Electronic device including antenna module

Abstract

The electronic device may include: a housing including a front surface, a rear surface, and a sidewall; a camera assembly disposed adjacent to the sidewall; a support protrusion protruding from the camera assembly in one direction; a first radiator disposed as at least a portion of a first portion of the side wall adjacent to the camera assembly, and performing wireless communication in a first frequency band; an antenna module partially disposed between the camera assembly and a second portion of the sidewall, the second portion being adjacent to the first portion, the antenna module performing wireless communication in a second frequency band; and a first flexible printed circuit board extending from the antenna module and at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly, in which the first flexible printed circuit board is disposed to surround or cover two regions disposed to be inclined or perpendicular to each other in a surface of the support protrusion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] Embodiments of this disclosure relate to an electronic device, such as an electronic device including an antenna module. Background Technology

[0002] The term "electronic device" can refer to a device that performs a specific function according to programs installed therein, such as home appliances, electronic schedulers, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video / audio devices, desktop or laptop computers, or in-vehicle navigation systems. For example, such electronic devices can output stored information in the form of sound or video. As electronic devices become highly integrated and ultra-fast, high-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, various functions can be combined into a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, not only communication functions but also functions such as entertainment (e.g., playing games), multimedia (e.g., playing music or video), communication and security (e.g., for mobile banking), or scheduling and e-wallet functions are integrated into a single electronic device.

[0003] As personal or portable communication devices such as smartphones become more prevalent, user demand for portability and ease of use is increasing. For example, touchscreen displays can serve as screens—that is, output devices for visual information—and can also provide virtual keypads as alternatives to mechanical input devices (e.g., button-type input devices). Therefore, portable communication devices or electronic devices can be miniaturized while still providing the same or even enhanced usability (e.g., larger screens). On the other hand, with the commercialization of flexible displays such as foldable or rollable displays, further improvements in the portability and ease of use of electronic devices are expected. Electronic devices incorporating flexible displays can be portable in folded or rolled states with multiple different structures (e.g., housings) and can provide a large screen in an unfolded state, thereby enhancing portability and ease of use.

[0004] The information provided above may be offered as relevant technology for the purpose of aiding understanding of this disclosure. No statement or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing content can be used as prior art in connection with this disclosure. Summary of the Invention

[0005] According to embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing including a front surface, a rear surface facing in a direction opposite to the front surface, and a sidewall at least partially surrounding a space between the front and rear surfaces; a camera assembly disposed at one edge of the space adjacent to the sidewall; a support protrusion projecting from the camera assembly in one direction; a first radiator configured to perform wireless communication in a first frequency band and disposed as at least a portion of a first portion of the sidewall adjacent to the camera assembly; an antenna module at least partially disposed between a second portion of the sidewall adjacent to the first portion and the camera assembly, and configured to perform wireless communication in a second frequency band; and a first flexible printed circuit board extending from the antenna module and at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly. In embodiments, the first flexible printed circuit board may be configured to surround or cover two regions on the surface of the support protrusion, the two regions being configured to be inclined or perpendicular to each other.

[0006] According to embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device may include: a first housing; a second housing; a hinge structure configured to rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing, and providing at least one folding axis A as a rotation center of the first housing or the second housing; a flexible printed circuit board disposed from the interior of the first housing across the hinge structure to the interior of the second housing; a flexible display including a first display area, a second display area, and a folding area connecting the first display area to the second display area, and disposed on the hinge structure; a camera assembly disposed at an edge inside one of the first housing and the second housing, adjacent to a sidewall; a first radiator, which is a first portion of the sidewall, at least partially adjacent to the camera assembly, and configured to perform wireless communication in a first frequency band; an antenna module including an antenna substrate, which is at least partially disposed between a second portion of the sidewall adjacent to the first portion and the camera assembly, the antenna module being configured to perform wireless communication in a second frequency band; and a second radiator, which is at least a portion of the second portion and configured to perform wireless communication in a third frequency band. In embodiments, the antenna module may include a first flexible printed circuit board at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly. Attached Figure Description

[0007] The foregoing and other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 2 This is a view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 3 This is a view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 5 This is a view showing housings joined together in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 6 This is a view showing a hinge plate disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 7 This is a view showing the arrangement of the hinge module and electronic components inside an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the contacts of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing a contact element disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 10 This is a view showing the camera assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 11 This illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10 A perspective view of the third camera in the camera assembly.

[0019] Figure 12 This is a first view showing a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 13 This is a second view showing a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 14 This illustrates a housing disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 camera components and Figure 13 A view of the circuit board.

[0022] Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing an antenna module of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 16 This illustrates an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15A perspective view of the process by which the antenna module is installed in the housing of an electronic device.

[0024] Figure 17 This illustrates a housing disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 A view of the antenna module.

[0025] Figure 18 It shows along Figure 17 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line A-A'.

[0026] Figure 19 This is a first perspective view showing a keyboard assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 20 This is a second perspective view showing a keyboard assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 21 This illustrates a housing disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 19 or Figure 20 The view of the keyboard component.

[0029] Figure 22 It shows along Figure 21 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line B-B'.

[0030] Figure 23 It shows along Figure 21 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line C-C'.

[0031] Figure 24 This is a view showing a flexible printed circuit board disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 25 It shows along Figure 24 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line D-D'.

[0033] Figure 26 This is a first view showing a cover plate disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 27 This is a second view showing a cover plate disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals may be assigned to the same parts, components, and / or structures. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Not only through connections via commercial communication networks, but also through communication protocols such as Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, environments can be provided that enable direct wireless communication between different electronic devices. For example, electronic devices can perform wireless communication using different protocols by including multiple antennas. However, in electronic devices that have become miniaturized or lightweight and whose performance has been further enhanced, it may be difficult to secure space for multiple antennas. While space can be easily secured in foldable or rollable electronic devices, variations in wireless communication performance can occur in electronic devices where multiple structures (e.g., housings) are connected to form relatively movable structures. For example, when the communication circuitry and radiator (or radiating element) of an antenna are far apart, the shape of the wire (e.g., coaxial cable or flexible printed circuit board) connecting the communication circuitry and the radiator can change depending on the relative positions of the structures. In signal transmission between the communication circuitry and the radiator, changes in the shape of the wire can lead to variations in signal transmission efficiency or even distortion of the transmitted signal.

[0037] The embodiments of this disclosure will at least solve the above-mentioned problems and / or disadvantages and provide at least the following advantages, and can provide an electronic device including an antenna module that can be easily disposed in a confined space.

[0038] Embodiments of this disclosure may provide an electronic device including an antenna module that enables a stable wireless communication environment while being disposed in a confined space.

[0039] Embodiments of this disclosure may provide an electronic device including an antenna module that can suppress variations in wireless communication performance depending on the operating environment by suppressing or substantially preventing changes in the shape of lines based on the relative positions of structures (e.g., housings).

[0040] The technical tasks to be achieved in this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other unmentioned technical tasks can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0041] The following description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, provides an understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. The exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, but should be considered as only one of many exemplary embodiments. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described in this disclosure without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0042] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meaning, but are intended to clearly and consistently describe embodiments of this disclosure. Therefore, those skilled in the art will understand that the following description of various embodiments of this disclosure is for descriptive purposes only and not intended to limit the scope of the claims and their equivalents.

[0043] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well. Thus, as an example, “component surface” can be interpreted as including one or more surfaces of a component.

[0044] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments. (Refer to...) Figure 1 In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 104 or server 108 via a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 can communicate with electronic device 104 via server 108. According to an embodiment, electronic device 101 may include a processor 120, memory 130, input module 150, sound output module 155, display module 160, audio module 170, sensor module 176, interface 177, connection terminal 178, haptic module 179, camera module 180, power management module 188, battery 189, communication module 190, user identification module (SIM) 196, or antenna module 197. In some embodiments, at least one of the above components (e.g., connection terminal 178) may be omitted from electronic device 101, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 101. In some embodiments, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160).

[0045] Processor 120 may run software (e.g., program 140) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 101 connected to processor 120, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or calculation, processor 120 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 176 or communication module 190) in volatile memory 132, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 132, and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory 134. According to embodiments, processor 120 may include a main processor 121 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 123 (e.g., graphics processing unit (GPU), neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor (ISP), sensor central processor, or communication processor (CP)) that is operationally independent of or combined with the main processor 121. For example, when electronic device 101 includes a main processor 121 and an auxiliary processor 123, the auxiliary processor 123 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 121, or to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 121.

[0046] 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), or a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more thereof, but is not limited thereto. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] The input module 150 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., processor 120). The input module 150 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0050] 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.

[0051] Display module 160 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., to a user). Display device 160 may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and control circuitry for controlling a respective one of the display, holographic device, and projector. According to an embodiment, display module 160 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0052] The audio module 170 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 170 can obtain sound via the input module 150, or output sound via the sound output module 155 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 102) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 101.

[0053] 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.

[0054] Interface 177 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 101 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102). According to embodiments, interface 177 may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, or an audio interface.

[0055] 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).

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] Communication module 190 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between electronic device 101 and external electronic devices (e.g., electronic device 102, electronic device 104, or server 108), and perform communication via the established communication channel. Communication module 190 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of processor 120 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, communication module 190 may include wireless communication module 192 (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or wired communication module 194 (e.g., local area network (LAN) communication module or power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 199 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 192 can identify and verify the electronic device 101 in the communication network (such as the first network 198 or the second network 199) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 196.

[0061] 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.

[0062] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the outside of electronic device 101 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiator formed of conductive material or conductive patterns formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190 (e.g., wireless communication module 192). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiator (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 197.

[0063] According to various embodiments, antenna module 197 may form a millimeter-wave antenna module. According to embodiments, the millimeter-wave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC), and multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna), wherein the RFIC is disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and is capable of supporting a specified high-frequency band (e.g., a millimeter-wave band), and the multiple antennas are disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and are capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the specified high-frequency band.

[0064] At least some of the aforementioned components can be interconnected and communicate signals (e.g., commands or data) between them via an inter-peripheral communication scheme (e.g., bus, general purpose input / output (GPIO), serial peripheral interface (SPI), or mobile industrial processor interface (MIPI)).

[0065] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. Each of electronic device 102 or electronic device 104 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic devices 104, or server 108. For example, if electronic device 101 is required to automatically perform a function or service, or is required to perform a function or service in response to a request from a user or another device, electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 101 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 101. Electronic device 101 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing of the result. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 101 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 104 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 108 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to embodiments, external electronic device 104 or server 108 may be included in a second network 199. Electronic device 101 may be applied to intelligent services based on 5G communication technology or IoT-related technologies (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare).

[0066] The electronic device according to various embodiments 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.

[0067] 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 nouns in the singular form corresponding to terms may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. 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 any one or 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 the respective component from another component and do not limit the component 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 “connected to another element (e.g., a second element)”, it means that the element can be directly (e.g., wiredly) connected to the other element, wirelessly connected to the other element, or connected to the other element via a third element.

