Electronic device including wireless charging structure

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing, a display panel, a bracket, a flexible printed circuit board, and a wireless charging structure, wherein the housing includes a front plate facing a first direction and a rear plate facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, the display panel is configured to output a picture through the front plate, the bracket is disposed between the display panel and the rear plate and is configured to support internal components, the flexible printed circuit board includes a first area electrically connected to the display panel and a second area extending from the first area and disposed between the display panel and the bracket, the wireless charging structure is disposed on one face of the second area or inside the second area, the wireless charging structure includes a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion, the magnetic plate is disposed between the bracket and the flexible printed circuit board, and at least one area of the magnetic plate is disposed to face the wireless charging structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to electronic devices including wireless charging structures. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices can output information stored within them as sound or images. With the increasing integration of electronic devices and the widespread adoption of ultra-high-speed and high-capacity wireless communication, a wide variety of functions are now offered in single electronic devices (such as mobile communication terminals). For example, in addition to communication functions, various functions such as entertainment (e.g., gaming), multimedia (e.g., music / video playback), communication and security functions for mobile banking, schedule management, and e-wallet functions are integrated into a single electronic device.

[0003] Furthermore, in an information-based society, the importance of sensors and power supply embedded in electronic devices is increasingly emphasized in order to enable information and communication devices to operate and connect with each other regardless of time or location. Typically, due to the rapid diversification of mobile devices such as mobile phones, charging the batteries of these devices requires time and effort from the user. Wireless power transfer technology has recently gained attention as a solution to this problem. For example, wireless power receiving devices (such as mobile devices that receive energy wirelessly) can be driven by the received wireless power, or can be driven using the power from charging their batteries using the received wireless power.

[0004] Wireless power transfer technology (also known as wireless power delivery or wireless energy transfer) is a technology that uses the principle of magnetic field induction to wirelessly transfer electrical energy from a transmitter to a receiver. Wireless energy transfer schemes can generally be divided into magnetic induction schemes, electromagnetic resonance schemes, and power transfer schemes using short-wavelength radio frequency.

[0005] The above information is provided solely to aid in understanding the background of this disclosure. Furthermore, no determination or assertion is made regarding whether any of the information described above is applicable to prior art relative to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Typically, a wireless charging structure for wireless charging can be configured to face the rear side of the electronic device (e.g., the side opposite to where the display is located). However, there is a need for a wireless charging structure embedded in the electronic device that includes both receiving (RX) and transmitting (TX) functions, or a wireless charging structure that provides charging functionality toward the display direction in an electronic device including a foldable display.

[0007] Because the wireless charging structure, which provides charging functionality towards the display direction, is provided in the structure of the display, wireless charging structure, and conductive layer stacked sequentially, it is difficult to extract the connection structure of the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) of the wireless charging structure. Furthermore, due to the increased length, the DC resistance component may increase, which may cause surface heat generation or reduce charging efficiency.

[0008] Due to variations in the size and arrangement of wireless charging structures, additional height compensation structures may be required, resulting in lower manufacturability and increased material costs.

[0009] The electronic device according to this disclosure can improve the stacked structure, simplify the structure, and provide the effect of reducing material costs by setting a wireless charging structure in the display component to provide RX and TX functions.

[0010] However, the problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and can be extended in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0011] The present disclosure aims to at least address the aforementioned problems and / or disadvantages, and to provide at least the following advantages. Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a wireless charging structure.

[0012] Other aspects will be set forth in part in the following description, and in part will be apparent from the description, or may be learned by practice of the embodiments presented.

[0013] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing comprising a front panel facing a first direction and a rear panel facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a display panel configured to output an image through the front panel; a bracket disposed between the display panel and the rear panel, the bracket being configured to support internal components; a flexible printed circuit board including a first region and a second region electrically connected to the display panel, the second region extending from the first region and disposed between the display panel and the bracket; a wireless charging structure disposed on one surface of the second region or inside the second region, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion; and a magnetic plate disposed between the bracket and the flexible printed circuit board, at least one region of the magnetic plate being configured to face the wireless charging structure.

[0014] According to another aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing comprising a front panel facing a first direction and a rear panel facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a display assembly configured to output an image through the front panel, the display assembly including a display panel and a flexible printed circuit board stacked with the display panel; a support disposed between the flexible printed circuit board and the rear panel, the support being configured to support internal components; a main printed circuit board disposed between the support and the rear panel and electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board; a first wireless charging structure disposed on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board or disposed inside the flexible printed circuit board, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion; and a magnetic plate disposed between the support and the flexible printed circuit board, with at least one region of the magnetic plate configured to face the first wireless charging structure.

[0015] According to another aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a foldable housing comprising a hinge structure, a first housing, and a second housing. The first housing is connected to the hinge structure and includes a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing is connected to the hinge structure and includes a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The second housing structure is configured to fold together with the first housing around the hinge structure. In the folded state, the second surface may face the fourth surface, and in the unfolded state, the third direction may be the same as the first direction. The electronic device may include: a display panel extending from a first housing across a hinge structure to a second housing, the display panel being configured to output an image through a first surface or a third surface; a support disposed within the first housing between the first surface and the second surface, the support being configured to support internal components; a flexible printed circuit board including a first region electrically connected to the display panel, and a second region extending from the first region and disposed between the display panel and the support; a wireless charging structure disposed on one surface or within the second region, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion; and a magnetic plate disposed between the support and the flexible printed circuit board, wherein at least one region of the magnetic plate is configured to face the wireless charging structure.

[0016] Using an electronic device according to this disclosure that includes a wireless charging structure (e.g., a structure including a coil for wireless charging), it is possible to integrate the wireless charging structure and the shielding structure into an FPCB structure connected to an existing display.

[0017] By utilizing the electronic device according to this disclosure, it is possible to improve the stacked structure, simplify the structure, and provide the effect of reducing material costs by setting a wireless charging structure for providing RX and TX functions in the display component.

[0018] By utilizing the wireless charging structure according to this disclosure, improved performance and charging efficiency can be provided on the front and / or rear surfaces of electronic devices including foldable housings.

[0019] Other aspects, advantages, and distinctive features of this disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description of various embodiments of the disclosure in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a wireless charging system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0026] Figure 6A and Figure 6B This is a perspective view showing the stacked structure of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a perspective view schematically illustrating the stacked structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the stacked structure of a flexible printed circuit board and peripheral components of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the electrical connection relationships of a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 10 This is a front view showing an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 11This is a front view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 12 This is a rear view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 13 This is a perspective view showing an electronic device and an external charging receiver in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 14 This is a front view showing an electronic device and an external charging receiver in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0035] Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in an unfolded state and an external charging transmitting and receiving device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals will be understood to denote the same parts, components, and structures. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to aid in a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of this disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to aid in the understanding, but these details should be considered exemplary only. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and changes can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of this disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and structures may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0038] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meaning, but are used by the inventors only to make the understanding of this disclosure clear and consistent. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of this disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and not for limiting the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0039] It should be understood that, unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural indicators. Thus, for example, referring to “the surface of a component” includes referring to one or more such surfaces.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input device 150, sound output device 155, display device 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., display device 160 or camera module 180) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some implementations, some of the components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illuminance sensor) may be implemented as embedded in the display device 160 (e.g., a display).

[0041] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may load commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor hub processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than main processor 121, or adapted for a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 can be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or it can be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0042] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (other than the main processor 121) (e.g., display device 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). Alternatively, when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display device 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123.

[0043] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0044] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0045] Input device 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0046] The sound output device 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output device 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0047] Display device 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display device 160 may include touch circuitry adapted to detect touch or sensor circuitry (e.g., a pressure sensor) adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0048] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input device 150, or output sound via the sound output device 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0049] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0050] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable direct (e.g., wired) or wireless connection between electronic device 101 and external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). Depending on the implementation, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0051] Connection end 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0052] The tactile module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the tactile module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0053] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. Depending on the implementation, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0054] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to embodiments, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least a portion of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0055] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to embodiments, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0056] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a cellular network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) that are separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0057] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0058] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0059] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 and electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, the one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, either with further processing or without further processing. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, or client-server computing may be used.

[0060] The electronic device according to various embodiments can be one of a variety of types of electronic devices. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0061] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions for the respective embodiments. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that nouns in the singular form corresponding to terms may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such 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” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “attached to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the first element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the second element, wirelessly connected to the second element, or connected to the second element via a third element.

[0062] As used herein, the term "module" can include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module can be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of that single integrated component. For example, depending on the implementation, a module can be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0063] The various embodiments described herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) containing one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. Machine-readable storage media can be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media. The term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0064] According to various embodiments, methods according to this disclosure may 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 may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded), or may be distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0065] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0066] Figure 2 This is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] Figure 3 This is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The electronic device 101 according to various embodiments may include a housing 310, which includes a first surface (or front surface) 310A, a second surface (or rear surface) 310B, and a side surface 310C surrounding the space between the first surface 310A and the second surface 310B. In another embodiment (not shown), the term "housing" may refer to the form formed by... Figure 2 The structure comprises a portion of a first surface 310A, a second surface 310B, and a side surface 310C. According to embodiments of this disclosure, at least a portion of the first surface 310A may be formed of a substantially transparent front panel 302 (e.g., a glass or polymer panel including various coatings). The second surface 310B may be formed of a substantially opaque back panel 311. The back panel 311 may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of two or more of these materials. The side surface 310C may be formed of a side frame structure 318 (or “side member”) connected to the front panel 302 and the back panel 311 and comprising metal and / or polymer. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the back panel 311 and the side frame structure 318 may be integrally formed and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material, such as aluminum).

