Electronic device comprising an electrically conductive member

Abstract

An electronic device including a conductive member is provided. The electronic device includes: a foldable display; a support member configured to fold about a folding axis and support the foldable display; a protective member made of resin material and surrounding the edge of the foldable display, the protective member being attached to the support member; and a conductive member disposed on a portion of the inner surface of the protective member, the conductive member being configured to connect to a metal region of the support member to provide an electrical path.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application "Electronic Device Including Conductive Components" filed on August 2, 2021, with application number 202110881216.3. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to an electronic device including a conductive member. More specifically, this disclosure relates to an electronic device (e.g., a portable terminal) including a conductive member disposed on a decorative member and electrically connected to a metal region, wherein the conductive member includes a first conductive member arranged facing a support member and a second conductive member arranged parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member. Background Technology

[0003] Due to advancements in information and communication technologies and semiconductor technology, the distribution and use of various electronic devices are rapidly increasing. Specifically, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable users to communicate with each other while carrying them. These devices can output stored information as sound or images. With increasing integration of electronic devices and the popularity of ultra-high-speed and high-capacity wireless communication, a variety of functions have recently been provided in single electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals. For example, in addition to communication functions, various functions such as entertainment (e.g., gaming), multimedia (e.g., music / video playback), communication and security functions such as mobile banking, schedule management, and e-wallet functions are being integrated into single electronic devices. Such electronic devices have been miniaturized to make them convenient for users to carry.

[0004] As mobile communication services expand into multimedia services, it becomes necessary to increase the size of electronic device displays to allow users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls or SMS services. However, there is a trade-off between the size of electronic device displays and the miniaturization of electronic devices.

[0005] The above information is presented as background information only to aid in understanding this disclosure. It is neither determined nor asserted whether any of the above content is suitable as prior art to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] The present disclosure aims to at least address the aforementioned problems and / or disadvantages, and to provide at least the following advantages. Therefore, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device (e.g., a portable terminal) including a display having a flat surface or a flat surface and a curved surface. When the screen size is larger than the size of the electronic device due to the structure of the fixed display, electronic devices including displays of existing types may require other terminals. Therefore, electronic devices including foldable or rollable displays have been and are being researched.

[0008] In foldable electronic devices, physical separation space is required between display components to enable the display to fold. However, power surges can be introduced into the display panel from the outside of the electronic device through this separation space. Decorative members surrounding the display panel can be used to reduce power surges introduced into the display panel. However, as the area of ​​the decorative member increases, the size of the electronic device may increase, or the actual display area of ​​the display may decrease.

[0009] Technical solution

[0010] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a display that can be unfolded or folded by user operation can be provided.

[0011] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a discharge path capable of transmitting an externally introduced surge to ground.

[0012] However, the problems to be addressed in this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and various extensions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0013] Other aspects will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be readily understood from the description, or may be learned by practice of the provided embodiments.

[0014] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a foldable display; a decorative member made of resin material and surrounding at least a portion of the foldable display; a support member configured to support the foldable display and including a metal region connected to the decorative member; and a conductive member disposed on the decorative member and electrically connected to the metal region. The conductive member may include: a first conductive member arranged facing the support member; and a second conductive member arranged parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member.

[0015] According to another aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a foldable display; a decorative member made of resin material and surrounding at least a portion of the foldable display; a support member configured to support the foldable display and including a metal region connected to the decorative member and a resin region disposed in a segmental portion of the metal region; and a conductive member electrically connected to the metal region. The decorative member may include: a first decorative member region facing the support member; and a second decorative member region extending from the first decorative member region and facing a direction different from the direction faced by the first decorative member region. The conductive member may be disposed in the first decorative member region and the second decorative member region, and the conductive member may include a third conductive member and a fourth conductive member spaced apart from each other relative to the segmental portion.

[0016] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device can include a discharge path that can discharge surges introduced into the electronic device using a support member electrically connected to a conductive member.

[0017] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device includes a decorative member having a reduced area that is superimposed on a display. Therefore, the actual screen display area can be increased, and aesthetics improved.

[0018] Detailed implementation of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Other aspects, advantages, and salient features of the present disclosure will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of this disclosure will be more readily understood from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0020] Figure 1 This is a six-view diagram showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a six-view diagram showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 4 It is according to the embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view taken from line B-B' in the diagram;

[0024] Figure 5 It is according to the embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 1A cross-sectional view taken by line A-A' in the diagram;

[0025] Figure 6 It is according to the embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 1 A cross-sectional view taken by line A-A' in the diagram;

[0026] Figure 7A This is a diagram illustrating a conductive component incorporated into a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0027] Figure 7B This is a diagram illustrating a conductive component incorporated into a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0028] Figure 7C This is a diagram illustrating a conductive component incorporated into a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a front view of a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0030] Figure 9A This is a diagram showing the arrangement of conductive members corresponding to the support members according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] Figure 9B This is a diagram showing the arrangement of conductive members corresponding to the support members according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] Figure 9C This is a diagram showing the arrangement of conductive members corresponding to the support members according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0033] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0034] Figure 11 A cross-sectional view of a conductive component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0035] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a conductive member disposed on a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

[0038] The terms and words used in the following description are not limited to their literal meanings, but are used by the inventors only to enable a clear and consistent understanding of this disclosure. Therefore, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the descriptions of the various embodiments of this disclosure provided below are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the purpose of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0039] It will be understood that, unless the context explicitly specifies otherwise, the singular form includes the plural indicator. Thus, for example, a reference to “component surface” includes a reference to one or more such surfaces.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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, similar reference 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 include any one or all possible combinations of the items enumerated together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish the respective components from one other component and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether or not the terms “operably” or “communically” are used, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “attached to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the first element can be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the second element, wirelessly connected to the second element, or connected to the second element via a third element.

[0042] As used in connection 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 of this disclosure, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0043] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments of this disclosure, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments of this disclosure, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions prior to integration. According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a six-view diagram showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This is a six-view diagram showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In embodiments of this disclosure, electronic device 101 may include: a foldable housing 300; a hinged cover 330 configured to cover a foldable portion of the foldable housing 300; and a flexible or foldable display 200 (hereinafter simply referred to as "display 200") disposed within the space defined by the foldable housing 300. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the surface on which the display 200 is disposed is defined as the front surface of electronic device 101 (e.g., first surface 310a and third surface 320a). Additionally, the surfaces opposite the front surfaces are defined as the rear surfaces of electronic device 101 (e.g., second surface 310b and fourth surface 320b). Furthermore, the surfaces surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces are defined as the side surfaces of electronic device 101 (e.g., first side surface 311a and second side surface 321a).

