WO2020213764A1 - Boîtier de terminal - Google Patents

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WO2020213764A1
WO2020213764A1 PCT/KR2019/004709 KR2019004709W WO2020213764A1 WO 2020213764 A1 WO2020213764 A1 WO 2020213764A1 KR 2019004709 W KR2019004709 W KR 2019004709W WO 2020213764 A1 WO2020213764 A1 WO 2020213764A1
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김기환
최명수
정찰기
한재영
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엘지전자 주식회사
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  • the present invention relates to a terminal case. Specifically, it can be applied to a terminal case that is coupled to a terminal to provide a dual display.
  • Terminals can be divided into mobile/portable terminals and stationary terminals depending on whether they can be moved. Again, mobile terminals can be divided into handheld terminals and vehicle mounted terminals depending on whether the user can directly carry them.
  • the functions of mobile terminals are diversifying. For example, there are functions of data and voice communication, taking pictures and videos through a camera, recording voice, playing music files through a speaker system, and outputting images or videos to the display. Some terminals add an electronic game play function or perform a multimedia player function. In particular, recent mobile terminals can receive multicast signals providing visual content such as broadcasting and video or television programs.
  • such a terminal is being implemented in the form of a multimedia player having complex functions such as, for example, taking pictures or videos, playing music or video files, and receiving game broadcasts.
  • Mobile terminals are limited in size and volume that are manufactured in consideration of portability. Limiting the size and volume of the mobile terminal may act as a limitation on the functions provided by the mobile terminal.
  • a simple example is the size limitation of a display included in a mobile terminal. That is, the mobile terminal can provide visual content to a user through a limited size display due to portability.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a terminal case that is coupled to a terminal to provide a dual display.
  • the present invention includes a front case including a display on one side, a rear case including a terminal accommodating unit, and a linking unit connecting the front case to the rear case according to an embodiment.
  • the linking portion is a first hinge portion for controlling the linkage mechanism between the front case and the rear case, a second hinge portion including a wire receiving portion through which the wire passes, and a first supporting the front case to the rear case at a specific angle. It provides a terminal case comprising a hinge portion.
  • the third hinge portion includes a first protrusion protruding in a vertical direction from a first axis provided on one side of the front case and a second shaft provided on one side of the rear case. And a second protrusion protruding in a vertical direction from the terminal, wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion are selectively inserted into adjacent recessed portions to support the front case to the rear case at a specific angle Provide a case.
  • one end of the first protrusion is connected to a first elastic support and is elastically supported in a vertical direction from the first axis
  • the second protrusion has one end of a second elastic support. It is connected to and provides a terminal case, characterized in that the elastic support in the vertical direction on the second axis.
  • the first elastic support part has an'S' shape in which one end is connected to the first protrusion, is provided along the axial direction on the first axis
  • the second elastic support part A support part provides a terminal case, characterized in that one end has an'S' shape connected to the second protrusion, and is provided on the second axis along an axial direction.
  • the first hinge portion is fixed to a first fixed cam fixed to a first shaft provided on one side of the front case, and a second shaft provided on one side of the rear case.
  • a second fixed cam and a roller that reciprocates between the first fixed cam and the second fixed cam, and is selectively fixed to the first fixed cam or the second fixed cam, and the first hinge portion It provides a terminal case, characterized in that non-interlocking rotation of the first axis and the second axis sequentially by selectively fixing a roller.
  • the first hinge portion is provided on the first shaft, and the first driving cam and the second driving cam rotate corresponding to an angle at which the first hinge portion rotates on the first axis. It is provided on the shaft, the first hinge portion includes a second driving cam that rotates corresponding to the rotation angle on the second axis, the first driving cam is a plurality of first cam bones provided in the first fixed cam And at least one first cam mount selectively engaged with each other, and the second driving cam comprises at least one second cam mount selectively engaged with a plurality of second cam valleys provided in the second fixed cam. It provides a terminal case.
  • the first cam mount is provided to selectively engage the first cam valley at an angle less than 0 degrees based on an angle between the front case and the rear case,
  • the front case maintains a close contact state with the terminal accommodated in the rear case.
  • the present invention provides a terminal case, wherein the first driving cam includes two facing the first cam mount.
  • the front case and the rear case are in the vicinity of 360 degrees based on the angle between the front case and the rear case, by magnets provided in the front case and the rear case, respectively. It provides a terminal case, characterized in that maintaining a close contact state.
  • the second hinge portion interlocks a first shaft provided on one side of the front case and a second shaft provided on one side of the rear case, and the wire is the first It provides a terminal case, characterized in that passing through the guide hole passing through the center of the axis, the guide hole passing through the center of the second axis, and the wire receiving portion.
  • the linking unit includes a first linking module provided as the first hinge part and the second hinge part, and a second linking module provided as the first hinge part and the third hinge part. It provides a terminal case comprising a.
  • the first interlocking module and the second interlocking module are spaced apart from a preset distance to a wireless communication slit provided on one side of the terminal while the terminal is accommodated in the rear case. It provides a terminal case characterized in that it is provided.
  • a display may be provided in a terminal case that is detachable from the terminal, and a dual display may be provided to a user through the terminal case.
  • the front case and the rear case of the terminal case rotate 360 degrees through two axes, and may maintain a fixed state at a specific angle.
  • the front case and the rear case of the terminal case may be rotated non-interlockingly with two axes to prevent the gap between the dual displays from being widened.
  • an interlocking unit connecting the front case and the rear case of the terminal case from interfering with wireless communication of the terminal coupled to the rear case.
  • power is applied to the terminal case by the combined terminal to reduce power consumption.
  • the terminal case may provide a cleaner image to a user by receiving an image signal through wireless communication through a combined terminal.
  • FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention.
  • FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams of an example of a mobile terminal according to the present invention viewed from different directions.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a terminal case of the present invention in a folded state and an unfolded state in one direction according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method of coupling a terminal to a terminal case of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a terminal is coupled to the terminal case of the present invention.
  • 5 and 6 are exploded views of a terminal case of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a mechanism for linking a terminal case and a terminal when a terminal is coupled to a terminal case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a block diagram illustrating an entire terminal case and a partial block diagram of a terminal transmitting and receiving signals to and from the terminal case according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 shows an embodiment in which the linkage rotates non-interlockingly on two axes (FIG. 9(a)) and an embodiment in which the linkage rotates interlockingly on two axes (FIG. 9(b)) according to an embodiment of the present invention. Are doing.
  • 10 to 12 are exploded views of a non-interlocking type linkage according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 13 to 17 are views for explaining an interlocking mechanism of a non-interlocking type linking unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a location of an interlocking unit in a relationship with a terminal coupled to a terminal case, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 21 is a diagram for describing various interlocking modules of an interlocking unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the linkage unit includes a molding unit in a region corresponding to the wireless communication slit and is provided in a terminal case.
  • FIG. 23 shows another embodiment of a non-interlocking type linkage unit of the present invention.
  • FIG. 24 is an enlarged view of the first interlocking module shown in FIG. 23.
  • 25 and 26 are enlarged views of a partial configuration of the third hinge part shown in FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view in the direction A-A' for explaining the mechanism of the third hinge portion shown in FIG. 24.
  • 28 to 31 are views for explaining a method for maintaining a close contact state between the front case and the rear case in the vicinity of 0 degrees and 360 degrees in the terminal case of the present invention.
  • Mobile terminals described in this specification include mobile phones, smart phones, laptop computers, digital broadcasting terminals, personal digital assistants (PDAs), portable multimedia players (PMPs), navigation systems, and slate PCs.
  • Tablet PC tablet PC
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  • wearable device wearable device, for example, smartwatch, glass-type terminal (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)), etc. may be included. have.
  • FIG. 1A is a block diagram illustrating a mobile terminal related to the present invention
  • FIGS. 1B and 1C are conceptual diagrams of an example of a mobile terminal related to the present invention viewed from different directions.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an input unit 120, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, an interface unit 160, a memory 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. ), etc.
  • the components shown in FIG. 1A are not essential for implementing the mobile terminal, and thus, the mobile terminal described in the present specification may have more or fewer components than those listed above.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may be configured between the mobile terminal 100 and the wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 and an external server. It may include one or more modules that enable wireless communication between. In addition, the wireless communication unit 110 may include one or more modules for connecting the mobile terminal 100 to one or more networks.
  • the wireless communication unit 110 may include at least one of a broadcast reception module 111, a mobile communication module 112, a wireless Internet module 113, a short-range communication module 114, and a location information module 115. .
  • the input unit 120 includes a camera 121 or an image input unit for inputting an image signal, a microphone 122 for inputting an audio signal, or an audio input unit, and a user input unit 123 for receiving information from a user, for example, , A touch key, a mechanical key, etc.).
  • the voice data or image data collected by the input unit 120 may be analyzed and processed as a user's control command.
  • the sensing unit 140 may include one or more sensors for sensing at least one of information in the mobile terminal, information on surrounding environments surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information.
  • the sensing unit 140 includes a proximity sensor 141, an illumination sensor 142, a touch sensor, an acceleration sensor, a magnetic sensor, and gravity.
  • G-sensor for example, camera (see 121)), microphone (microphone, see 122), battery gauge, environmental sensor (for example, barometer, hygrometer, thermometer, radiation detection sensor, It may include at least one of a heat sensor, a gas sensor, etc.), and a chemical sensor (eg, an electronic nose, a healthcare sensor, a biometric sensor, etc.).
  • the mobile terminal disclosed in the present specification may combine and utilize information sensed by at least two or more of these sensors.
  • the output unit 150 is for generating an output related to visual, auditory or tactile sense, and includes at least one of the display unit 151, the sound output unit 152, the hap tip module 153, and the light output unit 154 can do.
