KR101537700B1 - Slide module and portable terminal having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sliding device comprising a first slide member, a second slide member which is connected to the first slide member so as to be slidable and moved between first and second positions, A first and a second stopper respectively formed on the first and second slide members so as to restrict movement in a direction away from the first slide member, An elastic body disposed between the first stopper and the second stopper, and an escape restricting portion formed to restrict the escape of the elastic body from the fixed position, and a mobile terminal including the slide module.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a slide module and a portable terminal having the slide module.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal having a slide module in which a body is slidably moved with respect to another body.

A portable terminal is a portable electronic apparatus which is portable and has one or more functions of voice and video call function, information input / output function, and data storing function.

As the functions of the portable terminal are diversified, the portable terminal is implemented in the form of a multimedia device having complicated functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of music or video file, reception of a game, and reception of a broadcast.

Various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software to implement the complex functions of such multimedia devices. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

In addition to the above attempts, it may be considered to further improve the functions of the hardware and the like.

An object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal in which the flow of the body is relieved or prevented in an open state or a closed state.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a slide module having better durability against sliding operation and a portable terminal having the same.

A slide module according to an embodiment of the present invention for realizing the above-mentioned problems includes first and second slide members, first and second stoppers, an elastic body, and a release restricting portion. The second slide member is slidably connected to the first slide member so as to be moved between the first and second positions. The first and second stoppers are respectively formed in the first and second slide members so as to restrict movement of the first slide member in a direction deviating from between the first and second positions. The elastic body is fixed to one of the first and second slide members, and at least a part of the elastic body is disposed between the first and second stoppers. The release restricting portion is formed so as to restrict the elastic body from separating from the fixed position.

According to one aspect of the present invention, the first and second stoppers are formed so as to face each other in the sliding direction. The elastic body is arranged to separate the first and second stoppers at the first or second position.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the first and second stoppers are respectively formed on the mutually facing surfaces of the first and second slide members. The first stopper may be bent from the first slide member toward the second slide member. The second stopper may be mounted on one surface of the second slide member so as to protrude toward the first slide member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the release restricting portion is formed to limit the degree to which the elastic body is deformed between the first and second stoppers. The release restricting portion may include first and second projections. The first and second projections may protrude from the first and second slide members, respectively. The second projection is formed so that the first slide member restricts the movement of the first projection at a position out of the first or second position. At least one of the first and second projections may be provided in plural. At least one of the first and second protrusions may be symmetrically disposed about the elastic body with respect to the sliding direction. The first protrusions may be formed in a plurality of, and the second stoppers may be disposed between the plurality of first protrusions. The second stopper is formed to restrict movement of the first slide member in a direction intersecting the sliding direction.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the elastic body is mounted to the first and second slide members through the release restricting portion. The release restricting portion may include a through hole and a latch. The through-hole may be formed in any one of the first and second slide members. The through hole may be formed in any one of the first and second stoppers. The latch is formed in the elastic body so that at least a portion thereof is caught in a region defining an opening of the through-hole. At least a part of the elastic body may be formed so as to surround the first stopper. The through-hole may be formed in the first slide member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the second stopper is recessed with respect to the sliding direction, and a receiving groove for receiving the elastic body is formed. The through-hole is formed in the second slide member.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the release restricting portion may be formed so that an elastic body is attached to any one of the first and second slide members.

A portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication module, an input device, a display device, a first body and a second body, and the slide module. The wireless communication module transmits and receives a radio signal, the input device receives a command for control, and the display device displays image information. The first and second bodies are respectively provided with at least one of the wireless communication module, the input device, and the display device. The slide module is coupled to the first and second bodies, respectively, to relatively slide the first and second bodies.

The slide module according to the present invention configured as described above and the portable terminal having the slide module mitigate or prevent the separation of the elastic body through the release restricting portion. Accordingly, the durability of the portable terminal can be further improved.

Also, excessive deformation of the elastic body is alleviated or prevented through the release restricting portion. By limiting the degree of deformation, the flow of the portable terminal body is mitigated or prevented. And the flow of the body through the release restricting portion is relieved or prevented in the direction of the multi-axis.

Hereinafter, a slide module according to the present invention and a portable terminal having the slide module will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present specification, the same or similar reference numerals are given to different embodiments in the same or similar configurations. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

1 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The portable terminal of the present invention includes a first body 110 and a second body 120 coupled to each other to realize an open state or a closed state by sliding.

