KR20060131232A - Portable device with magnetically mounted battery pack - Google Patents

Abstract

A portable device having a self-cradling battery pack is provided to enable a cradle to quickly make a main body slant by opening the battery pack of the portable device, thereby removing costs required for a user to buy an additional cradle, and contributing to the convenience of a user by cradling the main body by opening the cradle through a simple operation. In a portable device having a self-cradling battery pack, the portable device comprises the followings: a main body(100): a battery pack(300) which is positioned in an upper area of the bottom of the main body(100), rotates around a hinge axis(A2) to slope the main body(100), and keeps the slant state by being contacted with the ground after its free end rotates to be farthest from the main body(100); and a hinge apparatus(350) which provides the battery pack(300) with force to be shut below a first rotation angle, and provides force to be opened from the first angle to a second angle, and provides force to be stopped from an angle of 0 degree to the second angle.

Description

MOBILE PHONE WITH SELF-CLADING BATTERY PACK

1 is a perspective view showing a portable device having a magnetic mounting battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a sliding state of the sliding swing housing of the portable device having a magnetic mounting battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a sliding swing housing of a portable device having a magnetically mounted battery pack according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is swinged.

4 is a perspective view showing a bottom portion of a portable device having a magnetic mounting battery pack according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the portable device using the magnetic mounting battery pack is inclinedly mounted according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a perspective view showing a portable device having a battery pack having a removable battery cell according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a portable device including a cellular phone, personal digital assistants (PDAs), hand-held phones (HHPs), game phones, DMB phones, camera phones, and the like. The present invention relates to a portable device having a battery pack having a self-holding function for easy viewing of an image displayed on the screen.

The term "portable device" in a conventional concept refers to an electronic device that a user can carry and perform wireless communication with a counterpart. Such portable devices are becoming smaller, slim, grip, and lighter in consideration of their portability, and are moving toward a multi-media direction in which various functions can be pursued. 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.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Conventional portable devices are classified into various types in appearance. For example, portable devices are classified as bar-type, flip-type, or folder-type communication devices according to 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 means that the folder in a single bar-shaped housing is configured to be rotatably connected and folded by a hinge device.

In addition, portable devices may be classified into either a neck wearable type or a wrist wear type according to a body wearing position or a wearing manner. 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, portable devices may be classified as rotation-type or sliding-type communication devices according to the 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 devices 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.

At present, the camera lens is adopted in the conventional portable device and the transmission of the video signal and the like is in progress. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In general, portable devices are equipped with a camera lens module externally or internally so that video call with a counterpart or photographing a desired subject can be performed.

However, all conventional portable devices do not have a separate cradle, so when watching a video through a display device, an uneconomical factor of having to purchase a separate cradle has been generated. In particular, when moving or carrying, when a cradle is required for watching a video, there is a inconvenience to carry it at all times, and sometimes a posture is uncomfortable when watching a video such as DMB because it cannot be carried under a separate cradle. . In addition, even if the user is provided with a cradle of the portable device there is a problem that a proper mounting space is required. This means that when the portable device is mounted by using a separate holder, the space occupied in a narrow space such as a desk is many.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an economical portable device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device having a battery pack with its own mounting function.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device in which a battery pack is opened and closed in an easy manner to be folded or unfolded so that the mounting operation is easy.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device having a battery pack capable of quickly inclining the main body when necessary.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable device requiring a minimum mounting space.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a portable device having a battery pack,

main body;

A battery pack rotating about a hinge axis disposed in an upper region of the bottom surface of the main body so that the main body is inclinedly mounted, and a free end thereof rotates farthest from the main body to maintain an inclined state in contact with the ground; And

A hinge device that provides the battery pack with a force to close below a first rotational angle, provides a force that opens below the first angle and below a second angle, and provides a stop force at the zero and second angles. It is composed.

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.

As shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the illustrated portable device is a sliding swing type portable device. The portable device may be rotatably connected to the main body 100 and the main body bottom surface 102 (shown in FIG. 4) to mount the main body 100 obliquely on its own. And a sliding / swing housing 200 which slides and swings around the second hinge axis A2 (shown in FIG. 3) while continuously sliding while maintaining a state in which the main body upper surface 101 faces in parallel. It is composed of

As shown in FIG. 1, the body 100 and the sliding / swing housing 200 have different lengths. The length of the main body 100 is configured to be longer than the length of the sliding / swing housing 200. Therefore, the microphone device 110 which is not hidden by the sliding / swing housing 200 is disposed at the lowermost side edge of the main body upper surface 101, and the microphone device 110 is the sliding / swing housing 200. It is always open regardless of sliding and swing movement.

