Electronic device comprising a connector

Abstract

An electronic device includes a housing including a front plate, a rear plate, a first support member having at least a portion disposed between the front plate and the rear plate, and a second support member facing the first support member, a display including a first display surface visually exposed to an outside of the electronic device and a second display surface opposite the first display surface, a first connector mounted on the second display surface, a main printed circuit board disposed in the housing, and a first flexible printed circuit board connected to the main printed circuit board, wherein the first flexible printed circuit board faces the second support member and includes a second connector connected with the first connector.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of this disclosure relate to electronic devices including connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Thanks to the significant advancements in information and communication technologies and semiconductor technologies, the distribution and use of various electronic devices are rapidly increasing. In particular, electronic devices are being developed to enable users to communicate with each other while carrying them.

[0003] Generally, electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on executable programs provided therein (e.g., electronic schedulers, portable multimedia playback devices, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, image / sound devices, desktop / laptop PCs, or vehicle navigation systems) as well as home appliances. The aforementioned electronic devices can output information stored therein, for example, as sound or images. With the increasing integration of electronic devices and the prevalence of ultra-high-speed and high-capacity wireless communication, multiple functions are beginning to be offered in a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to communication functions, various functions are being integrated into a single electronic device, such as entertainment functions (e.g., gaming), multimedia functions (e.g., music / video playback), communication and security functions for mobile banking, schedule management functions, or e-wallet functions. Such electronic devices are being miniaturized, making them convenient for users to carry. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical issues

[0005] Electronic devices (e.g., portable terminals) include displays. Displays can be connected to printed circuit boards (PCBs) on which electronic components are mounted via flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs). However, when displays and PCBs are connected to each other via a single FPCB, that single FPCB is relatively long, which can increase the manufacturing cost of the electronic device. Additionally, when displays and PCBs are connected to each other via multiple FPCBs, the connectors may become damaged or detach.

[0006] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device enables the reduction of manufacturing costs and improvement of maintainability.

[0007] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device reduces the pressure applied to a connector and prevents the connector from disengaging. However, the problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and can be extended in different ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a front panel, a rear panel, a first support member and a second support member, the first support member being located between the front panel and the rear panel, and the second support member facing the first support member; a display including a first display surface and a second display surface, the first display surface being visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device, and the second display surface being opposite to the first display surface; a first connector located on the second display surface; a main printed circuit board located within the housing; and a first flexible printed circuit board connected to the main printed circuit board, wherein the first flexible printed circuit board includes a second connector facing the second support member and connected to the first connector.

[0010] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a front panel, a rear panel, and a first support member located between the front panel and the rear panel; a display including a first display surface and a second display surface, the first display surface being located on the front panel and the second display surface being opposite to the first display surface, wherein a first connector is located on the second display surface; a speaker housing connected to the rear panel and facing the first support member; and a first flexible printed circuit board connected to the first connector and including a second connector facing the speaker housing.

[0011] Beneficial effects

[0012] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device may include multiple flexible printed circuit boards that connect a main printed circuit board and a display to each other. By using multiple flexible printed circuit boards, the length of each flexible printed circuit board can be reduced, and the production cost of the electronic device can be lowered.

[0013] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the connector can be disposed on the rear surface of the display. When the rear plate and the second support member are removed, the connector is exposed to the outside of the electronic device without removing the display. Therefore, maintainability can be improved.

[0014] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, in electronic devices, it is possible to suppress connector detachment and to use connector-facing components (e.g., a second support member and a speaker housing) to reduce the amplitude of pressure applied to the connector.

[0015] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, in an electronic device, a second support member facing the first support member can be used to reduce the amplitude of the pressure applied to the display or connector. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure in a network environment.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5a and Figure 5b This is a rear view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, with the rear panel omitted.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a rear perspective view of a display connected to a first flexible printed circuit board according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 7 It is along Figure 5b A cross-sectional view of an embodiment taken by line A-A' in the figure.

[0023] Figure 8 It is along Figure 5b A cross-sectional view of an embodiment taken by line B-B' in the figure.

[0024] Figure 9 It is along Figure 5b A cross-sectional view of another embodiment taken by line A-A' in the diagram.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a rear view of an electronic device including a boss structure, from which the back plate is omitted, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 11 It is along Figure 10 The cross-sectional view taken by line C-C' in the diagram.

[0027] Figure 12a and Figure 12b This is a schematic diagram illustrating a structure for supporting a first connector and a second connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 In 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 module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one component (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, several components (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single component (e.g., display module 160). Processor 120 may execute, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 coupled to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to embodiments, as at least part of such 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 embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) and an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or integrated with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121 or to be specifically used for a given function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121.

[0030] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 may, for example, 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 module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or 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 module 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. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware structures specified for processing artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, by an electronic device 101 performing artificial intelligence or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm can include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network can be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of these, but is not limited thereto. Alternatively, or as an alternative, the artificial intelligence model can also include a software architecture in addition to a hardware architecture.

[0031] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). This 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.

[0032] Program 140 may be stored as software in memory 130 and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0033] Input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by another component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0034] 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 playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to embodiments, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0035] Display module 160 can provide information visually to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling one of these devices. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch, or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0036] 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 module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102 (e.g., a speaker or headphones)) that is directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0037] 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.

[0038] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols for enabling direct or wireless connection between electronic device 101 and external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, 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.

[0039] Connection 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 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0040] The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0041] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0042] The power management module 188 can manage the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 can be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0043] Battery 189 can supply power to 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.

