KR20050023896A - Sliding/swing type portable communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A sliding/swing type mobile communication device is provided to allow a user to easily perform call communication or photograph a desired subject by mounting a display unit at both upper and lower surfaces of a sliding/swing housing. CONSTITUTION: A main body housing(10) extends in a longitudinal direction. A sliding/swing housing(20) is slidably moved to become close to or distant from the main body housing(10) in a state of facing an upper surface of the main body housing(10) along the longitudinal direction of the main body housing(10), is rotated to be close to or distant from the main body housing(10) in the state of facing the upper surface of the main body housing(10) after slidable movement, and is positioned in the 'V'-shaped form together with the main body housing(10) after the slidable movement and the rotational movement. The first display unit is visually exposed always at the upper surface of the sliding/rotating housing(20). The second display unit(216) is visually exposed at a lower surface of the sliding/swing housing(20) after the sliding/swing housing(20) is slidably moved or swingably moved.

Description

Sliding / swing type portable communication device {SLIDING / SWING TYPE PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE}

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable communication device including a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a hand-held phone (HHP), and the like, and in particular, a portable communication device having a housing that combines a sliding motion and a swing motion. It is about.

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. The bar-type communication device means that the single housing is configured as a bar-type, the flip-type communication device means that the flip is rotatably configured by the hinge device in the bar-type housing, the folder-type communication device is It is meant that the folder in a single bar-shaped housing is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device.

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. A necklace-type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a neck using a string, and a wrist-wear type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a wrist.

In addition, the portable communication device may be classified into a rotation-type or sliding-type communication device according to an opening and closing method. The rotation-type communication device means that the two housings are rotatably connected and opened while remaining facing each other, and the sliding-type communication device means that the two housings are opened and closed by sliding movement in the longitudinal direction. it means. 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 sliding type portable communication device can be slidably moved in only one direction, and since only one display device is mounted, it is inconvenient for a user to use because it is inconvenient for a video call with a counterpart or photographing a desired subject. Disadvantages have arisen.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is a housing capable of sliding movement in a longitudinal direction closer or farther while maintaining a state facing the main body housing and a swing movement in a direction closer or farther while maintaining a continuous state facing the main body housing. It is to provide a portable communication device that is convenient to use with.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable communication device that is equipped with a display device on the upper and lower surfaces of the sliding swing housing to facilitate a video call with a counterpart or photograph a desired subject.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a portable communication device in which a main body housing and a sliding swing housing can be disposed as "a" after sliding movement and swing movement.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a sliding type portable communication device,

A body housing extending in the longitudinal direction;

Sliding movement at a predetermined distance in a direction close to or away from the main body housing while maintaining the state facing the upper surface along the longitudinal direction of the main body housing, and after the sliding movement, facing the upper surface of the main body housing A sliding swing housing which rotates in a direction close to or away from the main body housing while continuously maintaining a state, and is positioned at a position together with the main body housing after the sliding and rotational movement;

And a first display device which is always visible on the upper surface of the sliding swing housing.

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.

As shown in Figures 1 to 6, it should be noted that the portable communication device according to the present invention is a portable communication device that combines a sliding type and a swing type. In detail, the communication device includes a body housing 10 and a sliding swing housing that may be positioned with the body housing 10 by sliding and swinging in the body housing 10. (Sliding / swing housing), the first display unit 212 (display unit) mounted on the upper surface 20a of the sliding swing housing 20, and the lower surface of the sliding / swing housing 20 ( And a second display device 216 mounted at 20b).

The body housing 10 has a bar shape extending in the longitudinal direction, and the sliding swing housing 20 also has a bar shape extending in the longitudinal direction. At this time, the length of the body housing 10 is configured to be larger than the length of the sliding swing housing 20.

The sliding swing housing 20 has a predetermined distance in a direction close to or away from the body housing 10 while continuously maintaining a state facing the upper surface 10a along the longitudinal direction of the body housing 10. Perform sliding movements. In addition, the sliding swing housing 20 is rotated in a direction close to or away from the body housing 10 while continuously maintaining the state facing the upper surface 10a of the body housing 10 after the sliding movement. Do this.

Preferably, the sliding swing housing 20 is oriented in a direction perpendicular to the body housing 10 after the complete sliding movement and the full swing movement, and is specifically located with the body housing 10 as the letter "a".

