KR20070070553A - Auto folder type mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

An auto-folder type mobile communication terminal is provided to rotate a camera by simple key manipulation when a user takes a picture. An auto-folder type mobile communication terminal includes the first feedback type rotation module(30), the second feedback type rotation module(40), the first swing unit(14), the second swing unit(24), a rotation connector(50), and a controller. The first feedback type rotation module(30) includes the first motor and the second motor. The second feedback type rotation module(40) includes the third motor and the fourth motor. The first swing unit(14) is connected to the second motor shaft of the first feedback type rotation module(30), and connected to an upper panel. The second swing unit(24) is connected to the fourth motor shaft of the second feedback rotation module(40), and connected to the lower panel. The rotation connector(50) is disposed at the upper sides of the first swing unit(14) and the second swing unit(24) such that the rotation connector(50) connects the first swing unit(14) with the second swing unit(24). The controller individually controls the motors by the key input signal.

Description

Auto Folder Type Mobile Phone {Auto Folder Type Mobile Phone}

Figure 1a is a diagram illustrating the front of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an upper end of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 1A.

FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view illustrating the auto folding mobile communication terminal of FIG. 1A.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a connection state of the orbital rotary module, the swing unit, the rotary connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A is a diagram illustrating switching to a call mode of an auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of the present invention.

3B is a schematic diagram illustrating that the top panel is rotated 90 degrees.

4A is a schematic diagram illustrating an autofolder type mobile communication terminal switched to the self-photographing mode from the front.

4B is a side view of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 4B.

5A is a schematic diagram illustrating an autofolder type mobile communication terminal switched to a photographing mode from the front.

FIG. 5B is a side view of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 5A.

5C is a rear view of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 5B.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings>

5; Camera 10; Top panel

11, 12; Height 14; First swing unit

15,60; Liquid crystal display 20; Bottom panel

24; Second swing unit

30; First orbital rotating module 31; 1st motor

32; Second motor 40; Second Orbital Rotating Module

41; Third motor 42; 2nd motor

50; Swivel connector

The present invention relates to an auto clamshell mobile communication terminal, and more particularly, to provide an auto clamshell mobile communication terminal having a camera rotating structure for automatically switching a camera.

The term "mobile communication terminal" of a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry out wireless communication with a counterpart while carrying. These portable communication devices are in the trend of 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 terminals will be used for miniaturization, light weight, multifunction, and versatility, and are being modified to adapt to various multimedia environments and 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.

As the spread of mobile communication terminals is widely used and the wireless Internet service is commercialized, the needs of consumers related to mobile communication terminals are also diversified. Accordingly, various types of additional devices other than implementing voice communication means are installed in the terminals. have.

Representative among them is a camera that can take a picture or video of a subject and store the image data, and then edit or transfer the image data as necessary. ought.

In using the camera phone, the shape of the subject is transmitted to the LCD screen mounted on the mobile communication terminal through the camera lens, and is implemented by taking a picture of the subject after checking the subject. When taking a picture of yourself as a subject or taking a picture of a counterpart or another subject, the lens direction must be changed, and in this case, the lens direction must be manually changed.

The present invention has been invented to solve such a problem, an object of the present invention is to provide a mobile communication terminal having a camera rotating structure to automatically switch the camera when taking a subject such as self-shot or other object To provide.

The object of the present invention is

Auto clamshell mobile communication terminal,

A first orbital rotary module composed of a first motor and a second motor and a second orbital rotary module composed of a third motor and a fourth motor;

A first swing unit connected to a second motor shaft of the first orbital rotating module and connected to an upper panel;

A second swing unit connected to a fourth motor shaft of the second orbital rotary module and connected to a lower panel;

A rotary connector disposed on an upper side of the first swing unit and the second swing unit to rotatably connect them, and connected to the first motor and the third motor shaft to rotate;

It is achieved by providing an auto-folding type mobile communication terminal, characterized in that consisting of a control unit for controlling the motors individually by a key input signal.

Preferably, the rotating connector is provided with a camera.

Hereinafter, an auto clamshell mobile communication terminal will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1a is a diagram illustrating the front of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an upper end of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 1A. FIG. 1C is a cross-sectional view illustrating the auto folding mobile communication terminal of FIG. 1A.

As shown in FIG. 1A, a first orbital rotation module 30 including two motors 31 and 32 is mounted on one side of the upper portion of the upper panel 10. The upper side motor of the first orbital rotating module 30 is connected to the camera module or the rotary connector 50. The rotary connector 50 is provided with a camera (5).

