KR20170021147A - Mobile terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal. A mobile terminal according to one aspect includes: A substrate portion disposed inside the case and on which various electronic components for driving are mounted; And a bracket coupled to one surface of the substrate portion and adapted to receive the electronic component on the substrate portion, wherein the bracket has a seating surface on one side thereof joined to the substrate portion and on the other side, Body; And a fixing body protruding upward at least a part of the peripheral edge of the body and surrounding the side surface of the electronic component when the electronic component is seated on the mounting surface, Elastic ribs protruding in the center direction and providing an elastic force in a direction to press the electronic component are formed.

Description

[0001] MOBILE TERMINAL [0002]

The present invention relates to a mobile terminal.

A terminal can be divided into a mobile terminal (mobile / portable terminal) and a stationary terminal according to whether the terminal can be moved. The mobile terminal can be divided into a handheld terminal and a vehicle mounted terminal according to whether the user can directly carry the mobile terminal.

The functions of mobile terminals are diversified. For example, there are data and voice communication, photographing and video shooting through a camera, voice recording, music file playback through a speaker system, and outputting an image or video on a display unit. Some terminals are equipped with an electronic game play function or a multimedia player function. In particular, modern mobile terminals can receive multicast signals that provide visual content such as broadcast and video or television programs.

Such a terminal has various functions, for example, in the form of a multimedia device having multiple functions such as photographing and photographing of a moving picture, reproduction of a music or video file, reception of a game and broadcasting, etc. .

In order to support and enhance the functionality of such terminals, it may be considered to improve the structural and / or software parts of the terminal.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one side of a substrate part according to the related art, and FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a state where a camera module is coupled to one side of a substrate part according to the related art.

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a conventional mobile terminal is provided with a base portion 2 on which electronic components for driving a mobile terminal are mounted. The substrate portion 2 is formed in a plate shape, and the electronic parts may be surface mounted on one or both surfaces (SMT).

As the electronic component to be mounted, a camera module 7 for photographing is exemplified. The camera module 7 may be mounted on a bracket 3 mounted on one surface of the base 2 and electrically connected to other electronic components. That is, the bracket 3 can be understood as a constitution for fixing the camera module 7 on the base plate 2.

Specifically, the bracket 3 includes a body 4 having a lower surface coupled to one surface of the substrate 2 and having the camera module 7 mounted on its upper surface, And a side wall 5 protruding upward to enclose a side surface of the camera module 7. At this time, the body module 4 enclosed by the side wall 5 may be formed with a groove 6 to be fitted to the camera module 7 so that the camera module 7 is disposed above the body 4.

According to the bracket 3 configured as described above, assembly tolerances may be generated when the bracket 3 is mounted on the base 2. In addition, due to the tolerance of the bracket 3 itself generated in the process, and the gap generated between the camera module 7 and the bracket 3, the position of the camera module 7 differs for each mobile terminal manufactured Which ultimately leads to an increase in the defective rate in the manufacturing step.

In other words, while the position of various electronic components is precisely determined in the product designing stage, there is a problem that a product defect rate increases and a component failure frequently occurs because an error occurs between a designed position and an actual position due to various causes.

The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a mobile terminal that can precisely control the position of an electronic component disposed therein.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic device including: a case; A substrate portion disposed inside the case and on which various electronic components for driving are mounted; And a bracket coupled to one surface of the substrate portion and adapted to receive the electronic component on the substrate portion, wherein the bracket has a seating surface on one side thereof joined to the substrate portion and on the other side, Body; And a fixing body protruding upward at least a part of the peripheral edge of the body and surrounding the side surface of the electronic component when the electronic component is seated on the seating surface, There is provided a mobile terminal having an elastic rib protruding in the center direction to provide an elastic force in a direction to press the electronic component.

The mobile terminal according to the present invention has the following effects.

First, since the electronic parts mounted on the substrate are coupled through the bracket, there is an advantage that the electronic parts can be firmly coupled to the substrate.

Second, since the position of the electronic component can be precisely controlled on the bracket through the plurality of fixtures for pressing the side surface of the electronic component, the position of the electronic component can be precisely controlled.

