Electronic device including flexible display

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing including a rear member and a side member, a first structure disposed inside the housing, a second structure connected with the first structure so as to slide with respect to the first structure, a display disposed on the second structure, including a first area and a second area, and a conductive structure disposed between the first structure and the second structure and electrically connecting the first structure and the second structure, wherein a first state of the electronic device is a state in which the first area is exposed on a front surface of the electronic device and the second area is located inside the housing to face the rear member, and wherein a second state of the electronic device is a state in which at least a portion of the second area is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device together with the first area.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent Application No. 10-2020-0125692 filed on September 28, 2020, in the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure generally relates to electronic devices including flexible displays. Background Art

[0004] An electronic device may include a flexible display and may expand a display area that is visually exposed outside the electronic device. For example, the flexible display may be provided in the electronic device in a bendable, foldable, or rollable form.

[0005] Various forms of electronic devices have been developed to ensure that the display area is expanded without affecting portability. For example, the electronic device may include a sliding type electronic device in which a first structure (e.g., a first housing) and a second structure (e.g., a second housing) slide relative to each other, or a foldable type electronic device in which the first housing and the second housing are configured to be folded or unfolded.

[0006] Among various electronic devices, for a sliding electronic device, when the flexible display is retracted by sliding a first structure (e.g., a first housing) and a second structure (e.g., a second housing), the display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device can be expanded. For example, at least a portion of the flexible display can be arranged to face the rear surface of the electronic device when the flexible display is rolled in a state in which the first structure and the second structure are closed and overlapped with each other.

[0007] However, when switching states, the electronic device may be subject to foreign matter intrusion into the electronic device, which may degrade the quality of the electronic device over time. In addition, various sliding designs may be subject to noise and interference between components of the electronic device. Summary of the Invention

[0008] The present disclosure has been made to address the above-mentioned problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below.

[0009] According to an aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing including a rear member and side members disposed at opposite ends of the rear member, a first structure disposed at least partially inside the housing, a second structure connected to the first structure so as to slide with respect to the first structure, a display disposed on the second structure and moving with the second structure with respect to the first structure, the display including a first area and a second area extending from the first area, and a conductive structure disposed between at least a portion of the first structure and at least a portion of the second structure and electrically connecting the first structure and the second structure, wherein a first state of the electronic device is a state in which the first area is exposed on a front surface of the electronic device and the second area is located inside the housing to face the rear member, and wherein a second state of the electronic device is a state in which at least a portion of the second area is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device together with the first area due to at least a portion of the second structure being slid in a first direction in the first state. The conductive structure includes a first contact member disposed on one of the first structure or the second structure, and a second contact member and a third contact member disposed on the first structure or the second structure on which the first contact member is not disposed. The second contact member and the third contact member are spaced apart from each other by a first distance in a sliding direction of the second structure. The first contact member contacts the second contact member to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure in the first state, and contacts the third contact member to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure in the second state. The second structure slides with respect to the first structure by the first distance when the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state.

[0010] According to another aspect of the disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing, a first structure of which at least a portion is disposed inside the housing, a display structure disposed to slide with respect to the first structure and including a second structure which is slidably connected to the first structure and has at least a portion formed in a multi-joint structure and a flexible display disposed on the second structure, a first roller member disposed between one side of the first structure and the second structure so as to be rotatable and rotate in a state of being in contact with the multi-joint structure of the second structure when the second structure slides, and a conductive structure which electrically connects the first structure and the second structure and includes a first contact member disposed on one of the first structure or the second structure, and a second contact member and a third contact member disposed on the first structure or the second structure on which the first contact member is not disposed, the second contact member and the third contact member being spaced apart from each other by a first distance in a sliding direction of the second structure, wherein, wherein a first state of the electronic device is a state in which a first area of the flexible display forms a front surface of the electronic device and a second area extending from the first area is located inside the housing, and wherein a second state of the electronic device is a state in which at least a portion of the second area forms the front surface of the electronic device together with the first area due to at least a portion of the second structure being slid in the first direction by a second distance in the first state. The first distance is equal to the second distance, the first contact member contacts the second contact member in the first state, and contacts the third contact member in the second state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the disclosure will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0012] Figure 1 is a view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0013] Figure 2 is a view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0014] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0015] Figure 4A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0016] Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0017] Figure 5 illustrates a second structure and a conductive structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0018] Figure 6shows a first structure, a second structure, and a conductive structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0019] Figure 7A An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0020] Figure 7B An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0021] Figure 8A An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0022] Figure 8B An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0023] Figure 9A An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0024] Figure 9B An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0025] Figure 10A An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0026] Figure 10B An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in a second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0027] Figure 11 shows an electrical contact structure of a display of an electronic device and a second supporting portion of a second structure according to an embodiment;

[0028] Figure 12 shows a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 13 shows a second structure and a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0030] Figure 14 An electrical connection structure between a display and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0031] Figure 15A An electrical connection structure between a display and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment is shown;

[0032] Figure 15B shows an electrical connection structure between a display and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment; and

[0033] Figure 16 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] Embodiments of the disclosure are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, embodiments of the disclosure are not limited to specific embodiments and it is understood that modifications, equivalents and / or alternatives to the embodiments described herein can be made in various ways. With regard to the description of the drawings, the same components can be labeled with the same reference numerals.

[0035] One aspect of the disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a conductive structure for achieving ground contact of a first structure and a second structure when the electronic device is in an open state and a closed state.

[0036] Figure 1 is a view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 2 is a view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0037] Figure 1 is a view illustrating a front surface and a rear surface of an electronic device when the electronic device is in a first state. Figure 2 is a view illustrating a front surface and a rear surface of an electronic device when the electronic device is in a second state.

[0038] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a second structure 140, and a display 150. The electronic device 100 can be in a first state (e.g., a state of Figure 1 ) or a second state (e.g., a state of Figure 2 ). For example, the first state and the second state of the electronic device 100 can be determined according to a position of the second structure 140 with respect to the housing 110, and the electronic device 100 can be configured to change between the first state and the second state by user operation or mechanical operation.

[0039] The first state of the electronic device 100 can refer to a closed state in which at least a portion (e.g., a first outer peripheral portion 143) of the second structure 140 contacts the housing 110. The second state of the electronic device 100 can refer to an open state in which at least a portion (e.g., the first outer peripheral portion 143) of the second structure 140 is spaced apart from the housing 110. As Figure 1 indicated, a state in which a portion (e.g., a second outer peripheral portion 144 or a third outer peripheral portion 145) of the second structure 140 is inserted into a side member 110-1 or 110-2 of the housing 110 can be defined as the first state. As Figure 2As illustrated, a state in which a portion (e.g., the second outer portion 144 or the third outer portion 145) of the second structure 140 is withdrawn from the side member 110-1 or 110-2 of the housing 110 can be defined as a second state.

[0040] A surface facing substantially the same direction as at least a portion (e.g., the first area 151) of the display 150 included in the electronic device 100 can be defined as a front surface of the electronic device 100, and a surface facing away from the front surface can be defined as a rear surface of the electronic device 100. The front surface of the electronic device 100 can refer to a surface forming the outside of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the portion (e.g., the first area 151) of the display 150 included in the electronic device 100 (or located outside the electronic device 100). The rear surface of the electronic device 100 can refer to a surface forming the outside of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the rear cover 110-4 (or the rear member). The outer surface of the electronic device 100 facing substantially the +Z direction can be understood as the front surface of the electronic device 100, and the outer surface of the electronic device 100 facing substantially the -Z direction can be understood as the rear surface of the electronic device 100.

[0041] The housing 110 can form at least a portion of the outside of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 can be changed to the first state and the second state when the second structure 140 and the display 150 slide in two directions (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) with respect to the housing 110.

[0042] The housing 110 can include the first side member 110-1, the second side member 110-2, and the rear member 110-3 and 110-4. The first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 can be disposed to face each other in a direction substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140. The rear member 110-3 and 110-4 can include the frame 110-3 and the rear cover 110-4. The rear member 110-3 and 110-4 can be disposed between the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 and can be connected to the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2. For example, one end (e.g., an end facing the +Y-axis direction) of each of the rear member 110-3 and 110-4 can be connected with one end of the first side member 110-1, and the opposite end (e.g., an end facing the -Y-axis direction) of each of the rear member 110-3 and 110-4 can be connected with one end of the second side member 110-2.

[0043] The first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 can be disposed on opposite end portions of each of the rear members 110-3 and 110-4. At least a portion of the second structure 140 and / or the display 150 can be inserted into or can be withdrawn from the housing 110 as the second structure 140 and / or the display 150 slide between the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2. For example, at least a portion of the second structure 140 and the display 150 (e.g., the first area 151) can move in the first direction D1 between the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2, and another portion of the display 150 (e.g., the third area 153) can move in the second direction D2 as the electronic device 100 changes from the first state to the second state. Conversely, at least a portion of the second structure 140 and the display 150 (e.g., the first area 151) can move in the second direction D2 between the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2, and another portion of the display 150 (e.g., the third area 153) can move in the first direction D1 as the electronic device 100 changes from the second state to the first state.

[0044] The frame 110-3 can be disposed such that at least a portion of the frame 110-3 overlaps the second structure 140 and / or the display 150 in the +Z / -Z axis direction and only another portion of the frame 110-3 can be exposed in the lateral direction (e.g., the +X / -X axis direction) of the electronic device 100 when viewed from the front surface (e.g., the surface facing the +Z axis direction) of the electronic device 100. In addition, the frame 110-3 can overlap the rear cover 104 in the +Z / -Z axis direction and can be hidden by the rear cover 110-4 from being visually exposed to the user when viewed from the rear surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis direction) of the electronic device 100.

[0045] The rear cover 110-4 can form at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device 100. For example, the rear cover 110-4 can be disposed between the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2. In addition, the rear cover 110-4 can be disposed to at least partially overlap the frame 110-3 such that the frame 110-3 is not exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100.

[0046] The back cover 110-4 can include a window area 112 and an opaque area 113. The window area 112 can be formed of a transparent material or a translucent material. For example, the window area 112 can be implemented with at least a partial area of the back cover 110-4 formed of a transparent or translucent material. At least a portion of the back cover 110-4 (e.g., the opaque area 113) can be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The entire area of the back cover 110-4 can be formed to be opaque.

[0047] The second area 152 or the third area 153 of the display 150 can be visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112. For example, in the first state of the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the second area 152 can be visually exposed through the window area 112 of the electronic device 100 in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100. In the second state of the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the third area 153 can be visually exposed through the window area 112 of the electronic device 100 in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100. Figure 1 The window area 112 of the electronic device 100 is visually exposed in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100. In the second state of the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the third area 153 can be visually exposed through the window area 112 of the electronic device 100 in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100. Figure 2 The window area 112 of the electronic device 100 is visually exposed in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100. In the second state of the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the third area 153 can be visually exposed through the window area 112 of the electronic device 100 in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100.

[0048] The first side member 110-1, the second side member 110-2, and / or the rear member (e.g., the frame 110-3 and the back cover 110-4) of the housing 110 can be integrally formed. Additionally or alternatively, the first side member 110-1, the second side member 110-2, and / or the rear member (e.g., the frame 110-3 and the back cover 110-4) can be formed as independent components and can be assembled or fixed to each other.

[0049] The second structure 140 can be configured to slide with respect to the housing 110. For example, at least a portion of the second structure 140 can move in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2 with respect to the housing 110 in a state substantially parallel to the housing 110.

[0050] The second structure 140 can include a plurality of outer peripheral portions 143, 144, and / or 145 surrounding at least a portion of an outer periphery of the display 150. The plurality of outer peripheral portions 143, 144, and / or 145 can include a first outer peripheral portion 143 extending in a direction perpendicular to a sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140, a second outer peripheral portion 144 connected with one end (e.g., an end facing the +Y-axis direction) of the first outer peripheral portion 143 and extending in a direction parallel to the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140, and a third outer peripheral portion 145 connected with the opposite end (e.g., an end facing the -Y-axis direction) of the first outer peripheral portion 143 and extending in the direction parallel to the sliding direction of the second structure 140.

[0051] The first outer peripheral portion 143 can be disposed between the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 and can be exposed outside the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in the first state. At least a portion of the first outer peripheral portion 143 can be in contact with the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 in the first state, and can move in the first direction D1 and can be spaced apart from the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 when the electronic device 100 changes from the first state to the second state.

