KR20060034357A - Sliding module for sliding-type portable telephone - Google Patents

Abstract

Disclosed is a sliding device of a sliding type portable device. The sliding device disclosed provides a sliding housing by providing a body housing, a sliding housing and a force to close at a distance over a predetermined distance while facing the sliding housing at the body housing, and providing a force to open at a distance above the predetermined distance. A sliding device of a sliding type portable device including a sliding device for opening and closing a door, the sliding device comprising: a base frame; It is mounted on the base frame in a restrained state to receive a sliding force directed toward one side of the base frame at a distance greater than or equal to a predetermined distance along the longitudinal direction of the base frame, and to move toward the other side of the base frame at a distance smaller than or equal to a predetermined distance. A sub-frame provided with; A moving member which rotates about a hinge axis according to sliding of the subframe with its end constrained to the subframe; A slider disposed along a longitudinal direction of the base frame and disposed to move in a vertical direction of a sliding direction of the sub-frame to be in close contact with the moving member at all times; A plurality of springs received in the vertical direction in the base frame to provide a close contact with the slider; And a plurality of guides for supporting the springs and guiding the moving direction of the slider.

Sliding type mobile device, spring, slider, parallel.

Description

SLIDING MODULE FOR SLIDING-TYPE PORTABLE TELEPHONE}             

1 is a perspective view showing a sliding type portable terminal employing a sliding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view illustrating a mobile terminal in which a sliding housing is completely opened by a sliding device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the sliding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the assembled state of the slider and the movable member of the sliding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing a sliding device of the initial state before sliding according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a perspective view showing a sliding device during sliding according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a perspective view showing a sliding device after the complete sliding according to an embodiment of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to various digital communication terminals including cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), hand-held phones (HHPs), game phones, camera phones, Internet phones, notebook computers, and the like. A sliding device of a portable terminal of a type to be opened and closed.

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, portable communication devices may be classified as rotation-type or sliding-type communication devices depending on the 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.

On the other hand, in the above-mentioned conventional portable communication device, the sliding type portable device is opened and closed by sliding movement by the sliding device while facing the two housings while facing each other. In addition, the sliding device of the sliding type portable device is disclosed in detail in patent application No. 2002-71911 filed by the present applicant.

However, the sliding device disclosed in the patent application No. 2002-71911 filed by the present applicant has a problem that it is disadvantageous in the slimming of the portable device due to the thick thickness, and if the sliding operation is frequently performed, the two torsion springs employed Fatigue caused a problem that can not implement the smooth opening and closing operation. As a result, when the conventional sliding device fails, an economical problem arises in that the entire portable terminal needs to be replaced. In practice, in the sliding type mobile terminal, the opening and closing operation is smoothly provided, and the opening and closing force is always constant, and there has been a problem that must be used semi-permanently.

Accordingly, another object of the present invention is to provide a sliding device having an extended life by maintaining a sliding opening and closing force at all times.

An object of the present invention is to provide a sliding device that is advantageous for slimming a sliding type portable device.

Another object of the present invention to provide a sliding device composed of at least three springs for providing a sliding force.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a sliding device capable of maintaining a uniform sliding opening and closing force at all times by arranging a spring providing a sliding force in parallel.

In order to achieve the above objects, the present invention provides a body housing, a sliding housing, and a force to close at a predetermined distance or more while facing the sliding housing in the body housing, and to be opened at or above the predetermined distance. A sliding device of a sliding type portable device comprising a sliding device for providing a force to open and close the sliding housing,

Base frame;                         

It is mounted on the base frame in a constrained state to receive a sliding force directed toward one side of the base frame at a distance greater than or equal to a predetermined distance along the longitudinal direction of the base frame, and a sliding force directed toward the other side of the base frame at or below a predetermined distance. A sub-frame provided with;

A moving member which rotates about a hinge axis according to sliding of the subframe with its end constrained to the subframe;

A slider disposed along the longitudinal direction of the base frame and disposed to move in a vertical direction of the sliding direction of the sub-frame to be in close contact with the moving member at all times;

A plurality of springs received in the vertical direction in the base frame to provide a close contact with the slider; And

It is composed of a plurality of guides for supporting the springs and guides the direction of movement of the slider.

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.

1 and 2 are perspective views showing a sliding type portable device employing a sliding device according to the present invention. 1 shows a closed state, and FIG. 2 shows an open state. The sliding type portable device mentioned above is provided with a force to close within a predetermined sliding distance by a sliding device to be described later, and a force to open above the sliding distance. Of course, the initial power source of the sliding housing 20 is provided by the user.

