Rollable electronic device including magnet

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes: a first housing; a second housing coupled to be slidable from the first housing; a flexible display arranged to be supported by the first housing and the second housing; a drive motor disposed in the first housing and including a pinion; a rack gear disposed in the second housing and gear-coupled to the pinion gear; at least one magnet disposed in the first housing; a first magnetic force reaction member arranged in the second housing to be affected by a magnetic force of the at least one magnet in a slip-in state; and a second magnetic force reaction member arranged in the second housing to be influenced by a magnetic force of the at least one magnet in a slip-out state, in which the second housing is configured to be in a slip-in state and a slip-out state during the slip-in state and the slip-out state, and the magnetic force reaction member is configured to react with the magnetic force of the at least one magnet. The at least one magnet can be held at its position due to an attractive force between the at least one magnet and the first and second magnetic force reaction members.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to a rollable electronic device including a magnet. Background Technology

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming thinner and more rigid, enhanced in design, and refined to differentiate their functional components. They are gradually evolving from a uniform rectangular shape to diverse forms. Electronic devices can have deformable structures that facilitate portability and enable the use of large-screen displays. Electronic devices can have structures that allow the display area of ​​flexible displays (e.g., rollable displays) to be variable, supported by housings that slide relative to each other (e.g., rollable or sliding structures). Such electronic devices may require structures to prevent damage to internal components from external impacts such as drops.

[0003] The above information may be provided as relevant technology for the purpose of aiding understanding of this disclosure. No statement or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing content can be applied to prior art relating to this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical issues According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a rollable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device), wherein, in the rollable electronic device, the display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display) can expand and / or retract depending on the operating state. The rollable electronic device may include a first housing (e.g., a book cover) and a second housing (e.g., a front cover), the first and second housings being movably coupled to each other in such a way that they are at least partially assembled together. For example, the first and second housings may be operable to slide relative to each other and support at least a portion of the flexible display (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a retractable display). The flexible display may be guided to have a first display area in a slid-in state and may be guided to have a second display area larger than the first display area in a slid-out state.

[0005] The rollable electronic device may include a drive motor and a drive mechanism. The drive motor includes a first gear (e.g., a pinion) disposed in a first housing (or a second housing), and the drive mechanism includes a second gear (e.g., a rack and pinion) disposed in the second housing (or the first housing) and meshing with the first gear. For example, when the pinion of the drive motor moves along the rack and pinion, the electronic device can switch to a slide-in state or a slide-out state. In this case, the meshing state between the first and second gears can be maintained, and the slide-in or slide-out state of the rollable electronic device can be maintained by a reverse driving force.

[0006] However, in rollable electronic devices, especially in the slip-out state, when subjected to external impacts such as drops, damage or backlash in the meshing gears can lead to malfunctions.

[0007] Embodiments of this disclosure may provide a rollable electronic device including a magnet configured to reduce damage caused by external impacts such as falling objects.

[0008] Embodiments of this disclosure may provide a rollable electronic device including a magnet that can help improve operational reliability by stably maintaining a slide-in or slide-out state.

[0009] However, the problems that this disclosure seeks to solve are not limited to those described above, and can be extended in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0010] Solution to the problem According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a flexible display configured to be supported by the first and second housings; a drive motor disposed in the first housing and including a pinion; a rack and pinion disposed in the second housing and meshing with the pinion; at least one magnet disposed in the first housing; a first magnetic reaction member disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of the at least one magnet in a slid-in state; and a second magnetic reaction member disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of the at least one magnet in a slid-out state. The second housing can be held in place in both the slid-out and slid-in states by the attractive forces between the at least one magnet and the first and second magnetic reaction members.

[0011] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a flexible display configured to be supported by the first and second housings and having a display area variable according to the sliding in or out of the second housing; a drive motor disposed in the first housing and including a pinion; a rack and pinion disposed in the second housing and meshing with the pinion; at least one magnet disposed in the first housing; a first magnetic reaction member disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of the at least one magnet in a slid-in state; a second magnetic reaction member disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of the at least one magnet in a slid-out state; a movement distance detection sensor configured to detect the movement distance of the second housing; and at least one processor configured to control the driving force of the drive motor in response to a movement segment of the second housing detected by the movement distance detection sensor.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the invention A rollable electronic device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a position holding structure, wherein the position holding structure uses magnetic force (e.g., attraction force) between magnets to hold the device in a slide-in or slide-out state. The position holding structure can help improve the operational reliability of the rollable electronic device by reducing damage and / or backlash in the drive mechanism caused by external impacts such as falling objects, and by stably holding the device in a slide-in or slide-out state.

[0013] In addition, it can provide various effects that can be understood directly or indirectly from this text.

[0014] The effects that can be obtained through this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not described above will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains based on the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In conjunction with the description in the accompanying drawings, the same or similar parts may be represented by the same or similar reference numerals.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 2a and Figure 2b These are front and rear views of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 3a and Figure 3b These are front and rear views of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a motion distance detection sensor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 6a This is a view illustrating the construction of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 6b It is along Figure 6a The cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is taken by line 6b-6b.

[0023] Figure 7a This is a view illustrating the construction of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 7b It is along Figure 8a The cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is taken by line 8b-8b.

[0025] Figure 8a This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, showing the starting time point for switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state.

[0026] Figure 8b This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, showing the termination time point immediately preceding the switch from the slide-in state to the slide-out state.

[0027] Figure 8c This is a view showing the arrangement of magnets according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 8d This is a view showing a modified shape of a magnet according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 9a This is a graph showing the variation of the driver output level of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing.

[0030] Figure 9b This is a graph showing the variation of the driving force of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing.

[0031] Figure 10a This is a graph showing the variation of the driver output level of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing.

[0032] Figure 10b This is a graph showing the variation of the rotational speed of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing.

[0033] Figure 11a This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 11b This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the control of the drive motor when switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating the control of the drive motor when switching from the slide-out state to the slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Various exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement these embodiments. However, this disclosure can be implemented in a variety of different forms and is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein. In the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used to denote the same or similar components. Furthermore, descriptions of known functions and configurations may be omitted in the drawings and related descriptions for clarity and brevity.

[0038] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0039] Reference Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160) 11.

[0040] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when 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 to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0041] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 123 (rather than the main processor 121) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 1011 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190), or when the main processor 121 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 123 can work with the main processor 121 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 101 (e.g., display module 160, sensor module 176, or communication module 190). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 180 or communication module 190) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 123. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware architecture dedicated to artificial intelligence model processing. Artificial intelligence models can be generated through machine learning. For example, such learning can be performed via electronic device 101 where artificial intelligence is performed 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 layers of artificial neural networks. The artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0042] Memory 130 may store various data used by at least one component of electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120 or sensor module 176). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 140) and input or output data for commands associated with it. Memory 130 may include volatile memory 132 or non-volatile memory 134.

[0043] The program 140 may be stored as software in the memory 130, and the program 140 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 142, middleware 144, or application 146.

[0044] The input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0045] 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. According to an embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0046] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0047] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0048] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 101 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 176 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0049] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0050] Connection 178 may include a connector, through which electronic device 101 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, connection 178 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0051] The haptic module 179 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimuli that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0052] Camera module 180 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 180 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0053] The power management module 188 manages the power supply to the electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, the power management module 188 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0054] Battery 189 can power at least one component of electronic device 101. According to an embodiment, battery 189 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0055] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0056] Wireless communication module 192 can support 5G networks following 4G networks and next-generation communication technologies (such as new radio (NR) access technologies). NR access technologies can support enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), massive machine-type communication (mMTC), or ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC). Wireless communication module 192 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 192 can support various technologies used to ensure performance in high-frequency bands, such as, for example, beamforming, massive MIMO, full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antennas, analog beamforming, or massive antennas. Wireless communication module 192 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 101, external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 104), or network systems (e.g., second network 199). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 192 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for implementing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for each of the downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less round trip) for implementing URLLC.

