WO2004036069A1 - 携帯型電子機器 - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16M—FRAMES, CASINGS OR BEDS OF ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS, NOT SPECIFIC TO ENGINES, MACHINES OR APPARATUS PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE; STANDS; SUPPORTS
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- the present invention relates to a portable electronic device which is rotatable by connecting two housings with a hinge portion, and particularly to a portable electronic device having a function of rotating in a plurality of directions.
- Conventional openable portable electronic devices have a structure in which only a first housing and a second housing are opened and closed via a hinge portion.
- a hinge portion is provided to improve operability.
- a technology has been proposed in which a structure is provided in which the display surface of the first housing can be rotated in the direction orthogonal to the operation surface of the second housing via a hinge portion by providing a structure that is rotated by a second rotation axis. (For example, see Patent Documents 1 and 2).
- the user when making a call over a wireless communication line using the telephone function, the user holds the second housing by hand.
- the housing is easily rotated by the rotation structure of the hinge. In this state, the first housing There was a problem that the receiver was separated from the ears and it was difficult to talk.
- the antenna and the first housing come into contact with each other when the first housing rotates, and the antenna or the first housing is Can be damaged.
- the imaging unit and the light emitting unit are connected via a connector for connecting an external unit provided on the housing, when the first housing is rotated, the imaging unit and the light emitting unit are attached to the housing. And the antenna or the first housing, or the imaging unit and the light emitting unit may be damaged.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and in a portable electronic device having a hinge portion having a rotation function in a plurality of directions, one of the housings is pushed to the ear during a telephone call.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic device that can stably hold the two housings without being shaken when the two housings are opened, such as when they are in contact with each other, and that can improve handling in use. I do.
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and in a portable terminal device having a hinge portion having a function of rotating in a plurality of directions, an antenna for a wireless communication function and an antenna for a camera function If there are members, such as imaging units and light emitting units, that protrude from the housing and are disposed or mounted, the rotation of the housing prevents these members and the housing from being damaged. It is an object of the present invention to provide a portable terminal device that can be operated with a sense of security and that can be easily handled during use. Invention disclosure>
- a portable electronic device includes a first housing including a display unit, a second housing including an operation unit, and a hinge unit that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing.
- a portable electronic device comprising: a hinge for rotating the first housing and the second housing from an open state to a closed state so as to face each other; The first housing or the second housing in a state where the first housing and the second housing are opened at a predetermined angle around the first rotation axis.
- a second rotating shaft serving as an axis when one of the housings rotates in a direction orthogonal to the rotating direction of the first rotating shaft; and the second rotating shaft extends beyond the predetermined angle range.
- the first housing and the second housing rotate around the second rotation axis. Therefore, it is possible to provide a portable electronic device that can stably hold the two housings without shaking when the two housings are opened.
- the portable electronic device of the present invention includes a communication unit that realizes a communication function by a wireless communication line, and a receiver for outputting and receiving a communication voice from the communication unit is provided in the first housing. And a microphone for inputting and transmitting a call voice to the call means is provided in the second housing or the first housing, and the receiver and the microphone face each other in substantially the same direction.
- the above-mentioned communication means functions when the first housing and the second housing are open.
- a first imaging section housing a first imaging element is provided on a display section display surface side of the first housing, and the display section includes the first imaging section. A function of displaying an image captured by the unit.
- the display unit when a display unit such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image captured by the first imaging unit on a vertically long screen during normal use, the display unit rotates around the first rotation axis.
- the angle between the first housing and the second housing is approximately 90.
- the first housing and the second housing are opened at a predetermined angle or more to perform a call or the like, the rotation around the second rotation axis is prevented by the rotation preventing means of the hinge portion.
- the body is stably held without shaking, and it is possible to perform transmission and reception in good use conditions.
- the portable electronic device of the present invention further includes a second imaging unit that houses a second imaging element in the first housing in a direction opposite to the first imaging unit. Having a function of displaying images captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit It is characterized by the following.
- a display unit such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image captured by the first imaging unit on a vertically long screen during normal use
- the second imaging unit uses the display unit as a moeta.
- the user takes a picture while displaying the image taken by the unit and viewing the image
- the user uses the display unit as a monitor to display the images taken by the first and second imaging units at the same time and the user
- the display unit is easy for the user to see by rotating the first housing around the first rotation axis to make the angle between the first housing and the second housing approximately 90 °.
- the display screen of the display unit it is possible to use the display screen of the display unit as a finder as a finder of a camera and to capture an image while checking the captured image.
- a second imaging unit that accommodates a second imaging device in the hinge portion in the direction of the first rotation axis
- the display unit includes: It has a function of displaying images captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit.
- a display unit such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image captured by the first imaging unit on a vertically long screen during normal use
- the second imaging unit uses the display unit as a monitor.
- the user takes a picture while displaying the image captured by the imaging unit and viewing it, or by using the display unit as a monitor and displaying the images captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit at the same time,
- the second imaging unit captures an image in the direction opposite to the display unit along the direction of the first rotation axis, so that the display screen of the display unit can be used as a monitor and used as a viewfinder of a camera. It is possible to take an image while checking the image.
- the portable terminal device of the present invention includes: a first housing including a display unit; a second housing including an operation unit; and a hinge unit rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing.
- a portable terminal device provided with an antenna protruding in the vicinity of the hinge portion, wherein the hinge portion faces the first housing and the second housing from an open state.
- a first rotation axis serving as an axis when rotating to the closed state, and a state in which the first housing and the second housing are opened within a predetermined angle range around the first rotation axis.
- a second rotation axis serving as an axis when one of the body and the first housing rotates in a direction orthogonal to the rotation direction of the first rotation axis; In a state where the first housing and the second housing are opened over the rotation of the first housing and the second housing, the first housing and the second housing are prevented from rotating around the second rotation axis. It is characterized by having prevention means.
- the portable terminal device of the present invention realizes a call function by a wireless communication line by transmitting and receiving a communication signal with the antenna.
- the configuration is such that a call is made.
- the user opens the first housing and the second housing at a predetermined angle or more, the first housing and the second housing do not rotate around the second rotation axis, Since the first housing and the second housing can be prevented from hitting the antenna protruding from the housing, it is possible to provide a mobile terminal device that allows a user to operate and talk with peace of mind without fear of damage. It is.
