Foldable electronic device

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing; the hinge structure is rotatably connected with the first shell and the second shell; a flexible display; a first waterproof member disposed between the first housing and the flexible display; an acoustic housing disposed in the first housing and including a duct extending to at least a portion of the plurality of second holes; and a sound output module disposed in the acoustic housing and configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through the duct and at least a portion of the plurality of second holes. There may be various other embodiments.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure relate to a foldable electronic device. Background Art

[0002] Remarkable developments in information communication, semiconductor technology, etc., have led to the rapid spread and use of various electronic devices. In particular, recent electronic devices have been developed to perform communications while being carried.

[0003] Such an electronic device may refer to a device that performs a specific function according to a program equipped, such as a household appliance, an electronic calendar, a portable multimedia player, a mobile communication terminal, a tablet computer, a video / audio device, a desktop computer or a notebook computer, or a car navigation device. For example, such an electronic device can output stored information in the form of sound or image. With the high integration of electronic devices and the popularity of ultra-high-speed and high-capacity wireless communications, multiple functions can be equipped in a single electronic device (such as a mobile communication terminal) recently. For example, not only communication functions, but also entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions of mobile banking, or functions such as calendar functions and electronic wallet functions can be integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices have become small enough so that users can carry them conveniently.

[0004] As mobile communication services expand into multimedia services, the display size of electronic devices may increase so that users can take full advantage of not only voice calls and text messages but also multimedia services. Therefore, a foldable flexible display may be provided over the entire area of ​​a separate and foldable housing structure. Summary of the invention

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a first shell, including a first side surface having a plurality of first holes formed therein and a second side surface having a plurality of second holes formed therein; a second shell; a hinge structure rotatably connecting the first shell and the second shell; a flexible display, disposed on the first shell and the second shell; a first waterproof member, disposed between the first shell and the flexible display; an acoustic shell, disposed in the first shell and including a pipe extending into at least a portion of the plurality of second holes; and a sound output module, disposed in the acoustic shell and configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of the plurality of second holes and the pipe, wherein the plurality of second holes include at least one sound emission hole extending from the second side surface to the pipe and at least one vent hole disposed adjacent to the at least one sound emission hole and extending from the second side surface to a gap defined between the first waterproof member and the second side surface.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a first shell, which includes a side surface in which a plurality of shell holes are formed; a second shell; a hinge structure, which rotatably connects the first shell and the second shell; a display, including a first display area arranged on the first shell, a second display area arranged on the second shell, and a folding area configured to connect the first display area and the second display area; a first waterproof member, which is arranged between the first shell and the first display area and constitutes a first waterproof area; an acoustic shell, which is arranged in the first shell and includes a pipe extending into at least a portion of the plurality of shell holes; a sound output module, which is arranged in the acoustic shell and configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of the plurality of shell holes and the pipe; and a sealing member, which is arranged between the acoustic shell and the side surface, wherein the plurality of shell holes include at least one sound emission hole extending from the side surface to the pipe and at least one vent hole arranged adjacent to the at least one sound emission hole and extending from the side surface to a non-waterproof area defined between the first waterproof member and the side surface. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating electronic devices in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] Figure 2 2 is a view showing an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 3 2 is a view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 5 1 is a view showing a state in which a first housing, a second housing, and a waterproof member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 6 1 is a view showing a state in which a first housing, an acoustic housing, and a sealing member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 7 2 is a view showing a state in which a sealing member is coupled to a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 8 2 is a view showing a state in which an acoustic housing and a sealing member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Fig. 9 1 is a perspective view showing a portion of a first housing through which a plurality of first holes are formed according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a first housing, an acoustic housing, and a sealing member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Fig.11a According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig.10 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB'.

[0018] Fig.11b According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig.10 A cross-sectional view taken along line CC'. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0020] Reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a user identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the above-described components (eg, sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (eg, display module 160).

[0021] The processor 120 may run, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware component or software component) of the electronic device 101 connected to the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to an embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 121 in operation. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or as part of the main processor 121.

[0022] When the main processor 121 is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is in an active state (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may control at least some of the functions or states related to at least one component among the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190) together with the main processor 121. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., a camera module 180 or a communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include a hardware structure dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, for example. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q network or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure in addition to a hardware structure.

[0023] The memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120 or the sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., the program 140) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory 130 may include a volatile memory 132 or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0024] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , or applications 146 .

[0025] The input module 150 may receive commands or data to be used by other components (e.g., the processor 120) of the electronic device 101 from outside (e.g., a user) of the electronic device 101. The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0026] The sound output module 155 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 101. The sound output module 155 may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes such as playing multimedia or playing records. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. Depending on the embodiment, the receiver can be implemented as a separate part from the speaker, or as part of the speaker.

[0027] The display module 160 may visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. According to an embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of a force caused by a touch.

[0028] The audio module 170 may convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 may obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0029] The sensor module 176 may detect an operating state (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device 101 or an environmental state (e.g., a state of a user) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to the detected state. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0030] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). According to an embodiment, the interface 177 may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, or an audio interface.

[0031] The connection end 178 may include a connector, wherein the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102) via the connector. According to an embodiment, the connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0032] The haptic module 179 may convert the electric signal into mechanical stimulation (eg, vibration or motion) or electric stimulation that can be recognized by the user via his sense of touch or kinesthetic sense. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0033] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. According to embodiments, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0034] The power management module 188 may manage power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0035] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0036] The communication module 190 may support establishing a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently from the processor 120 (e.g., an application processor (AP)) and supporting direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to an embodiment, the communication module 190 may include a wireless communication module 192 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 194 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components (e.g., multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0037] The wireless communication module 192 may support 5G networks after 4G networks and next generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies may support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communications (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 may support high frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 may support various technologies for ensuring performance on high frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple input multiple output (massive MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 may support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for a round trip).

[0038] The antenna module 197 may transmit or receive a signal or power to or from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiation element formed of a conductive material or a conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190 (e.g., the wireless communication module 192). A signal or power may then be transmitted or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiation element may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

[0039] According to various embodiments, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the first surface and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., millimeter wave band), and the plurality of antennas are disposed on a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board, or adjacent to the second surface and capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band.

[0040] At least some of the above components may be connected to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, a general purpose input output (GPIO), a serial peripheral interface (SPI), or a mobile industry processor interface (MIPI)) and communicatively transfer signals (e.g., commands or data) therebetween.

[0041] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least a part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least a part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a part of the reply to the request with or without further processing the result. To this end, cloud computing technology, distributed computing technology, mobile edge computing (MEC) technology, or client-server computing technology, for example, may be used. The electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0042] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0043] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but include various changes, equivalent forms or alternative forms for the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C" and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any one or all of the items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding component from another component, and do not limit the component in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled with another element (e.g., the second element)”, “coupled to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected with another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” with or without the terms “operably” or “communicatively” being used, it means that the element may be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0044] As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or a minimum unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0045] The various embodiments described herein may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0046] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) the computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) or the computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, a server of an application store, or a forwarding server).

[0047] According to various embodiments, each of the above-mentioned components (e.g., a module or a program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately arranged in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one of the multiple components performing one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, a program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0048] Figure 2 2 is a view showing an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 2 is a view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] Figure 2 is a view illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device (or a foldable electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 is a view illustrating a folded state of an electronic device (or a foldable electronic device) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figures 2 to 3 The electronic device 101 may be Figure 1 The electronic device 101 shown is an embodiment and may be a foldable (or bendable) electronic device.

[0050] Figures 2 to 3 The embodiments can be used with Figure 1 Embodiments or Figures 5 to 11b Combination of embodiments.

[0051] Figures 2 to 3 The configuration of the electronic device 101 may be completely or partially related to Figure 1 The configuration of the electronic device 101 is the same.

[0052] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a foldable housing 201 and a flexible or foldable display 250 (hereinafter referred to as “flexible display” 250 ) disposed in a space configured by the foldable housing 201 (eg, Figure 1According to an embodiment, a surface on which the flexible display 250 is located (or a surface on which the flexible display 250 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101) may be defined as a front surface of the electronic device 101. A surface opposite to the front surface may be defined as a rear surface of the electronic device 101. A surface surrounding a space between the front surface and the rear surface may be defined as a side surface of the electronic device 101.

