KR20100071800A - Stand assemblies for portable communications terminals - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A stand assembly for a mobile communications terminal is provided to support at least one side of the mobile communications terminal with different inclined angles by selectively restricting movement of a support member about the body. CONSTITUTION: A body(110) is combined to a mobile communications terminal. A support member is combined to the body. The support member is moved on the body. The support member supports a mobile communications terminal on the support surface. A wire spring is combined to the body.

Description

Stand assembly for mobile communication terminal {STAND ASSEMBLIES FOR PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS TERMINALS}

The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal such as a handheld wireless communication terminal. More specifically, the present invention relates to a stand assembly for a mobile communication terminal capable of supporting at least a portion of the mobile communication terminal at various inclination angles on the support surface.

Portable wireless communication terminals (eg, cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), global positioning systems (GPS), media devices, LCD displays, monitors, pagers, etc.) are becoming increasingly popular. In addition to the increasing popularity, the individual preferences and tastes of users related to the function and operation of the device are also increasing, such as the number of users and various user preferences regarding the use, mounting, and placement of the device in operation.

As a background art, FIGS. 1-2B illustrate a stand 30 for a computer keyboard 10 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B). As shown in FIG. 1, the stand 30 includes a base 31 and a support 32. The base 31 has a through hole 311 formed in the bottom portion 312 of the base 31. The screw 313 may extend through the through hole 311 to fasten the base 31 to the bottom of the computer keyboard 10 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B). The base 31 also has two sidewall portions 314 disposed along the longitudinally opposite sides of the base 31. Each sidewall portion 314 has a plurality of openings 315 formed laterally (toward the first end of each sidewall portion 314) along the inner surface of the two sidewall portions 314. Each opening 315 has a guide notch 316. In addition, a bore 317 is formed on the inner surface of each side wall portion 314 adjacent to the second end of each side wall portion 314.

With continued reference to FIG. 1, the support 32 includes a first wing 321 and a second wing 322 hinged to each other. The first wing 321 has two legs 323 extending integrally at each side of the free end of the first wing 321. Each leg 323 has an arm 324 extending integrally outwardly and laterally from the free end of each leg 323. Each arm 324 is received in a bore 317 formed on the inner surface of the side wall portion 314, respectively. The distance between each arm 324 is slightly greater than the distance between the sidewall portions 314 of the base 31 so that the arm 324 is retained in the bore 317. The second wing 322 of the support 32 has two protrusions 325 extending outwardly and laterally from the free end of the second wing 322.

FIG. 2A shows a stand 30 that is in the position entered into the computer keyboard 10 and assembled to the bottom of the computer keyboard 10. FIG. 2B shows a stand in a support position where the first and second wings 321, 322 of the support 32 are folded outward from the computer keyboard 10 to adjust the elevation angle of the computer keyboard 10 (FIG. 30) is shown. If a larger keyboard operating angle is desired (eg, FIG. 2B, etc.), the second wing 322 selectively engages the protrusion 325 with the opening 315 along the sidewall portion 314 of the base 31. Or by engaging out (eg, releasing the protrusion 325 of the second wing 322 from the selected opening 315 and selectively moving to the next selected opening). This makes it possible to increase the angle between the horizontal plane and the bottom of the computer keyboard 10. The closer the second wing 322 is towards the first wing 321, the greater the angle between the horizontal plane and the bottom of the computer keyboard 10.

An exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a stand assembly for supporting a portable communication terminal on a support surface. In an exemplary embodiment, a stand assembly includes a body formed to be coupled to a mobile communication terminal, a support member coupled to the body and movable relative to the body, for use in supporting the mobile communication terminal on a support surface, and coupled to the support member. And an elastic member engageable with the body. The elastic member selectively suppresses the movement of the support member relative to the body to maintain the support member in a position supporting the mobile communication terminal on the support surface.

