Display module and electronic device including the same

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing, and a display module including a folding area at least partially deformed by rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing, wherein the display module includes a display panel, a support plate disposed below the display panel to support the display panel, a reinforcement plate disposed below the support plate, a protective layer disposed below the reinforcement plate and including a plurality of openings, and a waterproof member disposed below the protective layer to have a waterproof space including at least one of the plurality of openings. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to a display module and an electronic device including the display module, and to a structure of a lightweight display module. Background Art

[0002] As the amount of information displayed visually increases and electronic devices support more functions, the number of users who want large-screen displays is increasing. New electronic devices are being developed to provide large-screen displays while maintaining a portable size.

[0003] With the development of display technology, foldable displays can be realized, and electronic devices with variable areas for displaying information by using such displays to be folded are also being released.

[0004] The electronic device may support various types of pen input devices. The electronic device may include a display module including a separate element (eg, a digitizer) for recognizing an input of the pen input device.

[0005] Since the weight of the display increases due to the arrangement of various elements in the display module, it is preferable to reduce the weight of the display module. Summary of the invention

[0006] Technical issues

[0007] The foldable display module may include a bendable display panel to achieve a folding operation. A plate (e.g., a reinforcing plate) having a predetermined level of rigidity and supporting the display panel may be provided in the display module so that the durability of the display module can be ensured. In addition, with the development of display implementation technology, various elements can be provided in the display module. For example, a digitizer for recognizing input from a pen input device may be included in the display module.

[0008] As described above, as the weight of the display increases due to the inclusion of various elements in the display module, it may be necessary to reduce the weight of the display module. In order to reduce the weight of the display module, it may be considered to reduce the weight of the reinforcing plate supporting the display panel. In order to reduce the weight of the reinforcing plate, it may be considered to reduce the thickness of the reinforcing plate or change the material of the reinforcing plate. When the thickness of the reinforcing plate is reduced, the durability of the reinforcing plate may be reduced. In addition, when the material of the reinforcing plate is changed, the corrosion resistance of the reinforcing plate may be reduced.

[0009] According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, a reinforcement plate having a reduced weight may be provided, and the durability and corrosion resistance of the reinforcement plate may be ensured or achieved at a predetermined level.

[0010] Solution to the problem

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first shell, a second shell rotatably connected to the first shell, and a display module including a folding area that is at least partially deformed by rotation of the second shell relative to the first shell, wherein the display module includes a display panel, a support plate arranged below the display panel to support the display panel, a reinforcement plate arranged below the support plate, a protective layer arranged below the reinforcement plate and including a plurality of openings, and a waterproof component arranged below the protective layer to have a waterproof space including at least one of the plurality of openings.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display module arranged in a first shell and a second shell rotatably connected to each other may include a display panel, a support plate arranged below the display panel to support the display panel and including a plurality of patterns located in a folding area of ​​the display module, a reinforcing plate arranged below the support plate, a protective layer arranged below the reinforcing plate and including a plurality of openings, and a waterproof member arranged below the protective layer to have a waterproof space including at least one of the plurality of openings.

[0013] Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the weight of the reinforcing plate supporting the display panel can be reduced by changing the thickness and / or material of the reinforcing plate, and the durability and corrosion resistance of the reinforcing plate can be improved by providing a protective layer (eg, an insulating layer) on the reinforcing plate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] In describing the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar elements.

[0016] Figure 1A and Figure 1B An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in an unfolded state and viewed from the front and the back.

[0017] Figure 2A and Figure 2B An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in a folded state and viewed from the front and the back.

[0018] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a first display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 The structure of a reinforcing plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0021] Figure 6The back structure of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0022] Figure 7 By cutting along line BB according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 6 A diagram of a cross section of the display module and schematically illustrating elements of the display module and its periphery is obtained by using the display module shown.

[0023] Figure 8 It is shown that the protective layer is arranged on the Figure 6 The status on the rear surface of the display module.

[0024] Fig.9A According to an embodiment of the present disclosure Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a cross section of a display module shown and taken along line CC.

[0025] Fig. 9B According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is no digitizer panel Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of the display module is shown.

[0026] Fig. 10A The non-conductive member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in FIG. Fig.9A A cross-sectional view of the second opening of the protective layer is shown.

[0027] Fig. 10B FIG. 1 shows a device without a digitizer panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.9A A cross-sectional view of the display module is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] Figure 1A and Figure 1B A front view and a rear view showing an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2A and Figure 2B A front view and a rear view showing a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are shown. Note that although the embodiments described below generally relate to a foldable type of electronic device and / or a foldable type of display (e.g., a display module with a foldable area), the present disclosure is not limited thereto. It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure also relate to and / or include a general type of electronic device (e.g., which may be rigid, flexible, foldable, stretchable, etc.) and a general type of display module (e.g., which may be rigid, flexible, foldable, stretchable, etc.), wherein the features disclosed herein may be applicable to such general type of electronic device and / or display module (unless a foldable device is specifically required, such as a hinge feature may be).

[0029] refer to Figures 1A to 2BThe electronic device 200 may include: a pair of housings 210 and 220 (eg, a foldable housing structure) connected by a hinge device, a flexible portion, or a foldable region (eg, Figure 3 The hinge devices 400, 400-1 (e.g., hinge modules) are rotatably coupled to each other about a folding axis A so as to be folded relative to each other; a first display 230 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, a flexible display area, or a main display) disposed through the pair of housings 210 and 220; and / or a second display 300 (e.g., a sub-display, a second display area) disposed through the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 At least a portion of the hinge device 400, 400-1) can be set to be invisible or not visible from the outside (e.g., on the outside) through the first shell 210 and the second shell 220, and can be set to be invisible or not visible from the outside (e.g., on the outside) through the hinge shell 310 covering the foldable part. In the present disclosure, the surface on which the first display 230 is set can be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 200, and the surface opposite to the front surface can be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 200. In addition, the surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface can be defined as the side surface of the electronic device 200.

[0030] According to an embodiment, the pair of housings 210 and 220 may include a hinge device (eg, Figure 3 The hinge device 400, 400-1) is a first housing 210 (or a first part, a first component, a first housing part, etc.) and a second housing 220 (or a second part, a second component, a second housing part, etc.) that are foldably arranged relative to each other. According to an embodiment, the shape and connection of the pair of housings 210 and 220 are not limited to Figures 1A to 2B , and the pair of shells 210 and 220 may be implemented by a combination and / or connection of other shapes or components. According to one embodiment, the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 may be arranged on opposite sides about the folding axis A, and may have shapes that are completely or substantially symmetrical to each other about the folding axis A. According to one embodiment, the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 may be folded asymmetrically about the folding axis A. According to one embodiment, the angle and / or distance between the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 may vary depending on whether the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.

[0031] According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the first housing 210 may include a hinge device (eg, Figure 3The second housing 220 may include a hinge device 400, 400-1 and a first side member 213 disposed toward a first surface 211 facing the front surface of the electronic device 200, a second surface 212 facing a direction opposite to the first surface 211, and / or surrounding at least a portion of a first space between the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 may include a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 The electronic device 200 includes a hinge device 400, 400-1) and is disposed to face a third surface 221 facing the front surface of the electronic device 200, a fourth surface 222 facing a direction opposite to the third surface 221, and / or a second side member 223 surrounding at least a portion of a second space between the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. According to one embodiment, the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 may face substantially the same direction in the unfolded state, and the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 may at least partially face each other in the folded state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a recess 201 formed by a structural connection of the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 to accommodate the first display 230. According to one embodiment, the recess 201 may have substantially the same shape as the first display 230.

[0032] According to an embodiment, the hinge housing 310 (eg, a hinge cover or an external hinge component) may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and may be disposed to cover a hinge device (eg, Figure 3 According to an embodiment, the hinge housing 310 may be hidden relative to the outside or exposed to the outside through a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 according to the unfolded state, folded state or intermediate state of the electronic device 200. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge housing 310 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and may not be substantially exposed. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, at least a portion of the hinge housing 310 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, in an intermediate state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded to each other at a predetermined angle (folded at a certain angle), the hinge housing 310 may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, in a case where the electronic device is in an intermediate state, the area of ​​the hinge housing 310 exposed to the outside may be smaller than that in a case where the electronic device 200 is fully folded. According to an embodiment, the hinge housing 310 may include a curved surface.

[0033] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state (eg, Figure 1A and Figure 1B ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may meet at an angle of approximately 180 degrees, and the first area 230a, the second area 230b, and the folding area 230c of the first display 230 may form the same plane and be arranged to face substantially the same direction (e.g., z-axis direction). In another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first housing 210 may be rotated about 360 degrees relative to the second housing 220, and may be folded outward (outward folding solution) so that the second surface 212 and the fourth surface 222 face each other.

[0034] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state (eg, Figure 2A and Figure 2B In the state shown in the figure), the first surface 211 of the first shell 210 and the third surface 221 of the second shell 220 may be arranged to face each other. In this case, the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the first display 230 may form a narrow angle (for example, a range between 0 degrees and about 10 degrees) through the folding area 230c, and may be arranged to face each other. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the folding area 230c may be deformed into a curved shape having a predetermined curvature. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the intermediate state, the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 may be arranged at a predetermined angle (a certain angle). In this case, the first area 230a and the second area 230b of the first display 230 may form an angle greater than the angle in the folded state and less than the angle in the unfolded state, and the curvature of the folding area 230c may be lower than the curvature in the folded state, and may be higher than the curvature in the unfolded state. In one embodiment, by a hinge device (for example, Figure 3 The hinge device 400, 400-1 of the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 can form an angle that allows stopping at a specified folding angle between the folded state and the unfolded state (free stop function). In one embodiment, by the hinge device (for example, Figure 3 The hinge device 400, 400-1) can continuously operate the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 while being pressed in the unfolding direction or the folding direction relative to a specified bending angle.

