KR101349438B1 - Semi-automatic sliding apparatus for sliding-type mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a semi-automatic sliding device of a sliding open / close type mobile communication terminal, wherein the disclosed semi-automatic sliding device is mounted between a main body housing, a sliding housing, and the main body housing and the sliding housing to semi-automatically move the sliding housing from the main body housing. A semi-automatic sliding device of a sliding opening and closing type mobile communication terminal including a sliding device for opening and closing, comprising: a base part including a first opening formed in a central area and a guide part formed in one direction of the first opening; A sliding part including a second opening formed in a central area, the sliding part being coupled to the guide part and continuously moving while maintaining a state facing the base part; And a driving part disposed to interlock with the base part in one side direction spaced from the second opening to provide a semi-automatic force of the sliding part.

Mobile terminal, semi-automatic sliding device, spring trajectory, opening.

Description

Semi-automatic sliding device of sliding opening and closing type mobile terminal {SEMI-AUTOMATIC SLIDING APPARATUS FOR SLIDING-TYPE MOBILE PHONE}

1 is a perspective view showing a sliding opening and closing type mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a sliding opening and closing type mobile communication terminal is opened sliding housing according to the present invention.

Figure 3 is a side view showing the mounting state of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a closed state of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing an open state by moving the sliding portion of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the base portion of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

Figure 7 is an assembled perspective view showing the configuration of the base portion of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

8 is a bottom view of FIG. 7.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sliding portion of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the drive unit employed in the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

11 is an assembled perspective view showing the configuration of a drive unit employed in the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

12 is a bottom view of FIG. 11;

Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the mounting state of the drive unit employed in the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

Figure 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which the elastic portion of the drive unit is removed locking portion according to the present invention.

Figure 15a is a front view showing a closed state of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

FIG. 15B is a front view illustrating only the base portion of FIG. 15A. FIG.

16A is a front view illustrating a state in which the sliding part of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention is moved about halfway.

FIG. 16B is a front view illustrating only the base portion of FIG. 16A. FIG.

Figure 17a is a front view showing a closed state of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention.

FIG. 17B is a front view illustrating only the base portion of FIG. 17A; FIG.

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to a semi-automatic sliding device of a sliding type mobile communication terminal.

Universal mobile communication terminals are classified into various types in appearance. For example, known mobile communication terminals are classified into bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type terminals according to their appearance. Mobile communication terminals may also be classified as swing-type or sliding-type terminals. The variously classified mobile communication terminals listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

Among the above-listed mobile communication terminals, the sliding type mobile communication terminal is generally composed of a main body housing, a sliding housing, and a sliding device that opens and closes by coupling the sliding housing to the main body housing. Of course, the known sliding device can be configured manually, automatically or semi-automatically. Known sliding devices are generally semi-automatic in view of the ease of use of the user and the cost of the manufacturer.

The semi-automatic sliding device previously filed by the present applicant is disclosed in detail in Korean Patent Application No. 2004-115354 and Korean Patent Application No. 2005-14239.

However, the following problems are encountered with the semi-automatic sliding device employed in the previously disclosed sliding type mobile communication terminal.

The semi-automatic sliding devices disclosed in the patent applications Nos. 2004-115354 and 2005-14239, filed by the present applicant, have a spring-mounted space and a mounted spring movement trajectory occupying the central area of the sliding module, thereby providing electrical connection means. There is a problem in that the flexible circuit used is not limited to passing through the semi-automatic sliding device. Therefore, in the flexible circuit pass assembly process, the opening considering the spring movement trajectory area is limited to the upper side but the lower side or the corner side.

