electronic devices

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a flexible display; a first housing; a first hinge connected to a side surface of the first housing and capable of being folded in a first rotational direction and unfolded in a second rotational direction; a second housing connected to the first hinge; a second hinge connected to a side surface of the second housing and capable of being folded in the second rotational direction and unfolded in the first rotational direction; a third housing connected to the second hinge; a circuit board located within the first housing and including a communication circuit; at least one antenna located within the third housing; and a connecting member for electrically connecting the circuit board and the antenna module.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a housing that is foldable twice. Background Art

[0002] As mobile communication services expand into multimedia services, users can now use multimedia services as well as voice calls or short messages through electronic devices. To enable users to use multimedia services without any inconvenience, electronic devices are increasingly equipped with large display panels. Furthermore, foldable electronic devices equipped with flexible display panels have recently been disclosed.

[0003] For example, with respect to an electronic device including a flexible display arranged across two shells relative to a hinge structure, an inward-folding electronic device in which the two display areas face each other when folded and an outward-folding electronic device in which the two display areas face opposite directions when folded are disclosed.

[0004] Furthermore, an electronic device that is foldable inwardly and outwardly is disclosed. Also disclosed is an electronic device having a flexible display that is foldable twice to provide information to a user through substantially three display areas.

[0005] The above information is provided as background information only to assist with understanding the present disclosure. No determination has been made, and no assertion is made, as to whether any of the above may qualify as prior art with respect to the present disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] As the wiring distance between a communication module (radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) and the most distant antenna (e.g., a fifth-generation (5G) millimeter wave (mmWave) antenna) increases due to the increased size of terminals such as foldable devices with large screens, it may be difficult to ensure the integrity of communication signals. This is, for example, because the intermediate frequency (IF) loss value of printed circuit board (PCB) wiring is large.

[0008] Therefore, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the integrity of the communication signal can be achieved by fixing the wiring structure and the hinge structure for the wiring structure, which minimizes the radio frequency (RF) signal loss from the antenna RF-IC to the antenna in the electronic device including the structure that can be folded two or more times (e.g., 5G mmWave antenna).

[0009] Aspects of the present disclosure are to address at least the above-mentioned problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages described below. Therefore, an aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device.

[0010] Additional aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the presented embodiments.

[0011] Technical Solution

[0012] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a flexible display; a first housing including a first surface facing a first direction; and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the flexible display is located on the first surface; a first hinge connected to a side surface of the first housing, adapted to be folded in a first rotational direction and unfolded in a second rotational direction; a second housing connected to the first hinge and including a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction, wherein the flexible display is located on the third surface; a second hinge connected to the side surface of the second housing, adapted to be folded in a third rotational direction and unfolded in the fourth rotational direction; a third housing connected to the second hinge and including a fifth surface facing a fifth direction and a sixth surface facing a sixth direction, wherein the flexible display is located on the fifth surface; a circuit board located within the first housing and including a communication circuit; at least one antenna located within the third housing; and a connecting member electrically connecting the circuit board to the antenna. The connecting member includes a first connecting member having a first physical property in the first hinge and a second connecting member having a second physical property in the second hinge.

[0013] An electronic device includes: a flexible display; a first housing including a first surface facing a first direction, a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, a first side surface between the first and second surfaces, and a second side surface facing a direction opposite to the first side surface, wherein the flexible display is located on the first surface; a first hinge connected to the second side surface of the first housing and adapted to be folded in a first rotational direction and unfolded in a second rotational direction; a second housing including a third surface facing a third direction, a fourth surface facing a fourth direction, the third side surface connected to the first hinge, and a fourth side surface facing a direction opposite to the third side surface, wherein the flexible display is located on the third surface; a second hinge connected to the fourth side surface of the second housing and adapted to be folded in a third rotational direction and unfolded in the fourth rotational direction; a third housing including a fifth surface facing a fifth direction, a sixth surface facing a sixth direction, the fifth side surface connected to the second hinge, and a sixth side surface facing a direction opposite to the fifth side surface, wherein the flexible display is located on the fifth surface; a circuit board located inside the first housing and including a communication circuit; at least one antenna located inside the third housing adjacent to the sixth side surface; and a connecting member electrically connecting the circuit board to the antenna. The connecting member includes a first connecting member having a first physical property in the first hinge and a second connecting member having a second physical property in the second hinge.

[0014] An electronic device includes: a flexible display; a first housing including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the flexible display is located on the first surface; a first hinge connected to a side surface of the first housing and adapted to be folded in a first rotational direction and unfolded in a second rotational direction; a second housing connected to the first hinge and including a third surface facing a third direction and a fourth surface facing a fourth direction, wherein the flexible display is located on the third surface; a second hinge connected to the side surface of the second housing and adapted to be folded in a third rotational direction and unfolded in the fourth rotational direction; a third housing connected to the second hinge and including a The present invention further comprises a first surface facing a fifth direction and a sixth surface facing a sixth direction, wherein the flexible display is located on the fifth surface; a circuit board located inside the first shell and including a communication circuit; at least one antenna located inside the third shell; a coaxial cable electrically connecting the circuit board to the antenna; a first fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the first shell and located on one side of the first hinge; a second fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the second shell and located on the said side of the first hinge; a third fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the second shell and located on the side of the second hinge; and a fourth fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the third shell and located on the said side of the second hinge.