[0057] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an 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)). According to an 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 (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can 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. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0058] 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, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0059] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0060] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 or electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0061] According to various embodiments, sensor module 176 may include a movement distance detection sensor for detecting distance traveled from electronic devices (e.g., Figure 4 The first housing of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 4 From the first housing 210 to the second housing (e.g., Figure 4The sensor module 176 can detect the movement distance of the second housing 220 from the first housing 210. In one embodiment, the sensor module 176 can detect a sliding-in state (i.e., a first state), a sliding-out state (i.e., a second state), or an intermediate state between the sliding-in and sliding-out states (i.e., a third state) by the movement of the second housing 220 from the first housing 210. In a particular embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves from the first housing 210, the processor 120 can detect the movement distance in real time through the sensor module 176 and control the display module 160 to display the movement distance through a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display). Figure 4 The flexible display 230 displays objects corresponding to the changing display area. In one embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a drive motor control module 181 for controlling a drive motor (e.g., a DC motor or a stepper motor) disposed within the electronic device. Figure 4 The operation of the drive motor 260. In an embodiment, the drive motor control module 181 may be replaced by the processor 120.

[0062] Figure 2a and Figure 2b These are front and rear views of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3a and Figure 3b These are front and rear views of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0063] Figures 2a to 3b The electronic device 200 can be at least partially similar to Figure 1 The electronic device 101 may also include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0064] Reference Figures 2a to 3bThe electronic device 200 (e.g., a rollable electronic device) may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a flexible display 230 (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a retractable display), wherein the second housing 220 is coupled to be slidable from the first housing 210 along a predetermined direction (e.g., along direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., the ±y-axis direction), and the flexible display 230 is configured to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. In one embodiment, the second housing 220 may be slidably coupled to the first housing 210 so as to slide out relative to the first housing 210 along a first direction (direction ①) or slide in along a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may switch to a slid-in state (e.g., a retracted state) when at least a portion of the second housing 220 is received in at least a portion of a first space 2101 defined by the first housing 210. In an embodiment, when at least a portion of the second housing 220 moves outward (e.g., direction ①) from the first space 2101, the electronic device 200 can switch to a slide-out state (e.g., an extended state). In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a support member (e.g., Figure 4 The support member 240 (e.g., a flexible member, a multi-joint hinge module, a multi-bar assembly, or multiple bars) is used. In the extended state, the support member may at least partially form a plane identical to at least a portion of the second housing 220, and in the extended state, the support member may be at least partially accommodated in a bent manner within a first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be configured to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the remaining portion of the flexible display 230 may be configured to be at least partially supported by the support member 240 (e.g., a flexible member, a multi-joint hinge module, a multi-bar assembly, or multiple bars). Figure 4 The flexible display 230 is supported by a support member 240. In an embodiment, the support member 240 may be configured to be attached to the rear surface of the display 230. According to an embodiment, in a slid-in state, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 may be supported by the support member (e.g., Figure 4 The flexible display 230 is supported by a support member 240 and is accommodated in a curved manner within a first space 2101 of the first housing 210, thus being configured to be invisible from the outside. In an embodiment, in the slid-out state, at least a portion of the flexible display 230 can be contained within the first space 2101 of the first housing 210 while being supported by the support member (e.g., Figure 4 The support member 240 in the second housing 220 is movable while being supported so that it is visible from the outside, wherein the support member at least partially defines the same plane as the second housing 220.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first housing 210 and a second housing 220, wherein the first housing 210 includes a first side surface member 211 and the second housing 220 includes a second side surface member 221. In embodiments, the first side surface member 211 may include: a first side surface 2111 disposed on the bottom side of the electronic device 200 and having a first length; a second side surface 2112 extending from one end of the first side surface 2111 in a vertical direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) and having a second length; and a third side surface 2113 extending from the other end of the first side surface 2111 parallel to the second side surface 2112 and having a second length. In embodiments, the first side surface member 211 may be at least partially made of a conductive member (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the first side surface member 211 may be formed by coupling a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first extension member 212 extending from at least a portion of the first side surface member 211 to at least a portion of the first space 2101. In some embodiments, the first extension member 212 may be integrated with the first side surface member 211. In some embodiments, the first extension member 212 may be formed separately from the first side surface member 211 and structurally coupled to the first side surface member 211. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may also include a side surface cover 2111a attached to the first side surface 2111.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the second side surface member 221 may include: a fourth side surface 2211 disposed on the upper side of the electronic device 200 and having a third length; a fifth side surface 2212 extending from one end of the fourth side surface 2211 in a vertical direction (e.g., the -y-axis direction) corresponding to the second side surface 2112 and having a fourth length; and a sixth side surface 2213 extending from the other end of the fourth side surface 2211 in a direction parallel to the fifth side surface 2212 corresponding to the third side surface 2113 and having a fourth length. In embodiments, the second side surface member 221 may be at least partially made of a conductive member (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the second side surface member 221 may be formed by coupling conductive and non-conductive members (e.g., polymers). In embodiments, at least a portion of the second side surface member 221 may include a second extension member 222 extending into at least a portion of the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In embodiments, the second extension member 222 may be integrated with the second side surface member 221. In some embodiments, the second extension member 222 may be formed separately from the second side surface member 221 and structurally coupled to the second side surface member 221.

[0067] According to various embodiments, the second side surface 2112 and the fifth side surface 2212 may be slidably coupled to each other. In embodiments, the third side surface 2113 and the sixth side surface 2213 may be slidably coupled to each other. In embodiments, in a slid-in state, a portion of the fifth side surface 2212 may overlap with the second side surface 2112, thereby being configured to be substantially invisible from the outside. In embodiments, in a slid-in state, the remaining portion of the fifth side surface 2212 may be configured to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in a slid-in state, the fifth side surface 2212 may overlap with the second side surface 2112, thereby being configured to be substantially invisible from the outside. In embodiments, in a slid-in state, a portion of the sixth side surface 2213 may overlap with the third side surface 2113, thereby being configured to be substantially invisible from the outside. In embodiments, in a slid-in state, the remaining portion of the sixth side surface 2213 may be configured to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in a slid-in state, the sixth side surface 2213 may overlap with the third side surface 2113, thereby being configured to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, a portion of the first extension member 212 may be configured to be invisible from the outside in the slid-in state. In some embodiments, a portion of the first extension member 212 may be configured to be visible from the outside in the slid-out state.