Referring to FIG. 1, the portable terminal includes a first body 110 and a second body 120 that is slidable along at least one direction on the first body 110. However, the present invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, and can be applied to various types of portable terminals such as swing type and swivel type.

The first body 110 may be referred to as a closed configuration in which the first body 110 and the second body 120 are overlapped with each other and the first body 110 may be referred to as a second body 120 ) May be referred to as an open configuration.

The portable terminal operates mainly in the standby mode in the closed state, but the standby mode is also released by the operation of the user. In addition, the portable terminal operates mainly in a communication mode in an open state, but may be switched to a standby mode by a user's operation or a predetermined period of time.

The case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) constituting the outer appearance of the first body 110 is formed by the front case 111 and the rear case 112. Various electronic components are installed in the space formed by the front case 111 and the rear case 112. At least one intermediate case may be additionally disposed between the front case 111 and the rear case 112. The cases may be formed by injection molding of a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 113, the sound output unit 114, the first image input unit 115, or the first operation unit 116 may be disposed in the first body 110, specifically, the front case 111. [

The display unit 113 includes an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) module, and a TOLED (Transparent OLED) module for visually expressing information.

The display unit 113 may further include a touch screen to enable information input by a user's touch. In addition, the display unit 113 may be configured to generate various tactile effects that a user can feel at the time of touch. This can be realized by a haptic module interlocked with the display unit 113. [ A typical example of a haptic effect generated by a haptic module is vibration. The haptic module may be variously arranged according to the configuration of the portable terminal as well as the display unit 113. [

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 as a camera module for capturing an image or a moving image of a user.

The first operation unit 116 receives a command for controlling the operation of the portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

The front case 121 and the rear case 122 may form the case of the second body 120, as in the case of the first body 110. [

The second operation unit 123 may be disposed on the front surface of the second body 120, specifically, the front case 121.

The third operation unit 124, the first sound input unit 125, and the interface 126 may be disposed in at least one of the front case 121 and the rear case 122. [

The first to third operating portions 116, 123, and 124 may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion and may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates in a tactile manner.

For example, the operation unit may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch screen or a touch pad capable of receiving commands or information by a push or touch operation of a user, or may be a wheel, a jog type, a joystick, Or the like.

In terms of functions, the first operation unit 116 is for inputting commands such as start, end, and scrolling, and the second operation unit 123 is for inputting numbers, characters, symbols, and the like. In addition, the third operation unit 124 may operate as a hot-key for performing a special function such as activation of the first image input unit 115 and the like.

The first sound input unit 125 may be implemented in the form of a microphone, for example, to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The interface 126 allows the portable terminal related to the present invention to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface 126 may be a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short range communication (for example, an IrDA port, a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port a wireless Lan port), or power supply terminals for supplying power to the portable 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.

A power supply 127 for supplying power to the portable terminal is mounted on the rear case 122 side. The power supply 127 may be detachably coupled to a rechargeable battery for charging, for example.

2 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2, a second image input unit 128 may be additionally mounted on the rear surface of the rear case 122 of the second body 120. The second image input unit 128 may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first image input unit 115 (see FIG. 1), and may be a camera having different pixels from the first image input unit.

For example, the first image input unit 115 has low pixels so that the face of the user can be photographed and transmitted to the other party in case of a video call or the like, and the second image input unit 128 photographs a general object, It is preferable to have a high pixel because it is often not transmitted.

A flash 129 and a mirror 130 are further disposed adjacent to the second image input unit 128. The flash 129 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second image input unit 128. The mirror unit 130 allows the user to illuminate the user's own face or the like when the user intends to take a picture of himself / herself (self-photographing) using the second image input unit 128.

And the second sound output unit 131 may be further disposed in the rear case 122. [

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

On one side of the rear case 122, a broadcast signal receiving antenna 132 may be arranged in addition to an antenna for communication. The antenna 132 may be installed to be able to be drawn out from the second body 120.

A part of the slide module 140 that slidably connects the first body 110 and the second body 120 is disposed on the rear case 112 side of the first body 110. [

The other part of the slide module 140 may be disposed on the front case 121 side of the second body 120 and may not be exposed to the outside as in this figure.