[0068] As used in connection with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit." A module may 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 embodiments, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0069] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., a program) comprising one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal or external memory). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor of the machine (e.g., an electronic device) 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. Machine-readable storage media can be provided in the form of non-transitory storage media. 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.

[0070] 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 product 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).

[0071] According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described 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.

[0072] In the following detailed description, the length direction, width direction, and / or thickness direction of the electronic device may be referred to, and may be defined as the "Y-axis direction," "X-axis direction," and / or "Z-axis direction," respectively. In embodiments, the orientation of a component may be referred to as "negative / positive (- / +)" in conjunction with the Cartesian coordinate system illustrated in the figures. For example, the front surface of the electronic device and / or housing may be defined as a "surface facing the +Z direction," and the rear surface may be defined as a "surface facing the -Z direction." In embodiments, the side surfaces of the electronic device and / or housing may include regions facing the +X direction, regions facing the +Y direction, regions facing the -X direction, and / or regions facing the -Y direction. In embodiments, "X-axis direction" may mean both "-X direction" and "+X direction." It should be noted that, for the sake of brevity, directions are defined relative to the Cartesian coordinate system shown in the figures, and the description of these directions or components does not limit the embodiments of this disclosure. For example, the Cartesian coordinate system may be defined differently from that disclosed, depending on the design specifications of the electronic device or the user's usage habits.

[0073] In the following embodiments, multiple housings may be rotatably coupled to be rotatable relative to each other between a first position in which they are folded to face each other and a second position in which they are unfolded side by side. The descriptions of embodiments of the electronic device referred to in the following embodiments, using Cartesian coordinates, are generally based on the unfolded state. In the electronic device according to the following embodiments, the folding axis can be understood as substantially parallel to the Y-axis direction. However, embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and embodiments of this disclosure can be understood to include electronic devices having a structure in which the folding axis is parallel to the X-axis direction.

[0074] Figure 2This is a view showing the unfolded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a view showing the folded state of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The electronic device 101 may include a housing 201, a hinged cover 240 covering a foldable portion of the housing 201, and a display 230 disposed in the space formed by the housing 201. According to an embodiment, the surface exposed by the screen output from the display 230 may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a first front surface 210a and a second front surface 220a). The surface opposite the front surface may be defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a first rear surface 210b and a second rear surface 220b). In an embodiment, the surface surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces may be defined as the side surface of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a first side surface 210c and a second side surface 220c). The side surface of the electronic device 101 may be a side surface of at least one of the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The electronic device 101 may be referred to as a foldable electronic device, a portable electronic device, or a portable foldable electronic device. According to an embodiment, the housing 201 may be referred to as a foldable housing. In an embodiment, the display 230 may be referred to as a flexible display.

[0076] According to an embodiment, the housing 201 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220 rotatable relative to the first housing 210, a first rear cover 280, and a second rear cover 290. The housing 201 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The shapes and connections shown are not identical; they can be achieved in other shapes or through combinations and / or connections of other components. For example, in an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the first rear cover 280 may be integrally formed with each other, and the second housing 220 and the second rear cover 290 may be integrally formed with each other.

[0077] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may be connected to a hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4The first housing 210 may include a first front surface 210a facing a first direction and a first rear surface 210b facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. A second housing 220 may be connected to the hinge assembly 202 and may include a second front surface 220a facing a third direction and a second rear surface 220b facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction. The second housing 220 may rotate about the hinge assembly 202 from the first housing 210. Therefore, the electronic device 101 can be changed to a folded state or an unfolded state. The folding or unfolding operation of the electronic device 101 can be understood as a rotation of the first housing 210 about the hinge structure or a rotation of the second housing 220 about the hinge structure. In the folded state of the electronic device 101, the first front surface 210a may face the second front surface 220a, and in the unfolded state, the third direction may be the same as the first direction. In the following description, unless otherwise stated, directions are based on the unfolded state of the electronic device 101.

[0078] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are disposed on opposite sides of the folding axis A and are symmetrical in shape with respect to the folding axis A. As described below, depending on whether the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may have different angles or distances formed therebetween. According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 also includes a sensor region 224 in which a sensor (e.g., a front-facing camera) is disposed; however, in other regions, the second housing 220 may be symmetrical in shape with the first housing 210.

[0079] According to embodiments, the folding axis A can be a plurality of (e.g., two) parallel folding axes. In this disclosure, the folding axis A is arranged along the length direction (Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101, but the direction of the folding axis A is not limited thereto. For example (not shown), embodiments in which the electronic device 101 includes folding axes extending along the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) can be implemented.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a structure for attaching a digital pen (not shown). For example, the electronic device 101 may include a magnetic material configured to attach the digital pen to a side surface of a first housing 210 or a side surface of a second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a structure for inserting a digital pen. For example, a hole (not shown) for inserting a digital pen may be formed in the side surface of the first housing 210 or the side surface of the second housing 220 of the electronic device 101.

[0081] According to an embodiment, at least portions of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be formed of a rigid metallic or non-metallic material having dimensions selected to support the display 230. The at least portion formed of metal may provide a ground plane for the electronic device 101 and may be connected to a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The ground wire on the circuit board 260 is electrically connected.

[0082] According to an embodiment, sensor region 224 may be formed adjacent to an edge or corner of second housing 220 to have a predetermined area. However, the placement, shape, or size of sensor region 224 is not limited to those shown. For example, in another embodiment, sensor region 224 may be disposed in different corners of second housing 220 or in any area between the top and bottom corners or in first housing 210. In an embodiment, components embedded in electronic device 101 for performing various functions may be exposed to the front surface of electronic device 101 through sensor region 224 or one or more openings in sensor region 224. In an embodiment, components may include various sensors. Sensors may include at least one of, for example, a front-facing camera, a receiver, or a proximity sensor.

[0083] According to an embodiment, the first rear cover 280 may be disposed on one side of the folding axis A on the rear surface of the electronic device 101, and has a substantially rectangular periphery, for example, which may be surrounded by another structure of the first housing 210. Similarly, the second rear cover 290 may be disposed on the opposite side of the folding axis A on the rear surface of the electronic device 101, and its periphery may be surrounded by another structure of the second housing 220.

[0084] According to an embodiment, the first rear cover 280 and / or the second rear cover 290 may be substantially symmetrical in shape with respect to the folding axis (axis A). However, the first rear cover 280 and the second rear cover 290 are not necessarily symmetrical in shape. In an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include asymmetrical first rear cover 280 and second rear cover 290 of different shapes.

[0085] According to embodiments, the first rear cover 280, the second rear cover 290, the first housing 210, and the second housing 220 provide space for various components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., printed circuit boards or batteries). According to embodiments, one or more components may be disposed on or visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device 101. For example, at least a portion of the sub-display 234 may be visually exposed through at least a portion of the first rear cover 280. In another embodiment, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through at least a portion of the second rear cover 290. According to various embodiments, sensors may include proximity sensors and / or camera module 206 (e.g., a rear camera).

[0086] According to one embodiment, a front-facing camera exposed to the front surface of the electronic device 101 through one or more openings provided in sensor region 224, or a camera module 206 at least partially exposed through the second rear cover 290, may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared (IR) cameras, wide-angle lenses, and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one surface of the electronic device 101.

[0087] According to an embodiment, the hinge cover 240 may be disposed between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to conceal internal components (e.g., Figure 4 (Hinge assembly 202). According to an embodiment, depending on the state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., unfolded state (e.g., flat state) or folded state), the hinge cover 240 may be hidden or exposed to the outside by a portion of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220.

[0088] According to the embodiments, such as Figure 2 As shown, in the unfolded state of the electronic device 101, the hinge cover 240 can be hidden by the first housing 210 and the second housing 220, and is therefore not exposed. As another example, such as... Figure 3 As shown, in the folded state (e.g., fully folded state) of the electronic device 101, the hinge cover 240 may be exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. As another example, in an intermediate state where the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are folded at an angle, the hinge cover 240 may be partially exposed to the outside between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. However, in this case, the exposed area may be smaller than the exposed area in the fully folded state. In an embodiment, the hinge cover 240 may include a curved surface.

[0089] According to an embodiment, the display 230 may be disposed in a space formed (or defined) by the housing 201. For example, the display 230 may be located on a recess provided by the housing 201 and may form a large portion of the front surface of the electronic device 101. Therefore, the front surface of the electronic device 101 may include the display 230 and a portion of the first housing 210 and a portion of the second housing 220 adjacent to the display 230. The rear surface of the electronic device 101 may include a first rear cover 280, a portion of the first housing 210 adjacent to the first rear cover 280, a second rear cover 290, and a portion of the second housing 220 adjacent to the second rear cover 290.

[0090] According to an embodiment, the display 230 may include a plurality of display areas spaced apart from each other. For example, the display 230 may include a first display area 231 disposed on a first housing 210, a second display area 232 disposed on a second housing 220, and a folding area 233. According to an embodiment, the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 may rotate about a folding axis A.

[0091] According to an embodiment, display 230 may represent a display that is at least partially convertible into a flat or curved surface. For example, display 230 may be a foldable or flexible display. According to an embodiment, display 230 may include a folding region 233, and a folding area disposed on one side of the folding region 233 (e.g., Figure 2 The first display area 231 on the left side of the folded area 233, and the opposite side of the folded area 233 (e.g., Figure 2 The second display area 232 is located to the right of the folded area 233. However, the division of the display 230 is merely an example, and depending on the structure or function of the display 230, the display 230 may be divided into multiple (e.g., four or more, or two) areas. For example, in Figure 2 In the illustrated embodiment, the display 230 can be divided into multiple regions by a folding region 233 or a folding axis A extending parallel to the Y-axis. However, in another embodiment, the display 230 can be divided into multiple regions relative to another folding region (e.g., a folding region parallel to the X-axis) or another folding axis (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the X-axis). According to the embodiment, the display 230 can be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digital converter (not shown) for detecting a magnetic field type stylus.

[0092] According to an embodiment, the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 may be generally symmetrical in shape with respect to the folded area 233. According to an embodiment (not shown), unlike the first display area 231, the second display area 232 may include a notch cut according to the presence of the sensor area 224, but in the remaining areas, it may be substantially symmetrical in shape to the first display area 231. For example, the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 may include symmetrical and asymmetrical portions.

[0093] The operation of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, and each region of the display 230 according to the state of the electronic device 101 (e.g., unfolded state (or flat state) and folded state) is described below.

[0094] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (flat state) (e.g., Figure 2When the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 are configured to face the same direction and be substantially 180 degrees apart, the surfaces of the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 of the display 230 may be 180 degrees apart and face the same direction (e.g., the front of the front surface of the electronic device). The folding area 233 may form a coplanar plane with the first display area 231 and the second display area 232.

[0095] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., Figure 3 When the electronic device 101 is folded, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be positioned facing each other. The surfaces of the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 of the display 230 can be angled at a small angle (e.g., an angle between about 0 degrees and about 10 degrees) while facing each other. In the folded state of the electronic device 101, at least a portion of the folded area 233 can be formed as a curved surface with a predetermined curvature.

