KR20130091188A - Mobile device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A mobile device is provided to implement stable grip feeling through a second body even though the screen of a first body is enlarged. CONSTITUTION: A body of a mobile device is embedded with a battery. A first cover is combined to the body to cover the battery as being able to be attached and detached. A second cover (221) is formed with a different shape from the first cover. The second cover is combined with the body by replacing the first cover. Each of the first and the second cover provide different appearance to the body.

Description

Mobile electronics {MOBILE DEVICE}

The present invention relates to a portable electronic device having a display unit for outputting visual information.

A portable electronic device is an electronic device that is portable and has one or more of voice and video call functions, information input / output functions, and data storing functions.

As the electronic devices are diversified, for example, portable electronic devices are being implemented in the form of a multimedia player having complex functions such as taking a picture or a video, playing a music or a video file, playing a game, or receiving a broadcast.

In order to implement complex functions in multimedia devices, various new attempts have been made in terms of hardware or software. For example, a user interface environment is provided for a user to easily and conveniently search for or select a function.

Recently, portable electronic devices are mainly developed as a bar type in which most of the front surface is composed of a screen. This type of bar has difficulty in design differentiation, and thus, a mechanism by which a user can change the design in relation to a new form factor for implementing a differentiated design may be considered.

The present invention is to provide a portable electronic device made of a new design or form factor.

In addition, the present invention provides a new mechanism for imparting design changes and additional functions in portable electronic devices.

In order to solve the above problems, the portable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the body of the portable electronic device in which the battery is embedded, a first cover detachably coupled to the main body to cover the battery, And a second cover having a shape different from that of the first cover and replacing the first cover to be coupled to the main body, wherein the first and second covers are provided to provide different appearance to the body, respectively.

As an example related to the present invention, a body of the portable electronic device includes a first body having a display unit and a circuit board for driving the display unit together with the battery and is covered by a front surface of the first body. And a second body coupled to a rear surface of the first body, wherein the first and second covers are detachably coupled to the second body to provide different appearances to the second body, respectively.

As another example related to the present invention, the first and second covers are each made of different colors or materials. The first and second covers may be made of a different material from the case forming the appearance of the first body.

As another example related to the present invention, the first and second bodies are detachably coupled to each other. Hooks corresponding to each other are formed on the rear surface of the first body and the front surface of the second body, and the hooks may be fastened or separated as the first and second bodies slide relative to each other.

As yet another example associated with the present invention, the first and second covers provide different functions to the body, respectively.

An acoustic output element may be mounted on the second body, and unlike the first cover, a resonance space corresponding to the acoustic output element may be formed on the second cover. A recess groove may be disposed on one surface of the second cover to define the resonance space.

The second body may be provided with a connection terminal, and the second cover may be equipped with an antenna device that receives a radio signal and is electrically connected to the connection terminal. The antenna device may be configured such that at least a part of the antenna device can be pulled out of the second cover. The antenna device may be disposed in a portion of the second cover that covers the side surface of the second body.

As another example related to the present disclosure, the battery may be any one of a first battery and a second battery having different capacities, and the second cover may include a receiving groove in which a part of the battery is accommodated, unlike the first cover. do. The second cover may be thicker than the first cover to form the receiving groove.

According to the present invention, as the portable electronic device has a laminated structure of the first and second bodies, the grip body is realized through the second body even though the screen of the first body is enlarged.

In addition, according to the present invention, as covers that form different appearances on the body are selectively mounted, it is possible to provide a new design in appearance in portable electronic devices. In addition, the present invention implements a mechanism that can be changed according to a user's preference, as the first body, the second body, and the cover that are stacked are separately configured.

In addition, the present invention improves the convenience of the user as the plurality of covers provide different functions to the portable electronic device.

1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2A is a rear perspective view of the portable electronic device shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 2B is a plan view of the portable electronic device shown in FIG. 1. FIG.
3 is an exploded view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1;
4 is a cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device taken along line IV-IV of FIG.
5 is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 4.
6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device taken along the line VI-VI of FIG. 1.
7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a case in which another cover is mounted on the portable electronic device of FIG. 1.
8A to 8C are cross-sectional views illustrating a case in which other covers are mounted on the portable electronic device of FIG. 1.
9A and 9B are conceptual views of a portable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a conceptual diagram of a portable electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
11A and 11B are conceptual views of a portable electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a portable electronic device according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

In the present specification, the same or similar reference numerals are given to different embodiments in the same or similar configurations. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

The portable electronic device described herein includes a laptop computer, a tablet PC, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like. May be included.

