KR101002367B1 - Multi-function cradle for portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A multifunctional cradle for a portable is provided to minimize the size, thereby comfortably watching DMB and all kinds of video. CONSTITUTION: A support housing(110) includes a connection unit(112), a rotating unit(116), and fixing unit(114). A guiding member(130) includes an inclined unit(134) and a grab protrusion(136). The inclined unit limits the rotating range by connecting with a rotating unit. A sliding unit(164) is slid within the guide member. A tension unit(162) is fixed with the guiding member by tension. A USB module(170) stores data.

Description

Multi-functional cradle for portable terminal {Multi-Function Cradle for Portable Terminal}

The present invention relates to a multifunctional holder for a portable terminal. More specifically, the portable cradle makes it possible to comfortably watch DMB and various videos provided by the mobile terminal regardless of the place, and to store and transmit various data by configuring the USB module on the cradle. This relates to a multifunctional cradle for portable terminals.

In general, a portable terminal is an electronic device that allows a user to carry out wireless communication with a counterpart while being portable, and has been miniaturized, slimmed, gripped, and lightweight in consideration of portability. In particular, the mobile terminal is going to be used for miniaturization, light weight, multi-function, and multi-purpose as it is moving toward the direction of multimedia that can pursue various functions, and is being modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or the Internet environment.

That is, in addition to the voice communication function, it is being converted into a structure capable of communicating high-speed data, and as the needs of consumers increase, it provides a multimedia service using a wireless communication technology for transmitting high-speed data. In addition, digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), various moving pictures, and the like can be viewed through the mobile terminal, and various games and entertainment can be enjoyed in a multimedia environment through the mobile terminal.

However, when watching DMB and various videos, a separate cradle is not provided, and there is a problem in that the user must watch while holding the portable terminal in a hand or maintain an uncomfortable posture at a position such as a desk or a table.

Accordingly, various cradles for mounting a portable terminal have been developed and sold. However, in the case of a conventional cradle, the portable cradle must be carried separately from the portable terminal at all times. In addition, there is a problem in that the degree of utilization falls because it only has the function of simple mounting.

In addition, the conventional cradle has only a simple mounting of the portable terminal, there is a problem that the mobile terminal is dropped on the floor due to carelessness of the user, the breakdown, damage, etc. of the mobile phone.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention aims to minimize the size of the cradle so that the portable terminal can comfortably watch DMB and various videos provided by the portable terminal regardless of the place.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to configure the USB module in the cradle, so that the user can store and transmit various data through the USB cradle for the cradle without having to carry a separate USB memory.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention supports one side of the portable terminal, and includes a connecting portion connected to the portable terminal, a rotating portion having a rotating groove, and a fixing portion protruding upward at the front end and having a fixing groove formed in the long groove. A support housing; A guide member having an interior opening, an inclined portion rotatably coupled to the rotating portion and contacting the rotating portion to define a range of rotation, and a holding protrusion protruding to unfold; And a sliding unit formed to slide inside the guide member, a tension unit having a pressing protrusion penetrating the upper portion of the guide member to be fixed or separated from the guide member by tension, and a USB module configured to store data. It provides a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal, comprising a housing.

 In addition, in the present invention, the rotary unit provides a multi-functional cradle for the mobile terminal, characterized in that the curved portion in contact with the inclined portion is formed so as to limit the rotation range of the guide member.

 In addition, in the present invention, the guide member provides a multi-functional cradle for the mobile terminal, characterized in that the fixing projection is inserted into the fixing groove to be fixed to the support housing when folding.

 In addition, in the present invention, a guide groove of a long groove is formed in the guide member long along the longitudinal direction of the guide member so that the sliding portion is sliding, the sliding portion of the USB housing is inserted into the guide groove USB Provided is a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal, characterized in that a plurality of guide protrusions for sliding the housing.

 In the present invention, the guide member is formed with an insertion groove such that the USB housing can be fixed to or detachable from the guide member by the tension portion, and the tension portion is provided with a USB fixing portion selectively inserted into the insertion groove. It provides a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal, characterized in that.