In addition, an exemplary embodiment of the present invention relates to a stand assembly for supporting a mobile communication terminal at one or more inclined angles on a support surface. In an exemplary embodiment, the stand assembly includes a body configured to be coupled to the portable communication terminal. The body includes a central channel extending along the body, the central channel including first and second guide grooves extending along at least partially opposite first and second longitudinal edges of the channel. An exemplary stand assembly includes a first plate having opposing first and second longitudinal ends, a second plate having opposing first and second longitudinal ends, and a first plate of the first plate in a channel of the body. And a first shaft rotatably coupling the longitudinal end portion to the body, and a second shaft rotatably coupling the second longitudinal end portion of the first plate to the first longitudinal end portion of the second plate. An exemplary stand assembly further includes a wire spring having first and second free ends. The wire spring is coupled to the second plate such that the first and second free ends of the wire springs are disposed towards the second longitudinal end of the second plate. In each of the first and second guide grooves of the channel for supporting the slide movement in the channel of the first and second free ends of the wire springs, the first and second free ends of the wire springs in the channel of the body It can be combined with The first and second guide grooves of the channel of the body selectively accommodate each of the first and second free ends of the wire spring to suppress the slide movement in the channel of the wire spring and to support the mobile communication terminal on the support surface. And a plurality of recesses for holding the first and second plates. The first and second free ends of the wire springs are accommodated in at least one pair of the first and second recesses of the first and second guide grooves of the channel so that the first and second plates support the mobile communication terminal. The first and second plates are angled with respect to the body to act to support them at an angle of inclination onto the body.

Other areas of application will be apparent from the description provided herein. The description and specific examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

The drawings herein are for the purpose of illustrating the selected embodiments only, and are not intended to illustrate all possible embodiments, nor are they intended to limit the scope of the invention.

In the figures, corresponding reference numerals indicate corresponding parts.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described fully with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Embodiments are provided to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention and to fully convey the scope to those skilled in the art. In order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention, numerous specific details are disclosed, such as examples of specific elements, devices, and methods. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these specific details need not be employed and that the embodiments may be embodied in many different forms and none should be inferred as limiting the scope of the invention. In some embodiments, well known processes, well known device structures and well known techniques are not described in detail.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The terms "comprising", "including" and "having" are inclusive and describe the presence of the stated features, integrals, steps, actions, components or parts, but not with one or more other It does not exclude the presence or addition of features, complete parts, steps, actions, components, parts, or groups thereof. The method steps, processes, and actions described herein are not to be inferred that they must be performed in the particular order discussed or illustrated unless specifically identified as the order of execution. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.

When one component or layer is referred to as being "on", "coupled" to, or "connected" to another component or layer, it may be directly on or directly coupled to or connected to another component or layer; There may be intervening components or layers. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly on", "directly coupled to" or "directly connected to" another component or layer, there may be no intervening components or layers. Other words used to describe the relationship between components (eg, "between" and "directly between", "adjacent" and "directly adjacent", etc.) should also be interpreted in the same manner. As used herein, the term “or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the items listed in relation thereto.

Although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various components, parts, regions, layers, or parts, such components, parts, regions, layers, or Portions should not be limited to these terms. These terms may only be used to identify one component, part, region, hierarchy or portion with another region, hierarchy or portion. Terms such as "first", "second", and other ordinal terms, as used herein, do not mean an order or sequence unless explicitly indicated by the context. Thus, a first component, part, region, hierarchy or part may be referred to as a second component, component, region, hierarchy or part without departing from the teachings of the embodiments.

Spatial terms such as "inside", "outer", "bottom", "bottom", "bottom", "top", "top", and the like, may be described herein as shown in the drawings of one element or feature. When describing a relationship to an element or feature, it may be used for convenience of description. Spatial terms are intended to include other orientations of the device in use or operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, when the apparatus of the figure is turned upside down, elements described as being "below" or "below" other components or features will be oriented "up" of the other components or features. Thus, for example, the term "below" may include both an orientation of above and below. The apparatus may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatial terms used herein may be interpreted accordingly.

With reference to FIGS. 3-7, an exemplary embodiment of a stand assembly 100 (see FIG. 3) that includes one or more aspects of the present invention is shown. As shown in FIG. 3, the stad assembly 100 may be used to support the mobile communication terminal 50 on a support surface (not shown). The portable communication terminal 50 is within the scope of the present invention, for example, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a global positioning system (GPS), a media device, an LCD display, a monitor, a pager. ), Other electronic devices, and the like.

The stand assembly 100 may be coupled (eg, mounted, connected, attached, etc.) to the rear surface 52 of the mobile communication terminal 50 to support the mobile communication terminal 50 on the support surface. More specifically, the stand assembly 100 may be coupled to the mobile communication terminal 50 in the channel 54 formed on the back 52 of the mobile communication terminal 50. Stand assemblies may be coupled to mobile communication terminals other than as disclosed herein (eg, outside the back of the mobile communication terminal, etc.) within the scope of the present invention.

