KR101587178B1 - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device including a terminal body, a circuit board mounted inside the terminal body, an electronic part mounted inside the terminal body and electrically connected to the circuit board, And a connector for electrically connecting the circuit board and the electronic component by attaching both surfaces to the circuit board and the electronic component.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal having a connector portion for connecting a circuit board and an electronic component.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

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

The mobile terminal is provided with an electronic part performing a specific function and a circuit board connected thereto, and a connector part electrically connecting the electronic part and the circuit board to each other is provided. In general, electronic components and circuit boards are configured to be connected to each other using FPCB (flexible PCB) and / or board to board connectors.

However, according to the configuration using FPCB (flexible PCB) and / or board to board connector, an increase in the number of parts and an increase in the number of process steps leads to an increase in production cost. Therefore, development of a connector portion that can simplify the electrical connection structure between the electronic component and the circuit board can be considered.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal which can further simplify a coupling structure and a coupling process of a connector portion for electrically connecting an electronic component and a circuit board.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a mobile terminal including a terminal body, a circuit board mounted inside the terminal body, and an antenna electrically connected to the circuit board, And a connector portion disposed between the circuit board and the electronic component and electrically connected to the circuit board and the electronic component by attaching both sides to the circuit board and the electronic component.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a circuit board comprising: a first conductive portion formed on a surface of a circuit board to transmit an electrical signal; and a second conductive portion formed on a surface of the electronic component, Wherein the plurality of signal portions are in contact with at least a portion of the first and second conductive portions and are electrically connected to the first and second conductive portions, .

Wherein the first conductive portion includes a plurality of first pins spaced apart from each other, the second conductive portion being spaced apart from each other, and a plurality of first pins facing each other so as to correspond to the plurality of first pins in a one- Of the first and second pins.

Each of the plurality of signal portions may be formed to have a narrower width than the plurality of first and second pins so that at least one of the plurality of signal portions is in contact with each of the plurality of first and second pins.

The plurality of first pins are formed to have a constant width from each other, and the plurality of second pins are formed to have a constant width with respect to one another, and the plurality of signal portions and the regions of the first and second pins In order to reduce the deviation, the plurality of signal portions may be formed to have a constant width and be spaced apart from each other at equidistant intervals.

Each of the plurality of signal portions may be formed to extend in a thickness direction of the connector portion, and portions of the signal portion exposed on a surface of the connector portion may be formed to be opposite to each other.

The plurality of signal portions and the first and second conductive portions may be disposed to face each other.

The connector unit may further include a plurality of insulating portions formed in a region where the plurality of signal portions are spaced apart from each other and made of a nonconductive material.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the connector portion may be made of an elastic material that absorbs the impact, so that the electronic component and the circuit board are prevented from being damaged by the impact due to vibration.

The connector portion may further include an adhesive layer disposed to cover at least a part of the surface of the connector portion and made of an adherable material so as to improve the bonding force with the electronic component and the circuit board.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the mobile terminal further includes a frame formed on the terminal body and having a receiving portion, the electronic component and the connector portion being inserted and fixed in the receiving portion, May be disposed so that at least a part of the electronic component and the connector is fixed by the frame while the movement of the electronic component and the connector is fixed.

Wherein the first and second conductive parts formed on the electronic component and the circuit board are disposed to face each other such that an electrical signal generated in the electronic component is transmitted to a corresponding area of the circuit board, And may be formed so as to extend to correspond to the first and second conductive portions.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the electronic component may be a camera module, a receiver, a speaker, or a motor.

The effect of the mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described below.

According to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, since the connector portion is disposed between the circuit board and the electronic component, and both sides are attached to the circuit board and the electronic component, electrical signals of the circuit board and the electronic component are transmitted. It is possible to shorten the time required for the assembling process of the parts and to reduce the number of parts constituting the connector part.

