Electronic device including flexible display

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may include: a first housing; a second housing movable relative to the first housing; and a display. The first housing may include: a support portion overlapping with a portion of the second housing in a plurality of states of the electronic device, the plurality of states including a first state in which a display area of the display exposed outside the first housing has a minimum size and a second state in which the display area has a maximum size; and the retainer is arranged in the supporting part and is matched with the fastening groove. The stopper may be configured to provide the electronic device with a fastened state in which at least a portion of the stopper is positioned in the fastening slot within a second state and a released state in which the stopper is positioned outside the fastening slot.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments to be described later relate to an electronic device including a flexible display. Background Art

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly miniaturized to make them easier for users to carry. Despite this miniaturization, there is an increasing demand for electronic devices that can display content in a flexible display, allowing users to access a variety of content. For example, electronic devices may include flexible displays whose size can be adjusted, as exposed to the outside of the device. Summary of the Invention

[0003] According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing, wherein the second housing includes a fastening groove and is movable relative to the first housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The electronic device may include a display, wherein the display includes a first area and a second area, wherein the first area is provided on the second housing, and the second area extends from the first area and is curled into the first housing along the second housing that moves relative to the first housing or exposed outside the first housing. The first housing may include a support portion and a stopper, wherein the support portion overlaps with a portion of the second housing in multiple states, wherein the multiple states include a first state in which a display area of ​​the electronic device's display exposed outside the first housing has a minimum size and a second state in which the display area of ​​the electronic device has a maximum size, and the stopper is positioned within the support portion and paired with the fastening groove. The stopper may be configured to provide the electronic device with a fastened state in the second state, in which at least a portion of the stopper is positioned within the fastening groove, and a fastening release state in which the stopper is positioned outside the fastening groove to release the fastening between the second housing and the first housing.

[0004] According to an embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing, wherein the second housing includes a fastening groove and is movable relative to the first housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The electronic device may include a display, wherein the display includes a first area and a second area, wherein the first area is provided on the second housing, the second area extends from the first area, and is curled into the first housing along the second housing that moves relative to the first housing or exposed to the outside of the first housing. The electronic device may include a drive unit, wherein the drive unit is coupled to the first housing and includes a motor and a first gear that can be rotated by driving the motor. The electronic device may include a second gear, wherein the second gear is in the second housing, engaged with the first gear, and is configured to move the second housing relative to the first housing in the first direction and the second direction opposite to the first direction by driving the motor, wherein the second gear is movable relative to the second housing in a second state. The first housing may include a support portion, a stopper, an elastic structure, and a seating groove, wherein the support portion overlaps a portion of the second housing in multiple states, wherein the multiple states include a first state in which a display area of ​​a display of the electronic device exposed to the outside of the first housing has a minimum size and a second state in which the display area of ​​the electronic device has a maximum size, the stopper is positioned within the support portion and paired with the fastening groove, the elastic structure is configured to press the stopper toward the fastening groove in the second state, and the seating groove is configured to guide movement of the stopper by supporting at least a portion of the stopper and aligning with the fastening groove in the second state. The second gear may include a protrusion structure, wherein the protrusion structure is configured to press the stopper in a direction different from a pressing direction of the elastic structure when the second gear moves relative to the second housing in the second state. The stopper may be configured to provide the electronic device with a fastened state in the second state in which at least a portion of the stopper is positioned within the fastening groove to fasten the second housing to the first housing, and a fastening release state in which the stopper is positioned outside the fastening groove to release the fastening between the second housing and the first housing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0006] Figure 2a is a top plan view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0007] Figure 2b is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0008] Figure 2c is a top plan view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0009] Figure 2d is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0010] Figure 3a and Figure 3b is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary electronic device.

[0011] Figure 4a is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0012] Figure 4b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0013] Figure 5a A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0014] Figure 5b It is along Figure 5a A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line AA'.

[0015] Figure 5c A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0016] Figure 6a A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0017] Figure 6b It is along Figure 6a A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line BB'.

[0018] Figure 7a 、 Figure 7b 、 Figure 7c and Figure 7d Operation of an exemplary electronic device for changing from a first state to a second state is illustrated.

[0019] Figure 7e 、 Figure 7f and Figure 7g Operation of an exemplary electronic device for changing from a second state to a first state is illustrated.

[0020] Figure 8a and Figure 8b A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0021] Figure 9 An example of the operation of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0022] Figure 10 A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0023] Figure 11 An example of the operation of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0024] Figure 12a and Figure 12b A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 In the network environment 100, the electronic device 101 can communicate with the electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or can communicate with at least one of the electronic device 104 and the server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). Depending on an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can communicate with the electronic device 104 via the server 108. Depending on an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, a memory 130, an input module 150, an audio 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 subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the components (e.g., the connection terminal 178) may be omitted from the electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components (eg, sensor module 176 , camera module 180 , or antenna module 197 ) may be implemented as a single component (eg, display module 160 ).

[0027] The processor 120 may execute, for example, software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a hardware component or a software component) in conjunction with the processor 120, and may perform various data processing or computations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or computation, the processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in the volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in the non-volatile memory 134. Depending on the embodiment, the processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., a central processing unit (CPU) or an application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor (ISP), a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor (CP)) that is independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when the electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121 or be adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121 or as part of the main processor 121.

[0028] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., sleeping), the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190). Alternatively, when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 may work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the display module 160, the sensor module 176, or the communication module 190). Depending on the embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component functionally related to the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., the camera module 180 or the communication module 190). Depending on the embodiment, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware structures dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning may be performed by the electronic device 101 where the artificial intelligence is executed or via a separate server (e.g., server 108). The learning algorithm may include, but is not limited to, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning. 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), 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.

[0029] 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 non-volatile memory 134.

[0030] 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 .

[0031] The input module 150 may receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) to be used by another component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0032] 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 separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0033] The display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user). The display module 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling a corresponding one of the display, the holographic device, and the projector. Depending on the embodiment, the display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect a touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the strength of the force caused by the touch.

[0034] The audio module 170 can convert sound into an electrical signal, and vice versa. Depending on the embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or an earphone of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled to the electronic device 101.

[0035] The sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., the state of the user), 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 acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illumination sensor.

[0036] The interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols for directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connecting the electronic device 101 to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). Depending on the 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.

[0037] The connection end 178 may include a connector through which the electronic device 101 can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 102). Depending on the 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).

[0038] 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.

[0039] The camera module 180 may capture still images or moving images. Depending on the embodiment, the camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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., application processor (AP)) and support 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 may communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth TM ), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)), or a second network 199 (for example, a long-distance communication network such as a traditional cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (for example, a LAN or a wide area network (WAN)))). These various types of communication modules may be implemented as a single component (for example, a single chip), or may be implemented as multiple components (for example, multiple chips) separated from each other. The wireless communication module 192 may identify and authenticate the electronic device 101 in a communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (for example, an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0043] The wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 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 in 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., the second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support a peak data rate for implementing eMBB (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater), loss coverage for implementing mMTC (e.g., 164 dB or less), or U-plane latency for implementing URLLC (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip).

[0044] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device) outside of electronic device 101. Depending on the embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). Depending on the embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (e.g., first network 198 or second network 199) may be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. Depending on the embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may also be formed as part of antenna module 197.

[0045] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 may form a millimeter wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC, and multiple antennas (e.g., array antennas), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., the bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., the millimeter wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., the top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0046] At least some of the above components may be coupled to each other via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., a bus, 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.

[0047] According to an embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device 101 and the external electronic device 104 via the server 108 coupled to the second network 199. Each of the electronic device 102 or the electronic device 104 may be a device of the same type as the electronic device 101, or a device of a different type than the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, all or some operations to be executed on the electronic device 101 may be executed on one or more of the external electronic devices 102, 104, or 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 one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service instead of executing the function or service, or the electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to execute at least part of the function or service in addition to executing the function or service. The one or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or execute another function or service related to the request, and transmit the results of the execution to the electronic device 101. The electronic device 101 may provide the results as at least a partial response to the request, either with or without further processing. To this end, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technologies may be used, for example. The electronic device 101 may use distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, the external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server 108 may be an intelligent server that utilizes machine learning and / or neural networks. Depending on the 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 smart services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0048] For example, the display of the display module 160 may be flexible. For example, the display may include a display area exposed to the outside of the housing of the electronic device 101, which provides at least a portion of the outside of the electronic device 101. For example, because the display is flexible, at least a portion of the display may be rolled into the housing or may be slid into the housing. For example, the size of the display area may be changed according to the size of at least a portion of the display that is rolled into the housing or slid into the housing. For example, the electronic device 101 including the display may be in multiple states, including a first state that provides a display area having a first size and a second state that provides a display area having a second size different from the first size. For example, the electronic device 101 including the display may be in multiple states, including a first state that provides a display area having a first size and a second state that provides a display area having a second size different from the first size. For example, the electronic device 101 may be in a plurality of ... Figure 2a and Figure 2b The description of FIG. 1 is used to illustrate the first state.

[0049] Figure 2a is a top plan view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0050] Reference Figure 2a The electronic device 101 may include a first shell 210, a second shell 220 and a display 230 (e.g., a display), and the second shell 220 is movable relative to the first shell 210 in a first direction 261 parallel to the y-axis or a second direction 262 parallel to the y-axis and opposite to the first direction 261.

[0051] For example, the electronic device 101 may be in a first state. For example, in the first state, the second housing 220 may be movable relative to the first housing 210 in a first direction 261 of a first direction 261 and a second direction 262. For example, in the first state, the second housing 220 may not be movable relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262.

[0052] For example, in the first state, the display 230 may provide a display area having a minimum size. For example, in the first state, the display area may correspond to the area 230a. For example, although not in the Figure 2a However, in the first state, the area of ​​the display 230 different from the area 230a serving as the display area (eg, Figure 2c Region 230b) may be included in first housing 210. For example, in the first state, this region may be covered by first housing 210. For example, in the first state, this region may be rolled into first housing 210. For example, in the first state, region 230a may include a planar portion, unlike the region including a curved portion. However, this is not limited to this. For example, in the first state, region 230a may include a curved portion extending from the planar portion and positioned in the edge portion.

[0053] For example, the first state may be referred to as a slid-in state or a closed state in which at least a portion of the second housing 220 is positioned in the first housing 210. For example, the first state may be referred to as a zoomed-out state in which a display area having a minimum size is provided. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0054] For example, the first housing 210 may include the first image sensor 250-1 in the camera module 180, the first image sensor 250-1 being visually exposed through a portion of the region 230a and facing a direction parallel to the z-axis. For example, the camera module 180 may be disposed in the interior space of the electronic device to perform its function without being visually exposed through a portion of the region 230a. For example, although Figure 2a 1, but the second housing 220 may include one or more second image sensors in the camera module 180, which are exposed through a portion of the second housing 220 and face a direction parallel to the z-axis and opposite to the direction facing the first image sensor 250-1. Figure 2b exemplify one or more second image sensors.

[0055] Figure 2b is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0056] Reference Figure 2b In the first state, one or more second image sensors 250-2 provided in the second housing 220 may be positioned within a structure provided in the first housing 210 for the one or more second image sensors 250-2. For example, in the first state, light from outside the electronic device 101 may be received by the one or more second image sensors 250-2 via the structure. For example, since the one or more second image sensors 250-2 are positioned within the structure in the first state, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 may be exposed through the structure in the first state. For example, the structure may be implemented in various ways. For example, the structure may be an opening or a notch. For example, the structure may be an opening 212a in the plate 212 of the first housing 210 that surrounds at least a portion of the second housing 220. However, this is not limited to this. For example, in the first state, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 included in the second housing 220 may be covered by the plate 212 of the first housing 210.

[0057] Return to reference Figure 2a , the first state can be changed to the second state.

[0058] For example, the first state (or the second state) may be changed to the second state (or the first state) via one or more intermediate states between the first state and the second state.

[0059] For example, the first state (or second state) can be changed to the second state (or first state) based on predefined user input. For example, the first state (or second state) can be changed to the second state (or first state) in response to user input to a physical button exposed via a portion of the first housing 210 or a portion of the second housing 220. For example, the first state (or second state) can be changed to the second state (or first state) in response to touch input to an executable object displayed in the display area. For example, the first state (or second state) can be changed to the second state (or first state) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the display area and a pressing intensity greater than or equal to a reference intensity. For example, the first state (or second state) can be changed to the second state (or first state) in response to voice input received via a microphone of the electronic device 101. For example, the first state (or second state) can be changed to the second state (or first state) in response to an external force applied to the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 to cause the second housing 220 to move relative to the first housing 210. For example, the first state (or second state) may be changed to the second state (or first state) in response to user input recognized from an external electronic device (eg, earphones or smartwatch) connected to the electronic device 101. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0060] Available via Figure 2c and Figure 2d The second state is illustrated by the description of .

