KR20080036428A - Display inserting and extracting apparatus for portable terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

A display inserting/ejecting apparatus of a mobile communication terminal is provided to protect and confirm a display apparatus easily. A guide member(101) is installed at a body. A sliding member(102) is arranged at the guide member, and has a display device. According to the operation of pushing the display device, the display device is inserted and ejected slidingly into/from the guide member. Elastic members are equipped to the guide member and supply the elastic force to the guide member so that the sliding member is moved slidingly and the display device is inserted and ejected. A locking device is equipped to the guide member and locks and unlocks the movement of the sliding member according to the pushing operation of the display device.

Description

DISPLAY INSERTING AND EXTRACTING APPARATUS FOR PORTABLE TERMINAL}

1 is a view showing a state in which the display pull-out / withdrawal device of the portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a portable terminal having a display device into which the display drawing / drawing device shown in FIG. 1 is inserted;

FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a state in which the display in / out device shown in FIG. 1 has retracted a display device;

4 is a view illustrating a state in which a rocker part and a hook of the display in / out device shown in FIG. 1 are separated;

FIG. 5 is a view illustrating a state in which an elastic member of the display in / out device shown in FIG. 1 operates a guide part; FIG.

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating a display device withdrawing the display device by the display drawing / drawing device shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a display draw / draw device shown in FIG. 1 drawing out a display device; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a portable terminal having a display device with a display drawing / drawing device shown in FIG. 1 withdrawn; FIG.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable terminal, and more particularly, to a display in / out device of a portable terminal.

Generally, the types of portable terminals are classified into bar, flip, foldable, and sliding terminals according to their appearance.

The bar-type terminal is equipped with a data input / output means and a handset in one main body housing, and a keypad device serving as a data input means is always exposed, which may cause malfunctions. There is.

The flip terminal is composed of a main body, a flip, and a hinge module connecting the main body and the flip. The flip terminal is provided with data input / output means and a transmitter, and the flip covers a keypad device which is a data input means to prevent malfunction. However, the flip type terminal also has a limitation in miniaturization due to the problem of securing the distance between the transmitter and the receiver.

The folder-type terminal includes a main body, a folder, and a hinge module for rotatably connecting the main body and the folder so that the folder is opened and closed by rotating the folder. It can be set to prevent the malfunction of the keypad, and in the call mode, the folder is opened to secure a sufficient distance between the transmitter and the receiver, which is advantageous in miniaturization.

The sliding terminal is composed of two housings, and one housing slides on the other housing. As one housing slides, the sliding terminal opens and closes a portion of the other housing, specifically, the keypad device. A spring module is coupled to one housing of the terminal and a sliding guide in the form of a rail is coupled to the other housing so that the spring module and the sliding guide provide a driving force for sliding movement.

However, the folder-type terminal needs to unfold the folder in order to identify the display device. Therefore, the user has a disadvantage in that there is a hassle in checking the display device. In addition, the sliding terminal has a disadvantage in that the display device is exposed to the outside and scratches are generated by external force.

In order to compensate for the shortcomings of the terminal as described above, a pop-up portable terminal in which a display device emerges from the portable terminal has appeared. The pop-up portable terminal opens the display device by operating a button without driving the housing in a state in which the display device is built-in. In addition, the open display device is built in the portable terminal again by applying an external force.

However, the pop-up terminal as described above has a problem in that the number of parts and the appearance design are not beautiful as a separate button is provided to open the display device.

In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a display pull-in / take-out device of the portable terminal easy to check while protecting the display device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a display pull-in / out device of a portable terminal which reduces the number of parts and has a beautiful appearance.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a display in / out device of a portable terminal having a display device,

A guide part installed on the main body;

A sliding part disposed on the guide part to install the display device and sliding and sliding in response to pressing the display device;

Elastic members provided in the guide part to slide the sliding part and to provide an elastic force to draw / draw the display device; And

Disclosed is a display pull-in / out device of a portable terminal provided with the guide unit and configured as a locking device for restraining or releasing the movement of the sliding unit as the display device is pressed.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that the detailed description of the related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 1, the display in / out device 100 of the portable terminal 10 (shown in FIG. 7) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a guide unit 101, a sliding unit 102, and an elastic member ( 103).

