WO2011129616A2

WO2011129616A2 - Tiltable sliding type of personal portable terminal

Info

Publication number: WO2011129616A2
Application number: PCT/KR2011/002644
Authority: WO
Inventors: 김병한; 안석준
Original assignee: (주)쉘라인
Priority date: 2010-04-13
Filing date: 2011-04-13
Publication date: 2011-10-20
Also published as: WO2011129616A3; KR101081002B1; KR20110114172A

Abstract

Disclosed is a tiltable sliding type of personal portable terminal able to provide convenience in use and allowing a simplified structure. The tiltable sliding type of personal portable terminal comprises: a main body part comprising a first interface and a second interface; a slide part for performing a first slide movement and a second slide movement in one direction relative to the main body part; and a tilting assembly for making the sliding part tilt relative to the main body part in the state in which the slide part has performed the second slide movement, wherein the first interface is exposed to the outside when the slide part has performed the first slide movement, while the second interface is exposed to the outside together with the first interface when the slide part has performed the second slide movement.

Description

Tilting slide type personal mobile device

The present invention relates to a personal handheld terminal, and more specifically, the slide part can be tilted as well as the slide part moves with respect to the main body part, and the tilting has a second interface part that can be selectively exposed according to the slide movement of the slide part. The present invention relates to a sliding personal portable terminal.

Recently, personal portable terminals have been widely used as conveniences that anyone can easily carry and use freely anywhere.

Such personal portable terminals are generally bar-type personal portable terminals, flip-type personal portable terminals, folder-type personal portable terminals, and slide-type personal portable terminals according to appearance or operation. -type).

Among these, the slide type personal portable terminal refers to a personal portable terminal in which a slide part disposed to overlap each other with the main body part is slidably opened and closed with respect to the main body part. For example, a typical slide-type personal portable terminal includes a main body and a terminal body including a slide portion disposed to overlap the main body portion, and a slide module connecting the main body portion and the slide portion so that the slide portion can be relatively sliding relative to the main body portion. Can be configured.

Also, in recent years, a slide type personal portable terminal has been proposed in which the slide part is slid open along the width direction of the main body part and then tilted by a predetermined angle with respect to the main body part. That is, recently, it is possible to comfortably view various image files through the display unit tilted with respect to the main body unit while the terminal is mounted on a desk or a shelf, and the orientation of the display unit even when viewing the image file for a relatively long time. Development of a slide type personal portable terminal that can be kept constant.

On the other hand, in recent years, various reviews have been made on personal portable terminals having various structures and functions to satisfy rapidly changing consumer needs. Among them, in recent years, as the personal mobile terminal becomes multifunctional, various studies have been made on the personal mobile terminal having an interface unit for implementing various functions.

The present invention can provide a convenience in use, and provides a tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal that can enhance the product value of the product.

In addition, the present invention provides a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal capable of providing convenience of input operation to various signals related to various additional functions.

In addition, the present invention provides a tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal that can simplify the process of the structure and manufacturing process, reduce the cost and improve the productivity.

In addition, the present invention provides a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal capable of minimizing space required for mounting and operating the tilting assembly and improving space utilization and design freedom of the terminal on which the tilting assembly is mounted.

In addition, the present invention can be concealed so that the connecting portion of the body portion and the slide portion is not directly exposed to the outside, and provides a tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal that can create a beautiful appearance.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object of the present invention, the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal includes a main body portion including a first interface portion and a second interface portion, the first portion in one direction with respect to the main body portion; A slide unit for moving the slide and the second slide, and a tilting assembly for tilting the slide unit with respect to the main body unit in a state where the slide unit is moved in the second slide, and the first interface unit is external when the slide unit is moved on the first slide unit. The second interface part is exposed to the outside together with the first interface part when the slide slide moves to the second slide.

In the present invention, the first slide movement of the slide portion may be understood as a slide movement from the initial state in which the slide portion is closed to a predetermined section, and the second slide movement of the slide portion is a slide portion from the section in which the first slide movement is completed. It can be understood as a slide movement up to a section in which the slide movement is no longer made (open state is completed).

In addition, in the present invention, the first and second interface units may include at least one of a conventional input device and an output device. For example, the input device may include at least one of a keypad, a button, a switch, a dial, a pointing device, and a touch pad, and the output device may include at least one of a display, a light emitting device, and a speaker. In addition, other conventional additional devices may be used as the first and second interface units, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the type and characteristics of the first and second interface units.

The structure of the tilting assembly may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the structure and characteristics of the tilting assembly. For example, the tilting assembly is provided on the main body, and includes a first link frame having a guide slot formed at one end thereof, a second link frame provided at one end thereof with a link shaft that is slidably accommodated in the guide slot, and a slide unit and a slide provided therein. It is movably connected and one end may include a tilting frame rotatably connected to the other end of the first link frame and the other end is rotatably connected to the other end of the second link frame.

The tilting assembly including the first link frame, the second link frame, and the tilting frame may be folded and overlapped with each other in some sections to form approximately the same plane when the slide part slides. In some cases, the first link frame, the second link frame, and the tilting frame may be sequentially disposed without overlapping each other, and each frame may be configured to have a different height (thickness).

