KR101201910B1 - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a terminal body having a first case and a second case, a display unit embedded in the terminal body, and a support unit disposed between the display unit and the second case. The support part may be screwed with the plate-shaped body formed to support the display part, the insertion protrusion formed at least one end of the body and the second case to be inserted into the support groove of the second case. By having at least one insert hole formed at the other end of the body, by minimizing the holes to be processed in the second case for screwing, bringing the freedom of design, lightweight and manufacturing process of the terminal Can be simplified.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a support portion capable of supporting a display portion, wherein one body slides relative to another body.

As the functions are diversified, the terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia device having a complex function of, for example, taking pictures or moving pictures, playing music or moving picture files, receiving games and receiving broadcasts have.

The terminal can move And may be divided into a mobile terminal and a stationary terminal depending on whether the mobile terminal is a mobile terminal or a mobile terminal. A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions for making voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data.

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

One object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal having a simpler structure while maintaining sufficient rigidity and having a support portion capable of supporting a load of a display module.

In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, a terminal body having a first case and a second case, a display unit and the display unit embedded in the terminal body And a support part disposed between the second case and the support part, wherein the support part is formed in at least one end of the body to be inserted into the support body of the plate-shaped body formed to support the display part and the second case. To be inserted into the insertion protrusion and the second case, the other end of the body is provided with at least one insert hole (insert hole) is provided.

According to an example related to the present invention, the insertion protrusion extends from the body of the support portion, and the extended portion is formed to have a step with the body to be inserted into the support groove.

According to an example related to the present invention, a reinforcing member is attached to one surface extending from the body of the insertion protrusion.

According to an example related to the present invention, the support groove is formed with an opening hole in the longitudinal direction of the terminal body so that the insertion protrusion can be inserted in the longitudinal direction of the terminal body.

According to an example related to the present invention, the support groove may prevent the insertion protrusion from being separated from the first surface and the first surface formed in the second case to guide the insertion of the insertion protrusion. And a second surface formed to cover the insertion protrusion to be inserted.

According to an example related to the present invention, an anti-separation portion is extended from one surface of the second case toward the first case and disposed to abut on both sides of the support portion to prevent lateral fluctuation of the support portion at the side end of the second case. It contains more wealth.

According to an embodiment related to the present invention, to prevent lateral fluctuations of the stacked display parts, a guide part extended from one surface of the support part toward the first case and disposed to be in contact with both ends of the display part is provided at a side end of the support part. do.

Mobile terminal according to at least one embodiment of the present invention configured as described above can simplify the process of fixing the support to the second case using a screw. In addition, by minimizing the holes that are processed in the second case for screwing, the degree of freedom of design can be obtained, and the weight of the terminal can be simplified and the manufacturing process can be simplified.

1 is a perspective view showing a closed state of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a perspective view illustrating an open state of the mobile terminal of FIG. 1.
3 is a perspective view showing the rear of the mobile terminal of FIG.
4 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 1;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the support and the second case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a plan view in a state in which the support and the second case of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the second case in a state cut along the line IV-IV of FIG. 6. FIG.
8 is a cross-sectional view of the second case in a state cut along the line IV-IV of FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view taken along a line IV-IV of FIG. 6. FIG.
10 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG. 6.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification, different embodiments are given the same or similar reference numerals for the same or similar configurations, and the description is replaced with the first description. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

1 and 2 are top perspective views of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a closed state of the mobile terminal, and FIG. 2 is a state in which the mobile terminal is opened.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the mobile terminal 100 includes a first body 110 and a second body 120 that are movably coupled to each other. In the mobile terminal 100 disclosed in FIGS. 1 and 2, an example of implementing the opened state by the slide direction in the width direction (horizontal direction) is presented. However, the present invention can also be applied to the example of implementing the open state by the longitudinal (vertical) slide movement.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, a state in which the first body 110 is disposed to overlap with the second body 120 may be referred to as a closed configuration, and as illustrated in FIG. 2, the first body 110 may be referred to as a closed configuration. ) Is moved in one direction so that at least a portion of the second body 120 is exposed may be referred to as an open configuration (open configuration). In the present exemplary embodiment, sliding is illustrated as a 'movement' to the base 130 of the first body 110 and the second body 120, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, one of the first body 110 and the second body 120 may be configured to swing or swivel with respect to the other.

