KR20100086859A - Sliding apparatus and mobile phone having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A sliding device for stopping a second slider in a state that the transition speed diminishes is provided to reduce the impact generated at a stopping point of the second slider. CONSTITUTION: A second slider(32) is combined to a first slider(31). A first elastic body(33) transfers the second slider according to the first slider by the elastic force. A second elastic body(34) is formed into a linear element and is arranged to the first or the second slider. A protrusion member is arranged in one of the first and the second slider. The width of the protrusion member gradually is narrow according to the traveling direction of the second slider.

Description

SLIDING APPARATUS AND MOBILE PHONE HAVING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a mobile phone, and more particularly to a sliding device and a mobile phone having the same so that the two members are slidably coupled to each other.

The sliding device is a device installed between the first member and the second member to allow the first member and the second member to be slidably coupled to each other. The sliding device is applied to a sliding type mobile phone or the like.

In general, such a sliding device includes a first slider installed on the first member and a second slider mounted on the second member and movably installed on the first slider, such that the first member and the second member of the mobile phone slide. It is movably coupled to each other through the device.

Recently, there are many mobile phones with a semi-automatic sliding device in which the first member and the second member are relatively moved by a predetermined distance when the first member and the second member are relatively moved by a predetermined distance and the front surface of the second member is opened and closed by the first member. It is a trend that is being used.

The semi-automatic sliding device includes an elastic body having one end mounted on the first slider and the other end mounted on the second slider such that the first slider and the second slider elastically support each other. When the mobile phone applies an external force to cause the first slider and the second slider to move relative to each other by a predetermined distance or more, the second slider moves along the first slider in response to the elastic force of the elastic body, and the front surface of the second member is opened and closed by the first member. do.

In addition, the mobile phone is provided with a rail groove or a stopper for moving the second slider within a predetermined section, and the second slider moves along the first slider by the elastic force of the elastic body, and then collides with the end or stopper of the rail groove to stop. Done.

However, as described above, when the second slider collides with the end of the rail groove or stopper provided in the first slider and the second slider suddenly stops, a large shock may occur, thereby reducing the durability of the mobile phone parts. There is a problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems of the present invention, an object of the present invention is to provide a sliding device and a mobile phone having the same that can reduce the impact occurring when the second slider is stopped.

According to an aspect of the present invention, a sliding device includes a first slider, a second slider movably coupled to the first slider, and the second slider moved along the first slider by an elastic force. A second elastic body formed of a linear member and disposed on any one of the first slider and the second slider and bent to exert an elastic force, and the other of the first slider and the second slider. It is disposed on one and characterized in that it comprises a locking member that is caught on the second elastic body in accordance with the movement of the second slider.

In addition, the locking member is characterized in that it is formed so as to gradually progress in at least one end side of both ends of the movement direction of the second slider to narrow.

In addition, a pair of the engaging members are arranged side by side in the moving direction of the second slider on the first slider, and the second elastic body is disposed on the second slider.

In addition, the second elastic body is characterized in that the pair is arranged to form a pair symmetrically on both sides around the movement path of the locking member.

In addition, a pair of the second elastic body is arranged side by side in the moving direction of the second slider on the first slider, the engaging member is disposed on the second slider.

The second slider may be symmetrically paired at both sides with respect to the movement path of the locking member, and the pair of the second elastic bodies disposed to form a pair may move the second slider. Characterized in that arranged side by side in the direction.

In addition, the locking member is characterized in that a plurality of arranged side by side in the movement direction of the second slider.

In addition, the second elastic body is characterized in that it comprises a metal wire.

The second elastic body may further include a resin layer formed on the outer side of the metal wire.

In addition, the sliding device according to the present invention includes a first slider, a second slider movably coupled to the first slider, a first elastic body for moving the second slider along the first slider by an elastic force; And a second elastic body disposed on any one of the first slider and the second slider, and a second elastic body disposed on the other of the first slider and the second slider and hanging on the second elastic body according to the movement of the second slider. And a locking member for reducing the moving speed of the second slider moving by the elastic force of the first elastic body together with the second elastic body.

In addition, the locking member is characterized in that it comprises a roller rotatably installed.

In addition, the mobile phone according to the present invention includes a sliding device for allowing the first member and the second member to be installed to be movable relative to each other, wherein the sliding device is a first slider and a first slider movably coupled to the first slider. 2 a slider, a first elastic body for moving the second slider along the first slider by an elastic force, and a linear member to be disposed on any one of the first slider and the second slider to exert an elastic force. And a second elastic body which is bent to be able to be bent, and a catching member disposed on the other of the first slider and the second slider and caught by the second elastic body according to the movement of the second slider.

As described above, since the sliding device and the mobile phone having the same according to the present invention are stopped while the moving speed of the second slider is sufficiently reduced by the second elastic member and the locking member, the shock generated when the second slider is stopped is prevented. There is an effect that can be reduced, thereby reducing the durability reduction of the internal parts by impact.