[0044] 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 supporting 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). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., such as Bluetooth). TM The wireless communication module 192 can communicate with external electronic devices via a short-range communication network (such as Wi-Fi Direct or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, Internet, or computer network (such as a long-range communication network such as a LAN or 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 use user information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196 to identify or verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199).

[0045] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies, such as New Radio (NR) access technologies, following 4G networks. NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or higher) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or lower) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or lower for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or lower round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0046] 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, the antenna module 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 printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). 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. 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. 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.

[0047] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., millimeter-wave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0048] 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)).

[0049] 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 a second network 199. Each of external electronic device 102 or 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 to be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic device 102, external electronic device 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 one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, rather than running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request 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, 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 performance to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technologies may be used, for example. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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 to the respective embodiments. In the description of the drawings, the same reference numerals may be used to refer to the same 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 enumerated together with the corresponding phrase in 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 component 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 “coupled to another element (e.g., a second element),” “coupled to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “connected to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) coupled to the other element, wirelessly coupled to the other element, or coupled to the other element via a third element.

[0052] As used in conjunction with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to embodiments, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0053] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately located in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or identical 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 operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0054] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, “a,” “an,” “the,” and “at least one” do not indicate a limitation on quantity but are intended to include both the singular and the plural. For example, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, “an element” has the same meaning as “at least one element.”

[0055] It should be further understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including” or “containing” and / or “comprises”, when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, areas, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, areas, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0056] Furthermore, relative terms such as “below” or “bottom” and “above” or “top” may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another as illustrated in the figures. It should be understood that, in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures, relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device. For example, if a device in a figure is flipped over, an element described as being “below” the other elements would then be oriented “above” the other elements. Thus, the term “below” can encompass both “below” and “above” orientations depending on the specific orientation of the figure. Similarly, if a device in a figure is flipped over, an element described as being “below” or “under” the other elements would then be oriented “above” the other elements. Thus, the terms “below” or “under” can encompass both “above” and “below” orientations.

[0057] Figure 2 This is a front perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0058] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The electronic device 200 according to an embodiment may include a housing 210, which includes a front surface 210A, a rear surface 210B, and a side surface 210C. The rear surface 210B defines a space with the front surface 210A, and the side surface 210C surrounds the space between the front surface 210A and the rear surface 210B. In another embodiment (not shown), the term "housing 210" may refer to the space defining... Figure 2 The front surface 210A, rear surface 210B and Figure 3 The structure of a portion of the side surface 210C. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the front surface 210A may be formed (or comprise) a substantially transparent front panel 202 (e.g., a glass or polymer panel including various coatings). The rear surface 210B may be defined by a rear panel 211. The rear panel 211 may be formed of, for example, glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of two or more of these materials. The side surface 210C may be defined by a side bezel structure 218 (or “side member”) coupled to the front panel 202 and the rear panel 211 and comprising metal and / or polymer. In some embodiments, the rear panel 211 and the side bezel structure 218 may be integrally constructed and may comprise the same material (e.g., a metallic material such as glass or aluminum, or ceramic). According to another embodiment, the front surface 210A and / or the front panel 202 may be interpreted as the display 220 ( Figure 4 Part of ).

[0059] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one of the following: a display device 220 ( Figure 4 ), audio modules 203, 207 and 214 (e.g., Figure 1 The audio module 170 and the sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 Sensor module 176), camera modules 205 and 206 (e.g., Figure 1 The camera module 180 and key input device 217 (e.g., in the camera module 180) are included. Figure 1 Input module 150) and connector holes 208 and 209 (e.g., Figure 1 (Connection end 178 in the middle). In some embodiments, at least one component (e.g., connector hole 209) may be omitted in the electronic device 200, or other components may be additionally included.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the display 220 ( Figure 1The display 220 can be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 by, for example, a considerable portion of the front panel 202. In some embodiments, the edge of the display 220 can be configured to have a shape substantially the same as the periphery of the front panel 202 adjacent to it. In another embodiment (not shown), the distance between the periphery of the display 220 and the periphery of the front panel 202 can be substantially constant in order to increase the exposed area of ​​the display 220.

[0061] According to an embodiment, the front surface (or front panel 202) of the housing 210 may include a screen display area provided as the display 220 is visually exposed. For example, the screen display area may include the front surface 210A.

[0062] In another embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 200 may include a recess or opening disposed in a portion of the screen display area (e.g., the front surface 210A) of the display 220, and may include at least one of an audio module 214, a sensor module (not shown), a light-emitting element (not shown), and a camera module 205 aligned with the recess or opening. In another embodiment (not shown), the rear surface of the screen display area of ​​the display 220 may include at least one of the following: an audio module 214, a sensor module (not shown), a camera module 205, a fingerprint sensor (not shown), and a light-emitting element (not shown).

[0063] In another embodiment (not shown), the display 220 may be coupled to or adjacent to the following: a touch-sensitive circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus.

[0064] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the key input device 217 may be disposed on the side frame structure 218.

[0065] According to embodiments, audio modules 203, 207, and 214 may include a microphone hole 203 and speaker holes 207 and 214. The microphone hole 203 may include a microphone disposed therein for receiving external sound, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be disposed therein to detect the direction of sound. Speaker holes 207 and 214 may include an external speaker hole 207 and a telephone call receiver hole 214. In some embodiments, speaker holes 207 and 214 and microphone hole 203 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) may be included without speaker holes 207 and 214.

