JP2004023610A - Mobile communication device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve an assembling performance and decrease the number of necessary parts by combinedly using a protection function of a display unit against an external force and a dust avoiding function thereof. <P>SOLUTION: A holder 203 held within a casing 102 is provided in its rear surface side with a recess 204 for accommodating a resilient member 202 wrapping a display unit 201, and in its front surface side with a recess 303 for accommodating a resilient member 302 wrapping a display unit 301. The resilient members 202, 302 wrap the full peripheries of the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301, respectively, and are pressed against the inner surface of the casing 102 so as to avoid any gap from the inner surface of the casing 102. Consequently, the liquid crystal display units 201, 301 can perform the protection and dust avoiding functions. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a portable communication device such as a mobile phone.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, portable communication devices such as a mobile phone, a PHS (Personal Handy Phone System), and a personal digital assistant (PDA (Personal Digital Assistants)) have been used. The portable communication device is configured to include a display unit such as a liquid crystal display (LCD).
In recent years, portable communication devices tend to be used as mail tools or as information terminals connected to the Internet, such as ringtones and standby screens, rather than as wireless devices.
[0003]
6 is a perspective view showing components of a conventional mobile phone, FIGS. 7 and 8 are exploded perspective views of the components shown in FIG. 6, and FIG. 9 is a partial sectional side view of the conventional mobile phone. , The same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.
The mobile phone has two housings that are rotatably connected to each other by a hinge. FIGS. 6 to 9 are perspective views of components included in one housing and a cross section of the one housing. FIG.
[0004]
6 to 9, reference numerals 601 and 702 denote dustproof cushions, 602 denotes a rear liquid crystal display unit, 603 denotes a holder, 701 and 704 denote double-sided tape, 703 denotes a front liquid crystal display unit, 901 denotes a rear display window, and 902 denotes a rear display window. A front display window portion, 903 is a rear case member, and 904 is a front case member. Since the dustproof cushion 601 is configured to be fixed to the rear case member 903, the dustproof cushion 601 is not illustrated in FIG.
In order to fix the liquid crystal display portions 602 and 703 in the housing, the liquid crystal display portions 602 and 703 are fitted into a resin holder 603 such as ABS and are adhered with double-sided tapes 701 and 704. The display on the liquid crystal display portion 602 is visually recognized through the display window portion 901, and the display on the liquid crystal display portion 703 is visually recognized through the display window portion 902.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Although the display screen of the display device has been increased in color and size, the mobile terminal device itself has to be reduced in size and thickness. With the miniaturization and thinning of portable communication devices, improvements in assemblability and the like have been demanded.
In addition, since the portable communication device is easily carried around on a daily basis, it is susceptible to impacts and the like, and there is a high possibility of dust entering the device. I have.
[0006]
In a conventional mobile phone, as described above, in order to fix the liquid crystal display units 602 and 703 in the housing, the liquid crystal display units 602 and 703 are fitted into a resin holder 603 such as ABS, and double-sided tapes 701 and 704 are used. Affixed.
Therefore, when the mobile phone is dropped or an external force is applied, an impact or load is transmitted from the housing to the holder, and strength problems such as cracking of the liquid crystal display units 602 and 703 and a driver for driving the liquid crystal display units 602 and 703 are caused. is there.
[0007]
An object of the present invention is to make it possible to improve the assemblability and reduce the number of parts by using both the function of protecting the display unit from external force and the function of preventing dust.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, in a portable communication device having a display unit and holding the display region of the display unit in a housing so that the display region can be visually recognized from the outside, the display unit excluding at least the display region includes the display unit. An elastic member for wrapping, and a holder for holding a display unit in a state of being wrapped by the elastic member, wherein the display unit in a state of being held by the holder is arranged such that the display area can be visually recognized from the outside; And a portable communication device characterized by being held by the portable communication device. The display unit wrapped by the elastic member is held by the holder, and the display unit held by the holder is held by the housing so that its display area can be visually recognized from the outside.
[0009]
Here, the holder may be provided with a concave portion for accommodating the elastic member in a state of enclosing the display portion, and the display portion may be configured to be accommodated in the concave portion together with the elastic member. Good.
