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DE60315930T2 - Hinge device for a portable wireless terminal - Google Patents
Hinge device for a portable wireless terminal
DE60315930T2
DE60315930T2 DE2003615930 DE60315930T DE60315930T2 DE 60315930 T2 DE60315930 T2 DE 60315930T2 DE 2003615930 DE2003615930 DE 2003615930 DE 60315930 T DE60315930 T DE 60315930T DE 60315930 T2 DE60315930 T2 DE 60315930T2
DE2003615930
DE60315930D1 (en
2002-09-13 Priority to KR2002055826 priority
2002-09-14 Priority to KR2002055976 priority
2003-03-28 Priority to KR2003019476 priority
2003-08-30 Priority to KR2003060632 priority
2003-09-12 Application filed by Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, M2SYS Co Ltd filed Critical Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
2007-10-11 Publication of DE60315930D1 publication Critical patent/DE60315930D1/en
2008-01-17 Publication of DE60315930T2 publication Critical patent/DE60315930T2/en
The The present invention relates to a portable wireless terminal (cordless terminal) and more particularly, a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal to hold it a housing of the portable wireless terminal to enable to be turned around two joint axes.
in the Generally, portable wireless terminals are devices that use it enable a user communicate with other users in a wireless way. Such portable wireless terminals are classified into bar-type, swivel-type (flip-type) and folder-type terminals according to their appearance. The barren terminals include a single housing with a bar form. The pivot-type terminal comprises a pivoting member or a cover which rotatably with a bar-like housing means a hinge device is coupled. The folding-type terminal comprises a flap that can be rotated and hinged with a single bar-type casing is coupled by means of a hinge device.
In addition, such Wireless terminals are classified into rotary terminals and slidable terminals according to the mode of operation a flap or a housing. The rotatable terminal includes two housings, which are aligned with each other and are rotatably coupled together. The slidable terminal includes two enclosures that are aligned against each other, in which a housing longitudinally slidable can be moved with respect to the other housing.
The previously listed portable wireless terminals are known in the art and usually include an antenna device, a data input / output device and a data transmission / reception device. In general, a keypad that allows a user to Data by pressing of the keypad with his / her fingers, mainly used as a data input device. An integrated touchpad or a touch screen can also be used as a data input / output device become. additionally becomes main an LCD is used as a data output device, i. H. as one Display.
The Keypad used to enter data includes a Variety of keys, which generally consists of number keys, letter keys, a send key, an end key and a function key. additionally are fifteen to twenty buttons on an upper surface of a housing of the aligned with a portable wireless terminal. Naturally Such buttons are exposed on the top surface of the case, giving a user data by pressing can enter the keys using his / her finger. In addition, that can portable wireless terminal a photography device, like a lens, for include an image communication. The user can do such image communication make with other users or he can use an object through photographing the photography device.
In Lately, the taste of the user has become portable Wireless terminals Diversified and user requirements for information has noticeably increased. However, though different types of additional facilities are like a camera lens or camcorder has been added to portable wireless terminals, the display device for data output usually permanently installed or rotated in one direction in such a portable wireless terminal, thereby An inconvenience is caused when an object is photographed is created or an image communication with other users becomes. In order to solve the above problem, various terminals have been equipped with new ones Design concepts proposed. However, implementations of the new designs for the new devices for the commercial use has not yet occurred.
JP 2002 135 380 A discloses a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal having a first housing and a second housing. The terminal has a first hinge axis that extends parallel to an upper surface of the first housing. The second housing is coupled to the first housing in such a manner that the second housing is movable toward and away from the first housing via the first hinge axis. There is a second hinge axis extending perpendicular to the upper surface of the first housing which provides a center of rotation for the first hinge axis. The articulation device comprises a kind of first articulation module including a first articulated lower part and a second articulated lower part.
It is an object of the present invention to provide such a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal as shown in FIG JP 2002 135 380 is known to improve, so that by a simple construction both rotations are independently possible and an assembly or repair the hinge device is also simplified.
These The object is solved by the features of claims 1 and 10, respectively.
advantageous versions The invention are disclosed by the features of the subclaims.
The The above object and other features and advantages of the present invention The invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description in conjunction with the attached Drawings in which:
1 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the hinge device of the portable wireless terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention;
2 is an exploded perspective view of the intermediate device, as viewed from an opposite direction 1 .
