Electronic device including waterproof structure

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes: a first housing including at least one first electronic component; a second housing including at least one second electronic component; a hinge device for rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other; the flexible printed circuit board penetrates through a through hole formed in the first shell and / or the second shell and is electrically connected with the at least one first electronic component and the at least one second electronic component; and the waterproof structure is arranged in the through hole. The waterproof structure includes: a first waterproof member coupled to a reinforcement provided on the flexible printed circuit board to form a ring structure including an opening; and a second waterproof member disposed on the reinforcement and the first waterproof member in a manner covering the opening, in which the reinforcement and the first waterproof member may be disposed on the first housing and / or the second housing in a manner such that the ring structure surrounds an outer periphery of the through hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a waterproof structure. Background Art

[0002] As the functional gap between electronic devices of different manufacturers has significantly narrowed, electronic devices are gradually becoming thinner to meet the purchase needs of consumers. At the same time, the rigidity of electronic devices is increasing, and their design aspects are being strengthened, while improvements are being made to distinguish their functional elements. Electronic devices may have a deformable structure that allows for convenient portability and the ability to use a large screen display when in use. For example, an electronic device may include a foldable electronic device rotatably coupled to each other through a hinge device. The foldable electronic device needs to be designed to ensure an effective layout of internal electronic components and to ensure operational reliability in response to a folding operation. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Technical Problem An electronic device may include a foldable electronic device including a first housing and a second housing foldably connected to the first housing through a hinge device (e.g., a hinge module, a hinge structure, or a hinge assembly). The first housing and the second housing are rotatably coupled to each other through the hinge device to ensure operational reliability in a folded state and / or an unfolded state. By rotating the first housing relative to the second housing within a range of 0 degrees to 360 degrees using the hinge device, the foldable electronic device may be operated in an in-folded manner and / or an out-folded manner. The foldable electronic device may include a flexible display disposed to be supported by the first housing and the second housing in a state opened at 180 degrees.

[0004] The foldable electronic device may include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) electrically connecting the first housing and the second housing. The flexible printed circuit board may be disposed in an internal space of a hinge housing accommodating the hinge device and include a bent portion formed in a bent shape (e.g., a shape bent at least once), the bent portion being at least partially elastic (e.g., having resilience) to accommodate a length deformed according to a folding operation of the foldable electronic device. The flexible printed circuit board may be disposed such that one end passes through at least a part of the first housing and is then electrically connected to a first printed circuit board (e.g., a main printed circuit board), and the other end passes through at least a part of the second housing and is then electrically connected to a second printed circuit board (e.g., a sub printed circuit board).

[0005] The foldable electronic device may include a fixing structure formed in a portion where the first housing and the second housing are introduced from a bending portion. For example, the fixing structure may be configured such that a reinforcing member provided on a flexible printed circuit board is attached to at least a part of the first housing or the second housing. The foldable electronic device may include a waterproof structure for preventing or reducing the entry of external moisture or foreign substances, and the waterproof structure is provided by a flexible printed circuit board disposed to penetrate each housing. Such a waterproof structure may be configured such that the sealing structure seals a through-hole through which the flexible printed circuit board passes through the first housing and the second housing.

[0006] However, as the foldable electronic device becomes thinner or the folding method of the flexible display becomes diversified (e.g., folded into a droplet shape), the space for accommodating the bent portion of the flexible printed circuit board from the fixing structure to the inner space of the hinge housing (e.g., the space required for elastic deformation of the bending region) may become narrower. For example, as the space in the folding region of the flexible display increases, the space required for the bent portion of the flexible printed circuit board also increases, which may make it difficult for the electronic device to be thinner.

[0007] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a waterproof structure capable of helping to make the electronic device thinner.

[0008] According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a waterproof structure may be provided, the waterproof structure including a waterproof structure capable of helping to make the electronic device thinner while guiding a smooth operation of the electronic device by ensuring a space for elastic deformation of the flexible printed circuit board.

[0009] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may be provided that includes a waterproof structure capable of helping to improve assembly.

[0010] However, the objects to be achieved by the present disclosure are not limited to the above objects, but various extensions may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0011] Solutions to the problems According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a first housing including at least one first electronic component; a second housing including at least one second electronic component; a hinge device rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other; a flexible printed circuit board passing through a through hole formed in the first housing and / or the second housing and electrically connecting at least one first electronic component and at least one second electronic component; and a waterproof structure disposed in the through hole, wherein the waterproof structure may include: a first waterproof member coupled to a reinforcement provided on the flexible printed circuit board to form a ring structure including an opening; a second waterproof member disposed on the reinforcement and the first waterproof member so as to cover the opening, wherein the reinforcement and the first waterproof member may be disposed on the first housing and / or the second housing in such a manner that the ring structure surrounds the outer periphery of the through hole.

[0012] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a first housing including at least one first electronic component; a second housing including at least one second electronic component; a hinge device rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other; a flexible printed circuit board passing through through holes respectively formed in the first housing and the second housing and electrically connecting at least one first electronic component and at least one second electronic component; and a waterproof structure respectively disposed in the through holes, wherein the waterproof structure may include: a first waterproof member coupled to a reinforcement provided on the flexible printed circuit board to form an open ring structure; a second waterproof member disposed on the reinforcement and the first waterproof member so as to cover the opening; a third waterproof member disposed between the first housing and / or the second housing and the reinforcement and the first waterproof member; and a fixing bracket disposed to overlap at least a part of the second waterproof member and fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing, wherein the reinforcement and the first waterproof member may be disposed on the first housing and the second housing in such a manner that the ring structure surrounds the outer periphery of the through hole.