[0015] Beneficial effects

[0016] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the integrity of the communication signal can be achieved by fixing the wiring structure and the hinge structure for the wiring structure, which minimizes the RF signal loss from the communication circuit to the antenna (e.g., a 5G mmWave antenna) in an electronic device that includes a structure that can be folded two or more times.

[0017] Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses various embodiments of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent through the following description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating electronic devices in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2a is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2bis a front view illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 2c is a side view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 2d is a side view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a schematic internal configuration of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing a difference between the embodiment of the present disclosure and the Figure 3 A diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing a difference between the embodiment of the present disclosure and the Figure 3 A diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing a difference between the embodiment of the present disclosure and the Figure 3 A diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device.

[0028] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating an internal structure of a first hinge during an unfolding operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 8 2 is a diagram illustrating connecting members in an inward-folding hinge and an outward-folding hinge according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the interior of a first hinge according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a rotation center of a display, a bottom center, and a center of a hinge axis of a first hinge during unfolding and folding operations of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 11 The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 Diagram of a rotation center of a display, a bottom center, and a center of a hinge axis of a first hinge during unfolding and folding operations of different electronic devices.

[0033] Figure 12is a diagram illustrating a schematic internal configuration of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating a fixing member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating a fixing member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a fixing member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Throughout the drawings, like reference numerals will be understood to refer to like parts, components and structures.

[0038] Description of Reference Numerals in the Figures

[0039] 101: Electronic Devices

[0040] 200: Display

[0041] 201: First display (or first display area)

[0042] 202: Second display (or second display area)

[0043] 203: Third display (or third display area)

[0044] 300: Foldable shell

[0045] 310: First shell

[0046] 311: First surface

[0047] 312: Second surface

[0048] 320: Second shell

[0049] 321: The third surface

[0050] 322: The Fourth Surface

[0051] 330: The third shell

[0052] 340: First hinge

[0053] 350: Second hinge DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. It includes various specific details to assist understanding, but these are to be regarded as exemplary only. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications may be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and structures may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0055] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the bibliographical meanings, but are merely used by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustration purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0056] It will be understood that the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

[0057] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 can communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input device 150, a sound output device 155, a display device 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., the display device 160 or the camera module 180) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the above components may be implemented as separate integrated circuits. For example, the sensor module 176 (eg, a fingerprint sensor, an iris sensor, or an illumination sensor) may be implemented as embedded in the display device 160 (eg, a display).

[0059] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120 (e.g., a hardware component or a software component), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may load commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) into the volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or integrated with the main processor 121. Additionally or alternatively, the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to consume less power than the main processor 121 or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121 .

[0060] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display device 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) among the components of the electronic device 101, or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. Depending on the embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123.

[0061] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a non-volatile memory 134.

[0062] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0063] The input device 150 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) to be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120). The input device 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0064] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or records, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0065] The display device 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. Depending on the embodiment, the display device 160 may include a touch circuit adapted to detect a touch or a sensor circuit adapted to measure the strength of the force caused by the touch (e.g., a pressure sensor).

[0066] The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal, 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 an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0067] The sensor module 176 can detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a user's state) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. Depending on the embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0068] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). Depending on the embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0069] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. Depending on the embodiment, the 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).

[0070] The haptic module 179 may convert the electrical signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his or her sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0071] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. Depending on the embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0072] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0073] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0074] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. Depending on the embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding 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, Wireless Fidelity (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 these various types of communication modules can be implemented as multiple components separated from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0075] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). Depending on the 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). Depending on the embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas. In this case, at least one antenna suitable for the communication scheme used in a communication network (such as first network 198 or second network 199) may 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 the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. Depending on the embodiment, additional components other than the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may also be formed as part of antenna module 197.

[0076] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general-purpose input output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0077] According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type than the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed on the electronic device 101 may be executed on one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or execute another function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, either by further processing the result or without further processing the result. To this end, for example, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, or client-server computing technology may be used.

[0078] Figure 2a is a perspective view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2b is a front view illustrating an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2c is a side view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2d is a side view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0079] refer to Figures 2a to 2d In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a foldable housing 300 and a flexible or foldable display 200 (hereinafter, referred to as “display” 200 ) (e.g., Figure 1The electronic device 101 includes a display device 160 (display device 160) disposed in a space formed by the foldable housing 300. According to an embodiment, the surface on which the display 200 is disposed (or the surface from which the display 200 is viewed from the outside of the electronic device 101) may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 101. The surface opposite to the front surface may be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 101. In addition, the surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface may be defined as the side surface of the electronic device 101.

