KR20000015212A - Structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A structure is provided to connect a portable communication terminal to a computer system directly without a separate cable. CONSTITUTION: The structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system comprises: cradles(32) having an opening(34) toward one plane of the computer system; a first connector(30) connected with an electronic circuit of the computer system so as to be exposed connectors to an inside of the cradles; a housing of the portable communication terminal formed to be received into the cradles through the opening; a second connector(58) installed to one side of the housing corresponding to the first connector so as for connectors to be connected to the connectors of the first connector(30).

Description

A STRUCTURE FOR CONNECTING A PORTABLE COMMUNICATIONS TERMINAL TO A COMPUTER SYSTEM

The present invention relates to a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system, and more particularly, to a structure for electrically connecting a computer system and a portable communication terminal.

The telecommunications and computer fields are developing rapidly. In particular, in both fields, systems that can be used without restrictions of place and time are being used and are being developed. Such systems are called portable communication terminals in the communication field and portable computers in the computer field. In addition, by connecting the portable communication terminal to the portable computer, it is possible to use a variety of information and functions using communication.

1 is a perspective view showing a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a conventional notebook computer.

In general, portable computers such as the notebook computer 100 are connected to a communication line to use a communication function. A representative electronic element that enables the notebook computer 100 to use a communication function is a modem (not shown). The laptop computer 100 has a connector 102 exposed to connect the modem with an external communication line. In addition, the portable communication terminal 110 is configured to connect with other electronic devices such as the notebook computer 100.

In order to connect the notebook computer 100 and the portable communication terminal 110, a separate cable 120 should be used. The cable 120 is provided with connectors (not shown) for connecting the notebook computer 100 and the portable communication terminal 110 at each end. As such, the structure for connecting the portable communication terminal to the conventional computer system can bring various inconveniences to the user by using a separate cable. For example, a user may feel inconvenient to carry the cable at all times. The conventional structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system is because the computer system and the portable communication terminal cannot be connected without a separate cable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a new type computer system that does not use a separate cable when the computer system and the portable communication device are used in connection. To provide.

1 is a perspective view showing a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a conventional notebook computer;

2A and 2B are perspective views showing a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling portion between a notebook computer and a portable communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawings

10: notebook computer 20: base

22: base housing 24: keyboard assembly

26: pointing device 28: system board

30: computer connector 32: cradle

34 cradle opening 40 display panel

42: display 50: portable communication terminal

52: terminal base 54: terminal flip portion

56: key assembly 58: terminal connector

According to a feature of the present invention for achieving the above object, a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system comprises: a cradle formed in the interior of the computer system opening is formed on one side of the computer system; A first connector coupled with electronic circuitry of the computer system to expose contacts into the cradle; A housing of the portable communication terminal, the portion of which is configured to be received in the cradle through the opening; And a second connector corresponding to the first connector and installed on one side of the housing such that the contacts are connected to the contacts of the first connector.

In the present invention as described above, the housing includes: a first portion in which the system unit of the portable communication terminal is embedded; And a second portion pivotally coupled to one end of the first portion and covered and unfolded on the first portion, wherein the second connector may be disposed on the second portion. The computer system may also be a notebook computer.

The present invention described above is characterized in that the cradle is formed in the computer system, and the housing of the portable communication terminal is configured to accommodate a portion of the cradle. In addition, the cradle and the housing are provided with connectors having a mating relationship with each other. According to the structure for connecting the portable communication terminal to such a computer system, since the portable communication terminal is directly connected to the computer system, no separate cable is required. Thus, the user can conveniently use the portable communication device and the computer system. In addition, since a separate cable is not used, the connection between the portable communication terminal and the computer system can be stably maintained. In particular, users of a portable computer such as a notebook computer and a portable communication terminal do not need to carry a separate cable, so that the portable electronic device can be used more conveniently.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 2A to 3. In addition, in the drawings, the same reference numerals are denoted together for components that perform the same function.