[0052] The second outer peripheral portion 144 and the third outer peripheral portion 145 can be respectively inserted into or withdrawn from the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2. For example, the second outer peripheral portion 144 can be withdrawn from the first side member 110-1 and the third outer peripheral portion 145 can be withdrawn from the second side member 110-2 as the first outer peripheral portion 143 moves in the first direction D1. Conversely, at least a portion of the second outer peripheral portion 144 can be inserted into the first side member 110-1 and at least a portion of the third outer peripheral portion 145 can be inserted into the second side member 110-2 as the first outer peripheral portion 143 moves in the second direction D2.

[0053] The display 150 can include a first area 151, a second area 152, and a third area 153. The second area 152 can extend from the first area 151, and the third area 153 can extend from the second area 152. For example, the second area 152 can be located between the first area 151 and the third area 153.

[0054] The display 150 can be disposed on the second structure 140. The display 150 can be disposed on one surface of the second structure 140 such that at least a portion of the display 150 is surrounded by the plurality of peripheral portions 143, 144, and / or 145 of the second structure 140. For example, the display 150 can be disposed on the second structure 140 such that at least a partial area of the display 150 faces a direction (e.g., +Z-axis direction) toward the front surface of the electronic device 100. The display 150 can be configured to move together with the second structure 140 when the second structure 140 slides. For example, the display 150 can be attached to the second structure 140 by an adhesive material (e.g., double-sided tape or glue).

[0055] When the electronic device 100 changes between the first state and the second state, an exposed area of the display 150 exposed in a direction toward the front surface of the electronic device 100 can be expanded or reduced. For example, in the first state, the first area 151 can be exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 to form a display area. In the second state, at least a portion of the second area 152 together with the first area 151 can be exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 to form a display area. A front display area can be defined as an area on the front surface of the electronic device 100 on which a predetermined picture is displayed. A rear display area can be defined as an area on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 on which a predetermined picture is displayed.

[0056] The display 150 can be formed of a flexible material such that, according to an operating state (e.g., the first state and the second state) of the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the display 150 faces a direction (e.g., +Z-axis direction) toward the front surface of the electronic device 100, and another portion of the display 150 faces a direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction) toward the rear surface of the electronic device 100.

[0057] In the first state and the second state, the first area 151 can be exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100. The second area 152 can be located outside the housing 110 to face the rear members 110-3 and 110-4 in the first state. For example, at least a portion of the second area 152 can be visually exposed through the rear surface (e.g., the window area 112) of the electronic device 100 in the first state. Also, at least a portion of the second area 152 can be exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 together with the first area 151 in the second state. The third area 153 can not be exposed by being hidden by the rear cover 110-4 in the first state and can be visually exposed through the rear surface (e.g., the window area 112) of the electronic device 100 in the second state. Also, the entire rear cover 110-4 can be formed to be opaque. In this case, the display 150 (e.g., the second area 152 or the third area 153) can not be visually exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 100 in the first state and the second state.

[0058] The electronic device 100 can further include an audio module including a microphone hole 102 and a speaker hole 103. A microphone for obtaining external sounds can be disposed in the microphone hole 102. The speaker hole 103 can include an external speaker hole 103 and / or a receiver hole for a phone call. In another embodiment, the speaker hole 103 and the microphone hole 102 can be implemented with a single hole, or can include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) without the speaker hole 103.

[0059] The electronic device 100 can further include a front camera module exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 and a rear camera module 108 exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. The front camera module can be exposed through at least a partial area of the display 150. The front camera module (e.g., an under-display camera (UDC)) can be disposed under the display 150. For example, at least a portion of the front camera module can be disposed under the display 150, and the front camera module can be configured to photograph an image of a subject through a portion of the active area of the display 150. Alternatively, the front camera module can not be visually exposed through an area of the display 150.

[0060] The rear camera module 108 can include a plurality of camera modules (e.g., dual cameras or triple cameras). However, the rear camera module 108 is not necessarily limited to including a plurality of camera modules, but can be implemented with one camera module. The front camera module and the rear camera module 108 can include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. The rear camera module 108 and a flash can be disposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. The flash can include a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. Two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens and / or a telephoto lens) can be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 100.

[0061] The electronic device 100 can further include a connector hole 106. The connector hole 106 can include a first connector hole in which a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device is received, and / or a second connector hole (e.g., a headphone jack) in which a connector for transmitting and receiving an audio signal with an external electronic device is received.

[0062] The electronic device 100 can further include a key input device (e.g., a physical button) disposed on a side surface of the electronic device 100. Figure 16 The key input device can be disposed in the first side member 110-1 and / or the second side member 110-2. In addition, the key input device can be implemented as a soft key on the display 150.

[0063] The electronic device 100 can further include a sensor module 276. The sensor module 276 can generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device 100 or an environmental state outside the electronic device 100. The sensor module can include at least one of a proximity sensor, a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a bio sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0064] The electronic device 100 can change into a first state (e.g., a state of Figure 1 ) and a second state (e.g., a state of Figure 2 ) as the second structure 140 slides. For example, the first state can refer to a closed state, and the second state can refer to an open state.

[0065] Referring to Figure 1 , the first state can refer to a state in which the first area 151 of the display 150 is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 and the second area 152 of the display 150 is located inside the housing 110 to face the rear members 110-3 and 110-4. In the first state, the first area 151 can form a front display area (e.g., an area in which a display screen is displayed on the front surface of the electronic device 100). At least a portion of the second area 152 can form a rear display area (e.g., an area in which a display screen is displayed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100) and can be configured to receive a touch input from the outside through the window area 112 of the rear cover 110-4 in the first state.

[0066] Referring to Figure 2 The second state can refer to a state in which at least a portion of the second area 152 of the display 150 is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 together with the first area 151. Since the second area 152 forms the front display area together with the first area 151 in the second state, the front display area can be expanded compared to the first state. At least a portion of the third area 153 of the display 150 can be visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112. Also, the third area 153 can prevent a portion disposed inside the electronic device 100 from being visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112. The third area 153 can be configured not to form a rear display area or to receive a touch input through the window area 112 of the rear cover 110-4. Also, the third area 153 can be configured to form a rear display area or to receive a touch input through the window area 112 in the second state.

[0067] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0068] Referring to Figure 3 The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a guide member 130, a second structure 140, a display 150, and / or a circuit board member 190 (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible PCB (FPCB), or a rigid-flexible PCB (RFPCB)).

[0069] The housing 110 can include a first side member 110-1, a second side member 110-2, and a rear member (e.g., a frame 110-3 and a rear cover 110-4). The housing 110 can include the frame 110-3 disposed on an upper surface (e.g., a surface facing the +Z-axis direction) of the rear cover 110-4, and the first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 disposed on opposite end portions of the frame 110-3 in a length direction (e.g., the +Y / -Y-axis direction) to face each other. The first side member 110-1, the second side member 110-2, the frame 110-3, and the rear cover 110-4 can be combined together to form a space in which at least a portion of other components (e.g., the circuit board member 190, the first structure 120, or the second structure 140) of the electronic device 100 is disposed.

[0070] The frame 110-3 may include an opening 111 formed through at least a portion of the frame 110-3 in the up / down direction (e.g., the +Z / -Z axis direction). The circuit board member 190 and the back cover 110-4 may be disposed so as to at least partially face each other through the opening 111. The frame 110-3 may be disposed between the circuit board member 190 and the back cover 110-4, and the lower surface of the circuit board member 190 (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis direction) and the upper surface of the back cover 110-4 (e.g., the surface facing the +Z axis direction) may face each other through the opening 111.

[0071] The back cover 110-4 may be disposed below the frame 110-3 (eg, in the -Z axis direction). The back cover 110-4 may include a window region 112 formed of a transparent or translucent material and an opaque region 113 surrounding the window region 112. When in the first state (eg, Figure 1 When the rear surface of the electronic device 100 is viewed in an unclosed state), the window area 112 may allow a portion of the display 150 (e.g., at least a portion of the second area 152) to be visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 (or the back cover 110-4).

[0072] The first side member 110-1 and the second side member 110-2 may include recessed portions 114 and 115 respectively formed in the peripheral portions thereof in a direction substantially parallel to the sliding direction of the second structure 140 (e.g., the +X axis direction or the -X axis direction). The recessed portions 114 and 115 may provide a space into which at least a portion of the second peripheral portion 144 and at least a portion of the third peripheral portion 145 of the second structure 140 are inserted or retracted when the second structure 140 slides relative to the first structure 120. For example, when the electronic device 100 changes to the first state (e.g., Figure 1 state) or a second state (e.g., Figure 2 ), the second peripheral portion 144 may be moved through the recess 114 of the first side member 110 - 1 , and the third peripheral portion 145 may be moved through the recess 115 of the second side member 110 - 2 .

[0073] At least a portion of the first structure 120 may be disposed within the housing 110. The first structure 120 may be fixed and / or coupled to the housing 110. The second structure 140 may slide relative to the first structure 120 and the housing 110. The first structure 120 and the housing 110 may be formed as separate parts and may be assembled and / or coupled to each other. Additionally or alternatively, the first structure 120 and the housing 110 may be integrally formed with each other to form a single part.

[0074] The first structure 120 can include a first surface 121 (e.g., an upper surface or a surface facing the +Z-axis direction), a second surface 122 (e.g., a lower surface or a surface facing the -Z-axis direction) facing away from the first surface 121, and a plurality of side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 surrounding a space between the first surface 121 and the second surface 122. The plurality of side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 can include a first side surface 123 extending in a direction (e.g., the +Y / -Y-axis direction) perpendicular to a sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140, a second side surface 124 facing the first side surface 123, and a third side surface 125 and a fourth side surface 126 connected to the first side surface 123 and the second side surface 124 and facing each other. The third side surface 125 can face the first side member 110-1, and the fourth side surface 126 can face the second side member 110-2. Figure 1

[0075] The first structure 120 can be formed of a polymer resin (e.g., polypropylene, polyethylene, polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyester, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polycarbonate, or polyvinylidene chloride) or a metal.

[0076] At least a portion of the first structure 120 can be surrounded by the second structure 140. For example, at least a portion of the first surface 121, the second side surface 124, and the second surface 122 of the first structure 120 can be covered by the second structure 140. The first structure 120 can be connected with the second structure 140 such that the second structure 140 slides with respect to the first structure 120.

[0077] The guide member 130 can connect and / or support at least a portion of the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 such that the second structure 140 can slide. The guide member 130 can include a first roller member 132, at least one second roller member 134, and at least one belt member 136. In addition, the second roller member 134 can be omitted. For example, the belt member 136 can extend to the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 while surrounding the second roller member 134. Alternatively, one end portion of the belt member 136 can be connected to the second support portion 140-2 of the second structure 140, and the opposite end portion of the belt member 136 can be connected to the lower surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z-axis direction) of the first structure 120.

[0078] ​The first roller member 132 can be disposed on the second side surface 124 of the first structure 120, and the second roller member 134 can be disposed on the first side surface 123 of the first structure 120. For example, the first roller member 132 can be disposed to face the second side surface 124 from the outside of the first structure 120, and can be coupled to be rotatable with respect to the first structure 120. The second roller member 134 can be disposed to face the first side surface 123 from the inside of the first structure 120, and can be coupled to be rotatable with respect to the first structure 120. The first roller member 132 can include a plurality of rollers.

[0079] The belt member 136 can be disposed inside the first structure 120 to at least partially surround the second roller member 134. For example, at least a portion of the belt member 136 can be accommodated in the first structure 120, and another portion of the belt member 136 can be exposed to the outside of the first structure 120. Opposite end portions of the belt member 136 can be connected to different portions of the second structure 140, respectively. The belt member 136 can be implemented with one belt (or strap), or can be implemented in a form in which two or more belts (or straps) are fastened to each other. The belt member 136 can be formed of metal and / or a polymer resin.

[0080] The belt member 136 can be connected to the first support portion 140-1 and the second support portion 140-2, and can provide tension to pull one end of the second support portion 140-2 with respect to the first support portion 140-1. Opposite end portions of the belt member 136 can be moved in opposite directions by the first roller member 132 and the second roller member 134 as the second structure 140 slides. For example, as the first support portion 140-1 moves in the first direction D1, one end portion of the belt member 136 connected with the first support portion 140-1 can move in the first direction D1, and the opposite end portion of the belt member 136 connected with the second support portion 140-2 can move in the second direction D2. Conversely, as the first support portion 140-1 moves in the second direction D2, one end portion of the belt member 136 can move in the second direction D2, and the opposite end portion of the belt member 136 can move in the first direction D1.

[0081] The first structure 120 can include a recess 128 on the first surface 121, in which a portion of the band member 136 exposed to the outside of the first structure 120 is disposed. For example, a partial area of the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 can be recessed toward the second surface 122 to form the recess 128. At least a portion of the band member 136 can be disposed in the recess 128 and can move together in a direction in which the second structure 140 slides in the recess 128 (e.g., the +X-axis direction). The band member 136 can include a plurality of bands, and a plurality of recesses 128 corresponding to the plurality of bands can be formed on the first structure 120. The number and / or position of the band member 136 and the recess 128 can be modified in various ways. Also, the band member 136 and / or the recess 128 can have different lengths according to the position in which the band member 136 is disposed.