Sliding coupling between the tilting frame and the slide portion may be implemented by a conventional sliding coupling method, it may be variously changed according to the requirements and design specifications. For example, the guide frame may be coupled to the tilting frame, and the slide unit may be slidably coupled to the guide frame. For example, the guide frame may be integrally provided with a first slide guide for partially accommodating a side end portion of the rear plate coupled to the rear surface of the slide unit. In some cases, the tilting frame may be slidably connected to the slide unit by excluding a separate guide frame. Alternatively, the slide unit may be slidably moved with respect to the tilting frame through other plates and connecting members instead of the guide frame. Can be configured.

In addition, the main body portion may be provided with a second slide guide that is slidably connected to the rear plate, the rear plate may be guided by the first slide guide and the second slide guide double when the slide is moved the first slide. During or before the second slide of the slide unit, the rear plate may be released from the second slide guide. The second slide guide may be provided at various locations according to the required conditions and design specifications. For example, the second slide guide may be disposed adjacent to the lower portion of the first slide guide along the sliding direction of the slide part, and the rear plate may be released from the second slide guide when the second slide movement of the slide part is completed. In some cases, the second slide guide may be slidably coupled to another portion of the rear plate at a different height from the first slide guide.

Meanwhile, the tilting of the slide unit with respect to the main body unit may be manually implemented by a user's operation, and in some cases, the tilting of the slide unit may be implemented in an automatic or semi-automatic manner by using a separate tilting spring. For example, after the second slide movement of the slide unit is completed, the slide unit may be automatically tilted by the elastic force of the tilting spring. To this end, a tilting spring may be provided to provide an elastic force so that at least one of the first link frame and the second link frame rotates with respect to the tilting frame.

In addition, the slide movement of the slide portion relative to the main body portion may be manually implemented by a user's manipulation, and in some cases, the slide movement of the slide portion may be implemented in an automatic or semi-automatic manner by using a separate actuator.

For reference, in the present invention, the actuator may include a conventional actuator used to provide an elastic force required for sliding opening and closing of the slide portion with respect to the body portion in a conventional slide type personal portable terminal. The structure and manner of such actuators may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications, and the number and mounting positions thereof are not limited or limited to the present invention. For example, a general spring may be used as the actuator, and in some cases, a spring assembly modular with the spring may be used.

The slide portion may be temporarily constrained by the stopper means between the first slide movement section and the second slide movement section of the slide portion. The structure and characteristics of this stopper means can be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications. For example, the stopper means may include a stopper holder provided on the main body portion, and a stopper member provided on the slide portion to be constrained to the stopper holder.

As the stopper member, a conventional stopper member which can be temporarily constrained to the stopper holder can be used. For example, the stopper member may be formed of an elastically deformable elastic material, and in some cases, the stopper member may be provided to be elastically supported by a common spring member and to be elastically accessible and spaced apart from the stopper holder. Can be.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal may include a cover plate for covering the rear connection portion between the main body portion and the slide portion. In addition, the cover plate is concealed inside the main body during the slide movement of the slide portion, and when the slide portion is tilted in conjunction with the tilting assembly may be exposed to the outside. For example, the cover plate may be provided in a state in which the cover plate is connected to the second link frame and is concealed inside the main body part. It may be arranged to cover.

Further, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal includes a main body portion, a slide portion, and a tilting assembly, the slide portion may be formed in a camp profile, and the main body portion as a camp An actuator may be provided to elastically contact the pile, and an elastic force may be provided during the slide movement of the slide unit with respect to the main body unit by the interaction of the camp profile and the actuator. As the actuator, a conventional actuator elastically contacting and interacting with the camp profile may be used, and the shape and characteristics of the camp profile may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.

In addition, according to another embodiment of the present invention, by using the camp profile and the actuator to provide the elastic force required for the slide movement of the slide portion, and at the same time to temporarily restrain the slide portion between the first slide movement section and the second slide movement section. It can also be configured. For example, the camp profile may include a first cam profile that interacts with the actuator in response to the first slide movement section of the slide unit, a second cam profile that interacts with the actuator in response to the second slide movement section of the slide unit, And a stopper portion formed between the first cam profile and the second cam profile to temporarily restrict the actuator. The first slide movement section and the second slide movement of the slide portion may be moved by restraint between the stopper portion and the actuator. The slide portion may be temporarily constrained between the sections.

In addition, an actuator may be used as an actuator including a spring member wound in a spiral shape and mounted on a guide frame coupled to a tilting frame, and a guide roller provided at one end of the spring member to elastically contact the camp profile. In addition, a guide groove may be formed in the guide frame, and a guide protrusion may be formed in the guide roller to be movable along the guide groove.

In the present invention, a personal portable device (Personal Portable Device) is a portable electric and electronic device such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), smart phone (Smart phone), handheld PC, mobile phone, MP3 player, etc., CDMA (Code A predetermined communication module such as a Division Multiplexing Access module, a Bluetooth module, an infrared communication module (IrDA), a wired / wireless LAN card, etc., and a terminal having a predetermined computing power by mounting a predetermined microprocessor for performing a multimedia playback function Can be used as a generic concept.

According to the slide-type personal portable terminal according to the present invention, it is possible to provide convenience in use and to enhance the product value of the product.