1 is a perspective view showing one side of a substrate portion according to the prior art.
2 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a camera module is coupled to one surface of a substrate portion according to the related art.
3 is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal according to the present invention;
4 is a front view of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
5 is a rear view of a terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
6 is an exploded perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a cross-sectional view showing one region of a substrate portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a perspective view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a perspective view showing a camera mounted on a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is an enlarged perspective view of one region of a rear case according to an embodiment of the present invention;
11 is an internal cross-sectional view for explaining a mounting structure of a camera in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
12 is an internal cross-sectional view illustrating a mounting structure of a camera in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a perspective view showing a bracket according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
14 is a perspective view of a bracket according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
15 is a perspective view showing a combined state of a bracket and a camera according to a third embodiment of the present invention;
16 is a perspective view showing another example of the bracket according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to designate identical or similar elements, and redundant description thereof will be omitted. 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 following description of the embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of related arts will be omitted when it is determined that the gist of the embodiments disclosed herein may be blurred. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed. , ≪ / RTI > equivalents, and alternatives.

The mobile terminal described in this specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), a navigation device, a slate PC A tablet PC, an ultrabook, a wearable device such as a smartwatch, a smart glass, and a head mounted display (HMD). have.

However, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to fixed terminals such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, a digital signage, and the like, will be.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram for explaining a mobile terminal according to the present invention, and FIGS. 4 and 5 are conceptual diagrams showing an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention in different directions.

3 to 5, a mobile terminal 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, A memory 170, a control unit 180, a power supply unit 190, and the like. The components shown in FIG. 3 are not essential for implementing a mobile terminal, so that the mobile terminal described herein may have more or fewer components than the components listed above.

More specifically, the wireless communication unit 110 among the above-mentioned components may communicate with the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal, And one or more modules that enable wireless communication between the servers. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short distance communication module 114, and a location information module 115 .

The input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting a video signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, an audio input unit, a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, For example, a touch key, a mechanical key, etc.). The voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed by a user's control command.

The sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, surrounding environment information surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information. For example, the sensing unit 140 may include a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, A G-sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a motion sensor, an RGB sensor, an infrared sensor, a finger scan sensor, an ultrasonic sensor A microphone 226, a battery gauge, an environmental sensor (e.g., a barometer, a hygrometer, a thermometer, a radiation sensor (not shown)), an optical sensor , A thermal sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), a chemical sensor (e.g., an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.). Meanwhile, the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification can combine and utilize information sensed by at least two of the sensors.

The output unit 150 generates at least one of the display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the haptrip module 153, and the light output unit 154 to generate an output related to the visual, auditory, . The display unit 151 may have a mutual layer structure with the touch sensor or may be integrally formed to realize a touch screen. The touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 for providing an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user and may provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.

The interface unit 160 serves as a path to various kinds of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 is connected to a device having a wired / wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card port, And may include at least one of a port, an audio I / O port, a video I / O port, and an earphone port. In the mobile terminal 100, corresponding to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160, it is possible to perform appropriate control related to the connected external device.

In addition, the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications that are driven by the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these applications may be downloaded from an external server via wireless communication. At least a part of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of departure for the basic functions (e.g., telephone call receiving, calling function, message receiving, and calling function) of the mobile terminal 100 have. Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and operated by the controller 180 to perform the operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.

In addition to the operations related to the application program, the controller 180 typically controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. The control unit 180 processes signals, data, and information input or output through the above-mentioned components, or drives an application program stored in the memory 170 to provide or process appropriate information or functions to the user have.

In addition, the controller 180 may control at least some of the components illustrated in FIG. 1 in order to drive an application program stored in the memory 170. FIG. In addition, the controller 180 may operate at least two of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 in combination with each other for driving the application program.

Under the control of the controller 180, the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power and supplies power to the components included in the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery, and the battery may be an internal battery or a replaceable battery.

At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with one another to implement a method of operation, control, or control of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below. In addition, the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170. [

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto and can be applied to various structures such as a folder type, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type in which a watch type, a clip type, a glass type or two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled . A description of a particular type of mobile terminal, although relevant to a particular type of mobile terminal, is generally applicable to other types of mobile terminals.

Here, the terminal body can be understood as a concept of referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.

The mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) which forms an appearance. As shown in the figure, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, an assembly formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102 is defined as a terminal main body. Hereinafter, the configuration of the mobile terminal 100 excluding the rear case 103 will be described with reference to the terminal main body 100a.

A display unit 151 is disposed on a front surface of the terminal body to output information. The window 151a of the display unit 151 may be mounted on the front case 101 to form a front surface of the terminal body together with the front case 101. [

In some cases, electronic components may be mounted on the rear case 102 as well. Electronic components that can be attached to the rear case 102 include a detachable battery, an identification module, a memory card, and the like. In this case, the rear case 103 for covering the mounted electronic component may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. [ Therefore, when the rear case 103 is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic parts mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside. In other words, the rear case 103 is detachably coupled to the rear surface of the terminal body formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102 to cover the back surface of the terminal body.

As shown in the figure, when the rear case 103 is coupled to the rear case 102, a side portion of the rear case 102 may be exposed. The rear case 102 may be completely covered by the rear case 103 when the rear case 130 is engaged. Meanwhile, the rear case 103 may be provided with an opening for exposing the camera 121b and the sound output unit 152b to the outside.

These cases 101, 102, and 103 may be formed by injection molding of synthetic resin or may be formed of metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.

The mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the internal space, unlike the above example in which a plurality of cases provide an internal space for accommodating various electronic components. In this case, a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear side can be realized.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof portion (not shown) for preventing water from penetrating into the terminal body. For example, the waterproof portion is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear case 103 And may include a waterproof member that seals the inner space at the time of engagement thereof.

The mobile terminal 100 is provided with a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, 2 cameras 121a and 121b, first to third operation units 123a to 123c, a microphone 122, an interface unit 160, and the like.

4 and 5, the display unit 151, the first sound output unit 152a, the proximity sensor 141, the light intensity sensor 142, The first camera 121a and the first operation unit 123a are disposed on the side of the terminal body and the second operation unit 123b, the microphone 122, The second camera 121b, the third operation unit 123c and the flash 124 are disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body, 100) will be described as an example.

However, these configurations are not limited to this arrangement. These configurations may be excluded or replaced as needed, or placed on different planes. For example, the first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side of the terminal body rather than the rear surface of the terminal body.

The display unit 151 displays (outputs) the information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven by the mobile terminal 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to the execution screen information have.

The display unit 151 may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) a flexible display, a 3D display, and an e-ink display.

In addition, the display unit 151 may exist in two or more depending on the embodiment of the mobile terminal 100. [ In this case, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a plurality of display portions spaced apart from one another or integrally disposed, or may be disposed on different surfaces.

The display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch to the display unit 151 so that a control command can be received by a touch method. When a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor senses the touch, and the control unit 180 generates a control command corresponding to the touch based on the touch. The content input by the touch method may be a letter or a number, an instruction in various modes, a menu item which can be designated, and the like.

The touch sensor is formed in a film form having a touch pattern and disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or is directly patterned on the back surface of the window 151a. Metal wire. Alternatively, the touch sensor may be formed integrally with the display. For example, the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or inside the display.

In this case, the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with the touch sensor. In this case, the touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 3). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some of the functions of the first operation unit 123a.

The first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver for transmitting a call sound to a user's ear and the second sound output unit 152b may be a loudspeaker for outputting various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds loud speakers.

The window 151a of the display unit 151 may have an acoustic hole for emitting sound generated from the first acoustic output unit 152a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap (for example, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101) between the structures. In this case, the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 can be made simpler because the holes that are formed independently for the apparent acoustic output are hidden or hidden.

The light output unit 154 outputs light for notifying the occurrence of an event. Examples of the event include a message reception, a call signal reception, a missed call, an alarm, a schedule notification, an email reception, and reception of information through an application. The controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the output of light when an event confirmation of the user is detected.

The first camera 121a processes a still image or a moving image frame obtained by the image sensor in a photographing mode or a video communication mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 and may be stored in the memory 170.

The first and second operation units 123a and 123b are examples of the user input unit 123 operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, Can be collectively called. The first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in any tactile manner, such as touch, push, and scroll, in a tactile manner. Also, the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be employed in a manner that the user can operate without touching the user through a proximity touch, a hovering touch, or the like.