1 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2A is a rear perspective view of the portable electronic device 100 shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a portable electronic device shown in FIG. 1. Top view of the device. The figures show a smartphone as an example of a portable electronic device.

The disclosed portable electronic device 100 includes a plurality of bodies 110, 120, or bodies fixedly coupled to each other. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to various structures such as a portable electronic device in which two or more bodies are coupled to be relatively movable.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the first body 110 and the second body 120 are disposed to overlap each other. Examples of functions or parts that may be disposed on the first body 110 and the second body 120 may be various examples depending on which function the portable electronic device 100 emphasizes or which user interface is pursued. Can be derived.

As an example, the first body 110 mainly performs a function related to the screen output of the electronic device, the second body 120 is configured to perform other functions. According to the figure, the display unit 113 may be mounted on the front surface of the first body 110, and a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 2A) for input or control commands may be installed on the side of the second body 120. have. This is for slimming the first body 110, but the first body 110 may be equipped with a component that does not significantly affect the slimming, for example, a front camera, an illuminance sensor, a proximity sensor, a microphone, and the like. .

Referring to FIG. 1, a case (casing, housing, cover, etc.) forming the exterior of the first body 110 is formed by a front case and a rear case. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the front case and the rear case. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case and the rear case. However, the front case and the rear case may be a single case 111 as a unit.

The cases may be formed by injecting a synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal material, for example, a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The display unit 113 and the camera 115 may be disposed on the first body 110.

The display 113 occupies most of the main surface (front surface) of the first body 110. The display unit 113 is used for displaying time information or image information and includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light an organic light emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display. The display unit 113 may include a touch pad to enable information input by a user's touch. In this case, the display 113 operates as a touch screen.

In the case of a touch screen, icons of function keys may be output as touch keys on the exposed portions of the touch screen as virtual keys. For example, if a video is output on the display 113, the function keys may be configured to receive a command for implementing a function such as pause, play, back, forward, and a playlist.

Various types of visual information may be displayed on the display 113. These pieces of information can be displayed in the form of letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons.

At least one of the letters, numbers, symbols, graphics, or icons may be displayed in a predetermined arrangement for inputting such information, thereby being implemented as a keypad. Such a keypad may be called a so-called " soft key ".

The display unit 113 may operate in the entire area or may be divided into a plurality of areas. In the latter case, the plurality of areas can be configured to operate in association with each other. According to the illustration, the bezel portion 114 supporting the edge portion of the display unit 113 is provided.

The camera 115 is disposed in an area adjacent to one end of both ends of the display 113. The camera 115 may be installed in the electronic device body such that it can be rotated or pop-up.

Referring to this figure, the portable electronic device body may be provided with a microphone 117. The microphone 117 may be disposed in an area adjacent to one end and the other end where the camera 115 is disposed in the display unit.

Referring to FIG. 2A together with FIG. 1, a user input unit 123 and an interface 126 may be disposed on the side of the second body 120.

The user input unit 123 is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the portable electronic device 100 and may include a plurality of operation units. The operating units may also be referred to as manipulating portions and may be employed in any manner as long as the user is operating in a tactile manner with a tactile impression.

The operation units may be implemented as a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (constant voltage / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like.

The content input by the plurality of operation units may be variously set. For example, the first operation unit is configured to receive a command such as start, end, etc., and the second operation unit is configured to receive a command such as scrolling or the like, or a command such as adjusting the sound size.

The interface 126 may be a connection port, and may receive data from an external device, receive power, and transmit the power to each component inside the portable electronic device 100, or may transmit data within the portable electronic device 200. Send to an external device. For example, the interface 126 may be a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to an earphone, a port for short range communication (for example, an IrDA port, a Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port a wireless Lan port), or power supply terminals for supplying power to the portable terminal.

The interface 126 may be a card socket that accepts an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM), a memory card for information storage, and the like.

According to the figure, the power supply 125 and the second camera 127 may be mounted on the second body 120.

The power supply 125 is mounted to the second body to supply power to the portable electronic device 100. The power supply 125 is built in the body as a built-in battery.