[0013] Advantages of the invention An electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure (wherein a fixing structure and a waterproof structure of a flexible printed circuit board are implemented together at a through hole) can improve flexibility by ensuring a driving length of the flexible printed circuit board according to a folding operation of the electronic device, and can help make the electronic device thinner without increasing its thickness. In addition, the waterproof structure of the flexible printed circuit board is provided together with the fixing structure, which can help improve assembly.

[0014] In addition, various effects that can be directly or indirectly recognized herein may be provided.

[0015] The effects obtained through the present disclosure are not limited to the above effects, and those skilled in the art will clearly understand other effects not mentioned above through the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In the description with reference to the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0017] Figure 1a is a perspective view showing a front surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state (or a flat state) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 1b is a top view showing a front surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 1c is a top view showing a rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 2a is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 2b is a perspective view of an electronic device in an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 4 is an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure along Figure 1c a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4.

[0024] Figure 5a is an exploded perspective view of a waterproof structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 5b is a flowchart showing an assembly sequence of a waterproof structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figures 6a to 6g is a view showing a coupling process according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0027] Figure 1a is a perspective view of an electronic device showing an unfolded state (or flat state) of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1b is a plan view of a front surface of the electronic device in an unfolded state of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1c is a plan view of a rear surface of the electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 2a is a perspective view of an electronic device showing a folded state of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2b is a perspective view of an electronic device showing an intermediate state of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] Reference Figures 1a to 2b , the electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110 and a second housing 120 (e.g., a foldable housing structure) coupled to each other in a foldable manner based on a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140). In one embodiment, the hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140) may be disposed in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction. According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a first display 130 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) disposed in an area (e.g., a recess) formed by the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. According to one embodiment, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be disposed on both sides around a folding axis F and may have a substantially symmetric shape with respect to the folding axis F. According to one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may vary according to the state of the electronic device 100. For example, according to whether the electronic device is in an unfolded state (or flat state), a folded state, or an intermediate state, the angle or distance between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 may be different.

[0030] According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the first housing 110 may include a first surface 111 pointing in a first direction (e.g., the front direction) (z-axis direction) and a second surface 112 pointing in a second direction opposite to the first surface 111 (e.g., the rear direction) (-z-axis direction). According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the second housing 120 may include a third surface 121 pointing in the first direction (z-axis direction) and a fourth surface 122 pointing in the second direction (-z-axis direction). According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 may point in substantially the same first direction (z-axis direction). In an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 100, the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 may face each other. According to an embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 and the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120 may point in substantially the same second direction (-z-axis direction). In an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 100, the second surface 112 of the first housing and the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120 may point in opposite directions. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 100, the second surface 112 may point in the first direction (z-axis direction), and the fourth surface 122 may point in the second direction (-z-axis direction). In this case, the first display 130 may not be visible from the outside (inward folding method). In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may be folded such that the second surface 112 of the first housing 110 and the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120 face each other. In this case, the first display 130 may be arranged to be visible from the outside (outward folding method).

[0031] According to various embodiments, the first housing 110 (e.g., the first housing structure) may include a first side member 113 forming the appearance of the electronic device 100, and a first rear cover 114 coupled to the first side member 113 and forming at least a part of the second surface 112 of the electronic device 100. According to an embodiment, the first side member 113 may include a first side surface 113a, a second side surface 113b extending from one end of the first side surface 113a, and a third side surface 113c extending from the other end of the first side surface 113a. According to an embodiment, the first side member 113 may be formed in a quadrilateral (e.g., square or rectangle) shape defined by the first side surface 113a, the second side surface 113b, and the third side surface 113c.

[0032] According to various embodiments, the second housing 120 (e.g., the second housing structure) may include a second side member 123 that at least partially forms an exterior appearance of the electronic device 100, and a second rear cover 124 that is coupled to the second side member 123 and forms at least a part of a fourth surface 122 of the electronic device 100. According to one embodiment, the second side member 123 may include a fourth side surface 123a, a fifth side surface 123b extending from one end of the fourth side surface 123a, and a sixth side surface 123c extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 123a. According to one embodiment, the second side member 123 may be formed in a quadrilateral shape defined by the fourth side surface 123a, the fifth side surface 123b, and the sixth side surface 123c.

[0033] According to various embodiments, the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 are not limited to the shapes and combinations shown, and may be implemented by other shapes or combinations and / or syntheses of components. In one embodiment, the first side member 113 may be integrally formed with the first rear cover 114, and the second side member 123 may be integrally formed with the second rear cover 124.

[0034] According to various embodiments, in an unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the second side surface 113b of the first side member 113 and the fifth side surface 123b of the second side member 123 may be connected to each other without a gap. According to one embodiment, in an unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the third side surface 113c of the first side member 113 and the sixth side surface 123c of the second side member 123 may be connected to each other without a gap. According to one embodiment, in an unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the sum of the lengths of the second side surface 113b and the fifth side surface 123b may be configured to be longer than the length of the first side surface 113a and / or the fourth side surface 123a. According to one embodiment, in an unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the sum of the lengths of the third side surface 113c and the sixth side surface 123c may be configured to be longer than the length of the first side surface 113a and / or the fourth side surface 123a.

[0035] Reference Figure 2a and Figure 2b, the first side member 113 and / or the second side member 123 may be formed of metal or may further include a polymer injected into the metal. According to one embodiment, the first side member 113 may include at least one conductive portion 116 electrically divided by at least one dividing portion 1161, 1162 formed of a polymer, and the second side member 123 may include at least one conductive portion 126 electrically divided by at least one dividing portion 1261, 1262 formed of a polymer. In this case, the at least one conductive portion 116 and / or the at least one conductive portion 126 may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit included in the electronic device 100 and thus may be used as at least a part of an antenna operating in at least one specified frequency band (e.g., a legacy frequency band).