In particular, according to the present invention, since the first interface may be exposed when the first slide is moved and the second interface may be exposed when the second slide is moved, it is possible to provide convenience of input operation related to various functions.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the second interface portion can be selectively exposed in connection with the slide movement of the slide portion, a separate cumbersome operation for exposing the second interface portion can be eliminated, and the product can be used more conveniently. do.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the tilting assembly can be provided modularly in a semi-finished state, the assembly process can be simplified, and workability and productivity can be improved.

In addition, according to the present invention can minimize the space required for mounting and operation of the tilting assembly, it is possible to improve the space utilization and design freedom of the terminal on which the tilting assembly is mounted. In particular, according to the present invention, since the first link frame, the second link frame, and the tilting frame may overlap each other and be folded in some sections to form approximately the same plane, space required for mounting and operation can be minimized.

In addition, according to the present invention, since the rear connection portion of the main body portion and the slide portion may be covered by the cover plate without directly being exposed to the outside when the slide portion is tilted, it is possible to create a beautiful appearance and contribute to the quality of the product. .

1 is a perspective view showing the structure of a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

2 and 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a plan view showing the structure of a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

5 to 8 are views for explaining the operation structure of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

9 and 10 are perspective views showing the structure of a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a perspective view showing the structure of the tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

12 and 13 are views illustrating the structure of a tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention.

14 to 16 are views for explaining the operation structure of the tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment.

17 to 19 is a view showing a modification of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited or limited by the embodiments. For reference, in the present description, the same numbers refer to substantially the same elements, and may be described by quoting the contents described in other drawings under the above rules, and the contents repeated or deemed apparent to those skilled in the art may be omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing the structure of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention, Figures 2 and 3 are separate perspective views showing the structure of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention, Figure 4 Is a plan view showing the structure of a tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal according to the present invention.

As shown in these figures, the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention includes a main body portion 100, a slide portion 200, a second interface portion 120, and a tilting assembly 300.

The main body 100 may be configured to include a front case (not shown) and a rear case (not shown) to form a predetermined receiving space therein in cooperation with each other, various information is input to the front of the front case A first interface unit 110 and a second interface unit 120 for outputting are provided. In addition, a printed circuit board for various types of control may be accommodated in the main body 100.

For reference, the first and

second interface units

110 and 120 may include at least one of a conventional input device and an output device. For example, the input device may include at least one of a keypad, a button, a switch, a dial, a pointing device, and a touch pad, and the output device may include at least one of a display, a light emitting device, and a speaker. In addition, other conventional additional devices may be used as the first and second interface units, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the type and characteristics of the first and second interface units.

For example, a QWERTY keypad having a QWERTY arrangement, which is an English standard keyboard, may be applied to the front surface of the main body 100 as the first interface unit 110. A gaming keypad and a touch pad for inputting a signal may be appropriately arranged. In addition, as a second interface unit 120 provided above the first interface unit 110, a keypad, a switch, a key for inputting / outputting signals related to various additional functions such as various shortcut functions, games, or MP3s. , Buttons, touch pads, etc. may be appropriately arranged.

The slide unit 200 may be configured to include a front case (not shown) and a rear case (not shown) to form a predetermined receiving space therein in cooperation with each other, the image on the front of the slide unit 200 A display unit for outputting information may be provided.

The slide part 200 is configured to move the first slide and the second slide in the same direction when opened with respect to the body part 100. Here, the first slide movement of the slide unit 200 may be understood as a slide movement from the initial state in which the slide unit 200 is closed to a predetermined section, and the second slide movement of the slide unit 200 is referred to as a slide movement. It may be understood as a slide movement from a section in which the first slide movement is completed to a section in which the slide movement of the slide unit 200 is no longer made (open state is completed).

In addition, the sliding coupling between the body portion 100 and the slide portion 200 may be implemented by a conventional sliding coupling method, it may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications. Hereinafter, an example in which the tilting frame and the slide unit to be described later are slidably connected will be described. In some cases, the slide part may be slidably coupled to other parts of the main body part instead of the tilting frame.

Meanwhile, the slide part 200 may be tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body part 100 by the tilting assembly 300 after the movement of the second slide is completed.

The structure of the tilting assembly 300 may be variously changed according to required conditions and design specifications, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the structure and characteristics of the tilting assembly 300. For example, the tilting assembly 300 may include a first link frame 310, a second link frame 320, and a tilting frame 330. Hereinafter, an example in which two tilting assemblies 300 including the first link frame 310, the second link frame 320, and the tilting frame 330 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval will be described. In some cases, only one tilting assembly may be used, or alternatively three or more tilting assemblies may be used.

The first link frame 310 may be fixed to the upper end of the front surface of the main body portion 100, one end is formed with a guide slot 312 having a predetermined length. The shape and structure of the first link frame 310 may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications. Hereinafter, an example in which the first link frame 310 is formed in a substantially “L” block shape will be described.

The second link frame 320 is provided with a link shaft 322 that is slidably moved and rotated along the guide slot 312 of the first link frame 310, with respect to the first link frame 310 The slide moves and is rotatably connected. The shape and structure of the second link frame 320 may be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications. Hereinafter, the second link frame 320 is formed in a substantially "L" block shape corresponding to the first link frame 310, the second link frame 320 and the first link frame 310 in a predetermined region An example configured to partially overlap will be described.