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first housing 210 may include a first rear surface cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first side surface member 211. In embodiments, the first rear surface cover 213 may be provided by coupling to at least a portion of the first extension member 212. In some embodiments, the first rear surface cover 213 may be integrated with the first side surface member 211. In embodiments, the first rear surface cover 213 may be made of a polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear surface cover 213 may extend to at least a portion of the first side surface member 211. In some embodiments, the first rear surface cover 213 may be omitted, and at least a portion of the first extension member 212 may replace the first rear surface cover 213.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the second housing 220 may include a second rear surface cover 223 coupled to at least a portion of the second side surface member 221. In embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may be provided by coupling to at least a portion of the second extension member 222. In embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may be integrated with the second side surface member 221. In embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may be made of a polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may extend to at least a portion of the second side surface member 221. In some embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member 222 may be replaced by the second rear surface cover 223. In embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may be formed of a material suitable for detecting the external environment by means of at least one camera module 216 and / or sensor module 217 disposed in the interior space 2201 of the second housing 220. For example, the second rear surface cover 223 (e.g., a window cover) may be formed of glass and / or polymer materials, wherein at least the area corresponding to the camera module 216 and / or sensor module 217 is formed to be transparent.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the flexible display 230 may include a first portion 230a (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion 230b (e.g., a bendable portion or a curved portion) that extends from the first portion 230a and is at least partially bent in a slid-in state and housed in a first space 2101 of the first housing 210 to be invisible from the outside. In embodiments, at least a portion of the first portion 230a may be configured to be supported by the second housing 220, and at least a portion of the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b may be configured to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., Figure 4 The second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 can be supported by the support member 240. In an embodiment, when the second housing 220 is slid out along a first direction (direction ①), the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 can be supported by the support member (e.g., Figure 4 The supporting member 240 in the first housing 230 supports and defines a plane substantially the same as the first portion 230a, and can be configured to be visible from the outside. In an embodiment, with the second housing 220 slid in along a second direction (direction ②), the second portion 230b of the flexible display 230 can be accommodated in a curved manner within the first space 2101 of the first housing 210, and is configured to be invisible from the outside. Therefore, when the second housing 220 moves slidably from the first housing 210 along a predetermined direction (e.g., the ±y-axis direction), the display area of ​​the flexible display 230 can be variable.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the length of the flexible display 230 in the sliding direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) can vary according to the sliding movement of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210. For example, in the slid-in state, the flexible display 230 may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion 230a) corresponding to the first length L1. In an embodiment, in the slid-out state, the flexible display 230 can be extended to have a second display area (e.g., an area including the first portion 230a and the second portion 230b) according to the movement distance of the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 by a second length L2, wherein the second display area corresponds to a third length L3 greater than the first length L1 and is greater than the first display area.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one of the following disposed in a second space 2201 of the second housing 220: an input device (e.g., microphone 203-1), a sound output device (e.g., telephone call receiver 206 and / or speaker 207), sensor modules 204 and 217, a camera module (e.g., first camera module 205 or second camera module 216), a connector port 208, a key input device 219, or an indicator (not shown). In embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include another input device (e.g., microphone 203) disposed in the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted or additional components are included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in a first space 2101 within the first housing 210.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the input device may include microphone 203-1. In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone 203-1) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The sound output device may include, for example, a call receiver 206 and a speaker 207. In embodiments, regardless of the slide-in / slide-out state, the speaker 207 may face outward through at least one speaker hole located in a position in the second housing 220 that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., the fourth side surface 2211). In embodiments, in the slide-out state, the connector port 208 may face outward through a connector port hole provided in the second housing 220. In embodiments, the connector port 208 may be covered in the slide-in state to be invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the slide-in state, the connector port 208 may face outward through an opening in the first housing 210 corresponding to the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver 206 may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

[0074] According to various embodiments, sensor modules 204 and 217 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of electronic device 200. In embodiments, sensor modules 204 and 217 may include, for example, a first sensor module 204 (e.g., a proximity sensor or illuminance sensor) disposed on the front surface of electronic device 200 and / or a second sensor module 217 (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear surface of electronic device 200. In embodiments, the first sensor module 204 may be disposed in the front surface of electronic device 200 below the flexible display 230. In embodiments, the first sensor module 204 and / or the second sensor module 217 may include at least one of a proximity sensor, illuminance sensor, time-of-flight (TOF) sensor, ultrasonic sensor, fingerprint sensor, gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, or humidity sensor.

[0075] According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module 205 disposed on the front surface of the electronic device 200 and a second camera module 216 disposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 200. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a flash (not shown) located near the second camera module 216. In embodiments, camera modules 205 and 216 may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. In embodiments, the first camera module 205 may be disposed below the flexible display 230 and may be configured to capture an object through a portion of the active area (e.g., display area) of the flexible display 230.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the first camera module 205 in the camera module and the first sensor module 204 in the sensor modules 204 and 217 can be configured to detect the external environment through the flexible display 230. For example, the first camera module 205 or the first sensor module 204 can be disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 to contact the external environment through a transmissive area or perforated opening provided in the flexible display 230. In embodiments, the area of ​​the display 230 facing the first camera module 205 can be configured as a transmissive area with a predetermined transmittance, as part of the active area of ​​the displayed content. In embodiments, the transmissive area can have a transmittance ranging from about 5% to about 20%. The transmissive area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., field of view) of the first camera module 205, through which light imaged by the image sensor to generate an image passes. For example, the transmissive area of ​​the flexible display 230 may include an area with a lower pixel density and / or lower wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the aforementioned opening can replace the transmissive area. For example, some camera modules 205 may include an under-display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules 204 may be configured to perform their functions in a second space 2201 within the second housing 220, without being visually exposed through the flexible display 230.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the sliding-in and / or sliding-out operations of the electronic device 200 can be performed automatically. For example, the sliding-in and / or sliding-out operations of the electronic device 200 can be performed by means of a pinion gear having a first space 2101 disposed in the first housing 210 (e.g., Figure 4 The drive motor of the small gear 261 in the middle (e.g., Figure 4 The drive motor 260 in the middle) and the rack and pinion gear (e.g., disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and meshing with the pinion 261) are located in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. Figure 4 The operation is performed by meshing between the rack and pinion 2221 in the device. For example, when a trigger signal is detected to switch from the slip-in state to the slip-out state or from the slip-out state to the slip-in state, the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 in the device can operate a drive motor (e.g., within the electronic device 200) that is located inside the electronic device 200. Figure 4 (Drive motor 260 in the embodiment). In an embodiment, the trigger signal may include a signal generated by selecting (e.g., touching) an object displayed on the flexible display 230 or a signal generated by operating (e.g., pressing) a physical button (e.g., a key button) included in the electronic device 200.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 has a structure in which the second housing 220 slides into and / or slides out of the first housing 210 along the length direction (e.g., the vertical direction) (e.g., the ±y-axis direction) of the electronic device 200, but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device 200 may have a structure in which the second housing 220 slides into or slides out of the first housing 210 along the width direction (e.g., the ±x-axis direction) of the electronic device 200 perpendicular to the length direction (e.g., the horizontal direction).

[0079] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one antenna A disposed through at least a portion of the second side surface member 221 of the second housing 220. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include at least one unit conductive portion 310, 311, or 312 formed by at least one segmented portion 321, 322, 323, or 324. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first conductive portion 310 disposed through a first segmented portion 321 and a second segmented portion 322, wherein the first segmented portion 321 and the second segmented portion 322 are spaced apart at a predetermined interval on the fourth side surface 2211 of the fourth side surface member 221. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a second conductive portion 311 disposed through the first segmented portion 321 and a third segmented portion 323 formed on the fifth side surface 2212. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a third conductive portion 312 disposed through the second segmented portion 322 and a fourth segmented portion 324 formed on the sixth side surface 2213. In an embodiment, at least one of the first conductive portion 310, the second conductive portion 311, or the third conductive portion 312 may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in the module can be used as at least one antenna A operating in at least one predetermined frequency band (e.g., a conventional frequency band or an NR frequency band). For example, the at least one predetermined frequency band may include a range of about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz.