[0053] According to an embodiment, the foldable housing 201 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 (including a sensor area 222), a first back cover 215, a second back cover 225, and a hinge assembly 230. According to an embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 may include a hinge cover (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge cover 232 in the foldable housing 201 is configured to cover the foldable portion of the foldable housing 201. The foldable housing 201 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shapes and combinations shown in the figure can be realized by the combination and / or connection of other shapes or components. For example, in an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 215 can be configured as a whole, and the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 225 can be configured as a whole.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the sensor area 222 may include an illumination sensor and an image sensor disposed thereon. The illumination sensor may detect the amount of light around the electronic device 101, and the image sensor may convert the light incident through the camera lens into a digital signal. The illumination sensor and the image sensor may be visually exposed to the flexible display 250. According to an embodiment, the illumination sensor and the image sensor may not be visually exposed. For example, the camera may include an under-screen camera. The pixels of the area corresponding to the position of the UDC in the flexible display 250 may be configured differently from other areas, and the image sensor and / or the camera may not be visually exposed.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may be connected to the hinge assembly 230 and include a first front surface facing a first direction and a first rear surface facing a direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing 220 may be connected to the hinge assembly 230 and include a second front surface facing a second direction and a second rear surface facing a direction opposite to the second direction. The first housing 210 may rotate around the hinge assembly 230 relative to the second housing 220. The second housing 220 may rotate around the hinge assembly 230 relative to the first housing 210. The electronic device 101 may change between a folded state and an unfolded state.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a 1-1 side surface 211a located between the first front surface and the first rear surface, spaced apart from and parallel to the folding axis A of the hinge assembly 230, and the second housing 220 may include a 2-1 side surface 221a located between the second front surface and the second rear surface, spaced apart from and parallel to the folding axis A of the hinge assembly 230. In addition, the first housing 210 may include a 1-2 side surface 211b perpendicular to the 1-1 side surface 211a and connected to the 1-1 side surface 211a at one end and connected to the hinge assembly 230 at the other end, and a 1-3 side surface 211c perpendicular to the 1-1 side surface 211a and connected to the 1-1 side surface 211a at one end and connected to the hinge assembly 230 at the other end and spaced apart from the 1-2 side surface 211b in parallel. The second housing 220 may include a 2-2 side surface 221b that is perpendicular to the 2-1 side surface 221a and connected to the 2-1 side surface 221a at one end and connected to the hinge assembly 230 at the other end, and a 2-3 side surface 221c that is perpendicular to the 2-1 side surface 221a and connected to the 2-1 side surface 221a at one end and connected to the hinge assembly 230 at the other end and spaced apart from the 2-2 side surface 221b in parallel. When the first housing 210 is folded relative to the second housing 220 around the hinge assembly 230 (for example, Figure 3 ), the 1-1 side surface 211a may be closer to the 2-1 side surface 221a, and when the first shell 210 is unfolded relative to the second shell 220 around the hinge structure 230 (for example, Figure 2 ), the 1-1 side surface 211a may be farther away from the 2-1 side surface 221a.

[0057] According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 101, the first front surface may face the second front surface in the fully folded state, and in the fully unfolded state, the second direction may be the same as the first direction. In the fully unfolded state, the distance between the 1-1 side surface 211a and the 2-1 side surface 221a may be configured to be the longest.

[0058] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are arranged on opposite sides around the folding axis A and have an overall symmetrical shape relative to the folding axis A. As described below, the angle and distance between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may vary depending on whether the state of the electronic device 101 is an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state of partially unfolded (or partially folded).

[0059] According to an embodiment, Figure 2As shown, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be configured together to form a groove for accommodating the flexible display 250. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be made of a metal or non-metal material having a selected strength to support the flexible display 250. At least a portion configured of a metal material may provide a ground plane for the electronic device 101 and may be electrically connected to a ground line on a printed circuit board disposed within the foldable housing 201.

[0060] According to an embodiment, a protective member may be provided at an edge of the flexible display 250. The protective member (eg, Figure 11a to Figure 11b The protective member 219 in the foldable housing 201 may be integrally configured with or separated from the side surface of the foldable housing 201. The flexible display 250 may not adhere to the side surface of the foldable housing 201 and / or the protective member. A gap may be configured between the flexible display 250 and the protective member. The protective member may be configured to cover components inside the electronic device 101 from the outside or to protect components inside the electronic device 101 from external impact. According to an embodiment, the protective member may be configured to cover wiring mounted on the flexible display 250 or to protect the wiring from external impact.

[0061] According to an embodiment, the first back cover 215 may be disposed on one side of the folding axis A on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery that may be surrounded by the first housing 210. Similarly, the second back cover 225 may be disposed on the other side of the folding axis A on the rear surface of the electronic device 101 and may have a periphery surrounded by the second housing 220.

[0062] According to an embodiment, the first back cover 215 and the second back cover 225 may have a substantially symmetrical shape relative to the folding axis A. However, the first back cover 215 and the second back cover 225 do not necessarily have a symmetrical shape, and in other embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include the first back cover 215 and the second back cover 225 having various shapes. In another embodiment, the first back cover 215 and the first housing 210 may be configured as a whole, and the second back cover 225 and the second housing 220 may be configured as a whole.

[0063] According to an embodiment, the first rear cover 215, the second rear cover 225, the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 may define a space in which various components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a printed circuit board or a battery) may be arranged. According to an embodiment, one or more components may be arranged at the rear surface of the electronic device 101 or visually exposed through the rear surface of the electronic device 101. For example, a secondary display (e.g., Figure 4At least a portion of the secondary display 218 in the first rear cover 215 may be visually exposed through the first rear region 216 of the first rear cover 215. For example, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second rear region 226 of the second rear cover 225. In an embodiment, the sensor may include a proximity sensor and / or a rear camera.

[0064] According to an embodiment, the front camera disposed on the front surface (e.g., the second front surface) of the electronic device 101 and the rear camera exposed through the second rear surface area 226 of the second rear cover 225 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. The flash may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In an embodiment, two or more lenses (an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be arranged on one surface of the electronic device 101.

[0065] refer to Figure 3 , the hinge cover included in the hinge assembly 230 (eg, Figure 4 The hinge cover 232 in the first housing 210 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and configured to cover internal components (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 may be covered or exposed by a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 according to the state (unfolded state, intermediate state, or folded state) of the electronic device 101.

[0066] According to an embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (eg, a fully unfolded state), the hinge assembly 230 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 and not exposed. Figure 3 As shown, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., a fully folded state), the hinge assembly 230 may be exposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. In another example, in an intermediate state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded at a certain angle, the hinge assembly 230 may be partially exposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. In this case, the exposed area may be smaller than the exposed area in the fully folded state. In an embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 may include a curved surface.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may be disposed in a space configured by the foldable housing 201. For example, the flexible display 250 may be installed in a groove configured by the foldable housing 201 and exposed through the front surface (e.g., the first front surface and / or the second front surface) of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may occupy most of the front surface (e.g., the first front surface and / or the second front surface) of the electronic device 101. Therefore, the front surface (e.g., the first front surface and / or the second front surface) of the electronic device 101 may include the flexible display 250 and a partial area of ​​the first housing 210 adjacent to the flexible display 250 and a partial area of ​​the second housing 220 adjacent to the flexible display 250. In addition, the rear surface (e.g., the first rear surface and / or the second rear surface) of the electronic device 101 may include the first rear cover 215, a partial area of ​​the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 215, the second rear cover 225, and a partial area of ​​the second housing 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 225.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may refer to a display in which at least a portion of the area can be deformed into a flat surface or a curved surface. According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may include a folding area 253, a side of the folding area 253 (for example, Figure 2 The first display area 251 located on the left side of the folding area 253 as shown, and the other side of the folding area 253 (for example, Figure 2 The second display area 252 is on the right side of the folding area 253 shown.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the first display area 251 may be provided on the first housing 210, and the second display area 252 may be provided on the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the folding area 253 may connect the first display area 251 and the second display area 252, and may be provided on the hinge assembly 230.

[0070] Figure 2 The area division of the flexible display 250 is exemplary, and the display 250 can be divided into a plurality of areas (eg, two or more than four) according to its structure or function. Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the area of ​​the flexible display 250 may be divided by folding areas 253 extending parallel to the folding axis A, and the area of ​​the flexible display 250 may be divided with reference to another folding axis (eg, a folding axis parallel to the width direction of the electronic device).

[0071] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may be combined with or disposed adjacent to a touch panel including a touch sensing circuit and a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch strength (pressure). For example, the flexible display 250 may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch panel (e.g., a touch panel configured to detect a stylus in an electromagnetic resonance (EMR) manner).

[0072] According to an embodiment, the first display 251 and the second display area 252 may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding area 253 .

[0073] Hereinafter, operations of the first and second housings 210 and 220 and each region of the flexible display 250 according to a state (eg, a folded state, an unfolded state, or an intermediate state) of the electronic device 101 will be described.

[0074] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (eg, Figure 2 ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be arranged at an angle of 180 degrees and face the same direction. The surface of the first display area 251 of the flexible display 250 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the flexible display 250 may form an angle of 180 degrees and face the same direction (for example, the forward direction of the electronic device). At this time, the folding area 253 may form the same plane as the first display area 251 and the second display area 252.

[0075] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (eg, Figure 3 ), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may face each other. A surface of the first display area 251 of the flexible display 250 and a surface of the second display area 252 of the flexible display 250 may form a small angle (e.g., 0 to 10 degrees) and face each other. At least a portion of the folding area 253 may be configured as a curved surface with a certain curvature.