In the figure, the first operation unit 123a is a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation unit 123a may be a mechanical key or a combination of a touch key and a touch key.

The contents input by the first and second operation units 123a and 123b can be variously set. For example, the first operation unit 123a receives commands such as a menu, a home key, a cancellation, a search, and the like, and the second operation unit 123b receives commands from the first or second sound output units 152a and 152b, And a switch to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 can be input.

On the other hand, a third operation unit 123c may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body as another example of the user input unit 123. [ The third operation unit 123c is operated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, a command for turning on / off the power, starting, ending, scrolling and the like, adjusting the size of the sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, Mode, and the like. The third operation unit 123c may be implemented as a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.

The third operation unit 123c may be arranged to overlap with the display unit 151 on the front side in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, the third operation unit 123c may be disposed at a rear upper end portion of the terminal body so that the user can easily operate the terminal body when the user holds the terminal body with one hand. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the position of the third operation unit 123c may be changed.

When the third operation unit 123c is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface using the third operation unit 123c can be realized. In addition, the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front surface of the terminal body in place of at least a part of the functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front surface of the terminal body, The display unit 151 may be configured as a larger screen.

Meanwhile, the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing the fingerprint of the user, and the controller 180 may use the fingerprint information sensed through the fingerprint recognition sensor as authentication means. The fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.

The microphone 122 is configured to receive a user's voice, other sounds, and the like. The microphone 122 may be provided at a plurality of locations to receive stereophonic sound.

The interface unit 160 is a path through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device. For example, the interface unit 160 may include a connection terminal for connection with another device (for example, an earphone or an external speaker), a port for short-range communication (for example, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port A Bluetooth port, a wireless LAN port, or the like), or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The interface unit 160 may be implemented as a socket for receiving an external card such as a SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) or a UIM (User Identity Module) or a memory card for storing information.

And the second camera 121b may be disposed on a rear surface of the terminal body. In this case, the second camera 121b has a photographing direction which is substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.

The second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line. The plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix form. Such a camera can be named an 'array camera'. When the second camera 121b is configured as an array camera, images can be taken in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and a better quality image can be obtained.

The flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 124 illuminates the subject toward the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b.

And a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed in the terminal body. The second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a and may be used for implementing a speakerphone mode during a call.

The terminal body may be provided with at least one antenna for wireless communication. The antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or formed in the case. For example, an antenna constituting a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to FIG. 3) can be configured to be fetchable from the terminal body. Alternatively, the antenna may be formed as a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear case 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.

The terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (see FIG. 3) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. The power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or detachable from the outside of the terminal body.

The battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160. Also, the battery 191 may be configured to be wirelessly chargeable through a wireless charger. The wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).

In this figure, the rear case 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 to cover the battery 191, thereby limiting the detachment of the battery 191, As shown in Fig. When the battery 191 is detachably attached to the terminal body, the rear case 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.

The mobile terminal 100 may be provided with an accessory for protecting the appearance or for supplementing or extending the function of the mobile terminal 100. As an example of such an accessory, a cover or a pouch for covering or accommodating at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100 can be mentioned. The cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand the function of the mobile terminal 100. Another example of an accessory is a touch pen for supplementing or extending a touch input to the touch screen.

6 is an exploded perspective view of a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, a substrate 181 is mounted on the inside of the mobile terminal 100, on which electronic components for driving the mobile terminal 100 are mounted. The base portion 181 may be mounted on the front case 101, the rear case 102, or the like, or may be mounted on a separate structure or the like. The separate structure may form an intermediate case.

The substrate unit 181 is configured as an example of a control unit for operating various functions of the mobile terminal 100. The plurality of substrate portions 181 may be provided to perform the function of the control portion. Various electronic elements are mounted on the substrate portion 181 for performing such functions.

The substrate unit 181 is electrically connected to an antenna (not shown), and is configured to process a radio signal corresponding to radio electromagnetic waves transmitted and received by the antenna.

The substrate unit 181 may be electrically connected to the second camera 121b (see FIG. 7). At this time, the second camera 121b may be partially exposed to the outside of the mobile terminal 100 through the holes 103a formed in the rear case 102 and the rear case 103, External shooting can be performed.

