Electronic device including an electronic device assembly

Abstract

In an embodiment, an electronic device includes: a housing including a printed circuit board (PCB) in an internal space thereof; and a camera module assembly. The camera module assembly is disposed in the internal space, and includes: a module housing; a first camera module having a first camera housing, disposed in at least a portion of the module housing, and including a first flexible PCB (FPCB) led out from the module housing and connected to the PCB; and a second camera module having a second camera housing separated from the first camera housing, disposed in the module housing in a manner adjacent to the first camera module, and including a second FPCB led out from the module housing and electrically connected to the PCB, in which the first FPCB and the second FPCB at least partially overlap each other when the module housing is viewed from above, and are guided to the same direction.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on April 29, 2020, with application number 2020800407350 and entitled "Electronic Device Including Electronic Component Assembly". Technical Field

[0002] Some embodiments of this disclosure relate to electronic devices that include electronic component assemblies. Background Technology

[0003] Electronic devices may include numerous electronic components housed within an internal space. These components may be configured to perform their functions at corresponding locations within the internal space and are typically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) (e.g., a motherboard or substrate) via electrical connection components (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)). Multiple electronic components may include multiple sensor modules for detecting the external environment of the electronic device. These sensor modules may include proximity sensor modules, illumination sensor modules, camera modules, ultrasonic sensor modules, iris sensor modules, biometric sensor modules such as heart rate sensor modules, and / or optical system sensor modules such as time-of-flight (TOF) sensor modules. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical issues In a plurality of electronic components, at least two electronic components may be configured as a single assembly, taking into account the positional or functional dependencies of adjacent electronic components. In this assembly, two or more electronic components may be electrically connected to a shared substrate.

[0005] Electronic devices house numerous components mounted on a substrate. Multiple adjacent electronic components with similar functions are grouped into a single assembly and electrically connected to a shared substrate. Problems arise when one of these adjacent assemblies needs to be replaced. While only one of the adjacent components may need to be replaced, the entire assembly may require replacement.

[0006] The above configuration can become problematic when maintenance is required for any one of two or more electronic components. The entire assembly may need to be replaced, including parts that do not require maintenance, because each electronic component is not independently placed. This can lead to unnecessary maintenance costs. Furthermore, when individual electronic components are arranged within an assembly, a cumbersome redesign of the FPCB and PCB may be necessary for the different electronic components extending from different directions.

[0007] Solution to the problem Some embodiments of this disclosure may provide electronic devices including electronic component assemblies.

[0008] According to certain embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing including a printed circuit board (PCB) within its internal space; and a camera module assembly. The camera module assembly is disposed within the internal space and includes: a module housing; a first camera module having a first camera housing removably disposed in at least a portion of the module housing and including a first flexible PCB (FPCB) extending from the module housing and connected to the PCB; and a second camera module having a second camera housing separate from the first camera housing, removably disposed in the module housing adjacent to the first camera module, and including a second FPCB extending from the module housing and electrically connected to the PCB, wherein, when viewed from above, the first FPCB and the second FPCB at least partially overlap each other and are directed in the same direction.

[0009] According to certain embodiments of this disclosure, an electronic device includes: a housing that includes a printed circuit board (PCB) within its internal space; and an electronic component assembly. The electronic component assembly is disposed within the internal space and includes: a module housing; a first electronic component having a first housing, removably disposed in at least a portion of the module housing, and including a first flexible PCB (FPCB) extending from the module housing and connected to the PCB; and a second electronic component having a second housing separate from the first housing, removably disposed in the module housing adjacent to the first electronic component, and including a second FPCB extending from the module housing and connected to the PCB, wherein, when viewed from above, the first FPCB and the second FPCB at least partially overlap each other and are directed in the same direction.

[0010] Beneficial effects of the present invention According to certain embodiments of the present disclosure described above, at least two electronic components are individually and independently housed within a module housing. Therefore, even if any one electronic component is damaged, only the damaged component needs to be replaced, without needing to replace the others. This enables efficient maintenance of such electronic components. Furthermore, the FPCBs connected to the respective electronic components are configured to at least partially overlap each other, thereby efficiently utilizing mounting space within the electronic device. Attached Figure Description

[0011] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of certain embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0012] Figure 1This is a perspective view showing the front surface of an electronic device according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device shown.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a plan view illustrating the internal configuration of an electronic device according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing a camera module assembly according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a perspective view showing the front and rear surfaces of a module housing according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing the assembled state of a camera module assembly according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 7A This is a schematic diagram illustrating the combined state of a camera module assembly and a printed circuit board according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 7B It is along Figure 7A A cross-sectional view taken by line A-A'. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Therefore, certain embodiments can alleviate the aforementioned problems. Figure 1 and Figure 2 An electronic device is disclosed, which may have multiple components mounted on a PCB. Figure 3 Multiple components connected to a PCB within the internal space of an electronic device are shown. Figures 4 to 7B The camera module is shown as being removable and replaceable separately from the electronic device.

