KR200364949Y1 - Folder-type portable apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a folding portable device. The disclosed portable device includes a main body, a folder, and a hinge device configured to rotatably connect the main body and the folder, wherein the side hinge protrudes from the upper end of the main body in the vertical direction of the upper surface and the longitudinal direction of the main body. Arm; A connecting member provided protruding toward the bottom of the main body according to whether the folder is rotated and rotatably connecting the folder to the main body; A camera lens mounted to be exposed to one side of the connection member and opened and closed by the side hinge arm while continuously facing the inner surface of the side hinge arm in accordance with the rotation of the folder; And a receiving space provided at the bottom of the body where the side hinge arms are located to allow complete rotation of the connecting member.

Description

Clamshell mobile device {FOLDER-TYPE PORTABLE APPARATUS}

The present invention relates to a cellular communication device, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a hand held phone (HHP), a game phone, a camera phone, an internet phone, and the like. In particular, a hinge lens A folding portable communication device that opens and closes.

The term “portable communication device” of a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry out wireless communication with a counterpart while carrying. Such portable communication devices have been trending toward miniaturization, slimness, grip, and light weight in consideration of portability, and are moving toward a multi-mediaization direction to pursue more various functions. In particular, more and more portable terminals will be used for miniaturization, light weight, multifunction, and versatility, and will be modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or the Internet environment. In addition, the portable terminal is an electronic device commonly used anywhere in the world, men and women, and is being recognized as a necessity to carry around at all times.

Conventional portable communication devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable communication devices are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices depending on their appearance. In addition, portable communication devices may be classified into either a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a wearable position or a manner of wearing. In addition, the portable communication device may be classified into a swing-type or a sliding-type communication device according to an opening and closing method. The variously classified communication devices listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, conventional portable communication apparatuses are being converted into structures capable of communicating high-speed data in addition to voice communication functions. That is, as the needs of consumers increase, the service will be provided using a wireless communication technology that transmits high speed data.

Currently, camera lenses have been adopted in conventional portable communication devices, and transmission of video signals and the like has been made. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable communication devices have been equipped with a camera lens module as an external type or a built-in type to perform a video call with a counterpart or photograph a desired subject.

However, among the conventional portable communication devices, the portable communication device having a camera lens mounted for video call or photographing a subject is not provided with a separate camera lens protection means, so that the camera lens is soiled with foreign matters or damaged from external scratches. This occurred a problem that can not perform the function of the camera lens smoothly. Furthermore, providing a separate camera lens cover to protect the camera lens not only degrades the beauty of the appearance of the portable communication device, but also has the disadvantage that the camera lens cover provides troublesome shooting in the camera mode. Sometimes, a problem arises in that the camera lens cover provided separately is lost, and there is a problem that the assembly of the camera lens cover is a cause of increase in unit cost. Therefore, the conventional portable communication device is required to be configured such that the camera lens can be protected without the camera lens cover.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a folding portable communication device in which a camera lens can be protected by a hinge arm.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a folding portable communication device which achieves a dual purpose which is protected by a hinge arm and which is advantageous for a slim appearance design.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a folding portable communication device in which a camera lens is opened and closed by one side hinge arm protruding vertically from an upper surface of a main body.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a folding portable device comprising a main body, a folder, and a hinge device for rotatably connecting the main body and the folder.

A side hinge arm protruding from an upper end of the main body in an upper vertical direction and a longitudinal direction of the main body;

A connecting member provided protruding toward the bottom of the main body according to whether the folder is rotated and rotatably connecting the folder to the main body;

A camera lens mounted to be exposed to one side of the connection member and opened and closed by the side hinge arm while continuously facing the inner surface of the side hinge arm in accordance with the rotation of the folder; And

And a receiving space provided on the bottom of the body where the side hinge arms are located to allow complete rotation of the connecting member.

1 is a perspective view showing a folding portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a front view of FIG. 1;

3 is a perspective view illustrating a folder of a foldable portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention opened up to a first angle about a first hinge axis;

4 and 6 are perspective views showing a state in which a folder of a foldable portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention is opened to a second angle about a second hinge axis, and showing a case in a camera photographing mode.

5 is a side view of FIG. 4;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating a folder of a clamshell portable communication device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention in a fully open state, and illustrating a call mode. FIG.

