Electronic device with sealing structure

Abstract

An electronic device may include a housing including a front plate facing a first direction, a rear plate facing a second direction opposite the first direction, and a side member enclosing at least a portion of a space between the front plate and the rear plate. The electronic device further includes a display arranged to be visible through the front plate; a printed circuit board disposed between the display and the back plate; a support structure having a first surface facing the first direction and supporting the display and a second surface facing the second direction and supporting the printed circuit board; a conductive member disposed between the support structure and the back plate; and a sealing structure disposed between the conductive member and the back plate, in which the sealing structure extends along a periphery of the conductive member and is formed in a closed curve shape.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with an application date of July 9, 2019, application number 201980056040.9, and title “Electronic device with sealed structure”. Technical Field

[0002] Various embodiments are directed to a sealing structure that reduces the amount of vibration generated in a rear cover portion when an open speaker mounted on an electronic device is applied. Background Art

[0003] The above information is presented as background information only to assist with an understanding of the present disclosure. No determination has been made and no claim is made as to whether any of the above information is applicable as prior art with respect to the present disclosure.

[0004] Various types of speakers may be mounted on the electronic device, and a lower speaker serving as a main speaker and an upper speaker (receiver) transmitting a call sound may be arranged in the electronic device.

[0005] The lower speaker may be a closed speaker. In the case of a closed speaker, the speaker unit itself additionally has a separate housing structure. The separate housing may be used to prevent the air pressure generated during operation of the speaker unit from dispersing.

[0006] Due to this effect, the speaker housing plays an important role in the speaker sound performance, and generally, when the air volume of the housing is large, the sound of the low frequency band can be made better. On the contrary, in the case of an open speaker such as an upper speaker (receiver), the speaker unit itself does not have an additional housing structure. In this case, the volume of the internal space of the component where the open speaker is installed can also be used to play the role of a separate housing in a closed speaker unit.

[0007] However, since the upper speaker unit does not have a separate housing structure, the air inside the electronic device is compressed / expanded during the operation of the speaker. The compression / expansion of the air caused by the operation of the upper speaker is transmitted to the entire space inside the electronic device through the air medium, thereby causing vibrations in all parts and also causing large vibrations in the back cover (e.g., back glass) on the back side of the electronic device.

[0008] When the rear glass vibrates greatly, when the user listens to music through the electronic device, the vibration may be transmitted through the hand holding the electronic device, which may cause discomfort. In addition, even when listening to music in a state where the electronic device is installed on a table, there is a disadvantage that additional noise may occur due to the vibration between the rear glass on the rear side of the electronic device and the upper surface of the table.

[0009] In order to reduce the vibration of the rear glass to a predetermined level or lower, artificial audio tuning is performed before the product is launched to reduce the performance of the speaker at the upper end. This audio tuning causes the sound performance of the speaker to be reduced, thereby causing a huge loss in the audio aspect of the product. Summary of the invention

[0010] Technical issues

[0011] The present disclosure provides an electronic device having a sealing structure, wherein the sealing structure reduces vibration of a rear glass caused by an open speaker.

[0012] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a housing, including a front plate facing a first direction, a rear plate facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side member enclosing at least a portion of a space between the front plate and the rear plate; a display, arranged so that at least a portion of the display is visible through the front plate; a printed circuit board, arranged between the display and the rear plate; a support structure, having a first surface facing the first direction and supporting the display and a second surface facing the second direction and supporting the printed circuit board, wherein the support structure is coupled to at least a portion of the housing; a conductive member, arranged between the support structure and the rear plate; and a sealing structure, arranged between the conductive member and the rear plate, wherein the sealing structure extends along a periphery of the conductive member and forms a closed curve shape when viewed from above the support structure.

[0013] An electronic device according to various embodiments may include: a housing, including a front plate facing a first direction, a rear plate facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side member enclosing at least a portion of a space between the front plate and the rear plate; a display, arranged so that at least a portion of the display is visible through the front plate; a printed circuit board, arranged between the display and the rear plate; a support structure, having a first surface facing the first direction and supporting the display and a second surface facing the second direction and supporting the printed circuit board, wherein the support structure is coupled to at least a portion of the housing; a battery, arranged parallel to the printed circuit board so as not to overlap with the printed circuit board, wherein the battery is supported in a receiving portion in the support structure; and a first sealing structure, arranged between the support structure and the battery and extending along an edge of the battery.

[0014] According to various embodiments, when an open speaker arranged in an upper region of an electronic device is used, audio performance of the electronic device may be improved by reducing vibration occurring in a rear glass portion on a rear side of the electronic device.

[0015] Before proceeding to the following detailed description, it may be helpful to set forth definitions of certain words and phrases used throughout this patent document: the terms "include" and "comprising" and their derivatives mean inclusion without limitation; the term "or" is inclusive, meaning and / or; the phrases "associated with" and "associated with" and their derivatives may mean including, included within, interconnected with, containing, contained within, connected to or connected with, coupled to or coupled with, communicable with, cooperating with, interleaved, juxtaposed, proximate to, bound to or bound with, having, having the property of, etc.; and the term "controller" means any device, system, or component thereof that controls at least one operation, such device may be implemented in hardware, firmware, or software, or some combination of at least two thereof. It should be noted that the functionality associated with any particular controller may be centralized or distributed, whether local or remote.

