Rollable electronic device including button structure

Abstract

An electronic device according to embodiments disclosed in this document may include a first housing, a second housing, a display, and / or a button structure. The second housing may be configured to slide relative to the first housing. The display may be a rollable display configured to unfold or roll based on sliding movement of the second housing. The button structure may include a sensor module, a first coil, a second coil, and / or a third coil. The first coil may be disposed spaced apart from the sensor module within the first sidewall and may be electrically connected to the sensor module. The second coil and the third coil may be disposed within a second sidewall of the second housing facing the first sidewall. Among the second coil and the third coil, the second coil may be spaced apart from the third coil in a direction of slidable movement.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a button structure and a rollable electronic device including the button structure. Background Art

[0002] The term "electronic device" may refer to a device that performs a specific function according to a program equipped therewith, such as a household appliance, an electronic scheduler, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, a tablet PC, a video / sound device, a desktop PC or a laptop computer, a navigation device for a car, etc. For example, an electronic device may output stored information as a voice or an image. As electronic devices are highly integrated and high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become common, electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals are recently equipped with various functions. For example, electronic devices have various integrated functions, including entertainment functions (such as playing video games), multimedia functions (such as replaying music / videos), communication and security functions for mobile banking, and scheduling or electronic wallet functions. These electronic devices have been reduced in size to facilitate user portability.

[0003] As mobile communication services expand into multimedia service sectors, electronic devices require larger displays to allow users to satisfactorily use multimedia services as well as voice calls or text messaging services. However, this weighs against the trend toward compact electronic devices. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical Solution

[0005] An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing, a second housing, a display and / or a button structure. The second housing may be configured to be slidable relative to the first housing. The display may be a rollable display configured to unfold or curl based on the sliding of the second housing. The button structure may include a sensor module, a first coil, a second coil and / or a third coil. The first coil may be arranged to be spaced apart from the sensor module in the first side wall and may be electrically connected to the sensor module. The second coil and the third coil may be arranged in the second side wall of the second housing facing the first side wall. The second coil may be spaced apart from the third coil in the sliding direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0007] Figure 2 is a view showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is received in a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0008] Figure 3is a view showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0009] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0010] Figure 5a According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA';

[0011] Figure 5b According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB';

[0012] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a driving structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 7 is a view showing a button structure and an electronic device in a slid-in state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 7 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA';

[0015] Fig. 9 is a view showing a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure and an electronic device in a slide-out state;

[0016] Fig.10 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB';

[0017] Fig.11 is a view showing a first button assembly and a first cover member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0018] Fig.12 is a view showing a second button assembly and a second cover member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0019] Fig.13a is a view showing a button driver of a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0020] Fig.13b According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig.13a A cross-sectional view taken along line CC';

[0021] Fig.14 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line D-D';

[0022] Fig.15 is a view showing a button structure and an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0023] Fig.16 is a view showing an electronic device including a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0024] Fig.17 is a view illustrating an electronic device including a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating electronic devices in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0026] refer to Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In an embodiment, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be integrated into a single integrated component (eg, display module 160).

[0027] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be configured to use less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specified function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0028] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated by machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. 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 alternatively, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0029] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0030] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0031] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0032] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0033] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display 160 may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the strength of a force generated by a touch.

[0034] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0035] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0036] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0037] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0038] The haptic module 179 may convert the electrical signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0039] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to an embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0040] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0041] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0042] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (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 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with the external electronic device 104 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 192 may identify or authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0043] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0044] The antenna module 197 may send a signal or power to the outside (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed by a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. Subsequently, a signal or power may be sent or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) in addition to the radiator may be further formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0045] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an 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., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the specified high frequency band.

[0046] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, general purpose input output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transmit signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0047] According to an embodiment, instructions or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. The external electronic device 102 or 104 may each be a device of the same or different type as the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be run in the electronic device 101 may be run in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically perform a function or service or should perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of running the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may perform the requested at least part of the function or service, or perform another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request when the result is further processed or when the result is not further processed. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology or client-server computing technology, for example, may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0048] Figure 2 is a view illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is received in a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a view illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 2 and Figure 3The structure in which the display 203 (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) extends in the length direction (e.g., +Y direction) when the electronic device 101 is viewed from the front is shown. However, the extending direction of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the extending direction of the display 203 may be changed in design to extend in the upper direction (+Y direction), the right direction (e.g., +X direction), the left direction (e.g., -X direction), and / or the lower direction (e.g., -Y direction).

[0050] Figure 2 The illustrated state may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device 101 or a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is closed.

[0051] Figure 3 The illustrated state may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device 101 or a state in which the second display area A2 of the display 203 is open.

[0052] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the electronic device 101 may include a housing 210. The housing 210 may include a first housing 201 and a second housing 202 that is arranged to be movable relative to the first housing 201. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be interpreted as having a structure in which the first housing 201 is arranged to be slidable relative to the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the second housing 202 may be arranged to perform a reciprocating motion of a predetermined distance in a predetermined direction (e.g., a direction indicated by arrow ①) relative to the first housing 201.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the second housing 202 may be referred to as a sliding portion or a sliding housing, and may be movable relative to the first housing 201. According to an embodiment, the second housing 202 may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board or a battery.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may house a motor, a speaker, a SIM card slot, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing 202 may receive the main circuit board on which electronic components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) are mounted.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may include a first cover member 211 (e.g., a main housing). The first cover member 211 may include a 1-1 side wall 211a, a 1-2 side wall 211b extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a, and a 1-3 side wall 211c extending from the 1-1 side wall 211a and substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall 211b. According to an embodiment, the 1-2 side wall 211b and the 1-3 side wall 211c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 1-1 side wall 211a.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, and the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed to have a side opening (e.g., a front opening) to receive (or surround) at least a portion of the second shell 202. For example, at least a portion of the second shell 202 may be surrounded by the first shell 201 and formed parallel to the first surface (e.g., Figure 4 The first cover member 211 slides in a direction (e.g., the direction of arrow ①) of the first surface F1 while being guided by the first shell 201. According to an embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b and / or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed integrally. According to an embodiment, the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b and / or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first cover member 211 may be formed as separate structures and combined or assembled.

[0057] According to an embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 may be formed to be surrounded by the 1-1 sidewall 211a, the 1-2 sidewall 211b, and / or the 1-3 sidewall 211c of the first cover member 211.

[0058] According to an embodiment, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, a slide plate). The second cover member 221 may have a plate shape and include a first surface (eg, Figure 4 For example, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion (eg, the first display area A1) of the display 203. According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be referred to as a front cover.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may include a 2-1st sidewall 221a, a 2-2nd sidewall 221b extending from the 2-1st sidewall 221a, and a 2-3rd sidewall 221c extending from the 2-1st sidewall 221a and substantially parallel to the 2-2nd sidewall 221b. According to an embodiment, the 2-2nd sidewall 221b and the 2-3rd sidewall 221c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 2-1st sidewall 221a.

[0060] According to various embodiments, as the second shell 202 moves in a first direction (e.g., the direction of arrow ①) parallel to the 2-2 side wall 211b or the 2-3 side wall 211c, a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device 101 may be formed. In the slide-in state of the electronic device 101, the second shell 202 may be located at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a of the first shell 201. In the slide-out state of the electronic device 101, the second shell 202 may move to be located at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 1-1 side wall 211a of the first shell 201. In an embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device 101, the first shell 201 may be formed to surround a portion of the 2-1 side wall 221a.

