JP2003333142A - Electronic equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make electronic equipment which becomes compact during its carriage while keeping a space for an input key part, is easily grasped during its use and has improved input operability. <P>SOLUTION: The electronic equipment is provided with a main body case 1 mounted with electronic components, a display case 2 having a display element 9, and an input case 3 having a keyboard 12. When the display case 2 is turned relatively to the main body case 1 and closed, the display case 2 is overlapped on the input case 3, and the input case 3 is overlapped on the main body case 1. When the display case 2 is turned relatively to the main body case 1 and opened, the input case 3 is slid relatively to the main body case 1, and a part of the main body case 1 is protruded out of the input case 3. The electronic equipment therefore becomes compact during its carriage. Besides, a part of the main body case 1 is protruded out of the input case 3 during the use, so that the side of the main body case 1 is easily grasped. Further, the electronic components are mounted on the main body case 1 to keep the space for the keyboard 12 within the input case 3, and thus input operability of a mobile terminal is improved. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to electronic devices such as mobile phones and mobile terminals.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, in a mobile phone, the number of parts has increased, the number of parts has increased, and the overall size of the device has deteriorated, resulting in poor portability. Therefore, conventionally, it has been considered to make the mobile phone compact so as to be compact.

Such a foldable mobile phone has a main body case provided with an input key section and a display case provided with a display section, and the main body case and the display case are rotatably attached. When the mobile phone is carried, the main body case and the display case are rotated in a direction in which they approach each other so as to overlap with each other, and when the telephone call is made, the main body case and the display case are rotated in a direction in which they are separated from each other and opened. is there. In this case, a microphone portion is provided on the front end side of the main body case, a speaker portion is provided on the front end side of the display case, and an antenna is provided so as to be pulled out.

[0004]

However, in such a mobile phone, since the input key section must be provided on one surface of the main body case together with other parts such as the microphone section, a sufficient space for the input key section is ensured. Can not do it. For this reason, each key of the input key unit becomes small, and there is a disadvantage that input operability is poor when a character or the like is input to send a mail. In particular, it is difficult to hold the main body case with one hand and perform the input operation with the hand holding the main body case in this state.

An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device which secures a space for an input key portion, is compact when being carried, is easy to grasp during use, and has good input operability.

[0006]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a main body member on which an electronic component is mounted, a display member rotatably attached to the main body member and having at least a display portion, and the display member. An input member having one end connected to the main body member so as to be slidable and having at least an input key portion; and when the display member is rotated relative to the main body member and closed, the display member Overlaps with the input member, the input member overlaps with the main body member, and when the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member, the input member slides with respect to the main body member, The electronic device is characterized in that a part of the member projects from the input member.

According to the present invention, when the display member is rotated and closed with respect to the main body member, the display member overlaps with the input member and the input member overlaps with the main body member. When the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member, the input member slides with respect to the main body member and a part of the main body member projects from the input member.
The main body member side can be easily gripped when used, and moreover, the electronic member is mounted on the main body member that partially projects from the input member, so that the input member has a sufficient space for the input key portion. It is possible to increase the size of each key of the input key unit, and thus it is possible to obtain the one with good input operability.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that, when the display member is opened with respect to the main body member, the one end of the input member is lifted up with respect to the main body member. It is the electronic device described. According to the present invention, when the display member is opened with respect to the main body member, one end portion of the input member is lifted up with respect to the main body member, so that the input member can be tilted on the main body member when in use. The key portion can be arranged at an angle that facilitates the input operation, which also improves the input operability.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the display member is provided with a speaker portion, and the main body member is provided with a microphone portion, thereby having a telephone function. The electronic device according to item 2. According to this invention, when a call is made, the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member, and the input member is brought close to the side of the face.
By bringing the microphone part of the main body member close to the mouth and the speaker part of the display member close to the ears, it is possible to make a good call.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the microphone portion is provided on the part of the main body member that the input member slides with respect to the main body member and projects from the input member. The electronic device according to claim 3.
According to the present invention, when the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member during a call, the input member slides with respect to the main body member, a part of the main body member projects from the input member, and the microphone portion is exposed. Therefore, it is possible to satisfactorily carry out a call, and when carrying, the input member slides with respect to the main body member to cover the microphone portion, so that the microphone portion can be well protected.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring to FIGS.
An embodiment in which the electronic device of the present invention is applied to a mobile phone will be described. 1 is a perspective view showing a mobile phone of the present invention in a call state, FIG. 2 is a side view thereof, FIG. 3 is a plan view thereof, FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 3, and FIG. 1 is a side view showing a portable state of the mobile phone of FIG. 1, and FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the mobile phone in the portable state of FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, this mobile phone includes a main body case 1, a display case 2, and an input case 3.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the display case 2 is superposed on the main body case 1 through the input case 3, and the display case 2 is rotated and opened with respect to the main body case 1 in this state, As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the input case 3 slides on the main body case 1 and the display case 2 becomes the input case 3.
Is also configured to open against.

