Electronic device including fixing member

Abstract

According to an embodiment disclosed in this document, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include: a housing; an internal structure disposed in the housing; a fixing member including a first support region coupled to one surface of the internal structure and a second support region extending from the first support region; and a flexible circuit board disposed across the one surface of the internal structure in a first direction. A portion of the flexible circuit board may pass through a channel formed between the second support region and the one surface of the internal structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a fixing member for preventing a flexible circuit board from being separated or lifted, and an electronic device including the fixing member. Background Art

[0002] The progress of information communication technology and semiconductor technology has accelerated the popularization and use of various electronic devices. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to communicate while being carried. In addition, the electronic device can output the stored information as voice or image. As electronic devices are highly integrated, and high-speed or high-capacity wireless communications become common, electronic devices such as mobile communication terminals are recently equipped with various functions. For example, electronic devices have integrated functions, including entertainment functions such as playing video games, multimedia functions such as replaying music / videos, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and scheduling and electronic wallet functions. The size of these electronic devices has been reduced to be conveniently carried by users.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background to assist in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be used as background art relevant to the present disclosure. Summary of the invention

[0004] Solution to the problem

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing, an internal structure disposed in the housing, a fixing member and / or a flexible circuit board, the fixing member including a first support area coupled to a surface of the internal structure and a second support area extending from the first support area, the flexible circuit board being disposed to cross the one surface of the internal structure in a first direction. A portion of the flexible circuit board may pass through a channel formed between the second support area and the one surface of the internal structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0007] Figure 2 is a front perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0008] Figure 3 is a rear perspective view showing an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0009] Figure 4 The present invention is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 An exploded front perspective view of an electronic device;

[0010] Figure 5The present invention is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A rear exploded perspective view of an electronic device;

[0011] Figure 6 is a rear view showing a battery, a flexible circuit board, and a fixing member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0012] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing a battery, a flexible circuit board, and a fixing member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0013] Figure 8 is a top view showing a fixing member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0014] Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a fixing member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0015] Fig.10 is a perspective view showing a battery, a flexible circuit board, and a fixing member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0016] Fig.11 and Fig.12 is a rear view showing a battery, a flexible circuit board, and a fixing member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0017] Fig.13 is a rear view showing a battery, a flexible circuit board, and a fixing member of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0018] Fig.14 is a perspective view illustrating a battery, a flexible circuit board, and a fixing member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating electronic devices in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[0037] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks after 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (e.g., new radio (NR) access technology). NR access technology can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). The wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. The wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies for ensuring performance on high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive multiple-input multiple-output (massive MIMO), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. The wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in the electronic device 101, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 104), or a network system (e.g., a second network 199). 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 round trip).

[0038] The antenna module 197 may send a signal or power to the outside (e.g., an external electronic device) or receive a signal or power from the outside (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include an antenna including a radiator formed by a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, the antenna module 197 may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module 190. Subsequently, a signal or power may be sent or received between the communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) other than the radiator may be further formed as a part of the antenna module 197.

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

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

[0041] According to an embodiment, a command or data may be sent or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 connected to the second network 199. The external electronic device 102 or 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type from the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed in the electronic device 101 may be executed in one or more of the external electronic device 102, the external electronic device 104, or the server 108. For example, if the electronic device 101 should automatically execute a function or service or should execute a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices receiving the request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or execute another function or another service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial reply to the request in the case of further processing the result or in the case of not 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 an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, the external electronic device 104 or the server 108 may be included in the second network 199. The electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars or health care) based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies.

[0042] In the following detailed description, the length direction, width direction and / or thickness direction of the electronic device may be mentioned and may be defined as "Y-axis direction", "X-axis direction" and / or "Z-axis direction", respectively. In an embodiment, "negative / positive (e.g. - / +)" may be mentioned together with the Cartesian coordinate system illustrated in the accompanying drawings relative to the direction of component orientation. For example, the front surface of the electronic device or housing may be defined as "surface facing the +Z direction", and the rear surface may be defined as "surface facing the -Z direction". In an embodiment, the side surface of the electronic device or housing may include an area facing the +X direction, an area facing the +Y direction, an area facing the -X direction and / or an area facing the -Y direction. In another embodiment, "X-axis direction" may mean including both "-X direction" and "+X direction". It should be noted that for the sake of simplicity of description, the directions are defined relative to the Cartesian coordinate system shown in the accompanying drawings, and the description of these directions or components does not limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. For example, the direction facing the front surface or the rear surface may vary depending on the unfolded state or folded state of the electronic device, and the above directions may be interpreted as different directions depending on the user's grip.

[0043] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The configuration of the electronic device 101 may be Figure 1 The configurations of the electronic devices 101 are completely or partially the same.

[0044] Figure 2 is a front perspective view showing an electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 The present invention is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A rear perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device 101 is shown.

[0045] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a housing 210 including a first surface (or front surface) 210A, a second surface (or rear surface) 210B, and a side surface 210C surrounding a space between the first surface 210A and the second surface 210B. According to an embodiment (not shown), the housing 210 may represent a Figure 2 a first surface 210A, Figure 3The structure of the second surface 210B and some side surfaces 210C. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first surface 210A may have a substantially transparent front plate 202 (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coatings). The second surface 210B may be formed by a substantially opaque rear plate 211. The rear plate 211 may be formed of, for example, laminated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS) or magnesium) or a combination of at least two thereof. The side surface 210C may be formed by a side structure (or "side frame structure") 218 ​​coupled to the front plate 202 and the rear plate 211 and including a metal and / or a polymer. In an embodiment, the rear plate 211 and the side structure 218 may be formed integrally together and include the same material (e.g., a metal, such as aluminum).

[0046] Although not shown, the front plate 202 may include an area that is bent and seamlessly extends from at least a portion of the edge toward the rear plate 211. In an embodiment, only one of the areas of the front plate 202 (or the rear plate 211) that bend and extend toward the rear plate 211 (or the front plate 202) may be included in one edge of the first surface 210A. According to an embodiment, the front plate 202 or the rear plate 211 may be substantially flat, in which case the bent and extended area may not be included. When the bent and extended area is included, the thickness of the electronic device 101 at the portion including the bent and extended area may be less than the thickness of the remaining portion.

[0047] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a display 201, audio modules 203, 107, and 114 (eg, Figure 1 audio module 170), sensor modules 204 and 119 (e.g., Figure 1 sensor module 176), camera modules 205, 112 and 113 (e.g., Figure 1 camera module 180), key input device 217 (eg, Figure 1 150), the light emitting device 206, and the connector holes 208 and 109 (eg, Figure 1 In an implementation, the electronic device 101 may not include at least one of the components (eg, the key input device 217 or the light emitting device 206) or may add other components.

[0048] The display 201 may be visually exposed through a majority of the front panel 202. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the display 201 may be visually exposed through the front panel 202 forming the first surface 210A or through a portion of the side surface 210C. In an embodiment, the edge of the display 201 may be formed to be substantially the same in shape as the adjacent outer edge of the front panel 202. In an embodiment (not shown), the spacing between the outer edge of the display 201 and the outer edge of the front panel 202 may remain substantially uniform to give the display 201 a larger exposed area.