[0016] In addition, the various functions described below can be implemented or supported by one or more computer programs, wherein each computer program is formed by a computer-readable program code and implemented in a computer-readable medium. The terms "application" and "program" refer to one or more computer programs, software components, instruction sets, programs, functions, objects, classes, instances, related data or a part thereof adapted to be implemented in a suitable computer-readable program code. The phrase "computer-readable program code" includes any type of computer code, including source code, object code and executable code. The phrase "computer-readable medium" includes any type of medium that can be accessed by a computer, such as a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a hard drive, a compact disc (CD), a digital video disc (DVD) or any other type of memory. "Non-transitory" computer-readable medium does not include wired, wireless, optical or other communication links that transmit temporary electrical signals or other signals. Non-transitory computer-readable media include media that can permanently store data and media that can store data and rewrite data later, such as rewritable optical discs or erasable memory devices.

[0017] Definitions for certain words and phrases are provided throughout this patent document, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that in many, if not most instances, such definitions apply to prior uses of such defined words and phrases in addition to future uses of such defined words and phrases. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] For a more complete understanding of the present disclosure and its advantages, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts:

[0019] Figure 1 A perspective view showing the front side of a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A perspective view of a back side of an electronic device;

[0021] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the internal structure of an electronic device;

[0022] Figure 4A A plan view showing a rear plate formed with a sealing structure according to various embodiments;

[0023] Figure 4B A plan view showing a rear plate arranged with conductive members according to various embodiments;

[0024] Figure 4C A cross-sectional view showing a state where a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged;

[0025] Figure 5A A plan view showing a battery receiving portion formed in a support structure of a housing according to various embodiments;

[0026] Figure 5B A plan view showing a state in which a first sealing structure according to various embodiments is formed on one face of a battery seated in a battery receiving portion;

[0027] Figure 5C A plan view showing a state in which a second sealing structure is formed on a seating surface of a battery receiving portion according to various embodiments;

[0028] Figure 5D A cross-sectional view showing a state in which a first sealing structure and a second sealing structure according to various embodiments are arranged;

[0029] Fig. 6A A plan view showing a state in which a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged around a battery receiving portion;

[0030] Figure 6B A cross-sectional view showing a state where a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged;

[0031] Fig. 7A A perspective view showing a location where a sealing structure is formed on an upper end of a guide rib according to various embodiments;

[0032] Figure 7B A cross-sectional view showing a state where a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged;

[0033] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view showing an area of ​​the perimeter of a guide rib using a spreading device to apply an elastomeric material to the guide rib according to various embodiments;

[0034] Fig. 9A A plan view showing a state where conductive members according to various embodiments are arranged;

[0035] Fig. 9B A perspective view showing a portion of a state in which a conductive member and a battery according to various embodiments are arranged;

[0036] Fig. 9C A perspective view showing a state where a conductive member according to various embodiments is arranged;

[0037] Fig.9D shows a cross-sectional view of a sealing structure according to various embodiments;

[0038] Fig.10 A block diagram schematically showing an arrangement state of components of an electronic device having a large-capacity battery according to various embodiments;

[0039] Fig.11 A block diagram schematically showing an arrangement state of components of an electronic device having a large-capacity battery according to various embodiments;

[0040] Fig. 12A A plan view showing a rear plate formed with a sealing structure according to various embodiments;

[0041] Fig. 12B A bottom view of a housing in which conductive members according to various embodiments are arranged is shown;

[0042] Fig. 12C A cross-sectional view showing a state where a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged;

[0043] Fig.13A A plan view showing a rear plate formed with a sealing structure according to various embodiments; and

[0044] Fig. 13B A bottom view of a housing in which conductive members according to various embodiments are arranged is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Discussed below Figures 1 to 13B The various embodiments used to describe the principles of the present disclosure in this patent document are illustrative only and should not be interpreted in any way to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that the principles of the present disclosure can be implemented in any appropriately arranged system or device.

[0046] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood that it is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the specific form disclosed herein; on the contrary, the present disclosure should be interpreted as covering various modifications, equivalents and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present disclosure. When describing the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to represent similar constituent elements.

[0047] For example, the electronic device may include at least one of the following: a smart phone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an electronic book (e-book) reader, a desktop PC, a laptop PC, a netbook computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a camera, and a wearable device (e.g., a head mounted device (HMD) such as electronic glasses, electronic clothing, electronic bracelets, electronic necklaces, electronic accessories, electronic tattoos, or smart watches).

[0048] Figure 1 A perspective view showing the front side of a mobile electronic device according to an embodiment. Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A perspective view of the back side of an electronic device.