The guide unit 101 is installed in the portable terminal 200. Rocker housings 111 are formed on both side surfaces of the guide part 101, and the rocker elastic member 113 and the rocker parts 115 are accommodated in the rocker housing 111.

The rocker housing 111 is formed to face each other at both sides of the guide portion 101 and at the same time both ends are bent to face each other.

The rocker elastic member 113 is a coil spring, and as the distance between both ends is narrowed, the rocker elastic member 113 accumulates elastic forces to be separated from each other.

Rocker protrusions 115a are formed on one surface of the rocker portions 115, and the rocker protrusions 115a are accommodated in the rocker elastic members 113, thereby locking the rocker elastic members 113 to the rocker portions 115. ) And support. In addition, the rocker unit 115 is moved left and right by the elastic force provided by the rocker elastic member 113.

Contact protrusions 115b protrude from both side surfaces of the rocker part 115, and the contact protrusions 115b contact the ends of the rocker housing 111. Thus, the rocker portion 115 is limited in the range of movement in the rocker housing 111. The other end of the rocker portion 115 is formed with a guide inclined surface.

The sliding part 102 is disposed in the guide part 101, installs the display device 200, and guide holes (not shown) and hooks 121 are formed.

The guide hole passes through the hinge shafts 104 provided in the guide part 101 to guide the sliding part 102.

The hooks 121 extend from the sliding portion 102, and each end portion is formed to be bent in a direction away from each other. The hooks 121 are positioned to correspond to the rocker portions 105. As the display apparatus 200 is pressed, the hooks 121 that are pressed are detached by moving the rocker unit 115 left and right. In addition, the hooks 121 are slidably moved to the guide inclined surface of the rocker unit 115 while being detached from the rocker unit 115. In addition, the rocker unit 115 is maintained in a state coupled with the hooks 121 by the elastic force of the rocker elastic member 113.

When the sliding part 102 includes the display device 200, a fastening means 201 is provided, and the fastening means 201 fixes the display device 200 to the sliding part 102. . In addition, the fastening means 201 is in the form of a screw.

The elastic member 103 is provided in the guide portion 101 is disposed below the sliding portion 102. The elastic member 103 slides the sliding part 102 and provides an elastic force that allows the display device 200 to be pulled in / out. The elastic member 103 is a coil spring, and the gap between both ends is narrowed to accumulate elastic force acting in a direction away from each other. Therefore, when the hook 121 is detached from the state in which the hook 121 is coupled to the rocker unit 115, the elastic member 103 moves the sliding unit 102 so that the display device 200 is connected to the portable terminal ( 10) to be withdrawn.

In addition, the rocker unit 115 and the rocker elastic member 113 provided in the guide portion 101, the locking device comprises a hook 121 provided in the sliding portion (102). The locking device restrains or releases the movement of the sliding part 102 according to the pressing of the display device 200. The hooks 121 are coupled to the rocker portions 115 to accumulate elastic force in the elastic member 103 and to position the display apparatus 200 in the guide portion 101. On the other hand, when the hooks 121 are separated from the rocker parts 115, the elastic member 103 applies the accumulated elastic force to move the sliding part 102 and simultaneously move the display device 200. The guide portion 101 is moved away from it.

2, end portions of the hooks 121 are coupled to the rocker portion 115. In addition, the rocker elastic members 113 keep the ends of the hooks 121 and the rocker portion 115 coupled to each other. Accordingly, the sliding unit 102 introduces the display device 200 into the portable terminal 10. The upper surface of the display device 200 is located on the same plane as the end of the guide portion 101. The elastic member 103 is in a state in which an elastic force acting in a direction in which both ends are compressed to move away from each other is accumulated.

Referring to FIG. 3, a keypad device 300 is disposed on one surface of the portable terminal 10. The keypad device 300 is disposed on one surface of the portable terminal 10 regardless of whether the display device 200 is pulled in or out.