The mobile terminal 100 operates mainly in the standby mode in a closed state, but the standby mode may be released by a user's manipulation. In addition, although the mobile terminal 100 operates mainly in a call mode or the like in an open state, the mobile terminal 100 may be switched to a standby mode by a user's manipulation or a lapse of a predetermined time.

The functions or parts that can be disposed on the upper surfaces of the first body 110 and the second body 120 may vary depending on which function the mobile terminal 100 emphasizes or which user interface is pursued. An example can be derived. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 2, the display unit 113 may be installed on the upper surface of the upper body 110, and the second operation unit 123 may be installed on the upper surface of the lower body 120 for an input or a control command.

The sound output unit 114 may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first image input unit 115 may be implemented in the form of a camera module for capturing an image or a video of a user. The first operation unit 116 receives a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. The sound input unit 117 may be implemented in the form of a microphone. The sound input unit 117 may be disposed symmetrically with respect to the sound output unit 114 with respect to the display unit 113.

Like the first body 110, the front case 121 and the rear case 122 may form the second body 120. The second manipulation unit 123 (see FIG. 2) may be disposed on the front surface of the second body 120, specifically, the front case 121.

On one side of the second body 120, an antenna 132 for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna 132 may be installed to be pulled out of the second body 120.

Referring to FIG. 2, when the first body 110 is slid relative to the second body 120, the second body overlapped by the first body 110 in the closed state (the state of FIG. 1) is thereby. The second manipulation unit 123 disposed on the front surface of the 120 is exposed with respect to the first body 110.

The exposed keys of the second manipulation unit 123 may be configured to receive an input related to contents output from the display 113. The second operation unit 123 may include language keys (Korean consonants and vowels / English alphabet, etc.) and numeric keys, and the language keys may be arranged to form a QWERTY arrangement. As the language keys are arranged to form a qwerty array, a user can easily write texts, notes, and e-mails in English.

If the second manipulation unit 123 is a touch screen, the icons of the function keys may be output to the exposed portions of the touch screen in a state capable of touch input. For example, if a video is output on the display 113, the function keys may be configured to receive a command for implementing a function such as pause, play, back, forward, and a playlist.

In the above description, the second operation unit 123 is disposed on the front surface of the second body 120, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a second display unit interlocked with the display unit 113 may be disposed in front of the second body 120.

3 is a perspective view showing the rear side of the mobile terminal 100 of FIG. 2.

Referring to this drawing, a third manipulation unit 124, an interface 126, and the like may be disposed on a side surface parallel to (or facing) the main surface of the second body 120.

The first to third manipulation units 116, 123, and 124 may be collectively referred to as a user input portion, and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is operating in a tactile manner.

For example, the user input unit may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch screen that can receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, a touch pad, or a wheel that rotates keys or a jog or a joystick. It may also be implemented in a manner and the like.

In the functional aspect, the first operation unit 116 may be for inputting a command such as start, end, scroll, and the like, and the second operation unit 123 may be for inputting numbers, letters, symbols, and the like. In addition, the third manipulation unit 124 may operate as a hot-key that performs a special function such as activation of the first image input unit 115.

The interface 126 serves as a passage for allowing the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface 126 may be wired or wirelessly, and a connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA port), a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port ( wireless Lan port), or at least one of power supply terminals for supplying power to the mobile terminal.

The interface 126 may be a card socket that accepts an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM), a memory card for information storage, and the like.

The second body 120 is equipped with a power supply unit 127 for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 127 may be detachably coupled for charging, for example, as a rechargeable battery.

The second image input unit 128 may be further mounted on the rear case 122 of the second body 120. The second image input unit 128 may be a camera having a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first image input unit 115 (refer to FIG. 1) and having different pixels from the first image input unit.

For example, the first image input unit 115 has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the counterpart in case of a video call, and the second image input unit 128 immediately photographs a general subject. It is preferable to have a high pixel because it is not transmitted in many cases.