3 is an exploded perspective view of a second joint module, which in 1 is shown
4 a cross-sectional view of the hinge device, which in 1 is shown, is in the assembled state,
5 a cross-sectional view of the second joint module, which in 3 is shown, is in the assembled state,
6 is a perspective view, which the joint device according to 1 which is assembled in a portable wireless terminal,
7 to 14 Are plan views showing an opening / closing operation of a portable wireless terminal with the hinge device, which in 1 is shown, show
15 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention;
16 an exploded perspective view of the hinge device, as viewed from an inverse direction 15 and
17 an assembly view is after the hinge device after 15 assembled in a portable wireless terminal shows.
hereafter becomes a preferred embodiment of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings described. In the following description of the present invention the same reference numbers are used to indicate the same or similar Identify components and a detailed description of known functions and configurations that are involved here, is omitted if this is the subject of the present invention rather unclear.
In relation to 1 to 6 For example, a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal according to a first embodiment of the present invention includes a first hinge module 100 with first and second articulated lower parts 101 and 102 which are oppositely aligned and rotatably coupled together to provide a second hinge axis A2, and a second hinge module 200 rotatable with the first joint module 100 is coupled to provide a first hinge axis A1. The hinge device hingedly couples a first housing 11 (as in 8th shown) of the portable wireless terminal with a second housing 12 (also in 8th shown), which is opposite to the first housing 11 aligned in such a way that the second housing 12 about two axes with respect to the first housing 11 can be turned. The first hinge axis A1 extends parallel to an upper surface of the first housing 11 ( 7 ). The second housing 12 is rotated about the first hinge axis A1, so that the second housing 12 moving away from the first case 11 or the first case 11 approaching, according to its rotational movement. The second hinge axis A2 extends perpendicular to the upper surface of the first housing 11 ( 8th ). Thus, the second hinge axis A2 extends perpendicular to the first hinge axis A1 and the first hinge axis A1 is rotated about the second hinge axis A2. The second housing 12 is rotated about the second hinge axis A2, opposite to the first housing 11 ,
The first articulated lower part 101 is at an inner portion of the first housing 11 fixed, preferably adjacent to an end of the first housing 11 , An upper end of the first joint lower part 101 protrudes to the upper surfaces of the first housing 11 out. The first articulated lower part 101 comprises a cylindrical body 111 with a first through hole 113 extending in a direction of the second hinge axis A2 and a rib 117 projecting outwardly from a lower outer wall of the cylindrical body 111 and formed at a peripheral portion thereof with at least one coupling hole. The lower joint part 101 is with the inner portion of the first housing 11 by means of a coupling device such as a screw 193 coupled. An upper end of the cylindrical body 111 is exposed to the upper surface of the first housing 11 and with at least one spring hole 115 educated. The spring holes 115 are along an upper peripheral part of the cylindrical body 111 aligned with the same angular intervals. A compression spring 195 is in every spring hole 115 taken and a ball 197 is at one end of the compression spring 195 assembled. The ball 197 is at one end of the spring hole 115 by a receiving, elastic force from the compression spring 195 held. The ball 197 slidably moves along an inner surface of the second hinge base 102 , Thus, it is preferable that the spring holes 115 form symmetrical to each other, so that the elastic force uniformly on the ball 197 is applied.
The second hinge base 102 includes a rotating element 121 with an open lower end and a partially opened upper end. The rotary element 121 has a second through hole 127 on that extends in a direction of the second hinge axis A2. The first articulated lower part 101 is assembled in the open lower end of the second hinge base 102 , In this state, the first through hole 113 coaxially aligned with the second through hole 127 , That is, if the first joint lower part 101 assembled with the second hinge base 102 , then the first through hole 113 in line with the second through hole 127 , A coupling part 123a protrudes outwardly along a peripheral portion of the partially opened upper end of the second hinge base 102 , The coupling part 123a has at least one coupling hole 123b which acts as a coupling device.
Slits (not shown) having a predetermined depth and a shape corresponding to a shape of the ball 197 are along an inner peripheral portion of the plurality of opened upper ends of the second hinge base 102 formed at the same angular intervals. A rotation of the second joint lower part 102 is stopped at a position where the balls 197 to point to the slots. That is, the balls 197 are engaged with the slots due to the elastic force of the compression springs 195 such that rotation of the second hinge base 102 is stopped. In addition, a sliding groove 129 at an upper inner portion of the second hinge lower part 102 along a turning path of the ball 197 educated.
