Telecommunication apparatus having a coupling member to prevent untimely actuation of the keypad
US7221561B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile phone includes pivotally connected upper and lower members, and a coupling member interconnecting the upper member and a printed circuit board within the lower member in such a manner that the printed circuit board moves synchronously with the upper member to offset the printed circuit board with respect to a keypad, thereby preventing untimely and accidentally actuation the keypad when the upper member is disposed at a folded position with respect to the lower member.
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