[0035] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one of the following: at least one display 230 and 300, an input device 215, sound output devices 227 and 228, sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226, camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225, a key input device 219, an indicator (not shown), or a connector port 229 provided on the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may omit at least one of the elements, or may additionally include at least one additional element.

[0036] According to an embodiment, at least one display 230 and 300 may include a first display 230 (eg, a flexible display) and a second display 300, wherein the first display 230 is provided from the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 via a hinge device (eg, Figure 3 The hinge device 400, 400-1) is supported by the third surface 221 of the second shell 220, and the second display 300 is arranged in the space in the second shell 220 to be at least partially visible from the outside through the fourth surface 222. In one embodiment, the second display 300 can be arranged in the space in the first shell 210 to be visible from the outside through the second surface 212. According to one embodiment, the first display 230 can be mainly used in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the second display 300 can be mainly used in the folded state of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 can control the first display 230 and / or the second display 300 to be used based on the folding angle between the first shell 210 and the second shell 220 in the intermediate state.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the first display 230 may be disposed in a receiving space (or a first accommodating portion) formed by the pair of shells 210 and 220. For example, the first display 200 may be disposed in a recess 201 formed by the pair of shells 210 and 220, and may be configured to occupy most (e.g., substantially all) of the front surface of the electronic device 200 in the unfolded state. According to one embodiment, the first display 230 may include a display module (230) having at least one area that can be deformed into a flat or curved surface. According to one embodiment, the first display 230 may include a first area 230a facing the first shell 210 and a second area 230b facing the second shell 220. According to one embodiment, the first display 230 may include a folding area 230c including a portion of the first area 230a and a portion of the second area 230b about a folding axis A. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the folding area 230c may include a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3According to an embodiment, the division of the area of ​​the first display 230 corresponds only to the area connected by the pair of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge device (eg, Figure 3 The first display 230 is physically divided by the pair of housings 210 and 220 and the hinge device (eg, Figure 3 The hinge device 400, 400-1) can be substantially displayed as a seamless full screen. According to an embodiment, the first region 230a and the second region 230b may have shapes that are completely symmetrical or partially asymmetrical with respect to the folding region 230c.

[0038] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first back cover 240 disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210 and a second back cover 250 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the first back cover 240 may be formed integrally with the first side member 213. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the second back cover 250 may be formed integrally with the second side member 223. According to an embodiment, at least one of the first back cover 240 and the second back cover 250 may be substantially formed of a transparent plate (e.g., a polymer plate or a glass plate including various coatings) or an opaque plate. According to an embodiment, the first back cover 240 may be formed of, for example, an opaque plate such as coated or tinted glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium) or a combination of at least two of the above materials. According to an embodiment, the second back cover 250 may be substantially formed of, for example, a transparent plate such as glass or a polymer. Therefore, the second display 300 may be arranged in the space in the second housing 220 to be seen from the outside through the second back cover 250.

[0039] According to an embodiment, the input device 215 may include a microphone. In an embodiment, the input device 215 may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of the sound. According to an embodiment, one or more sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a speaker. According to an embodiment, the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include a telephone handset 227 disposed through the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220 and an external speaker 228 disposed through at least a portion of the second side member 223 of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the input device 215, the sound output devices 227 and 228, and the connector 229 may be disposed in a space of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220, and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed through the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the hole formed through the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 may be used jointly for the input device 215 and the sound output devices 227 and 228. In an embodiment, the sound output devices 227 and 228 may include speakers (eg, piezoelectric speakers) that operate without including a hole formed through the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 .

[0040] According to an embodiment, the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include a first camera module 216a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210, a second camera module 216b disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210, and / or a third camera module 225 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a flash 218 disposed around the second camera module 216b. According to an embodiment, the flash 218 may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to an embodiment, the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In an embodiment, at least one of the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225 may include two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor, and may be arranged together on one surface of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220.

[0041] According to an embodiment, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may generate a data value or an electrical signal corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include a first sensor module 217a disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210, a second sensor module 217b disposed on the second surface 212 of the first housing 210, and / or a third sensor module 226 disposed on the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226 may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, an illumination sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LiDAR)).

[0042] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include a sensor module not shown, for example, at least one of an air pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint sensor. In an embodiment, the fingerprint sensor may be provided by at least one of the first side member 213 of the first housing 210 and / or the second side member 223 of the second housing 220.

[0043] According to an embodiment, the key input device 219 may be provided to be exposed to the outside through the first side member 213 of the first housing 210. In an embodiment, the key input device 219 may be provided to be exposed to the outside through the second side member 223 of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may not include some or all of the key input devices 219, and the key input devices 219 not included may be implemented in another form such as soft keys on at least one display 230 and 300. In another embodiment, the key input device 219 may be implemented by using a pressure sensor included in at least one display 230 and 300.

[0044] According to an embodiment, the connector port 229 may include a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an IF module (interface connector port module)) for transmitting data and / or power to an external electronic device and / or receiving data and / or power from an external electronic device. In an embodiment, the connector port 229 may perform the function of transmitting an audio signal to an external electronic device or receiving an audio signal from an external electronic device together, or may also include a separate connector port (e.g., an earphone socket jack) for performing the function of transmitting an audio signal to an external electronic device or receiving an audio signal from an external electronic device.

[0045] According to an embodiment, at least one of the camera modules 216a, 216b, and 225, at least one of the sensor modules 217a, 217b, and 226, and / or an indicator may be arranged to be exposed through the at least one display 230 and 300. For example, the at least one camera module 216a and 225, the at least one sensor module 217a and 226, and / or an indicator may be arranged below the active area (display area) of the at least one display 230 and 300 within the space in the at least one housing 210 and 220, and may be arranged to contact the external environment through a transparent area or an opening perforated to a cover member (e.g., a window layer (not shown) of the first display 230 and / or the second back cover 250). According to an embodiment, as a part of the area where the content is displayed, the area where the at least one display 230 and 300 and the at least one camera module 216a and 225 face each other may be formed as a transmissive area having a predetermined transmittance. According to an embodiment, the transmissive region may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. The transmissive region may include an area overlapping with an effective area (e.g., a viewing angle area) of at least one camera module 216a and 225, wherein an image is formed on an image sensor in the effective area, and light for generating an image passes through the effective area. For example, the transmissive region of the display 230 and 300 may include an area where the density of pixels is lower than the density of pixels in the surrounding area. For example, the transmissive region may be replaced with an opening. For example, at least one camera module 216a and 225 may include an under-display camera (UDC) or an under-panel camera (UPC). In another embodiment, some camera modules or sensor modules 271a and 226 may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display. For example, an area facing the sensor modules 217a and 226 and / or the camera modules 216a and 225 arranged below the display 230 and 300 (e.g., a display panel) corresponds to a under-display camera (UDC) structure, and a perforated opening is not necessarily required.

[0046] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0047] refer to Figure 3 The electronic device 200 may include a first display 230 (e.g., a display module (230)), a second display 300, a hinge device 400, 400-1, a pair of supporting members 261 and 262, at least one substrate 270 (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)), a first shell 210, a second shell 220, a first back cover 240 and / or a second back cover 250.

[0048] According to an embodiment, the first display 230 may include a display panel 430 (e.g., a flexible display panel), a support plate 450 disposed below the display panel 430, and a reinforcing plate or a pair of reinforcing plates 461 and 462 disposed below the support plate 450. According to an embodiment, the display panel 430 may include a first area (e.g., Figure 1A a first panel area 430a corresponding to the first area 230a of the first display 230, a second area (eg, Figure 1A a second panel area 430b corresponding to the second area 230b of the first display 230, and a folding area (eg, Figure 1A According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may be disposed between the display panel 430 and the pair of support members 261 and 262, and may be formed to have a material and shape for providing a planar support structure for the first panel area 430a and the second panel area 430b and providing a bendable structure to assist the flexibility of the third panel area 430c. According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal) or a non-conductive material (e.g., polymer or fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)). According to an embodiment, a pair of reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may include a first reinforcing plate 461 and a second reinforcing plate 462 between the support plate 450 and the pair of support members 261 and 262, the first reinforcing plate 461 being disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the first panel area 430a and the third panel area 430c, and the second reinforcing plate 462 being disposed to correspond to at least a portion of the second panel area 460b and the third panel area 430c. According to an embodiment, the pair of reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be formed of a metal material (eg, SUS), and thus may contribute to the reinforcement of the rigidity of the first display 230 and a ground connection structure.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the second display 300 may be disposed in the space between the second housing 220 and the second back cover 250. According to one embodiment, the second display 300 may be disposed in the space between the second housing 220 and the second back cover 250 so as to allow the second display 300 to be seen from the outside through substantially the entire area of ​​the second back cover 250.

[0050] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first support member 261 may be bendably coupled to the second support member 262 through the hinge device 400, 400-1. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one wiring member 280 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that is disposed from at least a portion of the first support member 261 to a portion of the second support member 262 by crossing the hinge device 400, 400-1. According to an embodiment, the first support member 261 may be disposed by extending from the first side member 213 or being structurally coupled to the first side member 213. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first space (e.g., Figure 1A 2101). For example, the first space (e.g., the first space 2101) may be defined according to the shape of the first support member 261 and the shape of the first back cover 240 and / or according to the position of the first support member 261 relative to the first back cover 240. For example, the first space (e.g., the first space 2101) may include a space between the first support member 261 and the first back cover 240, and optionally include a space formed within the first support member 261 (e.g., the first space may include a gap defined in the first support member 261). According to an embodiment, the first shell 210 (e.g., the first shell structure) may be formed by coupling the first side member 213, the first support member 261, and the first back cover 240. According to an embodiment, the second support member 262 may be provided by extending from the second side member 223 or being structurally coupled to the second side member 223. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a second space (e.g., Figure 1AFor example, the second space (e.g., the second space 2201) may be defined according to the shape of the second support member 262 and the shape of the second back cover 250 and / or according to the position of the second support member 262 relative to the second back cover 250. For example, the second space (e.g., the second space 2101) may include a space between the second support member 262 and the second back cover 250, and may optionally include a space formed in the second support member 262 (e.g., the second space may include a gap defined in the second support member 262). According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 (e.g., the second housing structure) may be formed by coupling the second side member 223, the second support member 262, and the second back cover 250. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the hinge device 400, 400-1 and / or at least one wiring member 280 may be provided to be supported by at least a portion of a pair of support members 261 and 262. According to an embodiment, at least one wiring member 280 may be provided in a direction (e.g., an x-axis direction) intersecting the first support member 261 and the second support member 262. According to an embodiment, at least one wiring member 280 may be disposed substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (eg, the y-axis or Figure 1A In the direction of the folding axis A) (for example, the x-axis direction).