[0049] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include: a housing 110 including a first surface (or front surface) 110A, a second surface (or back surface) 110B, and a side surface 110C surrounding a space between the first surface 110A and the second surface 110B. In another embodiment (not shown), the term housing may refer to a housing that forms a housing. Figure 1 The structure of some of the first face 110A, the second face 110B and the side face 110C. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first face 110A may be formed by a substantially transparent front plate 102 (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coatings). The second face 110B may be formed by a substantially opaque rear plate 111. The rear plate 111 may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium) or a combination of two or more of these materials. The side face 110C may be formed by a side frame structure (or "side member") 118 that is bonded to the front plate 102 and the rear plate 111 and includes a metal and / or a polymer. In some embodiments, the rear plate 111 and the side frame structure 118 may be formed integrally and may include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).

[0050] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate 102 may include two first regions 110D, wherein the two first regions 110D are bent from the first face 110A toward the rear plate 111 and extend seamlessly at the long opposite side edges thereof. Figure 2), the rear plate 111 may include two second areas 110E, wherein the two second areas 110E are bent from the second surface 110B toward the front plate 102 and extend seamlessly at their long opposite side edges. In some embodiments, the front plate 102 (or the rear plate 111) may include only one of the first areas 110D (or the second areas 110E). In another embodiment, some of the first areas 110D and the second areas 110E may not be included. In the above embodiment, when viewed from the side of the electronic device 100, the side frame structure 118 may have a first thickness (or width) on the side not including the first area 110D or the second area 110E, and may have a second thickness (or width) thinner than the first thickness on the side including the first area 110D or the second area 110E.

[0051] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include at least one of the display 101, the audio modules 103, 107, and 114, the sensor modules 104, 116, and 119, the camera modules 105, 112, and 113, the key input device 117, the light emitting element 106, and the connector holes 108 and 109. In some embodiments, in the electronic device 100, at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device 117 or the light emitting element 116) may be omitted, or other components may be additionally included.

[0052] The display 101 may be exposed through, for example, a majority of the front plate 102. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display 101 may be exposed through the front plate 102 forming the first area 110D of the first face 110A and the side face 110C. In some embodiments, the edge of the display 101 may be formed to be substantially the same as the contour shape of the front plate 102 adjacent thereto. In another embodiment (not shown), the distance between the outer contour of the display 101 and the outer contour of the front plate 102 may be substantially constant so as to expand the exposed area of ​​the display 101.

[0053] In another embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening is formed in a portion of the screen display area of ​​the display 101, and at least one of the audio module 114, the module 104, the camera module 105, and the light emitting element 106 may be aligned with the recess or opening. In another embodiment (not shown), at least one of the audio module 114, the sensor module 104, the camera module 105, the fingerprint sensor 116, and the light emitting element 106 may be included in the back of the screen display area of ​​the display 101. In another embodiment (not shown), the display 101 may be coupled to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity of a touch (pressure), and / or a digitizer that detects a stylus, or arranged adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity of a touch (pressure), and / or a digitizer that detects a stylus. In some embodiments, at least some of the sensor modules 104 and 119 and / or at least some of the key input devices 117 may be arranged in the first area 110D and / or the second area 110E.

[0054] The audio modules 103, 107, and 114 may include a microphone hole 103 and speaker holes 107 and 114. The microphone hole 103 may include a microphone arranged therein to obtain external sound, and in some embodiments, a plurality of microphones may be arranged therein to detect the direction of the sound. The speaker holes 107 and 114 may include an external speaker hole 107 and a telephone call receiver hole 114. In some embodiments, the speaker holes 107 and 114 and the microphone hole 103 may be implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) without the speaker holes 107 and 114.

[0055] The sensor modules 104, 116, and 119 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental condition of the electronic device 100. The sensor modules 104, 116, and 119 may include, for example, a first sensor module 104 (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) arranged on the first face 110A of the housing 110, and / or a third sensor module 119 (e.g., an HRM sensor) and / or a fourth sensor module 116 (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) arranged on the second face 110B of the housing 110. The fingerprint sensor may be arranged not only on the first face 110A (e.g., the display 101) of the housing 110, but also on the second face 110B. The electronic device 100 may further include at least one sensor module (not shown) such as a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and an illumination sensor.

[0056] The camera modules 105, 112, and 113 may include a first camera device 105 disposed on a first face 110A of the electronic device 100 and a second camera device 112 and / or a flash 113 disposed on a second face 110B. The camera devices 105 and 112 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. The flash 113 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (e.g., an infrared camera lens, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one face of the electronic device 100.

[0057] The key input device 117 may be arranged on the side surface 110C of the housing 110. In another embodiment, the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices 117, and the key input device 117 not included may be implemented in another form such as a soft key on the display 101. In some embodiments, the key input device may include a sensor module 116 arranged on the second face 110B of the housing 110.