One end of the tilting frame 330 is rotatably connected to the other end of the first link plate, the other end is rotatably connected to the other end of the second link frame 320. That is, one end of the tilting frame 330 is rotatably connected to the tilting shaft 302 coupled to the other end of the first link plate, the other end of the tilting frame 330 and the other end of the second link frame 320 It is rotatably connected by a link pin 304.

The tilting assembly 300 including the first link frame 310, the second link frame 320, and the tilting frame 330 overlaps with each other in some sections so as to form a substantially same plane when the slide unit 200 moves. For example, the tilting frame 330 is tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body 100 when the slide is moved and rotated of the second link frame 320 with respect to the first link frame 310. Let's do it. In some cases, the first link frame (or the second link frame) is formed in a substantially "c" block shape, and a part of the second link frame (or the first link frame) overlaps the inner space of the first link frame. It can also be configured to connect in such a way. Alternatively, the first link frame, the second link frame and the tilting frame may be sequentially disposed without overlapping each other, and each frame may be configured to have a different height (thickness).

By such a configuration, the first link frame 310, the second link frame 320 and the tilting frame 330 may be arranged to rotate to form a substantially triangular shape, wherein the tilting frame 330 is the main body It is disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to 100. Accordingly, the slide 200 connected to the tilting frame 330 may be tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body 100.

In addition, the tilting frame 330 is slidably connected to the slide unit 200. Sliding coupling between the tilting frame 330 and the slide unit 200 may be implemented by a conventional sliding coupling method, it may be variously changed according to the requirements and design specifications.

Hereinafter, the guide frame 350 is coupled to the tilting frame 330, and the slide unit 200 is slidably coupled to the guide frame 350 to be described as an example configured to slide with respect to the tilting frame 330. Let's do it.

The guide frame 350 may be formed in a plate shape having a predetermined width and length. The guide frame 350 may be integrally fixed to the tilting frame 330 by a conventional fixing or attachment method. The guide frame 350 partially accommodates both side ends of the rear plate 210 coupled to the rear surface of the slide 200 and is configured to slide along the side ends of the rear plate 210.

The guide frame 350 may be formed by bending the metal plate by a conventional press working in which the manufacturing process is simple. That is, the guide frame 350 may be formed by bending a conventional metal plate made of copper, copper alloy, stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, platinum, nickel, etc. by pressing, and the guide frame made of metal plate may have hardness. Since it is excellent in shape, it is easy to maintain shape strength. In some cases, the guide frame may be formed using a synthetic resin having excellent strength instead of the metal plate.

In addition, the guide frame 350 may be provided with a first slide guide 352 for partially accommodating both side ends of the rear plate 210. That is, the first slide guide 352 may be provided to surround both side end portions of the guide frame 350, and the side end portions of the rear plate 210 may be formed on the inner wall surface of each first slide guide 352. An approximately "c" shaped receiving groove (not shown) may be formed so as to be partially accommodated in a sliding manner.

The first slide guide 352 may be integrally formed at the side end of the guide frame 350 by insert injection molding together with the guide frame 350. In some cases, the first slide guide may be integrally fixed to the guide frame through a conventional fastening or bonding method in addition to the insert injection molding method. In addition, the first slide guide may be formed of a conventional plastic material, but polyacetal (polyoxymethylene) is required because it is required to use a material having excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties and excellent dimensional stability even in a long time wide use temperature range. ), Polyamide (polyamide) and polyamide imide (polyamide imide) and the like is preferably formed using a lubricity material having excellent self-lubricating properties and excellent fatigue resistance properties.

In addition, since the tilting frames 330 are integrally connected to each other through the guide frame 350, the play and torsion may be minimized.

In the above-described and illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the tilting frame 330 and the slide unit 200 are slidably connected to each other by the guide frame 350. However, in some cases, a separate guide frame is provided. Except for this, the tilting frame may be slidably connected to the slide unit directly. Alternatively, the tilting frame may be configured to slidably move the slide unit with respect to the tilting frame through other plates and connecting members instead of the guide frame.

On the other hand, the main body portion 100 may be provided with a second slide guide 130 slidably connected to the rear plate 210, the rear plate 210 when the first slide of the slide unit 200 is moved The first slide guide 352 and the second slide guide 130 may be guided in double, the rear plate 210 during or before the second slide movement of the slide unit 200 is the second slide guide 130 Can be released from. For example, a second slide guide 130 may be formed in the main body 100 adjacent to a lower end of the first slide guide 352, and the second slide guide 130 may include a first slide guide ( 352 may be provided to doublely surround both side ends of the guide frame 350, and the side ends of the rear plates 210 may be partially slidably formed on the inner wall surface of each of the second slide guides 130. An accommodating groove (not shown) having a substantially "c" shape may be formed to be accommodated therein.

