公开(公告)号：US20220182476A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-09

申请号：US17436523

申请日：2019-05-08

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Jungyun LEE

IPC: H04M1/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable mobile terminal characterized by comprising: a foldable body; a flexible display panel which is provided on one surface of the body and folds together with the body; and a protective cover covering the flexible display panel. The protective cover comprises a first cover covering a foldable first area in the flexible display panel, and a second cover covering second covers provided on both sides of the first area in the flexible display panel. The second cover is made of a material which is different from the material of the first cover, and has a higher rigidity than the first cover.

公开(公告)号：US20210243290A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-05

申请号：US17051622

申请日：2018-05-03

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Sunglyong CHA ,  Sarah KIM ,  Minbok LEE ,  Dongwon HAN

IPC: H04M1/02

Abstract: In order to minimize an increase in a bezel of a mobile terminal, provided is a mobile terminal comprising: a display panel; a window coupled to the front surface of the display panel so as to cover the front surface of the display panel; and a seating frame in which the display panel is mounted, wherein the seating frame comprises: a panel seating portion in which at least one region of the display panel is seated; a window seating portion which receives an edge region of the rear surface of the window and forms a large separation space from the rear surface of the window inward; and a sidewall portion forming a sidewall connecting the window seating portion and the panel seating portion, wherein the sidewall portion is recessed outward in a region corresponding to a side portion of the display panel.

公开(公告)号：US20200249722A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16728345

申请日：2019-12-27

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA

IPC: G06F1/16

Abstract: A flexible display device including a first body; a second body; and a flexible display unit arranged on a front surface of the first body and the second body. Further, in a folded state of the flexible display unit, the second body covers a rear surface of the first body, a first part of the flexible display unit is wound around a bearing portion in the first body and a second part of the flexible display unit is exposed to the outside; in an unfolded state of the flexible display unit, the first body and the second body are arranged in parallel; and in an extending state of the flexible display unit from the unfolded state, the first body is extended and the first part of the flexible display unit is unwound from the bearing portion and exposed on an extended portion of the flexible display device.

公开(公告)号：US20190268033A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-29

申请号：US16343511

申请日：2016-10-26

Applicant: LG Electronics Inc.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Choonhwa LEE ,  Bonghyun LEE

IPC: H04B1/3888 ,  H04M1/02

Abstract: A mobile terminal comprises: a case that has an insertion hole formed on a side surface thereof; a metal beam that includes a side metal covering the side surface of the case, and a connection bridge penetrating the insertion hole and extending towards the inside of the case from the side metal; a fixing device that is inserted into a fixing hole formed on the connection bridge so as to be fastened to the case; and a waterproof packing that is interposed between the side surface of the case and the side metal, and that has an opening part through which the connection bridge passes. As a result, water cannot get inside the terminal, and malfunctioning due to water permeation can be prevented thereby.

公开(公告)号：US20190208043A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16327446

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Hyunsu SONG ,  Bonghyun LEE

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/06 ,  H05K5/03

Abstract: Provided is a mobile terminal comprising: a case comprising a button hole; a main board mounted within the case; a button module which is exposed to the outside through the button hole; a sealing rubber comprising an opening into which the button module is inserted; a first waterproof tape in the form of a closed curve, which joins the sealing rubber and the button module; and a second waterproof tape in the form of a closed curve, which joins the sealing rubber and the case. The button module comprises: a fingerprint recognition module for recognizing a user's fingerprint when touched by a user's finger; a switch for generating a signal when pressed; and a flexible board comprising a mounting portion for mounting the fingerprint recognition module and the switch therein, a contact portion contacting the main board, and a connection portion for connecting the mounting portion and the contact portion.

公开(公告)号：US20230421682A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-28

申请号：US18038310

申请日：2020-12-07

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Chalkee JUNG ,  Inseok YOO ,  Eujin KIM ,  Dongup SEO ,  Youngdo CHA

IPC: H04M1/02

CPC classification number: H04M1/0283 ,  H04M1/0268 ,  H04M1/022 ,  H04M2201/38

Abstract: A mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a hinge assembly. The hinge assembly comprises: a pair of body rotation bodies which are arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the widthwise direction of a first body and a second body; a support bridge which is arranged between the pair of body rotation bodies and connects the body rotation bodies to each other; and a display support which is arranged to overlap with the support bridge in the widthwise direction of the first body and the second body and is formed to be movable by being linked to the movement of the support bridge, wherein the display support is, in a first state, arranged to support a flexible display and, in a second state, moves to be spaced apart from the flexible display.

公开(公告)号：US20210034114A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US17043987

申请日：2018-05-11

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Minbok LEE ,  Jinwoo PARK ,  Sunglyong CHA

IPC: G06F1/16 ,  H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile terminal comprising: a front case having a display mounted on the front part thereof; a rear case coupled to one side of the front case and coupled to the rear part of same; a main circuit board provided between the front case and the rear case; and a fluid movement port having a groove, of a predetermined depth, formed to be adjacent to the edge of the front part of the front case and extend in one direction, wherein the fluid movement port can guide the movement of fluid which enters through gaps between the display and the front case.

公开(公告)号：US20200253068A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-06

申请号：US16728336

申请日：2019-12-27

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA

IPC: H05K5/02 ,  H05K5/00

Abstract: A flexible display device including a first body; a second body; a flexible display unit arranged on a front surface of the first body and the second body; and a hinge unit connecting the first body and the second body to each other such that the first body and the second body can be folded and unfolded with respect to each other. Further, the hinge unit includes a plurality of hinge segments such that in a folding state of the flexible display unit, the second body is arranged to cover a rear surface of the first body as an interval between the hinge segments is increased, and in an unfolded state of the flexible display unit, the first body and the second body are arranged in parallel with the interval between the hinge segments being decreased.

公开(公告)号：US20190312961A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-10

申请号：US16347409

申请日：2016-11-22

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Choonhwa LEE ,  Bonghyun LEE

IPC: H04M1/02 ,  G06F1/20 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: The durability of a mobile terminal can be improved by improving the heat-dissipating performance thereof, the mobile terminal comprising an inner space and having a camera hole formed on the rear surface thereof; a substrate located in the inner space and having an electric element mounted thereon; a camera module including a lens part and mounted at a location corresponding to the camera hole; a deco frame, which includes a lens hole for exposing a lens part of the camera module and a heat-dissipating hole formed on the circumference of the lens hole, and is inserted into the camera hole; and a heat-dissipating sheet located in the inner space and including a heat-absorbing part coming in contact with the electric element, a heat-dissipating part located on the inner side of the deco frame and covering the heat-dissipating hole, and a heat transfer part connecting the heat absorbing part and the heat-dissipating part.

公开(公告)号：US20190259551A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-22

申请号：US16310393

申请日：2016-06-29

Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.

Inventor： Youngdo CHA ,  Hyunsu SONG ,  Bonghyun LEE

IPC: H01H13/06 ,  H01H9/04 ,  H04B1/3827 ,  H04M1/18

Abstract: The mobile terminal is disclosed. The mobile terminal of the present invention may include a display unit, a body, a first signal unit, a second signal unit, and a signal connection module. The signal connection module may be disposed in a hole formed in the body to shield the hole. The signal connection module may electrically connect the first signal unit and the second signal unit. The first signal unit may be various circuit boards. The second signal unit may have a function of receiving an input or an antenna function.