Method and electronic device for improving antenna performance

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device can include a first housing, a second housing foldably connected to the first housing by a hinge device, a flexible display disposed to be supported from the first housing through the hinge device to the second housing, and a protection frame disposed on the second housing while an edge of the flexible display is disposed between the protection frame and the second housing, wherein a conductive member can be disposed between the protection frame and the edge of the flexible display based on at least one pattern. In addition, various embodiments can be possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a method and electronic device for improving antenna performance. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, with technological advancements, electronic devices have become increasingly thinner and have been improved to enhance rigidity, strengthen design, and differentiate functional elements. Electronic devices have moved beyond a uniform rectangular shape and are increasingly taking on various forms. For example, electronic devices can have deformable structures that are portable and capable of using large-screen displays when in use. For instance, as part of a deformable structure, an electronic device may include a foldable electronic device comprising a flexible display that operates by folding or unfolding at least two housings towards or from each other. Furthermore, electronic devices may include rollable electronic devices that can expand the display area through a sliding housing assembly structure and the flexible display supported therefrom. Various improvements have been developed for foldable and / or rollable electronic devices. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] The foldable electronic device may include a hinge mechanism and a first housing and a second housing movably connected to each other via the hinge mechanism. Because the first housing can rotate relative to the second housing within a range of 0 to 360 degrees via the hinge mechanism, the foldable electronic device can operate in an inward-folding and / or outward-folding manner. The foldable electronic device may include a flexible display configured to span across the first and second housings when the foldable electronic device is opened to 180 degrees.

[0005] A flexible display may include a bendable display panel. The display panel may include a curved portion extending on one side, electrically connected (e.g., grounded) to a conductive plate disposed on the rear side of the flexible display, and on which control circuitry is disposed. For example, the flexible display may be mounted on a foldable electronic device, and the curved portion may protrude outward from the edge of the display panel when viewed from above.

[0006] Static electricity flowing in from the outside can enter the interior of the foldable electronic device through the edges of the flexible display. This static electricity can be induced to a conductive plate electrically connected to the common ground of the electronic device via conductive components disposed on the curved portion. For example, conductive components used to guide static electricity can at least partially conceal the antenna radiation area, potentially leading to problems with reduced antenna radiation performance.

[0007] Various aspects of this disclosure are intended to address at least the aforementioned problems and / or disadvantages and to provide at least the following advantages. Therefore, since the conductive components are designed in a discontinuous pattern while being periodically repeated, one aspect of this disclosure is to provide an electronic device for improving antenna performance.

[0008] Technical solution

[0009] According to one aspect of this disclosure, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes: a first housing; a second housing foldably connected to the first housing via a hinge; a flexible display configured to be supported from the first housing to the second housing via the hinge; and a protective frame disposed on the second housing, with an edge of the flexible display interposed between the protective frame and the second housing, wherein conductive members are disposed between the protective frame and the edge of the flexible display based on at least one pattern.

[0010] Beneficial effects

[0011] According to various embodiments of the electronic device disclosed herein, conductive members can be provided for guiding static electricity flowing through the edges of a flexible display. By utilizing conductive members comprising discontinuous patterns repeated at regular intervals to guide static electricity, the radiation performance of an antenna can be improved. Furthermore, various effects, directly or indirectly understood through this document, can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become clearer from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 This is a view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 2 This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 1 A view of the folded state of the electronic device;

[0015] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Figure 4a This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a flexible display according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0017] Figure 4b This is a view showing an electronic device configured by region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Figure 5As described in the embodiments of this disclosure Figure 4b A partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device as seen in line 7-7;

[0019] Figure 6 This illustrates an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4b The view of the protection frame corresponding to region C1;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a view showing at least one conductive member including various patterned structures according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0021] Figure 8a This is a view illustrating an embodiment of forming at least one pattern on a strip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0022] Figure 8b This is a view illustrating an embodiment of providing at least one pattern on a protective frame having a recessed structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Figure 8c This is a view illustrating an embodiment of forming at least one opening structure on a conductive strip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0024] Figure 9 It is a graph showing the degree of improvement in antenna performance using a conductive strip with at least one pattern formed thereon, according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The following description, provided with reference to the accompanying drawings, is intended 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 this understanding, but these details should be considered merely exemplary. 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. Additionally, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This illustrates an embodiment according to the present disclosure. Figure 1 A view of the folded state of the electronic device.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device 100 may include: a pair of housings 110 and 120 (e.g., foldable housings) which are connected by a hinge mechanism (e.g., Figure 3The hinge device 164 is rotatably combined with each other based on the folding axis A1 so as to fold together; a first display 130 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a main display) is disposed via a pair of housings 110 and 120; and a second display 151 (e.g., a secondary display). According to an embodiment, the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164 can be configured to be invisible from the outside through the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 in the folded state, and can be configured to be invisible from the outside through the hinge cover 165 that protects the hinge device and covers the foldable portion in the unfolded state. In this document, the side on which the first display 130 is disposed can be defined as the front side of the electronic device 100, and the opposite side can be defined as the rear side of the electronic device 100. Furthermore, the side surrounding the space between the front and rear sides can be defined as the lateral side of the electronic device 100.