[0082] The second structure 140 can be connected with the first structure 120 so as to slide with respect to the first structure 120 and the housing 110, and can move in the +X / -X-axis direction with respect to the first structure 120 and the housing 110 (relatively fixed).

[0083] The second structure 140 can be disposed to surround at least a portion of the first structure 120. For example, the second structure 140 can surround at least partial areas of the first surface 121, the second side surface 124, and the second surface 122 of the first structure 120. The first surface 121 and the second side surface 124 of the first structure 120 can be covered by the second structure 140 regardless of the operating state of the electronic device 100 (e.g., the first state and the second state), and the area of the second surface 122 of the first structure 120 covered by the second structure 140 can be expanded or reduced according to the operating state of the electronic device 100.

[0084] The second structure 140 can support the display 150. For example, the second structure 140 can be tightly fixed to the display 150. At least a portion of the second structure 140 can be attached to the display 150 by an adhesive member (e.g., a double-sided tape or glue) disposed between the display 150 and the second structure 140.

[0085] The second structure 140 together with the display 150 can slide with respect to the first structure 120.

[0086] The second structure 140 can include a first support portion 140-1 and a second support portion 140-2. The second support portion 140-2 can extend from the first support portion 140-1 and can be a bendable portion. The first support portion 140-1 can support at least a portion of the first area 151 of the display 150, and the second support portion 140-2 can support another portion of the first area 151, the second area 152, and / or the third area 153 of the display 150. The first support portion 140-1 can be disposed to face a portion of the first area 151. The second support portion 140-2 can be disposed to face another portion of the first area 151, the second area 152, and / or the third area 153.

[0087] The first support portion 140-1 can include a first outer circumferential portion 143, a second outer circumferential portion 144, and a third outer circumferential portion 145. The first outer circumferential portion 143, the second outer circumferential portion 144, and the third outer circumferential portion 145 can surround at least a portion of the first area 151. The first support portion 140-1 can be formed of a substantially flat plate. For example, the first support portion 140-1 can not be deformed while the second structure 140 slides, and can move in the state of the first structure 120.

[0088] The second support portion 140-2 can be formed of a bendable material so as to at least partially form a curved surface in response to the sliding of the second structure 140. The curved portion of the second support portion 140-2 can vary according to the operating state (e.g., the first state and the second state) of the electronic device 100. The second support portion 140-2 can support the display 150 so that the display 150 slides while forming a curved surface in at least a partial area thereof.

[0089] The second support portion 140-2 can include a multi-joint structure which can have a plurality of protrusions 147 forming the multi-joint structure. The plurality of protrusions 147 can protrude toward the first structure 120 in the state in which the second structure 140 surrounds the first structure 120. For example, in the state in which at least some of the protrusions 147 contact the first roller member 132, the plurality of protrusions 147 can move as the second structure 140 slides.

[0090] The plurality of protrusions 147 can have a predetermined length in a direction (e.g., +Y / -Y axis direction) perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140. The plurality of protrusions 147 can be spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals in a direction (e.g., +X / -X axis direction) substantially parallel to the sliding direction of the second structure 140. The second support portion 140-2 can include a flexible film extending from and / or connected to a side of the first support portion 140-1, and the protrusions 147 can be disposed on one surface of the flexible film. The display 150 can be disposed on an opposite surface of the flexible film facing away from the one surface of the flexible film.

[0091] The second structure 140 can include a second opening 146 formed in at least a partial area of the first support portion 140-1. In a state disposed on the second structure 140, the display 150 can be electrically connected with the circuit board 191 through the second opening 146. The connection member 192 extending from the circuit board 191 can be connected with the display 150 through the second opening 146 and the first opening 129 formed in the first structure 120.

[0092] The display 150 can be formed to be flexible so as to at least partially form a curved surface in response to the sliding of the second structure 140. The display 150 can be formed such that different areas (e.g., the first area 151 and the second area 152) face each other when at least partially curved. The display 150 can include, for example, a flexible display or a foldable display. The entire area of the display 150 can be formed of a flexible material. Alternatively, a partial area of the display 150 can be formed of a flexible material, and another partial area of the display 150 can be formed of a non-flexible material that does not bend.

[0093] The display 150 can include the first area 151, the second area 152, and the third area 153. The second area 152 can extend from the first area 151, and the third area 153 can extend from the second area 152. A display area in which a predetermined picture is displayed in the display 150 can be changed based on an area visually exposed on the front surface and / or the rear surface of the electronic device 100. For example, in the first state, the first area 151 can be visually exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100. In the second state, at least a portion of the second area 152 can be visually exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 together with the first area 151.

[0094] The display 150 can be disposed on the second structure 140 and can move with the second structure 140 relative to the first structure 120 and the housing 110. For example, the first area 151 can be fixed to the first support portion 140-1 and the second support portion 140-2, and the second area 152 and the third area 153 can be fixed to the second support portion 140-2. Hereinafter, a description will be made with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. Figure 4Aand Figure 4B The locations and / or deformations of the areas (e.g., the first area 151, the second area 152, and the third area 153) of the display 150 depending on the operating states (e.g., the first state and the second state) of the electronic device 100 are described in more detail.

[0095] At least a portion of the outer periphery of the third area 153 of the display 150 or the rear surface of the third area 153 can be a portion electrically connected to the circuit board member 190. For example, at least a portion of the outer periphery of the third area 153 of the display 150 can extend in one direction (e.g., the +X-axis direction) and can be electrically connected to the circuit board member 190. Additionally or alternatively, the display 150 can include a connector 155 disposed on the rear surface of the third area 153 of the display 150 and can be electrically connected to the circuit board member 190 (e.g., the circuit board 191) through a connection member 192 (e.g., an FPCB) electrically connected to the connector 155.

[0096] A driver for driving light emitting elements (e.g., LEDs) included in the display 150 can be disposed on the rear surface of the third area 153 of the display 150 or the extended area of the third area 153. The driver can include a driving circuit (e.g., a display driver integrated circuit (DDIC)) and can have a chip on film (COF) structure. Additionally, the driver can include a touch display driver integrated circuit (TDDI) disposed in a chip on board (COB) type. As a portion disposed on the rear surface of the third area 153 of the display 150 or the extended area of the third area 153, the driver can reduce the distance from the circuit board member 190, thereby reducing electrical noise.

[0097] At least a portion of the display 150 can include a conductive member (e.g., a metal sheet) that can be formed of a flexible material. For example, the metal sheet can provide a flexible (e.g., a bendable) characteristic to the display 150. At least a portion of the metal sheet can include a bendable portion, the bendable portion can include a plurality of openings (or a plurality of slits) formed in a designated interval and / or a dot matrix structure, and can contribute to the flexible characteristic of the display 150. The flexible characteristic of the display 150 can be determined and / or changed according to the number of openings (or slits), the arrangement of the plurality of openings, and / or the shape of the openings.

[0098] The conductive member (e.g., the metal sheet) can include a plurality of recesses formed in a designated interval rather than a dot matrix structure. The plurality of recesses can form a recess pattern, which can contribute to the flexible characteristic of the display 150. The dot matrix structure or the recess pattern can extend to at least a portion of the first area 151 of the display 150. The conductive member including the dot matrix structure or the recess pattern can be formed of a plurality of layers.

[0099] The conductive member (e.g., metal sheet) of the display 150 can help reinforce the electronic device 100 and can perform a function of shielding ambient noise and distributing heat radiated from a heat generating part (e.g., DDIC). Further, the conductive member can be operatively coupled with the conductive structure 160 and can stably provide performance against electrical noise and / or external interference of the electronic device 100. The conductive member can include copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), stainless steel (SUS), or a laminated member in which SUS and Al (CLAD) are alternately arranged.

[0100] The circuit board member 190 can be disposed between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4. An upper surface of the circuit board member 190 can face the second surface 122 of the first structure 120, and a lower surface of the circuit board member 190 can face the opening 111 of the frame 110-3 and / or the back cover 110-4. Here, the upper surface of the circuit board member 190 can refer to a surface that substantially faces the +Z-axis direction or a surface that faces the first structure 120, and the lower surface can refer to a surface that faces away from the upper surface.

[0101] Various electronic devices included in the electronic device 100 can be electrically connected to the circuit board member 190. The circuit board member 190 can include a board 193 and a plurality of circuit boards 191 disposed on the board 193. At least one of the circuit boards 191 can include a PCB and / or an FPCB. The circuit boards 191 can be electrically connected with the display 150 using the connector 155 of the display 150 through a connection member 192 (e.g., FPCB) extending from a partial area of the circuit board 191. Hereinafter, a connection structure of the display 150 and the circuit board 191 through the connection member 192 will be described. Figures 12 to 15B A connection structure of the display 150 and the circuit board 191 through the connection member 192 will be described.

[0102] The processor 220, the memory 230, and / or the interface 277 can be mounted on the circuit board member 190. The processor 220 can include a main processor 221 and / or an auxiliary processor 223, which can include one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. The memory can include a volatile memory or a non-volatile memory. The interface can include a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a USB interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, and / or an audio interface. Further, the interface can electrically or physically connect the electronic device 100 with an external electronic device and can include a USB connector, an SD card / multimedia card (MMC) connector, or an audio connector.

[0103] The battery 289 can be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 100, and can be integrally disposed inside the electronic device 100, or can be disposed so as to be detachable from the electronic device 100.

[0104] The electronic device 100 can include an antenna 297 disposed between the first structure 120 and the circuit board member 190 or between the circuit board member 190 and a rear member (e.g., the rear cover 110-4). The antenna 297 can include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna 297 can perform short-range communication with an external device, or can wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. The electronic device 100 can be configured such that an antenna structure is formed by a portion of the first side member 110-1 and / or a portion of the second side member 110-2, or a combination thereof.

[0105] Figure 4A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0106] Figure 4A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first state of an electronic device, Figure 4B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second state of an electronic device.

[0107] Figure 4A illustrates a cross-section of an electronic device taken along Figure 1 line A-A' of FIG. 1A, Figure 4B illustrates a cross-section of an electronic device taken along Figure 2 line B-B' of FIG. 1A. The cross-section taken along Figure 1 line A-A' of FIG. 1A, the cross-section taken along Figure 2 line B-B' of FIG. 1A, and the cross-section taken along Figure 3 line C-C' of FIG. 1A can be understood as cross-sections of substantially the same portions of the electronic device.

[0108] Referring to Figure 4A and Figure 4B , the electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, and a display 150. Figure 4A and 4B The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, and a display 150. Figures 1 to 3 The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, and a display 150.

[0109] The first structure 120 can include a first roller member 132, a second roller member 134, and a belt member 136. The second structure 140 can include a first support portion 140-1 and a second support portion 140-2 extending from the first support portion 140-1, and can be slidably connected to the first structure 120. The display 150 can include a first area 151, a second area 152 extending from the first area 151, and a third area 153 extending from the second area 152, and can be disposed on at least one surface of the second structure 140. The back cover 110-4 can include a window area 112 and an opaque area 113 extending from the window area 112.

[0110] The second structure 140 can be disposed to surround at least a portion of the first structure 120. At least a portion of the second structure 140 can be disposed (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction) on the first structure 120, and another portion of the second structure 140 can be disposed (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) under the first structure 120.

[0111] The first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140 can be disposed (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction) above the first structure 120, and at least a portion of the second support portion 140-2 can be disposed (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) under the first structure 120.

[0112] At least a portion of the second support portion 140-2 can be disposed in a space between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4. The area of the second support portion 140-2 disposed between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4 can vary according to the operating state (e.g., the first state and the second state) of the electronic device 100. At least a portion of the second support portion 140-2 can be inserted into or withdrawn from the space between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4 as the second structure 140 slides. The display 150 can move together with the second structure 140. For example, at least a portion of the second area 152 of the display 150 can be withdrawn from or inserted into the space between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4 together with the second support portion 140-2 as the second structure 140 slides. At least a portion of the second area 152 can move while rotating in response to the rotation of the first roller member 132 together with the second support portion 140-2 of the second structure 140 as the second structure 140 slides.

[0113] The display area exposed on the front surface (e.g., the surface facing the +Z-axis direction) of the electronic device 100 can be expanded as at least a portion of the second area 152 is withdrawn from between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4. Conversely, the display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 can be reduced as at least a portion of the second area 152 is inserted between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4.

