Electronic device including display

Abstract

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing, a display module, a support, and / or a frame. The housing includes a support portion and a side region connected to or extending from the support portion and providing at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device. The display module is disposed in the housing. The display module includes a display and an extension portion, and a support portion of the housing supports a rear surface of the display. The extension portion includes a bent region bent from the display and extending to a partial region provided between the support portion of the housing and the display. The support is disposed in a recess provided in the support portion of the housing. The frame is coupled to the housing. The frame includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion covers an edge region of the display and is exposed to the outside. The second portion extends from the first portion to a space between a bending region of the extension portion and a side region of the housing. The second portion is configured to be inserted into a recessed space between the support and the side region.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] The electronic device may include a bezel (or outer frame (eg, a frame surrounding the screen when the screen of the electronic device is viewed)) disposed along the perimeter of the display.

[0003] The foregoing information may be provided as related art for the purpose of assisting understanding of the present disclosure. No statement or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure. Summary of the invention

[0004] Technical issues

[0005] When external impact is applied to the frame of the electronic device due to reasons such as falling, the display may be damaged due to the collision between the frame and the display. When the frame or the gap between the frame and the display is reduced to make the screen feel larger, the possibility of damaging the display due to external impact is higher.

[0006] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device including a display capable of reducing damage to the display caused by an external impact.

[0007] The technical problems to be solved by the present disclosure are not limited to those described above, and a person of ordinary skill in the relevant field to which the present disclosure belongs will understand other technical problems not described above.

[0008] Solution to the problem

[0009] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, a display module, a support and / or a frame. The housing may include a support portion and a side surface area, which is connected to the support portion or extends from the support portion and provides at least a portion of the side surface of the electronic device. The display module may be arranged on the housing. The display module may include a display and an extension portion. The support portion of the housing may support the rear surface of the display. The extension portion may include a curved area, which is curved from the display and extends to a partial area arranged between the support portion of the housing and the display. The support member may be arranged in a recess provided in the support portion of the housing. The frame may be coupled to the housing. The frame may include a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may cover an edge area of ​​the display and may be exposed to the outside. The second portion may extend from the first portion between the curved area of ​​the extension portion and the side surface area of ​​the housing. The second portion may be configured to be inserted into the space between the support member and the side surface area in the recess.

[0010] Advantageous Effects of the Invention

[0011] By utilizing an electronic device including a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, not only can a gap between the bezels (e.g., a combination of the side surface area of ​​the shell and the first part of the frame) be ensured to suppress damage of the display module (e.g., the curved area of ​​the extension) due to external impact, but a thin bezel can also be provided so that the user can feel a larger screen size.

[0012] Furthermore, effects that can be obtained or predicted by various embodiments of the present disclosure may be directly or implicitly disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0014] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a network environment.

[0015] Figure 2 is a view showing a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state.

[0016] Figure 3 is a view showing a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a folded state.

[0017] Figure 4 is an exploded view showing a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state.

[0018] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of a foldable electronic device in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 6 is a perspective view of a fourth frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 7 is a view showing a portion of a fourth frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 8 and Fig. 9 is a view showing a second frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Fig.10 and Fig.11 is a view illustrating a second frame and a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Fig.12 is a perspective view illustrating a portion of a second frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Fig.13 It is along Fig.11 A cross-sectional view showing a portion of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line DD′ in FIG.

[0025] Fig.14 It is along Fig.11 A cross-sectional view showing a portion of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line EE′.

[0026] Fig.15 It is along Fig.11 0 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line FF′.

[0027] Fig.16 2 is a view illustrating a second frame and a support member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Fig.17 2 is a view illustrating a second frame and a support member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] Fig.18 is a perspective view of a support member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] Fig.19 It is along Fig.17 A cross-sectional view taken along line II' in FIG. 1 shows a second frame and a support member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Fig. 20 is a perspective view of a fourth frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] Fig.21 It is along Fig. 20 A cross-sectional view showing the second frame and the fourth frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is taken along line JJ′ in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Hereinafter, various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed herein will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to an embodiment.

[0035] refer to Figure 1, the electronic device 101 in the network environment 100 may communicate with the electronic device 102 via the first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or communicate with at least one of the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 via the second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). The electronic device 101 may communicate with the external electronic device 104 via the server 108. 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, and / or an antenna module 197. In various embodiments of the present disclosure, 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 various embodiments of the present disclosure, some components may be implemented as a single integrated circuit. For example, the sensor module 176, the camera module 180, or the antenna module 197 may be implemented as embedded in a single component (eg, the display module 160).

[0036] 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. 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 obtained data in the non-volatile memory 134. 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. In addition or alternatively, 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 .

[0037] 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. The auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor (ISP) or a communication processor (CP)) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190) that is functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural network processing device) may include a hardware structure designated to process an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be created through machine learning. For example, learning can be performed in the electronic device 101 itself that can execute the artificial intelligence model, or can be performed by a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to this. The artificial intelligence model may include multiple artificial neural network layers, and the artificial neural network may be any of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recursive neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recursive DNN (BRDNN), a deep Q network, or a combination of two or more of the above networks, but is not limited to the above examples. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may additionally or optionally include a software structure.

[0038] 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 and / or a nonvolatile memory 134.

[0039] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130 , and may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142 , middleware 144 , and / or applications 146 .

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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 a recording, and the receiver can be used for incoming calls. The receiver can be implemented as a separate speaker or as a part of the speaker.

[0042] 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. The display module 160 may include a touch circuit (e.g., a touch sensor) suitable for detecting a touch, or a sensor circuit (e.g., a pressure sensor) suitable for measuring the force generated by a touch.

[0043] The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. The audio module 170 can 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., external electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0044] 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 user's state) outside the electronic device 101, and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. 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.

[0045] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols to be used to connect the electronic device 101 directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., external electronic device 102). 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, and / or an audio interface.

[0046] 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 external electronic device 102) via the connector. The connection end 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, and / or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0047] 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. The haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulator.

[0048] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. The camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0049] The power management module 188 may manage power provided to or consumed by the electronic device 101. The power management module 188 may be implemented as, for example, at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0050] The battery 189 may power at least one component of the electronic device 101. The battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, and / or a fuel cell.

[0051] 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., external electronic device 102, external 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. 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.

[0052] 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 of the present disclosure can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., an external electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). Depending on the 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).

[0053] The antenna module 197 may transmit a signal or power to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power from the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., an external electronic device). The antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiating element, which is 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. Additional components other than the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module 197.

[0054] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, 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 is adjacent to the first surface and is 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 is adjacent to the second surface and is capable of transmitting or receiving signals of the designated high frequency band.

[0055] 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.

[0056] A command or data may be transmitted 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. All or some operations to be executed on the electronic device 101 may be executed on 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 that receive the request may execute the requested at least part of the 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 of the present disclosure, 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 of the present disclosure, 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.

[0057] The electronic device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include 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. However, the electronic device is not limited to any of the above.

[0058] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used herein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, and include various changes, equivalents or replacements of the corresponding embodiments. With respect to 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 noun corresponding to the singular form of the project may include one or more things, unless the relevant context clearly states 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 in the corresponding phrases in these phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish the corresponding parts from another part, and do not limit these parts in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). If an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled with”, “coupled to”, “connected to”, “connected with”, or “connected to” another element (e.g., the second element), with or without the terms “operably” or “communicatively”, the element may be coupled to the other element directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or via a third element.

[0059] The term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, or any combination thereof, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component or the smallest unit or part of a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions. For example, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0060] Various embodiments as set forth 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) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium with or without one or more other components, and execute the at least one instruction. This allows 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 executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Among them, the term "non-transitory" 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.

[0061] The method according to the embodiment 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., PLAYSTORE). TM ) online publishing (e.g., downloading or uploading) of the computer program product, 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).

[0062] Each component (e.g., module or program) in the above-mentioned components can include a single entity or multiple entities. One or more components in the above-mentioned components can be omitted, or one or more other components can be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) can be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component can perform the one or more functions of each component in the multiple components in the same or similar manner as a corresponding component in the multiple components before integration. The operations performed by a module, program or another component can be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more operations in the operations can be run or omitted in different orders, or one or more other operations can be added.

[0063] Figure 2 is a view showing the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state (or an unfolded state or a flat state). Figure 3 is a view showing the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in a folded state (or a folded state).

[0064] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The foldable electronic device 2 may include a foldable housing 20, a first display module (eg, a flexible display module or a foldable display module) 24, and / or a second display module 25. In various embodiments, the foldable electronic device 2 may be Figure 1 An electronic device 101.

[0065] According to an embodiment, the foldable housing 20 may include a first housing (or a first housing portion or a first housing structure) 21, a second housing (or a second housing portion or a second housing structure) 22, a hinge housing 23 and / or a hinge. The first housing 21 and the second housing 22 may be connected via a hinge (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge may include one or more hinge modules (or hinge components) (e.g., Figure 4 Hinge module 430 in.

[0066] According to an embodiment, the first display module 24 may include a first area A1, a second area A2, and a third area A3. The first area A1 may be positioned to correspond to the first housing 21. The second area A2 may be positioned to correspond to the second housing 22. The third area A3 may be a portion that interconnects the first area A1 and the second area A2 of the first display module 24. The third area A3 may be positioned to correspond to the hinge (e.g., Figure 4 Hinge H).

[0067] According to an embodiment, the first area A1 may be provided on the first housing 21, and the shape of the first area A1 may be maintained by being supported by the first housing 21. The second area A2 may be provided on the second housing 22, and the shape of the second area A2 may be maintained by being supported by the second housing 22. The first area A1 and the second area A2 may be provided to be, for example, substantially flat. The unfolded state of the foldable electronic device 2 may be a state in which the third area A3 is provided to be substantially flat.

[0068] According to an embodiment, the display area 24A of the first display module 24 may include a first display area (or a first active area or a first screen area) A11 provided by a first area A1, a second display area (or a second active area or a second screen area) A21 provided by a second area A2, and a third display area (or a third active area or a third screen area) A31 provided by a third area A3 as active areas capable of displaying images in the first display module 24.

[0069] According to an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the first area A1 and the second area A2 may form an angle of about 180 degrees, and the display area 24A including the first display area A11, the second display area A21, and the third display area A31 may be provided (or arranged) in a substantially flat shape. Due to the relative position between the first area A1 provided on the first housing 21 and the second area A2 provided on the second housing 22 when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the third area A3 interconnecting the first area A1 and the second area A2 may be arranged flat. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the third area A3 may be pulled by the first area A1 and the second area A2 on its opposite sides, and the pulling force may be provided to suppress the damage of the third area A3 while arranging the third area A3 flatly. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, by being pulled by the first area A1 and the second area A2, the third area A3 may be provided with an extended width that can be arranged flatly while reducing stress.

[0070] The coordinate axes are indicated with reference to the first housing 21. For example, in the foldable electronic device 2, the +z axis direction may be the direction in which the visible surface of the flat first display area A11 is oriented, the x axis direction may be interpreted as a direction parallel to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2, and the y axis direction may be interpreted as a direction perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0071] According to an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the hinge (eg, Figure 4 The hinge H in the foldable electronic device 2 can support the third area A3. When an external force (for example, external pressure such as touch input using a user's finger or touch input using an electronic pen) is applied to the third area A3 when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the hinge can help keep the third area A3 flat by reducing the sinking of the third area A3. The hinge can be configured to reduce the impact of external impact on the third area A3 when an external impact is applied due to reasons such as falling when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the hinge can support the third area A3 so that the third area A3 can be set flat without sinking, thereby reducing the crease phenomenon.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the foldable electronic device 2 may be provided in an inward folding type in which the display area 24A of the first display module 24 is folded inward. The surface of the foldable electronic device 2 in which the display area 24A of the first display module 24 is visible may be interpreted as the "front surface of the foldable electronic device 2", and the surface of the foldable electronic device 2 oriented in the direction opposite to the front surface of the foldable electronic device 2 may be interpreted as the "rear surface of the foldable electronic device 2". The foldable electronic device 2 may be configured so that the front surface or the first display module 24 may be folded inward.

[0073] According to an embodiment, Figure 3 The foldable electronic device 2 is shown in a fully folded state in which the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 are arranged no closer to each other. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the fully folded state, the first display area A11 and the second display area A21 may be positioned to face each other, and the third display area A31 (or the third area A3) may be arranged in a curved form. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the fully folded state, the angle between the first housing 21 and the second housing 22 (or the angle between the first display area A11 and the second display area A21) may be in a range from about 0 degrees to about 10 degrees, and the display area 24A may be substantially invisible.

[0074] According to an embodiment, although not shown, the intermediate state of the foldable electronic device 2 may be a state between the unfolded state and the fully folded state or a state that is less folded than the fully folded state. In the intermediate state where the angle between the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 is equal to or greater than a certain angle, a use environment in which the user has no substantial difficulty when using the display area 24A can be provided. Hereinafter, the "folded state of the foldable electronic device 2" described in the present disclosure may refer to the fully folded state compared to the intermediate state which is a state that is less folded.

[0075] According to an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is observed in the unfolded state, the display area 24A of the first display module 24 may be provided in a symmetrical shape with respect to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. When the foldable electronic device 2 is observed in the unfolded state, the center line C may correspond to the middle of the width extending from the first boundary between the first display area A11 and the third display area A31 to the second boundary between the second display area A21 and the third display area A31. The third display area A31, which is provided in a curved form when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the folded state, may have a substantially symmetrical shape with respect to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0076] According to an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is viewed in the unfolded state, the display area 24A of the first display module 24 may have a substantially rectangular shape.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the first area A1 of the first display module 24 may include a first display area A11 and a first edge area (eg, Figure 4 The first edge region A12 in the first display module 24 may be covered by the first housing 21 and may not be exposed to the outside. The second region A2 of the first display module 24 may include a second display region A21 and a second edge region (eg, Figure 4 The second edge area A22 in the middle). The second edge area may be covered by the second shell 22 and may not be exposed to the outside.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the third area A3 of the first display module 24 may include a third display area A31 and a third edge area (eg, Figure 4 The third edge region A32 in the foldable electronic device 2). The third edge region may be covered by a material (or member) disposed in the third edge region without being exposed to the outside. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the material disposed in the third edge region may be exposed to provide a portion of the appearance of the foldable electronic device 2. The material disposed in the third edge region may include a flexible material that can reduce the deterioration of the flexibility of the third region A3 when the third region A3 is disposed in a curved form in the folded state of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0079] According to an embodiment, the first housing 21 may include a first frame (or a first frame structure or a first framework) 211 , a third frame 212 disposed on the first frame 211 , and / or a first cover 213 disposed on the first frame 211 .

[0080] According to an embodiment, the first frame 211 may include a first side surface area 412. The first side surface area 412 may be at least partially disposed along an edge of the first area A1 (or the first display area A11) of the first display module 24. The first side surface area 412 may provide at least a portion of a first side surface of the foldable electronic device 2 corresponding to the first area A1 (or the first display area A11) of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the third frame 212 may cover a first edge region (eg, Figure 4When viewed from above the display area 24A of the foldable electronic device 2 in the unfolded state, the combination of the first side surface area 412 of the first frame 211 and the third frame 212 may provide a first frame B1 (or a first side, a first side surface portion, a first side surface structure, or a first side surface frame structure) surrounding the first display area A11 of the first display module 24.

[0082] According to an embodiment, the first side surface area 412 of the first frame 211 may include a first partial side surface area 412a, a second partial side surface area 412b, a third partial side surface area 412c, and / or a seventh partial side surface area 412d. The first partial side surface area 412a and the seventh partial side surface area 412d may be substantially parallel to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. The first partial side surface area 412a and the seventh partial side surface area 412d may be positioned to be spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., the y-axis direction), and may be substantially parallel to each other. The seventh partial side surface area 412d may be positioned closer to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 than the first partial side surface area 412a. The seventh partial side surface area 412d may be located on the rear surface side of the foldable electronic device 2, and may be invisible when viewed from above the display area 24A of the foldable electronic device 2 in the unfolded state by being covered by the first display module 24. The second partial side surface area 412b may interconnect one end of the first partial side surface area 412a and one end of the seventh partial side surface area 412d, and may be substantially perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. The third partial side surface area 412c may interconnect the other end of the first partial side surface area 412a and the other end of the seventh partial side surface area 412d, and may be substantially parallel to the second partial side surface area 412b.

