Electronic device including support body

Abstract

The invention relates to an electronic device. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion formed to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion; a flexible display disposed on the housing to be movable; and a support body supporting at least a portion of the flexible display, in which the support body includes: a plate including a first plate portion facing the flexible display and a second plate portion facing the flexible display, and forming an opening between the first plate portion and the second plate portion; and a support bar connecting the first plate portion and the second plate portion and integrally formed with the first plate portion and the second plate portion. The support bar may include a first portion spaced from the opening and a second portion extending from the plate, the second portion having a different thickness than the plate and connected to the first portion.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] With the development of information and communication technologies and semiconductor technology, various functions are packaged into portable electronic devices. For example, electronic devices can not only perform communication functions, but also entertainment functions such as playing games, multimedia functions such as playing music and videos, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and scheduling or e-wallet functions. These electronic devices have been miniaturized for easy carrying by users.

[0003] As mobile communication services expand into multimedia services, electronic devices require larger displays to allow users to comfortably use multimedia services as well as voice calls or text messaging services. However, this compromises the trend towards more compact electronic devices. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Technical solution

[0005] An electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the second housing portion being configured to move relative to the first housing portion between a retracted position and an extended position; a flexible display movably disposed on the housing; and a support body configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display, wherein the support body includes: a first plate portion facing the flexible display and a second plate portion facing the flexible display, and forming an opening between the first plate portion and the second plate portion; connecting the first plate portion and the second plate portion; and a support rod integrally formed with the first plate portion and the second plate portion, wherein the support rod may include: a first portion spaced apart from the opening; and a second portion extending from the plate, having a different thickness than the plate, and connected to the first portion.

[0006] An electronic device according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the second housing portion being configured to move relative to the first housing portion between a retracted position and an extended position; a flexible display movably disposed on the housing; and a support being configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display, wherein the support includes: a plate including a first plate portion facing the flexible display and a second plate portion facing the flexible display, and forming an opening between the first plate portion and the second plate portion; and a support rod connecting the first plate portion and the second plate portion and having a gap formed therein communicating with the opening. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a state in which a portion of the display is housed within a housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating a state in which a portion of the display extends outside the housing according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 4a This is an exploded view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

[0012] Figure 5a This is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 5b This is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 6a This is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] Figure 6b This is a cross-sectional view illustrating an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] Figure 8 This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 9 This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 10a This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] Figure 10b This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] Figure 10c This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] Figure 10d This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] Figure 10e This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 10f This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] Figure 11a This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 11b This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] Figure 11c This is a portion of a cross-sectional view showing a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 12a This is an enlarged view showing a portion of the support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Figure 12b This is an enlarged view showing a portion of the support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 13a This is a diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 13b This is a diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] Figure 13c This is a diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 13d This is a diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 101 in a network environment 100 according to various embodiments.

[0035] Reference Figure 1In network environment 100, electronic device 101 can communicate with at least one of electronic devices 102 via a first network 198 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with 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, a memory 130, an input module 150, a sound output module 155, a display module 160, an audio module 170, a sensor module 176, an interface 177, a connection terminal 178, a haptic module 179, a camera module 180, a power management module 188, a battery 189, a communication module 190, a subscriber identification module (SIM) 196, or an antenna module 197. In an embodiment, 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. According to an embodiment, some of the components described above (e.g., sensor module 176, camera module 180, or antenna module 197) can be integrated into a single integrated component (e.g., display module 160).

[0036] 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 configured to consume less power than the main processor 121, or may be configured to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 123 may be implemented separately from the main processor 121, or may be implemented as a part of the main processor 121.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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 configured to detect a touch or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by a touch.

[0043] 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.

[0044] Sensor module 176 can detect the operating state of electronic device 101 (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (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, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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 embodiments, the haptic module 179 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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 104 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 local area network (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 or 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] Antenna module 197 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include an antenna comprising a radiator formed of a conductor or conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 197 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an antenna array). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 198 or a second network 199) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 190. Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 190 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiator (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be further formed as part of antenna module 197.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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)).

[0056] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 101 and external electronic device 104 via server 108 connected to a second network 199. External electronic device 102 or external electronic device 104 may each be a device of the same type as electronic device 101, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 101 may be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 102, external electronic device 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 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 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).

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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 all possible combinations of the items enumerated together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish one component from another and do not limit the components in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “combined with another element (e.g., a second element),” “combined to another element (e.g., a second element),” “connected to another element (e.g., a second element),” or “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.

[0059] As used herein, the term "module" can include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and is used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit." A module can be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to an embodiment, a module can be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0060] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 140) containing one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 101) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 136 or external memory 138). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 101) can invoke and execute at least one of the one or more instructions stored in the storage medium, with or without the use of one or more other components. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the invoked at least one instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. 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.

[0061] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded), or may be distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0062] According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities. Some of the multiple entities may be separately located in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-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.

[0063] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed in a second housing, according to one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a second housing, according to one of the various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0064] Figure 2 and Figure 3 The diagram shows a configuration in which the display 203 (e.g., a flexible display) extends to the right when the electronic device 101 is viewed from the front. However, the direction of extension of the display 203 is not limited to one direction (e.g., the right direction), but can be designed to extend to the left, up / down, and / or both directions.

[0065] Figure 2 The state shown can be defined as the first housing 201 being closed relative to the second housing 202, and Figure 3 The state shown can be defined as the first housing 201 being open relative to the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, a "closed state" or "open state" can be defined as the closed or open state of the electronic device 101. The first housing 201 can be referred to as the "first housing portion." The second housing 202 can be referred to as the "second housing portion."

[0066] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The electronic device 101 may include housings 201 and 202. Housings 201 and 202 may include a second housing 202 and a first housing 201 movably disposed relative to the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 can be interpreted as having a structure in which the second housing 202 is slidably disposed on the first housing 201. According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may be configured to perform a reciprocating motion of a predetermined distance relative to the second housing 202 in a predetermined direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①).

[0067] According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may be referred to as, for example, a first structure, a sliding unit, or a sliding housing, and may be configured to reciprocate on the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may house various electrical / electronic components, such as circuit boards or batteries. The second housing 202 may be referred to as, for example, a second structure, a main portion, or a main housing, and may guide the movement of the first housing 201. A portion of the display 203 (e.g., a first display area A1) may be disposed on the first housing 201. According to an embodiment, when the first housing 201 moves (e.g., slides) relative to the second housing 202, another portion of the display 203 (e.g., a second display area A2) may be accommodated inside the second housing 202 (e.g., a sliding-in movement) or exposed outside the second housing 202 (e.g., a sliding-out movement). According to an embodiment, a motor, a speaker, a SIM card socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board may be disposed in the first housing 201. A main circuit board, on which electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) are mounted, may be disposed in the second housing 202.