The flash 129 and the mirror unit 130 are further disposed adjacent to the second image input unit 128. The flash 129 emits light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second image input unit 128. The mirror unit 130 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user by using the second image input unit 128.

The second sound output unit 131 may be further disposed on the rear case 122.

The second sound output unit 131 may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 114 (refer to FIG. 1), and may be used for a call in a speakerphone mode.

In the above description, the second image input unit 128 and the like have been described as being disposed in the rear case 122. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one or more of the components 128 to 131 described as disposed on the rear case 122, such as the second image input unit 128, may be disposed on the first body 110, mainly the rear case 112. It is also possible to be mounted. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) arranged in the rear case 112 in the closed state are protected by the second body 120. In addition, even if the second image input unit 128 is not separately provided, the first image input unit 115 may be rotatably configured to be able to take a photographing direction of the second image input unit 128.

Referring to this figure, in order to make the second body 120 slide when the first body 110 is slid, the first body 110 and the second body 120 refer to the slide module 360 (see FIG. 3). Connected by). The slide module 360 is formed to slide the first body 110 with respect to the second body 120 between the closed state and the open state.

As the first body 110 slides more, the exposed area of the front surface of the second body 120 becomes wider. As the exposed area becomes wider, the hardware function of the terminal may be further improved. For example, the language key and the numeric key of the second manipulation unit 123 (see FIG. 2) may be made larger.

4 to 10, a terminal having a support disposed on a lower surface of the display unit and formed to support the display unit will be described as an example.

 Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1, Figure 5 is a perspective view of the support and the second case according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a plan view in a state in which the support and the second case of Figure 5 combined. 7 and 8 are perspective and cross-sectional views of the second case in a state cut along the line IV-IV of FIG. 6, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are along the line IV-IV of FIG. 6. It is a perspective view and sectional drawing in the cut | disconnected state.

1 and 4, a case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) forming the exterior of the first body 110 may be disposed in the first case (front case 111) and the second case (rear case 112). Is formed by. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the first case 111 and the second case 112. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the first case 111 and the second case 112. The cases may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The first body 110, specifically, the first case 111, has a display unit 113, an audio output unit 114, a first image input unit 115, a first operation unit 116, and an audio input unit 117. Can be arranged.

The display unit 113 includes a display module that visually expresses information, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) module, an organic light emitting diodes (OLED) module, a transparent OLED (TOLED) module, and the like.

The display unit 113 may further include a touch screen to enable input of information by a user's touch. In order to make a call connection, the display 113 may output numeric keys capable of touch input.

The display 113 may be formed to generate various tactile effects that a user can feel when touched. This may be implemented by a haptic module linked to the display 113. Vibration is a representative example of the haptic effect generated by the haptic module. The haptic module may be disposed in various ways according to the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 as well as the display 113.

4 to 6, the mobile terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a terminal body (first body 110), a display unit 113, and a support unit 140. As described above, the terminal body 110 includes a first case 111 and a second case 112 formed to have an appearance.

The support 140 is disposed between the display 113 and the second case 112. More specifically, the support 140 is such that the screw 144 penetrates through the body 141 and the other direction in which the insertion protrusion 143 and the insertion protrusion 143 protrude in one direction from the same plane from the body 141. The hole includes an insert hole 142 is formed.

The body 141 of the support unit 140 is formed of a thin plate having a predetermined area, and is formed to support the load applied to the display unit 113 by mounting the display unit 113 on the body 141. The body 141 may be formed to have elasticity to be able to absorb a shock applied to the display unit 113 when the shock is applied.

Guide portions 145 may be formed at both ends of the body 141 to prevent lateral fluctuations of the display units 113 stacked. The guide part 145 extends vertically from the body 141 toward the first case 111 and is disposed to abut on both ends of the display unit 113.

The insert hole 142 may be formed on one surface of the body 141, and may be formed on one surface extending from the body 141. A screw 144 penetrates the insert hole 142 and is screwed into a hole formed in the second case 112 to fix the support 140 to the second case 112.

Insertion protrusion 143 is inserted into the support groove 150 formed in the second case (112). The insertion protrusion 143 extends from the body 141 of the support 140, and a portion of the insertion protrusion 143 extending is recessed in the same plane of the body 141.