[0083] According to an embodiment, a first corner where the first and second partial side surface areas 412a and 412b are connected and a second corner where the first and third partial side surface areas 412a and 412c are connected may be provided in a rounded or curved shape.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the third frame 212 may include a first frame area 212a corresponding to a first partial side surface area 412a of the first frame 211, a second frame area 212b corresponding to a second partial side surface area 412b of the first frame 211, and a third frame area 212c corresponding to a third partial side surface area 412c of the first frame 211. When viewed from above the first display area A11, the first frame area 212a may be substantially parallel to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. When viewed from above the first display area A11, the second frame area 212b and the third frame area 212c may be positioned to be spaced apart from each other in the direction of the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., the x-axis direction), and may be substantially parallel to each other. In order to correspond to a first corner where the first partial side surface area 412a and the second partial side surface area 412b are connected, the third frame 212 may include a first corner frame area where the first frame area 212a and the second frame area 212b are connected. To correspond to the second corner where the first partial side surface area 412a and the third partial side surface area 412c are connected, the third frame 212 may include a second corner frame area where the first frame area 212a and the third frame area 212c are connected.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the second frame area 212b and the third frame area 212c of the third frame 212 may not extend to the third edge area A32 of the third area A3 (see Figure 4 ), so as not to interfere with (or hinder) the curved arrangement of the third area A3 of the first display module 24 when the foldable electronic device 2 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the third frame 212 may be interpreted as an element separate from the first case 21 .

[0087] According to an embodiment, the first frame 211 may include a first support portion (eg, Figure 4The first area A1 of the first display module 24 may be disposed on the first support portion, and the first support portion may support the first area A1. The first area A1 and the first cover 213 may be located on opposite sides of each other, with the first support portion of the first frame 211 interposed therebetween. The first side surface area 412 of the first frame 211 may be disposed to at least partially surround the space between the first area A1 of the first display module 24 and the first cover 213. The first display area A11 of the first area A1 may provide one surface (e.g., a first front surface or a first front area) among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2, and the first cover 213 may provide another surface (e.g., a first rear surface or a second rear surface area) among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 oriented in a direction substantially opposite to the first display area A11. The first cover 213 is an element that provides a first rear surface corresponding to the first housing 21 among the rear surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2, and may be referred to as a "first rear cover". Various electric components (or electronic components) such as a printed circuit board or a battery may be disposed on the first support portion between the first support portion of the first frame 211 and the first cover 213 .

[0088] According to an embodiment, the second housing 22 may include a second frame (or a second frame structure or a second framework) 221 , a fourth frame 222 disposed on the second frame 221 , and / or a second cover 223 disposed on the second frame 221 .

[0089] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may include a second side surface area 422. The second side surface area 422 may be at least partially disposed along an edge of the second area A2 (or the second display area A21) of the first display module 24. The second side surface area 422 may provide at least a portion of a second side surface of the foldable electronic device 2 corresponding to the second area A2 (or the second display area A21) of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 may cover the second edge region (eg, Figure 4 When viewed from above the display area 24A of the foldable electronic device 2 in the unfolded state, the combination of the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 and the fourth frame 222 may provide a second frame B2 (or a second side, a second side surface portion, a second side surface structure, or a second side surface frame structure) surrounding the second display area A21 of the first display module 24.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 may include a fourth partial side surface area 422a, a fifth partial side surface area 422b, a sixth partial side surface area 422c, and / or an eighth partial side surface area 422d. The fourth partial side surface area 422a and the eighth partial side surface area 422d may be substantially parallel to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. The fourth partial side surface area 422a and the eighth partial side surface area 422d may be positioned to be spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., the y-axis direction), and may be substantially parallel to each other. The eighth partial side surface area 422d may be positioned closer to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 than the fourth partial side surface area 422a. The eighth partial side surface area 422d may be located on the rear surface side of the foldable electronic device 2, and may be invisible when viewed from above the display area 24A of the foldable electronic device 2 in the unfolded state by being covered by the first display module 24. The fifth partial side surface area 422b may interconnect one end of the fourth partial side surface area 422a and one end of the eighth partial side surface area 422d, and may be substantially perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. The sixth partial side surface area 422c may interconnect the other end of the fourth partial side surface area 422a and the other end of the eighth partial side surface area 422d, and may be substantially parallel to the fifth partial side surface area 422b.

[0092] According to an embodiment, a third corner where the fourth and fifth partial side surface areas 422a and 422b are connected and a fourth corner where the fourth and sixth partial side surface areas 422a and 422c are connected may be provided in a rounded or curved shape.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 may include a fourth frame area 222a corresponding to the fourth partial side surface area 422a of the second frame 221, a fifth frame area 222b corresponding to the fifth partial side surface area 422b of the second frame 221, and a sixth frame area 222c corresponding to the sixth partial side surface area 422c of the second frame 221. When viewed from above the second display area A21, the fourth frame area 222a may be substantially parallel to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. When viewed from above the second display area A21, the fifth frame area 222b and the sixth frame area 222c may be positioned to be spaced apart from each other in the direction of the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., the x-axis direction), and may be substantially parallel to each other. In order to correspond to the third corner where the fourth partial side surface area 422a and the fifth partial side surface area 422b are connected, the fourth frame 222 may include a third corner frame area where the fourth frame area 222a and the fifth frame area 222b are connected. To correspond to the fourth corner where the fourth partial side surface area 422a and the sixth partial side surface area 422c are connected, the fourth frame 222 may include a fourth corner frame area where the fourth frame area 222a and the sixth frame area 222c are connected.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the fifth frame area 222b and the sixth frame area 222c of the fourth frame 222 may not extend to the third edge area A32 of the third area A3 (see Figure 4 ), so as not to interfere with (or hinder) the curved arrangement of the first display module 24 when the foldable electronic device 2 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0095] According to various embodiments, the fourth frame 222 may be interpreted as an element separate from the second case 22 .

[0096] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may include a second support portion (eg, Figure 4 The second support portion 421 in the second display module 24). The second area A2 of the first display module 24 can be disposed on the second support portion, and the second support portion can support the second area A2. The second area A2 and the second cover 223 can be located on opposite sides of each other, with the second support portion of the second frame 221 interposed therebetween. The second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 can be disposed to at least partially surround the space between the second area A2 of the first display module 24 and the second cover 223. The second display area A21 of the second area A2 can provide one surface (e.g., a second front surface or a second front area) among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., see Fig.13The second cover 223 may provide another surface (e.g., a second rear surface or a second rear surface area) among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 oriented in a direction substantially opposite to the second display area A21. The second cover 223 is an element that provides a second rear surface corresponding to the second housing 22 among the rear surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2, and may be referred to as a "second rear cover". Various electrical components (or electronic components) such as a printed circuit board or a battery may be disposed on the second support portion between the second support portion of the second frame 221 and the second cover 223.

[0097] According to an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the folded state, the first bezel B1 of the first housing 21 and the second bezel B2 of the second housing 22 may be aligned to overlap each other.

[0098] According to an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is in a folded state, the third frame 212 of the first frame B1 and the fourth frame 222 of the second frame B2 may be aligned to overlap each other. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in a folded state, the first frame area 212a of the third frame 212 and the fourth frame area 222a of the fourth frame 222 may be aligned to overlap each other. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in a folded state, the second frame area 212b of the third frame 212 and the fifth frame area 222b of the fourth frame 222 may be aligned to overlap each other. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in a folded state, the third frame area 212c of the third frame 212 and the sixth frame area 222c of the fourth frame 222 may be aligned to overlap each other.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the third frame 212 and / or the fourth frame 222 may include a cushioning material or a flexible material to mitigate a collision between the first shell 21 and the second shell 22 when the foldable electronic device 2 switches from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the hinge housing (or hinge cover) 23 may be connected to the hinge module (eg, Figure 4 When the foldable electronic device 2 switches from the unfolded state to the folded state, the hinge (eg, Figure 4 The hinge H in the embodiment of the present invention is used to change the relative position between the first frame 211 and the second frame 221 connected to each other and the hinge module (for example, Figure 4The hinge module 430 in the first side surface area 412 of the first frame 211 is changed, and the gap between the seventh partial side surface area 412d included in the first side surface area 412 of the first frame 211 and the eighth partial side surface area 422d included in the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 may be opened on the opposite side of the third display area A3 of the first display module 24, and the hinge housing 23 may be exposed to the outside through the opened gap. When the foldable electronic device 2 is switched from the folded state to the unfolded state, due to the change in the relative position between the first frame 211 and the second frame 221 connected to each other via the hinge and the change in the state of the hinge module coupled to the hinge housing 23, the gap between the seventh partial side surface area 412d included in the first side surface area 412 of the first frame 211 and the eighth partial side surface area 422d included in the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 may be closed on the opposite side of the third display area A31 of the first display module 24, and the hinge housing 23 may be located in the internal space defined by the combination of the first frame 211 and the second frame 221 so as not to be exposed to the outside.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the second display module 25 may be disposed in a direction different from that of the first display module 24. The second display module 25 may provide a display area (or screen area) oriented, for example, in a direction opposite to the first display area ① of the first display module 24. In an embodiment, the first cover 213 may include a light transmission area (or opening) provided to correspond to the second display module 25, and the second display module 25 may be visible through the light transmission area of ​​the first cover 213. The second display module 25 may be provided in a form in which a transparent cover (a transparent plate that covers and protects the display, such as a window) is omitted, and may be coupled to the first cover 213 via a transparent optical bonding material (e.g., an optically clear adhesive (OCA), an optically clear resin (OCR), or a super view resin (SVR)).

[0102] According to an embodiment, in the folded state, the foldable electronic device 2 may be configured to display an image through the second display module 25 instead of the first display module 24 .

[0103] According to various embodiments, the first cover 213 may include an opening, and the second display module 25 may be located in the opening of the first cover 213. A portion of the appearance of the foldable electronic device 2 may be provided by a transparent cover of the second display module 25 (a transparent plate such as a window that covers and protects the display).

[0104] According to an embodiment, the foldable electronic device 2 may include one or more sound input modules (eg, Figure 1 ), one or more sound output modules (e.g., Figure 1The sound output module 155 in the example), one or more sensor modules (e.g., Figure 1 ), one or more camera modules (e.g., a first camera module 305, a second camera module 306, and a third camera module 307), one or more light emitting modules (e.g., a light emitting module 308), one or more connection terminals (e.g., a first connection terminal 310 and a second connection terminal 311), and / or one or more key input modules (e.g., Figure 1 According to various embodiments, at least one of the above components may be omitted from the foldable electronic device 2, or other components may be additionally included in the foldable electronic device 2. The positions or numbers of components included in the foldable electronic device 2 may vary without being limited to the examples shown.

[0105] According to an embodiment, one of the one or more sound input modules may include a microphone (not shown separately) disposed inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the microphone hole 301 provided in the exterior (e.g., the second side surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. The position or number of the microphone and the corresponding microphone hole 301 may vary without being limited to the example shown.

[0106] According to an embodiment, one of the one or more sound output modules may include a first speaker for communication (e.g., a receiver for communication) (not shown separately), which is located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the first speaker hole 302 provided in the appearance (e.g., the first front surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. One of the one or more sound output modules may include a second speaker (not shown separately) for multimedia playback (or recording and playback), which is located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the second speaker hole 303 provided in the appearance (e.g., the second side surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. The position or number of the first speaker and the corresponding first speaker hole 302 may vary, without being limited to the example shown. The position or number of the second speaker and the corresponding second speaker hole 303 may vary, without being limited to the example shown.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the first speaker may include a piezoelectric speaker, and the first speaker hole 302 may be omitted. In various embodiments, the second speaker may include a piezoelectric speaker, and the second speaker hole 303 may be omitted.

[0108] According to various embodiments, a single hole may be provided instead of the microphone hole 301 and the speaker hole (eg, the first speaker hole 302 or the second speaker hole 303 ) (not shown separately).

[0109] According to an embodiment, one of the one or more sensor modules may include an optical sensor (e.g., a proximity sensor or an illumination sensor) 304, which is located inside the electronic device 2 to correspond to the appearance (e.g., the first front surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. The optical sensor 304 may be aligned with an opening in the flexible display provided in the first display module 24. In various embodiments, the optical sensor 304 may be at least partially inserted into the opening in the flexible display. External light may reach the optical sensor 304 through a transparent cover of the first display module 24 (e.g., a flexible transparent plate that covers and protects the flexible display, such as a window) and the opening in the flexible display. The opening in the flexible display may be a through hole or a recess (not shown separately).

[0110] According to various embodiments, the optical sensor 304 may be located on the rear surface of the first display area A11 or below or under the first display area A11. The optical sensor 304 or the location of the optical sensor 304 may not be visually obvious (or exposed). In various embodiments, the optical sensor 304 may be aligned with a recess provided in the rear surface of the first display area A11. In various embodiments, the optical sensor 304 may be at least partially inserted into the recess in the first display area A11. When viewed from above the first display area A11, the optical sensor 304 may overlap with the first display area A11. The optical sensor 304 may perform a sensing function without being visually exposed.

[0111] According to various embodiments, the portion of the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps the optical sensor 304 may include a pixel structure and / or wiring structure that is different from the pixel structure and / or wiring structure of other portions of the first display area A11. For example, the portion of the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps the optical sensor 304 may have a pixel density (e.g., the number of pixels per unit area) that is different from the pixel density of other portions of the first display area A11. In various embodiments, a plurality of pixels may not be provided in the portion of the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps the optical sensor 304.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the location or number of optical sensors 304 may vary and is not limited to the examples shown.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device 2 may include a biometric sensor (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) (not shown separately) located on the rear surface of the display area 24A or located below or under the display area 24A. The biometric sensor may be implemented as an optical sensor, an electrostatic sensor, or an ultrasonic sensor, and the position or number of the biometric sensor may vary.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the one or more camera modules may include a first camera module 305, a second camera module 306, and / or a third camera module 307. The first camera module 305 (e.g., a front camera module) may be located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the front surface (e.g., a first front surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. The second camera module 306 (e.g., a first rear camera module) and the third camera module 307 (e.g., a second rear camera module) may be located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the rear surface (e.g., a first rear surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. In an embodiment, the first camera module 305, the second camera module 306, and the third camera module 307 may be disposed in the first housing 21.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the first camera module 305 may be aligned with an opening provided in the flexible display of the first display module 24. According to various embodiments, the first camera module 305 may be at least partially inserted into the opening in the flexible display. External light may pass through a transparent cover of the first display module 24 (e.g., a flexible transparent plate such as a window that covers and protects the flexible display) and the opening in the flexible display to reach the optical sensor 304. The opening in the flexible display may be a through hole or a notch (not shown separately).

[0116] According to various embodiments, the first camera module 305 may be located on the rear surface of the first display area A11 or below or under the first display area A11. The first camera module 305 may include, for example, a hidden display rear camera (e.g., an under-display camera (UDC)). In various embodiments, the first camera module 305 may be positioned to align with a recess provided in the rear surface of the first display area A11. According to various embodiments, the first camera module 305 may be at least partially inserted into the recess in the first display area A11. By being arranged to overlap at least a portion of the first display area A11, the first camera module 305 can acquire an image of an external object without being visually exposed to the outside.

[0117] According to various embodiments, a partial area of ​​the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps with the first camera module 305 may include a pixel structure and / or wiring structure that is different from the pixel structure and / or wiring structure of other areas. For example, the portion of the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps with the first camera module 305 may have a pixel density (e.g., the number of pixels per unit area) that is different from the pixel density of other portions of the first display area A11. The pixel structure and / or wiring structure set in the portion of the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps with the first camera module 305 can suppress light loss between the outside and the first camera module 305. In various embodiments, no pixels may be set in the portion of the first display area A11 that at least partially overlaps with the first camera module 305.

[0118] According to various embodiments, the second camera module 306 or the third camera module 307 may include lenses having different viewing angles. The electronic device 2 may be implemented to change the viewing angle of the second camera module 306 or the third camera module 307 operating in the electronic device 2 based on a user's selection.