In the above description, the second image input unit 128 and the like are disposed in the second body 120, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the configurations 128 to 132 described as being arranged in the rear case 122, such as the second image input unit 128, is connected to the first body 110, mainly the rear case 112 It is also possible to mount it. In such a case, there is an advantage that the configuration (s) arranged in the rear case 112 in the closed state is protected by the second body 120. Further, the first image input unit 115 may be rotatably formed so that the second image input unit 128 can be photographed up to the second image input unit 128, even if the second image input unit 128 is not separately provided.

3 is an exploded perspective view of the portable terminal of FIG. 1 separated into a first body 110 and a second body 120. FIG.

A slide module 140 is mounted between the first body 110 and the second body 120. The slide module 140 guides the first body 110 to slide relative to the second body 120.

The slide module 140 includes first and second slide members 141 and 142 formed on the first and second bodies 110 and 120, respectively. The first and second slide members 141 and 142 are formed to form a part of the first or second body 110 or 120, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to the above description. For example, the first and second slide members 141 and 142 may be formed on the second and first bodies 120 and 110, respectively. The first and second slide members 141 and 142 may be separately provided and may be mounted on the first and second bodies 110 and 120, respectively. The first and second slide members 141 and 142 may be formed of a metal such as stainless steel (SUS) or the like.

The first and second slide members 141 and 142 are connected to each other so as to be slidable relative to each other. Referring to this figure, the first slide member 141 is slidably engaged with the second slide member 142.

The slide module 140 is formed to stop at a predetermined position when the portable terminal is opened in a closed state or when the portable terminal is slid from a closed state to an open state. Referring to this figure, the first slide member 141 is stopped at a predetermined position of the second slide member 142, and this state is closed.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the slide module 140 of FIG. 3, and FIGS. 5A and 5B are plan views showing a state in which the first slide member 141 is disposed at the first and second positions 140a and 140b, respectively .

Referring to FIG. 4, the first slide member 141 is formed by coupling the rear case 112 and the first slide portion 112a.

The first slide part 112a is formed such that the second slide member 142 is slidable. The rear case 112 and the first slide portion 112a may be integrated by welding or the like. The first slide member 141 and the second slide member 112 may be integrally formed with the rear case 112 and the first slide member 112a.

The slide module 140 may include an elasticity module 150 configured to apply an elastic force to the first and / or second slide members 141 and 142 by sliding.

The elastic module 150 includes first and second arm members 151 and 152 and a spring 153.

The first and second arm members 151 and 152 are connected to the first and second slide members 141 and 142, respectively. The spring 153 is disposed between the first and second arm members 151 and 152 and has an elastic force for continuously moving the first slide member 141 moved by a predetermined distance when the slide module 140 is slid .

The first slide member 141 is provided with a guide 141a formed in the sliding direction (Y-axis direction). The second slide member 142 is formed with a guide receiving portion 142a for receiving the guide 141a and guiding the sliding along with the guide 141a.

The guide receiving portion 142a may be provided with a lubrication member to reduce the frictional force of the first and second slide members 141 and 142. [ The lubrication member may be formed of a synthetic resin, for example, polyoxymethylene (POM).

The guide receiving portion 142a is bent so as to have a recessed cross-section so as to accommodate the lubrication member. The lubrication members 143 and 144 cause a lubrication friction with the first slide member 141 at the time of sliding. Here, the lubrication friction means the friction by the lubrication member.

The first slide member 141 is formed to be movable along the second slide member 142 between the first and second positions 140a and 140b. Referring to these drawings, a portion adjacent to one end of the first slide member 141 is disposed at a first position 140a formed in the second slide member 142. [ The interval between the first and second positions 140a and 140b may be a sliding range of the first and second slide members 141 and 142. [

The first slide member 141 disposed at the first position 140a corresponds to the closed state of the portable terminal and the first slide member 141 disposed at the second position 140b corresponds to the open state of the portable terminal .

First and second stoppers 145 and 146 are formed on the first and second slide members 141 and 142, respectively.

The first and second stoppers 145 and 146 are formed to restrict the movement of the first slide member 141 in the direction deviating between the first and second positions 140a and 140b. Referring to these drawings, the first and second stoppers 145 and 146 are configured such that the first slide member 141 disposed at the first position 140a is separated from the first and second positions 140a and 140b To prevent it from moving in the direction of FIG.