[0049] In an embodiment (not shown), the screen display area of ​​the display 201 may have a recess or opening in a portion thereof, and at least one or more of the audio module 214, the sensor module 204, the camera module 205, and the light emitting device 206 may be aligned with the recess or opening. In an embodiment (not shown), at least one or more of the audio module 214, the sensor module 204, the camera module 205, the fingerprint sensor (not shown), and the light emitting device 206 may be included on the rear surface of the screen display area of ​​the display 201. In an embodiment (not shown), the display 201 may be provided to be connected to or adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring touch strength (pressure), and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the sensor modules 204 and 119 and / or at least a portion of the key input device 217 may be provided on the side surface 210C.

[0050] The audio modules 203, 107, and 114 may include a microphone hole 203 and speaker holes 207 and 114. A microphone for acquiring external sound may be provided in the microphone hole 203. In an embodiment, a plurality of microphones may be provided to detect the direction of the sound. The speaker holes 207 and 114 may include an external speaker hole 207 and a phone receiver hole 214. In an embodiment, the speaker holes 207 and 114 and the microphone hole 203 may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be placed without the speaker holes 207 and 114 (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker).

[0051] The sensor modules 204 and 119 may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the electronic device 101. For example, the sensor modules 204 and 119 may include a first sensor module 204 (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface 210A of the housing 210 and / or a third sensor module 219 and / or a fourth sensor module (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface 210B of the housing 210. The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the second surface 210B or the side surface 210C of the housing 210 as well as the first surface 210A (e.g., the display 201). The electronic device 101 may further include, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor 204.

[0052] The camera modules 205, 112, and 113 may include a first camera device 205 disposed on a first surface 210A of the electronic device 101 and a second camera device 212 and / or a flash 213 disposed on a second surface 210B. The camera devices 205 and 112 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. The flash 213 may include, for example, a light emitting diode (LED) or a xenon lamp. In an embodiment, one or more lenses (an infrared (IR) camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and an image sensor may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 101. In an embodiment, the flash 213 may emit infrared light. The infrared light emitted by the flash 213 and reflected by the object may be received by the third sensor module 219. The electronic device 101 or the processor of the electronic device 101 may detect depth information about the object based on the time point when the infrared light is received from the third sensor module 219.

[0053] The key input device 217 may be provided on the side surface 210C of the housing 210. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may not include all or some of the key input devices 217, and the key input devices 217 not included may be implemented in other forms on the display 201, for example, as soft keys. In an embodiment, the key input device may include a sensor module provided on the second surface 210B of the housing 210.

[0054] The light emitting device 206 may be disposed, for example, on the first surface 210A of the housing 210. The light emitting device 206 may provide, for example, information about the state of the electronic device 101 in the form of light. In an embodiment, the light emitting device 206 may provide a light source that interacts with, for example, the camera module 205. The light emitting device 206 may include, for example, a light emitting diode (LED), an infrared (IR) LED, or a xenon lamp.

[0055] The connector holes 208 and 109 may include a first connector hole 208 and / or a second connector hole 209 (e.g., a headphone jack), the first connector hole 208 being used to receive a connector (e.g., a universal serial bus (USB) connector) to send power and / or data to an external electronic device or to receive power and / or data from an external electronic device, and the second connector hole 209 being used to receive a connector to send audio signals to / receive audio signals from an external electronic device.

[0056] Figure 4 The present invention is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 1 is an exploded front perspective view of the electronic device 101. Figure 5 The present invention is shown in the embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 A rear exploded perspective view of the electronic device 101 is shown.

[0057] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the electronic device 101 (eg, Figure 1 The electronic device 101 and / or Figure 2 or Figure 3 The electronic device 101 may include a side structure 231, a first support member 232 (eg, a bracket), a front plate 222 (eg, Figure 2 front panel 202), display 221 (e.g., Figure 2 display 201), at least one printed circuit board (or board assembly) 240a and 240b, a battery 250 (e.g., Figure 1 A battery 189), a second support member 260 (eg, a rear case), an antenna (not shown) (eg, Figure 1 antenna module 197), camera assembly 215, and rear panel 280 (eg, Figure 3When a plurality of printed circuit boards 240a and 240b are included, the electronic device 101 may include at least one flexible printed circuit board 240c (e.g., a flexible substrate) to electrically connect different printed circuit boards. In other examples, at least one flexible printed circuit board 240c may connect the printed circuit boards 240a and / or 240b and at least other internal structures or components (e.g., electronic (or electrical) components) of the electronic device 101. For example, the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b may include a first circuit board 240a disposed above the battery 250 and a second circuit board 240b disposed below the battery 250, and the flexible printed circuit board 240c may electrically connect the first circuit board 240a and the second circuit board 240b.

[0058] Depending on the embodiment, the electronic device 101 may not include at least one of the components (eg, the first support member 232 or the second support member 260), or may include other components in addition to those described. Figure 2 or Figure 3 At least one of the components of the electronic device 101 is the same or similar, and a repeated description will not be given below.

[0059] At least a portion of the first support member 232 may be provided in a flat plate shape. In an embodiment, the first support member 232 may be disposed inside the electronic device 101 to be connected to the side surface structure 231 or to be formed integrally with the side surface structure 231. The first support member 232 may be formed of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal material (e.g., a polymer). When at least partially formed of a metal material, a portion of the side structure 231 or the first support member 232 may be used as an antenna. The display 221 may be bonded to one surface of the first support member 232, and the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b may be bonded to the opposite surface of the first support member 311. The processor, memory and / or interface may be mounted on the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b. The processor may include, but is not limited to, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing device, an image signal processing, a sensor hub processor or a communication processor.

[0060] According to various embodiments, the first support member 232 and the side structure 231 may be collectively referred to as a front shell or housing 230. According to an embodiment, the housing 230 may generally be understood as a structure for receiving, protecting or setting the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b or the battery 250. In an embodiment, the housing 230 may be understood as including a structure that a user can visually or clearly identify from the outside of the electronic device 101, for example, the side structure 231, the front plate 222 and / or the rear plate 280. In an embodiment, the "front surface or rear surface of the housing 230" may refer to Figure 2 The first surface 210A or Figure 3 In an embodiment, the first support member 232 may be disposed on the front plate 222 (eg, Figure 2 The first surface 210A) and the rear plate 280 (eg, Figure 3 The second surface 210B of the camera module is provided between the camera module and the second surface 210B of the camera module, and can be used as a structure for placing electrical / electronic components (e.g., for supporting components thereon) such as printed circuit boards 240a and 240b or camera assembly 215. In the following description, as a camera module, a camera module can be exemplified by Figure 3 The second surface 210B receives the incident light, but Figure 2 The camera module 205 may also be disposed inside the electronic device through the configuration of the following embodiments.

[0061] The memory may include, for example, volatile or non-volatile memory.

[0062] The interface may include, for example, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a secure digital (SD) card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect, for example, the electronic device 101 and an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / multimedia card (MMC) connector, or an audio connector.