In this case, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the main body case 1 is formed into a flat plate having a substantially palm size, and the rear end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 4) has the shape shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 6, the protrusion 4 is formed so as to protrude upward. Inside the body case 1, as shown in FIG. 4, a main circuit board 5 is provided. An antenna 6 is housed in a rear end portion of the main body case 1 on the side of the protruding portion 4 so as to be retractable from the rear end portion of the main body case 1 toward the rear (to the left in FIG. 4). A microphone portion 7 is provided on the front end side (the right end side in FIG. 4) of the inside of 1 corresponding to the sound receiving hole 7 a provided on the upper surface of the main body case 1.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the display case 2 is formed to have substantially the same size as that of the main body case 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, a display opening 8 is provided. Inside the display case 2, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, a display element 9 is provided corresponding to the display opening 8. The display element 9 is of a flat type such as a liquid crystal display element or an EL element (electroluminescence element), and is configured to selectively display information such as a telephone number registered in advance and an inputted message. ing. Further, on the front end side (the right end side in FIG. 6) in the display case 2, the speaker section 10 is provided corresponding to the sound output hole 10 a provided on the facing surface of the display case 2.

As shown in FIG. 6, when the display case 2 is closed with respect to the main body case 1, the input case 3 is in close contact with the upper surface of the main body case 1 and overlaps with the protruding portion 4 of the main body case 1. The width is formed to be shorter than the body case 1. Guide portions 11 that slide along both side surfaces of the body case 1 are formed on both sides of the input case 3 so as to project toward the lower surface side and the rear end side (the left end side in FIG. 1) of the input case 3. Has been done. A keyboard 12 is provided inside the input case 3 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6. The keyboard 12 is configured such that a key sheet 14 is provided on a keyboard substrate 13, and each key top 14a of the key sheet 14 is exposed from a key insertion hole 3a provided on the upper surface of the input case 3 to the upper surface side. ing.

By the way, the main body case 1 and the display case 2 are rotatably attached by a first hinge 15 as shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, and the display case 2 and the input case 3 are It is rotatably attached by two hinges 16. That is, the first hinge 15 rotatably attaches the protruding portion 4 of the main body case 1 and the end portion of the display case 2 corresponding to the protruding portion 4, whereby the main body case 1 and the display case 2 are opened and closed. It is configured to rotate. Also, the second hinge 16 is used for the display case 2.
The protruding portion 4 of the main body case 1 from the first hinge 15 on the opposing surface of the
Of the input case 3 and the rear end of the input case 3 (the left end in FIG. 4) are rotatably attached so that the display case 2 and the input case 3 can be opened and closed in the opening / closing direction. The input case 3 is rotated with respect to the main body case 1 and is rotated about the first hinge 15 in accordance with the rotation operation of the display case 2 with respect to the main body case 1, and the input case 3 is slid with respect to the main body case 1. .

In this case, in the input case 3, as shown in FIG. 4, the display case 2 has the first hinge 1 with respect to the main body case 1.
5, when the second hinge 16 is rotated about the second hinge 16, the guide portions 11 on both sides are rotated along the both side surfaces of the main body case 1 when the second hinge 16 is rotated about the second hinge 16. The input case 3 is slid and the rear end (the left end in the figure) of the input case 3 is pulled up onto the protrusion 4 of the main body case 1, and the front end of the input case 3 (the right end in the same figure) is pushed over the main body case 1. It moves and is arranged on the main body case 1 in a tilted state, and is configured to project and expose the microphone portion 7 side of the main body case 1 from the input case 3.

As shown in FIG. 6, the input case 3 includes a display case 2 and a first hinge 1 as opposed to a main body case 1.
When it is rotated about 5 and closed, it moves on the main body case 1 as the second hinge 16 rotates while rotating about the second hinge 16, and the rear end portion of the input case 3 ( The left end portion in FIG. 6 is moved to the front side (right side in the figure) of the protruding portion 4 of the main body case 1 and pushed down, whereby the input case 3
The microphone portion 7 side of the main body case 1 protruding from is covered and hidden so as to closely overlap the main body case 1.