That is, such a structure takes a long time for assembling the sliding module to the mobile communication terminal, specifically, assembling time for the flexible circuit to pass through the sliding module causes a decrease in assemblability, and the flexible circuit passing through the sliding device also interferes with the spring. As a result, the service life was reduced. It is a cause of deterioration of assembly due to the springs employed substantially, and the space occupied by the flexible circuit is narrow due to the spring movement trajectory.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to secure a wide area for the flexible circuit to pass through the central region of the sliding module as compared to the conventional, semi-automatic sliding device of the mobile communication terminal in pursuit of improved assembly performance by increasing the flexible circuit operation section In providing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a semi-automatic sliding device of a mobile communication terminal which can improve the life of the flexible circuit by increasing the area through which the flexible circuit can pass in the central region of the sliding module.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a sliding opening and closing type mobile communication including a main body housing, a sliding housing, and a sliding device mounted between the main body housing and the sliding housing to semi-automatically open and close the sliding housing in the main body housing. A semi-automatic sliding device of a terminal, comprising: a base portion including a first opening formed in a central region and a guide portion formed in one direction of the first opening; A sliding part including a second opening formed in a central area, the sliding part being coupled to the guide part and continuously moving while maintaining a state facing the base part; And a driving part disposed to interlock with the base part in one side direction spaced from the second opening to provide a semi-automatic force of the sliding part.

The driving unit according to the present invention includes an opening formed in the sliding portion; A coupling part constrained while being inserted into the opening part; The coupling portion includes an elastic portion for providing a force to always move toward the second opening, the driving portion is a guide rail portion for switching the sliding movement of the sliding portion to a semi-automatic movement force with a predetermined portion of the coupling portion is inserted Include.

The opening part according to the present invention extends in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding part so that the coupling part moves along the opening part in accordance with the sliding movement of the sliding part.

Coupling portion according to the invention the upper coupled to the elastic portion; And a lower part inserted into the guide rail part to move in an upright position.

An elastic portion according to the invention one end fixed to the coupling portion; And the other end fixed to the opening part by the locking part to support the one end part, so that the coupling part is always supported in the second opening direction.

The movement trajectory of the elastic part and the first and second openings are spaced apart from each other according to the present invention.

The guide rail portion according to the present invention has a linearly extending shape, rotatably coupled to the upper surface of the base portion while being rotatably coupled to a hinge axis, and moving while maintaining a facing state, and a guide groove extends on an upper surface thereof to form a lower portion of the coupling portion. Is accepted.

The guide rail portion according to the present invention is further provided with a wall for limiting its rotational movement on the upper surface of the base portion, the wall is configured in a ribbon shape.

Wall according to the invention is configured in a shape dependent on the rotational trajectory of the guide rail portion.

The lower portion according to the present invention is provided with a force to move to the original position in the guide rail portion lower path by the linkage with the guide rail portion while retaining the force of the elastic portion, the force to move to the final position in the upper guide rail portion path To be provided.

The driving unit according to the present invention is mounted symmetrically to face each other with respect to the second opening.

The base part according to the present invention is integrally formed on the upper surface of the main body housing, and the sliding part is integrally molded on the bottom of the sliding housing.

A semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention is a sliding opening and closing type mobile communication terminal of the sliding housing including a main body, a sliding housing and a sliding device mounted between the main body housing and the sliding housing for opening and closing the sliding housing semi-automatically in the main body housing. In the semi-automatic sliding device,

A base having a pair of opposing guides along both side ends and a pair of rotatable guide rails disposed opposite each other between the guides; A sliding part coupled to the pair of guide parts and semi-automatically moving along the length of the base part while continuously maintaining the state facing the base part; And a pair of opposing driving parts disposed in the sliding part to interlock with the rotatable guide rail part and providing a semi-automatic moving force of the sliding part by the rotation of the guide rail part according to the movement of the sliding part.

In the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention, a first opening is provided between the pair of guide rail portions, and a flexible circuit passes, and a second opening is provided between the pair of semi-automatic driving portions, and the flexible circuit passes.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In the following description of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted so as to avoid obscuring the subject matter of the present invention.

1 and 2, the sliding opening and closing type mobile communication terminal 10 is a main body housing (1), the sliding housing (2), and the sliding housing (2) on the main body housing (1) It consists of the semi-automatic sliding apparatus 20 (shown in FIG. 3) which opens and closes semi-automatically along the longitudinal direction of the main body housing 1. The main housing 1 is opened and closed a predetermined area of the upper surface according to the movement of the sliding housing 2, the upper surface of the sliding housing 2 is always exposed. A first keypad 3 formed of an arrangement of a plurality of keys and a microphone device 7 are provided on an upper surface of the main body housing 1, and a speaker device 6 and a display unit 4 are disposed on an upper surface of the sliding housing 2. And a second keypad 5 composed of an arrangement of a plurality of keys. The first keypad 3 and the microphone device 7 are opened and closed depending on whether the sliding housing 2 moves.

