Electronic device comprising strap surrounding battery

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment includes: a first housing; a second housing; a first printed circuit board; a second printed circuit board; a battery including a first edge, a second edge perpendicular to the first edge, and a third edge parallel to the second edge; a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board and having a portion disposed on a portion of the first edge; and a plurality of straps surrounding the battery. The plurality of tapes includes a first tape extending along a second edge and a second tape extending along a third edge, wherein the portion of the first edge is disposed between the first tape and the second tape and faces the first flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first tape and the second tape.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a band surrounding a battery. Background Art

[0002] An electronic device may include electronic components to provide various functions to a user. An electronic device may include a battery for supplying power to the electronic components. As electronic devices are miniaturized to enhance portability, a battery and a portion of the electronic components may be disposed adjacent to each other in the electronic device. Summary of the invention

[0003] Technical Solution

[0004] According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second housing movable relative to the first housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board disposed in the first housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second printed circuit board disposed in the second housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery, the battery including a first edge, a second edge perpendicular to the first edge, and a third edge parallel to the second edge, and disposed in the first housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and wherein a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board is disposed on a portion of the first edge. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of bands surrounding the battery. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a first band extending along the second edge. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a second band extending along the third edge. According to an embodiment, the portion of the first edge may be disposed between the first band and the second band, and faces the first flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first band and the second band.

[0005] According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include a housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board disposed in the housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second printed circuit board disposed in the housing and spaced apart from the first printed circuit board. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery, the battery including a first edge, a second edge perpendicular to the first edge, and a third edge parallel to the second edge, and disposed in the first housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board, and wherein a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board is disposed on a portion of the first edge. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of bands surrounding the battery. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a first band extending along the second edge. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a second band extending along the third edge. According to an embodiment, the portion of the first edge may be disposed between the first band and the second band, and faces the first flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first band and the second band. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0006] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0007] Figure 2a An example of an unfolded state of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0008] Figure 2b An example of a folded state of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0009] Figure 2c is an exploded view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0010] Figure 3a is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0011] Figure 3b is a diagram showing a method of Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of an example of an exemplary electronic device taken along line AA′.

[0012] Figure 4a is a diagram showing a method of Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of an example of an exemplary electronic device taken along line BB′.

[0013] Figure 4b is a perspective view showing a portion of a battery of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4c is a diagram showing a Figure 4bAn example cross-sectional view of a battery of an exemplary electronic device taken along line CC'.

[0015] Figure 5a is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5b is a diagram showing a Figure 5a A cross-sectional view of an example of an exemplary electronic device taken along line DD′.

[0017] Figure 6a is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0018] Figure 6b is a diagram showing a Figure 6a An example cross-sectional view of an antenna module of an exemplary electronic device taken along line EE'. 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 one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, the processor 120 may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the command or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resultant data in the non-volatile memory 134. According to an embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is 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 device 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 an embodiment, 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 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane delay for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less 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 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 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 part 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 partial 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] Figure 2a shows an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 2b shows an example of a folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 2c is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0043] refer to Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c , the electronic device 200 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a display 230 (eg, Figure 1a display module 160 ), at least one camera 240 , a hinge structure 250 and / or at least one electronic component 260 .

[0044] The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may form at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 200 that may be grasped by the user. When the user uses the electronic device 200, at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 200 defined by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may contact a portion of the user's body. According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first surface 211, a second surface 212 facing the first surface 211 and spaced apart from the first surface 211, and a first side surface 213 surrounding at least a portion of the first surface 211 and the second surface 212. The first side surface 213 may connect the periphery of the first surface 211 and the periphery of the second surface 212. The first surface 211, the second surface 212, and the first side surface 213 may define an internal space of the first housing 210. According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may provide a space formed by the first surface 211, the second surface 212, and the first side surface 213 as a space for arranging components of the electronic device 101.

[0045] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a third surface 221, a fourth surface 222 facing the third surface 221 and spaced apart from the third surface 221, and a second side surface 223 surrounding at least a portion of the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222. The second side surface 223 may connect the periphery of the third surface 221 and the periphery of the fourth surface 222. The third surface 221, the fourth surface 222, and the second side surface 223 may define an internal space of the second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may provide a space formed by the third surface 221, the fourth surface 222, and the second side surface 223 surrounding at least a portion of the third surface 221 and the fourth surface 222 as a space for mounting components of the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may be coupled to the first housing 210 to be rotatable relative to the first housing 210.

[0046] According to an embodiment, each of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may include each of the first protective member 214 and the second protective member 224. The first protective member 214 and the second protective member 224 may be provided on the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 along the periphery of the display 230. According to an embodiment, the first protective member 214 and the second protective member 224 may prevent foreign matter (e.g., dust or moisture) from being introduced through the gap between the display 230, the first housing 210, and the second housing 220. For example, the first protective member 214 may surround the periphery of the first display area 231 of the display 230, and the second protective member 224 may surround the periphery of the second display area 232 of the display 230. The first protective member 214 may be formed by being attached to the first side surface 213 of the first housing 210, or may be formed integrally with the first side surface 213. The second protective member 224 may be formed by being attached to the second side surface 223 of the second housing 220, or may be formed integrally with the second side surface 223.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the first side surface 213 and the second side surface 223 may include a conductive material, a non-conductive material, or a combination thereof. For example, the second side surface 223 may include at least one conductive member 225 and at least one non-conductive member 226. At least one conductive member 225 may include a plurality of conductive members spaced apart from each other. At least one non-conductive member 226 may be disposed between a plurality of conductive members. By disposing at least one non-conductive member 226 between a plurality of conductive members, a plurality of conductive members may be disconnected from each other. According to one embodiment, a plurality of conductive members and a plurality of non-conductive members may form an antenna radiator together. The electronic device 200 may be able to communicate with an external electronic device through an antenna radiator formed by a plurality of conductive members and a plurality of non-conductive members.

[0048] The display 230 may be configured to display visual information. According to an embodiment, the display 230 may be disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 across the hinge structure 250. For example, the display 230 may include a first display area 231 disposed on the first surface 211 of the first housing, a second display area 232 disposed on the third surface 221 of the second housing, and a third display area 233 disposed between the first display area 231 and the second display area 232. The first display area 231, the second display area 232, and the third display area 233 may form the front surface of the display 230. According to an embodiment, the display 230 may also include a sub-display panel 235 disposed in the fourth surface 222 of the second housing 220. For example, the display 230 may be referred to as a flexible display 230. According to an embodiment, the display 230 may include a window exposed toward the outside of the electronic device 200. The window may protect the surface of the display 230, and transmit the visual information provided by the display 230 to the outside of the electronic device 200 by including a substantially transparent material. For example, the window may include glass (eg, UTG, ultra-thin glass) and / or polymer (eg, PI, polyimide), but is not limited thereto.