A plurality of first keys 11 are arranged in the main body housing 10, and a speaker device 21, a display device 22, and a plurality of second keys 23 are arranged in the sliding housing 20. do. The first keys 11 are opened and closed according to the sliding movement of the sliding housing 20, and the speaker device 21, the display device 22, and the second keys 23 are always exposed.

The sliding device of the present invention employed in the sliding type portable device will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the sliding device according to the present invention provides a force to close within a predetermined distance while facing the sliding housing in the main body housing, and the force to open above the predetermined distance It serves to open and close the sliding housing in the body housing. The predetermined distance means a distance at which the sliding housing can be opened by forcing a user to push the sliding housing.

Specifically, the sliding device according to the present invention is mounted on the base frame 100 and restrained on the base frame 100 to slide along the longitudinal direction (specifically, arrow ① direction) of the base frame 100. Subframe 120, the movable member 130 to rotate about the hinge axis (A) in accordance with the sliding of the subframe 120 in a state constrained to the subframe 120, and the base frame 100 The slider 110 is disposed along the longitudinal direction of the sub-axis 120 and is disposed to move in the vertical direction of the sliding direction of the sub-frame 120, and is accommodated in the vertical direction by the base frame 100 to move the slider 110. At least three or more springs 140-144 in close contact with the moving member 130, supporting the springs 140-144, and guiding the movement direction of the slider 110. It consists of a number of guides (150-154).

Guide means are provided on the base frame 100 to slide while keeping the subframe 120 facing each other continuously. The guide means may be guide grooves 115 and 116 formed at both ends of the base frame 100 and guide rails inserted into the guide grooves 115 and 116, respectively, by bending both ends of the sub-frame 120. 121,122). In addition, the base frame 100 is formed with a plurality of mounting openings 101-105 parallel to the sliding direction of the sub-frame 120 in parallel at equal intervals, the mounting openings 101- 105, each of the guides 150-154 is completely received.

The sub-frame 120 is provided with a sliding force that is directed toward the upper end 100a of the base frame 100 at a distance greater than or equal to a predetermined distance along the longitudinal direction of the base frame 100, and at or below the base distance 100. Sliding force is provided to the lower end 100b of the frame 100. The subframe 120 receives the sliding opening and closing force and moves to face the main frame 100 while maintaining a predetermined interval.

The slider 110 has a linearly extending shape and is mounted in parallel with one side 100c of the base frame 100, specifically one of the guide grooves 115. The slider 110 is further provided with a plurality of guide protrusions 111-115 at equal intervals in a lower side thereof, specifically, in a direction in which the base frame 100 is coupled.

Preferably, the springs 140-144 are compression coil springs, and are disposed through the guides 151-154 completely received in the mounting openings 101-105, respectively. Thus, the springs 140-144 are disposed facing the vertical direction, specifically one end of each of the springs is in close contact with one inner surface of the mounting openings 101-105, and the other end thereof is a guide of the slider. It is in close contact with the projections 111-115, respectively. Thus, the springs 140-144 provide a force for pushing the slider 110 toward the moving member 130. 3 shows an example in which five springs are employed.

The movable member 130 is rotatably mounted on the base frame 100 about the hinge axis thereof, and the other end of the movable member 130 is constrained to the subframe 120. It is configured to rotate about the hinge axis (A) in accordance with the sliding. Accordingly, the other end of the movable member 130 is provided with a cylindrical cam protrusion 131 to maintain a smooth contact with the slider 110.

The subframe 120 further includes an opening 124 for restraining an end of the moving member 130, and the opening 124 extends linearly in an elongated shape. The cam protrusion 131 is inserted into the opening 124 so that the movable member 130 rotates as the subframe 120 slides, and the cam protrusion 131 moves within the opening 124. Linear movement. At this time, the opening 124 extends in the vertical direction of the sliding direction of the sub-frame 120.

Preferably, the hinge axis (A) is located in the middle region of the other side (100d) on the base frame 100, the length of the movable member 130 is composed of less than half the length of the base frame (100). Therefore, the region including the rotational trajectory of the moving member 130 is made in the region within the base frame 100. In addition, the amount of rotation of the movable member 130 is limited to about 180 degrees or less.

According to the above configuration, the sliding opening and closing force of the subframe 120 is in close contact with the slider 120 in a state in which the cam protrusion 131 of the moving member is constrained to the opening 124 of the subframe 120. It is provided according to the sliding of the sub-frame 120 while maintaining the state. As a result, the cam protrusion 131 should be operated in a state constrained with the subframe 120, and the springs 140-144 should be operated in a state constrained with the guides 150-154. In addition, the cam protrusion 131 should be maintained in close contact with the slider 110 at all times.

