KR20050005600A - Portable telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal is provided to rotatively configure the first, second and third housings, while mounting plural illumination devices, thereby more conveniently photographing an object even at night or in a dark place. CONSTITUTION: The second housing(20) is rotatively coupled with the first housing(10) at the first hinge axis. The third housing(30) is rotatively coupled with the second housing(20) at the second hinge axis. The first housing(10) is in grip type, being extended in length direction. The first housing(10) consists of a top surface(10a) for occupying a predetermined area and an outer surface having a predetermined curvature radius extended from the top surface(10a). The second housing(20) is slidingly rotated at the first hinge axis while one section(210) thereof is continuously faced to the first housing(10) and other section(212) is the first inclined surface.

Description

Portable terminal {PORTABLE TELEPHONE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal including a cellular phone, PDA, HHP, and the like, and more particularly, to a portable terminal having a flashlight shape.

In general, the term “portable terminal” refers to a device that a user can carry and wirelessly communicate with a counterpart. Such portable communication devices are becoming smaller and lighter in consideration of portability, and are tending toward 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.

Conventional portable communication devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, wireless terminals are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type wireless terminals according to their appearance. The bar-type wireless terminal means that the single housing is configured as the bar-type, the flip-type wireless terminal means that the flip is rotatably configured by the hinge device in the bar-type housing, It means that the folder is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device in a single bar-shaped housing.

In addition, the mobile terminal may be classified into a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a body wearing position or a wearing method. A necklace-type wireless terminal refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a neck using a string, and a wrist-type wireless terminal refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal to a wrist.

In addition, the wireless terminal may be classified into a rotation-type or sliding-type wireless terminal according to an opening and closing method. The rotation-type wireless terminal means that the two housings are rotatably connected and opened in a facing state facing each other, and the sliding-type wireless terminal means that the two housings are opened and closed in a facing state by longitudinal sliding movements. do. The variously classified wireless terminals listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

Anytime, anywhere, regardless of gender, age, and gender, "portable terminals" such as PDAs, cellular phones, HHPs, and digital phones have become commonplace, and anyone carries a wireless terminal with a mobile terminal at all times. Therefore, the portable terminal is in the spotlight as a portable device recognized as a necessity by modern people, and in the future, a portable terminal having more various functions will appear.

However, the value of the current portable terminal is not only functional, but also external design is a very important factor. The reason is that if a user breaks down while using the portable terminal, they can repair or replace it with a new one. However, in reality, modern people can replace the latest portable terminal without appealing the portable terminal. There is a tendency to do so.

As a result, even if the portable terminal, which was recognized as a necessity during use, gave a feeling of monotony and boredom, modern people tend to replace the portable terminal with the latest version, which is an important factor that can appeal to individuality. There is a trend to be recognized.

The portable terminal according to the present invention is intended to provide a unique feeling or novelty to the user. In addition, the present invention is recognized as a necessity to carry a portable terminal at all times to satisfy the satisfaction of the user.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal which is convenient for photographing a subject.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of providing a new feeling in a new type.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable terminal capable of capturing a subject by rotating the camera lens in a desired direction by configuring three housings rotatably with each other.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable terminal,

First housing;

A second housing having one end surface rotatably connected to a sliding state about a first hinge axis while continuously maintaining the state facing the first housing, and the second housing having a first inclined surface; And

One end surface has a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface, and the other end surface is provided with a camera lens window facing in the longitudinal direction of the first housing, and the second inclined surface continuously faces the first inclined surface. And a third housing that is rotatably connected about the second hinge axis while being maintained.

In addition, the present invention is a portable terminal,

First housing;

One end surface is rotatably connected with respect to the first hinge axis in the longitudinal direction of the first housing while continuously maintaining the state facing the first housing, the other end surface is provided with a first inclined surface Second housing; And

One end surface has a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface, and the other end surface is provided with a camera lens window facing in the longitudinal direction of the first housing, and the second inclined surface continuously faces the first inclined surface. And a third housing rotatably connected with respect to the second hinge axis facing the first hinge axis in a predetermined inclined direction while being maintained.

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

2 is a left side view of FIG. 1;

3 is a right side view of FIG. 1;

4 is a front view of FIG. 1;

5 is a bottom view of FIG. 1.

