Display module capable of recognizing pen input device and electronic device including the same

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document can include a first housing, a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing, a display panel including a first area disposed in the first housing, a second area disposed in the second housing, and a third area connecting the first area and the second area to each other and at least a part of which is bendable, a first support part disposed under the display panel to support the display panel, an identification member including a first identification member disposed under the first support part in the first housing and a second identification member disposed under the first support part in the second housing and identifying a signal from a pen input device, a second support part including a first part disposed under the identification member in the first housing and a second part separated from the first part and disposed under the identification member in the second housing, a first printed circuit board disposed under the second support part in the first housing, and a second printed circuit board disposed under the second support part in the second housing, separated from the first printed circuit board, and electrically connected to the second support part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a display module capable of recognizing a pen input device and an electronic device including the display module. Background Technology

[0002] As more information is displayed visually and electronic devices support more functions, there is a growing demand for larger screens. New electronic devices are also under development that offer large-screen displays while maintaining a portable size.

[0003] With the development of display technology, foldable displays have become possible. Furthermore, electronic devices using such displays have been released that allow the area for displaying information to be folded and adjusted.

[0004] Furthermore, the electronic device can support various types of pen input devices. The electronic device may include a display module, within which there are separate components (e.g., a digitizer) for recognizing input from the pen input device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Technical issues

[0006] In order to provide large-area displays while keeping the size of electronic devices, new types of electronic devices, such as foldable electronic devices, are being developed.

[0007] The display module of a foldable electronic device may include multiple digitizers to support pen input devices.

[0008] Charge accumulated during the operation of the display module, including the digitizer, may cause abnormal flickering of the display.

[0009] The various embodiments disclosed herein can provide electronic devices including an electrical connection structure between multiple digitizers and ground.

[0010] Solution to the problem

[0011] Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed herein may include: a first housing; a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing; a display panel including a first region disposed in the first housing, a second region disposed in the second housing, and a third region connecting the first and second regions and formed as at least partially flexible; a first support disposed below the display panel to support the display panel; an identification member configured to identify a signal input device, wherein the identification member includes a first identification member disposed in the first housing below the first support and a second identification member disposed in the second housing below the first support; the second support includes a first portion disposed in the first housing below the identification member and a second portion separated from the first portion and disposed in the second housing below the identification member; A printed circuit board is disposed in a first housing below a second support portion; a second printed circuit board is disposed in a second housing below the second support portion; a connecting portion electrically connects a display panel and the first printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the first housing; a first identification member connecting portion electrically connects the first identification member and the first printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the first housing; a second identification member connecting portion electrically connects the second identification member and the second printed circuit board and is disposed in the second housing; a first contact portion is disposed between a first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to electrically connect the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to each other; and a second contact portion is disposed between a second portion of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to electrically connect the second portion of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to each other.

[0012] A display module including pen input functionality according to various embodiments disclosed herein may include: a display panel including a first region, a second region, and a third region connecting the first and second regions to each other and forming at least partially flexible; a first support portion disposed below the display panel to support the display panel; an identification member including a first identification member disposed below the first support portion and a second identification member separate from and disposed below the first support portion, wherein the identification member is configured to identify a signal of a pen input device; a second support portion including a first portion disposed below the identification member and a second portion separate from and disposed below the identification member; a connecting portion electrically connecting the display panel and a first printed circuit board; a first identification member connecting portion electrically connecting the first identification member and the first printed circuit board to each other; a second identification member connecting portion electrically connecting the second identification member and a second printed circuit board segmented from the first printed circuit board; a first contact portion disposed between the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to electrically connect the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to each other; and a second contact portion disposed between the second portion of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to electrically connect the second portion of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to each other.

[0013] Beneficial effects of the invention

[0014] According to the various embodiments disclosed herein, because the display module including the digitizer includes a ground connection structure, various problems caused by charge accumulation (e.g., flickering) can be reduced. Furthermore, by ensuring sufficient area for the components used to identify the pen input device, the usability of the pen input device can be ensured. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In conjunction with the description in the accompanying drawings, the same or similar parts may be represented by the same or similar reference numerals.

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

[0017] Figure 2a This is a view illustrating the unfolding phase of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2b This illustrates various embodiments according to the present disclosure. Figure 2a A view of the folded state of the electronic device.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 4a This is a rear view of the display module according to the various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0021] Figure 4b It is along Figure 2a A schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken by line P1-P1.

[0022] Figure 4c It is shown Figure 4a A view of a portion of the flexible connection shown.

[0023] Figure 5a It is along Figure 4a A schematic cross-sectional view of the second identification component connection 461B and its surrounding components, taken from line P2-P2.

[0024] Figure 5b This is a view used to describe the layer structure of the second identification member connection 461B according to various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0025] Figure 6a This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a display module according to various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0026] Figure 6b It is shown Figure 6aThe diagram shows the electrical connection between the identification component and the second contact portion.

[0027] Figure 6c This is a view used to illustrate the contact relationship between the second contact portion and the flexible connecting portion of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 7a This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a display module according to various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0029] Figure 7b It is shown Figure 7a A schematic diagram showing the electrical connection between the identification component and the third contact portion. Detailed Implementation

[0030] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160).

[0031] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the result data in non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0032] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware architecture dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed via electronic device 101 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0033] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0034] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0035] Input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). Input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0036] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0037] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0038] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0039] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0040] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0041] Connection end 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0042] The tactile module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to embodiments, the tactile module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0043] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0044] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0045] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0046] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) that are separate from each other. The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0047] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0048] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0049] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 may form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0050] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0051] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 or electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, the one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0052] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, “a,” “the,” and “at least one” do not indicate a limitation on quantity and are intended to include both the singular and the plural unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. For example, “an element” has the same meaning as “at least one element” unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0053] It will also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including…” or “containing” and / or “comprising…”, when used in this specification, indicate the presence of the stated features, areas, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, areas, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or groups thereof.

[0054] Furthermore, relational terms such as “below” or “bottom” and “above” or “top” can be used here to describe the relationship between one element and another element as shown in the figures. It will be understood that, in addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, the relational terms are also intended to cover different orientations of the device. For example, if the device in one of the figures is flipped, the element described as being “below” the other element will be oriented “above” the other element. Thus, the term “below” can cover both “below” and “above” orientations depending on the specific orientation of the figure. Similarly, if the device in one of the figures is flipped, the element described as being “below” or “under” the other element will be oriented “above” the other element. Thus, the terms “below” or “under” can cover both “above” and “below” orientations.

[0055] Figure 2a This is a diagram showing the unfolded state of an example electronic device 200 according to various embodiments. Figure 2b It is shown Figure 2a The diagram shows the folded state of the electronic device 200.

[0056] Reference Figure 2a and Figure 2b The electronic device 200 may include a hinge mechanism (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 is based on a pair of housings 210 and 220 (e.g., foldable housings) that are rotatably coupled to each other along a folding axis A1, a first display 230 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a main display) disposed through these housings 210 and 220, and a second display 251 (e.g., a sub-display). According to an embodiment, the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 can be configured to be invisible from the outside through the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in the folded state, and can also be configured to be invisible from the outside through the hinge cover 265 that protects the hinge device and covers the foldable portion in the unfolded state. In this document, the surface on which the first display 230 is disposed can be defined as the front side of the electronic device 200, and the opposite side of the front side can be defined as the back side of the electronic device 200. Furthermore, the surface surrounding the space between the front and back sides can be defined as the side surface of the electronic device 200.

[0057] According to various embodiments, a pair of housings 210 and 220 may include a hinged device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264) is foldably disposed on the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to each other. According to an embodiment, this pair of housings 210 and 220 may not be limited to... Figure 2a and Figure 2b The shapes and combinations shown can be achieved through different combinations and / or associations of shapes or parts. According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be positioned on either side of a folding axis A1 and can have a generally symmetrical shape about the folding axis A1. According to one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be folded asymmetrically based on the folding axis A1. According to an embodiment, depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can have different angles or distances.