As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, when the cam protrusion 131 is located farthest from the side of the base frame 100 or located closest to the base frame 100, the subframe 120 is at a stop position. The subframe 120 is a moving position in an area other than the maximum distance or the maximum short distance. FIG. 5 illustrates a state where the cam protrusion 131 is located at one side of the base frame 100 and the most basic device. In this case, the springs 140 to 144 are in the most tensioned state. The cam protrusion 131 is shown in a state located closest to the one side, the springs 140-144 at this time is the most compressed state, in Figure 7 the cam protrusion 131 is the one side and the most The remotely located state is shown, with the springs 140-144 being the most tensioned at this time. However, if the length of the opening 124 is modified, the tensioned state of the springs 140-144 in the state shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 may be different.

In addition, the hinge shaft of the movable member 130 is stably installed on the base frame 100 using a separate support member 160.

In addition, it is most preferable that the base frame 100, the subframe 120, the moving member 130, the slider 110, and the guides 150-154 of the sliding device according to the present invention are made of a metallic material.

As described above, the present invention is advantageous in the slimming of the sliding type portable terminal and the slimming of the sliding device, and has achieved the advantage of providing a more stable sliding opening and closing force than in the related art. In addition, the present invention by employing the spring in parallel, it is possible to provide a uniform sliding opening and closing force. 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 (17)

Sliding to open and close the sliding housing by providing a body housing, a sliding housing, and a force to be closed over a predetermined distance while facing the sliding housing from the body housing, and providing a force to open above the predetermined distance. A sliding device of a sliding type portable device comprising a device, Base frame; It is mounted on the base frame in a restrained state to receive a sliding force directed toward one side of the base frame at a distance greater than or equal to a predetermined distance along the longitudinal direction of the base frame, and to move toward the other side of the base frame at a distance below the predetermined distance. A sub-frame provided with; A moving member which rotates about a hinge axis in accordance with sliding of said subframe with its end restrained by said subframe; A slider disposed along the longitudinal direction of the base frame and disposed to move in a vertical direction of the sliding direction of the sub-frame to be in close contact with the moving member at all times; A plurality of springs received in the vertical direction in the base frame to provide a close contact with the slider; And And a plurality of guides for supporting the springs and guiding a moving direction of the slider. The sliding device of claim 1, wherein the slider extends linearly and is parallel to one side of the base frame. The sliding device according to claim 2, wherein the slider is coupled to the guide frame through a plurality of guide protrusions provided at equal intervals toward the base frame. The sliding device of claim 1, wherein the subframe further includes an opening for restraining an end of the moving member, and the opening extends linearly in an elongated shape. The sliding device according to claim 4, wherein the opening extends in a vertical direction of the sliding direction of the subframe. The sliding device of claim 1, wherein the hinge axis is positioned at the other middle region of the base frame. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein the springs are composed of at least three or more, and are mounted at equal intervals in parallel along the vertical direction to provide a uniform force in the longitudinal direction of the slider. The sliding device of claim 1, wherein an end portion of the movable member is further provided with a cylindrical cam protrusion to maintain a smooth contact with the slider. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein the base frame includes a plurality of mounting openings linearly at equal intervals in the vertical direction, and the guide is completely received in the mounting openings. The sliding opening and closing force of the subframe is provided according to the sliding of the subframe while maintaining the close contact with the slider while the end of the movable member is constrained to the subframe. Sliding device. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein guide grooves are provided at both ends of the base frame, and guide rails which are bent and slide in the guide grooves are respectively provided at both ends of the subframe. The sliding device of claim 1, wherein the springs are disposed in a sliding direction of the slider. The subframe of claim 1, wherein when the end of the movable member is located farthest or nearest to one side of the base frame, the subframe is a stop position, and the subframe is located at a region other than the far or near. Sliding device, characterized in that the movement position. The sliding device of claim 1, wherein the slider, the springs, and the guides are assembled to restrain each other. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein the area including the rotational trajectory of the moving member is formed in an area within the base frame. The slider of claim 1, wherein the rotation of the movable member rotates while continuously maintaining the state facing the base frame, and the sliding of the subframe slides while continuously maintaining the state facing the base frame, and the slider The sliding device of the sliding device characterized in that the sliding while maintaining a state facing the base frame. The sliding device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined distance is equal to or less than a length of the moving member.

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