[0069] In embodiments of this disclosure, the front panel 302 may include two first regions 310D at its long, opposite side edges, the first regions 310D curving from the first surface 310A toward the rear panel 311 and extending seamlessly. In the illustrated embodiment (see...), Figure 3 The rear panel 311 may include two second regions 310E at its long, opposite side edges, the second regions 310E curving seamlessly from the second surface 310B toward the front panel 302. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the front panel 302 (or the rear panel 311) may include only one of the first regions 310D (or the second regions 310E). In embodiments of this disclosure, some of the first regions 310D and the second regions 310E may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device 101, the side frame structure 318 may have a first thickness (or width) on the side that does not include the first region 310D or the second region 310E, and may have a second thickness (or width) on the side less than the first thickness that includes the first region 310D or the second region 310E.

[0070] According to embodiments of this disclosure, electronic device 101 may include at least one of the following: display 301, audio modules 303, 307, and 314, sensor modules 304, 316, and 319, camera modules 305, 312, and 313, key input device 317, light-emitting element 306, and connector holes 308 and 309. In some embodiments of this disclosure, at least one component (e.g., key input device 317 or light-emitting element 306) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or electronic device 101 may additionally include other components.

[0071] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the display 301 may be exposed through, for example, a large portion of the front panel 302. In some embodiments of this disclosure, at least a portion of the display 301 may be exposed through the front panel 302 forming a first region 310D of the first surface 310A and side surfaces 310C. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the edges of the display 301 may be formed to be substantially the same shape as the periphery of the adjacent front panel 302. In another embodiment (not shown), the distance between the periphery of the display 301 and the periphery of the front panel 302 may be substantially constant in order to increase the exposed area of ​​the display 301.

[0072] In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening may be formed in a portion of the screen display area of ​​the display 301, and at least one of the audio module 314, sensor module 304, camera module 305, and light-emitting element 306 may be aligned with the recess or opening. In another embodiment (not shown), the back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display 301 may include at least one of the audio module 314, sensor module 304, camera module 305, fingerprint sensor 316, and light-emitting element 306. In another embodiment (not shown), the display 301 may be coupled to or disposed near a touch-sensitive circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer capable of detecting magnetic field type styluses. In some embodiments of this disclosure, at least some of the sensor modules 304 and 319 and / or at least some of the key input devices 317 may be disposed in a first region 310D and / or a second region 310E.

[0073] According to embodiments of this disclosure, audio modules 303, 307, and 314 may include a microphone hole 303 and speaker holes 307 and 314. The microphone hole 303 may include a microphone disposed therein for receiving external sound, and in some embodiments of this disclosure, multiple microphones may be disposed therein to detect the direction of sound. Speaker holes 307 and 314 may include an external speaker hole 307 and a telephone call receiver hole 314. In some embodiments of this disclosure, speaker holes 307 and 314 and the microphone hole 303 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) may be included without speaker holes 307 and 314.

[0074] According to embodiments of this disclosure, sensor modules 304, 316, and 319 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating conditions or external environmental conditions of the electronic device 101. Sensor modules 304, 316, and 319 may include, for example, a first sensor module 304 (e.g., a proximity sensor), a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface 310A of the housing 310, a third sensor module 319 (e.g., an HRM sensor), and / or a fourth sensor module 316 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface 310B of the housing 310. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed not only on the first surface 310A (e.g., the display 301) of the housing 310, but also on the second surface 310B. The electronic device 101 may also include at least one of the sensor modules (not shown), such as a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0075] According to embodiments of this disclosure, camera modules 305, 312, and 313 may include, for example, a first camera device 305 disposed on a first surface 310A of the electronic device 101, and a second camera device 312 disposed on a second surface 310B, and / or a flash 313. Camera modules 305 and 312 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash 313 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments of this disclosure, two or more lenses (e.g., infrared camera lenses, wide-angle lenses, and telescope lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 101.

[0076] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the key input device 317 may be disposed on the side 310C of the housing 310. In embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device 101 may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input devices 317, and the key input devices 317 not included in the electronic device 101 may be implemented on the display 301 in another form, such as soft keys. In some embodiments of this disclosure, the key input device may include a sensor module 316 disposed on the second side 310B of the housing 310.

[0077] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the light-emitting element 306 may be disposed on, for example, a first surface 310A of the housing 310. The light-emitting element 306 may provide, for example, status information of the electronic device 101 in an optical form. In embodiments of this disclosure, the light-emitting element 306 may provide a light source interlocked with, for example, the operation of a camera module 305. The light-emitting element 306 may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0078] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, connector holes 308 and 309 may include a first connector hole 308 and / or a second connector hole 309, wherein the first connector hole 308 is capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device and transmitting power / data to an external electronic device, and the second connector hole 309 is capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a headphone jack) for receiving audio signals from an external electronic device and transmitting audio signals to an external electronic device.

[0079] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0080] refer to Figure 4 Electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 1 to 3The electronic device 101 may include a side frame structure 331, a first support member 332 (e.g., a bracket), a front panel 320, a display 330, a printed circuit board 340, a battery 350, a second support member 360 (e.g., a rear cover), an antenna 370, and a rear panel 380. In some embodiments of this disclosure, at least one component (e.g., the first support member 332 or the second support member 360) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or the electronic device 101 may additionally include other components. At least one component of the electronic device 101 may be connected to... Figure 2 or Figure 3 At least one component in the electronic device 101 is the same as or similar to that of the other component, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted below.

[0081] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the first support member 332 may be disposed inside the electronic device 101, and the first support member 332 may be connected to the side frame structure 331, or may be integrally formed with the side frame structure 331. The first support member 332 may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The display 330 may be coupled to one side of the first support member 332, and the printed circuit board 340 may be coupled to the other side of the first support member 332. A processor, memory, and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board 340. The processor may include at least one of, for example, a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processor, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0082] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0083] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the interface may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. This interface can electrically or physically connect, for example, electronic device 101 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0084] According to embodiments of this disclosure, battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of electronic device 101, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of battery 350 may be configured to be substantially flush with, for example, a printed circuit board 340. Battery 350 may be integrally disposed within electronic device 101 or may be detachably mounted on electronic device 101.

[0085] According to embodiments of this disclosure, antenna 370 may be disposed between rear panel 380 and battery 350. Antenna 370 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetically secure transmission (MST) antenna. Antenna 370 may perform short-range communication with, for example, an external electronic device, or may wirelessly receive or transmit power required for charging to an external device. In embodiments of this disclosure, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion of or a combination of a side frame structure 331, a first support member 332, or other similar components.

[0086] Figure 5 This is a block diagram of a wireless charging system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0087] Reference Figure 5 The wireless charging system according to the embodiments may include an external electronic device 10 configured to transmit wireless power and a wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 configured to receive wireless power transmitted from the external electronic device 10 (e.g., Figure 1 (Electronic device 101 in the middle).

[0088] The external electronic device 10 according to the embodiment may include a circuit board comprising various circuit units. The circuit board may include a power transmission / reception circuit 411, a control circuit 412, a communication circuit 413, a sensing circuit 415, and a storage circuit 416. The wireless power transmission / reception device 101 may include a power transmission / reception circuit 451, a control circuit 452, a communication circuit 453, a sensing circuit 454, and a display 455.

[0089] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 can provide the power required for the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 to receive power, and may include a loop coil 411L formed of a conductive pattern. The power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 may be configured to wirelessly transmit power to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 via the loop coil 411L. Here, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 can receive power in the form of a DC or AC signal from an external source (e.g., a power input), and can provide the received power to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 in the form of an AC signal. For example, when receiving power provided in the form of a DC signal from an external source, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 can use a power inverter to convert the power in the form of a DC signal into an AC signal, and can provide the power to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 in the form of an AC signal. As another example, when receiving power wirelessly provided from an external source, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 can use a rectifier to rectify the power in the form of an AC signal into a DC signal. The rectified power can be transmitted to a charger or PMIC to charge a battery.

[0090] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 can provide an AC signal as a frequency resonant signal to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101. The power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 may include a loop coil 411L formed of a conductive pattern, and can transmit or receive a predetermined frequency resonant signal generated when current is applied to the loop coil 411L using an electromagnetic induction scheme or a resonant scheme. The power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 may also include a first communication circuit 413a (e.g., a resonant circuit), and can perform communication (e.g., data communication) in an in-band format using the frequency resonant signal generated by the loop coil 411L. The first communication circuit 413a in the communication circuit 413 will be described in more detail later. When the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 is implemented as a resonant circuit, the inductance L of the loop coil 411L of the resonant circuit may be variable.

[0091] Furthermore, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 can be implemented as a power receiving interface that receives power from the outside and provides that power to other components. In addition to the toroidal coil 411L, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 may also include, for example, a power adapter 411a, a power generation circuit 411b, and a matching circuit 411c.

[0092] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the power adapter 411a can receive AC or DC power input from an external source, or it can receive power signals from a battery device, and can output a DC signal with a predetermined voltage value. The voltage value of the DC signal output from the power adapter 411a can be controlled by the control circuit 412. The DC signal output from the power adapter 411a can be output to the power generation circuit 411b.