[0028] According to various embodiments, a pair of housings 110 and 120 may include a hinged device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164) comprises a first housing 110 and a second housing 120 foldably disposed together. According to an embodiment, the pair of housings 110 and 120 may not be limited to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shapes and combinations shown in the diagram can be achieved through different combinations and / or associations of shapes or parts. According to an embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be positioned on either side of a folding axis A1 and can generally have a symmetrical shape about the folding axis A1. According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be folded asymmetrically based on the folding axis A1. According to an embodiment, depending on whether the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can have different angles or distances between them.

[0029] According to various embodiments, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the first housing 110 can be connected to a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164 may include a first side 111 facing the front of the electronic device 100, a second side 112 facing in the opposite direction to the first side 111, and a first side member 113 surrounding at least a portion of a first space between the first side 111 and the second side 112. According to an embodiment, the second housing 120 may be connected to the hinge device (e.g., in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100) Figure 3The hinge device 164 may include a third side 121 positioned facing the front of the electronic device 100, a fourth side 122 facing in the opposite direction to the third side 121, and a second side member 123 surrounding at least a portion of the second space between the third side 121 and the fourth side 122. According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first side 111 may point in the same direction as the third side 121, and in the folded state, the first side 111 may face the third side 121. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a recess 101 formed to accommodate a first display 130 via a structural combination of a first housing 110 and a second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the recess 101 may have a size substantially the same as the size of the first display 130.

[0030] According to various embodiments, the hinge cover 165 may be disposed between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 to conceal the hinge mechanism (e.g., Figure 3 (Hinge device 164). According to an embodiment, depending on whether the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded, folded, or intermediate state, the hinge cover 165 may be hidden or exposed to the outside by portions of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the hinge cover 165 may be hidden by the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 and may not be exposed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the hinge cover 165 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, in the intermediate state where the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are folded at an angle, the hinge cover 165 may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 100 between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. For example, the area of ​​the hinge cover 165 exposed to the outside may be smaller than the area in the fully folded state. According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 165 may include a curved side.

[0031] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 1 In the unfolded state, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 form a 180-degree angle, and the first region 130a, the folded region 130c, and the second region 130b of the first display 130 can be configured to form a plane and point in the same direction. As another embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in the unfolded state, the first housing 110 can rotate at a 360-degree angle relative to the second housing 120, and can be folded in the opposite direction, such that the second side 112 and the fourth side 122 face each other (outward folding type).

[0032] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 2In the case of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 being in an unfolded state, the first side 111 of the first housing 110 and the third side 121 of the second housing 120 can be configured to face each other. In this case, the first region 130a and the second region 130b of the first display 130 can form a narrow angle (e.g., in the range of 0 to 10 degrees) with respect to each other through the folding region 130c, and can be configured to face each other. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the folding region 130c can be formed as a curved side having a certain radius of curvature. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be set at a certain angle. In this case, the first region 130a and the second region 130b of the first display 130 can form an angle larger than the angle in the folded state and smaller than the angle in the unfolded state, and the radius of curvature of the folding region 130c can be larger than the radius of curvature in the folded state. In one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can form a specified folding angle at which they stop at the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164) folds between a folded state and an unfolded state (free stop function). In one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 can be folded between a folded state and an unfolded state via a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164) operates based on a specified deflection angle when compressed in the folding direction or the unfolding direction.

[0033] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include at least one of the following: displays 130 and 151 disposed on the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120, an input device 115, a sound output device (i.e., speakers 127 and 128), sensor modules 117a, 117b and 126, camera devices 116a, 116b and 125, a key input device 119, an indicator (not shown), or a connector port 129. In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the components, or may additionally include at least one of other components.

[0034] According to various embodiments, at least one display 130 and 151 may include: a first display 130 (e.g., a flexible display) configured to be connected by a hinge device (e.g., a third side 121 of a second housing 120) via a hinge mechanism. Figure 3The hinge device 164) is supported from a first side 111 of the first housing 110; and the second display 151 is configured to be visible from the outside through a fourth side 122 within the interior space of the second housing 120. According to an embodiment, the first display 130 can be primarily used in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, and the second display 151 can be primarily used in the folded state of the electronic device 100. According to an embodiment, in an intermediate state of the electronic device 100, either the first display 130 or the second display 151 can be used based on the folding angle of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120.

[0035] According to various embodiments, the first display 130 may be disposed in the space formed by a pair of housings 110 and 120. For example, the first display 130 may be seated in a recess 101 formed by the pair of housings 110 and 120 and may be configured to substantially occupy a large portion of the front side of the electronic device 100. According to embodiments, the first display 130 may include a flexible display, at least a portion of which can be deformed into a planar or curved side. According to embodiments, the first display 130 may include a first region 130a facing the first housing 110, a second region 130b facing the second housing 120, and a junction connecting the first region 130a and the second region 130b and facing a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164) folds the area 130c of the first display 130. According to an embodiment, the area division of the first display 130 is achieved by a pair of housings 110 and 120 and a hinge device (e.g., hinge mechanism 164). Figure 3 The physical division of the hinge device 164), and the first display 130 can be physically separated by a pair of housings 110 and 120 and the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164 essentially displays a seamless, complete screen. According to an embodiment, the first region 130a and the second region 130b may have a generally symmetrical shape based on the folded region 130c, or may have a partially asymmetrical shape.