[0061] Figure 2c is a top plan view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0062] Reference Figure 2c , the electronic device 101 may be in the second state. For example, in the second state, the second housing 220 may be movable relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262 of the first direction 261 and the second direction 262. For example, in the second state, the second housing 220 may not be movable relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261.

[0063] For example, in the second state, the display 230 may provide a display area having a maximum size. For example, in the second state, the display area may correspond to an area 230c including an area 230a and an area 230b. For example, the area 230b included in the first housing 210 in the first state may be visually exposed in the second state. For example, in the second state, the area 230a may include a planar portion. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the area 230a may include a curved portion extending from the planar portion and positioned in the edge portion. For example, in the second state, unlike the area 230a in the first state, the area 230b may include a planar portion and a planar portion of the curved portion. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the area 230b may include a curved portion extending from the planar portion of the area 230b and positioned in the edge portion.

[0064] For example, the second state may be referred to as a slid-out state or an open state in which at least a portion of the second housing 220 is positioned outside the first housing 210. For example, the second state may be referred to as an extended state in which a display area having a maximum size is provided. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0065] For example, when the state of the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the first image sensor 250-1 may move together with the region 230a according to the movement of the second housing 220 in the first direction 261. Figure 2c 2, but when the state of the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 may move according to the movement of the second housing 220 in the first direction 261. For example, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 may be moved with the second housing 220 via Figure 2b The relative positional relationship between the structures illustrated in the description may be changed according to the movement of one or more second image sensors 250-2. Figure 2d To illustrate the change of relative position relationship.

[0066] Figure 2d is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0067] Reference Figure 2dIn the second state, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 may be positioned outside the structure. For example, in the second state, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 may be positioned outside the opening 212a in the plate 212. For example, because the one or more second image sensors 250-2 are positioned outside the opening 212a in the second state, the one or more second image sensors 250-2 may be visually exposed in the second state. For example, because the one or more second image sensors 250-2 are positioned outside the structure in the second state, the relative positional relationship in the second state may be different from the relative positional relationship in the first state.

[0068] For example, in a case where the electronic device 101 does not include the structure such as the opening 212 a , the one or more second image sensors 250 - 2 in the second state may be visually exposed unlike the one or more second image sensors 250 - 2 in the first state.

[0069] Although not in Figure 2a 、 Figure 2b 、 Figure 2c and Figure 2d , the electronic device 101 may be in an intermediate state between the first state and the second state. For example, the size of the display area in the intermediate state may be larger than the size of the display area in the first state and smaller than the size of the display area in the second state. For example, the display area in the intermediate state may correspond to an area including area 230a and a portion of area 230b. For example, in the intermediate state, a portion of area 230b may be exposed, and another portion (or the remaining portion) of area 230b may be covered by or curled into the first housing 210. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0070] Return to reference Figure 1 , the electronic device 101 may include a second housing (eg, Figure 2a The second housing 220 of the electronic device 101 is opposite to the first housing (eg, Figure 2a For example, the first housing 210 can be moved via Figure 3a and Figure 3b The structure is illustrated by the description of .

[0071] Figure 3a and Figure 3b is an exploded perspective view of an exemplary electronic device.

[0072] Reference Figure 3a and Figure 3b , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210 , a second housing 220 , a display 230 and a driving unit 360 .

[0073] For example, the first housing 210 may include a book cover 311 , a plate 212 , and a frame cover 313 .

[0074] For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may at least partially form a side portion of the outer side of the electronic device 101. For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may at least partially form a back portion of the outer side. For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may include an opening 311a for one or more second image sensors 250-2. For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may include a side of the support plate 212. For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may be coupled to the plate 212. For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may include a frame cover 313. For example, the book-shaped cover 311 may be coupled to the frame cover 313.

[0075] For example, the plate 212 may at least partially form the outer back portion. For example, the plate 212 may include an opening 212a for one or more second image sensors 250-2. For example, the plate 212 may be disposed on one side of the book-shaped cover 311. For example, the opening 212a may be aligned with the opening 311a.

[0076] For example, the frame cover 313 may be at least partially surrounded by the book-shaped cover 311 .

[0077] For example, the frame cover 313 may be at least partially surrounded by the display 230. For example, the frame cover 313 may be at least partially surrounded by the display 230, but the position of the frame cover 313 may remain independent of the movement of the display 230. For example, the frame cover 313 may be disposed in association with at least some components of the display 230. For example, the frame cover 313 may include a track 313a that provides (or guides) a path for movement of at least one component of the display 230.

[0078] For example, the frame cover 313 may be coupled to at least one component of the electronic device 101. For example, the frame cover 313 may support the rechargeable battery 189. For example, the battery 189 may be supported via a recess or hole in the side surface 313b of the frame cover 313. For example, the frame cover 313 may be coupled to an end of the flexible printed circuit board 325 on one side of the frame cover 313. For example, although Figure 3a and Figure 3b Although not explicitly shown, the other end of the FPCB 325 may be connected to the PCB 324 via at least one connector. For example, the PCB 324 may be electrically connected to another PCB ( PCB 324 ) that supplies power to the motor 361 via the FPCB 325. Figure 3a and Figure 3b not shown).

[0079] For example, the frame cover 313 may be coupled to at least one structure of the electronic device 101 for a plurality of states including a first state and a second state. For example, the frame cover 313 may fasten the motor 361 of the driving unit 360 .

[0080] For example, the second housing 220 may include a front cover 321 and a sliding cover 322 .

[0081] For example, the front cover 321 may be at least partially surrounded by the display 230. For example, unlike the frame cover 313, the front cover 321 may be coupled to at least a portion of the area 230a surrounding the front cover 321 of the display 230 so that the display 230 moves along the second housing 220 that moves relative to the first housing 210.

[0082] For example, the front cover 321 may be coupled to at least one component of the electronic device 101. For example, the front cover 321 may be coupled to a printed circuit board (PCB) 324 including components of the electronic device 101. For example, the PCB 324 may include the processor 120 ( Figure 3a and Figure 3b For example, the front cover 321 may include one or more second image sensors 250-2.

[0083] For example, the front cover 321 may be coupled to at least one structure of the electronic device 101 for a plurality of states including a first state and a second state. For example, the front cover 321 may fasten a rack gear 363 of the driving unit 360 .

[0084] For example, the front cover 321 may be coupled to the sliding cover 322 .

[0085] For example, the sliding cover 322 may be coupled to the front cover 321 to protect at least one component of the electronic device 101 coupled to the front cover 321 and / or at least one structure of the electronic device 101 coupled to the front cover 321. For example, the sliding cover 322 may include a structure for at least one component. For example, the sliding cover 322 may include one or more openings 326 for one or more second image sensors 250-2. For example, the one or more openings 326 may be aligned with the one or more second image sensors 250-2 disposed on the front cover 321. For example, the size of each of the one or more openings 326 may correspond to the size of each of the one or more second image sensors 250-2.

[0086] For example, the display 230 may include a support member 331. For example, the support member 331 may include a plurality of rods. For example, the plurality of rods may be coupled to each other.

[0087] For example, the driving unit 360 may include a motor 361 , a pinion gear 362 , and a rack gear 363 .

[0088] For example, the motor 361 may operate based on power from the battery 189. For example, power may be provided to the motor 361 in response to a predefined user input.

[0089] For example, the pinion gear 362 may be coupled to the motor 361 via a shaft. For example, the pinion gear 362 may rotate based on the operation of the motor 361 transmitted via the shaft.

[0090] For example, the rack gear 363 may be arranged in association with the pinion gear 362. For example, the teeth of the rack gear 363 may engage with the teeth of the pinion gear 362. For example, the rack gear 363 may move in the first direction 261 or the second direction 262 according to the rotation of the pinion gear 362. For example, the second housing 220 may be moved in the first direction 261 or the second direction 262 by the rack gear 363, which moves according to the rotation of the pinion gear 362 by the operation of the motor 361. For example, the first state of the electronic device 101 may be changed to a state different from the first state (for example, one or more intermediate states or the second state) via the movement of the second housing 220 in the first direction 261. For example, the second state of the electronic device 101 may be changed to a state different from the second state (for example, one or more intermediate states or the first state) via the movement of the second housing 220 in the second direction 262. For example, Figure 4a and Figure 4b It is illustrated that the first state is changed to the second state by the driving unit 360 and the second state is changed to the first state by the driving unit 360 .

[0091] Figure 4a is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state. Figure 4b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0092] Reference Figure 4a and Figure 4bThe motor 361 may be operated at least in part based on a predefined user input received in state 490, which is the first state. For example, the pinion gear 362 may rotate in the first rotational direction 411 based at least in part on the operation of the motor 361. For example, the rack gear 363 may move in the first direction 261 based at least in part on the rotation of the pinion gear 362 in the first rotational direction 411. For example, because the front cover 321 in the second housing 220 secures the rack gear 363, the second housing 220 may move in the first direction 261 based at least in part on the movement of the rack gear 363 in the first direction 261. For example, because the front cover 321 in the second housing 220 is coupled to at least a portion of the region 230a of the display 230 and secures the rack gear 363, the display 230 may move at least in part based on the movement of the rack gear 363 in the first direction 261. For example, the display 230 may move along the track 313a. For example, when the state 490 changes to the state 495 as the second state, the shape of at least some of the plurality of rods of the support member 331 of the display 230 may change.

[0093] For example, the region 230b of the display 230 may move according to the movement of the display 230. For example, when the state 490 is changed to the state 495 according to a predefined user input, the region 230b may move through the space between the book-shaped cover 311 and the frame cover 313. For example, unlike the region 230b that is curled into the space in the state 490, the region 230b in the state 495 may be visually exposed.

[0094] For example, since the front cover 321 in the second housing 220 may be coupled to the PCB 324 connected to the other end of the FPCB 325 and fasten the rack gear 363 , the shape of the FPCB 325 may be changed when the state 490 is changed to the state 495 .

[0095] The motor 361 may be operated based at least in part on a predefined user input received in state 495. For example, the pinion gear 362 may rotate in the second rotational direction 412 based at least in part on the operation of the motor 361. For example, the rack gear 363 may move in the second direction 262 based at least in part on the rotation of the pinion gear 362 in the second rotational direction 412. For example, because the front cover 321 in the second housing 220 secures the rack gear 363, the second housing 220 may move in the second direction 262 based at least in part on the movement of the rack gear 363 in the second direction 262. For example, because the front cover 321 in the second housing 220 may be coupled to at least a portion of the area 230a of the display 230 and secure the rack gear 363, the display 230 may move based at least in part on the movement of the rack gear 363 in the second direction 262. For example, the display 230 may move along the track 313a. For example, when state 495 changes to state 490 , the shape of at least some of the plurality of rods of support member 331 of display 230 may change.

[0096] For example, the area 230b of the display 230 may move according to the movement of the display 230. For example, when the state 495 is changed to the state 490 according to a predefined user input, the area 230b may move through the space between the book-shaped cover 311 and the frame cover 313. For example, unlike the area 230b exposed in the state 495, the area 230b in the state 490 may be curled into the space.

[0097] For example, since the front cover 321 in the second housing 220 may be coupled to the PCB 324 connected to the other end of the FPCB 325 and fasten the rack gear 363 , the shape of the FPCB 325 may be changed when the state 495 is changed to the state 490 .

[0098] Figures 2a to 4b The electronic device 101 is shown. In the electronic device 101, when the first state (or second state) is changed to the second state (or first state) in portrait mode, the height of the display area changes and the width of the display area is maintained. However, this is for ease of explanation. For example, when the first state (or second state) is changed to the second state (or first state) in portrait mode, the electronic device 101 may be implemented so that the height of the display area is maintained and the width of the display area is changed.

[0099] Figure 5a A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown. Figure 5b It is along Figure 5a A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line AA'. Figure 5c A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0100] Reference Figure 5a 、 Figure 5b and Figure 5c , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 and a display (eg, Figure 2a The first housing 210 may include a support portion 215 and a stopper 520. The second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510.