[0119] According to various embodiments, the second camera module 306 and the third camera module 307 may have different properties (e.g., viewing angles) or functions. The second camera module 306 or the third camera module 307 may include a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, a color camera, a monochrome camera, or an infrared (IR) camera (e.g., a time-of-flight (TOF) camera or a structured light camera). In various embodiments, the IR camera may operate as at least part of the sensor module.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the light emitting module 308 may be located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the rear surface (e.g., the first rear surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. The light emitting module 308 may be provided in the first housing 21 to correspond to the first cover 213. The light emitting module 308 may operate as a light source for the second camera module 306 or the third camera module 307.

[0121] According to an embodiment, one of the one or more connection ends may include a first connector (or first interface end) (not shown separately) located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to a first connector hole 310 provided in the appearance (e.g., the second side surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. The first connector may be, for example, a universal serial bus (USB) connector or a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) connector. The foldable electronic device 2 can send and / or receive data and / or power relative to an external electronic device electrically connected to the first connector. The position or number of the first connector hole 310 may vary, without being limited to the example shown.

[0122] According to an embodiment, one of the one or more connection terminals may include a second connector (or a second interface terminal) (not shown separately) located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to a second connector hole provided in the exterior (e.g., first side surface) of the foldable electronic device 2. For example, an external storage medium (e.g., a user identification module (SIM) card) or a memory card (e.g., a secure digital memory (SD) card) may be connected to the second connector. The second connector hole may be covered by the cover 311.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the one or more key input modules may include a key 309 located in the exterior (e.g., the first side surface) of the electronic device 2 and a key signal generator located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the key 309. The position or number of the key 309 may vary without being limited to the example shown.

[0124] According to various embodiments, the foldable electronic device 2 may include a detachable pen input device (e.g., an electronic pen, a digital pen, or a stylus pen) (not shown separately). The pen input device may be implemented to be inserted into, for example, the internal space of the first housing 21 or the second housing 22. As another example, the pen input device may be attached to or detached from the hinge housing 23. The hinge housing 23 may include a recess, and the pen input device may fit into the recess.

[0125] The foldable electronic device 2 may further include various components depending on the shape provided. These components have various changes depending on the convergence tendency of the foldable electronic device 2, so it is impossible to list all the components, but components equivalent to the above components may be further included in the foldable electronic device 2. In various embodiments, depending on the shape provided by the electronic device, specific components may be excluded from the above components or replaced with other components.

[0126] Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state.

[0127] Reference Figure 4 The foldable electronic device 2 may include a first frame 211, a third frame 212, a first cover 213, a second frame 221, a fourth frame 222, a second cover 223, a hinge cover 23, a first display module 24, a second display module 25, a hinge H, a first printed circuit board 451, a second printed circuit board 452, a first battery 461, a second battery 462, a second flexible printed circuit board 471, a third flexible printed circuit board 472, a first internal support 481, a second internal support 482 and / or an antenna structure 490.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the first frame 211 may include a first support portion 411 and a first side surface area 412. The first frame 211 may be provided in an integrated form including, for example, the first support portion 411 and the first side surface area 412. The first support portion 411 is an internal structure located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the first housing 21, and may be referred to as various other terms such as "first bracket", "first support", "first support member" or "first support structure".

[0129] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may include a second support portion 421 and a second side surface area 422. The second frame 221 may be provided in an integrated form including, for example, the second support portion 421 and the second side surface area 422. The second support portion 421 is an internal structure located inside the foldable electronic device 2 to correspond to the second housing 22, and may be referred to as various other terms such as "second bracket", "second support", "second support member" or "second support structure".

[0130] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first frame 211 and / or at least a portion of the second frame 221 may be made of a metal material and / or a non-metal material (e.g., a polymer). Electrical components (or electronic components) or various members related to the electrical components may be disposed on the first frame 211 or the first support portion 411 or supported by the first frame 211 or the first support portion 411. The first support portion 411 may include a first support area 411A and a third support area (not shown) oriented in a direction substantially opposite to the first support area 411A. The first area A1 of the first display module 24 may be disposed in the first support area 411A of the first support portion 411. Various components such as a first printed circuit board 451 or a first battery 461 may be disposed in the third support area. The second support portion 421 may include a second support area 421A and a fourth support area (e.g., Fig.13 The second area A2 of the first display module 24 may be disposed in the second supporting area 421A of the second supporting portion 421. Various components such as a second printed circuit board 452 or a second battery 462 may be disposed in the fourth supporting area.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the first display area A1 can be set on the first support portion 411, and the second display area A2 can be set on the second support portion 421 via various adhesive materials (or adhesive materials) such as a thermo-reactive adhesive material (or thermo-reactive adhesive material), a photo-reactive adhesive material (or photo-reactive adhesive material), a general adhesive (or general adhesive) and / or a double-sided tape.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the first area A1 of the first display module 24 may include a first display area A11 and a first edge area A12. The second area A2 of the first display module 24 may include a second display area A21 and a second edge area A22. The third area A3 of the first display module 24 may include a third display area A31 and a third edge area A32.

[0133] According to an embodiment, the third frame 212 may be disposed on the first frame 211 or coupled to the first frame 211. The third frame 212 may cover the first edge region A12 included in the first region A1 of the first display module 24, and the first edge region A12 may not be exposed to the outside. The third frame 212 may include a first frame region 212a, a second frame region 212b, and / or a third frame region 212c. The first edge region A12 included in the first region A1 of the first display module 24 may include a first portion of the edge region corresponding to the first frame region 212a, a second portion of the edge region corresponding to the second frame region 212b, and / or a third portion of the edge region corresponding to the third frame region 212c.

[0134] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 may be disposed on the second frame 221 or coupled to the second frame 221. The fourth frame 222 may cover the second edge region A22 included in the second area A2 of the first display module 24, and the second edge region A22 may not be exposed to the outside. The fourth frame 222 may include a fourth frame region 222a, a fifth frame region 222b, and / or a sixth frame region 222c. The second edge region A22 included in the second area A2 of the first display module 24 may include a fourth partial edge region corresponding to the fourth frame region 222a, a fifth partial edge region corresponding to the fifth frame region 222b, and / or a sixth partial edge region corresponding to the sixth frame region 222c.

[0135] According to an embodiment, the third frame 212 and / or the fourth frame 222 may include a non-conductive material (eg, a non-metal material).

[0136] According to various embodiments, the third frame 212 and / or the fourth frame 222 may include a conductive material (or a metal material).

[0137] According to an embodiment, the hinge H may include a hinge module 430 , a first plate (or a first wing plate) 441 , and / or a second plate (or a second wing plate) 442 .

[0138] According to an embodiment, the hinge module 430 may include a first bracket 431, a second bracket 432, and / or a bracket connector 433. The first bracket 431 may be provided in a first support region 411A of the first frame 211 or coupled to the first support region 411A of the first frame 211 by, for example, screw fastening. The second bracket 432 may be provided in a second support region 421A of the second frame 221 or coupled to the second support region 421A of the second frame 221 by, for example, screw fastening. The bracket connector 433 may interconnect the first bracket 431 and the second bracket 432. The first bracket 431 and the second bracket 432 may be rotatable relative to the bracket connector 433.

[0139] According to an embodiment, the bracket connector 433 of the hinge module 430 may be configured so that the first frame 211 to which the first bracket 431 is fixed and the second frame 221 to which the second bracket 432 is fixed can be rotated by the same angle in opposite directions. The bracket connector 433 may be configured so that the first frame 211 to which the first bracket 431 is fixed and the second frame 221 to which the second bracket 432 is fixed can be maintained after rotating at least one predetermined angle. The bracket connector 433 may have, for example, a free stop function. The bracket connector 433 may be configured to provide a force for mutual rotation of the first frame 211 to which the first bracket 431 is fixed and the second frame 221 to which the second bracket 432 is fixed. The bracket connector 433 may be provided as, for example, a combination of at least one shaft, at least one cam gear and / or at least one compression spring providing elasticity.

[0140] According to an embodiment, the first plate 441 may be positioned to correspond to the first frame 211, and the second plate 442 may be positioned to correspond to the second frame 221. The first plate 441 and the second plate 442 may have, for example, a first width in the direction of the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., the x-axis direction) and a second width in a direction perpendicular to the above direction, wherein the first width is relatively greater than the second width. The first plate 441 and the second plate 442 may overlap with the hinge module 430. The first plate 441 and the second plate 442 may be coupled to the hinge module 430.

[0141] According to an embodiment, the first plate 441 and the second plate 442 may be connected to the bracket connector 433 of the hinge module 430. The first plate 441 may include a first surface 441A provided to correspond to the third display area A3 of the first display module 24. The second plate 442 may include a second surface 442A provided to correspond to the third display area A3 of the first display module 24. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state (see Figure 2), the first surface 441A of the first plate 441 may support a portion of the third display area A3, and the second surface 442A of the second plate 442 may support a portion of the third display area A3. The first surface 441A of the first plate 441 may include a flat surface, and when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the flat surface is capable of supporting a side area of ​​the third display area A3 relative to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. The second surface 442A of the second plate 442 may include a flat surface, and when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the flat surface is capable of supporting the other side area of ​​the third display area A3 relative to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the first surface 441A of the first plate 441 and the second surface 442A of the second plate 442 may substantially form an angle of about 180 degrees, and may be arranged to have no substantial height difference. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, even if an external force (e.g., external pressure, such as touch input using a user's finger or touch input using an electronic pen) is applied to the third display area A3, the third display area A3 can be kept flat by being supported by the first plate 441 and the second plate 442.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the support connector 433 of the hinge module 430 may include a center plate (not shown separately) aligned to correspond to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state of the foldable electronic device 2, the center plate may support a portion of the third display area A3 of the first display 24 corresponding to the gap between the first surface 441A of the first plate 441 and the second surface 442A of the second plate 442. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the unfolded state, the center plate may suppress or prevent a sinking phenomenon or a crease phenomenon of a portion of the third area A3 corresponding to the gap between the first surface 441A of the first plate 441 and the second surface 442A of the second plate 442.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the hinge H may be configured to provide a space in which the third area A3 of the first display module 24 may be disposed in a curved shape that can be adjusted when the foldable electronic device 2 is moved from the unfolded state (see FIG. Figure 2 ) to switch to the folded state (see Figure 3) when the foldable electronic device 2 is in the folded state. The hinge H can be configured to provide a space in which the third area A3 can be arranged in a curved shape, which can suppress buckling when the foldable electronic device 2 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state. In an embodiment, when the foldable electronic device 2 is switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, the third area A3 can be arranged in a drop shape or a dumbbell shape that can reduce breakage or permanent deformation. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the folded state, the third area A3 can be arranged in a curved shape that can reduce the collision (for example, bending stress) between the compressive stress generated in one side area of ​​the third area A3 and the tensile stress generated in the other side area of ​​the third area A3 based on the neutral plane inside the third area A3.

[0144] According to an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 471 and the third flexible printed circuit board 472 may be disposed across the hinge H. The second flexible printed circuit board 471 and / or the third flexible printed circuit board 472 may electrically interconnect a first electrical component (e.g., the first printed circuit board 451 ) located on the first frame 211 and a second electrical component (e.g., the second printed circuit board 452 ) located on the second frame 221 .

[0145] According to an embodiment, the third flexible printed circuit board 472 may be a flexible RF cable (FRC). The second printed circuit board 452 may include an antenna radiator, or may be electrically connected to an antenna radiator included in the foldable electronic device 2. A wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in the first printed circuit board 451 may be provided on the first printed circuit board 451. The wireless communication circuit may be electrically connected to the antenna radiator via the third flexible printed circuit board 472. The wireless communication circuit may send a radiation current (or a radio signal, an RF signal, or an electromagnetic signal) to the antenna radiator via the third flexible printed circuit board 472. The wireless communication circuit may process a signal (or an RF signal) sent or received via the antenna radiator.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the first internal support 481 may be located between the first cover 213 and the first support portion 411 of the first frame 211. The first internal support 481 may be coupled to the first support portion 411 by screw fastening. The first internal support 481 may cover and protect components such as the first printed circuit board 451 or the first battery 461 disposed between the first support portion 411 and the first cover 213.

[0147] According to various embodiments, the first inner supporter 481 may include a non-metal material, and a conductive pattern serving as an antenna radiator may be disposed on or included in the first inner supporter 481 .

[0148] According to various embodiments, the first frame 211 may be referred to as a 'first front case', and the first internal supporter 481 may be referred to as a 'first rear case'.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the second inner support 482 may be located between the second cover 223 and the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. The second inner support 482 may be coupled to the second support portion 421 by screw fastening. The second inner support 482 may cover and protect components such as the second printed circuit board 452 or the second battery 462 disposed between the second support portion 421 and the second cover 223.

[0150] According to various embodiments, the second inner supporter 482 may include a non-metal material, and a conductive pattern serving as an antenna radiator may be disposed on or included in the second inner supporter 482 .

[0151] According to various embodiments, the second frame 221 may be referred to as a 'second front case', and the second internal supporter 482 may be referred to as a 'second rear case'.

[0152] According to an embodiment, the antenna structure 490 may be at least partially located between the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221 and the second cover 223. The antenna structure 490 may be implemented in the form of, for example, a film (such as a flexible printed circuit board). The antenna structure 490 may include at least one conductive pattern used as a loop radiator. In an embodiment, the at least one conductive pattern may include a planar spiral conductive pattern (for example, a planar coil or a pattern coil). The antenna structure 490 may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 451 via an electrical path such as a flexible printed circuit board. In an embodiment, the at least one conductive pattern included in the antenna structure 490 may be electrically connected to a communication circuit (for example, a planar coil or a pattern coil) provided on the first printed circuit board 451. Figure 1 The at least one conductive pattern may be used for short-range wireless communication such as near field communication (NFC). As another example, the at least one conductive pattern may be used for magnetic secure transmission (MST) for sending and / or receiving magnetic signals. In an embodiment, the at least one conductive pattern included in the antenna structure 490 may be electrically connected to a power transmission / reception circuit provided on the first printed circuit board 451. The power transmission / reception circuit may wirelessly receive power from an external electronic device or wirelessly transmit power to an external electronic device by using the at least one conductive pattern included in the antenna structure 490. The power transmission / reception circuit may include a power management module, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC) or a charger integrated circuit (IC). The power transmission / reception circuit may charge the first battery 461 and / or the second battery 462 by using power wirelessly received using the conductive pattern.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the second display module 25 may be located in the inner space of the first housing 21 to correspond to the first cover 213. The first cover 213 may include a light transmission area (or opening) provided to correspond to the second display module 25. For example, the second display module 25 may be disposed on or coupled to the first inner support 481, and may be supported on the first inner support 481 and located in the light transmission area (or opening) in the first cover 213. In various embodiments, the second display module 25 may be coupled to the first cover 213.

[0154] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the conductive portion included in the first frame 211 may be used as at least a portion of an antenna radiator (or a radiating portion). For example, at least a portion of the conductive portion included in the first side surface area 412 may be used as at least a portion of an antenna radiator (or a radiating portion) configured to transmit (or radiate) an electromagnetic signal (or electromagnetic wave) to the outside or receive an electromagnetic signal from the outside.

[0155] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the conductive portion included in the second frame 221 may be used as at least a portion of an antenna radiator (or a radiating portion). For example, at least a portion of the conductive portion included in the second side surface area 422 may be used as at least a portion of an antenna radiator (or a radiating portion) configured to transmit (or radiate) an electromagnetic signal (or electromagnetic wave) to the outside or receive an electromagnetic signal from the outside.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the first display module 24 may include a flexible display 240 , a display driving circuit 2401 , an extension portion 2402 and / or a first flexible printed circuit board 2403 .

[0157] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 240 may provide a first area A1, a second area A2, and a third area A3.

[0158] According to an embodiment, the display driving circuit 2401 may be used as a processor (eg, Figure 1 The display driver circuit 2401 may control pixels through a thin film transistor (TFT) included in the flexible display 240. The display driver circuit 2401 may have a function of generating a color difference, for example, by adjusting the amount of red, green, blue (RGB) signals of a pixel. In various embodiments, the display driver circuit 2401 may be configured to operate in response to a white pixel being added to a red, green, blue, white (RGBW) scheme of an RGB pixel. The display driver circuit 2401 may include, for example, a display driver integrated circuit (DDI) or a DDI chip.