[0076] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in the intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be arranged at a certain angle. An angle may be formed between the surface of the first display area 251 of the flexible display 250 and the surface of the second display area 252 of the flexible display 250, which is greater than the angle in the folded state and less than the angle in the unfolded state. At least a portion of the folding area 253 may be configured as a curved surface having a certain curvature, in which case the curvature may be less than the curvature in the folded state.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the first shell 210 may include a first shell hole 281 or 283. According to an embodiment, the first shell hole 281 or 283 may include a 1-1 shell hole 281 formed through the 1-2 side surface 211b of the first shell 210 and a 1-2 shell hole 283 formed through the 1-3 side surface 211c of the first shell 210.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the 1-2 side surface 211b of the first shell 210 may include a 1-1 section portion 214a made of a non-metallic material. According to an embodiment, a pair of 1-1 section portions 214a may be spaced apart from each other. According to an embodiment, the 1-1 shell hole 281 may be provided between a pair of 1-1 section portions 214a.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the 1-3 side surface 211c of the first shell 210 may include a 1-2 section portion 214b made of a non-metallic material. According to an embodiment, a pair of 1-2 section portions 214b may be spaced apart from each other. According to an embodiment, the 1-2 shell hole 283 may be disposed between a pair of 1-2 section portions 214b.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the number of the at least one 1-1th housing hole 281 may be the same as the number of the at least one 1-2th housing hole 283 .

[0081] According to an embodiment, the 1-2 side surface 211b and the 1-3 side surface 211c may be arranged in parallel. According to an embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 housing holes 281 and the plurality of 1-2 housing holes 283 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (eg, Figure 4 For example, each of the plurality of 1-1 housing holes 281 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (eg, Figure 4 In the Y-axis direction) they are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of 1st-2nd shell holes 283.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 housing holes 281 may be arranged along a width direction (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the plurality of first-second housing holes 283 may be arranged in a straight line along the width direction of the electronic device 101 (or the first housing 210) (eg, Figure 4 The X-axis direction in the figure is arranged in a straight line.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second housing hole 282 or 284. According to an embodiment, the second housing hole 282 or 284 may include a 2-1 housing hole 282 formed on a 2-2 side surface 221 b of the second housing 220 and a 2-2 housing hole 284 formed on a 2-3 side surface 221 c of the second housing 220.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the 2-2 side surface 221b of the second housing 220 may include a 2-1 section portion 224a made of a non-metallic material. According to an embodiment, a pair of 2-1 section portions 224a may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other. According to an embodiment, a portion of the 2-1 housing hole 282 may be arranged between a pair of 2-1 section portions 224a, and another portion of the 2-1 housing hole 282 may be arranged between the folding axis A (or the hinge assembly 230) and the 2-1 section portion 224a.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the 2-3 side surface 221c of the second housing 220 may include a 2-2 section portion 224b made of a non-metallic material. According to an embodiment, a pair of 2-2 section portions 224b may be spaced apart from each other. According to an embodiment, the 2-1 housing hole 282 may be disposed between a pair of 2-2 section portions 224b.

[0086] According to an embodiment, the 2-3 side surface 221c of the second housing 220 may include a connection end 289 (eg, Figure 1 Connection terminal 178 in.

[0087] In the following description of the drawings, a spatial coordinate system defined by an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis that are orthogonal to each other will be described. The X-axis may represent the width direction of the electronic device, the Y-axis may represent the length direction of the electronic device, and the Z-axis may represent the height (or thickness) direction of the electronic device. When describing the embodiments of the present disclosure, the "first direction and the second direction" may refer to directions parallel to the Z-axis.

[0088] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] Figure 4 The illustrated embodiment can be used with Figures 1 to 3 The embodiment shown or Figures 5 to 11b The embodiments shown are combined.

[0090] Reference Figure 4 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 3The electronic device 101 in may include a foldable shell 201, a first shell 210, a second shell 220, a hinge assembly 230, a flexible display 250, a first circuit board 241, a second circuit board 242, a first battery 251, a second battery 252, a waterproof member 260 and / or an acoustic shell 270.

[0091] Figure 4 The configuration of the foldable housing 201, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge assembly 230 and the flexible display 250 may be completely or partially the same as Figures 2 to 3 The configurations of the foldable housing 201, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge assembly 230 and the flexible display 250 are the same.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include various electronic components (or electrical components) arranged inside and outside the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. These various electronic components may include, for example, a processor (eg, Figure 1 processor 120 in the processor 120), memory (e.g. Figure 1 130 in memory), input module (e.g. Figure 1 Input module 150 in), sound output module (e.g. Figure 1 The sound output module 155 or Fig.10 The sound output module 276 in the display 250 (eg Figure 1 display module 160 in the example), an audio module (e.g. Figure 1 audio module 170 in the Figure 1 sensor module 176 in), interfaces (e.g. Figure 1 Interface 177 in), connection end (e.g. Figure 1 Connector 178 or Figure 2 The connection terminal 289 in the haptic module (eg Figure 1 tactile module 179 in), camera module (e.g. Figure 1 camera module 180 in FIG. 1 ), power management module 188, batteries 251 and 252 (eg Figure 1 The battery 189 in the communication module (e.g. Figure 1 Communication module 190 in the example), user identification module (eg Figure 1 ), or an antenna module (e.g. Figure 1The electronic components may be appropriately classified and arranged inside or outside the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. At least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more components may be added to the electronic device. Alternatively, some of these components may be integrated into one component.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 as a foldable electronic device may include a plurality of batteries to feed the electronic components with power required for driving or store power. For example, a first battery 251 and a second battery 252 may be provided in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, respectively.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a 1-1 side surface 211a (eg, Figures 2 to 3 The 1-1 side surface 211a), the 1-2 side surface 211b (for example, Figures 2 to 3 1-2 side surface 211b), 1-3 side surface 211c (for example, Figures 2 to 3 1-3 side surfaces 211c) and / or the first plate 213.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a 2-1 side surface 221a (eg, Figures 2 to 3 2-1 side surface 221a), 2-2 side surface 221b (for example, Figures 2 to 3 2-2 side surface 221b), 2-3 side surface 221c (for example, Figures 2 to 3 2-3 side surfaces 221c) and / or the second plate 223.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 as a foldable electronic device may include a first board 213 and / or a second board 223 configured to respectively set components in a first housing 210 and a second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the first board 213 may be interpreted as a partial configuration of the first housing 210, and the second board 223 may be interpreted as a partial configuration of the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the first board 213 may be interpreted as a configuration separated from the first housing 210, and the second board 223 may be interpreted as a configuration separated from the second housing 220. Various electronic components and / or a first printed circuit board 241 or a second printed circuit board 242 may be set on the first board 213 and / or the second board 223. According to an embodiment, the first board 213 and the first printed circuit board 241 may be set in the first housing 210, and the second board 223 and the second circuit board 242 may be set in the second housing 220. The first board 213 may include a first surface facing the first direction, and the second board 223 may include a second surface facing the second direction. The first plate 213 and the second plate 223 can be folded or unfolded relative to each other by a hinge structure 231 arranged corresponding to the folding area 253 of the flexible display 250, and are arranged face to face in a folded state and arranged so that their first and second surfaces face the same direction in an unfolded state.

[0097] According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 241 may be disposed in the first waterproof area 261 - 1 configured by the first waterproof member 261 .

[0098] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may be provided in the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the first display area 251 may be provided on the first housing 210 (or the first plate 213), and the second display area 252 may be provided on the second housing 220 (or the second plate 223). According to an embodiment, the folding area 253 may connect the first display area 251 and the second display area 252, and may be provided on the hinge structure 231.

[0099] According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 241 may be disposed on a lower portion (−Z axis direction) of the first board 213 , and the second printed circuit board 242 may be disposed on a lower portion (−Z axis direction) of the second board 223 .

[0100] According to an embodiment, signals used by the processor to implement various functions and operations of the electronic device 101 may be transmitted to the electronic components through various wires 243 and / or connection members (connectors) provided on the printed circuit board 241 or 242 .

[0101] According to an embodiment, the foldable housing 201 may include a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a first rear cover 215 , a second rear cover 225 , and a hinge assembly 230 .

[0102] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 250 may include a display panel. In an embodiment, the first plate 213 and the second plate 223 may be disposed between the display panel and the first and second printed circuit boards 241 and 242. The hinge assembly 230 may be disposed between the first and second plates 223.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a sub-display 218 (eg, Figure 1 According to an embodiment, the sub-display 218 may include a display panel. According to an embodiment, the sub-display 218 may be coupled to the first rear cover 215. According to an embodiment, the sub-display 218 may be coupled to the first circuit board 241. For example, the sub-display 218 may be connected to the first rear area (e.g., Figure 2 The first rear area 216 in the electronic device 101 is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 may include a hinge structure 231 and a hinge cover 232. According to an embodiment, the hinge structure 231 may include a hinge module (eg, Figure 5 The hinge module 231-1 in FIG. 2 and the hinge plate (eg, Figure 5 According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 232 may cover the hinge structure 231.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be connected such that the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be relatively rotated with respect to each other.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a first circuit board 241 and a second circuit board 242. The first circuit board 241 and the second circuit board 242 may be disposed in a space configured by the first board 213, the second board 223, the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the first back cover 215 and the second back cover 225. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 101 may be arranged on the first circuit board 241 and the second circuit board 242. According to an embodiment, the first circuit board 241 and the second circuit board 242 may include one of the following: a circuit board (PCB), a flexible circuit board (flexible PCB), or a rigid-flexible circuit board (RFPCB).