[0046] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the foldable housing 300 may include a first housing 310, a second housing 320 including a sensor region 324, a first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 3 (Hinge structure 302 in the middle). The foldable housing 300 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to... Figure 1 and Figure 2The shapes and components shown are not necessarily those of the device itself, but can be achieved through combinations and / or assemblies of different shapes or components. For example, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the first housing 310 and the first rear cover 380 may be integrally constructed, and the second housing 320 and the second rear cover 390 may be integrally constructed. According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the first housing 310 may be connected to the hinge structure 302 and may include a first surface 310a facing a first direction and a second surface 310b facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing 320 may be connected to the hinge structure 302 and may include a third surface 320a facing a third direction and a fourth surface 320b facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The second housing 320 is rotatable about the hinge structure 302 relative to the first housing 310. Therefore, the electronic device 101 may be deformable into a folded state or an unfolded state. In the folded state of the electronic device 101, the first surface 310a may face the third surface 320a, and in the unfolded state, the third direction may be the same as the first direction. According to embodiments of this disclosure, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 101, the first and third directions can be +Z directions, and the second and fourth directions can be -Z directions. According to embodiments of this disclosure, in the folded state of the electronic device 101, the third and second directions can be +Z directions, and the first and fourth directions can be -Z directions. Hereinafter, unless otherwise stated, directions will be described based on the unfolded state of the electronic device 101.

[0047] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may be disposed on opposite sides about a folding axis A and may have a generally symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. As described later, the angle or 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. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, unlike the first housing 310, the second housing 320 may also include a sensor region 324 in which various sensors are disposed. However, other regions of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may have mutually symmetrical shapes. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the folding axis A may be a plurality of (e.g., two) parallel folding axes.

[0048] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device 101 may include a structure into which a digital pen can be inserted. For example, a hole 323 into which the digital pen can be inserted may be provided in a side surface of a first housing 310 or a side surface of a second housing 320 of the electronic device 101.

[0049] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may together define a recess for receiving the display 200. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, due to the sensor region 324, the recess may have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A.

[0050] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, at least a portion of the first housing 310 and at least a portion of the second housing 320 may be made of a metallic or non-metallic material having a stiffness level selected to support the display 200. The portion made of a metallic material may provide a ground plane for the electronic device 101 and may be electrically connected to a circuit board defined on a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 3 The grounding wire on the substrate unit 360 in the middle.

[0051] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the sensor region 324 may be defined as having a predetermined region adjacent to a corner of the second housing 320. However, the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor region 324 are not limited to the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor region in the illustrated example. For example, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the sensor region 324 may be disposed in the other corner of the second housing 320 or in any region between the upper or lower corner, or in the first housing 310. In embodiments of this disclosure, components embedded in the electronic device 101 to perform various functions may be exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 101 through the sensor region 324 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor region 324. In various embodiments of this disclosure, the components may include various types of sensors. Sensors may include at least one of, for example, a front-facing camera, a receiver, or a proximity sensor.

[0052] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a first rear cover 380 may be disposed on one side of the folding axis A on the rear surface of the electronic device 101, and may have a generally rectangular outer periphery, for example, that can be surrounded by a first housing 310. Similarly, a second rear cover 390 may be disposed on the other side of the folding axis A on the rear surface of the electronic device 101, and the outer periphery of the second rear cover 390 may be surrounded by a second housing 320.

[0053] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 may have generally symmetrical shapes about a folding axis (axis A). However, the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 do not necessarily have mutually symmetrical shapes, and in another embodiment of this disclosure, the electronic device 101 may include a first rear cover 380 and a second rear cover 390 having various shapes.

[0054] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, a first housing 310, and a second housing 320 may define spaces in which various components (e.g., printed circuit boards or batteries) of the electronic device 101 may be disposed. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, one or more components may be disposed on or visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 101. For example, at least a portion of a sub-display (not shown) may be visually exposed through a first rear region 382 of the first rear cover 380. In another embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through a second rear region 392 of the second rear cover 390. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, sensors may include proximity sensors and / or a rear-facing camera.

[0055] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a front-facing camera exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 101 via one or more openings in the sensor region 324, or a rear-facing camera exposed via the second rear region 392 of the second rear cover 390, may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. A flash may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments of this disclosure, two or more lenses (e.g., an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and / or a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 101.

[0056] Reference Figure 2 The hinge cover 330 may be disposed between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 to cover internal components (e.g., Figure 3 (Hinge structure 302 in the present disclosure). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the hinge cover 330 may be covered by a portion of the first housing 310 and a portion of the second housing 320, or may be exposed to the outside depending on the state of the electronic device 101 (expanded state (flat state) or folded state).

[0057] According to embodiments of this disclosure, such as Figure 1 As shown, when the electronic device 101 is in the unfolded state, the hinge cover 330 can be concealed by being covered by the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. As another example, Figure 2As shown, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., a fully folded state), the hinge cover 330 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. As another example, when the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are in an intermediate state where they are folded to form a predetermined angle between them, a portion of the hinge cover 330 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. However, in this case, the exposed area may be smaller than the exposed area in the fully folded state. In embodiments of this disclosure, the hinge cover 330 may include a curved surface.

[0058] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display 200 may be disposed within a space defined by the foldable housing 300. For example, the display 200 may be housed in a recess defined by the foldable housing 300 and may constitute a large portion of the front surface of the electronic device 101. Therefore, the front surface of the electronic device 101 may include the display 200, a portion of the first housing 310 adjacent to the display 200, and a portion of the second housing 320 adjacent to the display 200. Additionally, the rear surface of the electronic device 101 may include a first rear cover 380, a portion of the first housing 310 adjacent to the first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a portion of the second housing 320 adjacent to the second rear cover 390.

[0059] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, display 200 may refer to a display in which at least a portion is deformable into a planar surface or a curved surface. According to embodiments of this disclosure, display 200 may include: a folded region 203; a first region 201 disposed on one side of the folded region 203 (e.g., Figure 2 The left side of the folded area 203 shown; and the second area 202, located on the other side of the folded area 203 (e.g., the left side of the folded area 203); ... Figure 2 (The right side of the folded area 203 shown).

[0060] However, the area division of display 200 is illustrative, and display 200 may be divided into multiple areas (e.g., four or more areas or two areas) according to its structure or function. For example, in Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, the area of ​​display 200 can be divided by a folded region 203 or a folded axis (axis A) extending parallel to the Y-axis. However, in another embodiment of this disclosure, the area of ​​display 200 can be divided based on another folded region (e.g., a folded region parallel to the X-axis) or another folded axis (e.g., a folded axis parallel to the X-axis). According to embodiments of this disclosure, display 200 can be integrated with touch-sensitive circuitry, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus, or configured to be adjacent to touch-sensitive circuitry, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch intensity (pressure), and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus.

[0061] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the first region 201 and the second region 202 may have generally symmetrical shapes with respect to the folded region 203. However, unlike the first region 201, the second region 202 may include a cut notch due to the presence of the sensor region 324, but may be symmetrical to the first region 201 in regions other than the sensor region 324. In other words, the first region 201 and the second region 202 may include portions having mutually symmetrical shapes and portions having mutually asymmetrical shapes.

[0062] The operation of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 according to the state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., flat or unfolded state and folded state) and the state of the corresponding area of ​​the display 200 will be described below.

[0063] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (flat state) (e.g., Figure 1 When the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are configured to form a 180-degree angle between them and face the same direction, the surfaces of the first region 201 and the second region 202 of the display 200 form a 180-degree angle relative to each other and may face the same direction (e.g., the front direction of the electronic device). The folding region 203 may form the same plane as the planes of the first region 201 and the second region 202.

