Electronic device comprising an electrically conductive member

Abstract

An electronic device including a conductive member includes a side frame surrounding a space between a first surface and a second surface parallel to the first surface; a first metal frame and a second metal frame disposed at the side frame; a segmented unit disposed between the first metal frame and the second metal frame; a flexible display disposed on the first surface; a protective cover disposed in a direction extending from a side surface toward the first surface and covering at least a portion of the flexible display; and a conductive member disposed on a surface of the protective cover facing the flexible display, wherein the conductive member can have a segmented area corresponding to the segmented unit and include a first tip portion and a second tip portion capable of transmitting an electric charge.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming thinner and are being improved to increase their rigidity, enhance their design, and differentiate their functional components. Electronic devices are gradually shifting from a uniform rectangle to a variety of shapes. Electronic devices can have transformable structures that enable the use of large-screen displays while remaining portable. For example, as part of a transformable structure, an electronic device may include at least two foldable housings that operate in a manner that folds or unfolds relative to each other and supports a flexible display. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical issues

[0004] Various embodiments of this disclosure provide an electronic device that includes a conductive component and is used to release static electricity introduced from the outside.

[0005] Solution to the problem

[0006] According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a conductive member may include: a side frame configured to surround a space between a first surface and a second surface parallel to the first surface; a first metal frame and a second metal frame disposed at the side frame; a segmented portion disposed between the first metal frame and the second metal frame; a flexible display disposed on the first surface; a protective cover disposed in a direction extending from the side surface toward the first surface and configured to cover at least a portion of the flexible display; and a conductive member disposed on the surface of the protective cover facing the flexible display, wherein the conductive member may include a first tip and a second tip segmented in a region corresponding to the segmented portion and capable of transmitting charge.

[0007] According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a conductive member may include: a flexible display; a support plate configured to support the flexible display; a side plate configured to surround the support plate; a first metal frame and a second metal frame disposed at the side frame; a segmented portion having insulating properties and disposed between the first metal frame and the second metal frame; a protective cover disposed in a direction extending from the side surface toward the first surface and configured to cover at least a portion of the flexible display; and a conductive member disposed on the surface of the protective cover facing the flexible display, wherein the conductive member may include a first tip and a second tip segmented in a region corresponding to the segmented portion and capable of transmitting charge.

[0008] Beneficial effects of the invention

[0009] Electronic devices including conductive components according to various embodiments of the present disclosure are capable of preventing coupling and releasing static electricity introduced from the outside by segmenting the conductive components to correspond to antenna segmentation regions. Attached Figure Description

[0010] In conjunction with the description of the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements.

[0011] Figure 1a This is a perspective view showing the front surface of an electronic device in a flat or unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 1b This is a plan view showing the front surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 1c This is a plan view showing the rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 2a This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 2b This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0017] Figure 4 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0018] Figure 5 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0019] Figure 6 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0020] Figure 7 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0021] Figure 8 This illustrates cutting in the C1-C2 direction. Figure 4 The map of the area obtained by the electronic device.

[0022] Figure 9 This illustrates cutting in the C3-C4 direction. Figure 7 The map of the area obtained by the electronic device.

[0023] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the second side frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 11 This is a table showing the electrostatic discharge (ESD) test results according to various embodiments of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Figure 1a This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in a flat or unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1b This is a plan view showing the front surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1c This is a plan view showing the rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 2a This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2b This is a perspective view showing an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] Reference Figure 1a and Figure 2b Electronic device 301 may include a pair of housings 110 and 120 (e.g., foldable housings) rotatably connected based on a hinge module to be folded while facing each other. According to one embodiment, electronic device 301 may include a flexible display 400 (e.g., a foldable display or a second display) disposed in the area formed by the pair of housings 110 and 120. According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be disposed on opposite sides of a folding axis (axis A) and have a substantially symmetrical shape relative to the folding axis (axis A). According to one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be varied depending on whether the electronic device 301 is in a flat or unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.

[0028] According to various embodiments, the pair of housings 110 and 120 may include a first housing 110 (e.g., a first housing structure) coupled to a hinge module and a second housing 120 (e.g., a second housing structure) coupled to the hinge module. According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the first housing 110 may include a first surface 111 facing a first direction (e.g., the forward direction) (z-axis direction) and a second surface 112 facing a second direction opposite to the first surface 111 (e.g., the rearward direction) (-z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state, the second housing 120 may include a third surface 121 facing the first direction (z-axis direction) and a fourth surface 122 facing the second direction (-z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 301, the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 may face substantially the same first direction (z-axis direction), and in its folded state, the first surface 111 and the third surface 121 may operate in a manner facing each other. According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 301, the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 and the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120 can face substantially the same second direction (-z-axis direction), and in its folded state, the second surface 112 and the fourth surface 122 can face opposite directions. For example, in the folded state, the second surface 112 can face the first direction (z-axis direction), and the fourth surface 122 can face the second direction (-z-axis direction).

[0029] According to various embodiments, the first housing 110 may include a first side frame 113 that at least partially forms the external shape of the electronic device 301, and a first rear cover 114 that is coupled to the first side frame 113 and forms at least a portion of the second surface 112 of the electronic device 301. According to one embodiment, the first side frame 113 may include a first side surface 113a, a second side surface 113b extending from one end of the first side surface 113a, and a third side surface 113c extending from the other end of the first side surface 113a. According to one embodiment, the first side frame 113 may be formed into a rectangular (e.g., square) shape using the first side surface 113a, the second side surface 113b, and the third side surface 113c.

[0030] According to various embodiments, the second housing 120 may include a second side frame 123 that at least partially forms the external shape of the electronic device 301, and a second rear cover 124 that is coupled to the second side frame 123 and forms at least a portion of the fourth surface 122 of the electronic device 301. According to one embodiment, the second side frame 123 may include a fourth side surface 123a, a fifth side surface 123b extending from one end of the fourth side surface 123a, and a sixth side surface 123c extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 123b. According to one embodiment, the second side frame 123 may be formed into a rectangular shape using the fourth side surface 123a, the fifth side surface 123b, and the sixth side surface 123c.

