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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 06, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 03, 2008
Kazunori Kouno, Kanagawa, JP;
Eiji Nishimura, Kanagawa, JP;
Noriyoshi Sato, Kanagawa, JP;
Panasonic Corporation, Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A mobile terminal includes: a first body including an operation part; a second body including a display; and a connector which rotatably connects the first body and the second body. The connector is connected to the first body, and rotates with respect to the first body about a first rotating shaft. The connector is connected to a lateral end of the second body, and rotates with respect to the second body about a second rotating shaft orthogonal to the first rotating shaft. A first fitting portion is formed on a connected surface of the connector to be connected with the second body. A second fitting portion which is fitted to the first fitting portion, is formed on the second body. When the second body relatively rotates about the second rotating shaft to overlap the connector on the connected surface, the first fitting portion fits to the second fitting portion.