[0159] According to various embodiments, the display driver circuit 2401 may be a DDI package. The display driver circuit 2401 may include a DDI (or a DDI chip), a timing controller (T-CON), a graphic RAM (GRAM), or a power driver. In various embodiments, the graphic RAM may be omitted or may be implemented with a memory provided separately from the display driver circuit 2401. The timing controller may be a slave processor (e.g., Figure 1 The data signal input by the processor 120 in the DDI is converted into a signal required by the DDI. The timing controller can adjust the input data information into a signal suitable for the gate driver (or gate IC) and source driver (or source IC) of the DDI. The graphic RAM can be used as a memory for temporarily storing data input to the driver (or IC) of the DDI. The graphic RAM can store the input signal and send the signal back to the driver of the DDI. At this time, the graphic RAM can interact with the timing controller to process the signal. The power generation circuit can generate a voltage for driving the flexible display 240 to provide the required voltage to the gate driver and source driver of the DDI.

[0160] According to an embodiment, the display driving circuit 2401 may be located between the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 and the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. The display driving circuit 2401 may be provided on the flexible display 240 in a chip on panel (COP) manner or a chip on film (COF) manner, for example.

[0161] According to an embodiment, the extension 2402 may extend from the flexible display 240. The extension 2402 may include an electrical path (e.g., a wiring line implemented by a conductive pattern) electrically interconnecting a plurality of TFTs included in the flexible display 240 and the first flexible printed circuit board 2403. The extension 2402 is a portion not included in the display area and may not include pixels.

[0162] According to an embodiment, the extension portion 2402 may extend from the display panel included in the flexible display 240 , and the display driving circuit 2401 may be provided on the extension portion 2402 (eg, a COP method).

[0163] According to an embodiment, the extension portion 2402 may extend from the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. The extension portion 2402 may include a fourth area A4 (see FIG. 1 ) disposed between the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221 and the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. Fig.13 The gluing material or adhesive material may be provided in the fourth area A4 of the extension portion 2402 (see Fig.13) and the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. The extension portion 2402 may include a portion that is bent from the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 and extends to the fourth area A4 (see Fig.13 ) of the bending area B (see Fig.13 The display driving circuit 2401 may be disposed in the fourth area A4 of the extension portion 2402 (see Fig.13 In an embodiment, the display driving circuit 2401 may be disposed in the fourth area A4 (see FIG. 24A ) of the extension portion 2402 by tape automated bonding (TAB). Fig.13 )middle.

[0164] According to an embodiment, one end of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may be electrically connected to the extension 2402. The extension 2402 and the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may be connected by, for example, anisotropic conductive film (ACF) bonding. The ACF may be an anisotropic conductive film obtained by mixing fine conductive particles (e.g., Ni, carbon, or solder balls) with a glue resin (or adhesive resin) (e.g., a thermosetting resin) and making the mixture a film state so that electricity is conducted only in one direction. When the ACF is placed between the extension 2402 and the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 and then pressed by applying heat and pressure, a conductive pattern (not shown) provided (or configured) on the extension 2402 may be electrically connected to a conductive pattern configured (or provided) on the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 via conductive particles, and the glue resin (or adhesive resin) may bond the extension 2402 and the first flexible printed circuit board 2403. The other end of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may include a connector 2403a (e.g., an FPCB connector). The first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may pass through an opening (not shown) provided in the second support portion 221 of the second frame 221. The connector 2403a of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may be electrically connected to the fourth support region 421B (see FIG. 4B ) provided in the second support portion 221. Fig.13 ) in the second printed circuit board 452. The flexible display 240 can be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 451 disposed on the first frame 211 via the extension 2402, the first flexible printed circuit board 2403, and the second flexible printed circuit board 471. From the processor (e.g., Figure 1 The signal of the processor 120 ) command can be transmitted to the display driving circuit 2401 via the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 .

[0165] According to various embodiments, the extension portion 2402 may be a separate flexible film substrate that electrically interconnects the display panel included in the flexible display 240 and the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 (eg, a COF method).

[0166] According to various embodiments, the display driving circuit 2401 may be provided on the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 .

[0167] According to various embodiments, a touch sensor integrated circuit (IC) (not shown) electrically connected to a touch sensitive circuit included in the flexible display 240 may be further disposed on the first flexible printed circuit board 2403. For example, the display driving circuit 2401 may include a touch display driver IC (TDDI).

[0168] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure in an unfolded state. Figure 6 is a perspective view of a fourth frame 222 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 is a view showing a portion of the fourth frame 222 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 8 and Fig. 9 is a view illustrating a second frame 221 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.10 and Fig.11 2 is a view illustrating a second frame 221 and a supporter 27 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.12 is a perspective view illustrating a portion of the second frame 221 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 The coordinate axes shown are based on the foldable electronic device 2 in the unfolded state.

[0169] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10 , Fig.11 and Fig.12 The foldable electronic device 2 may include a second frame 221 , a fourth frame 222 , a first display module 24 , a third gluing member (or a third adhesive member) 263 and / or a support 27 .

[0170] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may include a second support portion 421 and a second side surface area 422 .

[0171] According to an embodiment, the second support part 421 may include a conductive region (or conductive portion) 51 and a non-conductive region (or non-conductive portion) 52 coupled to the conductive region 51. The second support part 421 may provide a second support area 421A supporting the second area A2 of the first display module 24.

[0172] According to an embodiment, the second side surface area 422 may include a first conductive portion 531, a second conductive portion 532, a third conductive portion 533, a fourth conductive portion 534, a fifth conductive portion 535, a sixth conductive portion 536, a seventh conductive portion 537, a first insulating portion 541, a second insulating portion 542, a third insulating portion 543, a fourth insulating portion 544, a fifth insulating portion 545 and / or a sixth insulating portion 546. The first conductive portion 531 may provide a portion of the fifth portion side surface area 422b. The second conductive portion 532 may provide a portion of the fifth portion side surface area 422b. The third conductive portion 533 may provide a third corner where the fourth portion side surface area 422a and the fifth portion side surface area 422b are connected, a portion of the fourth portion side surface area 422a extends from the third corner, and a portion of the fifth portion side surface area 422b extends from the third corner. The fourth conductive portion 534 may provide a portion of the fourth portion side surface area 422a. The fifth conductive portion 535 may provide a fourth corner where the fourth portion side surface region 422a and the sixth portion side surface region 422c are connected, a portion of the fourth portion side surface region 422a extends from the fourth corner, and a portion of the sixth portion side surface region 422c extends from the fourth corner. The sixth conductive portion 536 may provide a portion of the sixth portion side surface region 422c. The seventh conductive portion 537 may provide a portion of the sixth portion side surface region 422c. The second side surface region 422 may include a first split portion between the first conductive portion 531 and the second conductive portion 532, and the first insulating portion 541 may be disposed in the first split portion. The second side surface region 422 may include a second split portion between the second conductive portion 532 and the third conductive portion 533, and the second insulating portion 542 may be disposed in the second split portion. The second side surface region 422 may include a third split portion between the third conductive portion 533 and the fourth conductive portion 534, and the third insulating portion 543 may be disposed in the third split portion. The second side surface region 422 may include a fourth split portion between the fourth conductive portion 534 and the fifth conductive portion 535, and the fourth insulating portion 544 may be disposed in the fourth split portion. The second side surface region 422 may include a fifth split portion between the fifth conductive portion 535 and the sixth conductive portion 536, and the fifth insulating portion 545 may be disposed in the fifth split portion. The second side surface region 422 may include a sixth split portion between the sixth conductive portion 536 and the seventh conductive portion 537, and the sixth insulating portion 546 may be disposed in the sixth split portion.The first insulating portion 541, the second insulating portion 542, the third insulating portion 543, the fourth insulating portion 544, the fifth insulating portion 545, and the sixth insulating portion 546 may provide an appearance (e.g., a side surface) of the foldable electronic device 2 together with the first conductive portion 531, the second conductive portion 532, the third conductive portion 533, the fourth conductive portion 534, the fifth conductive portion 535, the sixth conductive portion 536, and the seventh conductive portion 536. In various embodiments, the number, position, or shape of the plurality of conductive portions included in the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 and the plurality of insulating portions provided to correspond to the plurality of conductive portions may vary without being limited to the illustrated example.

[0173] According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 531, the second conductive portion 532, the third conductive portion 533, the fourth conductive portion 534, the fifth conductive portion 535, the sixth conductive portion 536, and / or the seventh conductive portion 537 may be connected to the conductive region 51 included in the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. The first conductive portion 531, the second conductive portion 532, the third conductive portion 533, the fourth conductive portion 534, the fifth conductive portion 535, the sixth conductive portion 536, and / or the seventh conductive portion 537 may include the same metal material as the conductive region 51 included in the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. The second frame 221 may include an integrated conductive structure (or metal structure) including, for example, the first conductive portion 531, the second conductive portion 532, the third conductive portion 533, the fourth conductive portion 534, the fifth conductive portion 535, the sixth conductive portion 536, the seventh conductive portion 537, and the conductive region 51 of the second support portion 421.

[0174] According to an embodiment, the first insulating portion 541, the second insulating portion 542, the third insulating portion 543, the fourth insulating portion 544, the fifth insulating portion 545, and / or the sixth insulating portion 546 may be connected to the non-conductive region 52 included in the second supporting portion 421 of the second frame 221. The first insulating portion 541, the second insulating portion 542, the third insulating portion 543, the fourth insulating portion 544, the fifth insulating portion 545, and / or the sixth insulating portion 546 may include, for example, the same non-metallic material (e.g., polymer) as the non-conductive region 52 included in the second supporting portion 421.

[0175] According to an embodiment, the first frame 211 (see Figure 4) may be implemented to be substantially the same as or similar to the second frame 221. Although not shown separately, the first support portion 411 of the first frame 211 may include a conductive region and a non-conductive region connected to the conductive region. Although not shown separately, in the folded state of the foldable electronic device 2, the first side surface area 412 (see Figure 4 ) may include a conductive portion aligned with the first conductive portion 431 of the second side surface area 422, a conductive portion aligned with the second conductive portion 432 of the second side surface area 422, a conductive portion aligned with the third conductive portion 433 of the second side surface area 422, a conductive portion aligned with the fourth conductive portion 434 of the second side surface area 422, a conductive portion aligned with the fifth conductive portion 435 of the second side surface area 422, a conductive portion aligned with the sixth conductive portion 436 of the second side surface area 422, and / or a conductive portion aligned with the seventh conductive portion 437 of the second side surface area 422. When the foldable electronic device 2 is folded, the first side surface area 412 (see Figure 4 ) may include an insulating portion aligned with the first insulating portion 541 of the second side surface area 422, an insulating portion aligned with the second insulating portion 542 of the second side surface area 422, an insulating portion aligned with the third insulating portion 543 of the second side surface area 422, an insulating portion aligned with the fourth insulating portion 544 of the second side surface area 422, an insulating portion aligned with the fifth insulating portion 545 of the second side surface area 422, and / or an insulating portion aligned with the sixth insulating portion 546 of the second side surface area 422.

[0176] According to an embodiment, at least one conductive portion (e.g., the first conductive portion 531, the second conductive portion 532, the third conductive portion 533, the fourth conductive portion 534, the fifth conductive portion 535, or the sixth conductive portion 536) included in the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in the first frame 211 can be operated as an antenna radiator. Figure 4 ) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., Figure 1 wireless communication module 192) and can operate as an antenna radiator.

[0177] According to an embodiment, when the at least one conductive portion included in the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 is used as an antenna radiator, the fourth frame 222 may be made of a non-conductive material in order to suppress degradation of radiation performance of the antenna radiator. Figure 4 ) is used as an antenna radiator, the third frame 212 (see Figure 4 ) can be made of non-conductive material so as to suppress degradation of the radiation performance of the antenna radiator.

[0178] According to various embodiments, the third frame 212 (see Figure 4 ) or the fourth frame 222 may include a conductive material and may be implemented as at least a portion of an antenna radiator.

[0179] According to an embodiment, the first display module 24 includes a flexible display 240 and an extension 2402. The flexible display 240 may include a first area A1, a second area A2, and a third area A3. The first area A1 may include a first display area A11 and a first edge area A12. The second area A2 may include a second display area A21 and a second edge area A22. The third area A3 may include a third display area A31 and a third edge area A32.

[0180] According to an embodiment, the extension 2402 may extend from a side of the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 corresponding to the fourth partial side surface area 422a of the second frame 221. The extension 2402 may include a fourth area A4 (see FIG. 1 ) disposed between the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221 and the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. Fig.13 ). The extension 2402 may include a curved region B (see Fig.13 ), the bending area B is bent from the flexible display 240 and extends to the fourth area A4 (see Fig.13 ).

[0181] According to an embodiment, the first display module 24 may include a first flexible printed circuit board 2403 electrically connected to the extension portion 2402 (see Figure 4 ). The fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 (see Fig.13 ) can be electrically connected to the fourth region A4 of the extension 2402 (see Fig.13 ), and may be disposed between the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 and the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221.

[0182] According to an embodiment, the third glue member 263 may be at least partially disposed on the fifth area A5 (see FIG. 24 ) of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403. Fig.13 ) and between the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221.

[0183] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 may be coupled to the second frame 221. The second area A2 of the flexible display 240 may be disposed on the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221, and the fourth frame 222 may cover the second edge area A22 included in the second area A2 of the flexible display 240.

[0184] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 may include a fourth frame area 222a corresponding to the fourth partial side surface area 422a of the second frame 221, a fifth frame area 222b corresponding to the fifth partial side surface area 422b of the second frame 221, and a sixth frame area 222c corresponding to the sixth partial side surface area 422c of the second frame 221.

[0185] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 includes a first portion 61 and a second portion 62 extending from the first portion 61. The first portion 61 covers the second edge area A22 included in the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a combination of the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 may provide a second frame B2 (see FIG. 2 ) surrounding the second display area A21. Figure 2 ). The second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 may be located in the internal space of the foldable electronic device 2 and may not be exposed to the outside. The second portion 62 may be coupled (or fixed) to the second frame 221. Thus, in the event of an external impact applied to the flexible display 240, the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 may prevent the fourth frame 222 and the support member 27 from deviating in position. The first portion 61 may be supported by the second portion 62 coupled to the second frame 221 and disposed at a predetermined position relative to the second frame 221. The first portion 61 and the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 may support the flexible display 240 and mitigate an external impact applied to the flexible display 240.

[0186] According to an embodiment, the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 may have a form in which a portion included in a fourth frame area 222a of the fourth frame 222, a portion included in a fifth frame area 222b of the fourth frame 222, and a portion included in a sixth frame area 222c of the fourth frame 222 are connected to each other.

[0187] According to an embodiment, the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 may include a portion included in a fourth frame area 222a of the fourth frame 222 (e.g., a first rib 620), a portion included in a fifth frame area 222b of the fourth frame 222 (e.g., a second rib), and a portion included in a sixth frame area 222c of the fourth frame 222 (e.g., a third rib).

[0188] According to an embodiment, although not separately shown, the third frame 212 (see FIG. 21A ) provided on the first frame 211 may include a plurality of frames. Figure 4 ) may be provided to be at least partially identical or similar to a fourth frame 222 disposed on the second frame 221.

[0189] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 (or the second support portion 421) may include at least one recess into which the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 is inserted. The at least one recess may be a cut groove provided in the second frame 221 so that the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 can be inserted. The at least one recess may be at least partially provided in, for example, an area adjacent to and along the second side surface area 422 of the second frame 221 (for example, an area extending along the dotted line indicated by reference numeral "810"). The at least one recess may be provided in the second support portion 421 to be adjacent to, for example, a portion where the second support portion 421 and the second side surface area 422 are connected.

[0190] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may include a recess R, and the first rib 620 included in the fourth frame area 222a of the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 is inserted into the recess R. The recess R may include a first recessed area R1, a second recessed area R2, and / or a third recessed area R3. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the first recessed area R1, the second recessed area R2, and the third recessed area R3 may be arranged in the direction of the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (e.g., the x-axis direction), and the first recessed area R1 may be located between the second recessed area R2 and the third recessed area R3.

[0191] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may not include a partition wall between the first recessed area R1 and the second recessed area R2, and the space of the first recessed area R1 and the space of the second recessed area R2 may be connected. In various embodiments, the second frame 221 may include a first partition wall (not shown separately) between the first recessed area R1 and the second recessed area R2, and the space of the first recessed area R1 and the second recessed area R2 may be separated. For example, the first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 may include a groove (or notch) corresponding to the first partition wall.