  • the display unit 151 may implement a touch screen by forming a layer structure or integrally with the touch sensor. Such a touch screen can function as a user input unit 123 that provides an input interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user, and can provide an output interface between the mobile terminal 100 and a user.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a passage between various types of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 connects a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, and a device equipped with an identification module. It may include at least one of a port, an audio input/output (I/O) port, an input/output (video I/O) port, and an earphone port.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may perform appropriate control related to the connected external device in response to the connection of the external device to the interface unit 160.
  • the memory 170 stores data supporting various functions of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the memory 170 may store a plurality of application programs or applications driven by the mobile terminal 100, data for operation of the mobile terminal 100, and commands. At least some of these application programs may be downloaded from an external server through wireless communication. In addition, at least some of these application programs may exist on the mobile terminal 100 from the time of delivery for basic functions of the mobile terminal 100 (eg, incoming calls, outgoing functions, message reception, and outgoing functions). Meanwhile, the application program may be stored in the memory 170, installed on the mobile terminal 100, and driven by the controller 180 to perform an operation (or function) of the mobile terminal.
  • the controller 180 In addition to the operation related to the application program, the controller 180 generally controls the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 180 may provide or process appropriate information or functions to a user by processing signals, data, information, etc. input or output through the above-described components or by driving an application program stored in the memory 170.
  • the controller 180 may control at least some of the components examined together with FIG. 1A. Furthermore, in order to drive the application program, the controller 180 may operate by combining at least two or more of the components included in the mobile terminal 100 with each other.
  • the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power to each of the components included in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery or a replaceable battery.
  • At least some of the components may operate in cooperation with each other to implement an operation, control, or control method of a mobile terminal according to various embodiments described below.
  • the operation, control, or control method of the mobile terminal may be implemented on the mobile terminal by driving at least one application program stored in the memory 170.
  • the broadcast reception module 111 of the wireless communication unit 110 receives a broadcast signal and/or broadcast-related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel.
  • the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel and a terrestrial channel.
  • Two or more broadcast receiving modules may be provided to the mobile terminal 100 for simultaneous broadcast reception or broadcast channel switching of at least two broadcast channels.
  • the mobile communication module 112 includes technical standards or communication methods for mobile communication (eg, GSM (Global System for Mobile communication), CDMA (Code Division Multi Access), CDMA2000 (Code Division Multi Access 2000)), EV -DO (Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only), WCDMA (Wideband CDMA), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc.), transmits and receives radio signals with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network.
  • GSM Global System for Mobile communication
  • CDMA Code Division Multi Access
  • CDMA2000 Code Division Multi Access 2000
  • EV -DO Enhanced Voice-Data Optimized or Enhanced Voice-Data Only
  • WCDMA Wideband CDMA
  • HSDPA High Speed Downlink Packet Access
  • HSUPA High Speed Uplink Packet Access
  • LTE Long Term
  • the wireless signal may include a voice call signal, a video call signal, or various types of data according to transmission/reception of text/multimedia messages.
  • the wireless Internet module 113 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and may be built-in or external to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the wireless Internet module 113 is configured to transmit and receive wireless signals in a communication network according to wireless Internet technologies.
  • wireless Internet technologies include WLAN (Wireless LAN), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) Direct, DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), WiBro (Wireless Broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access), LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (Long Term Evolution-Advanced), etc., and the wireless Internet module ( 113) transmits and receives data according to at least one wireless Internet technology in a range including Internet technologies not listed above.
  • the wireless Internet module 113 performs wireless Internet access through the mobile communication network.
  • the short range communication module 114 is for short range communication, and includes Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and NFC. Near field communication may be supported by using at least one of (Near Field Communication), Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Wi-Fi Direct, and Wireless USB (Wireless Universal Serial Bus) technologies.
  • the short-distance communication module 114 is, between the mobile terminal 100 and a wireless communication system, between the mobile terminal 100 and another mobile terminal 100, or between the mobile terminal 100 through a wireless area network (Wireless Area Networks). ) And a network in which another mobile terminal 100 or an external server is located may support wireless communication.
  • the local area wireless communication network may be a wireless personal area network (Wireless Personal Area Networks).
  • the other mobile terminal 100 is a wearable device capable of exchanging (or interlocking with) data with the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, for example, a smartwatch, a smart glasses. (smart glass), HMD (head mounted display)).
  • the short-range communication module 114 may detect (or recognize) a wearable device capable of communicating with the mobile terminal 100 around the mobile terminal 100.
  • the controller 180 transmits at least part of the data processed by the mobile terminal 100 to the short-range communication module ( 114) can be transmitted to the wearable device. Accordingly, a user of the wearable device can use data processed by the mobile terminal 100 through the wearable device.
  • the user when a call is received by the mobile terminal 100, the user performs a phone call through the wearable device, or when a message is received by the mobile terminal 100, the user receives the received call through the wearable device. It is possible to check the message.
  • the location information module 115 is a module for obtaining a location (or current location) of a mobile terminal, and representative examples thereof include a GPS (Global Positioning System) module or a WiFi (Wireless Fidelity) module.
  • a GPS Global Positioning System
  • WiFi Wireless Fidelity
  • the mobile terminal may acquire the location of the mobile terminal based on information of the Wi-Fi module and a wireless access point (AP) that transmits or receives a wireless signal.
  • AP wireless access point
  • the location information module 115 may perform any function among other modules of the wireless communication unit 110 in order to obtain data on the location of the mobile terminal as a substitute or additionally.
  • the location information module 115 is a module used to obtain the location (or current location) of the mobile terminal, and is not limited to a module that directly calculates or obtains the location of the mobile terminal.
  • the input unit 120 is for inputting image information (or signal), audio information (or signal), data, or information input from a user.
  • the mobile terminal 100 Alternatively, a plurality of cameras 121 may be provided.
  • the camera 121 processes an image frame such as a still image or a video obtained by an image sensor in a video call mode or a photographing mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 or stored in the memory 170.
  • a plurality of cameras 121 provided in the mobile terminal 100 may be arranged to form a matrix structure, and through the camera 121 forming a matrix structure as described above, various angles or focal points are applied to the mobile terminal 100.
  • a plurality of image information may be input.
  • the plurality of cameras 121 may be arranged in a stereo structure to obtain a left image and a right image for realizing a stereoscopic image.
  • the microphone 122 processes an external sound signal into electrical voice data.
  • the processed voice data may be variously utilized according to a function (or an application program being executed) being executed by the mobile terminal 100.
  • the microphone 122 may be implemented with various noise removal algorithms for removing noise generated in a process of receiving an external sound signal.
  • the user input unit 123 is for receiving information from a user, and when information is input through the user input unit 123, the controller 180 can control the operation of the mobile terminal 100 to correspond to the input information.
  • the user input unit 123 is a mechanical (mechanical) input means (or a mechanical key, for example, a button located on the front, rear or side of the mobile terminal 100, a dome switch (dome switch), a jog wheel, Jog switch, etc.) and a touch-type input means.
  • the touch input means is composed of a virtual key, a soft key, or a visual key displayed on a touch screen through software processing, or a portion other than the touch screen It may be made of a touch key (touch key) disposed on.
  • the virtual key or visual key can be displayed on the touch screen while having various forms, for example, graphic, text, icon, video, or these It can be made of a combination of.
  • the sensing unit 140 senses at least one of information in the mobile terminal, information on a surrounding environment surrounding the mobile terminal, and user information, and generates a sensing signal corresponding thereto.
  • the controller 180 may control the driving or operation of the mobile terminal 100 or perform data processing, functions, or operations related to an application program installed in the mobile terminal 100 based on such a sensing signal. Representative sensors among various sensors that may be included in the sensing unit 140 will be described in more detail.
  • the proximity sensor 141 refers to a sensor that detects the presence or absence of an object approaching a predetermined detection surface or an object existing in the vicinity using the force of an electromagnetic field or infrared rays without mechanical contact.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may be disposed in an inner area of the mobile terminal surrounded by the touch screen as described above or near the touch screen.
  • the proximity sensor 141 examples include a transmission type photoelectric sensor, a direct reflection type photoelectric sensor, a mirror reflection type photoelectric sensor, a high frequency oscillation type proximity sensor, a capacitive type proximity sensor, a magnetic type proximity sensor, an infrared proximity sensor, and the like.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may be configured to detect the proximity of the object by a change in the electric field according to the proximity of the conductive object. In this case, the touch screen (or touch sensor) itself may be classified as a proximity sensor.
  • proximity touch the action of allowing an object to be recognized as being positioned on the touch screen by being approached without contacting an object on the touch screen
  • contact touch the touch
  • a position at which an object is touched in proximity on the touch screen means a position at which the object is vertically corresponding to the touch screen when the object is touched in proximity.
  • the proximity sensor 141 may detect a proximity touch and a proximity touch pattern (eg, proximity touch distance, proximity touch direction, proximity touch speed, proximity touch time, proximity touch position, proximity touch movement state, etc.). have.
  • the controller 180 processes data (or information) corresponding to the proximity touch operation and the proximity touch pattern sensed through the proximity sensor 141, and further, provides visual information corresponding to the processed data. It can be output on the touch screen. Furthermore, the controller 180 may control the mobile terminal 100 to process different operations or data (or information) according to whether a touch to the same point on the touch screen is a proximity touch or a touch touch. .
  • the touch sensor applies a touch (or touch input) to the touch screen (or display unit 151) using at least one of various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method. To detect.
  • various touch methods such as a resistive film method, a capacitive method, an infrared method, an ultrasonic method, and a magnetic field method.
  • the touch sensor may be configured to convert a pressure applied to a specific portion of the touch screen or a change in capacitance generated at a specific portion of the touch screen into an electrical input signal.
  • the touch sensor may be configured to detect a location, an area, a pressure upon touch, a capacitance upon touch, and the like at which a touch object applying a touch on the touch screen is touched on the touch sensor.