[0021] In the following, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 An electronic device is shown. The electronic device may include internal space. Corresponding electronic components perform functions within the internal space. At least two corresponding electronic components may be arranged as a single component. However, although at least two components may be in a single component, they can be removed individually.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the front surface of an electronic device 100 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 2 It is shown Figure 1 A perspective view of the rear surface of the electronic device 100 shown.

[0024] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The electronic device 100 may be substantially rectangular and planar. The electronic device 100 may include a housing 110 (e.g., a housing structure), the housing 110 including a front cover 102 facing a first direction (i.e., the positive direction of the Z-axis), a rear cover 111 facing a direction opposite to the first direction (i.e., the negative direction of the Z-axis), and an internal space surrounding the front cover 102 and the rear cover 111 (e.g., Figure 3 The transverse member 118 of the interior space 1001. According to an embodiment, the transverse member 118 may include a first transverse surface 1181 having a first length, a second transverse surface 1182 extending substantially perpendicularly from the first transverse surface and having a second length shorter than the first length, a third transverse surface 1183 extending substantially parallel to the first transverse surface from the second transverse surface and having a first length, and a fourth transverse surface 1184 extending parallel to the second transverse surface from the third transverse surface and having a second length.

[0025] The front cover 102 can be formed from a glass or polymer plate with various coatings. The rear cover 111 can be formed from coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination thereof. The transverse member 118 can be formed from a transverse frame structure that is combined with the front cover 102 and the rear cover 111 and has metal and / or polymer. Alternatively, the rear cover 111 and the transverse member 118 can be integrally formed and have the same material (e.g., metal, such as aluminum or magnesium).

[0026] Electronic device 100 may include a display 101, at least one input device 103, sound output devices 107a and 107b, a sensor module 104, camera modules 105, 112a and 112b, at least one key input device 117 and / or connector hole 108. In some embodiments, electronic device 100 may omit at least one of the elements listed above (e.g., key input device 117), or may further include any other elements.

[0027] Display 101 may be exposed through a considerable portion of front cover 102. In another embodiment, display 101 may be exposed through substantially the entire area of ​​front cover 102. In yet another embodiment, the edges and corners of display 101 may be formed to substantially resemble the adjacent contours of front cover 102. In yet another embodiment, to increase the exposed area of ​​display 101, the gap between the edge of display 101 and the corresponding edge of front cover 102 may remain substantially constant. In another embodiment, display 101 may have a recess or opening in a portion of its screen display area (i.e., active area), such that at least one of the aforementioned components is disposed within a recess or opening in the internal space of electronic device 100. In another embodiment, at least one of sensor module 104, camera module 105, audio module (not shown), fingerprint sensor (not shown), or light-emitting device (not shown) may be disposed below display 101 within the screen display area of ​​the internal space of electronic device 100. In another embodiment, the display 101 may be configured in conjunction with or adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor for measuring touch intensity (or pressure), and / or an electromagnetic induction panel (e.g., a digitizer) for detecting the type of magnetic field of an electronic pen (e.g., a stylus).

[0028] Input device 103 may include at least one microphone module. In some embodiments, input device 103 may include multiple microphone modules disposed at different locations to sense the direction of sound. Sound output devices 107a and 107b may include speaker modules. Speaker modules 107a and 107b may include external speakers and / or call receivers.

[0029] At least one sensor module 104 can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state or external environmental state of the electronic device 100. At least one sensor module 104 may include at least one of a proximity sensor, fingerprint sensor, heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor, posture sensor, gyroscope sensor, barometric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0030] At least one key input device 117 may be disposed through the transverse member 118 of the housing 110. In a particular embodiment, some or all of the key input device 117 may be implemented as soft keys displayed on the display 101. In another embodiment, the key input device 117 may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display 101. In yet another embodiment, the key input device 117 may include at least one pressure-sensitive key that uses a strain gauge disposed in the electronic device 100 and measures pressure changes caused by pressure on the transverse member 118. According to an embodiment, the connector hole 108 may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an IF connector) for transmitting power, data, and / or audio signals to and from an external electronic device.