[0192] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may not include a partition wall between the first recessed area R1 and the third recessed area R3, and the space of the first recessed area R1 and the space of the third recessed area R3 may be connected. In various embodiments, the second frame 221 may include a second partition wall (not shown separately) between the first recessed area R1 and the third recessed area R3, and the space of the first recessed area R1 and the third recessed area R3 may be separated. For example, the first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 may include a groove (or notch) corresponding to the second partition wall.

[0193] According to an embodiment, the recess R may provide a recessed space having a combination of multiple surfaces. The recess R may include, for example, a first surface S1, a second surface S2, a sixth surface S6, and / or a seventh surface S7. The seventh surface S7 may be a bottom surface of the recess R. The first surface S1, the second surface S2, and the sixth surface S6 may be side surfaces of the recess R. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the shape of the recess R may be provided by a combination of the first surface S1, the second surface S2 spaced apart from the first surface S1 on the opposite side of the first surface S1, and the sixth surface S6 spaced apart from the first surface S1 on the opposite side of the first surface S1.

[0194] According to an embodiment, the first surface S1 of the recess R may be provided by a fourth partial side surface area 422a included in the fourth side surface area 422 of the second frame 221. In various embodiments, the first surface S1 may be provided by the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221.

[0195] According to an embodiment, the first surface S1 may include a partial area included in the first recessed area R1, a partial area included in the second recessed area R2, and a partial area included in the third recessed area R3. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the partial area of ​​the first surface S1 included in the first recessed area R1, the partial area of ​​the first surface S1 included in the second recessed area R2, and the partial area of ​​the first surface S1 included in the third recessed area R3 may be provided to be perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) and there is no substantial height difference.

[0196] According to various embodiments, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a portion of the first surface S1 included in the first recessed area R1 and a portion of the first surface S1 included in the second recessed area R2 may be located perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see FIG. Figure 2) direction (for example, the y-axis direction) is provided at different heights. In various embodiments, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a partial area of ​​the first surface S1 included in the first recessed area R1 and a partial area of ​​the first surface S1 included in the third recessed area R3 may be perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) are provided at different heights.

[0197] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the second surface S2 of the recess R may be perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., y-axis direction) and is spaced from the first surface S1. The first surface S1 and the second surface S2 may face each other. The second surface S2 may include a partial area S21 included in the second recessed area R2 and a partial area S22 included in the third recessed area R3. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the partial area S21 of the second surface S2 included in the second recessed area R2 may be perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. 2 ) of the foldable electronic device 2. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) is separated from the first surface S1 by a second distance W2. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a partial area S22 of the second surface S2 included in the third recessed area R3 may be perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., y-axis direction) and is spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a third distance W3. The second distance W2 may be interpreted as the width of the second recessed region R2. The third distance W3 may be interpreted as the width of the third recessed region R3. In an embodiment, the second distance W2 and the third distance W3 may be substantially equal. In various embodiments, the second distance W2 and the third distance W3 may be different (not shown separately).

[0198] According to an embodiment, the sixth surface S6 of the recess R may be included in the first recessed area R1. The sixth surface S6 may interconnect a partial area S21 of the second surface S2 included in the second recessed area R2 and a partial area S22 of the second surface S2 included in the third recessed area R3. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the first recessed area R1 may further include an area (hereinafter, referred to as an "extension area") R11 extending in a protruding form relative to the second surface S2 compared to the second recessed area R2 and the third recessed area R3. For example, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the first recessed area R1 may include, for example, a central area R12 between the second recessed area R2 and the third recessed area R3 and an extension area R11 extending from the central area R12. The extension area R11 may include the sixth surface S6. The extension area R11 may not be limited to the illustrated example and may be provided in various ways.

[0199] According to an embodiment, the seventh surface S7 of the recess R may be substantially oriented in the direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area A21 is oriented among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2. The seventh surface S7 may include a partial area S71 included in the first recessed area R1, a partial area S72 included in the second recessed area R2, and a partial area S73 included in the third recessed area R3. The depth of the first recessed area R1 may be interpreted as the height difference between the partial area S71 of the seventh surface S7 included in the first recessed area R1 and the peripheral area (hereinafter referred to as "eighth surface S8") adjacent to the recess R of the second support portion 421. The depth of the second recessed area R2 may be interpreted as the height difference between the partial area S72 of the seventh surface S7 included in the second recessed area R2 and the eighth surface S8. The depth of the third recessed area R3 may be interpreted as the height difference between the partial area S73 of the seventh surface S7 included in the third recessed area R3 and the eighth surface S8.

[0200] According to an embodiment, a partial area S71 of the seventh surface S7 included in the first recessed area R1, a partial area S72 of the seventh surface S7 included in the second recessed area R2, and a partial area S73 of the seventh surface S7 included in the third recessed area R3 can be provided without substantial height difference in the direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area A21 is oriented among the outer surface of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0201] According to various embodiments, a partial area S71 of the seventh surface S7 included in the first recessed area R1 and a partial area S72 of the seventh surface S7 included in the second recessed area R2 can be provided at different heights in a direction oriented by the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area A21 on the outer surface of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0202] According to various embodiments, a partial area S71 of the seventh surface S7 included in the first recessed area R1 and a partial area S73 of the seventh surface S7 included in the third recessed area R3 can be provided at different heights in a direction oriented by the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area A21 on the outer surface of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0203] According to an embodiment, the support member 27 may be disposed in the first recess region R1 of the recess R. The support member 27 may be, for example, a substantially rectangular parallelepiped.

[0204] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a portion of the support 27 may be located in the extension area R11 of the first recessed area R1, and the rest of the support 27 may be located in the center area R12 of the first recessed area R1. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the sixth surface S6 of the recess R may extend along the edge of the portion of the support 27 located in the extension area R11 of the first recessed area R1. In an embodiment, the portion of the support 27 located in the extension area R11 of the first recessed area R1 may fit into a space provided by a combination of the sixth surface S6 and the seventh surface S7.

[0205] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may include a protrusion 90 extending from the first surface S1 or the fourth partial side surface area 422a of the second frame 221. The protrusion 90 of the second frame 221 may support the support 27 so that the support 27 does not move toward the first surface S1. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the protrusion 90 may be located between the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the recess R. The protrusion 90 may support the support 27 so that the separation distance between the support 27 and the first surface S1 may be maintained. The combination of the sixth surface S6, the seventh surface S7, and the protrusion 90 may provide a matching structure that supports the support 27 so that the support 27 is stably located in the first recessed area R1. In various embodiments, the surface provided by the protrusion 90 may be interpreted as some of the multiple surfaces included in the first recessed area R1.

[0206] According to an embodiment, the protrusion 90 may include a ninth surface S9 and a tenth surface S10. The ninth surface S9 may be a surface of the protrusion 90 capable of supporting the support 27. The tenth surface S10 may be substantially oriented in a direction oriented by the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area A21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2. The tenth surface S10 may be positioned higher than the seventh surface S7 in a direction oriented by the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area A21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0207] According to an embodiment, the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 may be positioned lower than the eighth surface S8 of the second frame 221 in a direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 is oriented.

[0208] According to various embodiments, the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 may be provided to have no substantial height difference with the eighth surface S8 of the second frame 221 in a direction oriented by the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0209] According to various embodiments, the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 may be positioned higher than the eighth surface S8 of the second frame 221 in a direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 is oriented.

[0210] According to various embodiments, the extension region R11 of the first recessed region R1 and the portion of the support member 27 disposed in the extension region R11 may be implemented such that the support member 27 is not biased toward the first surface S1 even without the protrusion 90. Fig.16 , Fig.17 , Fig.18 , Fig.19 and Fig. 20 Describe this.

[0211] According to an embodiment, the support member 27 may include a third surface S3, a fourth surface S4, and a fifth surface S5 (see Fig.13 ). The third surface S3 may face the first surface S1 of the recess R. The third surface S3 may be a surface of the support 27 supported by the protrusion 90. The third surface S3 may face the ninth surface S9 of the protrusion 90. The third surface S3 may be included in a portion of the support 27 located in the central region R12 of the first recessed region R1. The fourth surface S4 may be substantially oriented in a direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface region) provided by the second display region A21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 is oriented. The fifth surface S5 (see Fig.13 ) can face the seventh surface S7.

[0212] According to an embodiment, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned higher than the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 in a direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 is oriented.

[0213] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support member 27 can be positioned to have no substantial height difference with the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 in the direction oriented by the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0214] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned lower than the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 in a direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2 is oriented.

[0215] According to an embodiment, the support member 27 may be coupled to the second support portion 421 of the frame 221. The support member 27 may be connected to the second support portion 421 of the frame 221 via, for example, a fifth surface S5 (see FIG. Fig.13 ) and the first gluing member (or first adhesive member) 261 between the seventh surface S7 of the recess R (see Fig.13 ) is connected to the seventh surface S7 of the recess R.

[0216] According to various embodiments, the support member 27 may be coupled with the second support portion 421 of the frame 221 by screw fastening (not separately shown). For example, the protrusion 90 may be omitted.

[0217] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the center line C (see Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., x-axis direction), a distance between the support member 27 and the fifth partial side surface area 422b of the second side surface area 422 and a distance between the support member 27 and the sixth partial side surface area 422c of the second side surface area 422 may be substantially equal to each other.

[0218] According to an embodiment, the first rib 620 may include a first rib region 621, a second rib region 622, and / or a third rib region 623. The first rib region 621 may be a portion that interconnects the second rib region 622 and the third rib region 623 of the first rib 620. The first rib region 621 may be inserted into the first recessed region R1. The second rib region 622 may be inserted into the second recessed region R2. The third rib region 623 may be inserted into the third recessed region R3.

[0219] According to an embodiment, the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 may include a notch 6211 corresponding to the protrusion 90. The first rib region 621 may include a first partial rib region 621a, a second partial rib region 621b, and / or a third partial rib region 621c. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., x-axis direction), the first partial rib region 621a may be disposed between the second partial rib region 621b and the third partial rib region 621c. The first partial rib region 621a may be positioned to correspond to the protrusion 90. The first partial rib region 621a may extend from the first portion 61 toward the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90. The second partial rib region 621b may be disposed between the first partial rib region 621a and the second rib region 622. The third partial rib region 621c may be disposed between the first partial rib region 621a and the third rib region 623. The second partial rib region 621b and the third partial rib region 621c may extend toward the partial region S71 of the seventh surface S7 of the recess R included in the first recess region R1. Due to the difference in the extension lengths of the first partial rib region 621a and the second partial rib region 621b and the difference in the extension lengths of the first partial rib region 621a and the third partial rib region 621c, a notch 6211 may be provided.

[0220] According to an embodiment, the second rib region 622 of the first rib 620 may extend from the first portion 61 toward a partial region S72 of the seventh surface S7 of the recess R included in the second recess region R2 .

[0221] According to an embodiment, the third rib region 623 of the first rib 620 may extend from the first portion 61 toward a partial region S73 of the seventh surface S7 of the recess R included in the third recess region R3 .

[0222] According to an embodiment, the third surface S3 of the support member 27 may include a first partial area S31, a second partial area S32 and / or a third partial area S33. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) direction (eg, the x-axis direction), the first partial region S31 may be located between the second partial region S32 and the third partial region S33.

[0223] According to an embodiment, the first partial region S31 of the third surface S3 may face the ninth surface S9 of the protrusion 90. The protrusion 90 may support the first partial region S31 of the third surface S3 so that the support member 27 does not move toward the first surface S1.

[0224] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the second partial area S32 of the third surface S3 may be located between the first partial area S31 and the second recessed area R2. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the second partial area S32 may be located perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. 2 ) of the foldable electronic device 2. Figure 2 ) direction (for example, the y-axis direction) is spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a first distance W1. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a partial area S21 of the second surface S2 included in the second recessed area R2 may be perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see FIG. Figure 2 ) direction (eg, y-axis direction) and is spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a second distance W2. In an embodiment, the first distance W1 may be smaller than the second distance W2.

[0225] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the third partial area S33 of the third surface S3 may be located between the first partial area S31 and the third recessed area R3. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, the third partial area S33 may be located perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. 2 ) of the foldable electronic device 2. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) is spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a first distance W1. When viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, a partial area S22 of the second surface S2 included in the third recessed area R3 may be perpendicular to the center line C of the foldable electronic device 2 (see Figure 2 ) direction (eg, y-axis direction) and is spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a third distance W3. In an embodiment, the first distance W1 may be smaller than the third distance W3.

[0226] According to an embodiment, the first partial area S31, the second partial area S32 and the third partial area S33 of the third surface S3 may be provided perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. Figure 2 The third surface S3 may be, for example, a flat surface substantially parallel to the first surface S1.

[0227] According to various embodiments, the support member 27 may be implemented in a modified form so that the first partial area S31 and the second partial area S32 of the third surface S3 are perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) are provided at different heights.

[0228] According to various embodiments, the support member 27 may be implemented in a modified form so that the first partial area S31 and the third partial area S33 of the third surface S3 are perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. 2 ) of the foldable electronic device 2 while making the first distance W1 smaller than the third distance W3. Figure 2 ) direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) are provided at different heights.

[0229] According to an embodiment, the second partial rib region 621b included in the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 may be inserted into the space 1102 between the second partial region S32 of the third surface S3 and the first surface S1 of the recess R. The third partial rib region 621c included in the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 may be inserted into the space 1103 between the third partial region S33 of the third surface S3 and the first surface S1 of the recess R.

[0230] According to an embodiment, in the operation of arranging the fourth frame 222 on the second frame 221, the space 1102 of the recess R between the second partial area S32 of the third surface S3 and the first surface S1 and the space 1103 of the recess R between the third partial area S33 of the third surface S3 and the first surface S1 can guide the position of the first rib 620 relative to the second frame 221 or the first display module 24.

[0231] According to an embodiment, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned higher than the tenth surface S10 of the protrusion 90 in a direction in which the second front surface (or second front surface area) provided by the second display area 21 is oriented among the outer surfaces of the foldable electronic device 2. For example, the first partial rib area 621a included in the first rib area 621 of the first rib 620 may be inserted into a space 1101 between the first partial area S31 included in the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221. In the operation of arranging the fourth frame 222 on the second frame 221, the space 1101 between the first partial area S31 included in the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221 may guide the position at which the first rib 620 is disposed relative to the second frame 221 or the first display module 24.

[0232] According to an embodiment, the method for manufacturing the second frame 221 may include insert injection molding and profile processing. Insert injection molding may include placing a metal element in a mold, injecting molten resin into the mold, cooling the injected molten resin, and removing the metal element from the mold. The metal element included in the metal-nonmetal structure may be the base of the conductive area 51 of the second frame 221. The nonmetallic part included in the metal-nonmetal structure may be the base of the non-conductive area 52 of the second frame 221. Profile processing may be cutting the metal-nonmetal structure manufactured by insert injection molding to obtain the actual shape of the second frame 221. Profile processing may include various types of cutting, such as CNC. At least one recess (e.g., recess R) of the second frame 221 into which the second part 62 of the fourth frame 222 is inserted may be formed by profile processing.

[0233] During the manufacture of the second frame 221, since it is necessary to suppress defects during outer surface processing or damage of cutting tools, there may be a limitation in reducing the width of at least one recess into which the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 is inserted. In an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, at a position perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. 2 ) of the foldable electronic device 2, the width of the at least one recess may be reduced. Figure 2 ), in consideration of the limitation when molding the second frame 221, the width (e.g., the second distance W2) of the second recessed area R2 where the second rib area 622 of the first rib 620 is inserted is provided to be as narrow as possible. In an embodiment, when viewed from above the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, in a direction perpendicular to the center line C (see FIG. 2 ) of the foldable electronic device 2, the width (e.g., the second distance W2) of the second recessed area R2 where the second rib area 622 of the first rib 620 is inserted is provided to be as narrow as possible. Figure 2 ), in consideration of the limitation when molding the second frame 221, the width (e.g., the third distance W3) of the third recessed area R3 in which the third rib area 623 of the first rib 620 is inserted is provided as narrow as possible. For example, the width of the second recessed area R2 and / or the width of the third recessed area R3 may be about 0.6 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0234] According to an embodiment, the limitation that it is difficult to reduce the width of at least one recess in which the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 is inserted during the manufacture of the second frame 221 can be solved by the combination of the second frame 221 and the support 27. By the combination of the second frame 221 and the support 27, a recessed space 1101, 1102, or 1103 in which the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 is inserted can be provided. When the fourth frame 222 is disposed on the second frame 221, the recessed space 1101, 1102, or 1103 provided by the combination of the second frame 221 and the support 27 can guide the insertion of the first rib region 621 of the rib 620. In an embodiment, the width of the recessed space 1101, 1102, or 1103 provided by the combination of the second frame 221 and the support 27 (e.g., the first distance W1 between the first surface S1 and the third surface S3) can be smaller than the width of the second recessed region R2 (e.g., the second distance W2) and the width of the third recessed region R3 (e.g., the third distance W3).