As shown in FIG. 3, the semi-automatic sliding device 20 according to the present invention is mounted between the main body housing 1 and the sliding housing 2 to move the sliding housing 2 semi-automatically. In addition, the semi-automatic sliding device 20 allows the sliding housing 2 to move while maintaining the state facing the upper surface of the main body housing 1 continuously.

The term 'semi-automatic' means that the sliding housing 2 is provided with a force to be closed by the semi-automatic sliding module 20 up to a predetermined distance, and the semi-automatic sliding module to the final position (completely open position) above the predetermined distance ( 20) to provide the power to open. That is, the movement force of the sliding housing 2 should be provided by the user below the predetermined distance, and the semi-automatic sliding device 20 provided above the predetermined distance.

4 to 15 will be described in detail with respect to the configuration of the semi-automatic sliding device 20 according to the present invention.

4 and 5, the semi-automatic sliding device 20 according to the present invention is a sliding sliding semi-automatically while maintaining the base portion 21 and the state facing the base portion 21 continuously And a part 22 and the sliding part 22 which are interlocked with the base part 21 to provide a semi-automatic moving force of the sliding part 22, and the side of the sliding part 22 other than the central area. The driving unit 230 is disposed in an area to provide a moving force of the sliding unit 22. The driving unit 230 is mounted symmetrically to balance the movement of the sliding unit 22.

Hereinafter, since the driving unit 230 is symmetrically mounted around the second opening 220 on the sliding unit 22, only the configuration of one driving unit 230 mounted on one side will be described, and the other driving unit Detailed descriptions are the same and will be omitted.

Referring back to Figures 6 to 8, the configuration of the base portion 21 of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention will be described. 4 to 7, the base portion 21 has a plate shape, and a first opening 210 is formed in a central region thereof. The first opening 210 is an open space through which a flexible circuit (not shown) passes in a rectangular shape. The base part 210 is provided with first and second guide parts 212a and 212b along both side ends thereof. The first and second guide parts 212a and 212b are formed to face each other in a pair to guide the movement of the sliding part 22 and to maintain the facing state continuously.

In addition, the base part 21 is provided with first and second guide rail parts 214 and 215 coupled to the driving part 230 to be described later. The first and second guide rail parts 214 and 215 are combined with the driving part 230 to be described later to serve to semi-automatically switch the movement of the sliding part 22. The first and second guide rail parts 214 and 215 are symmetrically formed on the upper surface of the base part 21 so as to face each side with respect to the first opening 210. The first and second guide rails 214 and 215 are rod-shaped linearly extending, respectively, and rotatably coupled to an upper surface of the base part 21 about a hinge axis A to move while maintaining a facing state. . The first and second guide rails 214 and 215 are respectively provided in a shape in which first and second guide grooves 214a and 215a are continuously extended on their upper surfaces, respectively, to accommodate a lower portion of the coupling part 232 described later. The first and second guide grooves 214a and 215a are paths through which the lower part moves in accordance with the movement of the sliding part 22.

In addition, the first and second guide rails 214 and 215 further include first and second 216 and 217 that limit rotational movement thereof. The first and second walls 216 and 217 are formed on the upper surface of the base portion 21 and have a ribbon shape. The first and second walls 216 and 217 have a shape dependent on the rotation trajectories of the first and second guide rails 214 and 215, respectively, and are formed along the periphery of the rotation trajectories of the first and second guide rails 214 and 215. do. The first and second walls 216 and 217 protrude from the upper surface of the base portion 21 in the vertical direction. The first and second guide rails 214 and 215 are rotated, and the rotational movement is limited by the first and second walls 216 and 217, respectively.

9 to 12, the sliding part 22 is provided with first and second driving parts 230 and 240. The driving unit 230 is a power source that provides a semi-automatic moving force of the sliding unit 22, and is constrained to be inserted into the opening 231 and the opening 231 formed in the sliding unit 22. Coupling portion 232 and the coupling portion 232 includes a resilient portion 233 that provides a force to always move toward the second opening 220.