[0080] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] In description Figure 4 When the electronic device is 200, with Figures 2a to 3b Components of the electronic device 200 that are substantially the same may be assigned the same reference numerals and their detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0082] Reference Figure 4The electronic device 200 may include: a first housing 210 (e.g., a book cover) including a first space 2101; a second housing 220 (e.g., a sliding housing) coupled to be slidable from the first housing 210 and including a second space 2201; a support member 240 fixed to at least a portion of the second housing 220 and at least partially accommodated in the first space 2101 in a bending manner according to a sliding-in operation; a flexible display 230 configured to be supported by at least a portion of the support member 240 and at least a portion of the second housing 220; and a drive module (e.g., a drive mechanism) driving the second housing 220 from the first housing 210 in a sliding-in direction (e.g., the -y-axis direction) and / or a sliding-out direction (e.g., the y-axis direction). In an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first side surface member 211 and a first rear surface cover 213 coupled to at least a portion of the first side surface member 211 (e.g., at least a portion of a first extension member 212). In one embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second side surface member 221 and a second rear surface cover 223 coupled to at least a portion of the second side surface member 221 (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member 222). In another embodiment, the first housing may include a side surface cover 2111a disposed on a first side surface.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the drive module may include a drive motor 260 disposed in a first space 2101 and including a pinion 261, and a rack and pinion 2221 disposed in a second space 2201 and configured to mesh with the pinion 261. In embodiments, the drive module may further include a reduction module (e.g., a reduction gear assembly), wherein the reduction module is configured to reduce rotational speed and increase driving force by coupling with the drive motor 260. In embodiments, the drive motor 260 may be supported by a motor bracket 260a disposed on a support bracket 225, wherein the support bracket 225 is disposed in the first space 2101 within the first housing 210. In embodiments, the drive motor 260 may be fixed in the first space 2101 to an end (e.g., an edge) of the support bracket 225 in the sliding direction (e.g., the y-axis direction). In embodiments, the rack and pinion 2221 may be fixedly disposed on a second extension member 222 of the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the rack and pinion 2221 may be integrated into at least a portion of the second extension member 222 by injection molding. In an embodiment, the rack and pinion 2221 can be arranged to have a length in a direction parallel to the sliding direction (e.g., the ±y-axis direction). Therefore, when the electronic device 200 is assembled, the pinion 261 can remain engaged with the rack and pinion 2221, and the pinion 261 receiving the driving force of the drive motor 260 can move along the rack and pinion 2221, thereby allowing the second housing 220 to move relative to the first housing 210. In an embodiment, the sliding distance of the second housing 220 can be determined by the length of the rack and pinion 2221.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a plurality of electronic components disposed in a second space 2201. In embodiments, the plurality of electronic components may include a first circuit board 251 (e.g., a main circuit board), a camera module 216 disposed around the first circuit board 251, a speaker 207, a connector port 208, and / or a microphone 203-1. In embodiments, because the plurality of electronic components are disposed around the first circuit board 251 in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220, effective electrical connections can be achieved. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of electronic components may be disposed in a first space 2101 of the first housing 210.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a rear support 224 disposed between a second extension member 222 and a second rear surface cover 223 within a second housing 220. In embodiments, the rear support 224 may be configured to cover at least some of a plurality of electronic components. In embodiments, the rear support 224 may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the second extension member 222. In some embodiments, the rear support 224 may be omitted. In embodiments, the rear support 224 may be configured to cover a plurality of electronic components and support the second rear surface cover 223. In embodiments, the rear support 224 may include a rear support disposed between a camera module 216 and / or a sensor module (e.g., ...). Figure 3b The sensor module 217 in the sensor module 217 has an opening 224a (e.g., a through hole) or a notch 224c (e.g., a cutout) in the corresponding area. In an embodiment, the rear bracket 224 may include at least one antenna element 224b. In an embodiment, when the rear bracket 224 is a dielectric injection molded product (e.g., an antenna carrier), at least one antenna element 224b may be disposed on the outer surface of the rear bracket 224 (e.g., a surface oriented along the -z axis). In an embodiment, at least one antenna element 224b may include a laser direct-formed (LDS) antenna pattern disposed on the outer surface of the rear bracket 224. In some embodiments, at least one antenna element 224b may include a conductive plate attached to the outer surface of the rear bracket 224 or a conductive coating or conductive pattern disposed on the outer surface. In some embodiments, when the rear bracket 224 is injection molded, at least one antenna element 224b may be disposed in a built-in manner. In an embodiment, at least one antenna element 224b may be configured to be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., on the first circuit board 251). Figure 1 The wireless communication module 192 in the middle transmits or receives wireless signals in a predetermined frequency band (e.g., a conventional frequency band). In an embodiment, the camera module 216 and / or the sensor module 217 may be arranged to detect the external environment through the opening 224a or the notch region 224c. In an embodiment, the second rear surface cover 223 may be processed to be transparent at least in the area corresponding to the camera module 216 and / or the sensor module 217. In some embodiments, the second rear surface cover 223 may include a through-hole at least in the area corresponding to the camera module 216 and / or the sensor module 217. In this case, the through-hole may be covered by a transparent window.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a support bracket 225 disposed in a first space 2101 within a first housing 210. In one embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a support portion 2252 disposed at one end thereto, wherein the support portion 2252 has a curved outer surface to support the rear surface of a support member 240 that is curved during a sliding operation from a slide-out state to a slide-in state. In another embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a support structure configured to support and fix a drive motor 260 via a motor bracket 260a. In yet another embodiment, the support bracket 225 may include a battery holder 2251 configured to accommodate a battery. In a further embodiment, the drive motor 260 may be disposed at an end (e.g., an edge) of the support bracket 225 in the slide-out direction (e.g., the y-axis direction). For example, when the electronic device 200 is assembled, the drive motor 260 can be positioned relatively closer to the first circuit board 251 among the electronic components disposed in the first housing 210, thereby helping to minimize the size and / or length of the flexible circuit board F1 (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that electrically interconnects the first circuit board 251 and the drive motor 260. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a pair of guide rails 226 disposed on opposite side surfaces of the support bracket 225 to guide opposite ends of the support member 240 in a sliding direction.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a second circuit board 252 (e.g., a sub-circuit board) and an antenna member 253 disposed between a first extension member 212 and a first rear surface cover 213 in a first housing 210. In embodiments, the second circuit board 252 and the antenna member 253 may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member 212. In embodiments, the second circuit board 252 and the antenna member 253 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 251 via at least one electrical connection member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a flexible RF cable (FRC)). In embodiments, the antenna member 253 may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna configured to perform wireless charging, near-field communication (NFC), and / or electronic payment functions. In some embodiments, the antenna member 253 may be electrically connected to the first circuit board 251 via the second circuit board 252 through an electrical connection to the second circuit board 252. In some embodiments, the second circuit board 252 and / or the antenna member 253 may be electrically connected to the second circuit board 251 via at least a portion of a flexible circuit board F1 that connects the drive motor 260 and the first circuit board 251 to each other.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a motion distance detection sensor 500 disposed in a second space 2201 and a detection target member M disposed in a first space 2101 corresponding to the motion distance detection sensor 500. In embodiments, the detection target member M may include a magnet or an electromagnet. In embodiments, the motion distance detection sensor 500 may detect the motion distance caused by the movement of the second housing 220 (e.g., the sliding motion distance of the second housing) by detecting the magnetic force of the detection target member M, and may provide the detection information to the processor of the electronic device 200 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 (processor 120). In some embodiments, the movement distance detection sensor 500 may be disposed in the first space 2101, and the detection target component M may be disposed in the second space 2201.

[0089] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a position holding structure configured to hold the electronic device 200 in a slide-in or slide-out state. In one embodiment, the position holding structure may include at least one magnet disposed in a first housing 210. In another embodiment, the at least one magnet may include a first magnet 411 disposed in the first housing and a second magnet 412 disposed separately from the first magnet 411. In yet another embodiment, the position holding structure may include: a third magnet 421 serving as a first magnetic reaction member, disposed in the second housing 220 and positioned to respond to the magnetic force of the first magnet 411 in the slide-in state; and a fourth magnet 422 serving as a second magnetic reaction member, configured to respond to the magnetic force of the second magnet 412 in the slide-out state. In some embodiments, the first and second magnetic reaction members may include iron sheets that generate attractive forces with the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412, respectively. In the slide-in state, the electronic device 200 can maintain the position of the second housing relative to the first housing by the attractive force between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421. In an embodiment, in the slid-out state, the electronic device 200 can maintain the position of the second housing relative to the first housing by the attraction between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422.