Further, according to at least one of the embodiments of the present invention, since the electronic parts and the connector portion are attached and electrically connected to the circuit board while being inserted and fixed in the receiving portion of the frame, the assemblability of the electronic parts, There is an advantage that it can be improved.

1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention.
1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams illustrating an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.
2 is a plan view showing the inside of a mobile terminal according to an example related to the present invention;
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the camera module of Figure 2 taken along line II-II.
4 is a detailed exploded view of part A shown in Fig.
5 is a conceptual view showing an electrical connection structure of the connector portion shown in FIG.
FIG. 6 illustrates a first conductive portion of the camera module shown in FIG. 4; FIG.
FIG. 7 illustrates a second conductive portion of the circuit board shown in FIG. 4; FIG.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing the camera module and the connector shown in FIG. 4 inserted and fixed in a frame related to the present invention; FIG.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a state in which the camera module and the connector portion shown in FIG. 8 are combined.
FIG. 10A is a plan view of the connector portion shown in FIG. 8; FIG.
10B is a cross-sectional view of the connector portion of FIG. 10A taken along line X-X;
Fig. 10C is a perspective view of the connector portion shown in Fig. 8; Fig.
11A is a view showing an example in which a connector unit related to the present invention is coupled to a receiver included in the mobile terminal shown in FIG.
11B shows a circuit board coupled with the connector portion shown in Fig.
FIG. 11C shows the receiver shown in FIG. 11A. FIG.
12 is a front view showing a state in which the receiver, the connector, and the circuit board shown in Figs. 11A to 11C are combined. Fig.
13A is a view showing another example in which a connector unit related to the present invention is coupled to a speaker provided in the mobile terminal shown in FIG.
Figure 13B shows a circuit board coupled with the connector portion shown in Figure 13A;
FIG. 13C shows the speaker shown in FIG. 13A. FIG.
FIG. 14 is a front view showing a state in which the speaker, the connector, and the circuit board shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C are combined. FIG.
FIG. 15A is a view showing another example in which a connector part related to the present invention is coupled to a motor provided in the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2; FIG.
15B shows a circuit board coupled with the connector portion shown in Fig. 15A. Fig.
15C shows the motor shown in Fig. 15A. Fig.
FIG. 16 is a front view showing a state in which the motor, the connector, and the circuit board shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C are combined. FIG.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or similar elements are denoted by the same or similar reference numerals, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role. In the following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, .

The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", and the like are used to specify that a feature, a number, a step, an operation, an element, a component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

1A to 1C are block diagrams for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, ), And the like. The components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

The wireless communication unit 110 may be connected between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system or between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100 or between the mobile terminal 100 and the external server 100. [ Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > wireless < / RTI > In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user A touch key, a mechanical key, and the like). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include at least one sensor for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (for example, a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation detection sensor, A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 includes at least one of a display unit 151, an acoustic output unit 152, a haptic tip module 153, and a light output unit 154 to generate an output related to visual, auditory, can do. The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications running on the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. Also, at least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of shipment for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving function, message receiving function, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and may be operated by the control unit 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the control unit 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 may process or process signals, data, information, and the like input or output through the above-mentioned components, or may drive an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1A in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 includes a battery, which may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Referring to FIGS. 1B and 1C, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, and the like) that forms an appearance. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in the inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may also be mounted on the rear case 102. Electronic parts that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include detachable batteries, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, a rear cover 103 for covering the mounted electronic components can be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Therefore, when the rear cover 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.

As shown, when the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 can be exposed. In some cases, the rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear cover 103 during the engagement. Meanwhile, the rear cover 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, And a waterproof member for sealing the inside space of the oven.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

1B and 1C, a display unit 151, a first sound output unit 152a, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, an optical output unit (not shown) A second operation unit 123b, a microphone 122 and an interface unit 160 are disposed on a side surface of the terminal body, And a mobile terminal 100 having a second sound output unit 152b and a second camera 121b disposed on a rear surface thereof.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side surface of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100 or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information .

