KR101354399B1 - Portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention comprises a first housing; A second housing slidably coupled to an upper side and a lower side of the first housing while facing the first housing; Disclosed is a portable terminal having a support mounted on a rear surface of the first housing and provided with functional keypads and speaker devices at upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing, respectively. The portable terminal configured as described above has an advantage in that it is convenient not only when using a mobile communication function but also using a multimedia service such as playing a game, playing a video file, or watching a broadcast.

Terminal, Sliding, Support, Mount

Description

Portable terminal {PORTABLE TERMINAL}

1 is a plan view showing a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the second housing of the portable terminal illustrated in FIG. 1 is slid upwardly;

3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the second housing of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 1 is moved downward;

4 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the support of the portable terminal shown in FIG. 1 is unfolded;

Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the support shown in Figure 4 is coupled to the terminal.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal, and more particularly, to a portable terminal that can conveniently use various types of functions such as games and multimedia services as well as mobile communication functions.

Typically, the types of portable terminals are classified into bar type, flip type, and folder type according to the external appearance.

The bar type terminal is a type in which a data input / output unit and a transmitter / receiver unit are mounted on a single main body housing. Since a keypad serving as a data input unit is always exposed, it may cause malfunction and a distance between the transmitter unit and the receiver unit There is a limit to the miniaturization due to the securing problem.

The flip-type terminal includes a main body, a flip, and a hinge module for connecting the main body and the flip. The main body is provided with a data input / output unit and a transmitter / receiver unit. The flip is a keypad It is possible to prevent malfunctions. However, the flip-type terminal also has a limitation in downsizing due to the problem of securing the distance between the transmitter and the receiver.

The folder-type terminal has a main body, a folder, and a hinge module for rotatably connecting the main body and the folder, and the folder is opened and closed by rotating the folder. In the call mode, the folder is opened to secure a sufficient distance between the transmitter and the receiver, which is advantageous in miniaturization. For this reason, the foldable terminal is gradually becoming the mainstream of the portable terminal.

On the other hand, as the use of the portable terminal is becoming more common, users' desire for the function or design of the portable terminal is also diversified. In order to satisfy various needs of these users, sliding terminals, swing terminals, and the like have emerged, and in particular, sliding terminals occupy the same market share as the folding terminals.

However, since the appearance of conventional portable terminals has been developed based on a shape suitable for performing a communication function such as voice call and message transmission, it is inconvenient to use a game or a multimedia service. For example, since a display device of a general portable terminal outputs a screen in a vertical direction, it is inconvenient to watch digital multimedia broadcasting (DMB), a video file, and the like.

In addition, since the keypad and the like are positioned under the display apparatus while the display apparatus outputs the screen in the vertical direction, it is inconvenient to operate the keypad of the terminal with both hands when playing a game or the like.

Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal that is convenient for using a multimedia service such as broadcasting and playing a video file.

In addition, the present invention is to provide a portable terminal for convenient use by allowing the user to operate the keypad with both hands when playing a game or the like.

Thus, the present invention and the first housing;

A second housing slidably coupled to an upper side and a lower side of the first housing while facing the first housing;

It is provided with a support that is installed on the rear of the first housing so that,

Disclosed is a portable terminal having functional keypads and speaker devices installed at upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing, respectively.

In addition, the present invention comprises a first housing;

A second housing slidably coupled to an upper side and a lower side of the first housing while facing the first housing;

When the second housing is located at the center of the first housing, the upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing is exposed,

Disclosed is a portable terminal in which a portion of a central portion of the first housing is opened and closed as the second housing slides on the first housing.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying 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 to 4, the portable terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first housing 101 and a second housing 102, and the second housing 102 is described above. The first housing 101 is coupled to be slidably movable in a state of facing one surface of the first housing 101. In this case, at least a portion of one surface of the first housing 101 may remain exposed regardless of the position of the second housing 102.

For example, as shown in FIG. 1, when the second housing 102 is positioned at the center of the first housing 101, the upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing 101 are simultaneously exposed. Keep it. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, when the second housing 102 moves upward of the first housing 101, an upper end of one surface of the first housing 101 is closed, and a portion of the lower end and the center is closed. Open. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 3, when the second housing 102 moves downward of the first housing 101, the lower end of one surface of the first housing 101 is closed and the other part of the upper part and the center part is closed. Is opened.

Functional keypads and speaker devices are installed in the first housing 101. The functional keypads and speaker devices are respectively installed at the upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing 101, and are all exposed when the second housing 102 is positioned at the center of the first housing 101. Stays in the state. In addition, the functional keypad 111a and the speaker device 119a installed at the lower end when the second housing 102 is slid upward, and the functional housing installed at the upper end when the second housing 102 is slid downward. The keypad 111b and the speaker device 119b are respectively exposed.