[0036] According to various embodiments, the first rear cover 114 and / or the second rear cover 124 may be formed of at least one of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium) or a combination of at least two thereof.

[0037] According to various embodiments, the first display 130 may be arranged to extend from the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 to at least a part of the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 across a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140). In one embodiment, the first display 130 may include a first region 130a substantially corresponding to the first surface 111, a second region 130b corresponding to the second surface 112, and a third region 130c (e.g., a flexible region or a folding region) connecting the first region 130a and the second region 130b to each other. According to one embodiment, the third region 130c may be a part of the first region 120a and / or the second region 130b and may be arranged at a position corresponding to the hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140). According to one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a hinge housing 141 (e.g., a hinge cover) supporting the hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140). In one embodiment, the hinge housing 141 may be arranged to be exposed to the outside when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state and not to be seen from the outside when the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state because it is pulled into the internal spaces of the first housing 110 and the second housing 120.

[0038] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a second display 131 (e.g., a sub-display) separately provided from the first display 130. According to an embodiment, the second display 131 may be provided to be at least partially exposed on the second surface 112 of the first housing 110. In an embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, the second display 131 may display at least a part of the status information of the electronic device 100 in place of at least a part of the display function of the first display 130. According to an embodiment, the second display 131 may be provided to be viewable from the outside through at least a part of the first rear cover 114. In an embodiment, the second display 131 may be provided on the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120. In this case, the second display 131 may be provided to be viewable from the outside through at least a part of the second rear cover 124.

[0039] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include at least one of an input device 103 (e.g., a microphone), sound output devices 101 and 102, a sensor module 104, a camera device (e.g., a first camera device 105 and a second camera device 108), a key input device 106, and / or a connector port 107. In an illustrated embodiment, although the input device 103 (e.g., a microphone), the sound output devices 101 and 102, the sensor module 104, the first camera device 105, the second camera device 108, the key input device 106, or the connector port 107 are shown as holes or circular elements formed on the first housing 110 or the second housing 120, they are exemplary illustrations for explanation and are not limited thereto. According to various embodiments, the input device 103 may include at least one microphone disposed on the second housing 120. In one embodiment, the input device 103 may include a plurality of microphones configured to sense the direction of sound. In one embodiment, the plurality of microphones may be disposed at appropriate positions on the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120. According to one embodiment, the sound output devices 101 and 102 may include at least one speaker. According to one embodiment, at least one speaker of the sound output device 101 may include a receiver for calls disposed on the first housing 110, and the speaker of the sound output device 102 may be disposed on the second housing 120. In one embodiment, the input device 103, the sound output devices 101 and 102, and the connector port 107 may be disposed in a space provided in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120 of the electronic device 100 and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120. According to one embodiment, at least one connector port 107 may be used to transmit power and / or data to an external electronic device and receive power and / or data from the external electronic device. In one embodiment, at least one connector port (e.g., a headphone jack hole) may accommodate a connector (e.g., a headphone jack) for transmitting an audio signal to an external electronic device and receiving an audio signal from the external electronic device. In one embodiment, the holes formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120 may be commonly used for the input device 103 and the sound output devices 101 and 102. In one embodiment, the sound output devices 101 and 102 may include speakers (e.g., piezoelectric speakers) that are not exposed through the holes formed in the first housing 110 and / or the second housing 120).

[0040] According to various embodiments, the sensor module 104 may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operation state or an external environmental state of the electronic device 100. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 104 may detect an external environment through a first surface 111 of the first housing 110. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include at least one sensor module that is configured to detect an external environment through a second surface 112 of the first housing 110. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 104 (e.g., an illuminance sensor) may be disposed to detect an external environment through the first display 130 below the first display 130. According to an embodiment, the sensor module 104 may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric 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, an illuminance sensor, a proximity sensor, a biometric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, and an illuminance sensor.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the camera device may include a first camera device 105 (e.g., a front camera device) disposed on a first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and a second camera device 108 disposed on a second surface 112 of the first housing 110. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may further include a flash 109 disposed near the second camera device 108. According to an embodiment, the first camera device 105 and the second camera device 108 may include at least one lens, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. According to an embodiment, the first camera device 105 and the second camera device 108 may be disposed such that two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and two or more image sensors are located on one surface (e.g., the first surface 111, the second surface 112, the third surface 121, and / or the fourth surface 122) of the electronic device 100. In an embodiment, the first camera device 105 and the second camera device 108 may include a lens and / or an image sensor for time of flight (TOF).

[0042] According to various embodiments, a key input device 106 (e.g., a key button) may be disposed on a third side surface 113c of a first side member 113 of a first housing 110. In one embodiment, the key input device 106 may be disposed on at least one of a first side surface 113a and / or a second side surface 113b of the first housing 110 and / or a fourth side surface 123a, a fifth side surface 123b, and a sixth side surface 123c of a second housing 120. In one embodiment, the electronic device 100 may not include some or all of the key input devices 106, and the non-included key input devices 106 may be implemented in another form (such as soft keys) on the first display 130. In one embodiment, the key input device 106 may be implemented by using a pressure sensor included in the first display 130.