[0051] According to an embodiment, at least one substrate 270 may include a first substrate 271 disposed in the first space 2101 and a second substrate 272 disposed in the second space 2201. According to an embodiment, the first substrate 271 and the second substrate 272 may include a plurality of electronic components arranged to implement various functions of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, the first substrate 271 and the second substrate 272 may be electrically connected to each other through at least one wiring member 280. In one embodiment, a camera module 282 may be disposed on the first substrate 271.

[0052] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one battery 291 and 292. According to an embodiment, the at least one battery 291 and 292 may include a first battery 291 disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 and electrically connected to the first substrate 271, and a second battery disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and electrically connected to the second substrate 272. According to an embodiment, the first support member 261 and the second support member 262 may further include at least one enlarged hole for the first battery 291 and the second battery 292.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first rotation support surface 214, and the second housing 220 may include a second rotation support surface 224 corresponding to the first rotation support surface 214. According to an embodiment, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may include (seamlessly connected to) a curved surface corresponding to the outer surface of the curved shape of the hinge housing 310. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the unfolded state, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may hide the hinge housing 310 so as not to expose the hinge housing 310 through the rear surface of the electronic device 200 or to expose only a portion thereof. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, as the curved shape of the hinge housing 310 rotates along the outer surface, the first rotation support surface 214 and the second rotation support surface 224 may at least partially expose the hinge housing 310 through the rear surface of the electronic device 200.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna 276 disposed in the first space 2201. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna 276 may be disposed in the first space 2201 on the first battery 291 and the first back cover 240. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna 276 may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna 276 may perform, for example, short-range communication with an external device, or wirelessly send or receive power required for charging. In one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by at least a portion of the first side member 213 or the second side member 223 and / or a portion or combination of the first support member 261 and the second support member 262.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include at least one electronic component assembly 274 and 275 and / or additional support members 263 and 273 disposed in the first space 2101 and / or the second space 2201. For example, the at least one electronic component assembly may include an interface connector port assembly 274 or a speaker assembly 275.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first waterproof structure WP1 disposed between the first reinforcement plate 461 and the first supporting member 261, and a second waterproof structure WP2 disposed between the second reinforcement plate 462 and the second supporting member 262. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof structure WP1 may include a first waterproof member 481 disposed to have at least one first waterproof space 4811, 4812, and 4813 formed between the first reinforcement plate 461 and the first supporting member 261. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof structure WP2 may include a second waterproof member 482 (e.g., a 2-1 waterproof member 482), a third waterproof member 483 (e.g., a 2-2 waterproof member 483), and a fourth waterproof member 484 (e.g., a 2-3 waterproof member 484) disposed to have at least one second waterproof space 4821 formed between the second reinforcement plate 462 and the second supporting member 262. According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 484 may be disposed in a space between the second waterproof member 482 and the third waterproof member 483 which are spaced apart from each other to connect the second waterproof member and the third waterproof member to each other.

[0057] According to an embodiment, at least one first waterproof space 4811 corresponds to a space for placing electronic components (eg, Figure 4 The first digitizer panel 471) is connected to the wiring structure of the first space 2101, and can be configured to receive a connection portion (eg, Figure 6 According to one embodiment, at least one second waterproof space 4821 corresponds to an electronic component (e.g., Figure 4 The second digitizer panel 472) is connected to the wiring structure of the second space 2201 and can be configured to receive a connection (e.g., Figure 6 According to one embodiment, at least one first waterproof space 4812 and 4813 may receive an area corresponding to at least one electronic component (e.g., a camera module or a sensor module) that is provided to be supported by the first support member 261. According to one embodiment, at least one second waterproof space 4821 may receive a bent portion (e.g., Figure 4 For example, at least one second waterproof space 4821 may be provided to extend from the display panel of the first display 230 (eg, Figure 4 The display panel 430 of the rear surface extends and surrounds at least a portion of the bent portion 432 bent on the rear surface. Therefore, a plurality of electrical components (not shown) and a control circuit (eg, Figure 4 The control circuit 4321a) may be disposed in at least one second waterproof space 4821 so as to be protected from water and / or foreign matter from the outside.

[0058] In an electronic device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one waterproof member 481, 482, 483 and 484 may be included in at least one waterproof structure WP1 and WP2 arranged between the first support member 261 and the first reinforcement plate 461 of the first shell 210 and / or between the second support member 262 and the second reinforcement plate 462 of the second shell 220, so that the waterproof member can reduce the phenomenon of the first display 230 being damaged when the first display 230 is separated from the shells 210 and 220 to maintain the electronic device 200, and at least one waterproof member 481, 482, 483 and 484 is arranged to avoid the rear surface of the first display 230, thereby improving external visibility and ensuring surface quality.

[0059] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 4 The display module can be the above (for example, refer to Figure 1A and Figure 3 ) describes the first display (e.g., Figure 1A and Figure 3 An example of a first display 230 in FIG.

[0060] The display module 230 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include an "unbreakable" (UB) type OLED display (eg, a curved display). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the display module 230 may include an on-cell touch active matrix organic light emitting diode (AMOLED) (OCTA) type flat display.

[0061] Reference Figure 4 , the display module 230 may include a window layer 410 and a polarizer (POL) 420 (e.g., a polarizing film) sequentially disposed on a rear surface (e.g., in the −z-axis direction) of the window layer 410, a display panel 430, a polymer layer 440, a support plate 450, and reinforcing plates 461 and 462. In some embodiments, the display module 230 may have a damping layer 420 disposed between the window layer 410 and the display panel 430 instead of the polarizer 420. Moreover, in some embodiments, the damping layer 420 may be disposed above or below the polarizer 420.

[0062] In some embodiments, the display module 230 may include a digitizer panel 470 disposed between the support plate 450 and the reinforcement plates 461 and 462. In some embodiments, the digitizer panel 470 may be disposed between the polymer layer 440 and the support plate 450. Although not shown in the drawings, in one embodiment, a buffer member (not shown) may be disposed between the window layer 410 and the support plate 450. The buffer member may mitigate the impact transmitted from the window layer 410 to the support plate 450. Therefore, it should be understood that in various embodiments, Figure 4 One or more of the layers shown in FIG. 1 may be provided in a position different from that shown in the display module 230 (e.g., in a stack with Figure 4 In the embodiment of the present invention, one or more additional layers may be included in the display panel 470, above or below different layers than those shown in the figure, and / or one or more of the shown layers may be omitted if not required.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the window layer 410 may include a glass layer. In some embodiments, the window layer 410 may have a protective film disposed thereon. For example, the protective film may be disposed on the top of the window layer 410 to protect the window layer 410 from external impact. According to an embodiment, the window layer 410 may include ultra-thin glass (UTG). In some embodiments, the window layer 410 may include a polymer. In this case, the window layer 410 may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI). In some embodiments, the window layer 410 may be configured as a multilayer including a glass layer and a polymer.

[0064] According to an embodiment, the window layer 410, the polarizer 420, the display panel 430, the polymer layer 440, and the support plate 450 may be disposed across the first housing (eg, Figure 1A The first surface of the first housing 210 (eg, Figure 1A The first surface 211 and the second shell (eg, Figure 1A The third surface of the second housing 220 (eg, Figure 1A In other words, in various examples, the window layer 410, the polarizer 420, the display panel 430, the polymer layer 440, and the support plate 450 are arranged across at least a portion of the first surface 211 and at least a portion of the third surface 221. According to an embodiment, the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may include a portion corresponding to the first housing (e.g., Figure 1A The first reinforcing plate 461 corresponding to the first shell 210 in the embodiment and the second shell (eg, Figure 1AThe second reinforcing plate 462 of the second housing 220 in the first housing 210. For example, the first reinforcing plate 461 may be disposed in the first housing 210, and the second reinforcing plate 462 may be disposed in the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may provide rigidity for the display module 230, and may be used as a grounding for preventing a failure of the display module 230. According to an embodiment, the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be formed of a metal material. According to an embodiment, the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be formed of SUS, Cu, or Al. According to an embodiment, the window layer 410, the polarizer 420, the display panel 430, the polymer layer 440, the support plate 450, and the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be attached to each other by adhesives P1, P2, P3 (or adhesives). For example, the adhesives P1, P2, and P3 may include at least one of an optically clear adhesive (OCA), a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), a heat-reactive adhesive, a common adhesive, or a double-sided tape.

[0065] According to an embodiment, the display panel 430 may include a plurality of pixels and a wiring structure (e.g., an electrode pattern). According to an embodiment, the polarizer 420 may selectively allow light generated from a light source of the display panel 430 and vibrating in a predetermined direction to pass therethrough. According to an embodiment, the display panel 430 and the polarizer 420 may be integrally formed. According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a touch panel (not shown).