- a first imaging unit housing a first imaging element is disposed on a display surface side of the first housing, and the display unit includes the first imaging unit. It has a function of displaying a captured image.
- the display unit when a display unit such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image captured by the first imaging unit on a vertically long screen during normal use, the display unit rotates around the first rotation axis.
- the angle between the first housing and the second housing is set to approximately 90 °, the display screen of the display unit is set to the horizontal position, and the image display is switched to the horizontal position to make it easier for the user to see. Display can be provided.
- a call or the like is performed with the first housing and the second housing opened at a predetermined angle or more, rotation around the second rotation axis is prevented by the rotation preventing means of the hinge portion.
- the first and second housings can be prevented from hitting the antenna protruding from the body and damaging the antenna or the housing, and the user can operate with peace of mind without fear of damage and send in good condition. It is possible to receive a call or the like.
- the portable terminal device of the present invention further includes a second imaging unit that accommodates a second imaging device in the first housing in a direction opposite to the first imaging unit, and the display unit includes: It has a function of displaying images captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit.
- a display unit such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image captured by the first imaging unit on a vertically long screen during normal use
- the second imaging unit uses the display unit as a monitor.
- the user takes a picture while displaying the image taken by the unit and viewing the image
- the user uses the display unit as a monitor to display the images taken by the first and second imaging units at the same time and the user
- the display unit is easy for the user to see by rotating the first housing around the first rotation axis to make the angle between the first housing and the second housing approximately 90 °.
- the display screen of the display unit it is possible to use the display screen of the display unit as a monitor like a viewfinder of a camera, and to capture an image while checking the captured image.
- a second imaging unit that accommodates a second imaging device in the hinge portion toward the first rotation axis direction is provided, and the display unit includes the second imaging unit. It has a function of displaying images captured by the first imaging unit and the second imaging unit.
- a display unit such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image captured by the first imaging unit on a vertically long screen during normal use
- the second imaging unit uses the display unit as a monitor.
- the user takes a picture while displaying the image taken by the unit and viewing the image
- the user uses the display unit as a monitor to display the images taken by the first and second imaging units at the same time and the user
- the display screen of the display unit is monitored by capturing an image in the direction opposite to the display unit along the first rotation axis by the second imaging unit.
- the camera can be used as a camera viewfinder to take a picture while checking the captured image.
- the first housing has a connector for connecting an external unit, and the connector is provided in a state in which an imaging unit containing an imaging device protrudes from the first housing. Is configured to be connectable to the device.
- the first housing and the second housing rotate around the second rotation axis. This prevents the first housing, the second housing, and the imaging unit from hitting the antenna protruding from the housing, and allows the user to operate the telephone with peace of mind without fear of damage to the imaging stub, etc. It is possible to provide a portable terminal device capable of performing the above-described operations.
- the first housing has a connector for connecting an external unit, and the light emitting unit housing the light emitting element can be connected to the connector in a state where the light emitting unit protrudes from the first housing. It is characterized by comprising.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a first embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the housing is closed in the portable electronic device of the first embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first housing is rotated around the second rotation shaft in the portable electronic device of the first embodiment
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration in a first state of a rotating structure provided at a hinge portion in the portable electronic device of the present embodiment
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure of the present embodiment in a first state, and is an enlarged view seen from a second rotation axis direction.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a configuration in a second state of the rotating structure provided at the hinge portion in the portable electronic device of the present embodiment,
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure of the present embodiment in a second state, and is an enlarged view seen from a second rotation axis direction.
- FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a first modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a second modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment. It is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 shows the portable electronic device of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 or the second embodiment shown in FIG. 10 in which the first housing is rotated around the second rotation axis.
- FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a configuration in which the angle formed between the first housing and the second housing is approximately 90 °
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a portable electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view showing an external configuration
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable terminal device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a state in which the housing is closed in the mobile terminal device of the seventh embodiment
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state in which the first housing is turned around the second turning shaft in the portable terminal device of the seventh embodiment
- FIG. 19 is a perspective view showing a configuration in a first state of a rotating structure provided in a hinge portion in the portable terminal device of the present embodiment
- FIG. 20 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure of the present embodiment in the first state, and is an enlarged view seen from the second rotation axis direction.
- FIG. 21 shows a rotating structure provided at a hinge portion in the portable terminal device of the present embodiment. It is a perspective view showing a configuration of the body in a second state
- FIG. 22 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure of the present embodiment in a second state, and is an enlarged view seen from the second rotation axis direction.
- FIG. 23 is a plan view showing a first modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment
- FIG. 24 is a plan view showing a second modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable terminal device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 26 shows a modification of the portable terminal device of the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. 16, in which the first housing is rotated around the second rotation axis to form the first housing and the second housing.
- FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a configuration in a case where an angle between the body and the body is approximately 90 °,
- FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to a ninth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating an external configuration of the mobile terminal device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the mobile terminal device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to the 12th embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to a thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the mobile terminal device according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- 101 denotes a portable electronic device
- 102 denotes a portable terminal device
- 2 denotes a rotating structure
- 10 denotes a first housing
- 11 denotes a display unit
- 12 denotes a first unit.
- Imaging unit, 13 is a receiver, 14 and 22 are microphones, 15 and 24 are second imaging units, 16 is an external unit connection connector, 20 is a second housing, 21 is an operation unit, Reference numeral 23 denotes a second imaging unit operation key, reference numeral 25 denotes an antenna, reference numeral 30 denotes a hinge portion, reference numeral 31 denotes a first rotation shaft, reference numeral 32 denotes a second rotation shaft, reference numeral 33 denotes a first rotation shaft portion, and reference numeral 3 4 is the first rotating shaft holder A, 35 is the first rotating shaft holder B, 36 is the second rotating shaft, 37 is the rotation regulating plate, 38 is the holding plate, and 39 is the first housing mounting plate. , 40 is the second housing mounting plate A, 41 is the second housing mounting plate B, 42 is the first rotating shaft retaining ring, 5 1 is an imaging unit, and 52 is a light emitting unit.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the portable electronic device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 1 shows the portable electronic device 101 of the first embodiment in a state in which the first housing 10 is rotated around the first rotation shaft 31 and opened (the second opened state). State).