[0101] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may be movable relative to the first housing 210 in a first direction 261 and a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261. For example, the second housing 220 may be coupled to the first housing 210 to be movable relative to the first housing 210 along a first direction 261 parallel to the y-axis or a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261. For example, the second housing 220 may be coupled to the first housing 210 to be slidable relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261 or a second direction 2620 opposite to the first direction 261. For example, when referring together Figure 2a 、 Figure 2b 、 Figure 2c 、 Figure 2d 、 Figure 4a and Figure 4b When the second housing 220 is moved relative to the first housing 210 in a first direction 261 parallel to the y-axis from the first state, the second housing 220 can slide and move relative to the first housing 210. When the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261, the second housing 220 can be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the first state to the second state. For example, the second housing 220 can slide and move relative to the first housing 210 in a second direction 262 parallel to the y-axis and opposite to the first direction 261 from the second state. When the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262, the second housing 220 can be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the second state to the first state.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the display 230 may include a first area (eg, Figure 2a region 230a) and a second region (e.g., Figure 2c region 230b), the first region (eg, Figure 2a The area 230a) is provided on the second housing 220, and the second area (eg, Figure 2c The region 230 b extends from the first region 230 a and is curled into the first housing 210 or exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 along the second housing 220 which moves relative to the first housing 210 .

[0103] For example, when referring to Figure 2a 、 Figure 2b and Figure 4a In the first state, the first region 230a can be exposed to the outside by being disposed on the second housing 220. In the first state, the second region 230b can be disposed in the first housing 210. While changing from the first state to the second state, since the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261, the first region 230a can move along the second housing 220 in the first direction 261. Since the second region 230b extends from the first region 531, the second region 230b can be exposed to the outside by moving according to the first region 230a.

[0104] For example, when referring to Figure 2c 、 Figure 2d and Figure 4b In the second state, the second region 230b may be exposed to the outside. While changing from the second state to the first state, the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 in a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261, so the first region 230a may move along the second housing 220 in the second direction 262. Since the second region 230b extends from the first region 230a, the second region 230b may be rolled into the first housing 210 by moving along the first region 230a.

[0105] The first state of the electronic device 101 may be defined as the following state (eg, Figure 4a State 490): When the second area 230b of the display 230 is rolled into the first housing 210, the display area of ​​the display 230 exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 has a minimum size. The first state may be referred to as a slide-in state or a closed state. The second state of the electronic device 101 may be defined as the following state ( Figure 4b State 495): The display area of ​​the display 230 exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 (for example, Figure 2c The second state may be referred to as a slid-out state or an open state. For example, the first state may be a state in which the second housing 220 is movable relative to the first housing 210 in a first direction 261. For example, the second state may be a state in which the second housing 220 is movable relative to the first housing 210 in a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261.

[0106] For example, although not shown, in an intermediate state between the first state and the second state, a portion of the second region 230b may be exposed to the outside. The remaining portion of the second region 230b may be disposed within the first housing 210. Since the second region 230b is deformable to be rolled into the first housing or exposed to the outside of the first housing 210, the second region 230b may be configured to provide the electronic device 101 with a variety of states.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the support portion 215 may be a portion that overlaps with a portion of the second housing 220 in various states, including a first state of the electronic device 101, in which the display area of ​​the display 230 exposed to the outside of the first housing 210 is at its minimum size, and a second state of the electronic device 101, in which the display area is at its maximum size. For example, the support portion 215 may be a portion that contacts the second housing 220 in various states, including the first state and the second state of the electronic device 101. For example, the support portion 215 may include a structure that prevents the second housing 220 from moving relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261 and from separating from the first housing 210 in the second state. For example, the support portion 215 may be a portion of the first housing 210 that supports the second housing 220 in the second state. By including the support portion 215, the first housing 210 can reduce separation of the second housing 220 from the first housing 210 and support the second housing 220 in various states of the electronic device 101, including the first state and the second state.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the fastening groove 510 may be formed in a portion opposite the support portion 215 of the first housing 210 in the second state. The fastening groove 510 may be formed in the first edge 221 and / or the second edge 222 of the second housing 220, with the first edge 221 and / or the second edge 222 extending in a direction parallel to the first direction 261 and in a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261. The first direction 261 is the direction in which the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210. For example, in the second state, the fastening groove 510 may face away from the support portion 215 of the first housing 210. For example, in the second state, the fastening groove 510 may contact the support portion 215 of the first housing 210. For example, the fastening groove 510 may be arranged in the first edge 221 and / or the second edge 222, so that when the first edge 221 and / or the second edge 222 moves relative to the first shell 210 in the first direction 261 or the second direction 262 along the second shell 220, the fastening groove 510 moves relative to the first shell 210 in the first direction 261 or the second direction 262.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the stopper 520 may be positioned in the support portion 215 of the first housing 210 and may mate with the fastening groove 510 of the second housing 220. For example, the stopper 520 may be configured to be fastened to the fastening groove 510. For example, the stopper 520 may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the fastening groove 510. For example, when the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210, the stopper 520 may be configured to move toward the fastening groove 510 when the fastening groove 510 is positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided. At least a portion of the stopper 520 may be positioned within the fastening groove 510 by moving toward the fastening groove 510. By positioning at least a portion of the stopper 520 within the fastening groove 510, the stopper 520 may be fastened to the fastening groove 510. The stopper 520 may be configured so that the second housing 220 is fastened to the first housing 210 by fastening to the fastening groove 510.

[0110] For example, the fastening groove 510 may be provided in the first edge 221 of the second housing 220. The stopper 520 may be provided in a portion of the support portion 215 of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first edge 221. When the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210, the first edge 221 moves, so that the fastening groove 510 can be positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided. At least a portion of the stopper 520 can be positioned inside the fastening groove 510 by moving toward the first edge 221 in the third direction 263.

[0111] The fastening groove 510 has been described as being provided in the first edge 221, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the fastening groove 510 may be provided in the second edge 222 of the first edge 221 facing the second housing 220. The stopper 520 may be provided in a portion of the support portion 215 of the first housing 210 adjacent to the second edge 222 by pairing with the fastening groove 510. When the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210, the second edge 222 moves, allowing the fastening groove 510 to be positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided. At least a portion of the stopper 520 may be positioned within the fastening groove 510 by moving toward the second edge 222 in the fourth direction 264. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the fastening groove 510 may be configured to be positioned at a point corresponding to a point where the stopper 520 is provided in the second state of the electronic device 101 .

[0113] According to an embodiment, in the second state of the electronic device 101, the stopper 520 may be configured to provide the electronic device 101 with a fastened state and a fastening release state, wherein, in the fastened state, at least a portion of the stopper 520 is positioned inside the fastening groove 510 to fasten the second shell 220 to the first shell 210, and in the fastening release state, the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510 to release the fastening between the second shell 220 and the first shell 210.

[0114] For example, when at least a portion of the stopper 520 is positioned in the fastening groove 510 in the second state, the fastened state may be a state in which the second housing 220 is fastened to the first housing 210 by the stopper 520. For example, when the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510 in the second state, the fastening release state may be a state in which the second housing 220 is movable relative to the first housing 210.

[0115] For example, the stopper 520 may be movable relative to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in the second state. For example, when the stopper 520 is configured to move relative to the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 in the third direction 263 and the fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction in the second state, at least a portion of the stopper 520 may be positioned inside or outside the fastening groove 510 in the second state. Figure 7a 、 Figure 7b 、 Figure 7c 、 Figure 7d 、 Figure 7e 、 Figure 7f 、 Figure 7g , which is described in detail regarding the stopper 520 that is movable relative to the second housing 220 in the second state. Since the stopper 520 secures the electronic device 101 in the second state, the stopper 520 can reduce separation of the second housing 220 from the first housing 210 when the electronic device 101 receives an external impact in the second state, and can also reduce damage to internal components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the motor 361, the first gear 362, and the second gear 363) caused by the external impact in the second state.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a driving unit 360 coupled to the first housing 210, the driving unit 360 including a motor 361 and a first gear 530 rotatable by driving the motor 361. The electronic device 101 may include a second gear 540 in the second housing 220, the second gear 540 being engaged with the first gear 530 and configured to move the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in a first direction 261 and a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261 by driving the motor 361. The second gear 540 may be movable relative to the second housing 220 in the second state of the electronic device 101.

[0117] For example, the first gear 530 may be referred to as Figure 3a The second gear 540 may be referred to as the pinion 362. Figure 3a The rack gear 363 is provided. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0118] For example, the first gear 530 can be rotated in a first rotation direction (eg, Figure 4a The second gear 540 engaged with the first gear 530 can be moved in the first direction 261 by the rotation of the first gear 530 in the first rotation direction 411. The second housing 220 can be moved relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261 by the movement of the second gear 540 in the first direction 261. The electronic device 101 can be configured to change from the first state to the second state by the movement of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261.

[0119] For example, the first gear 530 can be rotated in a second rotation direction (eg, Figure 4b The second gear 540, which is engaged with the first gear 530, can be moved in a second direction 262, which is opposite to the first direction 261, by the rotation of the first gear 530 in the second rotation direction 412. The second housing 220 can be moved in the second direction 262 relative to the first housing 210 by the second gear 540 moving in the second direction 262. The electronic device 101 can be configured to change from the second state to the first state by the second housing 220 moving in the second direction 262 relative to the first housing 210.

[0120] For example, the second gear 540 may be configured to move relative to the second housing 220 in the second state. By being configured to move relative to the second housing 220, the second gear 540 may be configured to move the stopper 520 relative to the second housing 220 in the second state.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may further include an elastic structure 550 configured to press the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 in the second state of the electronic device 101. The second gear 540 may include a protrusion structure 541 configured to change the electronic device 101 from the fastened state to the fastening release state by pressing the stopper 520 in a direction different from the pressing direction of the elastic structure 550 when the second gear 540 moves relative to the second housing 220 in the second state.

[0122] For example, the elastic structure 550 may be configured to press the stopper 520 toward a structure (e.g., the first edge 221 of the second housing 220) where the fastening groove 510 is formed, in a plurality of states, including a first state and a second state of the electronic device 101. When the fastening groove 510 is positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is positioned in the second state due to movement of the second housing 220, the elastic structure 550 may move the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 by pressing the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510. When the stopper 520 is moved toward the fastening groove 510 by the elastic structure 550, at least a portion of the stopper 520 may be positioned in the fastening groove 510.

[0123] For example, the elastic structure 550 may be pressed by the second housing 220 in a state other than the second state (e.g., the first state) of the electronic device 101. For example, in a state other than the second state, since the fastening groove 510 is separated from the position corresponding to the position of the stopper 520 in accordance with the movement of the second housing 220, the stopper 520 may contact another portion different from the portion of the second housing 220 that forms the fastening groove 510. When the stopper 520 is pressed by another portion of the second housing 220, the elastic structure 550 may be pressed by the second housing 220. The elastic structure 550 may include a spring, but is not limited thereto.

[0124] For example, the protrusion structure 541 may be a structure that contacts the stopper 520 of the second gear 540 in the second state. The protrusion structure 541 may have a curved surface to guide the movement of the stopper 520 while moving along the second gear 540, but is not limited thereto.

[0125] For example, the protrusion structure 541 can move relative to the second housing 220 along the second gear 540 to press the stopper 520 in a direction different from the direction toward the fastening groove 510, so that the stopper 520, which is at least partially positioned in the fastening groove 510 due to being pressed in the direction toward the fastening groove 510 by the elastic structure 550, is positioned outside the fastening groove 510. When the stopper 520 is pressed by the moving protrusion structure 541, the elastic structure 550 may be compressed. The stopper 520 can be moved to be positioned outside the fastening groove 510 by being pressed in a direction different from the direction toward the fastening groove 510 by the protrusion structure 541. The second gear 540 can be configured to include a protrusion structure 541 that can move relative to the second housing 220 together with the second gear 540 in the second state, so that the stopper 520 provides a fastened state and a fastening release state for the electronic device 101 in the second state.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the elastic structure 550 may be configured to press the stopper 520 relative to the first housing 210 in the third direction 263. The protrusion structure 541 may include guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c for guiding the movement of the stopper 520. The protrusion structure 541 may be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the fastened state to the fastening release state by pressing the stopper 520 in a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 when the stopper 520 moves relative to the second housing 220 in the second state of the electronic device 101.