[0080] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the foldable housing 300 may include a first housing 310 , a second housing 320 , a third housing 330 , a first hinge 340 , and a second hinge 350 .

[0081] According to various embodiments, the first housing 310 may be connected to the first hinge 340 and include a first surface 311 facing a first direction and a second surface 312 facing a second direction opposite the first direction. The second housing 320 may be connected to the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 and include a third surface 321 facing a third direction and a fourth surface 322 facing a fourth direction opposite the third direction. The third housing 330 may be connected to the second hinge 350 and include a fifth surface 331 facing a fifth direction and a sixth surface 332 facing a sixth direction opposite the fifth direction. The second housing 320 may rotate about the first hinge 340 (or the first pivot axis A-A') in a first rotational direction D1 to fold onto the first housing 310. The third housing 330 may rotate about the second hinge 350 (or the second pivot axis BB') in a third rotational direction D2 to fold onto the second housing 320. Conversely, the second housing 320 can rotate in a second rotational direction about the first hinge 340 (or the first pivot axis A-A') to unfold from the first housing 310. The second rotational direction refers to a direction opposite to the first rotational direction D1. For example, when the first rotational direction D1 is clockwise, the second rotational direction may correspond to a counterclockwise direction. In addition, the third housing 330 can rotate in a fourth rotational direction about the second hinge 350 (or the second pivot axis BB') to unfold from the second housing 320. The fourth rotational direction refers to a direction opposite to the third rotational direction D2. For example, when the third rotational direction D2 is counterclockwise, the fourth rotational direction may correspond to a clockwise direction. That is, the first rotational direction may point in the same direction as the fourth rotational direction, and the second rotational direction may point in the same direction as the third rotational direction. The electronic device 101 can change from a folded state to an unfolded state, or from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0082] The display 200 may be provided in the space formed by the foldable housing 300. For example, according to an embodiment, a portion of the display 200 may be located in a recess formed by the foldable housing 300 and form a majority of the front surface of the electronic device 101. The front surface of the electronic device 101 may include the display 200, a partial area of ​​the first housing 310 adjacent to the display 200, a partial area of ​​the second housing 320 adjacent to the display 200, and a partial area of ​​the third housing 330 adjacent to the display 200. For example, the display 200 may be provided on at least one surface of the foldable housing 300 (e.g., the first surface 311, the third surface 321, or the fifth surface 331).

[0083] According to various embodiments, the display 200 may be a display in which at least a portion of the display is deformable into a flat or curved surface. According to an embodiment, the display 200 may include a first display 201 disposed on one side of a first pivot axis AA', a second display 202 disposed between the first pivot axis AA' and a second pivot axis BB', and a third display 203 located on the side of the second pivot axis BB' opposite the second display 202. According to an embodiment, the first display 201 may be located on the first surface 311 of the first housing 310, and the second display 202 may be located on the third surface 321 of the second housing 320. The third display 203 may be located on the fifth surface 331 of the third housing 330. Therefore, the first display 201 may face the first direction, the second display 202 may face the third direction, and the third display 203 may face the fifth direction.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the second display 202 may be integrally extended from the first display 201 located on the first surface 311 of the first housing 310 and provided on the third surface 321. The third display 203 may be integrally extended from the second display 202 and provided on the fifth surface 331. For example, the display 200 included in the electronic device 101 may be substantially a single display 200. According to various embodiments, the display 200 may be divided into a plurality of display areas (e.g., a first area, a second area, and a third area) according to the first surface 311 of the first housing 310 on which the display 200 is provided and the third surface 321 and the fourth surface 322 of the second housing 320. For example, the first area may correspond to Figure 2b 201, the second region may correspond to Figure 2b 202, the third region may correspond to Figure 2c 203. However, the area division of the display 200 is exemplary, and the display 200 may be divided into more or less multiple (eg, 4 or more or 2) areas according to its structure or function.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may be disposed on either side of the first hinge 340 (or first pivot axis AA') and may be generally symmetrical in shape relative to the first pivot axis AA'. As described later, the angle and distance between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state between the first and second housings 310 and 320. The shapes of the first and second housings 310 and 320 are not necessarily limited to this. According to embodiments, compared to the second housing 320, the first housing 310 may further include a sensor area (not shown) in which various sensors are disposed. The second housing 320 and the third housing 330 may be disposed on either side of the second hinge 350 (or second pivot axis BB') and may be generally symmetrical in shape relative to the second pivot axis BB'. As described later, the angle and distance between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state between the first and second housings 320 and 330. The shape of the third housing 330 is also not necessarily limited to this. According to an embodiment, the third housing 330 may additionally include a sensor region (not shown) in which various sensors are provided.