[0114] The second structure 140 can be slidably connected to the first structure 120 by the first roller member 132, the second roller member 134, and the belt member 136.

[0115] The second support portion 140-2 can be disposed to surround at least a portion of the first roller member 132, and the belt member 136 can be disposed to surround at least a portion of the second roller member 134. The first roller member 132 and the second roller member 134 can be disposed to be rotatable with respect to the first structure 120. For example, opposite end portions of the belt member 136 can be connected to the first support portion 140-1 and the second support portion 140-2 of the second structure 140. Since the second structure 140 and the belt member 136 are connected to each other and the first roller member 132 and the second roller member 134 are disposed between the second structure 140 and the belt member 136, the second structure 140 and the belt member 136 can be slid by rotating the first roller member 132 and the second roller member 134. A portion of the belt member 136 and a portion of the second support portion 140-2 can be connected together between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4, and another component (e.g., a circuit board member 190) of the electronic device 100 can be disposed in a space between the belt member 136 and the first structure 120 and / or a space between the second support portion 140-2 and the first structure 120. Figure 3

[0116] The second support portion 140-2 of the second structure 140 can include a form (e.g., a multi-joint module) in which a plurality of bars extending in substantially the same direction as the rotation axis direction of the first roller member 132 (e.g., the +Y / -Y axis direction) are arranged. The second support portion 140-2 can be bent at portions having a small thickness between the plurality of bars. In an embodiment, the second structure 140 can be referred to by another term, such as a flexible track or a hinge track.

[0117] The electronic device 100 can be in a first state (e.g., a state in which the second area 152 is withdrawn from between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4) or a second state (e.g., a state in which the second area 152 is inserted between the first structure 120 and the back cover 110-4). Figure 1 Figure 2 ​​the state of the electronic device 100). The electronic device 100 can be changed to the first state or the second state as the second structure 140 and the display 150 are moved in the first direction D1 or the second direction D2 relative to the housing 110, the first structure 120, and the rear cover 110-4. The first state and the second state of the electronic device 100 can be determined according to the positions of the second structure 140 and the display 150.

[0118] When the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the electronic device 100 can be changed to the second state by sliding at least a portion (e.g., the first support portion 140-1) of the second structure 140 in the first direction D1. Conversely, when the electronic device 100 is in the second state, the electronic device 100 can be changed to the first state by sliding at least a portion (e.g., the first support portion 140-1) of the second structure 140 in the second direction D2.

[0119] The first outer circumferential portion 143 of the second structure 140 can be in contact with or spaced apart from the second side member 110-2 of the housing 110 as the second structure 140 is slid. For example, in the first state, the first outer circumferential portion 143 can be in contact with the second side member 110-2 to form substantially the same plane (e.g., see Figure 1 ), and in the second state, the first outer circumferential portion 143 can be spaced apart from the second side member 110-2 in the first direction D1 (e.g., see Figure 2 ). The second side member 110-2 can be formed to further protrude in the +Z-axis direction beyond a designated height of a partial area of the front surface of the display 150 facing the electronic device 100. In the first state, the second side member 110-2 can be formed to be higher in the +Z-axis direction than a portion of the first area 151, and in the second state, the second side member 110-2 can be formed to be higher in the +Z-axis direction than a portion of the first area 151 and the second area 152.

[0120] The relative positions between the second side member 110-2 and the first outer circumferential portion 143 and the height difference between the second side member 110-2 and the display 150 can be equally applied to the first side member 110-1.

[0121] Referring to Figure 4AIn the first state, the first area 151 of the display 150 can form a display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100, and the second area 152 can form a display area exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. The second area 152 visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112 of the rear cover 110-4 in the first state can be configured to receive a touch input from the outside or can be configured to display a predetermined screen.

[0122] In the first state, the first area 151 of the display 150 can form a display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100, and the second area 152 can form a display area exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. The second area 152 visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112 of the rear cover 110-4 in the first state can be configured to receive a touch input from the outside or can be configured to display a predetermined screen.

[0123] The electronic device 100 can be configured to determine whether to receive a touch input of the second area 152 and whether to display a screen on the second area 152 according to a direction in which the rear surface of the electronic device 100 faces in the first state. When in the first state, a user views the first area 151 of the display 150 from above (e.g., +Z-axis direction) and the second area 152 faces downward (e.g., -Z-axis direction), a touch input of the second area 152 can be restricted or a screen can not be displayed on the second area 152. In contrast, when a user views the second area 152 from above and the first area 151 faces downward, a touch input of the second area 152 can be received and a screen can be displayed on the second area 152. Assuming that a user views the electronic device 100 from a position spaced apart from the electronic device 100 in the +Z-axis direction, Figure 4A In the first state, the first area 151 of the display 150 can form a display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100, and the second area 152 can form a display area exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. The second area 152 visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112 of the rear cover 110-4 in the first state can be configured to receive a touch input from the outside or can be configured to display a predetermined screen. Figure 4A In the first state, the first area 151 of the display 150 can form a display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100, and the second area 152 can form a display area exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100. The second area 152 visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 100 through the window area 112 of the rear cover 110-4 in the first state can be configured to receive a touch input from the outside or can be configured to display a predetermined screen. Figure 4AWhen the electronic device 100 is flipped upside down with the second area 152 facing the +Z-axis direction, a touch input of the second area 152 and / or displaying a screen on the second area 152 can be allowed.

[0124] Reference Figure 4B At least a portion of the second area 152 of the display 150 together with the first area 151 can form a display area exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is in the second state. At least a portion of the second area 152 facing the rear cover 110-4 can be withdrawn from between the first structure 120 and the rear cover 110-4 and / or between the first roller member 132 and the rear cover 110-4 and can move toward the front surface of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is changed from the first state to the second state. A portion of the second area 152 located inside the housing 110 of the electronic device 100 and not exposed when the electronic device 100 is in the first state can be exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 when the electronic device 100 is changed to the second state, and thus the display area visually exposed on the front surface of the electronic device 100 can be expanded. At least a portion of the third area 153 can be disposed to face the window area 112 as the second area 152 moves. The third area 153 can prevent other components (e.g., the circuit board member 190) inside the electronic device 100 from being visually exposed through the window area 112 when the electronic device 100 is in the second state.

[0125] The third area 153 of the display 150 can be variously configured from the first area 151 and / or the second area 152. The first area 151 and the second area 152 can be configured to display a predetermined screen or receive a touch input in the first state or the second state. Unlike the first area 151 and / or the second area 152, the third area 153 can be used to prevent the inside of the electronic device 100 from being visually exposed through the window area 112. The third area 153 can not include a component (e.g., a display panel or an emission layer) for displaying a screen and / or a component (e.g., a touch panel or a touch sensor) for a touch input. The third area 153 can be configured to display a screen or receive a touch input.

[0126] Figure 5 A first structure, a second structure, and a conductive structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment are illustrated;

[0127] Figure 5 A second state of an electronic device is illustrated, a first structure is illustrated, and a first support portion of a second structure is illustrated. Figure 5 A view of a second support portion of the second structure can be omitted for convenience of description.

[0128] Reference Figure 5The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, and a conductive structure 160.

[0129] The conductive structure 160 can be disposed between at least a portion of the first structure 120 and at least a portion (e.g., a first support portion 140-1) of the second structure 140. The conductive structure 160 can be disposed on the first structure 120 and the second structure 140. The conductive structure 160 can contact each other in the first state and the second state of the electronic device 100 to electrically connect the first structure 120 and the second structure 140. For example, a portion of the conductive structure 160 can be in electrical contact (or form an electrical connection) with a portion (e.g., a conductive area) of the first structure 120, and another portion of the conductive structure 160 can be in electrical contact with a portion (e.g., a conductive area) of the second structure 140. Accordingly, the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 can maintain an electrically contacted state via the conductive structure 160 by at least partially including a conductive material. The first support portion 140-1 of the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 can include a metal material.

[0130] The conductive structure 160 can include at least one of a conductive rubber, a conductive sponge, a conductive silicon, a conductive pad, an elastomer in which a conductive wire is inserted, or an elastomer coated with a conductive material (e.g., a conductive sheet or a conductive fiber). The conductive structure 160 can be formed of a material having a predetermined level of elasticity so as to absorb an impact when the conductive structure 160 contacts each other in response to the operating state (e.g., the first state and the second state) of the electronic device 100. The conductive structure 160 can include a metal grommet capable of performing a noise shielding function and / or a grounding function.

[0131] The electronic device 100 can include other structures (e.g., a sponge or a coil spring) capable of providing the lower end of the conductive structure 160 with mobility in the up / down direction (e.g., the +Z / -Z axis direction). The electronic device 100 can reduce a physical displacement impact of the electronic device 100 by the other structures operatively coupled with the conductive structure 160 when the conductive structure (e.g., the first contact member 161) disposed on the first structure 120 and the conductive structure (e.g., the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163) disposed on the second structure 140 contact (or form a connection) each other in response to a state change (e.g., the first state or the second state) of the electronic device 100.

[0132] The conductive structure 160 can include a first contact member 161, a second contact member 162, and a third contact member 163. The first contact member 161 can be disposed on one of the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 (e.g., the first support portion 140-1). The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed on the other of the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 on which the first contact member 161 is not disposed. Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the first contact member 161 is disposed on the first structure 120 and the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 are disposed on the second structure 140 will be described. The position of the conductive structure 160 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment and can vary. Hereinafter, the first contact member 161 will be described as being disposed on the first structure 120 and the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 will be described as being disposed on the second structure 140. Figures 6 to 10B Various embodiments according to the position of the conductive structure 160 will be described.

[0133] The first contact member 161 can be configured to have the same potential as a ground (GND) potential of a main PCB (e.g., the circuit board member 190 or the circuit board 191) through the first structure 120. The first structure 120 can be electrically connected to the GND of the main PCB 191 through a passive element (e.g., a resistor, an inductor, or a capacitor) to prevent an electric shock (e.g., refer to Figure 3 , Figure 14 and Figure 15A ).The first contact member 161 can have the same potential as the GND potential of the main PCB 191 by forming an electrical connection with at least a portion of the first structure 120. Figure 15B The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be configured to have the same potential as a GND potential of the display 150 through the second structure 140 (or the first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140) supporting the display 150. The second structure 140 can be electrically connected to the GND of the display 150 through a passive element (e.g., a resistor, an inductor, or a capacitor) to prevent an electric shock (e.g., refer to

[0134] and Figure 12 ). The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can have the same potential as the GND potential of the display PCB 154 by forming an electrical connection with at least a portion of the second structure 140. Figure 13 The first contact member 161 can be disposed on the first structure 120. For example, the first contact member 161 can be disposed on the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 and can protrude toward the first support portion 140-1 (e.g., in the +Z-axis direction). The first contact member 161 can contact the second contact member 162 in the first state of the electronic device 100 and can contact the third contact member 163 in the second state of the electronic device 100.

[0135]

[0136] The first contact member 161 can be positioned adjacent to the first side surface 123 of the first structure 120. The first structure 120 can include a plurality of side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 surrounding a space between the first surface 121 and the second surface 122. The plurality of side surfaces 123, 124, 125, and 126 can include the first side surface 123 and the second side surface 124 extending in a direction perpendicular to a sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140 and facing each other, and the third side surface 125 and the fourth side surface 126 extending in a direction parallel to the sliding direction of the second structure 140 to connect the first side surface 123 and the second side surface 124 and facing each other. The first side surface 123 can be located in the first direction D1 from the second side surface 124. The first contact member 161 can be disposed on the edge area where the first side surface 123 and the first surface 121 are connected to each other. The first contact member 161 can be disposed between the second roller member 134 and the first side surface 123 so as not to hinder the rotational movement of the second roller member 134.

[0137] The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed on at least a portion of a structure (e.g., the second structure 140) supporting the display 150. The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed on the first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140. The first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140 can include a first surface 141 on which the display 150 is disposed and a second surface 142 facing a direction (e.g., -Z-axis direction) opposite to the first surface 141 and facing the first surface 121 of the first structure 120. The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed on the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1. For example, the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can protrude a designated height from the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 toward the first surface 121 (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the first structure 120. The second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 can be disposed to face the first surface 121 of the first structure 120. The size of the area in which the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 face each other (e.g., the size of the area in which the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 overlap each other when the electronic device 100 is viewed in the +Z / -Z axis direction) can vary according to the operating state (e.g., the first state and the second state) of the electronic device 100.

[0138] The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from each other by a specified interval (e.g., the first distance L1) in the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140, such that the second contact member 162 contacts the first contact member 161 in the first state of the electronic device 100, and the third contact member 163 contacts the first contact member 161 in the second state of the electronic device 100.

