KR20060034014A - Folder type mobile phone which rotates an angle of 360 degrees - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal that rotates 360 degrees, a folder including a main body including a keypad, a folder including a display device, and a hinge module connected to the main body and a folder to rotate the folder 360 degrees in the main body. Type mobile communication terminal is provided. The present invention provides a folder that can be unfolded at various angles through a hinge module connected to rotate the folder 360 degrees in the main body has a wide range of operation to provide an effect of increasing the utilization of the multimedia function of the mobile terminal to be improved in the future do.

Mobile terminal, main unit, folder, hinge module, hinge

Description

Folding type mobile phone which rotates 360 degrees {Folder type mobile phone which rotates an angle of 360 degrees}             

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a closed configuration of the folder of the folder-type mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a folder of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is opened 160 degrees.

4 is a perspective view showing the rotation of the folder and the hinge of the folder-type mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a folder of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is opened 360 degrees.

6 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which a folder of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is opened 360 degrees.

7 is a side view showing in sequence the operating state of the clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

* Description of symbols on main parts of the drawings *

Mobile communication terminal-A body-100

Function Keys-101 Keypad-102

Transmitter-103 Batteries-104

Hinge module seat-105 Hinge knuckles-110, 110 '

Folder-200 Main LCD Screen-201

Auxiliary LCD Screen-202 Transmitter-203

Hinge module seat-204 Hinge knuckles-210, 210 '

300-Hinge module hinge-410, 420

The present invention relates to a folding mobile communication terminal that rotates 360 degrees, and more particularly, to a mobile communication terminal including a hinge module connected to rotate the folder 360 degrees in the main body.

In general, a mobile communication terminal is a mobile communication device for a user in a location separated from each other to communicate through a base station. Recently, with the rapid development of the electronic communication industry, mobile communication terminals have been added with various designs and the addition of new functions, and the functions of the mobile communication terminals have been gradually expanded to enable the transmission of text messages and various information as well as internet access. It is also possible to transmit video calls or image information.

The conventional clamshell mobile communication terminal is composed of a folder, a main body, and a hinge that opens and closes the folder by a predetermined angle upward from the main body. In other words, the conventional hinge has only a function of opening and closing the folder within a predetermined angle range from the main body, which is insufficient to accommodate a variety of mobile communication services.

For example, in the case of watching a video using a folder type mobile communication terminal, when holding a terminal while the folder is open, the screen is not easily seen due to the angle of the folder, and it is inconvenient to hold it. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust at a convenient angle to look at there is a problem inconvenient in use.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems and includes a hinge module connected to the main body so that the folder can be rotated 360 degrees, and has a wide range of operation to facilitate the use of multimedia functions to be improved in the future Its purpose is to provide a folding mobile communication terminal.

The present invention for achieving this object is characterized in that it comprises a main body including a keypad, a folder including a display device, and a hinge module connected to the main body and the folder to rotate the folder 360 degrees in the main body.

A pair of hinge knuckles is provided at an upper portion of the main body and a lower portion of a folder, and a hinge module seating portion for accommodating at least a portion of the hinge module is formed by the hinge knuckle.

Both sides of the hinge module are provided with first hinge coupling means for hinge coupling with a set of hinge knuckles provided in the main body, and second hinge coupling means for hinge coupling with a set of hinge knuckles provided in a folder.

The hinge module is provided with a third hinge groove and a fourth hinge groove on one side of both side surfaces, a first dummy hinge and a second dummy hinge on the other side, and one set of hinge knuckles provided on the main body. A first hinge groove corresponding to the third hinge groove is provided, and a first insertion groove for accommodating the first dummy hinge is provided on the other side, and a set of hinge hinge knuckles provided in the folder is provided on the fourth hinge groove. A corresponding second hinge groove is provided, and a second insertion groove for accommodating the second dummy hinge is provided on the other side, between the first hinge groove and the third hinge groove, and between the second hinge groove and the fourth hinge groove. Hinges are inserted in between to rotate the main body and the folder with respect to the hinge module.

The first hinge, which is rotatably mounted between the first hinge groove of the main body and the third hinge groove of the hinge module, is a free-stop hinge and has a rotation angle of 0 to 160 degrees.

The second hinge, which is rotatably mounted between the second hinge groove of the folder and the third hinge groove of the hinge module, is a click type hinge and has a rotation angle of 0 to 220 degrees.

The upper portion of the main body and the lower portion of the folder includes a stopper for stopping the hinge module at a predetermined angle between a set of hinge knuckles.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings such that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile communication terminal A according to the present invention is largely formed into a main body 100, a folder 200, and a hinge module 300.