The hinge device has a hinge-coupling device 103 on, including a flange 133 at the upper end of the second hinge base 102 is installed, a carrying shaft 131 coming from the flange 133 in a direction of the second hinge axis A2 and protrudes through the first and second through holes 113 and 127 extends, and a coupling slot 135 along an outer peripheral portion of the support shaft 131 is formed. The coupling slot 135 is with a circlip 139 at a lower end of the first hinge lower part 101 coupled, so that the first joint bottom 101 and the second joint bottom 102 opposite to each other rotatable by means of the joint-coupling device 103 are coupled.
In addition, receiving grooves are at the upper portion of the second joint lower part 102 educated. The receiving grooves comprise a first receiving groove 125a to take a camera lens 151 in it and a second recording groove 125b to record a button 106 in this. The second recording groove 125d has a depth that is shallower than the depth of the first receiving groove 125a , According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to have only one groove for receiving the camera lens 151 or a keypad. To make an electrical connection between the camera lens 151 or the keypads and an RF board (not shown) in the first housing 11 is / are, can be a leadership hole 137 that extends in a direction of the second hinge axis A2, in the hinge-coupling device 103 be formed to form a way for a flexible circuit board. The keypad includes the button 106 with at least a pair of dome switches 163 , which are symmetrically aligned with each other, and a first opening 161 to expose the camera lens 151 and a button button 107 to operate the dome switch 163 , The key button 107 has a second opening 171 on that with the first opening 161 is aligned to the camera lens 151 expose. To prevent the camera lens 151 and the keypads are dirty, is the second opening 171 with a transparent window 191 covered.
The second housing 12 is with the second joint lower part 102 coupled so that the second housing 12 can be rotated about the first hinge axis A1. At this time, a rotary joint housing 104 as a coupling device between the second housing 12 and the second joint bottom 102 be inserted.
The rotary joint housing 104 has a cylindrical shape. A coupling hole 145 is on an outer peripheral surface of the rotary joint housing 104 formed and a joint blind element (hinge dummy) 143a extends from the other outer peripheral surface of the rotary joint housing 104 , The coupling hole 145 and the joint blind element 143a are positioned in the first hinge axis A1. The joint blind element 143a is at one end of it with a blind hole 143b formed, which extends through an inner circumferential surface of the rotary joint housing 104 extends. A flexible trace (not shown) may pass through the blind hole 143b for electrical connection between electrical circuits included in the first and second housings 11 and 12 are aligned.
A coupling element 149 is at an inner portion of one end of the rotary joint housing 104 provided so as to be the second hinge base 102 with the rotary joint housing 104 to pair. The key button 107 and the window 191 at the upper end of the second hinge base 102 are exposed to an exterior through an opening 141 attached to the end of the rotary joint housing 104 is formed. The rotary joint housing 104 is rotatably inserted in a semicircular opening at one end of the second housing 12 is formed, as in 6 shown. The rotary joint housing 104 may also be integrally formed with the second hinge base 102 , The first articulated lower part 101 is in a circular hole 11a of the first housing 11 inserted, which at one end of a plate-shaped part 11a this housing is arranged.
The second joint module 200 is in the second housing 12 taken so as to rotatably the second housing 12 with the first joint module 100 to pair. In relation to 1 to 3 includes the second joint module 200 a module housing 201 , a propeller shaft 202 , a stop block 203 , a compression spring 204 and a cap 205 ,
One end of the module housing 201 is open and a slot 211 extends longitudinally from the open end of the module housing 201 , The PTO shaft 202 is assembled with the module housing 201 through the slot 211 ,
The PTO shaft 202 is included in the module housing 201 so as to rotate about the first hinge axis A1. The PTO shaft 202 is at one end of it with a joint projection 221 equipped, which outwardly to an outer portion of the module housing 201 through the slot 211 protrudes. A stop slot 223 which extends in a direction of the first hinge axis A1 is in the body of the propeller shaft 202 formed, positioned in the module housing 201 , The joint projection 221 is inserted in the coupling hole 145 of the rotary joint housing 104 , At least two stop slots are preferred 223 formed in the same angular interval.