[0031] According to various embodiments, the housings 110 and 120 are not limited to the shapes and connections shown, and can be implemented by combinations and / or connections of other shapes or components. For example, in some embodiments, the first side frame 113 may be integrally formed with the first rear cover 114, and the second side frame 123 may be integrally formed with the second rear cover 124.

[0032] According to various embodiments, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 301, the second side surface 113b of the first side frame 113 and the fifth side surface 123b of the second side frame 123 can be connected without gaps. According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 301, the third side surface 113c of the first side frame 113 and the sixth side surface 123c of the second side frame 123 can be connected without gaps. According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 301, the combined length of the second side surface 113b and the fifth side surface 123b can be configured to be longer than the length of the first side surface 113a and / or the fourth side surface 123a. Furthermore, the combined length of the third side surface 113c and the sixth side surface 123c can be configured to be longer than the length of the first side surface 113a and / or the fourth side surface 123a.

[0033] According to various embodiments, the first side frame 113 and / or the second side frame 123 may be made of metal, or may further comprise a polymer injected into the metal. According to one embodiment, the first side frame 113 and / or the second side frame 123 may include at least one conductive portion 116 and / or 126 electrically segmented by at least one segmented portion 1161 and 1162 and / or 1261 and 1262 made of polymer. In this case, at least one conductive portion may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit included in the electronic device 301 to function as an antenna operating in at least one designated frequency band (e.g., a conventional frequency band).

[0034] According to various embodiments, the first back cover 114 and / or the second back cover 124 may be formed of at least one or a combination of at least two of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium).

[0035] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 400 may be configured to extend from a first surface 111 of the first housing 110 across a hinge module to at least a portion of a third surface 121 of the second housing 120. For example, the flexible display 400 may include a first flat portion 130a substantially corresponding to the first surface 111, a second flat portion 130b corresponding to the second surface 121, and a flexible portion 130c for connecting the first flat portion 130a and the second flat portion 130b and corresponding to the hinge module. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a first protective cover 115 (e.g., a first protective frame or a first decorative member) coupled along the edge of the first housing 110. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a second protective cover 125 (e.g., a second protective frame or a second decorative member) coupled along the edge of the second housing 120. According to one embodiment, the first protective cover 115 and / or the second protective cover 125 may be made of a metallic or polymeric material. According to one embodiment, the first protective cover 115 and / or the second protective cover 125 may serve as a decorative member. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 400 can be positioned such that the edge of the first flat portion 130a is inserted between the first housing 110 and the first protective cover 115. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 400 can be positioned such that the edge of the second flat portion 130b is inserted between the second housing 120 and the second protective cover 125. According to one embodiment, the flexible display 400 can be positioned such that the edge of the flexible display 400 corresponding to the protective cap is protected by a protective cap disposed in a region corresponding to the hinge module. Therefore, the edge of the flexible display 400 can be substantially unaffected by external influences. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 301 may include a hinge housing 141 (e.g., a hinge cover) for supporting the hinge module, the hinge housing being exposed to the outside when the electronic device 301 is in a folded state, and configured to be invisible from the outside when the electronic device 301 is in an unfolded state by being introduced into a first space and a second space.

[0036] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 301 may include a sub-display 131 disposed separately from the flexible display 400. According to one embodiment, since the sub-display 131 is configured to be at least partially exposed on the second surface 112 of the first housing 110, the sub-display 131 can display status information of the electronic device 301 when the electronic device 301 is in a folded state, replacing the display function of the flexible display 400. According to one embodiment, the sub-display 131 may be configured to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the first rear cover 114. In some embodiments, the sub-display 131 may be disposed on the fourth surface 124 of the second housing 120. In this case, the sub-display 131 may be configured to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the second rear cover 124.

[0037] According to various embodiments, electronic device 301 may include at least one of input device 103 (e.g., microphone), sound output devices 101 and 102, sensor module 104, camera device 105 and 108, key input device 106, or connector port 107. In the illustrated embodiments, input device 103 (e.g., microphone), sound output devices 101 and 102, sensor module 104, camera device 105 and 108, key input device 106, or connector port 107 refers to a hole or shape formed in the first housing 110 or the second housing 120, but may be defined as including substantially electronic components (e.g., input device, sound output device, sensor module, or camera device) disposed within electronic device 301 and operating through such hole or shape.

[0038] According to various embodiments, input device 103 may include at least one microphone 103 disposed in second housing 120. In some embodiments, input device 103 may include a plurality of microphones 103 configured to detect the direction of sound. In some embodiments, the plurality of microphones 103 may be disposed in appropriate locations in first housing 110 and / or second housing 120. According to one embodiment, sound output devices 101 and 102 may include speakers 101 and 102. According to one embodiment, speakers 101 and 102 may include a call receiver 101 disposed in first housing 110 and a speaker 102 disposed in second housing 120. In some embodiments, input device 103, sound output devices 101 and 102, and connector port 107 may be disposed in spaces provided in first housing 110 and / or second housing 120 of electronic device 301 and exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in first housing 110 and / or second housing 120. According to one embodiment, at least one connector port 107 may be used to transmit power and / or data to and from external electronic devices. In some embodiments, at least one connector port (e.g., a headphone jack) may receive a connector (e.g., a headphone jack) for transmitting and receiving audio signals to and from an external electronic device. In some embodiments, holes formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120 may be commonly used for the input device 103 and the sound output devices 101 and 102. In some embodiments, the sound output devices 101 and 102 may include a loudspeaker (e.g., a piezoelectric loudspeaker) for operation without the holes formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120.