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from each other or disposed integrally with one another, or may be disposed on different surfaces, respectively.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch with respect to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor may be a film having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or may be a metal wire . Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this way, the display unit 151 can form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be implemented as a loud speaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ). ≪ / RTI >

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be provided with an acoustic hole for emitting the sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made more simple because the hole formed independently for the apparent acoustic output is hidden or hidden.

The optical output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The control unit 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output when the event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or a moving image obtained by the image sensor in the photographing mode or the video communication mode. The processed image frame can be displayed on the display unit 151 and can be stored in the memory 170. [

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion as an example of a user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100 have. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any manner as long as the user is in a tactile manner such as touch, push, scroll, or the like. In addition, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in a manner that the user operates the apparatus without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In this figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key, or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives a command such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives a command from the first or second sound output unit 152a or 152b The size of the sound, and the change of the display unit 151 to the touch recognition mode.

On the other hand, a rear input unit (not shown) may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. The rear input unit is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on / off, start, end, scrolling, and the like, the size adjustment of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, And the like can be inputted. The rear input unit may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The rear input unit may be disposed so as to overlap with the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the rear input unit may be disposed at the rear upper end of the terminal body such that when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit can be easily operated using the index finger. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.

When a rear input unit is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the rear input unit can be realized. When the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive the user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And a second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 shines light toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode in a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (see FIG. 1A) may be configured to be able to be drawn out from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. In addition, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

The rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to restrict the release of the battery 191 and to protect the battery 191 from external impact and foreign matter . When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory that protects the appearance or supports or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100. [ One example of such an accessory is a cover or pouch that covers or accommodates at least one side of the mobile terminal 100. [ The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

2 is a plan view showing the inside of the mobile terminal 200 according to an example of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 200 may be configured to receive each of the electronic components that performs the specific functions of the mobile terminal 200 therein. For example, among the electronic components, a camera module 220 for photographing an image of a subject may be included. Hereinafter, the mobile terminal 200 of the present invention will be described based on the configuration of the camera module 220. FIG. However, the electronic component may be a receiver, a speaker, or a motor, rather than the camera module 220. Further, the electronic component is not limited thereto, but may be equally applicable to components or elements that are electrically connected to perform a specific function of the mobile terminal 200.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of the camera module 220 of FIG. 2, and FIG. 4 is a detailed exploded view of part A of FIG.

3 and 4, the mobile terminal 200 includes a terminal body, a circuit board 210, a camera module 220, and a connector 230.

The circuit board 210 is mounted inside the terminal body, and a circuit made of a conductive material is formed on a plate made of an insulating material. The circuit board 210 is electrically connected to the electronic components mounted on the circuit board 210 through the circuit.

The camera module 220 is mounted inside the terminal body and is electrically connected to the circuit board 210. At this time, electrical connection between the camera module 220 and the circuit board 210 can be performed through the connector 230.

The connector 230 is electrically connected to the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 by attaching both sides to the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220. More specifically, the connector 230 is disposed between the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 and has a conductive area. The connector 230 is attached to the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220, The circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 are fixed and the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 are electrically connected to the conductive area.

Accordingly, the number of components of the connector 230 for electrical connection can be reduced, and the time required for assembling the connector 230 can be shortened. In addition, the connector 230 may be formed to have a hexahedron shape as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, the electrical connection structure of the circuit board 210, the camera module 220, and the connector portion 230 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7. FIG.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual view showing an electrical connection structure of the connector 230 shown in FIG. 4. FIG. 6 is a view showing the first conductive portion 212 of the camera module 220 shown in FIG. 4 is a view showing a second conductive portion 222 of the circuit board 210 shown in FIG.

5 to 7, the mobile terminal 200 includes a first conductive portion 212 formed on a surface of a circuit board 210 to transmit an electrical signal, As shown in the figure, the camera module 220 may further include a second conductive portion 222 formed on a surface of the camera module 220 and connected to the first conductive portion 212 to transmit an electrical signal.