  • the touch object is an object that applies a touch to the touch sensor, and may be, for example, a finger, a touch pen, a stylus pen, or a pointer.
  • the touch controller processes the signal(s) and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180.
  • the controller 180 can know whether an area of the display unit 151 is touched.
  • the touch controller may be a separate component from the controller 180 or may be the controller 180 itself.
  • the controller 180 may perform different controls or perform the same control according to the type of the touch object by touching the touch screen (or a touch key provided in addition to the touch screen). Whether to perform different controls or to perform the same control according to the type of the touch object may be determined according to an operating state of the mobile terminal 100 or an application program being executed.
  • the touch sensor and the proximity sensor described above are independently or in combination, and a short (or tap) touch, a long touch, a multi touch, and a drag touch on the touch screen. ), flick touch, pinch-in touch, pinch-out touch, swipe touch, hovering touch, etc. You can sense the touch.
  • the ultrasonic sensor may recognize location information of a sensing target by using ultrasonic waves.
  • the controller 180 may calculate the location of the wave generator through information sensed from the optical sensor and the plurality of ultrasonic sensors.
  • the location of the wave generator may be calculated by using a property that the light is much faster than the ultrasonic wave, that is, the time that the light reaches the optical sensor is much faster than the time that the ultrasonic wave reaches the ultrasonic sensor. More specifically, the position of the wave generator may be calculated using a time difference between a time when the ultrasonic wave arrives using light as a reference signal.
  • the camera 121 viewed as the configuration of the input unit 120, includes at least one of a camera sensor (eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.), a photo sensor (or image sensor), and a laser sensor.
  • a camera sensor eg, CCD, CMOS, etc.
  • a photo sensor or image sensor
  • a laser sensor e.g., a laser sensor
  • the camera 121 and the laser sensor may be combined with each other to detect a touch of a sensing target for a 3D stereoscopic image.
  • the photosensor may be stacked on the display device, and the photosensor is configured to scan a motion of a sensing object close to the touch screen. More specifically, the photo sensor scans the contents placed on the photo sensor by mounting a photo diode and a transistor (TR) in a row/column and using an electrical signal that changes according to the amount of light applied to the photo diode. That is, the photosensor calculates the coordinates of the sensing target according to the amount of light change, and through this, the location information of the sensing target may be obtained.
  • TR transistor
  • the display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100.
  • the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information. .
  • the display unit 151 may be configured as a three-dimensional display unit that displays a three-dimensional image.
  • a three-dimensional display method such as a stereoscopic method (glasses method), an auto stereoscopic method (no glasses method), and a projection method (holographic method) may be applied to the stereoscopic display unit.
  • the sound output unit 152 may output audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 170 in a call signal reception, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, and the like.
  • the sound output unit 152 also outputs sound signals related to functions (eg, a call signal reception sound, a message reception sound, etc.) performed in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the sound output unit 152 may include a receiver, a speaker, and a buzzer.
  • the haptic module 153 generates various tactile effects that a user can feel.
  • a typical example of the tactile effect generated by the haptic module 153 may be vibration.
  • the intensity and pattern of vibrations generated by the haptic module 153 may be controlled by a user's selection or setting of a controller.
  • the haptic module 153 may synthesize and output different vibrations or sequentially output them.
  • the haptic module 153 is used for stimulation such as an arrangement of pins that move vertically with respect to the contact skin surface, blowing force or suction force of air through the injection or inlet, grazing against the skin surface, contact of electrodes, and electrostatic force. It can generate various tactile effects, such as the effect by the effect and the effect by reproducing the feeling of coolness using an endothermic or heat generating element.
  • the haptic module 153 may not only deliver a tactile effect through direct contact, but may also be implemented so that a user can feel the tactile effect through muscle sensations such as a finger or an arm. Two or more haptic modules 153 may be provided depending on the configuration aspect of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the light output unit 154 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event using light from a light source of the mobile terminal 100.
  • Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 may include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, email reception, and information reception through an application.
  • the signal output from the light output unit 154 is implemented as the mobile terminal emits a single color or multiple colors of light to the front or rear.
  • the signal output may be terminated when the mobile terminal detects the user's event confirmation.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a passage for all external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 receives data from an external device or receives power and transmits it to each component inside the mobile terminal 100, or transmits data inside the mobile terminal 100 to an external device.
  • a wired/wireless headset port for example, a wired/wireless headset port, an external charger port, a wired/wireless data port, a memory card port, a port for connecting a device equipped with an identification module. (port), an audio input/output (I/O) port, a video input/output (I/O) port, an earphone port, and the like may be included in the interface unit 160.
  • the identification module is a chip that stores various types of information for authenticating the right to use the mobile terminal 100, and includes a user identification module (UIM), a subscriber identity module (SIM), and universal user authentication. It may include a module (universal subscriber identity module; USIM).
  • a device equipped with an identification module hereinafter,'identification device' may be manufactured in the form of a smart card. Accordingly, the identification device may be connected to the terminal 100 through the interface unit 160.
  • the interface unit 160 serves as a path through which power from the cradle is supplied to the mobile terminal 100 when the mobile terminal 100 is connected to an external cradle, or is input from the cradle by a user. It may be a path through which various command signals are transmitted to the mobile terminal 100. Various command signals or the power input from the cradle may be operated as signals for recognizing that the mobile terminal 100 is correctly mounted on the cradle.
  • the memory 170 may store a program for the operation of the controller 180 and may temporarily store input/output data (eg, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.).
  • the memory 170 may store data on vibrations and sounds of various patterns output when a touch input on the touch screen is performed.
  • the memory 170 is a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a solid state disk type, an SDD type, a multimedia card micro type. ), card-type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), random access memory (RAM), static random access memory (SRAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read (EEPROM) -only memory), programmable read-only memory (PROM), magnetic memory, magnetic disk, and optical disk.
  • card-type memory e.g., SD or XD memory
  • RAM random access memory
  • SRAM static random access memory
  • ROM read-only memory
  • EEPROM electrically erasable programmable read
  • PROM programmable read-only memory
  • magnetic memory magnetic disk, and optical disk.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be operated in connection with a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 170 over the Internet.
  • the controller 180 controls an operation related to an application program and, in general, an overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the state of the mobile terminal satisfies a set condition, the controller 180 may execute or release a lock state limiting input of a user's control command for applications.
  • the controller 180 performs control and processing related to voice calls, data communication, video calls, etc., or performs pattern recognition processing capable of recognizing handwriting input or drawing input performed on the touch screen as characters and images, respectively. I can. Furthermore, in order to implement various embodiments described below on the mobile terminal 100 according to the present invention, the controller 180 may control any one or a combination of a plurality of components described above.
  • the power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 to supply power necessary for the operation of each component.
  • the power supply unit 190 includes a battery, and the battery may be a built-in battery configured to be rechargeable, and may be detachably coupled to a terminal body for charging or the like.
  • the power supply unit 190 may include a connection port, and the connection port may be configured as an example of an interface 160 to which an external charger supplying power for charging a battery is electrically connected.
  • the power supply unit 190 may be configured to charge the battery in a wireless manner without using the connection port.
  • the power supply unit 190 uses at least one of an inductive coupling method based on a magnetic induction phenomenon or a magnetic resonance coupling method based on an electromagnetic resonance phenomenon from an external wireless power transmitter. Power can be delivered.
  • various embodiments may be implemented in a recording medium that can be read by a computer or a similar device using, for example, software, hardware, or a combination thereof.
  • the disclosed mobile terminal 100 includes a bar-shaped terminal body.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and may be applied to various structures such as a watch type, a clip type, a glass type, or a folder type in which two or more bodies are relatively movably coupled, a flip type, a slide type, a swing type, and a swivel type. .
  • a specific type of mobile terminal the description of a specific type of mobile terminal may be generally applied to other types of mobile terminals.
  • the terminal body may be understood as a concept referring to the mobile terminal 100 as at least one aggregate.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a case (for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.) forming an exterior. As shown, the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102. Various electronic components are disposed in an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102. At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • a case for example, a frame, a housing, a cover, etc.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may include a front case 101 and a rear case 102.
  • Various electronic components are disposed in an inner space formed by the combination of the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • At least one middle case may be additionally disposed between the front case 101 and the rear case 102.
  • a mobile terminal having a structure in which a front case is omitted while a window 151a located in front of the display unit covers the entire front surface, and a side case 210 is provided that wraps around the side You may.
  • the window 151a, the side case 210, and the rear case 102 form an inner space, and in some cases, an electronic component may be mounted on the rear case 102 as well.
  • Electronic components that can be mounted on the rear case 102 include a removable battery, an identification module, and a memory card.
  • a rear cover for covering the mounted electronic component may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102. Accordingly, when the rear cover is separated from the rear case 102, the electronic components mounted on the rear case 102 are exposed to the outside.
  • These cases 102 and 210 may be formed by injection of synthetic resin or may be formed of a metal such as stainless steel (STS), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), or the like.
  • STS stainless steel
  • Al aluminum
  • Ti titanium
  • the side case 210 of the present invention includes a metal material, and the side case 210 may be used as an antenna radiator.
  • a conductive material having a length suitable for the frequency characteristics of the transmitted/received signal must be used.
  • a plurality of conductive members are formed by partitioning with a slit 220 in the middle of the metal side case 210, and non-metallic in the slit 220.
  • the conductive member can be filled with a material and used as an antenna radiator.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be configured such that one case provides the inner space.
  • a unibody mobile terminal 100 in which synthetic resin or metal is connected from the side to the rear may be implemented.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may include a waterproof unit (not shown) that prevents water from permeating into the terminal body.
  • the waterproof unit is provided between the window 151a and the front case 101, between the front case 101 and the rear case 102, or between the rear case 102 and the rear cover 103, and the combination thereof It may include a waterproof member for sealing the inner space.
  • the mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 151, first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, a proximity sensor 141, an illuminance sensor 142, a light output unit 154, and first and second sound output units.