Hereinafter, a mounting structure of an electronic part provided inside the mobile terminal 100 will be described.

Here, the electronic component refers to a configuration that is electrically connected to the board portion 181 to perform a specific function. For convenience of explanation, the electronic component is a camera 1100 (see FIG. 7) As an example. Needless to say, the mounting structure described below can be applied to various electronic components and devices coupled to the substrate portion 181, as a matter of course.

8 is a perspective view of a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a camera mounted on a bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of one region of the rear case according to the embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9, a plurality of electronic components may be mounted on one surface of the substrate unit 181. The mounted electronic component may include a camera 1100 that externally exposes a lens 1110 to perform imaging.

In detail, the camera 1100 may be mounted on the bracket 1200 mounted on the base part 181 and coupled to the base part 181. At this time, the camera 1100 may be electrically coupled to the substrate unit 1100 through a separate flexible substrate 1130 extending from one side of the camera 1100. In other words, the camera 1100 is mounted on the bracket 1200 and is physically coupled to the substrate unit 181 and is electrically connected to the substrate unit 181 through the flexible substrate 1130 Can be understood.

The bracket 1200 includes a body 1280 on which a mounting surface on which the camera 1100 is mounted is formed on a top surface thereof and a body 1280 that partially protrudes from the periphery of the body 1280 and surrounds the side surface of the camera 1100 Includes at least one fixture 1210.

The body 1280 may be formed to be wider than an end surface of the camera 1100 so as to correspond to a cross-sectional shape of the camera 1100. The bracket 1200 may be a surface mounter technology (SMT) on the substrate 181, but may be physically coupled to the substrate 181 by forming a hole in the substrate 181. At this time, the physical coupling with the substrate portion 181 may be performed through one or more ribs 1290 projecting from the lower surface of the body 1280. The rib 1290 includes an extension portion 1292 projecting from the edge of the body 1280 and a bent portion 1294 bent downward from the extension portion 1292. Therefore, the bent portion 1294 is inserted into the hole formed in the substrate portion 181, so that the bracket 1200 and the substrate portion 181 can be firmly coupled.

The fixing body 1210 extends upward from the surface of the body 1280 on which the camera 1100 is coupled to cover the side surface of the camera 1100. That is, it can be understood that the fixing body 1210 extends upward from the peripheral edge surface of the body 1280. At this time, at least a part of the peripheral edge of the body 1280 may not be formed so that the top surface of the body 1280 is exposed from the outside. That is, in some of the circumferential edges of the body 1280, a coupling groove 1281 for fitting the camera 1100 onto the body 1280 when the camera 1100 is coupled to the bracket 1200 may be formed . Therefore, the camera 1100 can be moved to the upper portion of the body 1280 through the coupling groove 1281.

The fixing bodies 1210 may be spaced apart along the peripheral edge of the body 1280 and may have a plurality of fixing bodies 1210 on each side. In FIG. 8, the fixture 1210 is provided on three sides of the body 1280 having a rectangular cross section.

The fixing unit 1210 includes a central portion 1212 and an elastic portion 1215 provided on one side or both sides of the central portion 1212 to provide an elastic force to the camera 1100. For example, the plurality of elastic portions 1215 may be provided on both sides of the central portion 1212.

The elastic portion 1215 includes an elastic body 1214 extending from the central portion 1212 to both sides and an elastic rib 1216 having an area at least a portion protruding inward from the elastic body 1214 . At this time, the elastic rib 1216 provides an elastic force acting on the elastic body 1214 in an inner direction from the outside of the body 1280. That is, the elastic rib 1216 provides an elastic force to press the side surface of the camera 1100 when the camera 1100 is coupled to the bracket 1200.

Therefore, the side surface of the camera 1100 is simultaneously pressed by the plurality of the fixing bodies 1210 provided on the peripheral edge of the body 1280. That is, the pressing force of the elastic rib 1216 by the elastic force can be understood as a force acting to position the camera 1100 at the center of the body 1280.