In addition, the first conductive portion 212 may include a plurality of first pins 214 that are spaced apart from each other. The second conductive portion 222 includes a plurality of second pins 224 spaced from each other and formed to face the plurality of first pins 214 in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of first pins 214 .

The connector 230 may include a plurality of signal portions 232 formed of a conductive material and spaced from each other and exposed to both sides of the connector 230. As shown in FIG. 5, the plurality of signal portions 232 may be formed so that the portions exposed on both sides are in contact with at least a portion of each of the plurality of first and second pins 214 and 224 to transmit an electrical signal have.

Each of the plurality of signal portions 232 has a width narrower than that of each of the plurality of first and second pins 214 and 224 so that at least one is in contact with each of the plurality of first and second pins 214 and 224 Respectively. Accordingly, since the first and second pins 214 and 224 are electrically connected by the at least one signal portion 232, the connection state of the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 can be stably maintained.

The plurality of signal portions 232 and the first and second conductive portions 212 and 222 may be disposed to face each other. Accordingly, the circuit board 210, the camera module 220, and the connector portion 230 can be coupled to each other in a straight line. As a result, the space occupied inside the terminal body for connecting the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 is reduced, thereby increasing the space utilization inside the terminal body, It is possible to make the size of the antenna more compact.

Hereinafter, a coupling structure of the frame 240 provided in the mobile terminal 200 and the connector 230 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. FIG.

8 is a perspective view showing the camera module 220 and the connector portion 230 shown in FIG. 4 inserted and fixed to the frame 240 related to the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the camera module 220 220 and the connector 230 are coupled to each other.

Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the mobile terminal 200 may further include a frame 240.

The frame 240 is formed on the terminal body and has a receiving portion 242. The receiving portion 242 may be formed to receive and fix the camera module 220 and the connector portion 230. At this time, the circuit board 210 may be arranged so that at least a part of the circuit board 210 is fixed by the frame 240 while the camera module 220 and the connector 230 move in a fixed state. The camera module 220 and the connector 230 are coupled to the circuit board 210 in a state where the camera module 220 and the connector 230 are fixed to the receiving portion 242 and are integrally coupled to each other. And the connector part 230 can be further improved.

The first and second conductive parts 212 and 222 are disposed to face each other so that an electrical signal generated by the camera module 220 can be transmitted to a corresponding area of the circuit board 210, 232 may be formed to extend to correspond to the first and second conductive portions 212, 222. At this time, each of the first and second pins 214 and 224 provided in the first and second conductive parts 212 and 222 is preferably disposed to face each other so that the same signal is transmitted through the plurality of signal parts 232 Do.

Hereinafter, the structure of the connector portion 230 of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 10A to 10C.

Fig. 10A is a plan view of the connector 230 shown in Fig. 8, Fig. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line X-X of the connector 230 of Fig. 10A, 230).

Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10C, a plurality of first pins 214 are formed on the first and second pins 214 and 224 so as to reduce a deviation of a region where the plurality of signal portions 232 and the plurality of first and second pins 214 and 224 contact with each other And the plurality of second pins 224 are formed to have a constant width with respect to one another. The plurality of signal portions 232 may be formed to have a constant width and be spaced apart from each other at equidistant intervals. According to the structure of the plurality of first and second fins 214 and 224 and the plurality of signal portions 232, the plurality of first and second fins 214 and 224 and the plurality of signal portions 232 contact each other The electric connection to each of the first and second pins 214 and 224 can be made more stably.

10B, each of the plurality of signal portions 232 is formed so as to extend in the thickness direction of the connector portion 230, and the portions exposed on the surface of the connector portion 230 are disposed in opposite directions As shown in FIG. According to the structure of the plurality of signal parts 232, it is easy to design the arrangement of the plurality of first and second pins 214 and 224 connected to the plurality of signal parts 232. In addition, since the length of the plurality of signal portions 232 is shorter than the length of the signal portions 232 in the thickness direction, the material ratio of the signal portions 232 can be reduced.

