KR20070002598A - Sliding type personal portable device - Google Patents

Abstract

A sliding-type personal portable device is provided to allow the first and second sliding parts to conduct sliding motion to the right and left by being mounted on a lower side of a main part, thus space utility is increased. A main part(210) is equipped with a display(215) on an upper side. The first sliding part(220) does sliding motion right and left on a lower side of the main part(210). The second sliding part(230) is put in parallel with the first sliding part(220), and conducts sliding motion right and left on the lower side of the main part(210). The first hinge unit is interposed between the main part(210) and the first sliding part(220), and guides the motion of the first sliding part(220). The second hinge unit is interposed between the main part(210) and the second sliding part(230), and guides the motion of the second sliding part(230).

Description

SLIDING TYPE PERSONAL PORTABLE DEVICE}

1 is a perspective view for explaining a conventional portable personal terminal of the slide method.

2 and 3 are perspective views illustrating a personal portable terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is an exploded perspective view of a personal portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view and a cross-sectional side view seen from the front of the personal portable terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

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200: Personal mobile device 235: Game button

210: Main part 240: The first hinge part

215: Display unit 242: First guide groove

220: First sliding part 244: First guide protrusion

225: direction key 250: second hinge portion

230: Second sliding part 252: Second guide groove

The present invention relates to a personal mobile terminal. More specifically, the present invention relates to a slide type personal portable terminal.

Mobile phones may be generally classified into a flip type, a folder type, and a sliding type according to their appearance or operation. Among them, the sliding type mobile phone is arranged to overlap two sliding bodies, and the display unit and the key input unit are disposed in the same direction on each of the sliding bodies. In general, the sliding type mobile phone may expose the display unit or the key input unit that is covered by the rear side by relatively moving the sliding body of the front. For example, there is a slide-type mobile phone that can push up the front sliding body to expose a key input unit formed on the front of the sliding body in the rear. Recently, various game functions have been downloaded due to the enormous communication technology and memory capacity of personal mobile terminals, and users can enjoy various game services through personal mobile terminals.

1 is a perspective view illustrating a conventional sliding cell phone.

Referring to Figure 1, the conventional mobile phone 100 of the sliding method includes an upper sliding body 120 and a lower sliding body 110 overlapping up and down, between the upper and lower sliding bodies (120, 110) A slide hinge device connecting the body may be interposed to interconnect the upper and lower sliding bodies 110 and 120, and may assist sliding of each other. A display unit 125, a game direction key 128, and a game button 126 are installed on the front surface of the upper sliding body 120, and a key input unit (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the lower sliding body 110.

However, in the conventional slide-type mobile phone, in order for the user to enjoy a game function, the upper sliding body 120 includes both the display unit 125, the game direction keys 128, and the game button 126 on the front of the upper sliding body 120. By arranging in front of the, the area of the display unit provided on the front side is narrow, the eyes can easily be tired when the user enjoys the game for a long time by using the vision, it is difficult to use more lively game service.

In addition, users need to secure a wider keypad space or add a new key button in order to use various game functions added to the mobile phone more conveniently and freely. It is also difficult to provide new keypads that are compatible with game functions.

The present invention is to solve the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a first and second sliding parts that are mounted on the bottom surface of the main part and sliding to the left and right to provide space utilization compared to the conventional mobile phone It is to provide a high personal portable terminal.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a personal terminal that is wider than the conventional display unit by providing only the display unit all the front surface exposed to the outside of the main part.

Still another object of the present invention is to secure a wider keypad space or to easily add a new key button in order to use a variety of game functions more conveniently and freely on the surface that is opened by sliding movement, so that game services and the like can be compared with conventional mobile phones. It is to provide a personal mobile terminal that can be effectively enjoyed.

The personal portable terminal of the present invention includes a main part, first and second sliding parts sliding on a bottom surface of the main part, first and second hinge parts interposed between the main part and the first and second sliding parts, and first And a second sliding part mounted to the sliding part and slidingly moving in the first sliding part, and a second hinge part interposed between the first sliding part and the second sliding part.