[0127] For example, the fastening groove 510 may be provided in the first edge 221 of the second housing 220. The elastic structure 550 may press the stopper 520 toward the first edge 221 in the third direction 263. When the second housing 220 moves in the first direction 261 relative to the first housing 210 while the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the first edge 221 may move in the first direction 261 so that the fastening groove 510 faces the stopper 520. When the electronic device 101 completes the change from the first state to the second state, the elastic structure 550 may be configured so that by moving the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 in the third direction 263, the stopper 520 provides a secured state for the electronic device 101.

[0128] For example, to change from the second state to the first state, the electronic device 101 can change from the fastened state to the fastening release state in the second state. In the second state, the second gear 540 can move relative to the second housing 220 in the second direction 262 by rotating the first gear 530. The protrusion 541 can press the stopper 520 in a fourth direction 264, which is opposite to the third direction 263, by moving relative to the second housing 220 along the second gear 540 in the second direction 262. The stopper 520 can be positioned outside the fastening groove 510 while moving relative to the second housing 220 in the fourth direction 264 along the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c of the protrusion 541 that moves relative to the second housing 220. The elastic structure 550 can be compressed in the fourth direction 264 by the stopper 520, which moves relative to the second housing 220 in the fourth direction 264 via the protrusion 541. The protrusion structure 541 can be constructed to change the electronic device 101 from a fastened state to a fastened release state by being constructed to move at least a portion of the stopper 520 in the fourth direction 264 in the second state to position the stopper 520 inside the fastening groove 510 to change the electronic device 101 from the second state to the first state.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the stop member 520 may include a guide structure 525, which is constructed to: in the second state of the electronic device 101, by contacting at least a portion of the guide sides 541a, 541b and 541c, according to the movement of the protrusion structure 541, the stop member 520 moves relative to the first shell 210 in a third direction 263 and a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263.

[0130] For example, the guide structure 525 may be a portion of the stopper 520 that contacts the protrusion structure 541 when the fastening groove 510, which moves along the second housing 220 that moves relative to the first housing 210, is positioned at a position corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided. For example, the guide structure 525 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 and in the fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 by moving along the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c. The guide structure 525 may be a portion that is pressed in the fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 by moving along the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c.

[0131] According to an embodiment, the guide structure 525 can rotate relative to the stopper 520 by friction with the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c while moving along the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c. For example, the guide structure 525 can rotate with the z-axis as a reference by contacting the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c moving in the first direction 261 or in the second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may further include a seating groove 570 configured to guide movement of the stopper 520 by supporting at least a portion of the stopper 520 in the second state and being aligned with the fastening groove 510 .

[0133] For example, the seating groove 570 may provide a seating space for a portion of the stopper 520. The elastic structure 550 may be disposed in the seating groove 570 to press the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 in the second state. The seating groove 570 may guide deformation of the elastic structure 550 so that the elastic structure 550 does not separate from the support portion 215 of the first housing 210. The elastic structure 550 may be configured to move the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 in the second state by pressing the portion of the stopper 520 positioned in the seating groove 570 toward the fastening groove 510. When the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the seating groove 570 may guide the movement of the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 and the deformation of the elastic structure 550 by aligning with the fastening groove 510.

[0134] For example, the seating groove 570 may be aligned with the fastening groove 510 formed at the first edge 221 of the second housing 220, and when the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the fastening groove 510 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 263. The seating groove 570 may be configured to guide the deformation of the elastic structure 550 so that the elastic structure 550 moves the stopper 520 in the third direction 263. The seating groove 570 may be configured to provide a secured state in which the stopper 520 is at least partially positioned in the fastening groove 510 by guiding the movement of the stopper 520 in the third direction 263.

[0135] For example, when the electronic device 101 changes from the fastened state to the fastening release state, when the stopper 520 moves relative to the second housing 220 in the fourth direction 264, the seating groove 570 may accommodate at least a portion of the stopper 520 that was previously positioned in the fastening groove 510 in the fastened state. When at least a portion of the stopper 520 that was previously positioned in the fastening groove 510 is positioned in the seating groove 570, the stopper 520 may be configured to provide the electronic device 101 with a fastening release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510. When the stopper 520 moves in the fourth direction 264, the elastic structure 550 disposed in the seating groove 570 may be compressed in the fourth direction 264.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may further include a first portion 220a and a second portion 220b. The first portion 220a, in the fastened state, contacts the stopper 520 and extends from the fastening slot 510, while the second portion 220b extends from the first portion 220a. The first portion 220a may have greater rigidity than the second portion 220b. For example, the first portion 220a may be the portion that supports the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 by being supported by the stopper 520 in the fastened state. For example, a reinforcement block made of a different material than the first portion 220b may be provided in the first portion 220a, but is not limited thereto. Since the first portion 220a has a higher rigidity than the second portion 220b, the electronic device 101 can reduce damage to the first portion 220a in contact with the stopper 520 in the second state due to external impact, and can also reduce deformation of the fastening slot 510 in the second state.

[0137] According to the above embodiment, by including the stopper 520 configured to provide the electronic device 101 with a fastened state and the fastening groove 510 paired with the stopper 520 in the second state, the electronic device 101 can reduce damage to the electronic device 101 and / or components in the electronic device 101 caused by external impact in the second state. The stopper 520 can be configured so that when the electronic device 101 performs an operation for changing from the second state to the first state, by providing a fastening release state in the second state, the second housing 220 can be moved relative to the first housing 210.

[0138] Figure 6a A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown. Figure 6b It is along Figure 6a A partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line BB'.

[0139] Reference Figure 6a and Figure 6b , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a display (eg, Figure 2aThe first housing 210 may include a support portion 215, a stopper 520, and an elastic structure 550. The second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510. The drive unit 360 may include a motor 361 and a first gear 530. The second gear 540 may include a protrusion 541.

[0140] In the following, the Figure 5a 、 Figure 5b and Figure 5c Repeated description of the construction described in .

[0141] According to an embodiment, the second gear 540 may further include a first guide hole 543 for guiding the movement of the second housing 220. The second housing 220 may further include a first guide pin 561 passing through the first guide hole 543, the first guide pin 561 being configured to move the second housing 220 according to the movement of the second gear 540 by contacting either end portion 543a and 543b of the first guide hole 543.

[0142] For example, the first guide hole 543 may have a length in the first direction 261 and in the second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261. For example, the first guide hole 543 may be provided in a portion where the gear teeth of the second gear 540 are not formed. For example, the first guide holes 543 may be provided in both ends of the second gear 540. For example, the first guide pin 561 may protrude from the second housing 220 toward the second gear 540. For example, the first guide pin 561 may be configured to assemble the second gear 540 to the second housing 220 by passing through the first guide hole 543. For example, the first guide pin 561 may be configured to move the second housing 220 along the second gear 540 that moves due to the rotation of the first gear 530 by passing through the first guide hole 543.

[0143] For example, when the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 , the first guide pin 561 may contact either end portion 543 a and 543 b of the first guide hole 543 .

[0144] For example, by having a length in the first direction 261 and in the second direction 262 opposite to the first direction, the first guide hole 543 can move relative to the first guide pin 561 passing through the first guide hole 543 along the second gear 540 moved by the rotation of the first gear 530. While the first guide hole 543 moves from a position where the end 543a of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 to a position where the other end 543b of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561, the second gear 540 can move relative to the second housing 220 in the first direction 261. While the first guide hole 543 moves from a position where the other end 543b of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 to a position where the end 543a of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561, the second gear 540 can move relative to the second housing 220 in the second direction 262.

[0145] For example, when the other end portion 543b of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 while the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the second gear 540 may be configured to move the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261. The second gear 540 may be moved in the first direction 261 by driving the motor 361 to rotate the first gear 530 in the first rotation direction 411, thereby moving the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261.

[0146] For example, when the end 543a of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 while the electronic device 101 changes from the second state to the first state, the second gear 540 may be configured to move the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262. The second gear 540 may be moved in the second direction 262 by driving the motor 361 to rotate the first gear 530 in the second rotation direction 412, thereby moving the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262.

[0147] According to an embodiment, the second gear 540 may further include a guide groove 545 for guiding the movement of the second gear 540 together with the first guide hole 543. The second housing 220 may further include a guide block 562 configured to move the second housing 220 together with the first guide pin 561 according to the movement of the second gear 540 by contacting either end portion 545a and 545b of the guide groove 545.

[0148] For example, the guide groove 545 may be provided on the other side opposite to the side where the gear teeth of the second gear 540 are formed. The other side may be the side in contact with the second housing 220. For example, the guide block 562 may be spaced apart from the first guide pin 561 and may protrude from the second housing 220 toward the second gear 540. For example, at least a portion of the guide block 562 may be configured to move the second housing 220 along the second gear 540 that moves due to the rotation of the first gear 530 by being provided in the guide groove 545.

[0149] For example, when the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 , the guide block 562 may contact either end portion 545 a or 545 b of the guide groove 545 .

[0150] For example, by having a length in a first direction 261 and a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction, the guide groove 545 can move relative to the guide block 562 along the second gear 540 that moves by the rotation of the first gear 530, wherein at least a portion of the guide block 562 is disposed in the guide groove 545. While the guide groove 545 moves from a position where an end portion 545a of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 to a position where the other end portion 545b of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562, the second gear 540 can move relative to the second housing 220 in the first direction 261. While the guide groove 545 moves from a position where the other end portion 545b of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 to a position where the end portion 545a of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562, the second gear 540 can move relative to the second housing 220 in the second direction 262.

[0151] For example, when the other end portion 545b of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 while the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the second gear 540 may be configured to move the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261. The second gear 540 may be moved in the first direction 261 by driving the motor 361 to rotate the first gear 530 in the first rotation direction 411, thereby moving the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261.

[0152] For example, when the end 545a of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 while the electronic device 101 changes from the second state to the first state, the second gear 540 may be configured to move the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262. The second gear 540 may be moved in the second direction 262 by driving the motor 361 to rotate the first gear 530 in the second rotation direction 412, thereby moving the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the distance d1 by which the first guide hole 543 is movable relative to the first guide pin 561 can be substantially the same as the distance d2 by which the guide slot 545 is movable relative to the guide block 562. For example, the distance from the first guide pin 561 to the end farther from the first guide pin 561, of the two ends 543a and 543b of the first guide hole 543 through which the first guide pin 561 passes, can be substantially the same as the distance from the guide block 562 to the end farther from the guide block 562, of the two ends 545a and 545b of the guide slot 545, in which at least a portion of the guide block 562 is disposed. Because the distance d1 and the distance d2 are substantially the same, the guide block 562 can be configured to allow the second housing 220 to move relative to the first housing 210 using the guide pin 561 through movement of the second gear 540. Because the distance d1 and the distance d2 are substantially the same, the guide block 562 can reduce damage to the first guide hole 543 caused by the guide pin 561.

[0154] While the second gear 540 has been described as including the first guide hole 543 and the guide slot 545, and the second housing 220 as including the first guide pin 561 and the guide block 562, the present invention is not limited thereto. The second gear 540 may include a plurality of first guide holes and a plurality of guide slots. The second housing may include a plurality of first guide pins and a plurality of guide blocks, wherein the plurality of first guide pins pass through each of the plurality of first guide holes, and at least some of the plurality of guide blocks are disposed in each of the plurality of guide slots.

[0155] According to an embodiment, when the second gear 540 moves relative to the second housing 220 while the first guide hole 543 moves relative to the first guide pin 561 and the guide groove 545 moves relative to the guide block 562, the electronic device 101 can change from the fastening state to the fastening release state in the second state.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may further include a fastening member 565 fastened to the first guide pin 561 passing through the first guide hole 543 to prevent the second gear 540 from being separated from the second housing 220. For example, the fastening member 565 may be coupled to the first guide pin 561 to form a gap between the second gear 540 and the fastening member 565 to facilitate movement of the second gear 540 relative to the second housing 220.

[0157] According to the above embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the second state by including the second gear 540 that is movable relative to the second housing 220 in the second state. The second gear 540 may be configured to guide the movement of the second gear 540 by including a first guide hole 543 through which the first guide pin 561 passes and a guide groove 545 that accommodates at least a portion of the guide block 562, and the second housing 220 is moved relative to the first housing 210 by the movement of the second gear 540.

[0158] Figure 7a 、 Figure 7b 、 Figure 7c and Figure 7d Operation of an exemplary electronic device for changing from a first state to a second state is illustrated.