 In addition, in the present invention, a support housing for supporting one side of the portable terminal, including a connecting portion connected to the portable terminal, and a rotating portion formed with a rotary groove; A rotary cover supporting a rear portion of the portable terminal, the gripping portion being inserted into the rotary groove to be unfolded from the support housing, and having an inclined portion on both sides thereof in contact with the rotary groove to define a rotation range; And a protective cover coupled to the upper portion of the rotating cover by a rotating means, built in the rotating cover when folded, and having a protective cover configured at one side of the rotating cover. .

 In addition, in the present invention, the rotating portion of the support housing provides a multi-functional cradle for the mobile terminal, characterized in that the curved portion in contact with the inclined portion is formed so as to limit the rotation range of the rotary cover.

 In addition, according to the present invention, a support housing which supports one side of the portable terminal, includes a connecting portion connected to the portable terminal, a rotating portion formed with a rotating groove, and formed with a mounting groove for protecting the USB module from external impact; A USB housing having a plurality of rotating flanges through which the rotating means penetrates, and rotatably coupled by the rotating means, inserted into the mounting groove when folded, and configured with a USB module at one end thereof; And a rotation support part formed between the rotation flanges and rotating by the rotation of the rotation means, the support plate defining a rotation range of the USB housing.

In the present invention, the support plate is a portable, characterized in that the USB housing is in close contact with or inserted into the bottom surface of the support housing when the folding, and the end of the USB housing is fixed while being in close contact with the unfolding of the USB housing Provides a multifunctional holder for the terminal.

According to the present invention, to minimize the size of the cradle to easily carry the DMB, various videos provided by the mobile terminal can be comfortably watched regardless of the place, even if you watch DMB, various videos for a long time uncomfortable posture It is effective in reducing fatigue.

In addition, according to the present invention, by configuring the USB module in the cradle, there is an effect that the user can store and transmit a variety of data through the USB cradle for the holder without having to carry a separate USB memory.

1 and 2 are an exploded perspective view and a combined perspective view showing a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention,
3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing main parts of a multifunctional holder for a portable terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention;
4a and 4b is an operating state diagram showing a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention,
5 is an installation state diagram showing a multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
6 is a perspective view showing a multifunctional holder for a portable terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
7 is an operational state diagram showing a multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a perspective view showing a multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
9 is an operational state diagram showing a multifunctional cradle for a portable terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, in adding reference numerals to the elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same elements even though they are shown in different drawings. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear.

1 and 2 are an exploded perspective view and a combined perspective view showing a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a first preferred embodiment of the present invention in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention It is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the main part showing a multi-functional holder for a portable terminal. In addition, Figures 4a and 4b is an operating state diagram showing a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is an installation showing a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention State diagram.

As shown, the cradle for the portable terminal of the present invention supports the one side of the portable terminal to be stably seated, supporting the rear portion of the portable terminal, rotatably coupled to the support housing 110 It comprises a USB housing 160 for slidingly coupling from the guide member 130 and the guide member 130.

The support housing 110 is connected to the mobile terminal by a fixed ring or a fixed strap on one side, the connection portion 112 is configured to maximize the portability of the cradle, the other side of the support housing 110 facing the connection portion 112 The fixing part 114 is protruded upwardly so that the guide member 130 is fixed to the side. In addition, the rotating part 116 is configured to rotatably couple the guide member 130 between the connection part 112 and the fixing part 114.

Here, the rotating part 116 is formed with a rotary groove 216 is inserted into the rotary shaft 140 of the guide member 130 to be described later, is formed on the outer circumference of the rotary groove 216, and the rotary groove 216 The curved portion 218 is formed to have the same center and to prevent the guide member 130 from rotating more than a predetermined angle.

That is, when the guide member 130 is unfolded from the support housing 110 so that the support housing 110 and the guide member 130 can perform the function of the holder, the inclined portions formed on both sides of the guide member 130. While the 134 rotates to the end in contact with the curved portion 218 formed on the rotating portion 116, the end of the inclined portion 134 contacts the end of the curved portion 218 to fix the rotation of the guide member 130. The mobile terminal is configured to be stably mounted.