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a first plate 211 (e.g., a sliding plate). The first plate 211 may include a first surface forming at least a portion of the first plate 211 (e.g., Figure 3 The first plate 211 may support at least a portion of the display 203 (e.g., a first display area A1). According to an embodiment, the first housing 201 may include the first plate 211, a first-1 sidewall 211a extending from the first plate 211, a first-2 sidewall 211b extending from the first-1 sidewall 211a and the first plate 211, and a first-3 sidewall 211c extending from the first-1 sidewall 211a and the first plate 211 and positioned substantially parallel to the first-2 sidewall 211b.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include a second plate 221 (e.g., a main housing), a second-1 sidewall 221a extending from the second plate 221, a second-2 sidewall 221b extending from the second-1 sidewall 221a and the second plate 221, and a second-3 sidewall 221c extending from the second-1 sidewall 221a and the second plate 221 and disposed substantially parallel to the second-2 sidewall 221b. According to embodiments, the second-2 sidewall 221b and the second-3 sidewall 221c may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-1 sidewall 221a. According to embodiments, the second plate 221, the second-1 sidewall 221a, the second-2 sidewall 221b, and the second-3 sidewall 221c may be formed to have an opening in a surface (e.g., a front surface) to receive at least a portion of the first housing 201. For example, the first housing 201 can be coupled to the second housing 202 while it is at least partially surrounded, and the first housing 201 can slide in a direction parallel to the first surface F1 or the second surface F2 (e.g., the direction indicated by the arrow ①). According to an embodiment, the second plate 221, the second-1 sidewall 221a, the second-2 sidewall 221b, and / or the second-3 sidewall 221c can be integrally formed. According to another embodiment, the second plate 221, the second-1 sidewall 221a, the second-2 sidewall 221b, and / or the second-3 sidewall 221c can be formed as separate housings and combined or assembled.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the second plate 221 and / or the second-first sidewall 221a may cover at least a portion of the display 203. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 may be housed in the second housing 202. The second plate 221 and / or the second-first sidewall 221a may cover a portion of the flexible display 203 housed in the second housing 202.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 can be moved relative to the second housing 202 in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the second-2 sidewall 221b or the second-3 sidewall 221c to an open state and a closed state. In the closed state, the first housing 201 can be moved to be positioned at a first distance from the second-1 sidewall 221a. In the open state, the first housing 201 can be moved to be positioned at a second distance from the second-1 sidewall 221a greater than the first distance. In some embodiments, in the closed state, the first housing 201 can surround a portion of the second-1 sidewall 221a.

[0072] According to various embodiments, electronic device 101 may include display 203, key input device 241, connector hole 243, audio modules 247a and 247b, or camera modules 249a and 249b. Although not shown, electronic device 101 may further include indicators (e.g., light-emitting diode (LED) devices) or various sensor modules.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the display 203 may include a first display area A1 and a second display area A2. According to an embodiment, the first display area A1 may be disposed on the second housing 202. The second display area A2 may extend from the first display area A1, and when the first housing 201 slides, the second display area A2 may be inserted into or accommodated in the second housing 202 (e.g., a structure) or exposed to the outside of the second housing 202.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the second display area A2 may be substantially within the area of ​​the first housing 201 (e.g., Figure 4a The second display area A2 can move while being guided by the curved surface 250 of the first housing 201, and thus can be housed in the second housing 202 or in the space formed between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202, or exposed to the outside of the second housing 202 or the outside of the space formed between the first housing 201 and the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, the second display area A2 can move based on the sliding of the first housing 201 in a first direction of the first housing 201 (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the first housing 201 slides, a portion of the second display area A2 can deform into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 250 of the first housing 201.

[0075] According to various embodiments, when viewed from above the first plate 211 (e.g., a sliding plate), if the first housing 201 moves from a closed state to an open state, the second display area A2 can be exposed to the outside of the second housing 202 to be substantially coplanar with the first display area A1. The display 203 can be configured to be coupled to or adjacent to touch detection circuitry, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus. In one embodiment, the second display area A2 can be at least partially housed inside the second housing 202, and even when... Figure 2 In the indicated state (e.g., closed state), a portion of the second display area A2 can also be visually exposed to the outside. According to an embodiment, regardless of whether it is in the closed or open state, the exposed portion of the second display area A2 can be located within a portion of the first housing (e.g., Figure 4a On the curved surface 250), and a portion of the second display area A2 can maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface 250.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the key input device 241 may be located in a region of the first housing 201. Depending on appearance and usage, the electronic device 101 may be designed to omit the shown key input device 241 or include an additional key input device. According to embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a key input device (not shown), such as a home button or a touchpad disposed around the home button. According to another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device 241 may be disposed on the second-1st sidewall 221a, the second-2nd sidewall 221b, or the second-3rd sidewall 221c of the second housing 202.

[0077] According to various embodiments, connector hole 243 may be omitted, or it may accommodate a connector (e.g., a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector) for sending and receiving power and / or data with external electronic devices. Although not shown, electronic device 101 may include a plurality of connector holes 243, and some of the plurality of connector holes 243 may be used as connector holes for sending / receiving audio signals with external electronic devices. In the illustrated embodiment, connector hole 243 is disposed in the second-third sidewall 221c, but is not limited thereto. Connector hole 243 or connector holes not shown may be disposed in the second-first sidewall 221a or the second-second sidewall 221b.

[0078] According to various embodiments, audio modules 247a and 247b may include at least one speaker hole 247a or at least one microphone hole 247b. One of the speaker holes 247a may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. Electronic device 101 may include a microphone for acquiring sound. The microphone may acquire external sound from electronic device 101 through microphone hole 247b. According to embodiments, electronic device 101 may include multiple microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to embodiments, electronic device 101 may include an audio module in which speaker hole 247a and microphone hole 247b are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker (e.g., a piezoelectric speaker) without speaker hole 247a.

[0079] According to various embodiments, camera modules 249a and 249b may include a first camera module 249a and a second camera module 249b. Electronic device 101 may include multiple camera modules 249a and 249b. For example, electronic device 101 may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a close-up camera. According to embodiments, electronic device 101 may measure the distance to an object by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver. Camera modules 249a and 249b may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. The first camera module 249a may be configured to face the same direction as the display 203. For example, the first camera module 249a may be positioned around the first display area A1 or in an area overlapping with the display 203. When positioned in an area overlapping with the display 203, the first camera module 249a can capture objects through the display 203. According to an embodiment, the first camera module 249a may include an under-display camera (UDC) having a screen display area (e.g., a first display area A1) that may not be visually exposed but is hidden. The second camera module 249b may be located in the first housing 201 and may capture objects in the opposite direction to the first display area A1 of the display 203.

[0080] According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may be disposed on the first housing 201 or the second housing 202, and the indicator may include a light-emitting diode to provide status information about the electronic device 101 as a visual signal. A sensor module (not shown) of the electronic device 101 may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device or the external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / face recognition sensor or a heart rate monitor (HRM) sensor). According to another embodiment, the sensor module may further include at least one of, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, an atmospheric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0081] Figure 4a and Figure 4b This is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0082] Reference Figure 4a and Figure 4bThe electronic device 101 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display 203 (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a rollable display) and / or a support structure 213 (e.g., a hinge structure or a multi-bar structure). A portion of the display 203 (e.g., a second display area A2) may be accommodated in the electronic device 101 along a curved surface 250 of the first housing 201.