[0039] According to various embodiments, sensor module 104 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of electronic device 301. Sensor module 104 can detect, for example, the external environment through a first surface 111 of first housing 110. In some embodiments, electronic device 301 may further include at least one sensor module configured to detect the external environment through a second surface 112 of first housing 110. According to one embodiment, sensor module 104 (e.g., illuminance sensor) may be disposed below flexible display 400 so that the external environment can be detected through flexible display 400. According to one embodiment, sensor module 104 may include at least one of gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, illuminance sensor, proximity sensor, ultrasonic sensor, or illuminance sensor 104.

[0040] According to various embodiments, camera devices 105 and 108 may include a first camera device 105 (e.g., a front-facing camera device) disposed on a first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and a second camera device 108 disposed on a second surface 112 of the first housing 110. Electronic device 301 may also include a flash 109 disposed near the second camera device 108. According to one embodiment, camera devices 105 and 108 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. Flash 109 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, camera devices 105 and 108 may be configured such that two or more lenses (wide-angle lenses, ultra-wide-angle lenses, or telephoto lenses) and an image sensor are located on a surface of electronic device 301 (e.g., a first surface 111, a second surface 112, a third surface 121, or a fourth surface 122). In some embodiments, camera devices 105 and 108 may include an image sensor and a lens for time-of-flight (TOF) measurement.

[0041] According to various embodiments, a key input device 106 (e.g., a key button) may be disposed on a third side surface 113c of a first side frame 113 of the first housing 110. In some embodiments, the key input device 106 may be disposed on at least one of the other side surfaces 113a and 113b of the first housing 110 and / or the side surfaces 123a, 123b and 123c of the second housing 120. In some embodiments, the electronic device 301 may not include some or all of the key input devices 106, and the un-included key input devices 106 may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys on the flexible display 400. In some embodiments, the key input device 106 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the flexible display 400.

[0042] According to various embodiments, some of the camera devices 105 and 108, or sensor modules 104, may be configured to be exposed through the flexible display 400. For example, a first camera device 105 or sensor module 104 may be configured to contact the external environment through openings (e.g., through-holes) formed at least partially in the flexible display 400 within the internal space of the electronic device 301. In another embodiment, some sensor modules 104 may be configured to perform their functions within the internal space of the electronic device 301 without being visually exposed through the flexible display 400. For example, in this case, the area of ​​the flexible display 400 facing the sensor modules may not require openings.

[0043] Reference Figure 2bThe electronic device 301 can be operated via the hinge module to maintain an intermediate state. In this case, the electronic device 301 can control the flexible display 400, causing different content to be displayed in the display area corresponding to the first surface 111 and the display area corresponding to the third surface 121. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 301 can be in a substantially unfolded state (e.g., based on a predetermined bending angle (e.g., the angle between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 in the intermediate state) via the hinge module. Figure 1a (the unfolded state) and / or the basically folded state (e.g., Figure 2a In the unfolded state (e.g., in the folded state), the electronic device 301 can be operated to operate in the unfolded state (e.g., in the unfolded state) by applying pressure in the unfolding direction (direction B) via the hinge module at a predetermined bending angle. Figure 1a The electronic device 301 can change its state (e.g., its unfolded state). For example, when the electronic device 301 is unfolded at a predetermined bending angle via the hinge module, applying pressure in the direction to be folded (direction C) can operate the electronic device 301 to enter a closed state (e.g., ...). Figure 2a The folded state changes. In one embodiment, the electronic device 301 can be operated to maintain an unfolded state (not shown) at various angles via a hinge module.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 301 in a network environment 300 according to various embodiments.

[0045] Reference Figure 3 In network environment 300, electronic device 301 can communicate with electronic device 302 via a first network 398 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 304 or server 308 via a second network 399 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, electronic device 301 can communicate with electronic device 304 via server 308. According to one embodiment, electronic device 301 may include a processor 320, memory 330, input module 350, sound output module 355, display module 360, audio module 370, sensor module 376, interface 377, connection terminal 378, haptic module 379, camera module 380, power management module 388, battery 389, communication module 390, user identification module (SIM) 396, or antenna module 397. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 378) may be omitted from electronic device 301, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 301. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 376, camera module 380, or antenna module 397) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 360).

[0046] Processor 320 may run software (e.g., program 340) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 301 connected to processor 320, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 320 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 376 or communication module 390) in volatile memory 332, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 332, and store the result data in non-volatile memory 334. According to one embodiment, processor 320 may include a main processor 321 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 323 (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 321. For example, when electronic device 301 includes a main processor 321 and an auxiliary processor 323, the auxiliary processor 323 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 321, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 323 may be implemented separately from the main processor 321, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 321.

[0047] When the main processor 321 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 323 (rather than the main processor 321) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 301 (e.g., display module 360, sensor module 376, or communication module 390), or when the main processor 321 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 323 can work with the main processor 321 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 301 (e.g., display module 360, sensor module 376, or communication module 390). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 323 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 380 or communication module 390) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 323. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor 323 (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 301 where artificial intelligence is performed or via a separate server (e.g., server 308). 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.

[0048] The memory 330 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 301 (e.g., processor 320 or sensor module 376). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 340) and input or output data for commands associated with it. The memory 330 may include volatile memory 332 or non-volatile memory 334.

[0049] The program 340 may be stored as software in the memory 330, and the program 340 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 342, middleware 344, or application 346.

[0050] The input module 350 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 301 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 301 (e.g., the processor 320). The input module 350 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0051] The sound output module 355 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 301. The sound output module 355 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 one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0052] Display module 360 ​​can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 301 (e.g., to a user). Display device 360 ​​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 one embodiment, display module 360 ​​may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0053] The audio module 370 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module 370 can obtain sound via the input module 350, or output sound via the sound output module 355 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 302) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 301.

[0054] Sensor module 376 can detect the operating state of electronic device 301 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 301 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, sensor module 376 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0055] Interface 377 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 301 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 302). According to one embodiment, interface 377 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.