In addition, since the linear member is used as the second elastic body, the sliding device and the mobile phone having the same according to the present invention have the effect of making the sliding device more slim.

Hereinafter, a sliding device according to a first embodiment of the present invention and a mobile phone having the same will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, the sliding device according to the present invention is applied to a mobile phone including a first member 10 and a second member 20 that are movably coupled to each other, as shown in FIG. 1. An apparatus for allowing 20 to be relatively movable to each other, wherein the front surface of the second member 20 is moved by the first member 10 as the first member 10 and the second member 20 move relative to each other. It is opened and closed.

The first member 10 is provided with a configuration such as a display window 11 made of a liquid crystal panel or the like and a receiver 12 having a speakerphone for converting an electric signal into sound, and the second member 20. ) Is provided with a keypad 21 printed with a number or a symbol for inputting various character information and a talker 22 having a microphone for converting a sound into an electric signal.

As shown in FIG. 2, the sliding device 30 is formed to have a predetermined length and is installed on the first member 10 and the first slider 31 installed on the second member 20 and the first slider 31. ), The second slider 32 is installed to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the first slider 31, and the second slider 32 is the length of the first slider 31 depending on the position of the second slider 32. It includes a first elastic body 33 to move to either end side of the direction.

The rail part 31a in which the second slider 32 is movably installed at both ends of the width direction of the first slider 31 so that the first slider 31 and the second slider 32 can be movably coupled to each other. Is provided, and the rail groove 32a in which the rail part 31a is movable so that the rail part 31a is movable at the both ends of the width direction of the 2nd slider 32 is provided concave. Although not shown in the drawing, the first member 10 is provided with a configuration such as a stopper that allows the second slider 32 to move within a predetermined section.

One end of the first elastic body 33 is installed on the first slider 31 and the other end is installed on the second slider 32 so that the first slider 31 and the second slider 32 elastically support each other. The first elastic body 33 has a first push rod 33a having one end rotatably installed at the first slider 31 and a second push rod having one end rotatably installed at the second slider 32. 33b and an elastic body 33c on which both sides of the first push rod 33a and the second push rod 33b are installed to be movable in opposite directions, and are not shown, but the elastic body 33c is shown. An elastic member is installed inside the first push rod 33a and the second push rod 33b to elastically support the elastic body 33c.

In addition, the second slider 32 is formed of a linear member that is elastically deformable, such as a metal wire, and a second elastic body 34 that is bent to exert an elastic force is disposed, and the first slider 31 has a second slider ( As the 32 moves, a locking member 31b that is caught by the second elastic member 34 is provided. In the present embodiment, the second elastic body 34 is bent in a curved form to exert an elastic force, and an elastic part 34a is provided on both sides of the elastic part 34a, and the second elastic body 34 is attached to the second slider 32. An installation portion 34b is provided to allow installation, and the locking member 31b is formed so as to gradually narrow in width and gradually progresses from the center side to both side ends located in the moving direction of the second slider 32. The 31b can be easily moved along the second elastic body 34. Meanwhile, the second slider 32 protrudes in an L-shape to allow the mounting portion 34b of the second elastic body 34 to be installed on the second slider 32 and at the same time, the second elastic body 34 is provided with the mounting portion ( The support part 32b which can prevent rotation about 34b) is provided.

Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 3, as the second slider 32 moves, the locking member 31b is caught by the second elastic body 34, and the second elastic body 34 is elastically deformed. A portion of the elastic force of the first elastic body 33, which acts to move), is offset by the elastic force of the second elastic body 34, so that the moving speed of the second slider 32 decreases. As described above, even when the second slider 32 collides with the stopper or the like and stops in the state where the moving speed of the second slider 32 is reduced, the impact generated at the time when the second slider 32 stops is compared with the conventional art. Significantly decreases. In addition, when the second elastic body 32 is formed as a linear member as described above, the area occupied by the second elastic body 34 can be minimized, so that the sliding device 30 can be made slimmer.

In the present exemplary embodiment, a pair of engaging members 31b are arranged side by side on both sides of the second slider 32 in the moving direction of the second slider 32 so that the front surface of the second member 20 is immediately opened and the second member is opened. The locking member 31b is caught by the second elastic body 34 immediately before the front surface of the 20 is closed. Therefore, the moving speed of the first member 10 is shortened just before the front surface of the second member 20 is opened and just before the front surface of the second member 20 is closed by the first member 10. ) Is greatly reduced in the process of being caught by the second elastic body 34.

In the first embodiment, the locking member 31b is formed to progress gradually from both the center side to both side ends thereof, and is gradually narrowed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second slider 32 of the locking member 31b is not limited thereto. It is also possible to be formed so as to progress toward at least one end of the both ends of the movement direction and gradually narrow the width, and as shown in FIG. 4 as the second embodiment of the present invention, the locking member 41b is formed by the first slider 41. It is formed by a roller rotatably installed in the locking member 41b to move along the second elastic body 44 more easily, and at the same time wear due to friction with the second elastic body 34, the locking member (41b) It is also possible to avoid concentrating on specific areas of the.