[0064] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 2 When the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are configured to face each other, the surfaces of the first region 201 and the second region 202 of the display 200 may face each other while forming a small angle (e.g., an angle between 0 and 10 degrees) relative to each other. At least a portion of the folded region 203 may be configured as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.

[0065] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 may be configured to form a predetermined angle relative to each other. The surfaces of the first region 201 and the second region 202 of the display 200 may form an angle greater than that in the folded state and less than that in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the folded region 203 may be configured as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and in this case, the curvature may be less than that in the folded state.

[0066] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] Reference Figure 3 The electronic device 101 may include a foldable housing 300, a display 200, a hinge structure 302, and a substrate unit 360. The foldable housing 300 may include a first housing 310, a second housing 320, a bracket assembly 350, a first rear cover 380, and a second rear cover 390. Figure 3 The foldable housing 300 and the display 200 are constructed in a manner compatible with... Figure 1 The foldable housing 300 and the display 200 have the same or identical construction components.

[0068] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support assembly 350 may include a first intermediate plate 352 and a second intermediate plate 354. A hinge structure 302 may be disposed between the first intermediate plate 352 and the second intermediate plate 354. When viewed from the outside, the hinge structure 302 may be covered by a hinge cover (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge cover 330 in the middle is covered. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a printed circuit board (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) may be disposed on the support assembly 350 across the first intermediate plate 352 and the second intermediate plate 354.

[0069] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the substrate unit 360 may include a first circuit board 362 disposed on a first intermediate plate 352 and a second circuit board 364 disposed on a second intermediate plate 354. The first circuit board 362 and the second circuit board 364 may be disposed in a space defined by a support assembly 350, a first housing 310, a second housing 320, a first rear cover 380, and a second rear cover 390. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 101 may be mounted on the first circuit board 362 and the second circuit board 364.

[0070] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 can be assembled to be coupled to opposite sides of the support assembly 350 when the display 200 is coupled to the support assembly 350. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first housing 310 may include a first side member 311 surrounding at least a portion of a side surface of a first intermediate plate 352, and the second housing 320 may include a second side member 321 surrounding at least a portion of a side surface of a second intermediate plate 354. The first housing 310 may include a first rotational support surface 312, and the second housing 320 may include a second rotational support surface 322 corresponding to the first rotational support surface 312. The first rotational support surface 312 and the second rotational support surface 322 may include curved surfaces corresponding to curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 330. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first side member 311 surrounds at least a portion between the first surface 310a and the second surface 310b, and may include a first side surface perpendicular to a first direction or a second direction (e.g., Figure 1 The first side surface 311a). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the second side member 321 may surround at least a portion between the third surface 320a and the fourth surface 320b, and may include a second side surface perpendicular to the third or fourth direction (e.g., Figure 1 (Second side surface 321a).

[0071] According to embodiments of this disclosure, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 1 When the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., when the device is folded), the first rotary support surface 312 and the second rotary support surface 322 may cover the hinge cover 330, and the hinge cover 330 may not be exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 101 or may be minimally exposed. As another embodiment of this disclosure, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., when the device is folded), the hinge cover 330 may not be exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 101 or may be minimally exposed. Figure 2 When the electronic device is in use, the first rotating support surface 312 and the second rotating support surface 322 can rotate along the curved surface included in the hinge cover 330, so that the hinge cover 330 can be exposed to the rear surface of the electronic device 101 to the maximum extent.

[0072] Figure 4 It is according to the embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view taken from line B-B' in the diagram.

[0073] Reference Figure 4 The display 200 may include components for visually providing information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Figure 4 The structure of the display 200 can be compared with Figure 1 or Figure 3 The display 200 is constructed in exactly the same way or in part the same way.

[0074] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display 200 may include a protective film 210, a window member 220, a polarizing layer 230, a display panel 240, a bend protection layer (BPL) 250, a first protective film 262, a buffer layer 270, a display support plate 280, and columnar spacers. At least one of spacer 290 or second protective film 264, protective film 210 is configured to protect the outer surface of display 200, window member 220 is disposed below protective film 210 (e.g., in the -Z direction), polarizing layer 230 is disposed on window member 220 via adhesive 222, display panel 240 is disposed below polarizing layer 230 and configured to display visual information, bending protective layer (BPL) 250 is configured to protect display panel 240, first protective film 262 is disposed below display panel 240, buffer layer 270 is disposed below first protective film 262, display support plate 280 is disposed below buffer layer 270, and columnar spacer 290 spaces the substrates (e.g., color filter substrate 292 and TFT substrate 294).

[0075] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the window member 220 may be made of a substantially transparent and flexible material. For example, the window member 220 may be made of ultra-thin glass (UTG) or a polyimide film. The display panel 240 may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the window member 220. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the protective film 210 and / or the window member 220 may be interpreted as a transparent cover.

[0076] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a portion of the display panel 240 may be curved, and the curved portion of the display panel 240 may be defined as a bend 242. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the bend 242 may be electrically connected to electronic components (e.g., display driving circuitry). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display panel 240 may extend through the bend 242 and may surround at least a portion of other components of the display 200 (e.g., buffer layer 270 or display support plate 280). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the display panel 240 may be connected to the display driving circuitry in a chip-on-board (COP) manner. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one of the display panel and / or the bend protection layer may be a decorative element (e.g., Figure 5 (Decorative components) are covered.

[0077] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the bending protective layer 250 can reduce the tensile stress applied to the display panel 240. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the bending protective layer 250 can extend along a bend 242 of the display panel 240. The bending protective layer 250 can support the bend 242 such that the bend 242 bends along a neutral plane.

[0078] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the display 200 may include a first separation space g1. At least a portion of the first separation space g1 may be surrounded by the display panel 240, the bending protective layer 250, and the polarizing layer 230. For example, the bending protective layer 250 and the polarizing layer 230 may be disposed on the display panel 240 and spaced apart from each other in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. Since the first separation space g1 is physically exposed to the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 101 is located outside the device, so when there is no discharge structure, the surge ( Figure 5 A surge 800 (e.g., static charge) may be introduced into the display panel 240 through the first separation space g1. (See below for reference...) Figure 5 and Figure 6 The structure is described to reduce the electrical surge 800 introduced into the display panel 240 through the first separation space g1.

[0079] Figure 5 It is according to the embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view taken by line A-A' in the diagram. Figure 6 It is according to the embodiments of this disclosure along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view taken by line A-A' in the diagram.

[0080] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 6 The electronic device 101 may include a support member 400 (e.g., a conductive member), a decorative member 500 (e.g., a protective member), and a conductive member 600 (e.g., a conductive layer). Figure 5 and Figure 6 The structure of the support member 400 can be combined with Figure 3 The foldable shell 300 has the same or partially the same construction.

[0081] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may support components of the electronic device 101. For example, the support member 400 may support the display 200. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may accommodate electronic components of the electronic device 101. For example, electronic components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a battery (not shown)) may be disposed on the support member 400. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may be connected to a decorative member 500.

[0082] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support member 400 may form part of the outer surface of the electronic device 101. For example, the support member 400 may form a side surface of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 A portion of the first side surface 311a or the second side surface 321a.