The connector 230 may further include a plurality of insulating portions 234.

As shown in Fig. 10A, the plurality of insulating portions 234 are formed in a region where a plurality of signal portions 232 are spaced apart from each other, and are made of a nonconductive material. Thus, the electrical connection between the first and second pins 214 and 224 can be effectively performed while reducing the material cost, as compared with the case where the entirety of the plurality of signal parts 232 is formed of a conductive material.

In order to prevent the camera module 220 and the circuit board 210 from being damaged due to the vibration generated from the outside or the inside of the terminal body 230, It can be made of elastic material. For example, the elastic material may be made of a porous material having elasticity.

In addition, the connector 230 may further include an adhesive layer 236 as shown in FIG. 10B.

The adhesive layer 236 is disposed on at least a part of both sides of the connector portion 230 where the plurality of signal portions 232 are exposed to the surface, and is made of an adherable material. Further, the adhesive layer 236 may be disposed so as to exclude the plurality of signal portions 232 for electrical connection of the plurality of signal portions 232.

The connector 230 is formed not to be the adhesive layer 236 made of the adherable material but to have the magnetic property so that the circuit board 210 and the camera module 220 are coupled to each other, The substrate 210 and the camera module 220 may be coupled to each other.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal having a receiver 320 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 11A to 12. FIG.

11A is a view illustrating an example in which a connector 330 related to the present invention is coupled to a receiver 320 provided in the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 11A is a view showing the receiver 320 shown in FIG. 11A, FIG. 12 is a view showing a circuit board 310 coupled with the receiver 320, the connector 320 shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, (330) and the circuit board (310) are coupled to each other.

11A through 13, the mobile terminal may include a circuit board 310, a receiver 320, and a connector 330.

The circuit board 310 may have first pins 314 that carry electrical signals, as shown in FIG. 11B.

The receiver 320 is configured to perform a function of receiving a signal, and the receiver 320 may be configured to receive a peripheral audio signal. In addition, the receiver 320 may have second pins 324 for transmitting electrical signals, as shown in FIG. 11C.

12, the connector portion 330 is disposed between the circuit board 310 and the receiver 320, and both sides are attached to the circuit board 310 and the receiver 320, so that the circuit board 310 And the receiver 320, as shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal including a speaker 420 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13A to 14.

The first and second pins 314 and 324 are provided on the circuit board 310 and the receiver 320. However, the first and second pins 314 and 324 may be provided in one or more than three Of course it is.

13A is a view showing another example in which a connector 430 related to the present invention is coupled to a speaker 420 provided in the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 13B is a view showing another example in which the connector 420 shown in FIG. 13A is a view showing the speaker 420 shown in FIG. 13A, FIG. 14 is a view showing the speaker 420, the connector 420 shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, (430) and the circuit board (410) are coupled to each other.

13A to 14, the mobile terminal may include a circuit board 410, a speaker 420, and a connector 430.

Circuit board 410 may have first pins 414 that carry electrical signals, as shown in Figure 13B.

The speaker 420 is configured to perform a function of converting a change of an electrical signal into sound vibration and transmitting the sound. In addition, the speaker 420 may have second pins 424 for transmitting an electrical signal, as shown in FIG. 13C.

14, the connector portion 430 is disposed between the circuit board 410 and the speaker 420, and both sides thereof are attached to the circuit board 410 and the speaker 420, whereby the circuit board 410 And the speaker 420, as shown in FIG.

Although the first and second pins 414 and 424 provided on the circuit board 410 and the speaker 420 are shown as two, respectively, the present invention is not limited thereto. Of course it is.

Hereinafter, a mobile terminal having a motor 520 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15A to 16.

15A is a view showing another example in which a connector unit 530 related to the present invention is coupled to a motor 520 included in the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 15B is a cross- Fig. 15C is a view showing the motor 520 shown in Fig. 15A, Fig. 16 is a view showing the motor 520 shown in Figs. 15A to 15C, Fig. A connector portion 530 and a circuit board 510 are coupled to each other.