[0139] The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed in parallel to each other in the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140. The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from each other by the first distance L1. The first distance L1 can be substantially the same as the sliding distance (e.g., the second distance L2) of the second structure 140 when the electronic device 100 becomes the first state or the second state. The second contact member 162 can be positioned adjacent to the first outer portion 143-1 of the first support portion 140-1. The third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from the second contact member 162 by the first distance L1 in the second direction D2.

[0140] According to Figure 5 According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1B, the conductive structure 160 extends in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140.

[0141] The first contact member 161 can be formed on a partial area of the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 so as to have a specified length in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140. For example, the first contact member 161 can extend from the third side surface 125 to the fourth side surface 126. The first contact member 161 can extend from an edge at which the first surface 121 and the third side surface 125 meet to an edge at which the first surface 121 and the fourth side surface 126 meet.

[0142] The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be formed on a partial area of one surface (e.g., the second surface 142) of the first support portion 140-1 so as to have a designated length in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) of the second structure 140. For example, the second contact member 162 can extend from the second outer circumferential portion 144 to the third outer circumferential portion 145. The second contact member 162 can extend from an edge at which the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and the second outer circumferential portion 144 meet to an edge at which the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and the third outer circumferential portion 145 meet. Also, the third contact member 163 can be formed in substantially the same shape as the second contact member 162. For example, the third contact member 163 can extend from an edge at which the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and the second outer circumferential portion 144 meet to an edge at which the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and the third outer circumferential portion 145 meet.

[0143] The first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 can extend the same length. In the case where the first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 are formed to have a predetermined length, the first contact member 161 and the third contact member 163 can contact each other in the second state of the electronic device 100 to prevent dust intrusion and / or foreign matter from entering the separation space between the first structure 120 and the second structure 140.

[0144] According to Figure 5 the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the first contact member 161 is disposed on the first structure 120, and the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 are disposed on the second structure 140. However, the first contact member 161 can be disposed on the second structure 140, and the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed on the first structure 120 (e.g., see Figure 8A and Figure 8B and Figure 10A and Figure 10B ). For example, in the case where the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 are disposed on the first structure 120, the third contact member 163 can be positioned adjacent to the first side surface 123, and the second contact member 162 can be spaced apart from the third contact member 163 in the second direction D2.

[0145] Figure 6 A first structure, a second structure, and a conductive structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment are illustrated.

[0146] Figure 6 A second state of an electronic device, a first support portion of a first structure, and a second structure are illustrated. Figure 6 is a view in which the second support portion of the second structure is omitted for convenience of description.

[0147] Referring to Figure 6 , the electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, and a conductive structure 160.

[0148] Figure 6 An embodiment in which the conductive structure 160 does not extend in a direction perpendicular to a sliding direction (e.g., a first direction D1 and a second direction D2) of the second structure 140 and is formed only on a partial area of the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 and / or a partial area of the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 is illustrated. Accordingly, a corresponding description will be omitted.

[0149] The conductive structure 160 can include a first contact member 161 disposed on the first surface 121 of the second structure 120, and a second contact member 162 and a third contact member 163 disposed on the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and spaced apart from each other in the sliding direction of the second structure 140.

[0150] The first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 can include a plurality of conductors (e.g., first conductors 161a, 162a, and 163a, second conductors 161b, 162b, and 163b, third conductors 161c, 162c, and 163c, and / or fourth conductors 161d, 162d, and 163d) spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140.

[0151] The first contact member 161 can include a first conductor 161a protruding from a partial area of the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 toward the first support portion 140-1 (e.g., a +Z-axis direction), a second conductor 161b spaced apart from the first conductor 161a, a third conductor 161c spaced apart from the second conductor 161b, and a fourth conductor 161d spaced apart from the third conductor 161c. The plurality of conductors 161a, 161b, 161c, and / or 161d of the first contact member 161 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140. The plurality of conductors 161a, 161b, 161c, and / or 161d of the first contact member 161 can be formed in the same size and / or shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and the plurality of conductors 161a, 161b, 161c, and / or 161d can be formed in different sizes and / or shapes.

[0152] The second contact member 162 can include a first conductor 162a protruding from a partial area of the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 toward the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 (e.g., -Z-axis direction), a second conductor 162b spaced apart from the first conductor 162a, a third conductor 162c spaced apart from the second conductor 162b, and a fourth conductor 162d spaced apart from the third conductor 162c. The plurality of conductors 162a, 162b, 162c, and / or 162d of the second contact member 162 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140. The plurality of conductors 162a, 162b, 162c, and / or 162d of the second contact member 162 can be formed in the same size and / or shape. However, it is not limited thereto, and the plurality of conductors 162a, 162b, 162c, and / or 162d can be formed in different sizes and / or shapes.

[0153] The third contact member 163 can include a first conductor 163a protruding from a partial area of the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 toward the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 (e.g., -Z-axis direction), a second conductor 163b spaced apart from the first conductor 163a, a third conductor 163c spaced apart from the second conductor 163b, and a fourth conductor 163d spaced apart from the third conductor 163c. The plurality of conductors 163a, 163b, 163c, and / or 163d of the third contact member 163 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the second structure 140. The plurality of conductors 163a, 163b, 163c, and / or 163d of the third contact member 163 can be parallel to the plurality of conductors 162a, 162b, 162c, and / or 162d of the second contact member 162 and can be spaced apart from the plurality of conductors 162a, 162b, 162c, and / or 162d by a first distance L1 in the second direction D2. The plurality of conductors 163a, 163b, 163c, and / or 163d of the third contact member 163 can be formed in the same size and / or shape. However, the plurality of conductors 163a, 163b, 163c, and / or 163d can be formed in different sizes and / or shapes.

[0154] When the electronic device 100 is in the first state, the first conductor 161a of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the first conductor 162a of the second contact member 162, the second conductor 161b of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the second conductor 162b of the second contact member 162, the third conductor 161c of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the third conductor 162c of the second contact member 162, and the fourth conductor 161d of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the fourth conductor 162d of the second contact member 162.

[0155] While the electronic device 100 is in the second state, the first conductor 161a of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the first conductor 163a of the third contact member 163, the second conductor 161b of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the second conductor 163b of the third contact member 163, the third conductor 161c of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the third conductor 163c of the third contact member 163, and the fourth conductor 161d of the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the fourth conductor 163d of the third contact member 163.

[0156] Referring to Figure 6 The plurality of conductors (e.g., the first conductors 161a, 162a, and 163a, the second conductors 161b, 162b, and 163b, the third conductors 161c, 162c, and 163c, and / or the fourth conductors 161d, 162d, and 163d) of the first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 are spaced apart from each other at the same interval. However, the plurality of conductors can be spaced apart from each other at different intervals. Also, the number of conductors can be modified in various ways. For example, the first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 can omit at least one of the first conductors 161a, 162a, and 163a, the second conductors 161b, 162b, and 163b, the third conductors 161c, 162c, and 163c, or the fourth conductors 161d, 162d, and 163d, or can additionally include a fifth conductor.

[0157] An extension member filling a space between the plurality of conductors can be additionally provided between the plurality of conductors. The extension member can be provided between the first conductor 161a and the second conductor 161b of the first conductive member 161, between the second conductor 161b and the third conductor 161c of the first conductive member 161, and between the third conductor 161c and the fourth conductor 161d of the first conductive member 161. The extension member can be provided between the first conductor 162a and the second conductor 162b of the second conductive member 162, between the second conductor 162b and the third conductor 162c of the second conductive member 162, and between the third conductor 162c and the fourth conductor 162d of the second conductive member 162. Also, the extension member can be provided between the first conductor 163a and the second conductor 163b of the third conductive member 163, between the second conductor 163b and the third conductor 163c of the third conductive member 163, and between the third conductor 163c and the fourth conductor 163d of the third conductive member 163. The extension member can not include a conductive material, can be integrally formed with the plurality of conductors, and can fill a space between the plurality of conductors spaced apart from each other. Also, as Figure 5As illustrated, the extension member can prevent foreign substances from intruding into the separation space between the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 when the electronic device 100 is in the first state.

[0158] Figure 7A An operation in which the conductive structures contact each other in the first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 7B An operation in which the conductive structures contact each other in the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0159] Figure 7A A state in which the first contact member and the second contact member contact each other in the first state of the electronic device is illustrated. Figure 7B A state in which the first contact member and the third contact member contact each other in the second state of the electronic device is illustrated.

[0160] Reference Figure 7A and Figure 7B The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, a display 150, and conductive structures 160.

[0161] Figure 7A and Figure 7B An embodiment in which the first contact member 161 is disposed on the first structure 120 and the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 are disposed on the second structure 140 as illustrated in the embodiments of Figure 5 and Figure 6 will be omitted. The first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 described with reference to Figure 7A and Figure 7B may include the first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 illustrated in Figure 5 and Figure 6

[0162] The electronic device 100 can be changed into the first state and the second state when the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1 and the second direction D2 with respect to the first structure 120. For example, the electronic device 100 can be changed into the second state when the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1 by a second distance L2 in the first state. Also, the electronic device 100 can be changed into the first state when the second structure 140 slides in the second direction D2 by the second distance L2 in the second state.

[0163] ​The first structure 120 can include a first surface 121 facing the display 150 or the second structure 130, and a second surface 122 facing away from the first surface 121 and facing the rear members 110-3 and 110-4. The second structure 140 can include a first support portion 140-1 facing the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 in the first state of the electronic device 100. The first support portion 140-1 can include a first surface 141 disposed with at least a portion of the display 150, and a second surface 142 facing away from the first surface 141 and facing the first surface 121 of the first structure 120.

[0164] When the electronic device 100 is in the second state, the size of the area in which the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 and the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 face each other can be smaller than when the electronic device 100 is in the first state. For example, when the electronic device 100 is viewed in the +Z-axis direction or the -Z-axis direction, the size of the area in which the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 and the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 overlap each other can be smaller when the electronic device 100 is in the second state than when the electronic device 100 is in the first state.

[0165] The conductive structure 160 can include a first contact member 161 disposed on the first structure 120, and a second contact member 162 and a third contact member 163 disposed on the first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140.

[0166] The first contact member 161 can be disposed on a partial area of the first surface 121 of the first structure 120, and can protrude toward the second surface 142 (e.g., +Z-axis direction) of the first support portion 140-1. The second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 can be disposed on the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 so as to face the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 and can protrude toward the first surface 121 (e.g., -Z-axis direction) of the first structure 120. The third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from the second contact member 162 by a first distance L1 in the second direction D2. The first distance L1 can be substantially the same as the second distance L2 by which the second structure 140 slides with respect to the first structure 120.

[0167] The first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 can extend in a direction (e.g., -Y / +Y-axis direction) perpendicular to the sliding direction (e.g., first direction D1 and second direction D2) of the second structure 140 (e.g., see Figure 5). Also, the first, second, and third contact members 161, 162, and 163 can include a plurality of conductors (e.g., first conductors 161a, 162a, and 163a, second conductors 161b, 162b, and 163b, third conductors 161c, 162c, and 163c, and / or fourth conductors 161d, 162d, and 163d) spaced apart from each other in a direction (e.g., -Y / +Y axis direction) perpendicular to a sliding direction (e.g., first direction D1 and second direction D2) of the second structure 140.

[0168] The conductive structure 160 can form a convex protruding shape. For example, the contact member 161 can form a shape protruding toward the first support portion 140-1, and the second and third contact members 162 and 163 can form a shape protruding toward the first structure 120. The first, second, and third contact members 161, 162, and 163 can be formed of an elastic material.

[0169] The first contact member 161 can be in contact with the second contact member 162 when the electronic device 100 is in the first state. When the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1 in the first state, the electronic device 100 can become the second state, and the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the third contact member 163. In the first state of the electronic device 100, the first and second contact members 161 and 162 can be aligned with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction), and protruding portions of the first and second contact members 161 and 162 can be in close contact with each other. Also, in the second state of the electronic device 100, the first and third contact members 161 and 163 can be aligned with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction), and protruding portions of the first and third contact members 161 and 163 can be in close contact with each other.

[0170] In the second state of the electronic device 100, movement of the second structure 140 in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction) can be restricted by the first and third contact members 161 and 163. For example, when the electronic device 100 is in the second state, the first and third contact members 161 and 163 can contact each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction) to support each other. Since the first and third contact members 161 and 163 support each other in the separation space between the first structure 120 and the first support portion 140-1, the first support portion 140-1 can be stably supported on the first structure 120 without moving in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction) when the first support portion 140-1 protrudes outside the housing 110 (e.g., in the first direction D1).