The main body 100 is formed in an enclosure type to enable various electronic devices to be embedded, and a function key 101 and a keypad 102 for signal input are provided on the front surface, and a talker 103 for inputting voice in the lower center. ) Is provided, the battery 104 for power input of the mobile communication terminal (A) is detachably coupled to the rear of the main body (100).

In addition, an antenna (not shown) is provided inside or outside the main body 100 for transmitting and receiving radio waves.

In addition, a pair of hinge knuckles 110 and 110 'are formed on both upper sides of the main body 100 so as to face each other upward and form a curved arc surface. A set of hinge hinges 110 and 110' are formed inside the first hinge grooves 110 and 110 '. 110a ') and the insertion groove 110a.

Meanwhile, a first hinge module seating portion 105 is provided between the hinge knuckles 110 and 110 ′ of the main body 100, and forms a space for rotating the hinge module 300 to be described later. In addition, a lower end of the first hinge module seating portion 105 may be provided with a first stopper 106 to limit the rotation angle of the hinge module 300.

The folder 200 includes a main LCD screen 201 at the front, a talker 203 for outputting voice at the upper center, and an auxiliary LCD screen 202 at the rear.

A pair of hinge knuckles 210 and 210 'is formed on both lower sides of the folder 200 so as to face each other downward and form a curved arc surface, and a second hinge groove 210a is formed inside the pair of hinge knuckles 210 and 210'. ') And the insertion groove 210a is configured.

Meanwhile, a second hinge module seating portion 204 is provided between the hinge knuckles 210 and 210 'of the folder 200, and forms a space for rotating the hinge module 400 to be described later. In addition, a second stopper 205 may be provided at the upper end of the hinge module seating part 204 to limit the rotation angle of the hinge module 400.

The hinge module 300 has a shape in which both ends have an arc shape, and on both sides thereof, a third hinge groove 310a corresponding to the first hinge groove 110a 'of the main body 100, and the third hinge groove. It is formed on the opposite side to 310a and provided with a first dummy hinge 320a corresponding to the insertion groove 110a of the main body 100, and is rotatably coupled by the first hinge 410 to be described later.

The first hinge coupling means includes the third hinge groove 310a and the first dummy hinge 320a.

In addition, both sides of the hinge module 300 are formed on the opposite side to the fourth hinge groove 310b corresponding to the second hinge groove 210a 'of the folder 200 and the fourth hinge groove 310b. A second dummy hinge 320b corresponding to the insertion groove 210a of the folder 200 is provided, and is rotatably coupled by the second hinge 420 to be described later.

The fourth hinge groove 310b and the second dummy hinge 320b form a second hinge coupling means.

On the other hand, the first hinge coupling means and the second hinge coupling means is configured to be coupled to the main body 100 and the folder 200 so that the folder 200 can rotate about the main body.

The first hinge 410 is a first insertion portion 411 having a shape that can be inserted into the third hinge groove 310a provided in the hinge module 300, and a hinge knuckle provided at an upper portion of the main body 100. And a second inserting portion 412 having a shape that can be inserted into the first hinge groove 110a 'of the 110', wherein the first inserting portion 411 and the second inserting portion 412 have the same rotation axis. It is formed in a structure that can rotate each.

The second hinge 420 includes a first insertion part 421 having a shape that can be inserted into the fourth hinge groove 310b provided in the hinge module 300, and a hinge knuckle provided at a lower portion of the folder 200. And a second inserting portion 422 having a shape that can be inserted into the second hinge groove 210a 'of 210', and wherein the first inserting portion 421 and the second inserting portion 422 have the same rotation axis. It is formed in a structure that can rotate each.

The hinges 410 and 420 may have an angle of a certain period, and a click hinge configured to be fixed or a free-stop hinge that may be set at various angles according to a user's selection may be applied.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first hinge 410 is a free-stop hinge having an opening angle of 0 degrees to 220 degrees, and the second hinge 420 is opened at 0 degrees to 160 degrees. An angled click hinge.

Therefore, the combination of the first hinge 410 and the second hinge 420 can be used in combination with the opening angle of the folder 200 according to the user's selection, and has a wide operating range.

Such a click hinge configured to be fixed with a fixed period of time and a free stop hinge that can be fixed at various angles are already widely used in the related art, and thus detailed descriptions of the internal structure and operation thereof will be omitted. do.

In addition, the dummy hinges 320a and 320b serve as rotating shafts.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a closed configuration of the folder of the folder-type mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, in a state in which the folder 200 is closed with respect to the front of the main body 100, the folder 200 is in close contact with the main body 100, thereby limiting the rotation of the hinge module 300 and in a call standby mode. It is possible to prevent the malfunction of the keypad 102 in the. In addition, the time and information can be confirmed through the auxiliary liquid crystal display 202.