[0159] Reference Figure 7a 、 Figure 7b 、 Figure 7c and Figure 7d , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a display (eg, Figure 2a The first housing 210 may include a support portion 215, a stopper 520, and an elastic structure (eg, Figure 5b The second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510, a first guide pin 561, and a guide block 562. The driving unit 360 may include a motor 361 and a first gear 530. The second gear 540 may include a protrusion structure 541, a first guide hole 543, and a guide groove 545. The protrusion structure 541 may include guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c for guiding the movement of the stopper 520. The stopper 520 may include a guide structure (e.g., Figure 5a The guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c may include a first side 541a, a second side 541b extending from the first side 541a and inclined relative to the first side 541a, and a third side 541c.

[0160] According to an embodiment, while the electronic device 101 changes from the first state to the second state, the second gear 540 can rotate in the first rotation direction (eg, Figure 4a The first gear 530 , which rotates in the first rotation direction 411 , moves in the first direction 261 .

[0161] Reference Figure 7a and Figure 7bIn the first state, the second gear 540 is movable relative to the second housing 220. By moving relative to the second housing 220 in the first direction 261, the second gear 540 can move from a position where the end 543a of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 to a position where the other end 543b of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561. By moving relative to the second housing 220 in the first direction 261, the second gear 540 can move from a position where the one end 545a of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 to a position where the other end 545b of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562. Before the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261, the second gear 540 can first move relative to the second housing 220 in the first state in the first direction 261.

[0162] Reference Figure 7b 、 Figure 7c and Figure 7d , while changing from the first state to the second state, the second housing 220 can move relative to the first housing 210 by the second gear 540 moving relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261. The second housing 220 can move in the first direction 261 by the first guide pin 561 pressed in the first direction 261 by the first guide hole 543 moving in the first direction 261. The second housing 220 can move in the first direction 261 by the guide block 562 pressed in the first direction 261 by the guide groove 545 moving in the first direction 261.

[0163] The protrusion structure 541 may move relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261 along the second gear 540 that moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261 together with the second housing 220. When the protrusion structure 541 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261, the protrusion structure 541 may move to a position where it contacts the stopper 520 provided in the support portion 215 of the first housing 210.

[0164] The stopper 520 is movable relative to the first housing 210 in the third direction 263 or in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction 263 along at least a portion of the guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c of the protrusion structure 541 that moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261. The fastening groove 510 is positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided by moving in the first direction 261 along the second housing 220 that moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261.

[0165] For example, when referring to Figure 7b and Figure 7c, the stopper 520 may be moved relative to the first housing 210 in the fourth direction 264 by the protrusion structure 541 that moves relative to the first housing 210. The guide structure 525 of the stopper 520 may move along the third side 541c of the protrusion structure 541 to a position that contacts the first side 541a connected to the third side 541c, thereby moving the stopper 520 in the fourth direction 264. The elastic structure 550 may be compressed in the fourth direction by the stopper 520 that contacts the first side 541a.

[0166] For example, when referring to Figure 7c and Figure 7d , the stopper 520 may be moved relative to the first housing 210 in the third direction 263 via the protrusion structure 541 that moves relative to the first housing 210. The guide structure 525 of the stopper 520 may be configured to move the stopper 520 relative to the first housing 210 in the third direction 263 by moving the first side 541a that moves relative to the first housing 210 in the first direction 261 to a position that contacts the second side 541b.

[0167] When the electronic device 101 completes the change from the first state to the second state, the second side 541b can be constructed to move the stop member 520 in the third direction 263 by utilizing the elastic structure 550 released from the compression in the fourth direction 264, providing a fastened state in which at least a portion of the stop member 520 is positioned in the fastening groove 510.

[0168] According to the above embodiment, by including a stopper 520 that is constructed to provide a fastened state by being at least partially positioned in the fastening groove 510 when the change from the first state to the second state is completed, the electronic device 101 can reduce damage to the electronic device 101 and / or internal components of the electronic device 101 caused by external impact in the second state.

[0169] Figure 7e 、 Figure 7f and Figure 7g Operation of an exemplary electronic device for changing from a second state to a first state is illustrated.

[0170] Reference Figure 7e 、 Figure 7f and Figure 7g , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a display (eg, Figure 2a The first housing 210 may include a support portion 215, a stopper 520, and an elastic structure (eg, Figure 5bThe second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510, a first guide pin 561, and a guide block 562. The driving unit 360 may include a motor 361 and a first gear 530. The second gear 540 may include a protrusion structure 541, a first guide hole 543, and a guide groove 545. The protrusion structure 541 may include guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c for guiding the movement of the stopper 520. The stopper 520 may include a guide structure (e.g., Figure 5a The guide sides 541a, 541b, and 541c may include a first side 541a, a second side 541b extending from the first side 541a and inclined relative to the first side 541a, and a third side 541c.

[0171] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 changes from the second state to the first state, the second gear 540 can rotate in the second rotation direction (eg, Figure 4b The first gear 530 , which rotates in the second rotational direction 412 , moves in the second direction 262 .

[0172] Reference Figure 7e and Figure 7f In the second state, the second gear 540 can move relative to the second housing 220. By moving relative to the second housing 220 in the second direction 262, the second gear 540 can move from a position where the other end 543b of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 to a position where the one end 543a of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561. By moving relative to the second housing 220 in the second direction 262, the second gear 540 can move from a position where the other end 545b of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 to a position where the one end 545a of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562. Before the second housing 220 moves relative to the first housing 210 in the second direction 262, the second gear 540 can first move relative to the second housing 220 in the second direction 262 in the second state.

[0173] While moving from a position where the other end 543b of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561 to a position where the end 543a of the first guide hole 543 contacts the first guide pin 561, and from a position where the other end 545b of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562 to a position where the end 545a of the guide groove 545 contacts the guide block 562, the guide structure 525 of the stopper 520 can be moved along the second side 541b to a position where it contacts the first side 541a via the protrusion structure 541 moving in the second direction 262. The guide structure 525 can move the stopper 520 in the fourth direction 264 by moving to a position where it contacts the first side 541a. The stopper 520 can be configured to provide a fastening release state in which the stopper is positioned outside the fastening groove 510 by moving in the fourth direction 264 in the second state. The first side 541a can be the side that contacts the guide structure 525 of the stopper 520 in the fastening release state.

[0174] Reference Figure 7f and Figure 7g The second housing 220 can be moved relative to the first housing 210 by the second gear 540 moving in the second direction 262 relative to the first housing 210 while changing from the second state to the first state. The second housing 220 can be moved in the second direction 262 by the first guide pin 561 pressed in the second direction 262 by the first guide hole 543 moving in the second direction 262. The second housing 220 can be moved in the second direction 262 by the guide block 562 pressed in the second direction 262 by the guide groove 545 moving in the second direction 262.

[0175] By including the stopper 520 configured to move to the outside of the fastening groove 510 in the second state before performing the operation of changing from the second state to the first state, the electronic device 101 according to the above embodiment can be configured so that the second housing 220 is movable relative to the first housing 210. By including the protrusion structure 541 configured to move the stopper 520 to the outside of the fastening groove 510 by moving relative to the second housing 220 in the second state, the electronic device 101 can reduce unnecessary power consumption for moving the stopper 520 and reduce damage to the stopper 520 and the second housing 220.

[0176] Figure 8a and Figure 8b A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0177] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 and a display (eg, Figure 2aThe first housing 210 may include a support portion 215 and a stopper 520. The second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510.

[0178] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a first actuator 810 coupled to the first housing 210 and a processor (eg, Figure 1 processor 120).

[0179] The first actuator 810 may include a plunger 811, a first solenoid 812 and a first elastic member 813, wherein the plunger 811 contacts the stopper 520, the first solenoid 812 surrounds at least a portion of the plunger 811 and is configured to move the plunger 811 in a third direction 263 when current flows, and the first elastic member 813 is configured to press the stopper 520 in a fourth direction 264 by pressing the plunger 811 in a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263.

[0180] For example, the plunger 811 may be connected to the stopper 520. For example, the plunger 811 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 or in a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 by coupling to the stopper 520. For example, at least a portion of the plunger 811 may be disposed within the first solenoid 812. Although not shown, the first solenoid 812 may include a coil. When current flows through the first solenoid 812, the coil may generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field generated by the coil may cause the plunger 811 to move in the third direction 263 toward the interior of the first solenoid 812. For example, the first elastic member 813 may be configured to press the plunger 811 in the fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 using the first solenoid 812. The first elastic member 813 may be configured to press the plunger 811 in the fourth direction 264, thereby pressing the stopper 520 in contact with the plunger 811 in the fourth direction 264.

[0181] For example, with Figure 5a 、 Figure 5b and Figure 5c Unlike the example shown, the fastening groove 510 mating with the stopper 520 may be formed in the second edge 222 facing the first edge 221 of the second housing 220. The stopper 520 may be pressed in the fourth direction 264 by the plunger 811 pressed in the fourth direction 264 by the first elastic member 813.

[0182] For example, the fastening groove 510 may be positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided in the second state. When the electronic device 101 completes the change from the first state to the second state, the stopper 520 may be pressed in the fourth direction 264 by the plunger 811, providing a fastened state in which at least a portion of the stopper 520 is positioned in the fastening groove 510.

[0183] The processor 120 may be configured to control the first solenoid 812 to move the plunger 811 in the third direction 263 in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 is changed from the second state to the first state.

[0184] For example, in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 has changed from the second state to the first state, the processor 120 may operate to apply a current to the first solenoid 812. When the processor 120 operates to apply a current to the first solenoid 812, the first solenoid 812 may generate a magnetic field therein. The plunger 811 may be moved in the third direction 263 by the magnetic field generated in the first solenoid 812. The first elastic member 813 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 by being pressed in the third direction 263 by the plunger 811 moving in the third direction 263. The stopper 520 may be configured to provide a fastening release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510 by moving in the third direction 263 in the second state.

[0185] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a second elastic member 823 configured to press the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 using the first housing 210. The stopper 520 may include a first protrusion 821 and a second protrusion 822, wherein the first protrusion 821 is surrounded by the second elastic member 823 and configured to guide deformation of the second elastic member 823, and the second protrusion 822 is spaced apart from the first protrusion 821 and is at least partially inserted into the fastening groove 510 in a fastened state. The first protrusion 821 may be concentric with the plunger 811.

[0186] For example, the centerline of the first protrusion 821 and the centerline of the plunger 811 may be the same as a first axis a1 based on the x-axis parallel to the direction in which the stopper 520 moves. The centerline of the second protrusion 822, at least a portion of which is inserted therein in the tightened state, may be a second axis a2 different from the first axis a1. Since the centerlines of the first protrusion 821 and the plunger 811 coincide with the first axis a1, the second elastic member 823 surrounding the first protrusion 821 may be configured to maintain a balanced state with the first elastic member 813 surrounding the plunger 811. Since the centerline of the second protrusion 822 has an eccentric structure relative to the centerline of the first protrusion 821, the electronic device 101 can reduce damage to the first actuator 810 caused by external impact in the second state.

[0187] According to an embodiment, the elastic coefficient k1 of the first elastic member 813 may be greater than the elastic coefficient k2 of the second elastic member 823. The first solenoid 812 may be configured to move the plunger 811 in the third direction 263 by contracting the first elastic member 813 and the second elastic member 823 together in the third direction 263 when current flows. For example, when no current is applied to the first solenoid 812 in the second state, since the elastic coefficient k1 of the first elastic member 813 is greater than the elastic coefficient k2 of the second elastic member 823, the first elastic member 813 may be configured to provide a secured state in which at least a portion of the stopper 520 is positioned in the securing groove 510 by pressing the second elastic member 823 in the fourth direction 264. For example, when current is applied to the first solenoid 812 in the second state, as the first solenoid 812 moves the plunger 811 in the third direction, the second elastic member 823 may press the first elastic member 813 in the third direction and may be constructed to provide a fastening release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510.

[0188] According to the above embodiment, by including the first actuator 810 configured to move the stopper 520 in the second state according to whether current is applied, the electronic device 101 can be configured so that the stopper 520 provides the electronic device 101 with a fastened state and a fastened release state in the second state.

[0189] Figure 9 An example of the operation of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0190] Figure 9 The operation can be performed by Figure 8a and Figure 8b Executed by electronic device 101.

[0191] Reference Figure 9 , in operation 901, a processor (eg, Figure 1The processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may identify an event for changing the electronic device 101 from the second state to the first state. The first state may be referred to as the slide-in state. The second state may be referred to as the slide-out state. For example, the event may be a slide-in operation. For example, the event may be exposing the first housing (e.g., Figure 2a A second area (eg, Figure 2c For example, the event may be an operation of curling the second housing (e.g., Figure 2a The second housing 220) is relative to the first housing 210 in a first direction (eg, Figure 2a The second direction (eg, Figure 2a The operation of moving in the second direction 262).