[0096] According to an embodiment, when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state (not shown), the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be positioned at a certain angle. The surfaces of the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 of the display 230 can form an angle greater than that in the folded state and less than that in the unfolded state. The folded area 233 can have at least partially a curved surface with a predetermined curvature, and in this case, the curvature can be less than that when it is in the folded state.

[0097] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 5 This is a view showing housings joined together in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 6 This is a view showing a hinge plate disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 7 This is a view showing the arrangement of the hinge module and electronic components inside an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0098] Reference Figures 4 to 7 Electronic device 200 (e.g., Figures 1 to 3 The electronic device 101 may include a housing 201, a display 230, a hinge assembly 202, a battery 250, and a board unit 260. For example, the housing 201 may include a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 280, and a second rear cover 290. In embodiments, the housing 201 may be understood to include a hinge cover 240. Figure 4 The configuration of the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge cover 240, the first rear cover 280, and the second rear cover 290 can be wholly or partially consistent with... Figure 2 and / or Figure 3 The first housing 210, the second housing 220, the hinge cover 240, the first rear cover 280, and the second rear cover 290 have the same configuration.

[0099] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be assembled together to connect to two opposite sides of the hinge assembly 202. For example, the hinge assembly 202 can be disposed in a hinge region between the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 to rotatably connect the first housing 210 and the second housing 220. Here, "hinge region" can refer to the space where the hinge assembly 202 is disposed, the area at least partially surrounded by the hinge cover 240, and / or the space between the hinge cover 240 and the folding area 233 of the display 230. In the embodiment, the hinge region can be understood as the space disposed substantially corresponding to the folding area 233.

[0100] According to the embodiments, such as Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the hinge assembly 202 may include at least one hinge module 229 and a plurality of hinge plates 227a and 227b. In the illustrated embodiment, three hinge modules 229 are arranged sequentially along the direction of the folding axis A, and the flexible printed circuit board 266 can be disposed across the folding axis A through the area between two hinge modules 229. As described below, by means of the camera assembly 204 (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 3 The design flexibility of the flexible printed circuit board 266 can be increased by arranging (or implementing) multiple antennas or radiators around the camera module 206. For example, since more antennas are implemented in one of the multiple housings 210 and 220 and are arranged in conjunction with communication circuitry (e.g., Figure 1 The communication module 190 is housed in the same housing, thus simplifying the transmission line between the communication circuit and the antenna that crosses the folding axis A.

[0101] Although not shown, hinge module 229 may include a hinge portion providing a folding axis (A) and an interlocking portion for interlocking relative movement of housings 210 and 220. For example, housings 210 and 220 may be coupled to hinge module 229 to rotate relative to hinge module 229 or hinge cover 240. The interlocking portion may include, for example, a first gear that rotates on hinge cover 240 as the first housing 210 rotates, and a second gear that rotates on hinge cover 240 as the second housing 220 rotates. In an embodiment, when the first and second gears mesh, the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 may be configured to rotate in opposite directions relative to each other. For example, when the first housing 210 rotates clockwise on hinge cover 240, hinge assembly 202 (e.g., the interlocking portion of hinge module 229) may cause the second housing 220 to rotate counterclockwise on hinge cover 240. In one embodiment, the rotation of the first housing 210 and the second housing 220 can be interlocked by further providing multiple (e.g., one or two pairs) gears between the first and second gears. The number of gears included in the hinge module 229 (e.g., the interlocking component) can be appropriately selected according to the design specifications of the electronic device, such as the size or shape of the space to be arranged.

[0102] According to an embodiment, hinge plates 227a and 227b can connect either of housings 210 and 220 to hinge module 229. For example, the hinge plate indicated by "227a" can mechanically connect or secure the first housing 210 to hinge module 229, and the hinge plate indicated by "227b" can mechanically connect or secure the second housing 220 to hinge module 229. Figure 2 In the unfolded state, hinge plates 227a and 227b can be aligned to form a continuous plane to support a portion of the display 230 (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 (The folded area 233). In Figure 3 In the folded state, hinge plates 227a and 227b can be configured to tilt relative to each other, providing space to accommodate the folded region 233, which deforms into a curved shape. In an embodiment, when hinge plates 227a and 227b provide space to accommodate the folded region 233 while tilting relative to each other, the folded region 233 can maintain a curved shape within a specified curvature in the folded state. For example, in Figure 3 In its folded state, the folded area 233 with a curvature radius of a specified size can protect it from damage caused by excessive folding, and the surfaces of the first display area 231 and the second display area 232 can be set at an angle of essentially 0 degrees.

[0103] According to an embodiment, the first housing 210 may include a first support region 212 (e.g., a first support member) for supporting components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., a first circuit board 262 and / or a first battery 252) and a first sidewall 211 surrounding at least a portion of the first support region 212. The first sidewall 211 may include a first side surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 2 The first side surface 210c). According to an embodiment, the second housing 220 may include a second support region 222 for supporting components of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the second circuit board 264 and / or the second battery 254) and a second sidewall 221 surrounding at least a portion of the second support region 222. The second sidewall 221 may include the second side surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the first side surface 210c). Figure 2 The second side surface 220c).

[0104] According to embodiments, the first sidewall 211 or the second sidewall 221 can be understood as a frame shape that at least partially surrounds the space between the front and rear surfaces of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the first housing 210 or the second housing 220). In embodiments, support regions 212 and 222 can be structures extending from either sidewall 211 or 221. For example, although support regions 212 and 222 and sidewalls 211 and 221 are described separately for ease of description, embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and support regions 212 or 222 and sidewalls 211 or 221 can be implemented as a single body. In embodiments, support regions 212 or 222 and sidewalls 211 or 221 can be implemented by combining insulating and conductive materials, and in this case, housings 210 and 220 can be integrally implemented with support regions 212 or 222 and sidewalls 211 or 221 by injection molding and / or CNC machining processes. As can be seen from the embodiments described below, when conductive materials are included, portions of the support regions 212 and 222 and the sidewalls 211 and 221 can be used as antennas or radiators.

[0105] According to an embodiment, as described above, at least a portion of one of the housings 210 and 220 in the electronic device 200 can be used as an antenna. In an embodiment, the portion of the electronic device 200 used as an antenna can realize a side surface of at least one of the housings 210 and 220. In an embodiment, the portion of the electronic device 200 used as an antenna can be configured to be adjacent to a side surface of at least one of the housings 210 and 220 and / or facing a direction intersecting the Z-axis. For example, the portion of the electronic device 200 used as an antenna can be realized by a portion of the housings 210 and 220, or can be configured to be adjacent to the edges of the housings 210 and 220 while being manufactured as a component separate from the housings 210 and 220. In an embodiment, "the portion of the electronic device 200 used as an antenna is realized by a portion of the housings 210 and 220" can be understood to include, for example, examples where the portion used as an antenna is configured to form a side surface of at least one of the housings 210 and 220.

[0106] According to an embodiment, although not shown, the first housing 210 may include a first waterproof component disposed in the first support region 212 and / or the second housing 220 may include a second waterproof component disposed in the second support region 222. The first waterproof component and / or the second waterproof component may be disposed in the gap between the display 230 and the support regions 212 and 222 to prevent moisture or foreign matter from flowing into the interior of the first housing 210 and / or the second housing 220 from the outside.

[0107] According to an embodiment, the display 230 may include a first display area 231, a second display area 232, and / or a folding area 233. Figure 3 The configuration of the first display area 231, the second display area 232, and the folding area 233 can be wholly or partially consistent with... Figure 2 The first display area 231, the second display area 232, and the folding area 233 have the same configuration.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may further include a sub-display 234. In an embodiment, the sub-display 234 may display a screen in an orientation different from that of the display areas 231 and 232. For example, the sub-display 234 may output a screen in an orientation opposite to that of the first display area 231. According to an embodiment, the sub-display 234 may be disposed on the first rear cover 280. For example, the sub-display 234 may be understood as part of the first rear cover 280, and in an embodiment, the sub-display 234 may be disposed inside the first rear cover 280 and visible to the outside through the first rear cover 280.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a camera assembly 204 that combines multiple cameras (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 3The camera module 206, although not shown, may also include a camera that captures an object through a portion of the display 230 (e.g., a first display area 231 or a second display area 232) or a camera that captures an object through a portion of the sub-display 234. As described below, the camera assembly 204 may include multiple cameras with different viewing angles. For example, a camera with a viewing angle of about 100 degrees or greater (e.g., Figure 10 The first camera 341), and a camera with a field of view of approximately 65 to 85 degrees (e.g., Figure 10 The second camera 342) and / or a camera with a field of view of about 15 to 40 degrees (e.g., Figure 10 A third camera (343) may be included in camera assembly 204. In embodiments, an additional camera having a field of view different from the range described above (e.g., about 40 to 60 degrees) may be included in camera assembly.

[0110] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 and / or the second rear cover 290 may include a cover plate 299 corresponding to the camera assembly 204. The cover plate 299 may provide an optical path (e.g., a through-hole) corresponding to the camera assembly 204 to harmonize with the appearance of the electronic device 200. To provide aesthetic appeal or achieve a harmonious appearance to the electronic device 200, the cover plate 299 may include a metallic material. For example, the cover plate 299 may be formed of a metallic material, or may be finished with a metallic material (e.g., printing, deposition, coating, or electroplating). In an embodiment, the cover plate 299 may be understood as part of the second rear cover 290, and a portion thereof (e.g., an edge) may be disposed within the second rear cover 290, while another portion may be disposed while exposed to the outside. As will be described below, when the cover plate 299 comprises a metallic material (e.g., a conductive material), by means of a transmission line ( Figure 24 or Figure 26 The flexible printed circuit boards 373b and 383) include at least a notch in the overlapping area, which can suppress the formation of electromagnetic coupling.

[0111] According to an embodiment, battery 250 may include a first battery 252 disposed in a first housing 210 and a second battery 254 disposed in a second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the first battery 252 may be connected to a first circuit board 262, and the second battery 254 may be connected to a second circuit board 264. According to an embodiment, battery 250 may supply power to at least one component of electronic device 200. According to an embodiment, battery 250 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0112] According to an embodiment, board unit 260 may include a first circuit board 262 disposed in a first housing 210 and a second circuit board 264 disposed in a second housing 220. According to an embodiment, the first circuit board 262 and the second circuit board 264 may be electrically connected via at least one flexible printed circuit board 266. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board 266 may be disposed across a hinge region or hinge structure (e.g., hinge assembly 202). According to an embodiment, the first circuit board 262 and the second circuit board 264 may be disposed in the space formed by the first housing 210, the second housing 220, the first rear cover 280, and the second rear cover 290. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 200 may be disposed on the first circuit board 262 and the second circuit board 264. As will be described below, either the first circuit board 262 or the second circuit board 264 may provide an opening area for accommodating the camera assembly 204 (e.g., Figure 12 or Figure 13 (Opening region 364a).