[0031] Camera modules 105, 112a, and 112b may include a front camera module 105 exposed to the outside via a front cover 102 of the electronics 100, and rear camera modules 112a and 112b exposed to the outside via a rear cover 111. According to embodiments, camera modules 105, 112a, and 112b may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. According to embodiments, rear camera modules 112a and 112b may be adjacent to each other and thus configured as a single camera module assembly 112. For example, a pair of camera modules 112a and 112b in camera module assembly 112 may perform dual-camera functionality for normal shooting, wide-angle shooting, or ultra-wide-angle shooting. As will be described later, although the camera module assembly may be a single component, camera modules 112a and 112b may be individually removed and replaced.

[0032] According to some embodiments, the electronic device 100 may include an electronic pen 200 detachably disposed in a pen holder 1111 formed in a portion of a back cover 111. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 200 may include an elongated hollow pen housing 201 and a pen tip 202 disposed at one end of the pen housing 201. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 200 may include a button 203 disposed in a portion of the pen housing 201. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 200 may be magnetically attached to the pen barrel 1111 by the magnetic force of at least one magnet. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 200 may include a battery (not shown) disposed in the pen housing 201 for short-range wireless communication (e.g., Bluetooth communication). According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 200 may include a coil component (not shown) for electromagnetic induction and / or wireless charging, and the battery may be charged via the coil component and a wireless charging point 1111a disposed in the pen barrel 1111. According to an embodiment, the electronic pen 200 may be based on electromagnetic resonance (EMR) technology, active electronic stylus (AES) technology, or electrocoupled resonance (ECR) technology.

[0033] According to some embodiments, the electronic device 100 can be divided into conductive portions by means of non-conductive members 115a and 115b (e.g., polymer) disposed in at least a portion of the rear cover 111 and / or the transverse member 118. Each conductive portion can be used as an antenna radiator operating in a specific frequency band.

[0034] According to an embodiment, two camera modules 112a and 112b can be disposed on the rear cover 111 as a single camera module assembly 112. Additionally or alternatively, various electronic components other than the camera modules can be disposed as a single assembly. However, a single camera module 112a or 112b can be removed and replaced individually without the need to remove and replace the other camera module 112b.

[0035] In one embodiment, there is a single camera assembly. The camera assembly includes a module housing ( Figure 3 ,310). The module housing can accommodate multiple camera modules ( Figure 3 (320, 330), associated with the FPCB used for connection to the PCB. Although a single camera assembly contains two camera modules, each camera module can be individually removed and replaced without replacing the other modules.

[0036] Although an embodiment with a single camera component has been shown, it should be noted that this disclosure is not limited to a camera module, and different embodiments may use different modules.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a plan view illustrating the internal configuration of an electronic device 100 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 The internal space 1001 of the electronic device 100 is shown, in which the [missing information] has been removed Figure 2 The display 101 and front cover 102 are shown. (Reference) Figure 3The electronic device 100 may include a battery 126 disposed in an internal space 1001. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include a printed circuit board (PCB) 121 (e.g., a motherboard or substrate) configured to surround at least a portion of the battery 126. In another embodiment, the PCB 121 may be configured to at least partially overlap the battery 126. The electronic device 100 may include a first sub-substrate 122 and a second sub-substrate 123, each sub-substrate 122 and 123 configured to surround the battery 126 at a distance from the PCB 121. The first sub-substrate 122 and the second sub-substrate 123 may be electrically connected to the PCB 121 via FPCBs 124 and 125. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 100 may include one or more speaker modules 107a, 107b, 107c, and 107d, which are arranged at regular intervals around the battery 126 in the internal space 1001. For example, four speaker modules 107a, 107b, 107c and 107d can be respectively located at the four corners of the internal space 1001 of the electronic device 100.

[0038] Typically, electronic components are mounted on PCB 121. Different functions can be combined into individual components mounted on PCB 121. However, different modules within a single component can be replaced individually without replacing the remaining modules. Therefore, a single component is mounted on the PCB as a single unit, and modules within a single component can be removed and replaced individually, leaving the remaining modules. For example, a camera module component will be described.