3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a folder of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is opened 160 degrees.

As shown in FIG. 3, the hinge module 300 is positioned at the upper end of the main body 100, and the second hinge 420 is rotated to expose the main LCD screen 201 and the transmitter 203 on the front surface thereof, and the folder 200 is exposed. ) Has an opening angle of 160 degrees to make a call, which constitutes an open form of a general clamshell mobile communication terminal, and enables a call.

In addition, the keypad 102 and the function key 101 on the front of the main body 100 can be input and the receiver 103 is configured to be exposed.

4 is a perspective view showing the rotation of the folder and the hinge of the folder-type mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the second hinge 420 coupled to the inside of the hinge module 300 at the upper end of the main body 100 is rotated 160 degrees, the first hinge 410 is rotated so that the folder 200 is rotated. Is rotated to the rear of the main body 100 is a configuration.

5 is a perspective view showing a state in which a folder of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is opened 360 degrees.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first hinge 410 inside the hinge module 300 at the upper end of the main body 100 rotates 220 degrees, and the folder 200 is in close contact with the rear battery 104 of the main body 100. It is 360 degrees open configuration.

6 is a rear perspective view showing a state in which a folder of a clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is opened 360 degrees.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main LCD screen 201 is exposed to the outside while the folder 200 on the rear side of the main body 100 is folded, so the user can see the main LCD screen 201 even when the folder 200 is folded. By operating the function key 201 and the keypad 202, various multimedia functions can be used.

7 is a side view showing in sequence the operating state of the clamshell mobile communication terminal according to the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, stoppers 106 and 205 are provided in the main body 100 and the folder 200 such that the folder 200 and the hinge module 300 pivoting around the main body 100 have an opening angle of a predetermined angle. It is. In addition, the combination of the hinge module 300 that rotates by coupling the main body 100 and the folder 200 has a wide operating range.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated in detail using the preferable embodiment, the scope of the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, Comprising: It should be interpreted by the attached claim. In addition, those skilled in the art should understand that many modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the mobile communication terminal according to the present invention is provided with a foldable mobile communication terminal capable of 360 degree rotation. The present invention provides a folder that can be unfolded at various angles through a hinge module connected to rotate the folder 360 degrees in the main body has a wide range of operation to provide an effect of increasing the utilization of the multimedia function of the mobile terminal to be improved in the future do.

Claims (9)

A main body including a keypad, A folder containing a display device, Connected to the main body and the folder, the folder-type mobile communication terminal including a hinge module for rotating the folder 360 degrees in the main body. The method of claim 1, A pair of hinge knuckles are provided at an upper portion of the main body and a lower portion of a folder, respectively, and a hinge module seating portion for receiving at least a portion of the hinge module is formed by the hinge knuckle. The method of claim 2, Both sides of the hinge module are provided with first hinge coupling means for hinge coupling with a set of hinge knuckles provided in the main body, and second hinge coupling means for hinge coupling with a set of hinge knuckles provided in a folder. Folder type mobile communication terminal. The method of claim 3, wherein The hinge module is provided with a third hinge groove and a fourth hinge groove at one side of both sides, and a first dummy hinge and a second dummy hinge at the other side thereof. One side of the set of hinge knuckles provided in the main body is provided with a first hinge groove corresponding to the third hinge groove, the other side is provided with a first insertion groove for accommodating the first dummy hinge, A second hinge groove corresponding to the fourth hinge groove is provided at one side of the set of hinge knuckles provided in the folder, and a second insertion groove for accommodating the second dummy hinge is provided at the other side. And a hinge is inserted between the first hinge groove and the third hinge groove and between the second hinge groove and the fourth hinge groove, respectively, such that the main body and the folder are rotated with respect to the hinge module. The method of claim 4, wherein The first hinge that is rotatably mounted between the first hinge groove of the main body and the third hinge groove of the hinge module is a free-stop hinge. The method of claim 5, The first hinge has a rotation angle of 0 degrees to 160 degrees. The method of claim 4, wherein And a second hinge rotatably mounted between the second hinge groove of the folder and the third hinge groove of the hinge module is a click type hinge. The method of claim 7, wherein The second hinge is a clamshell mobile communication terminal, characterized in that it has a rotation angle of 0 degrees to 220 degrees. The method of claim 3, wherein The upper part of the main body and the lower part of the folder includes a stopper for stopping the hinge module at a predetermined angle between a set of hinge knuckles.

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