6 and 7 are perspective views showing a state of use of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

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 in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

Anytime, anywhere, regardless of gender, age, or gender, "portable terminals" such as PDAs, cellular phones, HHPs, and digital phones have become commonplace. Anyone always carries a portable terminal and performs wireless communication with the other party. Therefore, the portable terminal is in the spotlight as a portable device recognized as a necessity by modern people, and in the future, a portable terminal having more various functions will appear. As already described, the value of the current portable terminal is not only function but also appearance design is very important factor. The reason is that if the user breaks down while using the portable terminal, it must be repaired or replaced with a new terminal. Actually, modern people tend to replace the latest models with portable terminals in order to appeal their own personalities without the failure of the portable terminals.

As a result, even if the portable terminal, which was recognized as a necessity during use, gave a feeling of monotony and boredom, modern people tend to replace the portable terminal with the latest version, which is an important factor that can appeal to individuality. There is a trend to be recognized.

The portable terminal according to the present invention is intended to provide a unique feeling or novelty to the user. In addition, the present invention is recognized as a necessity to carry a portable terminal at all times to satisfy the satisfaction of the user.

As shown in Figures 1 to 5, the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention has three housings (10, 20, 30) (housing) is configured to be rotatable mutually is a convenient terminal shooting terminal Care must be taken. In particular, the portable terminal according to the present invention is a known flashlight type, and is convenient to use because the angle at which the camera lens is directed is rotatable. The portable terminal according to the present invention includes a first housing 10, a second housing 20 rotatably coupled to the first housing 10 about a first hinge axis A1, It consists of a third housing 30 that is rotatably coupled around the second hinge axis (A2) around the second housing (20).

The first housing 10 is a grip type and extends in a predetermined length direction. The first housing 10 is composed of an upper surface 10a occupying a predetermined region and an outer circumferential surface 10b having a predetermined radius of curvature extending from the upper surface 10a. In the first housing 10, the first keys 102, the display device 104, the second keys 106, and the microphone device 108 are sequentially disposed on the top surface 10a, and the outer circumference thereof ( The third and fourth keys 110 and 112 are disposed at 10b). One end surface 10c of the first housing is circular and corresponds to the one end surface 210 of the second housing 20. The display device 104 may be configured of a known LCD or touch sensitive panel.

The second housing 20 is rotatably connected to the first hinge axis A1 while the end surface 210 continuously maintains a state facing the first housing 10. The other end surface 212 is composed of a first inclined surface. The second housing 20 has at least one speaker device 202, 204 mounted on its outer circumferential surface 20a. Preferably, the speaker device 202, 204 is configured in pairs to provide stereo sound.

The third housing 30 has a camera lens window having one end surface 302 having a second slope surface corresponding to the first slope surface 212, and the other end surface thereof facing the longitudinal direction of the first housing 10. 40 (shown in FIGS. 6 and 7), the second inclined surface 302 is centered on the second hinge axis A2 while continuously maintaining the first inclined surface facing the first inclined surface 212. Rotatably connected in a sliding state. The third housing 30 has at least one lighting means 310, 312, 314, 316 mounted on an outer circumferential surface 30a thereof, and the lighting means is mounted in at least one pair. In addition, the lighting means 310, 312, 314, 316 is disposed along the circumference close to the other end surface 30b of the third housing. The lighting means are mounted symmetrically, in particular so that the beam can be irradiated in the direction to which the camera lens window 40 is directed. At this time, the lighting device (310, 312, 314, 316) of the LED (LED) which is a known light source not shown, and the waveguide function (waveguide) for guiding a beam emitted from the known LED in the direction toward the camera lens window 40 It is made of a lens not shown. In addition, each of the lighting means (310, 312, 314, 316) is formed in a shape that protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 30a of the third housing to a predetermined thickness, and extends in the direction of the outer peripheral surface thereof, each of the lighting means is arranged at a predetermined interval . The figure shows that four lighting means, ie two pairs of lighting means, are mounted. The pair of lighting means 310, 316 and the other pair of lighting means 312, 314 are arranged symmetrically.

The first hinge axis A1 faces the longitudinal direction of the first housing 10, and the second hinge axis A2 faces the first hinge axis A1 in a predetermined inclination direction. Preferably, the first hinge axis A1 faces through the center of one end surface 10c of the first housing, and the second hinge axis A2 is perpendicular to the first and second inclined surfaces 212 and 310. Head through.

One end surface 202 of the first housing is circular, and one end surface 210 of the second housing is also cylindrical. The first and second inclined surfaces 212 and 302 are oval, and the other end surface 30b of the third housing is formed in the same circular shape as the circular camera lens window 40. Here, the first and second inclined surfaces 212 and 302 each have an elliptical shape, which is not shown, but may be easily understood by those skilled in the art. When a known cylindrical housing is cut in a predetermined oblique direction, the cut face is constructed of an oval shape. In addition, a camera lens (not shown) is mounted in the camera lens window 40.