- the portable electronic device 101 includes a first housing 10 including a display unit 11 and a second housing 20 including an operation unit 21.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing (2) The housing 20 can be opened and closed by the first rotating shaft 31 and the first housing 10 can be rotated by the second rotating shaft 32 orthogonal to the first rotating shaft 31.
- a hinge unit 30 for connecting the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 is provided.
- the first housing 10 of the portable electronic device 101 has a display unit 11 for performing various displays on a main surface exposed when the housing is opened, and an image of the front of the display unit 11.
- a first imaging unit 12 accommodating a first imaging element for receiving a call, and a receiver 13 for outputting and receiving a call voice are arranged.
- an operation portion 21 composed of a plurality of operation keys and a microphone 22 for inputting and transmitting a call voice are arranged, and a second portion is provided on a side surface portion.
- the hinge portion 30 is provided at the base end of the second housing 20 side and is connected to the first housing 10, and the first rotating shaft 31 is The hinge section 30 is formed in the longitudinal direction, and the second rotation axis 32 is formed at the center of the first housing 10 in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis 31.
- the portable electronic device 101 has communication means such as a wireless communication unit and an audio signal processing unit that can execute a communication function using a wireless communication line.
- the second imaging unit operation key 23 is used when the second imaging unit is not provided. You may make it usable as an operation key.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 rotate around the axis of the first rotating shaft 31 and move over a predetermined angle range. (For example, 120 ° or more)
- a rotation preventing means for preventing rotation around the second rotation shaft 32 is provided.
- the rotation preventing means will be described later in detail.
- this configuration for example, when a user makes a call using a wireless communication line using a telephone function, when the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are opened as shown in FIG. (2) Even when the housing 20 is gripped by hand and the first housing 10 is pressed against the ear, the first housing 10 does not rotate, so that the housing is stably held without shaking, and You can send and receive calls while in use.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the portable electronic device 101 of the first embodiment with the housing closed.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 rotate around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 in the hinge portion 30, and the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 Are closed so that the main surfaces of both housings face each other and overlap.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state (first open state) in which the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 in the portable electronic device 101 of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 10 and the second housing 20 are turned around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 within a predetermined angle range, and the first housing 10 is opened. 10 is rotatable around the second rotation shaft 32.
- the display unit 11 such as a mobile phone displays a landscape image captured by the first imaging unit 12 on a portrait display screen during normal use
- the first housing 10 is By rotating the display screen, the display screen can be made horizontally long.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to set the angle between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to about 90 °, and the display unit By switching the image display to the horizontal position with the display screen of 11 set to the horizontal position, it is possible to provide a user-friendly display.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a configuration in a first state of the rotating structure 2 provided on the hinge part 30 in the portable electronic device 101 of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 4 shows a state in which the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are opened at a predetermined angle around the first rotation shaft 31 as a first state of the rotating structure 2.
- the rotation preventing means is configured.
- the rotating structure 2 includes a first rotating shaft 33 serving as a center of rotation of the first rotating shaft 31, and a cylindrical first rotating shaft holder for holding and fixing the first rotating shaft 33. A 34 and a first rotating shaft holder B 35.
- the rotating structure 2 includes a second rotating shaft portion 36 serving as a center of rotation of the second rotating shaft 32, and an elliptical rotation restricting plate connected to the second rotating shaft portion 36. 3 and 7.
- the rotation restricting plate 37 rotates around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 together with the second rotation shaft portion 36, and rotates in conjunction with the second rotation shaft portion 36.
- a holding plate 38 for holding and fixing the first rotating shaft portion 33 and the second rotating shaft portion 36, and a distal end of the second rotating shaft portion 36 are attached and fixed to the first housing 10.
- a first rotating shaft retaining ring 42 for holding and fixing the first rotating shaft portion 33 to the second housing mounting plate A 40 and the second housing mounting plate B 1 is provided on the second housing mounting plate.
- a 40 and a second housing mounting plate B 41 are attached respectively.
- the first rotary shaft portion 33 is attached to the second housing mounting plate A 40 and the second housing mounting plate B 41 in a state where both ends are prevented from coming off the shaft by the first rotary shaft retaining ring 42. Retained and fixed. Thus, the first rotating shaft portion 33 can rotate around the first rotation shaft 31 with respect to the second housing mounting plate A 40 and the second housing mounting plate B 41.
- the second rotation shaft portion 36 has a rotation restricting plate 37 and a first housing mounting plate 39 fixed by caulking, and a base end held by the holding plate 38 to the first rotation shaft portion 33. It is held and fixed so that it can rotate. Thus, the second rotation shaft 36 rotates around the first rotation shaft 31 and can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32.
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotating structure 2 of the present embodiment in the first state.
- 2nd rotating shaft section viewed from 2 directions 36, rotation regulating plate 37, 1st rotating shaft holder A 34 and 1st rotation
- This is an enlarged view of the configuration of the spindle holder B35.
- the rotation regulating plate 37 includes an arc portion 37 a having an outer shape formed on a circle concentric with the second rotating shaft portion 36, and a second rotating shaft 3 at the center of the second rotating shaft portion 36. It has a chord 37 b which is parallel to each other and is at the same distance from the axis with 2 interposed therebetween, and is constituted by an elliptical plate member in which a disk is cut out by parallel lines.
- the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35 are arranged such that the second rotating shaft portion 36 can rotate around the first rotating shaft 31. They are arranged facing each other with a predetermined interval across 36. At the end of the first rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder B35 on the side of the second rotating shaft 36, arc-shaped notches 34a and 35a are formed. ing. When the notches 3 4 a and 35 a are concentric with the second rotating shaft 36, they are slightly larger than the circular arc 37 a of the rotation regulating plate 37. An outer shape is formed.
- the rotation restricting plate 37 Since the rotation restricting plate 37 is fixed to the second rotating shaft 36, the second rotating shaft 36 rotates to move the first housing 10 around the second rotating shaft 32. When rotating, it rotates together with the second rotating shaft 36 in conjunction with the rotation. At this time, the notches 34 a and 35 a of the first rotary shaft holder 1 A 34 and the first rotary shaft holder B 35 are larger than the circular arc portion 37 a of the rotation regulating plate 37. In the state shown in FIG. 5, the rotation is not restricted by the rotation restricting plate 37 coming into contact with the first rotary shaft holder A 34 and the first rotary shaft holder B 35. Therefore, in this case, the second rotating shaft portion 36 can freely rotate, and the first housing mounting plate 39 is rotated to move the first housing 10 around the second rotation shaft 32. It is possible to rotate.
- FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the rotating structure 2 of the present embodiment in a second state.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 of the portable electronic device 101 rotate in the first rotation.
- the figure shows a state in which rotation around the axis of the second rotation shaft 32 is restricted in a state where the rotation about the axis 31 exceeds a predetermined angle range.
- the second rotating shaft portion 36 further rotates around the first rotating shaft 31 and the second housing mounting plate A 40 and the second housing mounting plate B 4 1 tilted.
- FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure 2 of the present embodiment in the second state.
- the second state of the rotary structure 2 shown in FIG. 3 From 2 directions It is an enlarged view of the configuration of the second rotating shaft portion 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, the first rotating shaft holder A34, and the first rotating shaft holder B35 as viewed.
- the second rotating shaft 36 and the rotation restricting plate 37 are moved from the positions of the cutouts 34a, 35a of the first rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder B35. It is off.
- the parallel ends 34 d and 35 d of the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35 are sandwiched between the second rotating shafts 32 at the center of the second rotating shaft 36.
- the outer shape is formed on parallel lines which are parallel to each other, are at the same distance from the axis, and have a distance larger than the width of the chord portion 37 b of the rotation restricting plate 37.
- the outer diameter of the circular arc portion 37 a of the rotation regulating plate 37 is smaller than the distance between the parallel ends 34 d and 35 d of the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35.
- the outer diameter of the chord 37 b of the rotation restricting plate 37 corresponds to the parallel ends 34 d and 35 d of the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35. Touch For this reason, the rotation of the second rotating shaft portion 36 is regulated by the rotation regulating plate 37, so that the first housing mounting plate 39 fixed to the second rotating shaft portion 36 rotates. The rotation can be restricted so that the first housing 10 does not rotate. Therefore, rotation preventing means can be realized by the configuration of the rotating structure 2.
- FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a first modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 8 shows the second rotating shaft portion 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, and the first rotating shaft viewed from the second rotating shaft 32 in the first state of the rotating structure 2 shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the configuration of the holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35.
- cutout portions 34b and 35b are provided in the first rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35 in which the cutout range is expanded.
- These notches 34b and 35b are, as in the configuration of FIG. 5, arc-shaped portions 34e and 35e slightly larger than the circular-arc portion 37a of the rotation restricting plate 37, and this circular-arc portion. It has bottoms 34 f and 35 f whose outer shape is formed on the tangent to the arc of 34 e and 35 e.
- the bottom portions 34f, 35f are formed linearly in parallel with the parallel ends 34d, 35d so as to connect the arc portions 34e, 35e at both ends.
- the notches 34b and 35b of the first modified example correspond to the cutouts shown in FIG. 5 when the second rotating shaft 36 is rotated around the first rotating shaft 31.
- the cutouts 34a and 35a extend in the rotation direction.
- the first rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder A When the second rotating shaft 36 and the rotation control plate 37 are located within the cutouts 3 4 b and 35 b of the holder B 35, the rotation control plate 37 is The second rotating shaft portion 36 can freely rotate without the need. On the other hand, when the second rotating shaft portion 36 and the rotation regulating plate 37 are out of the range of the cutout portions 34 b and 35 b, the outer shape of the rotation regulating plate 37 becomes the first rotating shaft holder A 3. 4 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35, and the rotation of the second rotating shaft portion 36 is restricted.
- the first housing 10 rotates about the first rotation shaft 31 with respect to the second housing 20 and the second rotation shaft is opened in a predetermined angle range. It is possible to rotate around the axis of 32, and if it exceeds a predetermined angle range, it is possible to regulate the rotation around the axis of the second rotation shaft 32.
- the range in which the first housing 10 can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32 is slightly widened as compared with the configurations shown in FIGS. 4 to 7. .
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a second modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 9 shows the second rotating shaft portion 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, and the first rotating shaft viewed from the second rotating shaft 32 in the first state of the rotating structure 2 shown in FIG. It is an enlarged view of the configuration of the holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35.
- the notch portions 3 4 c, 35 c of the first rotary shaft holder A 34 and the first rotary shaft holder B 35 whose cutout range is further expanded than those of the first rotary shaft are described. It is provided.
- the notches 34c and 35c are, as in the configuration of Fig. 8, formed with arcs 34e and 35e slightly larger than the arc 37a of the rotation regulating plate 37 and the arc 3 4 e, 35 e have bottoms 34 f, 35 f formed on the tangent to the arc of the arc, and the length of the bottoms 34 f, 35 f is extended from FIG. 8 Is formed.
- the range in which the cutout portions 34c and 35c are formed is substantially half the outer circumference of the first rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35.
- the range in which the first housing 10 can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32 is further expanded as compared with the first modification shown in FIG. It will be.
- the range of the predetermined angle can be set arbitrarily.
- FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
- the second embodiment is an example in which the arrangement of each element is changed in the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- the first housing 10 includes a first imaging unit that houses a first imaging element for imaging the front on the upper side of the display surface of the display unit 11 on a main surface exposed when the housing is opened. 1 and a receiver 13 for outputting and receiving a call voice are arranged, and a microphone 14 for inputting and transmitting a call voice is arranged at a lower portion of a display surface side of the display unit 11.
- the second housing 20 includes a second imaging unit operation key 2 for operating a second imaging unit (not shown) provided in the first housing 10 or the second housing 20.
- the second imaging unit operation key 23 may not be provided, or the imaging unit of the first imaging unit 12 may be used. It may be usable as an operation key.
- FIG. 11 shows the portable electronic device according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 or the second embodiment shown in FIG. 10 in which the first housing 10 is turned around the second rotation shaft 32.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a configuration in a case where the angle formed between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 by moving is set to approximately 90 °.
- the rotation restricting plate 37 has the outer shape of the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 provided on a hinge portion 30 connecting the first housing 10 and the second housing 20. It is not in contact with the rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder B35. Therefore, the first housing 10 can freely rotate around the second rotation shaft 32.
- the display unit 11 is imaged by the first imaging unit 12 provided on the display surface side of the display unit 11 on a vertically long display screen.