[0093] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the power generation circuit 411b can convert a DC signal output from the power adapter 411a into an AC signal and can output an AC signal. The power generation circuit 411b may include a predetermined amplifier (not shown). When the DC signal input through the power adapter 411a is lower than a predetermined strength, the power generation circuit 411b can use the amplifier to amplify the DC signal to the predetermined strength. Furthermore, the power generation circuit 411b may also include circuitry for converting the DC signal input from the power adapter 411a into an AC signal based on a control signal input from the control circuit 412. For example, the power generation circuit 411b can use a predetermined inverter to convert the DC signal into an AC signal. Alternatively, the power generation circuit 411b may further include a gate driving device (not shown), which can convert the DC signal into an AC signal and control the DC signal by switching it on / off.

[0094] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the matching circuit 411c can perform impedance control operations. For example, when an AC signal output from the power generation circuit 411b is transmitted to the loop coil 411L, an electromagnetic field can be formed in the loop coil 411L by the AC signal. At this time, the matching circuit 411c can adjust the frequency band of the received electromagnetic field signal by impedance adjustment. Through this adjustment, the matching circuit 411c can adjust, for example, the impedance seen by the matching circuit 411c from the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 transmitted through the loop coil 411L, in order to perform control such that the output signal power becomes high output. The matching circuit 411c can adjust the impedance based on the control of the control circuit 412. The matching circuit 411c may include at least one of an inductor (e.g., a coil), a capacitor, and a switching device. The control circuit 412 can control the connection state of at least one of the inductor and the capacitor by the switching device, thereby causing the matching circuit 411c to perform an impedance changing operation.

[0095] Those skilled in the art will readily understand that the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 is not limited thereto, and may include any means capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves.

[0096] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the sensing circuit 415 can sense changes in the amount of power to be transmitted to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101. In the external electronic device 10, the amount of transmission power to be transmitted to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 can be generated in response to the amplitude of the current / voltage applied to the loop coil 411L, and the sensing circuit 415 can sense the amount of transmission power. For example, in the electronic device 10, the amount of power to be transmitted can vary according to changes in the current / voltage of the signal output through the loop coil 411L. For example, as the amplitude of the current / voltage applied to the loop coil 411L increases, the amount of transmission power to be transmitted can increase, and as the amplitude of the current / voltage applied to the loop coil 411L decreases, the amount of transmission power to be transmitted can decrease.

[0097] According to embodiments of this disclosure, sensing circuit 415 (e.g., a temperature sensor (thermometer)) can sense temperature changes in external electronic device 10. Sensing circuit 415 can generate power to be transmitted by power transmitting / receiving circuit 411, or it can sense temperature changes caused by heat, which may be generated by electronic device 10 during the transmission of generated power to wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101. For example, sensing circuit 415 can measure at least one of the internal temperature and the external temperature of external electronic device 10. According to embodiments of this disclosure, sensing circuit 415 may include at least one of a current sensor, a voltage sensor, and a temperature sensor. The current sensor can be implemented, for example, a charge counter (e.g., a coulomb counter), but there are no limitations on the implementation. The voltage sensor is not limited in type, as long as it is a voltmeter capable of measuring the voltage of wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101.

[0098] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the control circuit 412 can control the overall operation of the external electronic device 10. The control circuit 412 can use algorithms, programs, or applications required for control and stored in the storage circuit 416 to control the overall operation of the external electronic device 10. Furthermore, the control circuit 412 can perform control to wirelessly transmit power to the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 via the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411. The control circuit 412 can also perform control to wirelessly receive information from the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 via the communication circuit 413.

[0099] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the communication circuits (first communication circuit 413a and second communication circuit 413b) (for example) Figure 1 The interface 177 and communication module 190 can communicate with the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101 in a predetermined manner. The communication circuit 413 can communicate data with the communication circuit 453 of the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101.

[0100] Simultaneously, the communication circuit 413 can transmit signals for information about the external electronic device 10 to the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101. Here, the communication circuit 413 can transmit unicast, multicast, or broadcast signals. Furthermore, the communication circuit 413 can transmit charging function control signals to control the charging function of the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101. The charging function control signal can be a control signal that controls the power transmitter / receiver circuit 451 of a specific electronic device (e.g., the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101) to enable or disable the charging function.

[0101] Meanwhile, the communication circuit 413 can receive signals from other wireless power transmitting / receiving devices (not shown) and wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 or transmit signals to other wireless power transmitting / receiving devices (not shown) and wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101.

[0102] The communication circuit 413 according to the embodiment may include at least one of, for example, a first communication circuit 413a and a second communication circuit 413b, wherein the first communication circuit 413a is implemented as hardware having a power transmission / reception circuit 411 to allow the external electronic device 10 to perform communication in an in-band format, and the second communication circuit 413b is implemented as hardware different from the power transmission / reception circuit 411 to allow the external electronic device 10 to perform communication in an out-of-band format.

[0103] For example, when the communication circuit 413 includes a first communication circuit 413a capable of performing communication in an in-band format, the first communication circuit 413a can receive an electromagnetic field signal with a predetermined frequency and signal level through the loop coil 411L of the power transmission / reception circuit 411. In this case, the control circuit 412 can extract the information received from the wireless power transmission / reception device 101 by decoding the electromagnetic signal with the predetermined frequency and signal level. Furthermore, the first communication circuit 413a can apply a signal for information to be transmitted to the loop coil 411L of the power transmission / reception circuit 411. For example, the first communication circuit 413a can add a signal for the information to be transmitted to the signal output from the matching circuit 411c. In this case, the control circuit 412 can perform control such that the connection state of at least one of the inductor and capacitor of the matching circuit 411c is controlled by the on / off control of the switching device included in the matching circuit 411c. For example, the control circuit 412 can perform on / off keying coding. The power amplitude (e.g., the voltage at the output terminal of the rectifier) ​​output by the loop coil 451L of the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101 can vary in response to on / off control, and the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101 can decode it in an on / off controlled manner to obtain information.

[0104] For example, when the communication circuit 413 includes a second communication circuit 413b capable of performing communication in an out-of-band format, the second communication circuit 413b can communicate with the communication circuit 453 (e.g., the first communication circuit 453a and the second communication circuit 453b) of the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 using near field communication (NFC), ZigBee communication, infrared communication, visible light communication, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication, etc.

[0105] Meanwhile, the above-described communication scheme of communication circuit 413 is merely an example, and the implementation methods disclosed herein are not limited to the specific communication scheme performed by communication circuit 413.

[0106] In addition, the communication circuit 413 can transmit a charging function control signal for controlling the charging function of the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101. The charging function control signal can be a control signal that controls the power transmitting / receiving circuit 451 of the wireless power transmitting / receiving device 101 to enable or disable the charging function.

[0107] The communication circuit 413 can receive signals not only from the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101, but also from other wireless power transmitters (not shown). For example, the communication circuit 413 can be configured as hardware different from the power transmitter / receiver circuit 411, and thus the external electronic device 10 can perform communication in an out-of-band format. However, this is only an example. The power transmitter / receiver circuit 411 and the communication circuit 413 can be implemented as a single piece of hardware, so the external electronic device 10 can perform communication in an in-band format.

[0108] External electronic device 10 and wireless power transmitter / receiver 101 can transmit / receive various signals through their respective communication circuits 413 and 453.

[0109] Furthermore, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device 10 may be a portable terminal including a power transmission / reception circuit 411 and a battery. Therefore, the external electronic device 10, as a portable terminal, can transmit the power stored in the battery as wireless power to the wireless power transmission / reception device 101. Furthermore, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, the external electronic device 10 is not limited to a wireless charger or a portable terminal, and may be various electronic devices including the power transmission / reception circuit 411.

[0110] Simultaneously, the power transmission / reception circuit 451 of the wireless power transmission / reception device 101 according to the embodiment can receive power from the power transmission / reception circuit 411 of the external electronic device 10. The power transmission / reception circuit 451 can be implemented in the form of a power receiving interface to receive power from the outside. The power transmission / reception circuit 451 may include a loop coil 451L made of a conductive pattern. The power transmission / reception circuit 451 can receive wireless power in the form of electromagnetic waves generated in response to the current / voltage applied to the loop coil 411L of the power transmission / reception circuit 411 of the external electronic device 10 via the loop coil 451L. For example, the power transmission / reception circuit 451 can receive from the power transmission / reception circuit 411 of the external electronic device 10: power provided to the loop coil 451L of the adjacent power transmission / reception circuit 451 by generating an induced electromotive force in the form of an AC waveform from the power applied to the loop coil 411L of the power transmission / reception circuit 411. For example, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 451 can receive wireless signal power in the form of electromagnetic waves generated in response to the current / voltage applied to the loop coil 411L of the power transmitting / receiving circuit 411 of the external electronic device 10 via the loop coil 451L.

[0111] In addition to the toroidal coil 451L, the power transmitting / receiving circuit 451 may also include, for example, a matching circuit 451a, a rectifier circuit 451b, a regulating circuit (regulator) 451c, a switching circuit 451d, and a battery 451e.

[0112] Matching circuit 451a can perform impedance control operations. For example, signal power transmitted through the loop coil 411L of external electronic device 10 can be transmitted to loop coil 451L to form an electromagnetic field. In this case, matching circuit 451a can adjust the frequency band of the formed electromagnetic field signal to adjust the impedance observed from matching circuit 451a. Through this adjustment, matching circuit 451a can perform control such that the input power received from external electronic device 10 through loop coil 451L is improved in terms of efficiency and output. Matching circuit 451a can adjust impedance based on control of control circuit 452. Matching circuit 451a may include at least one of an inductor (e.g., a coil), a capacitor, and a switching device. Control circuit 452 can perform impedance control operations by controlling the connection state with at least one of the inductor and capacitor via the switching device.