[0083] Figure 4a and Figure 4b The configuration of the first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display 203 can be wholly or partially consistent with... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first housing 201, the second housing 202, and the display 203 have the same configuration.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the first housing 201 may include a first plate 211 and a sliding cover 212. The first plate 211 and the sliding cover 212 may be mounted (e.g., at least partially connected) on the second housing 202 and guided by the second housing 202 in one direction (e.g., by...). Figure 2 and Figure 3 The arrow in the diagram indicates the direction of reciprocating motion ①). According to an embodiment, the first plate 211 may support the display 203. For example, the first plate 211 may include a first surface F1. The second display area A2 of the display 203 may be substantially located on the first surface F1 to maintain a flat plate shape. A sliding cover 212 may protect the display 203 located on the first plate 211. For example, at least a portion of the display 203 may be located between the first plate 211 and the sliding cover 212. According to an embodiment, the first plate 211 and the sliding cover 212 may be formed of metallic and / or non-metallic (e.g., polymer) materials. According to an embodiment, the first plate 211 may accommodate at least some of the components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., battery 289, motor structure 286, and rack 287).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the support structure 213 can support the display 203. For example, the support structure 213 can be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display 203 (e.g., the second display area A2). According to embodiments, the support structure 213 can be located between the first plate 211 and the sliding cover 212. According to embodiments, when the first housing 201 is in one direction (e.g., Figure 2 and Figure 3 When the first housing 201 slides in one direction (η), the support structure 213 can move relative to the second housing 202. When the first housing 201 moves in one direction, the support structure 213 can move relative to the second housing 202. When the first housing 201 slides in one direction, the support structure 213 can move relative to the second housing 202. In the closed state of the support structure 213 (e.g., ...), Figure 2 In this configuration, most of the structure can be housed within the second housing 202. According to an embodiment, at least a portion of the support structure 213 can move corresponding to a curved surface 250 located at the edge of the first housing 201. The support structure 213 may be referred to as a "support".

[0086] According to various embodiments, the support structure 213 may include a plurality of rods (or a plurality of rods 214). The plurality of rods 214 may extend in a straight line and be arranged parallel to the axis of rotation R formed by the curved surface 250, and the plurality of rods 214 may be arranged in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation R (e.g., the direction in which the first housing 201 slides).

[0087] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a guide rail 215 capable of guiding the movement of a plurality of rods 214. The guide rail 215 may include an upper guide rail connected to the upper end of a first plate 211 and connected to the upper ends of the plurality of rods 214, and a lower guide rail connected to the lower end of the first plate 211 and connected to the lower ends of the plurality of rods 214. According to an embodiment, referring to the first enlarged region S1, when the plurality of rods 214 bend or slide while moving along a curved surface 250, the upper and / or lower ends of the plurality of rods 214 may move while remaining fitted into the guide rail 215. For example, the upper and / or lower portions of the plurality of rods 214 may slide along a grooved track 215a formed inside the guide rail 215 while being fitted into the grooved track 215a formed inside the guide rail 215.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first plate 211, on which the motor structure 286 is disposed, performs a sliding operation via the drive of the motor structure 286 (e.g., a drive for sliding out the display), and the protrusion 215b inside the guide rail 215 can extend the upper and / or lower portions of the bent plurality of rods 214. Therefore, the display 203, housed between the first plate 211 and the sliding cover 212, can extend forward. According to another embodiment, the first plate 211, on which the motor structure 286 is disposed, performs a sliding operation via the drive of the motor structure 286 (e.g., a drive for sliding in the display), and the exterior of the guide rail 215 (e.g., the portion other than the protrusion 215b) can extend the upper and / or lower portions of the bent plurality of rods 214. Therefore, the extended display 203 can be housed between the first plate 211 and the sliding cover 212.

[0089] According to one embodiment, rack 287 may be disposed in the second housing 202 and guide the sliding of the first housing 201 and display 203. The second enlarged region S2 represents the rear surface of the second plate 221 (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis). Referring to the second enlarged region S2, rack 287 is fixedly disposed on a surface of the second plate 221 of the second housing 202 (e.g., a surface facing the -Z axis) and can guide the gear connected to the motor structure (or motor) 286 to move while rotating in the sliding direction. According to another embodiment, rack 287 may be disposed in the first housing 201, and motor structure 286 may be disposed in the second housing 202. Rack 287 can guide the sliding movement of the second housing 202 and display 203. For example, rack 287 is fixedly disposed on the first plate 211 of the first housing 201 and can slide when the gear connected to the motor structure 286 disposed on the second plate 221 of the second housing 202 rotates.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 may include a second plate 221, a second plate cover 222, and a third plate 223. The second plate 221 may integrally support the electronic device 101. A first plate 211 may be disposed on one surface of the second plate 221, and a printed circuit board 204 may be coupled to the other surface of the second plate 221. According to embodiments, the second plate 221 may house components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., battery 289, printed circuit board 204). The second plate cover 222 may protect the various components located on the second plate 221.

[0091] According to various embodiments, multiple circuit boards may be housed within the second housing 202. Processors, memory, and / or interfaces may be mounted on a printed circuit board 204 serving as a motherboard. The processor may include one or more of, for example, a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing device, an image signal processor, a sensor central processing unit, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board 204 may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). For example, the printed circuit board 204 may be disposed on at least a portion of the second board 221 and may be electrically connected to an antenna module and a communication module.

[0092] According to embodiments, the memory may include, for example, volatile or non-volatile memory.

[0093] According to embodiments, the interface may include, for example, a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI), a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface, a Secure Digital Card (SD) interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface can electrically or physically connect, for example, electronic device 101 to an external electronic device, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / Multimedia Card (MMC) connector, or an audio connector.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may further include a separate sub-circuit board 290 spaced apart from the printed circuit board 240 within the second housing 202. The sub-circuit board 290 may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board 240 via a flexible circuit board 291. The sub-circuit board 290 may be electrically connected to electrical components (such as a battery 289 or a speaker and / or SIM card socket) disposed in the end region of the electronic device 101, and may transmit signals and power.

[0095] According to various embodiments, battery 289 may be a means for supplying power to at least one component of electronic device 101. Battery 289 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of battery 289 may be disposed on a plane substantially the same as printed circuit board 204. Battery 289 may be integrally or detachably disposed within electronic device 101.

[0096] According to an embodiment, the battery 289 may be formed of a single embedded battery, or may include multiple removable batteries. For example, when the embedded battery is located on the first plate 211, the embedded battery may move as the first plate 211 slides.

[0097] According to various embodiments, the third plate 223 may substantially form at least a portion of the appearance of the second housing 202 or the electronic device 101. For example, the third plate 223 may be attached to the outer surface of the second cover 222. According to embodiments, the third plate 223 may be integrally formed with the second cover 222. According to embodiments, the third plate 223 may provide a decorative effect on the appearance of the electronic device 101. The second plate 221 and the second cover 222 may be formed of at least one of metal or polymer, and the third plate 223 may be formed of at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic. According to embodiments, the second plate 221, the second cover 222, and / or the third plate 223 may be formed of a material that is at least partially transmissive to light (e.g., an auxiliary display area). For example, with a portion of the display 203 (e.g., the second display area A2) housed in the electronic device 101, the electronic device 101 may use the second display area A2 to output visual information. The auxiliary display area may be a part of the second plate 221, the second plate cover 222 and / or the third plate 223, and the display 203 housed in the second housing 202 is located in this part.

[0098] Figure 5a This is a cross-sectional view showing the relevant configuration of gears connected to a motor and a rack in the closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 5b This is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement between the motor and the battery in the closed state of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6aThis is a cross-sectional view showing the relevant configuration of gears connected to a motor and a rack in the open state of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 6b This is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement between the motor and the battery in the open state of the electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a first housing 201, a second housing 202, a display 203, and a drive structure (e.g., a rack 287 and a motor structure 286). The electronic device 101 may further include various components (e.g., a camera module and a battery) disposed in the first housing 201 or the second housing 202.