[0107] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be assembled to be coupled to opposite sides of the hinge assembly 230, wherein the first plate 213 and the second plate 223 are coupled to the flexible display 250. For example, the first housing 210 may slide to be coupled to one side of the hinge assembly 230, and the second housing 220 may slide to be coupled to the other side of the hinge assembly 230.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a waterproof member 260 disposed inside the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the waterproof member 260 may include a first waterproof member 261, a second waterproof member 262, a third waterproof member 263 and / or a fourth waterproof member 264.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the flexible display 250. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be disposed between the first plate 213 and the first display area 251. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be configured by a waterproof tape. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be adhered to the first housing 210 and / or the first plate 213, and may be adhered to the flexible display 250 (e.g., the first display area 251). According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may include a closed ring shape. For example, the first waterproof member 261 may include one or more closed ring areas. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may include a waterproof tape, and the first waterproof member 261 may limit the flow of liquid from outside the closed ring area into the closed ring area.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may include at least one first waterproof area 261 - 1 According to an embodiment, the at least one first waterproof area 261 - 1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of a closed loop area of ​​the first waterproof member 261 .

[0111] According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the flexible display 250. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be disposed between the second plate 223 and the second display area 252. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be configured by a waterproof tape. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be adhered to the second housing 220 and / or the second plate 223, and may be adhered to the flexible display 250 (e.g., the second display area 252). According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the second waterproof member 262 may include one or more closed loop areas. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include a waterproof tape, and the second waterproof member 262 may limit the flow of liquid from outside the closed loop area into the closed loop area.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may include at least one second waterproof region 262 - 1 . According to an embodiment, the at least one second waterproof region 262 - 1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of a closed loop region of the second waterproof member 262 .

[0113] According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the first back cover 215. According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be disposed between the first plate 213 and the secondary display 218. According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be configured by a waterproof tape. According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may be adhered to the first housing 210 and / or the first plate 213, and may be adhered to the first back cover 215 and / or the secondary display 218. According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the third waterproof member 263 may include one or more closed loop areas. According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 261 may include a waterproof tape, and the third waterproof member 261 may limit the flow of liquid from outside the closed loop area into the closed loop area.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the third waterproof member 263 may include at least one third waterproof area 263 - 1. According to an embodiment, the at least one third waterproof area 263 - 1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of a closed loop area of ​​the third waterproof member 263.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the second back cover 225. According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be disposed between the second plate 223 and the second back cover 225. According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be composed of a waterproof tape. According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may be adhered to the second housing 220 and / or the second plate 223, and may be adhered to the second back cover 215. According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include a closed loop shape. For example, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include one or more closed loop areas. According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include a waterproof tape, and the fourth waterproof member 264 may prevent liquid from flowing from outside the closed loop area into the closed loop area.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the fourth waterproof member 264 may include at least one fourth waterproof region 264 - 1 . According to an embodiment, the at least one fourth waterproof region 264 - 1 may be defined and interpreted as the inside of a closed loop region of the fourth waterproof member 264 .

[0117] According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 , the second waterproof member 262 , the third waterproof member 263 , and the fourth waterproof member 264 may be arranged not to contact the hinge assembly 230 .

[0118] According to the embodiment, since the waterproof member 260 is provided inside the electronic device 101 , the electronic device 101 can prevent liquid from flowing from the outside of the electronic device 101 into the inside of the electronic device 101 .

[0119] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include an acoustic housing 270 coupled to the first plate 213. According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may include a sound output module (eg, Figure 1 The sound output module 155 or Fig.10 The sound output module 276 in the example.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be disposed between the first plate 213 and the first rear cover 215. According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be disposed near the inner wall of the 1-3 th side surface 211 c.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the sound output module disposed in the acoustic housing 270 can output the sound through the pipe (eg, Fig.10 at least a portion of the conduit 74 in the Fig.10 The sound emission hole 283a in the middle) and the second shell hole (for example, Figures 2 to 3 The second shell hole 283 in the electronic device 101 is output to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0122] Figure 5 2 is a view showing a state in which a first housing, a second housing, and a waterproof member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment can be used with Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment shown or Figure 6 to Figure 11b The embodiments shown are combined.

[0124] Reference Figure 5 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101 in FIG. 1 may include a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a hinge assembly 230 and / or a waterproof member 260 .

[0125] Figure 5 The configuration of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge assembly 230 and / or the waterproof member 260 may be completely or partially the same as Figure 4 The configurations of the first shell 210, the second shell 220, the hinge assembly 230 and / or the waterproof member 260 are the same.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 (eg, Figure 4 The first housing 210 in the embodiment may include a first plate 213 (eg, Figure 4 The first plate 213 in the middle), the 1-1 side surface 211a (for example, Figures 2 to 3 The 1-1 side surface 211a), the 1-2 side surface 211b (for example, Figures 2 to 3 1-2 side surface 211b) and / or 1-3 side surface 211c (for example, Figures 2 to 3 1-3 side surfaces 211c).

[0127] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 (eg, Figure 4 The second housing 210 in the embodiment may include a second plate 223 (eg, Figure 4 The second plate 223 in the middle), the 2-1 side surface 221a (for example, Figures 2 to 3 2-1 side surface 221a), 2-2 side surface 221b (for example, Figures 2 to 3 2-2 side surface 221b) and / or 2-3 side surface 221c (for example, Figures 2 to 3 2-3 side surface 221c).

[0128] According to an embodiment, the hinge assembly 230 (eg, Figure 4 The hinge assembly 230 in the embodiment may include a hinge structure 231 and a hinge cover (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the hinge structure 231 may include a hinge module 231-1 and a hinge plate 231-2. According to an embodiment, the hinge module 231-1 may be disposed in a longitudinal direction of the hinge plate 231-2 (eg, Figure 5 According to an embodiment, the hinge module 231-1 may include a first hinge module 231-11 and a second hinge module 231-12. According to an embodiment, the first hinge module 231-11 may be based on a folding axis (eg, Figure 2 The folding axis A in the embodiment is arranged on the left side (for example, Figure 5 -X direction in the middle), and the second hinge module 231-12 can be set on the right side based on the folding axis (for example, Figure 5 According to an embodiment, the first hinge module 231-11 may be connected to the first housing 210 and / or the first plate 213, and the second hinge module 231-12 may be connected to the second housing 220 and / or the second plate 223. According to an embodiment, the first hinge module 231-11 and the second hinge module 231-12 may be connected to each other and may be capable of rotational movement relative to each other. According to an embodiment, the hinge plate 231-2 may include a first hinge plate 231-21 and a second hinge plate 231-22. According to an embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 may be based on a folding axis (e.g., Figure 2 The folding axis A in the embodiment is arranged on the left side (for example, Figure 5 -X direction in the middle), the second hinge plate 231-22 can be set on the right side based on the folding axis (for example, Figure 5 +X direction in the drawing). According to an embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 may be connected to the first housing 210 and / or the first plate 213, and the second hinge plate 231-22 may be connected to the second housing 220 and / or the second plate 223. According to an embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 may be connected to the first hinge module 231-11, and the second hinge plate 231-22 may be connected to the second hinge module 231-12. According to an embodiment, the first hinge plate 231-21 and the second hinge plate 231-22 may be connected to each other and may be capable of rotational movement relative to each other. According to some embodiments, the first hinge plate 231-21 and the second hinge plate 231-22 may not be connected to each other. According to an embodiment, the hinge module 231-1 and the hinge plate 231-2 may include a variety of configurations required for the operation of the substrate and / or the electronic device 101.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be provided between the first housing 210 and the flexible display (eg, Figure 4 The second waterproof member 262 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the flexible display (eg, Figure 4 between the flexible display 250).