In addition, although the metal wire is shown as an example of the second elastic body 34 in the first embodiment, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the linear member made of resin or the linear member formed with the resin layer made of resin outside the metal wire. Various kinds of linear members, such as elastic deformation, may be used as the second elastic body 34.

In addition, in the first embodiment, one second elastic body 34 is disposed on the second slider 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as shown in FIG. A pair of second elastic bodies 54 are arranged on both sliders 52 so as to be symmetrical on both sides of the moving path of the locking member 51b, so that the locking member 51b is disposed between the pair of second elastic bodies 54. It is also possible to enter.

In addition, in the first embodiment, a pair of engaging members 31b are disposed on the first slider 31 and one second elastic body 34 is disposed on the second slider 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. 6, the pair of second elastic bodies 64 are arranged side by side on both sides of the second slider 62 in the first slider 61 as shown in the fourth embodiment of the present invention. One latching member 62b is arranged on the two sliders 62, and a pair of second elastic bodies 74 are mounted on the first slider 71 as shown in FIG. 7 as the fifth embodiment of the present invention. May be arranged side by side on both sides of the movement direction of the second slider 72 and two or more locking members 72b may be arranged side by side in the movement direction of the second slider 72. Do.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8 as the sixth embodiment of the present invention, the pair of second elastic bodies 84 are arranged to be paired so as to be symmetrically on both sides with respect to the movement path of the locking member 82b, and the pair The two pairs of second elastic bodies 84 are arranged side by side on both sides in the moving direction of the second slider 82, and providing one locking member 82b on the second slider 82; In addition, as shown in FIG. 9 as the seventh embodiment of the present invention, the pair of second elastic bodies 94 are arranged to be paired so as to be symmetrically on both sides with respect to the moving path of the locking member 92b, and the pair Two pairs of second elastic bodies 94 are arranged side by side on both sides in the direction of movement of the second slider 92, and two or more locking members 92b are moved by the second slider 92. It is all possible to arrange them side by side in the direction.

It is apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and that various modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone to which a sliding device according to the present invention is applied.

2 is an exploded perspective view of the sliding device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a schematic view showing the operation of the sliding device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of the sliding device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a schematic view showing the operation of the sliding device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a schematic view showing the operation of the sliding device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a schematic view showing the operation of the sliding device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a schematic view showing the operation of the sliding device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a schematic view showing the operation of the sliding device according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: first member 20: second member

30: sliding device 31: first slider

31a: rail portion 31b: locking member

31b: support 32: second slider

33: first elastic body 34: second elastic body

34a: elastic portion 34b: mounting portion

Claims (12)

With the first slider, A second slider movably coupled to the first slider, A first elastic body causing the second slider to move along the first slider by an elastic force, A second elastic body formed of a linear member and disposed on any one of the first slider and the second slider and bent to exert an elastic force; And a catching member disposed on the other of the first slider and the second slider and caught by the second elastic body according to the movement of the second slider. The method of claim 1, The engaging member is a sliding device, characterized in that the progress toward at least one end of both ends of the movement direction of the second slider is formed to gradually narrow the width. The method of claim 1, A pair of the engaging members are arranged side by side in the moving direction of the second slider on the first slider, And the second elastic body is arranged on the second slider. The method of claim 3, wherein The second elastic body is a sliding device, characterized in that the pair is arranged in pairs symmetrically on both sides with respect to the movement path of the locking member. The method of claim 1, A pair of the second elastic body is disposed in the first slider side by side in the direction of movement of the second slider, Sliding device, characterized in that the engaging member is disposed on the second slider. The method of claim 1, The second slider is disposed so that the second elastic body is symmetrically paired at both sides with respect to the movement path of the locking member. Two pairs of the second elastic body arranged in pairs are arranged side by side in the direction of movement of the second slider. The method of claim 6, The locking member is a sliding device, characterized in that a plurality of arranged side by side in the movement direction of the second slider. The method of claim 1, Sliding device, characterized in that the second elastic body comprises a metal wire. The method of claim 8, The second elastic body further comprises a resin layer formed on the outside of the metal wire. With the first slider, A second slider movably coupled to the first slider, A first elastic body causing the second slider to move along the first slider by an elastic force, A second elastic body disposed in any one of the first slider and the second slider, The second slider is disposed on the other of the first slider and the second slider and is caught by the second elastic body according to the movement of the second slider and moves together with the second elastic body by the elastic force of the first elastic body. Sliding device comprising a locking member for reducing the moving speed. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, The locking member is a sliding device comprising a roller rotatably installed. A sliding device for allowing the first member and the second member to be installed to be movable relative to each other, The sliding device includes a first slider, a second slider movably coupled to the first slider, a first elastic body for moving the second slider along the first slider by an elastic force, and a linear member. A second elastic body which is disposed on any one of the first slider and the second slider and bends to exert an elastic force, and is disposed on the other of the first slider and the second slider to move the second slider. And a locking member caught by the second elastic body.

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