The second body 120 may also be further equipped with a second camera 127. The second camera 127 may be a camera having a photographing direction substantially opposite to the above-described camera 115 (see FIG. 1) and having different pixels.

The flash and the mirror may be additionally disposed adjacent to the second camera 127. The flash shines toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 127. The mirror unit allows the user to see the user's face or the like when photographing (self-photographing) the user using the second image input unit.

The sound output module 124 may be disposed on the second body 120, and another sound output module may be additionally disposed on the rear surface of the portable electronic device body. The sound output modules may implement a stereo function together, and the additional sound output module may be used to implement the speakerphone mode during a call.

An antenna for receiving a wireless communication or broadcast signal may be disposed on a side of the body of the portable electronic device. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the portable electronic device body.

1 and 2B, since the second body 120 is covered by the front surface of the first body 110, only the display unit 113 is highlighted on the front surface of the portable electronic device. In addition, when the user looks at the display unit 113 while holding the second body 120, the display unit 113 is not covered by the user's hand. Therefore, a larger screen becomes possible. In addition, even when the first body 110 is large, the weight of the second body 120 may be lighter than that of the large screen.

Hereinafter, the structure of the portable electronic device that enables such a new design or form factor will be described in more detail.

3 is an exploded view of the portable electronic device of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the portable electronic device taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a portion A of FIG. 4, and FIG. Partial cross-sectional view of a portable electronic device taken along line VI-VI of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, the second body 120 is mounted on the rear surface of the first body 110. In addition, the rear surface of the first body 110 is partitioned into first and second regions 118a and 118b.

The first region 118a is formed along the edge of the first body 110. For example, the first region 118a has a closed loop shape, and the second region 118b is disposed at the central portion of the closed loop. That is, the area defined by the first area 118a becomes the second area 118b.

Referring to FIG. 3 along with FIG. 2B, the second body 120 is disposed in the second region 118b so as to be covered by the front surface of the first body 110. That is, the second region 118b is covered by the second body 120, and the first region 118a is exposed to the outside.

4 and 5, a circuit board 128 driving the display unit 113 is embedded in the second body 120. The circuit board 128 may be configured as an example of a controller for operating various functions of the mobile terminal.

The first body 110 is thinner than the second body 120 and is formed to have a wider area, thereby realizing a slim and large appearance. Since the second body 120 is covered by the front surface of the first body 110, in particular, when the user views the front surface of the first body 110, the user recognizes the display unit of a thin and large screen.

In order to implement such a design, electronic devices related to the function of the display unit 113 may be mounted on the first body 110, and electronic devices implementing a call function may be mounted on the second body 120. have.

More specifically, the window 113a is mounted on the front surface of the case 111. The window 113a is made of a material through which light can pass, for example, a light transmissive synthetic resin, tempered glass, and the like. However, the window 113a may include a portion through which light cannot pass.

The case 111 is provided with a window hole 113a ′ corresponding to the window 113a, and the window 113a is seated on a seating portion 114a formed along an inner wall of the window hole 113a ′. The seating part 114a is provided as one element of the bezel part 114 (refer FIG. 1).

The display element 113c may be mounted on the rear surface of the window 113a. The display element 113c displays visual information and is disposed to be covered by the window 113a. The display element 113c may be, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), The display device may be any one of a flexible display and a 3D display.

The window 113a may be disposed to cover the display element 113c, and a portion of the window 113a through which light is transmitted may have an area corresponding to the display element 113c. Through this, the user can externally recognize visual information output from the display element 113c.

According to the figure, the touch sensor 113d may be mounted on the window 113a.

The touch sensor 113d may be mounted on the rear surface of the window 113a, and a portion through which the light of the window 113a is transmitted forms an area through which the touch sensor 113d can be input. The touch sensor 113d is made of light transmissive and converts a change in voltage, capacitance, etc. generated in a specific portion of the window 113a into an electrical input signal so as to sense a touch input.

As such, the window 113a, the touch sensor 113d, and the display element 113c may be configured as the display unit 113 (see FIG. 1), in which case the display unit 113 operates as a touch screen. .

The circuit board 128 mounted on the second body 120 drives the display unit 113. The connection line 128a electrically connecting the circuit board 128 and the display unit 113 may pass through the second region 118b. The connection line 128a may be a flexible circuit board or a coaxial cable connecting the display element 113c and the circuit board 128 to each other. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the connection line 128a may be implemented by a combination of connection terminals. In addition, the battery 125a mounted on the second body 120 may supply power to the display element 113c of the first body 110 by the connection line 128a.