[0130] According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be configured to configure a closed loop, and a first waterproof area 261-1 surrounded by at least one closed loop of the first waterproof member 261 may be configured. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 611 may include a waterproof tape and may be adhered to the first housing 210 and / or the flexible display (e.g., Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be adhered to the first plate 213 of the first housing 210 and the first display area of ​​the flexible display (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 611 can restrict liquid and / or foreign matter from entering the internal space (e.g., the first waterproof area 261-1) of the electronic device 101 from the outside of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 can maintain a certain distance from the hinge assembly 230, and can maintain continuous adhesion with the first housing 210 and the flexible display regardless of the folding state (e.g., folded state or unfolded state) of the electronic device 101.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 261 may be configured to configure a closed loop, and at least one second waterproof area 262-2 surrounded by the closed loop of the second waterproof member 262 may be configured. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 611 may include a waterproof tape and may be attached to the second housing 220 and / or the flexible display (e.g., Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 may be attached to the second plate 223 of the second housing 220 and the second display area of ​​the flexible display (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 can prevent liquid and / or foreign matter from entering the internal space of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the second waterproof area 261-2) from the outside of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the second waterproof member 262 can be spaced apart from the hinge assembly 230, and can maintain continuous adhesion with the second housing 220 and the flexible display regardless of the folding state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the folded state or the unfolded state).

[0132] Figure 6 2 is a view showing a state in which a first housing, an acoustic housing, and a sealing member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 2 is a view showing a state in which a sealing member is coupled to a first housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 2 is a view showing a state in which an acoustic housing and a sealing member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a portion of a first housing through which a plurality of first holes are provided according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0133] Figures 6 to 9 The embodiments can be used with Figures 1 to 5 Embodiments or Figure 10 to Figure 11b Combination of embodiments.

[0134] refer to Figures 6 to 9 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 5 The electronic device 101 in FIG. 1 may include a first housing 210 , a first waterproof member 261 , an acoustic housing 270 , and a sealing member 290 .

[0135] Figures 6 to 9 The configuration of the first housing 210 and the first waterproof member 261 may be partially or completely the same as Figures 4 to 5 The configurations of the first housing 210 and the first waterproof member 261 are the same. Figures 6 to 9 The configuration of the acoustic housing 270 in the Figure 4 The configuration of the acoustic shell 270 is the same.

[0136] refer to Figure 6 , the first housing 210 (eg, Figures 2 to 5 The first housing 210 in the embodiment may include a 1-1 side surface 211a (eg, Figures 2 to 5 1-1 side surface 211a), 1-3 side surface 211c (for example, Figures 2 to 5 1-3 side surfaces 211c) and / or the first plate 213 (eg, Figure 4 or Figure 5 The first plate 213 in the figure).

[0137] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may further include a non-metal region 214. According to an embodiment, the non-metal region 214 may be made of a non-metal material (eg, a polymer). According to an embodiment, a portion of the non-metal region 214 may be configured with a pair of 1-2 segment portions 214b (eg, Figures 2 to 3 1-2 segment portion 213b).

[0138] According to an embodiment, the non-metal region 214 may constitute the first housing 210 together with the metal region of the first housing 210 by injection molding. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the non-metal region 214 may constitute at least a portion of the first plate 213. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the non-metal region 214 may constitute at least a portion of the 1-3 side surface 211c. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the non-metal region 214 may be defined and interpreted as constituting at least a portion of the inner wall of the 1-3 side surface 211c.

[0139] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be coupled to the first plate 213. According to an embodiment, the first display area (eg, Figure 4 The first display area 251 in the first panel 213 may be provided on one surface ( Figure 4 The acoustic housing 270 may be disposed on another surface of the first plate 213 (eg, a surface facing the +Z direction). Figure 4 on the surface facing the -Z direction).

[0140] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be disposed on another surface (eg, Figure 4 a surface facing the -Z direction) and a first back cover (e.g., Figure 4 between the first back cover 215).

[0141] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may include a sound output module (eg, Figure 1 The sound output module 155 or Fig.10 The sound output module 276 in the example.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be defined or referred to as a cover for protecting the sound output module. According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be configured to provide a resonance space for the sound (or acoustics) generated by the sound output module. In addition, the sound generated by the sound output module may be transmitted through a pipe (e.g., Fig.10 duct 274) and the 1-2 housing holes (e.g., Figure 2 The 1st-2nd shell hole 283 or Figure 7 At least a portion of the 1-2 housing hole 283) (for example, Figure 7 The sound emission hole 283 a in the electronic device 101 is output to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may be disposed near the inner wall of the 1 - 3 side surface 211 c .

[0144] According to an embodiment, the first waterproof member 261 may be provided on one surface (eg, Figure 4 At least a portion of the surface facing the +Z direction in the first display area is adhered to the first display area. In addition, the first waterproof member 261 can prevent external foreign matter from entering the inside of the electronic device 101 from the outside. For example, the first waterproof member 261 can prevent external foreign matter from entering the first waterproof area (for example, Figure 5 At least one electrical component (eg, Figure 4 The first battery 251 or the first circuit board 241 in the embodiment.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a sealing member 290. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the acoustic housing 270. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be disposed between the acoustic housing 270 and the 1st to 3rd side surfaces 211 c of the first housing 210. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may cover a duct (e.g., Fig.10 The duct 274 in the first housing 210 and the sound emission hole (of the 1st to 3rd side surface 211c) (for example, Figure 7 According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be in contact with the acoustic housing 270 and the 1st to 3rd side surfaces 211c. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may seal the duct (e.g., Fig.10 duct 274) and sound emission holes (e.g., Figure 7 Therefore, the space between the sound output module (eg, Fig.10The sound output by the sound output module 276 in the electronic device 101 does not leak between the duct and the sound emission hole into other spaces of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may include a rubber material.

[0146] Reference Figure 7 According to an embodiment, a plurality of 1st-2nd housing holes 283 may be configured, and the plurality of 1st-2nd housing holes 283 may be arranged in the width direction of the electronic device 101 (eg, Figure 7 For example, a plurality of 1-2 housing holes 283 may be arranged in a straight line. In an embodiment, the 1-2 housing holes 283 may be arranged in a pair of 1-2 segment portions 214b (for example, Figure 6 Between a pair of 1-2 segment portions 214b).

[0147] According to an embodiment, the 1-2 th housing hole 283 (ie, the 1-2 th housing hole 283 provided through the 1-3 th side surface 211 c ) may include at least one sound emission hole 283 a and at least one ventilation hole 283 b .

[0148] According to an embodiment, at least one sound emission hole 283a and at least one ventilation hole 283b may be provided in a width direction (eg, Figure 7 spaced apart in the X-axis direction).

[0149] According to an embodiment, at least one sound emission hole 283a may correspond to a hole extending through the outer wall to the inner wall of the 1-3rd side surface 211c.

[0150] According to an embodiment, at least one sound emission hole 283a may configure a passage through which a sound output module (eg, Fig.10 The sound generated by the sound output module 276 in the electronic device 101 is output to the outside of the electronic device 101.

[0151] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the at least one sound emission hole 283 a (eg, a portion facing the inside of the electronic device 101 ) may be covered by the sealing member 290 .

[0152] According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283b may be provided near at least one sound emission hole 283a. According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283b may correspond to a hole extending through the outer wall of the 1-3 side surface 211c to at least a portion of the non-metallic region 214. According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283b may correspond to a hole extending to the non-metallic region 214 between the 1-3 side surface 211c and the first waterproof member 261 of the electronic device 101. This will be described in detail below.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may include a body member 291 , a mesh member 292 , and a seating member 293 .

[0154] According to an embodiment, the main body member 291 may be configured to be rectangular to cover at least one sound emission hole 283b. According to an embodiment, the main body member 291 may have at least one opening. According to an embodiment, the mesh member 292 may be disposed in each of the at least one opening. According to an embodiment, the main body member 291 may be configured to be coupled to the acoustic housing 270 and the 1st to 3rd side surfaces 211c of the first housing 210.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the mesh member 292 may include a mesh made of a breathable material. According to an embodiment, the mesh member 292 may limit the ingress of liquid and / or foreign matter into the ducts (e.g., Fig.10 For example, the mesh member 292 can prevent liquid and / or foreign matter outside the electronic device 101 from entering the pipe (eg, Fig.10 Pipe 274 in.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the seating member 293 may correspond to a portion extending from an outer surface of the body member 291. According to an embodiment, the seating member 293 may be configured to have a shape corresponding to a groove provided on the 1-3 side surface 211c or a groove provided on the acoustic housing 210. According to an embodiment, the seating member 293 may be coupled to a seating structure provided on the 1-3 side surface 211c or a seating structure provided on the acoustic housing 210.

[0157] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may separate the pipe (eg, Fig.10 According to an embodiment, the main body member 291 or the placement member 293 is in close contact with the inner wall surface of the 1-3 side surface 211c and the acoustic housing 270, so that the duct of the acoustic housing 270 (for example, Fig.10 The pipe 274 in the embodiment is not connected to the vent hole 283b, and a separation area (or space) may be configured between them.