[0113] The rectifier circuit 451b can rectify the power of the wireless signal, which is a DC signal, received by the loop coil 451L, and can be implemented, for example, in the form of a rectifier circuit including a bridge diode.

[0114] The regulating circuit 451c can convert the strength of the rectified signal to a predetermined strength. The regulating circuit 451c may include a predetermined DC / DC converter (not shown) (e.g., a buck converter). For example, the regulating circuit 451c can convert rectified power so that the output voltage becomes 5V. Simultaneously, applicable minimum and maximum values ​​of the voltage can be preset in the preceding stage of the regulating circuit 451c.

[0115] The switching circuit 451d can connect the regulating circuit 451c and the battery 451e. The switching circuit 451d can be kept on / off under the control of the control circuit 452.

[0116] When the switching circuit 451d is in the ON state, the battery 451e can be charged using the power provided by the regulating circuit 451c.

[0117] The sensing circuit 454 can sense changes in the charging state of the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101. For example, the sensing circuit 454 can use a predetermined current / voltage sensor 454a to periodically or non-periodically measure the current / voltage value of the signal received by the loop coil 451L. The wireless power transmitter / receiver 101 can calculate the amount of power received by the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101 based on the measured current / voltage.

[0118] The sensing circuit 454 can sense changes in the charging environment of the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101. For example, the sensing circuit 454 can use a predetermined temperature sensor 454b to periodically or non-periodically measure at least one of the internal and external temperatures of the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101. The sensing circuit 454 can use a predetermined illuminance sensor 454c to periodically or non-periodically measure the illuminance (brightness) around the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101. The sensing circuit 454 can use a predetermined sound sensor 454d to periodically or non-periodically measure the sound (noise) level around the wireless power transmitter / receiver 101.

[0119] Figure 6A and Figure 6B This is a perspective view showing the stacked structure of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0120] Reference Figure 6A and Figure 6B According to various embodiments of this disclosure, electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101 may include a front panel 320, a rear panel 380, a display assembly 510, a bracket 520, a wireless charging structure 530, and a magnetic plate 540. As another example, the electronic device 101 may include a first antenna 551 or a second antenna 552 formed in at least one region of the bracket 520.

[0121] exist Figure 6A and Figure 6B In the orthogonal coordinate system of the three axes, the "X-axis" can correspond to the length direction of the electronic device 101, the "Y-axis" can correspond to the width direction of the electronic device 101, and the "Z-axis" can correspond to the thickness direction of the electronic device 101. Furthermore, in embodiments of this disclosure, the upper side of the electronic device 101 can correspond to the first direction (+Z), the lower side can correspond to the second direction (-Z), the front side of the electronic device 101 can correspond to the third direction (+X), and the rear side can correspond to the fourth direction (-X).

[0122] Figure 6A and Figure 6B The structure of the front panel 320, rear panel 380, display assembly 510, and bracket 520 can be partially or completely integrated with... Figure 4 The front panel 320, rear panel 380, display 330, side frame structure 331 and first support member 332 (e.g. bracket) have the same structure.

[0123] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the front panel 320 may be configured to face a first direction (+Z), and the rear panel 380 may be configured to face a second direction (-Z) opposite to the first direction (+Z). The front panel 320 may be a component made of a transparent material and may include an active region and an active region extending from the active region to the edge of the front panel 320, in which images and / or video are substantially provided to the user via the display assembly 510. Below the active region of the front panel 320, the display assembly 510 may be configured in a flat state, and below the inactive region, at least a portion of the display assembly 510 (e.g., the first region 512a of the flexible printed circuit board 512) may be configured in a bent state. Below the active region, an opaque, non-conductive material may be applied, making internal electronic components, signal lines, or circuit lines invisible from the outside.

[0124] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the bracket 520 may be disposed between the rear panel 380 and the display assembly 510, and at least a portion of its side may form a first antenna 551 or a second antenna 552. For example, the rear end portion of the bracket 520 may form the first antenna 551, and the front end portion of the bracket 520 may form the second antenna 552.

[0125] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display assembly 510 may include a display panel 511 and a flexible printed circuit board 512. The display panel 511 is stacked with a front panel 320 and includes one or more display pixels and a substrate electrically connected to the one or more display pixels. The flexible printed circuit board 512 extends from the display panel 511 and is at least partially bent. As another example, the display assembly 510 may include an optical layer 513 and a dielectric layer 514 disposed on the display panel 511 in a first direction (+Z). As another example, the display assembly 510 may include multiple layers (e.g., embossed layers and pads) on the display panel 511 in a second direction (-Z). As another example, the display assembly 510 may include a digitizer panel configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus.

[0126] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display panel (e.g., an active organic light-emitting diode) 511 is visible to the outside through a transparent front panel 320 and may include a display element layer and a TFT layer connected to the display element layer, the display element layer including one or more pixels. According to embodiments of this disclosure, optical components and / or a touch panel may be mounted between the front panel 320 and the display element layer or inside the display element layer. For example, the flexible display 511 may be an output device configured to output images and may also be used as an input device with touchscreen functionality. When the display panel 511 has touchscreen functionality, the display panel may correspond to an indium tin oxide (ITO) film or a touch sensor panel for sensing the user's touch position, etc. As another example, a dielectric layer (not shown) may be disposed between the display element layer and the touch sensor panel.

[0127] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an optical layer 513 disposed on one surface of a display panel 511 or disposed within the display panel 511 can transmit light from a screen output from the display panel 511. For example, the optical layer 513 may include an optical compensation film for correcting phase differences, etc., in the screen output from the display element layer. The optical layer 513 may include an optical compensation film (e.g., a polarizing film). In the optical compensation film, a triacetyl cellulose (TAC) film is attached to opposite sides of a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film that provides polarization functionality, and the surface-side TAC film may be protected by a surface coating.

[0128] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a dielectric layer 514 may be provided between the front panel 320 and the display panel 511. The dielectric layer 514 may be configured to contact the front panel 320 and may comprise, for example, silicon, air, foam, film, optically clear adhesive (OCA), rubber, ink, or polymer (PC or PET). The dielectric layer 514 may be configured to attach to the front panel 320 and / or the optical layer 513, or may have a refractive index different from that of the front panel 320 and / or the optical layer 513.

[0129] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, multiple layers may be disposed below the display panel 511 (e.g., in a second direction (-Z)). For example, a polymer layer 516, a light-shielding member, and / or a heat dissipation layer may be disposed sequentially. The light-shielding member may be configured as a layer that shields the back side of the display panel 511. The light-shielding layer may be, for example, an embossed member 517, a padding member 518, or a copper (Cu) sheet, and may include black. As another example, the heat dissipation layer may block heat generated from the display panel 511, or may block heat generated by electronic components (e.g., wireless communication circuitry mounted on a main printed circuit board) from being transferred to the display panel 511.

[0130] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board 512 of the display assembly 510 may be electrically connected to the display panel 511, and may include a first region 512a electrically connected to the display panel 511 and at least partially bent, and a second region 512b extending from the first region 512a and disposed between the bracket 520 and the display panel 511. For example, the second region 512b may be configured as an active region facing the front panel 320, and the first region 512a may be configured as a non-active region facing the front panel 320.

[0131] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board 512 may include a first connector 512c and a second connector 512d disposed spaced apart from each other. For example, the first connector 512c disposed at one end of a first region 512a of the flexible printed circuit board 512 may be directly connected to the display panel 511 of the display assembly 510, and the second connector 512d disposed in a second region 512b may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 340.

[0132] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a wiring layer (not shown) extending from the display panel 511 can be disposed on a flexible printed circuit board 512. For example, wiring for a display, touch sensor, fingerprint sensor, pressure sensor, optical sensor, or EMR sensor can be disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 512. As another example, the flexible printed circuit board 512 may include display driver circuitry (display driver IC) and / or touch sensor panel IC (TSP-IC). The wiring layer may include a chip-on-film or tape-on-a-carrier package having a flexible printed circuit film or driver chip. The wiring layer can be connected via connectors to a printed circuit board on which control circuitry is formed (e.g., Figure 4 Printed circuit board 340 in the circuit board). The display driver circuit is electrically connected to the circuit board (e.g., Figure 4The printed circuit board 340) has a control circuit, and the control circuit is interconnected with the display driver circuit to receive and process image data or image information, wherein the image information includes image control signals corresponding to commands for controlling the image data so as to allow visual information (e.g., text, images, or icons) to be displayed through the display panel 511.

[0133] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a first region 512a of the flexible printed circuit board 512 may extend from the rear end of the display panel 511 and may be bent toward the rear plate 380 (e.g., in a second direction (-Z)) to connect to the second region 512b. The second region 512b of the flexible printed circuit board 512 is substantially plate-shaped, and the length of the second region 512b may extend substantially from the rear end portion of the electronic device 101 to the central region of the electronic device 101.

