Mobile terminal and method for fabricating case thereof

摘要

In a mobile terminal having a case defining an appearance of the terminal, and a fabrication method for the case, the mobile terminal includes a plurality of pieces formed of zirconia or ceramic and each having a preset shape, and a frame recessed into one surface of the case to receive the plurality of pieces, the frame covering edges of the plurality of pieces, wherein the plurality of pieces are aligned in a repetitive manner to define one surface of the case.

主权项

1. A mobile terminal comprising a case defining an appearance of the terminal, wherein the case comprises:
a plurality of pieces formed of zirconia or ceramic, each piece having a preset shape; and a frame recessed into one surface of the case to receive the plurality of pieces, surfaces of the plurality of pieces fitted into the frame being exposed, wherein the plurality of pieces are aligned in a repetitive manner such that at least the exposed surfaces of the plurality of pieces define at least part of one external surface of the case, wherein each of the plurality of pieces comprises guide slits formed at a bottom surface of each of the plurality of pieces, and wherein the frame comprises guide ribs inserted into the corresponding guide slits.