  • Cameras 121a and 121b, first and second operation units 123a and 123b, microphone 122, interface unit 160, and the like may be provided.
  • the mobile terminal 100 in which the second sound output unit 152b and the second camera 121b are disposed on the rear surface of will be described as an example.
  • first operation unit 123a may not be provided on the front surface of the terminal body, and the second sound output unit 152b may be provided on the side of the terminal body rather than on the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • the display unit 151 displays (outputs) information processed by the mobile terminal 100.
  • the display unit 151 may display execution screen information of an application program driven in the mobile terminal 100, or UI (User Interface) and GUI (Graphic User Interface) information according to such execution screen information. .
  • the display unit 151 includes a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. display), a 3D display, and an e-ink display.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • TFT LCD thin film transistor-liquid crystal display
  • OLED organic light-emitting diode
  • two or more display units 151 may exist depending on the implementation type of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may have a plurality of display units spaced apart or integrally disposed on one surface, or may be disposed on different surfaces.
  • the display unit 151 may include a touch sensor that senses a touch on the display unit 151 so as to receive a control command by a touch method. Using this, when a touch is made to the display unit 151, the touch sensor detects the touch, and the controller 180 may be configured to generate a control command corresponding to the touch based on this.
  • Content input by the touch method may be letters or numbers, or menu items that can be indicated or designated in various modes.
  • the touch sensor is configured in the form of a film having a touch pattern and is disposed between the window 151a and a display (not shown) on the rear surface of the window 151a, or a metal wire patterned directly on the rear surface of the window 151a. May be.
  • the touch sensor may be integrally formed with the display.
  • the touch sensor may be disposed on a substrate of the display or may be provided inside the display.
  • the display unit 151 may form a touch screen together with a touch sensor, and in this case, the touch screen may function as a user input unit 123 (see FIG. 1A). In some cases, the touch screen may replace at least some functions of the first manipulation unit 123a.
  • the first sound output unit 152a may be implemented as a receiver that transmits a call sound to the user's ear, and the second sound output unit 152b is a loud speaker that outputs various alarm sounds or multimedia playback sounds. ) Can be implemented.
  • a sound hole for emitting sound generated from the first sound output unit 152a may be formed in the window 151a of the display unit 151.
  • the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sound may be configured to be emitted along an assembly gap between structures (eg, a gap between the window 151a and the front case 101).
  • the externally formed hole for sound output is not visible or hidden, so that the appearance of the mobile terminal 100 may be more simple.
  • the light output unit 154 is configured to output light for notifying when an event occurs. Examples of the event include message reception, call signal reception, missed call, alarm, schedule notification, e-mail reception, and information reception through an application.
  • the controller 180 may control the light output unit 154 to terminate the light output.
  • the first camera 121a processes an image frame of a still image or moving image obtained by an image sensor in a photographing mode or a video call mode.
  • the processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151 and may be stored in the memory 170.
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are an example of a user input unit 123 that is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and may also be collectively referred to as a manipulating portion. have.
  • the first and second operation units 123a and 123b may be employed in any manner as long as the user operates while receiving a tactile feeling such as touch, push, and scroll.
  • the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may also be employed in a manner in which the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b are operated without a user's tactile feeling through proximity touch, hovering touch, or the like.
  • the first manipulation unit 123a is illustrated as being a touch key, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
  • the first operation unit 123a may be a push key (mechanical key) or may be configured as a combination of a touch key and a push key.
  • Contents input by the first and second manipulation units 123a and 123b may be variously set.
  • the first operation unit 123a receives commands such as menu, home key, cancel, search, etc.
  • the second operation unit 123b is output from the first or second sound output units 152a, 152b.
  • Commands such as adjusting the volume of sound and switching to the touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 may be input.
  • a rear input unit 123c may be provided on the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • the rear input unit 123c is manipulated to receive a command for controlling the operation of the mobile terminal 100, and input contents may be variously set. For example, commands such as power on/off, start, end, scroll, etc., control the volume of sound output from the first and second sound output units 152a and 152b, and touch recognition mode of the display unit 151 You can receive commands such as conversion of.
  • the rear input unit 123c may be implemented in a form capable of inputting by a touch input, a push input, or a combination thereof.
  • the rear input unit 123c may be disposed to overlap the front display unit 151 in the thickness direction of the terminal body. For example, when the user holds the terminal body with one hand, the rear input unit 123c may be disposed on the rear upper end of the terminal body so that the user can easily manipulate it using the index finger.
  • the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and the position of the rear input unit may be changed.
  • the rear input unit 123c When the rear input unit 123c is provided on the rear surface of the terminal body, a new type of user interface can be implemented using the rear input unit 123c.
  • the touch screen or the rear input unit described above replaces at least some functions of the first operation unit 123a provided on the front of the terminal body, and the first operation unit 123a is not disposed on the front of the terminal body,
  • the display unit 151 may be configured with a larger screen.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be provided with a fingerprint recognition sensor for recognizing a user's fingerprint, and the controller 180 may use fingerprint information detected through the fingerprint recognition sensor as an authentication means.
  • the fingerprint recognition sensor may be embedded in the display unit 151 or the user input unit 123.
  • the microphone 122 is configured to receive a user's voice and other sounds.
  • the microphone 122 may be provided in a plurality of locations and configured to receive stereo sound.
  • the interface unit 160 becomes a passage through which the mobile terminal 100 can be connected to an external device.
  • the interface unit 160 is a connection terminal for connection with other devices (eg, earphones, external speakers), a port for short-range communication (eg, an infrared port (IrDA Port), a Bluetooth port (Bluetooth Port), a wireless LAN port, etc.], or at least one of a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the interface unit 160 may be implemented in the form of a socket for accommodating an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM), or a memory card for storing information.
  • SIM subscriber identification module
  • UIM user identity module
  • a second camera 121b may be disposed on the rear surface of the terminal body.
  • the second camera 121b has a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a.
  • the second camera 121b may include a plurality of lenses arranged along at least one line.
  • the plurality of lenses may be arranged in a matrix format.
  • Such a camera may be referred to as an'array camera'.
  • an image may be photographed in various ways using a plurality of lenses, and an image of better quality may be obtained.
  • the flash 124 may be disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b.
  • the flash 124 illuminates light toward the subject when photographing the subject with the second camera 121b.
  • a second sound output unit 152b may be additionally disposed on the terminal body.
  • the second sound output unit 152b may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output unit 152a, and may be used to implement a speakerphone mode during a call.
  • At least one antenna for wireless communication may be provided in the terminal body.
  • the antenna may be embedded in the terminal body or may be formed in a case.
  • an antenna forming a part of the broadcast receiving module 111 (refer to FIG. 1A) may be configured to be retractable from the terminal body.
  • the antenna may be formed in a film type and attached to the inner surface of the rear cover 103, or a case including a conductive material may be configured to function as an antenna.
  • the terminal body is provided with a power supply unit 190 (refer to FIG. 1A) for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the power supply unit 190 may include a battery 191 built in the terminal body or configured to be detachable from the outside of the terminal body.
  • the battery 191 may be configured to receive power through a power cable connected to the interface unit 160.
  • the battery 191 may be configured to enable wireless charging through a wireless charger.
  • the wireless charging may be implemented by a magnetic induction method or a resonance method (magnetic resonance method).
  • the rear cover 103 is coupled to the rear case 102 so as to cover the battery 191 to limit the separation of the battery 191, and to protect the battery 191 from external shock and foreign substances. It is illustrated.
  • the rear cover 103 may be detachably coupled to the rear case 102.
  • An accessory that protects the exterior of the mobile terminal 100 or assists or expands the function of the mobile terminal 100 may be added.
  • An example of such an accessory may be a cover or a pouch that covers or accommodates at least one surface of the mobile terminal 100.
  • the cover or pouch may be configured to interlock with the display unit 151 to expand functions of the mobile terminal 100.
  • Another example of an accessory may be a touch pen for assisting or extending a touch input to a touch screen.
  • the present invention describes a terminal case coupled to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the terminal case of the present invention is an electronic device coupled to the mobile terminal 100 to provide a dual display, and in some cases, may be another mobile terminal including at least one of the components constituting the mobile terminal 100. .
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a terminal case 200 in a folded state (FIG. 2(a)) and an expanded state (FIG. 2(b)) of the present invention viewed from one direction according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the terminal case 200 includes a front case 210 including a touch screen 210 and a terminal accommodating portion 221 and a connection terminal 222 connected to a terminal accommodated in the terminal accommodating portion 221 It may include a rear case 220.
  • the connection terminal 222 may be a connection unit that electrically communicates with the terminal or wirelessly communicates with the terminal.
  • the touch screen 210 includes a touch panel so that a user can perform a touch input on the touch screen.
  • the touch screen 210 according to the present invention may be a general display in which a touch function is omitted in some cases.
  • the touch screen 210 may be provided on one surface of the front case 210 to provide a dual display to a user when the front case 210 and the rear case 220 have a rotation angle of around 180 degrees.
  • the front case 210 includes a display on both sides of the front case 210 to provide a display function to the user even when the front case 210 achieves a rotation angle near 0 degrees with the rear case 220.
  • the front case 210 may be connected to the rear case 220 through an interlocking unit 230 to rotate.
  • the interlocking part 230 is connected to a first shaft provided on one side of the front case 210 and a second shaft provided on one side of the rear case 220 to perform non-interlocking rotation or interlocking rotation.
  • the linkage mechanism of the linkage unit 230 will be described in detail in FIG. 9.
  • the terminal accommodated in the terminal accommodating part 221 may be the mobile terminal 100 described in FIGS. 1A to 1C, and the mobile terminal 100 is a connection corresponding to the connection terminal 222 provided in the rear case 220 It may include a terminal.
  • the rear case 220 may include a button cover 223 or a hole corresponding to a side button included in the mobile terminal 100.