[0058] According to various embodiments, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the first housing 210 can be connected to a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 may include a first surface 211 facing the front of the electronic device 200, a second surface 212 facing in the opposite direction to the first surface 211, and a first side member 213 surrounding at least a portion of a first space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may be connected to the hinge device (e.g., in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200) Figure 3 The hinge device 264 may include a third surface 221 facing the front of the electronic device 200, a fourth surface 222 facing in the opposite direction to the third surface 221, and a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion of the second space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. According to an embodiment, the first surface 211 may point in the same direction as the third surface 221 in the unfolded state, and may face the third surface 221 in the folded state. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed by a structural combination of a first housing 210 and a second housing 220 to accommodate a first display 230. According to an embodiment, the recess 201 may have a size substantially the same as the size of the first display 230.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the hinge cover 265 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to conceal the hinge mechanism (e.g., Figure 3(Hinge device 264). According to an embodiment, depending on the unfolded state, folded state, or intermediate state of the electronic device 200, the hinge cover 265 may be partially hidden or exposed to the outside by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the hinge cover 265 may be hidden by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and may not be exposed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, in the intermediate state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded at an angle, the hinge cover 265 may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, the area of ​​the hinge cover 265 exposed to the outside may be smaller than the area exposed to the outside in the fully folded state. According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 265 may include a curved surface.

[0060] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2a In the unfolded state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 form a 180-degree angle, and the first region 230a, the folded region 230c, and the second region 230b of the first display 230 can be configured to form a plane and point in the same direction. As another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first housing 210 can rotate 360 ​​degrees relative to the second housing 220, and can be folded in the opposite direction so that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 face each other (outward folding type).

[0061] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 2b In the case of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 being in an unfolded state, the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 can be configured to face each other. In this case, the first region 230a and the second region 230b of the first display 230 can form a narrow angle (e.g., in the range of 0 to 10 degrees) with each other through the folding region 230c, and can be configured to face each other. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the folding region 230c can be formed as a curved surface having a certain radius of curvature. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be set at a certain angle. In this case, the first region 230a and the second region 230b of the first display 230 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 230c can be larger than the radius of curvature in the folded state. In one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can form a specified folding angle at which they are connected by a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264) stops folding between the folded and unfolded states (free stop function). In one embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be operated via the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264) is pressed in the folding direction or the unfolding direction based on a specified bending angle.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one display 230 and 251, an input device 215, sound output devices 227 and 228, sensor modules 217a, 217b and 226, camera modules 216a, 216b and 225, a key input device 219, an indicator (not shown), or a connector port 229 disposed on a first housing 210 and / or a second housing 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one component, or may additionally include at least one other component.

[0063] According to various embodiments, at least one display 230 and 251 may include a first display 230 (e.g., a flexible display) and a second display 251, the first display 230 being configured to extend from a first surface 211 of the first housing 210 via a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 is supported by the third surface 221 of the second housing 220, and the second display 251 is configured to be visible from the outside through the fourth surface 222 within the internal space of the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the first display 230 can be used primarily in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the second display 251 can be used primarily in the folded state of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, in an intermediate state of the electronic device 200, either the first display 230 or the second display 251 can be used based on the folding angle of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220.

[0064] According to various embodiments, the first display 230 may be disposed in the space formed by a pair of housings 210 and 220. For example, the first display 200 may be seated in a recess 201 formed by the pair of housings 210 and 220 and may be configured to occupy substantially most of the front surface of the electronic device 200. According to embodiments, the first display 230 may include a flexible display, at least a portion of which may be converted into a planar or curved surface. According to embodiments, the first display 230 may include a first region 230a facing the first housing 210, a second region 230b facing the second housing 220, and a hinge device (e.g., connecting the first region 230a and the second region 230b and facing the hinge device) Figure 3The hinge device 264) folds the area 230c of the first display 230. According to an embodiment, the area division of the first display 230 is solely by means of a pair of housings 210 and 220 and a hinge device (e.g., hinge mechanism 264). Figure 3 The exemplary physical division of the hinge device 264) and the first display 230 can be achieved through this pair of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The hinge device 264 essentially displays a seamless full screen. According to an embodiment, the first region 230a and the second region 230b may have a symmetrical shape overall based on the folded region 230c, or they may have a partially asymmetrical shape.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first rear cover 240 disposed on a second surface 212 of a first housing 210 and a second rear cover 250 disposed on a fourth surface 222 of a second housing 220. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first rear cover 240 may be integrally formed with a first side member 213. In another embodiment, at least a portion of the second rear cover 250 may be integrally formed with a second side member 223. According to embodiments, at least one of the first rear cover 240 and the second rear cover 250 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 240 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 250 may be formed of a substantially transparent plate (such as glass or polymer). Therefore, the second display 251 may be configured to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover 250 within the internal space of the second housing 220. According to various embodiments, the second rear cover 250 may include a second display 251.

[0066] According to various embodiments, input device 215 may include microphone 215. In one embodiment, input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones 215 configured to detect the direction of sound. According to embodiments, sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers 227 and 228. According to embodiments, speakers 227 and 228 may include a call receiver 227 disposed through a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 and an external speaker 228 disposed through a side member of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, microphone 215, speakers 227 and 228, and connector 229 may be disposed within the space of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the hole formed in the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 may be used for both microphone 215 and speakers 227 and 228. In one embodiment, sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a loudspeaker (e.g., a piezoelectric loudspeaker) that operates without the holes formed on the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220.

[0067] According to various embodiments, camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include a first camera device 216a disposed on a first surface 211 of the first housing 210, a second camera device 216b disposed on a second surface 212 of the first housing 210, and / or a third camera device 225 disposed on a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. According to embodiments, electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 disposed near the second camera device 216b. According to embodiments, flash 218 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to embodiments, camera devices 216a, 216b, and 225 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, at least one of camera devices 216a, 216b, and 225 may include two or more lenses (wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and an image sensor, and may be disposed together on either surface of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220.

[0068] According to various embodiments, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of the electronic device 200. According to embodiments, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include a first sensor module 217a disposed on a first surface 211 of the first housing 210, a second sensor module 217b disposed on a second surface 212 of the first housing 210, and / or a third sensor module 226 disposed on a fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include at least one of 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 (TOF sensor or RiDAR scanner).

[0069] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one sensor module (not shown), such as an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint sensor. In one embodiment, the fingerprint sensor may be disposed through at least one of a first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and / or a second side member 223 of the second housing 220.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the key input device 219 may be configured to be exposed to the outside via a first side member 213 of the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the key input device 219 may be configured to be exposed to the outside via a second side member 223 of the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may exclude part or all of the aforementioned key input device 219, and the excluded key input device 219 may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on at least one display 230 and 251. As another embodiment, the key input device 219 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display 230 and 251.

[0071] According to various embodiments, connector port 229 may accommodate a connector (e.g., a 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 229 may together 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., a headphone jack) for performing audio signal sending / receiving.

[0072] According to various embodiments, at least one of the camera devices 216a and 225, at least one of the sensor modules 217a and 226, and / or an indicator may be configured to be exposed through at least one display 230 and 251. For example, at least one camera device 216a and 225, at least one sensor module 217a and 226, and / or an indicator may be disposed within the interior space of at least one housing 210 and 220 below the display area of ​​displays 230 and 240, and may be configured to contact the external environment through openings penetrating to cover members (e.g., window layers (not shown) of the first display 230 and / or the second rear cover 250). As another embodiment, some camera devices or sensor modules 204 may be configured to perform their functions without being visually exposed through a display. For example, the area of ​​display 201 (e.g., display panel) facing the camera device and / or sensor module may not require perforated openings.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna, which is formed by at least a portion of the first conductive side member 213 of the first housing 210. According to embodiments, the at least one antenna is disposed in an upper region (e.g., region A) and / or a lower region (e.g., region B) of the first housing 210.