[0056] Connection end 378 may include a connector, through which electronic device 301 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 302). According to one embodiment, connection end 378 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0057] The haptic module 379 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to one embodiment, the haptic module 379 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0058] Camera module 380 can capture still or moving images. According to one embodiment, camera module 380 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0059] The power management module 388 manages the power supply to the electronic device 301. According to one embodiment, the power management module 388 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0060] Battery 389 can power at least one component of electronic device 301. According to one embodiment, battery 389 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0061] The communication module 390 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 301 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 302, electronic device 304, or server 308), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 390 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of the processor 320 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module 390 may include a wireless communication module 392 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 394 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 398 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 399 (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 392 can identify and verify the electronic device 301 in the communication network (such as the first network 398 or the second network 399) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 396.

[0062] Wireless communication module 392 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 392 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 392 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 392 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 301, external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 304), or network system (e.g., second network 399). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module 392 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.

[0063] Antenna module 397 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 301 (e.g., external electronic device). According to one embodiment, antenna module 397 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 one embodiment, antenna module 397 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 398 or a second network 399) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 390 (e.g., wireless communication module 392). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 390 and external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to one embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 397.

[0064] According to various embodiments, antenna module 397 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of 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 plurality of 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.

[0065] 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)).

[0066] According to one embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 301 and external electronic device 304 via server 308 connected to a second network 399. Each of electronic device 302 or electronic device 304 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 301, or a device of a different type. According to one embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 301 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 302, external electronic devices 304, or server 308. For example, if electronic device 301 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 301 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 301 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, 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 301. Electronic device 301 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 301 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 304 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 308 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, external electronic device 304 or server 308 may be included in a second network 399. Electronic device 301 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).

[0067] Figure 4 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0068] Reference Figure 4 The electronic device 301 may include a second side frame 123, a second protective cover 125, a flexible display 400, and a conductive component 411.

[0069] The second side frame 123 may include a first metal frame 421a, a second metal frame 421b, and / or a segment 420. The first metal frame 421a may correspond to a fourth side surface 123a, and the second metal frame 421b may correspond to a fifth side surface 123b. The first metal frame 421a and / or the second metal frame 421b may operate as an antenna formed as part of the antenna module 397.

[0070] The lengths of the first metal frame 421a and / or the second metal frame 421b may correspond to the length of the frequency band of the wireless communication of the electronic device 301. For example, the lengths of the first metal frame 421a and / or the second metal frame 421b may correspond to the length of the resonant frequency or natural frequency of the wireless communication of the electronic device 301.

[0071] The segment 420 may be an insulator and / or dielectric disposed between the first metal frame 421a and / or the second metal frame 421b.

[0072] The segment portion 420 may include a predetermined length A in the x-axis direction. The segment portion 420 may space the first metal frame 421a and / or the second metal frame 421b apart by the predetermined length A.

[0073] The second protective cover 125 may be made of metal and / or polymer materials. The second protective cover 125 may be used as a decorative component.

[0074] The second protective cover 125 may cover at least a portion of the flexible display 400. The second protective cover 125 may be spaced apart from the flexible display 400 by a predetermined interval. At least a portion of the second protective cover 125 may be connected to the second side frame 123. The second protective cover 125 may extend from the second side frame 123 toward the flexible display 400 to cover at least a portion of the flexible display 400.

[0075] Electronic device 301 can position flexible display 400 at a first surface 111 facing a first direction (e.g., the forward direction) (z-axis direction). Flexible display 400 can be coupled with... Figure 3 The display module 160 is the same as or similar to it.

[0076] Reference Figure 1b and Figure 4 The flexible display 400 can be positioned such that the edge of the second flat portion 130b is inserted between the second housing 120 and the second protective cover 125.

[0077] The conductive component 411 may be deposited or plated onto at least a portion of the second protective cover 125. In various embodiments, the conductive component 411 may be bonded to at least a portion of the second protective cover 125 using a conductive strip.

[0078] The conductive member 411 may be disposed in at least a portion of the lower part of the second protective cover 125.

[0079] The conductive member 411 can be spaced apart from the second side frame 123 by a predetermined distance d to be disposed in at least a portion of the second protective cover 125.

[0080] The conductive component 411 may include a first conductive region 411a, a second conductive region 411b, and a segmented region 430.

[0081] The first conductive region 411a may be spaced apart from the second conductive region 411b by a predetermined length A. The area separating the first conductive region 411a and the second conductive region 411b may correspond to the segment portion 420.

[0082] The segmented region 430 may include a first tip (or apex) 431a and / or a second tip 431b. The first tip 431a may be at least a portion of the first conductive region 411a. The second tip 431b may be at least a portion of the second conductive region 411b.

[0083] The first tip 431a and the second tip 431b may be spaced apart by a predetermined length A. The conductive member 411 can move electrons or charges through the first tip 431a and the second tip 431b. For example, static electricity may be introduced into the electronic device 301. The conductive member 411 can transfer the static electricity introduced into the electronic device 301 to the first conductive region 411a and / or the second conductive region 411b through the first tip 431a and / or the second tip 431b. For example, the first tip 431a can transfer electrons, charges, or static electricity from the first conductive region 411a to the second conductive region 411b through the second tip 431b. The second tip 431b can transfer electrons, charges, or static electricity from the second conductive region 411b to the first conductive region 411a through the first tip 431a. The static electricity transferred to the first conductive region 411a and / or the second conductive region 411b through the first tip 431a and / or the second tip 431b can be transferred to the ground of the electronic device 301. At least a portion of the conductive member 411 may be electrically connected to the ground of the electronic device 301. The ground of the electronic device 301 may be, for example, the ground of a printed circuit board included in the electronic device 301.