[0043] According to various embodiments, one of a camera device (e.g., a first camera device 105) or a sensor module 104 may be set to be exposed through the first display 130. According to one embodiment, in the internal space of the electronic device 100, the first camera device 105 or the sensor module 104 may be optically exposed to the outside through an opening (e.g., a through hole) at least partially formed on the first display 130. According to one embodiment, at least a part of the sensor module 104 in the internal space of the electronic device 100 may be set not to be visually exposed through the first display 130. Refer to Figure 2b , through a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140), the electronic device 100 may be operated to maintain at least one specified folding angle in an intermediate state. In this case, the electronic device 100 may control the first display 130 such that different types of content are displayed on a display area corresponding to the first surface 111 and a display area corresponding to the third surface 121. According to one embodiment, through a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140), the electronic device 100 may be operated based on a specific folding angle (e.g., the angle between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 when the electronic device 100 is in an intermediate state) in a substantially unfolded state (e.g., Figure 1a the unfolded state) and / or in a substantially folded state (e.g., Figure 2a the folded state). In one embodiment, if a pressing force is provided in an unfolding direction (direction A) when the electronic device 100 is unfolded at a specific folding angle through a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140), the electronic device 100 may be operated to switch to an unfolded state (e.g., Figure 1a the unfolded state). In one embodiment, if in the electronic device 100 through a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1bWhen a pressing force is provided in the folding direction (direction B) in a state where the hinge device 140) of is unfolded at a specific folding angle, the electronic device 100 may operate to transition to a folded state (e.g., Figure 2a the folded state). In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may operate to maintain an unfolded state at various angles through a hinge device (e.g., Figure 1b the hinge device 140) of, which may be referred to as a free stop function.

[0044] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0045] Referring to Figure 3 , the electronic device 100 may include: a first housing 110 (e.g., a first housing structure), the first housing 110 including a first side member 113 (e.g., a first side frame or a first side bezel); a second housing 120 (e.g., a second housing structure), the second housing 120 being foldably connected to the first housing 110 through a hinge device 140 and including a second side member 123 (e.g., a second side frame or a second side bezel); and a first display 130 (e.g., a flexible display), the first display 130 being disposed to be supported by the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. In an embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first rear cover 114 coupled to the first side member 113. In an embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first support member 1131 (e.g., a first support plate), the first support member 1131 at least partially extending from the first side member 113 and including a first surface 1131a and a second surface 1131b facing a direction opposite to the first surface 1131a. In an embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first space (e.g., Figure 4 the first space 1101 in) formed between the second surface 1131b of the first support member 1131 and the first rear cover 114. In an embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a second rear cover 124 coupled to the second side member 123. In an embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a second support member 1231 (e.g., a second support plate), the second support member at least partially extending from the second side member 123 and including a third surface 1231a facing the same direction as the first surface 1131a in an unfolded state and a fourth surface 1231b facing a direction opposite to the third surface 1231a. In an embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a second space (e.g., Figure 4the second space 1201). In an embodiment, the first support member 1131 may be integrally formed with the first side member 113 or may be structurally coupled to the first side member 113. In an embodiment, the second support member 1231 may be integrally formed with the second side member 123 or may be structurally coupled to the second side member 123. In an embodiment, the first display 130 may be disposed to be supported by the first surface 1131a of the first support member 1131 and the third surface 1231a of the second support member 1231. In an embodiment, the first side member 113 and the first rear cover 114 may be integrally formed. In an embodiment, the second side member 123 and the second rear cover 124 may be integrally formed. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a second display 131 disposed in the first space 1101 and visible from the outside through at least some regions of the first rear cover 114.

[0046] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a first printed circuit board 151 (e.g., a first printed circuit board assembly or a main printed circuit board) disposed in the first space 1101 and at least one electronic component (e.g., a camera module 105, a receiver 101, or a first battery B1) disposed on the first printed circuit board 151. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a second printed circuit board 152 (e.g., a second printed circuit board assembly or a sub-printed circuit board) disposed in the second space 1201, and at least one electronic component (e.g., a speaker 102 or a battery B2) disposed on the second printed circuit board. In an embodiment, the electronic device may include a flexible printed circuit board 160 (e.g., a flexible substrate, an FPCB, or a wiring member) that electrically connects the first printed circuit board 151 and the second printed circuit board 152 through a hinge device 140. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a hinge housing 141 disposed in a region corresponding to the hinge device 140. In an embodiment, the hinge device 140 may be disposed to be invisible from the outside of the electronic device 100 through the hinge housing 141. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 160 may be disposed in a space (e.g., Figure 4 the space 1411) formed by the hinge housing 141 in a manner that is elastically deformable and invisible from the outside.

[0047] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may be disposed in a region corresponding to the hinge device 140 (e.g., Figure 4in the space 1411). In an embodiment, the bent region of the flexible printed circuit board 160 may accommodate the length change of the flexible printed circuit board 160 that can be stretched or contracted according to the folding operation of the electronic device 100. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include waterproof structures 200 and 200-1 for the flexible printed circuit board 160. For example, the waterproof structures 200 and 200-1 may include: a first waterproof structure 200 that seals the first through hole 1131c (e.g., Figure 4 the first through hole 1131c in) to block external moisture or foreign matter when the flexible printed circuit board 160 is electrically connected to the first printed circuit board 151 through the first through hole formed in the first support member 1131; and a second waterproof structure 200-1 that seals the second through hole 1231c to block external moisture and foreign matter when the flexible printed circuit board 160 is electrically connected to the second printed circuit board 152 through the second through hole 1231c in the second support member 1231. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a fixing structure configured to prevent the movement of the flexible printed circuit board 160 accommodated in the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 when the electronic device 100 performs a folding operation. The electronic device 100 configured with the fixing structure together with the waterproof structures 200 and 200-1 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, compared with a layout structure in which the fixing structure is provided separately, can help make the electronic device 100 thinner and / or improve assembly without increasing the thickness of the electronic device 100 by ensuring a sufficient bending region for the flexible printed circuit board 160 (e.g., by ensuring a sufficient driving length for the flexible printed circuit board).

