Patent ID: 7818038
Filing Date: 2010-10-19
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
1. A handheld electronic apparatus with multiple operational configurations, comprising: a first body; a second body overlapping the first body; a straight track sandwiched between the first body and the second body, wherein the first body implements a translational movement relative to the second body along with the straight track so as to shift between a first operational configuration and a second operational configuration; a curved track sandwiched between the first body and the second body and connected to the straight track, wherein the first body implements a rotational movement relative to the second body along with the curved track so as to shift between the second operational configuration and a third operational configuration; a first guide block mounted to the first body or the second body and adapted to move along with the straight track; and a second guide block, mounted to the first body or the second body and adapted to move along with the straight track or the curved track, wherein the translational movements implemented by the first and the second guide blocks lead to a translational movement relative to the second body performed by the first body along with the straight track when the first guide block and the second guide block are positioned on the straight track, and the translational movement implemented by the second guide block leads to a rotational movement relative to the second body performed by the first body along with the curved track when the first guide block is positioned on the straight track and the second guide block is positioned on the curved track.