Patent ID: 7761123
Filing Date: 2010-07-20
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A portable terminal comprising: a first housing; a second housing that slides in a parallel transverse direction of the first housing, and then swings to be aligned in a lengthwise direction of the first housing while facing the first housing; and a mechanism for sliding the second housing in the transverse direction of the first housing and for swinging the second housing, after the completion of the sliding movement, wherein the mechanism comprises: a sliding guide means for guiding the transverse sliding of the second housing and preventing the second housing from twisting during the sliding movement, and for stopping the swing movement of the second housing, after the completion of the swing; and a sliding/swing means for guiding the transverse sliding movement and the swing movement of the second housing, and wherein the sliding/swing means comprises: a sliding and swing module, which is disposed on an upper surface of the first housing, for providing a swing axis for the second housing; and a first slot on a bottom surface of the second housing, which is parallel with the sliding guide means, for receiving the sliding and swing module, and guiding the sliding and swing module during the transverse sliding movement of the second housing.