Electronic device including antenna

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing; a second housing rotatably connected to one side of the first housing and including a first conductive portion; a third housing rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing; a first hinge member disposed between the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge member disposed between the first housing and the third housing; and a flexible display disposed on front surfaces of the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing, and configured to be at least partially folded or unfolded, in which when each of the second housing and the third housing is folded toward the flexible display disposed in the first housing, the flexible display is configured to be at least partially folded or unfolded. The first conductive portion of the second housing and the side portion of the third housing are disposed to be spaced apart from each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Various embodiments of this disclosure relate to electronic devices, such as electronic devices including antennas. Background Technology

[0002] The continuous development of information and communication technologies and semiconductor technologies has accelerated the popularization and use of various electronic devices. In particular, recent electronic devices have been developed to be portable and capable of communication simultaneously.

[0003] The term "electronic device" can refer to a device that performs a specific function according to its programmed functionality, such as home appliances, electronic schedulers, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video / audio devices, desktop PCs or laptop computers, car navigation systems, etc. For example, an electronic device can output stored information as voice or images. With the increasing integration of electronic devices and the prevalence of high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication, electronic devices (such as mobile communication terminals) have recently been equipped with a variety of functions. For example, electronic devices integrate functions including entertainment (such as running video games), multimedia (such as playing music / videos), communication and security (such as for mobile banking), and calendar management or e-wallet functions. These electronic devices have been miniaturized for easy portability. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Solution to the problem An electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a first housing; a second housing rotatably connected to one side of the first housing and including a first conductive portion; a third housing rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing; a first hinge member disposed between the first housing and the second housing; a second hinge member disposed between the first housing and the third housing; and a flexible display disposed on the front surfaces of the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing, and configured to be at least partially folded or unfolded. When each of the second housing and the third housing is in a folded state toward the flexible display disposed on the first housing, the first conductive portion of the second housing and the side portion of the third housing may be spaced apart from each other.

[0005] An electronic device may include: a flexible display, at least partially folded or unfolded; a housing including a first housing, a second housing, and a third housing configured to overlap each other in the folded state of the flexible display; a first conductive portion forming a side portion of the electronic device and disposed at an edge of the second housing; and a second conductive portion providing a portion of the third housing rotatably connected to the first housing and spaced apart from the first conductive portion in the folded state of the flexible display. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment; Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5a This is a side view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5b This is a side view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 5c This is a side view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 7 This is a conceptual diagram illustrating an antenna structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 10a A portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 10b A portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 11a This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 11b This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 12a This is a perspective view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 12b This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 14a This is a perspective view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 14bA portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown; Figure 15a This is a side view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 15b This is a side view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 17a This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 17b This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; Figure 17c This is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and Figure 18 This is a graph showing the performance of an antenna of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0007] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0008] 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 an embodiment, at least one of the 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. According to an embodiment, some components of the assembly (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module 160).

[0009] 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 in conjunction with processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to embodiments, as at least part of the data processing or calculations, 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 configured to consume less power than the main processor 121, or may be configured 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.

[0010] When the main processor 121 is inactive (e.g., in sleep) state, 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 101 (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), 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.

[0011] 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.

[0012] 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.

[0013] 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). Input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0014] 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.

[0015] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display module 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 configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by the touch.

[0016] 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 via 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to be directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly coupled to external electronic device (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.

[0019] 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).

[0020] 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.

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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).

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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 supporting 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). A corresponding one of these communication modules can communicate via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network, such as Bluetooth). TM The wireless communication module 192 can communicate with external electronic devices 104 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, Internet, or computer network (e.g., a local area network (LAN) or 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 or verify electronic devices 101 in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) using user information (e.g., an International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiator formed of a conductor or conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190. 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, other components besides the radiator (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be further formed as part of antenna module 197.

[0027] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 can form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to an embodiment, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an 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 of the specified high-frequency band.

[0028] At least some of the aforementioned components can be combined with each other 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)).

[0029] 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. External electronic device 102 or external electronic device 104 may each 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 may be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, 104, or 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 one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service itself; 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, the 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 an embodiment, 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).

[0030] The electronic device according to various embodiments of this disclosure can be one of a variety of types of electronic devices. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. According to embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device is not limited to those described above.

[0031] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions to the respective embodiments. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that, unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular form of a noun corresponding to a term may include one or more things. As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include all possible combinations of the items enumerated together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “attached to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the first element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) combined with the second element, wirelessly combined with the second element, or combined with the second element via a third element.

[0032] As used herein, the term "module" can include units implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit." A module can be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module can be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0033] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) containing one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. The term "non-transitory" simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not include signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), but this term does not distinguish between data being stored semi-permanently in the storage medium and data being temporarily stored in the storage medium.

[0034] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded), or may be distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0035] According to various embodiments, each of the above components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. Some of the multiple entities may be separately located in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0036] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing the electronic device 200 in an unfolded state (or open state, or fully unfolded state, or fully open state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 2 This shows a view of one side surface (e.g., front surface) of the electronic device 200 when viewed at an angle. Figure 3 This shows a view of the other side surface (e.g., the rear surface) of the electronic device 200 when viewed at an angle. (Refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described components can be compared with the reference Figure 1 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 4 to 18 The components described are identical, either entirely or partially. For example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the unfolded state of the electronic device 200 can be defined as the "first state".

[0037] The electronic device 200 may include a housing 201. The electronic device 200 may include a display 202. The housing 201 may form a space for mounting the display 202. The display 202 may be a flexible display 202. At least a portion of the display 202 may be folded or unfolded.

[0038] According to an embodiment, housing 201 includes a first housing 210. Housing 201 may include a second housing 220. Housing 201 may include a third housing 230. The first housing 210 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the third housing 230. The second housing 220 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 210. The third housing 230 may be rotatably coupled to the first housing 210. Display 202 may include a first display area 202a corresponding to the first housing 210, a second display area 202b corresponding to the second housing 220, and a third display area 202c corresponding to the third housing 230.

[0039] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes support members 240, 250, and 260 (or may also be referred to herein as surround members 240, 250, and 260, rim portions 240, 250, and 260, or edge portions 240, 250, and 260). Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be disposed between the housing 201 and the display 202. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be coupled to the housing 201 and may support the display 202. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may be configured as edges surrounding the display 202. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may extend along the circumference of the housing 201. Support members 240, 250, and 260 may include a first support member 240 disposed in a first housing 210, a second support member 250 disposed in a second housing 220, and a third support member 260 disposed in a third housing 230. Support member 240, 250, or 260 may be referred to as the “body”. Support member 240, 250, or 260 may also be referred to as a “frame”, “sealing member”, “peripheral part”, “circumferential part”, “peripheral structure”, or “circumferential structure”.

[0040] According to an embodiment, supports 240, 250, and 260 include a first support 240. The first support 240 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the display 202. The first support 240 may be disposed along an edge of the first housing 210. The first support 240 may include a first-1 support 241 (or a first portion 241 of the first support 240) and a first-2 support 242 (or a second portion 242 of the first support 240). At least a portion of the display 202 may be disposed between the first-1 support 241 and the first-2 support 242. The first-1 support 241 may be disposed at one end of the first housing 210, and the first-2 support 242 may be disposed at the other end of the first housing 210. Thus, a first portion of the display 202 is disposed between the first-1 support 241 and the first-2 support 242. Each of the first support 240, the second support 250, and the third support 260 may be referred to as a "support". Support members 240, 250, or 260 may include non-conductive components. Support members 240, 250, or 260 may be referred to as “deco,” “finishing member,” or “non-conductive component.”