[0063] The second support member 260 may include, for example, an upper support member 260a and a lower support member 260b. In an embodiment, the upper support member 260a together with a portion of the first support member 232 may be arranged to surround the printed circuit board 240a and / or 240b. For example, the upper support member 260a among the second support members 260 may be arranged to face the first support member 232, and the first circuit board 240a is inserted therebetween. In an embodiment, the lower support member 260b among the second support member 260 may face the first support member 232, and the second circuit board 240b is inserted therebetween. A circuit device (e.g., a processor, a communication module (e.g., Figure 1A communication module 190) or a memory) or various electrical / electronic components may be disposed on the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b. According to an embodiment, the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b may be provided with an electromagnetic shielding environment from the second support member 260. In an embodiment, the lower support member 260b may be used as a structure in which electrical / electronic components such as speaker modules and interfaces (e.g., USB connectors, SD card / MMC connectors, or audio connectors) may be disposed. In an embodiment, electrical / electronic components such as speaker modules and interfaces (e.g., USB connectors, SD card / MMC connectors, or audio connectors) may be disposed on an additional printed circuit board (not shown). In this case, the lower support member 260b together with another portion of the first support member 232 may be disposed to surround the additional printed circuit board. The speaker module or interface disposed on the additional printed circuit board (not shown) or the lower support member 260b may correspond to Figure 2 The audio module 207 or the connector holes 208 and 109 are provided.

[0064] The battery 250 may be a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device 101. The battery 250 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery 250 may be disposed on substantially the same plane as the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b. The battery 250 may be integrally or detachably disposed inside the electronic device 101.

[0065] Although not shown, the antenna may include a conductor pattern implemented on the surface of the second support member 260 by, for example, direct laser structuring. In an embodiment, the antenna may include a printed circuit pattern formed on the surface of the film. The film-type antenna may be disposed between the back plate 280 and the battery 250. The antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may perform short-range communication with, for example, an external device, or may wirelessly send or receive power required for charging. In an embodiment of the present invention, another antenna structure may be formed by a portion or combination of the side structure 231 and / or the first support member 232.

[0066] The camera assembly 215 may include at least one camera module, such as Figure 5213 and 219. In an embodiment, the camera assembly 215 may be provided on the first support member 232 at a position adjacent to the printed circuit boards 240a and 240b. In an embodiment, the camera module(s) of the camera assembly 215 may be substantially aligned with any one of the camera windows 212, 213 and 219 and at least partially surrounded by the second support member 260 (e.g., the upper support member 260a).

[0067] It should be noted that in the following detailed description, reference may be made to the electronic device 101 of the foregoing embodiment, and components that can be easily understood by the foregoing embodiment are assigned the same reference numerals or are omitted, and description thereof may be omitted.

[0068] Figure 6 2 is a rear view of a battery 250 , a flexible circuit board 243 , and a fixing member 270 of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 is a perspective view illustrating a battery 250 , a flexible circuit board 243 , and a fixing member 270 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0069] In an embodiment, the housing 230 (eg, Figure 2 and Figure 3 The housing 210 and / or Figure 4 and Figure 5 The housing 230 may include a battery 250 (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The placement recess 235 may be formed in the bracket or the first supporting member (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 In one surface (eg, a rear surface or a -Z direction surface) of the first supporting member 232.

[0070] According to an embodiment, the flexible circuit board 243 (eg, Figure 3 and Figure 4The flexible printed circuit board 240c) may be in the form of a strip extending in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). In an example, the flexible circuit board 243 in the form of a strip may extend further (e.g., longer) in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) than in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction). In an embodiment, the flexible circuit board 243 may be connected to each of the plurality of circuit boards 241 and 242 to electrically connect the circuit boards 241 and 242 to each other. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a first circuit board 241 (e.g., Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first circuit board 240a) and the second circuit board 242 (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 According to an embodiment, the flexible circuit board 243 may be disposed on the first circuit board 241 (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first circuit board 240a) and the second circuit board 242 (eg, Figure 4 and Figure 5 The flexible circuit board 243 may be connected to the first circuit board 241 and / or the second circuit board 242 by connectors (not shown) provided at two opposite ends in the length direction (e.g., two opposite ends in the Y-axis direction).

[0071] In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a fixing member 270 connected to at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 243. Figure 6 and Figure 7 In an implementation, the fixing member 270 may be disposed on one surface of the battery 250 .

[0072] In the present disclosure, the description is mainly focused on an example where the fixing member 270 is coupled to the battery 250, and the battery 250 is arranged to overlap with the fixing member 270, but the arrangement and coupling relationship between the fixing member 270 and the internal structure of the electronic device 101 is not limited thereto. The fixing member 270 may be arranged to overlap and / or couple with another internal structure inside the electronic device 101 instead of the battery 250. In the present disclosure, the "internal structure" may collectively refer to a bracket or a first support member (e.g., Figure 4 and Figure 5 The first support member 232) and electronic components, such as a battery.

[0073] According to an embodiment, the battery 250 may include a mounting surface (not shown) facing the mounting recess 235 (e.g., a surface in the +Z direction), a connecting surface 251 facing the one surface and positioned adjacent to the flexible circuit board 243 (e.g., a surface in the -Z direction), and / or a side surface between the mounting surface and the connecting surface 251.

[0074] In an embodiment, the fixing member 270 may include support areas 271 and 272 and / or an extension 278 connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, respectively. In an embodiment, the flexible circuit board 243 may be disposed on the coupling surface 251. For example, the support areas 271 and 272 may be disposed in a partial area of ​​the coupling surface 251, including an area where the coupling surface 251 and the flexible circuit board 243 overlap. For example, the flexible circuit board 243 may be disposed closer to the right side surface (e.g., the surface in the -X direction) of the battery 250 than the left side surface (e.g., the surface in the +X direction) of the battery 250. However, the position of the fixing member 270 is not limited thereto, but may be changed according to the arrangement relationship between the battery 250 and the flexible circuit board 243.

[0075] According to an embodiment, the extension 278 may overlap a portion of the connection surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, the extension 278 may be provided to surround at least a portion of the connection surface 251 of the battery 250 from one side (e.g., +X direction). According to an embodiment, the extension 278 and the support areas 271 and 272 may be provided on the left and right surfaces (e.g., the side surfaces in the X direction) of the battery 250, respectively. That is, in the example, the extension 278 and the support areas 271 and 272 may be on different side surfaces of the battery 250. For example, the fixing member 270 may include a connection area (not shown) surrounding the placement surface of the battery 250. The connection area (not shown) may connect the support areas 271 and 272 and the extension 278.

[0076] In an embodiment, the extension 278 is a pull-tab member and can help remove the battery 250 from the placement recess 235. For example, the extension 278 may include a fixed portion 278a coupled to at least a portion of the battery 250 (e.g., a portion of the coupling surface 251) and a wing portion 278b connected to the fixed portion 278a. For example, at least a portion of the wing portion 278b may be arranged to overlap with a surface of the fixed portion 278a (e.g., in the -Z direction) while being separated from the fixed portion 278a. For example, by pulling the wing portion 278b, the battery 250 disposed in the placement recess 235 may be separated from the electronic device 101. However, the shape, position and / or function of the extension 278 of the fixing member 270 are not limited thereto. For example, a portion of the extension 278 (e.g., the wing portion) may be omitted.

[0077] In embodiments, some components of the securing member 270 (eg, the extension 278 and / or the connection region (not shown)) may be omitted.