[0066] According to an embodiment, the polymer layer 440 may be disposed under the display panel 430 to provide a dark background for ensuring visibility of the display panel 430 and may be formed as a buffer material for a buffering effect. In some embodiments, in order to make the display module 230 waterproof, the polymer layer 440 may be removed or placed under the support plate 450.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may provide a bending property to the display module 230. For example, the support plate 450 may be formed of a non-metallic sheet material having a rigid property for supporting the display panel 430, such as a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) or glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP)). According to an embodiment, the support plate 450 may include a first housing (e.g., Figure 1A The first flat portion 451 corresponding to the first shell 210 in the embodiment of the present invention and the second shell (eg, Figure 1AAccording to one embodiment, the curved portion 453 may include a plurality of openings 4531 (e.g., a plurality of patterns 4531) arranged at specified intervals. According to one embodiment, the bending characteristics of the curved portion 453 may be determined by at least one of the size, shape, or arrangement density of at least some of the plurality of openings 4531. In some embodiments, the support plate 450 may be formed of a metal material, such as stainless steel (SUS) (e.g., stainless steel (STS)), Cu, Al, or a metal CLAD (laminated composite) (e.g., a stacked member in which SUS and Al are alternately arranged). In this case, a plurality of openings may be formed through the entire area of ​​the support plate 450 so that the detection operation of the digitizer panel 470 arranged therebelow is guided. According to one embodiment, the support plate 450 may help enhance the electronic device (e.g., Figure 1A The rigidity of the electronic device 200 in the embodiment of the present invention can be improved, and can be used to shield environmental noise and dissipate heat emitted from surrounding heat-generating elements.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a foreign matter blocking member 640 (eg, Fig.9A The foreign object blocking member 640 may cover the opening 4531 formed in the support plate 450 to block external foreign objects that may be introduced through the opening 4531. For example, the foreign object blocking member 640 may be provided on the rear surface of the support plate 450 and positioned to correspond to the bent portion 453 (or the folding area 230c) of the display module 230. In some embodiments, the foreign object blocking member 640 may extend to a portion of the first panel area 430a and / or a portion of the second panel area 430b of the display module 230.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the display module 230 may include a cushion layer 650. The cushion layer 650 is disposed below the support plate 450 to mitigate the impact applied to the display module 230. In one embodiment, the cushion layer 650 may be disposed on the rear surface of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. For example, the cushion layer 650 may be positioned to correspond to the folding area 230c of the display module 230. In some embodiments, the cushion layer 650 may extend to a portion of the first panel area 430a and / or a portion of the second panel area 430b of the display module 230. Although not shown in the drawings, in some embodiments, the cushion layer 650 may be disposed on the rear surface of the foreign matter blocking member 640. For example, the cushion layer 650 may be positioned between the foreign matter blocking member 640 and the reinforcing plates 561 and 562.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a digitizer panel 470 as a detection member, which is disposed below the support plate 450 and receives an input from an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus). According to an embodiment, the digitizer panel 470 may include a coil member disposed on a dielectric substrate (e.g., a dielectric film or a dielectric sheet) to detect an electromagnetic induction type resonant frequency applied from the electronic pen. According to an embodiment, the digitizer panel 470 may include a coil member corresponding to the first housing (e.g., Figure 1A The first digitizer panel 471 of the first housing 210) and the first digitizer panel 471 corresponding to the second housing (eg, Figure 1A According to one embodiment, the first digitizer panel 471 and the second digitizer panel 472 can be connected to each other by connecting members (for example, Figure 6 The connecting member 4711 and the second connecting member 4721 in the embodiment are electrically connected to an electronic device (eg, Figure 3 The electronic device 200) has a substrate (eg, Figure 3 In some embodiments, the first digitizer panel 471 and the second digitizer panel 472 may be formed integrally and operated separately.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include at least one functional component (not shown) disposed between the polymer layer 440 and the support plate 450 or below the support plate 450. According to an embodiment, the functional component may include a graphite sheet for heat dissipation, an additional display, a force touch FPCB, a fingerprint sensor FPCB, an antenna radiator for communication, or a conductive / non-conductive tape. According to an embodiment, when the functional component cannot be bent, the functional component may be separately disposed on the first housing (e.g., Figure 1A The first housing 210 and the second housing (eg, Figure 1A According to one embodiment, when the functional component is bendable, the functional component can be connected via a hinge device (eg, Figure 3 The hinge device 400, 400-1) in the first housing (eg, Figure 1A The first housing 210 in the embodiment of the present invention is provided to at least a portion of the second housing (eg, Figure 1A at least a portion of the second shell 220 in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a bending portion 432, which is configured to be bent from the display panel 430 to at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., -z axis direction) of the display module 230. According to an embodiment, the bending portion 432 may include an extension portion 4321 extending from the display panel 430 and including a control circuit 4321a, and a flexible substrate 4322 electrically connected to the extension portion 4321 and including a plurality of electrical elements. According to an embodiment, the control circuit 4321a may include a display driver IC (DDI) or a touch display driver IC (TDDI) mounted to the extension portion 4321 having an electrical wiring structure. According to an embodiment, the control circuit 4321a may have a chip on board or a chip on plastic (COP) structure, wherein the control circuit 4321a is directly disposed on the extension portion 4321. In some embodiments, the control circuit 4321a may have a chip on film (COF) structure in which the control circuit 4321a is mounted on a separate connection film (not shown) for connecting the extension portion 4321 to the flexible substrate 4322. According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a plurality of electrical elements (not shown) disposed on the flexible substrate 4322. According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a plurality of electrical components (not shown) extending from the flexible substrate 4322 and electrically connected to an electronic device (e.g., Figure 3 The electronic device 200) has a substrate (eg, Figure 3 According to one embodiment, the plurality of electrical components may include a touch IC, a flash memory for a display, a diode for preventing ESD, a pressure sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a passive component such as a decoupling capacitor. In another embodiment, when the bent portion 432 is disposed on the display module 230 facing the first housing (e.g., Figure 1A When the connection member 4323 is in the region of the first housing 210, the connection member 4323 may be electrically connected to an electronic device (eg, Figure 3 Another substrate (eg, Figure 3 The first substrate 271 in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] According to an embodiment, at least one hinge device 400 or 400-1 may include a first hinge device 400 disposed at one end in a direction parallel to the folding axis A and a second hinge device 400-1 disposed at the other end. According to an embodiment, the first hinge device 400 and the second hinge device 400-1 may have substantially the same configuration. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a connection module 400-2 disposed between the first hinge device 400 and the second hinge device 400-1. According to an embodiment, the connection module 400-2 may be provided by a combination of at least one gear and / or a combination of at least one connecting rod. In an embodiment, the connection module 400-2 may be replaced by the first hinge device 400. In an embodiment, at least one hinge device 400 or 400-1 may be provided at one position, or at three or more positions spaced apart from each other in a direction parallel to the folding axis A. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a first hinge plate 311 and a second hinge plate 312 connected to each other by at least one hinge device 400 or 400-1. According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate 311 may form the same plane with the first housing 210 in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200, and the second hinge plate 312 may form the same plane with the second housing 220 in the unfolded state of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first display 230 may be deformed into a shape having a specified curved surface (e.g., a "U" shape or a teardrop shape) by at least one hinge device 400 or 400-1 and accommodated in the internal space of the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first hinge plate 311 and the second hinge plate 312 may be moved to support the folding area of ​​the first display 230 deformed into a shape having a curved surface (e.g., a "U" shape or a teardrop shape). Figure 2A In one embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are moved to support the substantially undeformed flat portion of the first display 230 (eg, Figure 2A In one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the first hinge plate 311 may not form the same plane with the first housing 210, and the second hinge plate 312 may not form the same plane with the second housing 220.

[0074] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, Figure 3 The electronic device 200 in the embodiment may include a connection member (eg, Figure 6The present invention also provides a wiring structure of the connecting members 4711 and 4721), at least a portion of the bent portion 432 (e.g., the extended portion 4321) that is bent toward the rear surface of the display module 230 and includes a control circuit 4321a and a plurality of electrical elements, and a waterproof structure (e.g., WP1 and / or WP2) that protects an area corresponding to at least one electronic component (e.g., a camera module or a sensor module) provided by the support members 261 and 262 from external moisture and / or foreign matter.

[0075] The display module 230 described above is only an example for describing the present disclosure, and the display module 230 does not necessarily include all the elements described above. Therefore, the display module 230 may be configured by omitting or adding some of the above elements.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a foreign matter blocking member 640 and a cushion layer 650. The foreign matter blocking member 640 may cover the opening 4531 formed in the support plate 450 to block external foreign matter that may be introduced through the opening 4531. The foreign matter blocking member 640 may be formed of an elastomer that is a polymer material having elasticity. In some embodiments, the foreign matter blocking member 640 may include thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).

[0077] Figure 5 The structure of a reinforcing plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Figure 6 The back structure of a display module according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown.

[0078] refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 , electronic devices (e.g. Figure 3 The electronic device 200 may include a first housing (eg, Figure 1A The first reinforcing plate 461 corresponding to (eg, disposed in) the first housing 210 in the embodiment and the second housing (eg, Figure 1A According to one embodiment, the first digitizer panel (eg, Figure 4 The first digitizer panel 471 in the embodiment may be disposed on a support plate (eg, Figure 4 The first digitizer panel 471 may be electrically connected to the first housing (eg, the first housing) through the first reinforcing plate 461 and the first connecting member 4711 of the first digitizer panel 471 may be electrically connected to the first housing (eg, the first housing) through the first reinforcing plate 461. Figure 1A The first space (eg, Figure 1A A substrate (eg, Figure 3Thus, the first reinforcing plate 461 may include a first through hole 4611 through which the first connecting member 4711 passes. According to an embodiment, the second digitizer panel (eg, Figure 4 The second digitizer panel 472 in the embodiment may also be disposed on a support plate (eg, Figure 4 The second connection member 4721 of the second digitizer panel 472 can pass through the second reinforcement plate 462 to be electrically connected to the second housing (eg, Figure 1A The second space (eg, Figure 1A A substrate (eg, Figure 3 Therefore, the second reinforcing plate 462 may include a second through hole 4621 through which the second connecting member 4721 passes. According to an embodiment, the first reinforcing plate 461 may include a Figure 3 At least one hole 4612 of at least one electronic component (eg, a camera module or a sensor module) supported by the first supporting member 261 in the display module 230. For example, at least one electronic component may be disposed to correspond to the at least one hole 4612 so that the external environment may be detected through the display module 230.