[0090] The electronic device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can maintain its position in a sliding-in state and a sliding-out state by the attraction of magnets 411, 412, 421 and 422, which can help reduce damage to the meshing pinion 261 and rack and pinion 2221 that may occur due to external impacts such as falling.

[0091] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a motion distance detection sensor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0092] Reference Figure 5The movement distance detection sensor 500 may include a sensor disposed in a second housing (e.g., Figure 4 The sensor circuit board 510 and at least one sensor module 511 disposed on the sensor circuit board 510 are located in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, the sensor circuit board 510 may be configured in the second housing (e.g., Figure 4 The second housing 220 has a length in the direction of movement (e.g., the ±y-axis direction). In an embodiment, the sensor circuit board 510 may include at least one of a rigid circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)) and a flexible circuit board (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). In an embodiment, the movement distance detection sensor 500 may include a connector 512 (e.g., an FPCB connector or wiring member), wherein the connector 512 extends from the sensor circuit board 510 and is configured to be electrically connected to a first circuit board disposed in the first housing 210 (e.g., a... Figure 4 The first circuit board 251). In an embodiment, at least one sensor module 511 may include at least one Hall sensor or reed switch, wherein the at least one Hall sensor or reed switch is configured to detect the magnetic force of at least one magnet M disposed in the first space 2101 of the first housing 210. In an embodiment, the movement distance detection sensor 500 may detect the sliding distance of the second housing 220 moving from the first housing 210. In an embodiment, the movement distance detection sensor 500 may include a capacitive sensor (e.g., a touch sensor), wherein the capacitive sensor is configured to detect at least one conductive member or dielectric structure disposed in the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. In some embodiments, the movement distance detection sensor 500 may include an optical sensor (e.g., a proximity sensor), wherein the optical sensor is configured to identify a plurality of holes or marks formed in or disposed on the first housing 210 or the second housing 220.

[0093] Figure 6a This is a view illustrating the construction of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6b It is along Figure 6a The cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is taken by line 6b-6b. Figure 7a This is a view illustrating the construction of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7b It is along Figure 7a The cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure is taken by line 7b-7b.

[0094] Reference Figures 6a to 7bThe electronic device 200 may include: a first housing 210 including a first space 2101; a second housing 220 including a second space 2201; a support member 240 connected to the second housing 220 and configured to be at least partially accommodated in the first space 2101 in a slid-in state; a flexible display 230 configured to be supported by at least a portion of the support member 240 and at least a portion of the second housing 220; and a drive motor 260 including a pinion 261 disposed in the first space 2101 and meshing with a rack and pinion 2221 disposed in the second space 2201. In an embodiment, the drive motor 260 can automatically move the second housing 220 relative to the first housing 210 in a sliding-out direction (direction ①) or a sliding-in direction (direction ②) through the meshing between the pinion 261 and the rack and pinion 2221.

[0095] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first magnet 411 and a second magnet 412 disposed in a first space 2101 of a first housing 210. In some embodiments, the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 may be disposed on a support bracket 225, wherein a drive motor 260 is located between the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412. In some embodiments, the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 may be fixed to a first extension member 212 of the first housing 210. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a third magnet 421 disposed in a second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of the first magnet 411 in a slid-in state. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a fourth magnet 422 disposed in the second space 2201 of the second housing 220 and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of the second magnet 412 in a slid-out state. In one embodiment, the third magnet 421 and the fourth magnet 422 can be fixed to the second extension member 222 of the second housing 220, wherein the rack and pinion 2221 is located between the third magnet 421 and the fourth magnet 422.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 can be held in an inserted state by the attractive force between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 can be held in an out state by the attractive force between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422. In embodiments, at least one of the first magnet 411, the second magnet 412, the third magnet 421, or the fourth magnet 422 can be replaced by an electromagnet.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 may include a first damper 431 disposed near a third magnet 421 and a second damper 432 disposed near a fourth magnet 422 in the second space 2201. In one embodiment, the first damper 431 may be disposed between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 in the slid-in state of the electronic device 200 to mitigate the impact that occurs when the support bracket 225 and the second extension member 222 come into contact due to magnetic force. In another embodiment, the second damper 432 may be disposed between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 in the slid-out state of the electronic device 200 to mitigate the impact that occurs when the bracket 225 and the second extension member 222 come into contact due to magnetic force. In another embodiment, the first damper 431 may be fixed to the support bracket 225 between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421. In yet another embodiment, the second damper 432 may be fixed to the support bracket 225 between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422. In an embodiment, the first damper 431 and the second damper 432 can reduce undesirable movement of the housings 210 and 220 relative to each other in either a slid-in or slid-out state by providing increased friction between the support bracket 225 and the second extension member 222. In an embodiment, the first damper 431 and the second damper 432 may comprise at least one of rubber, polyurethane, silicone, or sponge.

[0098] The electronic device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can maintain its position in a sliding-in state and a sliding-out state by the attraction of magnets 411, 412, 421 and 422, which can help reduce damage to the meshing pinion 261 and rack and pinion 2221 that may occur due to external impacts such as falling.

[0099] Figure 8a This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, showing the starting time point for switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state. Figure 8b This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, showing the termination time point immediately preceding the switch from the slide-in state to the slide-out state.

[0100] In description Figure 8a and Figure 8b When referring to electronic devices, the same reference numerals are used in conjunction with... Figure 6b and Figure 7b The components in the electronic device are the same as those in the other device, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted.

[0101] refer to Figure 8a and Figure 8bThe electronic device 200 may include a moving section (e.g., a sliding moving section of the second housing 220), wherein a switch from a slide-in state to a slide-out state or from a slide-out state to a slide-in state occurs within the moving section. In an embodiment, the moving section may include a first magnetically reactive section P1, a non-reactive section P2, and a second magnetically reactive section P3, wherein in the first magnetically reactive section P1, the magnetic forces of the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 interact with each other; in the non-reactive section P2, the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 do not interact with the third magnet 421 and the fourth magnet 422; and in the second magnetically reactive section P3, the magnetic forces of the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 interact with each other. In an embodiment, the first magnetically reactive section P1 may include the distance the second housing 220 moves from the slide-in state to a point in the non-reactive section P2 where the magnetic forces of the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 do not interact. In one embodiment, the non-reactive section P2 may include the distance the second housing 220 moves from the point where the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 do not interact with the third magnet 421 and the fourth magnet 422. In another embodiment, the second magnetically reactive section P3 may include the distance the second housing 220 moves from the point of magnetic interaction between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 to the slip-out state.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 The driving force and / or rotational speed of the drive motor 260 can be controlled to differ in the first magnetic reaction section P1, the non-reaction section P2, and the second magnetic reaction section P3. For example, the drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 The drive motor 260 may require a relatively stronger driving force during the first magnetic reaction segment P1 than the driving force corresponding to the non-reaction segment P2, in order to overcome the attractive force between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421. In an embodiment, the drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 The drive motor 260 may require a relatively weaker driving force and / or a relatively slower rotational speed during the second magnetic reaction section P3 compared to the corresponding non-reaction section P2, in order to overcome the attraction between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the processor of electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can be configured to detect sensors (e.g., by moving distance) Figure 4 The movement distance detection sensor 500 detects the movement distance of the second housing 220 (e.g., the first magnetic reaction section P1, the non-reaction section P2, and the second magnetic reaction section P3), and controls the drive motor control module (e.g., Figure 1 The drive motor control module 181) adjusts the drive motor (e.g., Figure 4The driving force and / or rotational speed of the drive motor 260. In an embodiment, when the drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 When the drive motor 260 is a DC motor, the processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can control the drive motor (e.g., by adjusting the voltage of each part) by adjusting the voltage of each part. Figure 4 The driving force of the drive motor 260. In an embodiment, when the drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 When the drive motor 260 is a stepper motor, the processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can control the drive motor (e.g., by controlling the pulse width modulation (PWM) signal) Figure 4 The rotational speed of the drive motor (260).