[0061] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may have Figure 2 The slid-in state (e.g., fully opened state) and Figure 3 The display 203 may be an intermediate state between the slide-out state (e.g., the fully closed state) of the electronic device 101. The distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2-1 side wall 221a in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101 may be shorter than the distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2-1 side wall 221a of the electronic device 101 in the fully opened state, and longer than the distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2-1 side wall 221a of the electronic device 101 in the fully closed state. According to an embodiment, as at least a portion of the display 203 slides in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101, the area exposed to the outside may change. For example, in the intermediate state of the electronic device 101, the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) to the height (length in the Y direction) of the display 203 and / or the distance between the 1-1 side wall 211a and the 2-1 side wall 221a may change based on the sliding of the electronic device 101.

[0062] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a display 203, a key input device 245, a connector hole 243, audio modules 247a and 247b, or camera modules 249a and 249b. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include an indicator (e.g., a light emitting diode (LED) device) or various sensor modules.

[0063] According to various embodiments, the display 203 may include a first display area A1 and a second display area A2, and the second display area A2 is configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 based on the sliding of the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the first display area A1 may be provided on the second housing 202. For example, the first display area A1 may be provided on the second cover member 221 of the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the second display area A2 may extend from the first display area A1, and as the second housing 202 slides relative to the first housing 201, the second display area A2 may be received in the first housing 201 or visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, as the electronic device 101 changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display 203 may extend in a lower direction (e.g., -Y direction) of the electronic device 101. For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device 101, the second display area A2 may be visually exposed below the display 203 (e.g., in the -Y direction). According to an embodiment, as the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the display 203 may extend in the upper direction (e.g., +Y direction) of the electronic device 101. For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device 101, the second display area A2 may be visually exposed above the display 203 (e.g., in the +Y direction).

[0064] According to an embodiment, the second display area A2 may be received in a space located inside the first housing 201 or exposed to the outside of the electronic device, while being substantially composed of an area of ​​the first housing 201 (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the second display area A2 may move based on the sliding of the second housing 202 in a first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing 202 slides, a portion of the second display area A2 may be deformed into a curved shape in a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a of the first housing 201.

[0065] According to an embodiment, as viewed from above the second cover member 221 (e.g., front cover), if the electronic device 101 changes from a slid-in state to a slid-out state (e.g., if the second shell 202 slides to extend from the first shell 201), the second display area A2 may be gradually exposed to the outside of the first shell 201 and form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area A1. According to an embodiment, the display 203 may be coupled to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus, or be disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus. According to an embodiment, regardless of the slid-in state or the slid-out state of the electronic device 101, the exposed portion of the second display area A2 may be located at a portion of the first shell (e.g., Figure 4 The second display area A2 may be on the curved surface 213a), and a portion of the second display area A2 may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 213a.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the key input device 245 may be located in an area of ​​the housing 210 (e.g., the first housing 201 and / or the second housing 202). According to the appearance and the use state, the electronic device 101 may be designed to omit the key input device 245 shown or include an additional key input device. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), such as a home key button or a touch pad arranged around the home key button. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 may be arranged on the 1-1 side wall 211a, the 1-2 side wall 211b, or the 1-3 side wall 211c of the first housing 201. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 245 may be arranged on the 2-1 side wall 221a, the 2-2 side wall 221b, and / or the 2-3 side wall 221c of the second housing 202.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the connector hole 243 may be omitted or may receive a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) for sending and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to an embodiment (not shown), the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 may be used as connector holes for sending / receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole 243 is disposed in the second housing 202, but is not limited thereto. For example, the connector hole 243 or a connector hole not shown may be disposed in the first housing 201.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the audio modules 247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a or at least one microphone hole 247b. One of the speaker holes 247a may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device 101 may include a microphone for obtaining sound. The microphone may obtain external sound of the electronic device 101 through the microphone hole 247b. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of the sound. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b are implemented as one hole, or may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) without the speaker hole 247a. According to an embodiment, the speaker hole 247a and the microphone hole 247b may be located in the first housing 201 and / or the second housing 202.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 249a and 249b may include a first camera module 249a (eg, a front camera) and a second camera module 249b (eg, a rear camera) (eg, Figure 5a and Figure 5bAccording to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a close-up camera. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may measure the distance to the object by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver. The camera modules 249a and 249b may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module 249a may be arranged to face the same direction as the display 203. For example, the first camera module 249a may be arranged in an area around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 203. When arranged in an area overlapping with the display 203, the first camera module 249a may shoot an object through the display 203. According to an embodiment, the first camera module 249a may include an under-display camera (UDC) having a screen display area (e.g., the first display area A1) that may not be visually exposed but hidden. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 249b may shoot an object in a direction opposite to the first display area A1. According to an embodiment, the first camera module 249a and / or the second camera module 249b may be provided on the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, a plurality of second camera modules 249b may be formed to provide various arrays. For example, a plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) substantially perpendicular to the sliding direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. As another example, a plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along the sliding direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. As another example, a plurality of second camera modules 249b may be arranged along N*M rows and columns like a matrix.

[0070] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in the slid-in state, the second camera module 249b is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101, and when the electronic device 101 is in the slid-out state, the second camera module 249b can photograph the outside of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the second camera module 249b can photograph the outside of the electronic device 101 in both the slid-in state and the slid-out state of the electronic device 101. For example, at least a portion of the housing 210 (e.g., Figure 4 The first rear plate 215 and / or the second rear plate 225 may be substantially transparent. The second camera module 249b may photograph the exterior of the electronic device 101 through the first rear plate 215 and / or the second rear plate 225.

[0071] According to an embodiment, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may be provided on the first housing 201 or the second housing 202, and the indicator may include a light emitting diode to provide status information about the electronic device 101 as a visual signal. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the electronic device. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / face recognition sensor or a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor). According to another embodiment, the sensor module may further include, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor. According to an embodiment, the sensor module may be provided in the first housing 201 and / or the second housing 202. For example, at least a portion of the sensor module may be located in the first housing 201, and another portion thereof may be located in the second housing 202.

[0072] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5a According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 2 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA'. Figure 5b According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB'. Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a driving structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b and / or Figure 6 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 201 , a second housing 202 , a display assembly 230 and a driving structure 240 . Figure 4 , Figure 5a and / or Figure 5b The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202 and the display assembly 230 may be entirely or partially Figure 2 and / or Figure 3 The configurations of the first housing 201, the second housing 202 and the display 203 are the same. Figure 2 and / or Figure 3 The embodiments can be used with Figure 4 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b and / or Figure 6 According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may include a first cover member 211 (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 a first cover member 211 ), a frame 213 and a first rear plate 215 .

[0074] According to an embodiment, the first cover member 211 may receive at least a portion of the frame 213 and receive components (e.g., the battery 289) located in the frame 213. According to an embodiment, the first cover member 211 may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the first cover member 211 may protect components (e.g., the second circuit board 249 and the frame 213) located in the first housing 201 from external impact. According to an embodiment, the first cover member 211 may receive electronic components (e.g., the battery 289). Figure 1 A second circuit board 249 (supporting the processor 120 and / or the memory 130 ) may be connected to the first cover member 211 .

[0075] According to an embodiment, the frame 213 may be connected to the first cover member 211. For example, the frame 213 may be connected to the first cover member 211. The second housing 202 is movable relative to the first cover member 211 and / or the frame 213. According to an embodiment, the frame 213 may accommodate the battery 289. For example, the frame 213 may include a recess for accommodating the battery 289. The frame 213 may be connected to the battery cover 289a, and together with the battery cover 289a, may surround at least a portion of the battery 289. According to an embodiment, the frame 213 may include a bent portion 213a facing the display assembly 230.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the first rear plate 215 may substantially form at least a portion of the appearance of the first housing 201 or the electronic device 101. For example, the first rear plate 215 may be coupled to an outer surface of the first cover member 211. According to an embodiment, the first rear plate 215 may provide a decorative effect to the appearance of the electronic device 101. The first rear plate 215 may be formed of at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the second housing 202 may include a second cover member 221 (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 a second cover member 221 ), a rear cover 223 and a second rear plate 225 .