While the slide unit 200 moves in the first and second slides, side ends of the rear plates 210 may be partially accommodated in the first slide guide 352 and the second slide guide 130 at the same time. After the movement of the second slide of the slide unit 200 is completed, the side end portion of the rear plate 210 exits from the second slide guide 130, thereby between the rear plate 210 and the second slide guide 130. The sliding constraint can be released. Therefore, when the slide unit 200 moves, the tilting of the tilting frame 330 may be constrained by the constraint between the rear plate 210 and the second slide guide 130, and the second portion of the slide unit 200 may be restrained. After the slide movement is completed, since the restraint between the rear plate 210 and the second slide guide 130 may be released, the tilting frame 330 may be tilted with respect to the main body 100.

Meanwhile, the tilting of the slide unit 200 with respect to the main body unit 100 may be implemented manually by a user's operation. In some cases, the tilting of the slide unit may be automatically or semi-automatically by using a separate tilting spring. Can be implemented.

Hereinafter, an example in which the slide unit 200 is automatically tilted by the elastic force of the tilting spring 340 after the movement of the second slide of the slide unit 200 is completed will be described. A conventional spring member may be used as the tilting spring 340, and the present invention is not limited or limited by the type and characteristics of the tilting spring 340.

For example, a tilting spring 340 may be provided to provide an elastic force to rotate at least one of the first link frame 310 and the second link frame 320 with respect to the tilting frame 330. For example, a conventional torsion spring may be used as the tilting spring 340, and the second link frame 320 is rotated with respect to the tilting frame 330 by the elastic force of the tilting spring 340. The link shaft 322 formed at one end of the link frame 320 may slide and rotate along the guide slot 312 of the first link frame 310. As a result, the tilting frame 330 may be the tilting shaft 302. It may rotate about and can be tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the body portion (100).

In addition, the slide movement of the slide unit 200 with respect to the main body unit 100 may be implemented manually by a user's operation, and in some cases, the slide movement of the slide unit is performed automatically or semi-automatically using a separate actuator. It can be implemented as.

For example, a conventional torsion spring may be used as the actuator 400, and one end of the actuator 400 may be connected to the main body 100, and the other end may be connected to the slide unit 200. The slide movement of the slide unit 200 can be made in a semi-automatic manner. Hereinafter, an example in which one end of the actuator 400 is connected to the guide frame 350 and the other end of the actuator 400 is connected to the rear plate 210 will be described. In some cases, the actuator may be connected to other parts, but preferably, the actuator 400 is mounted on the rear plate 210 and the guide frame 350, which may maintain parallel to each other even when the slide unit 200 is tilted. ) May be connected.

Meanwhile, the slide unit 200 may be temporarily restricted by the stopper means between the first slide movement section and the second slide movement section of the slide unit 200. The structure and characteristics of this stopper means can be variously changed according to the required conditions and design specifications.

For example, the stopper means may include a stopper holder 520 provided on the main body 100, and a stopper member 510 provided on the slide unit 200 to be constrained to the stopper holder 520. have. In the initial state, the stopper holder 520 and the stopper member 510 may be disposed to be spaced apart from each other for a predetermined period, and when the first slide movement of the slide unit 200 is completed, the stopper member 510 may be disposed on the stopper holder 520. The slide unit 200 can be temporarily restrained without any further slide movement (second slide movement).

As the stopper member 510, a conventional stopper member 510 that is temporarily constrained to the stopper holder 520 may be used. For example, the stopper member 510 may be formed of an elastic material that is elastically deformable, such as rubber or urethane. As such, the stopper member 510 formed of an elastic material is constrained to the stopper holder 520, and allows the slide unit 200 to be temporarily constrained between the first slide moving section and the second slide moving section. Then, when a force greater than the restraining force by the stopper means is applied, the stopper member 510 passes through the stopper holder 520 in a compressed state and allows the slide unit 200 to enter the second slide moving section. . In addition, the slide movement of the slide unit 200 in the second slide movement section may be configured to be automatically implemented by the above-described actuator 400.

In the above-described and illustrated embodiments of the present invention, for example, a stopper member formed of an elastic material is used. However, in some cases, the stopper member is elastically supported by a conventional spring member and elastically supported by the stopper holder. It may be provided to be accessible and spaced apart. In this case, the stopper member may be formed of a hard material.

Hereinafter, the operation principle and operation structure of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention will be described.

5 to 8 are views for explaining the operation structure of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention. In addition, the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the initial state of the slide unit 200, the main body unit 100 and the slide unit 200 are disposed to overlap each other.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5, the user may push the slide unit 200 to move the first slide. That is, when the slide unit 200 is pushed up, the rear plate 210 coupled to the rear surface of the slide unit 200 slides along the first slide guide 352 and the second slide guide 130 and the slide unit 200. ) May be moved to the first slide to the upper portion of the body portion (100). In addition, during the initial sliding of the slide unit 200, the above-described actuator 400 may accumulate elastic force, and if the slide movement of the slide unit 200 is made at least a predetermined length, that is, the slide movement of the slide unit 200 When the threshold of the actuator 400 is exceeded, the compressed actuator 400 is restored and the remaining slide movement of the slide unit 200 may be automatically implemented.

In addition, when the slide movement of the slide unit 200 is completed up to the first slide movement section, the stopper member 510 is constrained to the stopper holder 520, so that the slide portion is moved between the first slide movement section and the second slide movement section. 200 may be temporarily constrained.