[0079] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., Figure 3 The electronic device 200 may include a first reinforcing plate 461 and a first housing (eg, Figure 3 The first supporting member (eg, Figure 3 The first waterproof structure WP1 is provided between the first supporting member 261 in the embodiment of the present invention, and the second reinforcing plate 462 and the second housing (eg, Figure 3 The second supporting member (eg, Figure 3According to an embodiment, the first waterproof structure WP1 may include at least one first waterproof space 4811, 4812 or 4813 formed by the first waterproof member 481. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 481 may include at least one of a tape, an adhesive, waterproof dispensing, a silicone resin, a waterproof rubber and a polyurethane. According to an embodiment, the at least one first waterproof space 4811 may include a first waterproof space 4811 having a closed loop shape, a second waterproof space 4821 having a closed loop shape and spaced apart from the first waterproof space 4811, and a third waterproof space 4813 (e.g., the first waterproof space 4813) having a closed loop shape and spaced apart from the second waterproof space 4821. According to an embodiment, when the first reinforcing plate 461 is viewed from above, the first through hole 4611 may be provided at a position at least partially overlapping with the first waterproof space 4811. According to an embodiment, when the first reinforcing plate 461 is viewed from above, at least one hole 4612 may be provided at a position overlapping at least a portion of the second waterproof space 4821. The third waterproof space 4813 may be provided at a position overlapping at least one electronic component (eg, a sensor module).

[0080] According to an embodiment, the second waterproof structure WP2 may include a second waterproof space 4821 having a closed loop shape and formed by a 2-1 waterproof member 482, a 2-2 waterproof member 483, and a 2-3 waterproof member 484. According to an embodiment, when the second reinforcement plate 462 is viewed from above, the second through hole 4621 may be provided at a position overlapping at least a portion of the second waterproof space 4821. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof space 4821 may be formed by a 2-1 waterproof member 482 provided between the second reinforcement plate 462 and the second support member 262 and surrounding at least a portion of the bent portion 432, a 2-2 waterproof member 483 provided between the extension portion 4321 and the second support member 262, and a 2-3 waterproof member 484 connecting the 2-1 waterproof member 482 to the 2-2 waterproof member 483. According to an embodiment, the 2-1 waterproof member 482 and the 2-2 waterproof member 483 may include at least one of a tape, an adhesive, a waterproof glue, a silicone resin, a waterproof rubber, and a polyurethane. According to an embodiment, when the 2-1st waterproof member 482 and the 2-2nd waterproof member 483 are integrally formed, moisture or foreign matter may be introduced into the gap formed by the height difference (step difference) between the bent portion 432 and the second reinforcing plate 462. According to an embodiment, the 2-1st waterproof member 482 may be attached while being spaced apart from the 2-2nd waterproof member 483 at the above-mentioned step portion by a specified interval, and the step portion including the interval may be connected without a gap by the 2-3rd waterproof member 484. For example, the 2-1st waterproof member 482 may be provided or formed separately from the 2-2nd waterproof member 483, and then the 2-1st waterproof member 482 is connected to the 2-2nd waterproof member 483 by the provision or formation of the 2-3rd waterproof member 484 so that the aforementioned gap is not formed. According to one embodiment, the 2nd-3rd waterproof member 484 may include a cured in place gasket (CIPG) (e.g., a waterproof filling member) which includes a semi-solid or liquid material and thus has the property of being cured by natural or external conditions (e.g., heat, ultraviolet rays, moisture, or pressure).

[0081] According to an embodiment, when the second reinforcing plate 462 is viewed from above, the second through hole 4621 may be disposed at a position overlapping at least a portion of the second waterproof space 4821. According to an embodiment, the display module 230 may include a third connection member 4323 extending from the flexible substrate 4322 of the bent portion 432. According to an embodiment, the third connection member 4323 may pass through the second support member 262 and be electrically connected to a second space (e.g., Figure 1A A substrate (eg, Figure 3According to an embodiment, when the second reinforcing plate 462 is viewed from above, the region in which the third connection member 4323 is disposed may also be disposed in a region overlapping at least a portion of the second space 2201. Accordingly, since the second through hole 4621 and the third connection member 4323 are located in the second waterproof space 4821 having a closed loop shape, penetration of moisture and foreign matter may be prevented.

[0082] According to one embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the first reinforcing plate 461 and the second reinforcing plate 462 may include portions formed concavely. For ease of description, these portions will be referred to as removed areas 460A. Figure 5 , the removal area 460A may be a portion formed to be recessed from outer edges of the first and second reinforcement plates 461 and 462 toward centers of the first and second reinforcement plates 461 and 462 .

[0083] For example, the removal area 460A may be formed by removing (eg, cutting) portions of the first and second reinforcement plates 461 and 462 , or the first and second reinforcement plates 461 and 462 may be manufactured in a shape including the removal area 460A.

[0084] In various embodiments, the removal area 460A may be associated with a magnet member (eg, Figure 7 The magnetic member 710 in the folded state of the electronic device and the shielding members 521 and 523 for shielding the magnetic force of the magnetic member are located in an area corresponding to the position. The magnetic member can be arranged adjacent to the side of the electronic device so as to maintain the folded state of the electronic device by magnetic force. For example, the first magnet (e.g., Figure 7 The first magnet 711 in the first reinforcing plate 461 may be disposed in the first removal area 461A included in the first reinforcing plate 461, and the second magnet (eg, Figure 7 The second magnet 712 in the second reinforcing plate 462 may be disposed in the second removal area 462A included in the second reinforcing plate 462. When the electronic device is in a folded state and when the first reinforcing plate 461 and the second reinforcing plate 462 face each other, the folded state of the electronic device may be maintained by the attraction between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member.

[0085] Reference Figure 6 , the shielding members 521 and 523 may be disposed in the removal area. The waterproof member 481 may be disposed between the shielding members 521 and 522.

[0086] Figure 7 By cutting along line BB Figure 6 The display module shown in FIG. 1 is obtained and schematically shows a cross-section of elements of the display module and its periphery.

[0087] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed herein may include a shielding structure. In the operation of an electronic component, an electromagnetic wave generated from the outside may cause problems in the operation of the electronic component. The shielding structure can block electromagnetic interference (EMI) or block interference caused by a magnetic field generated from a magnetic object, so that the electronic components included in the electronic device can operate normally within the configured operating range. The shielding structure may include a shielding member formed of various materials capable of performing an EMI shielding function. The shielding member may, for example, include a material made of a material such as a metal, carbon, or a conductive polymer or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the shielding member may be an ARS. The shielding member may be manufactured in various forms. For example, the shielding member may be manufactured in the form of a sheet or a film.

[0088] In the digitizer panel 470 which recognizes the input of the pen input device by using electromagnetic resonance (EMR), the pen recognition performance may be reduced due to the external magnetic field. Therefore, a shielding member capable of shielding the magnetic field may be provided between the digitizer panel 470 and the element generating the magnetic field. For example, elements of the electronic device such as the magnet member 710, the hinge device 400, 400-1, and the sensor member may generate a magnetic field, and thus the shielding member may be provided between the digitizer panel 470 and these elements.

[0089] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a magnetic member 710. The magnetic member 710 may include a first magnet 711 disposed in the first housing 210 and a second magnet 712 disposed in the second housing 220. The first magnet 711 and the second magnet 712 may be disposed at portions corresponding to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, respectively. When the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 face each other as the electronic device is folded, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be kept in a state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are attached to each other or attracted toward each other by the magnetic force (attractive force) of the first magnet 711 and the second magnet 712. This state may be maintained until an external force greater than or equal to the magnetic force is applied to the housings 210 and 220.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the shielding members 510, 520, 530 and 540 may include a first shielding member 510, a second shielding member 520, a third shielding member 530 and a fourth shielding member 540. The above classification of shielding members is only for convenience, and is carried out according to the position where the shielding member is set, not for the number or type of shielding members. In addition, at least one of the first shielding member 510 to the fourth shielding member 540 may be omitted, and the shielding member may also be set at another position not described herein.

[0091] The first shielding member 510, the second shielding member 520, and the third shielding member 530 can shield the elements generating the magnetic field in various positions; for example, the first shielding member 510, the second shielding member 520, and the third shielding member 530 can shield the components generating the magnetic field from interference with other components, and / or can shield the components generating the magnetic field from interfering with other components. For example, the first shielding member 510 can be disposed on the rear surface of the digitizer panel 470. The first shielding member 510 may include, for example, magnetic metal powder (MMP). The second shielding member 520 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first shielding member 510 and the rear surfaces of the reinforcing plates 461 and 462. The third shielding member 530 may be disposed between the hinge device 400, 400-1 and the display module 230. The fourth shielding member 540 may be disposed between the sensor member and the display module 230.

[0092] Reference Figure 7 , the display module 230 may include a structure in which a plurality of layers are stacked. The layers of the display module 230 may include a display panel 430, a support plate 450, a digitizer panel 470, and reinforcement plates 461 and 462. The layers included in the display module 230 may be fixed to each other by an adhesive P. Figure 7 The display module 230 shown in FIG. Figure 4 , the same component numbers are used to describe the same or similar elements, and a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0093] In one embodiment, the polymer film 490 may be disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 430. The polymer film 490 may also be disposed on the bent portion 432 extending to the rear surface of the display panel 430.