Further, the elastic member may be configured to wrap around the entire periphery of the display unit and abut on the inner surface of the housing so that no gap is formed between the elastic member and the inner surface of the housing.
Further, a foam member may be used instead of the elastic member.
[0010]
The housing includes first and second housings rotatably connected to each other by a hinge, and the first housing includes a receiver, a first display, and a second display. The first display unit is visible from outside the housing, and the second display unit is mounted on the second housing in a state where the first and second housings are closed. The second housing is provided with a transmission section and a key input section, and the holder accommodates a first elastic member enclosing the first display section. A first concave portion is provided on the first surface, and a second concave portion for accommodating the second elastic member in a state of wrapping the second display portion is a second surface of the first surface. And the holder may be configured to be disposed in the first housing.
Further, the display unit may be configured to be a liquid crystal display unit.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and shows an example of a foldable portable telephone.
2 is a perspective view showing components of the mobile phone shown in FIG. 1, FIGS. 3 and 4 are exploded perspective views of the components shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is a partial side cross-section of the mobile phone shown in FIG. It is a figure and the same code is attached to the same part in each figure.
[0012]
1 to 5, a mobile phone 101 has a first housing 102 and a second housing 103 connected to each other by a hinge 104 so as to be rotatable with each other.
The first housing 102 is provided with a receiver (not shown), a first liquid crystal display 201 (first display), and a second liquid crystal display 301 (second display). I have. The housing 102 includes a rear case 108 that is exposed to the outside when the housings 102 and 103 are folded (closed), and a front case 109 that faces the housing 103 when the housings 102 and 103 are folded. Have.
[0013]
The housing 102 has a rear display window 105 that covers the first liquid crystal display 201 so as to be visible, an antenna housing 106 that slidably houses an antenna 107, and a second liquid crystal. It has a front display window 501 that covers the display unit 301 so as to be visible.
The first liquid crystal display unit 201 is exposed to the outside of the housing 102 even when the first and second housings 102 and 103 are folded (closed) to each other. 1. When the second housing is closed, it is provided at a position facing the second housing so as to be invisible from the outside.
[0014]
The second housing 103 is provided with a transmission unit and a key input unit (neither is shown).
A holder 203 is held in the housing 102. The holder 203 is provided with a first concave portion 204 for accommodating the first elastic member 202 in a state of wrapping the first display unit 201 on the first surface 205 and wrapping the second display unit 301. A second concave portion 303 for accommodating the second elastic member 302 is provided on a second surface 304 which is a back surface of the first surface 205.
[0015]
The elastic members 202 and 302 are each formed of an elastic body, and have a frame structure thicker than the thickness of each of the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301. The elastic members 202 and 302 respectively cover the entire area around the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 except for at least the display regions of the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301. In addition, the elastic members 202 and 302 cover the entire area around each of the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 and are in pressure contact with the inner surface of the housing 102 so that no gap is formed between the elastic members 202 and 302 and the inner surface of the housing 102. As a result, the elastic members 202 and 302 respectively cover the entire area around the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 and are pressed against the inner surface of the housing 102 so as not to form a gap with the inner surface of the housing 102. , And performs a protection function and a dust-proof function of the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301.
[0016]
The display on the liquid crystal display unit 201 is visually recognized through the display window unit 105, and the display on the liquid crystal display unit 301 is visually recognized through the display window unit 501. The display on the liquid crystal display unit 201 is visually recognized via the display window unit 105 regardless of whether the housings 102 and 103 are folded. The display of the liquid crystal display unit 301 is not visible between the housings 102 and 103 when the housings 102 and 103 are folded, and is visible when the housings 102 and 103 are open.
[0017]
As described above, the portable communication device according to the present embodiment includes a display unit, and a display region of the display unit is held in a housing so that the display region can be visually recognized from the outside. Elastic members 202 and 302 wrapping the display units 201 and 301 except at least the display area, and a holder 203 holding the display unit wrapped by the elastic members 202 and 302 are provided. The display units 201 and 301 are characterized by being held by the housing 102 so that the display area can be visually recognized from the outside.