[0086] See also Figure 2c and Figure 2d , the first hinge 340 may further include a first hinge cover 341. The first hinge cover 341 may be disposed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 to cover internal components (e.g., the first hinge 340). According to an embodiment, depending on the state of the electronic device 101 (expanded state, intermediate state, or folded state), the first hinge cover 341 may be partially covered by the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 or exposed to the outside. The second hinge 350 may further include a second hinge cover 351. The second hinge cover 351 may be disposed between the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 to cover internal components (e.g., the second hinge 350). According to an embodiment, depending on the state of the electronic device 101 (expanded state, intermediate state, or folded state), the second hinge cover 351 may be partially covered by the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 or exposed to the outside.

[0087] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is unfolded, the second hinge cover 351 may be exposed to the outside, while the first hinge cover (eg, Figure 2d The first hinge cover 341) can be covered by the first shell 310 and the second shell 320 without being exposed to the outside, such as Figure 2c According to another embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is folded, the first hinge cover 341 may be exposed to the outside, while the second hinge cover 351 may be covered by the second housing 320 and the third housing 330 and not exposed to the outside, as shown in FIG. Figure 2d As shown. In another example, when the first shell 310 and the second shell 320 are in an intermediate state where they are folded at a specific angle, the first hinge cover 341 can be partially exposed to the outside from between the first shell 310 and the second shell 320. However, in this case, the exposed area may be smaller than the exposed area in the fully folded state. When the second shell 320 and the third shell 330 are in an intermediate state where they are folded at a specific angle, the second hinge cover 351 can be partially exposed to the outside from between the second shell 320 and the third shell 330. However, in this case, the exposed area may be smaller than the exposed area in the fully folded state. In an embodiment, the first hinge cover 341 and the second hinge cover 351 may include curved surfaces.

[0088] Reference Figure 2c and Figure 2d , the first housing 310 may include a first side surface 313 parallel to the first pivot axis AA' and a second side surface 314 located in a direction opposite to the first side surface 313 and connected to the first hinge 340. The second housing 320 may include a third side surface 323 connected to the first hinge 340 and located in a direction parallel to the second pivot axis BB', and a fourth side surface 324 located in a direction opposite to the third side surface 323 and connected to the second hinge 350. The third housing 330 may include a fifth side surface 333 connected to the second hinge 350 and parallel to the first pivot axis AA', and a sixth side surface 334 located in a direction opposite to the fifth side surface 333 and located parallel to the second pivot axis BB'.

[0089] When the first housing 310 rotates relative to the second housing 320 about the first hinge 340, the first surface 311 of the first housing 310 can be folded to face the third surface 321 of the second housing 320. When the second housing 320 rotates relative to the third housing 330 about the second hinge 350, the third surface 321 of the second housing 320 can be folded outward to face the opposite direction of the fifth surface 331. In other words, the first hinge 340 can correspond to an inward-folding hinge, and the second hinge 350 can correspond to an outward-folding hinge.

[0090] Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a schematic internal configuration of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] According to various embodiments, the first housing 310, the second housing 320, and the third housing 330 may form a space in which various components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a printed circuit board, a battery, or a wireless charging module) may be arranged. According to embodiments, one or more components may be provided in the electronic device 101 or visibly exposed in the electronic device 101.

[0092] For example, returning a reference Figure 2d , at least a portion of the sub-display 360 or one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the first housing 310. In various embodiments, the sensor may include a proximity sensor 362 and / or a camera 361.

[0093] For example, reference Figure 3 , the electronic device 101 may include a first circuit board 371, which is located inside the first housing 310 and includes a communication circuit 383. The communication circuit may include an IFIC and / or an RFIC. The first circuit board 371 may correspond to, for example, a main circuit board. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one antenna may be provided. According to an embodiment, a first antenna 381 may be provided on one side of the first circuit board 371 and electrically connected to the communication circuit 383. Reference Figure 3 The electronic device 101 may further include a second circuit board 372 located inside the third housing 330 and having a second antenna 382 on one side thereof. Figures 3 to 6 and Figure 9 The embodiments of the first circuit board 371 and the second circuit board 372 shown in FIG. 3 may vary. That is, it is noted that the drawings should not be interpreted as limiting.

[0094] The antennas (e.g., first antenna 381 and second antenna 382) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may include antenna radiators according to various embodiments. In various embodiments, the antennas may include patch antennas, dipole antennas, etc. In another example, the antennas may be formed by patterning at least a portion of the housing, or may be modular and disposed on one side of the housing.

[0095] In the case of an electronic device, the connection member 390 may be connected to the antenna from the communication circuit 383. The circuit board and the antenna may be electrically connected through the connection member 390. According to an embodiment, the first circuit board 371 and the second antenna 382 may be electrically connected to each other through the connection member 390.

[0096] The connecting member 390 may include a PCB, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), a flat ribbon cable (FRC), and / or a coaxial cable. For example, the connecting member 390 may be formed from an FPCB to prevent damage to the wiring structure during repeated folding and unfolding of the first housing 310, the second housing 320, and the third housing 330. The connecting member 390 may include a first connecting member disposed at a position corresponding to the first hinge 340 and a second connecting member disposed at a position corresponding to the second hinge 350. The connecting member 390 may further include a third connecting member disposed between the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350. Depending on the embodiment, the first connecting member may have a first physical property in the first hinge 340, and the second connecting member may have a second physical property in the second hinge 350. While physical properties can refer to mechanical properties of a material, such as bending strength or tensile strength, they can also refer to electrical properties related to the loss rate of transmitted input / output signals. For example, a PCB, an FPCB, an FRC, and / or a coaxial cable may be understood to have different physical properties.