[0078] According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be connected to the first housing 201 by the guide rail 250, and may be moved in one direction (eg, Figure 3 It reciprocates linearly in the direction of the arrow ① in the figure.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may support at least a portion of the display 203. For example, the second cover member 221 may include a first surface F1. The first display area A1 of the display 203 may be substantially located on the first surface F1 to maintain a flat plate shape. According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may be formed of a metal material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may accommodate electronic components (e.g., Figure 1 The first circuit board 248 (eg, the processor 120 and / or the memory 130) of the second housing 202 may be connected to the second cover member 221. According to an embodiment, the second cover member 221 may protect components (eg, the first circuit board 248 and the back cover 223) located in the second housing 202 from external impact.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the back cover 223 may protect a component (e.g., the first circuit board 248) located on the second cover member 221. For example, the back cover 223 may be connected to the second cover member 221 and may be formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board 248. According to an embodiment, the back cover 223 may include an antenna pattern for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the back cover 223 may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may substantially form at least a portion of the appearance of the second housing 202 or the electronic device 101. For example, the second rear plate 225 may be coupled to an outer surface of the second cover member 221. According to an embodiment, the second rear plate 225 may provide a decorative effect on the appearance of the electronic device 101. The second rear plate 225 may be formed of at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the display assembly 230 may include a display 231 (eg, Figure 2 and / or Figure 3 The display 203 of the cover member 221 and the multi-rod structure 232 supporting the display 203. According to an embodiment, the display 231 may be referred to as a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a rollable display. According to an embodiment, the first display area A1 of the display 231 may be supported by a rigid body. The second display area A2 may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first display area A1 may be supported by a first surface F1 or a plate (not shown) of the second cover member 221. The second display area A2 may be supported by the multi-rod structure 232.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the multi-rod structure 232 may be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display 231 (e.g., the second display area A2). According to an embodiment, as the second housing 202 slides, the multi-rod structure 232 may move relative to the first housing 201. In the slid-in state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 2), the multi-rod structure 232 may be mainly received in the first housing 201, and may be located between the first cover member 211 and the second cover member 221. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-rod structure 232 may move corresponding to the curved surface 213a located at the edge of the frame 213. According to an embodiment, the multi-rod structure 232 may be referred to as a display supporting member or a supporting structure, and may be in the form of an elastic plate.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the driving structure 240 may move the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201. For example, the driving structure 240 may include a motor 241 configured to, for example, generate a driving force for sliding the second housing 202 relative to the first housing 201. The driving structure 240 may include a gear 244 (e.g., a pinion) connected to the motor 241 and a rack 242 configured to mesh with the gear.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the housing in which the rack 242 is located and the housing in which the motor 241 is located may be different. According to an embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the second housing 202. The rack 242 may be connected to the first housing 201. According to another embodiment, the motor 241 may be connected to the first housing 201. The rack 242 may be connected to the second housing 202.

[0086] According to an embodiment, the motor 241 may be controlled by a processor (e.g., Figure 1 For example, the processor 120 may include a motor driver circuit and transmit a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal for controlling the speed of the motor 241 and / or the torque of the motor 241 to the motor 241. According to an embodiment, the motor 241 may be electrically coupled to a circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 A processor (e.g., Figure 1 processor 120).

[0087] According to an embodiment, the second housing 202 may receive a first circuit board 248 (e.g., a motherboard). According to an embodiment, a processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the first circuit board 248. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing device, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board 248 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board 248 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member 221 and may be electrically connected to the antenna module and the communication module.

[0088] Depending on the embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile or non-volatile memory.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect, for example, the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / multimedia card (MMC) connector, or an audio connector.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a second circuit board 249 (e.g., a sub-circuit board) spaced apart from the first circuit board 248 (e.g., a main circuit board) in the first housing 201. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 248 by connecting a flexible board. The second circuit board 249 may be electrically connected to an electrical component (such as a battery 289 or a speaker and / or a sim card slot) disposed in an end region of the electronic device 101, and may transmit signals and power. According to an embodiment, the second circuit board 249 may receive a wireless charging antenna (e.g., a coil) or be connected to a wireless charging antenna. For example, the battery 289 may receive power from an external electronic device via a wireless charging antenna. As another example, the battery 289 may transmit power to an external electronic device via a wireless charging antenna.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the battery 289 may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. The battery 189 may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery 289 may be integrally or detachably arranged inside the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 289 may be formed by a single embedded battery, or may include a plurality of detachable batteries. According to various embodiments, the battery 289 may be located on the frame 213. For example, the battery 289 may be surrounded by the frame 213 and the battery cover 289a. According to another embodiment, it may be located in the second housing 202 and may slide with the second housing 202.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the guide rail 250 may guide the movement of the multi-rod structure 232. For example, the multi-rod structure 232 may slide along a slit 251 formed in the guide rail 250. According to an embodiment, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first housing 201. For example, the guide rail 250 may be connected to the first cover member 211 and / or the frame 213. According to an embodiment, the slit 251 may be referred to as a groove or a recess formed in the inner surface of the guide rail 250.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the guide rail 250 may provide a force to the multi-rod structure 232 based on the driving of the motor 241 .

[0094] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, the inner portion 252 of the guide rail 250 may provide a force to the multi-rod structure 232. The multi-rod structure 232 receiving the force may move along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and the second housing 202 may slide to extend relative to the first housing 201. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 received between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213 may extend to the front surface.

[0095] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the outer portion 253 of the guide rail 250 may provide a force to the bent multi-rod structure 232. The multi-rod structure 232 receiving the force may move along the slit 251 of the guide rail 250, and at least a portion of the second housing 202 may slide to be received in the first housing 201. At least a portion of the display assembly 230 may be received between the first cover member 211 and the frame 213.

[0096] refer to Figure 5a , in the slid-in state of the electronic device 101, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may be arranged to be received in the first housing 201. As the second housing 202 is arranged to be received in the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may be reduced. According to an embodiment, when the second housing 202 is received in the first housing 201, the size of the display 231 that is visually exposed may be minimized. For example, if the second housing 202 is completely received in the first housing 201, the first display area A1 of the display 231 may be visually exposed, and at least a portion of the second display area A2 (e.g., a portion along the -Z axis) may be arranged between the battery 289 and the first rear plate 215.

[0097] refer to Figure 5b , in the slid-out state of the electronic device 101, at least a portion of the second housing 202 may extend from the first housing 201. As the second housing 202 is configured to extend from the first housing 201, the overall volume of the electronic device 101 may increase. According to an embodiment, if the second housing 202 extends from the first housing 201, at least a portion of the second display area A2 of the display 231 may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 together with the first display area A1.