The first display device 212 is mounted on the upper surface 20a of the sliding swing housing at all times. The second display device 216 is mounted to be selectively visible on the lower surface 20b of the sliding swing housing 20 after the sliding movement or after the swing movement of the sliding swing housing.

The first and second display devices 212 and 216 are preferably configured as LCD modules. However, the first and second display devices need not be limited to the LCD module but may be configured as a touch screen or a hologram screen. Of course, the mentioned hologram screen may be a two-dimensional (2D) hologram screen or a three-dimensional (3D) hologram screen.

The sliding swing housing 20 has a first key array 214 and a speaker device 210 formed of an arrangement of a plurality of keys adjacent to the first display device 212 on an upper surface 20a thereof. . The first key array 214 is disposed under the first display device 212, and the speaker device 210 is disposed above the first display device 212.

The main housing 10 has a second key array 110 formed of an arrangement of a plurality of keys selectively visible after the sliding movement of the sliding swing housing 20 on its upper surface 10a, and the second key. The microphone device 112 neighboring the array 110 is mounted.

The body housing 10 is equipped with a third key array 118 formed of an arrangement of a plurality of keys along its side surface 10c, and a camera lens module 114 and a battery pack 116 on its lower surface 10b. Is fitted.

6 shows the sliding swing housing 20 swinging about 90 degrees.

According to the configuration as described above, the user may be used in the phone operation mode or the subject shooting mode in the state as shown in FIG. 1, the user may be used in the phone operation mode or the subject shooting mode as shown in FIG. Can be used in subject shooting mode.

Automatic mode switching of the communication device uses a magnetic sensor, a hall sensor, or a proximity sensor, not shown.

7 is a perspective view illustrating a rear surface of a portable terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The reflecting plate 220 is mounted on the lower surface of the sliding swing housing. That is, the reflective plate 220 is mounted in FIG. 7 instead of the second display device illustrated in FIG. 6. The reflecting plate 220 is composed of a mirror. The reflector 220 is convenient for a user to make a video call with the other party while facing the camera lens and simultaneously watching the reflector. Of course, the reflective plate 220 is visible after the sliding swing housing or the swing movement.

As described above, in the present invention, one housing is configured to slide and swing, and the display device is mounted on the upper and lower surfaces thereof, thereby achieving a convenient advantage from the user's point of view. In addition, the present invention is provided with a reflecting plate on the lower surface of the sliding swing housing so that the user looks at the camera lens, while watching the reflecting plate to achieve the convenience of making a video call with the other party. 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.

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

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the sliding swing housing of FIG. 1 is slid.

3 is a front view of FIG. 2;

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the bottom of the sliding / swing type portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the sliding swing housing of FIG. 4 is slid.

6 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the sliding swing housing of FIG. 4 swings.

7 is a perspective view showing a lower surface of a sliding / swing type portable terminal according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (7)

In the sliding type portable communication device, A body housing extending in the longitudinal direction; Sliding movement at a predetermined distance in a direction close to or away from the main body housing while maintaining the state facing the upper surface along the longitudinal direction of the main body housing, and after the sliding movement, facing the upper surface of the main body housing A sliding swing housing which rotates in a direction close to or away from the main body housing while continuously maintaining a state, and is positioned at a position together with the main body housing after the sliding and rotational movement; And a first display device which is always visible on the upper surface of the sliding swing housing. The sliding / swing type portable communication device according to claim 1, further comprising a second display device which is visually exposed on the lower surface of the sliding swing housing after the sliding movement of the sliding swing housing or after the swing movement. The sliding / swing type according to claim 1, wherein a first key array comprising an array of a plurality of keys adjacent to the first display device and a speaker device are mounted on an upper surface of the sliding rotating housing. Portable communication device. 2. The microphone of claim 1, further comprising: a second key array having an array of a plurality of keys selectively visible after the sliding movement of the sliding rotating housing, and a microphone adjacent to the second key array; The devices are each mounted, Side of the main body housing is made of an array of a plurality of keys, is mounted on the third key array that is always visible, And a camera lens module mounted on a lower surface of the main body housing. The sliding swing type portable communication device of claim 1, wherein the main body housing is configured to be longer than the sliding swing housing. The sliding / swing type portable communication device according to claim 1, further comprising a reflector that is visible on a lower surface of the sliding swing housing after the sliding movement or after the swing movement of the sliding swing housing. 7. A sliding / swinging type portable communication device according to claim 6, wherein the reflector is made of a mirror.