The opening part 231 is an opening having a predetermined shape formed in the sliding part 22 and means a hole through which the coupling part 232 is inserted and moved. In particular, the opening part 231 includes an opening extending in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the sliding part 22, and the coupling part 232 opens the opening according to the sliding movement of the sliding part 22. So move on. The operation of the coupling unit 232 will be described later.

As shown in FIGS. 10, 11, and 12, the coupling part 232 is a guide pin, and includes an upper part 232 and a lower part 232b. The upper portion 323a is coupled to the elastic portion 233, and the lower portion 232b is inserted into the groove 214 of the first guide rail portion and disposed to move in an upright state.

10 and 13, the elastic part 233 is a torsion spring, one end of which is fixed to the coupling part, specifically the upper part 232a, and the other end thereof to the opening part 231. It is fixed by the locking portion 235 to support the one end. The coupling part 323 is retained by the elastic part 233 to always move in the direction of the second opening 220 from the opening 231.

14 is a view illustrating a locking part supporting the other end of the elastic part. As shown in FIG. 14, the engaging portion always maintains the state supported by the elastic portion with its upper portion inserted into the opening portion (shown in FIG. 13), and its lower portion has the first guide level. It is inserted into a portion of the guide groove to always maintain the state supported by the elastic body. That is, the first guide rail unit maintains a state of being always in close contact with the first wall about the hinge axis.

An operation of the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A to 17B.

15A and 15B are states in which the sliding part 22 is not moved in the assembled state from the base part 21. In this state, the first and second coupling parts 232 and 242 are supported by the first and second elastic parts 233 and 243 at one side of the opening of the first and second opening parts 232 and 241, and the first and second coupling parts 232 and 242 are supported. The two guide rails 214 and 215 are in close contact with the first and second walls 216 and 217. Of course, one end 214-1, 215-1 of each of the first and second guide rails 214, 215 maintains the closest state, and the other end 214-2, 215-2 maintains the farthest state.

As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, when the user moves the sliding part 22 on the base part 21 forcibly by a predetermined distance, the first and second coupling parts 232 and 242 are connected to the first and second parts. The openings 231 and 241 move in a direction away from the second opening 220, that is, in a direction away from each other, and the first and second guide rails 214 and 215 rotate to move in parallel with each other.

As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, when the user moves the sliding part 22 a little more than a predetermined distance from the base part 21 or more than a distance to the hinge axis, the first and second parts are moved. The coupling parts 232 and 242 move from the first and second opening parts 231 and 241 to the second opening 220 again, i.e., closer to each other, and the first and second guide rail parts 214 and 215 respectively. Rotation is brought into close contact with the first and second walls 216 and 217, respectively. Of course, one end 214-1, 215-1 of each of the first and second guide rails 214, 215 maintains the furthest state, and the other ends 214-2, 215-2 maintain the closest state.

When the first and second guide rail parts 214 and 215 are kept in parallel with each other, the sliding part 22 is in a stationary state in the base part 21. In this case, the first and second coupling parts 232 and 242 are located at the hinge shafts A of the first and second guide rail parts 214 and 215, respectively. Meanwhile, when moving to FIGS. 16A and 16B in the closed state as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the user should provide the moving force of the sliding part 22, and FIGS. 16A and 16B to FIGS. 17A and 17B. When moving in the closed state, the driving units 230 and 240 provide a moving force of the sliding unit 22.

In addition, the semi-automatic sliding device 20 according to the present invention may be configured such that the base portion 21 is integrally injection molded on the upper surface of the body housing 1 in order to slim the mobile communication terminal, the sliding portion 22 It should be noted that can be configured to be integrally injection molded on the bottom of the sliding housing (2).

In conclusion, in the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention, the first and second driving parts 230 and 240 are positioned at both side ends of the sliding module, that is, the first and second openings, and the flexible circuit not shown therebetween is the first. In addition, it has provided a structure that can pass through two heads.

As described above, the semi-automatic sliding device according to the present invention has an advantage in that an assembly process for connecting the flexible circuit is improved by extending the operation section of the flexible circuit electrically connecting the sliding housing in the main body housing, and the life of the flexible circuit. To achieve the advantage of improving.