[0098] Figure 7 is a view showing a button structure and an electronic device in a slid-in state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 7 A cross-sectional view taken along line AA'. Fig. 9 is a view illustrating a button structure and an electronic device in a slide-out state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.10According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig. 9 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB'. Fig.11 2 is a view illustrating a first button assembly and a first cover member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.12 2 is a view illustrating a second button assembly and a second cover member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] refer to Figures 7 to 12 In an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a first housing 301 , a second housing 302 , a display 303 , and a button structure 400 . Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The electronic device 300 may be connected in whole or in part to Figure 1 The electronic device 100 and / or Figures 2 to 5b The configuration of the electronic device 101 is the same. Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The display 303 may be connected in whole or in part to Figure 1 The display module 160, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The display 203 and / or Figure 4 to Figure 5b The configuration of the display 231 is the same. According to the embodiment, Figures 7 to 10 The configuration of the button structure 400 may be wholly or partially related to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The configuration of the key input device 245 is the same.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may be located in at least one area of ​​the first shell 301 and / or the second shell 302. According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may be disposed in the right (+X direction) area of ​​the first shell 301 and the second shell 302. However, the position of the button structure 400 is not limited to the above-mentioned area. For example, at least one button structure 400 may be disposed in the left (-X direction) area or the left (-X direction) and the right (+X direction).

[0101] According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a first cover member 311 (eg, Figures 2 to 5b According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a first button assembly 410 in an area of ​​the first cover member 211 of the second housing 302. Figures 2 to 5b According to an embodiment, the first button assembly 410 may be disposed on the 1st to 3rd side walls 311c (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to an embodiment, the second button assembly 420 may be disposed on the second cover member 321 (eg, Figures 2 to 5b The 2-3 side wall 321c (for example, Figure 2 and Figure 3 On the 2nd-3rd side wall 221c).

[0102] refer to Figure 8 and Fig.10 In an embodiment, an air gap may be formed in at least a partial region between the first cover member 311 and the second cover member 321. Figure 8 In the slid-in state of the electronic device 300, the 1st-3rd side wall 311c of the first cover member 311 and the 2nd-3rd side wall 321c of the second cover member 321 may be spaced apart from each other by a first gap g1. Fig.10 In the slid-out state of the electronic device 300, the 1-3 side wall 311c and the 2-3 side wall 321c may be spaced apart from each other by the second gap g2. For example, the first gap g1 and the second gap g2 may be substantially the same as each other.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the first button assembly 410 may be disposed in the 1-3 sidewall 311 c of the first cover member 311. According to an embodiment, the first button assembly 410 may include a sensor module 411, a first coil 412, and a first connection member 413.

[0104] refer to Figure 8 In an embodiment, the 1-3 side wall 311c may include a first side surface P1 (+X direction surface) facing the outside of the electronic device 300 and a second side surface P2 (-X direction surface) opposite to the first side surface P1 and facing the 2-3 side wall 321c. For example, the first side surface P1 and / or the second side surface P2 of the 1-3 side wall 311c may form at least a part of the appearance of the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 411, the first coil 412 and / or the first connecting member 413 may be arranged to be closer to the second side surface P2 than the first side surface P1 of the 1-3 side wall 311c. However, the positions of the sensor module 411, the first coil 412 and / or the first connecting member 413 are not limited to the above positions. For example, the sensor module 411, the first coil 412 and / or the first connecting member 413 may be arranged in the middle area between the first side surface P1 and the second side surface P2, or may be arranged to be closer to the second side surface P2 than the first side surface P1.

[0105] In an embodiment, the first button assembly 410 (e.g., the sensor module 411, the first coil 412, and / or the first connecting member 413) may be accommodated in an installation area within the 1-3 side wall 311c. For example, the installation area may be an accommodation space spaced apart from the second side surface P2. For example, the first coil 412 may be printed or deposited on one surface of the installation area, or may be inserted into the installation area. For example, the first button assembly 410 may not be exposed to the outside through the second side surface P2. For example, when manufacturing the first cover member (e.g., the 1-3 side wall 311c), the first button assembly 410 may be coupled to the installation area and integrated with the installation area. However, the installation area is not limited to an accommodation space spaced apart from the second side surface P2. For example, the installation area may be a recess formed by a portion of the second side surface P2 being recessed in the direction (+X direction) of the first side surface P1. For example, the first button assembly 410 may not be exposed to the outside through the cover member covering the recess.

[0106] refer to Figures 7 to 11 According to an embodiment, the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412 may be arranged side by side in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c. For example, the sensor module 411 may be arranged above the first coil 412 (+Y direction). However, the positional relationship between the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412 is not limited to the above arrangement. For example, the sensor module 411 may be arranged below the first coil 412 (-Y direction). For example, the sensor module 411 may be arranged below the first coil 412 (-Y direction). According to an embodiment, the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412 may be spaced apart from each other in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c. However, the direction in which the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412 are arranged is not limited to the length direction of the 1-3 side wall 311c. In an embodiment, the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412 may be spaced apart from each other in the height direction (Z-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c and / or the thickness direction (X-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c. In an embodiment, the sensor module 411 may at least partially overlap the first coil 412 in the thickness direction (X-axis direction).

[0107] According to an embodiment, the sensor module 411 may be configured to generate a transient voltage when pressed. For example, the sensor module 411 may be a piezoelectric sensor including a piezoelectric element. For example, the sensor module 411 may include at least one electrical component or an electronic component. For example, the sensor module 411 may include a thin film piezoelectric element. According to an embodiment, the transient voltage of the sensor module 411 may be applied to the first coil 412 electrically connected to the sensor module 411.

[0108] refer to Figures 7 to 10According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be arranged to face the second coil 421 in the slide-in state of the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be arranged to face the third coil 422 in the slide-out state of the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, in the slide-in state or the slide-out state of the electronic device 300, the first coil 412 may at least partially overlap with the second coil 421 or the third coil 422 in the thickness direction (X-axis direction). According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be electromagnetically coupled to the second coil 421 or the third coil 422 facing each other. According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be a primary coil. For example, when a voltage is applied from the sensor module 411, the first coil 412 may generate a magnetic field. For example, the magnetic field of the first coil 412 may generate an induced electromotive force in the electromagnetically coupled second coil 421 or the third coil 422.

[0109] refer to Figure 7 and Fig. 9 According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be a coil member in which a wire is spirally wound. According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be a hollow coil. According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may have a form in which the length in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c is greater than the length in the height direction (Z-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c. According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be rectangular, but is not limited to this. For example, the first coil 412 may have various shapes, such as an elliptical shape, a circular shape, or a polygon (e.g., a pentagon or a hexagon). According to an embodiment, the first coil 412 may be a single coil member, but is not limited to this. For example, the first coil 412 may include a plurality of coil members.

[0110] In an embodiment, the first connecting member 413 may electrically connect the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412. For example, at least a portion of the first connecting member 413 may be disposed between the sensor module 411 and the first coil 412. For example, the first connecting member 413 may be connected to one end portion (-Y direction end portion) of the sensor module 411 and one end portion (+Y direction end portion) of the first coil 412. For example, the first connecting member 413 may be a conductive wire member. According to an embodiment, the first connecting member 413 may be a strip-type flexible printed circuit board. According to an embodiment, the first connecting member 413 may include at least one electrical component or an electronic component.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the second button assembly 420 may include a second coil 421 , a third coil 422 , and a second connection member 423 .

[0112] refer to Fig.10, in an embodiment, the 2-3 side wall 321c may include a third side surface P3 (+X direction surface) facing the second side surface P2 and a fourth side surface P4 (-X direction surface) positioned opposite to the third side surface P3. For example, the third side surface P3 and / or the fourth side surface P4 of the 2-3 side wall 321c may form at least a portion of the appearance of the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421, the third coil 422 and / or the second connecting member 423 may be disposed closer to the fourth side surface P4 than the third side surface P3 of the 2-3 side wall 321c. However, the positions of the second coil 421, the third coil 422 and / or the second connecting member 423 are not limited to the above positions. For example, the second coil 421, the third coil 422 and / or the second connecting member 423 may be disposed in an intermediate area between the third side surface P3 and the fourth side surface P4, or may be disposed closer to the fourth side surface P4 than the third side surface P3.

