KR100620697B1 - Clamshell phone with automatic pop-up camera - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a mobile phone, and more particularly, to a folding mobile phone having an automatic pop-up camera that is accommodated and projected into the interior of the mobile phone according to the opening and closing of the folder, the folder and the main body by the hinge portion In the folding-type cellular phone coupled to each other, the camera is protruded to one side of the hinge portion at the same time as the opening of the folder portion, and the camera is inserted into the hinge portion at the same time as closing the folder portion.

Accordingly, when not taking a picture, not only the lens can be prevented from damage, but also the operation of protruding the camera out of the mobile phone can be easily performed by simply opening and closing the folder.

Description

{A folder type mobile phone with auto pop-up camera}

1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front view of the main incision showing the first operating state of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a front view of the main incision showing a second operating state of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a conventional folding mobile phone equipped with a camera.

※ Explanation of codes for main parts of drawing

10: main body

   11: keypad 12: microphone

20: folder

   21: LCD 22: Receiver

30: hinge part

   31: main body hinge axis 311: through hole

   32: folder hinge axis 321: rotation slope

   33: Camera Module

      331: fixed inclined surface 332: lens

      333: guide protrusion

   34: Tangier Spring

The present invention relates to a mobile phone, and more particularly to a clamshell mobile phone with a built-in camera.

In general, a mobile phone is a kind of advanced mobile communication means developed by the user so that the user can freely communicate regardless of time and place. In recent years, various functions of mobile phones equipped with auxiliary devices such as digital cameras as well as wireless Internet access are being released.

In particular, in recent years, according to the preferences of consumers who want to add a variety of functions in addition to the call function of the mobile phone has been released as shown in Figure 4, a mobile phone equipped with a camera, such a mobile phone is exposed to one side of the case 200 It is provided with a lens 310, the camera module 300 is provided with a photographing element such as CCD or CMOS in the lens 310 to take a picture or a video, reflector 320 for self-shooting, etc. ) May be provided separately.

However, in the conventional mobile phone as described above, as the lens is exposed to the outside of the main body, the lens becomes dirty and scratches due to dust or other debris, thereby degrading the quality of photographs and videos. There was also a problem of being damaged.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, the object is to allow the camera to be stored and projected into the inside of the mobile phone according to the opening and closing of the folder.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to allow the camera to be stored and projected inside the hinge portion, even with a simple structural change to the existing clamshell mobile phone.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to allow the camera module to be inserted and protruding smoothly into the interior of the hinge shaft in accordance with the opening and closing of the folder portion with a simple structure.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to allow the camera module to be elastically inserted into the hinge shaft without a separate insertion operation.

In addition, an object of the present invention is to freely adjust the shooting direction of the camera.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a folder-type cellular phone which is folded by the folder portion and the main body portion by the hinge portion, the lens protrudes to one side of the hinge portion at the same time the opening of the folder portion, Simultaneously with closing, the lens is provided with a camera inserted into the hinge portion.

In addition, the hinge portion; A main body hinge axis spaced apart from each other at upper ends of the main body part, and a folder hinge axis inserted between the main body hinge axis in the lower center of the folder part and coupled to the same axis as the main body hinge axis, and popping up of the camera. Means; The through hole formed in the main body hinge shaft, the camera module is inserted into the through hole, characterized in that consisting of a pop-up operation unit for pushing the camera module to the outside of the hinge shaft in accordance with the rotation of the folder.

In addition, the pop-up operation unit; A rotating inclined surface fixed to one side of the folder hinge shaft and inserted into the through hole, and a fixed inclined surface integrally fixed to the rear of the camera module and linearly moving according to the rotation of the rotating inclined surface while being corresponding to the rotating inclined surface. do.

In addition, the inside of the through hole is characterized in that the camera spring is provided with a resilient spring elastically supporting the insertion direction in the through hole.

In addition, the camera module is characterized in that rotatably coupled.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in the present invention is a clamshell configured to be opened and closed coupled to the folder portion 20 by the hinge portion 30 on the front of the main body portion 10 In the mobile phone, the camera module 33 is inserted into one side of the hinge portion 30 and protrudes so that the folder 20 is closed and the camera module 33 is inserted into one side of the hinge portion 30. The camera module 33 is configured to protrude toward one side of the hinge unit 30 with the opening 20.

The main body 10 has a keypad 11 having a plurality of input keys disposed on the front thereof so as to input a phone number for call connection or to input various characters and functions, and to the lower side of the microphone 12. Equipped with a voice to receive the call.

The folder unit 20 has an LCD window 21 on a surface in contact with the keypad 11 so that various types of information can be displayed, and a receiver 22 is provided on an upper side of the LCD window 21 to output a call sound. By opening the folder 20 and bringing the microphone 12 and the receiver 22 closer to the user's mouth and ear, respectively, the call can be made smoothly.

The hinge portion 30 includes a pair of main body hinge shafts 31 which are formed on both sides of the upper portion of the main body portion 10, and the main body hinge shafts 31 at the lower center of the folder portion 20. Consists of the folder hinge shaft 32 is coupled between the main body hinge shaft 31 and the folder hinge shaft 32 by the combination of the folder portion 20 is folded in the main body portion 10.

In addition, a camera module in which a through hole 311 is formed at one side of the main body hinge shaft 31, and a lens 332 is inserted and protruded into the through hole 311 in the through hole 311. 33), a rotation inclined surface 321 is integrally formed with the folder hinge shaft 32 at the end of the folder hinge shaft 32 inserted into the rear of the through hole 311, and the camera module 33 The rear of the to form a fixed inclined surface 331 corresponding to the rotating inclined surface 321.