[0113] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include speakers 208a and 208b. According to an embodiment, speakers 208a and 208b can convert electrical signals into sound. According to an embodiment, speakers 208a and 208b may be disposed in a space formed by a first housing 210, a second housing 220, a first rear cover 280, and a second rear cover 290. According to an embodiment, speakers 208a and 208b may include an upper speaker 208a located at the upper part (+Y direction) of the electronic device 200 and a lower speaker 208b located at the lower part (-Y direction) of the electronic device 200. In this disclosure, speakers 208a and 208b are shown as being located in a housing (e.g., Figure 4 The first housing 210 is used, but this is an optional configuration. For example, speakers 208a and 208b may be located in at least one of the first housing 210 or the second housing 220. Figure 4 The speakers 208a and 208b can be configured wholly or partially with Figure 1 The configuration of the audio output module 155 is the same.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include a rear member 270 (or a rear housing). According to an embodiment, the rear member 270 may be disposed within a housing 201 (e.g., a second housing 220). According to an embodiment, the rear member 270 may accommodate at least one antenna 275. In an embodiment, the rear member 270 may serve as a structure for mounting the antenna 275 and may also serve as a structure for supporting or protecting one of the circuit boards 262 and 264. For example, a portion of the rear member 270, indicated by reference numeral "279", may support a portion of the circuit boards 262 and 264.

[0115] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 may include an antenna 275. Antennas 275a and 275b may include, for example, an ultra-wideband (UWB) antenna 275a, a near-field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetically secure transmission (MST) antenna 275b. Antennas 275 may perform short-range communication with, for example, external devices, or may wirelessly transmit or receive power required for charging.

[0116] According to embodiments, the antenna structure may be formed from a portion of housing 201 or a combination thereof. For example, antenna 275 may include an additional antenna 275c that is at least partially exposed to the exterior of electronic device 200 and forms at least a portion of the exterior of electronic device 200. In embodiments, antenna 275c may be used for communication with external electronic devices (e.g., Wi-Fi). For example, antenna 275c may be located at the upper portion 271a or lower portion 271b of rear member 270. Furthermore, electronic device 200 may also include additional antennas disposed adjacent to electronic components such as a portion of sidewalls 211 and 221 or camera assembly 204, as will be examined through the embodiments described below.

[0117] In the following detailed description, an example is given of a rotatable configuration in which a pair of housings (or "housing structures") are connected by a hinge structure (or "hinge assembly 202"). However, it should be noted that the electronic device according to various embodiments of this disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, an electronic device according to embodiments of this disclosure may include three or more housings. In the embodiments disclosed below, "a pair of housings" may refer to two of three or more housings that are rotatably connected. In the embodiments, Figure 1 All configurations of the electronic device 101 can be included in the first housing 210 or the second housing 220 described above, and in this case, the first housing 210 or the second housing 220 itself can be understood as an embodiment of the electronic device. For example, it should be noted that embodiments of the electronic device according to this disclosure are not limited by the number of housings or the connection structure implemented between multiple housings.

[0118] In the embodiments described below, overlapping components or components that are readily understood from the foregoing embodiments may be given or omitted with the same reference numerals, and their detailed descriptions may be omitted. Although reference numerals are given in the drawings, those skilled in the art will readily understand the corresponding configurations throughout the specific embodiments of this disclosure, even if they are not mentioned in the specific embodiments with reference to the corresponding drawings.

[0119] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the contacts of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 9This is a perspective view showing a contact element disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0120] Further reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 The electronic device 200 may include a contact 329. The contact 329 may be, for example, a plate or leaf spring bent into the shape of the letter "L," and may be disposed on a side wall 321 (e.g., Figure 4 The first portion 321a of the second sidewall 321 is located on the second sidewall 221. The first portion 321a of the sidewall 321 forms, for example, a part of a frame shape and may at least partially include a conductive material. The contact 329 may include a fixing portion 329a disposed on the inner surface of the first portion 321a and a contact portion 329b bent at a specified angle relative to the fixing portion 329a. With the fixing portion 329a disposed on the inner surface of the first portion 321a, the contact portion 329b can be understood to extend from the inner surface of the first portion 321a toward the housing 320 (e.g., Figure 4 The second housing 220 extends internally. For example, the fixing portion 329a can be fixed to the inner surface of the first portion 321a by welding or brazing, and / or by conductive adhesive or conductive tape. In the illustrated embodiment, the contact 329 can be manufactured by machining a metal sheet, and notches or recesses can be formed at the edge portions during machining. However, the shape or structure of the contact 329 is not limited to the shape or structure shown in the figures, and the edges of the contact 329 can be substantially straight.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the first portion 321a of the sidewall 321 can be electrically connected to a communication circuit (e.g., via a contact 329) through a contact 329. Figure 1 The communication module 190). For example, electronic device 200, processor (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120) and / or communication module (e.g., Figure 1 The communication module 190 may use the first portion 321a to perform wireless communication. In an embodiment, the first portion 321a may be used as a radiator to perform wireless communication in at least one of a 1.8 GHz band, a 2.4 GHz band, and / or a 3.5 GHz band. However, it should be noted that embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and the wireless communication band performed by the portion used as a radiator is not limited to the bands described above or later. In an embodiment, when the first portion 321a is used as a radiator, the contact 329 may be configured as a feed point, and Figure 9 The portion indicated by "GP" can be set as a short-circuit point or a ground point. For example, the first portion 321a can be implemented as an inverted F-type antenna.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the sidewall 321 may include a second portion 321b adjacent to and segmented from the first portion 321a. In an embodiment, when viewed from the outside of the electronic device 200, the second portion 321b (e.g., an outer surface) may be configured to form a continuous curved surface or a continuous plane with the first portion 321a. Figure 9 Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the portion indicated by "321c" can substantially represent the segmented structure (e.g., Figure 14 , Figure 16 and / or Figure 17 The segmented structure 321c. For example, the first portion 321a and the second portion 321b may be electrically insulated from each other, while being mechanically connected or joined by an insulating material provided as the segmented structure 321c. When a conductive material (e.g., metal) and the segmented structure 321a are included, the housing 320 (e.g., sidewalls 321 and / or support regions 322) may be manufactured by an injection molding process. For example, the segmented structure 321c may be molded using a previously manufactured conductive portion disposed in a mold, and after molding, the housing 321 of the designed shape may be manufactured as needed by additional processes such as computer numerical control machining.

[0123] Figure 10 This is a view showing the camera assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 This illustrates an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 10 A perspective view of the third camera in the camera assembly.

[0124] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 Camera component 304 (e.g., Figure 4 or Figure 7 The camera assembly 304 may include multiple cameras 341, 342, and 343. For example, the camera assembly 304 may include a first camera 341 providing ultra-wide-angle performance, a second camera 342 providing wide-angle performance, and / or a third camera 343 providing telephoto performance. Here, it should be noted that optical performance (e.g., angle of view or focal length) such as “ultra-wide-angle,” “wide-angle,” and / or “telephoto” is not limited to being defined by the specifications of the cameras 341, 342, and 343. For example, the optical performance of the cameras 341, 342, and 343 mentioned in embodiments of this disclosure can be defined by a relative comparison of the angle of view or focal length of the cameras 341, 342, and 343 included in the camera assembly 304.

[0125] According to embodiments, cameras 341, 342, and 343 may be positioned along the length of the electronics 200 or housing 320 (e.g., Figure 4The cameras 341, 342, and 343 can be positioned along the width direction of the electronics 200 (e.g., along the Y-axis direction). In embodiments, cameras 341, 342, and 343 can be positioned along the width direction of the electronics 200 (e.g., along the Y-axis direction). Figure 4 The cameras 341, 342, and 343 can be positioned either along the X-axis direction or along a closed-loop trajectory. For example, the number and arrangement of cameras 341, 342, and 343 are not limited to embodiments of this disclosure and can vary depending on the specifications of the electronic device 200. In embodiments, cameras 341, 342, and 343 can be electrically connected to a circuit board (e.g., along the X-axis direction) or along a closed-loop trajectory. Figure 4 The second circuit board 264 or Figure 12 Circuit board 364).

[0126] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 and / or camera assembly 304 may further include a support protrusion 345. In an embodiment, when another electronic component (e.g., Figure 15 When the antenna module 307 is disposed adjacent to the camera assembly 304, the support protrusion 345 can provide a structure for supporting another electronic component or for wiring for another electronic component (e.g., Figure 15 The alignment structure of the first flexible printed circuit board 373. In the illustrated embodiment, the support protrusion 345 can be understood as protruding from one side surface of the third camera 343. However, embodiments of this disclosure are not limited thereto, and additional support protrusions may be provided on the first camera 341 or the second camera 342, and / or the support protrusion 345 of the third camera 343 may be omitted when a support protrusion is provided on the first camera 341 or the second camera 342. For example, the support protrusion 345 may be implemented differently depending on the position of electronic components disposed adjacent to the camera assembly 304 or the line path.

[0127] Figure 12 This is a first view showing a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13 This is a second view showing a circuit board of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 Circuit board 364 (e.g., Figure 4 The second circuit board 264 may have an opening region 364a at one edge. Although not shown by reference numerals, electrical / electronic components such as integrated circuit chips and / or various connectors may be disposed on at least one surface of the circuit board 364. The connectors may provide a connection structure with electronic components such as camera assembly 304. The opening region 364a may provide, for example, space to accommodate at least a portion of camera assembly 304. In an embodiment, when the circuit board 364 is aligned to the front surface of housing 320 (e.g., Figure 2 The second front surface 220a) and the rear surface (e.g., Figure 2The thickness direction between the second rear surface 220b) (e.g., Figure 4 When the electronic device 200 overlaps with the camera assembly 304 in the Z-axis direction, the thickness of the electronic device 200 can increase. The opening region 364a provides space or area for mounting the camera assembly 304, thus suppressing an increase in the thickness of the electronic device 200 in the arrangement of the camera assembly 304 and the circuit board 364. For example, the circuit board 364 can be configured not to overlap with the camera assembly 304 in the thickness direction between the front and rear surfaces of the housing 320.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the circuit board 364 may include an extension 364b that defines a portion of the opening region 364a, or at least partially surrounds the opening region 364a. As described below, the extension 364b may be disposed, for example, between a first portion 321a within a housing 320 and a camera assembly 304. In an embodiment, a contact 329 (e.g., a contact portion 329b) may be configured to at least partially face the extension 364b. For example, the extension may be located in the width direction of the electronic device 200 (e.g., Figure 4 It is disposed between the sidewall (e.g., the first part) and the camera assembly in the X-axis direction, and can be configured in the thickness direction of the electronics 200 (e.g., the thickness direction). Figure 4 The contact 329 faces the contact element in the Z-axis direction. In an embodiment, the contact 329 can be understood as being disposed between the front surface of the housing 320 and the extension 364b in the thickness direction of the electronic device 200. In an embodiment, the extension 364b can be used as a portion that substantially electrically connects the contact 329 and / or the sidewall 321 (e.g., the first portion 321a) to the circuit board 364.