In addition, the fixing part 114 formed on the other side of the support housing 110 has an upper portion opened to selectively fix the upper end of the guide member 130 rotating around the rotating part 116, and fixed in the form of a long groove. Grooves 214 are formed. That is, the fixing part 114 releases the fixing force when the guide member 130 is unfolded, and fixes the guide member 130 to the support housing 110 only when the guide member 130 is unfolded.

The guide member 130 is rotatably coupled with the rotating part 116 formed on the support housing 110, and is opened in such a manner that the USB housing 160 is slidably provided to protect the USB housing 160 from external shocks. On the other hand, as supporting the rear portion of the portable terminal, the rotating shaft 140 is inserted into the rotating groove 216 of the rotating portion 116 on one side, and the other side selectively in the fixing groove 214 of the fixing portion 114 A fixing protrusion 132 is inserted to fix the guide member 130 to the support housing 110.

In addition, both sides of the guide member 130, the inclined portion 134 formed to be inclined by a predetermined angle to limit the rotation range of the guide member 130 while rotating along the curved portion 218 of the rotating portion 116, The holding projection 136 is formed to hold the guide member 130 and unfold.

The upper portion of the guide member 130 is formed with a through hole 142 through which the pressing protrusion 222 formed in the USB housing 160 passes, and a guide groove for guiding the USB housing 160 to slide on the inner surface thereof. 144 is formed so that the USB housing 160 is slid from the guide member 130 by the guide groove 144 and the pressing protrusion 222 to be used for the storage and transmission of various data.

Here, the guide groove 144 is preferably formed in the shape of a long groove formed in the longitudinal direction of the guide member 130.

As shown in FIG. 3, the USB housing 160 includes a USB module 170 connected to a computer at a front side thereof, and is closely attached to an inner upper side of the guide member 130 at a rear side thereof, and a through hole 142. The pressing protrusion 222 penetrating through the protrusion is formed, the tension portion 162 having a predetermined tension and the lower side of the guide member 130, and is inserted into the guide groove 144 is inserted into the guide groove of the long groove shape A sliding part 164 sliding along 144 and provided with a plurality of guide protrusions 224 spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval is provided.

Here, the tension unit 162 is fixed to the guide member 130 before and after sliding the USB housing 160 to assist the smooth operation of the USB housing 160 and at the same time damage the USB module 170 and The USB fixing part 226 which prevents damage is formed to protrude upward, and the guide member 130 corresponding to the USB fixing part 226 is formed with an insertion groove 146 into which the USB fixing part 226 is inserted and fixed.

On the other hand, the insertion groove 146 to which the USB fixing portion 226 is inserted and fixed is formed on the inner surface of the guide member 130, a plurality of spaced apart a predetermined interval is preferably formed of two or more.

As shown in FIG. 4A, when the USB housing 160 presses the pressing protrusion 222 formed on the tension unit 162, the pressing protrusion 222 and the USB fixing unit 226 are driven by a predetermined tension force. Each of the through holes 142 and the guide member 130 is separated from the insertion groove 146 formed on the rear side. That is, the USB housing 160 is changed to a state in which the sliding from the guide member 130.

Then, when the pressing projection 222 is moved to the front of the guide member 130, as shown in Figure 4b, the guide projection 224 formed in the sliding portion of the USB housing 160 is the interior of the guide member 130 The USB module 170 of the USB housing 160 is exposed from the guide member 130 while sliding along the guide grooves 144 formed at both sides. That is, the USB housing 160 is changed to a state capable of connecting to a computer.

When the USB module 170 of the USB housing 160 is completely exposed, the tension of the tension unit 162 is removed so that the pressing protrusion 222 penetrates the through hole 142 and simultaneously moves to the sliding unit 164. By forming the USB fixing part 226 is inserted into the insertion groove 146 formed on the front side of the guide member 130 so that the USB housing 160 is fixed to the guide member 130, the use of the USB housing 160 Not only will it be made smoothly, but also the function of the cradle according to the size of the portable terminal mounted on the cradle.