[0049] At least one camera 240 may be configured to obtain an image based on receiving light from an external object of the electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, the at least one camera 240 may include a first camera 241, a second camera 242, and a third camera 243. The first camera 241 may be disposed in the first housing 210. For example, the first camera 241 may be disposed inside the first housing 210, and at least a portion of the first camera 241 may be visible through the second surface 212 of the first housing 210. The first camera 241 may be supported by a bracket (not shown) in the first housing 210. When viewed from above the electronic device 200, the first housing 210 may include at least one opening 241a overlapping the first camera 241. The first camera 241 may obtain an image based on receiving light from the outside of the electronic device 200 through the at least one opening 241a.

[0050] According to an embodiment, the second camera 242 may be disposed in the second housing 220. For example, the second camera 242 may be disposed inside the second housing 220 and may be visible through the sub-display panel 235. When viewed from above the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 may include at least one opening 242a overlapping the second camera 242. The second camera 242 may obtain an image based on receiving light from outside the electronic device 200 through the at least one opening 242a.

[0051] According to an embodiment, the third camera 243 may be provided in the first housing 210. For example, the third camera 243 may be provided inside the first housing 210, and at least a portion of the third camera 243 may be visible through the first surface 211 of the first housing 210. For another example, the third camera 243 may be provided inside the first housing 210, and at least a portion of the third camera 243 may be visible through the first display area 231 of the display 230. When viewed from above the display 230, the first display area 231 of the display 230 may include at least one opening overlapping with the third camera 243. The third camera 243 may obtain an image based on receiving light from outside the display 230 through the at least one opening.

[0052] According to an embodiment, the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 may be disposed below the display 230 (for example, in a direction toward the inside of the first housing 210 or the inside of the second housing 220). For example, the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 may be under-display cameras (UDC). In the case where the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 are under-display cameras, an area of ​​the display 230 corresponding to the position of each of the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 may not be a useless area. The useless area of ​​the display 230 may mean an area of ​​the display 230 that does not include pixels or does not emit light to the outside of the electronic device 200. For another example, the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 may be perforated cameras. In the case where the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 are perforated cameras, an area of ​​the display 230 corresponding to the position of each of the second camera 242 and the third camera 243 may be a useless area.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the hinge structure 250 may rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The hinge structure 250 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 of the electronic device 101 so that the electronic device 200 may be bent, curved or folded. For example, the hinge structure 250 may be disposed between a portion of the first side surface 213 and a portion of the second side surface 223 facing each other. The hinge structure 250 may change the electronic device 200 into an unfolded state or a folded state, in which the directions facing the first surface 211 of the first housing 210 and the third surface 221 of the second housing 220 are substantially the same as each other in the unfolded state, and in which the first surface 211 and the third surface 221 face each other in the folded state. When the electronic device 200 is in the folded state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be superimposed or overlapped by facing each other.

[0054] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the direction facing the first surface 211 and the direction facing the third surface 221 may be different from each other. For example, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the direction facing the first surface 211 and the direction facing the third surface 221 may be opposite to each other. For another example, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, the direction facing the first surface 211 and the direction facing the third surface 221 may be tilted relative to each other. In the case where the direction facing the first surface 211 is tilted relative to the direction facing the third surface 221, the first housing 210 may be tilted relative to the second housing 220.

[0055] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may be foldable based on a folding axis f. The folding axis f may refer to a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200 (eg, Figure 2a and Figure 2b The folding axis f may be a virtual line extending through the hinge cover 251 on the folding axis d1, but is not limited thereto. For example, the folding axis f may be a virtual line extending through the hinge cover 251 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200 (eg, Figure 2a and Figure 2b In the case where the folding axis f extends in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200, the hinge structure 250 can connect the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 by extending in a direction parallel to the folding axis f. The first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be rotatable by the hinge structure 250 extending in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 200.

[0056] According to an embodiment, the hinge structure 250 may include a hinge cover 251, a first hinge plate 252, a second hinge plate 253, and a hinge module 254. The hinge cover 251 may surround the inner components of the hinge structure 250 and form the outer surface of the hinge structure 250. According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in a folded state, at least a portion of the hinge cover 251 surrounding the hinge structure 250 may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200 through the space between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. According to another embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 251 may be covered by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 without being exposed to the outside of the electronic device 200.

[0057] According to an embodiment, the first hinge plate 252 and the second hinge plate 253 may rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 by being respectively coupled to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. For example, the first hinge plate 252 may be coupled to the first front bracket 215 of the first housing 210, and the second hinge plate 253 may be coupled to the second front bracket 227 of the second housing 220. When the first hinge plate 252 and the second hinge plate 253 are respectively coupled to the first front bracket 215 and the second front bracket 227, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be rotatable according to the rotation of the first hinge plate 252 and the second hinge plate 253.

[0058] The hinge module 254 can rotate the first hinge plate 252 and the second hinge plate 253. For example, the hinge module 254 can rotate the first hinge plate 252 and the second hinge plate 253 based on the folding axis f by including a gear that can be engaged and rotated. According to an embodiment, there can be a plurality of hinge modules 254. For example, the plurality of hinge modules 254 can be respectively disposed at both ends of the first hinge plate 252 and the second hinge plate 253 by being spaced apart from each other.

[0059] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first front bracket 215 and a rear bracket 216, and the second housing 220 may include a second front bracket 227. The first front bracket 215 and the rear bracket 216 may be disposed inside the first housing 210 and support components of the electronic device 200. The second front bracket 227 may be disposed inside the second housing 220 and support components of the electronic device 200. For example, the display 230 may be disposed in a surface of the first front bracket 215 and a surface of the second front bracket 227. The rear bracket 216 may be disposed in another surface of the first front bracket 215 facing the surface of the first front bracket 215. The sub-display panel 235 may be disposed in the rear bracket 216.

[0060] According to an embodiment, a portion of the first front bracket 215 may be surrounded by the first side surface 213, and a portion of the second front bracket 227 may be surrounded by the second side surface 223. For example, the first front bracket 215 may be integrally formed with the first side surface 213, and the second front bracket 227 may be integrally formed with the second side surface 223. For another example, the first front bracket 215 may be formed separately from the first side surface 213, and the second front bracket 227 may be formed separately from the second side surface 223.

[0061] At least one electronic component 260 may implement various functions for providing to a user. According to an embodiment, at least one electronic component 260 may include a first printed circuit board 261, a second printed circuit board 262, a flexible printed circuit board 263, a battery 264, and / or an antenna 265. Each of the first printed circuit board 261 and the second printed circuit board 262 may form an electrical connection of components in the electronic device 200. For example, a component for implementing the overall function of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 of the fourth surface 222 may be provided in the first printed circuit board 261, and the electronic components for implementing part of the functions of the first printed circuit board 261 may be provided in the second printed circuit board 262. For another example, the components for operating the sub-display panel 235 provided in the fourth surface 222 may be provided in the second printed circuit board 262.