[0235] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The fourth frame 222 (and / or the third frame 212) may be manufactured by injection molding. The fourth frame 222 (and / or the third frame 212) may be manufactured by various other methods.

[0236] According to an embodiment, the first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 may face the bending area B ( Fig.13 ). The first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 and the bending area B of the first display module 24 may be provided (see Fig.13 ) so as to suppress or prevent the first rib 620 and the bent area B (see Fig.13 ) between the first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 and the bending area B of the first display module 24 (see Fig.13 ), the first rib 620 may be provided to have a width as narrow as possible in a direction corresponding to the separation distance.

[0237] Because it is necessary to manufacture the fourth frame 222 to suppress molding defects or ensure rigidity (or durability), there may be a limitation on the shape (e.g., width) of the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 including the first rib 620. In an embodiment, in the bending area B (see FIG. 1 ) between the first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 and the first display module 24, the second portion 62 of the fourth frame 222 may be provided with a plurality of ribs. Fig.13 ), the width of the first rib 620 may be provided as narrow as possible in consideration of manufacturing limitations of the fourth frame 222. For example, the width of the first rib 620 may be about 0.4 mm, but is not limited thereto.

[0238] According to an embodiment, the first rib 620 may be provided to have a bending area B (see FIG. 1 ) capable of ensuring contact with the first display module 24 in consideration of manufacturing restrictions of the fourth frame 222. Fig.13 ). In an embodiment, the recessed space 1101, 1102, or 1103 provided by the combination of the second frame 221 and the support member 27 may have a width capable of suppressing loose insertion (or loose fit) of the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620. In an embodiment, the recessed space 1101, 1102, or 1103 provided by the combination of the second frame 221 and the support member 27 may reduce the positional deviation between the second frame 221 and the fourth frame 222.

[0239] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The third frame 212 in the embodiment may include a non-metallic material. The fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The third frame 212 in the embodiment may include various polymers, such as engineering plastics (eg, polycarbonate (PC) or polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)). The fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The third frame 212 in the embodiment may include a polymer resin such as polyetheretherketone, polyphenylene sulfide, polybutylene terephthalate, polyimide or polycarbonate. In various embodiments, the fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The third frame 212 may include a material (eg, fiber reinforced plastic (FRP)) that is mixed with engineering plastic and various reinforcing base materials such as glass fiber or carbon fiber.

[0240] According to various embodiments, the fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The third frame 212 in the embodiment may include a metal material. The fourth frame 222 (and / or Figure 4 The third frame 212 in the embodiment may include various metal materials, such as titanium, amorphous alloys, metal-ceramic composites (eg, cermets), stainless steel, magnesium, magnesium alloys, aluminum, aluminum alloys, zinc alloys, or copper alloys.

[0241] Fig.13 It is along Fig.11 Detailed description of the invention A cross-sectional view showing a portion of the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line DD′ in FIG. Fig.14 It is along Fig.11 FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line EE′ in FIG. Fig.15 It is along Fig.11 Detailed description of the invention A cross-sectional view showing a portion of the foldable electronic device 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line FF′ in FIG. Fig.13 , Fig.14 and Fig.15 The coordinate axes shown are based on the foldable electronic device 2 in the unfolded state.

[0242] Reference Fig.13 , Fig.14 and Fig.15 The foldable electronic device 2 may include a second frame 221, a fourth frame 222, a first display module 24, a support 27, a first glue member (or a first adhesive member) 261, a second glue member (or a second adhesive member) 262, a third glue member (or a third adhesive member) 263 and / or a fourth glue member (or a fourth adhesive member) 264.

[0243] According to an embodiment, the second frame 221 may be provided by a combination of the conductive region 51 and the non-conductive region 52. The second frame 221 may include a second support portion 421 and a fourth partial side surface region 422a. The second support portion 421 may include a second support region 421A and a fourth support region 421B. The second support region 421A may face the second display region A21 of the first display module 24, and the fourth support region 421B may face the second cover 223 (see Figure 2 ).

[0244] According to an embodiment, the fourth frame 222 may be disposed on the second frame 221 or coupled with the second frame 221. The fourth frame 222 may include a first portion 61 and a first rib 620 extending from the first portion 61.

[0245] According to an embodiment, the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 may be disposed on the second supporting area 421A of the second supporting portion 421 .

[0246] According to an embodiment, the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 may include a second display area A21 and a second edge area A22. The second edge area A22 may not include a plurality of pixels. The second edge area A22 may be covered by the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and may be substantially invisible when viewed from above the second display area A21. The second display area A21 may provide a portion of the front surface (e.g., the second front surface A23) of the foldable electronic device 2.

[0247] According to an embodiment, referring to a cross-sectional view 24S of the first display module 24 , the first display module 24 may include a flexible display 240 and a support sheet 247 .

[0248] According to an embodiment, the flexible display 240 may include a display panel 241, a base film 242, a lower panel 243, an optical layer 244, a transparent cover 245, and / or an optically transparent glue portion (or an optically transparent adhesive portion) 246. The display panel 241 may be disposed between the base film 242 and the optical layer 244. The base film 242 may be disposed between the display panel 241 and the lower panel 243. The optical layer 244 may be disposed between the display panel 241 and the optically transparent glue portion 246. The optically transparent glue portion 246 may be disposed between the optical layer 244 and the transparent cover 245. The optically transparent glue portion 246 may include, for example, an optically clear adhesive (OCA), an optically clear resin (OCR), or a super visual resin (SVR). Various polymer gluing materials (or gluing members) or adhesive materials (or adhesive members) (not shown separately) may be provided between the display panel 241 and the base film 242 , between the base film 242 and the lower panel 243 , and / or between the display panel 241 and the optical layer 244 .

[0249] According to an embodiment, the display panel 241 may include a light emitting layer 241a, a thin film transistor (TFT) film 241b and / or an encapsulation (e.g., a thin film encapsulation (TFE)) 241c. The light emitting layer 241a may include, for example, a plurality of pixels implemented by a light emitting element such as an organic light emitting diode (OLED) or a micro LED. The light emitting layer 241a may be disposed on the TFT film 241b by evaporation of an organic material. The TFT film 241b may be located between the light emitting layer 241a and the base film 242. The TFT film 241b may refer to a film structure in which at least one TFT is disposed on a flexible substrate (e.g., a PI film) through a series of processes such as deposition, patterning and / or etching. At least one TFT may control the current to the light emitting element of the light emitting layer 241a to turn on or off the pixel or adjust the brightness of the pixel. The at least one TFT may be implemented as, for example, an amorphous silicon (a-Si) TFT, a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) TFT, a low temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) TFT, or a low temperature polycrystalline silicon (LTPS) TFT. In an embodiment, the display panel 241 may include a storage capacitor, and the storage capacitor may maintain a voltage signal to the pixel, may maintain a voltage applied to the pixel within a frame, or may suppress a gate voltage change of the TFT due to leakage during the light-emitting time. The storage capacitor may maintain a voltage applied to the pixel at regular time intervals through a routine (e.g., initialization or data writing) for controlling at least one TFT. In an embodiment, the display panel 241 may be implemented based on an OLED, and the encapsulation 241c may cover the light-emitting layer 241a. The organic materials and electrodes that emit light in the OLED may react very sensitively to oxygen and / or moisture, and may lose their light-emitting properties. In order to suppress or prevent this phenomenon, the encapsulation 241c may seal the light-emitting layer 241a to prevent oxygen and / or moisture from penetrating into the OLED. The encapsulation 241c may be used as a pixel protection layer for protecting a plurality of pixels of the light-emitting layer 241a.

[0250] According to an embodiment, the base film 242 may be used to support and protect the display panel 241. The base film 242 may include a flexible film made of a polymer or plastic such as polyimide or polyester (PET). In various embodiments, the base film 242 may be referred to as a "protective film", "back film" or "back plate".

[0251] According to an embodiment, the lower panel 243 may include a plurality of layers for various functions. Various polymer adhesive materials (or adhesive materials) (not shown separately) may be provided between adjacent layers of the plurality of layers included in the lower panel 243. The lower panel 243 may include, for example, a light blocking layer 243a, a buffer layer 243b, and / or a lower layer 243c. The light blocking layer 243a may be provided between the base film 242 and the buffer layer 243b. The buffer layer 243b may be provided between the light blocking layer 243a and the lower layer 243c. The light blocking layer 243a may block at least some of the light incident from the outside. For example, the light blocking layer 243a may include an embossed layer. The embossed layer may be a black layer including a concave-convex pattern. The buffer layer 243b may mitigate external impacts applied to the flexible display 240. For example, the buffer layer 243b may include a sponge layer or a cushion layer. The lower layer 243c may diffuse, disperse, or dissipate heat generated from the foldable electronic device 2 or the flexible display 240. The lower layer 243c can absorb or block electromagnetic waves. The lower layer 243c can reduce external impacts applied to the foldable electronic device 2 or the flexible display 240. For example, the lower layer 243c may include a composite sheet 243d or a metal sheet 243e. In an embodiment, the composite sheet 243d may be a sheet obtained by combining layers or sheets having different properties. For example, the composite sheet 243d may include at least one of polyimide or graphite. In various embodiments, the composite sheet 243d may be replaced by a single sheet including a single material (e.g., polyimide or graphite). The composite sheet 243d may be located between the buffer layer 243b and the metal sheet 243e. The metal sheet 243e may be, for example, a metal sheet. For example, the metal sheet 243e may include various other metal materials. The metal sheet 243e may suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) to the first display module 24 or the flexible display 240. In various embodiments, at least a portion of the lower layer 243c is a conductive member (e.g., a metal plate), which can help strengthen the rigidity of the foldable electronic device 2 and can be used to block environmental noise and dissipate heat generated by surrounding components (e.g., the display driver circuit 2401) (see Figure 4 ) to dissipate heat. For example, the conductive layer may include at least one of copper (Cu), aluminum (Al), stainless steel (SUS), or CLAD (eg, a stacked member in which SUS and Al are alternately arranged). The lower layer 243c may include various layers for various other functions.

[0252] According to various embodiments, in addition to the base film 242, at least one additional polymer layer (e.g., a layer including PI, PET, or TPU) may be further disposed on the rear surface of the display panel 241 (not shown separately). In various embodiments, at least one of the multiple layers (e.g., the light blocking layer 243a, the buffer layer 243b, the composite sheet 243d, and the metal sheet 243e) included in the lower panel 243 may be omitted. In various embodiments, the arrangement order of the multiple layers included in the lower panel 243 is not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and may be variously changed.

[0253] According to an embodiment, the optical layer 244 may include a polarizing layer (or polarizer) or a delay layer (or delay layer). The polarizer and the delay layer may improve the outdoor visibility of the screen. For example, the optical layer 244 may selectively pass light generated from the light source of the display panel 241 and oscillating in a predetermined direction. In various embodiments, the polarizing layer and the delay layer may be combined and provided as a single layer, and such a layer may be interpreted as a "circular polarization layer".

[0254] According to various embodiments, the polarization layer (or circular polarization layer) may be omitted. For example, a black pixel defining layer (PDL) and / or a color filter may be provided instead of the polarization layer.

[0255] According to an embodiment, the transparent cover 245 (e.g., a window) can protect the flexible display 240 from external influences. The transparent cover 245 can provide the front surface of the foldable electronic device 2. The transparent cover 245 can be provided in the form of a thin flexible film (e.g., a thin film layer). The transparent cover 245 may include, for example, a plastic film (e.g., a polyimide film) or a thin film glass (e.g., ultra-thin glass (UTG)). In various embodiments, the transparent cover 245 may include a plurality of layers. For example, the transparent cover 245 may be in the form of a plastic film or thin glass having various coatings disposed thereon. The transparent cover 245 may be in the form of at least one protective layer or coating including, for example, a polymer material (e.g., polyester (PET), polyimide (PI), or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)) disposed on the plastic film or the thin film glass.

[0256] According to various embodiments, the transparent cover 245 and the optically transparent glue portion 246 may be interpreted as elements separate from the flexible display 240. In various embodiments, the transparent cover 245 may be interpreted as a foldable housing 20 (see Figure 2 ) rather than being a part of the first display module 24.

[0257] According to an embodiment, the foldable electronic device 2 may include a touch-sensitive circuit (e.g., a touch sensor) (not shown separately). The touch-sensitive circuit may be implemented as a transparent conductive layer (or film) based on various conductive materials such as indium tin oxide (ITO). In an embodiment, the touch-sensitive circuit may be disposed between the transparent cover 245 and the optical layer 244 (e.g., an add-on type). In various embodiments, the touch-sensitive circuit may be disposed between the optical layer 244 and the display panel 241 (e.g., an on-cell type). In various embodiments, the display panel 241 may include a touch-sensitive circuit or a touch-sensitive function (e.g., an in-cell type).

[0258] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 240 may include a conductive pattern such as a metal mesh (e.g., an aluminum metal mesh) (not shown separately) as a touch-sensitive circuit provided on the package 241c between the package 241c and the optical layer 244. In response to bending of the flexible display 240, the metal mesh may have greater durability than a transparent conductive layer made of ITO. In various embodiments, the flexible display 240 may further include a pressure sensor (not shown) capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch.

[0259] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 240 can be implemented by omitting some components or adding other components according to its providing form or convergence trend. In various embodiments, the multiple layers included in the display panel 241 or the lower panel 243 or their stacking structure or stacking order can be changed without being limited to the examples shown.

[0260] According to an embodiment, a support sheet (or support plate or support layer) 247 may be provided on the rear surface of the flexible display 240. The rear surface of the flexible display 240 may refer to a surface located opposite to a surface from which light from the display panel 241 including a plurality of pixels is emitted. The support sheet 247 may be provided (e.g., attached) on the rear surface of the lower panel 243 to cover at least a portion of the lower panel 243 of the flexible display 240. The support sheet 247 may be bonded to the lower panel 243 via a gluing material or an adhesive material. The gluing material (or adhesive material) between the flexible display 240 and the support sheet 247 may include, for example, a heat-reactive gluing material (or heat-reactive adhesive material), a photoreactive gluing material (or photoreactive adhesive material), a general gluing agent (or general adhesive), or a double-sided tape. As another example, the gluing material (or adhesive material) may include various polymers (such as triazine thiol, dithiopyrimidine, or a silane-based compound) or an organic gluing material (or organic adhesive material) (such as a sealant). The support sheet 247 may contribute to the durability (eg, rigidity enhancement) of the first display module 24. When the foldable electronic device 2 is in the folded state, the support sheet 247 may suppress the influence of load or stress on the first display module 24 (or the flexible display 240).

[0261] According to an embodiment, the support sheet 247 may include a metal material. The support sheet 247 may include, for example, stainless steel. The support sheet 247 may include various other metal materials.

[0262] According to various embodiments, the support sheet 247 may include engineering plastic.

[0263] According to an embodiment, the support sheet 247 may include a third area A3 (or third display area A31) at least partially aligned with the first display module 24 (see FIG. Figure 4 ) overlapped lattice structures (not shown). The lattice structure may include, for example, a plurality of openings (or slits) provided in the support sheet 247. The lattice structure may refer to a pattern structure in which a plurality of openings are regularly arranged. The plurality of openings may be provided periodically, may have substantially the same shape, and may be repeatedly arranged at regular intervals. The lattice structure may suppress the third area A3 (see Figure 4 ) is reduced in flexibility. In various embodiments, the lattice structure including a plurality of openings may be referred to by another term such as “opening pattern”, “hole pattern” or “lattice pattern”. In various embodiments, the support sheet 247 may include a recessed pattern (not shown) including a plurality of recesses instead of the lattice structure. The recessed pattern may refer to a pattern structure in which a plurality of cut recesses are regularly arranged provided in one surface of the support sheet 247 facing the lower panel 243 of the flexible display 240 or provided on another surface of the support sheet 247 positioned opposite to the first surface.