The front part of the main part may check the numbers or letters input by the user, and a display unit for playing a game may be formed. In particular, the display unit uses a display unit having a touch screen function that allows input of numbers or letters through touch of the screen in order to use the functions of a general personal portable terminal when a user does not use a game function. In addition, a key input sensor unit may be provided inside to detect a content input by the user, and a rear portion may be provided in which a battery or the like is mounted.

Recently, however, a personal handheld device has been manufactured with a unique design by various arrangements of a key input panel, a battery location, and a display unit. Thus, the positions of those provided in the main part, the first and second sliding parts, and providing a function useful for the user are not limited.

The front of the first and second sliding parts may be provided with a keypad for the user to provide an input signal to the personal portable terminal. In addition, a game-only keypad may be provided that enables a user to conveniently use a game function of a recent personal portable terminal.

The first sliding part, the second sliding part, and the main part are connected to each other via the first and second hinge parts, and the first and second sliding parts may slide from the main part. In more detail, the first hinge portion includes a first guide groove formed in the main part and a first guide protrusion mounted on the first sliding part and moving along the first guide groove. Similarly, the second hinge part may also include a second guide groove formed in the main part and a second guide protrusion mounted on the second sliding part and moving along the second guide groove.

The first and second guide protrusions may be provided in a mushroom shape having a 'T' shape cross section so as to slidably slide along the first and second guide grooves. In addition, the first and second guide grooves may be provided in an 'L' shape by bending their outer ends so that the first and second guide protrusions are fixed so that the first and second sliding parts can be stably fixed. .

In addition, the first and second sliding parts may have different shapes from the above-described first and second hinge parts in order to move left and right at the same displacement. The main part is equipped with a pinion, the first sliding part is formed with a first rack that is engaged with the pinion, and the second sliding part also includes a second rack that is engaged with the pinion against the first rack. Therefore, the user moves the first or second sliding part from side to side, and the first and second racks may move in opposite directions. In more detail, the first and second racks have different heights on one side of the first and second sliding parts and protrude in the same direction, and the pinion is interposed between the first and second racks.

In the present specification, a personal portable device (Personal Portable Device) is a PDC (Personal Digital Cellular) phone, PCS (Personal Communication Service) phone, PHS (Personal Handyhphone System), CDMA-2000 (1X, 3X) phone, WCDMA (Wideband) Mobile communication devices such as CDMA) phones, Dual Band / Dual Mode phones, Global Standard for Mobile (GSM) phones, Mobile Broadband System (MBS) phones, Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) phones, mobile phones, etc. Personal digital assistants (PDAs), hand-held PCs, notebook computers, WiBro terminals, smart phones, MP3 players, and international roaming services and extensions A portable electric and electronic device, which means all kinds of handheld-based wireless communication devices including an International Mobile Telecommunication-2000 (IMT-2000) terminal for providing a mobile communication service, comprising: a code division multiplexing access (CDMA) module, Bluetooth Module, an infrared communication module (IrDA), a wired / wireless LAN card, and a predetermined communication module such as a wireless communication device equipped with a GPS chip to enable location tracking through GPS, and a predetermined communication module for performing a multimedia playback function. By mounting a microprocessor, it can be used as a general term for a terminal having a predetermined computing power.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited or limited by the embodiments.

Example 1

2 and 3 are perspective views for explaining the personal portable terminal according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the personal portable terminal of the present embodiment.

1 to 4, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the personal portable terminal 200 in which the first sliding part and the second sliding parts 220 and 230 are closed, and FIG. 3 shows the first sliding part 220 and the first sliding part. 2 is a perspective view in which the sliding part 230 slides left and right so that the front surfaces of the first sliding part 220 and the second sliding part 230 are opened. The personal portable terminal 200 includes a main part 210, a first sliding part 220, a second sliding part 230, a first hinge part 240, and a second hinge part 250.