[0100] Figures 5a to 6b The configuration of the first housing 201 and the second housing 202 can be wholly or partially consistent with... Figures 2 to 4b The first housing 201 and the second housing 202 have the same configuration.

[0101] According to various embodiments, the second housing 202 can be in a closed or open state when the first housing 201 (and the flexible display 203 connected to the first housing 201) slides in or out relative to the second housing 202.

[0102] According to various embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include a drive mechanism for automatically or semi-automatically providing slide-in / slide-out operation of the display 203. For example, when a user presses an open trigger button exposed outside the electronic device 101 (e.g., Figure 2 When the key input device 241 is used, the display 203 can slide in or out automatically (automatic operation). As another example, when the user slides out the display 203 by pushing it to a designated portion, the remaining portion can be fully slid out by the force of an elastic member installed in the electronic device 101 (semi-automatic operation). A slide-in operation of the electronic device 101 can also be performed to correspond to a slide-out operation (semi-automatic operation).

[0103] According to an embodiment, the drive structure may include a motor structure 286, a gear 285 mounted on an end of the motor structure 286, a rack 287, and a sub-circuit board (not shown) electrically connected to the motor structure 286. According to an embodiment, the gear 285 may be a pinion. According to an embodiment, the rack 287 may mesh with the gear 285. For example, the gear 285 may rotate based on the rotation of the motor structure 286, and the rack 287 may receive at least a portion of the driving force generated by the motor structure 286 through the gear 285.

[0104] According to an embodiment, the motor structure 286 may be disposed in the first housing 201 to be slidable relative to the second housing 202. The motor structure 286 may transmit driving force to the gear 285 connected to the end.

[0105] According to an embodiment, the motor structure 286 can be configured not to overlap with the second display area A2 of the display 203. For example, the axis P1 of the motor structure 286 can be perpendicular to the sliding direction, and a surface of the motor structure 286 facing the +Z axis direction can overlap with the first display area A1, but a surface of the motor structure 286 facing the -Z axis direction can not overlap with the second display area A2, regardless of whether the display 203 slides in or out. The surface of the motor structure 286 facing the -Z axis direction can face the first housing 201 when the display 203 is slid in, and can face the second housing 202 when the display 203 is slid out. According to an embodiment, the motor structure 286 can be arranged parallel to at least a portion of the battery 289 and can be electrically connected to a sub-circuit board disposed adjacent to it.

[0106] According to an embodiment, rack 287 can be disposed in the second housing 202 and guide the sliding of the first housing 201 and the display 203. Rack 287 can be fixedly disposed on a surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate 221 of the second housing 202, and can guide gear 285 to move while rotating in the sliding direction. At least a portion of the surface of rack 287 facing the -Z axis can face the second display area A2 in the slid-in state of the display 203, and can not face the second display area A2 in the slid-out state of the display 203. According to an embodiment, rack 287 can be configured not to overlap with battery 289. For example, a removable battery can be disposed in the electronic device 101, and rack 287 can be located between the batteries when viewed towards the rear surface.

[0107] According to an embodiment, gear 285 may be located on axis P1 of motor structure 286 and may slide the first housing 201 and display 203 while rotating along rack 287. When the first housing 201 slides due to the rotation of gear 285, electrical components disposed in the first housing 201 (hereinafter referred to as first electrical components) may also slide. For example, the first electrical component may be at least one of motor structure 286, components disposed on sub-circuit board 290, speaker, or SIM card socket. As another example, the first electrical component may be battery 289. When battery 289 is a removable battery, it may be at least one of removable batteries.

[0108] According to an embodiment, the sub-circuit board may be disposed within the first housing 201 adjacent to the motor structure 286 and / or rack 287. The sub-circuit board 290 may be for electrical connection to a main circuit board disposed in the second housing 202 (e.g., Figure 4a The configuration of the main circuit board 204. The main circuit board may house electrical structures (e.g., a processor) to control the drive of the motor structure 286 or to supply power to the motor structure 286. Sub-circuit boards may be electrically connected to the main circuit board 204 to transmit signals for controlling the drive or power of the motor structure 286. According to an embodiment, the sub-circuit boards and the main circuit board 204 may be rigid boards, and the electronic device 101 may further include separate flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) for connecting the sub-circuit boards and the main circuit board 204. According to another embodiment, power from a battery 289 disposed adjacent to the motor structure 286 may be directly supplied through the sub-circuit boards.

[0109] According to an embodiment, the electronic device 101 may include a support 300. The support 300 may be referred to as a "support structure". The support 300 may support the display 203. The support 300 may extend in the direction in which the display 203 extends. The support 300 may be connected to a reference... Figures 1 to 6b The described support structure 213 is the same.

[0110] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a support 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 7 Some or all of the components described may be compared with the reference. Figures 1 to 6b The described components are all or some of the same. (Refer to...) Figure 7 The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 8 to 13d The components described are the same.

[0111] According to an embodiment, the support 300 may include a plurality of support rods 310 and a plurality of plates 320. Each of the plurality of support rods 310 may be disposed between the plurality of plates 320. Each of the plurality of plates 320 may be disposed between the plurality of support rods 310. The plurality of support rods 310 and the plurality of plates 320 may be integral. The support 300 may be referred to as a "grid plate". Each of the plurality of plates 320 may be spaced apart from each other to form a space 302 therebetween, and each of the plurality of support rods 310 may be located within the space 302. An end 300a of the support 300 may be part of a plate 320.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the support 300 may include a head 304. A plurality of heads 304 may correspond to each of a plurality of support rods 310. The head 304 may be integral with the support rod 310. The head 304 may protrude from one end and the other end of each of the support rods 310. The head 304 may be inserted into a guide rail (e.g., Figure 4a It is located in the guide rail 215 and can move along the guide rail 215.

[0113] Figure 8 It is along Figure 7 The cross-sectional view taken by line A-A' shown in the figure. Figure 9 It is along Figure 7 The cross-sectional view taken by line A-A' is shown in the figure. (Refer to...) Figure 8 and Figure 9 Some or all of the described components may be consistent with the reference. Figures 1 to 7 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 8 and Figure 9 The described components may be wholly or partially related to those shown in Figures 10 to 1900. Figure 13d The components described are the same.

[0114] According to embodiments, the term "connection" as used in this disclosure is defined as "combining (two or more things) together," and the "two or more things" in the definition can be two or more parts of a single component. The meaning of "connection" as used in this disclosure can be "the first and second parts of a single component combined together."

[0115] According to an embodiment, the support body 300 may include support rods 310 and plates 320. Multiple support rods 310 may be spaced apart from each other. Multiple plates 320 may be spaced apart from each other. Support rods 310 may be disposed between a pair of spaced-apart plates 320. Plates 320 may be disposed between a pair of spaced-apart support rods 310. Support rods 310 and plates 320 may be integral. Support rods 310 may form part of the support body 300, and plates 320 may form the remainder of the support body 300.