[0084] The first conductive region 411a, the second conductive region 411b, and the conductive member 411 may be deposited and / or plated on at least a portion of the second protective cover 125, while having a predetermined width T. The first conductive region 411a, the second conductive region 411b, and the conductive member 411 may be a conductive strip with a predetermined width T.

[0085] In various embodiments, the length of the first metal frame 421a side in the first conductive region 411a may be different from the length of the flexible display 400 side in the region adjacent to the first tip 431a.

[0086] In various embodiments, in the first conductive region 411a, the length of the first metal frame 421a side may be longer than the length of the flexible display 400 side in the region adjacent to the first tip 431a. In the first conductive region 411a, the length of the first metal frame 421a side may be longer than the length of the flexible display 400 side by the first protruding line b1.

[0087] In various embodiments, in the first conductive region 411a, when the length of the first metal frame 421a side is longer than the length of the flexible display 400 side and thus a step exists, the first tip 431a may have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

[0088] In various embodiments, the first tip 431a may include a line on the side of the first metal frame 421a, a line on the side of the flexible display 400, and a first oblique line S1.

[0089] In various embodiments, the first oblique line S1 may be a line that intersects the line on the flexible display 400 side at a second angle θ2 with the line on the first metal frame 421a side. The length of the first oblique line S1 may be defined by, for example, a predetermined width T and the length of the first protruding line b1.

[0090] In various embodiments, the first tip 431a may be a region obtained by diagonally cutting the first conductive region 411a.

[0091] In various embodiments, the first tip 431a may be a region where the first oblique line S1 and the first protruding line b1, which intersect at a point, are widened by a predetermined width T to form a first angle θ1.

[0092] In various embodiments, the first tip 431a may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width T in a portion of the first conductive region 411a and gradually decreases in width to 0 while forming a first angle θ1.

[0093] In the second conductive region 411b, the length of the second metal frame 421b side may be different from the length of the flexible display 400 side in the region adjacent to the second tip 431b.

[0094] In various embodiments, in the second conductive region 411b, the length of the first metal frame 421a side may be longer than the length of the flexible display 400 side in the region adjacent to the second tip 431b. In the second conductive region 411b, the length of the second metal frame 421b side may be longer than the length of the flexible display 400 side by the second protruding line b2.

[0095] In various embodiments, in the second conductive region 411b, when the length of the second metal frame 421b side is longer than the length of the flexible display 400 side and thus a step exists, the second tip 431b may have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

[0096] In various embodiments, the second tip 431b may include a line on the side of the second metal frame 421b, a line on the side of the flexible display 400, and a second oblique line S2.

[0097] In various embodiments, the second oblique line S2 may be a line that intersects the line on the flexible display 400 side at a second angle θ2 with the line on the second metal frame 421b side. The length of the second oblique line S2 may be defined, for example, by a predetermined width T and the length of the second protruding line b2.

[0098] In various embodiments, the second tip 431b may be a region obtained by diagonally cutting the second conductive region 411b.

[0099] In various embodiments, the second tip 431b can be a region where the second oblique line S2 and the second protruding line b2, which intersect at a point, are widened by a predetermined width T to form a second angle θ2.

[0100] In various embodiments, the second tip 431b may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width T in a portion of the second conductive region 411b and gradually decreases as it forms the second angle θ2, such that its width becomes 0.

[0101] In various embodiments, the first angle θ1 and the second angle θ2 may be the same or different. The lengths of the first oblique line S1 and the second oblique line S2 may be the same or different from each other. The lengths of the first protruding line b1 and the second protruding line b2 may be the same or different from each other.

[0102] Figure 5 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0103] Figure 5 It can have the same Figure 4 Different segmented regions 430, Figure 5 The rest can be with Figure 4 Those are the same. When described with segmented region 430 as the center. Figure 5 Simultaneously omitting and Figure 4 When the regions are the same, the conductive component 411 may include a first conductive region 411a, a second conductive region 411b, and a segmented region 430.

[0104] The first conductive region 411a may be spaced apart from the second conductive region 411b by a predetermined length A. The area separated from the first conductive region 411a and the second conductive region 411b may correspond to the segment portion 420.

[0105] The segmented region 430 may include a third tip 432a and / or a fourth tip 432b. The third tip 432a may be at least a portion of the first conductive region 411a. The fourth tip 432b may be at least a portion of the second conductive region 411b.

[0106] The third tip 432a and the fourth tip 432b may be spaced apart by a predetermined length A. The conductive member 411 can move electrons or charges through the third tip 432a and the fourth tip 432b. For example, static electricity may be introduced into the electronic device 301. The conductive member 411 can transfer the static electricity introduced into the electronic device 301 to the first conductive region 411a and / or the second conductive region 411b through the third tip 432a and the fourth tip 432b. For example, the third tip 432a can transfer electrons, charges, or static electricity from the first conductive region 411a to the second conductive region 411b through the fourth tip 432b. The fourth tip 432b can transfer electrons, charges, or static electricity from the second conductive region 411b to the first conductive region 411a through the third tip 432a.

[0107] Static electricity transferred to the first conductive region 411a and / or the second conductive region 411b via the third tip 432a and / or the fourth tip 432b can be transferred to the ground of the electronic device 301. At least a portion of the conductive member 411 can be electrically connected to the ground of the electronic device 301. The ground of the electronic device 301 can be, for example, the ground of a printed circuit board included in the electronic device 301.

[0108] The first conductive region 411a, the second conductive region 411b, and the conductive member 411 may be deposited and / or plated on at least a portion of the second protective cover 125, while having a predetermined width T. The first conductive region 411a, the second conductive region 411b, and the conductive member 411 may be a conductive strip with a predetermined width T.

[0109] In various embodiments, the length of the first metal frame 421a side in the first conductive region 411a may be different from the length of the flexible display 400 side in the region adjacent to the third tip 432a or the region adjacent to the fourth tip 432a.