[0058] The light emitting element 106 may be arranged, for example, on the first face 110A of the housing 110. The light emitting element 106 may provide, for example, status information of the electronic device 100 in an optical form. In another embodiment, the light emitting element 106 may provide a light source interlocked with, for example, the operation of the camera module 105. The light emitting element 106 may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0059] The connector holes 108 and 109 may include a first connector hole 108 and / or a second connector hole 109, wherein the first connector hole 108 is capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for sending power and / or data to an external electronic device and receiving power and / or data from an external electronic device, and the second connector hole 109 is capable of accommodating a connector (e.g., a headphone jack) for sending audio signals to an external electronic device and receiving audio signals from an external electronic device.

[0060] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 An exploded perspective view of the internal structure of an electronic device.

[0061] Reference Figure 3, the electronic device 300 may include a side frame structure 310, a first support member 311 (e.g., a bracket), a front panel 320, a display 330, a printed circuit board 340, a battery 350, a second support member 360 (e.g., a back cover), an antenna 370, and a back panel 380. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member 311 or the second support member 360) may be omitted from the electronic device 300, or the electronic device 300 may additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 may be different from the components of the electronic device 300. Figure 1 or Figure 2 At least one of the components of the electronic device 300 is the same or similar, and a redundant description thereof is omitted below.

[0062] The first support member 311 may be arranged inside the electronic device 300 and coupled to the side frame structure 310, or may be formed integrally with the side frame structure 310. The first support member 311 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The display 330 may be coupled to one surface of the first support member 311, and the printed circuit board 340 may be coupled to the other surface of the first support member 332. On the printed circuit board 340, a processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted. The processor may include, for example, at least one of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processor, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0063] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0064] The interface may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect, for example, the electronic device 300 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0065] The battery 350 is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 300, and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery 350 may be arranged substantially flush with, for example, the printed circuit board 340. The battery 350 may be arranged integrally within the electronic device 300, or may be installed to be detachable from the electronic device 300.

[0066] The antenna 370 may be arranged between the back plate 380 and the display 330. The antenna 370 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna 370 may perform short-range communication with, for example, an external device, or may wirelessly send power required for charging to / receive power required for charging from an external device. In another embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by the side frame structure 310, a portion of the first support member 311, or a combination thereof.

[0067] Figure 4A A plan view of a rear plate 480 is shown with a sealing structure 490 arranged thereon according to various embodiments. Figure 4B A plan view of a rear plate 480 on which conductive members according to various embodiments are arranged is shown. Figure 4C A cross-sectional view showing a state in which a sealing structure 490 according to various embodiments is arranged.

[0068] Reference FIG. 4A to FIG. 4C , according to various embodiments of the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 100 shown in Figure 3 The electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 3 may include an electronic device 300 disposed in a housing (eg, Figure 1 The housing 110 shown in Figure 3 310) in the housing 310 shown in FIG. 310 . According to an embodiment, the conductive member 470 may be a wireless charging pad and may include a protective layer made of an insulating material for protecting at least one coil 472. For example, the conductive member 470 may be formed in a thin plate shape and may be arranged between the rear plate 480 and the support structure (e.g., the rear shell ( Figure 3 The coil 472 may have a shape in which the coil is wound multiple times, and may have a flat plate shape.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 490 may be arranged between the conductive member 470 and the rear plate 480. The sealing structure 490 extends along the edge of the conductive member 470 and may be formed in a closed curve shape when viewed from above the conductive member 470. For example, the sealing structure 490 may have a partition wall structure formed on the rear plate 480, or may be formed in a partition wall shape using an adhesive material. The adhesive material may be applied using a double-sided tape or using a spreading device. When the sealing structure 490 is formed of an adhesive material, repair may be convenient.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 490 may be formed while avoiding at least one coil 472. When the conductive member 470 is viewed from above, the sealing structure 490 may be arranged not to overlap with the at least one coil 472, or may be arranged in a shape surrounding the at least one coil 472. The region where the at least one coil 472 is arranged may not overlap with the sealing structure 490.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the rear plate 480 may include a first face 480a facing a first direction ① and a second face 480b facing a second direction ② opposite to the first direction ①. The sealing structure 490 may be arranged on the first face 480a. According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 490 may include a first face 490a facing a first direction ① and a second face 490b facing a second direction ②. The first face 490a of the sealing structure 490 may be in close contact with the conductive member 470, and the second face 490b may be in close contact with the first face 480a of the rear plate 480. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 470 may include a first face 470a facing a first direction ① and a second face 470b facing a second direction ②.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 490 may be arranged on the first face 480a of the rear plate 480 in a protruding shape having a thickness in the first direction ①. For example, the sealing structure 490 may be made of an injection molding material or an adhesive material to have a thickness. For example, if the sealing structure 490 is made of an injection molding material, the sealing structure 490 may be integrally injection molded with the rear plate 480, and if the sealing structure 490 is made of an adhesive material, the sealing structure 490 may be attached to the rear plate 480 or the conductive member 470 using a double-sided tape. According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 490 may be formed to have a uniform thickness.

[0073] Figure 5A A plan view illustrating a battery receiving portion formed in a support structure of a housing according to various embodiments.