Accordingly, when the folder is opened, the rotating inclined surface 321 is rotated while pushing the fixed inclined surface 331 engaged therewith, so that the teeth are displaced so that the camera module 33 protrudes out of the through hole 311. When closing, the rotating inclined surface 321 is rotated to be in contact with the fixed inclined surface 331 again while the camera module 33 is inserted into the through hole 311.

In addition, it is preferable to form a guide protrusion 333 so that the fixed inclined surface 331 does not rotate inside the through hole 311 and moves only in the insertion and protruding direction toward one side of the fixed inclined surface 331. An outer surface of the camera module 33 is provided in the through hole 311 and provided with a Tanger Spring 34 for supporting the Camera Module 33 in the insertion direction to close the folder and at the same time the elasticity of the Tanger Spring 34 By the camera module 33 is preferably to be inserted into the through hole 311.

2 is a front view showing a main portion incision showing the first operating state of the present invention, the present invention configured as described above, the tangent spring 34 while the rotating inclined surface 321 and the fixed inclined surface 331 completely contact each other when the folder is closed. By the camera module 33 is pushed into the through hole (311).

Accordingly, the lens 332 is inserted into the through hole 311, and the camera module 33 is not exposed to the outside while the mobile phone is being carried so that damage or contamination due to contact with the outside can be prevented. Will be.

In addition, as the camera module 33 is supported by the inside of the mobile phone by the spring spring 34, the camera module 33 does not come out even when vibrating or the like is carried.

3 is a front view showing a main portion cutaway showing a second operating state of the present invention. In order to use the camera module 33 inserted and carried inside the hinge portion 30 as described above, the folder portion 20 is first mounted. When rotated and opened upwardly of the portion 10, the rotation inclined surface 321 is rotated as the folder portion 20 is opened and slides along the fixed inclined surface 331, and the camera module 33 is guided by the guide protrusion 333. It will be pushed straight out.

Accordingly, when the camera is to be used, when the folder 20 is opened, the lens 332 protrudes out of the hinge shaft, and the user can take a picture while watching the LCD window.

In addition, the camera module 33 is coupled to be rotated on the fixed inclined surface 331, it is possible to rotate and shoot the lens 332 in various directions, such as the front and rear of the user.

As described above, the present invention includes a camera that is inserted and protruded in the hinge portion in accordance with the opening and closing of the folder portion so that the camera is stored and projected into the inside of the mobile phone according to the opening and closing of the folder portion, damage to the lens when not taking a picture In addition to preventing, the operation of opening and closing the folder simply by storing the camera, and protruding to the outside of the mobile phone is possible to have an effect.

In addition, the present invention, by inserting the camera module inside the hinge portion, so that the camera is accommodated and projected in the inside of the hinge by simply changing the structure of the existing clamshell mobile phone, it is necessary to provide a separate space for mounting the camera module Without being able to have a camera that is inserted and protruded into the inside of the mobile phone has the effect that can be manufactured in a smaller size.

In addition, the present invention is a simple structure consisting of a rotational inclined surface and a fixed inclined surface so that the camera module is inserted and protrudes smoothly into the hinge shaft in accordance with the opening and closing of the folder portion, the camera gently inserted into the hinge shaft without a separate driving means and Deviation, failure is minimized, and has the effect of simplifying the production.

In addition, the present invention is provided with a tangy spring so that the camera module is elastically inserted into the hinge shaft without a separate insertion operation, while closing the folder and elastically inserted into the inside of the hinge shaft, the operation is more smooth. In addition to the sunset, the Tangier Spring supports the camera to prevent camera shake, and thus the camera can take a clearer picture.

In addition, the present invention by rotatably coupled to the camera module to freely adjust the shooting direction of the camera, the effect of being able to easily take pictures in various directions, such as the front and rear of the user while looking at the main LCD provided on the inner surface of the folder portion Will have

Claims (5)

delete delete Combining the folder portion 20 and the main body portion 10 to be folded together, the main body hinge shaft 31 formed to be spaced apart from each other on the upper portion of the main body portion 10, the lower center of the folder portion 20 A hinge part inserted between the main body hinge shafts 31 and having a folder hinge shaft 32 coupled to the main axis shaft 31 on the same axis; The lens 332 protrudes to one side of the hinge part 30 at the same time as the opening of the folder part 20, and the lens 332 is inserted into the hinge part 30 while closing the folder part 20. A camera module 33; And A through hole 311 is formed at one side of the main body hinge shaft 31 so that the camera module 33 is inserted, and the camera module 33 moves to the outside of the hinge shaft according to the rotation of the folder unit 20. Rotating inclined surface 321 is fixed to one side of the folder hinge shaft 32 is inserted into the through hole 311 while being pushed integrally fixed to the rear of the camera module 33 and the rotating inclined surface A pop-up means having a pop-up operation part corresponding to 321 and having a fixed inclined surface 331 which linearly moves in accordance with the rotation of the rotational inclined surface 321; The clamshell phone equipped with an automatic pop-up camera, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 3; Folder type mobile phone with an automatic pop-up camera, characterized in that the inside of the through hole 311 is provided with a tangier spring 34 to elastically support the camera module 33 in the insertion direction inside the through hole 311. . The method of claim 3; Folder type mobile phone with an automatic pop-up camera, characterized in that the camera module 33 is rotatably coupled.

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