  • the rear case 220 may have an opening (not shown) corresponding to a camera unit included in the rear of the mobile terminal 100.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a method of coupling a terminal to a terminal case of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a terminal is coupled to the terminal case of the present invention.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may be coupled to the terminal receiving portion 221 of the rear case 220 in the rear direction.
  • the terminal case 200 When the mobile terminal 100 is coupled to the terminal case 200, the terminal case 200 includes a display 151 (main display) provided on the front of the mobile terminal and a touch screen 211 provided on the front case 210. ), it is possible to provide the user with a dual display function.
  • the terminal case 200 of the present invention may be coupled to the terminal 100 to provide a dual display function according to a user's selection, or may be separated from the terminal 100 to increase the portability of the terminal 100.
  • 5 and 6 are exploded views of a terminal case of the present invention according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the front case 210 may be configured by combining the first cover 2101 and the second cover 2102 in both directions.
  • the first cover 2101 forms a front surface when the front case 210 and the rear case 220 achieve a rotation angle of 0 degrees.
  • the first cover 2101 may include a front cover 2101a including a predetermined pattern and a first frame 2101c to which the front cover 2101a is attached.
  • the front cover 2101a may be attached to the first frame 2101c using an attachment tape 2101b provided along the edge surface.
  • the second cover 2102 forms a front surface when the front case 210 and the rear case 220 achieve a rotation angle of around 180 degrees.
  • the second cover 2102 supports the display panel 2102b and the display panel 2102b constituting the touch screen 211 (see FIG. 2), and forms a space in which the display control PCB 2102c is mounted. It may include a second frame (2102a).
  • the display control PCB 2102c may be fixed to the second frame 2102a by an attachment tape 2102d.
  • the rear case 220 includes a third frame 2205 including a terminal accommodating portion 221 in which a terminal can be accommodated, and a main PCB 2201 for exchanging signals with a terminal accommodated in the terminal accommodating portion 221.
  • the main PCB 2201 may be electrically connected to the display control PCB 2102c through the auxiliary PCB 2203 and the connection part 230.
  • a wire (not shown) connected to the connection unit 230 may pass through the connection unit 230 and be connected to the display control PCB 2102c.
  • the auxiliary PCB 2203 is connected to the wire to control signal transmission/reception with the display control PCB 2102c, and may be included in the main PCB 2201 in some cases.
  • the rear case 220 may further include a linkage cover 2202 covering a connection portion between the linkage 230 and the third frame 2205.
  • the rear case 220 may include a button cover 223 corresponding to the side button portion of the received terminal.
  • the rear case 220 may include an opening 2205a corresponding to the rear camera of the received terminal.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an interworking mechanism between the terminal case 200 and the terminal 100 when the terminal 100 is coupled to the terminal case 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the user connects the terminal case 200 to the mobile terminal 100 (S305).
  • the mobile terminal 100 When the mobile terminal 100 is coupled to the terminal accommodating portion 221 of the terminal case 200, it is automatically connected to the terminal case 200 and can detect it (S310).
  • the mobile terminal 100 may supply power to the terminal case 200 (S315).
  • the terminal case 200 When the terminal case 200 receives power from the mobile terminal 100, it may be converted to a power-on state. (S320) In the power-on state, power is supplied to the main PCB 2201 (refer to FIG. 6) of the terminal case. It may be in a state of being.
  • a signal indicating that the system of the terminal case 200 is initialized and booted and enters an operable ready state may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100.
  • the mobile terminal may detect that the terminal case 200 is powered on through a signal indicating that the terminal case 200 is powered on and enters the ready state.
  • the mobile terminal 100 When the mobile terminal 100 detects the power-on state of the terminal case 200, it transmits a digital image signal to the mobile terminal 100 and the terminal case 200, and (S330) the terminal case 220 is transmitted. It can receive digital video signals. (S335)
  • the terminal case 220 may convert the received image signal to be suitable for outputting the image signal received through the touch screen 211 (see FIG. 1 ). (S340)
  • the terminal case 200 may output an image to the touch screen 211 based on the converted image signal. (S345)
  • the mobile terminal 100 and the terminal case 200 may transmit and receive signals for mutual image signal communication control.
  • the terminal case 200 may transmit a touch signal input through the touch screen 211, and the mobile terminal 100 may receive it and provide a corresponding function. (S355)
  • a touch signal input from the touch screen 211 and an output image signal may be initialized through the main PCB 2201 (refer to FIG. 6) provided in the terminal case 200 (S360).
  • FIG. 8 is an overall block diagram of a terminal case and some blocks of a terminal that exchange signals with the terminal case of the present invention, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may detect attachment or detachment to the terminal case 200 using a magnetic sensor.
  • the mobile terminal 100 When the mobile terminal 100 detects that the terminal case 200 is attached, it may supply power to the terminal case 200 through a connection terminal (eg, a POGO pin).
  • a connection terminal eg, a POGO pin
  • the mobile terminal 100 and the terminal case may include at least one connection terminal (ex. POGO pin) corresponding to each other, and a connection terminal (ex. POGO pin) used according to a transmitted signal may be different.
  • power is supplied to the power control integrated circuit (Power Management IC) provided in the main PCB (2201 (see FIG. 6) of the terminal case 200), and the power control integrated circuit (Power Management IC) is the terminal case 200 Power supplied to the electronic components included in) can be controlled.
  • Power Management IC power control integrated circuit
  • the system controller When power is supplied to the system controller included in the main PCB 2201, the system controller initializes and boots the system to convert it to a ready-to-operate state, and a connection terminal (ex. POGO pin). Through the power on state or a signal indicating that the ready state may be transmitted to the mobile terminal 100.
  • a function of transmitting a signal through a connection terminal may be performed by a signal aggregator provided in each of the mobile terminal 100 and the terminal case 200.
  • the mobile terminal 100 may transmit a digital image signal to the terminal case 200 through a wireless connector when detecting a power-on partner or a ready state of the terminal case.
  • the digital image signal transmitted wirelessly from the mobile terminal may use a frequency band of 60 GHz.
  • the terminal case 200 may include a converter that changes the pocket of the received digital image signal.
  • the converter unit converts a digital image signal transmitted in a Display Port (DP) format into a Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) format and transmits it to an LCD touch panel.
  • DP Display Port
  • MIPI Mobile Industry Processor Interface
  • the LCD touch panel may be the display panel 2102b described in FIG. 6.
  • Communication control signals, touch signals, and brightness signals excluding digital image signals may be transmitted and received between the terminal case 200 and the mobile terminal 100 through a physical connection terminal (eg, Pogo pin). However, in some cases, the signals may be transmitted and received through wireless communication.
  • the present invention includes at least one front case 210 including a touch screen 211 (see FIG. 2) and a connection terminal 222 connected to the terminal 100 accommodated in the terminal receiving unit 221 And a control unit connected to the rear case 220, a linking unit 230 connecting the front case 210 to the rear case 220 so as to be connected to the rear case 220, and a control unit connected to the touch screen 211 and the connection terminal 222, the control unit
  • the terminal 100 is accommodated in the terminal accommodating unit 221
  • power is supplied from the terminal 100 through the connection terminal 222 to control the power supply of the touch screen 211.
  • the controller may transmit a status signal of the touch screen 211 through the connection terminal 222.
  • the controller may output an image signal transmitted from the terminal 100 through the touch screen 211.
  • the image signal may be transmitted from the terminal 100 to the touch screen 211 through wireless communication.
  • controller may include a converter that converts the data format of the image signal.
  • the controller receives at least one of a signal for controlling the image signal and a signal for controlling the brightness of the touch screen 211 from the terminal through the connection terminal 222, and the touch The output of the screen 211 can be controlled.
  • the controller may transmit a touch signal input through the touch screen 211 to the mobile terminal 100 through the connection terminal 222.
  • the controller may output an image signal received from the terminal 100 through the touch screen 211.
  • control unit may initialize output information of the touch screen 211.
  • control unit includes a memory for storing output information of the touch screen 211 when the terminal 100 is detached when the terminal 100 is detached, and when the terminal 100 is attached again, the The output of the touch screen 211 may be controlled based on the stored output information.
  • the linkage unit 230 includes an angle detection sensor (not shown) that senses the angle of the front case 210 and the rear case 220, and the control unit includes the front case 210 and the rear case 220.
  • the output of the touch screen 211 may be controlled according to the angle.
  • control unit may turn off the touch screen 211.
  • the rear case 220 may include a magnet detection sensor that detects that the terminal 100 is accommodated in the terminal accommodation unit 221.
  • FIG. 9 is an embodiment in which the interlocking part 230 rotates non-interlockingly on two axes according to an embodiment of the present invention (FIG. 9(a)), an embodiment in which the interlocking part 230 interlocksly rotates in two axes ( Fig. 9(b)) is shown.
  • the linkage 230 may rotate around two axes 2321 and 2322.
  • the first shaft 2321 may be provided on one side of the front case 210, and the second shaft 2322 may be provided on one side of the rear case 220.
  • the present invention intends to disclose an embodiment of rotating in a non-interlocking manner between two axes (FIG. 9(a)) and an embodiment of rotating in an interlocking manner (FIG. 9(b)).
  • the linking unit 230 rotates at a certain angle around the first axis 2321 and then rotates at a certain angle around the second axis 2322.
  • the touch screen 211 provided in the front case 210 in a state in which the front case 210 is unfolded (a state in which the front case 210 and the rear case 220 form an angle around 180 degrees) 1) and the display 151 of the terminal coupled to the rear case 220 has an advantage in that there is no gap.
  • the interlocking method is a method in which the interlocking unit 230 rotates simultaneously about the first axis 2321 and the two axes 2322. Specifically, the linkage unit 230 may rotate around the second axis 2322 in response to an angle rotated around the first axis 2321.