[0074] For example, at least one antenna is additionally implemented via a second conductive side member 223 of a second housing 220 including a second display 251. In an embodiment, at least one antenna is additionally disposed in an upper region (region C) and / or a lower region (region D) of the second conductive side member 223. In this case, a conductive sheet (e.g., Figure 4b The conductive sheet and the conductive material for common ground (e.g., printed circuit board or conductive structure) are electrically connected at least one defined location adjacent to the feed point of the antenna at the second display 251, which can help prevent the radiation performance of the antenna using the second side member 223 from deteriorating.

[0075] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device 200 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0076] Reference Figure 3 The electronic device 200 may include a first display 230, a second display 251, a support component assembly 260, at least one printed circuit board 270, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first back cover 240, and a second back cover 250.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the first display 230 may include a display panel 231 (e.g., a flexible display panel) and one or more plates 232 or layers on which the display panel 231 (e.g., a flexible display panel) is mounted. According to embodiments, one or more plates 232 may include a conductive plate (e.g., a Cu sheet or SUS sheet) disposed between the display panel 231 and the support member assembly 260. According to embodiments, one or more plates 232 may be formed to have an area substantially the same as the area of ​​the first display 230, and the area facing the folded region 230c of the first display 230c may be bendably formed. According to embodiments, one or more plates 232 may include at least one auxiliary material layer (e.g., a graphite member) disposed on the back side of the display panel 231. According to embodiments, one or more plates 232 may be formed to correspond to the shape of the display panel 231.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the second display 251 may be disposed in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250. According to embodiments, the second display 251 may be configured to be visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of ​​the second rear cover 250 in the space between the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 250.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the support member assembly 260 may include a first support member 261 (e.g., a first support plate), a second support member 262 (e.g., a second support plate), a hinge device 264 disposed between the first support member 261 and the second support member 262, a hinge cover 265 covering the hinge device 264 when viewed from the outside, and at least one wiring member 263 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) intersecting the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. According to embodiments, the support member assembly 260 may be disposed between one or more plates 232 and at least one printed circuit board 270. According to embodiments, the first support member 261 may be disposed between a first region 231a of the first display 230 and the first printed circuit board 271. According to embodiments, the second support member 262 may be disposed between a second region 231b of the first display 230 and the second printed circuit board 272. According to various embodiments, a folding region 231c of the first display 230 may be disposed between the first region 231a and the second region 231b. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the hinge device 264 and at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed within the support member assembly 260. The at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed in a direction intersecting the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 (e.g., the x-axis direction). According to an embodiment, the at least one wiring member 263 may be disposed along the folding axis of the folding region 230c (e.g., the y-axis or...). Figure 2aThe folding axis A) is in a direction perpendicular to it (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0080] According to various embodiments, at least one printed circuit board 270 may include a first printed circuit board 271 configured to face a first support member 261 and a second printed circuit board 272 configured to face a second support member 262. According to embodiments, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may be disposed within an internal space formed by the support member assembly 260, a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 240, and / or a second rear cover 250. According to embodiments, the first printed circuit board 271 and the second printed circuit board 272 may include a plurality of electronic components configured to implement various functions of the electronic device 200.

[0081] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board 271 disposed in a space formed by a first support member 261 within a first space of a first housing 210, a first battery 291 disposed at a position facing a first expansion hole 2611 of the first support member 261, and at least one camera device 282 (e.g., Figure 2a The first camera device 216a and / or the second camera device 216b), or at least one sensor module 281 (e.g., Figure 2a The first sensor module 217a and / or the second sensor module 217b). According to an embodiment, the second space of the second housing 220 may include a second printed circuit board 272 disposed in the second space formed by the second support member 262 and a second battery 292 disposed at a position facing the second expansion hole 2621 of the second support member 262. According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the first support member 261 may be integrally formed. According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 and the second support member 262 may also be integrally formed.

[0082] According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rotating support surface 214, and the second housing 220 may include a second rotating support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotating support surface 214. According to embodiments, the first rotating support surface 214 and the second rotating support surface 224 may include curved surfaces corresponding to (naturally connected to) the curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 265. According to embodiments, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the first rotating support surface 214 and the second rotating support surface 224 may cover the hinge cover 265, and the hinge cover 265 may not be exposed to the back of the electronic device 200, or the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to a minimal extent. According to embodiments, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first rotating support surface 214 and the second rotating support surface 224 may rotate along the curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 265, and the hinge cover 265 may be exposed to the back of the electronic device 200.

[0083] The electronic devices described below may include Figure 1 Electronic device 101 or Figure 2a Electronic device 200. Although not specifically mentioned in the following description, electronic device may include references to Figure 1 The described components and references Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 3 At least one of the components described. Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 3 The layout of the electronic device shown is merely an example for describing this disclosure and is not intended to limit the appearance or structure of the electronic device described in this disclosure.

[0084] Figure 4a This is a rear view of the display module according to the various embodiments disclosed herein. Figure 4b It is along Figure 2a A schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken by line P1-P1. Figure 4c It is shown Figure 4a A view of a portion of the flexible connection shown. Referring to the following text... Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 3 The casing is described.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing. At least a portion of the first housing and the second housing may form the appearance of the electronic device. The first housing and the second housing may be components that support various electronic or mechanical components included in the electronic device.

[0086] In this embodiment, the first housing and the second housing can be rotatably connected to each other. For example, the second housing can be rotatably connected to the first housing via a hinge structure. For example, similar to... Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 3 The electronic device shown can be switched to a folded state (e.g., depending on the rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing) Figure 2b ), unfolded state (e.g., Figure 2a ) or intermediate state (e.g., the first housing and the second housing form a predetermined angle).

[0087] The first and second housings described above may include Figure 3 The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are shown. Because the first housing and the second housing are segmented and rotatably connected to each other, the first housing can be understood as... Figure 3 The second housing 220, the second housing can be understood as Figure 3The first housing 210. In the following description, Figure 3 The reference numerals for the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 will be used for the first housing and the second housing.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a display module 400 for visually displaying information (e.g., Figure 3 (The first display 230 in the text). Here, a module can represent at least one electronic and / or mechanical component for performing at least one function or a function related to that function. Because modules are classified only for ease of description, it is not to be construed as limiting the various components belonging to a particular module to be physically and electrically connected to each other. For example, for ease of description, even physically separate electronic components may be considered as components belonging to a particular module, and even electronic components performing different functions may be included in the same module.

[0089] According to various embodiments, the display module 400 may include a structure in which multiple layers are stacked. For example, as Figure 4b As shown, the structure may include a protective layer 410, a glass layer 420, a polarizing layer 430, a display panel 440, a first support 450, an identification member 460, or a second support 470. In an embodiment, an adhesive layer 401 may be disposed between the layers to fix their relative positions. For example, as... Figure 4b As shown, an adhesive layer 401 may be provided between the glass layer 420 and the polarizing layer 430, between the polarizing layer 430 and the display panel 440, or between the first support portion 450 and the identification member 460. In an embodiment, the adhesive layer 401 may be formed of a synthetic resin material with adhesive properties. For example, the adhesive layer 401 may include or be formed of a photocurable adhesive material. The structure of the display module 400 described above is merely an example; the display module 400 may include layers other than those described above, and one of the aforementioned layers may be omitted. As another example, the stacking order of the layers may be changed, and the adhesive layer 401 may also be located at a different position than described above.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the protective layer 410 may be a layer for protecting the glass layer 420. For example, the protective layer 410 may be a film formed at least partially of a transparent material. In embodiments, various coatings may be applied to the protective layer 410 to enhance the optical performance of the display module 400.

[0091] According to various embodiments, glass layer 420 may include a glass material or a layer formed of a glass material. For example, glass layer 420 may include very thin glass (e.g., ultra-thin glass (UTG)). Polarizing layer 430 may be a layer that polarizes light so that internal components of display module 400 are not visually identifiable from the outside.