[0158] According to an embodiment, the number of the plurality of first-second housing holes 283 including at least one sound emission hole 283a and at least one ventilation hole 283b may be equal to the number of holes extending through the first-second side surface (eg, Figure 2 A plurality of 1-1 shell holes (eg, Figure 2The number of the first shell holes 281 in the electronic device 101 is the same, but not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the plurality of 1-1 shell holes and the plurality of 1-2 shell holes 283 may be arranged at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the plurality of 1-1 shell holes are arranged in the width direction of the electronic device 101 (e.g. Figure 7 The spacing between the plurality of first-second housing holes 283 in the X-axis direction (in the X-axis direction) may be substantially equal to the spacing between the plurality of first-second housing holes 283 in the width direction of the electronic device 101 relative to the first-first side surface 211a. According to an embodiment, the first-second side surface (e.g. Figures 2 to 4 The 1-2 side surface 211b and the 1-3 side surface 211c may be arranged parallel to each other. According to an embodiment, a plurality of 1-1 housing holes (e.g. Figures 2 to 3 The 1-1 housing hole 281 in the embodiment and the plurality of 1-2 housing holes 283 may be arranged based on the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (eg Figure 7 For example, multiple 1-1 shell holes (e.g. Figures 2 to 3 Each of the 1-1 housing holes 281 in the electronic device 101 may be along the longitudinal direction (eg Figure 7 In the Y-axis direction) they are arranged corresponding to each of the plurality of 1st-2nd shell holes 283.

[0159] According to an embodiment, the plurality of 1-2 housing holes 283 may be arranged along a width direction (eg, Figure 4 The X-axis direction) is arranged in a straight line.

[0160] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be provided to cover the sound emission hole 283a but not the vent hole 283b. According to an embodiment, since the sealing member 290 does not cover the vent hole 283b, a free space S near the inner wall of the 1-3 side surface 211c may be configured inside the electronic device 101. The free space S is not occupied by the sealing member 290 and may be used as a space for other components.

[0161] According to an embodiment, the free space S may be formed by at least a portion of the acoustic housing 270 (eg, Figure 6 271a) in.

[0162] For example, in the case where the vent hole 283b is covered by the sealing member 290, the free space S may not be configured inside the electronic device 101. According to the embodiment, since the sealing member 290 has a position and a size that does not cover the vent hole 283b, the electronic device 101 may have a free space S adjacent to a portion of the inner wall of the 1-3 side surface 211c corresponding to the vent hole 283b.

[0163] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 has a configuration that allows at least a portion of the acoustic housing 270 (eg Figure 6 271a) in the structure located in the free space S, thereby improving the output function of the sound output module.

[0164] For example, in a case where the free space S is not configured due to the sealing member 290 covering the vent hole 283 b, the overall size (or volume) of the acoustic housing 270 may not reach the volume of the free space S. In contrast, the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include an acoustic housing 270 whose overall size (or volume) can be extended to the free space S, and compared with the above case, by configuring a wider (or larger) sound resonance space in the acoustic housing 270, the sound output performance of the sound output module can be improved.

[0165] According to an embodiment, a sensor module (e.g., Figure 1 The sensor module 176 in can be set in the free space S.

[0166] refer to Figure 8 The acoustic shell 270 may include a first acoustic shell 271 , a second acoustic shell 272 and a third acoustic shell 273 .

[0167] According to an embodiment, the first acoustic housing 271 may include a sound output module (eg, Figure 1 The sound output module 155 or Fig.10 According to an embodiment, the first acoustic housing 271 may be made of a non-metal material (eg, a polymer), but is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, a pipe (eg, Fig.10 The pipe 274 in the first acoustic shell 271 can be arranged in the first acoustic shell 271.

[0168] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be coupled to at least a portion of the first acoustic housing 271. For example, the sealing member 290 may be coupled to the first acoustic housing 271 to cover a duct of the first acoustic housing 271.

[0169] According to an embodiment, the first acoustic housing 271 may have at least a portion 271a thereof disposed in a free space (eg, Figure 7 According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 (eg, the first acoustic housing 271) may have at least a portion 271a thereof disposed adjacent to a portion of the 1-3 side surface 211c where the at least one vent hole 283a is disposed.

[0170] According to an embodiment, the second acoustic housing 272 may be coupled to at least a portion of the first acoustic housing 271. According to an embodiment, the second acoustic housing 272 may be made of a metal material, but is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the second acoustic housing 272 may be configured to cover the sound output module disposed in the first acoustic housing 271.

[0171] According to an embodiment, the first acoustic housing 271 may be configured by injection molding together with the second acoustic housing 272 , but is not limited thereto.

[0172] According to an embodiment, the third acoustic housing 273 may be coupled to the first acoustic housing 271. According to an embodiment, the third acoustic housing 273 may be coupled to the first plate (eg, Figure 4 The other surface of the first plate 213) (for example, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the third acoustic housing 273 may include a coupling structure (eg, a structure for bolt connection) to be fixed to the first plate. According to an embodiment, the third acoustic housing 273 may be made of a non-metal material (eg, a polymer), but is not limited thereto.

[0173] According to an embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., Figures 1 to 7 The electronic device 101 in the embodiment may further include a connection plate 245. According to an embodiment, the connection plate 245 may include one end disposed inside the first acoustic housing 271 and another end disposed outside the first acoustic housing 271.

[0174] According to an embodiment, the connection plate 245 may be electrically connected to a sound output module (eg, Fig.10 According to an embodiment, the connection board 245 may include a first circuit board (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, the connection board 245 may include a terminal 245a to be physically and / or electrically connected to the first circuit board 241.

[0175] refer to Fig. 9 , the first waterproof member 261 (for example, Figure 5 At least a portion of the first waterproof member 261 in the first housing 210 may be coupled (or adhered) to the portion of the non-metal region 214 of the first housing 210 that faces the first display region (eg, Figure 4 A portion of the first display area A1) (for example, Figure 4 or Fig. 9 The part facing the +Z direction).

[0176] According to an embodiment, in the electronic device 101 , a gap P may be formed between the first waterproof member 261 and the inner wall of the 1 - 3 th side surface 211 c , which are spaced apart from each other.

[0177] According to an embodiment, the vent hole 283b may extend from the outer wall of the 1-3 side surface 211c to at least a portion of the non-metal region 214. According to an embodiment, the through hole 285 may be configured on at least a portion of the non-metal region 214 disposed on the region corresponding to the gap P. According to an embodiment, the through hole 285 may be defined and interpreted as a hole (or space) extending from at least one vent hole 283b. According to an embodiment, the present disclosure is not limited to the portion where the through hole 285 is configured by the non-metal region 214, and the portion where the through hole 285 is disposed may also be configured by a metal region (e.g., Figures 4 to 6 (a) configured with at least a portion of the metal area of ​​the first plate 213.

[0178] According to the illustrated embodiment, it is shown that a plurality of vent holes 283 b are connected to one through hole 285 , but it is not limited thereto, and the plurality of vent holes 283 b may also be connected to a plurality of through holes 285 , respectively.

[0179] According to an embodiment, liquid and / or foreign matter introduced from the outside of the electronic device 101 through the plurality of vent holes 283 b may be introduced into the gap P through the through hole 285. According to an embodiment, the gap P is a region (or space) that is provided outside the first waterproof member 261 so that the introduced external liquid and / or foreign matter may be prevented from being introduced into the first waterproof region (e.g., Figure 5 The electrical components in the first waterproof area 261-1).

[0180] Fig.10 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which a first housing, an acoustic housing, and a sealing member are coupled according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.11a According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig.10 A cross-sectional view taken along line BB'. Fig.11b According to the embodiment of the present disclosure Fig.10 A cross-sectional view taken along line CC'.

[0181] Figure 10 to Figure 11b The illustrated embodiment can be used with Figures 1 to 9 The embodiments shown are combined.

[0182] Reference Figure 10 to Figure 11b , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figures 1 to 9The electronic device 101 in may include a first housing 210 , a first back cover 215 , a sub-display 218 , a protective member 219 , a display 250 , a first waterproof member 261 , a third waterproof member 263 , an acoustic housing 270 , a sound output module 276 and a sealing member 290 .

[0183] Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the first housing 210 in the embodiment may be completely or partially the same as Figures 2 to 9 The configuration of the first shell 210 is the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the first back cover 215 in the embodiment may be completely or partially the same as Figures 2 to 4 The configuration of the first back cover 215 is the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the secondary display 218 in the Figure 4 The configuration of the sub-display 218 is the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The display 250 in the embodiment may be configured in whole or in part with Figures 2 to 4 The configuration of the foldable display 250 is the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the first waterproof member 261 in the embodiment may be completely or partially the same as Figures 4 to 5 The configuration of the first waterproof member 261 is the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the third waterproof member 263 in the Figure 4 The configuration of the third waterproof member 263 is the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the acoustic shell 270 and the sealing member 290 in the embodiment may be partially or completely consistent with Figures 6 to 9 The configurations of the acoustic housing 270 and the sealing member 290 are the same. Figure 10 to Figure 11b The configuration of the sound output module 276 in the Figure 1 The configuration of the sound output module 155 is the same.

[0184] Reference Fig.10 The first housing 210 may include a 1-1 side surface 211a and a 1-3 side surface 211c. According to an embodiment, the 1-2 housing hole 283 may be disposed on the 1-3 side surface 211c.