[0074] Reference Figure 5A According to various embodiments, the housing 510 may include a receiving portion 551 for the battery 550. For example, at least a portion of the housing 510 may be a support structure 560, and at least a portion of the housing may be a rear case. The battery receiving portion 551 may be formed in a portion of the support structure 560.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the battery receiving portion 551 may include a guide rib 562, a seating surface 563, and an opening 564. The guide rib 562 may be formed in a vertical wall shape along the edge of the battery receiving space to support the received battery. The seating surface 563 according to an embodiment may be a part of a support structure supporting the received battery. The opening 564 may be a hole formed in consideration of the expansion of the received battery.

[0076] Figure 5B A plan view showing a state in which a first sealing structure according to various embodiments is formed on one face of a battery seated in a battery receiving portion. Figure 5C A plan view showing a state in which a second sealing structure is formed on a seating surface of a battery receiving portion according to various embodiments. Figure 5D A cross-sectional view showing a state in which a first sealing structure and a second sealing structure according to various embodiments are arranged.

[0077] Reference FIG. 5B to FIG. 5D According to an embodiment, the housing 510 may include one or more sealing structures 590 and 592 between the battery 550 and the support structure 560. According to an embodiment, the first sealing structure 590 may be disposed between the support structure 560 and the battery 550, and the second sealing structure 592 may be disposed between the battery 550 and the rear plate 580.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the first sealing structure 590 may extend continuously along the edge of the first face 550a of the battery 550, and may form a closed curve shape when viewed from above the first face 550a of the battery 550. For example, the first sealing structure 590 may include an elastic material or an adhesive material. The adhesive material may be a double-sided tape. The battery receiving portion 551 formed in the support structure 560 may include a seating surface 563, and the first sealing structure 590 may be arranged on the seating surface 563. The first sealing structure 590 may be located between the seating surface 563 and the edge of the first face 550a of the battery.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the second sealing structure 592 may be arranged between the second side 550b of the battery 550 and the rear plate 580. The second sealing structure 592 may extend continuously along the edge of the second side 550b of the battery 550, and may form a closed curve shape when viewed from above the second side 550b of the battery 550. For example, the second sealing structure 592 may include an elastic material or an adhesive material. The adhesive material may be a double-sided tape. For example, the first sealing structure 590 and the second sealing structure 592 may be arranged up and down symmetrically or asymmetrically with respect to the battery 550.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the battery 550 may reduce vibration of the rear plate 580 located in the sealed space by disposing the first and second sealing structures 590 and 592 along edges of the corresponding first and second faces 550a and 550b, respectively.

[0081] Fig. 6A A plan view illustrating a state in which a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged around a battery receiving part. Figure 6B A cross-sectional view showing a state in which a sealing structure according to various embodiments is arranged.

[0082] Reference Fig. 6A and Figure 6B , according to various embodiments of the housing 610 (eg, Figure 5A The housing 510 shown in FIG. 5 may include a sealing structure 690 using an air blocking material along the periphery of the battery 650. A sealed space may be formed between the battery 650 and the rear plate 680 by the sealing structure 690. In the sealed space formed as described above, since the compression force / expansion force of the air generated by the upper speaker cannot be transmitted to the sealed space through the sealing structure 690, the occurrence of vibration of the rear plate 680 may be greatly hindered.

[0083] The vibration of the rear plate 680 may occur most at a portion near the center facing the battery 650. This is due to the fact that the rigidity of the rear plate 680 near the battery 650 is weak, and when the tape is not applied, the compression / expansion of the air may actively occur. In the case of the upper end of the rear plate 680, the rigidity of the upper end may be higher than that of the lower end due to the presence of a camera module, a fingerprint sensor, etc. Considering the structure that is susceptible to vibration, the sealing structure 690 according to the embodiment may be formed along the periphery of the battery, thereby sealing the space between one face of the battery 650 and the rear plate 680.

[0084] According to an embodiment, a sealing structure 690 formed around the battery 650 (e.g., along the guide rib 662) performs the function of a partition wall structure, wherein the partition wall structure can prevent air from flowing at the upper end of the peripheral portion of the battery 650, thereby realizing a sealed space. For example, the sealing structure 690 may be formed as a wall-type partition wall structure using an elastic material or an adhesive material around the battery 650. The height of the partition wall may be formed to have a height that is in close contact with the rear plate 680. Since the sealed space facing one face of the battery 650 and the space not facing the one face of the battery 650 are separated from each other by the sealing structure 690, the occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 680 having the sealed space facing the one face of the battery 650 can be reduced. This is because the sealing structure 690 blocks air flow, such as vibration.

[0085] Fig. 7A A perspective view showing a location where a sealing structure 490 is formed on an upper end of a guide rib according to various embodiments. Figure 7B A cross-sectional view showing a state in which a sealing structure 490 according to various embodiments is arranged.