[0097] According to another embodiment, the connecting member 390 may include a plurality of connecting members 390 categorized by their locations within the first, second, and third housings 310, 320, and 330, the first hinge 340, and the second hinge 350. For example, the connecting member 390 may include a connecting member disposed in region 390a corresponding to the first housing 310, a connecting member disposed in region 390b corresponding to the first hinge 340, a connecting member disposed in region 390c corresponding to the second housing 320, a connecting member disposed in region 390d corresponding to the second hinge 350, and a connecting member disposed in region 390e corresponding to the third housing 330. The connecting member 390 may be configured by combining connecting members having different physical properties and disposed in regions corresponding to the first, second, and third housings 310, 320, and 330, the first hinge 340, and the second hinge 350. The communication circuit 383 may be electrically connected to the first antenna 381 or the first circuit board 371 on which the first antenna 381 is disposed for receiving input / output signals (e.g., RF or IF (interface) signals). According to various embodiments, since the communication circuit 383 is disposed in the first housing 310 and the second antenna 382 is disposed adjacent to the sixth side surface 334 of the third housing 330, the length of the connecting member 390 between the communication circuit 383 and the second antenna 382 may be greater than the length of the connecting member between the communication circuit 383 and the first antenna 381. To enhance the integrity of the electronic device, input / output signals (e.g., RF or IF signals) passing through the connecting member 390 may need to have minimal loss. For example, when the second antenna 382 is disposed adjacent to the sixth side surface 334 of the third housing 330, this may mean that the distance between the second antenna 382 and the sixth side surface 334 of the third housing 330 is less than the distance between the second antenna 382 and the fifth side surface 333 of the third housing 330. For example, the distance between the second antenna 382 and the sixth side surface 334 of the third housing 330 may be less than 1 cm.

[0098] For example, reference Figure 3 In order to electrically connect the input / output signal of the communication circuit 383 to the second antenna 382 or the second circuit board 372 on which the second antenna 382 is provided, the connection member 390 may be configured by combining an FPCB or an FRC.

[0099] For example, the connection member 390 provided in the electronic device 101 may be provided to pass through the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 , and it may be important to design the connection member 390 so that the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 rotate smoothly.

[0100] Regarding the loss value of input / output signals, for example, when the connection member 390 is formed of 150 mm FRC and 100 mm PCB, a loss of 12.1 dB (=150*0.3+100*0.76) occurs, thereby reducing the output of the 5G antenna module, for example.

[0101] Referring to Table 1 below, a PCB, FPCB, FRC, and / or coaxial cable can be used as the connection member 390 for transmitting input / output signals. Each product may have different loss values ​​when transmitting input / output signals. For example, when the loss coefficient value per millimeter of PCB wiring length is defined as 1, the loss coefficient value of the PCB is approximately 0.62, the loss coefficient value of the FRC is approximately 0.4, and the loss coefficient value of the coaxial cable is approximately 0.21. Referring to these loss coefficient values, when possible, using coaxial cable and FRC to form the connection member may be advantageous in minimizing the loss value of the input / output signal.

[0102] Table 1

[0103] Material Loss (per mm) PCB 0.76 FPCB 0.47 FRC 0.3 coaxial cable 0.16

[0104] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing a difference between the embodiment of the present disclosure and the Figure 3 A diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device. Figure 5 This is a diagram showing a difference between the embodiment of the present disclosure and the Figure 3 A diagram of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device. Figure 6 The present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 3 The following will avoid Figure 3 The description of the duplicate description. Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present invention, the connecting member 390 can be configured to at least partially include a coaxial cable. For example, the connecting member 390 located at the side of the first housing 310 and the first hinge 340 is formed by FRC, while the connecting member 390 located at the side of the second housing 320, the second hinge 350 and the third housing 330 can be configured to include a coaxial cable 392. For example, compared with a comparative embodiment in which the connecting member is only formed by a combination of a FPCB or FRC or an FPCB and FRC, a smaller amount of signal loss may occur. The connecting member 391 formed by FRC and the connecting member 390 formed by the coaxial cable 392 can be integrally coupled to each other or connected by a connector. According to another embodiment, a coupling member (for example, a connector, an adapter, a converter, a PCB and / or an FPCB) can be included between the connecting member 391 formed by FRC and the coaxial cable.