[0104] An electronic device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can be controlled via a drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 The driving force of the drive motor 260 moves the motor at a predetermined (e.g., constant) speed in the first magnetic reaction section P1, the non-reaction section P2, and the second magnetic reaction section P3 to improve operational reliability.

[0105] Figure 8c This is a view showing the arrangement of magnets according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0106] Reference Figure 8c In the direction where magnets 411 and 421 face each other, no support structure is required. For example, no support structure is required between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421. In this case, the first damper (e.g., the one provided between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421) can be omitted. Figure 8a The first damper). In an embodiment, this arrangement of magnets 411 and 421 allows for a more sensitive response caused by the magnetic force between the two magnets 411 and 421. In an embodiment, the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet (e.g., Figure 8b The fourth magnet 422 can also have a basically the same arrangement.

[0107] Figure 8d This is a view showing a modified shape of a magnet according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0108] Reference Figure 8d The first magnet 411-1 and the third magnet 421-1 may have a triangular shape. In an embodiment, the second magnet 412-1 and the fourth magnet (e.g., Figure 8bThe fourth magnet 422 may also have a substantially the same shape. In some embodiments, magnets 411-1, 421-1 and 412-1 may have various shapes (e.g., rectangular, square, circular, elliptical or polygonal) to be effectively placed in the internal space of the electronic device 200.

[0109] Figure 9a This is a graph showing the variation of the driver output level of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing. Figure 9b This is a graph showing the variation of the driving force of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing.

[0110] refer to Figure 9a and Figure 9b And as shown in the above figures, electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can adjust the output level of the drive motor driver based on the movement distance of the second housing 220. In an embodiment, when the second housing 220 moves from the sliding-in state in the sliding-out direction, the electronic device 200 can detect the first magnetic reaction section P1 via the movement distance detection sensor 500. In an embodiment, in the first magnetic reaction section P1, the electronic device 200 can control the drive motor 260 to generate a driving force capable of overcoming the attraction between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 by adjusting the output level via the drive motor control module 181 so that a voltage higher than the reference voltage V1 is applied. For example, when the driving force of the drive motor 260 corresponding to the reference voltage V1 is 100 gf and the attraction between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 is approximately 80 gf, the electronic device 200 can control the drive motor 260 to operate with a driving force of at least 180 gf in the first magnetic reaction section P1. In the embodiment, in the first magnetic reaction section P1, since the attraction between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 decreases as the second housing 220 moves in the sliding direction, the electronic device 200 can gradually reduce the voltage to help the second housing 220 move at a predetermined speed.

[0111] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 by adjusting the output level to apply a reference voltage V1 when no non-reactive segment P2 of magnets 411, 412, 421, and 422 interacts with each other. In an embodiment, as the second housing 220 continues to move in the sliding direction, the electronic device 200 can detect a second magnetic reactive segment P3 corresponding to the segment between the end of the non-reactive segment P2 and the sliding state. In an embodiment, in the second magnetic reactive segment P3, the electronic device 200 can control the drive motor 260, via the drive motor control module 181, to generate a driving force capable of overcoming the attractive force between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 by adjusting the output level so that a voltage lower than the reference voltage is applied. For example, when the driving force of the drive motor 260 corresponding to the reference voltage V1 is 100 gf, and the attractive force between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 is approximately 80 gf, the electronic device 200 can control the drive motor 260 to operate with a driving force of at least 20 gf in the second magnetic reaction section P3. In an embodiment, in the second magnetic reaction section P3, since the attractive force between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 increases as the second housing 220 moves, the electronic device 200 can gradually reduce the voltage to help the second housing 220 move to the sliding state at a predetermined speed.

[0112] Although not shown, when switching from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the electronic device 200 can also control the driving force of the drive motor 260 by adjusting the output level of the drive motor driver in the same manner as described above, so that the second housing moves at a predetermined speed throughout the entire moving section.

[0113] Figure 10a This is a graph showing the variation of the driver output level of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing. Figure 10b This is a graph showing the variation of the rotational speed of the drive motor according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with respect to the moving section of the second housing.

[0114] Reference Figure 10a and Figure 10bIn the first magnetic reaction section P1, the electronic device 200 can control the drive motor 260 to generate a driving force capable of overcoming the attraction between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 by adjusting the output level of the drive motor control module 181 to apply a voltage higher than the reference voltage V1. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 by adjusting the output level to apply the reference voltage V1 when no one of the magnets 411, 412, 421, and 422 interacts with each other in the non-reaction section P2. In an embodiment, as the second housing 220 continues to move in the sliding direction, the electronic device 200 can detect a second magnetic reaction section P3 corresponding to the section between the end of the non-reaction section P2 and the sliding state. In an embodiment, in the second magnetic reaction section P3, the electronic device 200 can also adjust the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 by controlling a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal (e.g., a pulse width modulated signal). For example, by reducing the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 in the second magnetic reaction section P3 compared to the rotational speed in the non-reactive section P2, the electronic device 200 can reduce the phenomenon of rapid contact between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 due to their attractive force. In some embodiments, the electronic device 200 can reduce both the driving force and the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 in the second magnetic reaction section P3.

[0115] Figure 11a This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a slid-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 11b This is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0116] In description Figure 11a and Figure 11b When referring to electronic devices, the same reference numerals are used in conjunction with... Figure 6b and Figure 7b The components in the electronic device are essentially the same, and their detailed descriptions can be omitted.

[0117] Reference Figure 11a and Figure 11b The first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 described above can be replaced by a single first magnet 410 disposed on the support bracket 225 of the first housing 210. In this case, when the electronic device 200 is in the slid-in state, the third magnet 421 can be disposed at a position within the magnetic reaction zone of the single first magnet 410. In an embodiment, when the electronic device 200 is in the slid-out state, the fourth magnet 422 can be disposed at a position within the magnetic reaction zone of the single first magnet 410.

[0118] According to exemplary embodiments of this disclosure, some of magnets 410, 411, 412, 421, and 422 can be replaced by iron sheets that respond to magnetic force. In embodiments, the first magnet 411 facing the third magnet 421 or the third magnet 421 facing the first magnet 411 can be replaced by iron sheets. In some embodiments, the second magnet 412 facing the fourth magnet 422 or the fourth magnet 422 facing the second magnet 412 can be replaced by iron sheets.

[0119] Figure 12 This is a flowchart illustrating the control of the drive motor when switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0120] refer to Figure 12 As shown in the above figures, in operation 1201, the processor of the electronic device 200 (hereinafter referred to as the "electronic device") (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can detect whether a slide-out event has occurred in the second housing 220. For example, the electronic device 200 can detect a slide-out event by recognizing at least one of the following operations: pressing a button exposed on the first housing 210 or the second housing 220, touching an object displayed on the flexible display 230, or receiving a voice command as a trigger action for switching from the slide-in state to the slide-out state.

[0121] In operation 1203, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 at a first output level. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 can be held in a sliding state by the attractive force between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 that are in contact with each other. Therefore, the electronic device 200 can detect that the second housing 220 is located in the first magnetic reaction zone P1 using the movement distance detection sensor 500, and can control the drive motor 260 to generate a driving force capable of overcoming the attractive force between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 by adjusting the output level via the drive motor control module 181 so that a voltage higher than the reference voltage is applied. Therefore, the second housing 220 can begin to move from the sliding state in the sliding direction by the increased driving force of the drive motor 260.