[0048] Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1c of the electronic device.

[0049] Referring to Figure 4 , the electronic device 100 may include: a second housing 120 that is coupled to the first housing 110 in a rotatable manner through a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 the hinge device 140 in); and a flexible display 130 (e.g., Figure 3the first display 130) in the flexible display is provided to be supported by the first housing 110 and the second housing 110. In an embodiment, the first housing 110 may include a first side member 113 and a first rear cover 114, and the first rear cover 114 is coupled to the first side member 13 and forms a first space 1101. In an embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a second side member 123 and a second rear cover 124, and the second rear cover 124 is coupled to the second side member 123 and forms a second space 1201. In an embodiment, the first side member 113 may at least partially form the appearance of the side surface of the electronic device 100 (e.g., Figure 1a the first side surface 113a, the second side surface 113b, and the third side surface 113c in it), and may include a first support member 1131 extending from the side surface into at least a part of the first space 1101. In an embodiment, the first space 1101 may be provided by the coupling of the first support member 1131 and the first rear cover 114. In an embodiment, the second side member 123 may at least partially form the appearance of the side surface of the electronic device 100 (e.g., Figure 1a the fourth side surface 123a, the fifth side surface 123b, and the sixth side surface 123c in it), and may include a second support member 1231 extending from the side surface into at least a part of the second space 1201. In an embodiment, the second space 1201 may be provided by the coupling of the second support member 1231 and the second rear cover 124. In an embodiment, the first support member 1131 may include a first surface 1131a facing a first direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) in the unfolded state and a second surface 1131b facing a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., the -z-axis direction). In an embodiment, the second support member 1231 may include a third surface 1231a facing the same direction as the first surface 1131a and a fourth surface 1231b facing a direction opposite to the third surface 1232a in the unfolded state. In an embodiment, the flexible display 130 may be provided to be supported by the first surface 1131a and the third surface 1231a. In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a hinge housing 141, and the hinge housing 141 includes an accommodation space 1411, and the accommodation space 1411 is provided between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 and is intended to accommodate a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 the hinge device 140 in it), so that the hinge device is not visible from the outside. In an embodiment, the hinge housing 141 may be provided in such a way that when the electronic device 100 is in the folded state, the hinge housing 141 is at least partially visible from the outside, and in the unfolded state, the hinge housing 141 is shielded by the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 and is not visible from the outside.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include at least one flexible printed circuit board 160 (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board, or FRC, flexible RF cable) for electrically connecting at least one first electronic component disposed in the first space 1101 of the first housing 110 and at least one second electronic component disposed in the second space 1201 of the second housing 120. In an embodiment, the at least one first electronic component may include a main printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 3 the first printed circuit board 151 in Figure 3 ). In an embodiment, the at least one second electronic component may include a sub printed circuit board (e.g.,

[0051] the second printed circuit board 152 in

[0051] ). In an embodiment, the at least one first electronic component and / or the at least one second electronic component may include at least one battery B1 or B2, at least one antenna radiator, at least one sensor module, or at least one input / output device disposed in the first space 1101 and / or the second space 1201. For example, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may be disposed to electrically connect various electronic components disposed in the first space 1101 and the second space 1201 to each other. In an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may be disposed in such a manner that the flexible printed circuit board 160 penetrates through the first through hole 1131c formed in the first support member 1131 of the first housing 110 from the first space 1101, passes through the accommodation space 1411 of the hinge housing 141, and is accommodated in the second space 1201 after passing through the second through hole 1231c formed in the second support member 1231 of the second housing 120. In an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may be disposed in the accommodation space 1411 of the hinge housing 141 in such a manner that the flexible printed circuit board 160 has a shape and an additional length for accommodating a length change caused by a folding operation of the electronic device 100. For example, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may be formed to have a shape that is bent at least once and can elastically recover in the accommodation space 1411.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a first waterproof structure 200 for sealing the first through hole 1131c and a second waterproof structure 200-1 for sealing the second through hole 1231c. In an embodiment, the first waterproof structure 200 and the second waterproof structure 200-1 may prevent or reduce the penetration of external moisture and / or foreign matter into the first space 1101 and the second space 1201 through the first through hole 1131c and the second through hole 1231c. In an embodiment, the first waterproof structure 200 may include a first waterproof member 210 that is coupled to a reinforcement member 161, the reinforcement member 161 being fixed to the first support member 1131 and disposed on the flexible printed circuit board 160. In an embodiment, the first waterproof member 210 may include an opening (e.g.,Figure 6b a ring structure (e.g., a closed ring structure) of the opening 214) through which the flexible printed circuit board 160 passes. In an embodiment, the first waterproof member 210 and the reinforcement 161 may be disposed on the first support member 1131 in such a manner as to surround the outer periphery of the first through hole 1131c in a ring structure. In an embodiment, the first waterproof structure 200 may include: a second waterproof member 220 that is disposed to seal the opening 214; and a fixing bracket 230 that is above the second waterproof member 220 and is coupled to the first support member 1131. In an embodiment, the first waterproof structure 200 may include the first support member 1131 and a third waterproof member 240 disposed between the first waterproof member 210 and the reinforcement 161. In an embodiment, the second waterproof structure 200-1 may have substantially the same configuration as the first waterproof structure 200 and may seal the second through hole 1231c.