[0041] According to an embodiment, supports 240, 250, and 260 include a second support 250. The second support 250 may be disposed between the second housing 220 and the display 202. The second support 250 may be disposed along the edge of the second housing 220. The second support 250 may include a second-first support 251 (or a first portion 251 of the second support 250), a second-second support 252 (or a second portion 252 of the second support 250), and a second-third support 253 (or a third portion 253 of the second support 250). At least a portion of the display 202 may be disposed between the second-second support 252 and the second-third support 253. The second-first support 251 may connect the second-second support 252 and the second-third support 253. The second-first support 251 may be disposed along the edge of the second housing 220 (e.g., Figure 3 The second-1 support member 251 may be disposed between the edge 222 of the second housing 220 and the display 202. The second-2 support member 252 may be disposed at one end of the second housing 220, and the second-3 support member 253 may be disposed at the other end of the second housing 220. In this way, a second portion of the display 202 is disposed between the second-2 support member 252 and the second-3 support member 253 (e.g., the second portion of the display 202 is different from the first portion of the display 202). The second-1 support member 251 may be referred to as a "support frame" or a "first support frame". Each of the second-2 support member 252 and the second-3 support member 253 may be referred to as a "second support frame".

[0042] According to an embodiment, supports 240, 250, and 260 include a third support 260. The third support 260 may be disposed between the third housing 230 and the display 202. The third support 260 may be disposed along the edge of the third housing 230. The third support 260 may include a third-first support 261 (or a first portion 261 of the third support 260), a third-second support 262 (or a second portion 262 of the third support 260), and a third-third support 263 (or a third portion 263 of the third support 260). At least a portion of the display 202 may be disposed between the third-second support 262 and the third-third support 263. The third-first support 261 may connect the third-second support 262 and the third-third support 263. The third-first support 261 may be disposed along the edge of the third housing 230 (e.g., Figure 3 The third support member 261 may be disposed between the edge 232 of the third housing 230 and the display 202. The third support member 262 may be disposed at one end of the third housing 230, and the third support member 263 may be disposed at the other end of the third housing 230. In this way, the third portion of the display 202 is disposed between the third support member 262 and the third support member 263 (e.g., the third portion of the display 202 is different from the first portion and the second portion of the display 202). The third support member 261 may be referred to as a "support frame" or a "first support frame". Each of the third support member 262 and the third support member 263 may be referred to as a "second support frame".

[0043] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 includes a first-1 side portion 211 (or a first side portion or edge portion 211 of the first housing 210) and a first-2 side portion 212 (or a second side portion or edge portion 212 of the first housing 210). The first-1 side portion 211 and the first-2 side portion 212 may respectively form two opposing side surfaces of the first housing 210. A second housing 220 may be coupled to the first-1 side portion 211. A third housing 230 may be coupled to the first-2 side portion 212. The first-1 side portion 211 may be referred to as the "first coupling portion". The first-2 side portion 212 may be referred to as the "second coupling portion". The first-1 side portion 211 may be referred to as the "first portion". The first-2 side portion 212 may be referred to as the "second portion".

[0044] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 includes a second-1 side portion 221 (or a first side portion or edge portion 221 of the second housing 220) and a second-2 side portion 222 (or a second side portion or edge portion 222 of the second housing 220). The second-1 side portion 221 and the second-2 side portion 222 may respectively form two opposing side surfaces of the second housing 220. The second-1 side portion 221 may be attached to the first housing 210. The second-2 side portion 222 may form a side surface of the housing 201. The second-2 side portion 222 may be referred to as an "edge". The second-1 side portion 221 may be referred to as a "third side portion". The second-2 side portion 222 may be referred to as a "fourth side portion".

[0045] According to an embodiment, the third housing 230 may include a third-1 side portion 231 (or a first side portion or edge portion 231 of the third housing 230) and a third-2 side portion 232 (or a second side portion or edge portion 232 of the third housing 230). The third-1 side portion 231 and the third-2 side portion 232 may respectively form two opposing side surfaces of the third housing 230. The third-1 side portion 231 may be attached to the first housing 210. The third-2 side portion 232 may form a side surface of the housing 201. The third-2 side portion 232 may be referred to as an "edge". The third-1 side portion 231 may be referred to as a "fifth side portion". The third-2 side portion 232 may be referred to as a "sixth side portion".

[0046] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a first hinge 270 and a second hinge 280. The first hinge 270 may be disposed between a first housing 210 and a second housing 220. The first hinge 270 may be disposed between a first-1 side 211 and a second-1 side 221. The first hinge 270 may rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. The second hinge 280 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and a third housing 230. The second hinge 280 may be disposed between a first-2 side 212 and a third-1 side 231. The second hinge 280 may rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the third housing 230. The first hinge 270 may be referred to as a "first hinge member." The second hinge 280 may be referred to as a "second hinge member."

[0047] It should be understood that, in various embodiments of this disclosure, the electronic device 200 includes a housing 200, a first hinge 270, a second hinge 280, and a flexible display 202. The housing 200 includes a first housing 210, a second housing 220, and a third housing 230. Each of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the third housing 230 includes a corresponding first side portion 211 and a second side portion 212, a first side portion 221 and a second side portion 222, a first side portion 231 and a second side portion 232. The first housing 210 includes a first support member 240 comprising a first portion 241 and a second portion 242. Each of the second housing 220 and the third housing 230 includes a corresponding second support member 250 and a third support member 260. The second support member 250 and the third support member 260 each include a corresponding first portion 251, a second portion 252 and a third portion 253, a first portion 261, a second portion 262 and a third portion 263.

[0048] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing an electronic device 200 in a folded state (or fully folded state, or closed state) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5a It is viewed in one direction (e.g., the +Z direction). Figure 4 Side view of electronic device 200. Figure 5b It is viewed in one direction (e.g., the -X direction). Figure 4 Side view of electronic device 200. Figure 5c It is viewed in one direction (e.g., the +X direction). Figure 4 A side view of the electronic device 200. (Refer to...) Figures 4 to 5c The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 3 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figures 4 to 5c The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 6 to 18 The components described are identical, either entirely or partially. For example... Figure 4 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 5c As shown, the folded state of the electronic device 200 can be defined as the "second state".

[0049] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 is rotatable relative to the first housing 210. A first hinge 270 may provide a center of rotation for the second housing 220. For example, the second housing 220 rotates about the first hinge 270, wherein the first hinge 270 rotatably (directly or indirectly) engages the second housing 220 to the first housing 210. The first hinge 270 may connect a first-1 side 211 of the first housing 210 and a second-1 side 221 of the second housing 220. The third housing 230 is rotatable relative to the first housing 210. A second hinge 280 may provide a center of rotation for the third housing 230. For example, the third housing 230 rotates about the second hinge 280, wherein the second hinge 280 rotatably (directly or indirectly) engages the third housing 230 to the first housing 210. The second hinge 280 may connect a first-2 side 212 of the first housing 210 and a third-1 side 231 of the third housing 230.

[0050] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, each of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the third housing 230 is arranged in one direction (e.g., the +Z direction). The third housing 230 may be disposed above the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 may be disposed above the third housing 230. The third housing 230 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. This folded state may be referred to as a G-fold, and a device capable of having this folded state is referred to as a G-fold type device. Various embodiments of this disclosure also contemplate other types of devices, such as Z-fold type devices, wherein, in the folded state, for the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the third housing 230 connected as described above, the first housing 210 will be disposed above the third housing 230, and the second housing 220 will be disposed above the first housing 210. It should be understood that this document relates to... Figure 5a The features described in the electronic device 200 of the type shown can also be applied to other types of electronic devices (including Z-fold type devices as defined above).

[0051] According to an embodiment, electronic device 200 includes an antenna 223. The antenna 223 may be formed at an edge 222 of a second housing 220. The antenna 223 may be integrated with the second housing 220 and may be part of the edge 222. For example, the antenna 223 may be formed on or by one or more portions of the second housing 220 corresponding to the edge 222. The antenna 223 may be manufactured separately from the second housing 220 and may be incorporated into the edge 222 of the second housing 220. The antenna 223 may be referred to as or considered to include a “first conductive portion”. The antenna 223 may include a metallic material. The antenna 223 is configured to transmit and / or receive radio waves. The description of the antenna 223 may correspond to the description of the antenna module 197; for example, the antenna 223 may correspond to or be included in the antenna module 197. According to an embodiment, the edge 222 of the second housing 220 is the area of ​​the second housing 220 that overlaps with a region of the flexible display 202 that is not visible from the outside of the housing (e.g., the second housing 220) when the flexible display 202 is viewed from the screen display direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, the edge 222 of the second housing 220 includes the antenna 223 and the bezel portion of the second housing 220 (e.g., Figure 8 The second support part 257).