The first and second stoppers 145 and 146 may be formed so as to face each other in the sliding direction. The first and second stoppers 145 and 146 may be formed on the opposite surfaces of the first and second slide members 141 and 142, respectively.

The first stopper 145 may be formed by bending a portion of the first slide member 141, for example. Referring to these drawings, the first stopper 145 may be bent from the first slide member 141 toward the second slide member 142. [

The second stopper 146 has, for example, a cylindrical body and may be formed in the form of a pin or a rivet. Referring to these drawings, the second stopper 146 is formed to be mounted on one surface of the second slide member 142 so as to protrude toward the first slide member 141. The second stopper 146 can be mounted to the second slide member 142 through, for example, a pin or a rivet joint. Grooves may be formed on the outer circumference of the second stopper 146.

The slide module 140 includes an elastic body 147.

The elastic body 147 is disposed to separate the first and second stoppers 145 and 146 at the first and second positions 140a and 140b. The elastic body 147 may be fixed to one of the first and second slide members 141 and 142. At least a part of the elastic body 147 may be disposed between the first and second stoppers 145 and 146.

Referring to these drawings, the elastic body 147 is formed as a hollow body. The second stopper 146 is fitted in the hollow region of the elastic body 147. And the elastic body 147 is mounted on the second slide member 142 while covering the second stopper 146.

The elastic body 147 may be formed of a material capable of elastic deformation, for example, rubber. The elastic body 147 elastically deforms between the first and second stoppers 145 and 146 to relieve the momentary shock that the slide module 140 is disposed at the first position 140a from the second position 140b .

The slide module 140 includes a release restricting portion 160. The release restricting portion 160 is formed to restrict the elastic body 147 from being detached from the fixed position.

Hereinafter, the release restricting section 160 will be described with reference to FIGS. 6A and 6B. 6A and 6B are cross-sectional views of the slide module 140 taken along lines VIa-VIa, VIb-VIb, respectively, in FIG. 5A.

The release restricting portion 160 is formed so as to restrict the degree to which the elastic body 147 is deformed between the first and second stoppers 145 and 146. Plastic deformation may occur in the elastic body 147 if the impact at the moment of being disposed at the first position 140a (see FIG. 5A) in the second position 140b is large.

The plastic deformation can be mitigated or prevented through the release restricting portion 160. [ Flow (flow in the Z-axis direction) between the first and second bodies 110 and 120 (see Fig. 1), which may occur due to plastic deformation, can be prevented. Also, the elastic body 147 can be prevented from being detached from the second stopper 146 by the plastic deformation.

The release restricting portion 160 may include first and second protrusions 161 and 162.

The first and second projections 161 and 162 protrude from the first and second slide members 141 and 142, respectively. The second projection 162 is formed so as to restrict movement (movement in the Y-axis direction) of the first projection 161. The movement of the first protrusion 161 refers to a movement occurring at a position where the first slide member 141 is out of the first or second position 140a, 140b, or 5a and 5b. Referring to the drawings, the first and second protrusions 161 and 162 are formed so as to meet between the outer periphery and the inner periphery of the elastic body 147. [

At least one of the first and second protrusions 161 and 162 is provided in plurality. At least one of the first and second protrusions 161 and 162 is symmetrically disposed about the elastic body 147 with respect to the sliding direction.

Referring to this figure, a plurality of first protrusions 161a and 161b are formed, and a second stopper 146 is disposed between the plurality of first protrusions 161a and 161b. The movement of the first slide member in the direction (X-axis direction, see FIG. 5A) intersecting with the sliding direction can be restricted. This is realized as a part of the first slide member 141 is bent on both sides of the first stopper 145, respectively. Referring to this figure, a part of the first slide member 141 may be a rear case 112 (see Fig. 4). The first protrusions 161a and 161b protrude in the same direction as the first stopper 145. [

The second protrusions 162a and 162b (see FIG. 5A) may be formed in a plurality corresponding to the first protrusions 161a and 161b. The second protrusions 162a and 162b are formed on both sides of the second stopper 146 so as to protrude in the same direction as the second stopper 146. [

FIG. 7 is a plan view of a slide module 240 according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a slide module 240 taken along line (VIII-VIII) of FIG.

The release restricting portion 260 is formed so that the elastic body 247 is engaged with any one of the first and second slide members 241 and 242. The elastic body 247 may be mounted on one of the first and second slide members 241 and 242 through the release restricting portion 260.

