 moved in the opening direction to make the slide movement. By not holding, the use of the game keypad 40 becomes impossible.

As shown in FIGS. 3B and 5C, when the user wants to play the game, the first plate 302 is slid and the third plate 306 is moved with the phone keypad 41 of the upper housing 45 closed. When the slide is moved in the Y-axis opening direction, the game keypad 40 provided in the lower housing 43 is opened as shown in FIG. 5C. At this time, the stopper 322 of the third plate 306 is positioned so that the first plate 302 cannot be moved in the X-axis opening direction, thereby making it impossible to use the phone keypad 41 to use the communication function. It becomes a state.

Example 2

6 is an exploded perspective view showing a bidirectional slide module according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a coupling state of the bidirectional slide module according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 8A and 8B are perspective views illustrating a slide movement operation of the bidirectional slide module according to the second embodiment. FIG. 8A is a view illustrating a slide movement in the X-axis direction, and FIG. 8B is a slide movement in the Y-axis direction. This figure shows how it looks. 9 is a view showing a state in which the bidirectional slide module according to the second embodiment of the present invention is coupled to a mobile communication terminal having a three-stage structure.

As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the bidirectional slide module 400 according to the second embodiment includes a first plate 402, a second plate 404, and a third plate having a plate shape as in the second embodiment. 406 are disposed to overlap each other, and the first plate 402 is slid in the X-axis direction and the third plate 406 is slid in the Y-axis direction through the coupling between the guide portions 408, 410, and 412 formed at both ends. It is composed of a structure.

On the upper surface of the first plate 402, the first stopper 402 protrudes in a state parallel to the guide portion 408 with respect to a predetermined section at a position spaced apart from one side guide portion 408 to form a gap D. Formed.

In addition, the second stopper 416 protrudes from the upper surface of one side of the first plate 402 in the width direction.

On the other hand, the second plate 404 has a long hole 418 is formed on one side in the Y-axis direction, the guide portion 410 is provided on both sides around the long hole 418.

The bottom surface of the third plate 406 which slides along the guide portion 410 of the second plate 404 is provided with a fixing pin 420 protruding downward to move along the inside of the long hole 418 Done.

Looking at the coupling structure of the two-way slide module 400 having the above structure through Figure 9, firstly, the first plate 402 of the two-way slide module 400 is on the bottom surface of the upper housing 45 having the LCD It is fixed in the form of attachment or fastening.

In addition, the second plate 404 is disposed in the form of being accommodated in the through-hole 46 of the intermediate housing 44 having the phone keypad 41, wherein the second plate 404 is provided at both ends of the second plate 404 The fastening portion 47 is seated in the form of being placed in the coupling portion 48 provided on both sides of the through hole 46, and is fixed in the fastening form through the fastening screw.

The third plate 406 is assembled to the upper surface of the lower housing 43 with the game keypad 40.

When the bidirectional slide module 400 configured as described above is applied to the mobile communication terminal of FIG. 9 and the user smoothly talks as shown in FIG. 5B, when the upper housing 45 is moved in the X-axis opening direction, The first plate 402 slides along the guide portion 410 of the second plate 404 to open the state in which the phone keypad 41 provided in the intermediate housing 44 can be used. At this time, the fixing pin 420 provided on the third plate 406 is located in the distance (D) between the guide portion 408 and the first stopper 414 of the first plate 402, The first stopper 414 of the first plate 402 can slide in the X-axis direction without colliding with the fixing pin 420.

As described above, when the first plate 402 is slid in the X-axis opening direction and the third plate 406 is slid in the Y-axis opening direction, the fixing pin 420 moves to the first plate 402. Since the first stopper 414 is blocked by the slide movement, the game keypad 40 provided in the intermediate housing 44 may not be exposed.

When the user plays the game smoothly as shown in FIG. 5C, the first plate 402 is slid and the third plate 406 is slid in the Y-axis opening direction with the phone keypad 41 of the upper housing 45 closed. When moved, the intermediate housing 44, which cooperates with it, slides in the opening direction, and the game keypad 40 is exposed and can be used.

As described above, when the game keypad 40 is exposed, the fixing pin 420 of the third plate 406 is positioned next to the second stopper 416 of the first plate 402.

Accordingly, when the first plate 402 attempts to slide in the X-axis opening direction, the second stopper 416 is blocked by the fixing pin 420 so that the slide movement cannot be made. The phone keypad 410 for communication Is disabled.

Therefore, when the bidirectional slide module 300,400 of the present invention is employed in a mobile communication terminal having a three-stage structure, only one slide module 300,400 can independently implement slide operations in two axis directions perpendicular to each other. In addition, since the slide operation for the two axis direction is not performed at the same time, there is no confusion or inconvenience in use.

As described above, although the present invention has been described by way of limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the technical concept of the present invention and the following will be understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Of course, various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of equivalents of the claims to be described.

According to the present invention, when the bidirectional slide module of the present invention is applied to a mobile communication terminal having a three-stage structure, the slide motion is independently implemented in two axis directions perpendicular to each other by using one slide module, so that individual production of the slide module is performed. In addition to reducing the production cost, as well as shortening the assembly time can be expected to increase the productivity.

In addition, due to the structure in which the slide module in the X-axis direction and the slide module in the Y-axis direction are integrated into one slide module, the installation space of the mobile communication terminal can be minimized and the thickness of the mobile communication terminal can be reduced. .

In addition, when using the slide module of the present invention, since the slide operation is not performed at the same time in the two axial directions perpendicular to each other, it can be expected that the inconvenience that the use and portability can be eliminated.

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delete delete delete In the mobile communication terminal consisting of a three-stage structure in which the upper housing, the middle housing, the lower housing is stacked and arranged, The first stopper provided with guide parts 408 at both ends in the X-axis longitudinal direction, and spaced apart from one side guide part 408 at a distance D with a first stopper provided in the longitudinal direction of the guide part 408. 414 and a first plate 402 having a second stopper 416 in the Y-axis width direction at one center thereof; A second plate 404 disposed on an upper portion of the first plate 402 so as to be slidably moved along the guide portion 408, and having a long hole 418 formed in a Y-axis width direction on one side of an upper surface thereof; A third plate 406 disposed on an upper portion of the second plate 404 and coupled to slide along a guide part 410 formed on both sides in a Y-axis width direction with respect to the long hole 418; It is provided on the bottom of the third plate 406 to move along the inside of the long hole 418, the first plate 406 in the Y-axis direction when the opening movement is located next to one side of the second stopper 416 Bi-directionally consisting of a fixing pin 420 to prevent the plate 402 from moving in the X-axis opening direction, and the first plate 402 is moved in the X-axis opening direction when the closing plate is located in the gap (D) The second plate 404 is fixed to the through hole 46 by a slide module 400 accommodated and disposed in the through hole 46 formed in the intermediate housing 44. The first plate 402 and the third plate 406 respectively exposed to the upper and lower portions of the through hole 46 are fixed to interlock with the lower surface of the corresponding upper housing 45 and the upper surface of the lower housing 43, respectively. Become; Fastening portions 47 are provided at both ends of the second plate 404, and coupling portions 47 may be fastened to each other in a form in which the fastening portions 47 are placed on both inner surfaces of the through-holes 46 corresponding thereto. Mobile communication terminal with a bi-directional slide module, characterized in that provided (48).

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