[0122] In operation 1205, the electronic device 200 can use the movement distance detection sensor 500 to detect whether the second housing 220 has moved beyond the first magnetic reaction zone P1. In an embodiment, when it is detected that the second housing 220 has not moved beyond the first magnetic reaction zone P1, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 by gradually reducing the voltage according to the movement of the second housing 220.

[0123] In operation 1207, when the second housing 220 is detected to have moved beyond the first magnetically reactive zone P1 and entered the unreactive zone P2, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 at a second output level. This can indicate that the second housing 220 has entered the unreactive zone P2 where the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 do not respond to the magnetic forces of the third magnet 421 and the fourth magnet 422, and the second output level can be lower than the first output level.

[0124] In operation 1209, the electronic device 200 can detect whether the second housing 220 has moved beyond the non-reactive zone P2 and entered the second magnetic reactive zone P3. For example, if it is detected that the second housing 220 has not entered the second magnetic reactive zone P3, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 to remain constant by maintaining a uniform voltage.

[0125] In operation 1211, when the second housing 220 is detected to have moved beyond the unresponsive section P2 and entered the second magnetically reactive section P3, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 at a third output level. In an embodiment, the third output level may be at least lower than the second output level. In this case, as the attraction between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 gradually increases according to the movement of the second housing 220 toward the sliding state, the drive motor 260 can be controlled to gradually decrease the voltage, thereby reducing the driving force. In some embodiments, in the second magnetically reactive section P3, the electronic device 200 can also adjust the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 by controlling a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal (e.g., a pulse width modulated signal). For example, by reducing the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 in the second magnetically reactive section P3 compared to the rotational speed in the unresponsive section P2, the electronic device 200 can reduce the phenomenon of rapid contact between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 due to their attraction. In some embodiments, the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 may be gradually reduced in the second magnetic reaction section P3.

[0126] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when switching from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the electronic device 200 can adjust the output level of the drive motor 260 for each magnetic reaction segment, thereby controlling the second housing 220 to move at a predetermined speed throughout the entire moving segment.

[0127] Figure 13 This is a flowchart illustrating the control of the drive motor when switching from the slide-out state to the slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0128] refer to Figure 13 As shown in the above figures, in operation 1301, the processor of the electronic device 200 (hereinafter referred to as the "electronic device") (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 can detect whether a sliding-in event has occurred in the second housing 220. For example, the electronic device 200 can detect a sliding-in event by recognizing at least one of the following operations: pressing a button exposed on the first housing 210 or the second housing 220, touching an object displayed on the flexible display 230, or receiving a voice command as a trigger action for switching from the sliding-out state to the sliding-in state.

[0129] In operation 1303, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 at a first output level. In an embodiment, the electronic device 200 can be held in a sliding state by the attractive force between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 that are in contact with each other. Therefore, the electronic device 200 can detect that the second housing 220 is located in the second magnetic reaction section P3 using the movement distance detection sensor 500, and can control the drive motor 260 to generate a driving force capable of overcoming the attractive force between the second magnet 412 and the fourth magnet 422 by adjusting the output level via the drive motor control module 181 so that a voltage higher than the reference voltage is applied. Therefore, the second housing 220 can begin to move from the sliding state in the sliding direction by the increased driving force of the drive motor 260.

[0130] In operation 1305, the electronic device 200 can use the movement distance detection sensor 500 to detect whether the second housing 220 has moved beyond the second magnetic reaction zone P3. In an embodiment, when it is detected that the second housing 220 has not moved beyond the second magnetic reaction zone P3, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 by gradually reducing the voltage according to the movement of the second housing 220.

[0131] In operation 1307, when the second housing 220 is detected to have moved beyond the second magnetically reactive zone P3 and entered the unreactive zone P2, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 at a second output level. This can indicate that the second housing 220 has entered the unreactive zone P2 where the first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 do not respond to the magnetic forces of the third magnet 421 and the fourth magnet 422, and the second output level can be lower than the first output level.

[0132] In operation 1309, the electronic device 200 can detect whether the second housing 220 has moved beyond the non-reactive zone P2 and entered the first magnetic reactive zone P1. For example, if it is detected that the second housing 220 has not entered the first magnetic reactive zone P1, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 to remain constant by maintaining a uniform voltage.

[0133] In operation 1311, upon detecting that the second housing 220 has moved beyond the unresponsive section P2 and entered the first magnetically reactive section P1, the electronic device 200 can control the driving force of the drive motor 260 at a third output level. In an embodiment, the third output level may be at least lower than the second output level. In this case, as the attraction between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 gradually increases according to the movement of the second housing 220 toward the sliding state, the drive motor 260 can be controlled to gradually decrease the voltage, thereby reducing the driving force. In some embodiments, in the first magnetically reactive section P1, the electronic device 200 can also adjust the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 by controlling a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal (e.g., a pulse width modulated signal). For example, by reducing the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 in the first magnetically reactive section P1 compared to the rotational speed in the unresponsive section P2, the electronic device 200 can reduce the phenomenon of rapid contact between the first magnet 411 and the third magnet 421 due to their attraction. In some embodiments, the rotational speed of the drive motor 260 may be gradually reduced in the first magnetic reaction section P1.

[0134] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when switching from the slide-out state to the slide-in state, the electronic device 200 can adjust the output level of the drive motor 260 for each magnetic reaction segment, thereby controlling the second housing 220 to move at a predetermined speed throughout the entire moving segment.

[0135] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device 200 may have a pair of position holding structures, the pair of position holding structures including magnets 411, 412, 421 and 422 respectively symmetrically arranged on its left and right sides, which can help to hold the position smoothly.

[0136] According to various embodiments, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 4 The electronic device 200 may include: a first housing (e.g., Figure 4 First housing 210); second housing (e.g., Figure 4 The second housing 220 is slidably coupled to the first housing and the flexible display (e.g., Figure 4 The flexible display 230 is configured to be supported by a first housing and a second housing; a drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 The drive motor 260 is disposed in the first housing and includes a pinion gear (e.g., Figure 4 Pinion 261); rack and pinion (e.g., Figure 4 The rack and pinion gear 2221 is disposed in the second housing and meshes with the pinion; at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 4 The first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 are disposed in the first housing; the first magnetic reaction member (e.g., Figure 4 The third magnet 421 is disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of at least one magnet in the slid-in state; and the second magnetic reaction member (e.g., Figure 4 A fourth magnet 422 is disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of at least one magnet in the slid-in state. The second housing can be kept in place in both the slid-out and slid-in states by the attractive force between at least one magnet and the first and second magnetic reaction members.

[0137] According to various embodiments, the first magnetic reaction component and / or the second magnetic reaction component may include a magnet, wherein the magnet is arranged to generate an attractive force with at least one magnet.

[0138] According to various embodiments, the first magnetic reaction component and / or the second magnetic reaction component may include an iron sheet, wherein the iron sheet is arranged to generate an attractive force with at least one magnet.

[0139] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include being positioned in a slid-in state on at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 6b The first magnet 411) and the first magnetic reaction component (e.g., Figure 6b The first damper (e.g., between the third magnet 421) and the third magnet 421) Figure 6b The first damper 431).

[0140] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include being positioned on at least one magnet (e.g., in a slid-out state) Figure 7b The second magnet 412) and the second magnetic reaction component (e.g., Figure 7b The second damper (e.g., between the fourth magnet 422) and the fourth magnet 422) Figure 7b The second damper 432).

[0141] According to various embodiments, the first damper and the second damper may include at least one of rubber, polyurethane, silicone, or sponge.

[0142] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may include a motion distance detection sensor (e.g., Figure 5 The moving distance detection sensor 500) and at least one processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120), wherein a movement distance detection sensor is configured to detect the movement distance of the second housing, and at least one processor is configured to control the driving force of the drive motor in response to the movement segment of the second housing detected by the movement distance detection sensor.

