KR20060119455A - Folding-type mobile phone with self-cradling - Google Patents

Abstract

A folding-type portable device with a self cradling function is provided to allow a folder to perform multiple functions so as to service a horizontal viewing function of a display device, a stable cradling state of the horizontal viewing function, and a stereo sound, consequently various video watching functions are conveniently performed. A body housing is equipped. Bending-type cradling folders are rotatively mounted on the body housing, and open/close predetermined areas(112,114) of an upper side(101) of the body housing and side areas(102,103) neighboring upon the predetermined areas(112,114), then stably support a cradled state of the body housing. Hinge devices of the bending-type cradling folders are disposed in the vicinity of rear-side edges on both sides(102,103) of the body housing.

Description

Folding portable device with magnetic mounting function {FOLDING-TYPE MOBILE PHONE WITH SELF-CRADLING}

1 is a perspective view illustrating a folded state folder for folding a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, showing a case in a call mode.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an unfolded state of a bent mounting folder of a portable device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to portable devices including cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), hand-held phones (HHPs), camera phones, game phones, Internet phones, and the like, in particular for use in DMB mode. Relates to a convenient portable device.

The term "portable device" in a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry and perform wireless communication with a counterpart. Such portable devices have been trending toward miniaturization, slimness, grip, and light weight in consideration of portability, and are moving toward a multi-mediaization direction that can pursue various functions. In particular, more and more portable devices 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.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional portable devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable devices are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices according to 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 devices may be classified into either a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a body wearing position or a wearing manner. 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, portable devices may be classified as rotation-type or sliding-type communication devices according to the 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. Means that. The variously classified communication devices listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, conventional portable devices 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.

At present, the camera lens is adopted in the conventional portable device and the transmission of the video signal and the like is in progress. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable devices are equipped with a camera lens module externally or internally so that video call with a counterpart or photographing a desired subject can be performed.

However, the conventional portable device is inconvenient in the horizontal view of the display device, a non-economical problem that requires a separate cradle for a good viewing state of the image has occurred. This is because the display device must be in a horizontal view from a general perspective to view a video. In addition, the user purchases a separate holder to mount the portable device at a good angle in the DMB mode.

Furthermore, the conventional portable device has a problem in that the image quality is deteriorated because stereo sound is not provided in the horizontal view of the display device. This is because not only the display device but also the sound are important elements in the DMB mode.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable device having a magnetic mounting function.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device which is convenient for use in DMB mode.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device for viewing a video by providing a horizontal view state of a display device and providing stereo sound.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a portable device in which a folder performs a multipurpose function.

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

Body housing; And

It is rotatably mounted to the main body housing is configured to open and close a portion of the upper surface of the main body housing or the side area adjacent to the partial region, and bent mounting folder for stably supporting the mounting state of the main body 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.

The portable device shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is a bidirectional folding portable device. The bi-directional folding portable device mentioned above is a communication device in which the main body housing 100 and the folders 200 and 300 are rotatably connected to both side ends of the main body housing 100 so as to be folded or unfolded. Specifically, the folding portable device according to the present invention is mounted to the main body housing 100 and the main body housing 100 so as to be rotatable, and the upper and lower surfaces 101 of the main body housing 101, 112, 114, and 112, 114, respectively. ) And bent mounting folders (200, 300) for opening and closing the adjacent side regions (102, 103) and stably supporting the mounting state of the main body housing (100).

The bent mounting folder (200,300) is composed of a pair, specifically, is mounted to rotate at one side end of the main body housing 100, the upper area of the main body housing first area 112 and the first area 112 ) And the first bendable mounting folder 200 for opening and closing all of the neighboring one side region 102, and the second housing 114 is rotatably mounted on the other end of the main body housing 100. And a second bent mounting folder that opens and closes the entirety of the other side surface 103 adjacent to the second area 114 and rotates in a direction closer to or farther from the first bent mounting folder 200. It consists of 300. Each of the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 is bent in a right angle to each other so that the first and second regions 112 and 114 of the main body housing, all of the one side region 102 and the other side surface thereof are bent. It is a shape which wraps all the area | region 103. To this end, the hinge devices 150 and 160 of the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 are disposed near the rear edges on both side surfaces 102 and 103 of the body housing.