[0086] Reference Fig. 7A and Figure 7B According to various embodiments, the housing 710 may include a battery receiving portion 751, and the battery receiving portion 751 may include a guide rib 762 for seating the battery 750. The guide rib 762 may have a vertical wall shape and may surround the battery 750. The guide rib 762 may support a side of the received battery 750.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 790 may be arranged on the upper end of the guide rib 762 and may be in close contact with the rear plate 780. For example, the sealing structure 790 may be formed using an elastic material such as rubber, silicon or an adhesive material. The sealing structure 790 may be formed along the upper end surface of the guide rib 762 and may be formed in a closed curve shape when viewed from above the rear plate 780. For example, the sealing structure 790 may be arranged by attaching or fixing a closed curve-shaped rubber to the rear plate 780 corresponding to the upper end surface of the guide rib 762.

[0088] According to the embodiment, since the sealing structure 790 is divided into the sealed space S1 and the non-sealed space S2 between one face of the battery 750 and the rear plate 780, the occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 480 having the sealed space S1 facing the one face of the battery 750 can be reduced. This is because the sealing structure 790 blocks air flow, such as vibration. The sealing structure 790 may be made of an elastic material and may maintain a squeezed state between the upper end of the guide rib 762 and the rear plate 780.

[0089] Figure 8 A cross-sectional view showing application of elastomeric material to an area of ​​the perimeter of a guide rib using a spreading device in accordance with various embodiments.

[0090] refer to Figure 8 , the housing 810 according to various embodiments may have a structure that is formed by spreading the battery (eg, Figure 7B The sealing structure formed around the battery 750 shown in FIG. Figure 7B The liquid adhesive resin may be applied to the periphery A1 of the battery using a spreading device. According to an embodiment, the guide rib 862 in the periphery A1 of the battery 550 may be formed into a structure with increased width and height compared to a conventional structure. Figure 7B ) and a space not facing the one face of the battery 750 (eg, Figure 7B The non-sealed space S2 shown in FIG. 1 is formed by curing the applied liquid adhesive resin to form a sealing structure (eg, Figure 7B The sealing structure 790 shown in FIG. 7 is separated from each other, so that the back plate (eg, Figure 7B The occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 780 shown in FIG. This is because the sealing structure blocks the air flow, such as vibration.

[0091] Fig. 9A A plan view showing a state in which a conductive member 470 according to various embodiments is arranged. Fig. 9BA perspective view showing a portion of a state in which a conductive member 470 and a battery 550 according to various embodiments are arranged. Fig. 9C A perspective view showing a state in which a conductive member 470 according to various embodiments is arranged. Fig.9D A cross-sectional view of a sealing structure 490 is shown according to various embodiments.

[0092] Reference 9A to 9D According to various embodiments, the housing 910 may include a battery receiving portion 951, and the battery receiving portion 951 may be provided with a guide rib 962 so that the battery 950 may be seated in the battery receiving portion 951. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 970 may be disposed between the battery 950 and the rear plate 980.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the conductive member 970 may be a wireless charging pad and may include at least one coil (eg, Figure 4B 472) and a protective layer made of an insulating material to protect at least one coil 472. For example, the conductive member 970 may be formed in a thin plate shape and may be arranged between the rear plate 980 and one surface of the battery 950. The coil (e.g., Figure 4B The coil 472 shown in FIG. 4 may be wound multiple times and may have a flat plate shape.

[0094] The conductive member 970 according to an embodiment may be configured to have a shape sufficient to cover an area of ​​the battery 950. When viewed from above the battery 950, the conductive member 970 may be arranged to overlap the battery 950. According to an embodiment, the conductive member 970 may be formed to have a shape sufficient to cover an area of ​​the guide rib 962 formed around the battery 950. When viewed from above the battery 950, the conductive member 970 may be arranged to overlap the guide rib 962.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the protruding height of the guide rib 962 formed in the support structure 960 is formed to be slightly greater than the thickness of the battery 950, so that the guide rib 962 can be arranged to be in close contact with the conductive member 970. The upper end of the guide rib 962 and a portion of the conductive member 970 can be in close contact with each other in a closed curve shape to provide a sealing structure 990. The sealing structure 990 may be in a compressed state. Since the sealed space S1 facing one face of the battery 950 and the space S2 not facing the one face of the battery 950 are separated from each other by the sealing structure 990, the occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 980 having the sealed space S1 facing the one face of the battery 950 can be reduced. This is because the sealing structure 990 blocks air flow, such as vibration.

[0096] Fig.10 A block diagram schematically illustrates arrangement states of components of an electronic device having a large-capacity battery according to various embodiments.

[0097] Reference Fig.10 , according to various embodiments of the electronic device 1000 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 100 shown in Figure 3 The electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 100 may be arranged in the middle area 1012 of the housing 1010 to increase the capacity of the battery 1050. The battery 1050 may be arranged to have a size sufficient to occupy at least one third of the housing 1010.

[0098] According to an embodiment, the housing 1010 may include an upper region 1011, a middle region 1012, and a lower region 1013. The upper region 1011 may have a receiver 1002 arranged at its upper end, and the first printed circuit board 1004 may be arranged adjacent to the receiver (open speaker). The battery 1050 may be arranged in the middle region 1012. The battery 1050 may occupy most of the middle region 1012. In the lower region 1013, the lower speaker 1008 (closed speaker) may be arranged at the lower end, and the second printed circuit board 1006 may be arranged in the lower region 1013. The first printed circuit board 1004, the battery 1050, and the second printed circuit board 1006 may be arranged not to overlap each other.