[0052] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the antenna 223 is spaced apart from the second hinge 280. One surface of the antenna 223 may face the second hinge 280. The width of the first hinge 270 may be greater than the width of the second hinge 280. For example, refer to... Figure 5a The length of the first hinge 270 extending in the +Z direction can be greater than the length of the second hinge 280 extending in the +Z direction. For a Z-shaped folding device, the length of the first hinge 270 extending in the Z direction can be substantially the same as the length of the second hinge 280 extending in the Z direction.

[0053] According to an embodiment, antenna 223 includes a first antenna portion 2231, a second antenna portion 2232, and a third antenna portion 2233. The first antenna portion 2231, the second antenna portion 2232, and the third antenna portion 2233 may be spaced apart from each other along the edge 222 of the second housing 220. Each of the first antenna portion 2231, the second antenna portion 2232, and the third antenna portion 2233 may include a conductive material. Antenna 223 may include a first segment portion 2234 and a second segment portion 2235. The first segment portion 2234 may be disposed between the first antenna portion 2231 and the second antenna portion 2232. The second segment portion 2235 may be disposed between the first antenna portion 2231 and the third antenna portion 2233. In various embodiments, the first segment portion 2234 and the second segment portion 2235 are not considered part of antenna 223.

[0054] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a first antenna 215, a second antenna 225, and a third antenna 235. The first antenna 215 may form part of a first housing 210. The first antenna 215 may form at least a portion of the surface of the first housing 210. The second antenna 225 may form part of a second housing 220. The second antenna 225 may form at least a portion of the surface of the second housing 220. The third antenna 235 may form part of a third housing 230. The third antenna 235 may form at least a portion of the surface of the third housing 230.

[0055] The first antenna 215 may include a first-1 antenna section 2151, a first-2 antenna section 2152, and a first-3 antenna section 2153. The first-3 antenna section 2153 may be disposed between the first-1 antenna section 2151 and the first-2 antenna section 2152. The first antenna 215 may include a first-1 segment section 2154 and a first-2 segment section 2155. The first-1 antenna section 2151 and the first-3 antenna section 2153 may be spaced apart from each other, and the first-1 segment section 2154 may be disposed between the first-1 antenna section 2151 and the first-3 antenna section 2153. The first-2 antenna section 2152 and the first-3 antenna section 2153 may be spaced apart from each other, and the first-2 segment section 2155 may be disposed between the first-2 antenna section 2152 and the first-3 antenna section 2153.

[0056] The second antenna 225 may include a second-first antenna section 2251, a second-second antenna section 2252, and a second-third antenna section 2253. The second-third antenna section 2253 may be disposed between the second-first antenna section 2251 and the second-second antenna section 2252. The second antenna 225 may include a second-first segment section 2254 and a second-second segment section 2255. The second-first antenna section 2251 and the second-third antenna section 2253 may be spaced apart from each other, and the second-first segment section 2254 may be disposed between the second-first antenna section 2251 and the second-third antenna section 2253. The second-second antenna section 2252 and the second-third antenna section 2253 may be spaced apart from each other, and the second-second segment section 2255 may be disposed between the second-second antenna section 2252 and the second-third antenna section 2253.

[0057] The third antenna 235 may include a third-first antenna section 2351, a third-second antenna section 2352, and a third-third antenna section 2353. The third-third antenna section 2353 may be disposed between the third-first antenna section 2351 and the third-second antenna section 2352. The third antenna 235 may include a third-first segment section 2354 and a third-second segment section 2355. The third-first antenna section 2351 and the third-third antenna section 2353 may be spaced apart from each other, and the third-first segment section 2354 may be disposed between the third-first antenna section 2351 and the third-third antenna section 2353. The third-second antenna section 2352 and the third-third antenna section 2353 may be spaced apart from each other, and the third-second segment section 2355 may be disposed between the third-second antenna section 2352 and the third-third antenna section 2353.

[0058] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first antenna 215, the second antenna 225, and the third antenna 235 are aligned with each other. In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first antenna 215, the second antenna 225, and the third antenna 235 can be aligned with each other in the stacking direction (e.g., the +Z direction) of the housings 210, 220, and 230. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first-1 antenna portion 2151, the second-1 antenna portion 2251, and the third-1 antenna portion 2351 are aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first-2 antenna portion 2152, the second-2 antenna portion 2252, and the third-2 antenna portion 2352 are aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first-third antenna section 2153, the second-third antenna section 2253, and the third-third antenna section 2353 are aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first-first segment section 2154, the second-first segment section 2254, and the third-first segment section 2354 are aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first-second segment section 2155, the second-second segment section 2255, and the third-second segment section 2355 are aligned in a first direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0059] Figure 6 This is an exploded view showing a portion of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 Show the display (e.g., Figure 2 The display 202 is not shown. (See reference...) Figure 6 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 5c The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 6 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 7 to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0060] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 includes a first housing body 216. The first housing 210 may include a first cover 217. The first housing body 216 and the first cover 217 may be coupled to each other. A display (e.g., Figure 2 At least a portion of the display 202 may be mounted on the first housing body 216. The second display (e.g., Figure 8 At least a portion of the second display (206) may be disposed between the first housing body 216 and the first cover 217.

[0061] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 includes a second housing body 226. The second housing 220 may include a second cover 227. The second housing body 226 and the second cover 227 may be coupled to each other. (e.g., display) Figure 2 At least a portion of the display 202 may be mounted on the second housing body 226. The second display (e.g., Figure 8 At least a portion of the second display 206 may be disposed between the second housing body 226 and the second cover 227. Antenna (e.g., Figure 5c The antenna 223 may be part of the second housing body 226.

[0062] According to an embodiment, the third housing 230 includes a third housing body 236. The third housing 230 may include a third cover 237. The third housing body 236 and the third cover 237 may be coupled to each other. (e.g., display) Figure 2 At least a portion of the display 202 may be mounted on the third housing body 236. The second display (e.g., Figure 8 At least a portion of the second display 206 may be disposed between the third housing body 236 and the third cover 237.

[0063] The first hinge 270 can rotatably connect the first housing body 216 and the second housing body 226. The second hinge 280 can rotatably connect the first housing body 216 and the third housing body 236.

[0064] According to an embodiment, electronic device 200 includes a battery 203. Battery 203 can power electrical components of electronic device 200 (e.g., display 202, second display 206, and circuit board 204). Battery 203 may be disposed between housing bodies 216, 226, and 236 and covers 217, 227, and 237. Electronic device 200 may include circuit board 204. Circuit board 204 may be electrically connected to electrical components of electronic device 200 (e.g., display 202, second display 206, antenna circuitry 2236, and battery 203). Circuit board 204 may be disposed between housing bodies 216, 226, and 236 and covers 217, 227, and 237. Electronic device 200 may include a camera assembly 205. Camera assembly 205 may be disposed between housing bodies 216, 226, and 236 and covers 217, 227, and 237.

[0065] Figure 7 This is a conceptual view illustrating a portion of the structure of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, used to describe the antenna 223. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 6 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 7 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 8 to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0066] According to an embodiment, antenna 223 is disposed at the edge 222 of the second housing 220. Antenna 223 may be a portion of the edge 222. Antenna 223 may include a first antenna portion 2231, a second antenna portion 2232, and a third antenna portion 2233. Antenna 223 may include a first segment portion 2234 and a second segment portion 2235. Antenna 223 may include antenna circuitry 2236. Antenna circuitry 2236 may be electrically connected to a circuit board (e.g., Figure 6 The antenna circuit 2236 may include a first switch 2236a and a second switch 2236b. A first segment 2234 may be located between the first switch 2236a and the second switch 2236b. The antenna circuit 2236 may include a tuner 2236c. The antenna circuit 2236 may include a feed unit 2236d. The feed unit 2236d may be connected to the tuner 2236c.

