Patent ID: 7123949

Claim:
A portable terminal comprising: a first cabinet comprising a display panel that displays information, and a second cabinet comprising operation keys are foldably connected by a hinge, and the two cabinets are electrically connected by a connection member arranged inside the hinge portion; wherein the first cabinet comprises a first inner case, and a first outer cover that covers a rear side of the first inner case, and the second cabinet comprises a second inner case, and a second outer cover that covers a rear side of the second inner case; wherein the hinge portion is constituted by putting together a first fitting portion provided at the first inner case, and a second fitting portion provided at the second inner case, and a cut-out for inserting the connection member is provided between the two fitting portions; wherein one of the fitting portions is provided with a first tube structure and a second tube structure that are spaced apart, a second covering structure that is substantially arc-shaped in profile extends from the first tube structure toward the second tube structure, and a back side of the second covering structure is open; and wherein the cut-out is covered by a first tongue piece that provides substantially a tube-shape when put together with the second covering structure, and a second tongue piece, having a press-in piece protruding from a lower side thereof, that is removably attached to one of the outer covers by inserting the press-in piece into a concave notch.