FOLDER TYPE COVER OF MOBILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS
Technical Field The present invention relates to a cover of a mobile radio communication device, and more particularly, to a folder cover of a mobile radio communication device capable of serving the convenience of a user by mounting a note pad or a mirror on one side opposed to other side having a loudspeaker and a display panel, and capable of being conveniently and easily used by mounting an electronic calculator or a picture frame on an auxiliary cover connected to the cover.
Background Art
Generally, the growth of a field of information communication indispensable in highly information society is spread all over the world, and search and development related to the field of the information communication are actively progressed.
In particular, since a market of the mobile radio communication is very wide and the research and development related thereto are rapidly progressed, many countries take part in the field of the mobile radio communication. In the mobile radio communication devices portable phones are generally classified into a bar type, a flip type, and a folder type.
The folder type portable phone includes a body 45 of the potable phone with operating keys 42 for executing several functions, and a folder cover 35 with a display and a loudspeaker built in. Since the mobile radio communication device is adapted to speak during the movement, it has become quickly popular. However, since the portable phone is not provided with proper note means for recording a message, there is a
cumbersome in use in that in necessary, a user searches writing instruments to take a note during a telephonic communication. In particular, it is impossible for the user on the street or in a vehicle to take the note in case of speaking over the mobile phone.
Disclosure of the Invention
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the problems involved in the prior art, and to provide a folder cover of a mobile radio communication device capable of taking a note during a telephone conversation and being conveniently and easily used by mounting a mirror or an electronic calculator.
In order to accomplish the above mentioned objects, the present invention provides a folder cover for a mobile radio communication device including a body provided with a plurality of operating keys for executing functions of the mobile radio communication device and an antenna for carrying out a radio communication by operating the keys, and a cover mechanically connected to a portion of the body by a hinge and having a loudspeaker and a display panel on a side facing to the keys, the folder cover comprising: a receptacle formed in one side of the cover opposed to the other side with the loudspeaker and the display panel, and having a stepped portion of a constant length formed around a periphery thereof; and an auxiliary cover connected to the stepped portion of the receptacle and adapted to be seated on the receptacle.
The folder cover of the mobile radio communication device according to the present invention further comprises a locking member slidably inserted into the other side of the body to prevent the cover from being completely closed. Preferably, the receptacle comprises a mirror having a constant thickness at a bottom thereof.
The receptacle comprises a rotating protrusion with a rotating hole
penetrated in one end thereof, and the auxiliary cover is coupled to the cover by the rotating protrusion and a rotating rod and includes a printed circuit board for automatically computing or processing data using an electron circuit therein, a plurality of keys for operating the printed circuit board, and a display for displaying a computed result, the keys and the display being provided in the side of the auxiliary cover facing to the receptacle.
The receptacle comprises a rotating protrusion with a rotating hole penetrated in one end thereof, and the auxiliary cover is coupled to the cover by the rotating protrusion and a rotating rod, and includes a mirror on a surface facing to the receptacle.
The receptacle comprises a note pad having an acetate film and a cellophane film, an input tool for applying a friction force onto the note pad, and an erasing stick, provided between the acetate film and the cellophane film, for releasing adhesion between the acetate film and the cellophane film. According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a folder cover for a mobile radio communication device including a body having a plurality of operating keys for executing functions of the mobile radio communication device and an antenna for carrying out radio communication by operating the keys, and a cover mechanically connected to a portion of the body by a hinge and having a loudspeaker and a display panel on a side facing to the keys, the folder cover comprising: a receptacle formed in one side opposed to the other side with the loudspeaker and the display panel, and having a stepped portion of a constant length formed around a periphery thereof, notches formed in both ends of the receptacle; and an auxiliary cover having a guide member slidably moving along the notches.
The folder cover further comprises a locking member slidably inserted into the other side of the body to prevent the cover from being completely closed.
Preferably, the receptacle comprises a mirror having a constant thickness at a bottom thereof.
It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description of the present invention are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the present invention as claimed.
Brief Description of the Drawings
The above objects, other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing the preferred embodiment thereof with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a folder cover of a mobile radio communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile radio communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a transverse cross sectional view of the mobile radio communication device in FIG. 2, in which a folder cover is closed.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a mobile radio communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mobile radio communication device according to a further embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an enlarged transverse cross sectional view of a portion A in FIG. 5. FIG. 7 is a side view of FIG. 5.
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a conventional mobile radio communication device.
Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention
Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiments of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a folder cover of a mobile radio communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a mobile radio communication device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a transverse cross sectional view of the mobile radio communication device in FIG. 2, in which a folder cover is closed. As shown in FIG. 1, the folder cover of the mobile radio communication device according to the present invention includes a body 40 having a plurality of operating keys 42 for executing the function of the mobile radio communication device and an antenna for carrying out the radio communication by operating the keys 42, and a cover mechanically connected to a portion of the body 40 by a hinge and having a loudspeaker and a display panel 31 on a side facing to the keys 42.