[0116] According to an embodiment, support rod 310 may include a first support rod 3101. Support rod 310 may include a second support rod 3102. The first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102 may be spaced apart from each other. Plate 320 may include a first plate 3201. Plate 320 may include a second plate 3202. The first plate 3201 and the second plate 3202 may be spaced apart from each other. First plate 3201 may connect the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. First plate 3201, first support rod 3101 and second support rod 3102 may be integral. Support rod (e.g., second support rod 3102) may connect the first plate 3201 and the second plate 3202. Second support rod 3102, first plate 3201 and second plate 3202 may be integral. First support rod 3101 may be referred to as the "first support rod portion". Second support rod 3102 may be referred to as the "second support rod portion". First plate 3201 may be referred to as the "first plate portion". The second board 3202 can be referred to as the "second board section".

[0117] According to an embodiment, the support 300 may include a gap 340 formed between the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. The gap 340 may be a space formed between the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. The gap 340 may be a space formed between each of the plurality of support rods 310. The plate 320 may face the gap 340.

[0118] According to an embodiment, the support 300 may include an opening 330 formed between a first plate 3201 and a second plate 3202. The opening 330 may be a space formed between the first plate 3201 and the second plate 3202. The opening 330 may be a space formed between each of the plurality of plates 320. The support rod 310 may face the opening 330.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the support rod 310 may protrude from the plate 320. The support rod 310 may include a gap 318. The gap 318 may be a space formed inside the support rod 310. The gap 318 may communicate with the opening 330.

[0120] According to an embodiment, the support rod 310 may include a first portion 311. The first portion 311 may be spaced apart from the plate 320. The first portion 311 may be a portion of the support rod 310 extending parallel to the plate 320.

[0121] According to an embodiment, the support rod 310 may include a first edge 312. The first edge 312 may be part of a first portion 311. The first edge 312 may project toward an adjacent support rod 310. The support rod 310 may include a second edge 313. The second edge 313 may be part of the first portion 311. The second edge 313 may project toward an adjacent support rod (e.g., a second support rod 3102). The first edge 312 and the second edge 313 may project in opposite directions.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the support rod 310 may include second portions 314 and 315. The second portions 314 and 315 may connect the first portion 311 and the plate 320. The second portions 314 and 315 may connect to the edges 312 and 313 of the first portion 311. The second portions 314 and 315 may include a first sidewall 314 and a second sidewall 315. The first sidewall 314 and the second sidewall 315 may be spaced apart from each other. A gap 318 may be formed between the first sidewall 314 and the second sidewall 315. The first sidewall 314 may extend obliquely from the first edge 312 toward the plate 320. The second sidewall 315 may extend obliquely from the second edge 313 toward the plate 320. The oblique directions of the first sidewall 314 and the second sidewall 315 may be opposite to each other.

[0123] According to an embodiment, the second portions 314 and 315 may include connecting portions 316 and 317. Connecting portions 316 and 317 may be parts of the second portions 314 and 315. However, connecting portions 316 and 317 may be parts of the second portions 314 and 315, or they may be parts of the plate 320. Connecting portions 316 and 317 may include a first connecting portion 316 and a second connecting portion 317. The first connecting portion 316 may be the portion of the first sidewall 314 connected to the plate 320. The second connecting portion 317 may be the portion of the second sidewall 315 connected to the plate 320. The first connecting portion 316 and the second connecting portion 317 may be spaced apart from each other. An opening 330 may be formed between the first connecting portion 316 and the second connecting portion 317. The first connecting portion 316 and the second connecting portion 317 may be formed protruding toward the opening 330.

[0124] According to an embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the support rod 310 may be dovetail-shaped. However, the shape of the support rod 310 is not limited to this. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the support rod 310 may be a rectangular shape with one side open.

[0125] According to an embodiment, the plate 320 may include a plate body 321 and plate holes 322. The plate body 321 may be connected to a plurality of support rods 310. The plate holes 322 may be open in the plate body 321. The plurality of plate holes 322 may be formed to be spaced apart from each other.

[0126] According to an embodiment, the thickness of the support 300 can be variable. For example, the thickness of each part constituting the support 300 (e.g., support rod 310, plate 320) can be different. The thickness of the support rod 310 and the thickness of the plate 320 can be different from each other. The thickness of the support rod 310 can be greater than the thickness of the plate 320. For example, the thickness t1 of the first part 311 can be greater than the thickness t2 of the plate 320. For example, the thicknesses t3 and t4 of the second parts 314 and 315 can be greater than the thickness t2 of the plate 320.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the thicknesses t3 and t4 of the second portions 314 and 315 can be greater than the thickness t1 of the first portion 311. The thicknesses t3 and t4 of the second portions 314 and 315 can be greater than the thickness t2 of the plate 320. The thickness t3 of the first sidewall 314 and the thickness t4 of the second sidewall 315 can be substantially the same. The second portions 314 and 315 can connect the first portion 311 and the plate 320, and their thicknesses can be greater than the corresponding thicknesses t1 and t2 of the first portion 311 and the plate 320. The support 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can enhance the rigidity of the support 300 by forming the thickness of the second portions 314 and 315 to be greater than the thickness of the remaining portions (e.g., the first portion 311 and the plate 320).

[0128] According to the embodiment, the thickness t1 of the first portion 311 can be in the range of 0.05 mm to 1.2 mm. The thicknesses t3 and t4 of the second portions 314 and 315 can be in the range of 0.05 mm to 2 mm. However, within this range (e.g., within 0.05 mm to 2 mm), the thicknesses t3 and t4 of the second portions 314 and 315 can be greater than the thickness t1 of the first portion 311. The thickness t2 of the plate 320 can be in the range of 0.05 mm to 0.2 mm. However, within this range (e.g., within 0.05 mm to 0.2 mm), the thickness t2 of the plate 320 can be less than the thicknesses t1, t3, and t4 of the support rod 310. The distance h from the first portion 311 to the plate 320 can be in the range of 0.3 mm to 1.2 mm.

[0129] According to an embodiment, the support rod 310 and the plate 320 can be integrally formed. The thicknesses of the support rod 310 and the plate 320 can be different from each other. The support body 300 can be manufactured by a drawing process. The drawing process can be... Figures 13a to 13c The process is shown. For example, refer to... Figures 13a to 13cThe support 300 can be manufactured by feeding the processing material 3000 into a mold D having a deep-drawing hole H corresponding to the shape of the support 300. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the support 300 can be integrally manufactured by feeding the processing material 3000 into the mold D and processing it to integrally produce support rods 310 and plates 320 of different thicknesses, wherein the size of the hole H1 corresponding to the support rod 310 and the size of the hole H2 corresponding to the plate 320 are different in the mold D.

[0130] Figure 10a , Figure 10b , Figure 10c , Figure 10d , Figure 10e and Figure 10f This is a diagram showing the shape of the cross-section of the support rod according to each embodiment of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figures 10a to 10f The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 1 to 9 The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figures 10a to 10f The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 11a to 13d The components described are the same.

[0131] According to various embodiments of this disclosure, the support rod (e.g., Figures 10a to 10f The support rods (410, 510, 610, 6101, 6102, 6103) can have various cross-sectional shapes. Multiple support rods can all have the same cross-sectional shape, or each of the multiple support rods can have a different cross-sectional shape. For example, the cross-section of any one of the multiple support rods can have a cross-sectional shape such as... Figure 8 As shown in the figure, the cross-section of another support rod among multiple support rods can have the following shape: Figure 10a The shape shown, and the cross-section of another support rod among multiple support rods can have the following characteristics: Figure 10b The shape shown is not limited to this. However, the shape of the cross-section of the support rod is not limited to this and can be configured through various combinations.