According to the illustration, the battery 125a is accommodated in the frame 131 coupled with the first body. In addition, a cover 121 covering the battery 125a is detachably mounted to the second body 120. The cover 121 may form most of the second body exterior. A hole 122 is provided in the frame 131 to facilitate coupling and detachment of the cover 121 and the frame 131, and a hook 121a fitted into the hole 122 in the cover 121. May be provided.

The frame 131 may be made of a metal material, and may be integrally formed with the cover 121 by insert injection or the like rather than by hook coupling. In addition, the frame 131 is screwed to the rear surface of the first body 110 in the second region. Through this, the first and second bodies 110 and 120 are fixed to each other.

Referring to the drawings, at least a portion of the first region 118a is formed parallel to the window 113a. As the second body 120 has a smaller size than the first body 110, the side surface of the second body 120 and the side surface of the first body 110 have steps.

In addition, according to the figure, at least a portion of the side surface of the second body 120 is formed to be inclined along the direction away from the first body 110. Through these inclinations, the rear surface of the first body 110 and the side surfaces of the second body 120 form an acute angle with each other. According to this structure, it may be easier for the user to hold the second body 120.

Due to the inclination, the width of the second body 120 gradually increases in a direction away from the first body 110, but the rear surface of the second body 120 is firstly covered so that the second body 120 is completely covered. It has a smaller size than the body 110.

More specifically, the cover 121 is formed to cover the side of the second body 120 together with the rear surface of the second body. Therefore, the cover 121 is formed to cover at least a portion of the side of the second body 120, through which the portion corresponding to the side of the second body 120 in the cover 121 is the first body 110 It is formed to be inclined along the direction away from the first body 110 to form an acute angle with the back of the. According to this structure, when the user grabs the side of the second body 120, it is not disturbed by the rear surface of the first body (110). In addition, since the user can look at the screen while holding the side of the second body 120, the user can mount the portable electronic device without covering the display 113.

Referring to FIG. 3, a user input unit 123 and an interface 126 may be disposed on the side of the second body 120. In the case of a conventional smart phone, a mobile phone or a tablet PC, when looking at the display unit, the user input unit or interface is exposed to the user, but according to the present invention, since the second body 120 is completely hidden, they are not exposed to the outside. .

Referring to FIG. 5, the case 111 forming the exterior of the first body 110 and the cover 121 forming the exterior of the second body 120 are made of different materials. For example, the case 111 is made of metal and the cover 121 is made of synthetic resin. Since the metal material has greater strength and rigidity, the case 111 may be formed thinner than the cover 121.

According to the figure, a protective member 119a of a soft material is disposed between the case 111 and the window 113a so as to protect the window 113a mounted on the case 111. The protection member 119a may be formed of a rubber or synthetic resin material, and a metal plate 119b for supporting the protection member 119a may be mounted to the case 111. However, the protection member 119a may be fixed by a fixing method (for example, fitting into a case, bonding, etc.) that does not use the metal plate 119b.

As such, as the portable electronic device has a laminated structure of the first and second bodies, the grip body is realized through the second body even though the screen of the first body is enlarged.

Referring to FIG. 6, the sound output device 124a is mounted on the second body 120. The sound output device 124a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. A discharge hole 124b for sound output is provided on the side of the second body. Through this, the discharge hole for the sound output is not disposed on the front of the first body 110. Through this, a new type of design in which the discharge hole is not disposed in the display portion 113 or the bezel portion 114 of the first body is possible (see FIGS. 1 and 2B). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the discharge hole may be provided in the first body 110 or disposed on another surface of the second body 120 as necessary.

According to the figure, the sound discharge surface of the sound output element 124a is disposed to face the front of the second body 210, and is formed to guide the sound to the discharge hole 124b located on the side of the second body 210. The guide member 124c may be formed to cover the sound discharge surface. The guide member 124c may be mounted on the second region 118b of the first body 110 to protrude toward the sound discharge surface. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the guide member 124c may be mounted on the second body 210. In addition, an elastic pad 127 may be disposed between the sound output element 124a and the cover 121 to absorb the vibration of the sound output element 124.