[0066] According to embodiments, a sensor module (not shown) can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to, for example, the internal operating state of the electronic device 200 or the external environmental state. The sensor module (not shown) may include, for example, a first sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on the front surface 210A of the housing 210, and / or a third sensor module (not shown) (e.g., an HRM sensor) and / or a fourth sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on the rear surface 210B of the housing 210. In some embodiments (not shown), the fingerprint sensor may be disposed not only on the front surface 210A (e.g., the display 220) of the housing 210, but also on the rear surface 210B. The electronic device 200 may also include at least one of the following sensor modules (not shown in the figures): 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 (not shown).

[0067] According to embodiments, camera modules 205 and 206 may include, for example, a front-facing camera module 205 disposed on the front surface 210A of the electronic device 200, a rear-facing camera module 206 disposed on the rear surface 210B, and / or a flash 204. Camera modules 205 and 206 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash 204 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (e.g., an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 200.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the key input device 217 may be disposed on the side surface 210C of the housing 210. In another embodiment, the electronic device 200 may not include all or some of the key input devices 217 mentioned above, and the key input devices 217 not included in the key input devices mentioned above may be implemented on the display 220 in another type, such as soft keys.

[0069] According to an embodiment, a light-emitting element (not shown) may be disposed, for example, on the front surface 210A of the housing 210. The light-emitting element (not shown) may provide, for example, information about the state of the electronic device 200 in an optical form. In another embodiment, the light-emitting element (not shown) may provide a light source interlocked with the operation of, for example, a front-facing camera module 205. The light-emitting element (not shown) may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0070] According to an embodiment, connector holes 208 and 209 may include, for example, a first connector hole 208 and / or a second connector hole 209. The first connector hole 208 is capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting power and / or data to / receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device (e.g., a USB connector), and the second connector hole 209 is capable of accommodating a connector for transmitting audio signals to / receiving audio signals from an external electronic device (e.g., a headphone jack). According to an embodiment, either the first connector hole 208 or the second connector hole 209 may be omitted.

[0071] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0072] Reference Figure 4 The electronic device 200 may include a rear panel 211, a first support member 212, a display 220, a main printed circuit board 230, a second support member 240, and a flexible printed circuit board 250 (e.g., a first flexible printed circuit board). Figure 4 All or some of the components of the rear panel 211 and the display 220 may be connected with Figure 2 and / or Figure 3 The back panel 211 and the display 220 have the same construction.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the display 220 may be located on (or facing) the first support member 212. The display 220 may include: a first display surface 220a, which is visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device 200 (e.g., outside the electronic device 200); and a second display surface 220b, which is positioned opposite to the first display surface 220a and at least a portion thereof is disposed on the first support member 212. According to embodiments, the first display surface 220a may be disposed on the front panel (e.g., Figure 2 The display 220 may be located on the front panel 202 of the second display. According to an embodiment, the display 220 may include a first connector 222 for connection to a flexible printed circuit board 250 (e.g., a connector that can be connected to the flexible printed circuit board 250). The first connector 222 may be located on the surface 220b of the second display. According to an embodiment, the display 220 may be electrically connected to a main printed circuit board 230 via the flexible printed circuit board 250. According to an embodiment, the display 220 may be a flexible display or a foldable display.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the rear plate 211 may define at least a portion of the exterior (e.g., an outer surface) of the electronic device 200. For example, the rear plate 211 may define the rear surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 The rear surface 210B and / or side surfaces (e.g., Figure 2The side surface 210C in the middle). For example, the back plate 211 can be with the side frame structure (e.g., Figure 2 The rear panel 211 is integrated with the side bezel structure 218. According to another embodiment (not shown), the rear panel 211 may be connected to the side bezel structure 218. According to an embodiment, the rear panel 211 may be positioned relative to the display 220 with reference to a first support member 212 between the rear panel 211 and the display 220. According to an embodiment, the rear panel 211 may include or define features for facing the camera module (e.g., ...). Figure 3 The rear camera module 206 in the middle provides at least one opening for the light path. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first support member 212 may be disposed on the front panel (e.g., Figure 2 Between the front panel 202 and the rear panel 211. According to an embodiment, the first support member 212 may define a portion of the side surface 210C of the electronic device 200.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the first support member 212 can support components of the electronic device 200. For example, components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the main printed circuit board 230 or the battery 201) can be located on the first support member 212. According to embodiments, in opposite directions, the display 220 can be disposed on one surface of the first support member 212, while the main printed circuit board 230 can be disposed on the other surface of the first support member 212. According to embodiments, the first support member 212 can be connected to a side bezel structure (e.g., Figure 2 (Side bezel structure 218 in the image). According to another embodiment (not shown), the first support member 212 may define at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 200. For example, the first support member 212 may be integrated with the side bezel structure 218. According to embodiments, the first support member 212 may be made of metallic and / or non-metallic (e.g., polymer) materials.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the main printed circuit board 230 may be disposed on the first support member 212. According to embodiments, the main printed circuit board 230 may house a processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the memory (e.g., Figure 1 The memory 130 in the memory) and / or interface (e.g., Figure 1 Interface 177 in the middle.

[0077] According to various embodiments, a second support member 240 may be disposed on the first support member 212. For example, the second support member 240 may be spaced apart from the main printed circuit board 230 in a planar direction and may be located between the back plate 211 and the first support member 212 in a thickness direction. In embodiments, the planar direction may be along a plane defined by a first direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) and a second direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) that intersect each other. The thickness direction may be defined along a third direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) that intersects each of the first and second directions.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the second support member 240 can accommodate electronic components mounted thereon (e.g., Figure 1 The printed circuit board of the audio module 170 or connector 178 in the middle.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the rear plate 211, the first support member 212, and / or the second support member 240 can be interpreted as a housing (e.g., Figure 2 and Figure 3 (The shell 210 in the middle).