[0018]
Further, the entire area around the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 is wrapped by elastic members 202 and 302, respectively, and is pressed into and held in the concave portions 204 and 303 of the holder 203. The housings 102 and 103 include first and second housings 102 and 103 connected to each other by hinges so as to be rotatable with each other. The first housing 102 includes a receiving unit and a first display unit. 201 and a second display unit 301 are provided, the first display unit 201 is visible from outside the first housing 102, and the second display unit 301 is the first and second housings 102 and 103. Is disposed so as to face the second housing 103 in a closed state. The second housing 103 is provided with a transmitting unit and a key input unit, and the holder 203 is provided with a first display unit 201. A first concave portion 204 for accommodating the first elastic member 202 enclosing the second display portion 301 is provided on the first surface 205 and accommodating the second elastic member 302 enclosing the second display portion 301. The second surface 3 where the second concave portion 303 is the back surface of the first surface 205 Provided 4, the holder 203 is characterized by being disposed in the first housing 102.
[0019]
This makes it possible to protect the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 and the driver for driving the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 from impacts and external forces. Further, since the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 are pressed into the holder 203 via the elastic members 202 and 302, Parts such as double-sided tape can be reduced, and dismantling is also improved.
In addition, the elastic members 202 and 302 are configured to wrap around the entire periphery of the display units 201 and 301 and to be in pressure contact with the inner surface of the housing 102 so that no gap is formed between the elastic members 202 and 302 and the inner surface of the housing 102. Therefore, the elastic members 202 and 302 holding the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 seal the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301 and the housing 102 to obtain a dustproof effect, and the dustproof cushion can be eliminated. .
[0020]
Note that a foam member can be used instead of the elastic members 202 and 302 having elasticity.
Various display units such as EL can be used instead of the liquid crystal display units 201 and 301.
Further, in the present embodiment, an example of a foldable portable communication device has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to a non-foldable portable communication device, and can be applied to a PHS (Personal Handy Phone System), a portable information terminal (PDA). (Personal Digital Assistants)) and the like.
[0021]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the assemblability and reduce the number of parts by using both the function of protecting the display unit from external force and the function of preventing dust.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable communication device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing components of the portable communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing components of the portable communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing components of the portable communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a partial side sectional view showing components of the portable communication device according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing components of a conventional mobile phone.
FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view showing components of a conventional mobile phone.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing components of a conventional mobile phone.
FIG. 9 is a partial side sectional view showing components of a conventional mobile phone.
[Explanation of symbols]
101: Foldable mobile phone as a portable communication device 102: First housing 103: Second housing 104: Hinge 105: Rear display window 106: Antenna Housing section 107 Antenna 108 Rear case section 109 Front case section 201 First liquid crystal display section 202 as first display section First elastic member 204. First concave portion 205 first surface 301 second liquid crystal display portion 302 as second display portion second elastic member 303 second concave portion 304 .Second surface 501: front display window

Claims (6)

In a portable communication device having a display unit and being held in a housing so that a display area of the display unit can be visually recognized from the outside,
An elastic member that wraps the display unit except at least the display area, and a holder that holds the display unit that is wrapped by the elastic member, wherein the display unit that is held by the holder includes the display area A portable communication device characterized in that the portable communication device is held by the housing so that the device can be viewed from the outside. 2. The holder according to claim 1, wherein a concave portion is provided for accommodating the elastic member enclosing the display portion, and the display portion is accommodated in the concave portion together with the elastic member. Portable communication device. 3. The elastic member according to claim 2, wherein the elastic member wraps around the entire periphery of the display unit and abuts on the inner surface of the housing so as not to form a gap between the elastic member and the inner surface of the housing. Portable communication device. The portable communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a foam member is used instead of the elastic member. The housing is configured by first and second housings that are rotatably connected to each other by a hinge,
The first housing is provided with a receiving unit, a first display unit, and a second display unit, and the first display unit is visible from outside the housing, and the second display unit is The first and second housings are disposed so as to face the second housing in a closed state,
A transmitting unit and a key input unit are provided in the second housing;
The holder has a first concave portion for accommodating a first elastic member in a state of wrapping the first display portion, provided on a first surface, and a first concave portion in a state of wrapping the second display portion. A second recess accommodating the second elastic member is provided on a second surface, which is a back surface of the first surface;
The portable communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the holder is provided in the first housing. The portable communication device according to claim 1, wherein the display unit is a liquid crystal display unit.

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