[0067] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes an upper antenna 224 and a lower antenna 225. The upper antenna 224 and the lower antenna 225 may be disposed within a second housing 220. The upper antenna 224 and the lower antenna 225 may be portions of the second housing 220. The upper antenna 224 may be at least a portion of the upper end portion 220a of the second housing 220. The lower antenna 225 may be at least a portion of the lower end portion 220b of the second housing 220. The lower antenna 225 may correspond to the previously described second antenna 225.

[0068] Figure 8 It shows along Figure 5c A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken along line A-A'. (Refer to...) Figure 8 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 7 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 8 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 9 to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0069] According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 includes a second housing body 226 and a second cover 227. The second housing 220 may include an edge 222 and an antenna 223. The edge 222 may be part of the second housing body 226, and the antenna 223 may be formed on or within a portion of the edge 222. For example, the antenna 223 may be a conductive portion formed at the edge 222 of the second housing body 226. The antenna 223 may be referred to as a "first conductive portion".

[0070] According to an embodiment, the third housing 230 includes a third housing body 236 and a third cover 237. The third housing 230 may include a third-first side 231 coupled to the second hinge 280. The third-first side 231 may be part of the third housing body 236. In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the third-first side 231 may face the first conductive portion 223. In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the first conductive portion 223 may be spaced apart from the third-first side 231. The third-first side 231 may include a metallic material. The third-first side 231 may be referred to as the "second conductive portion". In various examples, where the second conductive portion is defined as part of the second hinge 280 (e.g., the metallic portion of the second hinge 280), the second conductive portion is different from the third-first side 231. In one example of this configuration, the second conductive portion is located on the side of the second hinge 280 biased towards the third housing 230; while in another example of this configuration, the second conductive portion is located on the side of the second hinge 280 biased towards the first housing 210. That is, referring to... Figure 5a The second conductive part can be configured in the second hinge 280 as the 3-1 side 231 closer to the third housing 230 or the 1-2 side 212 closer to the first housing 210.

[0071] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a support 250 (or component 250, extension 250, protrusion 250, etc.). The support 250 may be coupled to a second housing 220. The support 250 may be coupled to an edge 222 of the second housing 220. The support 250 may include a first support portion 256 coupled to a first conductive portion 223. The first support portion 256 may extend in the direction in which the first conductive portion 223 extends. The support 250 may include a second support portion 257 projecting from the first support portion 256 away from the first conductive portion 223. The second support portion 257 may project from the first support portion 256 toward the second conductive portion 231. The support 250 may be disposed between the first conductive portion 223 and the second conductive portion 231.

[0072] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 includes a display 202 and a second display 206. The display 202 may be referred to as a "first display". At least a portion of the first display 202 and the second display 206 can be folded or unfolded. The first display 202 and the second display 206 may be referred to as "flexible displays". In the folded state of the electronic device 200, the second display 206 may be disposed within the housing body (e.g., Figure 6 The shell bodies 216, 226 and 236) and the cover (e.g., Figure 6The second display 206 may be disposed between the second housing body 226 and the second cover 227. At least a portion of the second display 206 may be disposed between the third housing body 236 and the third cover 237.

[0073] According to an embodiment, in a folded state (e.g., a second state) of the electronic device 200, the first conductive portion 223 and the second conductive portion 231 are spaced apart from each other. A gap G may be formed between the first conductive portion 223 and the second conductive portion 231. In the folded state of the electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the first conductive portion 223 and the second conductive portion 231 are spaced apart from each other in a first direction (e.g., +X or -X direction). The first direction may be the width direction of the electronic device 200. The first direction may be defined as a direction that intersects (e.g., orthogonally) the rotation axes of hinges 270 and 280. In an example, the first direction is defined as the direction (+Z) in which the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and the third housing 230 are arranged (see [reference]). Figure 5a Orthogonal directions.

[0074] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 200, the second housing 220 protrudes or extends further than the third housing 230 in a first direction (e.g., the +X direction). The first conductive portion 223 of the second housing 220 may be located further away from the second conductive portion 231 of the third housing 230 in the first direction (+X). The first conductive portion 223 may include an inner surface 223a and an outer surface 223b. The second conductive portion 231 may include an end surface 231a. The inner surface 223a of the first conductive portion 223 and the end surface 231a of the second conductive portion 231 may be spaced apart from each other in the first direction (+X). A gap G may be formed between the inner surface 223a of the first conductive portion 223 and the end surface 231a of the second conductive portion 231. The gap G may range from 0.8 mm to 1.2 mm. The gap G may be 0.8 mm or greater. However, the numerical range of the gap G is not limited to the above description and may have various numerical ranges depending on the embodiment. The support member 250 may be disposed between the inner surface 223a of the first conductive portion 223 and the end surface 231a of the second conductive portion 231. The outer surface 223b of the first conductive portion 223 may be located further away from the outer surface of the second hinge 280 in the first direction. The length of the second housing 220 extending in the first direction (+X) may be greater than the length of the third housing 230 extending in the first direction (+X).

[0075] According to an embodiment, a retaining member 239 (or a supporting member 239, or a buttress 239) may be disposed in the second conductive portion 231 of the third housing 230. The retaining member 239 may be disposed in the second conductive portion 231 of the third housing 230 to maintain the gap between the second hinge 280 and the third housing 230, or to reduce the inflow of foreign matter between the second hinge 280 and the third housing 230. The retaining member 239 may also be referred to as a "spacer" or a "sweeper".

[0076] The electronic device 200 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can ensure a sufficient gap G between the antenna 223 and the second conductive part 231, thereby reducing the loss of radio waves transmitted / received by the antenna 223 due to the second conductive part 231.

[0077] Figure 9 This illustrates the electronic device 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5c The sectional view taken along line A-A'. (Refer to...) Figure 9 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 8 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 9 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 10a to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a first display 302, a second display 306, a second housing 320, a third housing 330, and a second hinge 380. (See also...) Figure 8 The descriptions of components (e.g., first display 202, second display 206, second housing 220, third housing 230 and second hinge 280) can be applied in the same way to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., first display 302, second display 306, second housing 320, third housing 330 and second hinge 380).

[0079] According to an embodiment, the second housing 320 includes a second housing body 326 and a first conductive portion 323. (See also...) Figure 8 The description of components (e.g., the second housing body 226 and the first conductive portion 223) can be applied in the same way to the description of the components described above (e.g., the second housing body 326 and the first conductive portion 323). For example, the first conductive portion 323 includes an inner surface 323a spaced apart from the second conductive portion 331 of the third housing 330.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the third housing 330 includes a third housing body 336, a third cover 337, and a second conductive portion 331. (See also...) Figure 8The description of components (e.g., the third housing body 236, the third cover 237, and the second conductive portion 231) can be applied in the same way to the description of the aforementioned components (e.g., the third housing body 336, the third cover 337, and the second conductive portion 331). For example, the second conductive portion 331 includes an end surface 331a spaced apart from the first conductive portion 323.

[0081] According to an embodiment, the first conductive portion 323 and the second conductive portion 331 may be spaced apart from each other. A gap G1 may be formed between the first conductive portion 323 and the second conductive portion 331. The inner surface 323a of the first conductive portion 323 and the end surface 331a of the second conductive portion 331 may be spaced apart from each other by the gap G1 (e.g., spaced apart in the X direction).