[0264] According to various embodiments, the lattice structure or the concave pattern may extend to the first area A1 (or the first display area A11 ) of the support sheet 247 that is adjacent to the first display module 24 (see FIG. 2 ). Figure 4 ) corresponding to the second area A2 (or the second display area A21) (see Figure 4 In various embodiments, the support sheet 247 including the lattice structure or the concave pattern or the conductive member corresponding thereto may be provided in multiple layers.

[0265] According to various embodiments, the support sheet 247 may suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) to the flexible display 240 .

[0266] According to various embodiments, the support sheet 247 can diffuse or dissipate heat from a heat generating component (eg, Figure 4 The heat dissipated by the display driving circuit 2401).

[0267] According to various embodiments, the support sheet 247 may be omitted.

[0268] According to various embodiments, the support sheet 247 may be interpreted as an element separate from the first display module 24 .

[0269] According to an embodiment, the first display module 24 may include an extension 2402 and a first flexible printed circuit board 2403. The extension 2402 may extend from or be connected to a second edge area A22 included in the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. The extension 2402 may be electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board 2403.

[0270] According to an embodiment, the extension 2402 may include an electrical path (e.g., a wiring line implemented by a conductive pattern) electrically interconnecting at least one TFT included in the TFT film 241b of the flexible display 240 and the first flexible printed circuit board 2403. The extension 2402 or the electrical path included in the extension 2402 may be provided by, for example, a TFT film 241b based on LTPS, LTPO, or a-Si.

[0271] According to an embodiment, the extension portion 2402 may not include a pixel. The light emitting layer 241a and the package 241c may not extend into the extension portion 2402. In various embodiments, the TFT film 241b may extend into the extension portion 2402, but the extension portion 2402 may be implemented in a form not including a TFT.

[0272] According to various embodiments, the light emitting layer 241 a may extend to the extension portion 2402 , but the extension portion 2402 may be implemented in a form in which a plurality of pixels are substantially absent. In various embodiments, the package 241 c may extend into the extension portion 2402 .

[0273] According to an embodiment, the extension 2402 may include a fourth area A4 disposed between the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221 and the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. A gluing material (or adhesive material) (not shown separately) may be disposed between the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 and the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. The extension 2402 may include a bending area B bent from the second edge area A22 of the flexible display 240 and extending to the fourth area A4.

[0274] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second front surface A23, the second edge region A22 of the flexible display 240 may overlap the fourth region A4 of the extension 2402. The second edge region A22 of the first display module 24 may include circuits or wiring lines related to the operation of the flexible display 240.

[0275] According to an embodiment, the display driving circuit 2401 (see Figure 4 ) can be set in the fourth area A4 of the extension portion 2402.

[0276] According to an embodiment, one end of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may be electrically connected to the extension portion 2402. The first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may pass through an opening (not shown) provided in the second support portion 221 of the second frame 221.

[0277] According to an embodiment, the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may be electrically connected to the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 and may be located between the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 and the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. In an embodiment, the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 may be disposed between the support sheet 247 and the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403. In various embodiments, when the support sheet 247 does not extend to the second area A2 or is omitted, the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 may be disposed between the lower panel 243 of the flexible display 240 and the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403.

[0278] According to an embodiment, a glue member (or adhesive member) 248 may be disposed between the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 and the second area A2 of the flexible display 240. When the support sheet 247 does not extend to the second area A2 or is omitted, the fifth area A5 may be disposed on the lower panel 243 of the flexible display 240 via the glue member 248.

[0279] According to an embodiment, the third glue member 263 may be at least partially disposed between the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 and the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. The third glue member 263 may include a double-sided tape, but is not limited thereto and may be various.

[0280] According to an embodiment, the third adhesive member 263 may provide waterproofing to suppress or prevent moisture from moving through a space between the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 and the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221 .

[0281] According to an embodiment, the thickness of the gap G between the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 on which the third gluing member 263 is provided and the second supporting portion 421 of the second frame 221 (for example, the thickness in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented) may be provided substantially uniformly along the plane direction of the second front surface A23 (for example, the direction parallel to the xy plane). The third gluing member 263 (for example, a double-sided tape) may have a substantially constant thickness in the plane direction of the second front surface A23 (for example, the direction parallel to the xy plane), and may include a first gluing surface facing the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 and a second gluing surface facing the second supporting portion 221 of the second frame 221. When the thickness of the first gap G1 between the fifth area A5 and the second supporting portion 421 is provided uniformly in the plane direction of the second front surface A23, a bonding defect between the first gluing surface and the fifth area A5 and a bonding defect between the second gluing surface and the second supporting portion 421 may be suppressed, thereby suppressing deterioration of waterproof performance.

[0282] According to an embodiment, in the second supporting area 421A included in the second supporting portion 421 of the second frame 221, the first bonding surface on which the third glue member 263 is disposed may be provided as a substantially flat surface. In the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403, the second bonding surface on which the third glue member 263 is disposed may be provided as a flat surface substantially parallel to the first bonding surface.

[0283] According to an embodiment, in the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403, the second bonding surface on which the third glue member 263 is disposed may include a first bonding area corresponding to the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 and a second bonding area corresponding to the glue member 248. The glue member 248 may help to dispose the second bonding area to have substantially no height difference relative to the first bonding area.

[0284] According to an embodiment, the fourth glue member 264 may be disposed between the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and the second edge region A22 of the flexible display 240. The first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and the second edge region A22 of the flexible display 240 may be coupled via the fourth glue member 264. The fourth glue member 264 may be disposed between the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and the transparent cover 245 of the flexible display 240. The fourth glue member 264 prevents foreign matter such as moisture or dust from flowing into the internal space of the foldable electronic device 2 through the space between the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and the second edge region A22 of the first display module 24.

[0285] According to various embodiments, a flexible member such as rubber or a brush may be provided instead of the fourth adhesive member 264. In various embodiments, a porous member such as a sponge may be provided instead of the fourth adhesive member 264.

[0286] According to an embodiment, the bending area B included in the extension 2402 of the first display module 24 may have a curvature radius that can reduce breakage due to bending stress. The bending area B may be bent with, for example, a minimized curvature radius while reducing the bending stress. The minimized curvature radius of the bending area B may help to thin the first display module 24.

[0287] According to various embodiments, the first display module 24 may further include a spacer (not shown separately) disposed between the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 and the support sheet 247. When the support sheet 247 does not extend to the second area A2 of the flexible display 240 or is omitted, the spacer may be disposed between the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 and the lower panel 243 of the flexible display 240. In order to suppress the bending area B of the extension 2402 from being disposed at a curvature radius equal to or less than the corresponding curvature radius, the spacer may increase the thickness of the area of ​​the flexible display 240 corresponding to the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402.

[0288] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first rib 620 of the fourth frame 222 may extend between the bending area B included in the extension portion 2402 of the first display module 24 and the fourth partial side surface area 422 a of the second frame 221 .

[0289] According to an embodiment, the support member 27 may be disposed in the second support region 421A included in the second support portion 421 of the second frame 221. The support member 27 may be disposed in a recess R (see FIG. 24 ) provided in the second support region 421A. Figure 8 ). Concave R (see Figure 8) may include a first surface S1, a second surface S2, a sixth surface S6, a seventh surface S7, a ninth surface S9 and / or a tenth surface S10. The ninth surface S9 and the tenth surface S10 may be provided by the protrusion 90. The second support region 421A of the second frame 221 may include an eighth surface S8. The eighth surface S8 may include a first bonding surface on which the third glue member 263 is disposed.

[0290] According to an embodiment, the support member 27 may include a third surface S3, a fourth surface S4, and / or a fifth surface S5. The third surface S3 may face the first surface S1 of the second frame 221. The fourth surface S4 may be substantially oriented in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented. The fifth surface S5 may face the direction opposite to the fourth surface S4. The fifth surface S5 may face the seventh surface S7 of the second frame 221.

[0291] According to an embodiment, the first gluing member 261 may be disposed between the seventh surface S7 of the second frame 221 and the fifth surface S5 of the support 27. The support 27 may be bonded to the seventh surface S7 of the second frame 221 via the first gluing member 261. The first gluing member (or second adhesive member) 261 may include a heat-reactive gluing material (or a heat-reactive adhesive material), a photo-reactive gluing material (or a photo-reactive adhesive material), a general glue (or a general adhesive), or a double-sided tape. In various embodiments, the first gluing member (or first adhesive member) 261 may include various polymers (such as triazine thiol, dithiopyrimidine, or a silane-based compound) or an organic gluing material (or an organic adhesive material) (such as a sealant).

[0292] According to an embodiment, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned higher than the eighth surface S8 of the second frame 221 in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented.

[0293] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second front surface A23, the third glue member 263 may overlap with the second display area A21 of the flexible display 240, and may not overlap with the second edge area A22 of the flexible display 240. In various embodiments, when viewed from above the second front surface A23, the third glue member 263 may overlap with the second edge area A22 of the flexible display 240 (not shown separately).

[0294] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second front surface A23, the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may overlap with the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 and the eighth surface S8 of the second frame 221. The first gap G1 may be provided between the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 and the fourth surface S4 of the support 27. Due to the height difference between the fourth surface S4 and the eighth surface S8, the first gap G1 may have a smaller thickness than the second gap G2 in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented. The third gluing member 263 (e.g., a double-sided tape) may have a substantially constant thickness in a plane direction of the second front surface A23 (e.g., a direction parallel to the xy plane). In order to suppress or prevent a bonding defect caused by a thickness difference between the first gap G1 and the second gap G2 and a decrease in waterproof performance due to the bonding defect, the third gluing member 263 may not extend into the second gap G2. When viewed from above the second front surface A23, the third gluing member 263 may not overlap with the fourth surface S4 of the support 27.

[0295] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned lower than the eighth surface S8 (not shown separately) of the second frame 221 in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented. In order to suppress or prevent a joining defect caused by a thickness difference between the first gap G1 and the second gap G2 and a decrease in waterproof performance due to the joining defect, the third gluing member 263 may not extend into the second gap G2. When viewed from above the second front surface A23, the third gluing member 263 may not overlap with the fourth surface S4 of the support 27.

[0296] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 and the eighth surface S8 of the second frame 221 may be provided without a substantial height difference in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented (not shown separately). There may be substantially no thickness difference between the first gap G1 and the second gap G2. For example, the third glue member 263 may further extend into the second gap G2 (not shown separately). When viewed from above the second front surface A23, the third glue member 263 may overlap with the fourth surface S4 of the support 27.

[0297] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second front surface A23 , the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may overlap the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 .

[0298] According to various embodiments, when viewed from above the second front surface A23 , the fourth surface S4 of the support member 27 may not overlap with the fifth area A5 of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 (not separately shown).

[0299] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second front surface A23 , the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 included in the first display module 24 may overlap with the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 .

[0300] According to various embodiments, when viewed from above the second front surface A23 , the fourth area A4 of the extension 2402 included in the first display module 24 and the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may not overlap with each other (not shown separately).

[0301] According to an embodiment, when viewed from above the second front surface A23 , the bent region B of the extension 2402 included in the first display module 24 may overlap with the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 .

[0302] According to an embodiment, the bending area B of the extension 2402 included in the first display module 24 may be at least partially located between the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 and the support 27 .

[0303] According to an embodiment, a separation space between the fourth surface S4 of the support member 27 and the first display module 24 may be provided in a direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented. The separation space provided between the fourth surface S4 of the support member 27 and the first display module 24 in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented may be provided to suppress or prevent the support member 27 from colliding with the first display module 24 (or the bent region B of the extension 2402) in the event of an external impact due to falling.

[0304] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be provided as an inclined surface (not separately shown) forming an acute angle or an obtuse angle with a direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented.

[0305] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support member 27 may include a curved surface (not separately shown). The fourth surface S4 may include a curved surface corresponding to the curved area B of the extension portion 2402 included in the first display module 24 .

[0306] According to an embodiment, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned higher than the tenth surface S10 of the second frame 221 in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented.

[0307] According to the embodiment, a concave space 1101 or 1102 into which the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 is inserted may be provided by a combination of the second frame 221 and the support member 27. The first partial rib region 621a (see FIG. 1 ) included in the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 Figure 6) may be inserted into the space 1101 between the third surface S3 of the support member 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221. The first partial rib region 621a (see Figure 6 ) may extend from the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 toward the tenth surface S10 of the second frame 221. The second partial rib region 621b (see Figure 6 ) may be inserted into the space 1102 between the third surface S3 and the first surface S1. The second partial rib region 621b (see Figure 6 ) may extend from the first portion 61 of the fourth frame 222 toward the seventh surface S7 of the second frame 221.

[0308] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 and the tenth surface S10 of the second frame 221 may be provided without a substantial height difference (not shown separately). For example, the space 1101 between the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221 may be omitted.

[0309] According to various embodiments, the fourth surface S4 of the support 27 may be positioned lower than the tenth surface S10 (not shown separately) of the second frame 221 in the direction in which the second front surface A23 is oriented. For example, the space 1101 between the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221 may be omitted.

[0310] Although not shown separately, along Fig.11 The cross-sectional view of the foldable electronic device 2 taken along the line G-G' in FIG. Fig.14 Although not shown separately, the cross-sectional view along Fig.11 The cross-sectional view of the foldable electronic device 2 taken along the line H-H' in FIG. Fig.15 The cross-sectional views are essentially the same.

[0311] According to an embodiment, the second glue member 262 may be disposed in the second recessed region R2 of the second frame 221. The second portion 62 may be coupled to the foldable housing 20 via the second glue member 262 disposed in the recess R. Thus, in the event of an external impact applied to the flexible display 240, the coupling of the second portion 62 to the foldable housing 20 enhances the distribution of the impact through the foldable housing 20. The end of the second rib region 622 of the first rib 620 disposed in the second recessed region R2 may be fixed to the second frame 221 via the second glue member 262. The second glue member (or second adhesive member) 262 may include a heat-reactive glue material (or heat-reactive adhesive material), a photoreactive glue material (or photoreactive adhesive material), a general glue (or general adhesive), or a double-sided tape. The second glue member (or second adhesive member) 262 may include various polymers (such as triazine thiol, dithiopyrimidine, or a silane-based compound) or an organic glue material (or organic adhesive material) (such as a sealant). In various embodiments, the second glue member 262 may include a liquid type gasket (cured-in-place gasket (CIPG)).

[0312] According to an embodiment, the third rib region 623 (see Figure 6 ) can be provided in the third recessed area R3 (see Fig.11 ) is fixed to the second frame 221. The third recessed area R3 (see Fig.11 ) can be made of, for example, the same material as the second glue member 262.

[0313] According to various embodiments, the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 may be fixed to the support 27 and the second frame 221 via a gluing member (or an adhesive member (not separately shown)) disposed in a space 1101 between the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221. The adhesive member disposed in the space 1101 between the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221 may be the same material as, for example, the second gluing member 262.

[0314] According to various embodiments, the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 may be fixed to the second frame 221 via a gluing member (or adhesive member) (not separately shown) disposed in a space 1102 between the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221. The first rib region 621 of the first rib 620 may be fixed to the second frame 221 via a gluing member (or adhesive member) (not separately shown) disposed in a space 1102 between the third surface S3 of the support 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221. Fig.11) is fixed to the second frame 221. The adhesive member disposed in the space 1102 between the third surface S3 of the support member 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221 may be, for example, the same material as the second adhesive member 262. The space 1103 disposed between the third surface S3 of the support member 27 and the first surface S1 of the second frame 221 (see Fig.11 ) can be the same material as, for example, the second glue member 262.

[0315] According to the embodiment, the second frame 221 and the support member 27 provide Fig.11 The recessed space 1101, 1102 or 1103 in the first rib 620 may have a width capable of suppressing loose insertion (or loose fit) of the first rib region 621 of the first rib 620. In an embodiment, the second frame 221 and the support member 27 provided by the combination of the second frame 221 and the support member 27 Fig.11 The recessed space 1101 , 1102 or 1103 in the housing 220 may reduce positional deviation between the second frame 221 and the fourth frame 222 .