8 is a front view of FIG. 7;

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted so as not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

1 and 2, the portable communication device according to the present invention is a folding type. The folding portable communication device according to the present invention includes a main body 10, a folder 20, a connection member 30 connecting the main body 10 and the folder 20, and the main body 10. It consists of a hinge device for rotatably connecting the connecting member 30. The hinge device mentioned only describes the hinge arms 110 and 112 exposed to the outside, and since the hinge module is mounted inside the connecting member 30, the description thereof will be omitted. The main body 10 has side hinge arms 110 and 112 formed at one end of the upper surface 101. The side hinge arms 110 and 112 are configured in pairs so that the two side hinge arms face each other and are symmetrically positioned. The side hinge arms 110 and 112 extend in a vertical direction from the upper surface 101 of the main body 10 and along the longitudinal direction of the main body 10.

An illumination device 105 and keys 106 and 107 immediately adjacent to the illumination device 105 are disposed on the main body side surface 102. An auxiliary display device 210 and a center key 212 neighboring the auxiliary display device 210 are disposed on the upper surface of the folder 201. The auxiliary display device 210 is configured of a known liquid crystal display device. In addition, the auxiliary display device 210 includes information that a user frequently checks without opening the folder 20, information indicating time, date, battery level, information indicating antenna reception sensitivity, and information indicating whether a message has arrived. Etc. are displayed.

The first speaker device 310 is disposed on the connection member upper surface 301. In addition, the connecting member 30 is close to the side hinge arms 110 and 112, and the folder 20 is spaced apart from the side hinge arms 110 and 112.

As illustrated in FIGS. 7 and 8, a second speaker device 214 and a main display device 216 adjacent to the second speaker device 214 are disposed on the bottom surface 202 of the folder. The main display device 216 is composed of a known liquid crystal display device.

1 and 2 show a call waiting mode in which no call is made, and FIGS. 7 and 8 show a call mode.

3 and 8, a plurality of keys 114 are disposed on the upper surface 101 of the main body, and a camera lens 312 is disposed on one side 303 of the connection member. When the folder 20 is opened to the first angle in the main body 10, the connecting member 30 is also opened to the first angle together with the camera lens 312 at the first side hinge arm 110. Away from the body bottom 104 (shown in FIG. 6). The camera lens 312 remains close to or away from each other according to the rotation of the connecting member 30 while maintaining the state facing the first side hinge arm 110. Specifically, the camera lens 312 faces the inner surface of the first side hinge arm 110. In addition, when the camera lens 312 is rotated, one end 320 of the connection member on which the camera lens 312 is mounted is always positioned to protrude toward the bottom surface 104 of the main body.

In detail, the camera lens 312 is disposed at an end portion 320 of one side 303 of the connection member.

4 and 5, the folder 20 is rotatably connected to the connecting member 30 at a second angle about a second hinge axis A2. The lower surface 220 of the folder 20 rotates while maintaining the state facing the upper surface 322 of the connecting member. The folder 20 rotates within 0 degrees to 180 degrees in the connecting member 30. 4 is a diagram illustrating a portable communication device in camera mode.

As shown in FIG. 6, the body bottom surface 104 is provided with a slot 120 having a predetermined shape. The slot 120 is formed to receive a portion of the fully rotated connecting member 30. Therefore, an inclined surface 106 is formed at the upper side of the main body bottom surface 104 and the accommodation space 120. When the connection member 30 is completely rotated in the body 10, the bottom surface 302 of the connection member contacts the inclined surface 106 formed on the body bottom surface 104. In addition, the battery pack B is positioned on the flat surface of the bottom surface 104 of the main body 104, and the locking knob K for attaching and detaching the battery pack B is positioned on the main body inclined surface 106 to provide the locking knob K. It is also placed obliquely.

As described above, the subject innovation of the present invention is that the camera lens is opened and closed by one side hinge arm in the folding portable device, which does not require a separate camera lens protection means, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and simplifying the appearance of the portable device. Effect was achieved. Moreover, the present invention is also very convenient for use by opening and closing the camera lens by the side hinge arm in the camera mode. On the other hand, the detailed description of the present invention has been described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (3)

A folding portable device comprising a main body, a folder, and a hinge device for rotatably connecting the main body and the folder, A side hinge arm protruding from an upper end of the main body in an upper vertical direction and a longitudinal direction of the main body; A connecting member provided protruding toward the bottom of the main body according to whether the folder is rotated and rotatably connecting the folder to the main body; A camera lens mounted to be exposed to one side of the connection member and opened and closed by the side hinge arm while continuously facing the inner surface of the side hinge arm in accordance with the rotation of the folder; And And a receiving space provided on the bottom of the main body where the side hinge arms are located to allow complete rotation of the connecting member. The folding portable device according to claim 1, wherein a locking knob for attaching and detaching a battery pack is located on the bottom slope of the main body. The folding portable device according to claim 1, wherein the connection member further comprises a speaker device on an upper surface thereof.