[0080] Figure 5a and Figure 5b This is a rear plan view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, with the rear panel 211 omitted. Figure 6 This is a rear perspective view of a display 220 connected to a flexible printed circuit board 250 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5b yes Figure 5a An enlarged planar view of region AB in the diagram.

[0081] Reference Figure 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 6 The electronic device 200 may include a battery 301, a first support member 312, a display 320, a main printed circuit board 305, and a first flexible printed circuit board 330. Figure 5a , Figure 5b and / or Figure 6 All or some of the components in the structure of the battery 301, the first support member 312, the display 320, the main printed circuit board 305, and the first flexible printed circuit board 330 may be connected with Figure 4 The battery 201, the first support member 212, the display 220, the main printed circuit board 230 and the flexible printed circuit board 250 have the same structure.

[0082] According to various embodiments, the display 320 may be electrically connected to the main printed circuit board 305 via a first flexible printed circuit board 330. According to embodiments, the display 320 may include a second flexible printed circuit board 324 electrically connected to display driving circuitry. The second flexible printed circuit board 324 may be connected via a first connector (e.g., Figure 4 The first connector 222) is connected to the second connector 332 of the first flexible printed circuit board 330. According to an embodiment, the display 320 may include a display on which the first connector (e.g., ...) is mounted. Figure 4 The second display surface 320b of the first connector 222. For example, the second display surface 320b may be coupled to the first connector 222.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the first flexible printed circuit board 330 may include: a second connector 332 configured to connect to the first connector 222 of the display 320; and a third connector 334 configured to connect to the main printed circuit board 305. The main printed circuit board 305 may be electrically connected to the display 320 using the first connector 222, the second connector 332, the third connector 334, and / or the first flexible printed circuit board 330. According to embodiments, the first flexible printed circuit board 330 may extend across at least a portion of the battery 301. For example, at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 330 may cover a portion of the front surface or a portion of the rear surface of the battery 301.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include an auxiliary printed circuit board 307 mounted on the first support member 312. The auxiliary printed circuit board 307 may be connected to the main printed circuit board 305 using a third flexible printed circuit board 336.

[0085] Figure 7 It is along Figure 5b A cross-sectional view of an embodiment taken by line A-A' in the figure. Figure 8 It is along Figure 5b A cross-sectional view of an embodiment taken by line B-B' in the figure.

[0086] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 The electronic device 200 may include a front panel 302, a rear panel 311, a first support member 312, a display 320, a first flexible printed circuit board 330, and a second support member 340. Figure 7 and Figure 8 All or some of the components in the front panel 302, rear panel 311, first support member 312, display 320, first flexible printed circuit board 330, and second support member 340 may be connected with Figures 2 to 4The front panel 202, rear panel 211, first support member 212, display 220, flexible printed circuit board 250 and second support member 240 have the same structure.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the housing 310 (e.g., Figure 2 The housing 210 may include a front plate 302, a rear plate 311, a first support member 312, and a second support member 340.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the display 320 can be coupled to the first connector 322 (e.g., Figure 4 (The first connector 322 in the middle). According to an embodiment, the first connector 322 may be disposed on or mounted on the second display surface 320b of the display 320.

[0089] According to various embodiments, the first flexible printed circuit board 330 may include a second connector 332 (e.g., Figure 5a and Figure 5b The second connector 332 (in the embodiment) may face the second support member 340. For example, the second connector 332 may be disposed between the second support member 340 (e.g., at the speaker housing 342) and the first connector 322. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 330 may be disposed between the first support member 312 and the second support member 340.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the rear panel 311 and the second support member 340 can be removably disposed from the electronic device 200, such as being removably disposed from the remainder of the electronic device 200. When the rear panel 311 and the second support member 340 are removed from the electronic device 200, the first connector 322 and the second connector 332 can be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200. For example, components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the first connector 322 and / or the second connector 332) can be replaced without removing the display 320 from the electronic device 200, and the maintainability of the electronic device 200 can be improved.

[0091] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member 312 may face the second support member 340. For example, the first support member 312 may include a first-1 support member surface 312a and a first-2 support member surface 312b, with the first-1 support member surface 312a facing the display 320 and the first-2 support member surface 312b positioned opposite to the first-1 support member surface 312a. According to embodiments, at least a portion of the first-2 support member surface 312b may face at least a portion of the second support member 340 (e.g., the second-1 support member surface 340a).

[0092] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 330, the first connector 322, or the second connector 332 may be surrounded by the first support member 312. According to an embodiment, the first support member 312 may include (or define) a through-hole 312-1 surrounding at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 330. According to an embodiment, the first support member 312 may include a protruding region 312-2 surrounding at least a portion of the through-hole 312-1. The protruding region 312-2 may be located between the display 320 and the second support member 340. For example, the protruding region 312-2 can be interpreted as a portion of a second-first support member surface 340a of the first support member 312 facing the second support member 340. According to an embodiment, the first support member 312 may include a speaker hole 303 (e.g., Figure 2 (Speaker hole 207 in the speaker unit 360). Sound generated by the speaker unit 360 can be transmitted to the outside of the electronic device 200 through the speaker hole 303. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a waterproof member 304 for reducing or preventing the inflow of foreign substances or moisture from the outside of the electronic device 200 through the speaker hole 303. The waterproof member 304 may cover at least a portion of the speaker hole 303. According to an embodiment, the waterproof member 304 may have a mesh structure.