[0052] The electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may have a fixing structure for the reinforcement 161 that is configured to fix the flexible printed circuit board 160, in conjunction with the waterproof structures 200 and 200-1. This configuration helps ensure a sufficient bending area 1142 of the flexible printed circuit board 160 according to the folding operation without increasing the thickness of the electronic device 100, thereby helping to make the electronic device 100 thinner and / or improve the assembly.

[0053] Hereinafter, the first waterproof structure 200 disposed on the first support member 1131 of the first housing 110 is shown and described. However, the second waterproof structure 200-1 disposed on the second support member 1231 of the second housing 120 may also have substantially the same layout configuration.

[0054] Figure 5a is an exploded perspective view of a waterproof structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5b is a flowchart showing the assembly sequence of a waterproof structure according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0055] Figures 6a to 6g is a view showing a coupling process according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0056] Refer to Figures 5a to 6g, the electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110, and the first housing 110 may include a first side member 113. In an embodiment, the first housing 110 may extend from the first side member 113 and include a first surface 1131a facing a first direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) and a second surface 1131b facing a direction opposite to the first surface 1131a (e.g., the -z-axis direction). In an embodiment, the first side member 113 may include a through hole 1131c penetrating from the first surface 1131a to the second surface 1131b. In an embodiment, the through hole 1131c may be formed in a recess 1131d formed on the second surface 1131b of the first support member 1131. In an embodiment, the recess 1131d may be formed to be lower than the second surface 1131b. In an embodiment, the through hole 1131c may be formed to have a length in a third direction (e.g., the ±x-axis direction), which is perpendicular to the first direction and parallel to the surface of the flexible display 130.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include a flexible printed circuit board 160 passing through the through hole 1131c. In an embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may penetrate the through hole 1131c from a first space (e.g., Figure 4 the first space 1101 in Figure 4 the first housing 110), and then be introduced into a receiving space (e.g., Figure 4 the receiving space 1411 in

[0058] the hinge housing 141 in Figure 4The first waterproof structure 200) therein is provided through the through-hole 1131c in the recess 1131d to seal the through-hole 1131c through which the flexible printed circuit board 160 passes. In an embodiment, the waterproof structure 200 may include: a first waterproof member 210 that is at least partially coupled to the reinforcement 161; a second waterproof member 220 that is coupled to the first waterproof member 210 and the reinforcement 161; and a fixing bracket 230 that is disposed above the second waterproof member 220 to fix the first waterproof member 210, the second waterproof member 220, and the reinforcement 160 within the recess 1131d. In an embodiment, the fixing bracket 230 may include: a plate portion 231 that is disposed to at least partially overlap the second waterproof member 220; and a pair of extensions 232 and 233 that extend from opposite ends of the plate portion 231 and are designed to be fastened to screw fastening holes 1135 formed in the recess 1131d using screws S. In an embodiment, the waterproof structure 200 may include a third waterproof member 240 that is applied to the recess 1131d along the periphery of the through-hole 1131c before the reinforcement 161 and the first waterproof member 210 are disposed in the recess 1131d. In some embodiments, the third waterproof member 240 may be omitted.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the first waterproof member 210 may include a body 211 and a pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 formed at opposite ends of the body 211. In an embodiment, for example, the first waterproof member 210 may have a partially open annular shape. In an embodiment, the first waterproof member 210 may be formed as Shape. In an embodiment, the body 211 may be formed of a rigid material, and the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 coupled to the body 211 may be formed of an elastic soft material. In an embodiment, the body 211 may be formed of metal or polycarbonate (PC). In an embodiment, the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be formed of an elastic material such as silicone resin, rubber, or polyurethane. In an embodiment, the body 211 and the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be coupled by injection molding. In some embodiments, the body 211 and the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be coupled by an attachment method such as adhesion or tape sticking. In some embodiments, the body 211 and the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be coupled by a structural shape. In an embodiment, the reinforcement 161 may include the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213. For example, the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 coupled to the reinforcement 161 may be formed of an elastic soft material. For example, the reinforcement 161 and the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be coupled by an attachment method such as adhesion or tape sticking. In some embodiments, the reinforcement 161 and the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be coupled by a structural shape. In some embodiments, the coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be formed on the reinforcement. In this case, the coupling grooves 1611 and 1612 coupled to the coupling protrusions 212 and 213 may be formed on the first waterproof member 210. For example, the coupling grooves coupled to the body 211 may also be formed of an elastic material.

[0060] Hereinafter, the assembly sequence of the waterproof structure 200 is as follows.

[0061] Refer to Figures 5b to 6g , in the first operation 501, before applying the waterproof structure 200 to the electronic device 100, the reinforcement 161 of the flexible printed circuit board 160 and the first waterproof member 210 may be first coupled. In an embodiment, the first waterproof member 210 may be coupled in such a way that the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 are inserted (e.g., press-fitted) into the pair of coupling grooves 1611 and 1612 of the reinforcement 161. In an embodiment, the pair of coupling protrusions 212 and 213 are formed of an elastic soft material, and thus are tightly coupled in an overlapping manner with the pair of coupling grooves 1611 and 1612, which helps to maintain the waterproof function. In an embodiment, the open ring shape of the first waterproof member 210 may be transformed into a closed-loop shape by coupling with the reinforcement 161, thereby forming an opening 214. Accordingly, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may pass through the through hole 1131c below the opening 214.

[0062] Then, as Figure 6cAs shown, the third waterproof member 240 may be disposed in the recess 1131d to surround the outer periphery of the through hole 1131c. In an embodiment, the third waterproof member 240 may include a waterproof tape (e.g., double-sided tape) attached to the recess 1131d. In an embodiment, the third waterproof member 240 may be attached to the entire area of the recess 1131d except for the through hole 1131c and the screw fastening hole 1135. In some embodiments, the third waterproof member 240 may be omitted.