[0078] refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7In an embodiment, the support areas 271 and 272 of the fixing member 270 may include at least one through hole 273 through which the flexible circuit board 243 may pass. In an example, each of the at least one through hole 273 may form (or include) an opening between the fixing member 270 and the surface of the battery 250. For example, the support areas 271 and 272 may be film members. According to an embodiment, the support areas 271 and 272 may be provided only on the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 (e.g., may be positioned adjacent to the coupling surface 251), and may extend toward the placement surface (not shown) of the battery 250. According to an embodiment, the first support area 271 may form (e.g., may include) at least a portion of the edges of the support areas 271 and 272. For example, the first support area 271 may have a closed loop (e.g., a rectangular loop) shape. According to an embodiment, a portion of the first support area 271 may extend in the length direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 to provide a stable connection with the battery 250. In the example, the extension portion of the first support area 271 may extend from the closed loop along the side surface of the battery 250 (e.g., along the Y-axis direction). For example, the first support area 271 may cover at least a portion of the side surface of the battery 250 (e.g., the right side surface or the side surface in the -X direction). According to an embodiment, the second support area 272 may be disposed inside the first support area 271. The shapes of the support areas 271 and 272 are not limited, for example, the shapes of the support areas 271 and 272 may be irregular, polygonal, and / or a shape including a combination thereof. According to an embodiment, a through hole 273 may be formed between the first support area 271 and the second support area 272. That is, in the example, at least one through hole 273 may be formed entirely within the first support area 271 and at least partially within the second support area 272.

[0079] In an embodiment, a portion of the support regions 271 and 272 may not be coupled (or adhered) to the coupling surface 251. In an embodiment, the second support region 272 may not be coupled to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. All or a portion of the first support region 271 may be at least partially coupled (or adhered) to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250.

[0080] refer to Figure 7In an embodiment, an adhesive material 274 (e.g., an adhesive member such as an adhesive or a tape) may be interposed between one surface of the first support region 271 and the connection surface 251 of the battery 250 facing each other. For example, the adhesive material 274 may be provided on all or part of one surface of the first support region 271. For example, a release film may be attached to the surface of the adhesive material 274 of the first support region 271. For example, the release film may be removed before using the adhesive material 274. In an embodiment, the adhesive material 274 may not be provided in the second support region 272. At least a portion of the second support region 272 may be provided to face the connection surface 251 of the battery 250, with the flexible circuit board 243 provided therebetween. For example, the second support region 272 may support the flexible circuit board 243 in the thickness direction (e.g., +Z axis direction) of the fixing member 270.

[0081] In an embodiment, the fixing member 270 may include a plurality of through holes 273. According to an embodiment, the plurality of through holes 273 include a first through hole 273a and a second through hole 273b spaced apart from each other in the length direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the flexible circuit board 243. For example, the through hole 273 may be a hole or a groove penetrating in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) of the fixing member 270. The width of the through hole 273 (e.g., the width in the X-axis direction) may be greater than or equal to the width of the flexible circuit board 243 (e.g., the width in the X-axis direction). For example, the through hole 273 may have an elongated hole shape in which the width (e.g., the width in the X-axis direction) is greater than the length (e.g., the length in the Y-axis direction). In an embodiment, the first through hole 273a and / or the second through hole 273b may be formed between the first support area 271 and the second support area 272. For example, a portion of the edge of the first through hole 273a and / or the second through hole 273b may correspond to the edge of the first support area 271 or the second support area 272. According to an embodiment, in a state where the fixing member 270 is coupled to the battery 250, a portion of the edge of the through hole 273 may be disposed adjacent to or in close contact with the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250, and another portion may be spaced apart from the coupling surface 251. For example, an edge region of the through hole 273 formed in the first supporting region 271 may be in close contact with the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 by an adhesive material 274 provided on one surface of the first supporting region 271. For example, an edge region of the through hole 273 formed in the second supporting region 272 may be spaced apart from the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 by a predetermined gap.

[0082] However, the position, number and / or shape of the through hole 273 are not limited to those described above. For example, the position of the through hole may be changed depending on the position of the flexible circuit board 243. For example, one or more through holes 273 may be provided. For example, the through hole 273 may have a circular, elliptical or polygonal shape or a combination thereof, or may have an irregular shape. In an embodiment, the through hole 273 may be omitted from the fixing member 270.

[0083] According to the embodiment, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243 and / or the fixing member 270 may be connected to each other in various ways. Figure 7 , before being connected to the flexible circuit board 243, the first support area 271 of the fixing member 270 may be provided without being coupled to the battery 250. For example, the right edge (e.g., in the -X direction) of the first support area 271 may extend and be fixed to the right side surface (e.g., the side surface in the -X direction) of the battery 250, and the remaining support areas 271 and 272 to be provided on the coupling surface 251 may be provided as Figure 7 . For example, in order to connect with the fixing member 270, the flexible circuit board 243 may have one end (for example, one end in the +Y direction) of two opposite ends in the length direction that is separated from the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (for example, the first circuit board 241). The other end (for example, the end in the -Y direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 may be fixed to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (for example, the second circuit board 242) or separated therefrom.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the one end (e.g., one end in the +Y direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 may be pulled in through the first through hole 273a in a direction from one surface (e.g., surface in the -Z direction) to the other surface (e.g., surface in the +Z direction) of the fixing member 270. The one end may be pulled out from the other surface (e.g., surface in the +Z direction) to the one surface (e.g., surface in the -Z direction) of the fixing member 270 through the second through hole 273b. The one end (e.g., one end in the +Y direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 passing through the second through hole 273b may be connected to the internal structure (e.g., first circuit board 241) of the electronic device 101. For example, in a state where the flexible circuit board 243 passes through the through hole 273, the first support region 271 may be coupled (or adhered) to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. A portion between two opposite ends (e.g., two opposite ends in the Y-axis direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction may be provided between the second support region and the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, the through hole 273 of the fixing member 270 can allow the displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, the second supporting member can limit the displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction).

[0085] The above description of the connection between the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243 and / or the fixing member 270 is only an example, and the present disclosure is not intended to be so. For example, in order to connect with the fixing member 270, the flexible circuit board 243 may have one end (for example, one end in the -Y direction) of the two opposite ends in the length direction that is separated from the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (for example, the second circuit board 242) in contrast thereto. The opposite end of the flexible circuit board 243 (for example, one end in the +Y direction) may be fixed to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (for example, the first circuit board 241) or separated therefrom. For example, the one end of the flexible circuit board 243 (for example, one end in the -Y direction) may be pulled in through the second through hole 273b in the direction from one surface of the fixing member 270 (for example, the surface in the -Z direction) to the other surface (for example, the surface in the +Z direction). The one end (eg, the end in the -Y direction) may be pulled out from the other surface (eg, the surface in the +Z direction) of the fixing member 270 to the one surface (eg, the surface in the -Z direction) through the second through hole 273b.

[0086] In an embodiment, the second support area 272 may allow displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) while limiting displacement in some directions (e.g., the Z-axis direction and / or the X-axis direction). According to an embodiment, in a state where the fixing member 270 is coupled to the battery 250, the second support area 272 may be shaped so that the flexible circuit board 243 surrounds at least a portion of the flexible circuit board 243 in one direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) at the same time.