[0083] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may be made using a mixture of conductive and insulating materials. For example, the support member 400 may include a metal region 410 (e.g., a conductive member) made of metal (e.g., stainless steel or aluminum) and a resin region 440 made of resin (e.g., plastic). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the resin region 440 may be molded by injection molding.

[0084] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the metal region 410 of the support member 400 may provide a portion of a discharge path. For example, the metal region 410 may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a circuit board (e.g., Figure 3 The grounding wire on the substrate unit 360 in the middle.

[0085] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the resin region 440 of the support member 400 may interfere with radio waves less than the metal region 410. For example, the resin region 440 may be located on the support member 400 to correspond to an antenna structure (not shown) of the electronic device 101, providing a path for signals radiated from the antenna structure. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the density of the resin region 440 may be less than the density of the metal region 410, and the support member 400 including the resin region 440 may be lighter than a support member made solely of metal.

[0086] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the metal region 410 and resin region 440 of the support member 400 can be positioned in various structural configurations. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the metal region 410 may include a first metal region 420 forming an edge of the support member 400. The first metal region 420 may include a third support member surface 400c serving as a side surface of the support member 400. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the metal region 410 may include a second metal region 430 configured to support the display 200. The second metal region 430 may accommodate electronic components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a battery (not shown) or a printed circuit board (not shown)). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the resin region 440 may be located between the first metal region 420 and the second metal region 430.

[0087] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include at least one protrusion (e.g., a first protrusion 422 or a second protrusion 432) electrically connected to the conductive member 600 described below. According to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 5The first metal region 420 may include a first protrusion 422 electrically connected to the conductive member 600. For example, the first metal region 420 may extend along the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 to accommodate a portion (e.g., a third decorative member region 530) of a decorative member 500 disposed on the support member 400. The first protrusion 422 may extend from the first metal region 420 and project toward the conductive member 600. The first protrusion 422 may be integrated with the first metal region 420. According to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 6 The second metal region 430 may include a second protrusion 432 electrically connected to the conductive member 600. For example, the second metal region 430 may extend along the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 for electrical connection with the conductive member 600. The bottom surface of the decorative member 500 (e.g., the third decorative member region 530) may be bonded to a resin region 440 located between the first metal region 420 and the second metal region 430. The second protrusion 432 may extend from the second metal region 430 and project toward the conductive member 600. The second protrusion 432 may be integrated with the second metal region 430.

[0088] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first protrusion 422 and the second protrusion 432 may be arranged along the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of first protrusions 422 and / or a plurality of second protrusions 432 may be provided. For example, the plurality of first protrusions 422 and / or second protrusions 432 may be configured relative to holes in the support member 400 (e.g., Figure 8 The through hole 460) or segment portion (e.g., Figure 8 The sections 450 in the middle are spaced apart from each other.

[0089] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include at least one of a first protrusion 422 and a second protrusion 432. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a portion of the support member 400 may include the first protrusion 422, and the support member 400 in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 Another portion of the support member 400, spaced apart from the first protrusion 422 in the Y-axis direction, may include a second protrusion 432. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include only the first protrusion 422 or only the second protrusion 432.

[0090] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may surround at least a portion of the display 200. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may surround at least a portion of the space between the support member 400 and the display 200. For example, the decorative member 500 may be disposed on a first support member surface 400a and a second support member surface 400b of the support member 400, and may cover a portion of the display 200 (e.g., the edge of the display 200). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may be spaced apart from the display 200 to prevent collision with the display 200 when the electronic device 101 is folded. For example, the decorative member 500 may be spaced apart from the display 200 in both the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) and the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction).

[0091] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the decorative member 500 may include an inner surface 500a of the decorative member facing the interior of the electronic device 101 and an outer surface 500b of the decorative member facing the exterior of the electronic device 101. The inner surface 500a of the decorative member may include: a first decorative member region 510 (e.g., the inner upper surface of the decorative member 500) facing the support member 400 (e.g., the upper surface of the support member 400); and a second decorative member region 520 (e.g., the inner side surface of the decorative member 500) extending from the first decorative member region 510 and facing a direction different from that facing the first decorative member region 510. For example, the second decorative member region 520 may face the side surface of the display 200 (e.g., Figure 4 (The bending portion 242 or bending protective layer 250 in the middle). The support member 400 may include a conductive sidewall portion and a conductive support portion, the conductive support portion providing the upper surface of the support member 400, and the conductive sidewall portion providing the side surface of the support member 400.

[0092] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may be made of an insulating material. For example, the decorative member 500 may be made of a resin material (e.g., plastic). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductivity of the decorative member 500 may be lower than that of the metal region 410 of the support member 400 or the conductive member 600.

[0093] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may form a discharge path for the electronic device 101. For example, the conductive member 600 may transmit power (e.g., surge 800) supplied to the electronic device 101 from outside the electronic device 101 to ground. For example, the conductive member 600 may be electrically connected to the metal region 410 of the support member 400. In the description herein, "electrical connection" may be used to define structures that are directly connected (e.g., in contact) to each other, or structures that are close enough to each other to induce electron movement according to current.

[0094] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a conductive member 600 may be disposed on a decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 may be disposed on an inner surface 500a of the decorative member. The inner surface 500a of the decorative member may include a curved protective layer of the decorative member 500 facing the display 200 (e.g., Figure 4 The bending protective layer 250 in the bending section (e.g., Figure 4 The portion of the bend 242 (e.g., the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520). According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may face the bend protection layer 250 or the bend 242. This can reduce the amount of conductive member 600 facing the bend protection layer 250 or the bend 242 introduced into the first separation space (e.g., Figure 4 The surge 800 in the first separation space g1) in the middle.

[0095] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be parallel to the folding axis of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 The conductive member 600 extends along the folding axis A) of the electronic device 101. For example, the conductive member 600 may extend along the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. Alternatively, the conductive member 600 may be disposed on one of the two side edges of the first housing 310 that are parallel to the folding axis of the electronic device 101.

[0096] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include at least one of a conductive sheet, a conductive fabric, a conductive film, a conductive coating, or a plating. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive sheet may be a sheet comprising a conductive metal (e.g., at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive fabric may be made using woven or non-woven fabrics. The conductive fabric may include threads and fibers of a metal (e.g., at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive film may be a film comprising a conductive material (e.g., at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive film may be a coating comprising particles of a metal (e.g., at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be interpreted as a printed layer comprising a conductive coating. For example, the conductive member 600 may be conductive ink, which is the conductive ink remaining after being applied with resin material using a dispenser and then evaporated using a laser. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be a plating. For example, the conductive component 600 may be a plating layer disposed on a pattern formed using a laser.

[0097] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be a conductive material formed on the decorative member 500 by vapor deposition. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be a film or coating obtained by vapor deposition of a conductive material (e.g., at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum) on the decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 may be integrally formed with the decorative member 500 on the inner surface 500a of the decorative member 500 by vapor deposition.

[0098] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device 101 may include an insulating member 700 for preventing foreign matter from flowing into the second separation space g2 between the decorative member 500 and the display 200. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the insulating member 700 may be an elastic porous material (e.g., a sponge) or a cushioning material (e.g., mohair or a brush).