[0039] Electronic device 100 may include camera module assembly 300 disposed in internal space 1001 (e.g., Figure 2 (Camera module assembly 112 in the electronic device 100). Camera module assembly 300 may be disposed at a corner between the first side surface 1181 and the fourth side surface 1184. In another embodiment, camera module assembly 300 may be disposed at different locations within the internal space 1001 of the electronic device 100.

[0040] The camera module assembly 300 may include a module housing 310 and a first camera module 320 (e.g., Figure 2 The first camera module 112a) and the second camera module 330 (e.g., Figure 2The second camera module 112b is shown in the figure. The first camera module 320 and the second camera module 330 are each removably arranged side by side within the module housing 310. Furthermore, the first camera module 320 and the second camera module 330 are not directly connected to each other. Therefore, one of the first camera module 320 and the camera module 330 can be removed and replaced without removing and replacing the other camera module.

[0041] In another embodiment, the camera module assembly 300 includes a module housing 310, a first camera module 320, and a second camera module 330. The first camera module 320 and the second camera module 330 may each be removably disposed within the module housing 310. This allows for the removal and replacement of either the first camera module 320 or the second camera module 330 without removing and replacing the other.

[0042] In another embodiment, the camera module assembly 300 may include three or more camera modules arranged side-by-side adjacent to the module housing 310. According to an embodiment, the module housing 310 may have a support structure for supporting electronic components 130 other than the camera modules 320 and 330. For example, the module housing 310 may have a support structure for supporting at least a portion of an RF cable 130 electrically connecting the antenna structure and wireless communication circuitry of a PCB 121 within the internal space 1001 of the electronic device 100.

[0043] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing a camera module assembly 300 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5A and Figure 5B This is a perspective view showing the front surface 3101 and rear surface 3102 of a module housing 310 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing the assembled state of a camera module assembly 300 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044] refer to Figures 4 to 6 The camera module assembly 300 may include a module housing 310 and a pair of camera modules 320 and 330 arranged side-by-side adjacent to each other within the module housing 310. The first camera module 320 and the second camera module 330 may be different camera modules selected from those used for general photography, wide-angle photography, ultra-wide-angle photography, and telephoto photography. According to an embodiment, the first camera module 320 may include a first camera unit 321 disposed within the module housing 310, a first FPCB 322 extending from the first camera unit 321 out of the module housing 310, and one end of the first FPCB 322 disposed and electrically connected to a PCB (e.g., ...). Figure 3The first electrical connector 323 of PCB 121 in the module housing 310. Similarly, the second camera module 330 may include a second camera unit 331 disposed in the module housing 310, a second FPCB 332 extending from the second camera unit 331 out of the module housing 310, and one end of the second FPCB 332 disposed and electrically connected to the PCB (e.g., Figure 3 The second electrical connector 333 of PCB 121. According to an embodiment, one of the first FPCB 322 and the second FPCB 332 may pass through the rear of the camera unit from which the other extends, and then the two may be arranged side-by-side or superimposed. For example, as shown, the first FPCB 322 may pass through the rear of the second camera unit 331, and then be arranged side-by-side with or at least partially overlap with the second FPCB 332. According to an embodiment, each of the first camera unit 321 and the second camera unit 331 may each include a plurality of lenses, a lens housing supporting the plurality of lenses, and a camera housing housing the lens housing and having at least one image sensor. According to an embodiment, the lens housing may be moved from the camera housing by a drive member.

[0045] The camera housing of the first camera unit 321 can be separated from the camera housing of the second camera unit 331, and vice versa. The camera housing of the first camera unit 321 and the housing of the second camera unit 331 can be separate because neither housing has any part in common with the other. The separate camera housings can be placed and kept in contact with each other by an external device such as housing 310.

[0046] According to some embodiments, the module housing 310 may include a body 311 for accommodating a pair of camera modules 320 and 330, and an extension from one side of the body 311 for supporting other nearby electronic components (e.g., Figure 3 An extension 312 of the support structure 3121 of at least a portion of the RF cable 130 in the module housing 310. The main body 311 of the module housing 310 may have an extension 312 along the rear cover (e.g., Figure 2 The first surface 3101 formed in the direction (② direction) facing the rear cover 111, and the surface opposite to the first surface 3101 and along the front cover (e.g., Figure 1The front cover 102 of the first camera module 320 forms a second surface 3102 in the direction (① direction) facing the front cover 3102. The main body 311 may have a first opening 3111 (e.g., a first mounting portion) and a second opening 3112 (e.g., a second mounting portion), which are respectively formed to penetrate from the first surface 3101 to the second surface 3102 and are formed adjacent to each other. The first opening 3111 may be shaped to receive and support at least a portion of the first camera module 320. Similarly, the second opening 3112 may be shaped to receive and support at least a portion of the second camera module 330. The module housing 310 may be formed of metal and / or polymer.