[0093] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second support member 340 may face the first support member 312. According to embodiments, the second support member 340 may be coupled to the first support member 312 using an adhesive member 350. According to embodiments, the second support member 340 may be spaced apart from the first support member 312 along its thickness direction. For example, in electronic device 200, the adhesive member 350 may be omitted, and the second support member 340 may include a second-first support member surface 340a, which is spaced apart from at least a portion of the first-second support member surface 312b of the first support member 312.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the first support member 312 and / or the second support member 340 can reduce or prevent impacts applied to the first connector 322 and / or the second connector 332. According to embodiments, at least some of the impacts applied from outside the electronic device 200 to the rear panel 311 and / or the front panel 302 can be transferred to the first support member 312 and / or the second support member 340, and the impacts or pressures transferred to the first connector 322 and / or the second connector 332 can be reduced by the force distributed to the first support member 312 and / or the second support member 340.

[0095] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include an adhesive member 350 disposed between a first support member 312 and a second support member 340. According to embodiments, the adhesive member 350 may be disposed between the surface 312b of the first-second support member and the surface 340a of the second-first support member. According to embodiments, the adhesive member 350 may be an adhesive tape or adhesive, or it may define an impact-absorbing member.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a speaker unit 360 disposed within a housing 310. According to embodiments, the speaker unit 360 can convert electrical signals into sound. For example, the speaker unit 360 may include at least one of the following: a coil (e.g., a voice coil) (not shown) configured to vibrate a diaphragm based on pulse width modulation (PWM); a diaphragm (not shown) configured to vibrate; a damping member (e.g., a spring (not shown)) made of a conductive material and configured to transmit signals (e.g., electricity) transmitted from outside the speaker unit 360 to the coil; a magnet (not shown); or a conductive plate (not shown) configured to concentrate a magnetic field generated by the magnet. According to embodiments, the speaker unit 360 may be connected to a second support member 340. According to embodiments, the speaker housing 342 of the speaker unit 360 may be coupled to the second support member 340 using ultrasonic welding and / or adhesive members (e.g., joints, adhesives, or adhesive tape). The speaker unit 360 may be located in the internal space between the speaker housing 342 and the second support member 340. For example, the speaker unit 360 may be attached to the speaker housing 342.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the second support member 340 may include a speaker housing 342. According to embodiments, the speaker housing 342 may be connected to a rear panel 311. For example, at least a portion of the second support member 340 may be interpreted as the speaker housing 342. [Additionally, the speaker housing 342 may be interpreted as the second support member 340 (e.g., Figure 4 The second supporting member 240 in the middle.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the speaker housing 342 may surround at least a portion of the speaker unit 360. For example, the speaker housing 342 is an assembly configured to house components of the speaker unit 360 (e.g., coils, diaphragms, and damping members) and may include at least one of a protective cover (not shown) configured to protect the diaphragm or a yoke configured to protect components of the speaker unit 360 (e.g., magnets). For example, the speaker housing 342 may refer to a shell, frame, or enclosure surrounding the speaker unit 360. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the speaker housing 342 may be used as a resonant cavity configured to accumulate at least a portion of the sound generated by the speaker unit 360.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the first connector 322 and the second connector 332 may be disposed below or closer to the front panel 302 of the speaker unit 360. According to embodiments, the speaker unit 360 may include a first speaker unit surface 360a facing (or closest to) the rear panel 311 and a second speaker unit surface 360b positioned opposite to the first speaker unit surface 360a and facing (or closest to) the speaker housing 342.

[0100] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the speaker housing 342 may be disposed between the speaker unit 360 and the second connector 332. For example, the speaker housing 342 may include a first speaker housing surface 342a and a second speaker housing surface 342b, wherein the first speaker housing surface 342a faces the second speaker unit surface 360b in a state spaced apart from the second speaker unit surface 360b, and the second speaker housing surface 342b is positioned opposite to the first speaker housing surface 342a and faces the second connector 332.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the second support member 340 may be spaced apart from the second connector 332 along its thickness direction. According to an embodiment, the second support member 340 may include a second-second support member surface 340b facing the second connector 332. The second connector 332 may be spaced apart from the second-second support member surface 340b. According to an embodiment, a portion of the second-second support member surface 340b may be interpreted as the second speaker housing surface 342b.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a protective member 380. The protective member 380 may be disposed between the second connector 332 and the second support member 340. According to an embodiment, the second connector 332 may include a first surface 332a facing the second support member 340 and / or the speaker housing 342, and the protective member 380 may be disposed above the first surface 332a or closer to the rear plate 311 of the second connector 332. For example, the first surface 332a may be the top surface of the connector reinforcement 331 of the second connector 332. According to another embodiment, the protective member 380 may be disposed below the second support member 340. For example, the protective member 380 may be disposed below the second-second support member surface 340b or the second speaker housing surface 342b. According to an embodiment, the second-second support member surface 340b may be a surface extending from the second-first support member surface 340a.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the protective member 380 can prevent or reduce disengagement of the second connector 332 from the first connector 322. For example, the protective member 380 may face at least a portion of the second connector 332 and may limit the distance that the second connector 332 can move, particularly relative to the first connector 322. According to embodiments, the protective member 380 may be a compressible member or a shock-absorbing member. For example, the protective member 380 may include sponge or rubber. According to embodiments, the compressible protective member 380 can absorb at least some of the pressure applied to the electronic device 200 and can reduce the pressure applied to the display 320, the first connector 322, and the second connector 332. Damage to the display 320, the first connector 322, and / or the second connector 332 can be reduced.