[0082] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 300 includes a support member 350. (See also...) Figures 1 to 8 The description of a support (e.g., support 250) can be applied equally to the description of support 350. Support 350 may include a first support portion 356 and a second support portion 357. (See also...) Figure 8The description of the components (e.g., the first support 256 and the second support 257) can be applied equally to the description of the first support 356 and the second support 357. The support member 350 may include a third support 358. The third support 358 may extend from the second support 357 away from the first conductive portion 323, i.e., the third support 358 may extend from the second support 357. The third support 358 may be integrally formed with the second support 357. The third support 358 may cover the second conductive portion 331 or a portion of the second conductive portion 331. In the folded state of the electronic device 300, the third support 358 may be disposed between the first display 302 and the second conductive portion 331. The end surface 331a of the second conductive portion 331 and the end portion 358a of the third support 358 may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined gap G2 (e.g., in the X direction). The third support 358 may have an extension length equal to the second gap G2. The third support portion 358 may extend a predetermined length (e.g., G2) to face the third housing 330. The third support portion 358 may contact or be arranged to contact the second conductive portion 331 of the third housing 330. The third support portion 358 may be located between the display 302 and the third housing 330 in the folded state of the electronic device 300, and may protect the display 302 from the influence of the third housing 330. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 300, the display 302 maintains a separation distance from the third housing 330 via the third support portion 358. According to an embodiment, a retaining member 339 is disposed in the second conductive portion 331 of the third housing 330. For example, the retaining member 339 is disposed in the second conductive portion 331 of the third housing 330 to maintain the gap between the second hinge 380 and the third housing 330 and / or reduce the ingress of foreign matter between the second hinge 380 and the third housing 330. The retaining member 339 may also be referred to as a "spacer" or a "cleaner".

[0083] Figure 10a This is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10b This is a view showing a portion of an electronic device 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at an angle. (Refer to...) Figure 10a and Figure 10b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 9 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 10a and Figure 10b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 11a to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 400 includes a display 402 and a second housing 420. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8The description of components (e.g., display 202 and second housing 220) can be applied in the same way to the description of the components described above (e.g., display 402 and second housing 420). For example, the second housing 420 includes a first conductive portion 423 disposed at an edge of the second housing 420. (Refer to...) Figures 2 to 8 The description of the antenna (e.g., the first conductive part 223) can be applied in the same way to the description of the first conductive part 423.

[0085] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 400 includes a support member 450. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The description of the support (e.g., the second support 250) can be applied equally to the description of the support 450. The support 450 may include a second-first support 451, a second-second support 452, and a second-third support 453. See also... Figure 2 The description of the components (e.g., the second-1 support 251, the second-2 support 252, and the second-3 support 253) can be applied equally to the description of the aforementioned components (e.g., the second-1 support 451, the second-2 support 452, and the second-3 support 453). Support 450 may include a cushioning member 459. Cushioning member 459 may include a rubber material. Cushioning member 459 may protrude from at least one of the second-1 support 451, the second-2 support 452, and the second-3 support 453.

[0086] Figure 11a This illustrates the electronic device 400 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5c The sectional view taken along line B-B'. (Refer to...) Figure 11a The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 10b The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 11a The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 11b to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 400 includes a first display 402, a second display 406, a second housing 420, a third housing 430, and a support member 450. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8The descriptions of components (e.g., first display 202, second display 206, second housing 220, third housing 230, and support member 250) can be applied in the same way to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., first display 402, second display 406, second housing 420, third housing 430, and support member 450). For example, the second housing 420 includes a first conductive portion 423 disposed at an edge of the second housing 420. For example, the support member 450 is attached to the second housing 420. For example, the third housing 430 includes a third cover 437 facing the support member 450. The second display 406 may be disposed on the rear surface of the third housing 430 (i.e., the surface of the third housing 430 opposite to the surface on which a portion of the first display 402 is disposed). The third cover 437 may be disposed at least partially above the second display 406, for example, to provide a degree of protection to the second display 406.

[0088] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 400, the support member 450 faces the third cover 437. The third cover 437 may include a glass material. A buffer member 459 may be disposed between the support member 450 and the third cover 437. The buffer member 459 may contact the third cover 437 in the folded state of the electronic device 400.

[0089] Figure 11b This illustrates the electronic device 500 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5c The sectional view taken along line B-B'. (Refer to...) Figure 11b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 11a The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 11b The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 12a to 18 The components described are the same.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 500 includes a first display 502, a second display 506, a second housing 520, a third housing 530, and a support member 550. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The descriptions of components (e.g., first display 202, second display 206, second housing 220, third housing 230, and support member 250) can be applied in the same way to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., first display 502, second display 506, second housing 520, third housing 530, and support member 550). For example, the second housing 520 includes a first conductive portion 523 disposed at an edge of the second housing 520. For example, the support member 550 is attached to the second housing 520. For example, the third housing 530 includes a third cover 537 covering the second display 506.

[0091] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 500 includes a support member 550. The support member 550 may include a first support portion 556 coupled to a first conductive portion 523 and a second support portion 557 protruding from the first support portion 556. The second support portion 557 may face a second conductive portion 531 of a third housing 530. In a folded state, the second support portion 557 may be spaced apart from the second conductive portion 531. The support member 550 may be positioned misaligned with a third cover 537. For example, the second support portion 557 may be positioned misaligned with the third cover 537 in the direction in which the second housing 520 and the third housing 530 are arranged (e.g., the Z direction). For example, the support member 550 of its second support portion 557 may be positioned misaligned (e.g., offset) with the third cover 537 in the direction in which the second housing 520 and the third housing 530 are stacked (e.g., the Z direction). In a folded state, the support member 550 may not contact the third cover 537. However, in the folded state of the electronic device 500, the support member 550 can contact the surface of the third cover 537. In the folded state of the electronic device 500, at least a portion of the second support portion 557 of the support member 550 can be located between the second housing 520 and the third housing 530.

[0092] Figure 12a This is a view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device 600 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure at an angle. Figure 12a This is an exploded view showing some components (e.g., non-conductive component 690) of the electronic device 600. It is an exploded view of the electronic device 600 according to an embodiment of this disclosure. Figure 5c A portion of the sectional view taken by line A-A'. (Refer to...) Figure 12a and Figure 12b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 11b The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 12a and Figure 12b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 13 to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0093] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 includes a first housing 610, a second housing 620, a third housing 630, a first hinge 670, and a second hinge 680. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The descriptions of components (e.g., first housing 210, second housing 220, third housing 630, first hinge 270, and second hinge 280) can be applied in the same way to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., first housing 610, second housing 620, third housing 630, first hinge 670, and second hinge 680). For example, the first hinge 670 rotatably connects the second side 612 of the first housing 610 and the third-first side 631 of the third housing 630.

[0094] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 includes a non-conductive component 690. The non-conductive component 690 may be coupled to a second conductive portion 631 of a third housing 630.

[0095] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 includes a first display 602, a second display 606, a first conductive portion 623, a second conductive portion 631, a support member 650, and a third cover 637. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The descriptions of components (e.g., first display 202, second display 206, inner surface 223a, first conductive portion 223, end surface 231a, second conductive portion 231, support member 250, and third cover 237) can be applied in the same way to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., first display 602, second display 606, first conductive portion 623, second conductive portion 631, support member 650, and third cover 637).

[0096] According to an embodiment, a non-conductive member 690 is coupled (e.g., attached, connected, joined, etc.) to a second conductive portion 631 of a third housing 630. In the folded state of the electronic device 600, the non-conductive member 690 may be disposed between the first conductive portion 623 and the second conductive portion 631. In the folded state of the electronic device 600, the non-conductive member 690 may face the support member 650. The non-conductive member 690 may support a third cover 637. In an example, the non-conductive member 690 is formed or disposed in the electronic device 600 such that, in the folded state of the electronic device 600, the non-conductive member 690 is disposed between the first conductive portion 623 (or more generally, the corresponding antenna) and the second hinge 680 (or more specifically, the second conductive portion 631), wherein the non-conductive member 690 may be disposed along the length of the second hinge 680 (e.g., in the Y direction).