[0134] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a portion of the second region 512b may include a coil region 610, in which a wireless charging structure 530 may be disposed. For example, the coil region 610, in which the wireless charging structure 530 is disposed, may be positioned facing the central region of the electronic device 101. As another example, the coil region 610, in which the wireless charging structure 530 is disposed, may include a recessed shape. The coil region 610 may be configured to correspond to the shape of the wireless charging structure. For example, the coil region may have a recessed or open shape in which a wireless charging structure 530, including a circular coil, may be inserted. As another example, the coil region 610, in which the wireless charging structure 530 is disposed, may be integrally configured by being disposed in at least some or all of the layers of a flexible printed circuit board formed of multiple conductive layers. Therefore, when viewed in cross-section from the second region 512b of the flexible printed circuit board 512, the wireless charging structure 530 substantially does not protrude above or below the second region 512b. Since no operation occurs, additional height compensation structures can be excluded.

[0135] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the second region 512b may extend to the front end (e.g., in the +X direction) or rear end (e.g., in the -X direction) of the electronic device 101. In the second region 512b, the area other than the coil region 610 and / or the wiring region where wiring or electronic components are arranged may be configured as a shielding region 620. The shielding region 620 may be formed in the region facing the first antenna 551 to prevent the TX power or baseband noise of the first antenna 551 from flowing into the sensors (e.g., touch sensors or digitizers) of the display panel 511, thereby suppressing sensor malfunctions. As another example, the shielding region 620 may be disposed in the rear end portion of the second region 512b, and a separate shielding member 630 for preventing electromagnetic waves from the second antenna 552 from flowing into the second region 552 may be disposed in the front end portion of the electronic device 101 instead of the second region 512b. The shielding member 630 may be coplanar with the flexible printed circuit board 512 and may comprise the same material as the shielding material (e.g., copper) of the shielding region 620.

[0136] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless charging structure 530 of the electronic device 101 may include at least one coil and may be disposed in the coil region 610 of the flexible printed circuit board 512. The wireless charging structure 530 disposed in at least one region of the coil region 610 may have a flat surface overall.

[0137] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a wireless charging structure 530 may be disposed between a front panel 320 and a bracket 520. The wireless charging structure 530 may include: a coil portion 531 including at least one coil; a transmission line 532 extending from the coil portion 531 to connect to a main printed circuit board; and a core 533 formed to surround at least a portion of the coil portion 531 and the transmission line 532. For example, at least a portion of the core 533 may have an opening shape formed within a second region 512b, and the coil portion 531 and the transmission line may be inserted into the core 533. Furthermore, the wireless charging structure 530 may include control circuitry configured to wirelessly transmit power using the coil portion 531.

[0138] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, coil portion 531 may include at least one coil, and the at least one coil may be formed as a layer wound with a predetermined first number of turns into a predetermined first shape. For example, a coil may be wound in the same direction to provide current in the same direction. The coil may be arranged with an opening at its internal center, and lines extending from its inner diameter end and / or outer diameter end (e.g., power transmission line 532) may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 340. As another example, at least one coil may be arranged such that multiple layers can be stacked on corresponding conductive layers of the flexible printed circuit board 512 and electrically connected through vias. As another example, coil portion 531 may include multiple coils, and the respective coils may be implemented with different numbers of turns and different shapes. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one coil of coil portion 531 may be a coil conforming to the WPC standard. As another example, a ferrite composite sheet for concentrating magnetic flux may be attached to the center of coil portion 531, and the composite sheet may be formed in a circular shape to correspond to the shape of coil portion 531.

[0139] According to embodiments of this disclosure, transmission line 532 is a conductor extending from at least one coil, and components for electrical connection to the main printed circuit board 340 (e.g., coaxial cable connectors, board-to-board (B-to-B) connectors, C-clamps, or short pads) may be provided at each end of transmission line 532. For example, transmission line 532 extending from one coil may be connected to a source of the main printed circuit board 340 to provide a terminal capable of receiving power.

[0140] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the core 533 can provide space for forming a magnetic circuit, which is the path through which the magnetic flux induced by the internal electrodes when a current is applied to the internal electrodes via the transmission line 532. The core 533 can be formed of a ceramic material, a ferrite material, or a combination thereof having high permeability. As another example, the core 533 may include a metal alloy material. However, the core 533 is not limited thereto and can be changed or modified as long as it is capable of forming a magnetic circuit in response to a current applied from the transmission line 532 and is made of a material having high permeability.

[0141] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless charging structure 530 can be disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 512 and oriented toward the front panel 320. When the coil region of the flexible printed circuit board 512 is formed with an opening toward the front panel 320, one side of the wireless charging structure 530 disposed in the coil region can directly face the display assembly 510. However, the arrangement of the wireless charging structure 530 is not limited thereto. When the coil region of the flexible printed circuit board 512 opens toward the rear panel 380, one side of the wireless charging structure 530 disposed in the coil region can directly face the magnetic plate 540.

[0142] According to embodiments of this disclosure, multiple wireless charging structures can be provided. For example, refer to... Figure 6B The wireless charging structure may include a first wireless charging structure 530 disposed between the front panel 320 and the bracket 520, and a second wireless charging structure 530' disposed between the rear panel 380 and the bracket 520. The second wireless charging structure 530' can receive energy transferred from the charging device 10 through the rear panel 380. For example, the rear panel 380 of the electronic device 101 may face the charging device 10, and the charging device 10 may transfer energy to the second wireless charging structure 530'. The first wireless charging structure 530 can provide the generated energy to the charging receiving device 11 via the front panel 320. For example, the rear panel 380 of the electronic device 101 may face the charging receiving device 11, and the charging receiving device 11 may receive energy via the second wireless charging structure 530'.

[0143] According to embodiments of this disclosure, electronic device 101 can transfer energy to an external electronic device via a first wireless charging structure 530, and can receive energy from an external electronic device via a second wireless charging structure 530'. The first wireless charging structure 530 and the second wireless charging structure 530' can operate simultaneously or separately.

[0144] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the magnetic plate 540 of the electronic device 101 can be disposed between the support 520 and the flexible printed circuit board 512. For example, the magnetic plate 540 can be formed to be stacked in the area where the wireless charging structure 530 can be disposed, in order to improve the charging efficiency of the wireless charging structure 530 and reduce surface heat generation. For example, when a conductive member (e.g., the support 520) is disposed directly on the back side of the wireless charging structure 530, eddy currents may be generated and therefore the energy generated by the charging device 10 may not be transferred, which may lead to reduced efficiency. Conversely, by disposing of the magnetic plate 540 with magnetism that induces magnetic flux between the support 520 and the wireless charging structure 530, the inflow of magnetic flux can be increased and interference from the support 520 can be prevented.

[0145] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the magnetic plate 540 is set as a sheet of paper of approximately 0.2 mm or less, and can be manufactured to cover the size of the wireless charging structure 530. For example, when the wireless charging structure 530 is set as a circle, the magnetic plate 540 can be set as a circle with a size corresponding to the wireless charging structure 530, or as a rectangle with a size covering the wireless charging structure 530.

[0146] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device 101 may include a heat sink to suppress surface heat generation caused by the coil components of the wireless charging structure 530. The heat sink may be stacked together with the magnetic plate 540 and may include, for example, a graphite sheet.

[0147] Figure 7 This is a perspective view schematically illustrating the stacked structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0148] refer to Figure 7 Electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101 may include a front panel 320, a rear panel 380, a display assembly 510, a bracket 520, a wireless charging structure 530, and a magnetic plate 540. As another example, the electronic device 101 may include a first antenna 551 or a second antenna 552 formed in at least one region of the bracket 520.

[0149] Figure 7 The front panel 320, rear panel 380, display assembly 510, bracket 520, and wireless charging structure 530 can be partially or completely integrated with the structure of the front panel 320, rear panel 380, display assembly 510, bracket 520, and wireless charging structure 530. Figure 6A and Figure 6B The front panel 320, rear panel 380, display component 510, bracket 520 and wireless charging structure 530 have the same structure.

[0150] Display assembly 510 may include a display panel 511 and a flexible printed circuit board 512 extending from and at least partially bent from the display panel 511. As another example, display assembly 510 may include an optical layer 513 and a dielectric layer 514 disposed on the front side of the display panel 511. As another example, display assembly 510 may include multiple layers (e.g., embossed layers and pads) on the back side of the display panel 511. In the following text, reference will be made to... Figure 6A The differences are described.

[0151] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board 512 of the display assembly 510 may be electrically connected to the display panel 511 and may include a first region 512a electrically connected to the display panel 511 and at least partially bent, and a second region 512b extending from the first region 512a and disposed between the bracket 520 and the display panel 511. For example, the first region 512a of the flexible printed circuit board 512 may extend from one end of the display panel 511 and may be bent toward the rear plate 380 (e.g., in a second direction (-Z)) to connect to the second region 512b.

[0152] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the second region 512b of the flexible printed circuit board 512 can be substantially configured as a board, and the length of the second region 512b can correspond to the size of the display panel 511 of the electronic device 101. For example, the second region 512b may include a first shielding region 621 facing the first antenna 551 and a second shielding region 622 facing the second antenna 552. The first shielding region 621 and the second shielding region 622 may include copper (Cu) to prevent the inflow of electromagnetic waves generated from the first antenna 551 and the second antenna 552. As another example, when the second region 512b is provided with a size similar to that of the display panel 511, a heat sink (e.g., a graphite sheet) for heat dissipation may be provided on at least one surface of the second region 512b.

[0153] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the coil region 611 in which the wireless charging structure 530 is disposed may be located between the first shielding region 621 and the second shielding region 622 of the second region 512b. For example, the coil portions 531 of the wireless charging structure 530 disposed in the coil region 611 may be stacked on each conductive layer of the coil region 611 and may be electrically connected to each other through vias.