The stop block 203 has a stop projection 231 on that to the stop slot 223 the propeller shaft 202 corresponds. The stop block 203 presses against an outer circumferential surface of the propeller shaft 202 by receiving an elastic force from the compression spring 204 , When the stop tab 201 matches with the stop slot 223 the propeller shaft 202 becomes the rotation of the PTO shaft 202 stopped.
The cap 205 carries one end of the compression spring 204 taking the open end of the module housing 201 closes.
The second joint module 200 is on one side of the second housing 12 fixed and the joint projection 221 the propeller shaft 202 which rotatably in the module housing 201 is added to one side of the pivot housing 104 carried. The joint blind element 143a of the rotary joint housing 104 will be on the other side of the second case 12 worn, leaving the second case 12 can rotate about the first hinge axis A1.
Hereinafter, the opening / closing operation of the portable wireless terminal with the hinge device will be described with reference to FIGS 7 to 14 ,
7 and 8th are a plan view and a side view, respectively, which the first housing 11 resting on the second housing 12 in a folded position show. In the state where the second case 12 in relation to the first housing 11 is rotated about the first hinge axis A1, the first and second housings 11 and 12 positioned away from each other, as in 9 and 10 shown.
The state in which the second case 12 is rotated by a right angle about the second hinge axis A2 is in 11 shown. In addition, the second housing 12 continue around the first hinge axis A1 at a right angle, as in 12 shown, turned.
13 shows the second housing 12 rotated at a right angle about the first hinge axis A1 from a position in 11 is shown, and 14 shows the second housing 12 , rotated at a right angle about the second hinge axis A2 from a position in 12 is shown.
As in 7 to 14 shown, the second case can be 12 rotate about first and second hinge axes A1 and A2, so that the second housing 12 in different angular positions in Reference to the first housing 11 can be arranged. Although not shown, it rests when the second housing 12 about the second hinge axis A2 at a right angle from a position in 9 is shown, the second housing rotates 12 on the first housing by turning it over from an upper and a lower surface thereof.
15 and 17 Fig. 11 is views showing a hinge device of a portable wireless terminal according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As in 15 to 17 As shown, the hinge device of the portable wireless terminal according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a first hinge module 300 having a second hinge axis A2 extending perpendicular to an upper surface of the portable wireless terminal, and the second hinge module 200 (the first embodiment) having a first hinge axis A1 extending parallel to the upper surface of the portable wireless terminal. The first hinge axis A1 is perpendicular to the second hinge axis A2. In addition, the first hinge axis A1 is rotatable about the second hinge axis A2.
The first joint module 300 includes a first hinge base fixed to the first housing of the portable wireless terminal and a second hinge base 303 which is aligned opposite to the first hinge base and is rotatably coupled to the first hinge base. The first hinge base has a mounting plate 301 , which is fixed to an inner portion of the first housing, and a support plate 302 attached to the mounting plate 301 is fixed to an outer portion of the first housing, on.
The mounting plate 301 and the carrier plate 302 have corresponding coupling holes, so that the mounting plate 301 with the carrier plate 302 opposite each other by means of screws 393 coupled, which are secured in the coupling holes, while the first housing 11 inserted in between. In addition, have the mounting plate 301 and the carrier plate 302 first through holes 311 respectively. 325 which are aligned along the second hinge axis A2.
A support surface 321 leading to the second joint lower part 303 points is on one side of the support plate 302 educated. slots 323a with a predetermined depth are on the support surface 321 formed at the same angular intervals, and a sliding groove 323b passing through the slots 323a runs, is along a peripheral portion of the support surface 321 educated. A first advantage 327 protrudes outward from an outer wall of the carrier plate 302 out.