[0130] According to an embodiment, when the first portion 321a and / or contact 329 are electrically connected to the circuit board 364, the electronic device 200 and / or the circuit board 364 may further include a contact terminal 364c of a leaf spring structure disposed on one surface of the circuit board 364 (e.g., extension 364b). In an embodiment, when the first portion 32a functions as a radiator, the contact terminal 364c directly contacts the contact 329 (e.g., contact portion 329b), thereby allowing the first portion 321a and / or contact 329b to be electrically connected to the circuit board 364 via the contact terminal 364c. For example, the first portion 321a, acting as a radiator, may receive a power supply signal via the contact 329 and / or contact terminal 364c. In an embodiment, the contact portion 329b may be manufactured in a curved shape to directly contact the circuit board 364 (e.g., extension 364b), and in this case, the contact terminal 364c may be replaced by a flat pad instead of a leaf spring structure.

[0131] According to an embodiment, in order to stably maintain the contact state between the contact 329 and the contact terminal 364c, the contact 329 or the contact terminal 364c may have a leaf spring structure. For example, when the circuit board 364 is disposed on the housing 320, as the contact 329 and the contact terminal 364c come into contact with each other, they can partially deform or partially move while accumulating elastic force. In an embodiment, the extension 364b may have a sufficiently small width to be disposed in the narrow gap between the first portion 321a and the camera assembly 304. In this case, the elastic force accumulated by the contact 329 and the contact terminal 364c may cause the extension to deform or be damaged. For example, when the extension 364b deforms, it may be difficult to stably maintain the connection between the contact 329 and the contact terminal 364c, and the durability of the extension 364b deteriorates.

[0132] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 and / or circuit board 364 may further include a support plate 364d to suppress deformation of the extension 364c and stably maintain the connection between the contact 329 and the contact terminal 364c. In an embodiment, the support plate 364d may be formed of a metal material such as stainless steel and may be disposed on another surface of the circuit board 364. In an embodiment, the support plate 364d can be understood as being at least partially disposed on the other surface of the extension 364b. For example, even when a spring force is applied to the extension 364b by the contact 329 and the contact terminal 364c, the support plate 364d supports the extension 364b, thereby suppressing deformation or breakage of the extension 364b.

[0133] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 and / or circuit board 364 may further include fastening holes 364e penetrating the circuit board 364 and / or support plate 364d in a region adjacent to the extension 364b. For example, when the circuit board 364 is secured within the housing 320 (e.g., support region 322), fastening members such as screws can secure the circuit board 364 and support plate 364d to the support region 322 through the fastening holes 364e. The fastening force provided by the fastening members can further suppress deformation of the extension 364b and / or support plate 364d through elasticity.

[0134] Figure 14 This illustrates a housing disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 11 camera components and Figure 13 A view of the circuit board.

[0135] Further reference Figure 14Within a space at least partially surrounded by sidewall 321, camera assembly 304 may be disposed adjacent to a portion of sidewall 321. For example, camera assembly 304 may be disposed adjacent to a first portion 321a and / or a second portion 321b of sidewall 321 on support region 322 of housing 320. Support protrusion 345 of camera assembly 304 may be disposed, for example, in a direction protruding toward sidewall 321 (e.g., first portion 321a). For example, support protrusion 345 can be understood as protruding from a side surface of third camera 343 toward first portion 321. As will be described below, from antenna module (e.g., Figure 15 The first flexible printed circuit board 373 extending from the antenna module 307 may be partially disposed between the sidewall 321 and the support protrusion 345, and may be bent to surround at least a portion of the support protrusion 345.

[0136] According to an embodiment, the circuit board 364 may be disposed on the support region 322 (or inside the sidewall 321), wherein the extension 364b is located in the region between the camera assembly 304 and the first portion 321a. For example, between the camera assembly 304 and the first portion 321a, a contact member 329 is contacted via a contact terminal 364c of the circuit board 364, and the sidewall 321 (e.g., the first portion 321a) may be sequentially electrically connected to the extension 364b and / or the circuit board 364 via the contact member 329 and the contact terminal 364c.

[0137] According to an embodiment, the second portion 321b of the sidewall 321 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 364 to function as an antenna (e.g., a radiator). For example, Figure 1 The processor 120 and / or communication module 190 can be configured to perform wireless communication using the second portion 321b in a frequency band different from the first portion 321a (e.g., approximately 850 MHz and / or approximately 900 MHz). In embodiments, in addition to the first portion 321a and the second portion 321b, other conductive portions of the sidewall 321 can be electrically connected to the circuit board 364 to perform wireless communication in various frequency bands. In embodiments, the conductive portions can be electrically insulated from each other while being connected via a segmented structure (e.g., Figure 14 , Figure 16 and / or Figure 17 The segmented structure 321c) is mechanically connected or linked. Figure 14 In the figure, the point indicated by the reference numeral "EP" shows the point where the conductive portion forming the sidewall 321 is electrically connected to the circuit board 364 (e.g., a power supply point or a ground point).

[0138] Figure 15 This is a perspective view showing an antenna module of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0139] Reference Figure 15 Antenna module 307 may include antenna substrate 371 and a first flexible printed circuit board 373 extending from antenna substrate 371. In embodiments, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 can be understood as having a different configuration from antenna module 307. In embodiments, antenna substrate 371 and the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be substantially implemented as a single board, and in this case, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be manufactured to be more flexible (or softer) than antenna substrate 371. Antenna module 307 may be configured to perform, for example, millimeter-wave (mmWave) communication in frequency bands of tens of GHz or higher. For example, a plurality of radiators implemented in the form of printed circuit patterns may be disposed on one surface of antenna substrate 371, and electronic device 200 may perform wireless communication in the direction in which the surface on which the radiators are disposed faces. It should be noted that in the illustrated embodiment, a structure is shown in which a protective molding is disposed on one surface of antenna substrate 371 to conceal the radiators.

[0140] According to an embodiment, a first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be disposed inside the electronic device 200 and / or housing 320 in a bent state at least once. The first flexible printed circuit board 373 can be described as being divided into a first alignment portion 373a between the antenna substrate 371 and the bent portion (e.g., the portion indicated by the reference numeral "BP") and a second alignment portion 373b extending from the first alignment portion 373a. In an embodiment, Figure 15 The first flexible printed circuit board 373 shown is assembled on the housing 320, and in its initial manufacturing state, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be substantially parallel to the antenna substrate 371. After bending, the second alignment portion 373b may be configured to be inclined or substantially perpendicular to the antenna substrate 371 and / or the first alignment portion 373a. In an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be electrically connected to the circuit board at the end of the second alignment portion 373b (e.g., Figure 4 The second circuit board 264 or Figure 17 Circuit board 364).

[0141] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 and / or the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may further include a first dummy member 375 disposed at the bent portion BP of the first flexible printed circuit board 373. In an embodiment, the first dummy member 375 may be formed of an elastomer, synthetic resin, and / or metal material, and may maintain the shape of the bent portion BP as designed. For example, because the first flexible printed circuit board 373 is elastic, it may have a tendency to return to its initial manufactured shape when disposed in a bent shape, and the first dummy member 375 may suppress the restoring force of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 to force it to maintain its bent shape.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 can be configured to interact with other surrounding components (e.g., according to its shape) based on its shape. Figure 26 The sidewalls 321, camera assembly 304, and / or cover plate 299 have different spacing distances. When the first flexible printed circuit board 373 is configured to transmit wireless communication signals, this distance variation can substantially lead to changes in wireless communication performance. In an embodiment, the first dummy member 375 can maintain a constant distance from surrounding components by holding the first flexible printed circuit board 373 in its designed shape at the curved portion BP. For example, the first dummy member 375 can suppress variations in wireless communication performance by keeping the shape of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 or its distance from surrounding components constant.

[0143] Further reference Figures 16 to 18 Check the configuration of the antenna module 307 mounted on the housing 320.

[0144] Figure 16 This illustrates an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 A perspective view of the process by which the antenna module is installed in the housing of an electronic device. Figure 17 This illustrates a housing disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 15 A view of the antenna module. Figure 18 This is a portion of an electronic device illustrating an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 17 A view of the cross section intercepted by line A-A'.

[0145] Further reference Figures 16 to 18 Antenna module 307 (e.g., antenna substrate 371) may be disposed between sidewall 321 (e.g., second portion 321b) and camera assembly 304, wherein the surface of the radiator faces the second portion 321b. In an embodiment, a first flexible printed circuit board 373 may extend from antenna substrate 371 and be at least partially disposed between the second portion 321b and camera assembly 304 and / or between the first portion 321a and camera assembly 304. In an embodiment, one end of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 (e.g., second alignment portion 373b) may be electrically (or mechanically) connected to a circuit board 364 on one side of a third camera 343. For example, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may transmit wireless communication signals from a communication circuit (e.g., on the circuit board 364) disposed on the circuit board 364. Figure 1 The communication module 190 sends the signal to the antenna substrate 371. In this embodiment, the wireless communication signal received by the antenna substrate 371 can be provided to the circuit board 364 via the first flexible printed circuit board 373.

[0146] According to an embodiment, the support protrusion 345 may be disposed between the contact 329 (or contact terminal 364c) and the antenna substrate 371, and the curved portion BP of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 (e.g., the first dummy member 375) may be configured to surround at least a portion of the support protrusion 345 (to cover at least a portion of the support protrusion 345). For example, the curved portion BP of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be disposed near (or substantially in contact with) two regions on the surface of the support protrusion 345 that are inclined or substantially perpendicular to each other. In an embodiment, as Figure 16 As shown, a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 (e.g., the first alignment portion 373a) can be disposed between the camera assembly 304 and the sidewall 321 (e.g., the first portion 321a and / or the second portion 321b) in a state parallel to the antenna substrate 371. For example, between the curved portion BP and the antenna substrate 371, the first alignment portion 373a can be aligned together with the antenna substrate 371 in the direction facing the sidewall 321.

[0147] According to an embodiment, from the bent portion BP (e.g., the first dummy member 375) to the end connected to the circuit board 364, another portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 (e.g., the second alignment portion 373b) can be bent relative to the first alignment portion 373a to be oriented in a different direction than the first alignment portion 373a. For example, when the first alignment portion 373a is oriented toward the sidewall 321, the second alignment portion 373b can be understood as being oriented substantially toward the front surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., ...). Figure 2 The second front surface 220a) or the rear surface (e.g., Figure 2 The second rear surface 220b) is oriented. In an embodiment, the second alignment portion 373b may be disposed between the camera assembly 304 and the first portion 321a and / or between the camera assembly 304 and the second portion 321b.

[0148] According to an embodiment, between the sidewall 321 and the camera assembly 304, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be configured to span the area where the contacts 329 and / or contact terminals 364c are provided. Electromagnetic interference may occur when the contacts 329, contact terminals 364c, and / or the first flexible printed circuit board 373 serve as transmission lines for wireless communication signals and are arranged adjacent to each other. Electromagnetic interference occurring between transmission lines may reduce the efficiency of wireless communication or distort the wireless communication signals. As described above, by bending at least once, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 can be positioned at a distance that is permissible in a confined space while suppressing electromagnetic interference. Here, "a distance that is permissible in a confined space while suppressing electromagnetic interference" refers to the distance from the contacts 329 or contact terminals 364c, and may be a distance permissible in the design specifications of the electronic device 200 or the housing 320.