[0062] According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 261 may be disposed in the first housing 210. For example, the first printed circuit board 261 may be disposed on the surface of the first front bracket 215. According to an embodiment, the second printed circuit board 262 may be disposed in the second housing 220. For example, the second printed circuit board 262 may be spaced apart from the first printed circuit board 261 and disposed on the surface of the second front bracket 227. The flexible printed circuit board 263 may connect the first printed circuit board 261 and the second printed circuit board 262. For example, the flexible printed circuit board 263 may extend from the first printed circuit board 261 to the second printed circuit board 262.

[0063] The battery 264 as a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 200 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery 264 may be substantially disposed on the same plane as the first printed circuit board 261 or the second printed circuit board 262.

[0064] The antenna 265 may be configured to receive power or signals from outside the electronic device 200. According to one embodiment, the antenna 265 may be disposed between the rear bracket 216 and the battery 264. For example, the antenna 265 may include a near field communication (NFC) antenna, an antenna module, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. For example, the antenna 265 may perform short-range communication with an external device, or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging.

[0065] Figure 3a is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 3b is a diagram showing a Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of an example of an exemplary electronic device taken along line AA′.

[0066] Reference Figure 3a and Figure 3b According to an embodiment of the electronic device 300 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The electronic device 200 may include a first housing 310 (eg, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The first housing 210), the second housing 320 (for example, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c a second housing 220 ), a plurality of printed circuit boards 330 , a battery 340 (eg, Figure 1 Battery 189, Figure 2c The electronic device 300 may be referred to as a foldable device because the display (eg, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The display 230) is foldable.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 may define a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 300. The second housing 320 may define another portion of the outer surface of the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 may be movable relative to the first housing 310. For example, the second housing 320 may be coupled to the first housing 310 to be rotatable relative to the first housing 310. For example, the second housing 320 may be coupled to the first housing 310 to be pivotable relative to the first housing 310. According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 may be movable relative to the first housing 310 by a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The hinge structure 250 is connected to the first shell 310.

[0068] According to one embodiment, when the second housing 320 moves relative to the first housing 310, the state of the electronic device 300 can be changed. By moving the second housing 320 relative to the first housing 310, the display 230 can be folded or unfolded. For example, when the second housing 320 moves relative to the first housing 310, the state of the electronic device 300 can be changed to a folded state or an unfolded state. The display 230 can be disposed on the first surface 311 (e.g., Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c and the third surface 321 of the second housing 320 (eg, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2cIn the folded state of the electronic device 300, the first surface 311 of the first shell 310 and the third surface 321 of the second shell 320 may face each other. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 300, the direction facing the first surface 311 may face the direction opposite to the direction facing the third surface 321. When the first surface 311 and the third surface 321 face each other in the folded state of the electronic device 300, the display 230 provided on the first surface 311 and the third surface 321 may be folded. In the unfolded state of the electronic device 300, the direction facing the first surface 311 and the direction facing the third surface 321 may be the same as each other. Since the direction facing the first surface 311 and the direction facing the third surface are the same as each other in the unfolded state of the electronic device 300, the display 230 provided on the first surface 311 and the third surface 321 may be unfolded.

[0069] A plurality of printed circuit boards 330 (PCBs) may form electrical connections between electronic components in the electronic device 300. For example, the plurality of printed circuit boards 330 may support electronic components in the electronic device 300. For example, the plurality of printed circuit boards 330 may support electronic components disposed on a surface of each of the plurality of printed circuit boards 330. The plurality of printed circuit boards 330 may have rigidity to support the electronic components in the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the plurality of printed circuit boards 330 may include a first printed circuit board 331, a second printed circuit board 332, and / or a third printed circuit board 333.

[0070] The first printed circuit board 331 may form an electrical connection of electronic components disposed in the first housing 310. The first printed circuit board 331 may be electrically connected to the electronic components in the first housing 310 and the electronic components disposed in the second housing 320. According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 331 may be disposed in the first housing 310. For example, the first printed circuit board 331 may include a processor (e.g., Figure 1 For example, the first printed circuit board 331 may be referred to as a main printed circuit board (PCB).

[0071] The second printed circuit board 332 may form an electrical connection between electronic components disposed in the second housing 320. According to an embodiment, the second printed circuit board 332 may be disposed in the second housing 320. The second printed circuit board 332 may be spaced apart from the first printed circuit board 331. For example, the second printed circuit board 332 may be referred to as a sub-printed circuit board (sub-PCB).

[0072] The third printed circuit board 332 may include a circuit board for implementing an interface (eg, Figure 1interface 177) and a communication module (eg, Figure 1 According to an embodiment, the third printed circuit board 332 may be spaced apart from the first printed circuit board 331 . The third printed circuit board 332 may be disposed in the first housing 310 .

[0073] The battery 340 may be configured to supply power to the electronic components in the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the battery 340 may include a first battery 341 and a second battery 342. The first battery 341 may be configured to supply power to the electronic components disposed in the first housing 310. The first battery 341 may be disposed in the first housing 310. For example, the first battery 341 may be disposed between the first printed circuit board 331 and the third printed circuit board 333. According to an embodiment, the first battery 341 may include a first edge 341a, a second edge 341b, a third edge 341c, and / or a fourth edge 341d. Among the regions included in a component, an edge may mean a region including a boundary for distinguishing the component from other components. The first edge 341a may face the side surface of the first printed circuit board 331. The second edge 341b may be connected to one end of the first edge 341a. The second edge 341b may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first edge 341a. The third edge 341c may be connected to the other end of the first edge 341a. The other end of the first edge 341a may be opposite to the end of the first edge 341a connected to the second edge 341b. The third edge 341c may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first edge 341a. The third edge 341c may extend in a direction substantially parallel to the second edge 341b. The fourth edge 341d may connect the second edge 341b and the third edge 341c. The fourth edge 341d may extend between the second edge 341b and the third edge 341c. The fourth edge 341d may be substantially parallel to the first edge 341a. According to an embodiment, the fourth edge 341d may face the side surface of the third printed circuit board 333.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board 331 may be spaced apart from the battery 341 along a first direction (e.g., +y direction). For example, the first printed circuit board 331 may be spaced apart from the first edge 341a in the first direction (e.g., +y direction). The second printed circuit board 332 may be spaced apart from the battery 341 along a second direction different from the first direction. The second direction may represent a direction different from the first direction. For example, the second direction may represent at least one of a direction opposite to the first direction, a direction inclined relative to the first direction, or a direction perpendicular to the first direction. For example, the second printed circuit board 332 may be spaced apart from the first edge 341a along a second direction different from the first direction (e.g., +x direction). The third printed circuit board 333 may be spaced apart from the battery 341 along a second direction different from the first direction. For example, the third printed circuit board 333 may be spaced apart from the first edge 341a along a second direction different from the first direction (e.g., -y direction).

[0075] The second battery 342 may be configured to supply power to electronic components disposed in the second housing 320. The second battery 342 may be disposed in the second housing 320. The second battery 342 may be spaced apart from the first battery 341.