[0099] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an insulating member 700 may be disposed on a conductive member 600. For example, the conductive member 600 may be disposed between a decorative member 500 and an insulating member 700 made of resin material. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the insulating member 700 may face a first decorative member region 510 of the decorative member 500. For example, the insulating member 700 may be disposed on a portion of the conductive member 600 (e.g., Figure 7A The first conductive member 610). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 and the insulating member 700 may guide the flow of power (e.g., surge 800) transmitted to the conductive member 600. For example, the decorative member 500 and the insulating member 700 may cover the first surface 600c of the conductive member 600 facing the decorative member 500 and the second surface 600d of the conductive member 600 facing the display 200, thereby reducing the power emitted through the first surface 600c or the second surface 600d. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include a first end 600a exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 and a second end 600b positioned opposite the first end 600a and facing the metal region 410. Power transmitted to the first end 600a of the conductive member 600 may be transmitted to the second end 600b positioned opposite the first end 600a.

[0100] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The supporting member 400, decorative member 500, conductive member 600, and insulating member 700 of the electronic device 101 are shown. Figure 1The structure on the left side of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a cross-section of the first housing 310 (e.g., line A-A')) is shown, but this is merely an example for description, and the structure of this disclosure is not limited thereto. According to embodiments of this disclosure, a support member 400, a decorative member 500, a conductive member 600, and an insulating member 700 may be provided in the housing located at the bend protection layer 250 or the bend 242 (e.g., Figure 1 In the first housing 310 or the second housing 320). For example, when the bending protective layer 250 or the bending portion 242 of the display 200 is located on the right side of the electronic device 101, the support member 400, decorative member 500, conductive member 600 and insulating member 700 of the electronic device 101 may be located in the first housing 310 or the second housing 320. Figure 1 The right side of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the second housing 320).

[0101] Figure 7A This is a diagram illustrating a conductive member incorporated into a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7B This is a diagram illustrating a conductive member incorporated into a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7C This is a diagram illustrating a conductive component incorporated into a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0102] Reference Figures 7A to 7C The conductive component 600 can be set on the decorative component 500 in various structures. Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C The construction of the decorative component 500, the conductive component 600, and the insulating component 700 can be consistent with... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The decorative component 500, conductive component 600 and insulating component 700 have the same or partially the same structure.

[0103] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include a plurality of conductive members (e.g., a first conductive member 610 and a second conductive member 620) arranged parallel to each other. For example, the first conductive member 610 may be disposed on a first decorative member region 510, and the second conductive member 620 may be disposed on a second decorative member region 520. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be electrically connected to each other. For example, power transmitted to the first conductive member 610 may be transmitted to the second conductive member 620.

[0104] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be spaced apart from each other by a first distance d1. The first distance d1 may be the distance at which electricity applied to the first conductive member 610 can be transmitted to the second conductive member 620 due to external electrical stimulation (e.g., electrostatic charge). According to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 7A The first conductive member 610 may extend from the first decorative member region 510 to the second decorative member region 520, and the second conductive member 620 may be disposed on the second decorative member region 520. According to another embodiment of this disclosure (e.g., Figure 7B The second conductive member 620 may extend from the second decorative member region 520 to the first decorative member region 510, and the first conductive member 610 may be disposed on the first decorative member region 510. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure (not shown), the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be in contact with each other.

[0105] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive components 600 may be integrated with each other. (See also...) Figure 7C The conductive member 600 may be manufactured in a bent shape to correspond to the bent decorative member 500. The conductive member 600 may extend from the first decorative member region 510 to the second decorative member region 520.

[0106] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first conductive member 610 may be spaced apart from the end 500c of the decorative member 500 by a second distance d2. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the second distance d2 may be less than or equal to 500 μm. For example, the second distance d2 may be less than or equal to 150 μm. For example, the decorative member 500 may extend or protrude beyond the conductive member 600 by the second distance d2 in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. Due to surges transmitted to the first conductive member 610 (e.g., ... Figure 5 The surge 800 is transmitted to the support member (e.g., via the second conductive member 620) via the second conductive member 620. Figure 5 The second distance d2 can be reduced, and the width of the decorative member 500 can be reduced, as can the supporting member 400 in the middle.

[0107] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the insulating member 700 may be disposed on at least a portion of the conductive member 600. For example, the insulating member 700 may be disposed on the first conductive member 610 or the second conductive member 620. In another example (e.g., Figure 7C In this embodiment, the insulating member 700 may be disposed on a portion of the integral conductive member 600. As another example, the insulating member 700 may cover the entire conductive member 600. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the insulating member 700 may be disposed below the conductive member 600. For example, the conductive member 600 may protrude significantly beyond the insulating member 700 in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101, or may be substantially on the same line as the insulating member 700. The insulating member 700 may be configured such that the insulating member 700 does not protrude significantly beyond the conductive member 600 in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101.

[0108] Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C Each of the illustrations shows a structure in which a first decorative member region 510 of a decorative member 500 is perpendicular to a second decorative member region 520, but the angle between the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 is not limited to 90 degrees. For example, the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 can be the inner surfaces of the decorative member 500 (e.g., Figure 5 The area facing different directions on the inner surface 500a) of the decorative component.

[0109] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the materials of the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be different from each other. For example, the first conductive member 610 may be made of conductive fabric, and the second conductive member 620 may be made of conductive sheet. As another example, the first conductive member 610 may be made of conductive sheet, and the second conductive member 620 may be made of conductive fabric. According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the materials of the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be the same. For example, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be made of conductive sheet containing copper.

[0110] Figure 8 This is a front view of a portion of a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9A This is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of conductive members corresponding to the support members according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9B This is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of conductive members corresponding to the support members according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9C This is a diagram showing the arrangement of conductive members corresponding to the support members according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0111] Reference Figure 8 , Figure 9A , Figure 9B and Figure 9C The conductive member 600 may be arranged to correspond to the support member 400. For example, the support member 400 may include an insulating structure (e.g., Figure 8 The 450 section or injection-molded area (i.e., Figure 5 The resin region 440 in the middle) and the conductive structure (e.g.) Figure 5 In the metal region 410), the conductive member 600 may face the conductive structure, and the decorative member 500 exposed due to the absence of the conductive member 600 may face the insulating structure. Figure 8 and Figure 10 The structure of the support member 400 can be combined with Figure 5 and Figure 6 The supporting components 400 have the same or partially the same structure. Figures 9A to 9CThe structure of the conductive component 600 can be compared with... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The conductive component 600 has the same or partially the same structure.

[0112] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include segment portions 450. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include a plurality of edges spaced apart from each other (i.e., a first edge 402, a second edge 404, and a third edge 406). The portion regions of the plurality of edges 402, 404, and 406 of the support member 400 that are spaced apart from each other (e.g., a first region A1 or a second region A2) may be defined as segment portions 450. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a first metal region of the support member 400 (e.g., Figure 5 A portion of the first metal region 420 in the support member 400 is spaced apart, and the location of the spaced-apart first metal region 420 can be defined as segment portion 450. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the resin region of the support member 400 (e.g., Figure 5 The resin region 440 may be located in the segment portion 450 and may form part of the edge of the support member 400.