[0063] In the second operation 503, as Figure 6d shown, the reinforcement member 161 and the first waterproof member 210 coupled to the reinforcement member 161 may be disposed in the recess 1131d. In this case, the reinforcement member 161 and the first waterproof member 210 coupled to the reinforcement member 161 may be disposed above the third waterproof member 240. In an embodiment, the closed ring structure formed by the reinforcement member 161 and the first waterproof member 210 may be set to contact along the outer periphery of the through hole 1131c. For example, when the first waterproof member 210 is viewed from above, or when the second surface 1131b is viewed from above, the opening 214 may overlap with the through hole 1131c. In an embodiment, the opening 214 may be smaller than the through hole 1131c. In some embodiments, the opening 214 may be formed to have substantially the same size as the through hole 1131c. In some embodiments, the opening 214 may be formed to be larger than the through hole 1131c. In an embodiment, once the reinforcement member 161 and the first waterproof member 210 coupled to the reinforcement member 161 are disposed in the recess 1131d, the flexible printed circuit board 160 may pass through the through hole 1131c.

[0064] In the third operation 505, as Figure 6e shown, the second waterproof member 220 may be disposed above the reinforcement member 161 and the first waterproof member 210 so as to cover the opening 214. In an embodiment, the second waterproof member 220 may include a waterproof tape. In an embodiment, the second waterproof member 220 may include a double-sided tape.

[0065] In the fourth operation 507, as Figure 6f and 6gAs shown, the fixing bracket 230 can be fixed in the following manner: the plate portion 231 is disposed above the second waterproof member 220, and the extending portions 232 and 233 at both ends are firmly fastened to the screw fastening holes 1135 formed in the recess 1131d using screws S. In an embodiment, the plate portion 231 of the fixing bracket 230 can be formed to at least cover the opening 214 when the first waterproof member 210 is viewed from above, and can be arranged to overlap with the opening 214. Thus, the opening 214 covering the through hole 1131c can be sealed by the second waterproof member 220 and the third waterproof member 240. In addition, the first waterproof member 210, the second waterproof member 220, the third waterproof member 240, and the reinforcing member 161 can be firmly fixed in the recess 1131d of the first housing 110 by the fixing bracket 230. In an embodiment, after the waterproof structure 200 is fully assembled, the plate portion 231 of the fixing bracket 230 can be configured to align with the second surface 1131b of the first support member 1131, or can be arranged to be lower than the second surface 1131b within the recess 1131d.

[0066] An electronic device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a fixing structure for fixing a reinforcing member 161 for a flexible printed circuit board 160 is configured together with a waterproof structure 200, can help to thin the electronic device 100 and / or improve assembly without increasing the thickness of the electronic device 100 by ensuring a sufficient bending area for the flexible printed circuit board 160 due to a folding operation.

[0067] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a first housing (e.g., Figure 3 the first housing 110), the first housing including at least one first electronic component (e.g., Figure 3 the first printed circuit board 151); a second housing (e.g., Figure 3 the second housing 120), the second housing including at least one second electronic component (e.g., Figure 3 the second printed circuit board 152); a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 the hinge device 140), the hinge device rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other; a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 the flexible printed circuit board 160), the flexible printed circuit board passing through through holes (e.g., Figure 4 the through holes 1131c and 1231c) formed in the first housing and / or the second housing, and electrically connecting at least one first electronic component and at least one second electronic component; and a waterproof structure (e.g., Figure 4 the waterproof structures 200 and 200-1), the waterproof structure being disposed in the through holes, wherein the waterproof structure (e.g., Figure 4The first waterproof structure (200) in may include: a first waterproof member (e.g., Figure 5a the first waterproof member 210 in), which is coupled to a reinforcing member (e.g., Figure 4 the reinforcing member 161 in) provided on a flexible printed circuit board to form a ring structure including an opening (e.g., Figure 6b the opening 214 in); and a second waterproof member (e.g., Figure 5a the second waterproof member 220 in), which is provided on the reinforcing member and the first waterproof member so as to cover the opening, wherein the reinforcing member and the first waterproof member may be provided on the first housing and / or the second housing in such a manner that the ring structure surrounds the outer periphery of the through hole.

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first waterproof member includes an open ring structure, and the open ring structure may be transformed into a closed ring structure by being coupled to the reinforcing member.

[0069] According to various embodiments, when the through hole is viewed from above, the opening may overlap with the through hole.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the opening may be formed to be smaller than the through hole.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the first waterproof member may include a body formed of a rigid material and paired coupling protrusions formed of an elastic soft material, and the paired coupling protrusions are respectively coupled to both ends of the body.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the reinforcing member may include paired coupling grooves formed at both ends for coupling to the paired coupling protrusions.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the body may be formed of metal, and the paired coupling protrusions may be formed of at least one of rubber, polyurethane, or silicone resin.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a third waterproof member provided between the first housing and / or the second housing and the reinforcing member and the first waterproof member. The third waterproof member may be provided to cover the through hole and / or the opening.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the second waterproof member and the third waterproof member may include waterproof tapes.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a fixing bracket provided above the second waterproof member, overlapping at least a part of the second waterproof member, and fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the fixing bracket may include: a plate portion configured to overlap with the second waterproof member; and a pair of extension portions extending from both ends of the plate portion, the extension portions being configured to be fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the fixing bracket may be fixed in such a manner that the pair of extension portions are fastened to the first housing and / or the second housing by screws.

[0079] According to various embodiments, through-holes may be formed in recesses formed in the first housing and / or the second housing.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the waterproof structure may be arranged not to protrude from the recess.