The illustrated stand assembly 100 may be positioned at one or more different positions with respect to the portable communication terminal 50 to support the portable communication terminal 50 at one or more other positions (eg, inclination angles) on the support surface. For example, the stand assembly 100 may be substantially coplanar with the rear surface 52 of the mobile communication terminal 50 such that the rear surface of the mobile communication terminal 50 may be substantially coplanar with the support surface. . When the stand assembly 100 is in this position, the mobile communication terminal 50 can be stored for transportation or the like. In addition, the stand assembly 100 may be adjusted to support the mobile communication terminal 50 at one or more different inclination angles on the support surface (eg, as shown in FIG. 3, etc.).

Referring to FIG. 4, the illustrated stand assembly 100 includes a body 110, a first plate 120, a second plate 130, and a wire spring 140. The first plate 120 or the second plate 130 may be interpreted as a supporting member of the stand assembly 100. The wire spring 140 may be broadly interpreted as, for example, a bias member, an elastic member, or the like of the stand assembly 100. As will be explained in more detail below, a spring cover 141 is also provided for use in coupling the wire spring 140 to the second plate 130.

The illustrated body 110 includes a central channel 114 extending longitudinally along the body 110. The central channel 114 includes first and second longitudinal guide grooves 112 (widely guides, etc.) extending at least partially along the opposing first and second longitudinal edges of the central channel 114. do.

The body 110 is formed (eg, size, shape, structure, etc.) to couple (eg, mount) the stand assembly 100 to the rear surface 52 of the mobile communication terminal 50. Structures that are acceptable within the scope of the present invention, such as, for example, screwed fasteners, adhesives, press-fit connectors, welds, and the like, may include the body 110 (and the stand assembly 100) as a portable communication terminal 50. May be provided to couple to).

Each of the first and second plates 120, 130 of the stand assembly 100 shown includes opposing first and second longitudinal ends. The first longitudinal end of the first plate 120 (eg, to the left in FIG. 4) is connected to the body 110 (eg, at least partially within the channel 114 of the body) by the first shaft 150. It can be rotatably or rotatably coupled (eg, mounted, connected, attached, etc.). The first shaft 150 may be received through the opening 121 of the first plate 120 and through the opening 111 of the body 110. And the second longitudinal end of the first plate 120 (eg, to the right in FIG. 4) is the first longitudinal end of the second plate 130 (eg, in FIG. 4) by the second shaft 160. On the left side) can be rotatably or rotatably coupled. The second shaft 160 may be accommodated through the opening 131 of the second plate 130 and through the opening 122 of the first plate 120. Further, as described in more detail below, the second longitudinal end of the second plate 130 is connected to the body 110 (eg, the opening 134 of the second plate 130) by the wire spring 140. Can be slidably coupled).

Referring to FIG. 5, the wire spring 140 of the stand assembly 100 may be coupled to the second plate 130 in the recess 136 of the bottom surface of the second plate 130. Once engaged, the first and second free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 pass through the opening 134 of the second plate 130 and toward the second longitudinal end of the second plate 130. (Eg, to the right in FIGS. 4 and 5). The letter U-shaped body of the wire spring 140 is disposed around the protrusion 132 of the second plate 130. The protrusion 132 supports the wire spring 140 with respect to the second plate 130 (eg, mounting, fixing, holding, etc.).

The spring cover 141 is fitted over the body of the wire spring 140 to further couple the wire spring 140 to the second plate 130 (and the wire spring 140 is separated from the second plate 130). (Eg, escape). The through hole 141a of the spring cover 141 is located above the protrusion 133 of the second plate 130 and coupled thereto (eg, fusion or the like) to fix the spring cover 141 to the body of the wire spring 140. .

As described above and also as shown in FIG. 6, the wire spring 140 acts to couple the second plate 130 to the body 110 (eg, for slide movement, etc.). The second plate 130 is not shown in FIG. 6 for clarity of explanation. The first and second free ends 140a, 140b of the wire spring 140 extending through the opening 134 of the second plate 130 (see FIG. 5) may be formed of the first and second channels 114 of the body 114. Received in each of the second guide grooves 112 and can be coupled thereto. The guide groove 112 is formed to support and guide the slide movement with respect to the body 110 of the first and second free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring in the guide groove 112. It also supports the slide movement of the body 110 of the second plate 130 coupled to the wire spring 140 (as well as the first plate 120 coupled to the second plate 30).