[0087] For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is coupled to the battery 250, a portion of the second supporting region 272 extending from the first supporting region 271 (e.g., an edge in the X-axis direction) may be closed by the first supporting region 271. For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is coupled to the battery 250, a portion of the second supporting region 272 corresponding to a portion of an edge of the through hole 273 (e.g., an edge in the Y-axis direction) may form openings G1 and G2 between it and the coupling surface 251 it faces (e.g., Figure 6 For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is coupled to the battery 250, the second support region 272 may form a pair of openings G1 and G2 corresponding to the pair of through holes 273. For example, the fixing member 270 may include a first opening G1 positioned at a lower end (e.g., an end in the -Y-axis direction) of the second support region 272 and a second opening G2 positioned at an upper end (e.g., an end in the +Y-axis direction). For example, the openings G1 and G2 and / or the through holes 273 may allow displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the Y-axis direction.

[0088] According to an embodiment, the second support area 272 may be spaced apart from the coupling surface 251 by a designated gap. For example, the designated gap may be set to allow the flexible circuit board 243 to pass through the space between the second support area 272 and the battery 250.

[0089] In some examples, a portion of the flexible circuit board can be accommodated in a channel (or space) formed between the second support area and the surface of the internal structure or battery 250 (e.g., its connection surface 251). That is, the channel can be formed by a specified gap (or space) between the battery 250 and the second support area 272 (e.g., the upper side or top of the channel is formed by the second support area, and the lower side or bottom of the channel is formed by the surface of the battery 250), and the size of the specified gap can define the height of the channel. Here, the channel can alternatively be defined as a guide or tunnel formed between the internal structure and the second support area 272. In some examples, the channel is formed (or defined) between at least one opening (e.g., openings G1 and G2). Although the channel is described in detail above, it will be understood that the described channel can also be formed relative to the examples mentioned throughout the detailed description.

[0090] The specified gap may be the minimum gap at which the flexible circuit board 243 may be displaced in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). For example, the specified gap may be greater than or equal to the thickness of the flexible circuit board 243 (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction). According to an embodiment, the second support area 272 may limit the displacement of the flexible circuit board in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) to a specified gap or less. However, the shape and / or number of the second support area 272 are not limited thereto.

[0091] Figure 8 is a top view of the fixing member 270 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig. 9 is a perspective view showing a fixing member 270 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.10 is a perspective view illustrating a battery 250 , a flexible circuit board 243 , and a fixing member 270 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Fig.10 The electronic device 101 may refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 An electronic device 101. Figures 8 to 10 The battery 250 can refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 of batteries 250. Figures 8 to 10 The configuration of the fixing member 270 may be Figure 6 and Figure 7 The configuration of the fixing member 270 is the same in whole or in part, and the above description can also be applied to Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 is provided.

[0093] Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 and Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270 in the embodiment of the present invention is at least partially different in some configurations of the first support area 271. Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 further includes a cutting area 275, so the method for attaching the fixing member to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (eg, the battery 250) may be at least partially different from Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the following description, all or part of the repeated description of the electronic device 101, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243, and the fixing member 270 may be omitted. The following description mainly focuses on Figure 8 and Fig.10 The fixing member 270 and Figure 6 and Figure 7 The difference between the fixing member 270 is shown in FIG.

[0094] refer to Figure 8 In an embodiment, the fixing member 270 may include at least one cutting area 275 formed in the first supporting area 271. For example, the cutting area 275 may be a slit generated by removing a portion of the fixing member 270. The cutting area 275 may be a slit extending along the length direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 between two opposite ends. In an embodiment, the cutting area 275 may extend from the open end in the length direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the flexible circuit board 243. For example, the open end may be formed at the upper edge (e.g., the edge in the +Y direction) of the fixing member 270. For example, the end opposite to the open end may be a closed end adjacent to the lower edge (e.g., the edge in the -Y direction).

[0095] In an implementation, a cutting region 275 may be provided at one side (eg, one side in the -X direction) of the first through hole 273a and the second through hole 273b. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 For example, the left portion (e.g., the portion in the +X direction) of the first support region 271 formed with the first through hole 273a and the second through hole 273b with the cutting region 275 as the boundary can be lifted from the battery 250. For example, the right portion (e.g., the portion in the -X direction) of the first support region 271 with the cutting region 275 as the boundary can be fixed to the battery 250. Fig. 9 and 10 , for example, a guide line can be formed under the first through hole 273a to help the left portion of the first support area 271 bend. For example, the guide line can be a groove extending in a direction intersecting the length direction of the flexible circuit board 243 (for example, the X-axis direction). The shape, number and position of the left portion of the cutting area 275 of the first support area 271 are not limited. For example, a pair of cutting areas 275 can be placed on the left side (for example, one side in the +X direction) and the right side (for example, one side in the -X direction) of the through hole 273.

[0096] refer to Fig. 9In an embodiment, a portion of the first support region 271 may be coupled (or adhered) to the coupling surface 251, while another portion may not be coupled to the coupling surface 251. The second support region 272 may not be coupled to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. In an embodiment, an adhesive material 274 (e.g., an adhesive member such as an adhesive or a tape) may be interposed between a portion of one surface of the first support region 271 and the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 facing each other. For example, the adhesive material 274 may be provided on a portion of one surface of the first support region 271. According to an embodiment, the first support region 271 may include a non-adhesive region between the cutting region 275 and the second support region 272, in which the adhesive material 274 is not provided. For example, the non-adhesive region may be formed along the entire or a portion of the cutting region 275. However, the above description is merely an example, and the adhesive material 274 may be provided on the entire surface of the first support region 271 facing the battery 250. According to an embodiment, the second support region 272, the flexible circuit board 243, and / or the battery 250 may not be coupled (or adhered) to each other in the overlapping region.

[0097] According to embodiments, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243, and / or the fixing member 270 may be connected to each other in various ways. Fig. 9 and Fig.10 , in order to connect with the flexible member (e.g., the flexible circuit board 243), only a portion of the first support member of the fixing member 270 may be adhered to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, the left portion (e.g., in the +X direction) of the first support member bounded by the cutting area 275 may be lifted. For example, before and after the flexible circuit board 243 passes through the pair of through holes 273 of the fixing member 270, the right portion (e.g., the portion in the -X direction) bounded by the cutting area 275 may be coupled to the battery 250. For example, the right edge (e.g., in the -X direction) of the first support area 271 may extend and be fixed to the right side surface (e.g., in the -X direction) of the battery 250. For example, in order to connect with the fixing member 270, the flexible circuit board 243 may be provided so that one end (e.g., one end in the +Y direction) of the two opposite ends in its length direction is separated from the internal structure (e.g., the first circuit board 241), and the opposite end (e.g., one end in the -Y direction) is fixed to the internal structure (e.g., the second circuit board 242).

[0098] According to an embodiment, the one end (e.g., one end in the +Y direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 may be pulled in through the first through hole 273a in a direction from one surface (e.g., surface in the -Z direction) of the fixing member 270 to the other surface (e.g., surface in the +Z direction). The one end may be pulled out from the other surface (e.g., surface in the +Z direction) of the fixing member 270 to the one surface (e.g., surface in the -Z direction) through the second through hole 273b. The one end (e.g., one end in the +Y direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 passing through the second through hole 273b may be connected to the internal structure (e.g., first circuit board 241) of the electronic device 101. The left portion (e.g., portion in the +X direction) of the first support region 271 lifted from the battery 250 with the cutting region 275 as a boundary may be coupled (or adhered) to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, a portion between two opposite ends of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction (e.g., ends in the Y-axis direction) may be provided between the second support region and the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, the through hole 273 of the fixing member 270 may allow displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, the second support member may limit displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction).