[0036] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a first rear cover 140 disposed on a second side 112 of a first housing 110 and a second rear cover 150 disposed on a fourth side 122 of a second housing 120. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first rear cover 140 may be integrally formed with a first side member 113. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the second rear cover 150 may be integrally formed with a second side member 123. According to embodiments, at least one of the first rear cover 140 and the second rear cover 150 may be formed of a substantially transparent plate (e.g., a glass plate or polymer plate including various coatings) or an opaque plate. According to embodiments, the first rear cover 140 may be formed of an opaque plate such as coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. According to embodiments, the second rear cover 150 may be formed of a substantially transparent plate such as glass or polymer. Therefore, the second display 151 may be configured to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover 150 within the interior space of the second housing 120.

[0037] According to various embodiments, the input device 115 may include a microphone. In one embodiment, the input device 115 may include a plurality of microphones configured to detect the direction of sound. According to embodiments, the sound output device may include speakers 127 and 128. According to embodiments, speakers 127 and 128 may include a speaker 127 disposed through a fourth side 122 of the second housing 120 and an external speaker 128 disposed through a side member of the second housing 120. In one embodiment, the microphone (i.e., the input device 115), speakers 127 and 128, and connector port 129 may be disposed within the space of the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120 and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120. In one embodiment, the hole formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120 may generally be used for the microphone (i.e., the input device 115) and speakers 127 and 128. In one embodiment, the sound output device may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) that operates without the holes formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120.

[0038] According to various embodiments, camera devices 116a, 116b, and 125 may include a first camera device 116a disposed on a first side 111 of the first housing 110, a second camera device 116b disposed on a second side 112 of the first housing 110, and / or a third camera device 125 disposed on a fourth side 122 of the second housing 120. According to embodiments, electronic device 100 may include a flash 118 disposed near the second camera device 116b. According to embodiments, flash 118 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to embodiments, camera devices 116a, 116b, and 125 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, at least one of camera devices 116a, 116b, and 125 may include two or more lenses (wide-angle lenses and telephoto lenses) and an image sensor, and may be disposed together on either side of the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120.

[0039] According to various embodiments, sensor modules 117a, 117b, and 126 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of electronic device 100. According to embodiments, sensor modules 117a, 117b, and 126 may include a first sensor module 117a disposed on a first side 111 of the first housing 110, a second sensor module 117b disposed on a second side 112 of the first housing 110, and / or a third sensor module 126 disposed on a fourth side 122 of the second housing 120. In one embodiment, sensor modules 117a, 117b, and 126 may include at least one of the following: a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an illuminance sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (time-of-flight (TOF) sensor or RiDAR scanner).

[0040] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may also include at least one of a sensor module not shown, such as an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint sensor. In one embodiment, the fingerprint sensor may be disposed on at least one of a first side member 113 of the first housing 110 and / or a second side member 123 of the second housing 120.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the key input device 119 may be configured to be exposed to the outside via a first side member 113 of the first housing 110. In one embodiment, the key input device 119 may be configured to be exposed to the outside via a second side member 123 of the second housing 120. In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the aforementioned key input device 119, and the unincluded key input device 119 may be implemented on at least one display 130 and 151 in other forms such as soft keys. As another embodiment, the key input device 119 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display 130 and 151.

[0042] According to various embodiments, connector port 129 may accommodate a connector (e.g., a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector or an Interface Connector Port (IF) module) for sending power and / or data to or receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device. In one embodiment, connector port 129 may collectively perform the function of sending or receiving audio signals to or from an external electronic device, or may further include a separate connector port (e.g., an earphone jack) for performing audio signal sending / receiving.

[0043] According to various embodiments, at least one of the camera devices 116a and 125, at least one of the sensor modules 117a and 126, and / or an indicator may be configured to be exposed through at least one display 130 and 151. For example, at least one camera device 116a and 125, at least one sensor module 117a and 126, and / or an indicator may be disposed within the interior space of at least one housing 110 and 120 below the display area of ​​the displays 130 and 151, and may be configured to contact the external environment through perforated openings to the cover members (e.g., the window layer (not shown) of the first display 130 and / or the second rear cover 150). As another embodiment, some camera devices or sensor modules 104 may be configured to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, the area of ​​the display 130 (e.g., the display panel) facing the camera device and / or sensor module may not require perforated openings.

[0044] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0045] Reference Figure 3The electronic device 100 may include a first display 130, a second display 151, a support component assembly 160, at least one printed circuit board 170, a first housing 110, a second housing 120, a first back cover 140, and a second back cover 150.

[0046] According to various embodiments, the first display 130 may include a display panel 131 (e.g., a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 132 or layers on which the display panel 131 (e.g., a flexible display panel) is seated. According to embodiments, one or more plates 132 may include a conductive plate (e.g., a Cu sheet or a SUS sheet) disposed between the display panel 131 and the support member assembly 160. According to embodiments, one or more plates 132 may be formed to have an area substantially the same as the area of ​​the first display 130 and may be flexibly formed to form a folded region 130c facing the first display 130. According to embodiments, one or more plates 132 may include at least one auxiliary material layer (e.g., a graphite member) disposed on the rear side of the display panel 131. According to embodiments, one or more plates 132 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the display panel 131.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the second display 151 may be disposed in the space between the second housing 120 and the second rear cover 150. According to embodiments, the second display 151 may be positioned so that it is visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of ​​the second rear cover 150 in the space between the second housing 120 and the second rear cover 150.