The upper surface 201 of the sliding / swing housing 200 has a single key 210, a display device 212 neighboring the single key 210, and a plurality of keys neighboring the display device 212. The second keypad 214 is arranged in an arrangement

2 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the sliding / swing housing 200 is completely slid in the longitudinal direction on the main body upper surface 101. As shown in FIG. 2, a first keypad 112 having an arrangement of a plurality of keys is disposed on the upper surface 101 of the main body. The first keypad 112 is arranged in a 3 × 4 arrangement and is adjacent to the microphone device 110. In this case, the first keypad 112 is opened and closed depending on whether the sliding / swing housing 200 slides. That is, when the sliding / swing housing 200 is closed on the main body 100, the first keypad 112 is hidden when the sliding / swing housing 200 is completely open on the main body 100. Fully open. In the state as shown in FIG. 2, the first keypad 112 and the second keypad 214 are adjacent to each other, so that the first and second keypads 112 and 214 are continuously collected.

3 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which the sliding / swing housing 200 is completely swinged in FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 3, a pair of stereo speaker devices 114 and 115 capable of providing stereo sound is disposed at a predetermined position of the main body upper surface 101. The pair of stereo speaker devices 114 and 115 are opened and closed depending on the swing of the sliding / swing housing 200. When the sliding / swing housing 200 is not swinging on the main body upper surface 101, the pair of stereo speaker devices 114 and 115 are hidden (shown in FIG. 2), and the sliding / swing housing 200 When fully swinging on the main body upper surface 101, the pair of stereo speaker devices 114 and 115 are completely open. 3, the display device 212 immediately neighbors the pair of stereo speaker devices 114 and 115. In addition, the pair of stereo speaker devices 114 and 115 emit stereo sound toward the main body upper surface 101 in the vertical direction. In the state as shown in FIG. 3, the display device 212 is in a landscape view, so that the DMB can be easily viewed.

4 and 5, the battery pack 300 including the battery cells is rotatably configured around the hinge axis A1 on the bottom surface 102 of the main body. In addition, a camera lens 120 and a lighting device 122 are disposed adjacent to the camera lens 120 on the bottom surface 102. A hinge device 350 providing the second hinge axis A2 is disposed in an upper region of the bottom surface 102 of the main body. The hinge device 350 extends along the second hinge axis A2.

The hinge device 350 is responsible for rotatably connecting the main body 100 and the battery pack 300 about a second hinge axis A2. In addition, the hinge device 350 provides a force to close in a direction to be closer to the main body when the first angle Θ1 is less than the first angle θ1, and when the hinge device 350 is greater than or equal to the first angle Θ1 or less than the second angle Θ2. It provides a force to open in a direction away from the body, and provides a stopping force at the second angle (Θ1). 5 illustrates a state where the battery pack 300 is mounted together with the main body 100 by receiving a stationary force at the second angle Θ2.

The battery pack 300 rotates in a structure in which the facing surfaces are close to or far from each other in a state in which the battery pack 300 faces the bottom of the main body 100. Therefore, when the battery pack 300 rotates on the bottom surface of the main body 100, the battery pack 300 rotates from the bottom area of the bottom surface of the main body 100. As shown in FIG. 6, the battery pack 300 includes a removable battery cell. Reference numeral 310 denotes a charging terminal.

3 and 4, the first hinge axis A1 is spaced apart from the second hinge axis A2 and faces in a vertical direction. In addition, the sliding direction of the sliding / swing housing 200 and the first hinge axis A1 face each other in a vertical direction, and the sliding direction and the second hinge axis A2 face each other in a vertical direction.

In conclusion, the battery pack 300 has a dual function of supplying power to the main body 100 and at the same time providing a mounting function and mounting stability by its own weight.

As described above, the present invention is equipped with a cradle in the main body that can be inclined to support the main body by quickly unfolding the battery pack of the portable device in a necessary place, it is economical from the user's point of view as it does not need to purchase a separate cradle, By unfolding the holder in a simple operation to mount the main body is convenient to use, and has achieved the advantage of providing promptness to be mounted immediately. In addition, the present invention, because the battery pack provided in the main body has a self-mounting function is provided with a minimum mounting space is provided to conveniently mount the main body in a narrow space. 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 (5)

In a portable device having a battery pack, main body; A battery pack rotating about a hinge axis disposed in an upper region of the bottom surface of the main body so that the main body is inclinedly mounted, and a free end thereof rotates farthest from the main body to maintain an inclined state in contact with the ground; And A hinge device that provides the battery pack with a force to close below a first rotational angle, provides a force that opens below the first angle and below a second angle, and provides a stop force at the zero and second angles. A portable device, characterized in that configured. The portable device of claim 1, wherein when the battery pack is rotated, the battery pack is opened from a lower region of the bottom surface of the main body. The portable device of claim 1, wherein the battery pack rotates to face each other while the battery pack faces the bottom of the main body. The portable device of claim 1, wherein the battery pack comprises a removable battery cell. The portable device of claim 1, wherein the battery pack further includes a charging terminal at a bottom thereof.

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