[0154] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the magnetic plate 540 of the electronic device 101 can be disposed between the support 520 and the flexible printed circuit board 512. For example, the magnetic plate 540 can be formed to be stacked in the area where the wireless charging structure 530 can be disposed, so as to improve the charging efficiency of the wireless charging structure 530 and reduce surface heat generation.

[0155] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the magnetic plate 540 is configured as a flat sheet of approximately 0.2 mm or less and can be manufactured to a size capable of covering the wireless charging structure 530. The magnetic plate 540 can be formed to have a size corresponding to the size of the flexible printed circuit board 512. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a display assembly 510 containing a digitizer, a magnetic plate 540 with a size corresponding to the size of the digitizer can be implemented to improve the performance of the digitizer and limit interference from electromagnetic waves from external components.

[0156] Figure 8 This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating a stacked structure of a flexible printed circuit board and peripheral components of an electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0157] See Figure 8 Electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 1 to 4The electronic device 101 may include a front panel 320, a rear panel 380, a display assembly 510, a bracket 520, a wireless charging structure 530, and a magnetic plate 540. As another example, the electronic device 101 may include a first antenna 551 or a second antenna 552 formed in at least one region of the bracket 520.

[0158] Figure 8 The front panel 320, rear panel 380, display assembly 510, bracket 520, wireless charging structure 530, and magnetic plate 540 can be partially or completely integrated with the structure of the front panel 320, rear panel 380, display assembly 510, bracket 520, wireless charging structure 530, and magnetic plate 540. Figure 6A The front panel 320, rear panel 380, display component 510, bracket 520, wireless charging structure 530 and magnetic plate 540 have the same structure.

[0159] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board 512 of the display assembly 510 may be electrically connected to the display panel 511, and may include a first region 512a that is electrically connected to the display panel 511 and is at least partially bent, and a second region 512b that extends from the first region 512a and is disposed between the bracket 520 and the display panel 511.

[0160] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the second region 512b may include a coil region 610 on which the wireless charging structure 530 is provided, and a shielding region 620 extending from the coil region 610. The shielding region 620 may be disposed adjacent to the first antenna 551 or the second antenna 552 of the electronic device 101, and may suppress the influence of electromagnetic waves generated by the first antenna 551 or the second antenna 552 on other components of the electronic device 101.

[0161] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, at least a portion of the shielding region 620 can be configured as the ground of the electronic device 101. For example, the shielding region 620 can be spaced apart from the metal region of the support 520 by a predetermined interval, and an AC connection structure can be achieved by forming a capacitor in specific areas where the shielding region 620 and the metal region face each other. As another example, at least a portion of the shielding region 620 can achieve a DC connection structure through a contact connection between the metal region of the support 520 and a conductive member (e.g., a conductive film).

[0162] Table 1 shows the materials disposed on the corresponding end faces when the second region 512b of the flexible printed circuit board 512 is divided into a coil region 610, a first shielding region 620a connected to one end of the coil region 610, and a second shielding region 620b connected to the other end of the coil region 610. In Table 1, shaded or shaded areas indicate that the materials are stacked.

[0163] Table 1

[0164]

[0165] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, Table 1 provides a cross-section of a first shielding region 620a of a flexible printed circuit board 512 taken along line A-A'. Referring to the cross-section, the first shielding region 620a may include multiple circuit layers.

[0166] According to embodiments of this disclosure, at least one circuit layer can be formed by processing a thin copper plate disposed on the entire upper and / or entire lower surface of a polyimide (PI)-based substrate, such as a flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL), using methods such as exposure and etching. As another example, at least one circuit layer may comprise a thin copper plate stacked on each of the upper and lower surfaces of the polyimide (PI)-based substrate and a copper foil circuit layer plated on copper. As yet another example, the upper surface of the plated copper foil circuit layer may be coated with an ink layer to protect the circuit.

[0167] According to embodiments of this disclosure, dielectric layers (e.g., prepreg) can be disposed between each adjacent circuit layer in a plurality of circuit layers, and thus multiple circuit layers with the above-described circuit layer configuration can be repeatedly applied. For example, as shown in Table 1, six circuit layers can be provided.

[0168] According to embodiments of this disclosure, multiple components (e.g., SMD components) can be mounted on one surface of a multi-circuit layer, and a copper foil circuit layer can be formed on the top of the multi-circuit layer to facilitate mounting the multiple components.

[0169] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the thin copper plate constituting each circuit layer can function as a shielding layer for blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). For example, the copper plate formed on each circuit layer can block electromagnetic wave interference, so that the electromagnetic waves generated by the first antenna 551 do not affect the peripheral electronic components of the electronic device 101.

[0170] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, Table 1 provides a cross-section of the coil region 610 of the flexible printed circuit board 512 taken along line B-B'. Referring to the cross-section, multiple circuit layers, a magnetic plate, and a heat sink may be included, and the wireless charging structure may be disposed in at least some regions of the multiple circuit layers.

[0171] According to embodiments of this disclosure, at least one circuit layer can be formed by processing a thin copper plate disposed on the entire upper and / or entire lower surface of a polyimide (PI)-based substrate, such as a flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL), using methods such as exposure and etching. As another example (not shown), at least one circuit layer may comprise a thin copper plate stacked on each of the upper and lower surfaces of the polyimide (PI)-based substrate and a copper foil circuit layer plated on copper. As another example, the upper surface of the plated copper foil circuit layer may be coated with an ink layer to protect the circuit.

[0172] According to embodiments of this disclosure, dielectric layers (e.g., prepreg) can be disposed between each adjacent circuit layer in a plurality of circuit layers, and thus multiple circuit layers with the above-described circuit layer configuration can be repeatedly applied. For example, as shown in Table 1, six circuit layers can be provided.

[0173] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a wireless charging structure including coils can be disposed on at least some of multiple circuit layers. For example, each of six circuit layers may include a coil region, in which a coil for wireless charging is included, and each coil may be connected to a via through the circuit layer.

[0174] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a magnetic plate and a heat sink can be disposed on the upper surface of a multi-circuit layer. The magnetic plate can be made of a material including magnetic substances to improve the efficiency of the wireless charging circuit, and the heat sink can effectively dissipate heat generated by the flexible printed circuit board.

[0175] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, Table 1 can provide a cross-section of the second shielding region 620b of the flexible printed circuit board 512 taken along line C-C'. Referring to the cross-section, multiple circuit layers may be included.

[0176] According to embodiments of this disclosure, at least one circuit layer can be formed by processing a thin copper plate disposed on the entire upper and / or entire lower surface of a polyimide (PI)-based substrate, such as a flexible copper-clad laminate (FCCL), using methods such as exposure and etching. As another example (not shown), at least one circuit layer may comprise a thin copper plate stacked on each of the upper and lower surfaces of the polyimide (PI)-based substrate and a copper foil circuit layer plated on copper. As another example, the plated copper foil circuit layer may be coated with an ink layer to protect the circuit.

[0177] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a dielectric layer, such as a prepreg, can be disposed between each adjacent circuit layer in a plurality of circuit layers, and thus multiple circuit layers with the above-described circuit layer configuration can be repeatedly applied. For example, as shown in Table 1, six circuit layers can be provided.

[0178] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the thin copper plate constituting each circuit layer can provide the function of a shielding layer for blocking electromagnetic interference (EMI). For example, the copper plate formed on each circuit layer can block electromagnetic wave interference, so that the electromagnetic waves generated by the second antenna 552 do not affect the peripheral electronic components of the electronic device 101.

[0179] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a heat sink can be disposed on the upper surface of multiple circuit layers. Heat generated by the flexible printed circuit board can be effectively dissipated by the heat sink.

[0180] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing the electrical connection relationships of a flexible printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] Reference Figure 9 Electronic device 101 (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101 in the middle may include a display component (e.g., Figure 6A The display component 510 includes a flexible printed circuit board 512, a bracket 520, a wireless charging structure 530, and a magnetic plate 540.

[0182] Figure 9 The flexible printed circuit board 512, bracket 520, wireless charging structure 530, and magnetic plate 540 of the display component 510 can be partially or completely integrated with the structure of the display component 510. Figure 6A The flexible printed circuit board 512, bracket 520, wireless charging structure 530 and magnetic board 540 of the display components have the same structure.

[0183] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a first connection structure 710 and a second connection structure 720 may be provided within the flexible printed circuit board 512. The first connection structure 710 and the second connection structure 720 may have different signal connection structures.

[0184] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first connection structure 710 can electrically connect the wireless charging structure 530 to the main printed circuit board 340. For example, the first connection structure 710 may include a transmission line 532 extending from the coil portion 531 of the wireless charging structure 530 and a contact portion 351 disposed on the main printed circuit board 340. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the contact portion 351 has a protruding structural shape configured to face the area where the transmission line 532 is disposed, and can contact the end of the transmission line 532 through a first opening 520a in the bracket 520 and / or a second opening 540a in the magnetic plate 540. The second opening 540a may be configured in various forms that do not cover at least one area of ​​the coil portion 531. At least a portion of the first opening 520a and at least a portion of the second opening 540a may be disposed on the same line (e.g., overlapping), such that after passing through the first opening 520a, the contact portion 351 passes through the second opening 540a. The contact portion 351 can be a C-clamp or a short pad, and can form a connection structure with the shortest path between the main printed circuit board 340 and the wireless charging structure 530. Therefore, the DC resistance component can be minimized to improve charging efficiency and limit heat generation during wireless charging.