[0105] According to an embodiment, in the closed state, the curvature of the connecting member located at the first hinge 340 can be smaller than the curvature of the connecting member located at the second hinge 350. Therefore, the connecting member 391a located at the first hinge 340 can be configured as a connecting member having a first thickness (e.g., FRC), and the connecting member 391b located at the second hinge 350 can be configured as a connecting member having a thickness greater than the first thickness (e.g., a coaxial cable). However, the type of connecting member located at the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 is not limited to any specific embodiment. Various types of connecting members located at the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 will be described in detail below.

[0106] In reference Figure 5 In an embodiment, the connecting member 390 is configured to at least partially include a coaxial cable. For example, although the connecting member 390 located at the first hinge 340 is formed of an FRC, the connecting member 390 located in the remaining first shell 310, second shell 320, second hinge 350 and third shell 330 can be configured to include a coaxial cable 392. More specifically, for example, a first coaxial cable 392a can be formed from the communication circuit 383 to one side surface of the first hinge 340, an FRC can be formed from the one surface of the first hinge 340 to the other surface, and a second coaxial cable 392b can be formed from the other surface of the first hinge 240 to the side surface of the third shell 330 and the second antenna 382 through the second hinge 350. Typically, the FRC can be formed to be thinner than the coaxial cable 392. Therefore, compared with the coaxial cable 392, the FRC can be easily located in the narrow space of the first hinge 340. In this case, Figure 3 A smaller amount of signal loss may occur compared to the illustrated embodiment.

[0107] In reference Figure 6 In an embodiment, for example, the connecting member 390 located at the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 may be formed of FRC, and the connecting member 390 located in the remaining first shell 310, second shell 320, second hinge 350 and third shell 330 may be formed to include a coaxial cable 392. More specifically, for example, a first coaxial cable 392a may be formed from the communication circuit 383 to one surface of the first hinge 340, an FRC may be formed from the one surface of the first hinge 340 to the other surface, and a second coaxial cable 392b may be formed from the other surface of the first hinge 340 to one surface of the second hinge 350. An FRC may be formed from the one surface of the second hinge 350 to the other surface, and a third coaxial cable 392c may be formed from the other surface of the second hinge 350 to the side surface of the third shell 330 and the second antenna 382. In this case, Figure 3A smaller amount of signal loss may also occur compared to the illustrated embodiment.

[0108] Figure 7 is a diagram illustrating an internal structure of the first hinge 340 during an unfolding operation of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] refer to Figure 7 In the folding area where the display 200 is folded, the connecting member 390 may be disposed in the space inside the first hinge 340, thereby establishing an electrical connection between the electronic components disposed inside the first housing 310 and the electronic components disposed inside the second housing 320. Figure 7 As can be seen in the first hinge 340, a hinge plate 342 is provided at the bottom of the display 200, and a connecting member 390 is provided below the hinge plate 342. The connecting member 390 can be provided in a predetermined curved state in the inner space S of the first hinge 340. Depending on the embodiment, the connecting member 390 can have a predetermined additional length. Only when the connecting member 390 is given an additional length can the connecting member 390 smoothly maintain the electrical connection relationship between the electronic components provided in the first housing 310 and the electronic components provided in the second housing 320 without interfering with the deformation structure during folding of the display 200 and the hinge plate 342 in the folded state of the electronic device.

[0110] Figure 8 2 is a diagram illustrating connecting members in an inward-folding hinge and an outward-folding hinge according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] refer to Figure 8 According to various embodiments, the curvature of the connecting member provided on the first hinge 340 may be smaller than the curvature of the connecting member provided on the second hinge 350. According to certain embodiments, the connecting members provided on the first hinge 340 and / or the second hinge 350 may have additional length to prevent damage during folding or unfolding. For example, if the connecting members span the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 with the same length, the connecting member provided on the first hinge 340 with a smaller curvature may have a smaller additional length than the connecting member provided on the second hinge 350. Conversely, the connecting member provided on the second hinge 350 may have a greater additional length than the connecting member provided on the first hinge 340. Alternatively, since the curvature of the second hinge 350 is greater than that of the first hinge 340, the connecting member provided on the second hinge 350 may be formed without additional length, while the connecting members provided on the branches of the first hinge 340 may be formed with additional length.

[0112] According to an example, at least a portion of the connecting member 390-1 disposed in the inner space of the first hinge 340 may extend and expand along the rear surface of the display during inward folding. During outward folding, at least a portion of the connecting member 390-2 disposed in the inner space of the second hinge 350 may extend and expand along the rear surface of the display. The connecting member disposed on the first hinge 340 and / or the second hinge 350 may have an additional length that is equal to the length of the portion that does not extend in the inner space of the hinge cover during folding. Figure 8 , it is not easy to ensure the extra length of the first hinge 340 having a relatively small curvature compared to the second hinge 350 having a relatively large curvature, so the design difficulty of the first hinge 340 may be higher. In the embodiments described later, a method of optimizing the design of the first hinge 340 according to the installation environment of the FRC or coaxial cable may be disclosed.