As described above, as the slide unit 200 moves to the first slide, the first interface unit 110 may be exposed to the outside provided in the main body unit 100, and the user may expose the exposed first interface unit 110. Various information can be input by operating.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 6, the user may push the slide unit 200 again to move the second slide. That is, when a force greater than the restraint force by the stopper means is applied, the restraint between the stopper member 510 and the stopper holder 520 is released and the slide unit 200 moves to the second slide. In addition, as the slide unit 200 moves to the second slide, the second interface unit 120 covered by the slide unit 200 may be exposed to the outside, and the user may expose the exposed second interface unit 120. Various information can be input by operation.

Thereafter, when the second slide of the slide unit 200 is completed, the restraint between the rear plate 210 and the second slide guide 130 may be released. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the second link frame 320 is rotated with respect to the tilting frame 330 by the elastic force of the tilting spring 340 and is formed at one end of the second link frame 320. The link shaft 322 may be moved and rotated along the guide slot 312 of the first link frame 310. As a result, the tilting frame 330 rotates about the tilting shaft 302 and the main body portion ( Can be tilted at an angle with respect to 100).

On the other hand, Figures 9 and 10 is a perspective view showing the structure of a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in Figure 9 and 10, the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention cover plate 500 for covering the rear connection between the body portion 100 and the slide portion 200 It may include.

In the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal, since the slide part 200 is tilted while being slide-opened with respect to the main body part 100, the rear connection part between the main body part 100 and the slide part 200 is directly exposed to the outside. Thus, there is a problem that the appearance is complicated and messy. However, according to the present invention, since the rear connection portion between the main body portion 100 and the slide portion 200 can be covered by the cover plate 500 without being directly exposed to the outside, a clean and beautiful appearance can be created.

In addition, the cover plate 500 is concealed inside the main body 100 during the slide movement of the slide unit 200, and interlocked with the tilting assembly 300 when the slide unit 200 is tilted and exposed to the outside. Can be. That is, the cover plate 500 may be connected to the bottom surface of the second link frame 320 to be concealed in the main body part 100. When the slide part 200 is tilted, the second link may be provided. Rotation integrally with the frame 320 may be disposed to cover the rear connection portion between the body portion 100 and the slide portion 200.

In addition, Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the structure of a tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

In the above-described and illustrated embodiments of the present invention, the tilting frame and the slide unit are slidably connected to each other by means of a separate guide frame. However, in some cases, the slide unit is excluded from the tilting frame without the separate guide frame. Direct slide movement can be connected.

That is, as shown in FIG. 11, the slide unit 200 may be directly connected to the tilting frame 330 'so as to be slidable. To this end, the tilting frame 330 ′ may be provided with a first slide guide (see 352 of FIG. 2), and the rear plate 210 coupled to the rear surface of the slide part 200 may have a side end portion thereof on the first slide guide. The slide can be moved relative to the first slide guide 352 in a partially accommodated state.

12 and 13 are views illustrating a structure of a tiltable slide personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 14 to 16 are views of a tiltable slide personal portable device according to another embodiment. It is a figure for explaining the operation structure of a terminal. In addition, the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

12 and 13, the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a main body portion 100, a slide portion 200, and a tilting assembly 300, wherein the slide The unit 200 may be formed in the camp profile 220, the main body 100 may be provided with an actuator 400 'to elastically contact the camp profile 220, the camp The elastic force may be provided when the slide unit 200 slides with respect to the main body unit 100 by the interaction of the lobe 220 and the actuator 400 ′.

That is, a camp profile 220 having a height difference along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100 may be formed on the rear plate 210 ′ coupled to the rear surface of the slide 200, and the main body 100. The actuator 400 ′ provided to the main body 100 is moved along the camp profile 220 and interacts with the camp profile 220 in an elastically contacted state with the camp profile 220. The slide movement of the slide unit 200 may be implemented in a semi-automatic manner.

As the actuator 400 ′, a conventional actuator elastically contacting and interacting with the camp profile 220 may be used. The shape and characteristics of the camp profile 220 may vary according to required conditions and design specifications. Can be changed.

In addition, in the above-described and illustrated embodiments of the present invention, an example in which the slide portion is temporarily constrained between the first slide movement section and the second slide movement section by a stopper means provided separately from the actuator is described. The camp profile and the actuator may be configured to provide the elastic force required for the slide movement of the slide unit and at the same time temporarily constrain the slide unit.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the camp profile 220 interacts with the actuator 400 ′ in response to the first slide movement section of the slide 200. A second cam profile 220b interacting with the actuator 400 'in response to the second slide movement section of the slide 200, and the first cam profile 220a and the second cam profile. It may include a stopper portion 220c formed between the 220b, the actuator 400 'is temporarily constrained, the slide portion 200 by the restraint between the stopper 220c and the actuator 400' The slide unit 200 may be temporarily restricted between the first slide moving section and the second slide moving section.

In addition, the actuator 400 ′ is wound in a spiral shape and is provided at one end of the spring member 410 mounted on the guide frame 350 and the spring member 410 to elastically form the camp profile 220. It may be configured to include a guide roller 420 in contact.