[0104] Figure 9 It is along Figure 5b A cross-sectional view of another embodiment taken by line A-A' in the diagram.

[0105] Reference Figure 9 The housing 310 of the electronic device 200 may include a front panel 302, a first support member 312, a display 320, and a second support member 340. Figure 9 All or some of the components in the front panel 302, the first support member 312, the display 320, and the second support member 340 may be connected with Figure 7 and Figure 8 The front panel 302, the first support member 312, the display 320, the first flexible printed circuit board 330, and the second support member 340 are the same.

[0106] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a third support member 390, at least a portion of which is disposed between the first support member 312 and the second support member 340. According to embodiments, the third support member 390 may include a third-first support member surface 390a facing the second support member 340 and a third-second support member surface 390b positioned opposite to the third-first support member surface 390a and facing the first support member 312. According to embodiments, the third support member 390 may be a printed circuit board. For example, at least one electronic component 392 (e.g., Figure 1The processor 120 or memory 130 may be located on the third support member 390. For example, at least one electronic component 392 may be located on the surface 390a of the third-first support member and protrude from there toward the second support member 340, while the surface 390b of the third-second support member may face the second connector 332. For example, the surface 390b of the third-second support member may face the second connector 332 to which the protective member 380 is attached and may prevent or inhibit the second connector 332 from disengaging from the first connector 322. According to an embodiment, the third support member 390 may be a bracket or housing for defining at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 200 or for supporting at least some components.

[0107] Figure 10 This is a rear view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, with the rear panel omitted. Figure 11 It is along Figure 10 The cross-sectional view taken by line C-C' in the diagram.

[0108] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 The housing 310 of the electronic device 200 may include a front panel 302, a rear panel 311, a first support member 312, a display 320, and a second support member 340. Figure 10 and Figure 11 All or some of the components in the front panel 302, rear panel 311, first support member 312, display 320, first flexible printed circuit board 330, and second support member 340 may be connected with Figure 7 and Figure 8 The front panel 302, the first support member 312, the display 320, the first flexible printed circuit board 330 and the second support member 340 have the same structure.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one boss structure 370. According to embodiments, the boss structure 370 may reduce movement of the speaker unit 360 in the thickness direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) (or along the thickness direction). For example, the boss structure 370 may penetrate at least a portion of the first support member 312 and at least a portion of the second support member 340 to couple the first support member 312 and the second support member 340 to each other. According to embodiments, the boss structure 370 may be a screw, bolt, rivet, or nail. According to another embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 200 may include a hook structure (not shown) for coupling the second support member 340 to the first support member 312.

[0110] Figure 12a and Figure 12b This is a schematic diagram illustrating the support structure of the first connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0111] Reference Figure 12a and Figure 12b The electronic device 200 may include a first support member 312, a display 320, a protective member 380 and / or a second support member 340. Figure 12a and Figure 12b All or some of the components of the first support member 312, the display 320, the protective member 380, and the second support member 340 may be connected with Figure 7 and Figure 8 The first support member 312, the display 320, the protective member 380, and the second support member 340 are the same.

[0112] According to various embodiments, electronic device 200 may include connector device 306. Connector device 306 may include a first connector (e.g., Figure 7 The first connector 322) and the second connector connected to the first connector 322 (e.g., Figure 7 The second connector 332 in the middle). For example, it can be... Figure 12a and Figure 12b The connector device 306 is interpreted together as the first connector 322 and the second connector 332.

[0113] According to various embodiments (e.g., Figure 12a The connector assembly 306 is located in the thickness direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the z-axis direction). Figure 12a The vertical movement of the connector 306 can be restricted by the second support member 340, and the separation of the connector 306 can be suppressed or prevented. For example, the disengagement of the second connector 332 relative to the first connector 322 can be suppressed. According to an embodiment, the connector 306 can face the second support member 340 and can be disposed between the second support member 340 and the display 320.

[0114] According to various embodiments (e.g., Figure 12a The protective member 380 may be disposed between the second support member 340 and the connector assembly 306. The protective member 380 may prevent or inhibit disengagement relative to the connector assembly 306. For example, the protective member 380 may face at least a portion of the connector assembly 306 and may limit the distance the connector assembly 306 can move. According to an embodiment, the protective member 380 may be a compressible member. For example, the protective member 380 may include sponge or rubber. According to an embodiment, the compressible protective member 380 absorbs at least some of the pressure applied to the electronic device 200, and damage to the display 320 and / or the connector assembly 306 may be reduced. According to various embodiments (e.g., Figure 12bThe connector device 306 may face at least a portion of the first support member 312. For example, the movement of the connector device 306 in the thickness direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the electronic device 200 may be restricted by the first support member 312, and separation of the connector device 306 may be suppressed or prevented. According to an embodiment, the connector device 306 may be disposed between the first support member 312 and the display 320.

[0115] According to various embodiments (e.g., Figure 12b The protective member 380 may be disposed between the first support member 312 and the connector device 306. According to an embodiment, the support member 312 may include a second support member 340 and the connector device 306 (e.g., Figure 7 The support region 312-3 between the second connector 332 and the second connector 332 in the connector assembly 306 may include a first support region surface 312-3a and a second support region surface 312-3b, wherein the first support region surface 312-3a faces the second support member 340 when spaced apart from the second support member 340, and the second support region surface 312-3b faces the protective member 380. The support region 312-3 may be a region such as a planar region (e.g., an overlapping region) where the first support member 312 and the connector assembly 306 overlap with each other.