[0149] According to an embodiment, the support protrusion 345 and / or the bent portion BP of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be disposed in the region between the contact 329 and the antenna substrate 371. For example, the portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 that intersects with the region where the contact 329 or contact terminal 364c is disposed may be substantially the second alignment portion 373b. In an embodiment, the second alignment portion 373b can be understood as being disposed facing the contact 329 (or contact terminal 364c), wherein the circuit board 364 (e.g., the extension 364b) is inserted between the second alignment portion 373b and the contact 329 (or contact terminal 364c). In an embodiment, when the first alignment portion 373a is disposed through the region where the contact 329 or contact terminal 364c is disposed, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be disposed very close to the contact terminal 364c, thereby causing electromagnetic interference. In embodiments of this disclosure, the arrangement of the contact terminal 364c, the support protrusion 345, and / or the bent portion BP of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 can suppress electromagnetic interference by sufficiently ensuring the distance between the contact terminal 364c and the first flexible printed circuit board 373 (and / or the distance between the contact 329 and the first flexible printed circuit board 373) within the limits allowed by the internal space of the electronic device 200. The distance between the contact terminal 364c and the first flexible printed circuit board 373 can be understood as within... Figure 17 In the structure shown, measurements are taken along the Y-axis from contact terminal 364c to the first alignment portion 373a, and this can be understood as... Figure 18 The structure shown measures the distance from the contact terminal 364c to the second alignment portion 373b along the Z-axis.

[0150] exist Figure 18 In the structure shown, the area indicated by "S1" indicates that a keyboard component as described below is provided (e.g., Figure 19 or Figure 20 The space of the keyboard assembly 308, indicated by "S2", shows the area where keys (e.g., keys that the user will operate to actuate the keyboard assembly 308) are provided. Figure 24 The space of the button component 397). Before setting the key, the S2 area can be perceived by the user as a recessed shape from the outside of the sidewall 321. In the embodiment, the keyboard assembly 308 described below faces the switch (e.g., Figure 19 In the portions of switches 381a and 381b), region S2 can be a through-hole structure extending from the outer surface of sidewall 321 to region S1, and in the portions not facing the switches, it can have, for example, a through-hole structure extending from the outer surface of sidewall 321 to region S1. Figure 22 or Figure 23 The recessed or grooved shape within. In embodiments, region S1 or region S2 can be understood as being provided at least in part by the first portion 321a of sidewall 321.

[0151] Further reference Figures 19 to 23 Check the configuration and layout of keyboard assembly 308.

[0152] Figure 19 This is a first perspective view showing a keyboard assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 20 This is a second perspective view showing a keyboard assembly of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0153] First, refer to Figure 19 and Figure 20 The keyboard assembly 308 may include a switch substrate 381 and a second flexible printed circuit board 383. The switch substrate 381 may include at least one switch 381a and 381b, for example, disposed on a surface. In embodiments, switches 381a and 381b may be implemented using mechanical structures such as dome switches or tactile switches, and in embodiments, may be implemented as capacitive sensors or pressure sensors. In embodiments, the second flexible printed circuit board 383 extends from the switch substrate 381 and may be electrically connected to a circuit board 364 at its ends. In embodiments, the electronic device 200 and / or the keyboard assembly 308 may also include a second dummy member 385 disposed on the second flexible printed circuit board 383, thereby standardizing the arrangement of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 and / or the first flexible printed circuit board 373. In embodiments, when the second dummy member 385 is positioned at a first distance from the switch substrate 381, it can be understood as being positioned at a second distance from the end of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 greater than the first distance.

[0154] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 200 and / or keyboard assembly 308 may further include a protective plate 387 disposed on one surface of the switch substrate 381 and a protective bracket 389 disposed on the other surface of the switch substrate 381. (As per...) Figure 22or Figure 23 As shown, when the keyboard assembly 308 is disposed on the housing 320, the protective plate 387 protects the switch substrate 381 by being disposed between one surface of the switch substrate 381 and the sidewall 321 (e.g., the first portion 321a), and the protective bracket 389 prevents the other surface of the switch substrate 381 from directly contacting the structure of the sidewall 321 or the support region 322. For example, the switch substrate 381 can be substantially disposed or fixed inside the sidewall 321 by the protective plate 387 and the protective bracket 389. In an embodiment, the protective plate 387 can be formed of an elastomer such as rubber or silicone to provide a waterproof / dustproof structure in the S2 region of the through-hole structure or on the inner surface of the sidewall 321.

[0155] Figure 21 This illustrates a housing disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 19 or Figure 20 The view of the keyboard component. Figure 22 It shows along Figure 21 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line B-B'. Figure 23 It shows along Figure 21 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line C-C'.

[0156] It should be noted that Figure 22 and Figure 23 The rear panel 290 is shown (e.g., Figure 4 The second rear plate 290) or cover plate 299, but in Figure 21 In this image, the rear panel 290 or cover 299 is omitted to show the arrangement of the camera assembly 304, antenna module 307, and / or keyboard assembly 308.

[0157] Further reference Figures 21 to 23 The keyboard assembly 308 can be located within the interior space of the housing 320 (e.g., Figure 18 The keyboard assembly 308 is configured to face the sidewall 321 (e.g., the first portion 321a) in the S1 region. In an embodiment, "the keyboard assembly 308 is configured to face the sidewall" may refer to the switch substrate 381 or switches 381a and 381b being configured to face the inner surface of the sidewall 321. In an embodiment, the switch substrate 381 may be stably mounted on a structure (e.g., the sidewall 321 or the support region 322) provided by the housing 320 via a protective plate 387 and / or a protective bracket 389. In an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be mounted on the circuit board 364 in a bent state relative to the switch substrate 381. For example, when the switch substrate 381 is configured to face the sidewall 321, the second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be understood as being configured to face the front surface of the electronic device 200 (e.g., the front surface of the switch substrate 381). Figure 2 The second front surface 220a) or the rear surface (e.g., Figure 2 The second rear surface 220b).

[0158] According to an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be partially aligned to substantially face the circuit board 364, wherein the first flexible printed circuit board 373 is interposed between the second flexible printed circuit board 383 and the circuit board 364, and the ends of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be electrically (and / or mechanically) connected to the circuit board 364. For example, the second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be configured to intersect (or cross) a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 on the circuit board 364. In an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be understood to be configured to sequentially pass through the area provided with the contact 329 (or contact terminal 364c) and the area provided with the second flexible printed circuit board 383 (or the second dummy member 385), and to be connected to the circuit board 364 at its ends.

[0159] According to an embodiment, when the circuit board 364 is disposed on the housing 320 (e.g., support region 322), the contact terminal 364c and the contact element 329 can make mechanical and / or electrical contact. As the contact terminal 364c deforms and accumulates elasticity in contact with the contact element 329, the contact state can be maintained more stably. In an embodiment, the elasticity accumulated in the contact terminal 364c can press the circuit board 364 (e.g., extension 364b) in the -Z direction. When the elasticity of the contact terminal 364c acts on a structure where the extension 364b has a relatively small length or width (e.g., within a few millimeters), the extension 364b may deform or be damaged. In an embodiment, Figure 13 or Figure 14 The support plate 364d supports the extension 364b from another surface of the extension 364b, thereby suppressing the deformation of the extension 364b due to the elasticity of the contact terminal 364c, while maintaining the contact state between the contact terminal 364c and the contact member 329 more stably.

[0160] According to an embodiment, the rear panel 290 may be provided with a through-hole structure at a location corresponding to the camera assembly 304, thereby providing a capture path or optical path for the camera assembly 304. In an embodiment, to protect the camera assembly 304, the electronics 200 and / or the rear panel 290 may also include a cover plate 299. In an embodiment, the cover plate 299 can be understood as part of the rear panel 290.

[0161] According to an embodiment, cover plate 299 may be disposed on at least a portion around camera assembly 304 and may provide optical apertures at positions corresponding to cameras 341, 342, and 343. In the illustrated embodiment, a structure in which window plate 399a is disposed in the optical aperture of cover plate 299 may be shown. In an embodiment, at least a portion of the edge of cover plate 299 may be attached or secured to the inner surface of rear plate 290, and at least a portion of the outer surface may be exposed to the outside of rear plate 290. In an embodiment, to harmonize with the appearance of electronics 200 and / or rear plate 290, or to enhance the aesthetic appearance of electronics 200, cover plate 299 may be formed of or finished with a metallic material (e.g., printed, coated, deposited, or electroplated).

[0162] According to an embodiment, on the circuit board 364 or inside the rear panel 290, the second dummy member 385 may be configured to at least partially face or contact the inner surface of the cover plate 299. For example, the second dummy member 385 may maintain a gap between the second flexible printed circuit board 383 and the cover plate 299. In an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be configured to overlap with the second flexible printed circuit board 383 in the area where the second dummy member 385 is disposed. For example, by providing the second dummy member 385 and the second flexible printed circuit board 383, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 may be disposed in a designed shape on the circuit board 364 (e.g., Figures 12 to 14 On the extension 364b), and at a specified distance from the rear plate 290 and / or the cover plate 299.

[0163] According to an embodiment, the camera assembly 304 (e.g., the third camera 343) may also include a flange portion 345a connected to the support protrusion 345 on a surface provided with a support protrusion 345 in the periphery of its outer surface. In an embodiment, the support protrusion 345 can be understood as a part of the flange portion 345a and may have a structure in the flange portion 345a that protrudes more than the rest of the flange portion 345a at a position corresponding to the bent portion BP of the first flexible printed circuit board 373. From the bent portion BP to the end connected to the circuit board 364, a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 (e.g., the second alignment portion 373b) may be positioned at a specified distance from the rear plate 290 and / or the cover plate 299 while maintaining its designed shape by being supported by the flange portion 345a.

[0164] According to an embodiment, when the first flexible printed circuit board 373 is used as a transmission line for analog signals (e.g., wireless communication signals), induced currents may occur in the surrounding conductive structures. When induced currents occur, the efficiency of signal transmission may decrease or the quality of wireless communication may deteriorate due to distortion of the transmitted signal. Such generation of induced currents or electromagnetic interference can be suppressed by providing various forms of electromagnetic shielding structures. In an embodiment, by providing a second dummy member 385 and a second flexible printed circuit board 383, the first flexible printed circuit board 373 is positioned at a specified distance from the rear plate 290 and / or the cover plate 299, thereby suppressing the generation of induced currents.

[0165] In embodiments, when the first flexible printed circuit board 373 in thin film form is disposed differently from its designed shape, the wireless communication performance of different electronic devices manufactured to the same specifications may vary. In embodiments of this disclosure, by using support protrusions 345, flange portions 345a, and / or dummy members 375 and 385 to dispose of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 in its designed shape, even when structures comprising metallic or conductive materials (e.g., cover plate 299) are disposed adjacent to each other, the degradation or variation in wireless communication performance can be suppressed.

[0166] Figure 24 This is a view showing a flexible printed circuit board disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 25 It shows along Figure 24 A cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, taken by line D-D'.