- the first housing 10 is rotated to set the angle between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to about 90 °.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are moved in the first time. Rotate around the axis of the driving shaft 31 to open it beyond a predetermined angle range. In this state, the first housing 10 can be prevented from rotating around the second rotation shaft 32 by the rotation preventing means realized in the rotation structure 2 provided in the hinge portion 30. . With this, even when the user holds the second housing 20 with his hand and presses the first housing 10 against his ear during a call or the like, the housing is stably held without shaking, and excellent You can send and receive calls while in use.
- FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the configuration when the angle is approximately 90 ° is shown.
- the third embodiment exemplifies the arrangement configuration of the second imaging unit in the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- the first housing 10 at the front end side of the surface (the back surface opposite to) the display surface (main surface portion) of the display unit 11, that is, near the end of the first housing 10, A second imaging unit 15 containing a second imaging element for imaging the rear of the display unit 11 is provided. ⁇ ⁇
- FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the configuration when the angle is approximately 90 ° is shown.
- the fourth embodiment is a modification of the third embodiment shown in FIG.
- the first housing 10 includes a display section 11 near the base end side of a surface opposite to the display surface (main surface section) of the display section 11 (the back side opposite to the display section 11), that is, in the vicinity of the hinge section 30.
- a second imaging unit 15 that houses a second imaging element for imaging the rear of the camera is provided.
- an image captured by the second imaging unit 15 can be displayed on the display unit 11.
- the second imaging unit 15 captures an image on the opposite side of the display unit 11 so that the display screen of the display unit 11 can be used as a monitor like a viewfinder of a camera. It is possible to take an image while checking the image.
- the position where the second imaging unit 15 is arranged is a rear surface in a direction opposite to the main surface portion (display surface of the display unit) of the first housing 10. The same operation and effect as in the third embodiment and the fourth embodiment can be obtained. (Fifth embodiment)
- FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the configuration when the angle is approximately 90 ° is shown.
- the fifth embodiment exemplifies another arrangement configuration of the second imaging unit in the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- a second imaging unit 24 containing a second imaging device is provided on one side surface of the hinge unit 30 facing the first rotation axis 31. Have been.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the angle between the two is approximately 90 °
- the second image capturing section 24 can capture an image behind the display section 11. Therefore, it is possible to use the display screen of the display unit 11 as a monitor like a viewfinder of a camera and to take an image while checking the taken image by the second imaging unit 24.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are used as shown in FIG. Are rotated around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 so as to open beyond a predetermined angle range.
- the rotation of the first housing 10 around the second rotation shaft 32 can be prevented by the rotation preventing means provided by the rotation structure 2 provided on the hinge portion 30. Therefore, the user holds the second housing 20 by hand and presses the first housing 10 against his / her ear during a call or the like. Even if it is, the case is stably maintained without shaking, and it is possible to talk in good use conditions.
- FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable electronic device according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
- the sixth embodiment is an example in which the arrangement of hinges is changed from the first embodiment shown in FIG.
- the portable electronic device 101 has a first housing 10 having a display unit 11 and a second housing 20 having an operation unit 21. It is configured to include a hinge portion 30 that connects the second housing 20 so as to be openable and closable with the first rotation shaft 31 and the second housing 20 so as to be rotatable with the second rotation shaft 32. ing.
- the hinge portion 30 is provided at the base end on the first housing 10 side and is connected to the second housing 20. 1 is formed in the longitudinal direction of the hinge portion 30, and the second rotation shaft 32 is formed in the center of the second housing 20 in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation shaft 31.
- the rotation preventing means by providing the hinge structure 30 with the same rotating structure 2 as the first embodiment shown in FIGS.
- the first housing mounting plate 39 shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 is used as the second housing mounting plate
- the second housing mounting plate A 40 and the second housing mounting plate B 41 are respectively used as the first and second housing mounting plates. It may be configured as one housing mounting plate A and the first housing mounting plate B.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are rotated around the first rotation shaft 31 by a rotation preventing means realized in the rotating structure 2 so as to rotate at a predetermined angle. In a state where the second housing 20 is opened beyond the range, it is possible to prevent the second housing 20 from rotating around the second rotation shaft 32.
- the housing is stably held without shaking, and good You can talk in use.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be opened and closed around the first rotation shaft 31 and can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32.
- Portable electronic device provided with a hinge portion 30 and having a function of rotating in a plurality of directions, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are provided with a first rotating shaft.
- 3 Rotate around 1 to set the angle
- the first housing 10 or the second housing 20 can be arbitrarily rotated about the second rotation axis 32, and the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are rotated.
- a rotating structure 2 is provided.
- FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a portable terminal device according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 16 shows the portable terminal device 102 according to the seventh embodiment in a state where the first housing 10 is rotated around the first rotating shaft 31 and opened (the second opened state). State).
- the mobile terminal device 102 includes a first housing 10 including a display unit 11 and a second housing 20 including an operation unit 21.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing (2) The housing 20 can be opened and closed by a first rotating shaft 31 and the first housing 10 can be rotated by a second rotating shaft 32 orthogonal to the first rotating shaft 31.
- a hinge section 30 for connecting the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 is provided.
- the first housing 10 of the portable terminal device 102 has a display section 11 for performing various displays on a main surface exposed when the housing is opened, and a display section 11 for outputting and receiving call voice.
- Receivers 13 are arranged.
- An external unit connector 16 for connecting an external unit such as an imaging unit or a light emitting unit is provided on a side surface of the first housing 10.
- an operation unit 21 including a plurality of operation keys and a microphone 22 for inputting and transmitting a call voice are arranged on the main surface.
- An antenna 25 for transmitting and receiving a communication signal for wireless communication is provided protruding from a base end near the hinge 30 of the second housing 20.
- the hinge portion 30 is provided at the base end on the second housing 20 side and is connected to the first housing 10, and the first rotating shaft 31 is The hinge part 30 is formed in the longitudinal direction, and the second rotation axis 32 is formed in the center of the first housing 10 in a direction orthogonal to the first rotation axis 31. Is done.
- the portable terminal device 102 has communication means such as a wireless communication unit and an audio signal processing unit that enable a communication function using a wireless communication line.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 rotate around the first rotation shaft 31 and move beyond the predetermined angle range. (For example, at least 120 °)
- a rotation preventing means for preventing rotation about the second rotation shaft 32 is provided.
- the rotation preventing means will be described later in detail.
- FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the mobile terminal device 102 according to the seventh embodiment with the housing closed.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 rotate around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 in the hinge portion 30, and the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 Are closed so that the main surfaces of both housings face each other and overlap.
- FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a state (first open state) in which the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 in the portable terminal device 102 of the seventh embodiment.
- FIG. 10 and the second housing 20 are turned around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 within a predetermined angle range, and the first housing 10 is opened. 10 is rotatable around the second rotation shaft 32.
- the display unit 11 such as a mobile phone displays a horizontally long image on a vertically long display screen in normal use
- the first housing 10 is rotated to make the display screen horizontally long.
- the first housing 10 is rotated about the second rotation axis 32 to set the angle between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to about 90 °, and the display is performed.
- the display screen of the unit 11 By setting the display screen of the unit 11 to the landscape position and switching the image display to landscape, it is possible to provide a display that is easy for the user to see.
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration in a first state of a rotating structure 2 provided in a hinge portion 30 in the portable terminal device 102 of the embodiment.
- FIG. 19 shows a state in which the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are opened at a predetermined angle around the first rotation shaft 31 as the first state of the rotating structure 2.
- the figure shows the state when rotating about the axis of the second rotation shaft 32.
- the rotation preventing means is configured.
- the rotating structure 2 includes a first rotating shaft 33 serving as a center of rotation of the first rotating shaft 31, and a cylindrical first rotating shaft holder for holding and fixing the first rotating shaft 33. A 34 and a first rotating shaft holder B 35.
- the rotating structure 2 includes a second rotating shaft portion 36 serving as a center of rotation of the second rotating shaft 32, and an elliptical rotation restricting plate connected to the second rotating shaft portion 36. 3 and 7.
- the rotation restricting plate 37 rotates around the axis of the first rotation shaft 31 together with the second rotation shaft portion 36, and rotates in conjunction with the second rotation shaft portion 36.
- a holding plate 38 for holding and fixing the first rotating shaft portion 33 and the second rotating shaft portion 36, and a distal end of the second rotating shaft portion 36 are attached and fixed to the first housing 10.
- a first rotary shaft retaining ring 42 for holding and fixing the second rotary shaft portion 33 to the second housing mounting plate A40 and the second housing mounting plate B41 is provided with a second housing mounting plate. They are mounted on the plate A40 and the second housing mounting plate B41, respectively.
- the first rotary shaft portion 33 is attached to the second housing mounting plate A 40 and the second housing mounting plate B 41 in a state where both ends are prevented from coming off the shaft by the first rotary shaft retaining ring 42. Retained and fixed.
- the second rotation shaft portion 36 has a rotation restricting plate 37 and a first housing mounting plate 39 fixed by caulking, and a base end held by the holding plate 38 to the first rotation shaft portion 33. It is held and fixed so that it can rotate. As a result, the second rotating shaft portion 36 moves around the first rotating shaft 31. While rotating around the axis of the second rotating shaft 32.
- FIG. 20 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure 2 of the present embodiment in the first state.
- the second rotation in the first state of the rotary structure 2 shown in FIG. This is an enlarged view of the configuration of the second rotating shaft part 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, the first rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder B35 viewed from the shaft 32 direction. .
- the rotation regulating plate 37 includes an arc portion 37 a having an outer shape formed on a circle concentric with the second rotating shaft portion 36, and a second rotating shaft 3 at the center of the second rotating shaft portion 36. It has a chord 37 b which is parallel to each other and is at the same distance from the axis with 2 interposed therebetween, and is constituted by an elliptical plate member in which a disk is cut out by parallel lines.
- the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35 are arranged such that the second rotating shaft portion 36 can rotate around the first rotating shaft 31. They are arranged facing each other with a predetermined interval across 36. At the end of the first rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder B35 on the side of the second rotating shaft 36, arc-shaped notches 34a and 35a are formed. ing. When the notches 34 and 35a are concentric with the second rotating shaft 36, they form a slightly larger circumference than the circular arc 37a of the rotation regulating plate 37. An outer shape is formed.
- the rotation restricting plate 37 Since the rotation restricting plate 37 is fixed to the second rotating shaft 36, the second rotating shaft 36 rotates to move the first housing 10 around the second rotating shaft 32. When rotating, it rotates together with the second rotating shaft 36 in conjunction with the rotation. At this time, the notches 34 a and 35 a of the first rotary shaft holder A 34 and the first rotary shaft holder B 35 are larger than the circular arc portion 37 a of the rotation regulating plate 37. Meanwhile, in the state of FIG. 20, the rotation is not restricted by the rotation restricting plate 37 hitting the first rotary shaft holder A 34 and the first rotary shaft holder B 35. Therefore, in this case, the second rotating shaft portion 36 can freely rotate, and the first housing mounting plate 39 is rotated to move the first housing 10 around the second rotating shaft 32. Can be rotated.
- FIG. 21 is a perspective view showing a configuration of the rotating structure 2 of the present embodiment in a second state.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 of the mobile terminal device 102 are in the first state.
- the figure shows a state in which rotation around the axis of the second rotation shaft 32 is restricted in a state where the rotation about the axis of the dynamic shaft 31 exceeds a predetermined angle range.
- the state shown in FIG. The two rotating shafts 36 further rotate around the first rotating shaft 31 and are inclined with respect to the second housing mounting plate A40 and the second housing mounting plate B41.
- FIG. 22 is an enlarged plan view of a main part of the rotary structure 2 of the present embodiment in the second state, and shows a second rotation of the rotary structure 2 in the second state of FIG. 21. It is an enlarged view of the configuration of the second rotating shaft portion 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, the first rotating shaft holder A34, and the first rotating shaft holder B35 viewed from the direction of the shaft 32.
- the second rotating shaft 36 and the rotation restricting plate 37 are displaced from the notches 34a and 35a of the first rotating shaft holder A34 and the first rotating shaft holder B35. ing.
- the parallel ends 34 d and 35 d of the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35 are sandwiched between the second rotating shaft 32 at the center of the second rotating shaft 36.
- the outer shape is formed on parallel lines which are parallel to each other, are at the same distance from the axis, and have a distance larger than the width of the chord portion 37 b of the rotation restricting plate 37.
- the outer diameter of the circular arc portion 37 a of the rotation regulating plate 37 is smaller than the distance between the parallel ends 34 d and 35 d of the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35.