Each guide groove 112 of the illustrated body 110 includes a plurality of recesses arranged in pairs (eg, the recesses 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e, etc. shown in FIG. 6), The recess is located longitudinally along each guide groove 112. This imparts a camp profile to each of the guide grooves 112, in which the first and second free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 have their first and second guide grooves 112, respectively. Selectively slide as desired along one of the recesses (eg, recesses 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e shown in FIG. 6) at a desired position along the guide groove 112. Selectively engage (e.g., move into, recess into, etc.) and disengage (e.g., disengage from, etc.) the pair of aligned concave portions of the wire spring 140 and guide groove 112; This interaction between the recesses (e.g., recesses 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d and 112e shown in FIG. 6, etc.) is described in more detail below.

The illustrated wire spring 140 includes a structure that is elastically deformable. For example, the first and second free ends 140a, 140b of the wire spring 140 may face each other (eg, away from the rest position (eg, no force) shown in FIG. 4, etc.) or each other. It may be resiliently moved away (away from the rest position). However, the movement away from this rest position creates a spring force in the wire spring that resists such movement and attempts to return the free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 to the rest position.

For example, in FIG. 6, the first and second free ends 140a, 140b of the wire spring 140 are shown disposed in the recess 112a. The elastic or spring force of the wire spring 140 attempts to retain (eg pressurize, bias, etc.) its free ends 140a, 140b in the recess 112a. In addition, this elastic spring force resists the force to unintentionally move the free ends 140a and 140b from the recess 112a. Thus, recess 112a selectively suppresses unintentional and unwanted slide movement within channel 114 of wirespring 140 relative to body 110 with elastic spring force of wirespring 140. To act.

When desired to adjust the angle of inclination of the stand assembly 100, the elastic spring force of the wire spring 140 also allows the free ends of the wire spring 140 to selectively escape from the recess 112a. For example, the recess 112a (as well as the other recesses 112b, 112c, 112d, 112e of the guide groove 112) may be selected from the free ends 140a, 140b of the spring from the recess 112a. It is formed to facilitate separation. Thus, when it is desired to disengage the free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 from the recess 112a, the wire spring 140 is along the body 110 (eg, to the left in FIG. 6). Moved laterally. The free ends 140a and 140b are coupled to the inclined surface of the recess 112a which acts to push, bias or press the free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 toward each other. This provides room for the free ends 140a and 140b to move away from the recesses 112a and into the guide grooves 112. As the wire spring 140 is further moved along the body 110 to the left of FIG. 6, the free ends 140a and 140b are guide grooves until they engage or move into the recesses 112b that are next aligned. Slide along (112). Then, the elastic spring force of the wire spring 140 presses the first and second free ends 140a and 140b to move into the recess 112b while being separated from each other. Even if it is desired to move the free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 to another pair of recesses (eg, recesses 112c, 112d and 112e), the wire springs 140 perform a similar operation. .

The stand assembly 100 is described with reference to FIG. 7, for example, in which the stand assembly 100 is positioned at a first support position to support the mobile communication terminal 50 at a first inclination angle on a support surface (eg, shown in FIG. 3). Will be explained. The first and second plates 120, 130 are hinged, rotated or extended outward from the body 110. The first plate 120 is positioned to abut the support surface, and the second plate 130 is positioned to support the second plate 130 against unintended rotational movement with respect to the body 110. In addition, the first and second free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 coupled to the second plate 130 may face the first longitudinal ends of the guide grooves 112 (eg, the left side in FIG. 7). Position in the recess 112g of the guide groove 112. An elastic spring force of the wire spring 140 which tries to retain the first and second free ends 140a and 140b in the recess 112g may cause an unintended rotational movement (eg, the mobile communication terminal 50 to the first inclination angle). The second plate 130 with respect to the first plate 120 in its position via a wire spring 140 coupled thereto to support the first plate 120 against the support surface). Hold.

In order to move the stand assembly 100 from the first support position shown in FIG. 7 (and to adjust the inclination angle at which the mobile communication terminal 50 is located), the user can use the second plate 130 (and the second). The wire spring 140 coupled to the plate may be moved away from the first plate 120 (eg, to the right of FIG. 7). More specifically, the user may be configured that the second longitudinal end of the second plate 130 and the free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 (eg, by elastic deformation of the wire spring) are used to form the first plate 120. The second plate 130 may be moved to move away from the first longitudinal end of the second plate 130. This rotates the second plate 130 with respect to the first plate 120 by the second shaft 160, and rotates the first plate 120 with respect to the body 110 by the first shaft 150. . In addition, this leaves the free ends 140a and 140b of the wire spring 140 out of the recess 112g and moves into the next desired recess among the recesses (e.g., recesses 112e, 112c, etc.). As such, the angle between the first plate 120 and the second plate 130 may be varied as desired to support the mobile communication terminal 50 at a different inclination angle than the first inclination angle.