[0167] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25 , Figure 4 The rear member 270 can stably maintain the arrangement or connection state of various components within the housing 320. For example, in the rear member 270, the support portion and / or other portions indicated by reference numeral "279" can support a portion of the circuit board 364 or the ends of the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and / or the second flexible printed circuit board 383 to stably maintain the connection to the circuit board 364. In embodiments, although no reference numerals are given, the support portion 279 can be configured to directly contact the circuit board 364 or the support plate 364d via protrusions formed on the surface facing the circuit board 364. Therefore, the circuit board 364 can be stably fixed by the support region 322 and the rear member 270, and deformation or damage to the extension 364b can be suppressed.

[0168] According to an embodiment, the button component 397 can be set in... Figure 18 , Figure 22 and / or Figure 23In the S2 region, and can protrude a specified height from the outer surface of the sidewall 321 (e.g., the first part 321a). The height by which the button member 397 protrudes from the outer surface of the sidewall 321 can be determined, for example, by the distance of movement of the button member 397, which can actuate the switches 381a and 381b of the keyboard assembly 308.

[0169] Figure 26 This is a first view showing a cover plate disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 27 This is a second view showing a cover plate disposed in an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0170] Reference Figure 26 and Figure 27 As previously examined, when transmitting analog signals (e.g., Figure 15 and / or Figures 22 to 25 When the first flexible printed circuit board (373) is disposed adjacent to a conductive structure such as the cover plate 299, induced current or electromagnetic interference may occur, thereby degrading wireless communication performance. In embodiments of this disclosure, to suppress electromagnetic interference that may occur between the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the conductive structure, a second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be disposed between the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the cover plate 299, and a second dummy member 385 may be disposed between the second flexible printed circuit board 383 and the cover plate 299 and / or between the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the cover plate 299. For example, by providing a specified gap between the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the cover plate 299, electromagnetic interference between the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the cover plate 299 can be suppressed.

[0171] According to an embodiment, by reducing the area where the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the cover plate 299 face each other (or overlap), the generation of electromagnetic interference or induced current between the first flexible printed circuit board 373 and the cover plate 299 can be suppressed. In an embodiment, the cover plate 299 may provide a recessed portion 299b extending inward from one edge. The recessed portion 299b is implemented, for example, by removing a portion of the cover plate 299, and may be located at a position overlapping with the second dummy member 385, the first flexible printed circuit board 373, and / or the second flexible printed circuit board 383. In an embodiment, the second dummy member 385 can be understood as being at least partially disposed between the recessed portion 299b and the first flexible printed circuit board 373, or between the recessed portion 299b and the second flexible printed circuit board 383.

[0172] According to an embodiment, the notch portion 299b can be understood as being implemented by providing a protrusion 299c on one edge of the cover plate 299. For example, the protrusion 299c can be implemented by extending from one side of the cover plate 299 outwards around at least a portion of the notch portion 299b. In an embodiment, the protrusion 299c can be located in an area that substantially does not overlap with the second dummy member 385, the first flexible printed circuit board 373, and / or the second flexible printed circuit board 383.

[0173] According to an embodiment, the second dummy member 385 can be manufactured to a specified size and arranged at a specified location on the second flexible printed circuit board 383. In an embodiment, one end of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 can be understood as being connected to the switch substrate 381, and the other end can be directly connected to the circuit board 364. In this case, due to the height difference between the switch substrate 381 and the circuit board 364, a portion of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 can be disposed on the circuit board 364 in an inclined or curved shape. The local inclination or curvature of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 can be greater the closer it is to the switch substrate 381 or the closer it is to the connection portion with the circuit board 364. In an embodiment, the second dummy member 385 can be disposed at a portion of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 where such inclination or curvature is relatively small. In an embodiment, the second dummy member 385 can be understood as being disposed closer to the switch substrate 381 between the end of the second flexible printed circuit board 383 and the switch substrate 381.

[0174] According to an embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board 383 may be bent at a specified angle (e.g., approximately 90 degrees) at a portion adjacent to the switch substrate 381, forming a gentle slope between the circuit board 364 and the cover plate 299, and connected to the circuit board 364 at its end. In an embodiment, the area of ​​the second flexible printed circuit board 383 where the second dummy member 385 is disposed may be disposed substantially parallel to the circuit board 364 or the cover plate, while the area of ​​the second flexible printed circuit board 383 located between the second dummy member 385 and the portion connected to the circuit board 364 may be disposed obliquely relative to the circuit board 364 or in a bent form.

[0175] As described above, through the antenna module (e.g., Figures 15 to 17 When the antenna module 307 is placed in a narrow space, it suppresses changes in the shape of the transmission line, which can provide electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic devices 101 and 200 provide a stable wireless communication environment. In an embodiment, multiple antennas are arranged in a housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 The second housing 220 or Figure 14Within the housing 320, even in a structure comprising multiple housings, changes in the shape of the antenna transmission line can be suppressed. For example, in an electronic device comprising multiple housings, changes in wireless communication performance due to changes in the relative positions of the housings or the shape of the transmission line can be suppressed.

[0176] The effects of this disclosure are not limited to the foregoing, and other effects not mentioned will be apparent to those skilled in the art based on the description of the foregoing embodiments.

[0177] According to embodiments of this disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101, 200) may include a housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 The second housing 220 or Figure 14 The housing 320), the housing includes a front surface (e.g., Figure 2 The second front surface 220a), and the rear surface facing the opposite direction to the front surface (e.g., Figure 2 The second rear surface 220b) and at least partially surrounding the space sidewall between the front and rear surfaces (e.g., Figure 4 The second sidewall 221 or Figure 14 The sidewall 321); camera assembly (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and / or Figure 14 Camera components 204, 304), which are disposed at one edge of the space adjacent to the sidewall; support protrusions (e.g., Figure 10 , Figure 11 and / or Figure 14 Support protrusion 345), which protrudes from the camera assembly in one direction; first radiator, which is configured as a first portion of the sidewall adjacent to the camera assembly (e.g., Figure 14 At least a portion of the first part 321a), and configured to perform wireless communication in the first frequency band; antenna module (e.g., Figures 15 to 17 Antenna module 307), which is at least partially disposed in a second portion adjacent to the first portion on the sidewall (e.g., Figure 14 Between the second part 321b) and the camera assembly, the antenna module is configured to perform wireless communication in the second frequency band; and the first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figures 15 to 17 A first flexible printed circuit board 373 extends from the antenna module and is at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly. In an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board may be configured to surround or cover two regions on the surface of the support protrusion that are configured to be inclined or perpendicular to each other (see [link to relevant documentation]). Figure 18 ).

[0178] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a segmented structure disposed between the first part and the second part (e.g., Figure 14 , Figure 16 and / or Figure 17 The segmented structure 321c), and a second radiator that is at least part of the second part and configured to perform wireless communication in the third frequency band.

[0179] According to an embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna substrate at least partially disposed between the second portion and the camera assembly (e.g., Figure 15 Antenna substrate 371). In an embodiment, a first flexible printed circuit board may extend from the antenna substrate.

[0180] According to an embodiment, by bending the first flexible printed circuit board around the support protrusion at least once, a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 15 The first alignment portion 373a) can be aligned between the second portion and the camera assembly or between the first portion and the camera assembly in a direction facing the sidewall. In an embodiment, another portion of the first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 15 The second alignment portion 373b) can be aligned between the first portion and the camera assembly in a direction facing the front or rear surface.

[0181] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a first dummy member (e.g., disposed at a curved portion of the first flexible printed circuit board). Figure 15 The first dummy component 375).

[0182] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include: a circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The second circuit board 264 and / or Figures 12 to 14 The circuit board 364 is disposed in the space between the front and rear surfaces and provides an opening area for accommodating a portion of the camera assembly (e.g., Figure 12 and / or Figure 13 Opening region 364a); extension (e.g., Figures 12 to 14 The extension 364b), as part of the circuit board and defining part of the opening area, is at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly; and a contact (e.g., Figure 8 , Figure 9 and / or Figure 14 The contact element 329 extends from the sidewall at the first part and is at least partially configured to face the extension.

[0183] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include contact terminals disposed on one surface of the extension and electrically connected to the contact element (e.g., Figure 12 or Figure 22 (Contact terminal 364c). In an embodiment, the first radiator may be configured to receive a feed signal via the contact terminal and the contact element.

[0184] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a support plate (e.g., at least partially disposed on another surface of the extension). Figure 13 or Figure 14 The support plate 364d), and fastening holes formed to penetrate the circuit board and the support plate in the region adjacent to the extension (e.g., Figure 12 or Figure 13 (Fixing hole 364e).

[0185] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a support member disposed between the rear surface and the circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The rear component 270, or Figure 4 , Figure 24 , Figure 25 (Support portion 279). In an embodiment, the support member may be configured to support one surface of the circuit board or extension.

[0186] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a keyboard assembly (e.g., disposed at least partially between the first portion and the camera assembly) Figures 19 to 24 The keyboard assembly 308). In an embodiment, the keyboard assembly may include a switch substrate (e.g., at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly). Figure 19 The switch substrate 381), and a second flexible printed circuit board (e.g., extending from the switch substrate and connected to the circuit board on one side of the camera assembly). Figure 19 The second flexible printed circuit board 383).

[0187] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a cover plate disposed at least partially on the circumference of a camera assembly on the rear surface (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 22 , Figure 23 , Figure 26 and / or Figure 27 The cover plate 299) and the second dummy component (e.g., disposed on the second flexible printed circuit board) Figure 19 or Figure 20 The second dummy component 385). In an embodiment, the second dummy component may be configured to face the cover plate.

[0188] According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the circuit board and the second dummy component.

[0189] According to an embodiment, the cover plate may include a recessed portion extending inward from one edge (e.g., Figure 26(The notched portion 299b).

[0190] According to an embodiment, the notch portion may be configured to at least partially overlap with the second dummy member.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a second housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 First housing 210), hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge assembly 202), the hinge structure being configured to rotatably connect the second housing to the housing and provide at least one folding axis as the rotation center of the housing or the second housing, and a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 5 and / or Figure 7 The flexible printed circuit board 266 is disposed inside the second housing through a hinge structure from inside the housing.

[0192] According to embodiments, the electronic device described above may further include a flexible display (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 The flexible display 230 includes a first display area disposed in one of the housing and the second housing (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 The first display area 231), and the second display area disposed in another of the housing and the second housing (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 The second display area 232), and the folding area (e.g., provided on the hinge structure) Figure 2 or Figure 4 (The folded area 233). In an embodiment, the flexible display may be configured to output a screen through at least a portion of the front surface of the housing.