[0092] According to various embodiments, such as Figure 4b As shown, a first identification member 460A and a second identification member 460B may be included in the identification member 460. For example, the identification member 460 may include a conductive layer for identifying movement of the pen input device. The conductive laser may be damaged during the folding or unfolding operation of the electronic device. To prevent this, the identification member 460 may include a first identification member 460A disposed in a first housing 210 and a second identification member 460B disposed in a second housing 220. In an embodiment, the identification member 460 may include a digitizer.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the second support portion 470 may include a first portion 470A and a second portion 470B. The first portion 470A may be disposed in the first housing 210, and the second portion 470B may be disposed in the second housing 220. In another embodiment, when the identification member 460 and the second support portion 470 are configured to be foldable, the identification member 460 and the second support portion 470 may be disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 without being segmented from each other.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the display panel 440 may include a substrate 442 and a plurality of light-emitting elements (e.g., oxide light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or light-emitting diodes (LEDs)) and / or transistors (e.g., thin-film transistors (TFTs)) disposed on the substrate 442. In embodiments, the substrate 442 of the display panel 440 may include or be formed of a flexible material (e.g., polyimide (PI), polyethylene terephthalate (PET)) to allow partial bending. A display driving circuit 441 (display driver IC (DDI)) for controlling the driving of the display panel 440 may be disposed on the same substrate 442 on which the light-emitting elements are disposed, or may be disposed on a different substrate 442 on which the light-emitting elements are disposed and may be electrically connected to the substrate 442 on which the light-emitting elements are disposed. For example, as Figure 4b As shown, the display driving circuit 441 can be disposed on a portion of the substrate 442 of the display panel 440.

[0095] In an embodiment, such as Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the substrate 442 of the display panel 440 can pass through the side surface of the display module 400. The front surface of the display module 400 can be understood as being oriented in reference... Figure 4b The surface in the +Z direction, the rear surface of the display module 400 can be understood as oriented in the reference direction. Figure 4bThe surface in the -Z direction. The side surface of the display module 400 can be understood as any surface other than the front and rear surfaces. Because the connection part 490, which is connected to the printed circuit board 510 disposed below the display panel 440, and the display panel 440 are electrically connected to each other, the processor of the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1 The signals processed by the processor 120 can be transmitted to the display panel 440. Here, the term "below" can refer to... Figure 4b The Z-direction. The connection portion 490 may include, for example, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB). In an embodiment, the printed circuit board 510 of the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board 510A disposed in the first housing 210 and a second printed circuit board 510B disposed in the second housing 220. For example... Figure 4a and Figure 4b As shown, the connecting part 490 can be disposed in the first housing 210 to electrically connect the display panel 440 to the first printed circuit board 510A disposed in the first housing 210.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the display panel 440 may include a first region 440A disposed in the first housing 210, a second region 440B disposed in the second housing 220, and a third region 440C interconnecting the first region 440A to the second region 440B. For example, the third region 440C may represent the portion located between the first region 440A and the second region 440B, and may represent the region of the display panel 440 disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. Figure 4b For ease of description, the first region 440A, the second region 440B, and the third region 440C are shown separately. However, in practice, the first region 440A, the second region 440B, and the third region 440C may be continuous regions and not visually separated.

[0097] In this embodiment, during the folding operation of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, at least a portion of the third region 440C of the display panel 440 can be bent. According to this embodiment, since the portion that is actually bent during the folding operation of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 is the third region 440C, the substrate 442 of the display panel 440 disposed in the portion corresponding to the third region 440C can be formed of a flexible material, while the substrate 442 of the display panel 440 disposed in the portions corresponding to the first region 440A and the second region 440B can be formed of a non-flexible material. As another example, the substrate 442 of the display panel 440 disposed in the portions corresponding to the first region 440A, the second region 440B, and the third region 440C can be formed of a flexible material.

[0098] According to various embodiments, a first support portion 450 may be disposed below the display panel 440 to support the display panel 440. The first support portion 450 may include a flexible connection portion 451. The flexible connection portion 451 may include a structure that is at least partially bent. For example, in the first support portion 450, the portion corresponding to the third region 440C of the display panel 440 may be the flexible connection portion 451. The flexible connection portion 451 may bend according to rotation of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210. (See also...) Figure 4c The flexible connection portion 451 may include a portion in which a plurality of grooves 451-1 are formed. When the second housing 220 rotates relative to the first housing 210, deformation occurs in the portion in which the plurality of grooves 451-1 are formed, allowing the first support portion 450 to bend. For example, the plurality of grooves 451-1 may be arranged in a grid pattern. Figure 4c The shape of the flexible connection 451 shown is merely an example. Furthermore, a structure for bending the first support 450 may be included in the first support 450. In embodiments, the first support 450 may comprise a membrane made of glass or synthetic resin material.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the identification member 460 may be disposed below the first support portion 450 (e.g., in the -Z axis direction). The identification member 460 may identify a pen input device approaching the display module 400 and may generate a signal corresponding to the coordinate value of the pen input device as the pen input device moves on the display module 400. Because the identification member 460 is included in the display module 400, the display module 400 may be a display module 400 capable of recognizing input made via the pen input device. For example, the identification member 460 may include a conductive layer in which multiple conductive lines are formed. A magnetic field may be formed by an AC voltage applied to the conductive layer. When a pen input device with a coil embedded therein approaches, current flows through the internal circuitry of the pen input device due to electromagnetic induction to form a resonant frequency, and the identification member 460 recognizes the resonant frequency to recognize the movement of the pen input device. The principle of the identification member 460 recognizing the pen input device as described above is merely an example, and the identification member 460 may recognize the movement of the pen input device in various ways.

[0100] In an embodiment, the identification component 460 may include a first identification component 460A and a second identification component 460B, such as Figure 4bAs shown. For example, a first identification member 460A may be disposed in the first housing 210, and a second identification member 460B may be disposed in the second housing 220. The first identification member 460A may correspond to a first area 440A of the display panel 440, and the second identification member 460B may correspond to a second area 440B of the display panel 440. Input from a pen input device via the first area 440A can be identified by the first identification member 460A, and input from a pen input device via the second area 440B can be identified by the second identification member 460B.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the first identification member connection portion 461A can electrically connect the first identification member 460A to the first printed circuit board 510A of the printed circuit board 510. The first identification member connection portion 461A can be electrically connected to the first identification member 460A at one end, and can be connected via a component disposed below the first identification member 460A (e.g., in the -Z axis direction). Figure 4b The second support portion 470) is electrically connected at its other end to the side surface of the first printed circuit board 510A disposed in the first housing 210. The signal generated by the first identification member 460A can be transmitted to the first printed circuit board 510A via the first identification member connection portion 461A. The first identification member connection portion 461A can pass through the space between the side surface of the display module 400 and the first housing 210 to electrically connect the first printed circuit board 510A and the first identification member 460A disposed below the first identification member 460A to each other. In this way, since the first identification member connection portion 461A extends by sharing the side surface of the layer disposed below the first identification member 460A, holes can be omitted from the components disposed below the first identification member 460A.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the second identification member connection portion 461B can electrically connect the second identification member 460B to the second printed circuit board 510B. The second identification member connection portion 461B can be electrically connected to the second identification member 460B at one end, and can be connected via a component disposed below the second identification member 460B (e.g., Figure 4bThe second identification member 460B is electrically connected at its other end to the side surface of the second support portion 470 in the second housing 220. Signals generated by the second identification member 460B can be transmitted to the second printed circuit board 510B via the second identification member connection portion 461B. The second identification member connection portion 461B can pass through the space between the side surface of the display module 400 and the second housing 220 to electrically connect the second printed circuit board 510B and the second identification member 460B, which are disposed below the second identification member 460B. Thus, because the second identification member connection portion 461B extends by sharing the side surface of the layer disposed below the second identification member 460B, holes can be omitted from the components disposed below the second identification member 460B.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the second support portion 470 may be disposed below the identification member 460 to support the identification member 460. For example, the second support portion 470 may include a first portion 470A disposed in the first housing 210 to support the first identification member 460A and a second portion 470B disposed in the second housing 220 to support the second identification member 460B. The second support portion 470 may be formed in the form of a plate. The second support portion 470 may include a conductive material to perform grounding or shielding functions for the display module 400.