[0132] Reference Figure 10a The support 400 may include a support rod 410 and a plate 320. The plate 320 may be referenced... Figures 7 to 9The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 410 may include second portions 414 and 415. The second portions 414 and 415 may connect the first portion 411 and the plate 320. The support rod 410 may include the first portion 411. The first portion 411 may include a first edge 412 connected to the first sidewall 414 and a second edge 413 connected to the second sidewall 415. The support rod 410 may include a recess 419. The recess 419 may be formed in the first portion 411. The recess 419 may be formed by recessing into the surface of the first portion 411. The recess 419 may be formed between the first edge 412 and the second edge 413. A plurality of recesses 419 may be formed spaced apart from each other. The recesses 419 may include a first recess 4191 and a second recess 4192 spaced apart from each other.

[0133] Reference Figure 10b The support 500 may include a support rod 510 and a plate 320. The plate 320 may be referenced... Figures 7 to 9 The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 510 may include a first portion 511 having a first edge 512 and a second edge 513. The support rod 510 may include second portions 514, 515 connecting the first portion 511 and the plate 320. The second portions 514, 515 may include a first sidewall 514 connecting the first edge 512 and the plate 320, and a second sidewall 515 connecting the second edge 513 and the plate 320. The thicknesses t31, t32, t41, t42 of the second portions 514, 515 may increase as they approach the first portion 511 from the plate 320. For example, the thicknesses t31, t41 of the second portions 514, 515 in the region adjacent to the plate 320 may be less than the thicknesses t32, t42 of the second portions 514, 515 in the region adjacent to the first portion 511. The thicknesses t31, t32 of the first sidewalls 514 may increase as they approach the first portion 511. The thicknesses t41 and t42 of the second sidewalls 515 can increase as they approach the first portion 511. The width w of the gap 518 can be constant between the plate 320 and the first portion 511.

[0134] Reference Figure 10c The support 600 may include a support rod 610 and a plate 320. The plate 320 may be referenced... Figures 7 to 9The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 610 may include a first portion 611. The support rod 610 may include second portions 614 and 615 connecting the first portion 611 and the plate 320. The support rod 610 may include protrusions 614a and 615a. Protrusions 614a and 615a may protrude from the second portions 614 and 615 toward the gap 618. Protrusions 614a and 615a may include a first protrusion 614a protruding from the first sidewall 614 toward the gap 618 and a second protrusion 615a protruding from the second sidewall 615 toward the gap 618. A plurality of first protrusions 614a may be spaced apart along the extending direction of the first sidewall 614. A plurality of second protrusions 615a may be spaced apart along the extending direction of the second sidewall 615.

[0135] Reference Figure 10d The support 601 may include a support rod 6101 and a plate 320. The plate 320 may be referenced... Figures 7 to 9 The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 6101 may include a first portion 6111. The support rod 6101 may include second portions 6141 and 6151 connecting the first portion 6111 and the plate 320. The second portions 6141 and 6151 may include a first sidewall 6141 and a second sidewall 6151 spaced apart from each other to form a gap 6181 therebetween. The support rod 6101 may include a protrusion 6111a. The protrusion 6111a may project from the first portion 6111 toward the gap 618.

[0136] Reference Figure 10e The support 602 may include a support rod 6102 and a plate 320. The plate 320 may be referenced... Figures 7 to 9 The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 6102 may include a first portion 6112. The support rod 6102 may include second portions 6142 and 6152 connecting the first portion 6112 and the plate 320. The support rod 6102 may include protrusions 6142a and 6152a. Protrusions 6142a and 6152a may protrude from the second portions 6142 and 6152 toward the plate 320. Protrusions 6142a and 6152a may include a first protrusion 6142a protruding from the first sidewall 6142 toward the plate 320 and a second protrusion 6152a protruding from the second sidewall 6152 toward the plate 320. Protrusions 6142a and 6152a may protrude from the second portions 6142 and 6152 in a direction opposite to the gap 6182.

[0137] Reference Figure 10f The support 603 may include a support rod 6103 and a plate 320. The plate 320 may be referenced... Figures 7 to 9The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 6103 may include a first portion 6113. The support rod 6103 may include second portions 6143 and 6153 connecting the first portion 6113 and the plate 320. The second portions 6143 and 6153 may include a first sidewall 6143 and a second sidewall 6153 spaced apart from each other to form a gap 6183 therebetween. The support rod 6103 may include a recess 6113a. The recess 6113a may be formed by recessing into the first portion 6113. The recess 6113a may be recessed in a direction from the surface of the first portion 6113 toward the gap 6183.

[0138] Figure 11a , Figure 11b and Figure 11c This is a diagram showing the cross-sectional shape of the supports 700, 800, 801 according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figures 11a to 11c The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 1 to 10f The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figures 11a to 11c The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 12a to 13d The components described are the same.

[0139] Reference Figure 11a The support 700 may include a support rod 310 and a plate 720. The support rod 310 may be referenced. Figures 7 to 9 The support rod 310 described is the same. For example, the support rod 310 may include a first support rod 3101 and a second support rod 3102 spaced apart from each other, and a gap 340 may be formed between the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. The plate 720 may include a first plate 7201 and a second plate 7202 spaced apart from each other. The support rod 310 (e.g., the second support rod 3102) may connect the first plate 7201 and the second plate 7202. The plate 720 may include a plate body 721 and a plate hole 722. The plate body 721 may connect the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. The plate hole 722 may be formed by opening in the plate body 721. A plurality of plate holes 722 may be formed to be spaced apart from each other between the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. The plate 720 may include a body protrusion 723. The main body protrusion 723 can protrude from the plate body 721 toward the gap 340 formed between the first support rod 3101 and the second support rod 3102. The main body protrusion 723 can be formed between a plurality of plate holes 722. The plurality of main body protrusions 723 can be formed spaced apart in a direction that separates the plurality of plate holes 722 from each other.

[0140] Reference Figure 11b The support 800 may include a support rod 310 and a plate 320. The support rod 310 may be connected to a reference plate. Figures 7 to 9The support rod 310 described is the same. For example, the support rod 310 may include a first support rod 3101 and a second support rod 3102 spaced apart from each other. The plate 320 may be the same as the referenced one. Figures 7 to 9 The plate 320 described is the same. The support 800 may include a damping member 850 disposed in the gap 318 of the support rod 310. The damping member 850 may be inserted into the gap 318 of the support rod 310 and secured to the support rod 310. The damping member 850 may be manufactured by molding a molding material (e.g., resin). For example, the damping member 850 may be formed by hardening the molding material (e.g., resin) fed into the gap 318 of the support rod 310.

[0141] Reference Figure 11c The support 801 may include a support rod 310 and a plate 320. The support rod 310 may be connected to a reference plate. Figures 7 to 9 The support rod 310 described is the same. For example, the support rod 310 may include a first support rod 3101 and a second support rod 3102 spaced apart from each other. The plate 320 may be the same as the referenced one. Figures 7 to 9 The plate 320 described is the same. The support 801 may include a heat dissipation member 860 disposed in the gap 318 of the support rod 310. The heat dissipation member 860 may be a heat sink or a heat transfer tube. The heat dissipation member 860 may be spaced apart from the support rod 310. A gap G may be formed between the heat dissipation member 860 and the support rod 310.

[0142] Figure 12a and Figure 12b This illustrates different embodiments. Figure 7 An enlarged view of region M shown. (Refer to...) Figure 12a and Figure 12b The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 1 to 11c The components described are the same. (Refer to...) Figure 12a and Figure 12b The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figure 13d The components described are the same.