[0047] According to some embodiments, the module housing 310 may include an extension 312 extending from one side of the body 311 to accommodate at least a portion of other nearby electronic components. According to embodiments, the extension 312 may include a support structure 3121 for accommodating or supporting at least a portion of a nearby electronic component (e.g., RF cable 130). For example, when the nearby electronic component is an RF cable, the support structure 3121 may be formed in a recessed shape to support at least a portion of the cable. In this case, the extension 312 of the module housing 310 may be formed at least of an insulating material (e.g., a polymer).

[0048] refer to Figure 6 The first camera module 320 may be removably disposed such that the first camera unit 321 is at least partially exposed through the first opening 3111 of the module housing 310. For example, the first camera module 320 may be removably disposed such that the first camera unit 321 is at least partially exposed or protrudes through the first opening 3111 in the direction (② direction) facing the first surface 3101 of the module housing 310. Similarly, the second camera module 330 may be removably disposed such that the second camera unit 331 is at least partially exposed through the second opening 3112 of the module housing 310. For example, the second camera module 330 may be removably disposed such that the second camera unit 331 is at least partially exposed or protrudes through the second opening 3112 in the direction (② direction) facing the first surface 3101 of the module housing 310.

[0049] According to embodiments of this disclosure, although the camera module assembly 300 has an integrated structure in which two camera modules 320 and 330 are disposed in a single module housing 310, each of the camera modules 320 and 330 is disposed separately and independently. Therefore, even if any of the camera modules 320 and 330 is damaged, the damaged camera module can be replaced without replacing the other camera module. This makes maintenance cost-effective. Furthermore, the module housing has a support structure for nearby electronic components. This provides a space-saving component mounting structure within the internal space 1001 of the electronic device 100.

[0050] Figure 7A This is a schematic diagram showing the combined state of the camera module assembly 300 and PCB 121 according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 7B It is along Figure 7A A cross-sectional view taken by line A-A'.

[0051] refer to Figure 7A and Figure 7B The camera module assembly 300 may include a first camera module 320 and a second camera module 330, both of which are removably disposed within the module housing 310. The first camera module 320 and the second camera module 330 may be configured such that the first camera unit 321 (e.g., a lens barrel member including a lens) and the second camera unit 331 (e.g., a lens barrel member including a lens) are integrated into an electronic device (e.g., Figures 1 to 3 The back cover of electronic device 100 (e.g., Figure 2 The rear cover 111 of the camera module assembly is at least partially exposed or protrudes from the module housing 310 in the direction it faces. When the camera module assembly 300 is disposed within the internal space of an electronic device (e.g., Figure 3 When the first camera unit 321 and the second camera unit 331 exposed from the module housing 310 are in the internal space 1001, portions of the first camera unit 321 and the second camera unit 331 can be configured to detect the external environment through the rear cover of the electronic device.

[0052] According to some embodiments, the first FPCB 322 and the second FPCB 332 extending from the module housing 310 can be at least partially arranged in the same direction, thus having an overlapping portion (indicated by "B"). Therefore, the first electrical connector 323 connected to the first FPCB 322 and the second electrical connector 333 connected to the second FPCB 332 can be arranged side-by-side to be adjacent to each other in the same direction. This makes it easier for the two electrical connectors 323 and 333 to be electrically connected to the PCB 121 disposed within the internal space of the electronic device.

[0053] According to certain embodiments of this disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 100 in the device may include a housing (e.g., Figure 1 The housing 110 in the middle), the housing in its internal space (e.g., Figure 3 The internal space 1001 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) (e.g., Figure 3 PCB 121 in the middle), and camera module components disposed in the internal space (e.g., Figure 4 The camera module assembly 300 may include: a module housing (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The module housing 310 in the middle); has a first camera housing (e.g., Figure 4 The first camera module (e.g., the first camera unit 321) in the first camera unit 321) Figure 4 The first camera module 320 is disposed in at least a portion of the module housing and includes a first flexible PCB (FPCB) extending from the module housing and connected to the PCB (e.g., Figure 4 The first FPCB 322 in the first camera housing); and a second camera housing having a structure separate from the first camera housing (e.g., Figure 4 The second camera module (e.g., the second camera unit 331 in the second camera module) Figure 4 The second camera module 330 is disposed in the module housing adjacent to the first camera module and includes a second FPCB extending from the module housing (e.g., Figure 4 (Second FPCB 332 in the module housing). When viewed from above, the first and second FPCBs may at least partially overlap each other and be directed in the same direction.