The release restricting portion 260 includes a through hole 263 and a latch 264.

The through hole 263 may be formed in any one of the first and second slide members 241 and 242. Referring to these drawings, a through hole 263 is formed in the second slide member 242.

The second stopper 246 is formed with a receiving groove 246a which is recessed with respect to the sliding direction (Y-axis direction) of the first slide member 241. The receiving groove 246a is formed to receive the elastic body 247 and the opening is formed to face the first stopper 245. [ 7, the receiving groove 246a is formed in a fan shape, and the elastic body 247 is formed to have a circular shape together with the second stopper 246 by filling the receiving groove 246a.

8, the latch 264 is formed in the elastic body 247, and at least a portion of the latch 264 is engaged with an area 263a defining an opening of the through hole 263. The latch 264 of an elastic material may be arranged so as to be caught in an area 263a defining the opening after penetrating the through hole 263. [ So that the elastic body 247 can be prevented from being detached from the second slide member 242.

Figs. 9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of the slide module showing modifications 360 and 460 of the release restricting portion 260 of Fig. 7, respectively.

Referring to these drawings, the elastic members 347 and 447 are formed so as to at least partially surround the first stoppers 345 and 445. The elastic members 347 and 447 absorb the impact between the first stoppers 345 and 445 and the second stoppers 346 and 446.

Referring to Fig. 9A, a through hole 363 is formed in the first slide member 341. Fig. The latch 364 is formed in the elastic body 347 so that at least a portion of the latch 364 is caught in an area 363a defining an opening of the through hole 363. The region 363a defining the opening is formed on the opposite side of the portion where the first stopper 345 is wrapped by the elastic body 347. [

The through hole 463 may be formed in any one of the first and second stoppers 445 and 446. Referring to Fig. 9B, a through hole 463 is formed in the second stopper 446. Fig. The detachment of the elastic body 447 can be simply prevented by the latch 464 which is passed through the through hole 463 and is caught in the region 463a defining the opening of the through hole 463. [

10 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to the present invention.

10, a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication module 181, operation units 116, 123 and 124, image input units 115 and 128, an acoustic input unit 125, a display unit 113, A sensing unit 186, an interface 126, a broadcast receiving module 185, a memory 184, a power supply unit 127, and a control unit 190. The output units 114 and 131, the sensing unit 186,

The control unit 190 typically controls the overall operation of the portable terminal. For example, voice communication, data communication, video communication, and the like.

Further, the control unit 190 controls the operation of the portable terminal related to the present invention in addition to the normal function control.

The wireless communication module 181 transmits / receives a wireless signal to / from a mobile communication base station through an antenna. A transmission unit 182 for transmitting and receiving voice data, character data, video data, and control data under the control of the control unit 190 and for modulating and transmitting a signal to be transmitted for this purpose; 183).

The operation units 116, 123, and 124 are configured as shown in FIG. 1, and provide the control unit 190 with key input data that the user inputs to control the operation of the terminal. The operation units 116, 123, and 124 include a dome switch, a touch pad (static / static), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The image input units 115 and 128 process image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video communication mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame is converted into image data that can be displayed on the display unit 113 and output to the display unit 113.

The image frames processed by the image input units 115 and 128 are stored in the memory 184 under the control of the control unit 190 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless transmission /

The sound input unit 125 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, and the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data is converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the wireless communication module 181 in the communication mode, and is output to the wireless communication module. In the record mode, the processed voice data is output to be stored in the memory 184. [

The sound input unit 125 may be implemented with various noise reduction algorithms for eliminating noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The display unit 113 displays and outputs information processed in the portable terminal. For example, when the portable terminal is in the call mode, the control unit 190 displays a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with the call. When the portable terminal is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the control unit 190 displays and displays the photographed image, the UI, and the GUI. When the display unit 113 includes a touch screen, the display unit 113 is used as an input device in addition to the output device.

The sound output units 114 and 131 receive the sound data received from the wireless communication module 181 under the control of the control unit 190 in the call signal reception mode, the communication mode or the recording mode, the voice recognition mode, Converts the stored sound data and outputs it to the outside.

In addition, the sound output units 114 and 131 output sound signals related to functions (e.g., call signal reception sound, message reception sound, etc.) performed in the portable terminal. The sound output units 114 and 131 include a speaker, a receiver, a buzzer, and the like.