In addition, a guide groove 352 may be formed in the guide frame 350, and a guide protrusion 422 may be formed in the guide roller 420 to be movable along the guide groove 352. Since the guide protrusion 422 can be moved in the state accommodated in the guide groove 352 while the guide roller 420 moves along the camp profile 220, the torsion and flow of the actuator 400 'can be suppressed. The actuator 400 ′ may be prevented from excessively flowing over a certain level.

With this structure, as shown in FIG. 14, the guide roller 420 elastically supported by the spring member 410 is moved along the first cam profile 220a during the first slide movement of the slide 200. As it moves, the first slide of the slide 200 may be moved in a semi-automatic manner. That is, the first cam profile 220a may be provided in a substantially “V” shape. In the initial movement of the guide roller 420, the spring member 410 may be compressed in a state in which elastic force is accumulated. When the guide roller 420 exceeds the bending point of the first cam profile 220a, the compressed spring member 410 is restored, and the rest of the first slide movement of the slide 200 is automatically restored by this restoring force. Can be done.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, when the slide movement of the slide unit 200 is completed to the first slide movement section, the guide roller 420 is constrained to the stopper portion 220c, whereby the first slide movement section and the second slide movement are performed. The slide unit 200 may be temporarily restricted between the sections.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 15, when a force greater than the restraint force between the stopper portion 220c and the guide roller 420 is applied, the guide roller 420 may enter the second cam profile 220b, and the guide roller may be used. While the 420 moves along the second cam profile 220b, the second slide of the slide 200 may be automatically moved.

Then, when the second slide movement of the slide unit 200 is completed, the restraint between the rear plate 210 ′ and the second slide guide 130 may be released, as shown in FIG. 16, of the tilting spring 340. As the second link frame 320 rotates with respect to the tilting frame 330 by the elastic force, the link shaft 322 formed at one end of the second link frame 320 is a guide slot of the first link frame 310. The slide 312 may be moved and rotated. As a result, the tilting frame 330 may rotate about the tilting shaft 302 and may be tilted at a predetermined angle with respect to the main body 100.

On the other hand, in the above-described and illustrated embodiments of the present invention, the guide slot of the first link frame is described as an example formed in a flat straight line, in some cases, the guide slot may be formed in an inclined or curved form. .

17 to 19 is a view showing a modification of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention. In addition, the same or equivalent reference numerals are given to the same or equivalent components as those described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

17 to 19, the tilting assembly 300 of the tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention is provided on the main body 100 and has a first slot frame having a guide slot 312 at one end thereof. 310, a second link frame 320 provided at one end thereof with a link shaft 322 accommodated in the guide slot 312 so as to be slidably moved and rotatably connected thereto, and the slide unit 200 is slidably connected thereto. One end is rotatably connected to the other end of the first link frame 310 and the other end includes a tilting frame 330 is rotatably connected to the other end of the second link frame 320, the guide slot 312 The inclined portions 315 and 315 'may be formed to be inclined at a predetermined angle, and the link shaft 322 of the second link frame 320 may be supported by the inclined portions 315 and 315' when the slide unit 200 is tilted. .

For example, as illustrated in FIG. 17, the guide slot 312 may include a first inclined portion 315a disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle and a second inclined portion inclined in an opposite direction with respect to the first inclined portion 315a ( 315b) may be formed in a substantially “V” shape, and the link shaft 322 may be supported by the second inclined portion 315b in the tilting state of the slide portion 200. The angle and section length of the first and second

inclined portions

315a and 315b may be appropriately changed according to required conditions and design specifications.

Such a structure makes it possible to prevent the tilting state of the slide unit 200 from being released by relatively weak contact or impact in the tilting state of the slide unit 200. That is, when the guide slot is formed in a flat straight line, the link shaft disposed at one end of the guide slot is moved toward the other end of the guide slot even if relatively weak contact or impact is applied to the slide in the tilted state of the slide. There is a fear that the tilting state of the slide portion is unintentionally released. However, according to the present invention, since the link shaft 322 may be supported by the second inclined portion 315b when the slide portion 200 is tilted, the slide portion 200 is tilted to the slide portion 200 in a tilted state. Even when a relatively weak contact or impact is applied, the tilting state of the slide unit 200 is not inadvertently released, and the tilting state of the slide unit 200 may be stably maintained. In addition, when releasing the tilting operation of the slide unit by pressing the slide unit 200 with a predetermined force or more, when the link shaft 322 passes the switching point between the second slope unit 315b and the first slope unit 315a. Since the link shaft 322 moves along the first inclined portion 315a which is inclined downward with respect to the traveling direction, the releasing of the tilting operation of the slide 200 may be implemented more smoothly.

As another example, as shown in FIG. 18, only one inclined portion 315 ′ may be formed in the guide slot 312, and the link shaft of the second link frame 320 may be tilted when the slide portion 200 is tilted. 322 may be supported by the second inclined portion 315 '.

In the above-described and illustrated embodiments of the present invention, the link shaft is simply supported by the inclined portion and is configured to maintain the tilting state of the slide portion. However, as shown in FIG. 19, a separate inclined portion is formed inside the guide slot. The stopper may be formed, and the link shaft may be configured to be elastically constrained to the inclined stopper by the aforementioned tilting spring when the slide unit is tilted. For example, the guide slot 312 of the first link frame 310 may be provided in a form in which one side is blocked, and the link shaft 322 is tilted on the sidewall of the guide slot 312 in a tilting state of the slide unit 200. An inclined stopper 317 having an approximately "V" shape may be formed to restrain the recess. Therefore, the link shaft 322 may be elastically constrained to the inclined stopper 317 by the tilting spring 340 in the tilting state of the slide 200.