That is, at least one of the functional keypad and the speaker device is exposed according to the position of the second housing 102, and when the second housing 102 is located at the center, the upper and lower ends of the first housing 101 are exposed. Functional keypads and speaker devices are all exposed.

The lower end of the first housing 101 is provided with a talker 125. The microphone is installed in the talker 125 to convert the user's voice into an electrical signal. That is, the talker 125 is a device for inputting a user's voice during recording and voice call.

Among the functional keypads, the functional keypad installed at the lower end of the first housing 101 has a selection key 115a surrounded by four-way keys 113a and the four-way keys 113a. ) And the call start / end keys 117a installed at one side of the 4-way key 113a. The functional keypad 111a configured as described above is used when using a general mobile communication function or a function set in the terminal 100 itself, for example, a time setting, an alarm, a schedule management, and the like. At this time, the speaker device 119a installed at the lower end of the first housing 101 is installed at the other side of the four-way key 113a. Therefore, at the lower end of one surface of the first housing 101, some function keys 117a and the speaker device 119a are respectively provided at both sides of the four-way key 113a.

Among the functional keypads, the functional keypad 111b installed at the upper end of the first housing 101 includes two-way keys 113b, at least partially of the two-way keys 113b. It can be seen that it consists of a confirmation key 115b and a menu call key and selection keys 117b installed on one side of the two-way key 113b. The functional keypad 111b configured as described above may be used for a game, multimedia service, game / multimedia mode switching, channel selection, output volume control, and the like. At this time, the speaker device 119b installed at the upper end of the first housing 101 is installed at the other side of the two-way key 113b. Therefore, at the upper end of one surface of the first housing 101, some function keys 117b and the speaker device 119b are provided at both sides of the two-way key 113b, respectively.

A character input keypad 111c is installed at a portion of the center of one surface of the first housing 101 in which the second housing 102 is slid and moved upwardly of the first housing 101. Herein, the term 'character' refers to a character used in a language commonly used in a country where a real product will be released, such as Korean consonants / vowels and uppercase / lowercase letters, as well as numbers for inputting a counterpart call number.

When the second housing 102 moves to the upper side of the first housing 101 and the text input keypad 111c is opened, the user calls the other party to make a voice call or write a short message. You can send it to the other party.

The first camera device 104 may be installed at a portion of the central portion of one surface of the first housing 101 in which the second housing 102 is slidably moved downward of the first housing 101. The first camera device 104 is opened only when the second housing 102 slides downward of the first housing 101, and may be useful when the user wants to photograph themselves. That is, since the photographing direction of the first camera device 104 is the same as the screen display direction of the display device 121 installed in the second housing 102, the user may display the display installed in the second housing 102. Looking at the image of yourself taken through the device 121 will be able to take the desired expression or pose.

The second camera device 141 is installed on the rear surface of the first housing 101. The second camera apparatus 141 may photograph the subject by activating the photographing function of the terminal 100 regardless of whether the second housing 102 is sliding or not. That is, since the screen display direction of the display device 121 and the photographing direction of the second camera device 141 are opposed to each other, the user can capture an image of a desired subject while comparing the photographed image with the subject.

As mentioned above, the display unit 121 is installed in the second housing 102, and the receiver 123 is installed adjacent to the upper side of the display apparatus 121. A speakerphone is installed in the receiver 123 to output a voice of the other party during a voice call. When the second housing 102 moves upward from the center of the first housing 101, the receiver 123 moves away from the talker 125, and when moved downward, approaches the talker 125. Move. Therefore, when a general voice call is to be made, moving the second housing 102 to the upper side of the first housing 101 can make a better voice call. That is, as the distance between the talker 125 and the talker 123 increases, the talker 125 becomes closer to the user's mouth, thereby providing a better quality voice to the other party.

The rear side of the first housing 101 is provided with a detachable battery pack 129 and the support 103 is configured to be mounted. The battery pack 129 is detachable from the rear surface of the first housing 101, and a battery mounting groove (not shown) for accommodating the battery pack 129 is disposed on the rear surface of the first housing 101. Is formed. When the battery pack 129 is accommodated in the mounting groove, its outer surface coincides with the outer circumferential surface of the first housing 101 and apparently constitutes a part of the first housing 101.