[0171] The first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 can each include an impact absorbing structure in the form of a sponge or a spring that provides mobility in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction) when the first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member 163 come into contact with each other. Accordingly, the impact absorbing structure can absorb an impact generated by contact between the first contact member 161, the second contact member 162, and the third contact member coming into contact with each other when the electronic device 100 becomes the first state and the second state.

[0172] The electronic device 100 can improve grounding performance, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and / or electromagnetic sensitivity (EMS) by implementing a grounding connection structure of the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 using the conductive structure 160 disposed between the first structure 120 and the second structure 140.

[0173] The first structure 120 having the circuit board 191 disposed thereon can be configured to have the same potential as a grounding area of the circuit board 191, and the conductive structure 160 disposed on the first structure 120 can be configured to have the same potential as the first structure 120. The first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140 supporting the display 150 can be configured to have the same potential as a grounding area of the display 150, and the conductive structure 160 disposed on the first support portion 140-1 can be configured to have the same potential as the first support portion 140-1. The conductive structure (e.g., the first contact member 161) disposed on the first structure 120 and the conductive structure (e.g., the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163) disposed on the first support portion 140-1 can maintain an electrically contacted state in the first state and the second state of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 can be configured such that the first structure 120 and the second structure 140 have the same potential through the conductive structure 160, and the circuit board 191 and the display 150 maintain grounding having the same potential.

[0174] Since the electronic device 100 has a structural feature of becoming the first state and the second state, a connection member (e.g., the connection member 192) electrically connecting the display 150 and the circuit board 191 can be implemented with a long FPCB to enable the electronic device 100 (e.g., see Figure 12 and Figure 13 ) to slide. Since the connection member 192 is formed to be long, the connection member 192 can not be able to provide sufficient grounding capacity, and the connection member 192 can affect EMI / EMS performance and / or antenna performance when the display 150 and the circuit board 191 are grounded only through the connection member 192.

[0175] The electronic device 100 can further include the conductive structure 160 that electrically contacts the first structure 120 and the second structure 140, in addition to the connection member 192 that directly electrically connects the circuit board 191 and the display 150, thereby improving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance and / or radio frequency (RF) noise performance.

[0176] Figure 8A An operation in which the conductive structures contact each other in a first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 8B An operation in which the conductive structures contact each other in a second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0177] Figure 8A A state in which the first and second contact members contact each other in the first state of the electronic device is illustrated. Figure 8B A state in which the first and third contact members contact each other in the second state of the electronic device is illustrated.

[0178] Reference Figure 8A and Figure 8B The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, a display 150, and a conductive structure 160.

[0179] Figure 8A and Figure 8B An embodiment in which the position of the conductive structure 160 is changed such that the first contact member 161 is disposed on the second structure 140 and the second and third contact members 162 and 163 are disposed on the first structure 120 is illustrated. Accordingly, the corresponding description will be omitted.

[0180] The conductive structure 160 can include the first contact member 161 disposed on the first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140 and the second and third contact members 162 and 163 disposed on the first structure 120.

[0181] The first contact member 161 can be disposed on a partial area of the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and can protrude toward the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 (e.g., -Z-axis direction). The second and third contact members 162 and 163 can be disposed on the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 so as to face the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 and can protrude toward the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 (e.g., +Z-axis direction). The third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from the second contact member 162 by a first distance L1 in the first direction D1. The first distance L1 can be substantially the same as a second distance L2 by which the second structure 140 slides with respect to the first structure 120.

[0182] The first contact member 161 can be in contact with the second contact member 162 when the electronic device 100 is in the first state. The electronic device 100 can become the second state when the second structure 140 is slid in the first direction D1 in the first state, and the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the third contact member 163. In the first state of the electronic device 100, the first contact member 161 and the second contact member 162 can be aligned with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction), and the protruding portions of the first contact member 161 and the second contact member 162 can be in close contact with each other. Also, in the second state of the electronic device 100, the first contact member 161 and the third contact member 163 can be aligned with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction), and the protruding portions of the first contact member 161 and the third contact member 163 can be in close contact with each other.

[0183] Figure 9A An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in the first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 9B An operation in which conductive structures are in contact with each other in the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0184] Figure 9A A state in which the first contact member and the second contact member are in contact with each other in the first state of the electronic device is illustrated. Figure 9B A state in which the first contact member and the third contact member are in contact with each other in the second state of the electronic device is illustrated.

[0185] Reference Figure 9A and Figure 9B The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, a display 150, and a conductive structure 160.

[0186] Figure 9A and Figure 9B An embodiment in which the shape of the conductive structure 160 is modified such that the conductive structure 160 includes a stop structure is illustrated. Accordingly, the corresponding description will be omitted.

[0187] The conductive structure 160 can include a first contact member 161 disposed on the first structure 120, and a second contact member 162 and a third contact member 163 disposed on a first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140. The conductive structure 160 can include a stop structure such that it is interlocked with each other at least partially when the electronic device 100 becomes the first state and the second state.

[0188] The first contact member 161 can include a first central portion 167-1 protruding from the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 toward the first support portion 140-1, a first protruding portion 167-2 extending from the first central portion 167-1 in the first direction D1, and a second protruding portion 167-3 extending from the first central portion 167-1 in the second direction D2. The second contact member 162 can include a second central portion 168-1 protruding from the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 toward the first surface 121 of the first structure 120, and a third protruding portion 168-2 extending from the second central portion 168-1 in the second direction D2. The third contact member 163 can include a third central portion 169-1 protruding from the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 toward the first surface 121 of the first structure 120, and a fourth protruding portion 169-2 extending from the third central portion 169-1 in the first direction D1. The third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from the second contact member 162 by a first distance L1 in the second direction D2. The first distance L1 can be substantially the same as a second distance L2 by which the second structure 140 slides with respect to the first structure 120.

[0189] The first contact member 161 can be in contact with the second contact member 162 when the electronic device 100 is in the first state. The electronic device 100 can become the second state as the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1 in the first state, and the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the third contact member 163. In the first state of the electronic device 100, the first protruding portion 167-2 of the first contact member 161 and the third protruding portion 168-2 of the second contact member 162 can be in close contact with each other while interlocking with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction). In the second state of the electronic device 100, the second protruding portion 167-3 of the first contact member 161 and the fourth protruding portion 169-2 of the third contact member 163 can be in close contact with each other while interlocking with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction).

[0190] The electronic device 100 can limit the sliding range of the second structure 140 and can mitigate the impact generated in the changing process by including the conductive structure 160 of the stop structure when changing into the first state and the second state. For example, the third contact member 163 can be stopped by the first contact member 161 and the first contact member 161 can limit the additional movement of the first support portion 140-1 in the first direction D1 when the electronic device 100 changes from the first state to the second state. The second contact member 162 can be stopped by the first contact member 161 and the first contact member 161 can limit the additional movement of the first support portion 140-1 in the second direction D2 when the electronic device 100 changes from the second state to the first state. In addition, the conductive structure 160 can include an elastic material. Accordingly, the conductive structure 160 can absorb the impact generated when the first contact member 161 comes into contact with the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 in the process in which the electronic device 100 changes into the first state and the second state.

[0191] Figure 10A An operation in which the conductive structures contact each other in the first state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 10B An operation in which the conductive structures contact each other in the second state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0192] Figure 10A A state in which the first contact member and the second contact member contact each other in the first state of the electronic device is illustrated. Figure 10B A state in which the first contact member and the third contact member contact each other in the second state of the electronic device is illustrated.

[0193] Reference Figure 10A and Figure 10B The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, a display 150, and a conductive structure 160.

[0194] Figure 10A and Figure 10B An embodiment in which the position of the conductive structure 160 is changed such that the first contact member 161 is disposed on the second structure 140 and the second contact member 162 and the third contact member 163 are disposed on the first structure 120 is illustrated. Accordingly, the corresponding description will be omitted.

[0195] The first contact member 161 can include a first central portion 167-1 protruding from the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1 toward the first surface 121 of the first structure 120, a first protruding portion 167-2 extending from the first central portion 167-1 in the first direction D1, and a second protruding portion 167-3 extending from the first central portion 167-1 in the second direction D2. The second contact member 162 can include a second central portion 168-1 protruding from the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 toward the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1, and a third protruding portion 168-2 extending from the second central portion 168-1 in the first direction D1. The third contact member 163 can include a third central portion 169-1 protruding from the first surface 121 of the first structure 120 toward the second surface 142 of the first support portion 140-1, and a fourth protruding portion 169-2 extending from the third central portion 169-1 in the second direction D2. The third contact member 163 can be spaced apart from the second contact member 162 by a first distance L1 in the first direction D1. The first distance L1 can be substantially the same as a second distance L2 by which the second structure 140 slides with respect to the first structure 120.

[0196] The first contact member 161 can be in contact with the second contact member 162 when the electronic device 100 is in the first state. The electronic device 100 can become the second state as the second structure 140 slides in the first direction D1 in the first state, and the first contact member 161 can be in contact with the third contact member 163. In the first state of the electronic device 100, the second protruding portion 167-3 of the first contact member 161 and the third protruding portion 168-2 of the second contact member 162 can be in close contact with each other while interlocking with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction). In the second state of the electronic device 100, the first protruding portion 167-2 of the first contact member 161 and the fourth protruding portion 169-2 of the third contact member 163 can be in close contact with each other while interlocking with each other in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z axis direction).

[0197] Figure 11 An electrical contact structure of a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment and a second support portion of a second structure are illustrated.

[0198] Reference Figure 11 The electronic device 100 includes a housing 110, a first structure 120, a second structure 140, a display 150, a first roller member 132, a second roller member 134, and a conductive layer 196.

[0199] Figure 11 At least some of the components of the electronic device 100 illustrated in Figure 3 , Figure 4Aand Figure 4B The components shown in FIG. 1 are the same or similar to those shown in FIG. 2. Accordingly, the corresponding description will be omitted.

[0200] The second structure 140 can include a first support portion 140-1 and a second support portion 140-2 extending from the first support portion 140-1. For example, the second support portion 140-2 can be a bendable portion. The second support portion 140-2 can include a multi-joint structure. The second structure 140 can support the display 150. For example, the display 150 can be disposed on the first support portion 140-1 and the second support portion 140-2.

[0201] The conductive layer 196 can be disposed between at least a portion of the second structure 140 and the display 150, and can extend from between at least a portion of the first support portion 140-1 and the display 150 to between the second support portion 140-2 and the display 150. However, the conductive layer 196 can also be disposed between the display 150 and the second support portion 140-2. The conductive layer 196 can be attached between the display 150 and the second support portion 140-2, and can include at least one of a conductive film, a conductive sheet, and a conductive tape. However, the conductive layer 196 and the display 150 can also be integrally formed with each other to form one part. The conductive layer 196 can function as a conductive member (e.g., a metal sheet) of the display 150. The conductive layer 196 can be formed to be bendable and deformable in response to a change in a state (e.g., a first state or a second state) of the electronic device 100.

[0202] The conductive layer 196 can be electrically connected with a contact area of the display 150. The second support portion 140-2 can be formed of a conductive material including metal and can be electrically connected with the conductive layer 196. The second support portion 140-2 can be configured to have the same electric potential as the contact area of the display 150 through the conductive layer 196. The second support portion 140-2 can be electrically connected with the first structure 120 through the first roller member 132, the tape member 136, or the conductive area 197.

[0203] The contact area of the display 150 and the contact area of the circuit board 191 can be electrically connected with each other through the conductive layer 196 disposed between the display 150 and the second support portion 140-2.

[0204] Figure 12 A display of an electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 13 A second structure and a display of an electronic device according to an embodiment are illustrated.

[0205] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 The electronic device 100 includes a second structure 140 and a display 150. Figure 12 and Figure 13 The view can be a view in which only the first support portion 140-1 is illustrated without the second support portion for convenience of description.

[0206] The display 150 can include connector modules 154 and 155 disposed on a rear surface 158 of the display 150. The connector modules 154 and 155 can be electrically connected with the circuit board 191 to drive and / or operate the display 150, and can include a driving circuit on at least a portion thereof. The connector modules 154 and 155 can include a display PCB 154 electrically connected with at least one of a plurality of layers included in the display 150, and connectors 155 disposed on a partial area of the display PCB 154. At least one electrical element can be disposed on the display PCB 154 and can include a driving circuit to drive the display 150. A connection member 192 for connecting the display 150 and the circuit board 191 can be connected to the connectors 155.

[0207] The second structure 140 can be disposed on a rear surface 159 of the display 150. The first support portion 140-1 of the second structure 140 can be disposed to at least partially overlap the connector modules 154 and 155 when the rear surface 158 of the display 150 is viewed from above. In assembling the second structure 140 and the display 150, the second structure 140 can form an electrical contact with the connector modules 154 and 155 of the display 150. For example, a contact area 156 can be formed on at least a partial area of the display PCB 154, and the contact area 156 can be in contact with the first support portion 140-1 when the first support portion 140-1 is disposed on the rear surface 158 of the display 150. Accordingly, the second structure 140 or the first support portion 140-1 formed of an electrically conductive material, and the display 150 or the display PCB 154 can be electrically connected (e.g., GND connection) to each other.