[0192] In operation 903, the processor 120 may, based on identifying an event for changing the electronic device 101 from the second state to the first state, send a signal to an actuator (eg, Figure 8a The solenoid of the first actuator 810) (eg, Figure 8a The solenoid can form a magnetic field via the supplied power.

[0193] In operation 905, a stopper (eg, Figure 8a The stopper 520) moves to the fastening groove (eg, Figure 8a The stopper 520 may be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the fastened state to the fastening release state by moving to the outside of the fastening groove 510 .

[0194] At operation 907, the processor 120 may be configured to provide power to the motor (eg, Figure 3a The motor 361) is powered.

[0195] In operation 909, the processor 120 may identify whether the stopper 520 is out of a position corresponding to the fastening groove 510. The processor 120 may be configured to supply power to the solenoid while identifying that the stopper 520 is positioned at a point corresponding to the fastening groove 510. The processor 120 may be configured to bypass supplying power to the solenoid while identifying that the stopper 520 is out of a position corresponding to the fastening groove 510.

[0196] At operation 911, the processor 120 may identify whether the electronic device 101 is in the first state. The processor 120 may be configured to supply power to the motor 361 while recognizing that the electronic device 101 is changing from the second state to the first state. The processor 120 may be configured to disconnect the power supply to the motor 361 while recognizing that the electronic device 101 is in the first state.

[0197] At operation 913 , the processor 120 may be configured to disconnect power to the solenoid and the motor 361 while recognizing that the electronic device 101 is in the first state.

[0198] In operation 915 , the processor 120 may be configured to disconnect power to the solenoid and supply power to the motor 361 while recognizing that the electronic device 101 is changing from the second state to the first state.

[0199] According to the above embodiment, the electronic device 101 can be configured to change the electronic device 101 from a fastened state to a fastened release state by including a solenoid, which is configured to move the stopper 520 to the outside of the fastening groove 510 by receiving power in the second state so as to change from the second state to the first state.

[0200] Figure 10 A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0201] Reference Figure 10 , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 and a display (eg, Figure 2a The first housing 210 may include a support portion (eg, Figure 5a The second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510.

[0202] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a second actuator 1010 coupled to the first housing 210 and a processor (eg, Figure 1 According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may execute Figure 9 operation.

[0203] The second actuator 1010 may include a support rod 1011, a second solenoid 1012 and a third elastic member 1013, wherein the support rod 1011 is configured to move the stopper 520 in a third direction 263 by moving in a first direction 261, or to move the stopper 520 in a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 by moving in a second direction 262 opposite to the first direction 261, the second solenoid 1012 surrounds at least a portion of the support rod 1011 and is configured to move the support rod 1011 in the second direction 262 when current flows, and the third elastic member 1013 is configured to press the support rod 1011 in the first direction 261.

[0204] For example, the support rod 1011 may be connected to the stopper 520. For example, the support rod 1011 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 or in a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263 by being assembled with the stopper 520. For example, at least a portion of the support rod 1011 may be disposed within the second solenoid 1012. Although not shown, the second solenoid 1012 may include a coil. When current flows through the second solenoid 1012, the coil may generate a magnetic field. The magnetic field generated by the coil may cause the support rod 1011 to move in the second direction 262 toward the interior of the second solenoid 1012. For example, the third elastic member 1013 may be configured to press the support rod 1011 in the first direction 261 opposite to the second direction 262 using the second solenoid 1012. The third elastic member 1013 may be configured to press the stopper 520 in contact with the support rod 1011 in the third direction 263 by pressing the support rod 1011 in the first direction 261 .

[0205] For example, the fastening groove 510 mating with the stopper 520 may be formed in the first edge 221 of the second housing 220. The stopper 520 may be pressed in the third direction 263 by the support rod 1011 pressed in the third direction 263 by the third elastic member 1013.

[0206] For example, the fastening groove 510 may be positioned at a point corresponding to the point where the stopper 520 is provided in the second state. When the electronic device 101 completes the change from the first state to the second state, the stopper 520 may be pressed in the third direction 263 by the support rod 1011, providing a fastened state in which at least a portion of the stopper 520 is positioned in the fastening groove 510.

[0207] The processor 120 may be configured to control the second solenoid 1012 to move the support rod 1011 in the second direction 262 in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 changes from the second state to the first state.

[0208] The third elastic member 1013 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 by being pressed in the second direction 262 by the support rod 1011 moving in the second direction 262 .

[0209] For example, in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 has changed from the second state to the first state, the processor 120 may operate to apply a current to the second solenoid 1012. When the processor 120 operates to apply the current to the second solenoid 1012, the second solenoid 1012 may generate a magnetic field therein. The magnetic field generated in the second solenoid 1012 may cause the support rod 1011 to move in the second direction 262. The third elastic member 1013 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the fourth direction 264 by being pressed in the second direction 262 by the support rod 1011 moving in the second direction 262. The stopper 520 may be configured to provide a fastening release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510 by moving in the fourth direction 264 in the second state.

[0210] According to an embodiment, the stopper 520 may include a second guide hole 1022 for guiding the movement of the stopper 520 via the support rod 1011. The support rod 1011 may include a second guide pin 1011a configured to pass through the second guide hole 1022 and move along the second guide hole 1022 in accordance with the movement of the support rod 1011, thereby moving the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 and the fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263. For example, in order to facilitate movement of the stopper 520 in the third and fourth directions via the support rod 1011 moving in the first and second directions, the second guide hole 1022 may be tilted relative to the x-axis and the y-axis when viewing the xy plane from above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. While changing from the fastening state to the fastening release state, the second guide pin 1011 a may slide in the second guide hole 1022 and move the stopper 520 in the fourth direction 264 by moving in the second direction 262 along the support rod 1011 moving in the second direction 262 .

[0211] By including the second actuator 1010 configured to move the stopper 520 according to whether current is applied in the second state, the electronic device 101 according to the above embodiment can be configured so that the stopper 520 provides the electronic device 101 with a fastened state and a fastening release state in the second state.

[0212] Figure 11 An example of the operation of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0213] Figure 11 The operation can be performed by Figure 8a 、 Figure 8b and Figure 10 Executed by electronic device 101.

[0214] Reference Figure 11 ,and Figure 8a、 Figure 8b and Figure 10 The solenoid (for example, Figure 8a The first solenoid 812 and Figure 10 Unlike the second solenoid 1012 of FIG. 1 , the solenoid may be configured to move toward a fastening slot (eg, Figure 8a The fastening groove 510) moves the stopper (eg, Figure 8a When power is not supplied to the solenoid in the second state, the electronic device 101 may be in a fastening release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510.

[0215] Reference Figure 11 , in operation 1101, a processor (eg, Figure 1 The processor 120 of the electronic device 101 may sense the fall of the electronic device 101 in the second state. For example, the processor 120 may detect the fall of the electronic device 101 via a fall detection sensor.

[0216] In operation 1103, the processor 120 may be configured to supply power to the solenoid while sensing the fall of the electronic device 101. The solenoid may form a magnetic field therein by receiving the power.

[0217] In operation 1105, the stopper 520 may be moved toward the fastening groove 510 by the magnetic field formed in the solenoid in operation 1103. The stopper 520 may be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the fastening release state to the fastening state by moving toward the fastening groove 510.

[0218] At operation 1107, the processor 120 may identify whether the drop of the electronic device 101 has been completed. For example, the processor 120 may sense whether the drop of the electronic device 101 has been completed via a gyro sensor. The processor 120 may be configured to supply power to the solenoid based on the identification that the drop of the electronic device 101 is not completed. The processor 120 may be configured to disconnect the power supply to the solenoid based on the identification that the drop of the electronic device 101 is completed.

[0219] At operation 1109, the processor 120 may be configured to disconnect the power supply to the solenoid upon recognizing that the drop of the electronic device 101 is complete. Upon disconnection of the power supply to the solenoid, the stopper 520 may be moved outside the fastening groove 510. The stopper 520 may be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the fastened state to the fastening release state by moving outside the fastening groove 510.

[0220] According to the above embodiment, the electronic device 101 may be configured to change the electronic device 101 from the fastening release state to the fastening state by including a solenoid configured to move the stopper 520 toward the fastening groove 510 by receiving power when the electronic device 101 falls in the second state.

[0221] Figure 12a and Figure 12b A portion of an exemplary electronic device is shown.

[0222] Reference Figure 12a and Figure 12b , the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 and a display (eg, Figure 2a The first housing 210 may include a support portion 215 and a stopper 520. The second housing 220 may include a fastening groove 510. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a drive unit 360 coupled to the first housing 210 and including a motor 361 and a first gear 530. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a second gear 540 configured to move the second housing 220 by rotating the first gear 530 via the drive motor 361.

[0223] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may further include a third actuator 1200 coupled to the first housing 210 and a processor (eg, Figure 1 processor 120).

[0224] The third actuator 1200 may include a wire structure 1210 and a fourth elastic member 1220, wherein the wire structure 1210 contacts the stopper 520, the wire structure 1210 is configured to press the stopper 520 along a third direction 263 by contraction when current flows, and the fourth elastic member 1220 is configured to press the stopper 520 in a fourth direction 264 opposite to the third direction 263.

[0225] For example, the fastening groove 510 may be formed in the second edge 222 of the second housing 220. In the second state, the fourth elastic member 1220 may be configured to provide a fastened state in which the stopper 520 is at least partially positioned in the fastening groove 510 by being configured to press the stopper 520 in the fourth direction 264.

[0226] For example, when current flows through the wire structure 1210, the temperature of the wire structure 1210 may increase. As the temperature of the wire structure 1210 increases, the wire structure 1210 may be configured to contract. For example, the third actuator 1200 may further include a frame structure 1230 for guiding the contraction of the wire structure 1210 and the movement of the stopper 520. The frame structure 1230 may support the wire structure 1210 and the stopper 520 within the support portion 215 of the first housing 210. For example, the stopper 520 may further include a third protrusion 1240 that contacts the wire structure 1210 and guides its movement. In the second state, the wire structure 1210 may be configured such that, when current is applied to the wire structure 1210, the third protrusion 1240 is pressed in the third direction 263, providing a release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510. The fourth elastic member 1220 may be configured to move the stopper 520 in the third direction 263 by being pressed in the third direction 263 by the contracted wire structure 1210 .

[0227] The processor 120 may be configured to control the wire structure 1210 to contract the wire structure 1210 in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 is changed from the second state to the first state.

[0228] For example, in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device 101 has changed from the second state to the first state, the processor 120 may operate to apply a current to the wire structure 1210. When the processor 120 operates to apply the current to the wire structure 1210, the wire structure 1210 may contract. The stopper 520 may be moved in the third direction by the contracted wire structure 1210. The stopper 520 may be configured to provide a fastening release state in which the stopper 520 is positioned outside the fastening groove 510 by moving in the third direction 263 in the second state.

[0229] According to an embodiment, the wire structure 1210 may include a shape memory alloy. The wire structure 1210 may be configured to contract when current is applied by including the shape memory alloy. However, it is not limited thereto.

[0230] By including the third actuator 1200 configured to move the stopper 520 according to whether current is applied in the second state, the electronic device 101 according to the above embodiment can be configured so that the stopper 520 provides the electronic device 101 with a fastened state and a fastening release state in the second state.