[0094] In one embodiment, the digitizer panel 470 may be disposed in a first direction (eg, Figure 7 The digitizer panel 470 may include a first digitizer panel 471 disposed in an area corresponding to the first housing 210 and a second digitizer panel 472 disposed in an area corresponding to the second housing 220. Figure 7 As shown, the first digitizer panel 471 and the second digitizer panel 472 may be separated from each other. In some embodiments, the first digitizer panel 471 and the second digitizer panel 472 may be integrally formed.

[0095] In one embodiment, the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first shielding member 510. Figure 7The reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may include a first reinforcing plate 461 disposed on the rear surface of the 1-1 shielding member 511 and a second reinforcing plate 462 disposed on the rear surface of the 1-2 shielding member 512. The reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first shielding member 510 in an area adjacent to the hinge device 400, 400-1.

[0096] In one embodiment, the second shielding member 520 may include a 2-1st shielding member 521, a 2-2nd shielding member 522, and a 2-3rd shielding member 523. The 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 may be the second shielding member 520 disposed in a region corresponding to the first housing 210, and the 2-3rd shielding member 523 may be the second shielding member 520 disposed in a region corresponding to the second housing 220.

[0097] Reference Figure 7 , the 2-1st shielding member 521 may be disposed on the rear surface of the 1-1st shielding member 511, and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 may be disposed on the rear surface of the first reinforcing plate 461. In one embodiment, in order for the 2-1st shielding member 521 to be disposed on the rear surface of the 1-1st shielding member 511, a portion of the first reinforcing plate 461 may be removed or the size of the first reinforcing plate 461 may be adjusted ( Figure 5 The first removed area 461A in FIG. 5 ). The 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 may be spaced apart from each other. Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the first waterproof member 481 may be disposed between the 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522. The 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 are separate elements and may be disposed with the first waterproof member 481 interposed therebetween. In some embodiments, the 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 may be integrally formed and separated by a separation method such as cutting, and the first waterproof member 481 may be disposed between the 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522.

[0098] refer to Figure 7, the 2-1st shielding member 521 may be disposed between the first magnet 711 and the first digitizer panel 471. The 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 may shield the magnetic field generated from the first magnet 711 to reduce the influence of the magnetic field on the operation of the digitizer panel 470. The first magnet 711 is an element for maintaining the folded state of the first shell 210 and the second shell 220, and may be disposed at the outer edge of the first shell 210. The 2-1st shielding member 521 and the 2-2nd shielding member 522 are elements for shielding the first magnet 711, and thus may be disposed adjacent to the first magnet 711.

[0099] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the 2-2 shielding member 522 may be disposed in the first waterproof space 4811 formed to be surrounded by the first waterproof member 481. On the other hand, the 2-1 shielding member 521 is disposed outside the first waterproof space 4811 and may be exposed to moisture. In one embodiment, the 2-1 shielding member 521 may include a waterproof structure capable of resisting moisture. On the other hand, the 2-2 shielding member 522 disposed inside the waterproof space may be configured to have a non-waterproof structure.

[0100] Reference Figure 7 , the 2-3rd shielding member 523 may be disposed on the rear surface of the 1-2nd shielding member 512. In order for the 2-3rd shielding member 523 to be disposed on the rear surface of the 1-2nd shielding member 512, a portion of the second reinforcing plate 462 may be removed, or the size of the second reinforcing plate 462 may be adjusted ( Figure 5 The 2-3rd shielding member 523 may be disposed between the second magnet 712 and the second digitizer panel 472. The 2-3rd shielding member 523 may shield the magnetic field generated from the second magnet 712.

[0101] like Figure 7As shown, the bent portion 432 connected to the display panel 430 may extend to the rear surface of the second reinforcing plate 462, and the bent portion 432 extending to the rear surface of the second reinforcing plate 462 may face the second reinforcing plate 462 and the 2-3rd shielding member 523. A step compensation member S for filling the space between the bent portion 432 and the second reinforcing plate 462 and the 2-3rd shielding member 523 may be provided between the bent portion 432 and the second reinforcing plate 462 and the 2-3rd shielding member 523. When there is a step at a boundary portion between the second reinforcing plate 462 and the 2-3rd shielding member 523, a defect may occur in the bent portion 432 facing the second reinforcing plate 462 and the 2-3rd shielding member 523. In order to reduce the step between the second reinforcing plate 462 and the 2-3rd shielding member 523, the 2-3rd shielding member 523 may be formed to have a thickness H2 substantially equal to a thickness H1 of the second reinforcing plate 462. Here, the wording “substantially equal to” may mean making the thickness equal, and may include making slightly different thicknesses due to various reasons (eg, process errors).

[0102] In one embodiment, the third shielding member 530 may be disposed between the hinge device 400, 400-1 and the display module 230. In one embodiment, the hinge device 400, 400-1 may include a magnetic body, or may include a material that can be magnetized by a surrounding magnetic body. When the hinge device 400, 400-1 includes a magnetic body or is magnetized, a magnetic field is generated in the hinge device 400, 400-1, and this magnetic field may affect the operation of the digitizer panel. The third shielding member 530 may shield the magnetic field of the hinge device 400, 400-1.

[0103] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the third shielding member 530 may be disposed on the rear surfaces of the reinforcing plates 461 and 462. The third shielding member 530 may include a 3-1st shielding member 531 disposed on the rear surface of the first reinforcing plate 461 and a 3-2nd shielding member 532 disposed on the rear surface of the second reinforcing plate 462. Figure 6 As shown in FIG. 5 , a plurality of 3-1 shielding members 531 may be disposed while being spaced apart from each other. Also, a plurality of 3-2 shielding members 532 may be disposed while being spaced apart from each other.

[0104] In one embodiment, the fourth shielding member 540 may be disposed between the sensor member (not shown) and the display module 230. In some embodiments, the electronic device may include a sensor member to detect a folded or unfolded state of the electronic device. In one embodiment, the sensor member may include a Hall sensor (not shown) and a magnet (not shown) disposed to correspond to the Hall sensor. For example, the Hall sensor may be disposed in the first housing 210 or the second housing 220, and the magnet may be disposed in the first housing 210 or the second housing 220 in which the Hall sensor is not disposed. When the Hall sensor and the magnet are respectively disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 that move relative to each other, the strength of the magnetic field recognized by the Hall sensor may vary according to the relative distance between the magnet and the Hall sensor, which may be used to sense the folded or unfolded state of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The fourth shielding member 540 may be disposed between the display module 230 and at least one of the Hall sensor and the magnet of the sensor member to shield the magnetic field generated by the sensor member.

[0105] According to an embodiment, waterproof members 481 , 482 , 483 , and 484 may be provided between the display module 230 and the case to isolate the display module 230 and electrical components connected to the display module 230 from external moisture.

[0106] Figure 8 It is shown that the protective layer is arranged on the Figure 6 The status on the rear surface of the display module. Fig.9A According to an embodiment of the present disclosure and cut along line CC Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing a cross section of a display module is shown. Fig. 9B According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, there is no digitizer panel Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a display module is shown. Fig. 10A According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a non-conductive member is arranged Fig.9A A cross-sectional view of the second opening of the protective layer is shown. Fig. 10B FIG. 1 shows a device without a digitizer panel according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.9A A cross-sectional view of a display module is shown.

[0107] According to one embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the protective layer 610 may be disposed on the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 (eg, Figure 4 Prior to the description of the protective layer 610, the support plate 450, the digitizer panel 470, and the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 will be briefly described.

[0108] According to an embodiment, reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be disposed under support plate 450 to provide rigidity to display module 230 and may be used as grounding for preventing malfunction of display module 230. In addition, reinforcing plates 561, 562 may be used as a heat dissipation path for heat generated within electronic device 200.

[0109] According to one embodiment, Fig.9A As shown, a digitizer panel 470 that exchanges signals with the electronic pen may be provided in the electronic device 200. The digitizer panel 470 may be provided below the support plate 450 (eg, at Fig.9A In the -z direction in FIG. 2 ). Since the electronic pen generating an electrical signal near the digitizer panel 470 approaches or contacts the surface of the display module 230, the support plate 450 may be disposed between the electronic pen and the digitizer panel 470. When the support plate 450 includes a metal material such as SUS or CLAD, the electromagnetic signal between the digitizer panel 470 and the electronic pen may be blocked by the support plate 450. Therefore, when the digitizer panel 470 is disposed below the support plate 450, the support plate 450 may be formed of a dielectric such as carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) so that the signal between the digitizer panel 470 and the electronic pen is not blocked. The dielectric may be a non-metallic insulating material that is polarized in an electric field (e-field). For example, the dielectric may be polarized by an electric field generated from an electronic component inside the electronic device 200.

[0110] According to an embodiment, as described above, when the digitizer panel 470 is disposed under the support plate 450, a plate formed of a metal material (e.g., Cu or Al) may be disposed under the digitizer panel 470 so that noise and heat generated by the digitizer panel 470 can be exhausted. For example, the digitizer panel 470 may exhaust noise and heat through the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 disposed under the digitizer panel 470.

[0111] According to one embodiment, Fig.9A As shown, when the digitizer panel 470 is disposed between the support plate 450 and the reinforcing plates 561 and 562, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be formed of a material having high electrical and thermal conductivity so that noise and heat generated by the digitizer panel 470 can be discharged to the surrounding environment. For example, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be formed of at least one of stainless steel (SUS), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al). In addition, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be formed of various materials having high electrical and thermal conductivity.