On the other hand, in the guide portion 11 of the input case 3,
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, a guide groove 18 is formed, and a guide pin 19 that is inserted into the guide groove 18 and moves relatively to the side surface of the main body case 1 facing the guide portion 11. Is provided. In this case, when the display case 2 pivots around the first hinge 15 and opens with respect to the main body case 1, the guide groove 18 is provided in the second case when the input case 3 is in the second position.
The rear end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 4) of the input case 3 located on the second hinge 16 side by pivoting about the hinge 16 is pulled up while the front end portion side (the right end portion in the same figure) of the input case 3 is pulled up. The side) is formed in a curved shape corresponding to the movement locus so that it slides on the body case 1 without leaving.

That is, the guide groove 18 and the guide pin 19
This means that when the display case 2 is opened with respect to the main body case 1, the input case 3 is prevented from freely rotating around the second hinge 16 and the front end portion of the input case 3 is separated from the main body case 1. The guide pin 19 abuts on the front end portion (right end portion in FIG. 5) of the guide groove 18 to also regulate the opening angle of the display case 2 with respect to the main body case 1.

Next, the case of using such a mobile phone will be described. First, when carrying this mobile phone, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 8, the display case 2 is rotated around the first hinge 15 with respect to the main body case 1 to be closed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the rear end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 6) of the input case 3 is moved to the front side (the right side in the figure) of the projecting portion 4 of the main body case 1 and pushed down, so that the main case 1 The input case 3 closely overlaps the input case 3 and the display case 2 overlaps the input case 3. As a result, the display case 2 overlaps the main body case 1 via the input case 3, so that the entire device becomes compact and can be carried easily.

In this state, as shown in FIG.
The guide pin 19 of the main body case 1 moves to the rear end portion (right end portion in the figure) of the guide groove 18 provided in the guide portion 11 of the input case 3, and the sound receiving hole 7 of the microphone portion 7 of the main body case 1 is moved.
The a is covered with the input case 3, and the sound output hole 10a of the speaker unit 10 of the display case 2 is overlapped and hidden on the input case 3. For this reason, since the sound receiving hole 7a and the sound emitting hole 10a are not exposed to the outside when being carried, it is possible to prevent dust such as dust from entering through the sound receiving hole 7a and the sound emitting hole 10a, and at the same time, to microphone the microphone. Section 7 and speaker section 1
0 can be well protected.

When making a call with this mobile phone, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the display case 2 is rotated around the first hinge 15 and opened with respect to the main body case 1. Then, the input case 3 is different from the display case 2 in the second hinge 1.
Since the second hinge 16 pivotally moves around the first hinge 15 in accordance with the pivotal movement of the display case 2 while pivoting about 6, the pivotal movement of the second hinge 16 causes the second hinge 16 to pivot. The guide portions 11 on both sides slide along both side surfaces of the main body case 1, the rear end portion (the left end portion in FIG. 4) of the input case 3 is pulled up onto the projecting portion 4 of the main body case 1, and The front end portion (right end portion in FIG. 4) moves on the body case 1 toward the rear (left side in FIG. 4). As a result, the front end portion of the main body case 1 on the microphone portion 7 side projects from the input case 3 and is exposed.

At this time, the guide portion 1 of the input case 3
Since the guide pin 19 of the main body case 1 relatively moves in the guide groove 18 provided in the main body case 1, the front end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 4) of the input case 3 moves without leaving the main body case 1. Then, the guide pin 19 and the guide groove 18
When the front end portion (the right end portion in FIG. 9A) of the main body case 1 is brought into contact with the main body case 1, the front end portion of the main body case 1 on the side of the microphone portion 7 projects from the input case 3 and is exposed. Is stopped, and the rotation of the display case 2 with respect to the main body case 1 is restricted, so that the display case 2 is fixed to the main body case 1 in an opened state at a predetermined angle.

In this state, the input case 3 is arranged on the main body case 1 in a tilted manner, and the microphone portion 7 side of the main body case 1 projects and is exposed from the input case 3, whereby the microphone portion 7 of the main body case 1 is exposed. The sound receiving hole 7a is exposed and the sound emitting hole 10a of the speaker unit 10 of the display case 2 is exposed. Therefore, the antenna 6 is pulled out from the main body case 1, the input case 3 is brought close to the side of the face, the microphone portion 7 of the main body case 1 is brought close to the mouth, and the speaker portion 10 of the display case 2 is brought close to the ear. , Can make good calls.