2A and 2B are perspective views illustrating a structure of connecting a portable communication terminal to a notebook computer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2A and 2B, a notebook computer 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a base 20 and a display panel 40. The base 20 houses various electronic elements. In this case, the electronic components include a keyboard assembly 22 including a plurality of key switches and at least one printed circuit board having a matrix electrically connected to the key switches, and a central computing unit (CPU) of a computer. And power supplies such as batteries and suitable storage devices such as hard disks or floppy disks. There is also a pointing device 24 for controlling the pointer on the display 42 of the display panel 40. The electronic elements are located inside the housing 22 of the base 20 or positioned to be exposed out of the base housing 22. The display panel 40 is pivotally coupled to the base 20 through a form of a hinge structure generally at the rear of the base 20. The display panel 40 serves as a cover that protects key elements of a keyboard exposed to the top of the base 20 when the display panel 40 is covered on the top of the base 20. When the display panel 40 is opened, the display panel 40 serves as a holder for receiving the display 42 viewed by the computer user. Meanwhile, the display 42 disposed on the front of the display panel 40 may be formed of a display device such as a video monitor or a liquid crystal display.

In general, the portable communication terminal 50 is composed of a base 52 and the flip portion (54). The terminal base 52 is provided with a system unit (not shown) for performing the function of the portable communication terminal 50. The flip unit 54 is provided with a key assembly 56 for inputting a telephone number and the like. The flip portion 54 pivotally couples with the terminal base 52 to be covered / unfolded on / from the terminal base 52 to serve as a cover of the base 52. In addition, a display showing a state of the portable communication terminal 50 may be installed in the terminal base 52 or the flip portion 54.

In the present embodiment, the base housing 22 is formed with a cradle 32. It has an opening 34 formed on the side of the base housing 22 of the cradle 32. Is formed. An end of the flip portion 54 of the portable communication terminal 50 is formed to be inserted into the cradle 32. The cradle 32 accommodates the flip portion 54 and allows the portable communication terminal 50 to be coupled to the notebook computer 10 as shown in FIG. 2B.

3 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a coupling portion between a notebook computer and a portable communication terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, a system board 28 is installed in the base housing 22. The computer connector 30 is installed on the system board 28. Contacts (not shown) of the computer connector 30 are exposed to the cradle 32. Preferably, the contacts are arranged parallel to the direction in which the portable communication terminal 50 is inserted. Of course, the connectors of the computer connector 30 may be formed in various positions. The computer connector 30 is formed to correspond to the connector 58 of the portable communication terminal 50. The terminal connector 58 is disposed at the end of the flip portion 54 of the portable communication terminal 50. Of course, the terminal connector 58 and the computer connector 30 should be installed to have a coupling relationship with each other.

According to the present invention, since the portable communication terminal is directly connected to the computer system, no separate cable is required. Thus, the user can conveniently use the portable communication device and the computer system. In addition, since a separate cable is not used, the connection between the portable communication terminal and the computer system can be stably maintained. In particular, users of a portable computer such as a notebook computer and a portable communication terminal do not need to carry a separate cable, so that the portable electronic device can be used more conveniently.

Claims (3)

In a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system, A cradle having an opening formed in one surface of the computer system and formed into the computer system; A first connector coupled with electronic circuitry of the computer system to expose contacts into the cradle; A housing of the portable communication terminal, the portion of which is configured to be received in the cradle through the opening; A second connector corresponding to the first connector and installed on one side of the housing such that the contacts are connected to the contacts of the first connector; A structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system, wherein the computer system can be connected to the portable communication terminal. The method of claim 1, The housing includes a first portion in which the system unit of the portable communication terminal is embedded; A second portion pivotally coupled to one end of the first portion and covered and unfolded in the first portion, And said second connector is disposed in said second portion. The method of claim 1, The computer system is a structure for connecting a portable communication terminal to a computer system, characterized in that a notebook computer.