[0048] According to various embodiments, the support member assembly 160 may include a first support member 161 (e.g., a first support plate), a second support member 162 (e.g., a second support plate), a hinge device 164 disposed between the first support member 161 and the second support member 162, a hinge cover 165 covering the hinge device 164 as viewed from the outside, and at least one wiring member 163 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) spanning the first support member 161 and the second support member 162. According to embodiments, the support member assembly 160 may be disposed between one or more plates 132 and at least one printed circuit board 170. According to embodiments, the first support member 161 may be disposed between a first region 131a of the first display 130 and the first printed circuit board 171. According to embodiments, the second support member 162 may be disposed between a second region 131b of the first display 130 and the second printed circuit board 172. According to embodiments, at least one wiring member 163 and at least a portion of the hinge device 164 may be disposed within the support member assembly 160. At least one wiring member 163 may be arranged along a direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) spanning the first support member 161 and the second support member 162. According to an embodiment, at least one wiring member 163 may be arranged along a direction corresponding to the folding axis of the folding region 130c (e.g., ...). Figure 1 The y-axis or fold axis A) is set in the direction perpendicular to it (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0049] According to various embodiments, at least one printed circuit board 170 may include a first printed circuit board 171 configured to face a first support member 161 and a second printed circuit board 172 configured to face a second support member 162. According to embodiments, the first printed circuit board 171 and the second printed circuit board 172 may be disposed within an internal space formed by the support member assembly 160, the first housing 110, the second housing 120, the first rear cover 140, and / or the second rear cover 150. According to embodiments, the first printed circuit board 171 and the second printed circuit board 172 may include a plurality of electronic components configured to implement various functions of the electronic device 100.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include: a first printed circuit board 171 disposed in a space formed by a first support member 161 in a first space of a first housing 110; a first battery 191 disposed at a location facing a first swelling hole 1611 of the first support member 161; and at least one camera device 182 (e.g., Figure 1 The first camera device 116a and / or the second camera device 116b); or at least one sensor module 181 (e.g., Figure 1The first sensor module 117a and / or the second sensor module 117b). According to an embodiment, the second space of the second housing 120 may include: a second printed circuit board 172 disposed in the second space formed by the second support member 162; and a second battery 192 disposed at a position facing the second bulge hole 1621 of the second support member 162. According to an embodiment, the first housing 110 and the first support member 161 may be integrally formed. According to an embodiment, the second housing 120 and the second support member 162 may also be integrally formed.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the first housing 110 may include a first rotating support side 114, and the second housing 120 may include a second rotating support side 124 corresponding to the first rotating support side 114. According to embodiments, the first rotating support side 114 and the second rotating support side 124 may include curved sides corresponding to (naturally connected to) the curved sides included in the hinge cover 165. According to embodiments, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the first rotating support side 114 and the second rotating support side 124 may cover the hinge cover 165, and the hinge cover 165 may not be exposed to the rear side of the electronic device 100, or the hinge cover 165 may be minimally exposed. According to embodiments, in the folded state of the electronic device 100, the first rotating support side 114 and the second rotating support side 124 may rotate along the curved sides included in the hinge cover 165, and the hinge cover 165 may be maximally exposed to the rear side of the electronic device 100.

[0052] Figure 4a This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device including a flexible display according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 4b This is a view illustrating an electronic device configured by region according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0053] Figure 4a and Figure 4b The electronic device 300 can at least partially interact with Figure 1 The electronic device 100 is similar, and may also include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0054] Reference Figure 4a and Figure 4b Electronic device 300 (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 100 may include a first housing 310 (e.g., Figure 1 The first housing 110 (e.g., the first housing structure) includes a first side 311 (e.g., Figure 1 The first side 311), and the second side 312 pointing in the opposite direction to the first side 311 (e.g., Figure 1The second side 112), and the first side member 313 surrounding the first space between the first side 311 and the second side 312 (e.g., the ... Figure 1 The first side member 113). According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state, the electronic device 300 may include a second housing 320 (e.g., Figure 1 The second housing 120 (e.g., a second housing structure) includes a third side 321 (e.g., pointing in the same direction as the first side 311). Figure 1 The third side 121), and the fourth side 322 pointing in the same direction as the second side 312 (e.g., Figure 1 The fourth side 122), and the second side member 323 surrounding the second space between the third side 321 and the fourth side 322 (e.g., Figure 1 The second side member 123). According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 can be connected by a hinge device 364 (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 164) is mounted foldably to each other based on the folding axis A1. For example, the electronic device 300 can maintain a folded or unfolded state by rotating the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 toward each other by means of the hinge device 364. According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 300, the first side 311 and the third side 321 can face each other, while in the unfolded state, the first side 311 and the third side 321 can point in the same direction. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a flexible display 400 configured to at least partially span the first side 311 and the third side 321 (e.g., Figure 1 (Display 130). According to an embodiment, the flexible display 400 may be configured to be supported by at least a portion of a first housing 310, a hinge device 364, and a second housing 320.