[0185] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the second connection structure 720 may extend from one side of the flexible printed circuit board 512 and may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 340. For example, the second connection structure 720 may include a coaxial cable connector or a board-to-board (BTB) connector for signal connections to a display, touch sensor, fingerprint sensor, pressure sensor, optical sensor, or EMR sensor. The second connection structure 720 may connect the main printed circuit board 340 and the flexible printed circuit board 512 by bypassing or passing through the bracket 520, and may have a partially bent shape.

[0186] Figure 10 This is a front view showing an electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 This is a front view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 12 This is a rear view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0187] Reference Figures 10 to 12 The structure of electronic device 101 may be partially or wholly related to Figure 1 The structure is the same as that of the electronic device 101. The description of the components of the wireless charging structure 530 of the electronic device 101 is applicable to... Figures 6A to 9 The components of the wireless charging structure 530.

[0188] like Figures 10 to 12As shown, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of foldable housings 210, a display 220, a wireless charging structure 530, and a connection structure (e.g., a hinge structure). The foldable housings 210 may include a first housing 210a and a second housing 210b. The first housing 210a may include a first surface 201a corresponding to the front side, a second surface 202a corresponding to the back side of the foldable housing 210, and a side surface 203 surrounding at least a portion of the space between the first surface 201a and the second surface 202a. The second housing 210b may include a third surface 201b corresponding to the front side, a fourth surface 202b corresponding to the back side, and a side surface surrounding at least a portion of the space between the third surface 201b and the fourth surface 202b.

[0189] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, at least a portion of the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a can be opened, and a transparent cover can be installed to form at least a portion of the first surface 201a of the first housing 210a to close the opened first surface 201a of the first housing 210a. As another example, at least a portion of the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b can be opened, and a transparent cover can be installed to form at least a portion of the third surface 201b of the second housing 210b, thereby closing the opened third surface 201b of the second housing 210b.

[0190] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, reference has been made to Figure 1 The various circuit devices described, such as processor 120, memory 130, interface 177, etc., can be housed within housing 210, and power can be ensured by housing a battery within housing 210.

[0191] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210a, a second housing 210b, and a hinge structure, wherein the hinge structure can rotatably connect the second housing 210b to the first housing 210a. For example, the electronic device 101 may be in a folded state, wherein the second housing 210b can rotate relative to the first housing 210a. Depending on the rotation operation, a folded state in which the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b face each other, an unfolded state in which the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b are arranged side by side, or an intermediate state in which a predetermined angle is maintained between the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b is maintained.

[0192] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a display 220 may be disposed on the front surface of the first housing 210a, the second housing 210b, and the hinge structure 230. The display 220 may be configured to extend from the first housing 210a across the hinge structure to the second housing 210b, and may be configured as a flexible structure to fold about a virtual hinge axis formed in the longitudinal direction of the hinge structure.

[0193] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the first housing 210a is rotatable from 0 to 180 degrees relative to the second housing 210b. When the first housing 210a is rotated 180 degrees relative to the second housing 210b and the electronic device 101 is in a folded state, the second surface 202a of the first housing 210a and the fourth surface 202b of the second housing 210b can be arranged to face each other.

[0194] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless charging structure 530 of the electronic device 101 is disposed inside the first housing 210a or the second housing 210b, and can be mounted on the back of the display 220. For example, the wireless charging structure 530 can be disposed inside the first housing 210a, and wireless charging can be performed through the area of ​​the display 220 when the electronic device 101 is folded. As another example, the wireless charging structure 530 can be disposed inside each of the first housing 210a and the second housing 210b, and wireless charging functions (e.g., wireless power transmission and wireless power reception functions) can be performed through the display 220 when the electronic device 101 is folded.

[0195] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display 220 can externally indicate whether the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10 are aligned with each other. For example, when the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10 are within a predetermined distance, the display 220 can indicate the execution of a wireless charging mode via an image or picture. Thereafter, the display 220 can display alignment information via an external display interface having the same color or shape as the wireless charging device, ensuring correct alignment of the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10. When the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10 are correctly aligned, the display 220 can externally indicate the start of charging. As another example, when the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10 are not correctly aligned, a movement instruction can be externally displayed, causing the wireless charging structure 530 to move in a specified direction to achieve correct alignment with the wireless charging device 10.

[0196] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display 220 can provide charging status information between the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10. For example, it can provide status information related to the wireless charging process (e.g., battery level / charging progress rate / charging wait time) along with information about whether the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10 are aligned. When the wireless charging structure 530 and the wireless charging device 10 initiate charging, the display 220 can use images or pictures including various colors to display the charging status information. As another example, the display 220 can indicate information about the charging status and whether charging is complete via alarms and / or an external display interface. The charging status information can be displayed in the wireless charging device 10 or in an area of ​​the display 220 adjacent to the wireless charging device 10.

[0197] Figure 13 This is a perspective view showing an electronic device and an external charging receiver in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0198] Figure 14 This is a front view showing an electronic device and an external charging receiver in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in an unfolded state and an external charging transmitting and receiving device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0199] Reference Figures 13 to 15 The structure of electronic device 101 may be partially or wholly related to Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The structure of the electronic device 101 is the same. For example, the electronic device 101 may have an outward folding structure, wherein the flexible display 220 is exposed to the outside in a folded state (e.g., an unfolded state, an intermediate state, and a folded state). As another example, the electronic device 101 may have an inward folding structure, wherein the flexible display 220 is not exposed to the outside in the unfolded state of the folded state.

[0200] The description of the components of the wireless charging structure 530 of the electronic device 101 is applicable to Figures 6A to 9 The components of the wireless charging structure 530.

[0201] Reference Figures 13 to 15The electronic device 101 may include multiple foldable housings 210, a display 220, at least one wireless charging structure 530, and a connection structure (e.g., a hinge structure). The foldable housings 210 may include a first housing 210a and a second housing 210b, and the wireless charging structure 530 may be disposed within either the first housing 210a or the second housing 210b, and may be mounted on the back of the display 220. For example, the wireless charging structure 530 may be disposed within the first housing 210a, and in the unfolded state of the electronic device 101, it can perform wireless charging through an area of ​​the display 220. As another example, the wireless charging structure 530 may include a first wireless charging structure and a second wireless charging structure. The first and second wireless charging structures can perform wireless charging in either the unfolded or folded state of the electronic device 101. The first wireless charging structure can transmit wireless power to an external charging receiver 11 through an area of ​​the display 220. The second wireless charging structure can receive energy from the wireless charging device 10 through an area of ​​the back panel of the foldable housing 210.

[0202] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display 220 can externally indicate whether the wireless charging device 10 or the external wireless charging receiver 11 is aligned with at least one wireless charging structure 530, enabling the wireless charging structure 530 to perform effective wireless charging. The wireless charging receiver 11 may include various wearable electronic devices, such as watches.

[0203] Electronic devices according to various embodiments (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101 in the middle may include: a housing (e.g. Figure 2 310 in the middle), which includes a front panel facing the first direction (e.g. Figure 6A (320 in the middle) and the rear plate facing the second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g. Figure 6A 380 in the middle); display panel (e.g. Figure 6A 511 in the middle), which is configured to output the image through the front panel; a bracket (e.g.,) is set between the display panel and the rear panel. Figure 6A (520 in the text), the bracket is configured to support internal components; flexible printed circuit boards (e.g., Figure 6A (512 in the text), the flexible printed circuit board includes a first area electrically connected to the display panel (e.g., Figure 6A 512a), and a second region extending from the first region and disposed between the display panel and the bracket (e.g., Figure 6A 512b in the text); wireless charging structure (e.g., Figure 6A The wireless charging structure 530 is disposed on one surface or within the second region. The wireless charging structure 530 includes a coil portion electrically connected to a coil portion 531 (e.g., Figure 6A 531 in the middle) and transmission lines (e.g., Figure 6A 532); and a magnetic plate disposed between the support and the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 6A In 540), at least one area of ​​the magnetic plate is configured to face the wireless charging structure.

[0204] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first region may extend from one end of the display panel and bend toward the rear panel, and the second region may have a region corresponding to at least a portion of the display panel and may be spaced apart from at least a portion of the display panel.

[0205] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a second region of the flexible printed circuit board may include a coil region provided with a wireless charging structure (e.g., Figure 6A 610 in the middle), and a shielding area extending from the coil region toward the front or rear portion of the electronic device (e.g., Figure 6A (620 in the middle).

[0206] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include: a main printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 9 340 in the middle), which is disposed between the bracket and the rear plate; the first connecting structure (e.g., Figure 9 710), which is at least partially disposed in the second region and electrically connects the wireless charging structure to the main printed circuit board; and a second connection structure (e.g., Figure 9 The 720 in the second region extends from one side of the second region and electrically connects the flexible printed circuit board to the main printed circuit board.

[0207] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the first connection structure may include a contact portion (e.g., Figure 9 351), which is configured to contact one end of the transmission line and an area of ​​the main printed circuit board, the contact portion being formed through a first opening in the bracket (e.g., Figure 9 520a) is positioned between the flexible printed circuit board and the main printed circuit board.

[0208] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the magnetic plate may include a second opening (e.g., Figure 9 (540a) and at least a portion of the first opening and at least a portion of the second opening are arranged on the same line to allow contact (e.g., Figure 9 (351) passes through it.

[0209] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include a heat sink disposed between the magnetic plate and the support. At least a portion of the heat sink may have dimensions corresponding to the dimensions of the magnetic plate.