[0076] The plurality of bands 350 may prevent a short circuit of the battery 340. For example, each of the plurality of bands 350 may include an insulating material. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands 350 may seal the battery 340. For example, the plurality of bands 350 may prevent oxidation of electrodes in the battery 3540. For example, when the battery 340 is overheated, the plurality of bands 350 may block smoke generated in the battery 340 from being released to the outside. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands 350 may surround the first battery 341. The plurality of bands 350 may surround at least a portion of the edges 341a, 341b, 341c, and 341d of the first battery 341. The plurality of bands 350 may include a first band 351, a second band 352, a third band 353, and / or a fourth band 354.

[0077] The first band 351 may be disposed on the second edge 341b. The first band 351 may extend along the second edge 341b. For example, the first band 351 may extend from the end of the second edge 341b in contact with the first edge 341a to the other end of the second edge 341b in contact with the fourth edge 341d. According to one embodiment, the first band 351 may surround a portion of the surface 341e of the first battery 341, a portion of the side surface of the first battery 341 facing the -x axis direction, and a portion of the other surface of the first battery 341 opposite to the surface 341e of the first battery 341. The direction facing the other surface of the first battery 341 (e.g., -z direction) may be opposite to the direction facing the surface 341e of the first battery 341 (e.g., +z direction). The side surface of the first battery may mean a surface connecting the surface 341e of the first battery 341 and the other surface of the first battery 341.

[0078] The second band 352 may be disposed on the third edge 341c. The second band 352 may extend along the third edge 341c. For example, the second band 352 may extend from the end of the third edge 341c in contact with the first edge 341a to the other end of the third edge 341c in contact with the fourth edge 341d. According to one embodiment, the second band 352 may surround a portion of the surface 341e of the first battery 341, a portion of the side surface of the first battery 341 facing the +x-axis direction, and a portion of the other surface of the first battery 341 opposite to the surface 341e of the first battery 341.

[0079] When viewed from above the first battery 341, the third tape 353 may overlap at least a portion of the first tape 351. For example, the third tape 353 may be provided on the first tape 351. The third tape 353 may surround an end portion of the second edge 341b that contacts the first edge 341a. The third tape 353 may surround a portion of the surface 341e of the first battery 341, a portion of the side surface of the first battery 341 facing the +y-axis direction, and a portion of the other surface of the first battery 341 opposite to the surface 341e of the first battery 341.

[0080] When viewed from above the first battery 341, the fourth band 354 may be spaced apart from the second band 352. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the fourth band 354 may be disposed between the first band 351 and the second band 352. The fourth band 354 may be spaced apart from the third edge 341c. The fourth band 354 may be connected to the second band 352 on the side surface of the first battery 341 facing the first printed circuit board 331. The fourth band 354 may overlap with a portion of the second band 352 disposed on the side surface of the first battery 341 facing the first printed circuit board 331. The fourth band 354 may surround a portion of the surface 341e of the first battery 341, a portion of the side surface of the first battery 341 facing the +y-axis direction, and a portion of the other surface of the first battery 341 opposite to the surface 341e of the first battery 341.

[0081] A plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 (FPCB) may connect the plurality of printed circuit boards 330 to each other. The plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 may electrically connect the plurality of printed circuit boards 330. For example, the plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 may electrically connect one of the plurality of printed circuit boards 330 with another of the plurality of printed circuit boards 330 through a connector, but is not limited thereto. According to an embodiment, the plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 may be integrally manufactured with at least a portion of the plurality of printed circuit boards 330. According to an embodiment, the plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 may have a curved shape in the electronic device 300. For example, the plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 may have flexibility and be bent in the electronic device 300. According to an embodiment, the plurality of flexible printed circuit boards 360 may include a first flexible printed circuit board 361, a second flexible printed circuit board 362, a third flexible printed circuit board 363, and / or a fourth flexible printed circuit board 364.

[0082] The first flexible printed circuit board 361 may electrically connect the first printed circuit board 331 and the second printed circuit board 332. The first flexible printed circuit board 361 may perform transmission of signals for the overall operation of the electronic device 300. For example, an audio signal may be transmitted to the first printed circuit board 331 or the second printed circuit board 332 through the first flexible printed circuit board 361. For example, a signal obtained by input from an external object (e.g., an electronic pen) may be transmitted to the first printed circuit board 331 or the second printed circuit board 332 through the first flexible printed circuit board 361. According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may extend from the first printed circuit board 331 in the first housing 310 to the second printed circuit board 332 in the second housing 320. For example, one end of the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 331, and the other end of the first flexible printed circuit board 361 opposite to the end of the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be disposed on the second printed circuit board 332. The first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be disposed on the surface 341e of the first battery 341. For example, the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may span the first battery 341. For example, the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be disposed on the surface 341e of the first battery 341. For example, a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be disposed on the first edge 341a of the first battery 341 facing the first printed circuit board 331. According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be bent on the surface 341e of the first battery 341. For example, the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be bent on the surface 341e of the first battery 341 and disposed on the third edge 342b of the first battery 341. According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the first flexible printed circuit board 331 may overlap a portion of the first battery 341. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the first flexible printed circuit board 331 may overlap the first edge 341a and the third edge 341c. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the first flexible printed circuit board 331 may not overlap the second edge 341b and the fourth edge 341d. For example, the first flexible printed circuit board 331 may be spaced apart from the second edge 341 b and the fourth edge 341 d .

[0083] The second flexible printed circuit board 362 may electrically connect the first printed circuit board 331 and the third printed circuit board 333. The second flexible printed circuit board 362 may implement an interface (eg, Figure 1 The second flexible printed circuit board 362 can transmit signals from an external electronic device (eg, Figure 1The signal input from the electronic device 102 of the embodiment is transmitted to the first printed circuit board 362. According to an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may extend from the first printed circuit board 331 to the third printed circuit board 333. For example, one end of the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 331, and the other end of the second flexible printed circuit board 362 opposite to the end of the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may be disposed on the third printed circuit board 333. According to an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may span the first battery 341. For example, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may extend from the first printed circuit board 331 to the third printed circuit board 333 along a direction perpendicular to the first edge 341a (e.g., -y direction). For example, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may extend along a direction (e.g., -y direction) from the first edge 341a toward the fourth edge 341b. According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may overlap the first edge 341a and the fourth edge 341d. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may not overlap the second edge 341b and the third edge 341d. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the second flexible printed circuit board 362 may be disposed between the second edge 341b and the third edge 341d.

[0084] The third flexible printed circuit board 363 may electrically connect the first printed circuit board 331 and the third printed circuit board 333. The third flexible printed circuit board 363 may perform transmission of RF signals between the first printed circuit board 331 and the third printed circuit board 333. According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the third flexible printed circuit board 363 may overlap the third edge 341c and the fourth edge 341d. When viewed from above the first battery 341, the third flexible printed circuit board 363 may not overlap the first edge 341a and the second edge 341b.