[0055] According to various embodiments, electronic device 300 (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 300 may include a first region h1 facing a first housing 310, a second region h2 facing a second housing 320, and a folding region h3 facing a hinge device 364. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may operate such that the first housing 310 corresponding to the first region h1 is folded or unfolded relative to the second housing 320 corresponding to the second region h2 via the hinge device 364 corresponding to the folding region h3.

[0056] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 300 may include at least one protective frame 340 and 350 (e.g., decorative member or ornament) disposed on the flexible display 400. According to embodiments, at least one protective frame 340 and 350 may include a first protective frame 340 disposed on the flexible display 400 in a first region h1, and a second protective frame 350 disposed on the flexible display 400 in a second region h2. According to embodiments, the protective frames 340 and 350 may be made of polymer or metallic materials and may be disposed on respective housings 310 and 320 by at least one combination of methods including bonding, binding, fusing, or structural combination. According to embodiments, the protective frames 340 and 350 may be disposed in a manner that at least partially surrounds the edge of the flexible display 400.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 400 may include a first edge 4001 facing at least a portion of the first housing 310, a second edge 4002 facing at least a portion of the second housing 320, a third edge 4003 connecting one end of the first edge 4001 and one end of the second edge 4002, and a fourth edge 4004 connecting the other end of the first edge 4001 and the other end of the second edge 4002. According to embodiments, since at least portions of the first edge 4001, third edge 4003, and fourth edge 4004 of the flexible display 400 may be disposed between the first housing 310 and the first protective frame 340, they may be configured to be invisible from the outside. According to embodiments, since at least portions of the second edge 4002, third edge 4003, and fourth edge 4004 of the flexible display 400 may be disposed between the second housing 320 and the second protective frame 350, they may be configured to be invisible from the outside.

[0058] According to various embodiments, a pair of protective frames 340 and 350 (e.g., first protective frame 340 and second protective frame 350) may be omitted in the folding region h3 corresponding to the hinge device 364 for folding and unfolding operations of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 based on the hinge device 364. According to embodiments, in the folding region h3, the electronic device 300 may include a protective structure 500 configured to protect at least a portion of the third edge 4003 and at least a portion of the fourth edge 4004 of the flexible display 400 exposed to the outside. According to embodiments, the edges of the flexible display 400 exposed through the folding region h3 may be at least partially concealed from the outside by the protective structure 500. According to embodiments, the protective structure 500 may include a conductive member 510 configured to be supported by at least a portion of the hinge device 364, and a blocking member 520 supported by the conductive member 510 and configured to at least partially conceal the edges of the flexible display 400 from the outside. In one embodiment, in order to support the membrane-type blocking member 520, the conductive member 510 may include wing structures rotatably mounted on the left and right sides of the conductive member 510.

[0059] According to various embodiments, static electricity can flow into the electronic device 300 through the gaps between the flexible display 400 and the first protective frame 340 and / or between the flexible display 400 and the second protective frame 350. According to embodiments, since the flowing static electricity is guided through conductive members according to embodiments of the present disclosure to at least one conductive structure (e.g., a conductive plate) electrically connected to the common ground of the electronic device 300, it is possible to prevent the display panel (e.g., ...) from flowing into the electronic device 300. Figure 5 The display panel 420) may malfunction or be damaged. According to an embodiment, the conductive component may at least partially comprise a conductive material, such as copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), or silver (Ag).

[0060] Figure 5 As described in the embodiments of this disclosure Figure 4b Line 7-7 shows a partial cross-sectional view of the electronic device.

[0061] Reference Figure 5The electronic device 300 may include a second housing 320 (hereinafter referred to as the "housing"), which includes a second side member 323 (hereinafter referred to as the "side member"), a second protective frame 350 (e.g., a decorative member or ornament) (hereinafter referred to as the "protective frame") disposed on at least a portion of the side member 323, and a flexible display 400 disposed between the side member 323 and the protective frame 350. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 400 may extend at least partially from the side member 323 into a second space of the housing 320, or may be configured to be supported by a structurally combined second conductive support member 3231 (hereinafter referred to as the "conductive support member"). According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display 400 may be disposed in an internal space 3201 formed by the protective frame 350, the conductive support member 3231, and at least a portion of the side member 323. According to an embodiment, the edge of the flexible display 400 may be hidden by the protective frame 350 so that it is not visible from the outside.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 400 may include a window layer 410, a display panel 420, a conductive plate 430, an electrode member 520, and / or a protective layer 530. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 400 may include a window layer 410 disposed on a side facing a first direction (direction ①) of the display panel 420, and a conductive plate 430 disposed on a side facing a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①) of the display panel 420. According to an embodiment, the window layer 410 may include a polymer layer 411 (e.g., PET) and a glass layer 412 (e.g., UTG or polyimide) disposed below the polymer layer 411. According to an embodiment, the display panel 420 of the flexible display 400 may be at least partially surrounded by the electrode member 520 for supplying power. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 400 may include a protective layer 530 for protecting the electrode member 520. For example, the protective layer 530 may be provided in a manner that at least partially surrounds the display panel 420 and the electrode member 520. The protective layer 530 can be made of a non-conductive material, so that static electricity flowing in from the outside is not guided.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the corresponding layers can be attached to each other via adhesive members P1 and P2. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 430 of the flexible display 400 can be attached to the conductive support member 3231 via adhesive member P3. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may further include a conductive member 510 for guiding static electricity flowing in from the outside. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 510 can be disposed based on the shape of the protective frame 350 by at least one combination of joining, binding, fusing, and / or structural combinations. According to an embodiment, when external static electricity flows into the internal space 3201 through the gap between the polymer layer 411 and the protective frame 350, the conductive member 510 can be used to guide the inflowing static electricity. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 510 can be disposed to discharge the inflowing static electricity to the common ground 540 via the conductive plate 430. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 510 can be disposed at a predetermined distance from the conductive plate 430. For example, the conductive member 510 can be disposed at a distance from the conductive plate 430 sufficient to guide static electricity without physical contact with the conductive plate 430. According to an embodiment, the conductive plate 430 can at least partially function as an antenna radiator.