[0104] According to various embodiments, the first support 261 (e.g., Figure 3 The first support member 261 can be disposed in the first housing 210. The second bracket 262 (e.g., Figure 3 The second support member 262 may be disposed in the second housing 220. The first bracket 261 may support at least some of the various components disposed in the first housing 210. In an embodiment, the first bracket 261 may be integrated with the first housing 210. The second bracket 262 may support at least some of the various components disposed in the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the second bracket 262 may be integrated with the second housing 220.

[0105] Electrical signals or interference unrelated to the operation of the display module 400 may affect its operation. For example, charge accumulated in a specific portion of the display module 400 may cause intermittent flickering of the display. To eliminate such abnormal charge, the display module 400 needs to be grounded. In the display module 400 according to the various embodiments disclosed herein, the second support portion 470 may include a conductive material electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B to ground the display module 400. Because the second support portion 470 is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B, abnormal charge that prevents the display module 400 from operating normally can be eliminated via the second support portion 470. For example, the second support portion 470 may be electrically connected to ground included in the second printed circuit board 510B.

[0106] According to various embodiments, a first portion 470A of the second support portion 470 may be disposed in the first housing 210 for electrical connection to the connecting portion 490, which electrically connects the display panel 440 and the first printed circuit board 510A to each other. When the first portion 470A is electrically connected to the connecting portion 490, the first portion 470A and the first printed circuit board 510A can be electrically connected to each other. Therefore, the first portion 470A of the second support portion 470 can be electrically connected to the ground of the first printed circuit board 510A. (Refer to...) Figure 4b The first portion 470A and the connecting portion 490 can be electrically connected to each other via a first contact portion 480A disposed between the first portion 470A and the connecting portion 490. The first contact portion 480A may include, for example, a conductive material. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first contact portion 480A may include an adhesive material, such as a conductive strip.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the second portion 470B of the second support 470 can be electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion 461B, which electrically connects the second identification member 460B to the second printed circuit board 510B. Because the second portion 470B is electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion 461B, the second portion 470B can also be electrically connected to the ground of the second printed circuit board 510B. The second portion 470B and the second identification member connection portion 461B can be electrically connected to each other via a second contact portion 480B disposed between the second portion 470B and the second identification member connection portion 461B. The second contact portion 480B may include, for example, a conductive material. As another example, the second contact portion 480B may include an elastic material to withstand deformation caused by external forces. Figure 4b As shown, the second part 470B is electrically connected to the second identification member connection part 461B. However, since the second contact part 480B, which is formed of elastic material, can recover even if it is deformed by external force, the deformation of the surface shape of the display module 400 can be reduced.

[0108] Reference Figure 4b The second bracket 262 can be positioned below the second part 470B (e.g., in...). Figure 4b (in the -Z direction) to support the second part 470B. In an embodiment, the second contact portion 480B may be provided in a recess 262-1 formed in the second support 262. The recess 262-1 may be in reference... Figure 4b A groove is formed in the second bracket 262 in the -Z direction. Because the second contact portion 480B is provided in the recess 262-1 in the second bracket 262, the deformation of the portion of the second portion 470B facing the second contact portion 480B can be reduced due to the volume of the second contact portion 480B itself. Therefore, the deformation of the surface shape of the display module 400 supported by the second portion 470B can also be reduced.

[0109] Furthermore, since the second part 470B is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B via the second identification member connecting portion 461B for connecting the second identification member 460B and the second printed circuit board 510B to each other, a separate component or space for electrically connecting the second part 470B to the second printed circuit board 510B can be omitted.

[0110] Figure 5a It is along Figure 4a A schematic cross-sectional view of the second identification component connection 461B and its surrounding components, taken from line P2-P2. Figure 5b This is a view used to describe the layer structure of the second identification member connection 461B according to various embodiments disclosed herein.

[0111] According to various embodiments, such as Figure 5a As shown, a second support portion (e.g., between the second identification member 460B and the connecting portion 461B of the second identification member) can be provided. Figure 4a and Figure 4b The second part 470B of the second support portion 470) is connected to the second identification member connection portion 461B via a first contact portion 480 disposed between the second identification member connection portion 461B and the second part 470B. Since the second part 470B is electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion 461B via the first contact portion 480 and the second identification member connection portion 461B is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B, the second part 470B and the second printed circuit board 510B can be electrically connected to each other.

[0112] Reference Figure 5a and Figure 5bThe second identification member connection portion 461B, which contacts the second portion 470B, may include multiple layers. For example, the second identification member connection portion 461B may include a first layer 520 and a second layer 530. The first layer 520 may be as follows: Figure 5a The layers are stacked on the second layer 530, and other layers may be disposed between the first layer 520 and the second layer 530. In an embodiment, the first layer 520 may include a first region 521 and a second region 522. Wiring lines 581 for connecting to the second identification member 460B are disposed in the first region 521, and wiring lines 584 for connecting to the second contact portion 480B are disposed in the second region 522. In an embodiment, the second contact portion 480B may be disposed between the second region 522 and the second portion 470B of the first layer 520. The second contact portion 480B can electrically connect the wiring lines 584 disposed in the second region 522 of the first layer 520 and the second portion 470B to each other. An insulating layer 540 may be disposed between the first region 521 and the second portion 470B of the first layer 520. Wiring lines 581 for transmitting signals of the second identification member 460B may be disposed in the first region 521 of the first layer 520. The insulating layer 540 disposed between the first region 521 and the second part 470B of the first layer 520 can prevent the electrical signal of the second part 470B from moving to the first region 521. Because the second part 470B and the first region 521 of the first layer 520 are electrically disconnected by the insulating layer 540, the wiring line 581 disposed in the first region 521 can transmit the signal of the second identification member 460B to the second printed circuit board 510B without being affected by the second part 470B.

[0113] According to various embodiments, wiring lines 583 for transmitting signals of the second identification member 460B can be disposed in the second layer 530 of the second identification member connection portion 461B. In embodiments, the second layer 530 can be configured to contact the first area 521 and the second area 522 of the first layer 520. Wiring lines 583 for transmitting signals of the second identification member 460B can be disposed in the second layer 530. Wiring lines 581 disposed in the first area 521 of the first layer 520 and wiring lines 583 disposed in the second layer 530 can be electrically connected to each other. For example, a passage (VIA) 582 can be formed in the portion where the second layer 530 and the first area 521 are in contact with each other, and wiring lines 581 in the first area 521 can be electrically connected to wiring lines 583 in the second layer 530 via the passage 582.

[0114] Reference Figure 5b In the second identification member connection portion 461B, wiring lines connected to the second identification member 460B are provided (e.g., Figure 5aThe wiring lines 581 and 583 in the first layer 520 (e.g., the first area 521 of the first layer 520 and the second layer 530) and the wiring lines therein connected to the second contact 480B (e.g., Figure 5a Parts of the wiring lines 584 in the reference (e.g., the second section 522 of the first layer 520) may not overlap with each other. For example, when in the reference Figure 5b When observing the second identification component 460B in the +Z direction, as Figure 5b As shown, the portions of the wiring lines connected to the second identification member 460B and the portions of the wiring lines connected to the second contact 480B can be located in different areas of the same layer (e.g., the first area 521 and the second area 522 of the first layer 520), and can also be located in different layers in overlapping areas (e.g., the second area 522 of the first layer 520 and the second layer 530). This structure can reduce signal interference.

[0115] According to various embodiments, such as Figure 5a As shown, the joining member 550 may be disposed between a portion of the second identification member 460B and a portion of the connecting portion 461B of the second identification member. The joining member 550 may include a conductive material. The wiring line 581 disposed in the first area 521 of the first layer 520 may be electrically connected to the second identification member 460B via the joining member 550.