[0112] According to one embodiment, Fig. 9BThe stacked structure of various materials constituting the support plate 450 when the digitizer panel 470 is not disposed inside the electronic device 200 is shown. When the digitizer panel 470 is not placed under the support plate 450, the support plate 450 may include a metal material (e.g., SUS or CLAP) to improve the durability of the display module 230. In this case, a plate formed of a metal material may be disposed under the support plate 450 so that the noise and heat generated by the display module 230 can be discharged. For example, when the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 formed of a metal material (e.g., SUS, Cu, or Al) having high electrical and thermal conductivity are disposed under the support plate 450, the noise and heat generated by the display module 230 can be discharged to the surrounding environment. However, the materials of the above-mentioned reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are only examples, and the reinforcing plates may be formed of various materials having high electrical and thermal conductivity.

[0113] According to one embodiment, Fig.9A , Fig. 9B , Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B The reinforcement plates 561 and 562 shown may have a Figure 6 The thickness of the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 shown is small ( Fig.9A length in the Z direction) (for example, based on Fig.9A ). When the thickness of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 becomes smaller, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be damaged during external impact or processing of the display module 230. In addition, in some embodiments, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be formed of a material such as Cu or Al, which has a lower unit weight and higher thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity than SUS. When the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are formed of a material such as Cu or Al instead of SUS, the corrosion resistance may be weakened compared to the case where the reinforcing plates are formed of SUS. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a protective layer 610 formed of an insulating material may be provided on the rear surface (e.g., Fig.9A The protective layer 610 may improve the durability and corrosion resistance of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. The protective layer 610 will be described in detail below.

[0114] According to one embodiment, Figure 8 as well as 9A to 10B As shown, the protective layer 610 may be disposed on each of the rear surfaces of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. The protective layer 610 may be disposed (or attached) to the rear surface (eg, Fig.9AThe protective layer 610 may include a surface facing the Z direction in the electronic device 200 to correspond to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. The protective layer 610 may block moisture introduced into the electronic device 200 from contacting the reinforcing plates 561 and 562, which may be formed of a metal material. Therefore, corrosion of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 due to liquid introduced into the electronic device 200 may be mitigated or slowed down by the protective layer 610. In addition, the protective layer 610 may block moisture introduced into the electronic device 200 from entering the digitizer panel 470 or components constituting the display module 230 (e.g., the display panel 430).

[0115] According to an embodiment, by providing a protective layer 610 on each of the rear surfaces of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562, the durability of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 can be improved. In an embodiment, the protective layer 610 may include an adhesive. The protective layer 610 may be directly attached to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 by an adhesive. In some embodiments, the protective layer 610 may be in close contact with the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 by an adhesive P. The reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be coupled to the protective layer 610 by an adhesive P, so when an external impact is applied to the display module 230, the durability may be improved compared to the case where there is no protective layer 610. In addition, in an embodiment, during the processing of the display module 230, holes or openings may be formed in the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. Since the processing for forming holes or openings in the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 is performed when the protective layer 610 is attached to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562, damage to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 during the processing can be reduced compared to the case where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are directly processed without the protective layer 610.

[0116] According to one embodiment, Figure 8 and 9A to 10BAs shown, the protective layer 610 may include a plurality of openings 621 and 622. In one embodiment, the protective layer 610 may include a first opening 621 and a second opening 622. At least a portion of the plurality of openings 621 and 622 may be disposed in the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813, and 4821 formed by the waterproof members 481, 482, 483, and 484. The plurality of openings 621 and 622 may be distinguished according to whether the plurality of openings 621 and 622 are disposed in the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813, and 4821 of the waterproof members 481, 482, 483, and 484. For example, as will be described later, the first opening 621 among the plurality of openings 621 and 622 may be disposed in the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813, and 4821 formed by the waterproof members 481, 482, 483, and 484. One surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 is exposed through the first opening 621 arranged in the waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821 to be electrically connected to the electrical object. Therefore, the electrical object electrically connected to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 can be arranged in the waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821, and is therefore protected from the influence of external liquid or foreign matter. The second opening 622 among the plurality of openings 621 and 622 can be arranged outside the waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821. In one embodiment, the second opening 622 can expose one surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 outside the waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821. In some embodiments, the second opening 622 can be formed at a position corresponding to the area where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are removed outside the waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821. In one embodiment, a device formed of a non-conductive material and disposed within the electronic device 200 may contact the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 through the second opening 622 .

[0117] According to one embodiment, Figure 8 and 9A to 10BAs shown, at least one surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be exposed through the first opening 621. The reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to an electrical object through the first opening 621. In one embodiment, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be connected to an electrical object through the first opening 621. One surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be exposed through the first opening 621 and may be electrically connected to an electrical object through the first opening 621. In one embodiment, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to the ground through the first opening 621. In some embodiments, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to a fingerprint recognition sensor (not shown) or a bent portion 432 of the display module 230 through the first opening 621. In addition, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to various electrical objects through the first opening 621.

[0118] According to an embodiment, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may include an area where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are at least partially removed. In an embodiment, with respect to the area where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are removed, the area facing the magnetic member 710 may be removed. For example, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be partially removed in the side area or corner of the electronic device 200 where the magnetic member 710 is disposed. The area to be removed from the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be an area magnetized by the magnetic member 710 or an electronic component disposed inside the electronic device 200. When an area (e.g., the second area) of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 is removed, the phenomenon that the display module 230 or the digitizer panel 470 fails may be mitigated, reduced, or avoided.

[0119] According to one embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the second opening 622 can be arranged in the area where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 do not contact the electrical object. Figure 8 , the second opening 622 may be arranged in the central portion of the display module 230 corresponding to the folding region 230c (or the bent portion 453 of the display module 230) or in the side region of the display module 230. In one embodiment, a device formed of a non-conductive material may be arranged in the second opening 622. In one embodiment, the second opening 622 may be arranged to correspond to the region of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 are at least partially removed. For example, the second opening 622 of the protective layer 610 may be arranged to correspond to the region where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 have been removed, so that the magnetic member 710 arranged in the region where the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 have been removed can be exposed. However, this is only an example, and various components arranged inside the electronic device 200 may be arranged.

[0120] According to one embodiment, Figure 8 As shown, the second opening 622 of the protective layer 610 may be formed so that one surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 is exposed. As described above, a device formed of a non-conductive material may be disposed in the second opening 622. For example, referring to Fig.9A , 9B , 10A and 10B, a device formed of a non-conductive material (such as a cushion layer 650 for buffering an external impact applied to the display module 230) may be placed in the second opening 622. The cushion layer 650 may be disposed in the second opening 622 located at the center portion of the display module 230 to buffer an external impact applied to the folding region 230c of the display module 230. In addition, various devices may be arranged on one surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 exposed through the second opening 622. For example, a device formed of a non-conductive material may be disposed on the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 through the second opening 622. In some embodiments, a device formed of a conductive material may be disposed on the reinforcing plates 561 and 562.

[0121] According to an embodiment, waterproof members 481, 482, 483, and 484 may be provided on a rear surface (eg, Fig.9A In one embodiment, the waterproof members 481, 482, 483 and 484 may be disposed on the rear surface of the protective layer 610 so that the opening (e.g., the first opening 621) in which the electrical object is disposed is disposed in the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821. For example, the first opening 621 of the protective layer 610 in which the electrical object is disposed may be disposed in the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821 formed by the waterproof members 481, 482, 483 and 484. On the other hand, the second opening 622 of the protective layer 610 in which the electrical object is not disposed may be disposed outside the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813 and 4821. Therefore, one surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 exposed through the first opening 621 may be protected from external liquid introduced into the electronic device 200.

[0122] According to one embodiment, 9A to 10B As shown, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 can be electrically connected to various electrical objects through the conductive member 630 disposed in the first opening 621. In one embodiment, the conductive member 630 can be formed of a material with high conductivity such as Cu or Al. In one embodiment, the conductive member 630 can be coupled to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 and the electrical object in various ways. For example, the conductive member 630 can be coupled to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 and the electrical object in various ways such as socket coupling, clip coupling (e.g., C-clip) and welding.

[0123] In an embodiment, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to the ground through the conductive member 630. For example, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to the ground provided in the support members 261 and 262 or the ground provided in the display module 230 through the conductive member 630. In addition, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to an electronic component (e.g., a sensor module) provided in the electronic device 200 through the conductive member 630.

[0124] According to one embodiment, Fig. 10A and Fig. 10B As shown, the device disposed inside the electronic device 200 may be disposed inside the second opening 622 among the plurality of openings 621 and 622. Fig. 10A and 10B , the cushion layer 650 may be disposed in the second opening 622 of the protective layer 610 disposed in the folding region 230c. At least a portion of the cushion layer 650 may be disposed in the second opening 622 located in the folding region 230c of the display module 230. The cushion layer 650 may be formed of a material capable of buffering an external impact applied to the display module 230. The cushion layer 650 may include a porous foam material (e.g., a sponge) so as to be deformed by an external force and buffer the impact. In addition, the cushion layer 650 may include various materials capable of buffering an external force.

[0125] In one embodiment, when the apparatus in the electronic device 200 is stacked on the protective layer 610, the thickness of the electronic device 200 in the Z-axis direction increases, whereby the sealing by means of the waterproof structures WP1 and WP2 may not be smoothly performed, and the surface quality of the display module 230 may be deteriorated. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as described above, the protective layer 610 may include a second opening 622. The second opening 622 may be arranged outside the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813, and 4821. The apparatus provided in the electronic device 200 may be provided in the second opening 622. For example, an apparatus formed of a non-conductive material (such as a magnetic member 710 and a cushion layer 650 arranged in the folding area of ​​the display module 230) may be provided in the second opening 622. Various other apparatuses may be provided in the second opening 622. When the apparatus is provided in the second opening 622, the increase in the thickness of the electronic device 200 in the Z-axis direction may be small compared to when the apparatus is provided on the protective layer 610. Therefore, sealing by means of the waterproof structures WP1 and WP2 may be smoothly performed, and the surface quality of the display module 230 may be improved.

