Patent ID: 8638560
Filing Date: 2014-01-28
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A sliding apparatus for a dual slide-type portable communication device in which a body housing and a sliding housing are configured for sliding along the body housing in a lengthwise direction of the body housing, or in a direction substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the body housing, the sliding apparatus comprising: a first sliding member coupled to a sliding housing; a second sliding member stacked onto the first sliding member and configured to slide the first sliding member along the lengthwise direction of the body housing; a third sliding member stacked onto the second sliding member and configured to slide the first and second sliding members together along a direction substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the body housing; and a locking unit integrally formed in the sliding members and configured for restricting movement of the first sliding member in the direction substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the body housing when the first sliding member is slid in the lengthwise direction of the body housing, and for restricting movement of the first and second sliding members in the lengthwise direction of the body housing when the first and second sliding members are slid in the direction substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the body housing, wherein the locking unit includes: a locking stopper formed in a guide along a lower edge of the third sliding member transverse to the lengthwise direction of the body housing to be in contact with the first and second sliding members and restrict movement of the first and second sliding members together beyond a predetermined point in the direction substantially perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the body housing, wherein the locking unit includes: