Patent ID: 7774033

Claim:
A slider mechanism for slidably opening and closing a portable communication terminal, the slider mechanism comprising: a first cover; a second cover slidably combined with the first cover; a guide member for guiding such that the first cover can move straight and along a longitudinal direction of the second cover; and a plunger assembly disposed between the second cover and the first cover and for stopping the first cover at a desired position during sliding of the first cover, wherein the plunger assembly includes a housing member having an open end; a plunger slidably inserted into the open end of the housing member, a roller being rotatably attached to one end of the plunger and an insert shaft being formed at the other end of the plunger along a longitudinal direction of the plunger; and a compressive spring inserted onto the insert shaft and resiliently supporting the plunger, wherein a latching groove is formed in a face of the plunger and extended along the longitudinal direction of the plunger, and a stopper that protrudes from the housing member extends into the latching groove to limit movement of the plunger.