[0116] Figure 6a This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a display module according to various embodiments disclosed herein. Figure 6b It is shown Figure 6a The diagram shows the electrical connection between the identification component and the second contact portion. Figure 6c This is a view used to illustrate the contact relationship between the second contact portion and the flexible connecting portion of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6a It can be along Figure 2a A schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken by line P1-P1.

[0117] Reference Figure 6a and Figure 6b The described embodiments may be similar to those referenced above. Figure 4b The embodiments described. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used interchangeably with those of the reference numerals. Figure 4a The descriptions will include parts that are the same or similar. Furthermore, descriptions identical to those previously described will be omitted, and differences will be described.

[0118] According to various embodiments, the third contact portion 610A may be disposed on the upper part of the first identification member 460A (e.g., in the +Z axis direction), and the fourth contact portion 610B may be disposed on the upper part of the second identification member 460B. (Refer to...) Figure 6aA third contact portion 610A is disposed between the first support portion 450 and the first identification member 460A, and a fourth contact portion 610B may be disposed between the first support portion 450 and the second identification member 460B. The third contact portion 610A may be disposed on the upper part of the first identification member 460A at a position facing the flexible connecting portion 451 of the first support portion 450. The fourth contact portion 610B may be disposed on the upper part of the second identification member 460B at a position facing the flexible connecting portion 451 of the first support portion 450. The third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion 610B may include, for example, a conductive material. In an embodiment, the third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion 610B may include materials substantially the same as those used for the first contact portion 480A and the second contact portion 480B described above. For example, at least a portion of the third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion 610B may include an adhesive material, such as a conductive strip.

[0119] In embodiments, the first support portion 450 may include glass, a film, or a conductive member, and the flexible connection portion 451 of the first support portion 450 may include a conductive material. According to various embodiments, the flexible connection portion 451 may include a conductive material, and when the electronic device is in a folded or intermediate state, the flexible connection portion 451 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 510 of the electronic device. For example, when the electronic device is in a folded or intermediate state, the flexible connection portion 451 may be electrically connected to the ground of the printed circuit board 510 via the third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion 610B.

[0120] According to various embodiments, a third contact 610A may be disposed on the upper part of the first identification member 460A (e.g., in the +Z axis direction) to be electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion 461A via wiring lines 620A included in the first identification member 460A. A fourth contact 610B may be disposed on the upper part of the second identification member 460B (e.g., in the +Z axis direction) to be electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion 461B via wiring lines 620B included in the second identification member 460B. Because the first identification member connection portion 461A is electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 510A and the second identification member connection portion 461B is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B, the third contact 610A can be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 510A and the fourth contact 610B can be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B. For example, when the electronic device is in a folded or intermediate state, the flexible connecting portion 451 of the first support portion 450 contacts the third contact portion 610A and / or the fourth contact portion 610B, so that the first support portion 450 and the printed circuit board 510 can be electrically connected to each other. In an embodiment, one of the third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion 610B may be omitted.

[0121] According to various embodiments, when the flexible connection 451 deforms, the heights of the third contact portion 610A and / or the fourth contact portion 610B can be adjusted to contact the flexible connection 451. The flexible connection 451 can deform when the second housing 220 of the electronic device rotates relative to the first housing 210. For example... Figure 6c As shown in (a), when the flexible connection portion 451 is not deformed, the third contact portion 610A and / or the fourth contact portion 610B can be spaced apart from the flexible connection portion 451, therefore the third contact portion 610A and / or the fourth contact portion 610B may not contact the flexible connection portion 451. Figure 6c As shown in (b), when the electronic device is in a folded or intermediate state, and the flexible connection 451 is deformed, the third contact 610A and / or the fourth contact 610B can contact the flexible connection 451. In this state, the flexible connection 451 can be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 510 via the third contact 610A and / or the fourth contact 610B. Charge accumulated in the flexible connection 451 can be moved to the printed circuit board 510 through contact with the third contact 610A and / or the fourth contact 610B. Therefore, problems caused by abnormal charge accumulation in the flexible connection 451 (e.g., flickering) can be reduced.

[0122] Figure 7a This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a display module according to various embodiments disclosed herein. Figure 7b It is shown Figure 7a A schematic diagram showing the electrical connection between the identification component and the third contact portion. Figure 7a It can be along Figure 2a A schematic cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken by line P1-P1.

[0123] Reference Figure 7a and Figure 7b The described embodiments may be similar to those referenced above. Figure 4b The embodiments described herein. In the following description, the same reference numerals are used for the same or similar parts. Furthermore, descriptions identical to those previously described will be omitted, and differences will be described.

[0124] According to various embodiments, the first support portion 450 may include a conductive member. For example, the portion of the first support portion 450 other than the flexible connection portion 451 may be formed of a conductive member. In this case, the flexible connection portion 451 may include a conductive member or a non-conductive member. As another example, the entire first support portion 450 may be formed of a conductive member.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the fifth contact portion 710A may be disposed on the upper part of the first identification member 460A (e.g., in the +Z axis direction). The sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed on the upper part of the second identification member 460B. (See also...) Figure 7a The fifth contact portion 710A may be disposed between the first support portion 450 and the first identification member 460A. The sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed between the first support portion 450 and the second identification member 460B. For example, the fifth contact portion 710A may be disposed adjacent to the edge of the first identification member 460A, and the sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed adjacent to the edge of the second identification member 460B. As another example, at least a portion of the fifth contact portion 710A may be configured between the first support portion 450 and the first identification member 460A when... Figure 7a When viewed in the +Z axis direction, it does not overlap with the flexible connection 451. At least a portion of the sixth contact portion 710B can be configured between the first support portion 450 and the second identification member 460B when... Figure 7a When viewed along the +Z axis, it does not overlap with the flexible connection portion 451. In an embodiment, the fifth contact portion 710A may be disposed adjacent to the edge of the first identification member 460A at a position adjacent to the first identification member connection portion 461A electrically connected to the first identification member 460A. The sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed adjacent to the edge of the second identification member 460B at a position adjacent to the second identification member connection portion 461B electrically connected to the second identification member 460B. The portion of the identification member 460 adjacent to the first identification member connection portion 461A or the second identification member connection portion 461B may be a portion with a relatively low density of wiring lines for the identification pen input device compared to other portions. As described above, the fifth contact portion 710A may be disposed at a position adjacent to the first identification member connection portion 461A, such that the fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed in the portion with low wiring line density, and the sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed adjacent to the second identification member connection portion 461B. The fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B may include, for example, a conductive material. In an embodiment, the fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B may be formed of substantially the same material as the second contact portion 480B described above. For example, at least a portion of the fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B may include an adhesive material such as a conductive strip. In an embodiment, one of the fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B may be omitted.

[0126] Reference Figure 7bThe first bonding region 462A may be located in the portion where the first identification member 460A and the first identification member connecting portion 461A are connected to each other, and the second region 462B may be located in the portion where the second identification member 460B and the second identification member connecting portion 461B are connected to each other. In an embodiment, the identification member 460 and the identification member connecting portions 461A and 461B may be bonded to each other via anisotropic conductive film (ACF). In this case, the first bonding region 462A and the second bonding region 462B can be understood as regions in which the ACF is disposed. The fifth contact portion 710A may be disposed adjacent to the first bonding region 462A, and the sixth contact portion 710B may be disposed adjacent to the second bonding region 462B. For example, as Figure 7b As shown, the fifth contact portion 710A can be disposed in the horizontal direction relative to the first engagement region 462A (e.g., in...). Figure 7b In the X-axis direction, the sixth contact portion 710B can be disposed in a horizontal direction relative to the second engagement region 462B. Here, the horizontal direction relative to the first engagement region 462A and the second engagement region 462B can be understood as the extension direction of the first identification member connection portion 461A and the second identification member connection portion 461B (e.g., in the X-axis direction). Figure 7b The direction perpendicular to the Y-axis direction in FIG. 7. In the horizontal direction (e.g., in the X-axis direction in FIG. 7) of the portions adjacent to the joint areas 462A and 462B (e.g., joint areas 462A and 462B), there may be no conductive wiring for the pen input device, so it may be advantageous to provide the fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B.