[0113] Figure 9 is a diagram illustrating the interior of the first hinge 340 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10 is a diagram illustrating a rotation center of a display, a bottom center, and a center of a hinge axis of a first hinge 340 during unfolding and folding operations of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0114] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first hinge 340 may correspond to a dual-hinge axis type hinge unit having two imaginary axes C3 and C4 parallel to each other as rotation axes. Figure 9 , the double hinge axis type hinge unit may include, for example, a first bracket inner gear 343 and a second bracket inner gear 344 provided inside a first hinge cover 341, and further include a plurality of gears 345 that move in meshing engagement with these inner gears.

[0115] The following description may be given in the context of a dual-hinge axis type hinge unit.

[0116] Also refer to Figure 9 and Figure 10 , the display 200 can be folded about a center point C1 having a curvature radius R, and during folding and unfolding of the electronic device 101, the bottom point C2 can be formed at a position lower than the centers C3 and C4 of the imaginary axis of the first hinge 340. In another example, each of the centers C3 and C4 of the imaginary axis of the first hinge 340 can be formed within the maximum curvature radius R of the display 200.

[0117] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, embodiments have been disclosed in which a first hinge 340 employs a connecting member formed of a material (e.g., a PCB, FPCB, or FRC). In various embodiments of the present disclosure, embodiments have been disclosed in which a connecting member is formed of a coaxial cable 392 and the first hinge 340 employing the coaxial cable. Since the coaxial cable 392 is generally thicker than materials such as a PCB, FPCB, or FRC, it may not be easy to introduce the coaxial cable 392 into the first hinge 340. Furthermore, considering the change in length caused by the folding operation, it may be necessary to arrange a sufficient length of the coaxial cable 392 within the internal space of the first hinge 340 and prevent the coaxial cable 392 from damaging other structures (e.g., the hinge plate or hinge cover).

[0118] Figure 11 The present invention is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a rotation center of a display, a bottom center, and a center of a hinge axis of a first hinge 340 during unfolding and folding operations of different electronic devices 101 .

[0119] refer to Figure 11 , showing the Figure 10 Inward-foldable displays with the same curvature radius. Figure 11 and Figure 10 The difference is that Figure 8 In contrast, the different axis centers C3 and C4 of the first hinge 340 are located away from Figure 10 For example, when Figure 10 When the distance between C1 and C3 (or C4) is D1, Figure 11 The distance between C1 and C3 (or C4) can be D3 which is greater than D1. Figure 10 When the distance between C3 and C4 is D2, Figure 11 The distance between C3 and C4 can be D4, which is greater than D2. This may mean that the hinge axis is shifted to increase the space for first hinge 340 to attach the coaxial cable to first hinge 340. According to another example, this may mean not only shifting the hinge axis to increase the space for first hinge 340, but also shifting the hinge axis to increase the space for fixing member 393, described below. As a result of this shift in the hinge axis, a gap d can be ensured in the height direction compared to the prior art. Bottom point C2 can be shifted by a distance (dx) in the -y direction toward point C2'.

[0120] exist Figure 11 In the embodiment shown, the different axis centers C3 and C4 of the first hinge 340 may be located at points outside the radius of curvature of the display.

[0121] To summarize the above description, various embodiments of the present disclosure may also provide an efficient method for applying a coaxial cable by moving different axis centers C3 and C4 of the first hinge 340 .

[0122] Figure 12 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] In various embodiments of the present disclosure, PCBs, FPCBs, FRCs, and coaxial cables are disclosed as examples of connection member 390. In embodiments, connection member 390 may be formed from a coaxial cable having a minimal loss factor. For example, a coaxial cable may have a loss factor of approximately 0.16. Considering this loss factor, it is preferable to form the entire connection member 390 from a coaxial cable.

[0124] In reference Figure 12 In the embodiment, the entire connecting member 390 located in the first housing 310, the second housing 320 and the third housing 330, including the first hinge 340 and the second hinge 350 is shown to be configured to include a coaxial cable 392. According to the embodiment, a smaller amount of signal loss may occur compared to when the connecting member 390 is at least partially formed of an FPCB or an FRC. In the embodiment, when the coaxial cable 392 is applied to the first hinge 340, the application of Figure 11 The hinge axis of the first hinge 340 is moved by the mechanism.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the coaxial cable 392 may be configured with a sufficient length in the internal space of the first hinge 340 taking into account the length change caused by the folding operation, and may further include a fixing member 393 to prevent damage to the coaxial cable 392 or other structures (e.g., hinge plates) during the folding and unfolding operations of the electronic device 101.

[0126] Figure 13 is a diagram illustrating a fixing member 393 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 14 is a diagram illustrating a fixing member 393 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a fixing member 393 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] The fixing member 393 may be provided on each of one surface (or one end) and the other surface (or the other end) of the first hinge 340 and / or the second hinge 350 and prevent the coaxial cable 392 from excessively moving during folding and / or unfolding of the electronic device 101 .

[0128] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, various types of fixing members may be used as the fixing member 393. The fixing member is an embodiment of a method of fixing the start and end portions of the folded portion of the coaxial cable and can prevent the coaxial cable from moving in three axes (X, Y, Z axes).

