Foldable electronic device including magnet having through hole

Abstract

A foldable electronic device is disclosed. The foldable electronic device may include: a foldable display forming at least a portion of a front surface of a first case and a front surface of a second case, and configured to be bent in a folded state of the foldable electronic device; a support member including a first through hole and disposed within the first housing to support the foldable electronic device; a magnet including a second through hole and disposed on a corner region of the support member to maintain a folded state of the foldable electronic device; a sealing member disposed between the foldable display and the support member; and an adhesive member for waterproofing of the electronic device, the adhesive member being in contact with the sealing member and the foldable display.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device including a magnet with a through hole. Background Technology

[0002] Foldable electronic devices can have a folded state or an open state. The repulsive force of the foldable display in a foldable electronic device can be increased when the device is folded. To maintain the foldable electronic device in a folded state with increased repulsive force, the foldable electronic device may include a magnet.

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

[0004] Technical solutions A foldable electronic device is disclosed. The foldable electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, and a foldable display. The foldable display may form at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing and the front surface of the second housing. The foldable display may be configured to bend in a folded state. The foldable electronic device may also include a support member. The support member may include a first through-hole. The support member may be disposed in the first housing to support the foldable display. The foldable electronic device may include a magnet. The magnet may also include a second through-hole. The magnet may be disposed at a corner portion of the support member to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device may also include a sealing member. The sealing member may be disposed between the foldable display and the support member. The foldable electronic device may include an adhesive member. The adhesive member may contact the sealing member and the foldable display to isolate the internal space covered by the sealing member, the foldable display, and the support member from the outside of the electronic device. The adhesive member may be visible from the rear surface of the support member through the first and second through-holes.

[0005] A foldable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing. The second housing may be pivotally coupled to the first housing. The foldable electronic device may also include a foldable display. The foldable display may form at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing and the front surface of the second housing, and is configured to bend in a folded state of the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device may also include a first support member. The first support member in the first housing may include a first through-hole. The foldable electronic device may also include a second support member. The second support member may be disposed in the second housing. The foldable electronic device may also include a sealing member. The sealing member may be inserted into the first through-hole. The foldable electronic device may also include a first magnet. The first magnet may contact the first support member. The foldable electronic device may also include a second magnet. The second magnet may contact the second support member and is configured to engage with the first magnet to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device. The first magnet may include a second through-hole arranged relative to the first through-hole for inserting the sealing member into the first through-hole. Attached Figure Description

[0006] Figure 1a An example of the unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0007] Figure 1b An example of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment is shown.

[0008] Figure 1c This is an exploded view of a foldable electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0009] Figure 2a This is a diagram illustrating an exemplary arrangement of components positioned on the rear surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0010] Figure 2b This is a diagram showing the front surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0011] Figure 2c This is a diagram showing the rear surface of a foldable display of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0012] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device taken along line A-A'.

[0013] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device taken along line B-B'.

[0014] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of magnets in a folded state of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0015] Figure 6a , Figure 6b and Figure 6c This is a diagram illustrating, exemplarily, the relationship between the through-hole of the magnet and the through-hole of the support member.

[0016] Figure 7a and Figure 7b This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the magnet and sidewalls as an example.

[0017] Figure 8a and Figure 8b This is an exemplary diagram showing the configuration of exemplary sidewalls with different heights.

[0018] Figure 9a and Figure 9b This is an illustrative diagram showing a configuration in which a portion of an exemplary sidewall has been removed.

[0019] Figure 10 This is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Figure 1a An example of the unfolded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown. Figure 1b An example of the folded state of the electronic device according to an embodiment is shown, and Figure 1c This is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment.

[0021] refer to Figure 1a , Figure 1b and Figure 1c The electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110, a second housing 120, and a foldable display 130. The electronic device 100 may be referred to as a foldable electronic device because it folds relative to a folding axis 137.

[0022] Electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110, a second housing 120, a hinge structure 160, a foldable display 130, a printed circuit board 150, a display 135, and / or a back panel 190. According to embodiments, electronic device 100 may omit at least one component, or may additionally include another component.

