KR100678191B1 - Mobile communication devices - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a portable communication device. The disclosed portable communication device, comprising: a main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces; And an edge frame which is in contact with both sides and is always in contact with the front or rear surface, spaced apart from the front, rear or rear surface, and supports the main body to slide along the length direction at a predetermined distance.

Mobile communication, sliding, borders, frames.

Description

Mobile communication device {PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE}             

1 is a perspective view showing a portable communication device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a side view showing a main body from which an edge frame of a mobile communication device according to a first embodiment of the present invention is removed;

3 is a side view of the main body of the mobile communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention with the border frame removed.

4 is a front view of FIG. 1;

5 is a side view of FIG. 1;

6 is a bottom view of FIG. 1.

FIG. 7 is a partially cut away side view illustrating a coupling relationship between a main body and an edge frame of the mobile communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

8 is a perspective view showing a portable communication device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a front view of FIG. 8;

10 is a plan view illustrating a main body from which an edge frame of the portable communication device according to the second embodiment of the present invention is removed.

11 is a cross-sectional view showing a frame according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a front view showing a portion of a portable communication device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a partial cutaway side view illustrating a coupling relationship between a main body and an edge frame of a portable communication device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

14 is a perspective view showing a portable communication device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a front view showing a cut part of the switching means of the frame according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a side view showing a main body from which an edge frame of the portable communication device according to the third embodiment of the present invention is removed.

17 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a frame according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to portable communication devices including cellular phones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), hand-held phones (HHPs), camera phones, game phones, and the like. In addition, the present invention relates to a portable communication device capable of inputting frequently used data with a shaking motion and conveniently.

The term “portable communication device” of a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry out wireless communication with a counterpart while carrying. Such portable communication devices have been trending toward miniaturization, slimness, grip, and light weight in consideration of portability, and are moving toward a multi-mediaization direction to pursue more various functions. In particular, more and more portable terminals will be used for miniaturization, light weight, multifunction, and versatility, and will be modified to adapt to various multimedia environments or the Internet environment. In addition, the portable terminal is an electronic device commonly used anywhere in the world, men and women, and is being recognized as a necessity to carry around at all times.

Conventional portable communication devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable communication devices are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices depending on their appearance. The bar-type communication device means that the single housing is configured as a bar-type, the flip-type communication device means that the flip is rotatably configured by the hinge device in the bar-type housing, the folder-type communication device is It is meant that the folder in a single bar-shaped housing is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device.

In addition, portable communication devices may be classified into either a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a wearable position or a manner of wearing. A necklace-type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a neck using a string, and a wrist-wear type communication device refers to a portable method of wearing a terminal around a wrist.

In addition, the portable communication device may be classified into a rotation-type or sliding-type communication device according to an opening and closing method. The rotation-type communication device means that the two housings are rotatably connected and opened while remaining facing each other, and the sliding-type communication device means that the two housings are opened and closed by sliding movement in the longitudinal direction. it means. The variously classified communication devices listed above will be readily understood by those of ordinary skill in the art.

In addition, conventional portable communication apparatuses are being converted into structures capable of communicating high-speed data in addition to voice communication functions. That is, as the needs of consumers increase, the service will be provided using a wireless communication technology that transmits high speed data.

Currently, camera lenses have been adopted in conventional portable communication devices, and transmission of video signals and the like has been made. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable communication devices have been equipped with a camera lens module as an external type or a built-in type to perform a video call with a counterpart or photograph a desired subject.

However, conventional portable communication devices are frequently subjected to external shocks such as falling to the ground due to their portability. For example, portable communication devices that must be carried at all times pursue lightweight, small size, and slimness for portability. However, damages such as corners of the main body are frequently generated during external shocks, especially drops. Furthermore, if the main body upper and lower casing is made of a metal material for the structural rigidity of the body, there is also a problem that the portability is lowered due to the increase in weight.

In addition, the conventional portable communication device has the inconvenience of having to input the desired data only by pressing the touch operation. That is, the user must touch or press a desired key during consciousness to enter data. However, the keys frequently used in the portable communication device need a way to enter more conveniently.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a portable communication device having a metallic frame frame surrounding the side surfaces of a main body that can withstand external shocks.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable communication device capable of minimizing external impact by sliding a main body at a predetermined distance in a metallic frame.