In addition, an accommodating groove 139a is formed at one side of the battery mounting groove at a rear surface of the first housing 101, and the second camera device 141 is installed at the other side. In addition, a flash 143 is mounted adjacent to the second camera device 141 to facilitate photographing of a subject even in a dark place.

The receiving groove 139a extends in the lateral direction of the first housing 101, is open at one side of the first housing 101, and has a closed shape at the other side. One end of the support 103 is rotatably coupled to the accommodation groove 139a to be accommodated in the accommodation groove 139a or to be separated from the accommodation groove 139a to protrude toward the rear surface of the first housing 101. Can be.

When the support 103 is received in the receiving groove 139a, the other end thereof is located adjacent to one of the speaker devices. However, the speaker devices are located on one surface of the first housing 101, specifically, on the front surface, and the other end of the support 103 is located on the rear surface of the first housing 101. When the support 103 is rotated and separated from the receiving groove 139a, the other end of the support 103 is far from the speaker device.

In the state where the support 103 is accommodated in the receiving groove 139a, the other end thereof is exposed to one side of the first housing 101. Therefore, when the user wants to detach the support 103 from the receiving groove 139a, the user can rotate the support 103 while pressing the other end surface of the support 103.

When the support 103 is protruded from the rear surface of the first housing 101, the other end and the other end of the first housing 101 is supported in a plane so that the first and second housings 101 and 102 Is mounted on a plane. That is, the terminal 100 may be located on a plane in an inclined state. When the terminal 100 is mounted on a plane by the support 103, the display apparatus 121 provides a long screen in the horizontal direction. Therefore, it can be conveniently used for video file playback, broadcast viewing, and the like.

On the other hand, when the support 103 is accommodated in the receiving groove 139a, the user conveniently manipulates the functional keypads with the second housing 102 positioned at the center of one surface of the first housing 101. can do. That is, the terminal 100 can be held in the horizontal direction and the functional keypads can be manipulated with both hands. In this case, the display apparatus 121 provides a long screen in a horizontal direction, and a user can conveniently enjoy a game or the like by using the terminal 100.

5 illustrates an example of coupling the support 103 to the first housing 101. The support 103 is rotatably coupled to the first housing 101 through a coupling means, and an elastic means is installed on the coupling means to provide a friction force between the support 103 and the first housing 101. Done.

The rotation shaft 131 is used as the coupling means. At least a portion of the outer circumferential surface of the rotation shaft 131 is preferably formed in a plane, and in this embodiment, the cross section of the rotation shaft 131 has a rectangular shape. In addition, a hole corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the pivot shaft 131 is formed at one end of the support 103. The pivot shaft 131 is coupled to penetrate the hole of the support 103 to be fixed to the support 103. Accordingly, when the support 103 is rotated, the pivot shaft 131 also rotates on the first housing 101 together with the support 103.

The coupling means or the elastic means is configured to be located inside the first housing 101, but the pivot shaft 131 and the like in FIG. 5 are disposed outside the first housing 101 together with the support 103. It is shown in the positioned form to show the configuration of the coupling means or elastic means.

One end of the rotating shaft 131 protrudes from the inner side of the first housing 101 onto the receiving groove 139a to pass through the support 103, and then is coupled to the inner side of the first housing 101 again. do. When one end of the rotating shaft 131 passes through the support 103 and is positioned inside the first housing 101, the fastening member 133 is coupled to the outer circumferential surface thereof so that the rotating shaft 131 is separated. To prevent it. The rotating shaft 131 rotates on the first housing 101, specifically, the receiving groove 139a, and the receiving groove 139a has a rotation hole 139b to which the rotating shaft 131 is coupled. It is.

The elastic means is a configuration for providing a friction force between the support 103 and the first housing 101, the terminal 100 is supported by the support 103 to maintain a stable state mounted on a plane Let's do it. In the present embodiment, the elastic means discloses a configuration consisting of washers and elastic member 135.

Among the washers, the first washer 137a is fixed to the first housing 101 while being positioned on the pivot shaft 131. Accordingly, the pivot shaft 131 rotates with respect to the first washer 137a. The second washer 137b is installed to be capable of linear movement only on the pivot shaft 131. When the pivot shaft 131 rotates, the second washer 137b faces the first washer 137a in the first washer 137a. To rotate. In this case, the second washer 137b maintains the state in which the second washer 137b is in close contact with the first washer 137a by the elastic force of the elastic member 135, and the first and second washers are rotated when the support 103 is rotated. A friction force is generated between 137a and 137b. Therefore, the rotation of the support 103 is limited to a certain degree by the friction force between the first and second washers 137a and 137b, and the static friction force generated between the first and second washers 137a and 137b is limited. By this, the support 103 can be stably maintained in a state where the terminal 100 is mounted on a plane.