4 to 7, the operation of the display in / out device 100 of the portable terminal 10 will be described below.

When the display device 200 accommodated in the portable terminal 10 is pressed by the user, the display device 200 moves inside the guide unit 101. At this time, the rocker unit 115 is separated from the end of the hook 121 and is supported by the side of the hook 121 and accommodated in the rocker housing 111 to accumulate elastic force in the rocker elastic member 113. do. In addition, the spacing of the elastic member 103 becomes narrower.

When the pressing force of the display apparatus 200 is removed, the elastic force of the elastic member 103 is provided to the sliding part 102. Accordingly, as both ends of the elastic member 103 move away from each other, the sliding part 102 moves in the end direction of the guide part 101. The display apparatus 200 starts to be drawn out from the portable terminal 10. At this time, the rocker unit 115 is moved in the rocker housing 111 from the elastic force of the rocker elastic member 113, and moves in contact with the end of the rocker housing 111 by the rocker protrusion (115a). This is limited.

Subsequently, as the sliding unit 102 moves, the display device 200 is completely withdrawn from the portable terminal 10. In this case, as both ends of the sliding part 102 are supported at the end of the guide part 101, the display apparatus 200 reaches the end of the guide part 102, and at the guide part 102. It is in the withdrawn state.

When the user presses the display apparatus 200, the display apparatus 200 in the withdrawn state is brought into the retracted state. The movement of the display apparatus 200 moves the sliding unit 102. At this time, the elastic member 103 is to accumulate the elastic force to be far away from each other while narrowing both ends. The end of the hook 121 is coupled to the rocker unit 115 by sliding in contact with the guide inclined surface, the rocker unit 115 is provided with an elastic force from the rocker elastic member 113 to the hook ( It is maintained in engagement with the end of 121). In addition, the display apparatus 200 maintains a state of being inserted into the portable terminal 10.

Referring to FIG. 8, as the display apparatus 200 is drawn out to the portable terminal 10, the user may check the manipulation of the keypad apparatus 300 through the display apparatus 200. In addition, the user can transmit a short message or transmit and receive a voice.

In the foregoing detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

As described above, the display drawing / drawing device of the portable terminal according to the present invention includes a guide portion, a slice portion, an elastic member, and a locking device, so that the display device can be drawn in / out from the portable terminal by pressing the display device. It became. Therefore, the user can not only check and protect the display device, but also reduce the number of parts, thereby enabling a beautiful appearance.

Claims (8)

In the display device pull-in / out device of a portable terminal having a built-in display device, A guide part installed on the main body; A sliding part disposed on the guide part to install the display device and sliding and sliding in response to pressing the display device; Elastic members provided in the guide part to slide the sliding part and to provide an elastic force to draw / draw the display device; And And a locking device provided in the guide part to restrain or release the movement of the sliding part according to the pressing of the display device. The method of claim 1, And at least one guide hole coupled to the hinge shafts provided at the guide part to guide the sliding part. The method of claim 2, The elastic members are made of a coil spring, Display device input / output device of the portable terminal, characterized in that disposed under the sliding portion. The method of claim 3, wherein the locking device, A pair of hooks formed in the sliding part; A rocker part provided at both sides of the guide part and provided at a position corresponding to the hooks, the hooks being pressed together with the pressing of the display device, and moving left and right and detachable from the hooks; And a rocker elastic member provided on a rear surface of the rocker unit and providing an elastic force to move the rocker unit left and right. The method of claim 4, wherein And a rocker housing for accommodating and supporting the rocker part and the rocker elastic member on both side surfaces of the guide part. The method of claim 4, wherein And a rocker protrusion coupled to the back of the rocker to support the rocker elastic member and to be coupled thereto. The method of claim 4, wherein The rocker unit further comprises a guide inclined surface for detachably guiding the hooks, the display device pull-in / out device of the portable terminal. The method of claim 1, A fastening means is further provided between the sliding part and the display device. And the fastening means fixes the display device to the sliding part.

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