According to the above configuration, the operation state of the portable terminal according to the present invention will be described as follows. After the second housing 20 rotates about 180 degrees about the first hinge axis A1, the third housing 30 continuously rotates about 180 degrees about the second hinge axis A2. After the third housing 30 rotates about 180 degrees about the second hinge axis A2, the second housing 20 continues to rotate about 180 degrees about the first hinge axis A1. The camera lens window 40 of the third housing 30 faces the user. The user direction referred to herein refers to a position where the display device 102, the LCD or the first and second keys 102 and 106, can be viewed from the front. This state is shown in FIG.

In addition, when the third housing 30 is rotated 180 degrees about the second hinge axis A2, the camera lens window 40 faces in the opposite direction of the user. This state is shown in FIG. In addition, it should be noted that the second and third housings may be configured to be rotatable 360 degrees, and may be configured to stop at a predetermined amount of rotation.

6 illustrates a state in which the camera lens window 40 faces the user's face, and FIG. 7 illustrates a state in which the camera lens window 40 faces the user's face.

In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 5, two protrusions 121 and 122 are formed on the outer circumferential surface 10b of the first housing at a predetermined position so as not to move.

In addition, the portable terminal according to the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, 6, 7, the appearance of a flashlight, it is possible to provide a new feeling.

As described above, in the present invention, the first, second, and third housings are rotatably configured to achieve a convenient photographing of a subject. In particular, the present invention achieves the advantage of photographing a subject more accurately at night or in a dark place by mounting a plurality of lighting devices. Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but 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 (13)

In a portable terminal, First housing; A second housing having one end surface rotatably connected with respect to the first hinge axis while being continuously maintained in a state facing the first housing, and the other end surface having a first inclined surface; And One end surface has a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface, and the other end surface is provided with a camera lens window facing the first housing in the longitudinal direction, and the second inclined surface continuously faces the first inclined surface. And a third housing rotatably connected in a sliding state about a second hinge axis while being maintained. In a portable terminal, First housing; One end surface is rotatably connected with respect to the first hinge axis in the longitudinal direction of the first housing while maintaining the state facing the first housing, the other end surface is provided with a first inclined surface Second housing; And One end surface has a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface, and the other end surface is provided with a camera lens window facing in the longitudinal direction of the first housing, and the second inclined surface continuously faces the first inclined surface. And a third housing rotatably connected with respect to the second hinge axis facing the first hinge axis in a predetermined inclined direction while being maintained. The portable terminal of claim 2, wherein the first hinge axis faces through a center of one end surface of the first housing, and the second hinge axis faces through a vertical direction of the first and second inclined surfaces. 3. The first housing of claim 2, wherein the first housing includes first keys on a top surface thereof, a display device neighboring the first keys, second keys neighboring the display device, and a microphone device neighboring the second keys. Portable terminals, characterized in that arranged sequentially. The portable terminal of claim 2, wherein the first housing is provided with third keys and fourth keys facing the third keys on an outer circumferential surface thereof. The portable terminal of claim 2, wherein the second housing is equipped with at least one speaker device. The portable terminal of claim 6, wherein the speaker device is configured as a pair to provide stereo sound. 3. The housing of claim 2, wherein the third housing is mounted with at least one lighting means on its outer circumferential surface, the lighting means is mounted with at least one pair, and the lighting means is disposed around the outer circumferential surface of the third housing. Portable terminal characterized in that. The portable terminal of claim 8, wherein the illumination means is mounted symmetrically to irradiate a beam in a direction toward the camera lens window. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein after the second housing is rotated 180 degrees about the first hinge axis, the third housing is continuously rotated 180 degrees about the second hinge axis, or the third housing is rotated by the second housing. If the second housing is rotated 180 degrees about the first hinge axis after rotating 180 degrees about the hinge axis, the camera lens window of the third housing faces the user, and the third housing is the second housing. When rotated 180 degrees around a hinge axis, the camera lens window is directed in the opposite direction of the user. The portable terminal of claim 2, wherein the first housing comprises an upper surface of a predetermined region and an outer circumferential surface extending from the upper surface and having a predetermined radius of curvature. The method of claim 2, wherein one side of the first housing facing the first inclined surface is circular, one side of the second housing is circular, the first and second inclined surfaces are elliptical, the camera lens window Portable terminal, characterized in that consisting of a circle. The portable terminal of claim 2, wherein the first, second and third housings are completely assembled or rotated after the assembly is in the shape of a flashlight.