As described above, although described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be variously modified and changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims below I can understand that you can.

The tiltable slide type personal portable terminal according to the present invention can be widely used as a personal portable terminal such as a personal digital assistant (PDA), a smart phone, a handheld PC, a mobile phone, an MP3 player, a game machine, and the like.

Claims

A main body portion including a first interface portion and a second interface portion;

A slide unit for moving the first slide and the second slide in one direction with respect to the main body; And

And a tilting assembly configured to tilt the slide part with respect to the main body part while the slide part is moved in the second slide.

The first interface part is exposed to the outside when the slide is moved to the first slide, and the second interface part is exposed to the outside together with the first interface when the slide is moved to the second slide. Slide-type personal handheld device.
The method of claim 1,

And the first and second interface units include at least one of an input device and an output device.
The method of claim 2,

And the input device comprises at least one of a keypad, a button, a switch, a dial, a pointing device, and a touch pad.
The method of claim 2,

And the output device comprises at least one of a display, a light emitting element, and a speaker.
The method of claim 1,

The tilting assembly,

A first link frame provided on the main body and having a guide slot formed at one end thereof;

A second link frame provided at one end with a link shaft accommodated in the guide slot so as to slide and rotate; And

And a tilting frame connected to the slide unit so as to be slidably movable, one end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the first link frame, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the other end of the second link frame. Tiltable slide-type portable terminal.
The method of claim 5,

When the slide unit moves the slide unit, the first link frame, the second link frame and the tilting frame are folded to overlap each other,

And the tilting frame is tilted with respect to the main body when the slide is moved and rotated with respect to the first link frame.
The method of claim 5,

An inclined portion is formed in the guide slot,

The tilting slide type personal portable terminal, characterized in that the tilting shaft is supported on the inclined portion when the slide unit tilts.
The method of claim 5,

The tilting assembly,

And a tilting spring for providing an elastic force such that at least one of the first link frame and the second link frame rotates with respect to the tilting frame.
The method of claim 8,

An inclined stopper is formed in the guide slot,

And the tilting shaft is elastically constrained to the inclined stopper by the tilting spring when the slide unit is tilted.
The method of claim 5,

Further comprising a guide frame coupled to the tilting frame,

The rear plate coupled to the rear of the slide unit is tiltable slide type personal portable terminal, characterized in that coupled to the guide frame slidably.
The method of claim 10,

And a first slide guide integrally formed in the guide frame to partially receive the side end of the rear plate.
The method of claim 11,

A second slide guide provided on the main body and slidably connected to the rear plate;

The rear plate is double guided by the first slide guide and the second slide guide when the first slide moves.

The rear plate is released from the second slide guide during or before the second slide of the slide unit.
The method of claim 12,

The second slide guide is disposed below the first slide guide in the sliding direction of the slide unit,

And the rear plate is released from the second slide guide when movement of the second slide is completed.
The method of claim 5,

Further comprising a cover plate connected to the second link frame,

The tilting slide type personal portable terminal, wherein the cover plate rotates together with the second link frame when the slide unit is tilted to cover a rear connection portion between the main body unit and the slide unit.
The method of claim 1,

A tiltable slide-type personal portable terminal, characterized in that it further comprises an actuator for providing an elastic force during the slide movement of the slide portion relative to the body portion.
The method of claim 1,

And a stopper means for temporarily constraining the slide portion between the first slide movement section and the second slide movement section of the slide portion.
The method of claim 16,

The stopper means,

A stopper holder provided on the main body; And

And a stopper member provided on the slide portion to be constrained to the stopper holder.
The method of claim 17,

The stopper member is formed of an elastic material, or tiltable slide type personal portable terminal, characterized in that it is provided to be elastically in contact with the stopper holder.
The method of claim 1,

The slide portion is formed in the camp profile,

The main body portion is provided with an actuator to elastically contact the camp profile,

Tiltable slide type personal portable terminal, characterized in that the elastic force is provided during the slide movement of the slide portion relative to the main body portion by the interaction of the camp profile and the actuator.
The method of claim 19,

The camp profile,

A first cam profile interacting with the actuator in response to the first slide movement section of the slide unit;

A second cam profile interacting with the actuator in response to the second slide movement section of the slide unit; And

And a stopper portion formed between the first cam profile and the second cam profile to temporarily restrain the actuator.

And the slide part is temporarily constrained between the first slide moving section and the second slide moving section of the slide unit by restraint between the stopper part and the actuator.
The method of claim 19,

The actuator is

A spring member wound in a spiral shape and mounted to a guide frame coupled to the tilting frame; And

And a guide roller provided at one end of the spring member to be in elastic contact with the camp profile.
The method of claim 21,

The guide frame is formed in the guide groove, the guide roller is tiltable slide type personal portable terminal, characterized in that the guide projection is formed to be movable along the guide groove.