The cover 30 includes a receptacle 20 formed in one side opposed to the other side with the loudspeaker and the display panel 31, with a stepped portion 21 formed around a periphery thereof to have a constant length. The cover 30 further includes an auxiliary cover 10 connected to the stepped portion 21 of the receptacle 20 and adapted to be seated on the receptacle 20.
A protrusion formed on one side of the body 40 and having a rotating hole 38 is engaged to a rotating rod 37 of a rotating protrusion 39 protruded from one side of the cover 30, so that the cover 30 is hinged to the body, as the conventional folder type mobile radio communication device. The rotating protrusion 39 is provided therein with wiring for electrically connecting the loudspeaker and display panel 31 formed on the cover 30. This technique is widely known in the field of the mobile radio communication devices, and so the detailed description will be omitted.
The auxiliary cover 10 is seated in the receptacle 20 formed on un upper surface of the cover 30, and is hinged to the cover 30 by engaging a rotating rod 12 of a rotating protrusion 39 protruded from one side of the auxiliary cover 10 to a rotating hole 38 formed in an inside of a stepped portion 21 formed on an outer side of the receptacle 20.
Also, the mobile phone includes a locking member 41 slidably inserted into the other side of the body 40 to prevent the cover 30 from being completely closed.
The folder cover of the mobile radio communication device according to one preferred embodiment of the present invention includes, as shown in FIGs. 2 and 3, a mirror 25 having a constant thickness provided in the receptacle 20, a plurality of keys 14 used as an electronic calculator, and a display 11 for displaying the results of the electronic calculator, the keys and display provided on an inner side of the auxiliary cover 10.
The auxiliary cover 10 includes, as shown in FIG. 3, a printed circuit board 13 for automatically computing or processing data using an electron circuit therein, a plurality of keys for operating the printed circuit board 13, and a display 11 for displaying the calculating results, the keys and the display provided in the side of the auxiliary cover facing to the receptacle 20. The printed circuit board 13 is provided with a power from a battery attached to the body 40 through the rotating protrusion 39 and the rotating hole 38. The auxiliary cover 10 is accommodated in the receptacle 20, and the mirror 25 is attached to the receptacle 20. The cover 30 includes the loudspeaker, the display panel 31 and the printed circuit board 32, which are connected to the wiring of the body 40 through the rotating protrusion 37.
The operation of the electronic calculator installed in the auxiliary cover 10 is widely known in the art, and the description thereof will be omitted. In addition, as would be apparent to those skilled in the art, the electronic calculator may be replaced with an electronic organizer.
In order to speak over the telephone using the mobile radio communication device according to the present invention, the folder cover 30 is opened from the body 40.
And then, on communicating by operating the keys 42 as the conventional mobile radio communication, if it is necessary to note down the points during the communication, the auxiliary cover 10 is opened, and keys 14 printed with numerals are pushed to record a message.
At that time, if the cover 30 is completely closed, the correspondence is cut off. Accordingly, the locking member 41 is pushed inward to prevent the cover 30 from being completely closed.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a mobile radio communication device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
According to the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 4, a note pad 60 is installed in the receptacle 20. The note pad 60 consists of an acetate film (synthetic vinyl) having a desired elasticity, and a cellophane film. When a constant pressure is applied to the acetate film and the cellophane film, an adhesive force is temporarily generated between them.
Specifically, if a user notes by use of an input tool 62 with a rounded point, the pressurization of the input tool against the note pad causes a portion between the acetate film and the cellophane film to be attached to each other, thereby recording a message. In order to erase the message, the adhesion between the acetate film and the cellophane film is released by use of an erasing stick 61 positioned between them. Specifically, the message is removed by moving the erasing stick 61 up and down.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a mobile radio communication device according to a further embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6 is an enlarged
transverse cross sectional view of a portion A in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a side view of FIG. 5.
FIGs. 5 to 7 show another embodiment of the present invention. The cover 30 includes a receptacle formed in a side opposed to the side with the loudspeaker and the display panel, with a stepped portion 21 formed around a periphery thereof to have a constant length. The receptacle is provided in both ends thereof with a notch 35 for receiving a guide member 15. The guide member 15 is slidably moved along the notch, thereby forming an auxiliary cover.
A mirror 25 having a constant thickness is attached to a bottom of the receptacle 20.
The auxiliary cover 15 serves as a sliding window, thereby providing an advantage of reducing a volume of the auxiliary cover.
Preferably, the auxiliary cover 15 is provided on an upper surface thereof with a plurality of protrusions so as to easily open and close it. In addition, as would be apparent to those skilled in the art, the receptacle is adapted to be attached on the bottom with a photograph or picture, according to a taste of the user, instead of the mirror 25.
Although some preferred embodiments have been described, many modifications and variations may be made thereto in the light of the above teachings. It is therefore may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described.
Industrial Applicability
As apparent from the above description, the mobile radio communication device includes a double cover capable of performing a note or other function during speaking a conversation.