[0081] According to various embodiments, at least one first electronic component may include a main printed circuit board, and at least one second electronic component may include a sub printed circuit board.

[0082] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include a first housing (e.g., Figure 3 the first housing 110 in Figure 3 ), the first housing including at least one first electronic component (e.g., the first printed circuit board 151 in Figure 3 ); a second housing (e.g., Figure 3 the second housing 120 in Figure 3 ), the second housing including at least one second electronic component (e.g., Figure 4 the second printed circuit board 152 in Figure 4 ); a hinge device (e.g., Figure 3 the hinge device 140 in Figure 4 ), the hinge device rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other; a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 the flexible printed circuit board 160 in Figure 4 ), the flexible printed circuit board passing through through-holes (e.g., Figure 4 the through-holes 1131c and 1231c in Figure 4 ) respectively formed in the first housing and / or the second housing, and electrically connecting at least one first electronic component and at least one second electronic component; and a waterproof structure (e.g., Figure 4 the waterproof structures 200 and 200-1 in Figure 4 ), the waterproof structures being respectively disposed in the through-holes, wherein the waterproof structure (e.g., Figure 4 the first waterproof structure 200 in Figure 5a ) may include: a first waterproof member (e.g., Figure 5a the first waterproof member 210 in Figure 4 ), the first waterproof member being coupled to a reinforcing member (e.g., Figure 4 the reinforcing member 161 in Figure 6b ) provided on the flexible printed circuit board to form a ring structure including an opening (e.g., Figure 6b the opening 214 in Figure 5aa second waterproof member (220) in [the above], the second waterproof member being disposed on the reinforcement member and the first waterproof member to cover the opening; a third waterproof member (e.g., Figure 5a the third waterproof member (240) in [the above], the third waterproof member being disposed between the first housing and / or the second housing and the reinforcement member and the first waterproof member; and a fixing bracket (e.g., Figure 5a the fixing bracket (230) in [the above], the fixing bracket being disposed to overlap at least a part of the second waterproof member and being fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing, wherein the reinforcement member and the first waterproof member may be disposed on the first housing and the second housing in such a manner as to surround the outer periphery of the through hole in an annular structure.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the first waterproof member includes an open annular structure, and the open annular structure may be transformed into a closed annular structure by being coupled to the reinforcement member.

[0084] According to various embodiments, when the through hole is viewed from above, the opening may overlap the through hole.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the first waterproof member may include a body formed of a rigid material and a pair of coupling protrusions formed of an elastic soft material, the pair of coupling protrusions being respectively coupled to both ends of the body.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the reinforcement member may include a pair of coupling grooves formed at both ends for coupling to the pair of coupling protrusions.

[0087] In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and illustrated in the drawings are provided as specific examples for easily explaining the technical content of the embodiments according to the present disclosure and for helping to understand the specific embodiments of the present disclosure, but are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, in addition to the disclosed embodiments, the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure should be construed as also including all changes or modifications derived from the technical spirit of each embodiment according to the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: A first housing (110), the first housing including at least one first electronic component (151); A second housing (120), the second housing including at least one second electronic component (152); A hinge device (140), the hinge device rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing to each other; A flexible printed circuit board (160), the flexible printed circuit board passing through through-holes (1131c, 1231c) formed in the first housing and / or the second housing, and electrically connecting the at least one first electronic component and the at least one second electronic component; and A waterproof structure (200, 200-1), the waterproof structure being disposed in the through-hole, wherein the waterproof structure (200, 200-1) includes: A first waterproof member (210), the first waterproof member being coupled to a reinforcement member (161) provided on the flexible printed circuit board to form a ring structure including an opening (214); A second waterproof member (220), the second waterproof member being disposed on the reinforcement member and the first waterproof member so as to cover the opening, and wherein the reinforcement member and the first waterproof member are disposed on the first housing and / or the second housing in such a manner that the ring structure surrounds the outer periphery of the through-hole.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first waterproof member includes an open ring structure, and the open ring structure is transformed into a closed ring structure by being coupled to the reinforcement member.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, When observing the through-hole from above, the opening overlaps with the through-hole.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The opening is formed to be smaller than the through-hole.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The first waterproof member includes: A body, the body being formed of a rigid material; and A pair of coupling protrusions, the pair of coupling protrusions being formed of an elastic soft material, and the pair of coupling protrusions being respectively coupled to both ends of the body.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The reinforcement member includes a pair of coupling grooves formed at both ends and coupled to the pair of coupling protrusions.

7. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The body is formed of metal, and the pair of coupling protrusions are formed of at least one of rubber, polyurethane, or silicone resin.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, the electronic device comprising: A third waterproof member, the third waterproof member being disposed between the first housing and / or the second housing and the reinforcement member and the first waterproof member, wherein the third waterproof member is disposed to cover the through-hole and / or the opening.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, The second waterproof member and the third waterproof member include waterproof tapes.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, the electronic device comprising: A fixing bracket, the fixing bracket being disposed above the second waterproof member, overlapping at least a part of the second waterproof member, and fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The fixing bracket includes: A plate portion, the plate portion being disposed to overlap with the second waterproof member; and A pair of extensions that extend from opposite ends of the plate portion and are configured to be fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein, The fixing bracket is fixed in such a manner that the pair of extensions are fastened to the first housing and / or the second housing by screws.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The through hole is formed in a recess formed in the first housing and / or the second housing.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein, The waterproof structure is arranged not to protrude from the recess.

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The at least one first electronic component includes a main printed circuit board, and the at least one second electronic component includes a sub printed circuit board.

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