As shown in FIGS. 1B and 1C, the lower panel 20 is equipped with a second orbital rotating module 40. The first orbital rotation module 30 includes a first motor 31 and a second motor 32, and the second orbital rotation module 40 includes a third motor 41 and a fourth motor ( 42). The operation of these motors 31, 32, 41, 42 is controlled by a control unit which individually controls the power to the motors 31, 32, 41, 42 by a key input signal.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a connection state of the orbital rotary module, the swing unit, the rotary connector according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The second motor 32 is connected to the first swing unit 14 interposed between the upper panel 10 and the rotary connector 50, and the fourth motor 42 is connected to the lower panel 20 and the rotary connector 50. Is connected to the second swing unit (24) interposed therebetween. One side of the upper panel 10 and the lower panel 20 is connected by the first orbital rotation module 30 and the second orbital rotation module 40, and the other side 16 is a dummy hinge part. The FPCB (not shown) connects electrical signals of the upper panel 10 and the lower panel 20.

Keys 11 for inputting signals for controlling the motors provided in the first orbital rotation module 30 and the second orbital rotation module 40 may be input to the upper panel 10 and the lower panel 20. Is placed.

According to this structure, when an external input signal is transmitted to the motors (31, 32, 41, 42) is controlled by a controller (not shown), the motor (31, 32, 41, 42) by a certain angle Rotated so that the position of the front part of the rotary connector 50 and the upper panel 10 and the front part of the lower panel 20 is changed to automatically open and close the rotary connector 50 having the camera 5 at the same time. In the rearward direction, the position of the camera 5 is converted.

3A is a diagram illustrating switching to a call mode of an auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of the present invention. 3B is a schematic diagram illustrating that the top panel is rotated 90 degrees.

When the signal for driving the first motor 31 of the first orbital rotation module 30 is input using the motor control key 11 of the upper panel 10, the first orbit is shown in FIG. 3. The first motor 31 of the mold rotating module 30 may be rotated in the rotary connector 50 by the control unit so that the upper panel 10 may be spaced apart from the lower panel 20 to switch to a call mode. Typically, the open angle is preferably 150 degrees, at which time no signal is transmitted to the other motors 32, 41, and 42 so that they are not driven.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the upper panel 10 is rotated by 90 degrees by transmitting a signal to the first motor 31 of the first orbital rotary module 30, the camera of the rotary connector 50 is rotated. (5) can be switched to the camcorder shooting mode that is easy to shoot. Viewing the image projected on the liquid crystal display 60 under the upper panel 10, the camera can be photographed using the camera shooting key 12 provided on the upper panel 10 or the lower panel 20. .

4A is a schematic diagram illustrating an autofolder type mobile communication terminal switched to the self-photographing mode from the front. 4B is a side view of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 4B.

A 90-degree rotation signal is transmitted to the first motor 31 of the first orbital rotation module 30 and the fourth motor 42 of the second orbital rotation module 40, as shown in FIG. 4A or 4B. As such, the rotary connector 50 is rotated so that the camera 5 is disposed toward the upper panel 10 side. In this case, a signal may also be selectively transmitted to the third motor 41. This configuration allows the user to view and photograph his image projected on the liquid crystal display unit 15.

5A is a schematic diagram illustrating an autofolder type mobile communication terminal switched to a photographing mode from the front. FIG. 5B is a side view of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 5A. 5C is a rear view of the auto clamshell mobile communication terminal of FIG. 5B.

A 90-degree rotation signal is transmitted to the second motor 32 of the first orbital rotation module 30 and the third motor 41 of the second orbital rotation module 40, as shown in FIG. 5B or 5C. As described above, the rotary connector 50 is rotated so that the camera 5 is rotated to the rear side of the lower panel 20 so that the user can view and photograph an image of the counterpart object projected on the liquid crystal display 15. In this case, a signal may be transmitted to the first motor 31.

As described above, according to the present invention, the auto-foldable mobile communication terminal can automatically switch the camera by simple key operation when taking a subject such as self-photographing or another object.

Although the present invention has been described for the embodiments of the present invention based on the accompanying drawings for convenience, it is obvious that various modifications and changes are possible within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention.

Claims (2)

Auto clamshell mobile communication terminal, A first orbital rotary module composed of a first motor and a second motor and a second orbital rotary module composed of a third motor and a fourth motor; A first swing unit connected to a second motor shaft of the first orbital rotating module and connected to an upper panel; A second swing unit connected to a fourth motor shaft of the second orbital rotary module and connected to a lower panel; A rotary connector disposed on an upper side of the first swing unit and the second swing unit to rotatably connect them, and connected to the first motor and the third motor shaft to rotate; And a control unit which can individually control the motors by a key input signal. The method of claim 1, Auto-foldable mobile communication terminal, characterized in that the rotation connector is provided with a camera.

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