The illustrated stand assembly 100 can be moved to a flat position, for example for transportation. In this position, the first and second free ends 140a, 140b of the wire spring 140 are moved to the recess 112a (see FIG. 6) toward the second end of the guide groove 112, and the first The plate 120 and the second plate 130 rotate to a flat position in the channel 114 of the body 110.

The plurality of recesses 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, 112e, etc. disposed along the guide groove 112 of the body 110 may have a desired position of the free ends 140a, 140b of the wire spring 140 and accordingly. It should be understood that it corresponds to the desired angle between the first plate 120 and the second plate 130. Various angles provided between the first plate 120 and the second plate 130 work to provide various inclination angles of the mobile communication terminal 50 supported by the stand assembly 100. When the wire spring 140 and the second plate 130 are moved to the desired pair of recesses 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, 112e, etc. (e.g., free ends 140a, 140b of the wire spring 140). Is located within a desired pair of recesses 112a, 112b, 112c, 112d, 112e, etc.), the first plate 120 supports the mobile communication terminal 50 by a rotational connection with the second plate 130. Are moved together to the desired position. In this way, the first and second plates 120, 130 can be adjusted (eg, at a relative angle between the plates) to keep the mobile communication terminal 50 at any desired tilt angle on the support surface.

In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the stand assembly may be mounted on the back of the portable terminal to support the portable terminal on the support surface. The stand assembly is configured to be easily adjusted at an angle at which the portable terminal is supported. The stand assembly of this exemplary embodiment includes a body mountable to a portable terminal, a first plate having a first end rotatably connected to one end of the body by a first shaft, and a first end being first by a second shaft. And a second plate rotatably connected to the second end of the plate, and a wire spring mounted in the second plate to slidably connect the second end of the second plate with respect to the body. The body includes a through hole and a pair of guide grooves disposed along the longitudinal direction of the body and guiding both ends of the wire spring. The guide groove includes a camp profile so that both ends of the wire spring (one in each guide groove) can slide and engage in the desired position. The camp profile includes a plurality of recesses. Since both ends of the wire spring apply an elastic force away from each other, both ends thereof can be coupled to any one of the recesses to selectively prevent further slide movement of the wire spring with respect to the body.

The second plate of the stand assembly of this exemplary embodiment includes through holes formed at both ends thereof, a first protrusion for fixing the wire spring, and a spring cover for preventing the wire spring from being separated from the second plate. In addition, the second plate includes a second protrusion inserted into the through hole formed in the spring cover. The wire spring is first fixed to the second plate by the first protrusion. The spring cover is joined to the second plate by fusion bonding the second protrusion. As a result, the wire spring is fixed to the second plate.

When the second end of the second plate slides with respect to the body, the first end of the first plate may rotate about the first shaft to vary the angle between the first plate and the second plate. The second end of the second plate (ie, both ends of the wire spring) may be located in any one of the recesses of the camp profile.

As disclosed herein, the stand assembly of the present invention may support the mobile communication terminal at various angles. In addition, the stand assembly easily adjusts the desired angle due to the elastic force or spring force of the wire spring and the shape of the camp profile (eg, because it includes a recess in the guide groove of the stand assembly body forming the camp profile). do. Both ends of the wire spring slide in the guide groove, thereby preventing the second plate from being separated from the body.

The foregoing description of the embodiments of the invention has been presented for the purposes of illustration and description, and is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention. Individual elements or features of a particular embodiment, although not specifically shown or described, are not limited to that particular embodiment and, where applicable, are compatible and may be used in the selected embodiment. They can also be modified in many ways. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the invention, and all such modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the invention.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a stand for a conventional computer keyboard.

2A is a cross-sectional view of the stand of FIG. 1 assembled and installed on a computer keyboard shown in broken lines for clarity.

FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view similar to FIG. 2A, showing the stand folded outward from the computer keyboard to adjust the elevation angle of the computer keyboard.

3 is a perspective view of an exemplary stand assembly including one or more aspects of the present invention, illustrating a stand assembly coupled to an exemplary mobile communication terminal and positioned to support the mobile communication terminal at an oblique angle on a support surface.