[0126] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, 9A to 10B The reinforcement plates 561 and 562 shown may have a Figure 4The thickness of the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 shown is small (eg, Fig.9A Length in the Z-axis direction). In addition, in one embodiment, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be formed of a metal material (such as Cu or Al) having a relatively light unit weight. Therefore, the weight of the reinforcing plates 461 and 462 may be reduced as their thickness and unit weight decrease. In one embodiment, as described above, the protective layer 610 may be disposed on the rear surface of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. The protective layer 610 may be in close contact with the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 to correspond to the reinforcing plates 561 and 562. When the protective layer 610 is in close contact with the rear surface of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 through the adhesive P, the durability of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 against external impacts may be improved. In addition, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be protected by the protective layer 610 from the external liquid introduced into the electronic device 200. Therefore, the corrosion resistance of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be improved. At the same time, the protective layer 610 may include a first opening 621 and a second opening 622. The reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may contact the electrical object through the first opening 621. For example, one surface of each of the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be exposed through the first opening 621, so that the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to the electrical object (e.g., grounding, fingerprint recognition sensor, or display module 230). In some embodiments, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 may be electrically connected to the display panel 430 or the digitizer panel 470 through a conductive film (ACF) disposed in the first opening 621. The waterproof members 481, 482, 483, and 484 may be disposed on the rear surface of the protective layer 610 so that the first opening 621 is disposed in the waterproof spaces 4811, 4812, 4813, and 4821. Therefore, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562 exposed through the first opening 621 may be protected from external liquid. Appliances other than the electrical object may be disposed in the second opening 622. Through the second opening 622, the thickness of the protective layer 610 in the Z-axis direction may be reduced. Therefore, even when a device is disposed in the second opening 622 , sealing by means of the waterproof structures WP1 and WP2 may be smoothly performed, and the surface quality of the display module 230 may be improved.

[0127] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the elements constituting the display module 230 may be in close contact with each other so that no air gap is formed. For example, the window layer 410, the polarizer 420, the display panel 430, the polymer layer 440, the support plate 450, the digitizer panel 470, the reinforcing plates 561 and 562, and the waterproof members 481, 482, 483, and 484 may be in close contact with each other. In this case, even when an impact is transmitted to the display module 230, the elements are in close contact with each other, so that the buffering effect can be improved compared to the case where an air gap is formed between each of the elements.

[0128] In the above description, it has been described on the premise that the electronic device is a foldable electronic device. For example, as an electronic device having a first shell 210 and a second shell 220 rotatably connected to the first shell 210, the aforementioned electronic device may include a foldable flexible display 230. However, it may not be limited to these embodiments. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a bar-type electronic device consisting of one shell. For example, many of the technical features disclosed with respect to a pair of reinforcement plates may be applied to an electronic device including only one of a pair of reinforcement plates. Therefore, the present invention should not be regarded as limited to foldable displays and / or foldable electronic devices. Therefore, embodiments of the present invention may include electronic devices and / or bar-type electronic devices that implement flat (e.g., rigid) displays.

[0129] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 rotatably connected to the first housing, and a display module 230 (e.g., a first display 230) including a folding region 230c that is at least partially deformed by the rotation of the second housing relative to the first housing, wherein the display module includes a display panel 430, a support plate 450 disposed below the display panel to support the display panel, and a reinforcing plate 561 or 562 (e.g., Figure 4 a protective layer 610 disposed below the reinforcing plate and including a plurality of openings 621 and 622, and a waterproof member 481, 482, 483 or 484 disposed below the protective layer to have a waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 or 4821 including at least one of the plurality of openings.

[0130] In addition, the protective layer may include a first opening 621 disposed in the waterproof space of the waterproof member and a second opening 622 disposed outside the waterproof space of the waterproof member, and the reinforcing plate may be electrically connected to an electrical object disposed inside the electronic device through the first opening.

[0131] In addition, the reinforcing plate may be electrically connected to a ground of the electronic device through the first opening.

[0132] In addition, the electronic device may further include a conductive member 630 disposed in the first opening to electrically connect the reinforcement plate to an electrical object of the electronic device.

[0133] Furthermore, a device formed of a non-conductive material may be disposed in the second opening.

[0134] Furthermore, the second opening may be formed at a position corresponding to the folding region of the display module and at a position adjacent to a side surface of the electronic device.

[0135] In addition, at least one of the magnet member 710 and the cushion layer 650 may be disposed in the second opening.

[0136] Furthermore, the reinforcing plate may be formed of a metal material.

[0137] Furthermore, the reinforcing plate may be formed of at least one of Cu, Al, and SUS.

[0138] In addition, the electronic device may further include a digitizer panel 470 disposed between the support plate and the reinforcement plate.

[0139] In addition, the support plate may include a plurality of patterns 4531 (eg, a plurality of openings 4531 ) disposed in the folding region of the display module.

[0140] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the display module 230 disposed in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 rotatably coupled to each other may include a display panel 430, a support plate 450 disposed below the display panel to support the display panel and including a plurality of patterns 4531 located in a folding area of ​​the display module, and a reinforcing plate 561 or 562 (for example, Figure 4 a waterproof member 481, 482, 483 or 484 disposed under the protective layer to have a waterproof space 4811, 4812, 4813 or 4821 including at least one of the plurality of openings.

[0141] Furthermore, the protective layer may include a first opening 621 disposed in the waterproof space of the waterproof member and a second opening 622 disposed outside the waterproof space of the waterproof member, and the reinforcing plate may be electrically connected to the electrical object through the first opening.

[0142] In addition, the reinforcement plate may be electrically connected to the ground through the first opening.

[0143] In addition, the display module may further include a conductive member 630 disposed in the first opening to electrically connect the reinforcement plate to the electrical object.

[0144] Furthermore, a device formed of a non-conductive material may be disposed in the second opening.

[0145] In addition, the second opening may be formed at a position corresponding to the folding region of the display module and at a position adjacent to a side surface of the display module.

[0146] Furthermore, the reinforcing plate may be formed of a metal material.

[0147] Furthermore, the reinforcing plate may be formed of at least one of Cu, Al, and SUS.

[0148] In addition, the display module may further include a digitizer panel 470 disposed between the support plate and the reinforcement plate.

[0149] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the weight of the reinforcing plate 561 or 562 supporting the display panel 430 can be reduced by changing the thickness and / or material of the reinforcing plate. At the same time, the durability and corrosion resistance of the reinforcing plate can be improved by providing a protective layer (e.g., an insulating layer) 610 on the reinforcing plate.

[0150] It should be understood that, in addition to the embodiments disclosed above, the present disclosure also considers and includes embodiments based on any combination of two or more of the embodiments disclosed above, as well as embodiments including any combination of the technical features disclosed herein. That is, the lack of explicit indication that two technical features can be combined or two embodiments can be combined does not mean that such a combination is not envisioned, but such a combination should be deemed to be included herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device (200), comprising: A first housing (210); A second housing (220) rotatably connected to the first housing; as well as The display module (230) comprises a folding area (230c), wherein the folding area (230c) is at least partially deformed by the rotation of the second shell relative to the first shell, The display module comprises: Display panel (430); A support plate (450), arranged below the display panel to support the display panel; A reinforcing plate (561 or 562), arranged below the supporting plate; a protective layer (610) disposed below the reinforcing plate and comprising a plurality of openings (621 and 622); and A waterproof member (481, 482, 483 or 484) is disposed below the protective layer to have a waterproof space (4811, 4812, 4813 or 4821) including at least one of the plurality of openings.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of openings include a first opening (621) disposed in the waterproof space of the waterproof member and a second opening (622) disposed outside the waterproof space of the waterproof member, and The reinforcing plate is electrically connected to an electrical object disposed inside the electronic device through the first opening. 3 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the reinforcing plate is electrically connected to a ground of the electronic device through the first opening.

4. The electronic device according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a conductive member (630) disposed in the first opening to electrically connect the reinforcement plate to the electrical object. 5 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein a tool formed of a non-conductive material is provided in the second opening. 6 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein the second opening is formed at a position corresponding to the folding region of the display module and at a position adjacent to a side surface of the electronic device. 7 . The electronic device according to claim 2 , wherein at least one of a magnetic member and a cushion layer is disposed in the second opening.

8. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising a digitizer panel (470) disposed between the support plate and the reinforcement plate.

9. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the support plate comprises a plurality of patterns (4531) disposed in the folding area of ​​the display module.

10. A display module (230), comprising: Display panel (430); A support plate (450), disposed below the display panel to support the display panel, and comprising a plurality of patterns (4531) arranged in a folding area of ​​the display module; A reinforcing plate (561 or 562), arranged below the supporting plate; A protective layer (610), disposed below the reinforcing plate and comprising a plurality of openings (621, 622); as well as A waterproof member (481, 482, 483 or 484) is disposed below the protective layer to have a waterproof space (4811, 4812, 4813 or 4821) including at least one of the plurality of openings.

11. The display module according to claim 10, wherein the plurality of openings include a first opening (621) disposed in the waterproof space of the waterproof member and a second opening (622) disposed outside the waterproof space of the waterproof member, and The reinforcing plate is electrically connected to an electrical object through the first opening. 12 . The display module of claim 11 , wherein the reinforcing plate is electrically connected to a ground through the first opening.

13. The display module according to claim 11 or 12, further comprising a conductive member (630) disposed in the first opening to electrically connect the reinforcement plate to the electrical object.

14. The display module according to any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein a vessel formed of a non-conductive material is disposed in the second opening. 15 . The display module of claim 11 , wherein the second opening is formed at a position corresponding to the folding region of the display module and at a position adjacent to a side surface of the display module.

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