[0231] According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the electronic device (e.g. Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may include a first housing (eg, Figure 2a a first housing 210) and a second housing including a fastening groove (eg, Figure 5afastening groove 510) and relative to the first housing in a first direction (eg, Figure 2a in a first direction 261) and in a second direction opposite to the first direction (eg, Figure 2a The electronic device may include a display (eg, Figure 2a 230 ), which includes a first area (eg, Figure 2a region 230a) and a second region (e.g., Figure 2c The first area is provided on the second housing, the second area extends from the first area, and is curled into the first housing along the second housing that moves relative to the first housing or is exposed outside the first housing. The first housing may include a supporting portion (e.g., Figure 5a support portion 215) and a stopper (e.g., Figure 5a A stopper 520 is provided, wherein the support portion overlaps with a portion of the second shell in a plurality of states, including a first state in which the display area of ​​the display exposed to the outside of the first shell has a minimum size and a second state in which the display area of ​​the electronic device has a maximum size, and the stopper is positioned within the support portion and paired with the fastening groove. The stopper may be configured to provide the electronic device with a fastened state in which at least a portion of the stopper is positioned inside the fastening groove to fasten the second shell to the first shell in the second state, and a fastening-release state in which the stopper is positioned outside the fastening groove to release the fastening between the second shell and the first shell. According to the above embodiment, by including a stopper and a fastening groove configured to provide a fastened state and a fastening-release state in the second state, the electronic device can reduce damage to the electronic device caused by external impact in the second state. The above embodiment can have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

[0232] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a driving unit (eg, Figure 3a drive unit 360) and a second gear (eg, Figure 3a Rack and pinion 363 or Figure 5a The second gear 540), wherein the driving unit is coupled to the first housing and includes a motor (eg, Figure 3a a motor 361) and a first gear rotatable by driving the motor (eg, Figure 3a Pinion 362 or Figure 5a The first housing is configured to move relative to the first housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction by driving the motor, wherein the second gear in the second housing is movable relative to the second housing in the second state. The first housing may further include an elastic structure (e.g., Figure 5bThe second gear may include a protrusion structure (e.g., Figure 5a The protrusion structure 541 is configured such that, when the second gear moves relative to the second housing in the second state, the protrusion structure presses the stopper in a direction different from the pressing direction of the elastic structure, thereby changing the electronic device from the secured state to the secured release state. According to the above embodiment, the electronic device can move the stopper in the second state by including a second gear that is movable relative to the second housing in the second state. This embodiment can achieve various advantages, including those described above.

[0233] According to an embodiment, the second gear may further include a first guide hole (eg, Figure 6a The second housing may further include a first guide pin (eg, Figure 6b The first guide pin 561 is configured to contact either end of the first guide hole (eg, Figure 6b The second housing is moved according to the movement of the second gear (the two ends 543a and 543b). According to this embodiment, the electronic device can guide the movement of the second housing via the second gear, and the inclusion of the first guide hole and the first guide pin reduces separation between the second gear and the second housing. This embodiment can achieve various benefits, including the aforementioned benefits.

[0234] According to an embodiment, the second gear may further include a guide groove (eg, Figure 6b The second housing may further include a guide block (eg, Figure 6b The guide block 562 is configured to contact either end of the guide groove (eg, Figure 6b The second housing and the first guide pin are moved in conjunction with the movement of the second gear. According to this embodiment, the electronic device can use the second gear to guide the movement of the second housing, and the inclusion of the guide groove and guide block reduces separation between the second gear and the second housing. This embodiment can achieve various benefits, including those described above.

[0235] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a driving unit and a second gear, wherein the driving unit is coupled to the first housing and includes a motor and a first gear rotatable by driving the motor, the second gear being engaged with the first gear and configured to move the second housing relative to the first housing in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction by driving the motor, wherein the second gear in the second housing is movable relative to the second housing in a second state. The first housing may further include an elastic structure configured to be movable relative to the first housing in a third direction (e.g., Figure 5a The second gear may include a guide side (eg, Figure 5a The guide sides 541a, 541b and 541c of the second gear are configured to guide the movement of the stopper, and the protrusion structure is configured to move the second gear relative to the second housing in the second state by moving in a fourth direction (for example, Figure 5a The stopper is pressed in a fourth direction 264) to change the electronic device from the fastened state to the fastened release state. The stopper may include a guide structure (eg, Figure 5a The guide structure 525 is configured to contact at least a portion of the guide side in the second state, thereby causing the stopper to move relative to the first housing in a third direction and a fourth direction opposite the third direction in accordance with the movement of the protrusion structure. According to this embodiment, the stopper can be moved in the second state by the movement of the second gear, using the guide structure that includes a pressing mechanism along the guide side. This embodiment can provide various advantages, including those described above.

[0236] According to an embodiment, the leading side may include a first side (eg, Figure 5a 541a) and a second side (eg, Figure 5a The second side 541b of the second housing 541b), wherein the first side contacts the guide structure in the fastening release state, and the second side provides the fastening state using an elastic structure by having an inclination relative to the first side and extending from the first side. The guide structure may be configured so that, during the transition from the first state to the second state, the guide structure is moved to a position contacting the second side by the first side moving in the first direction relative to the first housing, so that the stopper moves in a third direction relative to the first housing. The guide structure may be configured so that, during the transition from the fastening state to the fastening release state, the guide structure is moved to a position contacting the first side by the second side moving in the second direction relative to the second housing, so that the stopper moves in a fourth direction relative to the first housing. According to the above embodiment, the guide side may be configured to provide the electronic device with a fastening state and a fastening release state by including a first side and a second side configured to move the stopper. The above embodiment can produce various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

[0237] According to an embodiment, the first housing may further include a seating groove (eg, Figure 5b The first housing includes a seating groove 570, which is configured to guide the movement of the stopper by supporting at least a portion of the stopper in the second state and aligning (or aligning) with the fastening groove. According to the above embodiment, the first housing includes a seating groove to provide a space for the stopper and the elastic structure. This embodiment can achieve various advantages, including those described above.

[0238] According to an embodiment, the second housing may further include a first portion (eg, Figure 5a ) and a second portion (e.g., Figure 5a The second portion 220b of the second housing is formed by a first portion, wherein the first portion, in the fastened state, contacts the stopper and extends from the fastening groove, and the second portion extends from the first portion. The first portion may have greater rigidity than the second portion. According to this embodiment, since the first portion has greater rigidity than the second portion, the second housing can reduce damage to the first portion caused by external impact in the second state. This embodiment can provide various advantages, including those described above.

[0239] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a first actuator (eg, Figure 8a a first actuator 810) and a processor (eg, Figure 1 processor 120), wherein the first actuator is coupled to the first housing and includes a plunger (e.g., Figure 8a The plunger 811), the first solenoid (eg, Figure 8a 812) and a first elastic member (eg, Figure 8a The first elastic member 813 of the electronic device is configured to move the plunger in a third direction, wherein the plunger is in contact with the stopper, the first solenoid surrounds at least a portion of the plunger and when current flows, the first solenoid is configured to move the plunger in a third direction, and the first elastic member is configured to press the stopper in a fourth direction by pressing the plunger in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The processor may be configured to control the first solenoid to move the plunger in the third direction in response to user input indicating that the state of the electronic device changes from the second state to the first state. The first elastic member may be configured to move the stopper in the third direction by being pressed in the third direction by the plunger moving in the third direction. According to the above embodiment, the electronic device may be configured to include a first actuator configured to move the stopper in the second state according to whether current is applied, so that the stopper provides a tightening state and a tightening release state to the electronic device in the second state. The above embodiment can have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

[0240] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second elastic member (eg, Figure 8aThe second elastic member 823 is configured to press the stopper in the third direction by using the first housing. The stopper may include a first protrusion (eg, Figure 8a The first protrusion 821 and the second protrusion (eg, Figure 8a The first protrusion is surrounded by a second elastic member and configured to guide deformation of the second elastic member. The second protrusion is spaced apart from the first protrusion and is at least partially inserted into the fastening groove in the fastened state. The first protrusion may be concentric with the plunger. According to the above embodiment, the stopper can reduce damage to the plunger caused by external impact in the second state by including the first protrusion and the second protrusion. The above embodiment can provide various effects, including the above effects.

[0241] According to an embodiment, the elastic coefficient of the first elastic member (eg, Figure 8b k1) may be greater than the elastic coefficient of the second elastic member (eg, Figure 8b k2). The first solenoid can be configured to move the upper plunger in the third direction by contracting the first and second elastic members in the third direction when current flows. According to this embodiment, since the elastic constant of the first elastic member is greater than the elastic constant of the second elastic member, the electronic device can be configured such that the stopper provides a secured state and a released state for the electronic device using the first elastic member and the solenoid. This embodiment can provide various advantages, including those described above.

[0242] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second actuator (eg, Figure 10 A second actuator 1010) and a processor, wherein the second actuator is coupled to the first housing and includes a support rod (eg, Figure 10 support rod 1011), a second solenoid (eg, Figure 10 The second solenoid 1012) and the third elastic member (eg, Figure 10The electronic device includes a third elastic member 1013, wherein the support rod is configured to move the stopper in a third direction by moving in a first direction or in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction by moving in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second solenoid surrounds at least a portion of the support rod and, when current flows, is configured to move the support rod in the second direction. The third elastic member is configured to press the support rod in the first direction. The processor may be configured to control the second solenoid to move the support rod in the second direction in response to user input indicating a change in the state of the electronic device from the second state to the first state. The third elastic member may be configured to move the stopper in the third direction by being pressed in the second direction by the support rod moving in the second direction. According to the above embodiment, by including a second actuator configured to move the stopper in the second state depending on whether current is applied, the electronic device can be configured so that the stopper provides a fastened state and a released state for the electronic device in the second state. The above embodiment can provide various effects, including those described above.

[0243] According to an embodiment, the stopper may include a second guide hole (eg, Figure 10 The support rod may include a second guide pin (eg, Figure 10 The second guide pin 1011a is configured to pass through the second guide hole and, by moving along the second guide hole in accordance with the movement of the support rod, move the stopper in the third direction and in a fourth direction opposite the third direction. According to the above embodiment, by including the second guide hole and the second guide pin, the electronic device can be configured to move the stopper in the third direction or in a fourth direction opposite the third direction by the support rod moving in the first direction or in a second direction opposite the first direction. The above embodiment can provide various effects, including the above effects.

[0244] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may further include a third actuator (eg, Figure 12a and a processor, wherein the third actuator is coupled to the first housing and includes a wire structure (eg, Figure 12a 1210) and a fourth elastic member (eg, Figure 12aA fourth elastic member 1220 is provided, wherein the wire structure contacts the stopper and is configured to press the stopper in a third direction by contracting when current flows, and the fourth elastic member is configured to press the stopper in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The processor may be configured to control the wire structure to contract the wire structure in response to user input indicating that the state of the electronic device changes from the second state to the first state. The fourth elastic member may be configured to move the stopper in the third direction by being pressed in the third direction by the contracted wire structure of the fourth elastic member. According to the above embodiment, by including a third actuator configured to move the stopper in the second state according to whether current is applied, the electronic device may be configured so that the stopper provides a fastened state and a fastened release state to the electronic device in the second state. The above embodiment can have various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

[0245] According to an embodiment, the wire structure may include a shape memory alloy. According to the above embodiment, the wire structure may be configured to move the stopper according to whether current is applied by including the shape memory alloy. The above embodiment can achieve various effects including the above effects.

[0246] According to an embodiment, the electronic device may include a first shell and a second shell, wherein the second shell includes a fastening groove and is movable relative to the first shell in a first direction and a second direction opposite to the first direction. The electronic device may include a display, wherein the display includes a first area and a second area, wherein the first area is provided on the second shell, the second area extends from the first area, and is curled into the first shell along the second shell that moves relative to the first shell or exposed to the outside of the first shell. The electronic device may include a drive unit that is coupled to the first shell and includes a motor and a first gear that can be rotated by driving the motor. The electronic device may include a second gear in the second shell, wherein the second gear is engaged with the first gear and is configured to move the second shell relative to the first shell in the first direction and the second direction opposite to the first direction by driving the motor, wherein the second gear is movable relative to the second shell in the second state. The first housing may include a support portion, a stopper, an elastic structure, and a seating groove, wherein the support portion overlaps a portion of the second housing in multiple states, the stopper is positioned within the support portion and mates with the fastening groove, the elastic structure is configured to press the stopper toward the fastening groove in a second state, and the seating groove is configured to guide movement of the stopper by supporting at least a portion of the stopper and aligning with the fastening groove in the second state, wherein the multiple states include a first state in which a display area of ​​the display exposed outside the first housing has a minimum size and a second state in which the display area of ​​the electronic device has a maximum size. The second gear may include a protrusion structure, wherein the protrusion structure is configured to press the stopper in a direction different from a pressing direction of the elastic structure when the second gear moves relative to the second housing in the second state. The stopper may be configured to provide the electronic device with a fastened state in the second state in which at least a portion of the stopper is positioned within the fastening groove to fasten the second housing to the first housing, and a fastening release state in which the stopper is positioned outside the fastening groove to release the fastening between the second housing and the first housing. According to the above embodiment, the electronic device can move the stopper in the second state by including the second gear movable relative to the second housing in the second state. The above embodiment can achieve various effects including the above effect.