  • the interlocking method has an advantage in that the interlocking unit 230 interlocks the first axis 2321 and the second axis 2322, and there is no limit to the angle at which the fixed state can be maintained.
  • 10 to 12 are exploded views of the non-interlocking type linking unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the linking unit 230 of the present invention includes a first hinge unit 2301 for controlling the linkage mechanism between the front case 210 and the rear case 220 and a second hinge unit 2302 through which the wire 2380 passes. I can.
  • the linking part 230 of the present invention may form at least two linking modules 230a and 230b through a plurality of first hinge parts 2301 and at least one second hinge part 2302.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 two first hinge portions 2301 are provided symmetrically to constitute the first interlocking module 230a, and the first hinge portion 2301 and the second hinge portion 2302 are symmetrical.
  • an embodiment of configuring the second interlocking module 230b is shown.
  • interlocking module There may be various methods of forming the interlocking module, and this will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 21.
  • the first hinge part 2301 rotating in a non-interlocking manner includes a first fixed cam 2331 fixed to a first shaft 2321 provided on one side of the front case 210, and one side of the rear case 220
  • the first fixed cam 2331 or the second fixed cam 2332 reciprocally moves between the second fixed cam 2332 and the first fixed cam 2331 and the second fixed cam 2332 fixed to the second shaft 2322 provided in the It may include a roller 2340 which is selectively fixed to the fixed cam 2332.
  • the roller 2340 is selectively fixed to the first fixed cam 2331 or the second fixed cam 2332 to sequentially compare the first shaft 2321 and the second shaft 2322. It can rotate interlocking.
  • the first hinge part 2301 may rotate about the first axis 2321.
  • the first hinge part 2301 may rotate about the second axis 2322.
  • a rotation mechanism in which the front case 210 is opened from a closed state to the rear case 220 (a state corresponding to a rotation angle of 0 degrees) to a state fully opened (a state corresponding to a rotation angle of 360 degrees) in a non-interlocking manner is as follows.
  • the roller 2340 is fixed to the second fixed cam 2332, and the front case 210 rotates at a predetermined angle (ex, 180 degrees) around the first axis 2321.
  • the front case 210 rotates around the second axis 2322 to reach a fully open state.
  • a rotation mechanism in which the front case 210 is completely opened to the rear case 220 and closed to the closed state in a non-interlocking manner is as follows.
  • the roller 2340 is fixed to the first fixed cam 2331, and the front case 210 rotates at a predetermined angle (ex, 180 degrees) around the second axis 2322.
  • a predetermined angle ex, 180 degrees
  • the front case 210 rotates the remaining angle around the first axis 2321 and is closed. Can be reached.
  • the first hinge part 2301 of the non-interlocking method is provided on the first shaft 2321 and a first driving cam that rotates corresponding to an angle at which the first hinge part 2301 rotates on the first shaft 2321 (2351), and a second driving cam (2332) provided on the second axis (2322) and rotated in response to an angle at which the first hinge portion (2321) rotates in the second axis (2322). .
  • the first driving cam 2351 is elastically supported by the first elastic body 2353 provided on the first shaft 2321 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the first shaft 2321.
  • One end of the first elastic body 2353 may support the first driving cam 2351 and the other end may be fixed to the support part 2355 provided on the first shaft 2321.
  • the second driving cam 2352 is elastically supported by the second elastic body 2354 provided on the first shaft 2322 to reciprocate along the axial direction of the second shaft 2322.
  • the second elastic body 2354 may have one end supporting the second driving cam 2352 and the other end fixed to the support part 2356 provided on the second shaft 2322.
  • the first fixed cam 2351 may include at least one first cam mount 2331b engaged with the plurality of first cam bones 2351b provided in the first driving cam 2351.
  • the first driving cam 2351 reciprocates on the first shaft 2321 along the first cam mount 2321b.
  • the front case 210 may be fixed to the rear case 220 at a specific angle.
  • the first cam mount (2331b) and the first camgol (2351b) is a first fixed cam (2351) so that the front case 210 can be fixed to the rear case 220 at 0 degrees, 104 degrees, 174 degrees, and It may be provided on the first driving cam 2351.
  • the second fixed cam 2352 and the second driving cam 2352 may include a second cam mount and a second cam valley so that the front case 210 can be fixed at a 360 degree rotation angle with respect to the rear case 220. .
  • the first shaft 2321 may be fixed to one side of the front case 210 by the first fixing frame 2311.
  • the second shaft 2322 may be fixed to one side of the rear case 220 by the second fixing frame 2312.
  • the first shaft 2321 and the first fixing frame 2311 may be integrally formed
  • the second axis 2322 and the second fixing frame 2312 may be integrally formed.
  • the first fixing frame 2311 and the second fixing frame 2312 may be connected by a connection frame 2313.
  • the connection frame 2313 may support the roller 2340 to reciprocate.
  • the interlocking part 230 may include an interlocking part housing 2360 for mounting the first hinge part 2301, and a pair of first hinge parts 2301 are provided in the interlocking part housing 2360 to provide a first interlocking module. (230a) can be configured.
  • the second interlocking module 230b may be a module in which the first hinge portion 2301 and the second hinge portion 2302 are included in the interlocking housing 2360.
  • the interlocking part housing 2360 may form an accommodation space by interlocking the front cover 2361 and the rear cover 2362, and an inner frame 2370 supporting the first driving cam 2351 and the second driving cam 2352 ) Can be included.
  • the second hinge part 2302 is provided with a third fixing frame 2391 provided on one side of the front case 210 (here, the third fixing frame 2391 is provided along the extension line of the first shaft 2321 and 2
  • the hinge part 2302 may perform a rotating shaft function) and a fourth fixing frame 2392 provided on one side of the rear case 220 (here, the fourth fixing frame 2392 is a second shaft). It is provided along the extension line of 2322 so that the second hinge part 2302 can perform a rotating shaft function) and interlocking with the guide hole passing through the center of the third fixing frame 2391 and the fourth fixing It may include an inner space in which the wire 2380 passing through the induction hole passing through the center of the frame 2392 is accommodated.
  • the wire 2380 may perform a function of providing power supplied through a connection terminal from a terminal coupled to the rear case 220 to the touch screen 211 (see FIG. 1 ). In addition, the wire 2380 may perform a function of transmitting and receiving other signals related to the touch screen 211.
  • the second hinge part 2302 may be a path through which signals are transmitted and received without taking charge of an interlocking method between the front case 210 and the rear case 220.
  • the first hinge part 2301 is a part that controls an interlocking mechanism in response to an external force that opens or closes the front case 210, and at least two or more may be required. However, since the second hinge unit 2301 performs a function of transmitting and receiving a signal, one may be sufficient. However, in some cases, a plurality of second hinge parts 2301 may be included.
  • FIG. 13 to 17 are views for explaining an interlocking mechanism of the non-interlocking type linking unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 13 to 17 show the non-interlocking method linking unit 230 from a closed state (0 degree rotation angle correspondence state) to a fully open state (360 degree rotation angle correspondence state).
  • the linkage mechanisms are sequentially shown.
  • (a) is a perspective view of the terminal case 200 viewed in one direction corresponding to the rotation angle between the front case 210 and the rear case 220, and (b) and (d) are rotated in FIG. It is a cross-sectional view taken in directions A-A', BB' and CC' corresponding to the angle.
  • FIG. 13 shows when the front case 210 and the rear case 220 have a rotation angle of 0 degrees.
  • the first cam mount 2331b of the first fixed cam 2331 may be fixed in a state engaged with the first cam valley 2351b of the first driving cam 2351.
  • the first cam mount 2331b may be in a state in which an external force is provided to the front case 210 in order to reach a state in which the first cam bone 2351b is engaged. (FIG. 13(b))
  • a force to push the first driving cam 2351 elastically supported by the first elastic body 2353 is required.
  • the first fixed cam 2331 may include a first roller groove 2331a into which a roller 2335 reciprocating is inserted and fixed to one side thereof.
  • the second fixing cam 2332 may include a second roller groove 2332a through which a roller 2335 reciprocating on one side thereof is inserted and fixed. In the closed state, the roller 2335 is inserted into the second roller groove 2332a to prevent the first hinge part 2301 from rotating about the second shaft 2322.
  • the first fixed cam 2331 may include a first stopper 2331c that limits an angle at which the first hinge part 2301 rotates on the first axis 2321.
  • the first stopper 2331c is caught by the first anti-rotation jaw 2310c provided on the connection frame 2313 to prevent the first hinge part 2301 from rotating over a preset angle on the first axis 2321. have.
  • FIG. 14 shows an embodiment in which the front case 210 and the rear case 220 have a rotation angle of 104 degrees.
  • 104 degrees is an example of an angle fixing the front case 210 and the rear case 220 near 90 degrees, and the front case 210 and the rear case 220 may be fixed at different angles near 90 degrees.
  • the first cam mount 2331b of the first fixed cam 2331 may be fixed in a state engaged with the first cam valley 2351b of the first driving cam 2351. In order to open the front case 210 in the above state, a force to push the first driving cam 2351 elastically supported by the first elastic body 2353 is required.
  • FIG. 15 shows an embodiment in which the front case 210 and the rear case 220 have a rotation angle of 174 degrees.
  • 174 degrees is an example of an angle fixing the front case 210 and the rear case 220 around 180 degrees, and the front case 210 and the rear case 220 may be fixed at different angles around 174 degrees.
  • the first cam mount 2331b of the first fixed cam 2331 may be maintained in a state engaged with the corresponding first cam bone 2351b. (FIG. 15(b))
  • a force to push the first driving cam 2351 elastically supported by the first elastic body 2353 is required.
  • the front case 210 may be fixed at 174 degrees with respect to the rear case 220.
  • the first roller groove 2331a of the first fixed cam 2231 may be provided at a position in which the roller 2335 can be retracted.