The second hinge base 303 has a recess 339a attached to a lower end of a rotary element 331 is formed to the carrier plate 302 to pick up, and spring holes 338 that are contrary to the bearing surface 321 are trained on. The spring holes 338 point to the sliding groove 323b the carrier plate 302 , roll 397 which appear or disappear according to the elastic force of the compression springs 395 , are at ends of the spring holes 338 assembled. Therefore, if the second hinge base 303 turns, the balls move 397 slidable along the sliding groove 323b due to the elastic force of the compression springs 395 which is applied to this. The rotation of the second joint lower part 303 is stopped when the balls 397 in engagement with the slots 323a stand on the support plate 302 are formed. The depression 339a is formed on a side wall thereof with a second projection 339b , coupled with the first projection 327 , A rotation range of the second joint lower part 303 is limited due to a mechanical coupling between the first and the second projection 327 and 339b ,
The second hinge base 303 has a second through hole 333 extending in a direction of the second hinge axis A2 and having first through holes 311 and 325 is aligned. In addition, the second articulated lower part 303 at its outer peripheral portion with a coupling hole 335 and a blind hole 337 for receiving the second joint module 200 educated. The coupling hole 335 and the blind hole 337 are formed along the first hinge axis A1. The blind hole 337 extends from an outer peripheral surface of the second hinge base 303 to the second through hole 333 , In the short, according to the second embodiment of the invention, the second hinge bottom and the rotary joint housing, which are described in the first embodiment according to the present invention, integrally formed with each other.
The second hinge base 303 is rotatably coupled to the carrier plate 302 by means of a joint-coupling device 304 ,
The joint-coupling device 304 includes a flange 343 at the upper end of the second hinge base 303 installed, a carrying shaft 341a coming from the flange 343 protrudes in a direction of the second hinge axis A2 and over the first and second through holes 311 . 325 and 333 extends, and a coupling slot 345 along an outer peripheral portion of the support shaft 341a is formed. The carrying wave 341a has a guide hole 347 that extends in a direction of the second hinge axis A2, on. The carrying wave 341a communicates with the blind hole 337 of the second joint lower part 303 through a slot 341b standing at one end of the stretcher 341a is trained. A circuit board 19 ( 17 ) may pass through the guide hole in the portable wireless terminal 347 , the slot 341b and the blind hole 337 be installed.
The coupling slot 345 is with a circlip 349a at a lower end of the first hinge lower part at a lower end of the carrier plate 302 coupled, so that the first hinge part is rotatably coupled to the second hinge part 303 through the hinge-coupling device 304 , A disk 349D is inserted between the carrier plate 302 and the circlip 349b so as to rotate the carrier plate 302 to facilitate, being prevented that the carrier plate 302 is worn out. Because the second hinge base 303 coupled with the carrier plate 302 by means of the joint-coupling device 304 , represents the first joint module 300 the second hinge axis A2 extending perpendicular to the upper surface of the first housing of the portable wireless terminal.
The second joint module 200 has a structure similar to the structure of the second joint module of the first embodiment except for the hinge projection 221b which is coupled to the second joint lower part 303 and a plate shape. In relation to 17 is the joint projection 221b securely fixed to an inner portion of the second hinge base 303 by means of a screw 393 ,
As previously described, includes the hinge device of the portable wireless terminal according to the present invention Invention, a first hinge axis, which is parallel to the upper area of the first housing extends, and a second hinge axis, which is perpendicular to the upper surface of the first housing extends to provide a center of rotation for the first hinge axis, so that the second housing, that coupled with the first housing is to be rotated about two hinge axes. Accordingly the second housing arranged in different positions with respect to the first housing become. For example, the second housing may rest on the first housing Turning over the upper and lower surfaces of the second housing. In addition, the Hinge device of the portable wireless terminal according to the present invention, that the second case opened in different ways or can be closed, thereby improving the ease of use is. Accordingly, the portable wireless terminal with the Articulated device according to the present invention Invention different tastes satisfy the user.
Even though the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to FIG to certain preferred embodiments of it, it is for the expert of course, that different changes in terms of shape and details can be made without the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims is to leave.