[0085] The fourth flexible printed circuit board 364 may electrically connect the first printed circuit board 331 and the second printed circuit board 332. The fourth flexible printed circuit board 364 may perform transmission of signals for overall operation of the electronic device 300. For example, the fourth flexible printed circuit board 364 may transmit signals between the first printed circuit board 331 and the second printed circuit board 362 together with the first flexible printed circuit board 361. According to an embodiment, the fourth flexible printed circuit board 364 may extend from the first printed circuit board 331 to the second printed circuit board 332. The fourth flexible printed circuit board 364 may be spaced apart from the first flexible printed circuit board 361. According to an embodiment, the fourth flexible printed circuit board 364 may extend from the first housing 310 across the hinge structure (e.g., Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c ) extends to the second shell 320.

[0086] According to an embodiment, a portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 may be exposed in a direction (e.g., +z direction) toward the first flexible printed circuit board 361. For example, the plurality of tapes 350 may not be disposed on the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a. For example, the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be spaced apart from the plurality of tapes 350. According to an embodiment, the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be exposed toward the first flexible printed circuit board 361 between the third tape 353 and the fourth tape 354. For example, the fourth tape 354 may surround another portion 341a-2 of the first edge 341a between the first flexible printed circuit board 361 and the second tape 352.

[0087] According to an embodiment, a portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be disposed between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, and may face the first flexible printed circuit board 361 through a gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may mean an area of ​​the first battery 341 in which a protection circuit module (PCM) of the first battery 341 is not included among the areas of the first battery 341. The gap g1 may mean an area of ​​the first battery 341 in which the plurality of tapes 350 are not disposed. The gap g1 may be formed by the second tape 352 being spaced apart from the first tape 351 along a direction (e.g., +x direction) in which the second edge 341b faces the third edge 341c. For example, the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be spaced apart from the first flexible printed circuit board 361 in the gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. For example, a portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may contact the first flexible printed circuit board 361 in the gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. For example, in the case where the plurality of tapes 350 are provided in the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a, the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may form a step with other regions of the first battery 341. In the case where the plurality of tapes 350 are provided in the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a, the size of the space in the first housing 310 for accommodating the first battery 341 may be designed based on the sum of the thickness of the first battery 341 and the thickness of the plurality of tapes 350 due to the thickness of the plurality of tapes 350. The thickness of a component may refer to a distance in a direction (e.g., a -z direction) opposite to the direction (+z direction) in which the surface 341e of the first battery 341 faces, and the corresponding expressions may be used in the same manner hereinafter. When the plurality of strips 350 are provided in the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a, the size of the space accommodating the first battery 341 may be reduced by the thickness of the plurality of strips 350. In the case where the thickness of the first flexible printed circuit board 361 overlapping the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a is reduced to suppress the reduction in the size of the space accommodating the first battery 341, a portion of the plurality of layers in the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be omitted. In the case where a portion of a layer for shielding noise among the plurality of layers of the first flexible printed circuit board 361 is omitted, the transmission efficiency of a signal between the first printed circuit board 331 and the second printed circuit board 332 may be reduced. In the case where a portion of a signal pattern for signal transmission among the plurality of layers in the first flexible printed circuit board 361 is omitted, the data transmission efficiency between the first printed circuit board 331 and the second printed circuit board 332 may be reduced. Since the plurality of strips 350 are not provided on the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment may provide a structure capable of increasing the size of the space accommodating the first battery 341.As the size of the space accommodating the first battery 341 increases, the electronic device 300 may provide a structure in which the size of the first battery 341 is increased.

[0088] According to an embodiment, a portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be exposed toward the second flexible printed circuit board 362 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. The portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be disposed between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, and may face the second flexible printed circuit board 362 through a gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. For example, the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may be spaced apart from the second flexible printed circuit board 362 in the gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. For example, the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a may contact the second flexible printed circuit board 362 in the gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352.

[0089] According to an embodiment, a portion 341d-1 of the fourth edge 341d may be exposed between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352 in a direction (e.g., +z direction) toward the second flexible printed circuit board 362. The portion 341d-1 of the fourth edge 341d may be disposed between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, and may face the second flexible printed circuit board 362 through a gap g1 between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. For example, the portion 341d-1 of the fourth edge 341d may be spaced apart from the second flexible printed circuit board 362 in the gap between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352. For example, the portion 341d-1 of the fourth edge 341d may contact the second flexible printed circuit board 362 in the gap between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352.

[0090] As described above, since the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a faces the first flexible printed circuit board 361 through the gap between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment can provide a structure in which the size of the first battery 341 is increased. Since the portion 341a-1 of the first edge 341a faces the second flexible printed circuit board 362 through the gap between the first tape 351 and the second tape 352, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment can provide a structure in which the size of the first battery 341 is increased.

[0091] Figure 4a is a diagram showing a Figure 3a A cross-sectional view of an example of an exemplary electronic device taken along line BB' of Figure 4b is a perspective view showing a portion of a battery of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 4c is a diagram showing a Figure 4b An example cross-sectional view of a battery of an exemplary electronic device taken along line CC'.

[0092] Reference Figure 4a , Figure 4b and Figure 4c According to an embodiment, the first band 351 may surround the second edge 341b of the first battery 341. The first band 351 may surround the outer surface of the second edge 341b and have a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the second edge 341b. For example, the first band 351 may have a curvature and may be bent on the second edge 341b.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the third tape 353 may surround the first tape 351. The third tape 353 may surround the first tape 351 on the first tape 351. For example, the third tape 353 may have a curvature and bend on the second edge 341b. The third tape 353 may overlap with the first tape 351. When the third tape 353 and the first tape 351 overlap, the third tape 353 and the first tape 351 may seal the first battery 341.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the second band 352 may surround the third edge 341c of the first battery 341. For example, the second band 352 may surround the outer surface of the third edge 341c and have a shape corresponding to the outer surface of the third edge 341c. For example, the second band 352 may have a curvature and bend on the third edge 341c. According to an embodiment, the second band 352 may surround the side surface 341f of the first battery 341. For example, the side surface 341f of the first battery 341 may face the first printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 3a The side surface of the first printed circuit board 331 is provided.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the fourth tape 354 may surround a portion of the second tape 352. The fourth tape 354 may surround a portion of the second tape 352 on the second tape 352. For example, a portion of the fourth tape 354 may surround a portion of the second tape 352 disposed on the side surface 341f of the first battery 341. A portion of the fourth tape 354 may overlap a portion of the second tape 352 on the side surface 341f of the first battery 341. When a portion of the fourth tape 354 and a portion of the second tape 352 overlap each other, the fourth tape 354 and the second tape 352 may seal the first battery 341.

[0096] According to an embodiment, another portion of the fourth tape 354 may be disposed on the surface 341e of the first battery 341. For example, the fourth tape 354 may surround the second tape 352 on the side surface 341f of the first battery 341 and extend to the surface 341e of the first battery 341. According to an embodiment, the second tape 352 and the fourth tape 354 may be spaced apart from each other on the surface 341e of the first battery 341.

[0097] As described above, according to an electronic device (eg, Figure 3a The electronic device 300 may provide a structure capable of sealing the first battery 341 by a plurality of tapes 350 overlapping each other.

[0098] Figure 5a is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 5b is a diagram showing a Figure 5a A cross-sectional view of an example of an exemplary electronic device taken along line DD′.