15A to 16, the mobile terminal may include a circuit board 410, a motor 520, and a connector portion 530. [

The circuit board 510 may have first pins 514 for transferring an electrical signal, as shown in FIG. 15B.

The motor 520 is configured to perform a function of generating a rotational force by receiving power. Generally, the motor 520 in the mobile terminal is configured to generate vibration for a signal generated according to the operation of a particular function. In addition, the motor 520 may have second pins 524 that transmit electrical signals, as shown in FIG. 15C.

16, the connector portion 530 is disposed between the circuit board 510 and the motor 520, and both sides are attached to the circuit board 510 and the motor 520, whereby the circuit board 510 And the motor 520 are electrically connected to each other.

The first and second pins 514 and 524 are provided on the circuit board 510 and the motor 520, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Of course it is.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the above description should not be construed in a limiting sense in all respects and should be considered illustrative. The scope of the present invention should be determined by rational interpretation of the appended claims, and all changes within the scope of equivalents of the present invention are included in the scope of the present invention.

Claims (13)

Terminal body;
A circuit board mounted inside the terminal body;
An electronic component mounted inside the terminal body and electrically connected to the circuit board;
Wherein the front surface and the rear surface are electrically connected to the circuit board and the rear surface of the circuit board and the rear surface of the circuit board and the rear surface of the circuit board and the rear surface, A connector portion made of an elastic material that absorbs the impact, so as to prevent damage to the connector portion;
A first conductive portion formed on one surface of the circuit board facing the front surface and transmitting an electrical signal; And
And a second conductive portion formed on one surface of the electronic component facing the rear surface and connected to the first conductive portion by the connector portion to transmit an electrical signal,
The connector unit,
And are formed so as to be exposed to the front surface and the rear surface, respectively, extending in the thickness direction of the connector portion, and portions exposed to the surface of the connector portion are formed to face each other in opposite directions A plurality of signal parts arranged to face the first and second conductive parts, respectively;
An adhesive layer disposed to cover at least a part of the surface and made of an adherable material so as to improve the bonding force by adhesion with the electronic component and the circuit board; And
Wherein the plurality of signal portions are formed in a region where the signal portions are spaced apart from each other and have a plurality of insulating portions made of a nonconductive material,
Wherein the plurality of signal portions are configured to transmit an electrical signal by contacting at least a part of the surface exposed on the front surface and the rear surface with the exposed surface of the first and second conductive parts in contact with each other. delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first conductive portion includes a plurality of first pins spaced apart from each other,
Wherein the second conductive portion includes a plurality of second pins spaced apart from each other and facing the plurality of first pins so as to correspond one-to-one with the plurality of first pins. The method of claim 3,
Wherein each of the plurality of signal portions is formed to have a narrower width than that of the plurality of first and second pins so that at least one of the plurality of signal portions is in contact with each of the plurality of first and second pins. . 5. The method of claim 4,
Wherein the plurality of first pins are formed to have a constant width,
The plurality of second pins may be formed to have a constant width,
Wherein the plurality of signal portions are formed to have a constant width and are spaced apart from each other at equidistant intervals so as to reduce a deviation of a region where the plurality of signal portions contact with the first and second pins. . delete delete delete delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a frame formed on the terminal body and having a receiving portion,
The electronic component and the connector portion are inserted and fixed in the accommodating portion,
Wherein the circuit board is disposed such that at least a part thereof is covered and fixed by the frame while the movement of the electronic component and the connector is fixed. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the first and second conductive parts are disposed to face each other such that an electrical signal generated in the electronic component is transmitted to a corresponding area of the circuit board, and the plurality of signal parts correspond to the first and second conductive parts Wherein the first terminal is formed so as to extend in the first direction. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electronic component is any one of a camera module, a receiver, a speaker, and a motor.

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