[0054] According to some embodiments, the first FPCB may include a first electrical connector electrically connected to the PCB (e.g., Figure 4 The first electrical connector 323 in the first FPCB may include a second electrical connector electrically connected to the PCB (e.g., Figure 4 (The second electrical connector 333 in the middle). The first FPCB and the second FPCB can be configured such that the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are aligned side by side.

[0055] According to some embodiments, the module housing may include a first opening for receiving a first camera module (e.g., Figure 4 The first opening 3111) and the second opening for accommodating the second camera module (e.g., Figure 4 (The second opening 3112 in the middle). The first camera module and the second camera module can be configured to be exposed or protruded at least partially through the first opening and the second opening, respectively.

[0056] According to some embodiments, the module housing may include a support structure (e.g., Figure 5B The extension of the support structure 3121 in the middle (e.g., Figure 5B The extension 312 in the middle), the support structure is used to support at least one electronic component located nearby.

[0057] According to some embodiments, at least one electronic component may include an RF cable (e.g., Figure 5B The RF cable 130 is located in the internal space and electrically connects the PCB to the antenna structure.

[0058] According to some embodiments, the support structure may have a groove for accommodating and supporting at least a portion of the RF cable.

[0059] According to some embodiments, the module housing may be formed from a cocoa injection-molded polymer.

[0060] According to some embodiments, the first camera module or the second camera module may be configured to be detachable separately and electrically from the module housing.

[0061] According to some embodiments, the housing may include a front cover (e.g., Figure 1 The front cover 101), and the rear cover facing the opposite direction to the front cover (e.g., Figure 2 The rear cover 111) and the transverse members configured to surround the internal space between the front cover and the rear cover (e.g., Figure 1 (Transverse member 118 in the middle). The camera module assembly can be configured such that the first camera module and the second camera module detect the external environment through the rear cover.

[0062] According to some embodiments, the electronic device may also include a display disposed in the internal space (e.g., Figure 1 The display 101 is visible from the outside of the electronic device at least partially through the front cover.

[0063] According to certain embodiments of this disclosure, electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1 The electronic device 100 in the device may include a housing (e.g., Figure 1 The housing 110 in the middle), the housing in its internal space (e.g., Figure 3 The internal space 1001 includes a printed circuit board (PCB) (e.g., Figure 3 PCB 121 in the middle), and electronic component assemblies disposed in the internal space (e.g., Figure 4 The camera module assembly 300 in the image. The electronic component assembly may include a module housing (e.g., ...). Figure 4 The module housing 310 in the middle), has a first housing (e.g., Figure 4 The first electronic component of the first camera unit 321 (e.g., Figure 4 The first camera module 320 in the module housing has first electronic components disposed in at least a portion of the module housing and includes a first flexible PCB (FPCB) extending from the module housing and connected to the PCB (e.g., Figure 4 The first FPCB 322), and a second housing separate from the first housing (e.g., Figure 4 The second electronic component (e.g., the second camera unit 331 in the second camera unit) Figure 4The second camera module 330 in the module housing has second electronic components disposed in the module housing adjacent to the first electronic components, and includes a second FPCB (e.g., extending from the module housing and connected to the PCB). Figure 4 (Second FPCB 332 in the module housing). When viewed from above, the first and second FPCBs may at least partially overlap each other and be directed in the same direction.

[0064] According to some embodiments, the first FPCB may include a first electrical connector electrically connected to the PCB, and the second FPCB may include a second electrical connector electrically connected to the PCB. The first FPCB and the second FPCB may be configured such that the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are aligned side by side.

[0065] According to some embodiments, the module housing may include an extension with a support structure for supporting at least one other electronic component located nearby.

[0066] According to some embodiments, the at least one other electronic component may include an RF cable disposed in the internal space and electrically connecting the PCB to the antenna structure.

[0067] According to some embodiments, the support structure may have a groove for accommodating and supporting at least a portion of the RF cable.

[0068] According to some embodiments, the first or second electronic component may be configured to be individually and electrically detachable from the module housing.