Still another object of the present invention is to allow the main body to slide at a predetermined distance within the metallic frame, thereby minimizing external shocks applied to the main body by falling, and at the same time providing a dual purpose of inputting data in a shaking motion. The present invention provides an accomplished portable communication device.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a portable communication device capable of easily inputting data that frequently uses a shaking operation of a metallic frame by setting frequently used keys.                         

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable communication device,

A main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces; And

It is always in contact with both sides, and is interviewed with the front surface or the rear surface, spaced apart from the front surface, rear surface or rear surface, it is composed of a border frame that supports the main body to slide along the longitudinal direction at a predetermined distance.

In addition, the present invention provides a portable communication device,

A main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces, and including a plurality of side keys provided on the surfaces;

An edge frame which is in contact with both side surfaces at all times and is interviewed with the front surface or the rear surface, spaced apart from the front surface, the rear surface or the rear surface, and the main body slides in the longitudinal direction of the main body at a predetermined distance; And

Means for inputting data by touching the keys located on the selected surfaces by the shaking motion of the frame and the weight of the main body.

In addition, the present invention

In a portable communication device,

A main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces;

An edge frame which is in contact with both sides of the frame and is in contact with the front or rear surface, spaced apart from the front, rear or rear surface, and supports the main body to slide in the length direction of the main body at a predetermined distance; And

It is composed of a switching means for detecting the movement of the main body to provide a sensed signal.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. In describing the present invention, detailed descriptions of related well-known functions or configurations are omitted in order not to obscure the subject matter of the present invention.

1 to 5, the portable communication device according to the first embodiment of the present invention is configured to surround the main body 100 and the main body 100 to support the main body 100 in a sliding manner. It is composed of a border frame 200. The main body 100 includes a top surface 105, a bottom surface 106, a front surface 101, a rear surface 102, and the back and rear surfaces 101 and 102. It includes both side surfaces 103 and 104 that are adjacent in the lateral direction, respectively. Preferably, the border frame 200 is in contact with the side surfaces 103 and 104 to support sliding movement of the main body 100 at all times, and is interviewed with the front surface 101 or the rear surface 102 of the main body or the front surface. (101), rear (102) or line / rear (101, 102). Therefore, there is always at least one free space, in particular at least one opening 150, between the border frame 200 and the front surface 101, the back surface 102, or the line / rear surfaces 101, 102. . The opening 150 is a free space for sliding movement of the main body 100. When the front surface 101 and the border frame 200 are in contact with each other, or the rear surface 102 and the border frame 200 are in contact with each other, an opening 150 is provided, and the front and rear surfaces 101 and 102 are respectively provided with the front frame 101 and the border frame 200. When the edge frames 200 are spaced apart from each other, two openings 150 are provided. The openings 150 are all provided for sliding movement of the main body 100. The main body 100 slides along the longitudinal direction thereof, and thus, the outline of the edge frame 200 is also provided in an extended shape along the longitudinal direction of the main body 100. 1 and 2 illustrate an opening 150 provided between the main body front face 101 and the rim frame 200.

As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, at least one or more keys 132 and 142 are disposed on both side surfaces 103 and 104 of the main body 100.

As illustrated in FIG. 6, the camera lens 113, the lighting device 115, and the battery pack 117 are disposed on the bottom surface 106 of the main body. The camera lens 113 and the lighting device 115 are adjacent to each other, and the camera lens 113 is adjacent to the battery pack 117.

As shown in FIG. 1 again, the frame frame 200 is made of a lightweight metal material to resist external shock, specifically, an impact applied to the main body 100 during a drop. The frame 200 is continuously formed, and is configured to surround the body 100 to resist from impact from the ground and the like during the fall, in particular, because the body 100 slides in the frame 200 It is configured to minimize the impact on the main body 100. The opening 150 of the main body 100 is provided in the edge frame 200, so that shock absorption due to sliding of the main body 100 is realized.

The edge frame 200 slides with its inner surface 201 and both sides 103 and 104 of the main body. 1 and 5, the edge frame 200 is provided with at least one button key cover 210 on its outer surface 202. The button key cover 210 is supported to be pressed in the direction of the main body 100 in the border frame 200. Of course, the button key cover 210 is preferably made of a flexible material (flexible material).