[0143] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured in the first magnetic reaction section (e.g., Figure 8aIn the first magnetic reaction section P1), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled by a first output level, wherein, in the first magnetic reaction section, the second housing (e.g., Figure 6b The second housing 220 moves from a position corresponding to the sliding-in state to at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 6b The first magnet 411) and the first magnetic reaction component (e.g., Figure 6b The location where the attraction between the third magnet (421) disappears.

[0144] According to various embodiments, the first output level can be gradually reduced as the second housing moves.

[0145] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured to operate in a non-responsive segment (e.g., Figure 8b In the unresponsive section P2), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a second output level at least lower than the first output level, wherein, in the unresponsive section, the second housing (e.g., Figure 7b The second housing 220 moves from the first magnetic reaction section to immediately adjacent to at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 7b The second magnet 412) and the second magnetic reaction component (e.g., Figure 7b The position before the attraction between the fourth magnet (422) begins.

[0146] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured in the second magnetic reaction section (e.g., Figure 8b In the second magnetic reaction section P3), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a third output level that is at least lower than the second output level, wherein, in the second magnetic reaction section, the second housing (e.g., Figure 7b The second shell (220) moves from the unresponsive section to a position corresponding to the slide-out state.

[0147] According to various embodiments, the third output level can be gradually reduced as the second housing moves.

[0148] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured to control the rotational speed of the drive motor to be lower in the second magnetically reactive section than in the non-reactive section when the second housing moves from the non-reactive section to a position corresponding to the slide-out state.

[0149] According to various embodiments, the rotational speed of the drive motor in the second magnetic reaction section can be gradually reduced as the second housing moves.

[0150] According to various embodiments, the drive motor may include a DC motor or a stepper motor.

[0151] According to various embodiments, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 4 The electronic device 200 may include: a first housing (e.g., Figure 4 First housing 210); second housing (e.g., Figure 4 The second housing 220 is slidably coupled to the first housing; a flexible display (e.g., Figure 4 The flexible display 230 is configured to be supported by a first housing and a second housing and has a display area that varies depending on whether the second housing slides in or out; a drive motor (e.g., Figure 4 The drive motor 260 is disposed in the first housing and includes a pinion gear (e.g., Figure 4 Pinion 261); rack and pinion (e.g., Figure 4 The rack and pinion gear 2221 is disposed in the second housing and meshes with the pinion; at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 4 The first magnet 411 and the second magnet 412 are disposed in the first housing; the first magnetic reaction member (e.g., Figure 4 A third magnet 421 is disposed in the second housing and configured to be influenced by the magnetic force of at least one magnet in the slid-in state; a second magnetic reaction member (e.g., Figure 4 The fourth magnet 422 is disposed in the second housing and configured to be affected by the magnetic force of at least one magnet in the slide-out state; the movement distance detection sensor (e.g., Figure 4 The movement distance detection sensor 500 is configured to detect the movement distance of the second housing; and at least one processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120 is configured to control the driving force of the drive motor in response to a moving segment of the second housing detected by the moving distance detection sensor.

[0152] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured in the first magnetic reaction section (e.g., Figure 8a In the first magnetic reaction section P1), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled by a first output level, wherein, in the first magnetic reaction section, the second housing (e.g., Figure 6b The second housing 220 moves from a position corresponding to the sliding-in state to at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 6b The first magnet 411) and the first magnetic reaction component (e.g., Figure 6b The location where the attraction between the third magnet (421) disappears.

[0153] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured to operate in a non-responsive segment (e.g., Figure 8b In the unresponsive section P2), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a second output level at least lower than the first output level, wherein, in the unresponsive section, the second housing (e.g., Figure 7b The second housing 220 moves from the first magnetic reaction section to immediately adjacent to at least one magnet (e.g., Figure 7bThe second magnet 412) and the second magnetic reaction component (e.g., Figure 7b The position before the attraction between the fourth magnet (422) begins.

[0154] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured in the second magnetic reaction section (e.g., Figure 8b In the second magnetic reaction section P3), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a third output level that is at least lower than the second output level, wherein, in the second magnetic reaction section, the second housing (e.g., Figure 7b The second shell (220) moves from the unresponsive section to a position corresponding to the slide-out state.

[0155] According to various embodiments, at least one processor can be configured to control the rotational speed of the drive motor to be lower in the second magnetically reactive section than in the non-reactive section when the second housing moves from the non-reactive section to a position corresponding to the slide-out state.

[0156] The embodiments of this disclosure disclosed in this specification and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative examples to illustrate the technical features of embodiments according to this disclosure and to aid in understanding the embodiments of this disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of this disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modifications derived from the technical concepts of the various embodiments of this disclosure, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An electronic device (200), comprising: First shell (210); The second housing (220) is slidably coupled to the first housing; The flexible display (230) is configured to be supported by the first housing and the second housing; A drive motor (260) is disposed in the first housing and includes a pinion (261); A rack and pinion gear (2221) is disposed in the second housing and meshes with the pinion gear; At least one magnet (411, 412) is disposed in the first housing; A first magnetic reaction member (421) is disposed in the second housing and configured to be affected by the magnetic force of the at least one magnet in the slid-in state; and The second magnetic reaction component (422) is disposed in the second housing and configured to be affected by the magnetic force of the at least one magnet in the slide-out state. In the sliding-out state and the sliding-in state, the second housing is kept in place by the attraction between the at least one magnet and the first magnetic reaction member and the second magnetic reaction member.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first magnetic reaction component and / or the second magnetic reaction component include a magnet, wherein the magnet is arranged to generate an attractive force with the at least one magnet.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first magnetic reaction component and / or the second magnetic reaction component include an iron sheet, wherein the iron sheet is arranged to generate an attractive force with the at least one magnet.

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A first damper (431) is disposed between the at least one magnet (411) and the first magnetic reaction member (421) in the slide-in state.

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: A second damper (432) is disposed between the at least one magnet (412) and the second magnetic reaction member (422) in the slip-out state.

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The first damper and the second damper comprise at least one of rubber, polyurethane, silicone resin or sponge.

7. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: A movement distance detection sensor (500) is configured to detect the movement distance of the second housing; and At least one processor (120) is configured to control the driving force of the drive motor in response to a moving segment of the second housing detected by a moving distance detection sensor.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, wherein, The at least one processor is configured to: In the first magnetic reaction section (P1), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a first output level, wherein, in the first magnetic reaction section (P1), the second housing (220) moves from a position corresponding to the sliding state to a position where the attraction between the at least one magnet (411) and the first magnetic reaction member (421) disappears.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, The first output level gradually decreases as the second housing moves.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, The at least one processor is configured to: In the non-reactive zone (P2), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a second output level at least lower than the first output level, wherein, in the non-reactive zone (P2), the second housing (220) moves from the first magnetic reaction zone to a position immediately before the attraction between the at least one magnet (412) and the second magnetic reaction member (422) begins.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The at least one processor is configured to: In the second magnetic reaction zone (P3), the driving force of the drive motor is controlled at a third output level that is at least lower than the second output level, wherein, in the second magnetic reaction zone (P3), the second housing (220) moves from the non-reaction zone to a position corresponding to the slide-out state.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein, The third output level gradually decreases as the second housing moves.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein, The at least one processor is configured to: The rotational speed of the drive motor is controlled to be lower in the second magnetic reaction section when the second housing moves from the unresponsive section to the position corresponding to the slide-out state than in the unresponsive section.

14. The electronic device according to claim 13, wherein, In the second magnetic reaction zone, the rotational speed of the drive motor gradually decreases as the second housing moves.

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The drive motor includes a DC motor or a stepper motor.

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