In this structure, as the cover is changed, the design of the portable electronic device may be changed. For example, another cover 221 (see FIG. 7, hereinafter referred to as a second cover) may be mounted in place of the cover 121 (hereinafter referred to as a first cover). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the configuration of the second cover may be applied to the battery cover to a bar type mobile terminal (a terminal composed of one body). Furthermore, the structure of the second cover may be applied to the battery cover in the sliding type, folder type terminal.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the second cover 221 will be described in more detail. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a case in which the second cover 221 is mounted on the portable electronic device of FIG. 1.

According to the illustration, the second cover 221 is detachably coupled to the second body 120 to provide a different appearance to the second body and the first cover 121. In addition, the second cover 221 provides a function different from that of the first cover 121 to the second body 120.

For example, unlike the first cover 121, the resonance space 124d corresponding to the sound output device 124a is formed in the second cover 221. More specifically, the second cover 221 is larger than the first cover 121 so as to define the resonance space, and a recess groove 221b is disposed on one surface of the second cover 221. As the overall thickness increases, the second cover 221 provides another appearance (design) to the portable electronic device in preparation for the case in which the first cover 121 is mounted, and further provides additional functions such as resonance. Done.

8A to 8C are cross-sectional views illustrating a case in which other covers are mounted on the portable electronic device of FIG. 1.

8A and 8B, portions of the second covers 321 and 421 corresponding to the side surfaces of the second bodies 320 and 420 may have different external shapes from those of the first cover 121. More specifically, portions of the second covers 321 and 421 corresponding to the side surfaces of the second bodies 320 and 420 have no inclination (see FIG. 8A) or are inclined in the opposite direction to the first cover 121. . According to this structure, the portable electronic device can be changed to a completely different design by replacing the cover.

In addition, the first and second covers may be made of different colors or materials. For example, referring to FIG. 8C, the second cover 521 includes a base 521a made of a synthetic resin material and a dissimilar material portion 521b formed to cover the base. The dissimilar material portion 521b may be formed of, for example, a rubber or silicon material.

9A and 9B are conceptual diagrams of a portable electronic device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to the drawings, connecting terminals 641 and 642 are disposed on the second body 620, and the second cover 621 receives a radio signal and is electrically connected to the connecting terminals 641 and 642. Antenna devices 643 and 644 are mounted.

According to FIG. 9A, at least a portion of the first antenna device 643 of the antenna devices 643 and 644 may be pulled out of the second cover 621. With this first antenna device 643, a telescopic antenna is mounted on the second cover 621. More specifically, the first antenna device 643 is disposed in a portion of the second cover 621 that covers the side surface of the second body 620, and thus may be drawn along the side surface.

The first connection terminal 641 of the connection terminals 641 and 642 is mounted to the frame 631 and electrically connected to the first antenna device 643. The circuit board 628 is connected through a flexible circuit board or a cable. Connected with

According to Fig. 9B, the second antenna device 644 of the antenna devices 643 and 644 is mounted on an inner surface (surface facing inward from the cover) of the cover. The second antenna device 644 has a structure in which an antenna pattern is formed on the flexible circuit board, and an antenna accommodating groove 645 in which the second antenna device 644 is accommodated may be formed in the second cover 621. .

10 is a conceptual diagram of a portable electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

According to the drawing, unlike the battery 125a (hereinafter, referred to as first battery) disclosed in FIG. 4, a larger capacity battery (725a, hereinafter referred to as a second battery) is mounted on the portable electronic device.

The second cover 721 is formed to be suitable for a large capacity second battery 725a. For this purpose, a portion of the battery 725a is accommodated in the second cover 721 unlike the first cover 121. Receiving grooves 746 may be formed. In addition, the second cover 721 is made thicker than the first cover 121 to enable the formation of the receiving groove 746.

As described above, as the thickness of the second cover 721 increases, a completely different design may be realized as compared with the case in which the first cover 121 is mounted on the second body 720.

11A and 11B are conceptual views of a portable electronic device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

According to the illustration, the first and second bodies 810, 820 are detachably coupled to each other. In addition, the bodies 810 and 820 may be detachably fastened and configured to be compatible with each other so as to flexibly change the shape of the design according to a user's preferred specification.

For example, the second body 820 may be a fixed part, and the first body 810 may be a variable part. In contrast, the first body 810 may be a fixed part, and the second body 820 may be a variable part.