As shown in FIG. 7, the main body 100 slides in a constrained state while being supported by the edge frame 200. Therefore, a restraining means is further provided between the main body 100 and the edge frame 200 so as to be slid and guided in a coupled state. The restraining means includes recesses 130 and 140 recessed along the side surfaces 103 and 104 of the main body, respectively, and convex portions 220 and 222 formed on the inner surface of the frame 200 to correspond to the recesses 130 and 140. . When the concave portions 130 and 140 and the convex portions 220 and 222 are coupled to each other, the main body 100 and the edge frame 200 are slidably constrained. The concave portions 130 and 140 extend in the longitudinal direction from both sides 103 and 104 of the main body, respectively, and the convex portions 220 and 222 extend along the inner surface of the border frame 200 in contact with both sides.

Since the sliding movement of the main body 100 is linear, the concave portions 130 and 140 and the convex portions 220 and 222 also extend linearly.

Hereinafter, the configuration of a portable communication device according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

As shown in Figs. 9 and 10, the portable communication device according to the present invention is configured to slide the main body at a predetermined distance within the metallic frame, thereby minimizing external impacts applied to the main body by dropping and the like. It should be noted that the mobile communication device achieves the dual purpose of inputting data by shaking operation. The mobile communication device according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 300 and a border frame 400 which is configured to surround the main body 300 to support the main body 300 to slide, and the border frame 400. ) And means (shown in FIG. 11) for inputting data by the weight of the main body 300.

The main body 300 includes a front surface 301, a rear surface 302, and both side surfaces 303 and 304 adjacent to the line / rear surfaces 301 and 302, respectively. Preferably, the edge frame 400 is always in contact with each other in order to support sliding movement of the side surfaces 303 and 304 and the main body 300, or interviews the front surface 301 or the rear surface 302 of the main body, or It is spaced apart from the front surface 301, the rear surface 302 or the line / rear surfaces 301 and 302. Therefore, there is always at least one free space, specifically at least one or more openings 350, between the border frame 400 and the front surface 301, the rear surface 302, or the line / rear surfaces 301 and 302. The opening 350 is a free space for sliding movement of the main body 300. When the front surface 301 is in contact with the border frame 400, or when the rear surface 302 and the border frame 400 are in contact with each other, an opening 350 is provided, and the front and rear surfaces 301 and 302 are connected to each other. When the edge frames 400 are spaced apart from each other, two openings 350 are provided. The openings 350 are all provided for sliding movement of the main body 300. The main body 300 slides along the longitudinal direction thereof, and thus, the outline of the edge frame 400 is also provided in an extended shape along the longitudinal direction of the main body 300. 8 and 9 illustrate an opening 350 provided between the main body front surface 301 and the edge frame 400.

As shown in FIG. 10, a side key 345 is disposed on the front surface 301 of the main body 100. The side key 345 is touched or pressed by the shaking operation of the edge frame 400, which will be described later, to perform a data input operation. The side key 345 is pressed once by the shaking operation of the frame 400 and one data is input. Of course, the shaking motion of the frame 400 is generated according to the law of inertia by the weight of the main body 300.

As shown in FIG. 11, the frame frame 400 is made of a lightweight metal material to resist external shock, specifically, an impact applied to the main body 300 during the fall. In fact, when the mobile communication device falls, the greatest external shock is generated at the corners of the main body 300, and in particular, the mobile communication device frequently drops due to user's carelessness, and such fallout phenomenon weakens the structural rigidity of the main body. It damages the board or the circuit component which is protected inside. It should be noted that the frame frame 400 may be made of a plastic material or a new lightweight material.

The frame 400 is continuously configured, and is configured to surround the body so that it is resistant to impact from the ground or the like upon falling, and in particular, the body 300 slides on the frame 200. 300 is configured to minimize the impact on. The opening of the main body 300 is provided in the edge frame 400 to perform shock absorption, that is, a shock absorbing function, due to the sliding of the main body 300.

The border frame 200 is provided with means 410 for pressing the side key at a predetermined position on its inner surface in a rocking motion. The means 410 protrudes in the body direction. The means 410 is provided in a shape protruding from the protrusion 422 formed on the inner surface 401 of the edge frame 400 to be described later. The means 410 need not be limited to being mounted at a predetermined position on the inner surface of the frame 400, and is dependent on the position of the side key provided on one side of the main body. The means 410 is preferably configured in the shape of a projection.