[0113] In an embodiment, the second button assembly 420 (e.g., the second coil 421, the third coil 422 and / or the second connecting member 423) may be accommodated in the mounting area in the 2-3 side wall 321c. For example, the mounting area may be a housing space spaced apart from the fourth side surface P4. For example, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be printed or deposited on one surface of the mounting area, or may be inserted into the mounting area. For example, the second button assembly 420 may not be exposed to the outside through the fourth side surface P4. For example, when manufacturing the second cover member (e.g., the 2-3 side wall 321c), the second button assembly 420 may be coupled to the mounting area and integrated with the mounting area. However, the mounting area is not limited to the housing space spaced apart from the fourth side surface P4. For example, the mounting area may be a recess formed by a portion of the fourth side surface P4 being recessed in the direction (+X direction) toward the third side surface P3. For example, the second button assembly 420 may not be exposed to the outside through the cover member covering the recess.

[0114] refer to Figures 7 to 12 According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 2-3 side wall 321c. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 may be spaced apart from the upper portion (+Y direction) of the third coil 422 by a separation distance d2. For example, the separation distance d2 is a reference distance in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 2-3 side wall 321c, and may be a distance from one end portion of the third coil 422 facing one end portion of the second coil 421 to the other end portion of the second coil 421. For example, the length direction of the 2-3 side wall 321c may be aligned with the sliding direction of the second shell 302 (for example, the direction of arrow ① or Figure 3For example, the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be aligned with each other in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 2-3 side wall 321c.

[0115] However, the positions of the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 are not limited to being set in the 2-3 side wall 321c. In an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be installed on another component that slides with the second cover member 321. In an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be installed on the back cover of the second housing 302 (for example, Figure 4 In an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be mounted on the first circuit board (eg, Figure 4 The first circuit board 248 or Fig.14 In this case, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The first circuit board 248 or Fig.14 For example, a back cover (e.g., Figure 4 The back cover 223) and / or the first circuit board (eg, Figure 4 The first circuit board 248 and / or Fig.14 The first circuit board 348 of the embodiment may include an extension area extending toward the first button assembly 410 (e.g., in the +X axis direction). For example, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be disposed in the extension area. The above-described embodiments regarding the positions of the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be combined with each other. For example, the second coil 421 may be disposed in the 2-3 side wall 321c, and the third coil 422 may be mounted on the back cover (e.g., Figure 4 The back cover 223) or the first circuit board (eg, Figure 4 The first circuit board 248 or Fig.14 on a portion of the first circuit board 348).

[0116] refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 In an embodiment, the second coil 421 may be arranged to face the first coil 412 when the electronic device 300 is in the slid-in state. Fig. 9 and Fig.10In an embodiment, the third coil 422 may be arranged to face the first coil 412 in the slid-out state of the electronic device 300. For example, in the slid-in state or the slid-out state of the electronic device 300, the second coil 421 or the third coil 422 may at least partially overlap with the first coil 412 in the thickness direction (X-axis direction) of the 2-3 side wall 321c. In an embodiment, the separation distance d2 between the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be equal to Fig. 9 The sliding distance d1 shown in is substantially the same. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be electromagnetically coupled to the first coil 412 while facing the first coil 412. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be a secondary coil. For example, the first coil 412 may use a magnetic field generated by an instantaneous voltage to subject the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 to electromagnetic induction. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be a coil member in which a wire is spirally wound. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be an air-core coil. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may have a form in which the length in the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c may be greater than the length in the height direction (Z-axis direction) of the 1-3 side wall 311c. According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may be rectangular, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may have various shapes, such as an elliptical shape, a circular shape, or a polygon (e.g., a pentagon or a hexagon). According to an embodiment, the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be substantially identical to each other. According to an embodiment, each of the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 may be a single coil member, but is not limited thereto. For example, each of the second coil 421 and / or the third coil 422 may include a plurality of coil members.

[0117] In an embodiment, the second connecting member 423 may electrically connect the second coil 421 and the third coil 422. For example, at least a portion of the second connecting member 423 may be disposed between the second coil 421 and the third coil 422. For example, the second connecting member 423 may be connected to one end portion (-Z direction end portion) of the second coil 421 and one end portion (+Z direction end portion) of the third coil 422. According to an embodiment, the second connecting member 423 may be a strip-type flexible printed circuit board. For example, the second connecting member 423 may include at least one electrical component or an electronic component.

[0118] Fig.13a is a view illustrating a button driver of a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.13b According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Fig.13a A cross-sectional view taken along line CC'. Fig.14 According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, Figure 3 A cross-sectional view taken along line D-D'. Figures 13a to 14 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 14 as well as Figures 15 to 17 Combination of embodiments. Figures 13a to 14 The embodiments are not related to Figures 7 to 12 The embodiments are inseparably combined.

[0119] Fig.13a and Fig.14 The configuration of the electronic device 300 may be wholly or partially related to Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The configuration of the electronic device 300 is the same as that of FIG. 13 and Fig.14 The configuration of the first housing 301 may be wholly or partially Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The configuration of the first housing 301 is the same. Fig.13a , Fig.13b and Fig.14 The configuration of the second cover member 321 may be entirely or partially Figure 7 , Fig. 9 and Fig.12 The configuration of the second cover member 321 is the same. Fig.13a The configuration of the button structure 400 may be wholly or partially related to Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The configuration of the button structure 400 is the same. Fig.14 The configuration of the multi-rod structure 323, the first circuit board 348 and the battery 389 can be entirely or partially connected to Figure 4 to Figure 5b The configurations of the multi-rod structure 232, the first circuit board 248 and the battery 289 are the same. Fig.14 The guide rail 350 may be configured in whole or in part with Figure 5a and Figure 5b The configuration of the guide rail 250 is the same. Fig.14 The configuration of the drive structure 340 can be wholly or partially related to Figure 4 and Figure 6 The configuration of the driving structure 240 is the same.

[0120] refer to Fig.13a and Fig.13b According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a button driver 430 that mainly receives a "click input" from a user. For example, the button driver 430 may guide the user to a location where a click input is to be made. For example, the "click input" may indicate that a portion of the outer surface of the button structure 400 is pressed by the user, so that a click signal is input to the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the user may press the 1st to 3rd side wall 311c (e.g., Figures 7 to 11 The first side surface P1 (for example, Figure 8 and Fig.10 The first side surface P1 of the sensor module 411 is pressed toward the sensor module 411 (eg, the −X direction or the arrow direction of FIG. 13 ). Figures 8 to 11 A partial area (e.g., button driver 430) corresponding to the position of the sensor module 411) is used to perform click input.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the button driver 430 may be disposed in a partial area of ​​the first side surface P1 of the 1-3 side wall 311c corresponding to the position of the sensor module 411. For example, the button driver 430 may be aligned with and / or at least partially overlapped with the sensor module 411 relative to the X-axis. The button driver 430 may have various forms capable of displaying the position of the click input. According to an embodiment, the length of the button driver 430 in the Y-axis direction may be greater than the length of the button driver 430 in the X-axis direction. According to an embodiment, the button driver 430 may have a form in which a partial area of ​​the first side surface P1 protrudes. For example, the button driver 430 may be a recess or groove in which a partial area of ​​the first side surface P1 is recessed. For example, the button driver 430 may be formed by etching, printing, or coating a partial area on the first side surface P1.