6 is a perspective view showing a multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is an operational state diagram showing a multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the cradle according to the second embodiment of the present invention is a three-stage foldable structure, as in the first embodiment, the rotary part 116 having the rotating groove 216 formed on one surface thereof, and the connection with the portable terminal. The support housing 210 is configured to be connected to the 112 is configured, rotatably coupled to the upper end of the rotary cover 330 and the rotary cover 330 is rotatably coupled to the rotating portion 116 of the support housing 210 Combined, it is configured to include a protective cover 350, the USB module 170 is mounted.

 The rotary cover 330 is inserted into the rotary groove 216 formed at the lower end of the rotary part 116 so as to be unfolded from the support housing 210, and an inner side of the rotary cover 330 has a built-in groove 334 into which the protective cover 350 is built. ) Is formed. Rotating means 340 is provided at the top of the rotary cover 330 so that the protective cover 350 is coupled to rotate.

In addition, holding parts 332 are formed on both sides of the rotating cover 330 to unfold the rotating cover 330 from the support housing 210, and on one side of the holding part 332 of the rotating cover 330. When the portable terminal is mounted by limiting the amount of rotation, the inclined portion 134 is formed to move along the curved portion 218 formed in the rotating portion 116 of the support housing 210 so as to provide a sufficient fixing force.

That is, the cradle according to the second embodiment of the present invention also, like the cradle of the first embodiment, the inclined portion 134 is moved along the curved portion 218 to the end of the rotating portion 116 to contact, the rotating cover 330 Is fixed to the support housing 210 will be configured to be stably mounted on the mobile terminal.

The protective cover 350 is built in the rotating cover 330, and is rotatably coupled to the rotating cover 330 by the rotating means 340, and the USB module 170 is mounted on one surface thereof.

When the protective cover 350 is used for the purpose of mounting the mobile terminal, the protective cover 350 may be selectively folded or unfolded according to the size of the mobile terminal to be used for the purpose of the support for supporting the rear portion of the mobile terminal. Of course it can be used.

8 is a perspective view showing a multi-functional cradle for a portable terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is a view showing the operating state of the multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in the drawing, the support housing 410 and the support housing 410 having the rotating part 116 formed at one end thereof are rotatably coupled by a rotating means 340 such as a rotating shaft or a rotating pin, and the USB module 170 is It is configured to include a USB housing 460 is configured.

Here, as in the first embodiment, the support housing 410 has a rotating part 116 having a rotating groove 216 formed at one end thereof, and the USB housing 460 is inserted to protect the USB module 170 from external shock. The mounting groove 412 is formed.

The USB housing 460 is rotatably coupled to the support housing 410 to support the rear part of the portable terminal and to transmit and store various data through the USB module 170. The rotating means 340 inserted into the 216 penetrates, and a plurality of rotating flanges 462 rotating together with the rotation of the rotating means 340 to rotate the USB housing 460 are formed at regular intervals.

When the USB housing 460 is folded, that is, when the portable or simple use of the USB module 170 is not used, the state is inserted into the mounting groove 412 of the support housing 410 and the holder or the USB module ( In order to use the 170, the gripping portion 432 for gripping protrudes from both sides.

Meanwhile, a support plate 420 is provided between the plurality of rotation flanges 462 formed in the USB housing 460 to limit the rotation range of the USB housing 460 and to stably support the portable terminal.

The support plate 420 is configured between the rotation flange 462, and is formed to extend from one side of the rotation support portion 422 to rotate together when the rotation means 340, USB housing 460 is the purpose of the cradle When used as, the tip of the support plate 420 is in contact with the ground to prevent excessive rotation of the USB housing 460, while the mobile terminal is to be fixed stably.

The support plate 420 maintains a state in which the support plate 420 is in close contact with or inserted into the bottom surface of the support housing 410 when the USB housing 460 is folded, and when the USB housing 460 is unfolded from the support housing 410. To rotate together, the end of the USB housing 460 is to be fixed while being in close contact with the support plate 420.