[0099] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1090 may be arranged at a point where the upper area 1011 and the middle area 1012 are separated from each other. The space S01 where the receiver 1002 is arranged and the space S0 where the battery 1050 is arranged may be spatially isolated from each other by the sealing structure 1090. For example, the sealing structure 1090 may extend along one edge of the battery 1050 and may be formed in the housing 1010 in a partition wall type similar to a vertical wall. However, the sealing structure 1090 is not limited to the partition wall type and may be formed using an elastic material such as rubber, silicon or an adhesive material. The sealed space S0 with the battery 1050 and the unsealed space S01 with the receiver may be separated from each other by the sealing structure 1090.

[0100] According to the embodiment, since the sealing structure is divided into the sealed space S0 where the battery 1050 is arranged and the non-sealed space S01 where the receiver 1002 is arranged, separated from each other by the sealing structure 490, the back plate (e.g., Figure 4A The occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 480 shown in FIG. This is because the sealing structure 1090 blocks the air flow, such as vibration.

[0101] Fig.11 A block diagram schematically illustrates arrangement states of components of an electronic device having a large-capacity battery according to various embodiments.

[0102] Reference Fig.11 , according to various embodiments of the electronic device 1100 (eg, Fig.10 The electronic device 1000 shown in FIG. 110 may be arranged in the middle area 1112 of the housing 1110 to increase the capacity of the battery 1150. The battery 1150 may be arranged to have a size sufficient to occupy at least one third of the housing 1110.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the housing 1110 may include an upper region 1111, a middle region 1112, and a lower region 1113. The upper region 1111 may have a receiver 1102 (open speaker) arranged at an upper end thereof, and the first printed circuit board 1104 may be arranged adjacent to the receiver 1102. The battery 1150 may be arranged in the middle region 1112. The battery 1150 may occupy most of the middle region 1112. In the lower region 1113, the lower speaker 1106 (open speaker) may be arranged at the lower end, and the second printed circuit board 1108 may be arranged in the lower region 1113. The first printed circuit board 1104, the battery 1150, and the second printed circuit board 1108 may be arranged not to overlap each other.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the first sealing structure 1190 may be arranged at a position where the upper area 1111 and the middle area 1112 are spatially divided, and the second sealing structure 1192 may be arranged at a position where the middle area 1112 and the lower area 1113 are spatially divided. The space S41 where the receiver 1102 is arranged and the space S4 where the battery 1150 is arranged may be spatially isolated from each other by the first sealing structure 1190, and the space S4 where the battery 1150 is arranged and the space S42 where the lower speaker 1106 is arranged may be spatially isolated from each other by the second sealing structure 1192. For example, the first sealing structure 1190 may extend along one edge of the battery 1150 and may be formed in the housing 1110 in a partition wall type similar to a vertical wall. The second sealing structure 1192 may extend along the other edge of the battery 1150 and may be formed in the housing 1110 in a partition wall type similar to a vertical wall. However, the first sealing structure 1190 and the second sealing structure 1192 are not limited to the partition wall type and can be formed using an elastic material such as rubber, silicon or an adhesive material. The sealed space S4 having the battery 1150 therein and the unsealed space S41 having the receiver 1102 therein and the unsealed space S42 having the lower speaker 1106 can be separated from each other by the sealing structures 1190 and 1192.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the sealing structures 1190 and 1192 can reduce the back plate (eg, Figure 4AThis is because the first sealing structure 1190 and the second sealing structure 1192 block the air flow, such as the vibration transmitted from the receiver.

[0106] Fig. 12A A plan view of a rear plate formed with a sealing structure according to various embodiments is shown. Fig. 12B A bottom view of a housing in which conductive members according to various embodiments are arranged is shown. Fig. 12C A cross-sectional view showing a state in which a sealing structure 490 according to various embodiments is arranged.

[0107] Reference FIG. 12A to FIG. 12C , according to various embodiments of the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 100 shown in Figure 3 The electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 may include a battery 1250 , a conductive member 1270 , a rear plate 1280 , and a sealing structure 1290 arranged in a housing 1210 .

[0108] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1290 may be formed on the rear plate 1280. For example, the sealing structure 1290 may be formed by a double-sided tape using an adhesive material, a stepped structure of an injection molding material, or a partition wall structure. According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1290 may be arranged between the battery 1250 and a portion of the conductive member 1270 and the rear plate 1280. The sealing structure 1290 may extend along the edges of the conductive member 1270 and the battery 1250, and may be formed in a closed curve shape when viewed from above the conductive member 1270.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1290 may be formed while avoiding at least one coil (eg, Figure 4A When the conductive member 1270 is viewed from above, the sealing structure 1290 may be arranged so as not to overlap with at least one coil, or may be arranged in a shape surrounding at least one coil 472. The region where at least one coil is arranged may not overlap with the sealing structure 1290.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1290 may be arranged on the first face 1280a of the rear plate 1280 in a protruding shape having a thickness in the first direction ①. The sealing structure 490 may be formed to have an uneven thickness or a uniform thickness. For example, the sealing structure 490 may be arranged in the form of a cushion member made of a rubber material.