4 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of the stand assembly of FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the second plate and the wire spring of the stand assembly of FIG. 3, illustrating a state in which the wire spring is coupled to the second plate.

FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged plan view of a body and a wire spring of the stand assembly of FIG. 3, and illustrates a state in which the wire spring is coupled to the body.

7 is an enlarged perspective view of the stand assembly of FIG. 3.

<Description of the symbols for the main parts of the drawings>

50: mobile communication terminal

100: stand assembly

110: body

112: guide groove

120: first plate

130: second plate

140: wire spring

141: Spring Cover

150: first shaft

160: second shaft

Claims (15)

Stand assembly for supporting the mobile communication terminal on the support surface, A body formed to be coupled to the mobile communication terminal; A support member coupled to the body and movable relative to the body and used to support the portable communication terminal on a support surface; An elastic member coupled to the support member and coupled to the body; The elastic member selectively suppresses the movement of the support member relative to the body to hold the support member at a position supporting the mobile communication terminal on the support surface. Stand assembly. The method of claim 1, The body includes a guide for receiving at least a portion of the elastic member and coupled to the body, The elastic member is selectively movable relative to the body in the guide Stand assembly. The method of claim 2, The guide may be configured to receive at least a portion of the elastic member in the guide and selectively suppress movement of the elastic member with respect to the body within the guide to support the mobile communication terminal on the support surface. At least one recess formed to hold the support member Stand assembly. The method according to claim 2 or 3, The guide includes a plurality of recesses extending longitudinally along at least a portion of the guide, At least a portion of the elastic member is accommodated in the first recess to selectively suppress movement of the elastic member with respect to the body within the guide and to hold the support member in the first position. Stand assembly. The method of claim 4, wherein At least a portion of the elastic member is accommodated in a second recess to selectively inhibit movement of the elastic member relative to the body within the guide and to maintain the support member in a second position different from the first position. Stand assembly. The method according to claim 2 or 3, The body includes at least two guides disposed along opposite longitudinal edges of the body. Stand assembly. The method of claim 1, The support member includes a first plate and a second plate, The first plate is rotatably coupled to the second plate to allow rotation of the first plate relative to the second plate. Stand assembly. The method of claim 7, wherein The elastic member is coupled to the second plate Stand assembly. 9. The method according to claim 7 or 8, The first plate is formed to abut the support surface and to support the mobile communication terminal at one or more inclined angles on the support surface. Stand assembly. The method of claim 1, The support member is movable relative to the body between at least a first position and a second position different from the first position, At least one elastic member is deformable to allow the movement of the support member Stand assembly. The method of claim 1, The elastic member includes at least one spring Stand assembly. A mobile communication terminal comprising the stand assembly of any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, and 11. Stand assembly for supporting the mobile communication terminal at one or more inclination angle on the support surface, A body formed to be coupled to the mobile communication terminal, the body including a central channel extending along the body, the channel extending at least partially along opposite first and second longitudinal edges of the channel; The body including first and second guide grooves, A first plate having opposing first and second longitudinal ends, A second plate having opposing first and second longitudinal ends, A first shaft rotatably coupling said first longitudinal end of said first plate to said body in said channel of said body, A second shaft rotatably coupling the second longitudinal end of the first plate to the first longitudinal end of the second plate; A wire spring having first and second free ends, The wire spring is coupled to the second plate such that the first and second free ends of the wire spring are disposed towards the second longitudinal end of the second plate, The first and second free ends of the wire springs in the respective first and second guide grooves of the channel for supporting slide movement in the channels of the first and second free ends of the wire springs. Is connectable to the body in a channel of the body, The first and second guide grooves of the channel of the body selectively receive the respective first and second free ends of the wire spring to selectively suppress the slide movement of the wire spring in the channel and to carry the A plurality of recesses for holding the first and second plates in positions supporting the communication terminal on the support surface, The first and second plates are accommodated in at least one pair of first and second recesses of the first and second guide grooves of the channel such that the first and second plates are connected to the portable communication terminal. Maintaining the first and second plates at an angle with respect to the body to act to support at an inclined angle on the support surface. Stand assembly. The method of claim 13, The first and second free ends of the wire spring are elastically retained in the recess of the guide groove of the body by the spring force of the wire spring. Stand assembly. A portable communication terminal comprising the stand assembly of claim 13 or 14.

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