[0129] For example, according to Figure 14 The first embodiment uses screw clamp type fixing members 393a and 393b, which can be used according to Figure 15 The second embodiment applies rigid dummy-type fixing members 393a and 393b. In addition, embodiments of fixing members according to various embodiments may be applied.

[0130] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a fixing member may be provided in each of the first case and the second case located at both sides of the first hinge 340 .

[0131] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a fixing member may be provided in each of the second housing and the third housing located on both sides of the second hinge 350. At least one of the fixing members 393a and 393b may be configured to be movable, and the distance between the two fixing members may be changed. For example, in the open state, at least one connecting member may be movable in a direction away from the hinge axis.

[0132] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0133] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but rather include various changes, equivalents or replacements for the corresponding embodiments. With respect to the description of the accompanying drawings, similar figure numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. 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 be included in any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding phrase in the phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being "coupled to" or "coupled to" or "connected to" another element (e.g., the second element), "connected to" or "connected to" another element (e.g., the second element), whether the term "operably" or "communicatively" is used or not, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0134] As used herein, the term "module" may include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, depending on an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0135] The various embodiments described herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This allows the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the called at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium can be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) online (e.g., download or upload), or can be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If it is published online, at least part of the computer program product can be temporarily generated or can be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a memory of a forwarding server).

[0137] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) in the above-mentioned components can include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components can be omitted, or one or more other components can be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) can be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component can still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one of the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program or another component can be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more of the operations can be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations can be added.

[0138] While the disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: Flexible displays; a first housing comprising a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein at least a portion of the flexible display is disposed on the first surface; a first hinge connected to a side surface of the first housing and adapted to be folded in a first rotational direction and unfolded in a second rotational direction; a second housing connected to the first hinge and comprising a third surface facing the third direction and a fourth surface facing the fourth direction, wherein at least a portion of the flexible display is disposed on the third surface; a second hinge connected to a side surface of the second housing and adapted to be folded in a third rotational direction and unfolded in a fourth rotational direction; a third housing connected to the second hinge and comprising a fifth surface facing a fifth direction and a sixth surface facing a sixth direction, wherein at least a portion of the flexible display is disposed on the fifth surface; a circuit board, located inside the first housing and comprising a communication circuit; at least one antenna, located inside the third housing; as well as a connecting member electrically connecting the circuit board to the antenna, The connecting member comprises: a first connecting member located at a position corresponding to the first hinge and having a first physical property; as well as a second connecting member located at a position corresponding to the second hinge and having a second physical property, The first connecting member and the second connecting member include a printed circuit board, a flexible printed circuit board, a flat ribbon cable or a coaxial cable.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The first hinge is an inward-folding hinge, and the second hinge is an outward-folding hinge.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein: A curvature of the flexible display corresponding to the first hinge is smaller than a curvature of the flexible display corresponding to the second hinge.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein At least one of the first connection member or the second connection member includes a coaxial cable.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The first connecting member includes a flat ribbon cable, and the second connecting member includes a coaxial cable.

6. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a third connecting member disposed between the first connecting member and the second connecting member, Wherein the third connecting member comprises a coaxial cable.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The connection member at least partially comprises a coaxial cable.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first fixing member for fixing the connecting member to the first housing at a position adjacent to the first hinge; as well as A second fixing member is used to fix the connecting member to the second housing at a position adjacent to the first hinge.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, further comprising: a third fixing member for fixing the connecting member to the second housing at a position adjacent to the second hinge; as well as A fourth fixing member is used to fix the connecting member to the third housing at a position adjacent to the second hinge.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The at least one antenna is positioned inside the third housing adjacent to a side surface distal from the second hinge.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, further comprising: at least one antenna located inside the first housing, The distance between the at least one antenna located inside the third shell and the communication circuit is greater than the distance between the at least one antenna located inside the first shell and the communication circuit.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein The first hinge includes a first shaft rotatable about a first axis parallel to the first surface, and a second shaft rotatable about a second axis parallel to the first axis.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The first housing includes a first side surface between the first surface and the second surface and a second side surface facing in a direction opposite to the first side surface. wherein the second housing includes a third side surface connected to the first hinge and a fourth side surface facing a direction opposite to the third side surface, wherein at least one antenna module is positioned inside the third housing adjacent to a side surface away from the second hinge, wherein the third housing includes a fifth side surface connected to the second hinge and a sixth side surface facing a direction opposite to the fifth side surface, and The at least one antenna module is positioned inside the third shell adjacent to the sixth side surface.

14. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The connecting member includes a coaxial cable, and Wherein, the electronic device further comprises: a first fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the first housing at a position adjacent to the first hinge; a second fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the second housing at a position adjacent to the first hinge; a third fixing member for fixing the coaxial cable to the second housing at a position adjacent to the second hinge; and A fourth fixing member is used to fix the coaxial cable to the third housing at a position adjacent to the second hinge.

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