The first sliding part 220 and the second sliding part 230 are provided on the bottom of the main part 210 so that the first sliding part 220 and the second sliding part 230 slide in the left and right directions. On the front surface of which the first sliding part 220 slides and is exposed to the outside, a direction key 225 for controlling a direction when the user uses a game function is provided, and the second sliding part 230 slides to the outside. The game buttons 235 are formed on the front surface of the game buttons 235 to instruct various operations when the user uses the game function.

On the front of the main part 210, signals input through the direction keys 225 and the game buttons 235 of the first sliding part 220 and the second sliding part 230 are provided on the screen, and a user provides a game function. When not in use, a display unit 215 having a touch screen function capable of inputting numbers or letters through a touch of a screen when using a function of a general personal portable terminal () is provided.

In addition, a first hinge part 240 and a second hinge part 250 are provided to slide the first sliding part 220 and the second sliding part 230. The first hinge part 240 is interposed between the main part 210 and the first sliding part 220, and the second hinge part 250 is interposed between the main part 210 and the second sliding part 230. do. Therefore, the first sliding part 220 and the second sliding part 230 allow the sliding movement from side to side from the main part 210. The first hinge part 240 and the second hinge part 250 are provided with the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252, the first sliding part 220, and the second guide groove 242 mounted to the main part 210. The first guide protrusion 244 and the second guide protrusion 254 mounted to the sliding part 230 are included. The first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252 are formed in the longitudinal direction on the front of the main part 210, the cross section of the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252 is' T 'Shape, both ends of the outer bend. Both ends of the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252 are bent when the first and second sliding parts 220 and 230 slide. ) Is to be fixed from the main part 210. The first guide protrusion 244 and the second guide protrusion 254 formed in correspondence with the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252 have the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252. It moves along), and is provided in a mushroom shape having a 'T' shape so that the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252 can be fixed without falling out. The first and second guide protrusions 244 and 254 provided in a mushroom shape have friction with the inner surfaces of the first and second guide grooves 242 and 252 when the first and second sliding parts 220 and 230 slide. Can be minimized. In the present embodiment, the positions of the first guide groove 242 and the second guide groove 252, the first guide protrusion 244, and the second guide protrusion 254 are the main part 210 and the first sliding part 220. ) And the second sliding part 230, but the position may be changed depending on the intention of the manufacturer.

The front surface of the main part 210 is provided as a space for the display unit 215 only, so that a wider display unit 215 can be provided, so that when the user enjoys video service, a wider screen than the conventional slide type mobile phone is provided. As a result, multimedia services such as movies or video broadcasts can be provided, and the user can use the service on a wider screen to reduce eye strain and provide more lively services to the user.

In addition, the front buttons of the first and second sliding parts 220 and 230 can provide only a direction key 225 and a game button 235 for enjoying a game function of the personal portable terminal 200. This small problem solves problems that are difficult to use.

Example 2

5 is a front cross-sectional view for explaining a personal portable terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is a side cross-sectional view of the personal portable terminal of the present embodiment.

5 and 6, the personal portable terminal 300 includes a main part 310, a first sliding part 320, a second sliding part 330, a first rack 327, and a second rack 337. And pinion 317.

The first sliding part 320 and the second sliding part 330 are provided on the bottom surface of the main part 310 to allow the first sliding part 320 and the second sliding part 330 to slide in left and right directions. On the front surface of which the first sliding part 320 slides and is exposed to the outside, a direction key 325 for controlling a direction when the user uses a game function is provided, and the second sliding part 330 slides to the outside. The game buttons 335 are formed on the front surface of the game button 335 to instruct various operations when the user uses the game function.

The front part of the main part 310 provides signals input through the direction keys 325 and the game buttons 335 of the first sliding part 320 and the second sliding part 330 to the screen, and the user provides a game function. When not in use, a display unit 315 having a touch screen function capable of inputting numbers or letters through a touch of a screen when using a function of a general personal portable terminal is provided. In addition, the main part 310 is bent to cover a surface on which the first and second racks 327 and 337 of the first and second sliding parts 320 and 330 are formed to have an 'L' shape. .