[0113] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the metal region of the support member 400 (e.g., Figure 5 The metal region 410 in the support member 400 may include a through-hole 460 for providing a path for radio frequency (RF) signals. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the resin region of the support member 400 (e.g., Figure 5 The resin region 440 in the through hole 460 may be located in the through hole 460. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the resin region 440 disposed in the through hole 460 may directly face the conductive member 600. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include a plurality of through holes (e.g., through holes 460) spaced apart from each other relative to the bridging member 470.

[0114] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may have different thicknesses. For example, the thickness of at least one of the regions defining at least a portion of the corner portion 401 of the support member 400 (e.g., the first region A1 or the third region A3) may be less than the thickness of another region of the support member (e.g., the second region A2). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the resin region of the corner portion (e.g., Figure 5 At least a portion of the resin region 440 in the middle.

[0115] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include a first conductive member 610 and a second conductive member 620, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 facing different directions relative to the bending axis Ax1 of the decorative member 500. The first conductive member 610 may be disposed on a first decorative member region 510, and the second conductive member 620 may be disposed on a second decorative member region 520. For example, the second conductive member 620 may be arranged along an edge (e.g., a first edge 402) of the support member 400, and the first conductive member 610 may be arranged parallel to the second conductive member 620. As another example, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be arranged to contact each other. For ease of description, Figure 9A , Figure 9B and Figure 9C The first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 are shown as flat surfaces. However, the second decorative member region 520 may be curved relative to the first decorative member region 510 about the bending axis Ax1 (e.g., Figure 5 According to embodiments of this disclosure, the bending axis Ax1 may be parallel to the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The folding axis of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 The folded axis A) is the extended axis.

[0116] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may directly face a portion of the segment portion 450 of the support member 400 (e.g., a first region A1 or a second region A2). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may include a first portion S1 facing the first region A1 of the support member 400 and a second portion S2 facing the second region A2 of the support member 400, with the first segment portion 452 located in the first region A1 and the second segment portion 454 located in the second region A2. For example, the first portion S1 may cover at least a portion of the first region A1 (e.g., the first segment portion 452), and the second portion S2 may cover at least a portion of the second region A2 (e.g., the second segment portion 454). The second portion S2 may be a region of the decorative member 500 exposed in the space between the first-1 conductive member 612 and the first-2 conductive member 614 or the space between the second-1 conductive member 622 and the second-2 conductive member 624.

[0117] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may directly face a portion of a defined corner portion 401 of the support member 400 (e.g., a first region A1 or a third region A3). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the decorative member 500 may include a first portion S1 facing the first region A1 and a third portion S3 facing the third region A3. The first portion S1 and the third portion S3 may be exposed to the outside of the conductive member 600. For example, the conductive member 600 may not be disposed on the first portion S1 and the third portion S3.

[0118] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the decorative member 500 may directly face the through hole 460 in the support member 400. For example, the decorative member 500 may include a fourth portion S4 facing the through hole 460. The fourth portion S4 may be exposed to the outside of the decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 may not be disposed on the fourth portion S4.

[0119] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be configured to correspond to a segment portion 450 of the support member 400. For example, the conductive member 600 may include a plurality of conductive members spaced apart from each other relative to the segment portion 450. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first conductive member 610 may include a first-1 conductive member 612 and a first-2 conductive member 614 spaced apart from each other relative to the segment portion 450, and the second conductive member 620 may include a second-1 conductive member 622 and a second-2 conductive member 624 spaced apart from each other relative to the segment portion 450. For example, the first-1 conductive member 612 and the first-2 conductive member 614 may be spaced apart from each other relative to the second portion S2, and the second-1 conductive member 622 and the second-2 conductive member 624 may be spaced apart from each other relative to the second portion S2. According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one of the first conductive member 610 or the second conductive member 620 may be configured to correspond to at least one of a plurality of segment portions (e.g., the first segment portion 452 and the second segment portion 454). For example, the second conductive member 620 may include at least one of the second-first conductive member 622, the second-second conductive member 624, the second-third conductive member 626, or the second-fourth conductive member 628. The second-first conductive member 622 and the second-second conductive member 624 may be spaced apart from each other with respect to the second portion S2 superimposed on the second segment portion 454, and the second-third conductive member 626 and the second-fourth conductive member 628 may be spaced apart from each other with respect to the first portion S1 superimposed on the first segment portion 452.

[0120] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a plurality of conductive members spaced apart from each other corresponding to segment portions 450 may be electrically connected to each other. For example, first-1 conductive member 612 and first-2 conductive member 614 may be electrically connected to each other, and second-1 conductive member 622 and second-2 conductive member 624 may be electrically connected to each other. As another example, first-3 conductive member 616 and first-1 conductive member 612 may be electrically connected to each other, and second-3 conductive member 626 and second-1 conductive member 622 may be electrically connected to each other.

[0121] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a conductive member may be electrically connected via another conductive member parallel to it. According to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figure 9B The second-first conductive member 622 can be electrically connected to the second-third conductive member 626 via the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-third conductive member 616. For example, the second-first conductive member 622 can be electrically connected to the first-first conductive member 612, the second-third conductive member 626 can be electrically connected to the first-third conductive member 616, and the first-first conductive member 612 can be electrically connected to the first-third conductive member 616. According to another embodiment of this disclosure (not shown), the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-third conductive member 616 can be integrated into a first conductive member 610, and the second-first conductive member 622 can be electrically connected to the second-third conductive member 626 via the first conductive member 610.

[0122] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include a third conductive member 630 and a fourth conductive member 640 spaced apart from each other relative to or facing the second portion S2 of the segment portion 450. The third conductive member 630 may be disposed on a first decorative member region 510 and a second decorative member region 520 of the decorative member 500, and the fourth conductive member 640 may be disposed on the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 of the decorative member 500. For example, the third conductive member 630 may include a third-first conductive member 632 disposed in the first decorative member region 510 and a third-second conductive member 634 disposed in the second decorative member region 520, and the fourth conductive member 640 may include a fourth-first conductive member 642 disposed in the first decorative member region 510 and a fourth-second conductive member 644 disposed in the second decorative member region 520. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the third-1 conductive member 632 and the third-2 conductive member 634 are integrated with each other, and the fourth-1 conductive member 642 and the fourth-2 conductive member 644 may be integrated with each other. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the third conductive member 630 and the fourth conductive member 640 may be electrically connected to each other.

[0123] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be configured as a portion corresponding to the corner portion 401 of the support member 400. For example, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may not be disposed on the first portion S1 and the third portion S3 facing at least a portion of the corner portion 401. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the area of ​​the third portion S3 in the second decorative member region 520 may be larger than the area of ​​the third portion S3 in the first decorative member region 510. For example, facing an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 Externally applied power surges (e.g., in the electronic device 101) Figure 5 The area of ​​the first and second conductive members 614 of the surge 800 can be larger than that of the support member (e.g., Figure 5 The area of ​​the second-2 conductive member 624 of the support member 400).

[0124] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be configured to correspond to the through-hole 460 in the support member 400. For example, the second conductive member 620 may include a second-first conductive member 622 and a third conductive member 626 spaced apart from each other relative to the fourth portion S4. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, external power surges (e.g., external current surges) transmitted to a portion of the first conductive member 610 (e.g., the first-first conductive member 612) adjacent to the fourth portion S4 are transmitted to the third conductive member 610. Figure 5 At least a portion of the surge 800 in the power supply can be transmitted to the second-third conductive member 626 via the first-third conductive member 616.