[0143] According to an embodiment, the plate 320 may be a grid plate. The plate 320 may include a plate body 321 and plate holes 322. A plurality of plate holes 322 may be formed. The plurality of plate holes 322 may be spaced apart from each other in the extending direction of the plate body 321. The plate holes 322 may have a slit shape extending along the extending direction of the plate body 321.

[0144] According to an embodiment, the head 304 can extend from the support rod 310. The head 304 can be integrally formed with the support rod 310. The head 304 can extend from the first portion 311.

[0145] According to an embodiment, the head 304 may include a first head portion 3041. The first head portion 3041 may be connected to the first portion 311. The head 304 may include a bent portion 3042. The bent portion 3042 may be formed projectingly in a direction away from the support rod 310. The bent portion 3042 may be inserted into a guide rail (e.g., Figure 4a The head 304 may include a curved portion 3043. The curved portion 3043 may extend from the curved portion 3042 toward the support rod 310. The head 304 may include a second head portion 3044. The second head portion 3044 may extend from the curved portion 3043 toward the first portion 311. The second head portion 3044 may contact the surface of the first portion 311.

[0146] Reference Figure 12b The support 900 may include a head 304, a support rod 910, and a plate 320. The head 304 may be referenced. Figure 12a The described head 304 is the same. Plate 320 can be compared with the reference. Figures 7 to 9 The plate 320 described is the same. The support rod 910 may include a first portion 911. The first portion 911 may be integrally formed with the head 304. The support rod 910 may include a recess 911a. The recess 911a may be formed by recessing into the first portion 911. Multiple recesses 911a may be formed.

[0147] Figure 13a This is a diagram illustrating the process of manufacturing the support 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 13b It is vertically cut during the molding process of support body 300. Figure 13a A cross-sectional perspective view of the structure. Figure 13c It shows the view from one side. Figure 13b Cross-sectional view. Figure 13d This is a diagram illustrating the process of manufacturing the head 304 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figures 13a to 13d The described components may be wholly or partially related to the reference. Figures 1 to 12b The components described are the same.

[0148] Reference Figures 13a to 13cThe support 300 can be manufactured by passing the processed material 3000 through a mold D having a hole H corresponding to the shape of the support 300. The support 300 can be manufactured by a deep drawing process. The mold D may include a first hole H1 corresponding to the shape of the support rod 310 and a second hole H2 corresponding to the shape of the plate 320. The widths of the first hole H1 and the second hole H2 may be different from each other. After passing through the first hole H1, the support rod 310 may have a thickness corresponding to the width of the first hole H1. After passing through the second hole H2, the plate 320 may have a thickness corresponding to the width of the second hole H2. The processed material 3000 can be inserted into the mold D in a first direction F and can be molded while moving along the first direction F. A portion of the processed material 3000 can be molded into the shape of the support 300 while passing through the hole H, and the remaining portion 3001 can be positioned in the mold D. The support 300 can be manufactured by cutting a portion of the processed material 3000 having the shapes of the support rod 310 and the plate 320 after passing through the mold D.

[0149] Reference Figure 13d They can be passed in sequence. Figure 13d The head 304 is manufactured using the processes shown in (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e). The head 304 can be formed by a crimping process. Figure 13d The process (a) can be referred to as the first process. Figure 13d Process (b) can be referred to as the second process. Figure 13d Process (c) can be referred to as the third process. Figure 13d The process (d) can be referred to as the fourth process. Figure 13d Process (e) can be referred to as the fifth process.

[0150] According to an embodiment, in a first process, the support rod 310 may include an extension portion 704. The extension portion 704 may be a flat plate extending from the end 311a of the support rod 310. In a second process, at least a portion of the extension portion 604 may be bent. In the second process, the extension portion 604 may include a first extension portion 6041 connected to the support rod 310, a stepped portion 6042 connected to the first extension portion 6041, and a second extension portion 6043 connected to the stepped portion 6042. In a third process, at least a portion of the extension portion 504 may be bent. In the third process, the extension portion 504 may include a first extension portion 5041, a bent portion 5042 bent in a direction intersecting the first extension portion 5041, a bent portion 5043 connected to the bent portion 5042, and a second extension portion 5044 extending from the bent portion 5043. In a fourth process, the extension portion 404 may be bent toward the support rod 310. In the fourth process, the extension portion 404 may include a first extension portion 4041, a bent portion 4042, a folded portion 4043, and a second extension portion 4044. In the fifth process, the second extension portion 4044 may be connected to the support rod 310 and may form a head 304.

[0151] The electronic device includes a housing and a display, and the display may have at least a portion movably disposed together with the housing, such that the area of ​​external display can be variable. The electronic device may include a movable support for supporting the display, and the support may be manufactured by assembling multiple components. When the support is manufactured by assembling multiple components, costs arise due to the assembly process, and the joining members used for the connection between the components may adversely affect the environment.

[0152] The purpose of this disclosure is to integrally form the support of the display.

[0153] The purpose of this disclosure may be to improve the rigidity of the support.

[0154] The purpose of this disclosure is not limited to the issues described above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0155] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the manufacturing process of the support body by integrally forming the support rod and plate constituting the support body.

[0156] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the rigidity of the support by forming support rods and plates of different thicknesses that constitute the support.

[0157] The effects that can be obtained in this disclosure are not limited to those described above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0158] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 1 101) may include a housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (201, 202), the housing includes a first housing portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 201) and the second housing part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (202), the second housing portion is configured relative to the first housing portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (201) moves between the retracted position and the extended position.

[0159] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 1 101) may include a movably disposed within the housing (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d Flexible displays on (e.g., 201, 202) Figures 1 to 13d (203).

[0160] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure (e.g., Figure 1 101) may include being configured to support a flexible display (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d At least a portion of the support structure of (e.g., 203) Figures 1 to 13d (300, 400, 500, 600, 601, 602, 603, 700, 800, 801, 900).

[0161] The support according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The numbers 300, 400, 500, 600, 601, 602, 603, 700, 800, 801, and 900 may include boards (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (320, 720), the board includes those facing flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first plate portion of (e.g., 203) Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and facing flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The second plate portion of (e.g., 203) Figures 1 to 13d 3202), and in the first plate section (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d An opening is formed between the 3201 and the second plate portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (of 330).

[0162] The support according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The numbers 300, 400, 500, 600, 601, 602, 603, 700, 800, 801, and 900 may include support rods (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d(e.g., 310, 410, 510, 610, 6101, 6102, 6103, 910), the support rod connects to the first plate portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and the second plate part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3202) and with the first plate portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and the second plate part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (3202) is formed as a whole.

[0163] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The numbers 310, 410, 510, 610, 6101, 6102, 6103, and 910 may include openings (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first part (e.g., 330) spaced apart Figures 1 to 13d (311, 411, 511, 611, 6111, 6112, 6113, 911).

[0164] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910) may include a second part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314, 315; 414, 415; 514, 515; 614, 615; 6141, 6151; 6142, 6152; 6143, 6153), the second part is with the plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d Different thicknesses from plates (e.g., 320; 720) Figures 1 to 13d (320; 720) extends and connects to the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (311; 411; 511; 611; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911).

[0165] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness (t3, t4) of 314, 315 can be greater than that of the plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness (t2) of 320).