[0208] The connection member 192 can electrically connect the display 150 and the circuit board 191. For example, one end of the connection member 192 can be connected to the connectors 155, and the opposite end of the connection member 192 can be connected to the circuit board 191. The first support portion 140-1 can have a second opening 146 formed therein such that the connection member 192 extends from the connectors 155 to the circuit board 191 through the second opening 146. At least a portion of the connection member 192 can pass through the second opening 146, and opposite end portions of the connection member 192 can be connected to the connectors 155 and the circuit board 191, respectively (e.g., refer to Figure 15A and Figure 15B ).

[0209] A series of capacitors or switching elements can be provided between the connection member 192 and the display 150 or the display PCB 154. The processor 220 of the electronic device can control the switching elements in response to a change in the state (e.g., the first state or the second state) of the display 150, and can electrically connect the display 150 and the circuit board 191 based on the control of the switching elements.

[0210] Figure 14 A structure of electrical connection of a display and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 15A A structure of electrical connection of a display and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated. Figure 15B A structure of electrical connection of a display and a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment is illustrated.

[0211] Figure 15A and Figure 15B A cross-section taken along a line D-D' of Figure 14 is illustrated.

[0212] Referring to Figure 14 , Figure 15A and Figure 15B , the electronic device 100 includes a first structure 120, a second structure 140, a display 150, a circuit board 191, and a connection member 192. Figure 14 , Figure 15A and Figure 15B may be views in which only the first support portion 140-1 is illustrated without the second support portion for convenience of description.

[0213] The electronic device 100 can be configured such that the display 150 and the circuit board 191 are electrically connected by the connection member 192.

[0214] The circuit board 191 can be disposed on one surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z-axis direction) of the first structure 120. At least a portion of the second structure 140 and the display 150 can be disposed on an opposite surface (e.g., a surface facing the +Z-axis direction) of the first structure 120 facing away from the one surface of the first structure 120.

[0215] The first structure 120 and the circuit board 191 can be electrically connected to each other (e.g., GND connection). A contact portion 195 in contact with the first structure 120 can be formed on at least a portion of the circuit board 191. The contact portion 195 can be formed on one surface (e.g., a surface facing the +Z-axis direction) of the circuit board 191 facing the first structure 120. The contact portion 195 can be in contact with the first structure 120 formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal) to electrically connect the first structure 120 and the circuit board 191. The contact portion 195 can be formed of a material having electrical conductivity, and can include, for example, a C-clip, a conductive tape, or a conductive sponge. In addition, a series of capacitors or switching elements can be provided between the first structure 120 and the circuit board 191. The processor 220 of the electronic device can control the switching elements in response to a change in the state (e.g., the first state or the second state) of the display 150, and can electrically connect the first structure 120 and the circuit board 191 based on the control of the switching elements.

[0216] To electrically connect the circuit board 191 and the display 150, one end of the connection member 192 can be connected to the connector 155 of the display 150, and the opposite end of the connection member 192 can be connected to the circuit board 191. For example, the connection member 192 can electrically connect the ground area of the circuit board 191 and the ground area of the display 150. The connection member 192 can extend a predetermined length from one end to the opposite end thereof. The connection member 192 can include a PFCB or a cable.

[0217] The connection member 192 can pass through at least a portion of the first structure 120 in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z-axis direction) to connect the display 150 and the circuit board 191 with the first structure 120 facing each other therebetween. The first structure 120 can include a first opening 129 formed in at least a partial area of the first structure 120 in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z-axis direction). The second structure 140 can be aligned with the first structure 120 and can include a second opening 146 formed in at least a partial area of the second structure 140 in the up / down direction (e.g., -Z / +Z-axis direction). Between the display 150 and the second structure 140, one end of the connection member 192 can be connected to the connector 155 of the display 150. The connection member 192 can extend from one end thereof to pass through the second opening 146 and the first opening 129, and the opposite end of the connection member 192 can be connected to the circuit board 191.

[0218] The display 150 together with the second structure 140 can be moved by a predetermined distance when the second structure 140 is slid in two directions (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2) with respect to the first structure 120. The connection member 192 can be configured such that at least a portion thereof is moved and / or deformed in a direction parallel to the sliding direction in response to the sliding of the second structure 140 and the display 150 with respect to the first structure 120.

[0219] The connection member 192 can include a curved portion 192a such that at least a portion of the connection member 192 is moved in a direction parallel to the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2). The curved portion 192a can be formed by bending at least a portion of the connection member 192 in the sliding direction (e.g., the first direction D1 and the second direction D2). When the second structure 140 and the display 150 are slid, a partial area of the connection member 192 extending together with the curved portion 192a therebetween and another partial area of the connection member 192 can be moved in opposite directions. The curved portion 192a can have a "U" or "S" shape.

[0220] Figure 16 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment.

[0221] Referring to Figure 16 The electronic device 201 in the network environment 200 can communicate with an electronic device 202 via a first network 298 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or an electronic device 204 or a server 208 via a second network 299 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 201 can include a processor 220, a memory 230, an input module 250, a sound output module 255, a display module 260, an audio module 270, a sensor module 276, an interface 277, a connection terminal 278, a haptic module 279, a camera module 280, a power management module 288, a battery 289, a communication module 290, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 296, or an antenna module 297. In some embodiments, at least one (e.g., the connection terminal 278) of the above components can be omitted from the electronic device 201, or one or more other components can be added in the electronic device 201. In some embodiments, some of the above components (e.g., the sensor module 276, the camera module 280, or the antenna module 297) can be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., the display module 260).

[0222] The processor 220 can execute, for example, software (e.g., a program 240) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device 201 coupled with the processor 220 and can perform various data processing or computation. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor 220 can store a command or data received from another component (e.g., the sensor module 276 or the communication module 290) in the volatile memory 232, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 232, and store resulting data in the non-volatile memory 234. According to an embodiment, the processor 220 can include a main processor 221 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)), or an auxiliary processor 223 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operable independently from, or in conjunction with, the main processor 221. For example, when the electronic device 201 includes the main processor 221 and the auxiliary processor 223, the auxiliary processor 223 can be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 221, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 223 can be implemented as separate from or as part of the main processor 221.

[0223] The auxiliary processor 223, rather than the main processor 221, can control at least some of functions or states related to at least one component (for example, the display module 260, the sensor module 276, or the communication module 290) among the components of the electronic device 201 while the main processor 221 is in an inactive (for example, sleep) state, or the auxiliary processor 223 can control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (for example, the display module 260, the sensor module 276, or the communication module 290) among the components of the electronic device 201 together with the main processor 221 while the main processor 221 is in an active state (for example, executing an application). According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 223 (for example, an image signal processor or a communication processor) can be implemented as a part of another component (for example, the camera module 280 or the communication module 290) functionally related to the auxiliary processor 223. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 223 (for example, a neural processing unit) can include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed by the electronic device 201 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (for example, the server 208). The learning algorithm can include, but is not limited to, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network can be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or alternatively, the artificial intelligence model can include a software structure other than the hardware structure.

[0224] The memory 230 can store various data used by at least one component (for example, the processor 220 or the sensor module 276) of the electronic device 201. The various data can include, for example, software (for example, a program 240) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 230 can include the volatile memory 232 or the non-volatile memory 234.

[0225] The program 240 can be stored in the memory 230 as software, and can include, for example, an operating system (OS) 242, middleware 244, or an application 246.

[0226] The input module 250 can receive a command or data, which is to be used by other components (for example, the processor 220) of the electronic device 201, from the outside (for example, a user) of the electronic device 201. The input module 250 can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (for example, a button), or a digital pen (for example, a stylus pen).

[0227] The sound output module 255 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 201. The sound output module 255 can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as playing multimedia or playing record. The receiver can be used to receive an incoming call. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as separate from the speaker, or can be implemented as part of the speaker.

[0228] The display module 260 can visually provide information to the outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 201. The display device 260 can include, for example, a display, a hologram device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the hologram device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 260 can include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of force incurred by the touch.

[0229] The audio module 270 can convert a sound into an electrical signal and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 270 can obtain sound through the input module 250, or output sound through the sound output module 255 or a headphone of an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device 202) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly coupled with the electronic device 201.

[0230] The sensor module 276 can detect an operational state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 201 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) external to the electronic device 201, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 276 can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0231] The interface 277 can support one or more specified protocols to be used for the electronic device 201 to be coupled with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 202) directly (e.g., wiredly) or wirelessly. According to an embodiment, the interface 277 can include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0232] The connecting terminal 278 can include a connector via which the electronic device 201 can be physically connected with the external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 202). According to an embodiment, the connecting terminal 278 can include, for example, a HDMI connector, a USB connector, a SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0233] The haptic module 279 can convert electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimulus that can be recognized by a user via his tactile sensation or kinesthetic sensation. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the haptic module 279 can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimuluser.

[0234] The camera module 280 can capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera module 280 can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0235] The power management module 288 can manage power supplied to the electronic device 201. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the power management module 288 can be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0236] The battery 289 can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device 201. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery 289 can include, for example, a primary cell which is not rechargeable, a secondary cell which is rechargeable, or a fuel cell.

[0237] The communication module 290 can support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 201 and an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 202, the electronic device 204, or a server 208) and performing communication between the electronic devices 201 via the established communication channel. The communication module 290 can include one or more communication processors that are operable independently from the processor 220 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supports a direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the communication module 290 can include a wireless communication module 292 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 294 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can perform communication by using at least one of the first network 298 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network, such as Bluetooth, wireless-fidelity (Wi-Fi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or the second network 299 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network, such as a cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., LAN or wide area network (WAN)). The various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or can be implemented as separate components (e.g., separate chips) from each other. The wireless communication module 292 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 201 in a communication network, such as the first network 298 or the second network 299, using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module 296.

[0238] The wireless communication module 292 can support a 5G network and next-generation communication technology (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology) after a 4G network. The NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module 292 can support a high frequency band (e.g., a millimeter wave band) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 292 can support various technologies for securing performance on a high frequency band, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple input multiple output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module 292 can support various requirements designated in the electronic device 201, an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device 204), or a network system (e.g., a second network 299). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 292 can support a peak data rate of eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for implementation, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC implementation, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC implementation.

[0239] The antenna module 297 can transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device) of the electronic device 201. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 297 can include an antenna including a radiating element composed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a base (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 297 can include a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network, such as the first network 298 or the second network 299, can be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 290 (e.g., the wireless communication module 292). Then, a signal or power can be transmitted or received between the communication module 290 and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, in addition to the radiating element, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) can be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 297.

[0240] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 297 can form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module can include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas is disposed on a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the designated high frequency band.

[0241] At least some of the above-described components can be connected to each other via an inter-chip communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicate information (e.g., a command or data) between them.

[0242] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be transmitted or received between the electronic device 201 and an external electronic device 204 via the server 208 coupled with the second network 299. Each of the electronic devices 202 and 204 can be a device of a same type as or different from the electronic device 201. According to an embodiment, all or some of the operations to be executed by the electronic device 201 can be executed at one or more of the external electronic devices 202, 204, or server 208. For example, if the electronic device 201 is to automatically perform a function or a service or is to request a function or a service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 201, instead of, or in addition to, executing the function or the service, can request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or the service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request can execute the at least part of the function or the service requested, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transfer an execution result to the electronic device 201. The electronic device 201 can provide the execution result, with or without further processing of the execution result, as at least part of a reply to the request. To that end, a cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology can be used, for example. The electronic device 201 can use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide an ultra-low latency service. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 204 can include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 208 can be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 204 or the server 208 can be included in the second network 299. The electronic device 201 can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technology.

[0243] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the disclosure can include a housing including a rear member and side members disposed at opposite ends of the rear member, a first structure having at least a portion disposed inside the housing, a second structure connected with the first structure so as to slide with respect to the first structure, a display disposed on the second structure and moving with the second structure with respect to the first structure, and including a first area and a second area extending from the first area, and a conductive structure disposed between at least a portion of the first structure and at least a portion of the second structure and electrically connecting the first structure and the second structure. The electronic device can include a first state in which the first area is exposed on a front surface of the electronic device and the second area is located inside the housing to face the rear member, and a second state in which at least a portion of the second area is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device together with the first area due to at least a portion of the second structure being slid in a first direction in the first state. The conductive structure can include a first contact member disposed on one of the first structure and the second structure, and a second contact member and a third contact member disposed on the other of the first structure and the second structure. The second contact member and the third contact member can be spaced apart from each other by a first distance in a sliding direction of the second structure. The first contact member can contact the second contact member to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure in the first state, and can contact the third contact member to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure in the second state. The second structure can slide with respect to the first structure by the first distance when the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state.