[0193] According to embodiments of this disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic device 101, 200) may include a first housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 First housing 210); second housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 The second housing 220 or Figure 14 The housing 320); hinge structure (e.g., Figure 4 The hinge assembly 202 is configured to rotatably connect the first housing and the second housing and provide at least one folding axis (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 The folding axis A) serves as the rotation center of the first or second housing; the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 5 and / or Figure 7Flexible printed circuit board 266), which extends from the interior of the first housing across a hinge structure to the interior of the second housing; flexible display (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 The flexible display 230 includes a first display area 231 (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 First display area 231), second display area (e.g., Figure 2 or Figure 4 The second display area 232) and the folding area (e.g., connecting the first display area to the second display area and disposed on the hinge structure) Figure 2 or Figure 4 The folded area 233); camera components (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and / or Figure 14 Camera components 204 and 304 are disposed at an edge inside one of the first and second housings, with respect to the sidewall (e.g., Figure 4 Side wall 221 or Figure 14 The sidewall 321) is adjacent; the first radiator, which is the first part of the sidewall (e.g., Figure 14 The first part 321a) is disposed at least partially adjacent to the camera assembly and is configured to perform wireless communication in a first frequency band; the antenna module (e.g., Figures 15 to 17 Antenna module 307), which includes an antenna substrate (e.g., Figure 15 Antenna substrate 371), the antenna substrate is at least partially disposed in the second portion of the sidewall adjacent to the first portion (e.g., Figure 14 Between the second part 321b) and the camera assembly, the antenna module is configured to perform wireless communication in a second frequency band; and a second radiator, as at least a part of the second part and configured to perform wireless communication in a third frequency band. In an embodiment, the antenna module may include a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., [missing information]) at least partially disposed between the first part and the camera assembly. Figures 15 to 17 The first flexible printed circuit board 373).

[0194] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include: a circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The second circuit board 264 and / or Figures 12 to 14 Circuit board 364), provides an opening area to accommodate a portion of the camera assembly (e.g., Figure 12 and / or Figure 13 Opening region 364a); extension (e.g., Figures 12 to 14 The extension 364b), as part of the circuit board and defining part of the opening area, is at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly; the contact element (e.g., Figure 8 , Figure 9 and / or Figure 14 The contact element 329 extends from the sidewall at the first portion and is at least partially configured to face the extension; and the contact terminal (e.g., Figure 12 or Figure 22 The contact terminal 364c is disposed on one surface of the extension and electrically connected to the contact element. In an embodiment, the first radiator may be configured to receive a feed signal through the contact terminal and the contact element.

[0195] According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board can be configured to face the contact, wherein the extension is located between the first flexible printed circuit board and the contact.

[0196] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a keyboard assembly (e.g., disposed at least partially between the first portion and the camera assembly) Figures 19 to 24 The keyboard assembly 308). In an embodiment, the keyboard assembly may include a switch substrate (e.g., at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly). Figure 19 The switch substrate 381), and a second flexible printed circuit board (e.g., extending from the switch substrate and configured to intersect with the first flexible printed circuit board and connect to the side of the camera assembly) of the circuit board. Figure 19 The second flexible printed circuit board 383).

[0197] According to an embodiment, a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the circuit board and the second flexible printed circuit board.

[0198] According to embodiments of this disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., Figures 1 to 4 The electronic devices 101, 200) include a housing (e.g., Figures 2 to 4 The second housing 220 or Figure 14 The housing 320), the housing includes a front surface (e.g., Figure 2 The second front surface 220a), and the rear surface facing the opposite direction to the front surface (e.g., Figure 2 The second rear surface 220b) and the sidewalls (e.g., at least partially surrounding the space between the front and rear surfaces) Figure 4 The second sidewall 221 or Figure 14 The sidewall 321); camera assembly (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 and / or Figure 14 Camera components 204, 304), which are disposed at one edge of the space, adjacent to the sidewall; cover plate (e.g., Figure 4 , Figure 22 , Figure 23 , Figure 26 and / or Figure 27 The cover plate 299), which is disposed on at least a portion around the camera assembly and is at least partially exposed to the outside through the rear surface; the keyboard assembly (e.g., Figures 19 to 24 The keyboard assembly 308, which is at least partially disposed between the first portion of the sidewall adjacent to the camera assembly and the camera assembly; and the antenna module (e.g., Figures 15 to 17 Antenna module 307), having a portion disposed on a sidewall adjacent to a first portion between a second portion and a camera assembly, the antenna module includes a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., ...) disposed at least partially between the first portion and the camera assembly. Figures 15 to 17 The first flexible printed circuit board 373). In an embodiment, the keyboard assembly may include a switch substrate (e.g., at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly). Figure 19 (e.g., switch substrate 381), and a second flexible printed circuit board extending from the switch substrate and configured to intersect with a first flexible printed circuit board on one side of the camera assembly. Figure 19 The second flexible printed circuit board 383), and the dummy components (e.g.,) disposed on the second flexible printed circuit board in a state at least partially facing the cover plate. Figure 19 or Figure 20 The second virtual component 385).

[0199] According to an embodiment, the cover plate may provide a recessed portion (e.g., Figure 26 The notch portion 299b), which is at least partially covered by a protrusion extending from one side of the edge toward the outside of the cover plate (e.g., Figure 26 The protrusion 299c surrounds it. In an embodiment, a portion of the dummy member may be disposed between the recess and the first flexible printed circuit board, or between the recess and the second flexible printed circuit board.

[0200] According to an embodiment, a portion of the second flexible printed circuit board may be disposed between the first flexible printed circuit board and the cover plate.

[0201] According to embodiments, the electronic device described above may further include a processor configured to perform wireless communication using the first portion, the second portion, and / or the antenna module (e.g., Figure 1 The processor 120) or communication module (e.g., Figure 1 (Communication module 190).

[0202] According to an embodiment, the sidewall may include a segmented structure disposed between the first portion and the second portion (e.g., Figure 14 , Figure 16 and / or Figure 17 (segmented structure 321c).

[0203] According to embodiments, the electronic device described above may further include a circuit board (e.g., Figure 4 The second circuit board 264 and / or Figures 12 to 14 Circuit board 364), which is disposed in the space between the front and rear surfaces and provides an opening area for accommodating a portion of the camera assembly (e.g., Figure 12 and / or Figure 13 (Opening region 364a). In an embodiment, the end of the second flexible printed circuit board may be connected to the circuit board.

[0204] According to an embodiment, the dummy component can be disposed at a first distance from the switch substrate and positioned at a second distance from the end of the second flexible printed circuit board. In an embodiment, the first distance can be less than the second distance.

[0205] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include an extension that is part of a circuit board and defines part of an opening area (e.g., Figures 12 to 14 An extension 364b is provided, at least partially, between the first portion and the camera assembly. In an embodiment, a dummy member may be provided between the extension and the cover plate.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include a contact element (e.g., extending from the sidewall at the first portion and at least partially facing the extension) Figure 8 , Figure 9 and / or Figure 14 (Contact 329). In an embodiment, the first portion can be electrically connected to the circuit board via the contact.

[0207] According to an embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board can be configured to sequentially span the area where the contact element is provided and the area where the second flexible printed circuit board is provided, and the end of the first flexible printed circuit board can be connected to the circuit board.

[0208] According to an embodiment, the extension may be at least partially disposed between the contact and the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0209] According to an embodiment, the electronic device described above may further include contact terminals disposed on one surface of the extension and electrically connected to the contact element (e.g., Figure 12 or Figure 22 (Contact terminal 364c). In an embodiment, the first portion can be configured to receive a power supply signal via the contact terminal and the contact element.

[0210] While this disclosure has been described and illustrated in conjunction with embodiments thereof, it should be understood that the embodiments are not intended to limit the invention but are illustrative. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101, 200), comprising: Casing (220; 320), which includes a front surface (220a), a rear surface (220b) facing in the opposite direction to the front surface, and sidewalls (221; 321) that at least partially surround the space between the front surface and the rear surface. A camera assembly (204, 304) is disposed at one edge of the space, adjacent to the sidewall; A support protrusion (345) protrudes from the camera assembly in one direction; A first radiator, configured to perform wireless communication in a first frequency band, and configured as at least a portion of a first portion (321a) of the sidewall adjacent to the camera assembly; An antenna module (307) is disposed at least partially between a second portion (321b) of the sidewall adjacent to the first portion and the camera assembly, and is configured to perform wireless communication in a second frequency band; as well as A first flexible printed circuit board (373) extends from the antenna module and is at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly. The first flexible printed circuit board is configured to surround or cover two regions on the surface of the support protrusion, the two regions being configured to be inclined or perpendicular to each other.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising: A segmented structure (321c) is disposed between the first part and the second part; as well as A second radiator is configured as at least a part of the second part and is configured to perform wireless communication in a third frequency band.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The antenna module includes an antenna substrate (371) at least partially disposed between the second portion and the camera assembly, and The first flexible printed circuit board extends from the antenna substrate.

4. The electronic device according to claim 3, wherein, The first flexible printed circuit board bends around the support protrusion at least once. This aligns a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board between the second portion and the camera assembly or between the first portion and the camera assembly in a direction facing the sidewall, and Another portion of the first flexible printed circuit board is aligned between the first portion and the camera assembly in a direction facing the front surface or the rear surface.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, further comprising: The first dummy component (375) is disposed at the curved portion of the first flexible printed circuit board.

6. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: A circuit board (364) is disposed in the space between the front surface and the rear surface and provides an opening area (364a) for receiving a portion of the camera assembly. An extension (364b) is at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly, wherein the extension is part of the circuit board and defines a portion of the opening region; as well as A contact (329) extends from the sidewall at the first portion and is at least partially configured to face the extended portion.

7. The electronic device according to claim 6, further comprising: A contact terminal (364c) is disposed on one surface of the extension and is electrically connected to the contact. The first radiator is configured to receive a power supply signal through the contact terminal and the contact element.

8. The electronic device according to claim 7, further comprising: A support plate (364d) is at least partially disposed on the other surface of the extension; as well as A fastening hole (364e) is formed to penetrate the circuit board and the support plate in a region adjacent to the extension.

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 6 to 8, further comprising: Support members (270, 279) are disposed between the rear surface and the circuit board. The support member is configured to support one surface of the circuit board or the extension.

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 6 to 9, further comprising: A keyboard assembly (308) is disposed at least partially between the first portion and the camera assembly. The keyboard component includes: A switch substrate (381), which is at least partially disposed between the first portion and the camera assembly; and A second flexible printed circuit board (383) extends from the switch substrate and is connected to the circuit board on one side of the camera assembly.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, further comprising: A cover plate (299) is disposed on at least a portion of the circumference of the camera assembly on the rear surface. as well as The second dummy component (385) is disposed on the second flexible printed circuit board. The second dummy component is configured to face the cover plate.

12. The electronic device according to claim 11, wherein, At least a portion of the first flexible printed circuit board is disposed between the circuit board and the second dummy component.

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 11 to 12, wherein, The cover plate includes a recessed portion (299b) extending from one edge of the cover plate toward the interior of the cover plate, and The notch portion at least partially overlaps with the second dummy component.

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising: Second shell; A hinge structure (202) is configured to rotatably connect the second housing to the housing and provide at least one folding axis (A) as the rotation center of the housing or the second housing; as well as A flexible printed circuit board (266) is disposed from the interior of the housing to the interior of the second housing across the hinge structure.

15. The electronic device of claim 14, further comprising: A flexible display includes a first display area (231) disposed in one of the housing and the second housing, a second display area (232) disposed in the other of the housing and the second housing, and a folding area (233) disposed on the hinge structure. The flexible display is configured to output a screen through at least a portion of the front surface of the housing.

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