[0064] According to various embodiments, static electricity that has flowed into the internal space 3201 of the electronic device 300 through the gap between the edge of the flexible display 400 and the protective frame 350 can be guided to a conductive plate 430 electrically connected to a common ground 540 of the electronic device 300 based on the conductive member 510. According to embodiments, a protective layer 530 can be provided in a form that at least partially surrounds the display panel 420 and the electrode member 520 according to the bending properties (e.g., bending characteristics) of the flexible display 400. For example, the electrode member 520 can at least partially protrude into the internal space 3201. According to embodiments, since static electricity that has flowed in from the outside is guided based on the conductive member 510, the electronic device 300 is able to reduce the amount of static electricity flowing into the electrode member 520.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the conductive member 510 can be provided based on the protective frame 350, and the conductive member 510 can be arranged in a discontinuous pattern. The conductive member 510 can include multiple patterns, and can be implemented in a manner where multiple patterns are spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals. According to various embodiments, in order to reduce the area where the radiation areas of the antenna and the conductive member 510 overlap with each other in the electronic device 300, the conductive member 510 can be designed in a discontinuous pattern. For example, the conductive plate 430 and the conductive support member 3231 can be used at least partially as antenna radiators. According to embodiments, since the overlap area between the conductive plate 430 and the conductive support member 3231 and the conductive member 510 becomes smaller, the antenna radiation performance can be further improved. According to embodiments, in order to guide external static electricity, the conductive member 510 can include at least one pattern formed on the conductive plate 430 at predetermined distances from each other. At least one pattern can be arranged in a manner where the patterns are spaced apart from each other. According to embodiments, the antenna can radiate wireless signals through the gaps between at least one pattern, thus improving the antenna radiation performance.

[0066] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing foldably connected to the first housing via a hinge; a flexible display configured to be supported from the first housing to the second housing via the hinge; a protective frame disposed on the second housing, with the edge of the flexible display interposed between the protective frame and the second housing; and a conductive member disposed between the protective frame and the edge of the flexible display based on at least one pattern.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the flexible display may include: a window layer; a display panel disposed below the window layer corresponding to a second housing; and a conductive plate disposed below the display panel and electrically connected to a common ground.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the flexible display may further include: an electrode member disposed around a display panel; and a protective layer disposed at least partially around the electrode member.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the protective layer can be made of a non-conductive material and will not guide static electricity flowing in from the outside.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the protective layer can protect the electrode components so that external static electricity is not applied to the electrode components, and can be at least partially flexible in correspondence with the bending of the display panel.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the conductive member may have one end disposed between the protective frame and the edge of the flexible display, and another end disposed adjacent to the conductive plate.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the conductive member can be configured to guide static electricity flowing in from the outside and discharge the static electricity to a common ground via a conductive plate adjacent to the other end of the conductive member.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the conductive plate can at least partially function as an antenna radiator.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the flexible display can be implemented by laminating a window layer, a display panel, and a conductive plate using adhesive members.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the conductive component can be configured to be physically separate from the conductive plate.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the conductive member can be configured to at least partially overlap the edge of the flexible display when viewed from above.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the edges of the flexible display can be configured to be invisible from the outside through a protective frame.

[0078] According to embodiments, the conductive component may include a conductive material such as copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), or silver (Ag).

[0079] According to an embodiment, conductive components can be provided based on the shape of the protective frame by at least one combination of joining, binding, fusing and / or structural combinations.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the protective frame may form a recessed structure based on at least one pattern.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the conductive member may include at least one opening structure based on a predetermined interval.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the size of at least one opening structure can be determined based on the radiation performance of the antenna.

[0083] According to an embodiment, at least one pattern can be independently set to be spaced apart from each other based on a predetermined interval.

[0084] According to an embodiment, conductive components can be arranged in a discontinuous pattern.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the conductive component includes a plurality of conductive components arranged at predetermined intervals on a strip, the plurality of conductive components being vaporized onto the strip, and the strip having dimensions determined based on the shape of the protective frame.

[0086] According to an embodiment, at least one pattern can be arranged to be spaced apart at a predetermined interval.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the spacing between at least one pattern can be determined based on the radiation performance of the antenna.

[0088] Figure 6 The illustration shows an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4b The view of the protection frame corresponding to region C1.