[0125] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0126] Reference Figure 10 The support member 400 may include a plurality of through holes (e.g., through hole 460). For example, the metal region of the support member 400 (e.g., Figure 5 The metal region 410 may include an upper metal region 480 and a lower metal region 490, and the support member 400 may include an upper metal region 480, a lower metal region 490, and a resin region (e.g., between the upper metal region 480 and the lower metal region 490) located between the upper metal region 480 and the lower metal region 490. Figure 5 (Resin region 440 in the middle). Figure 10 The structure of the support member 400 can be combined with Figure 5 and Figure 8 The supporting components 400 have the same or partially the same construction.

[0127] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the through-hole 460 in the support member 400 may include: at least one first through-hole 462, configured to face an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The front surface of the electronic device 101 in the middle (e.g., Figure 1 In the upper metal region 480 of the first surface 310a and the third surface 320a; and at least one second through hole 464, is constructed on the rear surface facing the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 1 In the lower metal region 490 of the second surface 310b and the fourth surface 320b. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support member 400 may include a through hole 460 to reduce or prevent interference from electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 Interference from radio frequency signals generated by electronic components (e.g., antenna (not shown)) of electronic device 101.

[0128] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the metal region of the upper metal region 480 (e.g., Figure 5 The metal region 410) and the resin region (e.g., Figure 5 The area ratio of the resin region 440 in the lower metal region 490 to the area ratio of the metal region 410 to the resin region 440 can be greater than the area ratio of the metal region 410 to the resin region 440 in the lower metal region 490. For example, the total area of ​​the second through holes 464 constructed in the lower metal region 490 can be greater than the area of ​​the first through holes 462 formed in the upper metal region 480. As another example, the number of second through holes 464 can be greater than the number of first through holes 462. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the area ratio of the metal region 410 to the resin region 440 in the upper metal region 480 (e.g., Figure 5 The metal region 410) and the resin region (e.g., Figure 5 The area ratio of the resin region 440 in the support member 400 is increased, and the electrical connection of the support member 400 to the conductive member (e.g., Figure 5 The area of ​​the conductive component (600) can be increased.

[0129] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view of a conductive component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0130] Reference Figure 11 The conductive component 600 may include a shielding layer 602, a metal layer 604, a conductive adhesive layer 606, and / or a release strip 608. Figure 11 The structure of the conductive component 600 can be compared with... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The conductive component 600 has the same or partially the same structure.

[0131] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, shielding layer 602 may reduce or prevent a portion of conductive member 600 (e.g., metal layer 604) from contacting electronic device (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The external visibility of the electronic device 101 in the device. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the shielding layer 602 may face the decorative component (e.g., Figure 5(Decorative component 500 in the middle). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the shielding layer 602 may be an insulating black strip.

[0132] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, metal layer 604 may include a conductive metal. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, metal layer 604 may include a first metal layer 604a, a second metal layer 604b disposed below shielding layer 602, and a third metal layer 604c disposed between the first metal layer 604a and the second metal layer 604b. The first metal layer 604a and the second metal layer 604b may include nickel (Ni). The third metal layer 604c may include copper (Cu). For example, metal layer 604 may be interpreted as a plating of nickel, copper, and nickel. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first metal layer 604a and / or the second metal layer 604b may reduce or prevent the third metal layer 604c, made of copper, from affecting electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 The external visibility of the electronic device 101 in the device.

[0133] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may be attached to an insulating member (e.g., using a conductive adhesive layer 606) using a conductive adhesive layer 606. Figure 5 and Figure 6 (Insulating member 700 in the present disclosure). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a release strip 608 disposed beneath the conductive adhesive layer 606 can be removed from the conductive adhesive layer 606. The release strip 608 can be removed from the conductive adhesive layer 606, and the conductive adhesive layer 606 can be used to bond the conductive member 600 to the insulating member 700. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive adhesive layer 606 may include a conductive metal. For example, the conductive adhesive layer 606 may include nickel filler.

[0134] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a conductive member disposed on a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] Reference Figure 12 The electronic device 101 may include decorative components 500 and conductive components 600. Figure 12 The construction of the decorative component 500 and the conductive component 600 can be consistent with... Figure 5 and Figure 6 The decorative component 500 and the conductive component 600 have the same or partially the same structure.

[0136] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include at least one pattern structure 601. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the pattern structure 601 may be interpreted as a metal layer or plating formed using a laser. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the pattern structure 601 may include: a first conductive line 601a adjacent to an end 500c of the decorative member 500; a second conductive line 601b spaced apart from the first conductive line 601a; and a third conductive line 601c connected to the first conductive line 601a and the second conductive line 601b. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first conductive line 601a and the second conductive line 601b may be substantially parallel to each other. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the pattern structure 601 may define at least one closed curve. For example, the first conductive line 601a, the second conductive line 601b, and the third conductive line 601c may surround an internal space 601d. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, at least a portion of a surge 800 transmitted to the first conductive line 601a of the conductive member 600 may be transmitted to the second conductive line 601b via the third conductive line 601c. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the first conductive line 601a may form the first end of the conductive member 600 (e.g., Figure 5 At least a portion of the first end 600a), and the second conductive line 601b may form the second end of the conductive member 600 (e.g., Figure 5 At least a portion of the second end 600b). According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the conductive member 600 may include segment portions 603 disposed between a plurality of patterned structures 601. Since the plurality of patterned structures 601 can be spaced apart from each other by the segment portions 603, radiation performance can be improved.

[0137] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 101 in the middle may include: a foldable display (e.g., Figure 4 Display 200 in the middle); decorative components (e.g., Figure 5 Decorative components 500, made of resin material and surrounding at least a portion of the foldable display; support components (e.g., Figure 5 The support member 400 is configured to support the foldable display and includes a metal area connected to the decorative member (e.g., Figure 5 Metal region 410 in the middle); and conductive component (e.g., Figure 5 A conductive member 600 is disposed on the decorative member and electrically connected to the metal area. The conductive member may include a first conductive member (e.g., ) arranged facing the support member. Figure 7A The first conductive member 610) and the second conductive member (e.g., arranged parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member) Figure 7A The second conductive component 620 in the middle.

[0138] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device may further include an insulating member disposed below the conductive member (e.g., Figure 5 The insulating component 700 is therein, and the insulating component may be spaced apart from the foldable display.

[0139] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support member may include segmental portions (e.g., Figure 8 The segment portion 450) and the resin region located in the segment portion (e.g., Figure 5 In the resin region 440), the first conductive member may include first-1 conductive members spaced apart from each other relative to the segment portions (e.g., Figure 9A The first-1 conductive member 612) and the first-2 conductive member (e.g., Figure 9A The first-2 conductive member 614), the second conductive member may include a second-1 conductive member spaced apart from each other relative to the segment portion (e.g., Figure 9A The second-1 conductive member 622) and the second-2 conductive member (e.g., Figure 9A (The second-2 conductive component 624 in the middle).