[0127] According to various embodiments, a fifth contact 710A may be disposed on the upper part of the first identification member 460A to be electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion 461A via wiring lines 720A included in the first identification member 460A. A sixth contact 710B may be disposed on the upper part of the second identification member 460B to be electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion 461B via wiring lines 720B included in the second identification member 460B. Because the first identification member connection portion 461A is electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 510A and the second identification member connection portion 461B is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 510B, the fifth contact 710A and / or the sixth contact 710B can be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 510A or the second printed circuit board 510B. When the first support portion 450 contacts the fifth contact 710A and / or the sixth contact 710B, the first support portion 450 and the printed circuit board 510 can be electrically connected to each other.

[0128] According to various embodiments, the fifth contact portion 710A and / or the sixth contact portion 710B may contact a first support portion 450 comprising or formed of a conductive material. When the first support portion 450 contacts the fifth contact portion 710A and / or the sixth contact portion 710B, the first support portion 450 may be electrically connected to the fifth contact portion 710A and / or the sixth contact portion 710B. The fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion 710B may be connected to the first identification member connection portion 461A and the second identification member connection portion 461B, respectively, to be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 510. The first support portion 450, electrically connected to the fifth contact portion 710A and / or the sixth contact portion 710B, may be electrically connected to the ground of the printed circuit board 510.

[0129] An electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may include: a first housing (e.g., Figure 3 The first housing 210); a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing (e.g., Figure 3 The second housing 220 in the middle); the display panel (e.g., Figure 4b The display panel 400 includes a first region (e.g., within the first housing) of the first housing. Figure 4b The first region 440A in the first housing, and the second region (e.g., in the second housing) are disposed in the second housing. Figure 4b The second region 440B), and a third region connecting the first and second regions and forming at least partially flexible (e.g., Figure 4b The third region 440C); the first support (e.g., Figure 4b The first support portion 450 is disposed below the display panel to support the display panel; identification components (e.g., Figure 4b The identification component 460 is configured to identify the signal input device of the pen, wherein the identification component includes a first identification component disposed in the first housing below the first support (e.g., Figure 4b The first identification member 460A in the first housing and the second identification member disposed below the first support in the second housing (e.g., Figure 4b The second identification component 460B in the middle); the second support part (e.g., Figure 4b The second support portion 470 in the first housing includes a first portion disposed below the identification member (e.g., Figure 4b The first part 470A) and the second part (e.g., separated from the first part and disposed in the second housing below the identification member) Figure 4b The second part 470B); the first printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4b The first printed circuit board 510A is disposed in the first housing below the second support; the second printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4bThe second printed circuit board 510B is disposed in the second housing below the second support portion; the connecting portion (e.g., Figure 4b The connecting portion 490 in the middle electrically connects the display panel and the first printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the first housing; the first identification member connecting portion (e.g., Figure 4b The first identification component connecting portion 461A connects the first identification component and the first printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the first housing; the second identification component connecting portion (e.g., Figure 4b The second identification component connecting portion 461B connects the second identification component and the second printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the second housing; the first contact portion (e.g., Figure 4b The first contact portion 480A is disposed between the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to electrically connect the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to each other; and the second contact portion (e.g., Figure 4b The second contact portion 480B is disposed between the second part of the second support portion and the connecting portion of the second identification member, so as to electrically connect the second part of the second support portion and the connecting portion of the second identification member to each other.

[0130] Furthermore, the second part of the second support can be formed as a plate and configured such that its front surface contacts the second identification member and its rear surface faces the second printed circuit board, and at least a portion of the connection portion of the second identification member can pass through the side surface of the second part of the second support.

[0131] In addition, the second contact portion may be disposed between the rear surface of the second part of the second support portion and the connection portion of the second identification member.

[0132] Furthermore, the second contact portion may be formed of a conductive material to be at least partially adhesive.

[0133] Furthermore, the second identification component connection portion may include the first layer (e.g., Figure 5a The first layer 520) and the second layer (e.g., Figure 5a The second layer 530), the first layer of the second identification member connection portion may include a first area in which wiring lines for connecting to the second identification member are provided (e.g., Figure 5a The first zone 521) and the second zone (e.g., where wiring lines for connecting to the second contact are provided) Figure 5a (Second zone 522).

[0134] Furthermore, the second contact portion may be disposed between the second region of the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second part of the second support portion, and the electronic device may further include an insulating layer (e.g., Figure 5aThe insulating layer 540 is configured to insulate the first region of the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second part of the second support portion from each other.

[0135] In addition, the first support portion may include a flexible connection portion (e.g., Figure 4b The flexible connection portion 451 has multiple grooves formed in it, allowing the portion facing the third area of ​​the display panel to bend. The electronic device may further include a third contact portion (e.g., Figure 6a The third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion (e.g., Figure 6a The third contact portion (610B) is disposed on the upper part of the first identification member and electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion at the position of the flexible connection portion facing the first support portion, and the fourth contact portion is disposed on the upper part of the second identification member and electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion at the position of the flexible connection portion facing the first support portion.

[0136] Furthermore, the third and fourth contact portions can have adjustable heights to contact the flexible connection portion through the bending of the flexible connection portion of the first support portion.

[0137] Furthermore, the first support portion may be formed of a conductive material, and the electronic device may further include a fifth contact portion (e.g., Figure 7a The fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion (e.g., Figure 7a The sixth contact portion 710B is disposed adjacent to the edge of the first identification member between the first support portion and the first identification member and electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion. The sixth contact portion is disposed adjacent to the edge of the second identification member between the first support portion and the second identification member and electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion.

[0138] Furthermore, relative to the first identification member connecting portion, the fifth contact portion may be disposed adjacent to the first identification member connecting portion at a position perpendicular to the extending direction of the first identification member connecting portion, and relative to the second identification member connecting portion, the sixth contact portion may be disposed adjacent to the second identification member connecting portion at a position perpendicular to the extending direction of the second identification member connecting portion.

[0139] A display module including pen input functionality according to various embodiments disclosed herein (e.g., Figure 4b The display module 400 in the middle may include: a display panel (e.g., Figure 4b The display panel 440 includes a first area (e.g., Figure 4b The first region 440A), the second region (e.g., Figure 4bThe second region 440B), and a third region connecting the first and second regions to form a shape that is at least partially flexible (e.g., Figure 4b The third region 440c); the first support (e.g., Figure 4b The first support portion 450 is disposed below the display panel to support the display panel; identification components (e.g., Figure 4b The identification component 460 includes a first identification component disposed below the first support portion (e.g., Figure 4b The first identification member 460A) and the second identification member (e.g., separated from the first identification member and disposed below the first support) are also present. Figure 4b The second identification member 460B is configured to identify the signal of the pen input device; the second support (e.g., Figure 4b The second support portion 470 includes a first portion disposed below the identification member (e.g., Figure 4b The first part 470A) and the second part (e.g., separated from the first part and disposed below the identification member) Figure 4b The second part 470B); the connecting part (e.g., Figure 4b The connecting part 490 in the middle electrically connects the display panel and the first printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4b The first printed circuit board 510A in the middle); the first identification component connection part (e.g., Figure 4b The first identification component connecting portion 461A electrically connects the first identification component and the first printed circuit board to each other; the second identification component connecting portion (e.g., Figure 4b The second identification component connection portion 461B in the first printed circuit board is electrically connected to the second identification component and the second printed circuit board segmented from the first printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4b The second printed circuit board 510B in the middle); the first contact portion (e.g., Figure 4b The first contact portion 480A is disposed between the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to electrically connect the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to each other; and the second contact portion (e.g., Figure 4b The second contact portion 480B is disposed between the second part of the second support portion and the connecting portion of the second identification member, so as to electrically connect the second part of the second support portion and the connecting portion of the second identification member to each other.