[0097] According to an embodiment, the lower end surface 623a of the first conductive portion 623 and the end surface 631a of the second conductive portion 631 are spaced apart from each other. A gap G may be formed between the lower end surface 623a of the first conductive portion 623 and the end surface 631a of the second conductive portion 631. A non-conductive member 690 may be disposed between the lower end surface 623a of the first conductive portion 623 and the end surface 631a of the second conductive portion 631. In the example, the non-conductive member 690 is at least partially or completely disposed in the gap G. The first conductive portion 623 and the second conductive portion 631 may be spaced apart from each other in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction). The second direction may be defined as the direction in which the second housing 620 and the third housing 630 are arranged. The second direction may be the thickness direction of the electronic device 600.

[0098] Figure 13 According to embodiments of this disclosure Figure 12b A cross-sectional view of the electronic device 600 shown. (Refer to...) Figure 13The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 12b The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 13 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 14a to 18 The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0099] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 includes a first display 602, a second display 606, a second housing 620, a first conductive part 623, a third cover 637, a support member 650, and a second hinge 680.

[0100] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 600 includes a third housing 6300, a second conductive portion 6310, and a non-conductive member 6900. The second conductive portion 6310 may be part of the third housing 6300 and may include an end surface 6310a. The non-conductive member 6900 may be coupled to the second conductive portion 6310. The non-conductive member 6900 may be coupled to the end surface 6310a. In the folded state of the electronic device 600, the lower end surface 623a of the first conductive portion 623 may be spaced apart from the second hinge 680. A gap G may be formed between the lower end surface 623a of the first conductive portion 623 and the second hinge 680. The first conductive portion 623 and the second conductive portion 6310 may be spaced apart from each other. In the folded state of the electronic device 600, the non-conductive member 6900 may be disposed between the first conductive portion 623 and the second conductive portion 6310. The non-conductive member 6900 may be integrally formed with the second conductive portion 6310. The non-conductive component 6900 may be part of the third housing 6300. The entire third housing 6300 may include a non-conductive material. The entire third housing 6300 may be formed of a non-conductive material, and the third housing 6300 may be identical to the non-conductive component 6900.

[0101] Figure 14a This is a view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device 700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 14a This is an exploded view showing some components of the electronic device 700 (e.g., support 750). Figure 14b This is an enlarged view of a part of electronic device 700. Figure 15a It indicates when in one direction (e.g., Figure 14a A view of the folded state of the electronic device 700 according to the embodiment when viewed in the +Y direction. Figure 15b It indicates when in one direction (e.g., Figure 14a A view of the folded state of the electronic device 700 according to the embodiment when viewed in the -X direction. (Refer to...) Figures 14a to 15b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 13 The components described are identical, either wholly or partially. (See reference.) Figure 14a and Figure 15b The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 16 to 18The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0102] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 700 includes a display 702, a first housing 710, a second housing 720, a third housing 730, an edge 722, and a first conductive portion 723. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The descriptions of components (e.g., display 202, first housing 210, second housing 220, third housing 230, edge 222, and first conductive portion 223) can be applied in the same way to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., display 702, first housing 710, second housing 720, third housing 730, edge 722, and first conductive portion 723).

[0103] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 700 includes a support member 750 (or a raised portion 750, or a rim 750, or a flange 750). The support member 750 may be coupled to a second housing 720. The support member 750 may extend along the circumference of the second housing 720. At least a portion of the support member 750 may be disposed between an edge 722 and a display 702. The support member 750 may be coupled to a first conductive portion 723.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the support member 750 protrudes from the surface of the display 702 in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction). The support member 750 may protrude from the surface of the display 702 by a predetermined distance H in the second direction.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 700 includes a first hinge 770 and a second hinge 780. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The description of the hinges (e.g., the first hinge 270 and the second hinge 280) can be applied in the same way to the description of the first hinge 770 and the second hinge 780.

[0106] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 700 includes a first support member 740, a second support member 750, and a third support member 760. Each of the first support member 740, the second support member 750, and the third support member 760 may be referred to as a "support member" (or, as described above, a raised portion, a flange, or a protrusion). In the folded state of the electronic device 700 (e.g., as...), Figure 15a(As shown in the G-type fold), the first support member 740 may be disposed between the first housing 710 and the third housing 730. In the folded state of the electronic device 700, the second support member 750 may be disposed between the second housing 720 and the third housing 730. In the folded state of the electronic device 700, the third support member 760 may be disposed between the first housing 710 and the third housing 730. Each of the first support member 740, the second support member 750, and the third support member 760 may protrude from the surface of the display 702 in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction).

[0107] Figure 16 It is shown obliquely along Figure 15b A view of a portion of the electronic device 700 taken by line D-D'. Figure 17a yes Figure 16 An enlarged cross-sectional view of region M shown. Figure 17b This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region M1, corresponding to region M in electronic device 800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 17c This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of region M2 corresponding to region M in electronic device 800 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figures 16 to 17c The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 15b The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0108] According to an embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device 700, the support member 750 protrudes or extends from the first conductive portion 723 toward the second conductive portion 731. The support member 750 may comprise a non-conductive material. The support member 750 may comprise a rubber material, a plastic material, a glass material, and / or a ceramic material. In another example, the support member 750 comprises or is formed of an insulating material. In the folded state of the electronic device 700, the support member 750 may contact the second conductive portion 731.

[0109] according to Figure 17a In one embodiment, with the electronic device 700 folded, a support member 750 is disposed between the first conductive portion 723 and the second conductive portion 731. The support member 750 may protrude from the first conductive portion 723 toward the second conductive portion 731. With the electronic device 700 folded, the support member 750 may be positioned misaligned (e.g., offset) with the third cover 737 in a second direction (e.g., the +Z direction). The lower end surface 723a of the first conductive portion 723 and the upper end surface 731a of the second conductive portion 731 may be spaced apart from each other. A gap G may be formed between the lower end surface 723a of the first conductive portion 723 and the upper end surface 731a of the second conductive portion 731. The support member 750 may be disposed within the gap G between the lower end surface 723a of the first conductive portion 723 and the upper end surface 731a of the second conductive portion 731.

[0110] according to Figure 17b In one embodiment, the electronic device 800 includes a display 802, a second housing 820, a first conductive portion 823, a third housing 830, a third cover 837, and a second hinge 880. (See also...) Figures 2 to 8 The descriptions of components (e.g., display 202, second housing 220, first conductive portion 223, third housing 230, third cover 237, and second hinge 280) can be applied equally to the descriptions of the aforementioned components (e.g., display 802, second housing 820, first conductive portion 823, third housing 830, third cover 837, and second hinge 880). Electronic device 800 may include a support member 850 coupled to the first conductive portion 823. In the folded state of electronic device 800, the support member 850 may protrude from the lower end surface 823a of the first conductive portion 823 toward the third housing 830. Electronic device 800 may include a non-conductive member 860 coupled to the second conductive portion 831 of the third housing 830. In the folded state of electronic device 800, the non-conductive member 860 may protrude from the upper end surface 831a of the second conductive portion 831 toward the first conductive portion 823. In the folded state of the electronic device 800, the first conductive part 823 and the second conductive part 831 can be spaced apart from each other. A gap G can be formed between the lower end surface 823a of the first conductive part 823 and the upper end surface 831a of the second conductive part 831. A support member 850 can be disposed within the gap G. A non-conductive member 860 can be disposed within the gap G.

[0111] according to Figure 17c In one embodiment, the electronic device 800 includes a third housing 8300, wherein the third housing 8300 includes a second conductive portion 8310. The electronic device 800 may include a non-conductive member 8600 coupled to the second conductive portion 8310. The non-conductive member 8600 may be coupled to an end surface 8310a of the second conductive portion 8310. A gap G may be formed between the lower end surface 823a of the first conductive portion 823 and the second hinge 880. The first conductive portion 823 and the second conductive portion 8310 may be spaced apart from each other. A support member 850 and the non-conductive member 8600 may be disposed between the first conductive portion 823 and the second conductive portion 8310. The non-conductive member 8600 may be part of the third housing 8300. The non-conductive member 8600 may be integrally formed with the second conductive portion 8310.