[0122] refer to Fig.14 In an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a third connecting member 440. According to an embodiment, the third connecting member 440 may electrically connect the second button assembly 420 and the first circuit board 348. For example, the third connecting member 440 may be a flexible printed circuit board. According to an embodiment, one end of the third connecting member 440 may be connected to a processor (e.g., Figure 1 According to an embodiment, the processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 of the embodiment of the present invention may use the third connection member 440 to receive the electrical signal from the second button assembly 420. For example, the processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120) can detect the click input based on the electrical signal.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the second button assembly 420 may include a processing circuit (not shown) that detects the voltage change of the second coil 421 and the third coil 422 and processes it into an electrical signal. For example, the voltage change may be transmitted as an electrical signal to a processor (e.g., Figure 1 For example, the processing circuit may include a processor (e.g., Figure 1The third connecting member 440 is a transmitting / receiving circuit for exchanging electrical signals with the processor 120 of the third connecting member 440. For example, the third connecting member 440 may be connected to a portion of the second button assembly 420. For example, the processing circuit may be arranged adjacent to a partial area of ​​the second button assembly 420 to which the third connecting member 440 is connected. For example, the third connecting member 440 may be connected to the second connecting member 423 to send an electrical signal to the processing circuit and receive an electrical signal from the processing circuit. However, the connection relationship between the third connecting member 440 and the second button assembly 420 is not limited to the above example. For example, the third connecting member 440 may be connected to at least one of the second coil 421, the third coil 422, or the second connecting member 423. According to an embodiment, the third connecting member 440 may be connected to the second coil 421 to send an electrical signal to the processing circuit and receive an electrical signal from the processing circuit. However, the position of the processing circuit is not limited to a partial area of ​​the second button assembly 420. For example, the processing circuit may be arranged on the third connecting member 440.

[0124] Hereinafter, a structure in which the electronic device 300 detects a click input using the button structure 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is described.

[0125] According to an embodiment, the sensor module 411 can be activated by receiving a force (pressure) greater than or equal to a first specified force. For example, the first set force can be the minimum force that generates an instantaneous voltage to the piezoelectric element of the sensor module 411. For example, a user can perform a click input by applying a force (pressure) greater than or equal to the first specified force to an area of ​​the button structure 400 (e.g., the button driver 430). For example, the first set force can be customized for the user. For example, the user can use the software of the electronic device 300 to set or change the value of the minimum force according to personal usage methods and preferences. In an embodiment, "click input" may include touching the button driver 430 to input a click signal to the electronic device 300 by the user. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 411 may include a touch sensing circuit and a pressure sensor capable of measuring the pressure of the touch.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may detect a click signal using a voltage change of the second coil 421 or the third coil 422. For example, an external force toward the sensor module 411 may be applied to an area (e.g., button driver 430) of the 1-3 side wall 311c corresponding to the sensor module 411. The external force may be transmitted to the sensor module 411 through the 1-3 side wall 311c. For example, at least a portion of the 1-3 side wall 311c may include an elastically deformable material. If the external force is transmitted to a piezoelectric element disposed in the sensor module 411, an instantaneous voltage of the piezoelectric element may be generated. A voltage may be applied to the first coil 412 electrically connected to the sensor module 411, and an electric field may be generated. For example, when the electronic device 300 is in a slide-in state, an induced electromotive force due to the electric field of the first coil 412 may be generated in the second coil 421 electromagnetically connected to the first coil 412. For example, when the electronic device 300 is in the slide-out state, an induced electromotive force due to the electric field of the first coil 412 may be generated in the third coil 422 electromagnetically connected to the first coil 412. For example, the processing circuit provided in the second button assembly 420 may measure a voltage change of the second coil 421 or the third coil 422 in which the induced electromotive force is generated. For example, the processing circuit may transmit an electrical signal based on the measured value to a processor (e.g., Figure 1 For example, a processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120) can detect the click input based on the received electrical signal.

[0127] Fig.15 is a view illustrating a button structure and an operation of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.16 is a view illustrating an electronic device including a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.17 is a view illustrating an electronic device including a button structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 15 to 17 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 14 Combination of embodiments.

[0128] Figures 15 to 17 The configuration of the electronic device 300 may be wholly or partially related to Fig.13a and Fig.14 The configuration of the electronic device 300 is the same. Figures 15 to 17 The configuration of the first cover member 311 and the second cover member 321 may be entirely or partially Figures 13a to 14 The configurations of the first cover member 311 and the second cover member 321 are the same. Figures 15 to 17 The configuration of the button structure 400 may be wholly or partially related to Figure 7 , Fig. 9 and Fig.14The configuration of the button structure 400 is the same.

[0129] refer to Fig.15 In an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may include a button structure 400 on multiple sides of the first housing 301 and the second housing 302. According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a first button structure 400 disposed on the right side (+X direction) of the electronic device 300 and a second button structure 400 disposed on the left side (-X direction) of the electronic device 300. For example, the first button structure 400 may include a button structure 400 disposed on the first cover member 321 (for example, Fig.13a and Fig.14 The 1-3 side wall 311c ( Fig.13a and Fig.13b The first button assembly 410 (for example, Fig.11 The first button assembly 410) and the second cover member 321 (for example, Fig.13a and Fig.14 The 2-3 side wall 321c (for example, Fig.13a and Fig.13b The second button assembly 420 (for example, Fig.12 For example, the second button structure 400 may include a first button component 410 (eg, Fig.11 and a 2-2 button assembly (eg, a 2-2 button assembly 410) disposed on the 2-2 side wall 321b of the second cover member 321. Fig.12 of the second button assembly 420).

[0130] According to an embodiment, the first button structure 400 and the second button structure 400 may receive Fig.15 For example, the user can perform a click input by substantially simultaneously pressing the first button structure 400 and the second button structure 400. According to an embodiment, if the click input is detected by the electronic device 300, the second housing 302 can slide relative to the first housing 301 in the direction of arrow ①. For example, the electronic device 300 can be moved from the slide-in state (by Fig.15 ) changes to the slide-out state (indicated by the solid line in Fig.15 In contrast, for example, the electronic device 300 can be switched from the slide-out state (indicated by the dotted line in Fig.15 ) changes to the slide-in state entered by clicking (indicated by the dotted line in Fig.15However, the sliding function of the second housing 302 relative to the first housing 301 is not performed only by the pair of button structures 400a, 400b described above. For example, a single button structure 400 such as the first button structure 400a or the second button structure 400b can be used as a button for sliding the second housing 302 relative to the first housing 301.

[0131] refer to Fig.16 In an embodiment, the electronic device 300 may share one button driver 430 and may include a button structure 400 having a plurality of regions of click input. According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a first button region 400a' and a second button region 400b' divided relative to a virtual line C. For example, each of the first button region 400a' and the second button region 400b' may receive a click input separately. According to an embodiment, the first button region 400a' and the second button region 400b' may share a first button assembly 410 (for example, Fig.11 For example, the button structure 400 may be configured to separate and process signals of click input applied to the first button region 400a' and the second button region 400b'. According to an embodiment, the first button region 400a' and the second button region 400b' may share a second button component 420 (e.g., Fig.12 of the second button assembly 420).

[0132] According to an embodiment, click inputs applied to the first button area 400a' and the second button area 400b' may result in different functions of the electronic device 300. For example, the relative positions of the first button area 400a' and the second button area 400b' may be related to the corresponding functions. For example, the first button area 400a' and the second button area 400b' set upward (+Y direction) and downward (-Y direction) may be used as a volume up button and a volume down button, respectively. According to an embodiment, the user may more intuitively recognize each function of the button areas 400a' and 400b' than when the relative positions of the first button area 400a' and the second button area 400b' are not related to the functions.