[0210] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the wireless charging structure may further include a coil portion (e.g., Figure 6A (531 in the text), the coil portion includes at least one layer wound in a predetermined first shape specified by a first number of turns; a core (e.g.,) at least partially disposed in the second region. Figure 6A 533), at least one layer and transmission line are embedded in the core; and control circuitry is configured to wirelessly transmit power using coil portion 531.

[0211] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include a first antenna disposed at the rear end of the bracket (e.g., Figure 6A The first antenna 551 in the bracket, and the second antenna (e.g., located at the front end of the bracket) Figure 6A The second region of the flexible printed circuit board may include: a coil region in which a wireless charging structure is disposed; and a shielding region extending from the coil region toward the rear end portion of the electronic device, the shielding region being configured to block electromagnetic waves generated from the first antenna.

[0212] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include a shielding component disposed on the same plane as the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 6A (630) The shielding component is arranged parallel to the shielding area, with the coil area inserted between the shielding component and the shielding area. The shielding component can block electromagnetic waves generated from the second antenna.

[0213] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include a first antenna disposed at the lower end of the bracket (e.g., Figure 7 The first antenna 551 in the bracket, and the second antenna (e.g., located at the upper end of the bracket) Figure 7 The second antenna 552 in the example). The second region of the flexible printed circuit board may include a coil region in which a wireless charging structure is disposed (e.g., Figure 7 (611 in the middle); a first shielding region extending from one end of the coil region toward the rear end of the electronic device (e.g., Figure 7 In section 621), the first shielding region is configured to block electromagnetic waves generated from the first antenna; and the second shielding region (e.g., Figure 7 (622) extends from the other end of the coil region toward the front end of the electronic device, and the second shielding region is configured to block electromagnetic waves generated from the second antenna.

[0214] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the magnetic plate can extend from the first shielding region across the coil region to the second shielding region.

[0215] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include a heat sink disposed between the magnetic plate and the support. The magnetic plate may be configured to face the coil portion of the wireless charging structure, and the heat sink may extend to the coil region and the second shielding region.

[0216] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include a display assembly, which includes a display panel. The housing may include a hinge structure, a first housing connected to the hinge structure, and a second housing folded together with the first housing around the hinge structure, and a wireless charging structure may be disposed inside the first housing or the second housing to perform wireless charging via the display assembly.

[0217] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101 may include: a housing including a front panel facing a first direction and a rear panel facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; a display assembly configured to output an image through the front panel, the display assembly including a display panel and a flexible printed circuit board stacked with the display panel; a support disposed between the flexible printed circuit board and the rear panel, the support being configured to support internal components; a main printed circuit board disposed between the support and the rear panel and electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board; a first wireless charging structure disposed on one surface of the flexible printed circuit board or disposed inside the flexible printed circuit board, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion; and a magnetic plate disposed between the support and the flexible printed circuit board, at least one region of the magnetic plate being configured to face the first wireless charging structure.

[0218] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a flexible printed circuit board may include a coil region in which a first wireless charging structure is disposed, and a shielding region extending from the coil region toward a front or rear portion of an electronic device.

[0219] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may also include a second wireless charging structure disposed between the bracket and the rear panel.

[0220] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first wireless charging structure can guide the generated magnetic flux through at least a portion of the display component and the front panel to transmit wireless power to or receive wireless power from an external wireless charging device or an external wireless transmitting device.

[0221] The electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may further include: a foldable housing including a hinge structure; a first housing connected to the hinge structure, including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction; and a second housing connected to the hinge structure, including a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, the second housing structure being configured to fold together with the first housing around the hinge structure. In the folded state, the second surface may face the fourth surface, and in the unfolded state, the third direction may be the same as the first direction. The electronic device may include: a display panel extending from a first housing across a hinge structure to a second housing, the display panel being configured to output an image through a first surface or a third surface; a bracket disposed within the first housing between the first surface and the second surface, the bracket being configured to support internal components; a flexible printed circuit board including a first region and a second region electrically connected to the display panel, the second region extending from the first region and disposed between the display panel and the bracket; a wireless charging structure disposed on one surface of the second region or inside the second region, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion; and a magnetic plate disposed between the bracket and the flexible printed circuit board, at least one region of the magnetic plate being configured to face the wireless charging structure.

[0222] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a second region of the flexible printed circuit board may include a coil region in which a wireless charging structure is disposed, and a shielding region extending from the coil region toward a front or rear portion of the electronic device.

[0223] Although this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: The housing includes a front panel and a rear panel that form the exterior of the electronic device and are opposite to each other; The display panel is configured to output an image visible through the front panel; A bracket is disposed between the display panel and the rear panel, the bracket being configured to support internal components of the electronic device; A flexible printed circuit board includes a first region and a second region, wherein the first region is electrically connected to the display panel, and the second region extends from the first region and is disposed between the display panel and the bracket; A wireless charging structure is disposed on one surface of the second region or inside the second region, the wireless charging structure including a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion; A magnetic plate is disposed between the bracket and the flexible printed circuit board, and at least one area of ​​the magnetic plate is configured to face the wireless charging structure; The main printed circuit board is disposed between the bracket and the back plate, and is spaced apart from the flexible printed circuit board; as well as A first connecting member is disposed on the main printed circuit board and contacts the transmission line of the wireless charging structure and the main printed circuit board. The bracket includes a first opening, and the magnetic plate includes a second opening that is at least partially arranged on the same line as the first opening. The first connecting member is configured to pass through the first opening and the second opening in the thickness direction of the electronic device to form a connection structure for the shortest path between the main printed circuit board and the wireless charging structure, wherein the same line passes through the transmission line.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The first region extends from one end of the display panel and curves toward the rear panel, and The second region includes a region that corresponds to and is spaced apart from at least a portion of the display panel.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The second region of the flexible printed circuit board includes a coil region and a shielding region, wherein the wireless charging structure is disposed in the coil region, and the shielding region extends from the coil region toward the front or rear end of the electronic device.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A second connecting member extends from one side of the second region and electrically connects the flexible printed circuit board to the main printed circuit board.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The first connecting member includes a contact portion configured to contact one end of the transmission line and a region of the main printed circuit board, the contact portion being formed to pass through the first opening and the second opening.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A heat sink is disposed between the magnetic plate and the bracket. At least a portion of the heat sink has a size corresponding to the size of the magnetic plate.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The coil portion of the wireless charging structure includes at least one layer wound in a predetermined first shape specified by a first number of turns, and the wireless charging structure further includes: A core, at least partially disposed within the second region, wherein at least one layer and the transmission line are embedded in the core; and The control circuit is configured to wirelessly transmit power using the coil portion.

8. The electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising: The first antenna is disposed at the rear end of the bracket; as well as The second antenna is located at the front end of the bracket. The second region of the flexible printed circuit board includes: The wireless charging structure is disposed in the coil region; and A shielding region extends from the coil region toward the rear end of the electronic device, the shielding region being configured to block electromagnetic waves generated from the first antenna.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, further comprising: A shielding member is disposed on the same plane as the flexible printed circuit board, and the shielding member is arranged parallel to the shielding area. The coil area is inserted between the shielding member and the shielding area. The shielding member blocks electromagnetic waves generated by the second antenna.

10. The electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising: The first antenna is disposed at the lower end of the bracket; as well as The second antenna is located at the upper end of the bracket. The second region of the flexible printed circuit board includes: The wireless charging structure is disposed in the coil region; A first shielding region extends from one end of the coil region toward the rear end of the electronic device, the first shielding region being configured to block electromagnetic waves generated from the first antenna; and A second shielding region extends from the other end of the coil region toward the front end of the electronic device, and the second shielding region is configured to block electromagnetic waves generated from the second antenna.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The magnetic plate extends from the first shielding region across the coil region to the second shielding region.

12. The electronic device of claim 10, further comprising: A heat sink is disposed between the magnetic plate and the bracket. The magnetic plate is configured to face the coil portion of the wireless charging structure, and the heat sink extends to the coil region and the second shielding region.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: Display components, including the display panel. The housing includes a hinge structure, a first housing connected to the hinge structure, and a second housing folded together with the first housing around the hinge structure. The wireless charging structure is disposed within the first housing or the second housing to enable wireless charging via the display component.

14. An electronic device comprising: The housing includes a front panel and a rear panel that form the exterior of the electronic device and are opposite to each other; A display component configured to output an image visible through the front panel, the display component including a display panel and a flexible printed circuit board stacked with the display panel; A bracket is disposed between the flexible printed circuit board and the back plate, the bracket being configured to support internal components of the electronic device; The main printed circuit board is disposed between the bracket and the back plate and is electrically connected to the flexible printed circuit board; A first wireless charging structure is disposed on one side of the flexible printed circuit board or inside the flexible printed circuit board. The first wireless charging structure includes a coil portion and a transmission line electrically connected to the coil portion. A magnetic plate is disposed between the bracket and the flexible printed circuit board, and at least one area of ​​the magnetic plate is configured to face the first wireless charging structure. A first connecting member is disposed on the main printed circuit board and contacts the transmission line of the first wireless charging structure and the main printed circuit board. The bracket includes a first opening, and the magnetic plate includes a second opening that is at least partially arranged on the same line as the first opening. The first connecting member is configured to pass through the first opening and the second opening in the thickness direction of the electronic device to form a connection structure with the shortest path between the main printed circuit board and the first wireless charging structure, wherein the same line passes through the transmission line.

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