One end of the elastic member 135 is supported by the first washer 137a, and the other end is supported by the support 132 formed at one end of the rotation shaft 131. The elastic member 135 may be any one of a coil spring, a wave washer, and a leaf spring. Depending on the product, a plurality of wave washers or leaf springs may be used as the elastic member 135.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments.

As described above, the portable terminal according to the present invention is configured to slidably couple a pair of housings, and to open the upper and lower ends of the first housing when the second housing is located at the center of the first housing. As a result, the functional keypad is provided at the upper end and the lower end of the first housing, respectively, so that the user can conveniently enjoy the game. In addition, as the second housing moves to the upper side or the lower side of the first housing, the keypad for inputting text or the camera device is selectively opened so that a voice call or a user can easily photograph themselves.

In addition, the rear surface of the first housing is installed to be rotatable so that the terminal can be mounted on a flat surface, which makes it convenient to play a video file or watch a broadcast. In addition, in the coupling of the support to the first housing, by providing an elastic means for providing a friction force so that the support does not flow, it is possible to stably maintain the state of mounting the terminal on the plane.

Claims (16)

A first housing; A second housing slidably coupled to an upper side and a lower side of the first housing while facing the first housing; A support mounted to the rear of the first housing to be sunk; And functional keypads and speaker devices respectively provided at upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing, When the second housing is located at the center of the first housing, the upper and lower ends of one surface of the first housing are respectively exposed, The upper terminal or the lower end of one surface of the first housing is closed as the second housing slides. The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein either the upper end or the lower end of one surface of the first housing is opened and closed as the second housing slides. The method according to claim 1, Further comprising a character input keypad installed in the central portion of the first housing one surface, As the second housing is slidably moved, the character input keypad is opened and closed. The portable terminal as claimed in claim 3, wherein when the second housing is moved above the first housing, the functional keypad and the speaker device on the upper side of the first housing are closed and the keypad for entering text is opened. . The portable terminal of claim 1, wherein one end of the support is rotatably coupled to a rear surface of the first housing. 6. The method of claim 5, Further comprising a receiving groove extending laterally in the rear of the first housing, And the support is adjacent to the speaker devices at a position accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the other end thereof moves away from the speaker devices when it is separated from the accommodating groove. The portable terminal of claim 5, wherein the speaker devices are installed at one side of the first housing, and one end of the support is coupled to the other side of the first housing. The method of claim 7, wherein when the support is protruded from the rear surface of the first housing, the other end of the first housing and the other end of the support are supported on a plane so that the first and second housings are inclined on the plane. Portable terminal made with. 9. The method of claim 8, Further comprising a display device installed in the second housing, When the first and second housings are mounted inclined to the plane, the display device provides a long screen in the horizontal direction. The method according to claim 1, A display device installed in the second housing; A receiving unit installed adjacent to an upper side of the display device; And The mobile terminal further comprises a microphone device installed in the lower end of the first housing. The telephone apparatus of claim 1, wherein the functional keypad installed at the lower end of the first housing has a 4-way key, a selection key surrounded by the 4-way keys, and a call installed at one side of the 4-way key. Include start / end keys, The speaker device is a portable terminal, characterized in that installed on the other side of the four-way key. The functional keypad of claim 1, wherein the functional keypad is provided at an upper end of one surface of the first housing, and includes a 2-way key, a confirmation key surrounded at least in part by the 2-way keys, and one side of the 2-way key. Includes menu call keys and selection keys to be installed, The speaker device is characterized in that the portable terminal is installed on the other side of the two-way key. The method according to claim 1, A battery mounting groove formed on a rear surface of the first housing; And Further comprising a receiving groove extending laterally on the rear surface of the first housing for selectively receiving the support, The receiving groove is a portable terminal, characterized in that formed on one side of the battery mounting groove. The portable terminal of claim 13, wherein one end of the receiving groove is opened to one side of the first housing, and the other end is closed. The method according to claim 1, A rotating shaft which penetrates the support and is fixed to the support, and both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to the first housing; A first washer installed on the pivot shaft and fixed to the first housing; A support formed at one end of the pivot shaft; A second washer installed on the pivot shaft to rotate on the first housing together with the pivot shaft; And One end is provided with an elastic member supported on the support, The elastic member is a portable terminal, characterized in that to provide an elastic force acting in the direction in which the second washer in close contact with the first washer. The portable terminal of claim 15, wherein the elastic member is any one of a coil spring, a wave washer, and a leaf spring.

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