The sensing unit 186 senses the current state of the portable terminal, such as the open / close state of the portable terminal, the position of the portable terminal, whether or not the user touches the portable terminal, and generates a sensing signal for controlling the operation of the portable terminal. For example, if the portable terminal is in the form of a slide phone, it senses whether the slide phone is opened or closed and outputs the sensing result to the controller 190 so that the operation of the terminal is controlled. And a sensing function related to whether or not the power supply 127 is powered on, whether the interface 126 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The interface 126 may be any type of interface card such as a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a card socket (e.g. a memory card, a SIM / UIM card) It serves as an interface with the device. The interface 126 receives data from an external device or receives power from the external device, transfers the data to each component in the portable terminal, or transmits data in the portable terminal to an external device.

The memory 184 may store a program for processing and controlling the control unit 190 and may store a function for temporarily storing input / output data (e.g., a phone book, a message, a still image, .

A program for controlling the operation of the portable terminal related to the present invention is stored in the memory 184

Such memory 184 includes the concept of a generally known hard disk, card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), flash memory, RAM, ROM, and the like.

The broadcast receiving module 185 receives broadcast signals transmitted through satellite or terrestrial waves, converts the received broadcast signals into broadcast data formats that can be output to the sound output units 114 and 131 and the display unit 113, In addition, the broadcast receiving module 185 receives additional data (e.g., EPG (Electric Program Guide), channel list, etc.) related to broadcasting. The broadcast data and the additional data converted by the broadcast receiving module 185 may be stored in the memory 184. [

The power supply unit 127 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 190 and supplies power required for operation of the respective components.

The above-described portable terminal is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but all or some of the embodiments may be selectively combined so that various modifications may be made to the embodiments.

1 is a perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a rear perspective view of the portable terminal of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the portable terminal of FIG. 1 separated into a first body and a second body; FIG.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the slide module of Figure 3;

5A and 5B are plan views showing a state in which the first slide member is disposed at the first and second positions, respectively.

Figures 6a and 6b are cross-sectional views of the slide module taken along lines VIa-VIa, VIb-VIb, respectively, of Figure 5a.

7 is a plan view of a slide module according to another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of the slide module taken along line (VIII-VIII) of Figure 7;

9A and 9B are cross-sectional views of a slide module showing variants of the release restricting portion of Fig. 7, respectively.

10 is a block diagram of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

Claims (15)

A first slide member; A second slide member connected to the first slide member so as to be slidable and moved between the first and second positions; First and second stoppers respectively formed on the first and second slide members to restrict movement of the first slide member in a direction deviating between the first and second positions; An elastic body fixed to any one of the first and second slide members, at least a part of which is disposed between the first and second stoppers; And A first projection projecting from the first slide member toward the second slide member; And And a second projection projecting from the second slide member toward the first slide member and configured to restrict movement of the first projection in a position out of the first or second position by the first slide member And an escape restricting portion formed to restrict the elastic body from separating from the fixed position, Wherein the first and second protrusions are disposed in a symmetrical manner along the sliding direction on both sides of the elastic body, and the second stopper restricts movement of the first slide member in a direction crossing the sliding direction The first protrusions being disposed between the first protrusions. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the first and second stoppers are formed so as to face each other in the sliding direction, And the elastic body is disposed to separate the first and second stoppers at the first or second position. The method according to claim 1, Wherein the first and second stoppers are respectively formed on opposite surfaces of the first and second slide members. The method of claim 3, The first stopper is bent from the first slide member toward the second slide member, And the second stopper is mounted on one surface of the second slide member so as to protrude toward the first slide member. The method according to claim 1, The departure- Wherein the first and second stoppers are formed to restrict the degree of deformation of the elastic body between the first and second stoppers. delete delete delete The method according to claim 1, And the elastic body is mounted to one of the first and second slide members through the release restricting portion. delete delete delete delete The method according to claim 1, Wherein the release restricting portion is formed to catch the elastic body on any one of the first and second slide members. A wireless communication module for transmitting and receiving a wireless signal; An input device for receiving a command for control; A display device for displaying image information; First and second bodies each having at least one of the wireless communication module, the input device, and the display device; And The portable terminal according to any one of claims 1 to 5, connected to the first and second bodies to relatively slide the first and second bodies, respectively.

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