Initially, when the camera 1100 is coupled to the bracket 1200, a side surface of the fixing unit 1210 may be relatively adjacent to the fixing unit 1210. The elastic ribs 1216 of the fixing body 1210 located closer to the side of the camera 1100 press the side surface of the camera 1100 and the camera 1100 is pressed against the body 1280, As shown in FIG. The opposite surface of the pressing surface is restricted by the facing elastic rib 1216 so that the position of the camera 1100 on the body 1280 can be finally fixed.

Referring to FIG. 10, a mounting groove 1310 for receiving a part of the camera 1100 may be formed in a region of the front surface of the rear case 102, which faces the camera 1100. The mounting groove 1310 may be separated from other areas of the rear case 102 by a partition 1300 protruding from the front surface of the rear case 102. At this time, the sectional shape of the mounting groove 1310 formed by the partition 1300 may be wider than the cross section of the camera 1100.

A plurality of fixing ribs 1320 protruding inward are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the partition wall 1300. The fixing rib 1320 fixes the position of the camera 1100 on the rear case 102 by contacting the side of the camera 1100 when the camera 1100 is engaged with the mounting groove 1310 . The fixed ribs 1320 may be provided on the inner circumferential surface of the partition 1300 so as to surround the side surface of the camera 1100.

11 and 12 are internal cross-sectional views illustrating a mounting structure of a camera in a mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 and 12, the camera 1100 to be inserted into the coupling groove 1281 of the bracket 1200 initially includes a plurality of fixed bodies 1210 as shown in FIG. 11, Can be fitted relatively close to the base 1210. That is, the center of the camera 1100 may be deviated from the center area of the body 1280 by a predetermined distance.

At this time, the camera 1100 is moved on the bracket 1200 by the elastic pressing force of the elastic rib 1216 of the relatively fixed body 1210. Movement of the camera 1100 is stopped and the position of the camera 1100 is fixed on the body 1280 when the camera 1100 is brought into contact with the other body 1210 located on the other side of the fixed body 1210. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, the camera 1100 can be fixed at the bracket 1200 by a plurality of elastic ribs 1216 surrounding the side surface of the camera 1100 .

13 is a perspective view showing a bracket according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in the other portions, but differs in the fixing body. Therefore, only the characteristic parts of the present embodiment will be described below, and the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be referred to as the first embodiment.

13, the bracket 1300 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a body 1310 and a plurality of fixing bodies 1320 protruding upward from a peripheral edge of the body 1310 do.

Also, like the first embodiment, a rib for coupling with the base plate 181 may protrude downward from the body 1310.

The fixing body 1320 includes a fixing body 1321 and an elastic rib 1330 extending downward from the upper end of the fixing body 1321 and contacting the side surface of the camera 1100. That is, the elastic ribs 1330 extend inward of the fixing body 1321 and provide an elastic force in a direction to press the side surface of the camera 1100 when the side surface of the camera 1100 contacts the side surface of the camera 1100 . The plurality of elastic ribs 1330 may be provided on both sides of the fixing body 1321.

An emboss structure 1350 may be provided in the boundary region between the fixture body 1321 and the body 1310 to partially reinforce the reinforcement body 1321 to reinforce the strength of the fixture body 1321 . The fixing body 1320 is prevented from being deformed on the body 1310 through the embossing structure 1350 so that the position can be firmly fixed.

The combination of the bracket 1300 and the camera 1100 according to the present embodiment is the same as that described in the first embodiment, and will not be described.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a bracket according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a combination of a bracket and a camera according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in the other portions, but differs in the fixing body. Therefore, only the characteristic parts of the present embodiment will be described below, and the same parts as those of the first embodiment will be referred to as the first embodiment.

14 and 15, a bracket 1400 according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a body 1410 and a plate 1410, which is provided on the body 1410 and presses the side surface of the camera 1100, And a spring 1450.

In detail, the body 1410 is provided in a plate shape and is coupled to one surface of the substrate unit 181. On the upper surface of the body 1410, a fixing pin 1420 is coupled to an area adjacent to each edge so that the end of the leaf spring 1450 is fitted.

At both side ends of the leaf spring 1450, a coupling hole for fitting the fixing pin 1420 is formed. Therefore, the plate spring 1450 is fitted to the fixing pin 1420 provided in each corner area, so that the leaf spring 1450 can be positioned in a region corresponding to each side of the body 1410 have.