[0116] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The electronic device 200 may include: a housing (e.g., Figure 2 The housing 210 in the middle includes a front panel (e.g., Figure 2 Front panel 202), rear panel (e.g., Figure 4 The rear plate 211), the first support member (e.g., Figure 4 The first support member 212) and the second support member (e.g., Figure 4 The second support member 240 in the first support member is disposed between the front and rear plates, and at least a portion of the second support member faces the first support member; the display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 220 includes a first display surface (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The first display surface 220a) and the second display surface (e.g., Figure 4 The second display surface 220b is positioned opposite to the first display surface, which is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device. The first connector (e.g., ...) Figure 4 The first connector 222) is mounted on the surface of the second display; the main printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4The main printed circuit board 230 is disposed within the housing; and the first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 5a and Figure 5b The first flexible printed circuit board 330 is connected to the main printed circuit board, wherein the first flexible printed circuit board includes a second connector (e.g., Figure 5a and Figure 5b The second connector 332 faces the second support member and is connected to the first connector.

[0117] According to various embodiments, the first support member may include the surface of the first-1 support member (e.g., Figure 7 The surfaces of the first-1 support member (312a) and the first-2 support member (e.g., Figure 7 The first-1 support member surface 312b faces the display, the second-2 support member surface is positioned opposite to the first-1 support member surface, and the second support member may include the second-1 support member surface (e.g., Figure 7 The second-1 support member surface 340a is spaced apart from the first-2 support member surface (e.g., to define a first space).

[0118] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may also include: an adhesive component (e.g., Figure 7 The adhesive member 350 is disposed between the surfaces of the first-2 support members and the second-1 support members, which are spaced apart from each other (e.g., within a first space).

[0119] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include: a speaker unit (e.g., Figure 7 The loudspeaker unit 360 is coupled to the second support member.

[0120] According to various embodiments, the second support member may include a speaker housing surrounding at least a portion of the speaker unit (e.g., Figure 7 The speaker housing 342 is provided, and the second connector can be disposed between the speaker housing and the first connector.

[0121] According to various embodiments, the loudspeaker unit may include a first loudspeaker unit surface (e.g., Figure 7 The first speaker unit surface 360a) and the second speaker unit surface (e.g., Figure 7The second speaker unit surface 360b is located opposite to the first speaker unit surface and faces the speaker housing. The speaker housing may include a first speaker housing surface (e.g., first speaker housing surface 342a) and a second speaker housing surface (e.g., second speaker housing surface 342b), the first speaker housing surface being spaced apart from the second speaker unit surface (e.g., to define a second space), and the second speaker housing surface being opposite to the first speaker housing surface and facing the second connector. Because the components may not contact each other due to the distance between these components in the space when an external impact is received by one of the components, such a space can be considered an impact-absorbing member.

[0122] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include: at least one boss structure (e.g., Figure 11 The boss structure 370 in the middle, the at least one boss structure is coupled to the first support member and the second support member, for example to couple the first support member and the second support member to each other.

[0123] According to various embodiments, the second connector may include a first surface facing the second support member (e.g., Figure 7 The first flexible printed circuit board may include a protective member disposed on the first surface (e.g., 330a). Figure 7 (Protective component 380 in the middle).

[0124] According to various embodiments, the second support member may include a second-2nd support member surface facing the second connector (e.g., Figure 7 The second-2 support member surface 340b) and the second-2 support member surface may be spaced apart from the second connector, for example to define a third space.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the second support member may include a protective member (e.g., Figure 7 The protective member 380 is disposed below the surface of the second-second support member, such as within a third space.

[0126] According to various embodiments, the display may include a second flexible printed circuit board having a first connector (e.g., Figure 6 The second flexible printed circuit board 324 in the middle.

[0127] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include: a third support member (e.g., Figure 9The third support member 390 is disposed between the first support member and the second support member, and the third support member may include a third-1 support member surface 390a and a third-2 support member surface 390b. The third-1 support member surface 390a faces the second support member, and the third-2 support member surface 390b is positioned opposite to the third-1 support member surface 390a and faces the second connector.

[0128] According to various embodiments, the first support member may include: a through hole (e.g., Figure 7 The through-hole 312-1 in the circuit is configured to accommodate at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board; and the protruding region (e.g., Figure 7 The protruding region 312-2 surrounds at least a portion of the through-hole and is located between the display and the second support member. The protruding region may include a protrusion of the first support member defining the through-hole. The first flexible printed circuit board may extend from the rear side of the first support member toward the display through the through-hole.

[0129] According to various embodiments, the first support member may include a support region located between the second support member and the second connector (e.g., Figure 12b Support area 312-3 in the middle.

[0130] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may also include: a protective component (e.g., Figure 12b The protective member 380 is disposed between the second connector and the support area, and the support area may include the surface of the first support area (e.g., Figure 12b The first support region surface 312-3a) and the second support region surface (e.g., Figure 12b The second support region surface 312-3b) of the first support region faces the second support member in a state spaced apart from the second support member, and the second support region surface faces the protective member.