[0111] According to the embodiment, since the sealing structure 1290 is divided into a sealed space where the battery 1250 is arranged and a non-sealed space where the battery 1250 is not arranged, the occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 1280 having the sealed space facing a portion of the conductive member 1270 and one face of the battery 1250 can be reduced. This is because the sealing structure 1290 blocks air flow, such as vibration. Reference numeral A2 may denote a position where the sealing structure 1290 can be in close contact.

[0112] Fig.13A A plan view of a rear plate formed with a sealing structure according to various embodiments is shown. Fig. 13B A bottom view of a housing in which conductive members according to various embodiments are arranged is shown.

[0113] Reference FIG. 13A to FIG. 13B , according to various embodiments of the electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 100 shown in Figure 3 The electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 may include a battery 1350 , a conductive member 1370 , a rear plate 1380 , and a sealing structure 1390 arranged in a housing 1310 .

[0114] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1390 may be formed on the back plate 1380. For example, the sealing structure 1390 may be formed by a double-sided tape using an adhesive material, a stepped structure of an injection molding material, or a partition wall structure. According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1390 may be arranged between the battery 1350 and a portion of the conductive member 1370 and the back plate 1380. The sealing structure 1390 may extend along the edges of the conductive member 1370 and the battery 1350.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1390 may be formed while avoiding at least one coil (eg, Figure 4A When the front panel is viewed from above (e.g., Figure 3 ), the sealing structure 1390 may be arranged not to contact at least one coil (eg, Figure 4A The coil 472 in the embodiment may overlap or may be arranged in a shape surrounding at least one coil. At least one coil (e.g., Figure 4A The area of ​​the coil 472) may not overlap with the sealing structure 1390.

[0116] The area sealed by the sealing structure 1390 may include a space sealed by one face of the battery 1350 and the rear plate 1380 and an area sealed by the peripheral area of ​​the battery 1350 and the rear plate 1380. Fig. 12A and Fig. 12B Compared to the space sealed by the sealing structure 1390 shown in , the peripheral area a3 of the battery 1350 is added to the area sealed by the sealing structure 1390.

[0117] According to an embodiment, the sealing structure 1390 may be arranged in a first direction (eg, Fig. 12C A protruding shape having a thickness in the first direction (1) shown in FIG. 1 is arranged on the first face 1380a of the rear plate 1380. The sealing structure 1390 may be formed to have an uneven thickness or a uniform thickness. For example, the sealing structure 1390 may be arranged in the form of a cushion member made of a rubber material, may be formed in a stepped structure, or may be formed to have a thickness using an adhesive material.

[0118] According to the embodiment, the occurrence of vibration in the rear plate 1380 facing the area a1 with the conductive member, the area a2 with the battery 1350, and the peripheral area a3 of the battery 1350 can be reduced using the sealing structure 1390. This is because the sealing structure 1390 blocks air flow, such as vibration. Reference numeral A3 may denote a position where the sealing structure 1390 can be in close contact.

[0119] Although the present disclosure has been described with various embodiments, various changes and modifications may be suggested to one skilled in the art. The present disclosure is intended to encompass such changes and modifications as fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising: A housing including a front plate facing a first direction, a rear plate facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side member enclosing at least a portion of a space between the front plate and the rear plate; a display, visible through the front panel; a printed circuit board arranged between the display and the back plate; a first open speaker disposed in a first region of the housing; a battery disposed in the second region of the housing; as well as The first sealing member at least partially spatially isolates the second area by at least partially blocking the vibration transmitted from the first open speaker from being transmitted to the second area including the battery.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The second region of the housing includes a portion of the rear plate located adjacent to the battery.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The first sealing member is arranged in the housing in a vertical wall type.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 3, wherein: The first sealing member is integrally formed in the housing.

5. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The housing also includes a third area where a second open speaker is arranged.

6. The electronic device as claimed in claim 5, wherein: Also includes: The second sealing member spatially isolates the second area and the third area, and blocks the vibration transmitted from the second open speaker from being transmitted to the battery.

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The second sealing member is arranged in the housing in a vertical wall type.

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The second sealing member is integrally formed in the housing.

9. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: The second sealing member is formed of an elastic material.

10. The electronic device according to claim 6, wherein: The first sealing member extends along a straight line between the first region and the second region, and the second sealing member extends along a straight line between the second region and the third region.

11. An electronic device comprising: A housing including a front plate facing a first direction, a rear plate facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a side member enclosing at least a portion of a space between the front plate and the rear plate; a display arranged to be visible through the front panel; a printed circuit board arranged between the display and the back plate; a first open speaker disposed in a first region of the housing; a battery disposed in the second region of the housing; as well as The first sealing member is configured to at least partially shield the rear plate from vibrations caused by the transmission of vibrations transmitted from the first open speaker to the second area including the battery.

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