[0140] Furthermore, the second part of the second support can be formed as a plate and configured such that its front surface contacts the second identification member and its rear surface faces the second printed circuit board, and at least a portion of the connection portion of the second identification member can pass through the side surface of the second part of the second support.

[0141] In addition, the second contact portion may be disposed between the rear surface of the second part of the second support portion and the connection portion of the second identification member.

[0142] Furthermore, the second contact portion may be formed of a conductive material to be at least partially adhesive.

[0143] Furthermore, the second identification component connection portion may include the first layer (e.g., Figure 5a The first layer 520) and the second layer (e.g., Figure 5a The second layer 530), the first layer of the second identification member connection portion may include a first area in which wiring lines for connecting to the second identification member are provided (e.g., Figure 5a The first zone 521) and the second zone (e.g., where wiring lines for connecting to the first contact are provided) Figure 5a (Second zone 522).

[0144] Furthermore, the second contact portion may be disposed between the second area of ​​the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second part of the second support portion, and the display module may further include an insulating layer (e.g., Figure 5a The insulating layer 540 is configured to insulate the first region of the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second part of the second support portion from each other.

[0145] In addition, the first support portion may include a flexible connection portion (e.g., Figure 4b The flexible connection portion 451 in the display module has multiple grooves formed therein, allowing the portion facing the third area of ​​the display panel to bend. The display module may further include a third contact portion (e.g., Figure 6a The third contact portion 610A and the fourth contact portion (e.g., Figure 6a The fourth contact portion (610B) is provided on the upper part of the first identification member and electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion at the position of the flexible connection portion facing the first support portion. The fourth contact portion is provided on the upper part of the second identification member and electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion at the position of the flexible connection portion facing the first support portion.

[0146] Furthermore, the third and fourth contact portions can have adjustable heights to contact the flexible connection portion through the bending of the flexible connection portion of the first support portion.

[0147] Furthermore, the display module may further include a fifth contact portion (e.g., Figure 7a The fifth contact portion 710A and the sixth contact portion (e.g., Figure 7aThe sixth contact portion 710B is disposed adjacent to the edge of the first identification member between the first support portion and the first identification member and electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion. The sixth contact portion is disposed adjacent to the edge of the second identification member between the first support portion and the second identification member and electrically connected to the second identification member connection portion.

[0148] Furthermore, relative to the first identification member connecting portion, the fifth contact portion may be disposed adjacent to the first identification member connecting portion at a position perpendicular to the extending direction of the first identification member connecting portion, and relative to the second identification member connecting portion, the sixth contact portion may be disposed adjacent to the second identification member connecting portion at a position perpendicular to the extending direction of the second identification member connecting portion.

[0149] The embodiments disclosed in the specification and accompanying drawings are provided merely to facilitate the description of the technical features of this disclosure and to aid in the understanding of the disclosed embodiments, and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments disclosed herein should be interpreted in such a way that all changes or modifications to the technical ideas derived from the various embodiments, other than those disclosed herein, are included within the scope of the various embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device comprising: First shell; The second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing; The display panel includes a first region disposed in the first housing, a second region disposed in the second housing, and a third region connecting the first region and the second region and being at least partially flexible; A first support portion is disposed below the display panel to support the display panel; A recognition component for recognizing signals from a pen input device, wherein the recognition component includes a first recognition component disposed in the first housing under the first support and a second recognition component disposed in the second housing under the first support; The second support includes a first portion disposed in the first housing below the identification member and a second portion separated from the first portion and disposed in the second housing below the identification member; A first printed circuit board is disposed in the first housing below the second support portion; A second printed circuit board, spaced apart from and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board, is disposed in the second housing below the second support portion; A connecting part electrically connects the display panel and the first printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the first housing; The first identification component connecting part electrically connects the first identification component and the first printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the first housing; The second identification component connecting part electrically connects the second identification component and the second printed circuit board to each other and is disposed in the second housing; A first contact portion is disposed between the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to electrically connect the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to each other; as well as A second contact portion is disposed between the second part of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to electrically connect the second part of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to each other.

2. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the second portion of the second support is formed in a plate shape and configured such that its front surface contacts the second identification member and its rear surface faces the second printed circuit board, and At least a portion of the second identification member connection passes through the side surface of the second portion of the second support.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second contact portion is disposed between the rear surface of the second portion of the second support portion and the second identification member connection portion.

4. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the second contact comprises a conductive material to be at least partially adhesive.

5. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the second identification member connection portion comprises a first layer and a second layer, and The first layer of the second identification member connection portion includes a first area in which wiring lines for connecting to the second identification member are provided and a second area in which wiring lines for connecting to the second contact portion are provided.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein the second contact portion is disposed between the second region of the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second portion of the second support portion, and The electronic device further includes: An insulating layer is configured to insulate the first area of ​​the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second portion of the second support portion from each other.

7. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first support portion includes a flexible connection portion, a plurality of grooves formed in the flexible connection portion, such that the portion of the third region facing the display panel is bendable, and The electronic device further includes: The third contact portion is disposed on the upper part of the first identification member and electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion at the position of the flexible connection portion facing the first support portion; as well as The fourth contact portion is disposed on the upper part of the second identification member at the position of the flexible connection portion facing the first support portion and is electrically connected to the connection portion of the second identification member.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein the third contact portion and the fourth contact portion have adjustable height to contact the flexible connection portion by bending of the flexible connection portion of the first support portion.

9. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the first support portion comprises a conductive material, and The electronic device further includes: The fifth contact portion is disposed adjacent to the edge of the first identification member between the first support portion and the first identification member and is electrically connected to the first identification member connection portion; as well as The sixth contact portion is disposed adjacent to the edge of the second identification member between the first support portion and the second identification member and is electrically connected to the connecting portion of the second identification member.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein, Relative to the first identification component connecting portion, the fifth contact portion is disposed adjacent to the first identification component connecting portion at a position perpendicular to the extending direction of the first identification component connecting portion, and The sixth contact portion is disposed adjacent to the second identification component connection portion at a position perpendicular to the extending direction of the second identification component connection portion, relative to the second identification component connection portion.

11. A display module including pen input functionality, the display module comprising: The display panel includes a first region, a second region, and a third region that connects the first region and the second region to each other and is at least partially flexible; A first support portion is disposed below the display panel to support the display panel; The identification component includes a first identification component disposed below the first support and a second identification component spaced apart from and disposed below the first support, wherein the identification component is configured to identify a signal of the pen input device. The second support includes a first part disposed below the identification member and a second part separated from the first part and disposed below the identification member; The connecting part electrically connects the display panel and the first printed circuit board; The first identification component connecting part electrically connects the first identification component and the first printed circuit board to each other; The second identification component connection portion is electrically connected to the second identification component and the second printed circuit board segmented from the first printed circuit board. A first contact portion is disposed between the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to electrically connect the first portion of the second support portion and the connecting portion to each other; as well as A second contact portion is disposed between the second part of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to electrically connect the second part of the second support portion and the second identification member connecting portion to each other.

12. The display module of claim 11, wherein the second portion of the second support is formed in a plate shape and configured such that its front surface contacts the second identification member and its rear surface faces the second printed circuit board, and At least a portion of the second identification member connection passes through the side surface of the second portion of the second support.

13. The display module according to claim 11, wherein The second contact portion includes a conductive material, and at least a portion of the second contact portion is adhesive. The second contact portion is disposed between the rear surface of the second part of the second support portion and the connecting portion of the second identification member.

14. The display module according to claim 11, wherein the second identification component connecting portion comprises a first layer and a second layer. The first layer of the second identification component connection portion includes a first area where wiring lines for connecting to the second identification component are provided, and a second area where wiring lines for connecting to the first contact portion are provided. The second contact portion is disposed between the second area of ​​the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second part of the second support portion, and The display module further includes: An insulating layer is configured to insulate the first area of ​​the first layer of the second identification member connection portion and the second portion of the second support portion from each other.

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