11A and 11B, the first and second bodies 810 and 820 may be fastened to each other in a sliding manner. For example, hooks 812a and 822a corresponding to each other are formed on the rear surface of the first body 810 and the front surface of the second body 820, respectively. The first and second bodies 810 and 820 are fastened or separated as they slide relative to each other.

The first and second bodies 810 and 820 are respectively disposed on the rear surface of the first body 810 and the front surface of the second body 820 so that the first and second bodies 810 and 820 are electrically connected to each other. ) Are coupled to each other to form first and second connection terminals 812b and 822b in contact with each other, and the hooks 812a and 822a may be disposed. According to the said structure, the fall prevention in the direction perpendicular | vertical to a sliding direction is attained.

One of the first and second connection terminals 812b and 822b is configured to press the other by elasticity. For example, when the second body 820 is coupled to the first body 810, the second connection terminal 822b has an end portion of the second body 820 so as to elastically press the first connection terminal 812b. Protrude from the back. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first and second connection terminals 812b and 822b may be interchanged with each other.

More specifically, the second connection terminal 822b may be a pogo pin, and may be electrically connected to the circuit board 828 or mounted on the second case 821 or surface mounted on the circuit board 828. The first connection terminal 812b corresponding thereto may be a conductive pad or a C clip mounted on the flexible circuit board extending from the display element.

According to the above structure, the first and second bodies can be electrically connected or interrupted in conjunction with fastening and disengaging with each other.

The portable electronic device is not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described above, but the embodiments may be configured by selectively combining all or some of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made.

Claims (18)

A body of a portable electronic device with a built-in battery;
A first cover detachably coupled to the main body to cover the battery; And
A second cover having a different shape from the first cover and replacing the first cover and engaging with the main body,
And the first and second covers each provide a different appearance to the body. The method of claim 1,
The body of the portable electronic device,
A first body having a display unit; And
A circuit board driving the display unit together with the battery, and including a second body coupled to a rear surface of the first body in a size covered by the front surface of the first body,
And the first and second covers are detachably coupled to the second body to provide different appearances to the second body, respectively. The method of claim 2,
The rear surface of the first body is partitioned into a first region formed along an edge of the first body and a second region defined by the first region, and the second body is defined by the front surface of the first body. And the second region so as to be covered. The method of claim 2,
The side of the second body and the side of the first body is formed so as to each other, wherein the first and second cover is formed to cover the side of the second body with the back of the second body, respectively. Portable electronic devices. The method of claim 2,
The portion of the first cover corresponding to the side of the second body is inclined in a direction away from the first body to form an acute angle with the rear surface of the first body. The method of claim 5,
And a portion of the second cover corresponding to the side surface of the second body has an external shape different from that of the first cover. The method of claim 1,
The first and second cover is a portable electronic device, characterized in that each made of a different color or material. The method of claim 7, wherein
The first and second cover is a portable electronic device, characterized in that made of a different material from the case forming the appearance of the first body. The method of claim 1,
And the first and second bodies are detachably coupled to each other. 10. The method of claim 9,
Hooks corresponding to each other are formed on the rear surface of the first body and the front surface of the second body, and the hooks are fastened or separated as the first and second bodies slide relative to each other. The method of claim 1,
And the first and second covers respectively provide different functions to the body. 12. The method of claim 11,
A sound output device is mounted to the second body, and unlike the first cover, the second cover is provided with a resonance space corresponding to the sound output device. The method of claim 12,
And a recess groove disposed on one surface of the second cover to define the resonance space. 12. The method of claim 11,
A connection terminal is disposed in the second body, and the second cover is equipped with an antenna device for receiving a radio signal and electrically connected to the connection terminal. 15. The method of claim 14,
The antenna device is a portable electronic device, characterized in that at least a portion is made to be pulled out of the second cover. 15. The method of claim 14,
The body of the portable electronic device,
A first body having a display unit; And
A circuit board driving the display unit together with the battery, and including a second body coupled to a rear surface of the first body in a size covered by the front surface of the first body,
The first and second covers are detachably coupled to the second body to provide different appearances to the second body, respectively,
The antenna device is a portable electronic device, characterized in that disposed in the second cover portion covering the side of the second body. The method of claim 1,
The battery may be any one of a first battery and a second battery having different capacities, and the second cover may include a receiving groove in which a part of the battery is accommodated, unlike the first cover. 18. The method of claim 17,
And the second cover is thicker than the first cover to form the accommodation groove.

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