[0099] Reference Figure 5a and Figure 5b According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may include a first extension portion 361a, a second extension portion 361b and / or a third extension portion 361c. The first extension portion 361a may extend in a direction perpendicular to the first edge 341a (e.g., -y direction). The first extension portion 361a may extend on the surface 341e of the first battery 341 in a direction perpendicular to the first edge 341a. For example, one end of the first extension portion 361a may be disposed on the first printed circuit board 331. The first extension portion 361a may extend from the first printed circuit board 331 in a direction from the first edge 341a toward the fourth edge 341d (e.g., -y direction). When viewed from above the first battery 341, a portion of the first extension portion 361a may overlap with the first edge 341a.

[0100] The second extension portion 361b may be connected to the first extension portion 361a. For example, the second extension portion 361b may extend from the first extension portion 361a toward the third edge 341c. For example, the second extension portion 361b may extend on the surface 341e of the first battery 341 in a direction (e.g., +x direction) toward the third edge 341c. According to one embodiment, when viewed from above the first battery 341, a portion of the second extension portion 361b may overlap with the third edge 341c. The portion of the second extension portion 361b may be disposed on the third edge 341c. According to one embodiment, one end of the second extension portion 361b may be coupled to the first housing 310. For example, the end of the second extension portion 361b may be fixed to the first housing 310. When the end of the second extension portion 361b is coupled to the first housing 310, the second extension portion 361b may support the first flexible printed circuit board 361. The second extension portion 361b may prevent the first flexible printed circuit board 361 from deviating from the designed position in the first housing 310. The second extending portion 361 b may prevent the first flexible printed circuit board 361 from being damaged by external force when the electronic device 300 is manufactured.

[0101] The third extension portion 361c may be connected to the first extension portion 361a. The third extension portion 361c may be spaced apart from the second extension portion 361b. According to one embodiment, the third extension portion 361c may extend from the first extension portion 361a toward the third edge 341c. For example, the third extension portion 361c may extend on the surface 341e of the first battery 341 in a direction toward the third edge 341c (e.g., +x direction). When viewed from above the first battery 341, according to one embodiment, a portion of the third extension portion 361c may overlap with the third edge 341c. The portion of the third extension portion 361c may be disposed on the third edge 341c.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the first housing 310 may include a through hole 310a penetrating the first housing 310. The through hole 310a may be disposed close to the third edge 341c among the second edge 341b and the third edge 341c. According to an embodiment, the third extension portion 361c may extend to the second housing (e.g., Figure 3a The third extension portion 361c may extend parallel to the surface 341e of the first battery 341. The third extension portion 361c may be bent at a position adjacent to the through hole 310a after passing the third edge 341c. The bent third extension portion 361c may be inserted into the through hole 310a. The third extension portion 361c may extend through the through hole 310a to the second printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 3a a second printed circuit board 332).

[0103] As described above, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment may provide a structure in which the first flexible printed circuit board 361 may be stably supported by the second extension portion 361 b coupled to the first case 310 .

[0104] Figure 6a is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to an embodiment, Figure 6b is a diagram showing a Figure 6a An example cross-sectional view of an antenna module of an exemplary electronic device taken along line EE'.

[0105] Reference Figure 6a and Figure 6b , the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment may include an antenna module 370. The antenna module 370 may receive a signal from an external electronic device or transmit a signal to an external electronic device. The antenna module 370 may receive power from the outside of the electronic device 300 and transmit the received power to the first printed circuit board 331. For example, based on receiving AC power from the outside of the electronic device 300, the antenna module 370 may transmit the received AC power to the first printed circuit board 331. The first printed circuit board 331 may include a wireless charging circuit configured to convert the AC power transmitted from the antenna module 370. Based on receiving AC power from the antenna module 370, the wireless charging circuit of the first printed circuit board 331 may convert the received AC power into DC power. The wireless charging circuit of the first printed circuit board 331 may store the converted DC power in the battery 340. For example, the antenna module 370 may include at least one of a near field communication (NFC) antenna and a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna, but is not limited thereto.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 370 may be disposed on the surface 341e of the first battery 341. For example, the antenna module 370 may be spaced apart from the surface 341e of the first battery 341 along the direction (e.g., +z direction) in which the surface 341e of the first battery 341 faces. According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the antenna module 370 may overlap with the first battery 341. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the antenna module 370 may overlap with the first edge 341a, the second edge 341b, and the third edge 341c of the first battery 341. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the antenna module 370 may be spaced apart from the fourth edge 341d.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 370 may include a first region 370a and a second region 370b. When viewed from above the first battery 341, the first region 370a may overlap with the first flexible printed circuit board 361 disposed on the third edge 341c. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the first region 370a may overlap with the second extension portion 361b and the third extension portion 361c of the first flexible printed circuit board 361. According to an embodiment, the first region 370a may be disposed on the third edge 341c and the first flexible printed circuit board 361.

[0108] The second area 370b may be connected to the first area 370a. According to an embodiment, the second area 370b may surround at least a portion of the first area 370a. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the second area 370b may overlap only the first extension portion 361a of the first flexible printed circuit board 361. According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the first battery 341, the second area 370b may overlap only one of the plurality of bands 350 and the first flexible printed circuit board 361. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, a portion of the second area 370b may overlap the plurality of bands 350 and may not overlap the first flexible printed circuit board 361. For example, when viewed from above the first battery 341, another portion of the second area 370b may overlap the first flexible printed circuit board 361 and may not overlap the plurality of bands 350.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the antenna module 370 may include a first cover layer 371, a first conductive layer 372, a non-conductive layer 373, a second conductive layer 374, and / or a second cover layer 375. The first cover layer 371 may protect the layers 372, 373, 374, and 375 included in the antenna module 370. The first cover layer 371 may include an insulating material.

[0110] The first conductive layer 372 may form a signal pattern of the antenna module 370. For example, the first conductive layer 372 may transmit or receive a signal for communication with the outside of the electronic device 300. For example, the first conductive layer 372 may receive power from the outside of the electronic device 300 or transmit power to the outside of the electronic device 300. For example, the first conductive layer 372 may include a conductive material. According to an embodiment, the first conductive layer 372 may be disposed on the first cover layer 371. For example, the first conductive layer 372 may be in contact with a surface of the first cover layer 371.

[0111] The non-conductive layer 373 may be disposed on the first conductive layer 372. For example, the non-conductive layer 373 may contact the surface of the first conductive layer 372. According to an embodiment, the non-conductive layer 373 may electrically separate the first conductive layer 372 and the second conductive layer 374. For example, the non-conductive layer 373 may include a non-conductive material. The non-conductive layer 373 may be inserted between the first conductive layer 372 and the second conductive layer 374.