[0110] In various embodiments, in the first conductive region 411a, the length of the flexible display 400 side may be longer than the length of the first metal frame 421a side in the region adjacent to the third tip 432a or the fourth tip 432a. The length of the flexible display 400 side in the first conductive region 411a may be longer than the length of the first metal frame 421a side, including the third protruding line b3.

[0111] In various embodiments, in the first conductive region 411a, when the length of the flexible display 400 side is longer than the length of the first metal frame 421a side and thus a step exists, the third tip 432a may have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

[0112] In various embodiments, the third tip 432a may include a line on the side of the first metal frame 421a, a line on the side of the flexible display 400, and a third oblique line S3.

[0113] In various embodiments, the third oblique line S3 may be a line that intersects the line on the flexible display 400 side at a third angle θ3 with the line on the first metal frame 421a side. The length of the third oblique line S3 may be defined by, for example, a predetermined width T and the length of the third protruding line b3.

[0114] In various embodiments, the third tip 432a may be a region obtained by diagonally cutting the first conductive region 411a.

[0115] In various embodiments, the third tip 432a may be a region where the third oblique line S3 and the third protruding line b3, which intersect at a point, are widened by a predetermined width T to form a third angle θ3.

[0116] In various embodiments, the third tip 432a may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width T in a portion of the first conductive region 411a and gradually decreases as the third angle θ3 is formed, such that its width becomes 0.

[0117] In the second conductive region 411b, the length of the second metal frame 421b side may be different from the length of the flexible display 400 side in the region adjacent to the fourth tip 432b.

[0118] In various embodiments, in the second conductive region 411b, the length of the flexible display 400 side may be longer than the length of the fourth tip 432b or the length of the first metal frame 421a side in the region adjacent to the fourth tip 432b. In the second conductive region 411b, the length of the flexible display 400 side may be longer than the length of the first metal frame 421a side, including the fourth protruding line b4.

[0119] In various embodiments, in the second conductive region 411b, when the length of the flexible display 400 side is longer than the length of the second metal frame 421b side and thus a step exists, the fourth tip 432b may have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

[0120] In various embodiments, the fourth tip 432b may include lines on the side of the second metal frame 421b, lines on the side of the flexible display 400, and a fourth oblique line S4.

[0121] In various embodiments, the fourth oblique line S4 may be a line that intersects the line on the flexible display 400 side at a fourth angle θ4 with the line on the second metal frame 421b side. The length of the fourth oblique line S4 may be defined, for example, by a predetermined width T and the length of the fourth protruding line b4.

[0122] In various embodiments, the fourth tip 432b may be a region obtained by diagonally cutting the second conductive region 411b.

[0123] In various embodiments, the fourth tip 432b may be a region where the fourth oblique line S4 and the fourth protruding line b4, which intersect at a point, are widened by a predetermined width T to form a fourth angle θ4.

[0124] In various embodiments, the fourth tip 432b may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width T in a portion of the second conductive region 411b and gradually decreases as the fourth angle θ4 is formed, such that its width becomes 0.

[0125] In various embodiments, the third angle θ3 and the fourth angle θ4 may be the same or different. The lengths of the third oblique line S3 and the fourth oblique line S4 may be the same or different from each other. The lengths of the third protruding line b3 and the fourth protruding line b4 may be the same or different from each other.

[0126] Figure 6 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0127] Figure 6 It can have the same Figure 4 Different segmented regions 430, and Figure 6 The rest can be with Figure 4 Those are the same. When described with segmented region 430 as the center. Figure 6 Simultaneously omitting and Figure 4 When the regions are the same, the conductive component 411 may include a first conductive region 411a, a second conductive region 411b, and a segmented region 430.

[0128] The first conductive region 411a may be spaced apart from the second conductive region 411b by a predetermined length A. The area separating the first conductive region 411a and the second conductive region 411b may correspond to the segment portion 420.

[0129] The segmented region 430 may include a fifth tip 433a and / or a sixth tip 433b. The fifth tip 433a may be at least a portion of the first conductive region 411a. The sixth tip 433b may be at least a portion of the second conductive region 411b.

[0130] The fifth tip 433a and the sixth tip 433b may be spaced apart by a predetermined length A. The conductive member 411 can move electrons or charges through the fifth tip 433a and the sixth tip 433b. For example, static electricity may be introduced into the electronic device 301. The conductive member 411 can transfer the static electricity introduced into the electronic device 301 to the first conductive region 411a and / or the second conductive region 411b through the fifth tip 433a and the sixth tip 433b. For example, the fifth tip 433a can transfer electrons, charges, or static electricity from the first conductive region 411a to the second conductive region 411b through the sixth tip 433b. The sixth tip 433b can transfer electrons, charges, or static electricity from the second conductive region 411b to the first conductive region 411a through the fifth tip 433a.

[0131] Static electricity transferred to the first conductive region 411a and / or the second conductive region 411b via the fifth tip 433a and / or the sixth tip 433b can be transferred to the ground of the electronic device 301. At least a portion of the conductive member 411 can be electrically connected to the ground of the electronic device 301. The ground of the electronic device 301 can be, for example, the ground of a printed circuit board included in the electronic device 301.

[0132] The first conductive region 411a, the second conductive region 411b, and the conductive member 411 may be deposited and / or plated on at least a portion of the second protective cover 125, while having a predetermined width T. The first conductive region 411a, the second conductive region 411b, and the conductive member 411 may be a conductive strip with a predetermined width T.

[0133] In various embodiments, the fifth tip 433a can be a region where the fifth oblique line S5 and the fifth protruding line b5, which intersect at a point, are widened by a predetermined width T to form a fifth angle θ5.

[0134] In various embodiments, the fifth tip 433a may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width T in a portion of the first conductive region 411a and gradually decreases as it forms the fifth angle θ5, such that its width becomes 0.