[0099] The above description of the connection between the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243 and / or the fixing member 270 is only an example, and the present disclosure is not intended to be so. For example, in order to connect with the fixing member 270, in contrast thereto, the flexible circuit board 243 may have one of the two opposite ends in the length direction separated from the internal structure (e.g., the second circuit board 242) of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the end in the -Y direction). For example, the one end (e.g., the end in the -Y direction) of the flexible circuit board 243 may be pulled in through the second through hole 273b in the direction from one surface (e.g., the surface in the -Z direction) of the fixing member 270 to the other surface (e.g., the surface in the +Z direction). The one end (e.g., the end in the -Y direction) may be pulled out from the other surface (e.g., the surface in the +Z direction) of the fixing member 270 to the one surface (e.g., the surface in the -Z direction) through the second through hole 273b.

[0100] Fig.11 and Fig.122 is a rear view of a battery 250 , a flexible circuit board 243 , and a fixing member 270 of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0101] Fig.11 and Fig.12 The electronic device 101 may refer to Fig.10 An electronic device 101. Fig.11 and Fig.12 The battery 250 can refer to Figures 8 to 10 of batteries 250. Fig.11 and Fig.12 The configuration of the fixing member 270 may be Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270 and / or Figures 8 to 10 The configuration of the fixing member 270 is the same in whole or in part, and the above description can also be applied to Fig.11 and Fig.12 The fixing member 270 is provided.

[0102] Fig.11 and Fig.12 The configuration of the fixing member 270 may be at least partially different from Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270 and / or Figures 8 to 10 The configuration of the fixing member 270. Fig.11 and 12 The fixing member 270 includes a cutout 276 in the second support area 272, and the method for attaching the fixing member 270 to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (eg, the battery 250) may be at least partially different from the method for attaching the fixing member 270 to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (eg, the battery 250). Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270 and / or Figures 8 to 10 In the following description, repeated descriptions of the electronic device 101, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243, and the fixing member 270 may be omitted. The following description mainly focuses on Fig.11 and Fig.12 The fixing member 270 differs from the above-mentioned fixing member 270.

[0103] refer to Fig.11 and Fig.12In an embodiment, the second support area 272 may include a cutout 276 formed between an upper edge and a lower edge (e.g., an edge in the Y-axis direction). For example, the cutout 276 may extend in the length direction of the flexible circuit board 243. For example, the second support area 272 may be divided into a left portion (e.g., in the +X direction) and a right portion (e.g., in the -X direction) by the cutout 276. For example, at least a portion of the fixing member 270 including the second support area 272 may include an elastically deformable material. According to an embodiment, the second support area 272 may be opened by the cutout 276. For example, a gap into which the flexible circuit board 243 may be inserted may be formed between a left portion (e.g., in the +X direction) and a right portion (e.g., in the -X direction) of the second support area 272. However, the shape and position of the cutout 276 are not limited to those described above. For example, the cutout 276 may be formed along a left edge (e.g., in the +Z direction) or a right edge (e.g., in the -X direction) of the second support area 272 connected to the first support area 271.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243 and / or the fixing member 270 may be connected to each other in various ways. For example, in order to connect with the fixing member 270, the flexible circuit board 243 may have one of two opposite ends in the length direction (e.g., the end in the Y-axis direction) separated from the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the first circuit board 241 or the second circuit board 242). In a state where one end of the flexible circuit board 243 is separated, the fixing member 270 may be coupled (or adhered) to the battery 250. For example, the fixing member 270 may be provided by providing an adhesive material 274 (e.g., Figure 7 and / or Fig. 9 The adhesive material 274) is attached to the connecting surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, referring to Fig.11 , in a state where the first supporting area 271 is fixed to the battery 250, the second supporting area 272 may be opened through the cutout 276, and the flexible circuit board 243 may be inserted into the opened gap of the second supporting area 272. For example, referring to Fig.12, a portion of the flexible circuit board 243 may be disposed between the second support area 272 and the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250. It may be extended and fixed (e.g., in the -X direction). For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, the through hole 273 of the fixing member 270 may allow the displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction). For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is connected to the flexible circuit board 243 and the battery 250, the second supporting member may limit the displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction). The above description of the connection between the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243 and / or the fixing member 270 is only an example, and the present disclosure is not intended to be so. For example, a method in which the flexible circuit board 243 is pulled in and / or pulled out through the first through hole 273a and / or the second through hole 273b to be connected to the fixing member 270 may be used.

[0105] Fig.13 2 is a rear view illustrating a battery 250 , a flexible circuit board 243 , and a fixing member 270 of the electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Fig.14 is a perspective view illustrating a battery 250 , a flexible circuit board 243 , and a fixing member 270 of the electronic device 101 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] Fig.13 and Fig.14 The electronic device 101 may refer to Fig.11 and Fig.12 An electronic device 101. Fig.13 and Fig.14 The battery 250 can refer to Fig.11 and Fig.12 of batteries 250. Fig.13 and Fig.14 The configuration of the fixing member 270 may be Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270, Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 and / or Fig.11 and Fig.12 The configuration of the fixing member 270 is completely or partially the same, and the above description can also be applied to Fig.13 and Fig.14 The fixing member 270 is provided.

[0107] Fig.13 and Fig.14 The configuration of the fixing member 270 may be at least partially different from Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270, Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 and / or Fig.11 and Fig.12The configuration of the fixing member 270. Fig.13 and Fig.14 The fixing member 270 of the embodiment omits the through hole 273, so the method for attaching the fixing member 270 to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (eg, the battery 250) may be at least partially different from the method for attaching the fixing member 270 to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (eg, the battery 250). Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270, Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 and / or Fig.11 and Fig.12 In the following description, repeated descriptions of the electronic device 101, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243, and the fixing member 270 may be omitted. The following description mainly focuses on Fig.13 and Fig.14 The fixing member 270 differs from the above-mentioned fixing member 270.

[0108] refer to Fig.13 and Fig.14 In an embodiment, the support areas 271 and 272 may include a first support area 271 and a second support area 272. The adhesive member may be provided at least partially on one surface of the first support area 271 facing the connection surface 251 of the battery 250. For example, the first support area 271 may form the left (e.g., in the +X direction) and right (e.g., in the -X direction) edges of the support areas 271 and 272 provided on the connection surface 251. For example, the right edge of the first support area 271 may extend to the side surface (e.g., the right side surface or the side surface in the -X direction) of the battery 250. According to an embodiment, the second support area 272 may be provided between two portions of the first support area 271. For example, the width of the second support area 272 (e.g., the width in the X-axis direction) may be greater than or equal to the width of the flexible circuit board 243 (e.g., the width in the X-axis direction). In an implementation, portions overlapping the first support region 271 and the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 may be coupled to each other, and portions overlapping the second support region 272 and the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 may be spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval.

[0109] According to an embodiment, two opposite ends of the second support region 272 (e.g., ends in the Y-axis direction) may form openings G1 and G2 between them and the coupling surface 251, wherein the fixing member 270 is attached to the coupling surface 251 of the battery 250 through the first support region 271. For example, the fixing member 270 may include a first opening G1 positioned at a lower end (e.g., end in the -Y-axis direction) of the second support region 272 and a second opening G2 positioned at an upper end (e.g., end in the +Y-axis direction). For example, in a state where the fixing member 270 is attached to the battery 250, a pair of openings G1 and G2 may allow displacement of the flexible circuit board 243 in the length direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction).