[0185] According to an embodiment, a plurality of 1-2 shell holes 283 may be provided between a pair of 1-2 section portions 214b. The pair of 1-2 section portions 214b may correspond to at least a portion of the non-metal region 214 configuring the first shell 210. According to an embodiment, the plurality of 1-2 shell holes 283 may include at least one sound emission hole 283a and at least one vent hole 283b.

[0186] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing 270 may include a duct 274 disposed in the acoustic housing 270. According to an embodiment, the duct 274 may be defined and interpreted as a duct extending from the sound output module 276 disposed in the acoustic housing 270 to the sound emission hole 283a. For example, the duct 274 may be defined and interpreted as a duct extending from the sound output module 276 disposed in the acoustic housing 270 toward the sound emission hole 283a. According to an embodiment, the sound output from the sound output module 276 may be output to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 274 and the sound emission hole 283a.

[0187] According to an embodiment, at least one sound emission hole 283a may be connected to the duct 274 of the acoustic housing 270. According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283c may be connected to a through hole (e.g., Fig. 9 Through hole 285 or Fig.11b According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283c may be connected to the through hole by a connecting portion 286.

[0188] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may include a body member 291 and a mesh member 292. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be provided to cover the duct 274 and the at least one sound emission hole 283a. According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may be provided between the acoustic housing 270 and the 1-3 side surface 211c.

[0189] According to an embodiment, the sound output module 276 may be disposed in the inner space of the first acoustic housing 271. According to an embodiment, the sound generated from the sound output module 276 may be output to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 274, the mesh member 292 and the at least one sound emission hole 283a.

[0190] According to an embodiment, the first acoustic housing 271 may have a side (eg, Fig.10 According to an embodiment, the first acoustic housing 271 may have a portion 271a disposed in a free space of the electronic device 101 (eg, Figure 7 At least a portion 271a of the free space S in the chamber.

[0191] refer to Fig.11a The acoustic shell 270 may include a first acoustic shell 271 , a second acoustic shell 272 and a third acoustic shell 273 .

[0192] According to an embodiment, the sound output module 276 may be disposed between the first acoustic housing 271 and the second acoustic housing 272 .

[0193] According to an embodiment, the third acoustic housing 273 may be coupled to the first acoustic housing 271. According to an embodiment, the third acoustic housing 273 is coupled to another surface (eg, Fig.11a a surface facing the −Z direction in the middle) so as to fix the acoustic shell 270 to the first plate 213.

[0194] According to an embodiment, the first display area 251 of the display 250 may be provided on one surface (eg, Fig.11a According to an embodiment, the first display area 251 may be coupled to one surface of the first plate 213 by a first waterproof member 261 made of a waterproof tape.

[0195] According to an embodiment, the protective member 219 may be coupled to the first housing 210. According to an embodiment, the protective member 219 may be coupled to at least a portion of the inner wall of the 1st-3rd side surface 211c of the first housing 210. According to an embodiment, the protective member 219 may be spaced apart from the edge of the flexible display 250. According to an embodiment, the protective member 219 may be configured to protect at least a portion of the flexible display 250. According to an embodiment, the protective member 219 may be spaced apart from the edge of the first display area 251. According to an embodiment, the protective member 219 may protect the first display area 251 from external impact.

[0196] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 290 may include a body member 291 coupled to the 1 - 3 th side surface 211 c and the inner wall of the first acoustic housing 271 , and a mesh member 292 disposed at an opening formed through the body member 291 .

[0197] According to an embodiment, the mesh member 292 may be made of a breathable mesh material, and may allow the sound generated from the sound output module 276 to propagate to the sound emission hole 283a through the duct 274. For example, the vibration of the sound generated from the sound output module 276 may propagate (or output) to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the duct 274, the mesh member 292, and the sound emission hole 283a. According to an embodiment, the mesh member 292 may prevent liquid and / or foreign matter outside the electronic device 101 from entering the duct 274 (or the inside of the electronic device 101) through the sound emission hole 283a.

[0198] According to an embodiment, the first rear cover 215 may be coupled to the first case 210 (or at least a portion of the 1 - 3 side surface 211 c ) by the third waterproof member 263 .

[0199] According to an embodiment, the sub-display 218 may be provided between the acoustic housing 270 and the first rear cover 215 .

[0200] According to an embodiment, the duct 274 , the mesh member 292 , and the sound emission hole 283 a may configure a passage L1 of the sound output from the sound output module 276 to the outside of the electronic device 101 .

[0201] refer to Fig.11b , at least one vent hole 283b may be connected to the through hole 285. According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283b may correspond to a vent hole that passes through the outer wall of the 1st-3rd side surface 211c toward the inside of the electronic device 101 (eg, Fig.11b According to an embodiment, the through hole 285 may correspond to a hole extending through the non-metal region 214 of the first housing 210 toward the sub-display 218 and extending toward the display 250.

[0202] According to an embodiment, the connection portion 286 may be configured to connect at least one vent hole 283b and the through hole 285. According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole 283b, the connection portion 286 and the through hole 285 may be defined and interpreted as one configuration and may be configured as a hole having an overall curved shape.

[0203] According to an embodiment, the through hole 285 may face a gap P configured between the first waterproof member 261 and the inner wall of the 1-3 side surface 211c. According to an embodiment, the gap P may be defined and interpreted as a space between the first waterproof member 261 and the protective member 219. According to an embodiment, the gap P may be defined and interpreted as a non-waterproof area P.

[0204] According to an embodiment, the through hole 285 may face the edge 251a of the first display area 251. According to an embodiment, the through hole 285 may be formed through an area of ​​the first housing 210 adjacent to the edge 251a of the flexible display 250 (e.g., the first display area 251) (e.g., at least a portion of the non-metal area 214).

[0205] According to an embodiment, external liquid and / or foreign matter introduced from the outside of the electronic device 101 through the at least one vent hole 283 b may be introduced into the gap P through the through hole 285 .

[0206] According to an embodiment, external liquid and / or foreign matter introduced into the gap P may be blocked by the first waterproof member 261 without being introduced into the first waterproof region (eg, Figure 5 The electrical components (eg, Figure 4 According to an embodiment, external liquid and / or foreign matter introduced into the gap P may be discharged to the outside of the electronic device 101 through a spaced portion between the protection member 219 and an edge 251 a of the first display region 251 .

[0207] The foldable electronic device may include a foldable flexible display disposed on the entire area of ​​a housing structure, and may include a plurality of housing structures to support the foldable electronic device. Therefore, the foldable electronic device may have various components disposed and / or mounted on each of the plurality of housing structures, and requires a waterproof structure configured to limit (or prevent) external foreign matter and / or liquid from entering these components.

[0208] Therefore, the foldable electronic device includes various components and a waterproof structure, and it may be difficult to ensure a sufficient internal space to install the components of the foldable electronic device.

[0209] The foldable electronic device may include a sound output module that can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device. The sound output module needs to have a resonance space inside the electronic device, and the vibration generated by the sound output module can resonate in the resonance space to ensure sufficient volume in the low frequency range. As described above, the foldable electronic device may have difficulty in ensuring a resonance space for the audio output module inside the foldable electronic device.

[0210] The embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a foldable electronic device that can prevent external foreign objects from entering the electronic device from the outside of the electronic device.

[0211] The embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a foldable electronic device, which may ensure the volume of an acoustic housing so as to achieve the sound performance of a sound output module located inside the electronic device.

[0212] However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0213] The foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a 1-1th housing hole and a 1-2th housing hole disposed therein, thereby improving aesthetics.

[0214] The foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can ensure additional space inside the electronic device for the acoustic housing, thereby improving the sound output performance of the sound output module.

[0215] Those skilled in the art will understand that the effects that can be achieved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above-described effects, and other effects not described above will be clearly understood from the following detailed description.

[0216] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, Figures 1 to 11b The electronic device 101 in the embodiment may include a first housing (eg, Figure 2 to Figure 11b The first shell 210 in the embodiment of the present invention), the second shell (for example, Figures 2 to 5 The second housing 220 in the embodiment of the present invention), the hinge structure (for example, Figure 4 The hinge structure 231 in the flexible display (eg, Figures 2 to 4 250 in the display), a first waterproof member (eg, Figures 4 to 5 The first waterproof member 261 in the acoustic housing (eg, Figure 4 The acoustic enclosure 270 or Figure 6 to Figure 11b The acoustic housing 270 in the embodiment of the present invention and the sound output module (eg, Figure 1 The sound output module 155 or Figure 10 to Figure 11b The first housing may include a first side surface (eg, Figures 2 to 5 The 1-2 side surface 211b and the second side surface (eg, Figure 2 to Figure 11b 1-3 side surfaces 211c in the embodiment. A plurality of first holes (eg, Figures 2 to 3 The first housing hole 281 in the first side surface may be formed. A plurality of second holes (eg, Figures 2 to 3 The second housing hole 283 or Figure 6 to Figure 11b The second housing hole 283b in the first housing may be formed on the second side surface. The hinge structure may rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display may be disposed on the first housing and the second housing. The first waterproof member may be disposed between the first housing and the flexible display. The acoustic housing may be disposed in the first housing. The acoustic housing may include a conduit (e.g., Fig.10 The sound output module may be disposed in the acoustic housing. The sound output module may be configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of the duct and the plurality of second holes. The plurality of second holes may include at least one sound emission hole (e.g., Figure 6 to Figure 11b The sound emission hole 283a) and at least one vent hole (e.g., Figure 6 to Figure 11b The at least one sound emission hole may extend from the second side surface to the duct. The at least one sound emission hole may be disposed adjacent to the at least one sound emission hole. The at least one sound emission hole may include at least one sound emission hole 283b extending from the second side surface to a gap (e.g., Fig.10 or Fig.11b The gap P) in the

[0217] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a sealing member (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b Sealing member 290 in it).