  • the roller 2335 is inserted into the first roller 23314a, and the first hinge part 2301 may rotate about the second axis 2322.
  • the second fixed cam 2332 prevents the roller 2335 from being separated from the first roller groove 2331a to prevent the first hinge part 2301 from rotating about the first axis 2321.
  • the first stopper 2331c is caught by the first rotation bump 2310c to prevent the first hinge part 2301 from rotating around the first axis 2321.
  • I can. Fig. 15(d)
  • FIG. 16 shows an embodiment corresponding to a rotation angle between 174 degrees and 360 degrees.
  • the front case 210 is attached to the rear case 220 in a state in which the second cam mount 2332b of the second fixed cam 2332 does not engage with the second camgol 2352b of the second driving cam 2352.
  • External force can be provided to achieve 174 degrees or 360 degrees. That is, the user can change the angle of the front case 210 between 174 degrees and 360 degrees compared to the rear case 220 with little force.
  • the second fixed cam 2332 prevents the roller 2335 from being separated from the first roller groove 2331a, and the roller 2335 is a first hinge part ( It is possible to prevent the 2301 from rotating about the first axis 2321. (FIG. 16(c))
  • the first stopper 2331c may be caught by the first rotation bump 2310c to prevent the first hinge portion 2301 from rotating about the first axis 2321. Since the second stopper 2332c does not reach the second rotation prevention protrusion 2320c, the first hinge part 2301 may further rotate around the second axis 2322 (FIG. 16(d)).
  • FIG. 17 shows an embodiment corresponding to a rotation angle of 360 degrees.
  • the cam mount 2332b of the second fixed cam 2332 may be fixed in a state engaged with the cam bone 2352b of the first driving cam 2351. In this state, in order to close the front case 210 again, a force for pushing the first driving cam 2351 elastically supported by the first elastic body 2353 is required. That is, the front case 210 may be fixed to the rear case 220 at a 360 degree rotation angle.
  • the second fixed cam 2332 prevents the roller 2335 from being separated from the first roller groove 2331a, and the roller 2335 is the first hinge part 2301 It is possible to prevent the transmission about the first axis (2321).
  • FIG. 17 shows an embodiment corresponding to a rotation angle of 360 degrees.
  • the cam mount 2332b of the second fixed cam 2332 may be fixed in a state engaged with the cam bone 2352b of the first driving cam 2351. In this state, in order to close the front case 210 again, a force for pushing the first driving cam
  • the second stopper 2332c may be in a state that reaches the second rotation preventing jaw 2320c.
  • the second rotation preventing jaw 2320c is rotated around the second axis 2322 when the second rotation preventing jaw 2320c is closed at 174 degrees. It can be meaningful. (Fig. 17(d))
  • FIGS. 10 to 11 are exploded views of an interlocking method linking unit 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 19(a) is the transparency of the interlocking method
  • FIG. 19(b) is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 19(a) in the A-A' direction.
  • FIGS. 10 to 11 differences from FIGS. 10 to 11 will be mainly described.
  • the first hinge part 2301 of the interlocking method has a first fixed gear 2411 fixed to the first shaft 2321 provided on one side of the front case 210, and provided on one side of the rear case 220.
  • the first fixed gear 2411 and the second fixed gear 2414 fixed to the second weight 2322 and the first hinge portion 2301 to rotate interlocked with the first shaft 2321 and the second shaft 2322 and It includes interlocking gears 2412 and 2413 meshed with the second fixed gear 2412 and rotated.
  • interlocking gears 2412 and 2413 are interlocked so that the direction in which the first hinge part 2301 rotates around the first shaft 2321 and the second shaft 2322 are opposite.
  • the interlocking gears 2412 and 2413 may be mounted on a gear housing 2410 that is engaged with the first fixed gear 2411 and the second fixed gear 2414.
  • the friction part 2420 that surrounds the first shaft 2321 and the second shaft 2322 at both ends and provides a rotational friction force allows the front case 210 to form a fixed angle to the rear case 220 to maintain a fixed state. can do.
  • FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a location of an interworking unit 230 in a relationship with a terminal 100 coupled to a terminal case, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the terminal 100 coupled to the terminal case of the present invention may include at least one wireless communication slit 1101 through which signals for wireless communication are transmitted/received on a side thereof.
  • the terminal 100 may transmit and receive a GPS signal, a Wifi signal, and a mmWave signal through the wireless communication slit 1101.
  • the mmWave signal is being used in 5G wireless systems in recent years, so its importance is increasing. Since the mmWave signal has a high directionality, it may be difficult to transmit and receive mmWave signals through the wireless communication slit 1101 when the linking unit 230 is positioned to overlap the wireless communication slit 1101 for transmitting and receiving mmWave signals.
  • the present invention transmits and receives signals through the wireless communication unit 1101 by providing the linking unit 230 not to overlap the wireless communication slit 1101 in a state in which the terminal 100 is coupled to the terminal case 200. You can make it out of the way.
  • the linkage unit 230 may include a first hinge unit 2301 and a second hinge unit 2302, and the first hinge unit 2301 and the second hinge unit 2302 are the terminal 100 In a state accommodated in the terminal accommodating unit 221, the wireless communication slit 1101 may be provided to be spaced apart from a preset distance h1.
  • the preset distance h1 is a distance that does not interfere with signal transmission and reception through the wireless communication slit 1101 and may be a distance corresponding to at least 2 mm.
  • first hinge portion 2301 and the second hinge portion 2302 may be provided to be spaced apart from the input button 120 provided on one side of the terminal 100. This is to facilitate the user's button mechanism of the terminal 100.
  • the first hinge part 2301 is a configuration for controlling a linkage mechanism between the front case 210 and the rear case 220 of the terminal case 200
  • the second hinge part 2302 is a configuration through which a wire passes.
  • the second hinge part 2302 through which the wire passes may be sufficient, but at least two of the first hinge part 2301 for controlling the interlocking mechanism need at least two to provide torque that can sufficiently control the linkage mechanism.
  • the side length of the terminal case 200 is not sufficient, and at least two first hinge units 2301 and at least one A module including the second hinge portion 2302 may be important.
  • 21 is a diagram for explaining various interlocking modules of an interlocking unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • 21 shows regions 1101a and 1101b corresponding to the wireless communication slits 1101 provided on the upper and lower sides of the terminal 100.
  • FIG. 21 shows a button cover 221 covering the input button 120 provided on the side of the terminal 100.
  • FIG. 21(a) shows a first interlocking module 230a composed of a pair of first hinge parts 2301 and a first hinge part 2301 and a second A second interlocking module 230b configured with a hinge part 2302 is shown.
  • the interlocking unit 230 is composed of the first interlocking module 230a and the second interlocking module 230b, due to the volume occupied by the interlocking unit 230, it overlaps with the wireless communication slit 1101 provided on the side of the terminal 100 Can be. Accordingly, the interlocking module may be configured in different combinations so that the interlocking unit 230 does not overlap the wireless communication sleeve 1101.
  • FIG. 21(b) shows an embodiment including the linking unit 230 so as not to overlap the wireless communication slit 1101 provided on the side of the terminal 100.
  • the interlocking unit 230 includes a first interlocking module 230a, a third interlocking module 230c composed of a first hinge part 2301, and a fourth interlocking module 230d composed of a second hinge part 2302. Can include.
  • the third interlocking module 230c is provided at a predetermined distance h1 to the upper wireless communication slit 1101, and the third interlocking module 230c and the fourth interlocking module 230d are provided at the lower wireless communication slit. It may be provided to be spaced apart from a preset distance h1 with (1101) therebetween.
  • FIG. 21(c) shows an embodiment in which the terminal case 200 is spaced apart from the wireless communication slit 1101 by a preset distance h1 and includes a third interlocking module 230c and a second interlocking module 230b. Is shown.
  • Figure 21(d) shows that the terminal case 200 includes two third interlocking modules 230c and a fourth interlocking module 230d apart from the wireless communication slit 1101 by a preset distance h1. An example is shown.
  • FIG. 21(e) shows that the terminal case 200 is separated from the wireless communication slit 1101 by a preset distance h1 to include one third linkage module 230c and a fourth linkage module 230d. An example is shown.
  • FIG. 21(c) to 21(e) include only one or two first hinge portions 2301 that control the linkage mechanism between the front case 210 and the rear case 220, so that the linkage mechanism is sufficiently It can be difficult to provide controllable torque. Accordingly, the embodiment of FIG. 21(b) can be a preferred embodiment by providing a torque capable of sufficiently controlling the linkage mechanism without interfering with the wireless communication of the terminal 100.
  • the linkage unit includes a molding unit in a region corresponding to the wireless communication slit and is provided in a terminal case.
  • FIG. 22(a) is a perspective view of another embodiment of the second interlocking module 230b viewed from one side
  • FIG. 22(b) is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 22(a).
  • the second interlocking module 230b may configure the interlocking part housing 2360 to include a molding part 2363 between the first hinge part 2301 and the second hinge part 2302.
  • the molding unit 2363 may be provided in the terminal case 200 to overlap the wireless communication slit 1101 of the terminal 100.
  • the molding unit 2363 may be made of a material suitable for passing signals transmitted and received through the wireless communication slit 1101.
  • Another embodiment of the second interlocking module 230b shown in FIG. 22 is fixed to the front case 210 and the rear case 220 with a first fixing frame 2311 and a second fixing frame 2312 at one side, respectively.
  • the third fixing frame 2391 and the fourth fixing frame 2392 may be fixed to the front case 210 and the rear case 220, respectively.
  • the second interlocking module 230b shown in FIG. 22 has an advantage in that the degree of freedom of the interlocking module provided in the terminal case 200 can be increased. In addition, the second interlocking module 230b shown in FIG. 22 reduces the occupied volume compared to separately providing the third interlocking module 230c and the fourth interlocking module 230d with the wireless communication slit 1101 interposed therebetween. I can.