Hereinafter, a data input operation according to the shaking operation of the edge frame 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 12.

As shown in FIG. 12, when the edge frame 400 is in contact with the rear surface of the main body and is spaced apart from the line surface 301 to generate the opening 350, the means 410 and the side key 345 are generated. ) Are spaced apart so that data input operations are not implemented. In FIG. 12, a side key 345 is mounted on the main body front surface 301. However, the side key 345 may be mounted on the rear or side of the main body.

When the frame frame 400 is shaken up and down once, by the law of inertia and the weight of the body 300, the frame frame 400 is in contact with the main body front surface 301 and spaced apart from the rear surface of the main body. And an opening is generated. Simultaneously, the means 410 is in a state of touching or pressing the side key 345, and then the main body 300 is in a state as shown in FIG. 12 again by its own weight. As a result, the side key 345 is touched or pressed once by the means 410 to implement a data input operation. Of course, the side key 345 is composed of a key for data input frequently used by the user. In addition, the side key 345 may be configured as a touch key for inputting data through a simple touch operation or a key for inputting data in a pressing operation. Reference numeral 346 denotes a metal dome, and reference numeral 347 denotes a printed circuit board.

As shown in FIG. 13, the main body 300 slides in a constrained state while being supported by the edge frame 400. Therefore, a constraining means is further provided between the main body 300 and the edge frame 400 so as not to be separated between the main body 300 and the edge frame 400, and the sliding guide is slid in a state where both are coupled. The restraining means includes recesses 330 and 340 recessed along the side surfaces 303 and 304 of the main body, respectively, and convex portions 420 and 422 formed on the inner surface of the frame frame 400 and corresponding to the recesses 330 and 340. . When the concave portions 330 and 340 and the convex portions 420 and 422 are coupled to each other, the main body 300 and the edge frame 300 are slidably constrained. The concave portions 330 and 340 extend in the longitudinal direction from both side surfaces 303 and 304 of the main body, respectively, and the convex portions 420 and 422 extend along the inner surface of the border frame 400 which contacts both sides. The concave portions 330 and 340 are recessed in a direction facing each other, and the convex portions 420 and 422 protrude in a direction facing each other. Since the sliding movement of the main body 300 is linear, the concave portions 330 and 340 and the convex portions 420 and 422 also extend linearly. The concave portions 330 and 340 and the surfaces of the convex portions 420 and 422 are curved to provide a smooth sliding movement.

A configuration of a portable communication device according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17. As illustrated in FIGS. 14 and 15, a portable communication apparatus according to the present invention includes a main body including a front surface 501, a rear surface 502, and two side surfaces 503 and 504 adjacent to the front and rear surfaces 501 and 502, respectively. 500 and always in contact with both side surfaces 503 and 504, and are interviewed with the front surface 501 or the rear surface 502, or spaced apart from the front surface 501, the rear surface 502 or the rear and rear surfaces 501 and 502. The frame frame 600 for sliding the main body 500 in the longitudinal direction of the main body 500 at a predetermined distance and the switching means 700 for detecting the movement of the main body 500 to provide a sensed signal. The switching means 700 detects before and after sliding of the main body 500 and provides a sensed signal, thereby inputting data. For example, when the user slides the main body 500 according to the law of inertia in the state as shown in FIG. 14, the main body 500 moves at a predetermined distance within the edge frame 600, and a sensor to be described later. When S and the permanent magnet M arrive within a predetermined distance, the sensor S outputs a detection signal that the main body 500 has moved. That is, the switching means 700 is switched in one sliding movement of the main body 500.

Specifically, the switching means 700 is composed of a sensor (S) provided in the main body 500 and a permanent magnet (M) provided in the frame frame 600 to face the sensor (S). The sensor S may be configured as one of a proximity sensor, a magnetic sensor, and a hall sensor.

As illustrated in FIG. 16, the sensor S may be disposed on one side of the side surfaces 503 and 504 of the main body. In FIG. 16, the sensor S is disposed on one side 504 of the main body. However, the sensor S is deformable to be disposed on the front surface 501 or the rear surface 502 of the main body. Of course, in such a configuration, the arrangement position of the permanent magnet M is also modified.