[0135] In various embodiments, the sixth tip 433b can be a region where the sixth oblique line S6 and the sixth protruding line b6, which intersect at a point, are widened by a predetermined width T to form a sixth angle θ6.

[0136] In various embodiments, the sixth tip 433b may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width T in a portion of the second conductive region 411b and gradually decreases as the sixth angle θ6 is formed, such that its width becomes 0.

[0137] In various embodiments, the fifth angle θ5 and the sixth angle θ6 can be the same. The lengths of the fifth oblique line S5 and the sixth oblique line S6 can be the same. The lengths of the fifth protruding line b5 and the sixth protruding line b6 can be the same.

[0138] Figure 7 It specifically illustrates various embodiments. Figure 1a The figure for region 401 in the image.

[0139] Figure 7 It can have the same Figure 4 The segmented regions are different, with different segmented regions of 430, but... Figure 7 The rest can be with Figure 4 Those are the same. When described with segmented region 430 as the center. Figure 7 Simultaneously omitting and Figure 4 When the regions are the same, the conductive component 411 may include a first conductive region 411a, a second conductive region 411b, and a segmented region 430.

[0140] The first conductive region 411a may be spaced apart from the second conductive region 411b by a predetermined length A. The area separating the first conductive region 411a and the second conductive region 411b may correspond to the segment portion 420.

[0141] The segmented region 430 may include a first tip 431a and / or a second tip 431b. The first tip 431a may be at least a portion of the first conductive region 411a. The second tip 431b may be at least a portion of the second conductive region 411b.

[0142] Figure 7 The first tip 431a and / or the second tip 431b can be with Figure 5 The third tip 432a and / or the fourth tip 432b are the same.

[0143] In various embodiments, Figure 7 The first tip 431a and / or the second tip 431b can be with Figure 6 The fifth tip 433a and / or the sixth tip 433b are the same.

[0144] Figure 7 The segmented region 430 may also include Figures 4 to 6 Bridge region 436 in segmented region 430.

[0145] Bridge region 436 may be disposed in at least one of the second conductive regions 411b in the direction of the second side frame 123.

[0146] In various embodiments, the bridge region 436 may be disposed in at least one of the first conductive region 411a or the second conductive region 411b in the direction of the second side frame 123.

[0147] The bridge region 436 may be spaced apart from the first tip 431a and disposed in at least one of the second conductive regions 411b in the direction of the second side frame 123.

[0148] In various embodiments, the bridge region 436 may be spaced apart from the second end 431b to be disposed in at least one of the second conductive regions 411b in the direction of the second side frame 123.

[0149] The bridge region 436 may have a predetermined width H. The predetermined width H of the bridge region 436 may be the same as or different from the predetermined width T of the conductive member 411.

[0150] The bridge region 436 may also include a seventh tip 4361. The seventh tip 4361 may be a region in which the seventh oblique line S7 and the seventh protruding line b7, which intersect at a point, are widened to a predetermined width h and simultaneously form a seventh angle θ7.

[0151] In various embodiments, the seventh tip 4361 may be characterized in that it has a predetermined width H in a certain region and gradually decreases as it forms the seventh angle θ7, such that its width becomes 0.

[0152] Figure 8 This illustrates cutting in the C1-C2 direction. Figure 4 The map of the region obtained by the electronic device 301.

[0153] The electronic device 301 may include a second side frame 123, a second protective cover 125, a flexible display 400, a conductive component 411, and a support plate 801.

[0154] At least a portion of the second side frame 123 can be connected to the support plate 801.

[0155] The second protective cover 125 may cover at least a portion of the flexible display 400. The second protective cover 125 may be spaced apart from the flexible display 400 by a predetermined gap G.

[0156] At least a portion of the second protective cover 125 may be connected to the second side frame 123. The second protective cover 125 may extend from the second side frame 123 toward the flexible display 400 to cover at least a portion of the flexible display 400. The second protective cover 125 may include a first protective region 810 and a second protective region 820.

[0157] The flexible display 400 may include a polymer layer 403, a bending protective layer 404, and a polarizing plate 405.

[0158] The flexible display 400 can be mounted on the support plate 801.

[0159] The flexible display 400 may include an unbreakable (UB) type OLED display (e.g., a bendable display). However, this disclosure is not limited thereto, and the flexible display 400 may include an on-cell touch active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) flat panel display (OCTA).

[0160] According to various embodiments, the display 400 may include a protective layer 403. The protective layer 403 may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI) having excellent optical properties. The protective layer 403 may also include thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is relatively advantageous in terms of elasticity.

[0161] The flexible display 400 may include a polarizer (POL) 405 (e.g., a polarizing film) and a bending protection layer 404 sequentially disposed on the rear surface of a window layer. The window layer may include ultra-thin glass (UTG). In some embodiments, the window layer may include a polymer.

[0162] The bending protective layer 404 and the polarizing plate 405 can be spaced apart by a predetermined interval.

[0163] The flexible display 400 may include control circuitry. The control circuitry may include a display driver IC (DDI) and / or a touch display driver IC (TDDI) configured using a chip-on-panel (COP) or chip-on-film (COF) method.

[0164] The conductive member 411 may be disposed in at least a portion of the lower part of the second protective cover 125.

[0165] The conductive member 411 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first protective region 810. The first protective region 810 may be spaced apart from the flexible display 400 by a predetermined gap G. The first protective region 810 may cover at least a portion of the flexible display 400.

[0166] In the first protection area 810, a conductive component 411, a first conductive area 411a, a second conductive area 411b, and a segmented area 430 may be provided.

[0167] The second protective area 820 can be connected to the first protective area 810 and the second protective cover 125.

[0168] Figure 9 This illustrates cutting in the C3-C4 direction. Figure 7 The map of the region obtained by the electronic device 301.

[0169] exist Figure 9 In the middle, some features of the conductive component 411 can be compared with Figure 8 Their characteristics are different, but Figure 9 The rest can be with Figure 8 Those are the same.