[0112] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the gap G may be formed in the first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 17c The first conductive portion 223, 323, 423, 523, 623, 723 or 823) and the second conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 17c The gap G can be defined as formed between the second conductive portions 231, 331, 431, 531, 631, 6310, 731, 831, or 8310. Figures 1 to 17cThe space between the first conductive portions 223, 323, 423, 523, 623, 723 or 823 and the second conductive portions 231, 331, 431, 531, 631, 6310, 731, 831 or 8310 shown in the diagram. The gap G can be defined as the distance by which the first conductive portions 223, 323, 423, 523, 623, 723 or 823 and the second conductive portions 231, 331, 431, 531, 631, 6310, 731, 831 or 8310 are physically separated from each other.

[0113] Figure 18 This is a graph comparing the antenna performance of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure with the antenna performance according to a comparative example. (Refer to...) Figure 18 The described components can be compared with the reference Figures 1 to 17c The components described are identical in whole or in part.

[0114] Reference Figure 18 Line P is a graph illustrating antenna performance according to a comparative example (e.g., an example not provided with the teachings of this disclosure). Line Q is a graph illustrating the performance of an electronic device according to an embodiment of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 2 to 8 The graph shows the antenna performance of the electronic device 200 shown. The comparison between lines P and Q indicates that the radiation efficiency of the antenna according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is higher than that of the antenna according to a comparative embodiment. The electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can ensure the antenna (e.g., ...) is folded in the folded state of the electronic device. Figure 8 Antenna 223) and metal components (e.g., Figure 8 Sufficient spacing between the second conductive parts 231) thereby reducing the loss of radio waves transmitted / received by the antenna.

[0115] Electronic devices may include flexible displays that are partially foldable or unfoldable; for example, the flexible display is partially foldable or unfoldable. Electronic devices including flexible displays include multiple housings rotatably coupled to each other. Antennas for exchanging signals with the outside of the electronic device are disposed on side surface portions of the multiple housings. When the housings are folded and the edges of two adjacent housings face each other, losses occur in transmitted and received radio waves when an antenna disposed in one housing is positioned close to a metal member disposed in another adjacent housing, resulting in losses during transmission and reception.

[0116] The purpose of this disclosure may be to reduce the loss of radio waves transmitted / received by the antenna.

[0117] The purpose of the various examples disclosed herein is to ensure the separation distance between the antenna and the metal component.

[0118] This disclosure is not limited to the foregoing embodiments, but can be modified or changed in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0119] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce radio wave interference between the antenna and the conductive part by spacing the antenna of the second housing and the conductive part of the third housing apart from each other.

[0120] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can ensure the separation distance between the antenna and the conductive part by adjusting the length or width of the housing and / or by providing a non-conductive member between the antenna and the conductive part.

[0121] The effects of this disclosure are not limited to the foregoing, and other effects not mentioned below will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0122] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), wherein the first housing includes a first side portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 211) and the first side (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The second side opposite to 211) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (212).

[0123] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (220), wherein the second housing is rotatably connected to the first side (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (211), and includes edges (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 222) and set at the edge (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The first conductive part at (e.g., 222) Figures 1 to 18 (223).

[0124] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (230), wherein the third housing is rotatably connected to the second side (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 212), and includes a second conductive portion comprising a metallic material (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (231).

[0125] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (202), wherein the flexible display includes a first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The corresponding first region (e.g., 210) Figures 1 to 18 202a), and the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The corresponding second region (e.g., 220) Figures 1 to 18 202b) and with the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The corresponding third region (e.g., 230) Figures 1 to 18 202c).

[0126] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 can be in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 It can be operated in the first state of unfolding (230), or in the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 230) toward the first region (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (202a) The operation is performed in the second state of the fold.

[0127] In a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The edge of 220) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 222) and the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 231) can be in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 230s are arranged in directions that overlap each other, and the first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 223) and the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (231) can be spaced apart from each other.

[0128] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 can be in the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 230) relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 It can be operated in the first state of unfolding (210), or in the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 230) relative to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The operation is performed in the second state of the folded state (210).

[0129] The second housing according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The edge of 220) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 222) can be relative to the second region (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 202b) is set with the first side (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (211) at the relative position.

[0130] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 223) can be set at the edge (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 An electronic device is formed at (e.g., 222). Figures 1 to 18 The side surface of (200).

[0131] The second housing according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The edge of 220) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 222) can be in the second state in conjunction with the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The directions in which the 230) are arranged intersect from the direction forming the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The end surface of (e.g., 231) Figures 1 to 18 The position of 231a) is prominent.

[0132] In the second state, the first conductive portion according to an embodiment of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 223) in relation to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The position of the 230) arranged in the direction of intersection can be compared with that of the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (231) is even further.

[0133] In the second state, the first conductive portion according to an embodiment of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 223) can be in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The direction in which the 230 is arranged is the same as that of the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (231) are separated.

[0134] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 223) and the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Support member 250 between 231).

[0135] Supports according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 350) may include a component bonded to the first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The first support portion of (323) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (356).

[0136] Supports according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 350) may include a first support (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The second support portion protruding from 356 (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (357).

[0137] Supports according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 350) may include a second support (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (357) extends to cover the second conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The third support part of (331) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (358).

[0138] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a second display that is at least partially folded or unfolded (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (406).

[0139] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a third cover (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (of 437), wherein the third cover is attached to the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (430), and covers the second display (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 At least a portion of (406).

[0140] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include cushioning components (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (459), wherein the buffer member is disposed in the support (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (450) and the third cover (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Between 437).

[0141] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may also include non-conductive components (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (e.g., 690, 6900), wherein the non-conductive component is combined with the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (631, 6310), and provided in the first conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 623) and the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Between 631 and 6310.

[0142] Non-conductive components according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 6900) can be connected to the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (6310) is formed as a whole.

[0143] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include support members (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (750, 850), wherein the support member is coupled to the first conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (723, 823), and from the first conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The lower end surface of (e.g., 723, 823) Figures 1 to 18 723a, 823a) are oriented toward the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 731 and 831 are prominent.

[0144] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include non-conductive components (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (e.g., 860, 8600), wherein the non-conductive component is combined with the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (831, 8310), and from the second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The upper surface of (e.g., 831, 8310) Figures 1 to 18 (e.g., 831a, 8310a) toward the support member (e.g., Figures 1 to 18(850) is prominent.

[0145] Non-conductive components according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 8600 can be used with a second conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (8310) is formed as a whole.

[0146] In the second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 230) may be located in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210) and the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Between 220 and 220.

[0147] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a first hinge (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (270), wherein the first hinge is rotatably connected to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210) and the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220).

[0148] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a second hinge (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (of 280), wherein the second hinge is rotatably connected to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (of 230).

[0149] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include flexible displays that are at least partially folded or unfolded (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 202).

[0150] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (201), wherein the housing includes components configured for use in a flexible display (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The first shells (e.g., 202) are folded and overlap each other. Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (of 230).

[0151] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (223), wherein the first conductive portion forms an electronic device (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The side surfaces of (101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) are provided, and are disposed in the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The edge of 220) (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (at position 222).

[0152] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a second conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (231), wherein the second conductive portion is in a flexible display (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The third housing is provided in the folded state of 202 (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 230) is rotatably connected to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210) and the first conductive part (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (223) is a part separated by space.

[0153] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (210).

[0154] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (220), wherein the second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 One side of (210), and includes a first conductive portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (223).

[0155] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (230), wherein the third housing is rotatably connected to the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 On the other side of (210).

[0156] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a first hinge member (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 270), wherein the first hinge member is disposed in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210) and the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Between 220 and 220.

[0157] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include a second hinge member (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (280), wherein the second hinge member is disposed in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Between 230 and 230.