[0247] According to an embodiment, the second gear may further include a first guide hole for guiding the movement of the second gear. The second housing may further include a first guide pin extending through the first guide hole. The first guide pin is configured to move the second housing in accordance with the movement of the second gear by contacting one of the two ends of the first guide hole. According to this embodiment, the electronic device can guide the movement of the second housing via the second gear, and the inclusion of the first guide hole and the first guide pin can reduce the separation of the second gear from the second housing. This embodiment can achieve various effects, including those described above.

[0248] According to an embodiment, the second gear may further include a guide groove for guiding the movement of the second gear together with the first guide hole. The second housing may further include a guide block configured to contact one of the two ends of the guide groove, thereby causing the second housing to move together with the first guide pin in accordance with the movement of the second gear. According to this embodiment, the electronic device can guide the movement of the second housing via the second gear, and the inclusion of the guide groove and guide block can reduce the separation of the second gear from the second housing. This embodiment can achieve various benefits, including those described above.

[0249] According to an embodiment, the elastic structure may be configured to press the stopper in a third direction relative to the first housing. The protrusion structure may be configured to include a guide side for guiding the movement of the stopper, and when the second gear moves relative to the second housing in the second state, the electronic device is changed from a fastened state to a fastened release state by pressing the stopper in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The stopper may include a guide structure configured to move the stopper in the third direction and a fourth direction opposite to the third direction relative to the first housing according to the movement of the protrusion structure by contacting at least a portion of the guide side in the second state. According to the above embodiment, the stopper can be moved by the movement of the second gear in the second state by including a guide structure that presses along the guide side. The above embodiment can produce various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

[0250] According to an embodiment, the guide side may include a first side and a second side, wherein the first side contacts the guide structure in a fastening-release state, and the second side provides a fastening state using an elastic structure by being inclined relative to the first side and extending from the first side. The guide structure may be configured so that, during a transition from the first state to the second state, the first side, which moves in a first direction relative to the first housing, moves the guide structure to a position contacting the second side, thereby causing the stopper to move in a third direction relative to the first housing. The guide structure may be configured so that, during a transition from the fastening state to the fastening-release state, the second side, which moves in a second direction relative to the second housing, moves the guide structure to a position contacting the first side, thereby causing the stopper to move in a fourth direction relative to the first housing. According to the above embodiment, the guide side may be configured to provide a fastening state and a fastening-release state to the electronic device by including a first side and a second side configured to move the stopper. The above embodiment can provide various effects, including the above-mentioned effects.

[0251] The electronic device according to various embodiments may be one of various types of electronic devices. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a household appliance. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0252] It should be understood that the various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to specific embodiments, but rather include various changes, equivalents, or alternative forms for the corresponding embodiments. For the description of the accompanying drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, nouns in the singular form corresponding to a term may include one or more things. As used herein, each of phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B or C" may include any one or all possible combinations of the items listed together with the corresponding phrase in the multiple phrases. As used herein, terms such as "first" and "second" or "first" and "second" may be used to simply distinguish a corresponding component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as being “coupled with” or “connected to” another element (e.g., a second element), whether or not the terms “operably” or “communicatively” are used, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wired) coupled with the other element, wirelessly coupled with the other element, or coupled with the other element via a third element.

[0253] As used in connection with various embodiments of the present disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms (e.g., "logic," "logic block," "portion," or "circuit"). A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or portion of the single integrated component. For example, depending on the embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0254] The various embodiments described herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) comprising 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) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function in accordance with the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently and data being stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0255] According to an embodiment, the method according to various embodiments of the present disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be released in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be downloaded via an application store (e.g., PlayStore). TM ) The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) or distributed (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). If published online, at least part of the computer program product may be temporarily generated or at least temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0256] According to various embodiments, each of the aforementioned components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately provided in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more additional components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding one of the multiple components performed the one or more functions prior to integration. According to various embodiments, 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 of the operations may be performed in a different order or omitted, or one or more additional operations may be added.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101), comprising: a first housing (210); a second housing (220) including a fastening groove (510) and movable relative to the first housing (210) in a first direction (261) and in a second direction (262) opposite to the first direction (261); and A display (230) comprising a first area (230a) and a second area (230b), wherein the first area (230a) is provided on the second housing (220), and the second area (230b) extends from the first area (230a) and is curled into the first housing (210) along the second housing (220) that moves relative to the first housing (210) or is exposed outside the first housing (210); Wherein, the first shell (210) includes: a supporting portion (215) overlapping a portion of the second housing (220) in a plurality of states, wherein the plurality of states include a first state in which a display area of ​​the display (230) of the electronic device (101) exposed to the outside of the first housing (210) has a minimum size and a second state in which the display area of ​​the electronic device (101) has a maximum size; and a stopper (520) positioned within the support portion (215) and mated with the fastening groove (510), and The stopper (520) is configured to provide the electronic device (101) with a fastening state and a fastening release state in a second state, wherein in the fastening state, at least a portion of the stopper (520) is positioned within the fastening groove (510) to fasten the second shell (220) to the first shell (210), and in the fastening release state, the stopper (520) is positioned outside the fastening groove (510) to release the fastening between the second shell (220) and the first shell (210).

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: a driving unit (360) coupled to the first housing (210), comprising a motor (361) and a first gear (362, 530) rotatable by driving the motor (361); and The second gear (363, 540) is engaged with the first gear (362, 530) and is configured to move the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) in a first direction (261) and a second direction (262) opposite to the first direction (261) by driving the motor (361), wherein the second gear (363, 540) is movable relative to the second housing (220) in the second state. The first housing (210) further comprises an elastic structure (550), wherein the elastic structure (550) is configured to press the stopper (520) toward the fastening groove (510) in the second state, and The second gear (363, 540) includes a protrusion structure (541), wherein the protrusion structure (541) is configured to change the electronic device (101) from a fastened state to a fastened release state by pressing the stopper (520) in a direction different from a pressing direction of the elastic structure (550) when the second gear (363, 540) moves relative to the second housing (220) in the second state.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, in, The second gear (363, 540) further includes a first guide hole (543), wherein the first guide hole (543) is used to guide the movement of the second housing (220), and The second housing (220) further includes a first guide pin (561), wherein the first guide pin (561) passes through the first guide hole (543) and is configured to move the second housing (220) according to the movement of the second gear (363, 540) by contacting any one of the two ends (543a, 543b) of the first guide hole (543).

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, The second gear (363, 540) further includes a guide groove (545), wherein the guide groove (545) is used to guide the movement of the second gear (363, 540) together with the first guide hole (543); and The second housing (220) further includes a guide block (562), wherein the guide block (562) is configured to move the second housing (220) together with the first guide pin (561) according to the movement of the second gear (363, 540) by contacting either end portion (545a, 545b) of the guide groove (545).

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a driving unit (360) coupled to the first housing (210), comprising a motor (361) and a first gear (362, 530) rotatable by driving the motor (361); and The second gear (363, 540) is engaged with the first gear (362, 530) and is configured to move the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) in a first direction (261) and a second direction (262) opposite to the first direction (261) by driving the motor (361), wherein the second gear (363, 540) is movable relative to the second housing (220) in the second state. The first housing (210) further includes an elastic structure (550), wherein the elastic structure (550) is configured to press the stopper (520) in a third direction (263) relative to the first housing (210) in the second state. Wherein, the second gear (363, 540) includes: Guide sides (541a, 541b, 541c) for guiding the movement of the stopper (520); and a protrusion structure (541) configured to change the electronic device (101) from a fastened state to a fastened release state by pressing the stopper (520) in a fourth direction (264) opposite to the third direction (263) when the second gear (363, 540) moves relative to the second housing (220) in the second state, and The stopper (520) includes a guide structure (525), wherein the guide structure (525) is configured to move the stopper (520) relative to the first shell (210) in a third direction (263) and a fourth direction (264) opposite to the third direction (263) according to the movement of the protruding structure (541) by contacting at least a portion of the guide side (541a, 541b, 541c) in the second state.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in, The guide side (541a, 541b, 541c) includes: A first side (541a) contacts the guide structure (525) in the tightening release state; and The second side (541b) provides the fastened state using an elastic structure (550) by having an inclination relative to the first side (541a) and extending from the first side (541a), and The guide structure (525) is constructed as follows: During the transition from the first state to the second state, the stopper (520) moves in a third direction (263) relative to the first housing (210) by causing the guide structure (525) to move to a position contacting the second side (541b) by the first side (541a) moving in the first direction (261) relative to the first housing (210), and During the transition from the fastened state to the fastened release state, the guide structure (525) is moved to a position contacting the first side (541a) by the second side (541b) moving in the second direction (262) relative to the second housing (220), causing the stopper (520) to move in a fourth direction (264) relative to the first housing (210).

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The first housing (210) further includes a seating groove (570), wherein the seating groove (570) is configured to guide movement of the stopper (520) by supporting at least a portion of the stopper (520) and aligning with the fastening groove (510) in the second state.

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in, The second housing (220) further includes: a first portion (220a) that contacts the stopper (520) in the fastened state and extends from the fastening groove (510); and a second portion (220b) extending from the first portion (220a), and The stiffness of the first portion (220a) is greater than the stiffness of the second portion (220b).

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising: The first actuator (810) is coupled to the first housing (210) and includes: The plunger (811), contacts the stopper (520), a first solenoid (812) surrounding at least a portion of the plunger (811) and configured to move the plunger (811) in a third direction (263) when current flows, and a first elastic member (813) configured to press the stopper (520) in a fourth direction (264) by pressing the plunger (811) in a fourth direction (264) opposite to the third direction (263); and Processor (120), wherein the processor (120) is configured to control the first solenoid (812) to move the plunger (811) in the third direction (263) in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device (101) changes from the second state to the first state, and The first elastic member (813) is configured to move the stopper (520) in the third direction (263) by being pressed in the third direction (263) by the plunger (811) moving in the third direction (263).

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising: The second elastic member (823) is configured to press the stopper (520) in the third direction (263) by using the first housing (210), Wherein, the stopper (520) comprises: a first protrusion (821) surrounded by the second elastic member (823) and configured to guide deformation of the second elastic member (823); and a second protrusion (822) spaced apart from the first protrusion (821) and at least partially inserted into the fastening groove (510) in the fastened state, and The first protrusion (821) is concentric with the plunger (811).

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, in, The elastic coefficient (k1) of the first elastic member (813) is greater than the elastic coefficient (k2) of the second elastic member (823), and The first solenoid (812) is configured to move the plunger (811) in the third direction (263) by contracting the first elastic member (813) together with the second elastic member (823) in the third direction (263) when current flows.

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, further comprising: A second actuator (1010) is coupled to the first housing (210) and comprises: The support rod (1011) is configured to move the stopper (520) in a third direction (263) by moving in a first direction (261), or to move the stopper (520) in a fourth direction (264) opposite to the third direction (263) by moving in a second direction (262) opposite to the first direction (261), a second solenoid (1012) surrounding at least a portion of the support rod (1011) and configured to move the support rod (1011) in a second direction (262) when current flows, and a third elastic member (1013) configured to press the support rod (1011) in a first direction (261); and Processor (120), wherein the processor (120) is configured to control the second solenoid (1012) to move the support rod (1011) in the second direction (262) in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device (101) changes from the second state to the first state, and The third elastic member (1013) is configured to move the stopper (520) in the third direction (263) by being pressed in the second direction (262) by the support rod (1011) moving in the second direction (262).

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, in, The stopper (520) includes a second guide hole (1022), wherein the second guide hole (1022) is used to guide the movement of the stopper (520) through the support rod (1011), and wherein the support rod (1011) includes a second guide pin (1011a), wherein the second guide pin (1011a) is configured to pass through the second guide hole (1022) and move the stopper (520) in a third direction (263) and a fourth direction (264) opposite to the third direction (263) according to the movement of the support rod (1011).

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising: The third actuator (1200) is coupled to the first housing (210) and includes: a wire structure (1210), in contact with the stopper (520), configured to press the stopper (520) in the third direction (263) by contraction when current flows, and a fourth elastic member (1220) configured to press the stopper (520) in a fourth direction (264) opposite to the third direction (263); and Processor (120), wherein the processor (120) is configured to control the line structure (1210) to contract the line structure (1210) in response to a user input indicating that the state of the electronic device (101) changes from the second state to the first state, and Wherein, the fourth elastic member (1220) is configured to move the stopper (520) in the third direction (263) by being pressed in the third direction (263) by the contracted wire structure (1210).

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein: The wire structure (1210) comprises a shape memory alloy.

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