[0170] The conductive member 411 may be disposed in at least a portion of the lower part of the second protective cover 125.

[0171] The conductive member 411 may be disposed in at least a portion of the first protective region 810. The first protective region 810 may be spaced apart from the flexible display 400 by a predetermined gap G. The first protective region 810 may cover at least a portion of the flexible display 400.

[0172] In the first protection area 810, a conductive component 411, a first conductive area 411a, a second conductive area 411b, and a segmented area 430 may be provided.

[0173] The second protection area 820 can connect the first protection area 810 and the second protection cover 125. The bridge area 436 can be set in the second protection area 820.

[0174] The conductive component 411 can be disposed in the first protection area 810 and the second protection area 820.

[0175] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the second side frame 123 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0176] The electronic device 301 may include a second side frame 123, a second protective cover 125, a flexible display 400, and a conductive component 411.

[0177] The second side frame 123 may include a first metal frame 421a, a second metal frame 421b, and / or a segment 420.

[0178] The second side frame 123 may include a tip region 1001 in at least a portion thereof.

[0179] The tip region 1001 has a triangular or pointed shape and can be positioned from the second side frame 123 toward the flexible display 400.

[0180] The tip region 1001 may be located at the first metal frame 421a and / or the second metal frame 421b of the second side frame 123.

[0181] In various embodiments, reference is made to Figure 7 The tip region 1001 can correspond to the seventh tip 4361 of the bridge region 436.

[0182] Figure 11 This is a table showing the electrostatic discharge (ESD) test results according to various embodiments of this disclosure.

[0183] Reference Figure 11 When comparing the electronic device 301 with conductive segments and tips according to the embodiments of the present disclosure with prior art electronic devices with conductive segments but without tips, it can be identified that the ESD performance is improved when two of the five prior art electronic devices with conductive segments but without tips fail the ESD test after 80 tests at ±12KV, while the five electronic devices 301 with conductive segments and tips according to the embodiments of the present disclosure have successfully performed 100 tests at ±12KV.

[0184] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the tip may be a first tip 431a and / or a second tip 431b. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the tip may be a third tip 432a and / or a fourth tip 432b. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the tip may be a fifth tip 433a and / or a sixth tip 433b. According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the tip may be a seventh tip 4361.

[0185] The performance of the antenna of the electronic device 301 including a conductive member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is equivalent to the performance of a conventional electronic device including a conductive member.

[0186] The electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document can be of various types. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliance devices. The electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the devices described above.

[0187] It should be understood that the various embodiments and terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described herein to the particular embodiments, but rather to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of the embodiments. Similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components in conjunction with the description of the accompanying drawings. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of that item unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together in the corresponding one of the phrases. Terms such as “first” or “second” may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding component in other respects (e.g., importance or order). Where one (e.g., first) component is referred to as “connected” or “linked” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the use of the terms “functionally” or “communically”, this indicates that one component can be connected to another component directly (e.g., via wired), wirelessly, or via a third component.

[0188] The term "module" as used in the various embodiments of this document can include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and can be used interchangeably with terms such as, for example, logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module can be an integrally formed part or a minimum unit or part of a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, the module can be implemented as an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0189] Various embodiments of this document can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) comprising one or more instructions stored in a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the device (e.g., electronic device 301) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more stored instructions from the storage medium. This makes it possible to operate the device to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The device-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, "non-transitory" means only that the storage medium is a tangible device, excluding signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and cases where data is temporarily stored.

[0190] According to one embodiment, methods according to various embodiments disclosed in this document can be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product can be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., an optical disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be distributed online, either directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) or through downloading or uploading. In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a relay server.

[0191] According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or program) may include one or more entities, some of which may be separately disposed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the corresponding components described above may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into one component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the functions performed by the corresponding components of the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by modules, programs, or other components may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device including a conductive component, the electronic device comprising: The side frame is configured to enclose the space between a first surface and a second surface parallel to the first surface; A first metal frame and a second metal frame are disposed at the side frame; The segmented portion is disposed between the first metal frame and the second metal frame; A flexible display is disposed on the first surface; A protective cover, spaced apart from the flexible display by a predetermined gap, is at least partially connected to the side frame, and is disposed in a direction extending from the side frame toward the first surface and configured to cover at least a portion of the flexible display; as well as A conductive component is disposed on the surface of the protective cover facing the flexible display. The conductive component includes a first tip and a second tip, which are segmented in regions corresponding to the segmented portions and are capable of transmitting charge. The first tip and the second tip each have a width that decreases along their extension direction.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the protective cover is spaced apart from the first metal frame or the second metal frame by a predetermined distance.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the conductive member is configured to have a predetermined width.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein in the conductive member having the predetermined width, When the length of the side frame side is longer than the length of the flexible display side and therefore there is a step, the first tip is configured to have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

5. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein in the conductive member having the predetermined width, When the length of the side frame side is longer than the length of the flexible display side and thus there is a step, the second tip is configured to have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

6. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein in the conductive member having the predetermined width, When the length of the flexible display side is longer than the length of the side frame side and thus there is a step, the first tip is configured to have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

7. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein in the conductive member having the predetermined width, When the length of the flexible display side is longer than the length of the side frame side and thus there is a step, the second tip is configured to have a shape that connects the step to the ramp.

8. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive member further comprises a bridge region facing the side frame.

9. The electronic device of claim 8, wherein the bridge region further includes a third tip facing the side frame.

10. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the side frame further includes a triangular or pointed tip region facing the flexible display.

11. The electronic device of claim 10, wherein the conductive member further comprises a bridge region, the bridge region including a third tip facing the side frame, and The tip region is configured to correspond to the bridge region.

12. The electronic device of claim 1, wherein the conductive member is deposited and / or plated to be disposed at the protective cover.

13. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein the conductive member is disposed on the protective cover by tape.

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