[0218] According to an embodiment, the sealing member may be configured to cover the duct and the at least one sound emission hole.

[0219] According to an embodiment, the sealing member may include a body member (e.g., Figure 6 to Figure 11b The main component 291) and the grid component (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The main body member may be coupled to the acoustic housing and the second side surface. The mesh member may be disposed in an opening formed through the main body member.

[0220] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the acoustic housing (e.g. Figure 6 or Figure 8 271a) in may be disposed adjacent to a portion of the second side surface, wherein at least one vent hole is formed in the portion.

[0221] According to an embodiment, at least one vent hole may be connected to a through hole (eg, Fig. 9 Through hole 285 or Fig.11b through hole 285 in it).

[0222] According to an embodiment, a through hole may be formed at an edge of the first housing and the flexible display (eg, Fig.10 In the area adjacent to the edge 251a of the first display area 251.

[0223] According to an embodiment, a protective member (eg, Figure 11a to Figure 11b Protective member 219 in.

[0224] According to an embodiment, the acoustic housing may include a first acoustic housing (eg, Figure 8 or Figure 11a to Figure 11b The first acoustic shell 271 in the embodiment of the present invention), the second acoustic shell (for example, Figure 8 or Figure 11a to Figure 11b The second acoustic shell 272 in the embodiment of the present invention) and the third acoustic shell (eg, Figure 8 or Figure 11a to Figure 11b The third acoustic shell 273 in the first acoustic shell). The sound output module may be disposed in the first acoustic shell. The duct may be formed in the first acoustic shell. The second acoustic shell may be coupled to the first acoustic shell. The second acoustic shell may be configured to cover the second sound output module. The third acoustic shell may be coupled to the first acoustic shell. The third acoustic shell may be fixed to the first shell.

[0225] According to an embodiment, the number of the plurality of second holes may be the same as the number of the plurality of first holes.

[0226] According to an embodiment, the plurality of second holes may be arranged in a pair of segment portions (eg, Figure 2 or Figure 6 Between a pair of 1-2 segment portions 214b).

[0227] According to an embodiment, the present invention may further include a first waterproof area (eg, Figure 6 The first printed circuit board (eg, Figure 4 The first printed circuit board 241 in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0228] According to an embodiment, a connection board (eg, Figure 8 The connecting plate 245 in the embodiment of the present invention.

[0229] According to an embodiment, the first side surface and the second side surface may be arranged parallel to each other. The plurality of first holes and the plurality of second holes may be arranged in a longitudinal direction (eg, Figure 4 The two electrodes are arranged overlappingly in the Y-axis direction.

[0230] According to an embodiment, the plurality of second holes may be arranged in a straight line.

[0231] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (eg, Figures 1 to 11b The electronic device 101 in the embodiment may include a first housing (eg, Figure 2 to Figure 11b The first shell 210 in the embodiment of the present invention), the second shell (for example, Figures 2 to 5 The second housing 220 in the embodiment of the present invention), the hinge structure (for example, Figure 4 The hinge structure 231 in the display (eg, Figures 2 to 4 250 in the display), a first waterproof member (eg, Figures 4 to 5 The first waterproof member 261 in the acoustic housing (eg, Figure 4 The acoustic enclosure 270 or Figure 6 to Figure 11b The acoustic housing 270 in the embodiment of the present invention), the sound output module (for example, Figure 1 The sound output module 155 or Figure 10 to Figure 11b The sound output module 276) and the sealing member (eg, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The first housing may include a side surface (eg, Figure 2 to Figure 11b 1-3 side surfaces 211c in the embodiment. A plurality of housing holes (e.g., Figures 2 to 3 The second housing hole 283 or Figure 6 to Figure 11b The second housing hole 283b in the housing may be formed on the side surface. The hinge structure may rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing. The display may include a first display area (eg, Figures 2 to 4 The first display area 251 in the second display area (eg, Figures 2 to 4 The second display area 252 in the image) and the folding area (eg, Figures 2 to 4The first display area may be disposed in the first housing. The second display area may be disposed in the second housing. The folding area may connect the first display area and the second display area. The first waterproof member may be disposed between the first housing and the first display area. The first waterproof member may configure the first waterproof area (e.g., Figure 6 The acoustic housing may be disposed in the first housing. The acoustic housing may include a conduit extending to at least a portion of the plurality of housing holes (eg, Fig.10 The sound output module may be disposed in the acoustic housing. The sound output module may be configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of the duct and the plurality of housing holes. A sealing member may be disposed between the acoustic housing and the side surface. The plurality of housing holes may include at least one sound emission hole (e.g., Figure 6 to Figure 11b The sound emission hole 283a) and at least one vent hole (e.g., Figure 6 to Figure 11b The at least one sound emission hole may extend from the side surface to the pipe. The at least one sound emission hole may be disposed adjacent to the at least one sound emission hole. The at least one sound emission hole may include at least one sound emission hole 283b extending from the side surface toward a non-waterproof area (e.g., Fig.10 or Fig.11b The gap P) in the

[0232] According to an embodiment, the sealing member may include a body member (e.g., Figure 6 to Figure 11b The main component 291) and the grid component (for example, Figure 6 to Figure 11b The main body member may be coupled to the acoustic housing and the second side surface. The mesh member may be disposed in an opening formed through the main body member.

[0233] According to an embodiment, the sealing member may be configured to cover the duct and the at least one sound emission hole.

[0234] According to an embodiment, the plurality of housing holes may be arranged in a straight line based on a width direction of the first housing.

[0235] According to an embodiment, a plurality of housing holes may be arranged in a pair of segment portions (eg, Figure 2 or Figure 6 Between the 1st and 2nd segments 214b).

[0236] While specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101) comprising: A first housing (210) comprising a first side surface (211b) having a plurality of first holes (281) formed therein and a second side surface (211c) having a plurality of second holes (283) formed therein; A second housing (220); A hinge structure (231) configured to rotatably connect the first shell and the second shell; A flexible display (250), arranged on the first shell and the second shell; A first waterproof component (261), arranged between the first housing and the flexible display; an acoustic housing (270) disposed in the first housing and comprising a conduit (274) extending into at least a portion of the plurality of second holes; A sound output module (155, 276) is arranged in the acoustic housing and configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least a portion of the plurality of second holes and the pipe. Wherein, the plurality of second holes include: at least one sound emission hole (283a) extending from the second side surface to the pipe; and At least one vent hole (283b) is disposed adjacent to the at least one sound emission hole and extends from the second side surface toward a gap (P) defined between the first waterproof member and the second side surface.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A sealing member (290) is disposed between the acoustic housing and the second side surface.

3. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 and 2, wherein: The sealing member is configured to cover the duct and the at least one sound emission hole.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The sealing member comprises: a main body member (291) coupled to the acoustic housing and the second side surface; and A grid member (292) is arranged at an opening formed in the main body member.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: At least a portion (271a) of the acoustic housing is disposed adjacent to a portion of the second side surface in which the at least one vent hole is formed.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The at least one vent hole is connected to a through hole (285) formed in a portion of the first housing corresponding to the gap.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The through hole is formed in a region of the first housing adjacent to an edge (251a) of the flexible display.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising: A protective member (219) is coupled to the first housing and configured to protect at least a portion of the flexible display.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The acoustic housing comprises: A first acoustic shell (271), in which a sound output module is arranged and the pipe is formed; a second acoustic housing (272) coupled to the first acoustic housing and configured to cover the sound output module; and A third acoustic shell (273) is coupled to the first acoustic shell and fixed to the first shell.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The number of the second holes is the same as the number of the first holes.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein: The plurality of second holes are arranged between a pair of segment portions (214b) formed at the second side surface.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising: A first printed circuit board (241) is arranged in a first waterproof area (261-1) formed by the first waterproof component.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, further comprising: A connecting board (245) is configured to electrically connect the sound output module and the first printed circuit board.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein: The first side surface and the second side surface are arranged parallel to each other, and The plurality of first holes and the plurality of second holes are arranged to overlap with each other relative to a longitudinal direction of the electronic device.

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: The plurality of second holes are arranged in a straight line.

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