The reinforcing member 143a of a reticular shape may be formed at any portion of the insertion protrusion 143. Due to the reinforcing member 143a, the stiffness of the insertion protrusion 143 and the supporter 140 may be improved, and the weight of the terminal may be reduced.

For example, the insertion protrusion 143 is bent once to have an inclination from the same plane, and is bent once again on the inclined surface so that at least a portion thereof is parallel to the body 141. Here, a part of the parallel insertion protrusion 143 is inserted into the support groove 150 formed in the second case 112. Correspondingly, the support groove 150 has an opening 153 formed in the longitudinal direction of the terminal body so that the insertion protrusion 143 can be inserted in the longitudinal direction of the terminal body.

In addition, the support groove 150 prevents the separation of the insertion protrusion 143 at a position opposite to the first surface 151 and the first surface 151 formed to guide the insertion of the insertion protrusion 143, and insertion. The second surface 152 may be formed to cover the protrusion 143. The first surface 151 may be recessed in one surface of the second case 112, and the recessed surface may have a shape corresponding to one surface of the insertion protrusion 143. The first surface 151 and the second surface 152 serves to fix the insertion protrusion 143 into the support groove 150.

The configuration of the insertion protrusion 143 and the support groove 150 brings a significant advantage when assembling the terminal. In the process of fixing the support 140 to the second case 112, as in one embodiment of the present invention, the insertion protrusion 143 is formed by the portion is inserted into the support groove 150 is fixed, at least the insertion protrusion ( The process of fixing by using the screw 144 may be omitted in the portion 143 is formed. In addition, by minimizing the holes 160 processed in the second case 112 for screwing, the degree of freedom of design can be obtained, and the weight of the terminal can be reduced and the manufacturing process can be simplified.

In addition, the separation case 170 may be formed in the second case 112 to prevent lateral fluctuation of the support 140. The departure prevention part 170 extends from one surface of the second case 112 toward the first case 111, that is, upwardly, and is in contact with both side ends of the support part 140.

When the support 140 is assembled, the insertion protrusion 143 of the support 140 is inserted while sliding along the first surface 151 of the support groove 150 of the second case 112, and the support 140 is supported. The support part 140 is fixed to the second case 112 by screwing in the state where the insert hole 142 of the c) and the opening of the hole 160 of the second case 112 coincide with each other.

The mobile terminal described above can be applied to not only the configuration and method of the embodiments described above but also all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments It is possible.

Claims (7)

A terminal body having a first case and a second case;
A display unit embedded in the terminal body to display information on the opened portion of the first case; And
Is disposed between the display unit and the second case, both sides are fixed to the second case and includes a support formed to elastically deform a central portion,
The support portion
A plate-shaped body formed to support the display unit;
Insertion protrusions formed in at least one pair on one side of the body to be inserted into the support groove of the second case; And
At least one pair of insert holes are formed on the other side of the body facing the one side to be screwed with the second case,
The insertion protrusion
A mobile terminal extending from the body of the support, the extended portion is bent to be inclined with the body and then bent again to extend parallel to the body. delete The method of claim 1,
Mobile terminal, characterized in that the reinforcement member is attached to one surface extending from the body of the insertion protrusion (網狀). The method of claim 1,
The support groove is a mobile terminal, characterized in that an opening is formed in the longitudinal direction of the terminal body so that the insertion protrusion can be inserted in the longitudinal direction of the terminal body. 5. The method of claim 4,
The support groove may prevent separation of the insertion protrusion at a position opposite to the first surface and the first surface formed in the second case to guide the insertion of the insertion protrusion and cover the insertion protrusion to be inserted. A mobile terminal, characterized in that it comprises a second surface formed to. The method of claim 1,
Move to a side end of the second case to prevent the lateral oscillation of the support further extends from one surface of the second case toward the first case, characterized in that the movement further comprises a separation preventing portion disposed to be in contact with both ends of the support terminal. The method of claim 1,
And a guide part extending from one surface of the support part toward the first case and disposed to abut on both ends of the display part, so as to prevent lateral fluctuations of the stacked display parts.

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