[0133] refer to Fig.17In an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a plurality of button structures 400 arranged side by side on one side wall. According to an embodiment, the button structure 400 may include a third button structure 400c and a fourth button structure 400d, which are arranged on the 1st-3rd side wall 311c of the first cover member 311 to be spaced apart from each other in the length direction of the side wall (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0134] According to an embodiment, the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d may share the second button assembly 420 (eg, Fig.12 According to an embodiment, the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d may share the first button component 410 (eg, Fig.11 For example, the first button assembly 410 may include a single sensor module 411 and a first coil 412 (eg, Fig.13b For example, the sensor module 411 may be aligned with the button driver 430 (eg, Fig.13a and Fig.13b The first button assembly 410 may include two sensor modules 411 for receiving click inputs respectively applied to the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d. For example, the two sensor modules may be electrically connected to at least one first coil 412 (e.g., Fig.13b of the first coil 412).

[0135] According to an embodiment, click inputs applied to the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d may result in different functions of the electronic device 300. For example, the relative positions of the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d may be related to the corresponding functions. For example, the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d set upward (+Y direction) and downward (-Y direction) may be used as a volume up button and a volume down button, respectively. According to an embodiment, compared with when the relative positions of the third button structure 400c and the fourth button structure 400d are not related to the functions, the user can more intuitively identify the functions of the button structures 400c and 400d.

[0136] An electronic device (e.g., a portable terminal) may include a display having a flat surface or a display having a flat surface and a curved surface. Due to a fixed display structure, an electronic device including a display may have limitations in realizing a screen larger than the size of the electronic device. Therefore, an electronic device including a rollable display (hereinafter, referred to as a rollable electronic device) is studied.

[0137] The rollable electronic device may have a structure in which the second shell moves relative to the first shell. In the case of a physical button, the entire button structure may be embedded in the side wall of the first shell located at the outermost side of the rollable electronic device. Therefore, installation space for the button structure may be required in this side wall of the first shell. This may increase the thickness of this side wall of the first shell, thereby damaging the aesthetics of the electronic device. Further, if the entire button structure is embedded in the first shell, the wiring structure between the button structure and the main circuit board in the second shell may be complicated. For example, the FPCB connected to the button structure may be connected to the main circuit board in the second shell via the auxiliary circuit board in the first shell. In this case, since the FPCB is connected to the second shell via the first shell, it needs to be configured to move or extend in response to the sliding of the second shell.

[0138] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a button structure capable of reducing a button structure installation space required in one housing by disposing components of the button structure in respective side walls of two housings of the electronic device may be provided.

[0139] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a button structure capable of simplifying a wiring structure between the button structure and a main circuit board may be provided.

[0140] The present disclosure is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments of the present disclosure, but various modifications or changes may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0141] Electronic devices (e.g. Figure 1 The electronic device 101, Figures 2 to 5b The electronic device 101, and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 , Fig.13a and Figures 14 to 17 The electronic device 300 may include a first housing (eg, Figures 2 to 4 The first housing 201 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 and Figures 14 to 17 The first shell 301), the second shell (for example, Figures 2 to 4 The second housing 202 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9and Figures 14 to 17 a second housing 302), a display (eg, Figure 1 The display module 160, Figures 2 to 4 Display 203, Figures 4 to 5b Display 231, and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 , Fig.13a and Figures 14 to 17 303), and / or a button structure (e.g., Figure 2 and Figure 3 The button assembly 245 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 , Fig.15 and Fig.17 The second housing may be configured to be slidable relative to the first housing. The display may be a rollable display configured to be unfolded or rolled up based on the sliding of the second housing. The button structure may include a sensor module (e.g., Figures 7 to 11 and Fig.13b sensor module 411), a first coil (eg, Figures 7 to 11 The first coil 412), the second coil (eg, Figures 7 to 10 , Fig.12 and Fig.13b The second coil 421) and / or the third coil (eg, Figures 7 to 10 and Fig.12 The first coil may be disposed on the first side wall (eg, Figures 2 to 3 1st to 3rd side walls 211c and / or Figures 7 to 11 as well as Figures 13a to 17 The second coil and the third coil may be disposed on the second side wall of the second housing (eg, the first side wall 311c) to be spaced apart from the sensor module and to be electrically connected to the sensor module. Figures 2 to 3 The 2nd-3rd side wall 221c and / or Figures 7 to 10 and Figures 12 to 17 The second coil and the third coil may be in the sliding direction (eg, Figure 2 The direction of arrow ① in Fig.15 It is separated from the third coil in the direction of arrow ① and / or the Y-axis direction).

[0142] In an embodiment, in the slid-in state of the electronic device (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 5a The status of the electronic device 101 and / or Figure 7 , Fig.13a , Fig.16 and Fig.17In the state of the electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 ), the first coil may at least partially face the second coil. According to an embodiment, in the slid-out state of the electronic device (eg, Figure 3 and Figure 5b The status of the electronic device 101 and / or Fig. 9 and Fig.14 In the state of the electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 , the first coil may at least partially face the third coil.

[0143] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the second coil or the third coil can be electromagnetically connected to the first coil in response to sliding of the second housing, the button structure can be operated in both the slid-in state and the slid-out state of the rollable electronic device.

[0144] In an embodiment, the sensor module may be configured to generate a transient voltage when an external force is applied to the sensor module. According to an embodiment, the first coil may be configured to generate a magnetic field when a voltage is applied.

[0145] In an embodiment, the sensor module may include at least one piezoelectric element.

[0146] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, using a sensor module including a piezoelectric element in a button structure, a click input having a relatively minute force can be detected with higher accuracy than a physical button that transmits the force of the click input mainly through mechanical coupling between components. For example, when the sensor module includes a thin film piezoelectric element, the power consumption of the sensor may be reduced compared to a thick film piezoelectric element having a thickness of several tens of μm, and as the installation space of the sensor is reduced, it may contribute to the miniaturization and integration of electronic devices.

[0147] In an embodiment, at least a partial area between the outer surface of the first side wall and the sensor module may be allowed to transfer the external force to the sensor module.

[0148] In an embodiment, the button structure may include a button actuator (e.g., Fig.13a and Fig.13b A button driver 430 is provided, the button driver being formed to protrude from a partial area corresponding to the sensor module.

[0149] In an embodiment, at least one of the second coil or the third coil may be configured to induce a voltage by a magnetic field of the first coil in a state of at least partially facing the first coil.

[0150] In an embodiment, the button structure may include electronic components in the second side wall, which detect changes in the voltages of the second coil and the third coil and process them into electrical signals.

[0151] In an embodiment, a circuit board (e.g., Figures 4 to 5b The first circuit board 248 and / or Fig.14 The first circuit board 348 of the embodiment may be included in the second housing. According to an embodiment, the printed circuit board may include a processor (eg, Figure 1 According to an embodiment, the processor may detect an input applied to the button structure based on the received electrical signal.

[0152] In an embodiment, the first side wall may include a first side surface (eg, Figure 8 and Fig.10 a first surface P1) and a second side surface (eg, Figure 8 and Fig.10 According to an embodiment, at least one of the sensor module or the first coil may be closer to the first side surface than to the second side surface.

[0153] In an embodiment, the second side wall may include a third side surface (eg, Figure 8 and Fig.10 A third side surface P3) and a fourth side surface opposite to the third side surface (eg, Figure 8 and Fig.10 According to an embodiment, at least one of the second coil or the third coil may be closer to the fourth side surface than the third side surface.

[0154] In an embodiment, an air gap may be formed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

[0155] In an embodiment, the display may include a first display area ( Figures 2 to 5b A first display area A1) and a second display area ( Figures 2 to 5b According to an embodiment, the second display area may be unfolded or rolled up based on the sliding of the second shell.