[0089] Reference Figure 6 The diagram shows, in enlarged view, a setting in an electronic device (e.g., Figure 4b The protective frame 350 at the edge of the flexible display (e.g., flexible display 400) of the electronic device 300.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the protective frame 350 may include at least one conductive member 510 (e.g., 510-1, 510-2 to 510-n) arranged at predetermined intervals. According to embodiments, at least one conductive member 510 may guide static electricity flowing through the gap (e.g., space) between the flexible display 400 and the protective frame 350. For example, one end of at least one conductive member 510 may be positioned adjacent to the gap between the flexible display 400 and the protective frame 350, and the other end of at least one conductive member 510 may be positioned adjacent to a conductive plate (e.g., [missing information]) of the electronic device 300. Figure 5 (Conductive plate 430). At least one conductive member 510 can be used as a path for guiding static electricity flowing in from the outside. At least one conductive member 510 can be implemented to include a cylindrical pattern.

[0091] According to an embodiment, at least one conductive member 510 may be disposed on the protective frame 350 at least partially by at least one combination of joining, binding, fusing, and / or structural combinations. According to an embodiment, at least one conductive member 510 may be included in a conductive strip, and the conductive strip may be implemented in the form of being at least partially attached to the protective frame 350.

[0092] Figure 7 This is a view illustrating at least one conductive member including various patterned structures according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0093] Reference Figure 7 The illustration shows an electronic device (e.g., ) arranged at predetermined intervals. Figure 4b The protective frame of the electronic device 300 (e.g., Figure 4b At least one conductive member (e.g., on the protective frame 350) on the protective frame 350 Figure 5The conductive member 510. According to an embodiment, at least one conductive member 510 can be implemented as various types of pattern structures arranged at predetermined intervals (e.g., [a], [b], [c], [d], [e], and [f]). According to an embodiment, since at least one conductive member 510 includes patterns arranged to be spaced apart from each other at predetermined intervals, the degradation of antenna radiation performance can be reduced. According to an embodiment, since the pattern structure is not implemented as a linear pattern but is arranged in the form of discontinuous patterns, wireless communication signals can be radiated through the space between the discontinuous patterns. At least one conductive member 510 includes at least one pattern arranged in the form of discontinuous patterns based on predetermined intervals, thus improving antenna radiation performance. According to an embodiment, at least one conductive member 510 is not limited to... Figure 7 The pattern structure shown in the diagram can be varied in the form of patterns separated from each other at predetermined intervals.

[0094] Figure 8a This is a view illustrating an embodiment of forming at least one pattern on a strip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] Reference Figure 8a At least one conductive component (e.g., Figure 5 Conductive members 510, 510-1, 510-2 to 510-n are arranged on the strip 801 at predetermined intervals. For example, at least one conductive member 510 may be arranged based on predetermined intervals in the form of being vaporized on a strip 801. According to an embodiment, the strip 801 may have a protective frame (e.g., Figure 5 The dimensions are determined by the shape of the protective frame 350, and it can be attached to the protective frame 350. According to the embodiment, manufacturing costs can be saved because a strip 801 with at least one conductive member 510 vaporized on it is attached to the protective frame 350.

[0096] Figure 8b This is a view illustrating an embodiment of a protective frame having at least one pattern on a recessed structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0097] Reference Figure 8b The illustration depicts at least part of an electronic device (e.g., Figure 4b Flexible displays of electronic devices 300 (e.g., Figure 4b The protective frame at the edge of the flexible display 400 (e.g., Figure 4b The protective frame 350. According to an embodiment, the protective frame 350 may be designed to include at least one recessed structure 810. According to an embodiment, the protective frame 350 may be implemented in such a way that at least one conductive member (e.g., ...) is provided based on at least one recessed structure 810. Figure 5Conductive components 510, 510-1, 510-2 to 510-n.

[0098] Figure 8c This is a view illustrating an embodiment of forming at least one opening structure on a conductive strip according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] Reference Figure 8c The illustration shows a conductive strip 802 in which at least one opening structure 820 (e.g., openings 820-1, 820-2 to 820-n) is formed at predetermined intervals. For example, the conductive strip 802 may include at least one opening structure 820 having a predetermined size. The conductive strip 802 may have a protective frame (e.g., Figure 5 The size is determined by the shape of the protective frame 350, and it can be attached to the protective frame 350. According to an embodiment, at least one opening structure 820 can be used as a transmission path for wireless communication signals. According to an embodiment, as the size of the at least one opening structure 820 becomes larger, the antenna radiation performance can be further improved. The electronic device 300 can be designed such that wireless communication signals radiate through the at least one opening structure 820.

[0100] Figure 9 It is a graph showing the degree of improvement in antenna performance using a conductive strip with at least one pattern formed thereon, according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0101] Reference Figure 9 The graph 900 illustrates a first line 901 and a second line 902. The first line 901 represents the antenna performance of a first electronic device using a conductive strip on which at least one pattern is formed, and the second line 902 represents the antenna performance of a second electronic device using a conductive strip on which no pattern is formed.

[0102] According to various embodiments, at least one pattern may be at least partially disposed on the conductive strip to guide static electricity flowing into the first electronic device. The at least one pattern may be implemented as a discontinuous pattern. According to embodiments, multiple patterns may be arranged to be separated from each other at predetermined intervals, and the radiation path of an antenna mounted inside the first electronic device can be guaranteed by the regions formed between the patterns. Since the first electronic device uses a conductive strip on which at least one pattern is formed, antenna performance can be improved.