[0131] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 2 The electronic device 200 may include: a housing (e.g., Figure 2 The housing 210 in the middle includes a front panel (e.g., Figure 2 Front panel 202), rear panel (e.g., Figure 4 The rear plate 211) and the first support member (e.g., Figure 4 The first support member 212 in the middle, at least a portion of which is disposed between the front plate and the rear plate; the display (e.g., Figure 4 The display 220 includes a first display surface (e.g., ...). Figure 4The first display surface 220a) and the second display surface (e.g., Figure 4 The second display surface 220b is disposed on the front panel, and the second display surface is positioned opposite to the first display surface, wherein the first connector (e.g., Figure 4 The first connector 222) is mounted on the surface of the second display; the speaker housing (e.g., Figure 7 The speaker housing 342 is connected to the rear panel and faces at least a portion of the first support member; and the first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 6 The first flexible printed circuit board 330 in the circuit includes a second connector (e.g., Figure 6 The second connector 332 is connected to the first connector and faces the speaker housing.

[0132] According to various embodiments, the first support member may include the surface of the first-1 support member (e.g., Figure 7 The surfaces of the first-1 support member (312a) and the first-2 support member (e.g., Figure 7 The first-2 support member surface 312b faces the display, the second-2 support member surface is positioned opposite to the first-1 support member surface, and the speaker housing may be spaced apart from the first-2 support member surface, for example to define a first space.

[0133] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may also include: an adhesive component (e.g., Figure 7 The adhesive member 350 is disposed between the surface of the first-second support member and the speaker housing.

[0134] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may further include: a speaker unit (e.g., Figure 7 The speaker unit 360 is housed within a speaker housing, wherein the speaker unit may include a first speaker unit surface (e.g., Figure 7 The first speaker unit surface 360a) and the second speaker unit surface (e.g., Figure 7The second speaker unit surface 360b is located opposite to the first speaker unit surface and faces the speaker housing. The speaker housing may include a first speaker housing surface (e.g., first speaker housing surface 342a) and a second speaker housing surface (e.g., second speaker housing surface 342b). The first speaker housing surface is spaced apart from the second speaker unit surface (e.g., to define a second space). The second speaker housing surface is located opposite to the first speaker housing surface and faces the second connector.

[0135] According to various embodiments, the second connector may include a first surface facing the speaker housing (e.g., to define a third space). Figure 7 The first surface 330a in the middle), and the electronic device may also include: a protective member (e.g., Figure 7 The protective component 380 is disposed on the first surface and disposed within the third space.

[0136] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains that the electronic devices described above, including the connectors according to this disclosure, are not limited to the above embodiments and drawings, and can be substituted, modified, and altered in various ways within the scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: The housing includes a front plate, a rear plate, a first support member, and a second support member, wherein at least a portion of the first support member is disposed between the front plate and the rear plate, and the second support member faces the first support member and is disposed between the rear plate and the first support member. A display, the display being disposed on the first support member and including a first display surface and a second display surface, the first display surface being visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device, and the second display surface being opposite to the first display surface; A first connector is mounted on the surface of the second display and connected to the display. A main printed circuit board, wherein the main printed circuit board is disposed between the first support member and the rear plate and is spaced apart from the second support member in the planar direction; as well as A first flexible printed circuit board connects the main printed circuit board to the first connector and includes a second connector that connects to the first connector. The first support member includes a through hole located at a position corresponding to the first connector, and the first flexible printed circuit board extends through the through hole. The second connector of the first flexible printed circuit board faces the second support member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first support member includes a first support member surface (1-1) and a second support member surface (1-2), the first support member surface (1-1) facing the display, and the second support member surface (1-2) opposite to the first support member surface (1-1). The second support member includes a second-first support member surface, which faces the first support member and is spaced apart from the first-second support member surface.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, further comprising: An adhesive member is disposed between the surfaces of the first-2 support members of the first support member and the surfaces of the second-1 support members of the second support member, which are spaced apart from each other.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A speaker unit, which is connected to the second support member.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The second support member includes a speaker housing. The speaker unit is located inside the speaker housing, and The second connector is disposed between the speaker housing and the first connector.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The speaker unit includes a speaker unit surface facing the speaker housing, and The speaker housing includes a first speaker housing surface and a second speaker housing surface. The first speaker housing surface faces the speaker unit surface and is spaced apart from the speaker unit surface. The second speaker housing surface is opposite to the first speaker housing surface and faces the second connector.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, further comprising: A boss structure that connects the first support member and the second support member to each other.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second connector on the first flexible printed circuit board includes a surface facing the second support member. The electronic device also includes: An impact-absorbing member is located between the surface of the second connector and the second support member.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second support member includes a second-2 support member surface facing the second connector, and The surface of the second-2nd support member of the second support member is spaced apart from the second connector.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, further comprising: An impact-absorbing member is located between the surfaces of the second connector and the second support member, which are spaced apart from each other.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The display includes a second flexible printed circuit board having the first connector.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A third support member is disposed between the first support member and the second support member. in, The third support member includes a 3-1 support member surface and a 3-2 support member surface. The 3-1 support member surface faces the second support member and is spaced apart from the second support member. The 3-2 support member surface is opposite to the 3-1 support member surface, faces the second connector, and is spaced apart from the second connector.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second connector of the first flexible printed circuit board faces the second support member of the housing, while the first support member of the housing is located between the second connector and the second support member. The first support member includes a support region located between the second support member and the second connector.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein, The support region of the first support member includes a first support region surface and a second support region surface. The first support region surface faces the second support member and is spaced apart from the second support member. The second support region surface faces the second connector and is spaced apart from the second connector. The electronic device also includes: An impact-absorbing component is disposed between the second connector and the surface of the second support region of the support region.

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