[0166] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness (t3, t4) of 314, 315 can be greater than that of the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness (t1) of 311).

[0167] According to the first part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness (t1) of 311 can be greater than that of the plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness (t2) of 320).

[0168] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314, 315) may include the portion connecting the first plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and Part 1 (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first sidewall of 311) (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (314).

[0169] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314, 315) may include a portion for connecting a second plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3202) and the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The second sidewall of (e.g., 311) Figures 1 to 13d (315).

[0170] According to the first part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 311) may include a connection to the first sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first edge of (e.g., 314) Figures 1 to 13d (312).

[0171] According to the first part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 311) may include a connection to the second sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The second edge of (e.g., 315) Figures 1 to 13d (313).

[0172] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314, 315) may include a first connection portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (316), the first connecting portion connects to the first sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314) and the first plate section (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and facing the opening (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (330) is formed protrudingly.

[0173] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314, 315) may include a second connection portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (317), the second connecting portion connects to the second sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 315) and the second plate part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3202) and towards the opening (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (330) is formed protrudingly.

[0174] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310) may include an opening (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 330) connected gaps (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (318).

[0175] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 410) may be included in the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The recessed portion in (e.g., 411) Figures 1 to 13d (419).

[0176] According to the second part of the embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The thickness of 514, 515) can be obtained from the plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 320) toward the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (511) increased.

[0177] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 610, 6101) may include openings (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 330) connected gaps (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (618, 6181).

[0178] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 610, 6101) may include orientation toward the gap (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 618, 6181) prominent protrusions (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (614a, 615a, 6111a).

[0179] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310) may include the portion connecting the first plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 7201) and the second plate part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first support rod of (e.g., 7202) Figures 1 to 13d (3101).

[0180] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310) may include a second support rod (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (3102), the second support rod is related to the first support rod (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3101) are spaced apart and in the first support rod (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d A gap is formed between the 3101 and the second support rod (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (340).

[0181] According to embodiments of this disclosure, the board (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d720) may include the first support rod (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3101) and the second support rod (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The gap between (e.g., 3102) Figures 1 to 13d 340) prominent main body protrusions (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (723).

[0182] The support according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The 800) may include a first sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314) and the second sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The buffer components between (e.g., 315) Figures 1 to 13d (850).

[0183] The support according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 801) may include a first sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 314) and the second sidewall (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The heat dissipation components (e.g., 315) between the heat dissipation components (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (860).

[0184] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 910) may be included in the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The recessed portion in (e.g., 911) Figures 1 to 13d (911a).

[0185] The support according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The numbers 300, 400, 500, 600, 601, 602, 603, 700, 800, 801, and 900 may include boards (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (320), the board includes a face facing flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first plate portion of (e.g., 203) Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and facing flexible displays (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The second plate portion of (e.g., 203) Figures 1 to 13d 3202), and in the first plate section (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d An opening is formed between the 3201) and the first plate portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (of 330).

[0186] The support according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The numbers 300, 400, 500, 600, 601, 602, 603, 700, 800, 801, and 900 may include support rods (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d(e.g., 310, 410, 510, 610, 6101, 6102, 6103, 910), the support rod connects to the first plate portion (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3201) and the second plate part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 3202) and has an opening formed therein (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 330) connected gaps (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (318).

[0187] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310) can be used with a board (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (320) are formed as a whole.

[0188] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310) may include an opening (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d The first part (e.g., 330) spaced apart Figures 1 to 13d (311).

[0189] The support rod according to embodiments of this disclosure (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d 310) may include a second part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (314, 315), the second part is with the plate (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d Different thicknesses from plates (e.g., 320) Figures 1 to 13d (320) extends and connects to the first part (e.g., Figures 1 to 13d (311).

[0190] Although this disclosure has been shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An electronic device (101), comprising: The housing (201, 202) includes a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) being configured to move relative to the first housing portion (201) between a retracted position and an extended position; A flexible display (203) is movably mounted on the housing (201, 202); as well as Supports (300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900) are configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display (203), and wherein the supports (300; 400; 500; 6 ...2; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900) are configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display (203), and wherein the supports (300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 902; 903; 700; 800; 801; 602； 603； 700; 800; 801; 900) include: The plate (320, 720) includes a first plate portion (3201) facing the flexible display (203) and a second plate portion (3202) facing the flexible display (203), wherein an opening (330) is formed between the first plate portion (3201) and the second plate portion (3202); and A support rod (310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910) connects the first plate portion (3201) and the second plate portion (3202) and is integrally formed with the first plate portion (3201) and the second plate portion (3202), and wherein the support rod (310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910) includes: The first portion (311; 411; 511; 611; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911) spaced apart from the opening (330); and The second part (314, 315; 414, 415; 514, 515; 614, 615; 6141, 6151; 6142, 6152; 6143, 6153) extends from the plate (320; 720), has a thickness different from that of the plate (320; 720), and is connected to the first part (311; 411; 511; 611; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911).

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein, The thickness (t3, t4) of the second part (314, 315) is greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320).

3. The electronic device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The thickness (t3, t4) of the second part (314, 315) is greater than the thickness (t1) of the first part (311).

4. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The thickness (t1) of the first part (311) is greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320).

5. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The second part (314, 315) includes: The first sidewall (314) connects the first plate portion (3201) and the first portion (311); and The second sidewall (315) connects the second plate portion (3202) and the first portion (311).

6. The electronic device according to claim 5, wherein, The first part (311) includes: The first edge (312) connected to the first sidewall (314); and The second edge (313) is connected to the second sidewall (315).

7. The electronic device according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The second part (314, 315) includes: A first connecting portion (316) is formed, connecting the first sidewall (314) and the first plate portion (3201), and protrudes toward the opening (330); and The second connecting portion (317) connects the second sidewall (315) and the second plate portion (3202) and is formed protruding toward the opening (330).

8. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The support rod (310) includes a gap (318) communicating with the opening (330).

9. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The support rod (410) includes a recess (419) recessed in the first portion (411).

10. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The thickness of the second portion (514, 515) increases from the plate (320) toward the first portion (511).

11. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein, The support rod (610; 6101) includes: The gap (618; 6181) communicating with the opening (330); and Protrusions (614a, 615a, 6111a) protruding toward the gap (618; 6181).

12. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The support rod (310) includes: A first support rod (3101) connects the first plate portion (7201) and the second plate portion (7202); and A second support rod (3102) spaced apart from the first support rod (3101), wherein a gap (340) is formed between the first support rod (3101) and the second support rod (3102), wherein the plate (720) includes a main body protrusion (723) protruding toward the gap (340) formed between the first support rod (3101) and the second support rod (3102).

13. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein, The second part (314, 315) includes: The first sidewall (314) connects the first plate portion (3201) and the first portion (311); and A second sidewall (315) connects the second plate portion (3202) and the first portion (311), and wherein the support (800) further comprises: A buffer member (850) is disposed between the first sidewall (314) and the second sidewall (315).

14. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The second part (314, 315) includes: The first sidewall (314) connects the first plate portion (3201) and the first portion (311); and The second sidewall (315) connects the second plate portion (3202) and the first portion (311), and wherein the support (801) further comprises: A heat dissipation component (860) is disposed between the first sidewall (314) and the second sidewall (315).

15. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The support rod (910) includes a recess (911a) recessed in the first portion (911).

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