Claims (15)

A semi-automatic sliding device of a sliding opening / closing type mobile communication terminal, comprising: a main body housing, a sliding housing, and a sliding device mounted between the main body housing and the sliding housing to semi-automatically open and close the sliding housing in the main body housing. A base portion including a first opening formed in a central region and a guide portion formed in one direction of the first opening; A sliding part including a second opening formed in a central area, the sliding part being coupled to the guide part and continuously moving while maintaining a state facing the base part; It includes a drive unit disposed in cooperation with the base portion in one direction spaced from the second opening to provide a semi-automatic force of the sliding portion, Semi-automatically coupled to the base portion rotatably around a hinge axis, including a guide rail portion for engaging the drive unit and rotated in the hinge shaft in accordance with the movement of the sliding housing to convert the sliding movement of the sliding portion to semi-automatic moving force. Sliding device. The method of claim 1, wherein the driving unit An opening formed in the sliding part; A coupling part constrained while being inserted into the opening part; The coupling portion includes an elastic portion for providing a force to always move toward the second opening, the drive unit Semi-automatic sliding device for converting the sliding movement of the sliding portion to a semi-automatic moving force in a state where the predetermined portion of the coupling portion is inserted into the guide rail portion. The semi-automatic sliding device of claim 2, wherein the opening part extends in a direction perpendicular to a sliding direction of the sliding part, and the coupling part moves along the opening part according to a sliding movement of the sliding part. The method of claim 2, wherein the coupling portion An upper portion coupled to the elastic portion; And Semi-automatic sliding device, characterized in that it comprises a lower portion which is inserted into the guide rail to move in a state arranged upright in the opening. The method of claim 2, wherein the elastic portion One end fixed to the coupling part; And Semi-automatic sliding device, characterized in that the other end portion is fixed to the opening portion by the locking portion to support the one end portion to support the coupling portion toward the second opening direction at all times. The semi-automatic sliding device of claim 2, wherein the moving trajectory of the elastic part and the first and second openings are spaced apart from each other. 5. The guide rail of claim 4, wherein the guide rail portion extends linearly on an upper surface of the base portion, is rotatably coupled around the hinge axis, and moves while maintaining a facing state, and a guide groove extends on an upper surface thereof. Semi-automatic sliding device, characterized in that the lower portion of the engaging portion is accommodated. The method of claim 2, wherein the guide rail portion Semi-automatic sliding device, characterized in that a wall for limiting its rotational movement is further provided on the upper surface of the base portion, the wall is configured in the shape of a ribbon. The semi-automatic sliding device according to claim 8, wherein the wall is configured in a shape dependent on a rotational trajectory of the guide rail portion. According to claim 7, The lower portion is provided with a force to move to the original position in the guide rail portion lower path in conjunction with the guide rail portion while retaining the force of the elastic portion, and to the final position in the guide rail portion upper path Semi-automatic sliding device characterized by the power to move. The semi-automatic sliding device of claim 2, wherein the driving unit is mounted symmetrically to face each other about the second opening. The semi-automatic sliding device of claim 1, wherein the base part is integrally formed on the upper surface of the main body housing, and the sliding part is integrally molded on the bottom surface of the sliding housing. A semi-automatic sliding device of a sliding opening / closing type mobile communication terminal, comprising: a main body housing, a sliding housing, and a sliding device mounted between the main body housing and the sliding housing to semi-automatically open and close the sliding housing in the main body housing. A base having a pair of opposing guides along both side ends and a pair of rotatable guide rails disposed opposite each other between the guides; A sliding part coupled to the pair of guide parts and semi-automatically moving along the length of the base part while continuously maintaining the state facing the base part; And And a pair of opposing driving parts disposed in the sliding part to interlock with the rotatable guide rail part and providing a semi-automatic moving force of the sliding part by the rotation of the guide rail part according to the movement of the sliding part. Semi-automatic sliding device. 15. The flexible circuit of claim 13, wherein a first opening is provided between the pair of guide rail portions to allow a flexible circuit to pass through, and a second opening is provided between the pair of opposing driving portions to allow the flexible circuit to pass. Semi-automatic sliding device. 15. The semi-automatic sliding device of claim 14, wherein the first and second openings and the moving trajectory of the driving unit are spaced apart from each other.

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