  • FIG. 23 shows another embodiment of a non-interlocking type linkage unit of the present invention.
  • the first hinge part 2301 included in FIG. 23 corresponds to the non-interlocking rotation type linking part described above, and the second hinge part 2302 corresponds to the second hinge part 2302 described above.
  • an interlocking module configured by combining the first hinge part 2301 for controlling the linkage mechanism between the front case 210 and the rear case 220 and the second hinge part 2302 through which the wire passes has been described.
  • a force for fixing the front case 210 to the rear case 220 at a specific angle may be weak.
  • the present invention may further include a third hinge portion 2303 supporting the front case 210 on the rear case 220 at a specific angle.
  • FIG. 23 shows that the first hinge part 2301 and the third hinge part 2303 constitute the first interlocking module 230a, and the first hinge part 2301 and the second hinge part 2302 are 2 shows an embodiment of configuring the interlocking module 230b.
  • a force for fixing the front case 210 to the rear case 220 at a specific angle may be weak.
  • the force that the front case 210 fixes to the rear case 220 at a specific angle may be reinforced through the third hinge part 2303.
  • the volume of the third hinge part 2303 may be smaller than that of the first hinge part 2301. That is, the linking unit 230 shown in FIG. 23 may be easily provided in the terminal case 200 avoiding the wireless communication slit provided on one side of the terminal 100 coupled to the rear case 220.
  • FIG. 24 is an enlarged view of the first interlocking module 230a shown in FIG. 23.
  • 25 and 26 are enlarged views of a partial configuration of the third hinge part 2303 shown in FIG. 24.
  • FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view in the A-A' direction for explaining the mechanism of the third hinge portion 2303 shown in FIG. 24.
  • the first interlocking module 230a may include a first hinge part 2301 and a third hinge part 2303.
  • the first hinge part 2301 included in the first interlocking module 230a is a configuration that controls the interlocking mechanism between the front case 210 and the rear case 220 in a non-interlocking manner, as described in FIGS. 12 to 17. It may correspond to the first hinge part 2301. Therefore, hereinafter, description of the first hinge part 2301 is omitted in the common configuration.
  • the third hinge portion 2303 is configured to support the front case 210 and the rear case 220 at a specific angle.
  • the role of supporting the front case 210 and the rear case 220 at a specific angle may also be performed by the first hinge part 2301.
  • the terminal case 200 has two first hinge portions 2301, but the front case 210 and the rear case 220 are supported at a specific angle through the third hinge portion 2303. It is characterized by reinforcing the power to do.
  • the third hinge part 2303 includes a first protrusion 311 protruding in a vertical direction from a first shaft 3131 provided on one side of the front case 210 and a first protrusion 311 provided on one side of the rear case 220. It may include a second protrusion 321 protruding in the vertical direction from the 2 axis 3231. The first protrusion 311 and the second protrusion 321 may be selectively inserted into adjacent recesses 3141, 3142, and 3241 to support the front case 210 on the rear case 220 at a specific angle.
  • the first shaft 3131 may be connected to the sixth fixing frame 312 or may be included in the sixth fixing frame 312.
  • the second shaft 23231 may be connected to the seventh fixed frame 322 or may be included in the seventh fixed frame 322.
  • the sixth fixing frame 312 of the third hinge part 2303 may be fixed to one side of the front case 210, and the seventh frame 322 may be fixed to one side of the rear case 220.
  • FIG. 25 is an enlarged view of an embodiment in which the first protrusion 311 is provided on the first shaft 3131.
  • Fig. 25(a) is a side view
  • Fig. 25(b) is a front view.
  • the first protrusion 311 is provided by being inserted into a groove provided in the first shaft 3131, and may be elastically supported by the first elastic support 312 to reciprocate in the vertical direction.
  • the second protrusion 321 may be provided by being inserted into a groove provided in the second shaft 3231, and may be elastically supported by the second elastic support 322 to reciprocate in the vertical direction.
  • the first elastic support 312 and the second elastic support 322 may be provided in a'S' shape as shown in FIG. 26.
  • the first elastic support 312 has an'S' shape in which one end is connected to the first protrusion 311, and may be provided on the first shaft 3131 along the axial direction.
  • the second elastic support part 322 has an'S' shape in which one end is connected to the second protrusion 321, and may be provided on the second shaft 3231 along the axial direction.
  • FIG. 27(a) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to a case where the front case 210 and the rear case 220 form a 0 degree angle.
  • the front case 210 is at an angle of 0 degrees to the rear case 220 It can be kept fixed at. That is, an external force of a certain level or more is required to open the front case 210, which can prevent the front case 210 from being opened too easily against a user's intention.
  • the second protrusion 321 may protrude from the second shaft 3231 and may be in a state of being inserted into the third recessed portion 3241 provided in the inner frame 2370.
  • 27(b) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to a case where the front case 210 and the rear case 220 form an angle of 104 degrees.
  • 104 degrees may be a specific angle around 90 degrees.
  • the specific angle needs to correspond to the angle at which the front case 210 and the rear case 220 are fixed through the first hinge part 2301.
  • the front case 210 is at an angle of 104 degrees to the rear case 220 It can be kept fixed at. That is, in order to change the angle between the front case 210 and the rear case 220, an external force of a certain level or more is required.
  • the second protrusion 321 may protrude from the second shaft 3231 and may be in a state of being inserted into the third recessed portion 3241 provided in the inner frame 2370.
  • 27(c) is a cross-sectional view corresponding to a case where the front case 210 and the rear case 220 form an angle of 174 degrees.
  • 174 degrees may be a specific angle around 180 degrees.
  • the specific angle needs to correspond to the angle at which the front case 210 and the rear case 220 are fixed through the first hinge part 2301.
  • the front case 210 and the rear case 220 form an angle of 174 degrees
  • the first protrusion 311 is separated from the first recessed part 3141 and the second recessed part 3142 provided in the inner frame 2370. It can be a state.
  • the front case 210 is the rear case 220 And it can maintain a fixed state at an angle of 174 degrees.
  • the first hinge part 2301 of the non-interlocking method described below is a component corresponding to the first hinge part 2301 shown in FIG. 24.
  • the first hinge part 2301 of the non-interlocking method allows the front case 210 and the rear case 220 to be connected at a specific angle by a cam mount and a cam bone provided in the fixed cams 2331 and 2332 and the driving cams 2351 and 2352. Can be fixed. However, in order to maintain the close contact between the front case 210 and the rear case 220 at 0 degrees and 360 degrees without opening a mouth, the following may be considered.
  • the first cam mount 2331b provided in the first fixed cam 2331 is at an angle less than 0 degrees. It may be provided to selectively engage with the first cam bone 2351b provided in the first driving cam 2351.
  • FIG. 29(a) shows that the first cam mount 2331b provided in the first fixed cam 2331 selectively engages the first cam bone 2351b provided in the first driving cam 2351 at -3 degrees. An example is shown.
  • the front case 210 may maintain close contact with the rear case 220 or the terminal accommodated in the rear case 220 near 0 degrees.
  • the first cam mount 2331b provided in the first fixed cam 2331 tries to engage the first cam bone 2351b provided in the first driving cam 2351 by elasticity, which means that the front case 210 is 0 degrees. It is possible to provide an external force in close contact with the rear case 220 in the vicinity.
  • the first driving cam 2331 may include two first cam mounts 2331b facing each other as shown in FIG. 28(b).
  • the second driving cam 2332 may include two to face the second cam mount 2332b. This is because when one first cam mount 2331b is included as shown in FIG. 28(a), it can be easily worn in the process of interlocking the front case 210 and the rear case 220. However, as shown in FIG. 28(b), when two first driving cams 2331 face the first cam mount 2331b, the front case 210 and the rear case 220 open their mouths around 360 degrees. Symptoms may appear. This will be described with reference to FIG. 29.
  • FIG. 29 shows an embodiment of an angle at which the front case 210 and the rear case 220 are fixed.
  • the first cam mount 2331b of the first driving cam 2331 is a first cam bone ( 2351b) can be engaged.
  • the front case 210 cannot be fixed beyond 177 degrees.
  • FIG. 29(c) shows an embodiment that is fixed at 174 degrees by the first stopper 2331c of FIG. 15.
  • the second driving cam 2332 includes two second cam mounts 2332b. If included, the front case 210 cannot be fixed beyond 354 degrees based on the rear case 220. That is, the front case 210 may have a mouth open phenomenon in the vicinity of the rear case 220 and 360 degrees.
  • Magnets 410 and 420 may be used to prevent the front case 210 from having a mouth open in the vicinity of the rear case 220 and 360 degrees.
  • the front case 210 and the rear case 220 may maintain a close contact state in the vicinity of 360 degrees through magnets 410 and 420 provided so that their positions correspond to each other.
  • FIG. 30(a) shows an embodiment including the magnet 420 on the rear case 220
  • FIG. 30(b) shows an embodiment including the magnet 410 on the front case 210. Is shown. It is preferable that the magnets 410 and 420 are provided so as not to be indirectly connected to the surrounding electronic components, and the number of the magnets 410 and 420 may be determined in relation to the adhesion and the main surface electronic components.

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La présente invention concerne un boîtier de terminal fournissant un double affichage, et fournit un boîtier de terminal comprenant : un boîtier avant comprenant un affichage sur un côté de celui-ci; un boîtier arrière comprenant une partie de réception de terminal; et une partie de verrouillage pour relier le boîtier avant au boîtier arrière de façon à être verrouillé avec le boîtier arrière, la partie de verrouillage comprenant : une première partie de charnière pour commander un mécanisme de verrouillage du boîtier avant et du boîtier arrière; une seconde partie de charnière comprenant une partie de réception de fil à travers laquelle passe un fil; et une troisième partie de charnière pour supporter le boîtier avant à un angle spécifique par rapport au boîtier arrière.
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