[0112] The second conductive layer 374 may form a signal pattern of the antenna module 370. For example, the second conductive layer 374 may send or receive a signal for communication with the outside of the electronic device 300. For example, the second conductive layer 374 may receive power from the outside of the electronic device 300 or transmit power to the outside of the electronic device 300. For example, the second conductive layer 374 may include a conductive material. According to an embodiment, the second conductive layer 374 may be disposed on the non-conductive layer 373. For example, the second conductive layer 374 may contact the surface of the non-conductive layer 373. According to an embodiment, the second conductive layer 374 may be disposed only in the second region 370b among the first region 370a and the second region 370b. The second conductive layer 374 may not be disposed in the first region 370a. According to an embodiment, the second conductive layer 374 may be electrically connected to the first conductive layer 372 through a conductive path.

[0113] The second cover layer 375 may protect the layers 372, 373, 374, and 375 included in the antenna module 370. For example, the second cover layer 375 may include a non-conductive material. According to an embodiment, the second cover layer 375 may be disposed on the non-conductive layer 373. For example, in the first region 370a, the second cover layer 375 may be in contact with the surface of the non-conductive layer 373. For example, in the second region 370b, the second cover layer 375 may be disposed on the second conductive layer 374 disposed on the non-conductive layer 373. For example, in the second region 370b, the second cover layer 375 may be in contact with the surface of the second conductive layer 374.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the second region 370b may have a thickness thicker than the first region 370a. For example, the number of conductive layers included in the first region 370a may be less than the number of conductive layers included in the second region 370b. For example, the second region 370b may include a first conductive layer 372 and a second conductive layer 374, and the first region 370a may include only the first conductive layer 372. Unlike the second region 370b, the first region 370a may overlap both the plurality of bands 350 and the first flexible printed circuit board 361. For example, the first region 370a may overlap the second band 352 and the first flexible printed circuit board 361 on the third edge 341c of the first battery 341. In the case where the thickness of the first region 370a and the thickness of the second region 370b are the same, due to the thickness of the second band 352, the space for setting the first battery 341 in the electronic device 300 may be reduced. As the space for setting the first battery 341 is reduced, the thickness of the first battery 341 may be reduced. When the thickness of the first battery 341 is reduced, the convenience of the electronic device 300 may be reduced as the capacity of the first battery 341 is reduced. Since the thickness of the first area 370a of the antenna module 370 is thinner than the thickness of the second area 370b of the antenna module 370, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment may provide a structure in which the thickness of the first battery 341 may be increased.

[0115] As described above, the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment may provide a structure in which the thickness of the first battery 341 may be increased through the first region 370 a having a thinner thickness than the second region 370 b .

[0116] At the same time, Figure 6b , the antenna module 370 is shown to include a first cover layer 371, a first conductive layer 372, a non-conductive layer 373, a second conductive layer 374 and a second cover layer 375, but this is for the convenience of description. According to an embodiment, the antenna module 370 may further include a shielding layer for shielding electromagnetic waves.

[0117] By miniaturizing an electronic device to improve user portability, various components of the electronic device can be arranged adjacent to each other in a limited space in the electronic device. Since various components are adjacent to each other in the electronic device, the components can overlap each other. For example, in the case where a battery and other electronic components overlap in the electronic device, the thickness of the battery arranged in the electronic device can be reduced. When the thickness of the battery is reduced, as the capacity of the battery is reduced, the electronic device may not provide multiple functions to the user. The electronic device may require a structure that can increase the size of the battery to improve user convenience.

[0118] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (eg, Figure 3a The electronic device 300 may include a first housing (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second housing rotatable relative to the first housing (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a hinge structure (eg, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The hinge structure 250 is provided between the first housing and the second housing, and connects the first housing and the second housing. According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a flexible display (eg, Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The flexible display 230 is disposed on a surface of the first housing across the hinge structure (eg, Figure 3a The first surface 311 and the surface of the second shell (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3a According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery (eg, Figure 3a and Figure 3b A first battery 341 ) including a first edge (eg, Figure 3a a first edge 341a of the first edge, a second edge connected to one end of the first edge (eg, Figure 3a a second edge 341b), and a third edge connected to the other end of the second edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first flexible printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3a and Figure 3b a first flexible printed circuit board 361), and wherein a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board overlaps a portion of the first edge (eg, Figure 3a and Figure 3b According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of bands (eg, Figure 3a According to one embodiment, the plurality of strips may include a first strip (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the plurality of strips may include a second strip in contact with the third edge (eg, Figure 3aAccording to one embodiment, the portion of the first edge may be disposed between the first and second bands and pass through a gap between the first and second bands (eg, Figure 3b The gap g1) faces the first printed circuit board.

[0119] According to an embodiment, since a portion of the first edge faces the first flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first tape and the second tape, the electronic device may provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a third band (e.g., Figure 3a A third band 353 of the first battery cell surrounds a corner of the first battery cell where the first edge and the second edge contact each other and contacts the first band. According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a fourth band (eg, Figure 3a The fourth band 354 is spaced apart from the second band and is adjacent to another portion of the first edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the third tape and the fourth tape.

[0121] According to an embodiment, since the first flexible printed circuit board is disposed between the third tape and the fourth tape, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the first flexible printed circuit board and the plurality of tapes are spaced apart. Since the first flexible printed circuit board and the plurality of tapes are spaced apart, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0122] According to an embodiment, a portion of the second tape may be in contact with a side surface of the battery facing the first printed circuit board (eg, Figure 4b According to one embodiment, the fourth belt may be in contact with the outer surface of the second belt.

[0123] According to an embodiment, since the fourth tape and the second tape overlap on the side surface of the battery, the electronic device can provide a structure capable of increasing the size of the battery while sealing the battery.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include an antenna module (eg, Figure 6a and Figure 6b According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include a first region (eg, Figure 6a and Figure 6b According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include a second region (eg, Figure 6a and Figure 6b of the second region 370b).

[0125] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may provide a structure in which the thickness of a battery may be increased through a first region having a thickness thinner than a second region.

[0126] According to an embodiment, a conductive layer (eg, Figure 6b The number of the first conductive layer 372 and the second conductive layer 374 may be smaller than the number of conductive layers included in the second region.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may provide a structure in which the thickness of a battery may be increased through a first region having a thickness thinner than a second region.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board may include a first extending portion (eg, Figure 5a According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board may include a second extending portion (eg, Figure 5a According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board may include a third extending portion (eg, Figure 5a The third extending portion 361c).

[0129] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may provide a structure in which the first flexible printed circuit board may be stably supported by the second extension portion fixed to the first housing.

[0130] According to an embodiment, one end portion of the second extending portion may be fixed to the first housing.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may provide a structure in which the first flexible printed circuit board may be stably supported by the second extension portion fixed to the first housing.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the third extension portion may be provided via a through hole (eg, Figure 6a and Figure 6b The through hole 310a) extends to the second housing.

[0133] According to an embodiment, since the first housing includes the through hole, the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board may be electrically connected through the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a third printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3aAccording to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a second flexible printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the portion of the first edge may face the second flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first tape and the second tape.

[0135] According to an embodiment, since the portion of the first edge faces the second flexible printed circuit board through the gap between the first tape and the second tape, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the battery may include a fourth edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, a portion of the fourth edge may face the second flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first tape and the second tape.