As shown in FIG. 17, the permanent magnet M is disposed in an area that may correspond to the sensor S in the edge frame 600. The permanent magnet M is mounted along one side of the edge frame 600. Since the restraining means for sliding between the main body 500 and the edge frame 600 has already been described in detail, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, the present invention is configured by the portable communication device according to the present invention to the frame frame surrounding the main body, the main body is configured to slide at a predetermined distance within the frame, so as to resist external shocks It became. In addition, the portable communication device according to the present invention comprises a frame surrounding the body, the body is configured to move at a predetermined distance within the frame, and the frame of the frame corresponding to the side key provided on the body Providing a projection-shaped means at a predetermined position, the data input operation is implemented by the shaking motion of the frame and the inertia according to the weight of the main body, thereby achieving the advantage that the data input operation is convenient from the user's point of view. In addition, the present invention is composed of a border frame surrounding the main body, the main body is configured to slide in the border frame, the switching means consisting of a sensor and a permanent magnet is disposed on the main body and the border frame, respectively, Data can be input in accordance with the sliding of the main body by shaking. Of course, the data input is implemented according to one movement of the main body. Meanwhile, in the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (20)

In a portable communication device, A main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces; And It is always in contact with both sides, and the frame is interviewed with the rear or rear, spaced apart from the front, rear or front and rear frame, characterized in that it is composed of a border frame for sliding the support along the longitudinal direction at a predetermined distance Portable communication device. The mobile communication device of claim 1, wherein at least one opening is provided between the main body and the edge frame to provide a sliding clearance. The mobile communication device of claim 1, wherein the frame is made of a metal material to protect the main body when the frame is dropped. The portable communication device of claim 1, wherein at least one key top is provided on an outer surface of the frame to contact or press a site key of the main body. delete According to claim 1, Between both sides and the inner surface of the frame frame is further provided with a restraining means sliding guide in a state in which both are coupled, The restraining means Recesses recessed along both sides of the main body; And And a convex portion corresponding to the concave portion formed on the inner surface of the frame. The mobile communication device according to claim 6, wherein the concave portion extends along the both side surfaces, and the convex portion extends along the inner surface that is in contact with the both side surfaces. In a portable communication device, A main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces, the body including a plurality of side keys provided on the selected surfaces; An edge frame which is in contact with both sides of the frame and is in contact with the front or rear surface, spaced apart from the front, rear or rear surface, and supports the main body to slide in the longitudinal direction of the main body at a predetermined distance; And And means for allowing data to be input by touching the keys located on the selected surfaces due to the shaking operation of the frame and the weight of the main body. The portable communication device according to claim 8, wherein said means is constituted by a protrusion provided on an inner surface of said frame to touch or press said selected side key by said shaking. According to claim 8, At least one or more openings are always present between the main body and the border frame, the opening is present between the front surface and the border frame, the back and the border frame or between the line back and the border frame. And a portable communication device. The portable communication device of claim 8, wherein the main body performs a sliding operation and a stopping operation in a state of being constrained to the edge frame. The portable communication device of claim 8, wherein the selected side key is input once according to one shake of the frame. The portable communication device of claim 8, wherein the frame is made of metal to protect against an external collision. The portable communication device of claim 8, wherein the frame is continuous in a band shape. The portable communication device according to claim 8, wherein the side key is arranged on a front surface of the main body. In a portable communication device, A main body including a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces adjacent to each of the front and rear surfaces; An edge frame which is in contact with both sides of the frame and is in contact with the front or rear surface, spaced apart from the front, rear or rear surface, and supports the main body to slide in the longitudinal direction of the main body at a predetermined distance; And And switching means for detecting a movement of the main body and providing a sensed signal. The method of claim 16, wherein the switching means A sensor provided in the main body; And And a permanent magnet provided at the edge frame and facing the sensor. 18. The portable communication device according to claim 17, wherein the sensor is composed of a proximity sensor, a magnetic sensor or a hall sensor. 18. The portable communication device according to claim 17, wherein the sensor is disposed on a side of the main body. The portable communication device according to claim 16, wherein said switching means is operated by one sliding of said main body.

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