[0110] According to the embodiment, the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243 and / or the fixing member 270 may be connected to each other in various ways. Fig.14 , the fixing member 270 may be coupled to the battery 250 in a state where a portion of the flexible circuit board 243 (e.g., an end portion in the Y-axis direction) is fixed to the internal structure of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the first circuit board 241 or the second circuit board 242). For example, a portion of the first support area 271 (e.g., an edge in the +X direction) may be coupled to the battery 250 so that the second support area 272 covers a portion of the flexible circuit board 243. For example, another portion of the first support area 271 (e.g., a portion in the -X direction) may be coupled to one surface of the battery 250 before or after the fixing of the flexible circuit board 243 is completed. The above description of the connection between the battery 250, the flexible circuit board 243, and / or the fixing member 270 is merely an example, and the present disclosure is not intended to be limited thereto. For example, after a portion of the first support area 271 (e.g., an edge in the +X direction) is adhered to the coupling surface 251, the flexible circuit board 243 may be fixed to the internal structure of the electronic device 101. For example, a method in which the flexible circuit board 243 is pulled in and / or out through the first through hole 273 a and / or the second through hole 273 b to be connected to the fixing member 270 may be used.

[0111] Here is the public information about Figure 6 and Figure 7 The fixing member 270, Figures 8 to 10 The fixing member 270 and / or Fig.11 and Fig.12 The embodiments of the fixing member 270 are not mutually exclusive, but some or all of them can be combined. Figures 8 to 10 Description of the embodiments and references Fig.11 and Fig.12 The described embodiments may be combined.

[0112] Typically, the interior of an electronic device may include a battery and a flexible circuit board that electrically connects a printed circuit board disposed above and below the battery. For example, the flexible circuit board may be connected to the printed circuit board by a connector disposed at two opposite ends in the length direction. Typically, the flexible circuit board may be in the form of a strip and may be disposed across one side of the battery. For example, if the electronic device is subjected to an external impact due to deformation or falling, the flexible circuit board may be displaced in its length direction. Therefore, when the flexible circuit board is placed in close contact with the battery without a length margin, when the flexible circuit board is displaced in the length direction, the connector may be pulled together with the flexible circuit board and damaged. On the other hand, leaving a margin for the length of the flexible circuit board can suppress damage caused by flow, but may cause lifting from one side of the battery. For example, the lifting of the flexible circuit board can be visually recognized by the rear surface of the electronic device. Therefore, it is necessary to fix the flexible circuit board to the battery or electrical or electronic components or internal structures (hereinafter referred to as "internal structures") to ensure the flexibility of the flexible circuit board in the length direction while suppressing lifting.

[0113] Typically, a flexible circuit board can be fixed to a battery by an adhesive material such as a double-sided tape. However, when the double-sided tape is used, if an external impact is applied to the electronic device (e.g., falling), the adhesion of the double-sided tape may deteriorate or release. In addition, when the double-sided tape is released, the attachment surface of the flexible circuit board may be torn off and damaged.

[0114] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a fixing member and an electronic device including the fixing member, which is used to connect a flexible circuit board to an internal structure (e.g., a battery) of the electronic device in a non-adhesive manner, aiming to provide a fixing member that limits displacement of the flexible circuit board in a thickness direction.

[0115] Effects obtained from the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned effects, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0116] The fixing member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent or reduce damage to the connector or the flexible circuit board that may occur when the flexible circuit board is displaced in the length direction due to, for example, external impact, while allowing the flexible circuit board to be displaced in the length direction so as to completely fix the flexible circuit board to the internal structure.

[0117] The fixing member according to the embodiment of the present disclosure can limit the displacement of the flexible circuit board in the thickness direction in the electronic device, thereby suppressing the lifting of the flexible circuit board and the resulting poor appearance of the electronic device.

[0118] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible circuit board may be connected to an internal structure of an electronic device through a fixing member, and no adhesive material is applied to the flexible circuit board, so that damage to the flexible circuit board, such as tearing, may be suppressed.

[0119] Effects obtained from the embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned effects, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0120] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device ( Figures 1 to 7 and Figures 9 to 14 101) may include a housing ( Figure 2 and Figure 3 of 210; Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 14 230); an internal structure disposed in the housing (eg, Figures 4 to 14 250); Flexible circuit board ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 230c; Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 14 243), arranged to cross a surface of the internal structure in a first direction (e.g., Figures 6 to 14 251); and / or fixed member ( Figures 6 to 14 270). The fixing member may include a first support area ( Figures 6 to 14 271) and a second support region extending from the first support region ( Figures 6 to 14 272). The second supporting region may include at least one opening formed in a partial region to allow the flexible circuit board to pass therethrough ( Figure 6 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 G1 and G2). A portion of the flexible circuit board can be disposed between the internal structure and the second supporting area.

[0121] In an embodiment, the flexible circuit board may be displaceable in the first direction through the at least one opening of the second supporting area.

[0122] In embodiments, a bonding material (e.g., Figure 7 and Fig. 9 274) can be arranged between at least a portion of the first support area and one surface of the internal structure.

[0123] In an embodiment, the flexible circuit board may be displaced in the first direction through the at least one opening of the second supporting area.

[0124] In an embodiment, the at least one opening of the second supporting area may include a pair of openings ( G1 , G2 ) spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0125] In an embodiment, a channel accommodating a portion of the flexible circuit board may be formed between the second support area and the one surface of the internal structure. The pair of openings may be formed at two opposite ends of the channel in the first direction.

[0126] In an embodiment, a portion of the first support region may be connected to an edge of the second support region in a second direction (e.g., X-axis direction) intersecting the first direction and coupled to the one surface of the internal structure (e.g., see Fig.13 and Fig.14 ).

[0127] In an embodiment, the second support area may be spaced apart from the one surface of the internal structure by a designated distance.

[0128] In an embodiment, the designated distance may be equal to or greater than the thickness of the flexible circuit board.

[0129] In an embodiment, the first support region may be formed into a shape surrounding at least a portion of an edge of the second support region (see, for example, Figures 6 to 12 ).

[0130] In an embodiment, the fixing member may further include at least one through hole (eg, Figure 6-12 273 in). The at least one opening of the second support area may be formed between a portion of the through hole and the one surface of the internal structure.

[0131] In an embodiment, the fixing member includes a pair of through holes (eg, Figures 6 to 12 273a and 273b), the second supporting area can be arranged between the pair of through holes.

[0132] In an embodiment, the fixing member further includes a cutout formed in the second support region (eg, Figure 11 to Figure 12 276 in). The cutout is formed into a shape that cuts between a pair of through holes in at least one direction.

[0133] In an embodiment, the fixing member may further include a cutting area (eg, Figures 8 to 10 275 in the figure), which is in a shape in which a portion of the first support area is removed. The cutting area can be formed to extend in the first direction in an area adjacent to an edge of the first support area.

[0134] In embodiments, the internal structure may include a battery.

[0135] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing ( Figure 2 and Figure 3 of 210; Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 14 230), including a placement recess 235; a battery 250 disposed in the placement recess; a flexible circuit board ( Figure 4 and Figure 5 230c; Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figures 10 to 14 243), arranged to span across one surface 251 of the battery; and a fixing member. The fixing member may include a first supporting area coupled to the one surface of the battery and a second supporting area extending from the first supporting area. The second supporting area may include at least one opening ( Figure 6 , Fig.12 and Fig.13 G1 and G2). A portion of the flexible circuit board may be disposed between the battery and the second support area.