[0137] According to an embodiment, since the portion of the fourth edge faces the second flexible printed circuit board through the gap between the first tape and the second tape, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board may extend from the first printed circuit board to the third printed circuit board in a direction perpendicular to the first edge.

[0139] According to an embodiment, the first printed circuit board may include a processor (eg, Figure 1 processor 120).

[0140] According to an embodiment, the plurality of strips may be formed from an insulating material.

[0141] According to an embodiment, an electronic device may provide a structure capable of preventing a short circuit of a battery by a plurality of bands surrounding the battery.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the first edge may face a side surface of the first printed circuit board.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board may cover the first edge and the third edge, and may be spaced apart from the second edge.

[0144] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (eg, Figure 3a The electronic device 300 may include a housing (eg, Figure 3a According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3aAccording to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second printed circuit board (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery (eg, Figure 3a and Figure 3b A first battery 341 ) including a first edge (eg, Figure 3a A first edge 341a of the embodiment of the present invention, a second edge perpendicular to the first edge (eg, Figure 3a A second edge 341b) and a third edge parallel to the second edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a flexible printed circuit board (eg, a third edge 341c) electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board. Figure 3a a second flexible printed circuit board 362), and wherein a portion of the first printed circuit board is disposed on a portion of the first edge (eg, Figure 3a According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of bands (eg, Figure 3a According to one embodiment, the plurality of strips may include a first strip extending along the second edge (eg, Figure 3a According to one embodiment, the plurality of strips may include a second strip extending along the third edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the portion of the first edge may be disposed between the first tape and the second tape and face the flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first tape and the second tape.

[0145] According to an embodiment, since the portion of the first edge faces the flexible printed circuit board through the gap between the first tape and the second tape, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a third band (e.g., Figure 3a A third band 353 is provided, which surrounds the end of the second edge in contact with the first edge and is disposed on the first band. According to one embodiment, the plurality of bands may include a fourth band (e.g., Figure 3a The fourth band 354 is spaced apart from the second band when viewed from above the battery, and surrounds another portion of the first edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the third tape and the fourth tape.

[0147] According to an embodiment, since the first flexible printed circuit board is disposed between the third tape and the fourth tape, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the first flexible printed circuit board and the plurality of tapes are spaced apart. Since the first flexible printed circuit board and the plurality of tapes are spaced apart, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board can be arranged across the battery on the surface of the battery (e.g., Figure 3a Extending on surface 341e).

[0149] According to an embodiment, the battery may include a fourth edge (eg, Figure 3a According to an embodiment, a portion of the fourth edge may face the flexible printed circuit board through a gap between the first tape and the second tape.

[0150] According to an embodiment, since the portion of the fourth edge faces the second flexible printed circuit board through the gap between the first tape and the second tape, the electronic device can provide a structure in which the size of the battery is increased.

[0151] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the battery, the flexible printed circuit board may overlap the first edge. According to an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board may be spaced apart from the second edge and the third edge.

[0152] 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.

[0153] 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 possible combinations 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.

[0154] 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).

[0155] 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.

[0156] 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 (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online, 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 part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part 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).

[0157] 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 a 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 or omitted in a different order, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101; 200; 300), including: A battery (341), comprising a first edge (341a), a second edge (341b) perpendicular to the first edge (341a), and a third edge (341c) parallel to the second edge (341b); a first printed circuit board (PCB) (331) spaced apart from the first edge (341a) in a first direction; a second PCB (332; 333) spaced apart from the first edge (341a) in a second direction different from the first direction; a first flexible PCB (FPCB) (361; 362) extending from the first PCB (331) to the second PCB (332; 333), wherein a portion of the first FPCB (361; 362) is disposed on a portion of the first edge (341a); and A plurality of bands (350) surrounding the battery (341), and the plurality of bands (350) comprising: a first band (351) extending along said second edge (341b), and a second band (352) extending along the third edge (341c); and The portion of the first edge (341a) is disposed between the first tape (351) and the second tape (352), and faces the first FPCB (361; 362) through a gap between the first tape (351) and the second tape (352).

2. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of bands (350) further comprises: a third band (353) surrounding an end portion of the second edge (341b) in contact with the first edge (341a) and disposed on the first band (351); as well as a fourth band (354) spaced apart from the second band (352) when viewed from above the battery (341) and surrounding another portion of the first edge (341a); and The first FPCB (361; 362) is arranged between the third belt (353) and the fourth belt (354).

3. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 and 2, in: A portion of the second tape (352) surrounds a side surface of the battery (341) facing the first PCB (331); The fourth strap (354) surrounds the portion of the second strap (352).

4. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising an antenna module (370) arranged on a surface of the battery (341), the antenna module (370) comprising: The first region (370a) overlaps the first FPCB (361; 362) is arranged on the third edge (341c); as well as The second region (370b) is connected to the first region (370a) and has a thickness greater than that of the first region (370a).

5. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The number of conductive layers included in the first region (370a) is smaller than the number of conductive layers included in the second region (370b).

6. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, The first FPCB (361; 362) includes: A first extending portion (361a) extending on the surface of the battery (341) in a direction perpendicular to the first edge (341a); a second extending portion (361b), extending from the first extending portion (361a) toward the third edge (341c); as well as The third extending portion (361c) extends from the first extending portion (361a) toward the third edge (341c) and is spaced apart from the second extending portion (361b).

7. The electronic device according to claim 6 (101; 200; 300), including: A first housing (210; 310) accommodating the first PCB (331); as well as a second housing (220; 320) accommodating the second PCB (332; 333) and being movable relative to the first housing (210; 310); and One end of the second extension portion (361b) is connected to the first shell (210; 310).

8. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to claim 7, The third extension portion (361c) extends to the second shell (220; 320) via a through hole penetrating the first shell (210; 310).

9. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising: A first housing (210; 310) accommodating the first PCB (331); A second housing (220; 320) accommodating the second PCB (332; 333) and movable relative to the first housing (210; 310); A third PCB is arranged in the first housing (210; 310); as well as a second FPCB (362) connecting the first PCB (331) and the third PCB across the battery (341), and The portion of the first edge (341a) faces the second FPCB (362) through a gap between the first tape (351) and the second tape (352).

10. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to claim 9, The battery (341) further comprises a fourth edge opposite to the first edge (341a), and A portion of the fourth edge faces the second FPCB (362) through a gap between the first tape (351) and the second tape (352).

11. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to claim 9, The second FPCB (362) extends from the first PCB (331) to the third PCB along a direction perpendicular to the first edge (341a).

12. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, The first PCB (331) includes a processor arranged on a surface of the first PCB (331).

13. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, Wherein the plurality of strips (350) comprises insulating material.

14. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, The first edge (341a) faces the side surface of the first PCB (331).

15. The electronic device (101; 200; 300) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, in, When viewed from above the battery (341), the first FPCB (361; 362) overlaps the first edge (341a) and the third edge (341c), and is spaced apart from the second edge (341b).

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