[0069] According to some embodiments, at least one of the first electronic component or the second electronic component may include a proximity sensor module, a fingerprint sensor module, a gesture sensor module, a gyroscope sensor module, a barometric pressure sensor module, a temperature sensor module, a humidity sensor module, a magnetic sensor module, an acceleration sensor module, a grip sensor module, an illumination sensor module, an infrared sensor module, a color sensor module, a camera module, an ultrasonic sensor module, an iris sensor module, a biometric sensor module, or a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor module.

[0070] According to some embodiments, the housing may include a front cover, a rear cover facing in the opposite direction to the front cover, and a transverse member configured to surround the internal space between the front and rear covers. The electronic component assembly may be configured such that a first electronic component and a second electronic component detect the external environment through the front and / or rear covers.

[0071] According to some embodiments, the electronic device may also include a display disposed in the internal space, which is at least partially visible from the outside of the electronic device through a front cover.

[0072] According to some embodiments, the module housing may be formed of metal and / or polymer.

[0073] While this disclosure has been specifically shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the subject matter as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: case; A camera unit is disposed within the housing; The sensor unit is disposed in the housing; Printed circuit boards; A first flexible printed circuit board connects the camera unit to the printed circuit board, the first flexible printed circuit board including a first portion extending in a first direction and a second portion extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; and A second flexible printed circuit board connects the sensor unit to the printed circuit board, and the second flexible printed circuit board includes a third portion extending in the first direction and a fourth portion extending in the second direction. Wherein, the second portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the fourth portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the third portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

3. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are adjacent to each other along one of the first direction and the second direction.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The first portion of the first flexible printed circuit board is connected to the camera unit, and the second portion of the first flexible printed circuit board is connected to the printed circuit board, wherein the third portion of the second flexible printed circuit board is connected to the sensor unit, and the fourth portion of the second flexible printed circuit board is connected to the printed circuit board.

5. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are adjacent to each other along the first direction, and wherein the first portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the third portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

6. The electronic device according to claim 4, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are adjacent to each other along the second direction.

7. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are housed together in a single module housing.

8. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: case; A printed circuit board disposed within the housing; A first camera unit is disposed in the housing; A second camera unit is disposed in the housing; A first flexible printed circuit board, the first flexible printed circuit board including a first flexible portion extending from the first camera unit in a first direction and a second flexible portion extending from the first flexible portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; A first connector connects the first flexible printed circuit board to the printed circuit board. The second flexible printed circuit board includes a third flexible portion extending from the second camera unit in the first direction and a fourth flexible portion extending from the third flexible portion in the second direction. and The second connector connects the second flexible printed circuit board to the printed circuit board. The fourth flexible portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlaps with the second flexible portion of the first flexible printed circuit board.

9. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, The first flexible portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the third flexible portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

10. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, The first camera unit and the second camera unit are adjacent to each other along one of the first direction and the second direction.

11. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The first camera unit and the second camera unit are adjacent to each other along the first direction, and wherein the first flexible portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the third flexible portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

12. The electronic device according to claim 10, wherein, The first camera unit and the second camera unit are adjacent to each other along the second direction.

13. The electronic device according to claim 8, wherein, The first camera unit and the second camera unit are disposed in the module housing.

14. An electronic device, the electronic device comprising: case; A printed circuit board disposed within the housing; A camera unit is disposed within the housing; The sensor unit is disposed in the housing; A first flexible printed circuit board, the first flexible printed circuit board including a first flexible portion extending from the camera unit in a first direction and a second flexible portion extending from the first flexible portion in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; A first connector connects the first flexible printed circuit board to the printed circuit board. The second flexible printed circuit board includes a third flexible portion extending from the sensor unit in the first direction and a fourth flexible portion extending from the third flexible portion in the second direction. and The second connector connects the second flexible printed circuit board to the printed circuit board. The fourth flexible portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlaps with the second flexible portion of the first flexible printed circuit board.

15. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, The first flexible portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the third flexible portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

16. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are adjacent to each other along one of the first direction and the second direction.

17. The electronic device according to claim 16, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are adjacent to each other along the first direction, and wherein the first flexible portion of the first flexible printed circuit board and the third flexible portion of the second flexible printed circuit board at least partially overlap.

18. The electronic device according to claim 16, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are adjacent to each other along the second direction.

19. The electronic device according to claim 14, wherein, The camera unit and the sensor unit are housed in the module housing.

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