A first rack 327 and a second rack 337 are provided to which the first sliding part 320 and the second sliding part 330 can slide. The first rack 327 is formed in the first sliding part 320, and the second rack 337 is formed in the second sliding part 330.

The first rack 327 and the second rack 337 are the first and second hinge parts described in the first embodiment so that the first and second sliding parts 320 and 330 move from side to side at the same displacement with each other. It has a shape different from those of 240 and 250. The pinion 317 is mounted on the main part 310, and the first sliding part 320 is formed with a first rack 327 that is engaged with the pinion 317, and the second sliding part 330 also has a first rack. A second rack 337 is engaged with the pinion 317 opposite 327. Accordingly, the user moves the first or second sliding parts 320 and 330 from side to side, and the first and second racks 327 and 337 may move in opposite directions. In more detail, the first and second racks 327 and 337 have different heights on one side of the first and second sliding parts 320 and 330 and protrude in the same direction, and the pinion 317 is formed of the first and second racks 327 and 337. It is interposed between the second racks 327 and 337.

The front of the main part 310 is provided as a space only for the display unit 315, so that a wider display unit 315 can be provided, so that when the user enjoys video service, a wider screen than the conventional slide type mobile phone is provided. As a result, multimedia services such as movies or video broadcasts can be provided, and the user can use the service on a wider screen to reduce eye strain and provide more lively services to the user.

In addition, the front buttons of the first and second sliding parts 320 and 330 can provide only the direction key 325 and the game button 335 that can enjoy the game function of the personal portable terminal 300, the key button in the conventional mobile phone This small problem solves problems that are difficult to use.

The personal portable terminal of the present invention can provide a game button and a direction key only for a game function on the front of the first and second sliding parts that slide left and right to move left and right at the bottom of the main part provided with the display unit. When using the game function of the terminal, it is possible to solve a problem that it is difficult to operate because the game button and the direction keys are small as in the conventional mobile phone.

In addition, by providing a display unit having a touch screen function on the front of the main part, it is possible to use a phone function of a general personal handheld terminal even when the first and second sliding parts are closed. You can enjoy watching multimedia contents.

In addition, it is possible to provide a space for mounting a dedicated keypad for using the game function of the personal portable terminal, and to secure a wider keypad space for easy addition of key buttons for various functions of the personal portable terminal. .

As described above, although described with reference to embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be able to variously modify and change the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims below. It will be appreciated.

Claims (9)

A main part formed on an upper surface of the display unit; A first sliding part sliding sliding from the bottom of the main part to the left and right; And A second sliding part placed in parallel with the first sliding part and slidably moving from the bottom of the main part to the left and right; Personal portable terminal comprising a. The method of claim 1, A first hinge part interposed between the main part and the first sliding part to guide the movement of the first sliding part, and interposed between the main part and the second sliding part to guide the movement of the second sliding part Personal portable terminal comprising a second hinge to. The method of claim 2, The first hinge part includes a first guide groove formed in the main part and a first guide protrusion mounted on the first sliding part and moving along the first guide groove, and the second hinge part is formed in the main part. And a second guide protrusion mounted on the guide groove and the second sliding part to move along the second guide groove. The method of claim 3, The first and second guide protrusions have a 'T' shaped cross section of the personal mobile terminal. The method of claim 3, The first and second guide grooves are characterized in that the outer end is bent so that the first and second guide protrusions are fixed. The method of claim 1, The first and second sliding parts are moved in a direction opposite to each other, characterized in that the mobile terminal is opened and closed at the same time. The method of claim 6, The main part is equipped with a pinion, The first sliding part includes a first rack coupled with the pinion, and the second sliding part includes a second rack coupled with the pinion opposite the first rack, wherein the first and second racks Personal mobile terminal, characterized in that to move in opposite directions to each other. The method of claim 7, wherein The first and second racks have different heights on one side of the first and second sliding parts and protrude in the same direction, and the pinion is interposed between the first and second racks. . The method of claim 1, The display unit has a personal touch terminal, characterized in that it has a touch screen function.

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