[0316] Fig.16 16 is a view illustrating a second frame 1610 and a supporter 1620 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0317] Reference Fig.16 , can be achieved by at least partially modifying Fig.11 The second frame 221 is provided with the second frame 1610. The second frame 1610 can be provided by at least partially modifying Fig.11 The support member 1620 is provided by the support member 27. Although not shown separately, the fourth frame may be provided in a form corresponding to the second frame 1610 and the support member 1620. Figure 6 The fourth frame 222 is used to provide a fourth frame.

[0318] According to various embodiments, the second frame 1610 may include a fourth partial side surface area 1611 (eg, Fig.11 The fourth portion of the side surface area 422a and the second support portion 1612 (eg, Fig.11 The second frame 1610 may include a recess 1630 (eg, Fig. 9 The depression R in the fourth frame (for example, Figure 7 The first rib 620 in the embodiment is inserted into the recess 1630. The recess 1630 may include a first recessed area 1631 (eg, Fig. 9 The first recessed area R1 in the embodiment of the present invention), the second recessed area 1632 (for example, Fig. 9 The second recessed area R2 in the embodiment of the present invention) and / or the third recessed area 1633 (eg, Fig. 9 When the second display area A21 (see FIG. Figure 2 ), the first recessed region 1631 may include a central region 1631b (eg, Fig. 9 The central region R12 in FIG. 1631 ) and the extension region 1631 a extending from the central region 1631 b (eg, Fig. 9 The extended area R11 in the figure).

[0319] According to various embodiments, Fig.11 Compared with the second frame 221 of the embodiment, the second frame 1610 may not include the protrusion 90 .

[0320] According to various embodiments, a portion of the support member 1620 may be disposed in the extension region 1631 a of the first recessed region 1631 , and the remainder of the support member 1620 may be disposed in the center region 1631 b of the first recessed region 1631 .

[0321] According to various embodiments, Fig.11 Compared with the support member 27 of the embodiment of the present invention, the support member 1620 may be provided in the form of further including a first extension area 1621 and a second extension area 1622, which extend from a portion of the support member 1620 disposed in the extension area 1631a of the first recessed area 1631. The first recessed area 1631 included in the recess 1630 of the second frame 221 may include the extension area 1631a, which is implemented as Fig. 9 Compared with the first recessed area R1 of the embodiment, the first recessed area 1631 further includes an area corresponding to the first extension area 1621 and the second extension area 1622 of the support member 1620. The extension area 1631a of the first recessed area 1631 and the portion of the support member 1620 disposed in the extension area 1631a may be formed without the protrusion 90 (see Fig.11 ) in order to suppress the separation of the support member 1620.

[0322] According to various embodiments, the support member 1620 may be provided in a form in which one of the first extension region 1621 and the second extension region 1622 is omitted, and the first recessed region 1631 may be provided in a form corresponding to that of the support member 1620 .

[0323] Fig.17 17 is a view illustrating a second frame 1710 and a supporter 1720 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.18 is a perspective view showing a support member 1720 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.19It is along Fig.17 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the second frame 1710 and the support member 1720 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line II′ in FIG.

[0324] Reference Fig.17 , Fig.18 and Fig.19 , can be achieved by at least partially modifying Fig.11 The second frame 221 is provided with the second frame 1710. The second frame 1710 can be provided by at least partially modifying Fig.11 The support member 1720 is provided by the support member 27. Although not shown separately, the fourth frame may be provided in a form corresponding to the second frame 1710 and the support member 1720. Figure 6 The fourth frame 222 is used to provide a fourth frame.

[0325] According to various embodiments, the second frame 1710 may include a fourth partial side surface area 1711 (eg, Fig.11 The fourth portion of the side surface area 422a and the second support portion 1712 (eg, Fig.11 The second frame 1710 may be provided as a conductive region 1701 (eg, Figure 8 The conductive region 51 and the non-conductive region 1702 (eg, Figure 8 The second frame 1710 may include a recess 1730 (eg, Fig. 9 The depression R in the fourth frame (for example, Figure 7 The first rib 620 in the embodiment is inserted into the recess 1730. The recess 1730 may include a first recessed area 1731 (eg, Fig. 9 The first recessed area R1 in the embodiment of the present invention), the second recessed area 1732 (for example, Fig. 9 The second recessed area R2 in the embodiment of the present invention) and / or the third recessed area 1733 (for example, Fig. 9 When the second display area A21 (see FIG. Figure 2 ), the first recessed region 1731 may include a central region 1731b (eg, Fig. 9 The central region R12 in FIG. 1731 ) and the extension region 1731 a extending from the central region 1731 (eg, Fig. 9 The extended area R11 in the figure).

[0326] According to various embodiments, Fig.11 Compared with the second frame 221 of the embodiment, the second frame 1710 may not include the protrusion 90 .

[0327] According to various embodiments, a portion of the support member 1720 may be disposed in the extension region 1731 a of the first recessed region 1731 , and the remainder of the support member 1720 may be disposed in the central region 1731 b of the first recessed region 1731 .

[0328] According to various embodiments, the support member 1720 may include a third portion 1801 and a fourth portion 1804. The third portion 1801 may have a Fig.11 The fourth portion 1804 may extend from the third portion 1801 and may be disposed between the third portion 1801 and the second support portion 1712 of the second frame 1710. Fig. 9 Compared with the extended area R11 of the first recessed area R1 of the embodiment, the extended area 1731a of the first recessed area 1731 may further include a groove into which the fourth portion 1804 may fit (or be inserted). The extended area 1731a of the first recessed area 1731 and the portion of the support member 1720 disposed in the extended area 1731a may be provided without the protrusion 90 (see Fig.11 ) in order to suppress the separation of the support member 1720.

[0329] In various embodiments, the fourth portion 1804 of the support member 1720 can be bonded to the substrate 1804 by means of a glued member (eg, Fig.13 The first glue member 261 in the embodiment is joined to the second frame 1710 .

[0330] Fig. 20 is a perspective view of a fourth frame 2020 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig.21 It is along Fig. 20 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the second frame 2010 and the fourth frame 2020 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line JJ′ in FIG.

[0331] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig.21 , can be achieved by at least partially modifying Fig.11 The fourth frame 2020 may correspond to the second frame 221 provided by the second frame 2010. Figure 5 The fourth frame 2020 may include a frame obtained by integrally implementing the fourth frame 222 and the support member 27. Figure 5 The fourth frame 222 corresponds to the portion 2021 and Figure 5 The support member 27 corresponds to the remaining portion 2022.

[0332] According to various embodiments, the present disclosure shows a foldable electronic device 2, but is not limited thereto. The scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure can be applied to a bar-type or plate-type electronic device, a slidable electronic device, a retractable electronic device, and / or a rollable electronic device.

[0333] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., a foldable electronic device 2) includes a housing (e.g., a foldable housing 20 or a second housing 22), a display module (e.g., a first display module 24), a support 27, and a frame (e.g., a fourth frame 222). However, it is noted that the support 27 is optionally provided to perform this embodiment and can be replaced by a support 1620 or a support 1720. The housing (e.g., a foldable housing 20 or a second housing 22) includes a support portion (e.g., a second support portion 421) and a side surface area (e.g., a second side surface area 422) connected to or extending from the support portion and providing at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device (e.g., a second side surface). The display module is disposed on the housing. The display module includes a display (e.g., a flexible display 240) and an extension 2402. The support portion (e.g., the second support portion 421) supports the rear surface of the display. The extension portion includes a partial area (e.g., a fourth area A4) disposed between the support portion (e.g., the second support portion 421) and the display and a curved area B bent from the display and extending to the partial area (e.g., the fourth area A4). The support member is disposed in a recess R provided in the support portion (e.g., the second support portion 421). The frame (e.g., the fourth frame 222) is coupled to the housing. The frame (e.g., the fourth frame 222) includes a first portion 61 and a second portion 62. The first portion covers an edge area (e.g., the second edge area A22) of the display and is exposed to the outside. The second portion extends from the first portion to a space between the curved area B of the extension portion 2402 and a side surface area (e.g., the second side surface area 422) of the housing 20. The second portion 62 is configured to be inserted into the space between the support member 27 and the side surface area in the recess R.

[0334] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the recess R may include a first surface S1 and a second surface S2, the second surface S2 facing the first surface S1 and spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a second distance W2 in the first direction. The support 27 may provide a third surface S3 facing the first surface S1. The third surface S3 may be spaced apart from the first surface S1 by a first distance W1 in the first direction, wherein the first distance W1 is less than the second distance W2. When viewed from above a display area (e.g., second display area A21) of a display (e.g., a flexible display 240), a first space between the first surface S1 and the third surface S3 may not overlap with a second space between the first surface S1 and the second surface S2. The second portion 62 may be inserted into the first space and the second space.

[0335] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing (e.g., the foldable housing 20 or the second housing 22) may include a protrusion 90 extending from a side surface area (e.g., the second side surface area 422) toward the support member 27 when viewed from above a display area (e.g., the second display area A21) of a display (e.g., the flexible display 240). The protrusion 90 may be disposed in the recess R. The protrusion 90 may support the support member 27.

[0336] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the bending region B of the extension 2402 may be disposed between the first portion 61 of the frame (eg, the fourth frame 222 ) and the support 27 .

[0337] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the second portion 62 of the frame (eg, the fourth frame 222 ) may include a notch 6211 corresponding to the protrusion 90 .

[0338] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when viewed from above a display area (e.g., the second display area A21) of a display (e.g., the flexible display 240), the bent area B of the extension 2402 may overlap with the support 27. The support 27 may be spaced apart from the display module (e.g., the first display module 24).

[0339] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (eg, the foldable electronic device 2 ) may further include a first glue member 261 disposed between the support 27 and the case (eg, the foldable case 20 or the second case 22 ).

[0340] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the second portion 62 of the frame (eg, the fourth frame 222 ) may be connected to the support 27 .

[0341] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the second portion 62 may be coupled to the case (eg, the foldable case 20 or the second case 22 ) via a second glue member 262 disposed in the recess R. As shown in FIG.

[0342] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the display module (e.g., the first display module 24) may further include a first flexible printed circuit board 2403 electrically connected to the extension portion 2402. A partial area (e.g., the fifth area A5) of the first flexible printed circuit board 2403 may be disposed between the support portion (e.g., the second support portion 421) and the display (e.g., the flexible display 240), and may be coupled to the support portion (e.g., the second support portion 421) via the third glue member 263. When viewed from above the display area (e.g., the second display area A21) of the display (e.g., the flexible display 240), the third glue member 263 may not overlap with the support 27.

[0343] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (e.g., the foldable electronic device 2) may further include a display driving circuit 2401, which is disposed in a partial area (e.g., the fourth area A4) of the extension portion 2402 disposed between the support portion (e.g., the second support portion 421) and the display (e.g., the flexible display 240).

[0344] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one conductive portion included in the side surface area (eg, the second side surface area 422) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit (eg, Figure 1 The frame (eg, the fourth frame 222) may include a non-conductive material.

[0345] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when observed from above the display area (e.g., the second display area A21) of the display (e.g., the flexible display 240), the combination of the first portion 61 and the side surface area 422 may provide a border (e.g., a second border B2) that at least partially surrounds the display area (e.g., the second display area A21) of the display (e.g., the flexible display 240).

[0346] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing may be a foldable housing 20 configured to fold a display module (eg, the first display module 24 ).

[0347] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, a housing (e.g., a foldable housing 20) may include a first housing 21, a second housing 22, and a hinge H interconnecting the first housing 21 and the second housing 22. A display (e.g., a flexible display 240) may include a first area A1 disposed in the first housing 21, a second area A2 disposed in the second housing 22, and a third area A3 interconnecting the first area A1 and the second area A2 and positioned to correspond to the hinge H. The electronic device (e.g., a foldable electronic device 2) may further include a first printed circuit board 451 disposed on the first housing 21, a second printed circuit board 452 disposed on the second housing 22, and a second flexible printed circuit board 471 disposed across the hinge H and electrically interconnecting the first printed circuit board 451 and the second printed circuit board 452. An extension 2402 of a display module (e.g., a first display module 24) may extend from the second area A2. The display (e.g., a flexible display 240) may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 452 via the extension 2402.

[0348] The embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure and the accompanying drawings are presented only as specific examples to easily describe the technical content and help understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should also be interpreted as including changes or modifications of the embodiments. In addition, it will be understood that any embodiment described herein can be used together with any other embodiment described herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device (2), comprising: A housing (20) comprising a support portion (421) and a side surface area (422) connected to or extending from the support portion (421), the side surface area (422) being configured to provide at least a portion of a side surface of the electronic device (2); A display module (24) is arranged on the housing (20), wherein the display module (24) comprises A display (240) comprising a rear surface supported by the support portion (421), and an extension portion (2402), comprising a partial area (A4) arranged between the support portion (421) and the display (240), and a bent area (B) bent from the display (240) and extending to the partial area (A4); a support member (27) disposed in a recess (R) provided in the support portion (421); and A frame (222) coupled to the housing (20), wherein the frame (222) includes A first portion (61) covers an edge region (A22) of the display (240) and is exposed to the outside, and The second portion (62) extends from the first portion (61) to a space between the curved region (B) of the extension portion (2402) and the side surface region (422) of the shell (20), and the second portion (62) is configured to be inserted into the space between the support member (27) and the side surface region (422) in the recess (R).

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein: The recess (R) includes a first surface (S1) and a second surface (S2), the second surface (S2) faces the first surface (S1) and is spaced apart from the first surface (S1) by a second distance W2 in a first direction, The support member (27) provides a third surface (S3) facing the first surface (S1), wherein the third surface (S3) is spaced apart from the first surface (S1) in the first direction by a first distance (W1) that is smaller than the second distance (W2), wherein, in a view from above a display area (A21) of the display (240), a first space between the first surface (S1) and the third surface (S3) does not overlap with a second space between the first surface (S1) and the second surface (S2), and The second part (62) is inserted into the first space and the second space.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The housing (20) includes a protrusion (90) extending from the side surface area (422) toward the support member (27) in a view from above the display area (A21) of the display (240), and Wherein, the protrusion (90) is arranged in the recess (R) and supports the support member (27).

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein: The second portion (62) of the frame (222) includes a recess corresponding to the protrusion (90).

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The bent region (B) of the extension portion (2402) is disposed between the first portion (61) of the frame (222) and the support member (27).

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: In a view from above the display area (A21) of the display (240), the bent area (B) of the extension (2402) overlaps with the support member (27), and Wherein, the support member (27) is spaced apart from the display module (24).

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a first gluing member (261) arranged between the support (27) and the housing (20).

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The second portion (62) of the frame (222) is connected to the support (27).

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein: The second portion (62) is coupled to the housing (20) via a second glue member (262) disposed in the recess (R).

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: The display module (24) further comprises a first flexible printed circuit board (2403) electrically connected to the extension portion (2402), wherein a partial area (A5) of the first flexible printed circuit board (2403) is disposed between the support portion (421) and the display (240) and is coupled to the support portion (421) via a third adhesive member (263); and Wherein, in a view from above the display area (A21) of the display (240), the third gluing member (263) does not overlap with the support member (27).

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a display driving circuit (2401), wherein the display driving circuit (2401) is arranged in the partial area (A4) of the extension portion (2402) between the support portion (421) and the display (240).

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein: At least one conductive portion included in the side surface area (422) is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit, and Wherein, the frame (222) comprises a non-conductive material.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein: The combination of the first portion (61) and the side surface area (422) provides a border (B2) that at least partially surrounds a display area (A21) of the display (240) in a view from above the display (240).

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein: The housing (20) is a foldable housing configured to fold the display module (24).

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: The housing (20) comprises a first housing (21), a second housing (22), and a hinge (H) interconnecting the first housing (21) and the second housing (22). The display (240) includes a first area (A1) disposed on the first shell (21), a second area (A2) disposed on the second shell (22), and a third area (A3) interconnecting the first area (A1) and the second area (A2) and positioned to correspond to the hinge (H). The electronic device (2) further comprises a first printed circuit board (451) arranged in the first housing (21), a second printed circuit board (452) arranged in the second housing (22), and a second flexible printed circuit board (471) arranged across the hinge (H) and electrically interconnecting the first printed circuit board (451) and the second printed circuit board (452). wherein the extending portion (2402) of the display module (24) extends from the second area (A2); and Wherein, the display (240) is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (452) via the extension portion (2402).

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