The first bent mounting folder 200 includes a first speaker device 220 disposed on an inner surface 202 thereof, and a data input device 210 mounted on an outer surface 201 thereof. The data input device 210 may be configured as a keypad or a touch screen composed of an array of a plurality of keys. The second mounted bent folder 300 includes a second speaker device 320 disposed on an inner surface 302 thereof, and a third speaker device 310 mounted on an outer surface 301 thereof.

In addition, the display device 110 is disposed on the upper surface 101 of the main body housing, and the display device 110 is formed of a wide screen.

As shown in FIG. 1, when the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 are completely closed in the main body housing 100, the display device 110 and the third speaker device 310 are closed. The data input device 210 is immediately adjacent to each other, and a central area 116 of the display device 110 is opened between the data input device 210 and the third speaker device 310. As shown in FIG. 2, when the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 are completely opened in the main body housing 100, the display device 110 is fully opened. The two speaker devices 220 and 320 are open, and the first and second speaker devices 220 and 320 provide stereo sound. Since the first and second speaker devices 220 and 320 face the user, the first and second speaker devices 220 and 320 may radiate stereo sound in a direction in which the user is located to provide a three-dimensional surround system. In addition, in the state as shown in FIG. 2, the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 safely support the upright state of the body housing 100 at the rear of the body housing 100.

The amount of rotation of the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 is between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, respectively. In addition, the hinge axes of the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 face parallel to each other.

1 is preferably used in the call mode, Figure 2 is preferably used in the DMB mode. In particular, in the state as shown in FIG. 2, when the display device 110 is in a horizontal view state and is supported in a standing state, viewing of various videos is convenient. If it is replaced with another data input device instead of the third speaker device 310 in the same state as in FIG. 1, the user is suitable for the game mode because the data input operation is convenient using both hands.

In conclusion, the bent mounting folder (200,300) of the present invention, the first and second speaker devices (220, 320) are arranged to provide stereo sound in the direction of the user, the data input device 210 and the third speaker device (310) ) Is arranged to perform the data input function and the receiver function, and to be folded to the folding type to perform a multi-purpose function that contributes to the upright state mounting function of the main body housing. Particularly, when the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 are respectively unfolded from the body housing 100, the first and second bent mounting folders 200 and 300 may be positioned rearward and sideward of the body housing 100 to support a stable mounting state.

As described above, the present invention is convenient in the DMB mode. In particular, the present invention achieves an advantage that the viewing of various videos is very convenient by providing a horizontal view of the display device, a stable mounting state of the horizontal view, and stereo sound by performing a multifunction folder provided. 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 (11)

In a portable device, Body housing; And It is rotatably mounted to the main body housing is configured to open and close a portion of the upper surface of the main body housing or the side area adjacent to the partial region, and bent mounting folder for stably supporting the mounting state of the main body housing Mobile device. The portable apparatus of claim 1, wherein the bent mounting folder is provided in a shape bent in a right angle to surround a portion of the upper surface of the main body housing and the side region. The portable device of claim 1, wherein the bent mounting folder opens and closes all of the side regions. According to claim 1, The bent mounting folder is A first bendable mounting folder mounted to rotate at one end of the body housing to open and close the first region and one side of the upper surface of the body housing; And It is mounted to the other end of the main body housing to be rotated to open and close the second area and the other side of the upper surface of the main body housing, the second bent mounting folder to rotate in a direction closer to or farther away from the first bent mounting folder A portable device, characterized in that configured. The method of claim 4, wherein the first bent mounting folder is A first speaker device disposed on an inner surface thereof; And a data input device mounted on an outer surface thereof, The second bending type folder for A second speaker device disposed on an inner surface thereof; And a third speaker device mounted to an outer surface thereof. The portable device of claim 1, wherein a display device is disposed on the entire surface of the main body housing. The display apparatus of claim 5, wherein the display device, the third speaker device, and the data input device are immediately adjacent to each other when the first and second bent mounting folders are completely closed in the main body housing. And a center area of the display device is opened between the third speaker devices. The display device of claim 5, wherein when the first and second bent mounting folders are completely open in the main body housing, the display device is fully open, and the first and second speaker devices are opened. The speaker device is convenient for a DMB mode by providing a stereo sound. According to claim 4, If the first and second bent mounting folder in the body housing is completely open, The first and second bent mounting folder in the rear of the main body housing to secure the upright state of the main body housing A portable device, characterized in that it is supported. The portable device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the rotation amounts of the first and second bent mounting folders are between 0 degrees and 180 degrees, respectively. The portable device of claim 4, wherein the display device is in a horizontal view when the body housing is supported by the first and second bent mounting folders.

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