The leaf spring 1450 has a central portion 1451 formed in a shape struck toward the inside of the body 1410 so that the central portion 1451 is coupled to the side surface of the camera 1100. The leaf spring 1450 provides an elastic force such that the center portion 1451 is directed toward the inside of the body 1410 so that when the camera 1100 is coupled to the bracket 1400, Thereby pressing the side surface.

Therefore, the force of the camera 1100 is balanced on the side surface of the camera 1100 while the leaf spring 1450 is pressed, and the camera 1100 is centered on the body 1410.

16 is a perspective view showing another example of the bracket according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 16, an auxiliary bracket 1500 may be coupled to the leaf spring 1450. The auxiliary bracket 1500 includes a plate spring engaging portion 1510 fitted to the leaf spring 1450 and a spring engagement portion 1510 extending inward of the body 1410 from the plate spring engaging portion 1510, (Not shown).

In this case, the pressing portion 1520 may be formed to correspond to the side surface shape of the camera 1100 in order to contact the side surface of the camera 1100. The pressing portion 1520 presses the side surface of the camera 1100 according to the elastic force of the leaf spring 1450 and the camera 1100 is pressed against the body 1410 ) Can be fixed.

Claims (11)

An outer case;
A substrate portion disposed inside the case and on which various electronic components for driving are mounted; And
And a bracket coupled to one surface of the substrate portion and adapted to receive the electronic component on the substrate portion,
The bracket
A body having a first surface coupled to the substrate portion and a second surface configured to receive the electronic component; And
Wherein at least a part of the peripheral edge of the body protrudes upward and surrounds the side surface of the electronic component when the electronic component is seated on the seating surface,
Wherein at least a part of the fixing member protrudes toward the center of the body to form an elastic rib that provides an elastic force in a direction to press the electronic component.
The method according to claim 1,
The fixture includes:
Wherein the plurality of mobile terminals are spaced apart from each other along a circumferential edge of the body.
The method according to claim 1,
In the bracket,
One or more ribs protruding from the lower surface of the body are formed,
And a hole for receiving the at least one rib is formed in the base portion, and the bracket and the base plate are coupled to each other.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the electronic component is a camera for photographing.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein a mounting groove for accommodating at least a part of the electronic component is formed in an area of the inner surface of the case facing the electronic component.
6. The method of claim 5,
A partition wall protruding from an inner surface of the case to form a boundary of the mounting recess; And
And a fixing rib projecting inwardly from an inner circumferential surface of the partition wall and contacting the side surface of the electronic component.
An outer case;
A substrate portion disposed inside the case and on which various electronic components for driving are mounted; And
And a bracket coupled to one surface of the substrate portion and adapted to receive the electronic component on the substrate portion,
The bracket
A body having a first surface coupled to the substrate portion and a second surface configured to receive the electronic component; And
And a leaf spring disposed adjacent to an edge of the body for pressing a side surface of the electronic component,
Wherein the leaf spring is formed such that a center portion thereof is struck in an inward direction to provide an elastic force in a direction to press the side surface of the electronic component.
8. The method of claim 7,
The leaf spring
Wherein the plurality of mobile terminals are spaced apart from each other along a circumferential edge of the body.
8. The method of claim 7,
A fixing pin protruding upward is formed in an area adjacent to each corner of the body,
Wherein the plate spring has coupling holes formed at both side ends thereof to receive the fixing pins.
An outer case;
A substrate portion disposed inside the case and on which various electronic components for driving are mounted; And
And a bracket coupled to one surface of the substrate portion and adapted to receive the electronic component on the substrate portion,
The bracket
A body having a first surface coupled to the substrate portion and a second surface configured to receive the electronic component;
A leaf spring disposed adjacent to an edge of the body, the leaf spring being formed such that a center portion of the leaf spring strikes the center of the body; And
And an auxiliary bracket coupled to the center portion for pressing the side surface of the electronic component according to an elastic force of the leaf spring.
The method according to any one of claims 1, 7, and 10,
The electronic component includes:
And is electrically coupled to the substrate portion through a flexible substrate extending from one side of the electronic component.

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