Articulating device for a portable wireless terminal, comprising a first housing ( 11 ) and a second housing ( 12 ), the terminal having a first hinge axis (A1) parallel to an upper surface of the first housing (A1). 11 ), the second housing ( 12 ) with the first housing ( 11 ) so that the second housing can be rotated relative to the first housing about the first hinge axis (A1), the terminal further has a second hinge axis (A2) perpendicular to the upper surface of the first housing (A1). 11 ), the second hinge axis forms a center of rotation for the first hinge axis (A1), and the first and the second hinge axis (A1, A2) act as a rotation axis of the second housing when the second housing (FIG. 12 ) with respect to the first housing, the hinge device comprising: a first joint module ( 100 ), which is a first articulated lower part ( 101 ) and a second joint part ( 102 ) which, opposite the first joint lower part, is rotatable with the first joint lower part ( 101 ) is pivotable about the second hinge axis (A2) and a second hinge module (FIG. 200 ), the rotation of the second housing ( 12 ) around the first hinge axis (A1), wherein the hinge device is characterized in that the first hinge lower part (A1) 101 ) is arranged so that it is fixed to the first housing ( 11 ), the first hinge base having a cylindrical shape extending in the direction of the second hinge axis (A2); the second articulated lower part ( 102 ) has a cylindrical shape extending in the direction of the second hinge axis; the first joint module ( 100 ) a joint coupling device ( 103 ) containing the first articulated lower part ( 101 ) rotatable with the second joint lower part ( 102 ) couples; the first joint module ( 100 ) further comprises a rotary joint housing ( 104 ) which is attached to the second joint lower part and to the second joint module (FIG. 200 ), and the second joint module ( 200 ) a module housing ( 201 ), which is arranged so that it is fixed to the second housing ( 12 ) is coupled, and a propeller shaft ( 202 ) contained in the module housing is received, wherein the propeller shaft is set so that it is rotated about the first hinge axis (A1) around, and a hinge projection ( 221 ), which leads to one side of the module housing ( 201 ) and adapted to be connected to the rotary joint housing.
Articulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the first articulated lower part ( 101 ) in its center with a first through hole ( 113 ), which extends in the direction of the second hinge axis, and the second joint lower part ( 101 ) in its center with a second and a third through hole ( 127 ) and the joint coupling device ( 103 ) a flange ( 133 ), which from an upper end of the second joint lower part ( 102 ), as well as a carrying shaft ( 131 ), that of the flange ( 133 ) protrudes and to a lower end of the first joint lower part ( 101 ) and passes through the first to third through holes, and a retaining ring ( 139 ) with a coupling slot ( 135 ) of the support shaft is coupled at the lower end of the first joint lower part.
Articulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that the flange ( 133 ) integral with the second joint lower part ( 102 ) is trained.
Articulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that the joint coupling device ( 103 ) a leadership hole ( 137 ), which extends in the direction of the second hinge axis and by a center of the support shaft ( 131 ) is formed therethrough.
Articulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises at least one spring hole ( 115 ), which at an upper peripheral portion of the first joint lower part ( 101 ) is formed in a uniform angular interval, at least one ball ( 197 ), which at an upper end of the spring hole ( 115 ) is exposed because it exerts elastic force from a compression spring ( 195 ) received in the spring hole and comprising at least one slot formed at an inner upper end of the second hinge lower part (11). 102 ) is formed along a peripheral surface of the second hinge base at the same angular interval so as to be selectively engaged with the ball.
Articulation device according to claim 5, characterized in that a sliding groove ( 129 ) at an inner upper portion of the second joint lower part ( 102 ) is formed along a rotational path of the ball.
Articulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rotary joint housing ( 104 ) has cylindrical shape and the second joint part ( 102 ) at an inner portion of the rotary joint housing ( 104 ) and the second joint module ( 200 ) via the cylindrical rotary joint housing with the second joint lower part ( 102 ) connected is.
Articulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that it further comprises a receiving groove ( 125a . 125b ), which at an upper end of the second joint lower part ( 102 ), a camera lens ( 151 ), which is received in a lower portion of the receiving groove, a button ( 106 ), which in the receiving groove ( 125a . 125b ) above the camera lens ( 151 ), in its center with a first opening ( 161 ) is provided for exposing the camera lens and at least one pair of dome switches ( 163 ), which are symmetrically aligned with each other, and a key button ( 107 ), which at an upper end of the receiving groove ( 125a . 125b ) is operated to actuate the dome switches, and with a second opening ( 171 ) is provided for exposing the camera lens.
Hinge device according to claim 8, characterized in that the rotary joint housing ( 104 ) is cylindrical and exposes the camera lens to an upper surface thereof, and the second joint lower part ( 200 ) is secured to an inner portion of the cylindrical rotary joint housing.