- the outer diameter of the chord 37 b of the rotation restricting plate 37 corresponds to the parallel ends 34 d and 35 d of the first rotating shaft holder A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35. Touch For this reason, the rotation of the second rotating shaft portion 36 is regulated by the rotation regulating plate 37, so that the first housing mounting plate 39 fixed to the second rotating shaft portion 36 rotates. The rotation can be restricted so that the first housing 10 does not rotate. Therefore, rotation preventing means can be realized by the configuration of the rotating structure 2.
- FIG. 23 is a plan view showing a first modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment.
- the second rotating shaft part 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, the first It is an enlarged view of the configuration of the rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35.
- cutout portions 34b and 35b are provided in the first rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35 in which the cutout range is expanded.
- the notches 34b and 35b are, as in the configuration of FIG. 20, formed with arcs 34e and 35e slightly larger than the arc 37a of the rotation restricting plate 37, and Parts 34 e and 35 e have bottoms 34 f and 35 f whose outer shape is formed on the tangent to the arc of the arc.
- the bottoms 34f, 35f are parallel ends 34d, 35d so as to extend through the arcs 34e, 35e at both ends. It is formed in a straight line in parallel.
- the notches 34b and 35b of the first modified example correspond to those shown in FIG. 20 when the second rotating shaft 36 is rotated around the first rotating shaft 31.
- the cutouts 34a and 35a extend in the rotation direction.
- the second rotary shaft portion 36 is located within the cutout portions 34 b and 35 b of the first rotary shaft holder A 34 and the first rotary shaft holder B 35.
- the second rotation shaft 36 can freely rotate without the rotation restricting plate 37 being restricted.
- the outer shape of the rotation regulating plate 37 becomes the first rotating shaft holder A 3. 4 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35, and the rotation of the second rotating shaft portion 36 is restricted.
- the first housing 10 rotates about the first rotation shaft 31 with respect to the second housing 20 and the second rotation shaft is opened in a predetermined angle range. It is possible to rotate around the axis of 32, and if it exceeds a predetermined angle range, it is possible to regulate the rotation around the axis of the second rotation shaft 32.
- This second modified example has a slightly wider range in which the first housing 10 can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32 compared to the configurations shown in FIGS. 19 to 22. It becomes.
- FIG. 24 is a plan view showing a second modification of the rotating structure of the present embodiment.
- the second rotary shaft portion 36, the rotation regulating plate 37, the first It is an enlarged view of the configuration of the rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35.
- notch portions 34c and 35c are provided in the first rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35 in which the cutout range is further extended than that of the first rotary shaft. It is a thing.
- the notches 34c and 35c are, as in the configuration of Fig. 23, arcs 34e and 35e slightly larger than the arc 37a of the rotation regulating plate 37, and It has bottoms 34 f and 35 f whose outer shapes are formed on the tangents of the arcs of the arcs 34 e and 35 e, and the lengths of the bottoms 34 f and 35 f are longer than those in FIG. It is formed in an extended form.
- the range in which the cutout portions 34c and 35c are formed is substantially half the outer circumference of the first rotary shaft holder A34 and the first rotary shaft holder B35. I have.
- the range in which the first housing 10 can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32 is further increased as compared with the first modified example shown in FIG. Will be expanded .
- the range of the predetermined angle can be set arbitrarily.
- the bottom connecting the portions may be a curved line or the like in addition to the straight line in the illustrated example as long as the outer peripheral portion of the rotation regulating plate 37 does not abut, and the shape thereof does not matter.
- FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention.
- the eighth embodiment is an example in which the arrangement of each element is changed in the seventh embodiment shown in FIG.
- the first housing 10 has a first imaging device in which a first imaging element for capturing an image of the front is provided on the upper surface side of the display unit 11 on the main surface exposed when the housing is opened.
- a unit 12 and a receiver 13 for outputting and receiving a call voice are arranged, and a microphone 14 for inputting and transmitting a call voice is arranged at a lower portion of a display surface side of the display unit 11.
- FIG. 26 is a modification of the portable terminal device of the seventh embodiment shown in FIG. 16 in which the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to rotate the first housing 1.
- FIG. 9 is a plan view showing a configuration in a case where an angle between 0 and a second housing 20 is approximately 90 °.
- FIG. 26 shows a modification example in which the first imaging unit 12 is provided on the display surface side of the display unit 11 of the first housing 10 in the configuration of FIG.
- the rotation structure 2 provided in the hinge portion 30 connecting the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 has an outer shape of the rotation restricting plate 37.
- the first rotating shaft holder-A 34 and the first rotating shaft holder B 35 are not in contact with each other.
- the first housing 10 can arbitrarily rotate around the second rotation shaft 32.
- the display unit 11 is a vertically long display screen, and a horizontally long image captured by a first imaging unit 12 provided on the display surface side of the display unit 11 is used.
- the first housing 10 is rotated to set the angle between the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 to about 90 °.
- the display screen of the display unit 11 was set to the landscape position.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are placed in the first housing. Rotate around the axis of the rotation shaft 31 to make it open beyond a predetermined angle range. In this state, the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 by the rotation preventing means realized in the rotation structure 2 provided on the hinge portion 30. Can be prevented. As a result, the first housing 10 can be prevented from hitting the communication antenna 25 projecting from the second housing 20, so that the antenna 25 or the first housing 10 is not damaged, The user can operate with peace of mind, and can transmit and receive calls in good use conditions.
- FIG. 27 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention.
- the first housing 10 is rotated about the second rotation axis 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the configuration when the angle is approximately 90 ° is shown.
- the ninth embodiment illustrates an arrangement configuration in the case where a second imaging unit is provided in addition to the configuration in which the first imaging unit in FIG. 26 is provided.
- a second imaging unit 15 that houses a second imaging element for imaging the rear of the display unit 11 is provided.
- FIG. 28 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the portable terminal device according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the configuration when the angle is approximately 90 ° is shown.
- the tenth embodiment is a modification of the ninth embodiment shown in FIG.
- the first housing 10 has a base (surface opposite to the display surface) opposite to the display surface (main surface) of the display unit 11.
- a second imaging section 15 accommodating a second imaging element for imaging the rear of the display section 11 is provided.
- the image captured by the second imaging unit 15 can be displayed on the display unit 11. Therefore, by capturing an image on the opposite side of the display unit 11 with the second imaging unit 15, the display screen of the display unit 11 can be used like a viewfinder of a camera, and imaging can be performed while checking the captured image. Is possible.
- the position where the second imaging unit 15 is arranged is a rear surface in a direction opposite to the main surface portion (display surface of the display unit) of the first housing 10. The same operation and effects as in the ninth embodiment and the tenth embodiment can be obtained.
- FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the portable terminal device according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to form the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the configuration when the angle is approximately 90 ° is shown.
- the first embodiment exemplifies another arrangement configuration in the case where a second imaging unit is provided in addition to the configuration in which the first imaging unit in FIG. 26 is provided.
- a second imaging unit 24 containing a second imaging device is provided on one side surface of the hinge unit 30 facing the first rotation axis 31.
- the first housing 10 is rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 to rotate the first housing 10 and the second housing 20.
- the angle between the two is approximately 90 °
- an image behind the display unit 11 can be captured by the second imaging unit 24. Therefore, it is possible to use the display screen of the display unit 11 like a viewfinder of a camera and take an image while checking the captured image by the second imaging unit 24.
- the first housing 10 when the user uses the telephone function to make a call through a wireless communication line, as shown in FIG. 20 and are turned around the first turning shaft 31 to be in an open state beyond a predetermined angle range.
- the first housing 10 can be prevented from rotating around the second rotation shaft 32 by the rotation preventing means provided by the rotation structure 2 provided on the hinge portion 30. did As a result, the first housing 10 can be prevented from hitting the antenna 25 projecting from the second housing 20 so that the antenna 25 or the first housing 10 can be used without being damaged.
- the user can operate with peace of mind, and can transmit and receive calls in good use conditions.
- FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to the 12th embodiment of the present invention.
- an imaging unit 51 containing an imaging element is attached to and detached from a portable terminal device having no imaging unit as shown in FIG. 16 via an external unit connector 16. This shows a state in which they are freely connected.
- the imaging unit 51 is attached to the external unit connector 16 provided near the hinge 30 on the side surface of the first housing 10 so as to protrude from the first housing 10. You. Also in the first embodiment, the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are connected to the first rotation shaft 31 by the rotation preventing means provided by the rotation structure 2 provided on the hinge portion 30. In a state in which the first housing 10 is rotated around the shaft and opened beyond a predetermined angle range, the first housing 10 can be prevented from rotating around the second rotation shaft 32. As a result, the first housing 10 or the imaging unit 51 can be prevented from hitting the communication antenna 25 projecting from the second housing 20, so that the antenna 25 or the first housing 1 can be prevented. 0, or the imaging unit 51 can be operated safely without damage to the user, and transmission and reception can be performed in a good use state.
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a mobile terminal device according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- a light-emitting element is housed in a portable terminal device having a first image pickup unit as shown in FIG. 26 via an external unit connector 16 and has a light-emitting function similar to that of a strobe of a camera.
- the figure shows a state in which the light emitting unit 52 is detachably connected.
- the light emitting unit 52 is attached to an external unit connector 16 provided near the hinge portion 30 on the side surface of the first housing 10 in a state of protruding from the first housing 10. Also in the thirteenth embodiment, the rotating structure 2 provided on the hinge portion 30 is used. In a state in which the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are rotated around the first rotation shaft 31 by the rotation preventing means and opened beyond a predetermined angle range, It is possible to prevent the first casing 10 from rotating around the second rotation shaft 32. As a result, the first housing 10 or the light emitting unit 52 can be prevented from hitting the communication antenna 25 projecting from the second housing 20, so that the antenna 25 or the first housing 1 can be prevented. 0 or the light emitting unit 52 can be operated safely without damage to the user, and transmission and reception can be performed in a good use state.
- FIG. 32 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the portable terminal device according to the fourteenth embodiment of the present invention.
- the fourteenth embodiment is a modification of the thirteenth embodiment shown in FIG.
- the external unit connector 16 is provided at the end of the side surface of the first housing 10, and the light emitting unit 52 protrudes from the first housing 10 to the external unit connector 16. Connected in state.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are connected to the first rotating shaft 31 by the rotation preventing means provided by the rotating structure 2 provided on the hinge portion 30.
- the first housing 10 In a state where the first housing 10 is rotated around the axis and opened beyond a predetermined angle range, the first housing 10 can be prevented from rotating around the second rotation shaft 32. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 32, the antenna 25 for performing wireless communication expands and contracts, and extends outward from the second housing 20 in the direction of the first housing 10. Even so, it is possible to prevent the first housing 10 or the light emitting unit 52 from hitting the communication antenna 25 projecting from the second housing 20. Therefore, the user can operate the antenna 25 or the first housing 10 or the light-emitting unit 52 without any damage, and can perform transmission and reception in a good use condition.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 can be opened and closed around the first rotation shaft 31 and can rotate around the second rotation shaft 32.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 are connected to a first rotation axis. 31
- the first housing 10 or the second housing 20 can be arbitrarily rotated around the second rotation shaft 32 in a state where the rotation is made around the predetermined angle range.
- the first housing 10 and the second housing 20 exceed the predetermined angle range.
- the rotating structure 2 is provided so as to prevent the first housing 10 or the second housing 20 from rotating around the second rotating shaft 32. Accordingly, even when the antenna for wireless communication is provided to protrude from the housing, it is possible to prevent the antenna from hitting the housing and prevent the antenna or the housing from being damaged. . Further, even when an image pickup unit or a light emitting unit is mounted as an external unit, it is possible to prevent the external unit from being damaged by hitting the antenna. Therefore, it is possible to provide a portable terminal device that can eliminate the risk of damage to the device due to the rotation of the housing, can operate with peace of mind, and can maintain a good use state and improve the handleability during use. It becomes possible.
- a portable electronic device having a hinge portion having a function of rotating in a plurality of directions, when one of the housings is pressed against an ear during a telephone call, It is possible to provide a portable electronic device that can stably hold the two housings without being shaken in an open state and can improve handling in use.
- a portable terminal device provided with a hinge portion having a function of rotating in a plurality of directions, an antenna for a wireless communication function, an imaging unit for a camera function, a light emitting unit, etc.
- a member that is disposed or attached to the outside of the housing it prevents the rotation of the housing from damaging these members and the housing, so that the user can operate it with peace of mind and handle it during use. It is possible to provide a mobile terminal device capable of improving the performance.
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