[0244] The first structure can include a first surface facing the first area of the display and a second surface facing away from the first surface. The second structure can include a first support portion and a second support portion extending from the first support portion, the second support portion being a bendable portion. The first support portion can be disposed to face the first surface of the first structure, and can be configured such that a size of an area in which the first support portion and the first surface of the first structure face each other varies according to the first state and the second state.

[0245] The first contact member can be disposed on the first surface of the first structure and can protrude toward the first support portion, and the second contact member and the third contact member can be disposed on one surface of the first support portion to face the first surface of the first structure and can protrude toward the first surface of the first structure.

[0246] The third contact member can be spaced apart from the second contact member by the first distance in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0247] The first contact member can be disposed on one surface of the first support portion and can protrude toward the first surface of the first structure, and the second and third contact members can be disposed on the first surface of the first structure to face the one surface of the first support portion and can protrude toward the first support portion.

[0248] The third contact member can be spaced apart from the second contact member by a first distance in the first direction.

[0249] The first structure can further include a plurality of side surfaces surrounding a space between the first surface of the first structure and the second surface of the first structure. The plurality of side surfaces can include a first side surface extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second side surface facing the first side surface, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface connecting the first side surface and the second side surface and facing each other. The first side surface can be located in the first direction from the second side surface.

[0250] When the first contact member is disposed on the first structure, the first contact member can be located on the first surface of the first structure so as to be adjacent to the first side surface, and when the second and third contact members are disposed on the first structure, the third contact member can be located on the first surface of the first structure so as to be adjacent to the first side surface, and the second contact member can be positioned to be spaced apart from the third contact member by the first distance in a direction toward the second side surface.

[0251] The first, second, and third contact members can extend by a predetermined length in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0252] Each of the first, second, and third contact members can include a first conductor and a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

[0253] The first structure and the second structure can at least partially contain an electrically conductive material.

[0254] The second structure 140 can slide by a second distance in the first direction or a second direction opposite the first direction with respect to the first structure, and the second distance can be equal to the first distance.

[0255] The electrically conductive structure can include at least one of an electrically conductive rubber, an electrically conductive sponge, an electrically conductive silicon, an elastomer into which an electrically conductive wire is inserted, or an elastomer coated with an electrically conductive material.

[0256] The first contact member can include a first central portion, a first protruding portion extending from the first central portion in a first direction, and a second protruding portion extending from the first central portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second contact member can include a second central portion and a third protruding portion extending from the second central portion in one of the first direction and the second direction. The third contact member can include a third central portion and a fourth protruding portion extending from the third central portion in a direction opposite to a direction in which the third protruding portion extends.

[0257] The third protruding portion can be configured to interlock with one of the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion in the first state, and the fourth protruding portion can be configured to interlock with the other of the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion in the second state.

[0258] The electronic device can further include a circuit board disposed on at least a portion of the first structure and to which the display is electrically connected. The first structure can have a first electric potential equal to a ground electric potential of the circuit board, and the second structure can have a second electric potential equal to a ground electric potential of the display. The conductive structure can allow the first electric potential and the second electric potential to form the same electric potential.

[0259] The first structure can include a first roller member disposed on one side of the first structure so as to be rotatable, a second roller member disposed on an opposite side of the first structure so as to be rotatable, and a belt member disposed to at least partially surround the second roller member and having opposite end portions connected to the second structure. The first roller member can be configured to rotate about a first rotation axis perpendicular to a sliding direction of the second structure in a state in which the first roller member is in contact with the second support portion, and the second roller member can be configured to rotate about a second rotation axis parallel to the first rotation axis in a state in which the second roller member is in contact with the belt member.

[0260] The second support portion can include a first edge connected with the first support portion and a second edge forming an end portion of the second support portion, and the first edge and the second edge can be configured to move in opposite directions, respectively, as the second structure 140 slides with respect to the first structure.

[0261] According to an embodiment, an electronic device 100 may include: a housing; a first structure, at least a portion of which is disposed within the housing; a display structure configured to slide relative to the first structure and including a second structure slidably connected to the first structure and having at least a portion forming a multi-joint structure and a flexible display disposed on the second structure; a first roller member disposed between one side of the first structure and the second structure so as to be rotatable and rotate while in contact with the multi-joint structure of the second structure when the second structure slides; and a conductive structure electrically connecting the first and second structures and including a first contact member disposed on one of the first and second structures, and a second contact member and a third contact member disposed on the other of the first and second structures and spaced apart from each other by a first distance in a sliding direction of the second structure. The electronic device may include a first state and a second state. In the first state, a first region of the flexible display forms a front surface of the electronic device and a second region extending from the first region is located within the housing; in the second state, at least a portion of the second region, together with the first region, forms the front surface of the electronic device due to at least a portion of the second structure sliding a second distance in the first direction in the first state. The first distance may be equal to the second distance, and the first contact member may contact the second contact member in the first state and the third contact member in the second state.

[0262] The first structure and the second structure may at least partially include a metal material, and the conductive structure may include at least one of conductive rubber, conductive sponge, or conductive silicon.

[0263] The conductive structure may realize a ground contact structure between the first structure and the second structure by being disposed between the first structure and the second structure.

[0264] In addition, the first structure having the circuit board disposed thereon and the second structure having the display disposed thereon can be electrically contacted with each other through the conductive structure. Therefore, the electronic device can improve grounding performance and can stably maintain performance against electrical noise and external interference.

[0265] Furthermore, the conductive structures can be brought into contact with each other according to the operating state of the electronic device. Therefore, the electronic device can prevent the electronic device from moving and foreign matter from intruding into the electronic device.

[0266] Furthermore, the conductive structures can be connected (e.g., in contact) with each other according to the operating state of the electronic device (e.g., the first state and the second state). Therefore, the electronic device can support the support portion (e.g., the second structure) of the display without causing movement (e.g., in the up / down direction) of the support portion (e.g., the second structure), and can provide stable movement (e.g., sliding) of the display.

[0267] In addition, the disclosure can provide various effects recognized directly or indirectly.

[0268] An electronic device according to various embodiments can be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic devices can include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. According to an embodiment of the disclosure, the electronic devices are not limited to those described above.

[0269] It should be understood that various embodiments of the disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technological features set forth herein to the specific embodiments and should be interpreted as including all alterations, equivalents, or replacements of the technological features defined by the claims. With regard to the description of the drawings, like reference numerals can be used to refer to like elements. It should be understood that a singular form of a noun corresponding to an item can include one or more of the items, unless the relevant context clearly dictates otherwise. As used herein, each of such phrases as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C," can include all possible combinations of the items enumerated together in a corresponding one of the phrases. As used herein, such terms as "first" and "second" can be used to simply distinguish a corresponding part from another, and does not limit the order or importance of the corresponding parts. It will be understood that if an element (for example, a first element) is referred to as "including" or "comprising" another element (for example, a second element), it means that the first element can further include or comprise the second element without the exclusion of other elements.

[0270] As used in connection with various embodiments of the disclosure, the term "module" can include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and can interchangeably be used with other terms, for example, "logic", "logic block", "part", or "circuitry". A module can be a single integral component, or a minimum unit or part thereof, adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, a module can be implemented in a form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0271] Various embodiments as set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., the program 240) including one or more instructions that are stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 236 or external memory 238) that are readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 201). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 220) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 201) can invoke at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, and execute it, with or without using one or more other components under the control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated as a special purpose machine to perform at least one function. The one or more instructions can include a code generated by a compiler or a code that forms at least a part of a language as provided in an operating system (OS), an application program interface (API) provided by the OS, or a library. The one or more instructions can include a code of a high-level, a code of a middle-level presented using a hardware description language, a code of a low-level related to a static circuit, or a code for a description of parallel processing, by using a dataflow language or a dataflow graph. The machine readable storage medium can be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device, and does not include a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but this term does not differentiate between where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and where the data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0272] According to the embodiments, a method according to various embodiments of the disclosure can be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product can be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or be distributed online via an application store (e.g., PlayStore TM ). If the computer program product is distributed online, at least part of the computer program product can be temporarily stored in a storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0273] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components can include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities can be separately positioned in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components can be omitted, or one or more other components can be added. The addition or omission can be made to the number, names, and order of the components. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the modules, programs, or other components can be carried out sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations can be executed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations can be added.

[0274] While the disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to certain embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: a housing comprising a rear member and side members disposed at opposite ends of the rear member; a first structure, at least a portion of which is disposed inside the housing; a second structure slidably connected to the first structure; a display disposed on the second structure and configured to move relative to the first structure together with the second structure, the display comprising a first area and a second area extending from the first area; as well as a conductive structure disposed between at least a portion of the first structure and at least a portion of the second structure and configured to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure, wherein the first state of the electronic device is a state in which the first area is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device and the second area is located inside the housing to face the rear member, The second state of the electronic device is a state in which at least a portion of the second structure slides in the first direction in the first state, and at least a portion of the second area is exposed on the front surface of the electronic device together with the first area. Wherein, the conductive structure includes: a first contact member disposed on one of the first structure or the second structure; and a second contact member and a third contact member provided on the first structure or the second structure where the first contact member is not provided, wherein the second contact member and the third contact member are spaced apart from each other by a first distance in the sliding direction of the second structure, wherein the first contact member is configured to contact the second contact member in the first state to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure, and is configured to contact the third contact member in the second state to electrically connect the first structure and the second structure, and Wherein, when the electronic device changes from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state, the second structure is configured to slide the first distance relative to the first structure.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The first structure includes a first surface configured to face the first area of ​​the display and a second surface configured to face away from the first surface. wherein the second structure comprises a first supporting portion and a second supporting portion extending from the first supporting portion, the second supporting portion being a bendable portion, and The first supporting portion is disposed to face the first surface of the first structure and is configured such that a size of an area where the first supporting portion and the first surface of the first structure face each other varies according to the first state and the second state.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The first contact member is provided on the first surface of the first structure and protrudes toward the first support portion, and The second contact member and the third contact member are provided on one surface of the first supporting portion, facing the first surface of the first structure and protruding toward the first surface of the first structure. The electronic device according to claim 3 , wherein: The third contact member is spaced apart from the second contact member by the first distance in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The first contact member is provided on one surface of the first support portion and protrudes toward the first surface of the first structure, and The second contact member and the third contact member are provided on the first surface of the first structure, facing the one surface of the first supporting portion and protruding toward the first supporting portion. The electronic device according to claim 5 , wherein: The third contact member is spaced apart from the second contact member by the first distance in the first direction.

7. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: The first structure further includes a plurality of side surfaces configured to surround a space between the first surface of the first structure and the second surface of the first structure, wherein the plurality of side surfaces include a first side surface extending in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, a second side surface configured to face the first side surface, and a third side surface and a fourth side surface configured to connect the first side surface and the second side surface and face each other, and Wherein, the first side surface is located in the first direction from the second side surface.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein: When the first contact member is disposed on the first structure, the first contact member is located on the first surface of the first structure so as to be adjacent to the first side surface, and Wherein, when the second contact member and the third contact member are arranged on the first structure, the third contact member is located on the first surface of the first structure so as to be adjacent to the first side surface, and the second contact member is positioned to be spaced apart from the third contact member by the first distance in the direction toward the second side surface.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first contact member, the second contact member, and the third contact member extend by a predetermined length in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein Each of the first, second, and third contact members includes a first conductor and a second conductor spaced apart from the first conductor in a direction perpendicular to the first direction.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first structure and the second structure at least partially comprise a conductive material.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The second structure slides relative to the first structure by a second distance in the first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction, and The second distance is equal to the first distance.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The conductive structure includes at least one of conductive rubber, conductive sponge, conductive silicon, an elastomer into which a conductive line is inserted, or an elastomer coated with a conductive material.

14. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The first contact member includes a first central portion, a first protruding portion extending from the first central portion in the first direction, and a second protruding portion extending from the first central portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the second contact member includes a second central portion and a third protruding portion extending from the second central portion in one of the first direction and the second direction, and The third contact member includes a third central portion and a fourth protruding portion extending from the third central portion in a direction opposite to a direction in which the third protruding portion extends.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein: The third protruding portion is configured to interlock with one of the first protruding portion or the second protruding portion in the first state, and The fourth protruding portion is configured to interlock with the first protruding portion or the second protruding portion that is not interlocked with the third protruding portion in the second state.

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