[0136] In an embodiment, the battery, the flexible circuit board, and the second support region may not be coupled to each other in a region where they overlap each other.

[0137] In embodiments, a bonding material (e.g., Figure 7 and Fig. 9 274) may be disposed between at least a portion of the first support region and the one surface of the battery.

[0138] In an embodiment, the flexible circuit board may be displaced in a direction (eg, a Y-axis direction) in which the flexible circuit board passes through the at least one opening of the second supporting region across the one surface.

[0139] In an embodiment, the second supporting area may be spaced apart from the one surface of the battery by a specified distance. The specified distance may be equal to or greater than a thickness of the flexible circuit board.

[0140] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing (210; 230); an internal structure disposed in the housing (210; 230); a fixing member (270) including a first supporting area (271) coupled to one surface of the internal structure and a second supporting area (272) extending from the first supporting area; and / or a flexible circuit board (230c; 243) disposed to cross one surface (251) of the internal structure in a first direction. A portion of the flexible circuit board may pass through a channel formed between the second supporting area and the one surface of the internal structure.

[0141] In an embodiment, the internal structure, the flexible circuit board, and the second support region may be arranged not to be coupled to each other in a region where they overlap each other.

[0142] In an embodiment, an adhesive material (274) may be disposed between at least a portion of the first support region (271) and a surface (251) of the internal structure.

[0143] In an embodiment, the second supporting area (272) may include at least one opening (G1, G2) through which the flexible circuit board passes; and the flexible circuit board may be displaced in the first direction through the at least one opening of the second supporting area.

[0144] In an embodiment, the at least one opening of the second supporting area may include a pair of openings ( G1 , G2 ) spaced apart from each other in the first direction.

[0145] In an embodiment, the pair of openings may be formed at opposite ends of the channel in the first direction.

[0146] In an embodiment, a portion of the first supporting region may be connected to an edge of the second supporting region in a second direction crossing the first direction and coupled to the one surface of the internal structure.

[0147] In an embodiment, the at least one opening may be formed between a portion of the second supporting region and the one surface of the inner structure.

[0148] In an embodiment, the at least one opening may include a pair of through holes (273a, 273b) spaced apart in the first direction, wherein the second support region is disposed between the pair of through holes.

[0149] In an embodiment, the fixing member may further include a cutout (276) formed in the second supporting region, and the cutout may be formed between the pair of through holes (273a, 273b) in at least one direction.

[0150] In an embodiment, the fixing member may further include a cutting region ( 275 ) in a portion of the first supporting region, and the cutting region may be formed to extend in the first direction in a region adjacent to an edge of the first supporting region.

[0151] In an embodiment, the second support area may be spaced apart from a surface (251) of the internal structure by a predetermined distance to define a height of the channel; and the predetermined distance may be greater than or equal to a thickness of the flexible circuit board.

[0152] In an embodiment, the first support region may be formed to surround at least a portion of an edge of the second support region.

[0153] In embodiments, the internal structure may include a battery.

[0154] In an embodiment, the housing (210; 230) may include a seating recess (235); the battery (250) may be disposed in the seating recess.

[0155] The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smart phone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those electronic devices described above.

[0156] The embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various changes, equivalents or replacement forms for substitutes for the embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that the nouns in the singular form corresponding to the term may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each phrase in 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 all possible combinations of items listed together with the corresponding one of the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "1st" and "2nd" or "first" and "second" can be used to simply distinguish the corresponding parts from another part, and do not limit the parts in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “combined with another element (e.g., the second element)”, “combined to another element (e.g., the second element)”, “connected with another element (e.g., the second element)”, or “connected to another element (e.g., the second element)” when the terms “operably” or “communicatively” are used or when the terms “operably” or “communicatively” are not used, it means that the element may be directly (e.g., wired) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0157] As used herein, the term "module" may include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions or the smallest unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, depending on the implementation, a module may be implemented in the form of an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0158] Embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138) that can be read by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101). For example, under the control of a processor, a processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium and execute the at least one instruction with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to at least one instruction called. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be run by an interpreter. A 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 a signal (e.g., an electromagnetic wave), but the term does not distinguish between data being semi-permanently stored in a storage medium and data being temporarily stored in a storage medium.

[0159] According to an embodiment, the method according to an 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 commodity. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., Play Store TM ) The computer program product may be published (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) online, or the computer program product may be distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least part of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as a memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0160] According to an embodiment, each component (e.g., module or program) in the above-mentioned components may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some entities in the multiple entities may be separately arranged in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more components in the above-mentioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each component in the multiple components in the same or similar manner as a corresponding component in the multiple components before integration. According to an embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or another component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly or in a heuristic manner, or one or more operations in the operations may be run or omitted in different orders, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101), comprising: Housing (210; 230); an internal structure disposed in the housing; a fixing member (270) comprising a first supporting region (271) coupled to one surface of the inner structure and a second supporting region (272) extending from the first supporting region; a flexible circuit board (230c; 243) arranged to cross the one surface (251) of the internal structure in a first direction; and A portion of the flexible circuit board passes through a channel formed between the second supporting area and the one surface of the internal structure. 2 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the internal structure, the flexible circuit board, and the second supporting region are arranged not to be coupled to each other in a region where they overlap each other.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein an adhesive material (274) is provided between at least a portion of the first support region (271) and the one surface (251) of the internal structure.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second supporting area (272) comprises at least one opening (G1, G2), and the flexible circuit board passes through the at least one opening; and The flexible circuit board is displaceable in the first direction through the at least one opening of the second supporting area. 5 . The electronic device according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one opening of the second supporting area comprises a pair of openings ( G1 , G2 ) spaced apart from each other in the first direction. 6 . The electronic device according to claim 5 , wherein the pair of openings are formed at opposite ends of the channel in the first direction. 7 . The electronic device according to claim 6 , wherein a portion of the first supporting region is connected to an edge of the second supporting region in a second direction intersecting the first direction and coupled to the one surface of the internal structure. 8 . The electronic device according to claim 4 , wherein the at least one opening is formed between a portion of the second supporting area and the one surface of the internal structure.

9. The electronic device according to claims 1 to 8, wherein the at least one opening comprises a pair of through holes (273a, 273b) spaced apart in the first direction, wherein the second supporting area is disposed between the pair of through holes.

10. The electronic device according to claim 9, wherein the fixing member further comprises a cutout (276) formed in the second supporting area, and The cutout is formed between the pair of through holes (273a, 273b) in at least one direction.

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the fixing member further comprises a cutting area (275) in a portion of the first supporting area, and The cutting region is formed to extend along the first direction in a region adjacent to an edge of the first supporting region.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the second support area is spaced apart from the one surface (251) of the internal structure by a predetermined distance to define a height of the channel; and The predetermined distance is greater than or equal to the thickness of the flexible circuit board. 13 . The electronic device according to claim 1 , wherein the first supporting area is formed to surround at least a portion of an edge of the second supporting area.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the internal structure comprises a battery.

15. The electronic device (101) according to claim 14, wherein the housing (210; 230) comprises a seating recess (235); and The battery (250) is disposed in the seating recess.

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