Articulating device for a portable wireless terminal, wherein the terminal comprises a first housing ( 11 ) and a second housing ( 12 ), the terminal has a first axis (A2) parallel to an upper surface of the first housing (A2). 11 ), the second housing ( 12 ) with the first housing ( 11 ) is coupled so that the second housing with respect to the first housing about the first hinge axis ( 1 ), the terminal further has a second hinge axis (A2) perpendicular to the top surface of the first housing (A2). 11 ), the second hinge axis has a center of rotation for the first hinge axis ( 1 ) and the first and the second hinge axis (A1, A2) act as a rotation axis of the second housing, when the second housing ( 12 ) with respect to the first housing, the device comprising: a first hinge module ( 300 ), which is a first articulated lower part ( 301 . 302 ) and a second joint part ( 303 ) which, opposite the first joint lower part, is rotatable so with the joint lower part ( 301 . 302 ), that it is about the second hinge axis ( 2 ) and a second articulation module (FIG. 200 ), the rotation of the second housing ( 12 ) around the first hinge axis (A1), the hinge device being characterized in that the first hinge base a mounting plate ( 301 ) which is adapted to be attached to the first housing ( 11 ) is fixed, and a carrier plate ( 302 ) attached to the mounting plate ( 301 ) is attached; the second articulated lower part ( 303 ) has a cylindrical shape that extends in the direction of the second hinge axis, and the first joint module ( 300 ) a joint coupling device ( 304 ) which rotatably couples the first hinge base to the second hinge base, and the second hinge module (10). 200 ) a module housing ( 201 ), which is arranged so that it is fixed to the second housing ( 12 ) is coupled, and a propeller shaft ( 202 ) which is received in the module housing, wherein the propeller shaft is adapted to be about the first hinge axis ( 1 ) is turned around, and a hinge projection ( 221b ), which leads to one side of the module housing ( 201 ) and is arranged so that it with the second joint lower part ( 303 ) connected is.
Joint device according to claim 10, characterized in that a first through hole ( 311 ) through the mounting plate ( 301 ) and the carrier plate ( 302 ) of the first joint lower part is formed, the second joint lower part ( 303 ) in its center with a second through hole ( 333 ), which is in the direction of the second hinge axis coaxial with the first through hole ( 311 ), and the joint coupling device ( 304 ) a flange ( 343 ), which from an upper end of the second joint lower part ( 303 ), as well as a carrying shaft ( 341 ), that of the flange ( 343 ) protrudes and between the mounting plate ( 301 ) and the carrier plate ( 302 ) and a coupling slot ( 345 ) at an outer peripheral portion thereof, wherein a retaining ring ( 349a ) with the coupling slot ( 345 ) and the carrying shaft ( 341a ) at a lower end of the carrier plate ( 302 ) connected is.
Articulation device according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a spring hole ( 338 ), which in a lower peripheral portion of the second joint lower part ( 303 ) is formed in a uniform angular interval, at least one ball ( 397 ), which is exposed at an upper end of the spring hole, since they have elastic force from a compression spring ( 395 ), which is received in the spring hole, and at least one slot ( 323a ), which at the bearing surface ( 321 ) of the carrier plate ( 302 ) is formed on a peripheral portion of the support surface at the same angular interval so as to be selectively engaged with the ball.
Articulation device according to claim 10, characterized in that it further comprises a recess ( 339a ), which at the lower end of the second joint lower part ( 303 ) is formed to the support plate ( 302 ) to receive a first projection ( 327 ), which from an outer peripheral portion of the support plate ( 302 ) and a second projection ( 339b ) located on a side wall of the recess ( 339a ) is designed so that it with the first projection ( 327 ) engages when the second hinge base rotates so as to limit a range of rotation of the second hinge base.
Articulation device according to claim 10, characterized in that the second articulated lower part ( 303 ) to an outer peripheral portion thereof with a coupling hole (FIG. 335 ) provided as a coupling device with respect to the second joint module ( 200 ) acts.
Articulation device according to claim 1 or 10, characterized in that a stop block ( 203 ) in the module housing ( 201 ) which is adapted to engage one side of the propeller shaft (10). 202 ) presses as it receives predetermined elastic force.
Articulation device according to claim 15, characterized in that the propeller shaft ( 202 ) on an outer circumferential surface thereof with at least two stop slots ( 223 ) and the stop block ( 203 ) with a stop projection ( 231 ) which is selectively inserted into the stop slot when the PTO shaft ( 202 ) turns.
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