[0156] In an embodiment, when the processor detects the input signal, the processor may generate a signal to enable the second housing to slide relative to the first housing.

[0157] In an embodiment, the button structure may include at least one additional coil (not shown) disposed in the second side wall between the second coil and the third coil. According to an embodiment, in an intermediate state between the slide-in state and the slide-out state of the electronic device, the first coil may at least partially face the at least one additional coil.

[0158] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101, Figures 2 to 5b The electronic device 101 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 , Fig.13a , Figures 14 to 17 The electronic device 300 may include a first housing (eg, Figures 2 to 4 The first housing 201 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 , Figures 14 to 17 The first shell 301), the second shell (for example, Figures 2 to 4 The second housing 202 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 and Figures 14 to 17 a second housing 302), a display (eg, Figure 1 Display module, Figures 2 to 3 Display 203, Figures 4 to 5b The display 231 and / or Figure 7 , Fig. 9 , Fig.13a , Figures 14 to 17 303), a first button component (eg, Figure 7 and Fig. 9 410) and / or a second button component (eg, Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The second housing may be configured to be slidable relative to the first housing. The display may be a rollable display configured to be unfolded or rolled up based on the sliding of the second housing. The first button assembly may be disposed on a first side wall of the first housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 3 1st to 3rd side walls 211c and / or Figures 7 to 11 as well as Figures 13a to 17 The first button assembly may include a sensor module (eg, Figures 7 to 11 and Fig.13b sensor module 411) and a first coil (eg, Figures 7 to 11 The second button assembly may be disposed on a second side wall of the second housing facing the first side wall (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The 2nd-3rd side wall 221c and / or Figures 7 to 10 and Figures 12 to 17 The second button assembly may include a second coil (eg, Figures 7 to 10 , Fig.12 and Fig.13b A second coil 421) and a third coil (eg, Figures 7 to 10 and Fig.12 The third coil 422).

[0159] In an embodiment, in the slid-in state of the electronic device (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 5a The status of the electronic device 101 and / or Figure 7 , Fig.13a , Fig.16 and Fig.17 In the state of the electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 ), the first coil may at least partially face the second coil. According to an embodiment, in the slid-out state of the electronic device (eg, Figure 3 and Figure 5b The status of the electronic device 101 and / or Fig. 9 and Fig.14 In the state of the electronic device 300 shown in FIG. 1 , the first coil may at least partially face the third coil.

[0160] In an embodiment, the sensor module may be configured to generate a transient voltage if an external force is applied. According to an embodiment, the first coil may be configured to generate a magnetic field if a voltage is applied.

[0161] In an embodiment, at least one of the second coil or the third coil may be configured to induce a voltage by a magnetic field of the first coil in a state where at least a partial area faces the first coil.

[0162] In an embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., Fig.15 The electronic device) may further include a third side wall (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The 1st-2nd side wall 211b and / or Fig.11 , Figures 15 to 17 According to an embodiment, the second button assembly may also be included in a fourth side wall (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The 2-2 side wall 221b and / or Fig.12 , Figures 15 to 17 In the 2-2 side wall 321b).

[0163] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a second button assembly that receives an electrical signal (e.g., a voltage change) through a first button assembly of a first housing is disposed in a second housing that slides relative to the first housing, the installation space of the button structure required for the first housing can be reduced compared to a physical button in which substantially the entire button structure is installed in the first housing. As the installation space of the button structure is reduced, the thickness of the side wall of the first housing and the frame thickness of the electronic device can be reduced, and the appearance of the entire electronic device can be enhanced.

[0164] Effects derived from the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned effects, and can be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0165] The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to the above-mentioned electronic device.

[0166] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, and include various changes, equivalents or replacements of the corresponding embodiments. With regard to the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It should be understood that, unless otherwise clearly stated in the relevant context, the singular form of the noun corresponding to the project may include one or more things. As used herein, phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "at least one of A, B or C" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together in a corresponding phrase. As used herein, terms such as "first" and "second" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It should be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled”, “coupled to”, “connected to”, or “connected to” another element (e.g., the second element) with or without the term “operably” or “communicatively”, it means that the element can be coupled to the other element directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0167] As used herein, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "component," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component or its smallest unit or portion suitable for performing one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0168] Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute it with or without one or more other components under the control of the processor. This allows the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to at least one instruction called. One or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between a location where data is semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and a location where data is temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0169] According to an embodiment, the method according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be included in and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a commodity. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or via an application store (e.g., PlayStore). TM ) online distribution (e.g., download or upload), or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If distributed online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0170] According to an embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-mentioned components may include a single entity or multiple entities. Some of the multiple entities may be individually arranged in different components. According to an embodiment, one or more of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform one or more functions of each component of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as performed by a corresponding one of the multiple components before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed or omitted in a different order, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101; 300), comprising: A first shell (201; 301); The second housing (202; 302), configured to slide relative to the first housing; Rollable display (160; 203; 231; 303), configured to unfold or curl based on the sliding of the second shell; as well as Button structure (245; 400), wherein the button structure comprises: A sensor module (411) is arranged in the first side wall (211c; 311c) of the first housing; a first coil (412) disposed in the first side wall to be spaced apart from the sensor module and electrically connected to the sensor module; and The second coil (421) and the third coil (422) are arranged in the second side wall of the second shell, and the second side wall faces the first side wall. The second coil is spaced apart from the third coil in the sliding direction.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: In a slid-in state of the electronic device, the first coil at least partially faces the second coil, and in a slid-out state of the electronic device, the first coil at least partially faces the third coil.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The sensor module is configured to generate a transient voltage when an external force is applied to the sensor module, and wherein the first coil is configured to generate a magnetic field when the voltage is applied.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The sensor module includes at least one piezoelectric element.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The first side wall is configured to allow at least a partial area between an outer surface of the first side wall and the sensor module to transmit an external force to the sensor module.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: In the button structure, the outer surface of the first side wall further includes a button driver (430), and the button driver (430) is formed to protrude from a partial area corresponding to the sensor module.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: At least one of the second coil or the third coil is configured to induce a voltage by the magnetic field of the first coil while at least partially facing the first coil.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The button structure further includes an electronic component in the second side wall, the electronic component detecting changes in voltages of the second coil and the third coil and processing the changes into electrical signals.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, further comprising a circuit board (248; ​​348) inside the second housing, wherein: The circuit board includes a processor (120) connected to the electronic components to be able to send / receive electric signals, and wherein the processor detects an input applied to the button structure based on the received electric signal.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The first side wall includes a first side surface (P1) and a second side surface (P2), the first side surface (P1) being an outer surface of the first side wall, the second side surface (P2) being opposite to the first side surface and facing the first side wall, and wherein at least one of the sensor module or the first coil is closer to the first side surface than to the second side surface.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The second side wall includes a third side surface (P3) facing the first side wall and a fourth side surface (P4) opposite to the third side surface, and wherein at least one of the second coil or the third coil is closer to the fourth side surface than to the third side surface.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: An air gap is formed between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: The display comprises: A first display area (A1) connected to the second housing; and A second display area (A2) extends from the first display, and wherein the second display area is unfolded or rolled up based on sliding of the second housing.

14. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein: When the processor detects an input signal, the processor generates a signal to slide the second housing relative to the first housing.

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein: The button structure further includes at least one additional coil, which is arranged in the second side wall between the second coil and the third coil, wherein in an intermediate state between the sliding-in state and the sliding-out state of the electronic device, the first coil at least partially faces the at least one additional coil.

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