[0103] Reference Figure 9Through experiments, in the case of the first electronic device, the resonant frequency gain in a frequency band 910 (e.g., the main frequency band) of approximately 2.7 GHz can be measured to be approximately 6.07 dBi, while in the case of the second electronic device, the resonant frequency gain in the same frequency band 910 can be measured to be approximately 5.07 dBi. For example, referring to the first line 901 corresponding to the first electronic device, approximately -51.56 dB can be measured in the approximately 2.7 GHz frequency band, while referring to the second line 902 corresponding to the second electronic device, approximately -15 dB can be measured in the same frequency band. For example, the measurement value of approximately -51.56 dB for the first electronic device in the approximately 2.7 GHz frequency band can be calculated as approximately 6.07 dBi, and by applying the dBi measurement formula, the measurement value of approximately -15 dB for the second electronic device can be calculated as approximately 5.07 dBi. Figure 9 In the case of performing wireless communication based on a frequency band of approximately 2.7 GHz, it can be confirmed that the antenna performance of the first electronic device, using a conductive strip on which at least one pattern is formed, is improved by approximately 1 dBi compared to the antenna performance of the second electronic device. According to an embodiment, it can be defined that as the antenna gain becomes higher, the antenna performance is further improved. According to an embodiment, since the electronic device uses a conductive strip on which at least one pattern is formed in a discontinuous pattern, the antenna performance is improved.

[0104] According to various embodiments, since the electronic device uses a conductive strip on which at least one pattern is formed, the occurrence of static electricity flowing into the electrode components of the electronic device can be reduced. At least one pattern can be arranged in the form of a discontinuous pattern, and through the areas of the discontinuous pattern, the electronic device can ensure the radiation path of the antenna. According to embodiments, since a conductive strip on which at least one pattern is formed is used, the radiation performance of the antenna can be improved.

[0105] 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.

[0106] 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. It will be understood that nouns in the singular form corresponding to terms may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include 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 one component from another and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “attached to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the first element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the second element, wirelessly connected to the second element, or connected to the second element via a third element.

[0107] As used herein, the term "module" can include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module can be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module can be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0108] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) containing one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. Machine-readable storage media may be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media. The term "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0109] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded), or may be distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0110] According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-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 this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions prior to integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0111] 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, the electronic device comprising: First shell; A second housing is foldably connected to the first housing via a hinge mechanism; A flexible display, disposed at the first housing and the second housing, comprising: Display panel, and A conductive plate is disposed below the display panel and connected to a common ground. A protective frame that at least partially covers the edge of the flexible display; and A conductive component is disposed on the inner surface of the protective frame. The conductive member comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion extending along a longitudinal direction of the protective frame corresponding to the edge of the flexible display, and the second portion extending from the first portion toward the conductive plate. Wherein, one end of the second portion of the conductive member is configured to be adjacent to the conductive plate, and The wireless signal from the antenna is radiated through the portion of the inner surface of the protective frame that is not provided with the conductive member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, in, The flexible display also includes a window layer disposed on top of the display panel, and The conductive component includes multiple conductive components.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The flexible display also includes: Electrode components, the electrode components being configured to surround the display panel; and A protective layer is configured to at least partially surround the electrode member.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The protective layer comprises a non-conductive material, and static electricity flowing in from the outside is not guided. The protective layer protects the electrode components from external static electricity, and the protective layer is at least partially flexible in relation to the bending of the display panel.

5. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The first end of the conductive member is disposed between the edge of the protective frame and the flexible display, and the second end of the conductive member is disposed adjacent to the conductive plate. The conductive member is configured to provide an electrical path that allows static electricity applied from the outside through the gap between the edge of the flexible display and the protective frame to be transferred to the conductive plate.

6. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The conductive plate serves at least partially as an antenna radiator for the antenna. The conductive component is physically separate from the conductive plate. The antenna is configured to radiate the wireless signal at least in a radiation region that does not overlap with the conductive member.

7. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein, The flexible display is implemented such that the window layer, the display panel, and the conductive plate are laminated using adhesive members.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The conductive member is configured to at least partially overlap the edge of the flexible display when viewed from above, and The conductive component includes a conductive material, which includes one of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), or silver (Ag).

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The edges of the flexible display are configured to be invisible from the outside through the protective frame.

10. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The conductive component is provided based on the shape of the protective frame by at least one combination of joining, binding, fusing, or structural combination methods.

11. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The protective frame forms a recessed structure based on the shape of the conductive member and comprises a polymer material, and The second portion of the conductive member is disposed along the first portion of the conductive member at predetermined intervals.

12. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The conductive component includes at least one opening structure, and The size of the at least one opening structure is determined based on the radiation performance of the electronic device.

13. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second portion of the conductive member is provided at intervals along the first portion of the conductive member, and The interval is a distance that provides improved radiation performance of the electronic device (300) compared to another distance.

14. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second part is arranged discontinuously, and The second part of the conductive member extends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the first part of the conductive member.

15. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The second portion is arranged on the belt at predetermined intervals, wherein the second portion is vaporized and deposited onto the belt, and The size of the band is determined based on the shape of the protective frame.

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