[0158] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The numbers 101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, and 800 may include flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 (202), wherein the flexible display is disposed in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 210), second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 On the front surface of (230), and configured to be at least partially folded or unfolded.

[0159] In the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 220) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Each of the 230) is oriented in the first housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 Flexible displays in (e.g., 210) Figures 1 to 18 In the folded state of 202), the second housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The first conductive part of (e.g., 220) Figures 1 to 18 223) and the third housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 18 The side of (e.g., 230) Figures 1 to 18 231) can be set to be spaced apart from each other.

[0160] It should also be understood that this disclosure includes subjects according to the following numbered examples: According to a first example, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a first housing; a second housing rotatably connected at a first side portion to a first side of the first housing and including an antenna, wherein the antenna includes a first conductive portion located at a second side portion of the second housing opposite to the first side portion of the second housing; a third housing rotatably connected at a side portion to a second side portion of the first housing opposite to the first side portion of the first housing; and a flexible display disposed on the front surface of the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing, wherein, in a folded state in which the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are stacked: the second conductive portion included in the side portion of the third housing at least partially faces the second housing, and the first conductive portion of the second housing and the second conductive portion of the side portion of the third housing are spaced apart from each other.

[0161] According to the second example, an electronic device of the first example is provided, wherein the second side includes an edge of the second housing forming the side surface of the electronic device, and a first conductive portion is disposed at the edge.

[0162] According to the third example, an electronic device of the second example is provided, wherein, in a folded state, the edge of the second housing protrudes beyond and away from the end surface of the second conductive portion in a first direction opposite to the second direction from the second side to the first side.

[0163] According to the fourth example, an electronic device of the third example is provided, wherein, in a folded state, the first conductive portion is spaced apart from the second conductive portion in a first direction.

[0164] According to the fifth example, an electronic device is provided for any of the first to fourth examples, wherein, in a folded state, a first conductive portion is spaced apart from a second conductive portion in a third-order orientation from which the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are arranged.

[0165] According to the sixth example, an electronic device of any one of the first to fifth examples is provided, the electronic device further comprising a support member configured to be disposed between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0166] According to the seventh example, an electronic device of the sixth example is provided, the support member comprising: a first support portion coupled to a first conductive portion; a second support portion protruding from the first support portion; and a third support portion extending from the second support portion to be arranged adjacent to the second conductive portion when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0167] According to the eighth example, an electronic device of the sixth or seventh example is provided, the electronic device further comprising: a second display disposed at least partially on the rear surface of the third housing; a third cover coupled to the third housing and covering at least a portion of the second display; and a buffer member disposed between the support and the third cover when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0168] According to the ninth example, an electronic device of any one of the first to eighth examples is provided, the electronic device further comprising a non-conductive member incorporated into or integrally formed with the second conductive portion, wherein the non-conductive member is arranged to be disposed between the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0169] According to the tenth example, an electronic device of any one of the first to fifth examples is provided, the electronic device further comprising a support member, wherein the support member is coupled to a first conductive portion and is arranged to protrude from the lower end surface of the first conductive portion toward a second conductive portion when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0170] According to the eleventh example, an electronic device of the tenth example is provided, which further includes a non-conductive member incorporated into or integrally formed with the second conductive portion; wherein the non-conductive member is arranged to protrude from the upper surface of the second conductive portion toward the support when the electronic device is in a folded state.

[0171] According to the twelfth example, an electronic device is provided for any of the first to eleventh examples, wherein, in a folded state: the second housing and the third housing are folded toward the portion of the flexible display disposed on the first housing.

[0172] According to the thirteenth example, an electronic device of the twelfth example is provided, wherein, in a folded state, a third housing is located between the first housing and the second housing.

[0173] According to the fourteenth example, an electronic device is provided for any of the first to thirteenth examples, wherein a second housing is rotatably connected to a first side of the first housing via a first hinge member of the electronic device, and a third housing is rotatably connected to a second side of the first housing via a second hinge member of the electronic device.

[0174] According to the fifteenth example, an electronic device of any one of the first to fourteenth examples is provided, wherein the electronic device is configured to operate in a first state in which the second housing and / or the third housing is unfolded relative to the first housing, or in a second state in which the second housing and the third housing are folded relative to the first housing, wherein the second state corresponds to the folded state; and wherein, in the second state, the first conductive portion of the second housing and the second conductive portion of the third housing overlap each other in the direction in which the first housing, the second housing, and the third housing are arranged.

[0175] According to the sixteenth example, an electronic device of any one of the first to fifteenth examples is provided, wherein at least a portion of the flexible display (202) is configured to fold or unfold.

[0176] While this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made to this disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800), comprising: First shell (210); The second housing (220) is rotatably connected to one side of the first housing (210) and includes a first conductive part (223). The third housing (230) is rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing (210); The first hinge member (270) is disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220); The second hinge member (280) is disposed between the first housing (210) and the third housing (230); as well as A flexible display (202) is disposed on the front surface of a first housing (210), a second housing (220), and a third housing (230), wherein at least a portion of the flexible display (202) is configured to fold or unfold. In the case where the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) are partially folded over the first housing (210) with the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) side portion (231) folded toward the flexible display (202), the first conductive portion (223) of the second housing (220) and the side portion (231) of the third housing (230) are spaced apart from each other.

2. The electronic device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The side portion (231) of the third housing (230) includes a second conductive portion (231) spaced apart from the first conductive portion (223), and The first conductive part (223) is disposed at the edge (222) of the side surface of the second housing (220) forming the electronic device (200).

3. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The edge (222) of the second housing (220) protrudes from the end surface (231a) of the second conductive part (231) in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first housing (210), the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) are arranged.

4. The electronic device as claimed in claim 2 or 3, wherein, The first conductive part (223) is spaced apart from the second conductive part (231) in a direction that intersects the directions in which the first housing (210), the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) are arranged.

5. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein, The first conductive part (223) is spaced apart from the second conductive part (231) in the direction in which the first housing (210), the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) are arranged.

6. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 5, further comprising: The support member (250) is disposed between the first conductive part (223) and the second conductive part (231).

7. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6, wherein, The support member (350) includes: The first support portion (356) is combined with the first conductive portion (223). The second support (357) protrudes from the first support (356); and The third support portion (358) extends from the second support portion (357) to cover the second conductive portion (331).

8. The electronic device as claimed in claim 6 or 7, further comprising: The second display (406) is configured to be at least partially folded or unfolded; The third cover (437) is attached to the third housing (430) and covers at least a portion of the second display (406); as well as A buffer member (459) is disposed between the support member (450) and the third cover (437).

9. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 8, further comprising: Non-conductive components (690, 6900) are joined to the second conductive portion (631, 6310) and disposed between the first conductive portion (623) and the second conductive portion (631, 6310).

10. The electronic device of claim 9, wherein, The non-conductive component (6900) and the second conductive part (6310) are integrally formed.

11. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 10, further comprising: Support members (750, 850) are attached to the first conductive part (723, 823) and protrude from the lower end surface (723a, 823a) of the first conductive part (723, 823) toward the second conductive part (731, 831).

12. The electronic device of claim 11, further comprising: Non-conductive components (860, 8600) are attached to the second conductive portion (831, 8310) and protrude from the upper end surface (831a, 8310a) of the second conductive portion (831, 8310) toward the support member (850).

13. The electronic device of claim 12, wherein, The non-conductive component (8600) and the second conductive part (8310) are integrally formed.

14. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 13, wherein, The third housing (230) is located between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

15. The electronic device as claimed in any one of claims 2 to 14, wherein, The electronic devices (101, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) operate in a first state in which the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) are unfolded relative to the first housing (210), or operate in a second state in which the second housing (220) or the third housing (230) is folded relative to the first housing (210), and In the second state, the first conductive part (223) of the second housing (220) and the second conductive part (231) of the third housing (230) overlap each other in the direction in which the first housing (210), the second housing (220) and the third housing (230) are arranged.

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