The multi-functional cradle for the portable terminal of the present invention configured as described above can minimize the size of the portable terminal to easily watch DMB and various videos provided by the portable terminal regardless of the place, so that users can watch DMB or various videos for a long time. In addition to reducing fatigue caused by an uncomfortable posture, by configuring the USB module on the cradle, the user can store and transmit various data through the USB cradle combined without using a separate USB memory. It is a very useful invention.

The foregoing description is merely illustrative of the technical idea of the present invention, and various changes and modifications may be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to describe the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present invention.

110: support housing 112: connection portion
114: fixed part 116: rotating part
130: guide member 132: fixing protrusion
134: inclined portion 136: gripping protrusions
140: rotating shaft 142: through hole
144: guide groove 146: insertion groove
160: USB housing 162: tension portion
164: sliding unit 170: USB module
214: fixing groove 216: rotating groove
218: curved portion 222: pressing projection
224: Guide protrusion 226: USB fixing part
330: rotary cover 334: built-in groove
340: rotation means 350: protective cover
412: mounting groove 420: support plate
422: rotating support

Claims (9)

A support housing supporting one side of the portable terminal and including a connecting portion connected to the portable terminal, a rotating portion having a rotating groove, and a fixing portion upwardly protruding from the front end and having a fixing groove formed in the long groove;
A guide member having an interior opening, an inclined portion rotatably coupled to the rotating portion and contacting the rotating portion to define a range of rotation, and a holding protrusion protruding to unfold; And
USB housing including a sliding portion formed to slide inside the guide member, a tension portion formed with a pressing protrusion penetrating the upper portion of the guide member to be fixed or separated from the guide member by tension, and a USB module storing data
Multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal, comprising a.
The method of claim 1,
The rotating unit is a multi-functional cradle for the mobile terminal, characterized in that the curved portion is formed in contact with the inclined portion to limit the rotation range of the guide member.
The method of claim 1,
The guide member is a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal, characterized in that the fixing projection is inserted into the fixing groove to be fixed to the support housing when folding.
The method of claim 1,
A guide groove of a long groove is formed in the guide member to extend along the longitudinal direction of the guide member so that the sliding portion slides, and the guide protrusion is inserted into the guide groove in the sliding portion of the USB housing to slide the USB housing. Multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal, characterized in that a plurality is formed.
The method of claim 1,
The guide member is formed with an insertion groove so that the USB housing can be fixed or detached from the guide member by the tension portion, and the tension portion is provided with a USB fixing portion selectively inserted into the insertion groove. Multifunctional Cradle.
A support housing supporting one side of the portable terminal and including a connecting portion connected to the portable terminal and a rotating portion having a rotating groove;
A rotary cover supporting a rear portion of the portable terminal, the gripping portion being inserted into the rotary groove to be unfolded from the support housing, and having an inclined portion on both sides thereof in contact with the rotary groove to define a rotation range; And
A protective cover which is coupled to the upper portion of the rotating cover by a rotating means, is built in the rotating cover when folded, and has a USB module on one side thereof.
Multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal, comprising a.
The method according to claim 6,
The rotary part of the support housing is a multi-functional cradle for the mobile terminal, characterized in that the curved portion in contact with the inclined portion is formed to define the rotation range of the rotary cover. A support housing supporting one side of the portable terminal, including a connecting portion connected to the portable terminal, a rotating portion having a rotating groove, and having a mounting groove for protecting the USB module from external impact;
A USB housing having a plurality of rotating flanges through which the rotating means penetrates, and rotatably coupled by the rotating means, inserted into the mounting groove when folded, and configured with a USB module at one end thereof; And
The support plate is formed between the rotation flange is formed by the rotation support portion to rotate by the rotation of the rotation means, the support plate for defining the rotation range of the USB housing
Multifunctional cradle for a mobile terminal, comprising a.
The method of claim 8,
The support plate is a multi-functional cradle for a mobile terminal, characterized in that the USB housing is in close contact with or inserted into the bottom of the support housing when the folding, and the end of the USB housing is fixed in close contact with the unfolding of the USB housing.

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