[0140] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the metal region may include: a first metal region (e.g., Figure 5 The first metal region 420 in the middle defines the edge of the support member (e.g., Figure 8 The first edge 402, the second edge 404, or the third edge 406 in the middle; and the second metal region (e.g., Figure 5 The second metal region 430 is configured to support the foldable display, and the support member may include a resin region located between the first metal region and the second metal region (e.g., Figure 5 (Resin region 440 in the middle).

[0141] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support member may include a first protrusion (e.g., extending from a first metal region and projecting toward a conductive member) Figure 5 The first protrusion in the middle (422).

[0142] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support member may include a second protrusion (e.g., extending from the second metal region and projecting toward the conductive member) Figure 6 The second protrusion (432) in the middle.

[0143] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device may be configured to supply a surge of electricity (e.g., from the outside of the electronic device to a second conductive member via a first conductive member) to a second conductive member. Figure 5 The surge (800) is transmitted to the metal area.

[0144] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the decorative member may include a first decorative member region facing the supporting member (e.g., Figure 5 The first decorative component area 510) and the second decorative component area facing a direction different from that of the first decorative component area (e.g., Figure 5 The second decorative component area 520 in the middle). The first conductive component may be disposed in the first decorative component area, and the second conductive component may be disposed in the second decorative component area.

[0145] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive component may include at least one of a conductive sheet, a conductive fabric, a conductive film, a conductive coating, or a plating.

[0146] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the materials of the first conductive member and the second conductive member may be different from each other.

[0147] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a decorative member may include a first decorative member region facing a support member and a second decorative member region facing a direction different from that of the first decorative member region, and the first conductive member and the second conductive member may be integral conductive members extending from the first decorative member region to the second decorative member region.

[0148] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support member may face the foldable display and may include a through-hole (e.g., Figure 8 The upper metal region of the through hole 460 (e.g., Figure 10 The upper metal region 480) and the lower metal region (e.g., positioned opposite the upper metal region) are located in the middle. Figure 10 The lower metal region 490 in the middle), and the second conductive member may include a second-1st conductive member spaced apart from each other relative to the through hole (e.g., Figure 9B The second-1 conductive member 622) and the second-3 conductive member (e.g., Figure 9B (The second-third conductive component 626 in the middle).

[0149] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the decorative component may include a fourth portion facing the through hole (e.g., Figure 9B The fourth part S4), and the first conductive member may include a first conductive member arranged along the second-1 conductive member, the fourth part, and the second-3 conductive member (e.g., Figure 9B The first-1 conductive member 612) and the first-3 conductive members (e.g., Figure 9B (The first-3 conductive members 616 in the middle). The first-1 conductive member can be electrically connected to the second-1 conductive member, and the first-3 conductive member can be electrically connected to the second-3 conductive member.

[0150] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, a foldable display may include a display panel (e.g., Figure 4 The display panel 240 includes a curved portion (e.g., Figure 4 The curved portion 242) and the bending protective layer surrounding the curved portion (e.g., Figure 4 The bending protective layer 250 in the middle, and the conductive member may face at least a portion of the bending portion.

[0151] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the conductive component may be in contact with a metallic region.

[0152] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 101 in the middle may include: a foldable display (e.g., Figure 4 Display 200 in the middle); decorative components (e.g., Figure 5 Decorative components 500, made of resin material and surrounding at least a portion of the foldable display; support components (e.g., Figure 5 The support member 400 is configured to support the foldable display and includes a metal area connected to the decorative member (e.g., Figure 5 The metal region 410) and the resin region (e.g.,) provided in the segment portion of the metal region. Figure 5 The resin region 450 in the middle); and the conductive component (e.g., Figure 5 The conductive component 600 is electrically connected to the metal region. The decorative component may include: a first decorative component region (e.g., ...). Figure 5 The first decorative component area 510 faces the supporting component; and the second decorative component area (e.g., Figure 5 The second decorative component region 520 extends from the first decorative component region and faces a direction different from that of the first decorative component region. Conductive components may be disposed in the first and second decorative component regions, and the conductive components may include third conductive components spaced apart from each other relative to the segment portions (e.g., Figure 9C The third conductive member 630) and the fourth conductive member (e.g., Figure 9C (The fourth conductive component 640 in the middle).

[0153] Although this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to various embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: Foldable display; A support member capable of folding around a folding axis and supporting the foldable display, the edge of the support member including metal regions and segment portions, the segment portions being disposed between adjacent metal regions along the outer periphery of the electronic device; A protective member surrounds at least a portion of the edge of the foldable display and is incorporated into the support member, wherein a first portion of the protective member is positioned above the foldable display in the thickness direction of the electronic device to cover at least a portion of the edge of the upper surface of the foldable display; A conductive member is disposed on a portion of the inner surface of the protective member, the conductive member being configured to provide an electrical path that allows externally applied static charge to be transferred to the metal region. A portion of the protective member faces the area where the segment portion of the support member is located, and the conductive member is disconnected along the outer periphery at the portion of the protective member. 2.The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The conductive component includes a first conductive portion disposed on the first part of the protective component, and The electronic device further includes an insulating component disposed on the first conductive part. 3.The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, The first conductive portion extends on the first part of the protective member in a direction parallel to the folding axis. 4.The electronic device of claim 2, wherein The protective member and the conductive member are spaced apart from the foldable display, and the insulating member is disposed in the space between the conductive member and the foldable display. 5.The electronic device of claim 2, wherein The supporting member at least forms the side surface of the electronic device. 6.The electronic device of claim 1, wherein The conductive component is disposed on one of the two sides of the protective component that are parallel to the folding axis. 7.The electronic device of claim 6, wherein, The foldable display includes a curved portion located on one side of the foldable display parallel to the folding axis, facing the conductive member. 8.The electronic device of claim 7, wherein, The foldable display also includes a first separation space, which is disposed adjacent to the curved portion and extends in a direction parallel to the folding axis. 9.The electronic device of claim 1, wherein The protective member also includes a second portion surrounding the side surface of the foldable display, the second portion being integrated into the support member. 10.The electronic device of claim 8, wherein The foldable display includes a display panel and a polarizing layer disposed on the display panel. The display panel includes the curved portion, and the foldable display further includes a bending protective layer extending along the curved portion. The bending protective layer and the polarizing layer are spaced apart from each other in the width direction of the electronic device to form a first separation space. 11.The electronic device of claim 2, wherein A portion of the insulating member is positioned above the foldable display in the thickness direction of the electronic device. 12.The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, A portion of the conductive component is positioned above the foldable display in the thickness direction of the electronic device. 13.The electronic device of claim 2, wherein, In the thickness direction of the electronic device, the lower end of the conductive member extends to a position lower than the lower end of the insulating member. 14.The electronic device of claim 1, wherein, The conductive member is not disposed on the inner upper surface of the portion of the protective member, and / or wherein the conductive member is not disposed on the inner side surface of the portion of the protective member.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, The length of the conductive member disposed on the inner upper surface of the protective member is different from the length of the conductive member disposed on the inner side surface of the protective member.

16. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, The length of the conductive member disposed on the inner upper surface of the protective member is greater than the length of the conductive member disposed on the inner side surface of the protective member.

17. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The insulating component is disposed on the inner upper surface of the protective component.

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