When the display case 2 is rotated and opened with respect to the main body case 1 and the main body case 1 is held by one hand, for example, the left hand, as shown in FIG. The little finger can be hooked on the front end portion of the main body case 1 protruding from the main body case 1.
Can be grasped reliably and satisfactorily. Moreover, in this state, since the thumb can be freely moved while being positioned on the upper surface side of the input case 3, the input operation of the keyboard 12 of the input case 3 can be favorably performed with one hand. In particular, since the input case 3 is arranged so as to be inclined on the main body case 1, it is possible to arrange the keyboard 12 at an angle at which an input operation can be easily performed, which also improves input operability.

As described above, according to this mobile phone, when the display case 2 is rotated and opened with respect to the main body case 1, the input case 3 slides with respect to the main body case 1, and the front end portion of the main body case 1 is input. Since it protrudes from the case 3, the main body case 1 side can be easily gripped when it is used, and in particular, the main body case 1 in which the front end portion on the microphone portion 7 side protrudes from the input case 3 has a microphone portion 7 and an antenna 6. Since the electronic components are mounted, the input case 3 can have a sufficient space for the keyboard 12, and
The key tops 14a of the keyboard 12 can be made large, which can also improve the input operability.

In the above embodiment, the case where the electronic device is applied to a mobile phone has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a portable information device having an antenna and a call function, for example, a PDA (personal computer) with a call function. -It can be widely applied to digital assistants, handy terminals, mobile TVs, etc.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention, when the display member is rotated with respect to the main body member to be closed, the display member overlaps the input member and the input member overlaps the main body member. Becomes compact when
Further, when the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member, the input member slides with respect to the main body member and a part of the main body member projects from the input member, so that the main body member can be easily gripped when used. In addition, since electronic parts such as a microphone are mounted on the main body member that partially protrudes from the input member, it is possible to secure a sufficient space for the input key unit in the input member and The keys can be made larger, which makes it possible to obtain a device with good input operability.

In this case, when the display member is opened with respect to the main body member, one end of the input member is lifted up with respect to the main body member, so that when the display member is opened with respect to the main body member, the input member is opened. The input member can be tilted on the main body member, which allows the input key portion to be arranged at an angle that facilitates the input operation, which also improves the input operability. In addition, the display member is provided with the speaker portion, and the main body member is provided with the microphone portion. By having the telephone function, the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member when a call is made, and the input member is opened. With the microphone portion of the main body member brought close to the mouth and the speaker portion of the display member brought close to the ear while being brought close to the side of the face, good communication can be performed.

Further, since the input member of the microphone portion is provided on a part of the main body member that slides with respect to the main body member and projects from the input member, the display member is rotated with respect to the main body member when talking. When opened, the input member slides with respect to the main body member and a part of the main body member protrudes from the input member to expose the microphone part, so that a good call can be made. Since the microphone part is covered by sliding with respect to the member, the microphone part can be well protected.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view in a call state in which the present invention is applied to a mobile phone.

FIG. 2 is a side view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

5 is a side view showing a portable state of the mobile phone of FIG. 1. FIG.

6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the mobile phone in the portable state of FIG.

7 is a plan view of the mobile phone shown in FIG. 5 viewed from above and below, and FIG. 7 (b) is a bottom view thereof.

8A and 8B show a state in which the mobile phone of FIG. 5 is viewed from the left and right, in which FIG. 8A is a right side view thereof, and FIG. 8B is a left side view thereof.

9 shows an essential part of FIG. 5, (a) is an enlarged side view thereof,
(B) is the expanded sectional view in the BB arrow line.

10 is a perspective view showing a state of performing an input operation on the mobile phone of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 body case 2 display cases 3 input cases 6 antenna 7 Microphone section 9 Display element 10 speaker 12 keyboard 15 First hinge 16 Second hinge

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A main body member on which an electronic component is mounted, a display member rotatably attached to the main body member and having at least a display portion, and one end portion of which is connected to the display member and slidable with respect to the main body member. And an input member having at least an input key portion, wherein the display member overlaps the input member when the display member is rotated and closed with respect to the main body member, and the input member is When the display member is overlapped with the main body member and the display member is rotated and opened with respect to the main body member, the input member slides with respect to the main body member, and a part of the main body member protrudes from the input member. Characteristic electronic equipment. 2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein when the display member is opened with respect to the main body member, the one end portion of the input member is lifted up with respect to the main body member. 3. A speaker unit is provided on the display member,
The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the main body member is provided with a microphone unit and has a telephone function. 4. The microphone part is provided in the part of the main body member, wherein the input member slides with respect to the main body member and protrudes from the input member. Electronics.