[0023] In one embodiment, the first housing 110 may form part of the outer surface of the electronic device 100. The first housing 110 may include a first surface 111, a second surface 112 opposite to the first surface 111, and a first side surface 113 covering at least a portion of the first surface 111 and the second surface 112. In another embodiment, the first housing 110 may provide a space defined by the first surface 111, the second surface 112, and the first side surface 113 as a space for housing components of the electronic device 100.

[0024] In one embodiment, the second side surface 123 can be pivotally (or rotatably) connected to the first side surface 113 via a hinge structure 160 disposed in the hinge cover 165. The hinge structure 160 may include a hinge module and a hinge plate. The hinge plate may include a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate, the first hinge plate being connected to the first housing 110 and the second hinge plate being connected to the second housing 120.

[0025] In an embodiment, the second housing 120 may include a third surface 121, a fourth surface 122 opposite to the third surface 121, and a second side surface 123 covering at least a portion of the third surface 121 and the fourth surface 122. The second housing 120 may provide the space defined by the third surface 121, the fourth surface 122, and the second side surface 123 as a space for housing components of the electronic device 100.

[0026] In one embodiment, the foldable display 130 may include a window exposed to the outside. The window may protect the surface of the foldable display 130 and is formed of a transparent member to transmit visual information provided by the foldable display 130 to the outside. The window may include a glass material such as ultrathin glass (UTG) or a polymer material such as polyimide (PI).

[0027] In an embodiment, the foldable display 130 may form at least a portion of a first surface 111 of the first housing 110 (e.g., the front surface of the first housing 110) and a third surface 121 of the second housing 120 (e.g., the front surface of the second housing 120). The foldable display 130 may be disposed on the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 across a hinge structure 160 in a hinge cover 165. The foldable display 130 may be configured to bend via the hinge structure 160 in a folded state of the electronic device 100. The foldable display 130 may include a first display area 131, a second display area 132, and a third display area 133. For example, the foldable display 130 may include a first display area 131 disposed on the first surface 111 of the first housing, a second display area 132 disposed on the third surface 121 of the second housing, and a third display area 133 between the first display area 131 and the second display area 132. The foldable display 130 can be supported by a first support member 170 of the first housing 110 and a second support member 180 of the second housing 120.

[0028] According to embodiments, the foldable display 130 may include an opening formed in a portion of the screen display area, or a support member (e.g., a bracket) supporting the foldable display 130 may include a recess or opening. The electronic device 100 may include at least one camera aligned with the recess or opening. For example, the first display area 131 may also include at least one camera 136 capable of acquiring images from the outside through a portion of the first display area 131. According to embodiments, at least one camera 136 may be included on the rear surface of the foldable display 130 corresponding to the first display area 131 or the second display area 132 of the foldable display 130. For example, at least one camera 136 may be disposed below the foldable display 130 and may be covered by the foldable display 130. At least one camera 136 may be an under-display camera (UDC) covered by the foldable display 130 and not exposed to the outside. However, it is not limited to this, and the foldable display 130 may include an opening exposing at least one camera 136 to the outside. In embodiments, the camera 136 may acquire images of the external environment and / or external objects through the opening.

[0029] In an embodiment, the fourth surface 122 of the second housing 120 may further include at least one camera 134 and a display 135 exposed through a portion of the fourth surface 122.

[0030] In an embodiment, the hinge structure 160 may be configured to pivotally connect a first support member 170 forming a first housing 110 and a second support member 180 forming a second housing 120.

[0031] In this embodiment, the electronic device 100 can be in one of three states: a folded state, an unfolded state, or an intermediate state. The folded state can be a state where the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 face each other. In the folded state, the directions facing the first surface 111 and the third surface 121 can be opposite to each other. The unfolded state can be a state where the first surface 111 of the first housing 110 and the third surface 121 of the second housing 120 are substantially continuous as a plane. In the unfolded state, the directions facing the first surface 111 and the third surface 121 can be the same. The intermediate state can be a state between the unfolded state and the folded state. In the intermediate state, the directions facing the first surface 111 and the third surface 121 can be different from each other.

[0032] In one embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in a folded state, at least a portion of the hinge structure 160 of the hinge cover 165 can be exposed through the space between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120. In another embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 165 can be covered by the first housing 110 and the second housing 120.

[0033] In an embodiment, the electronic device 100 can be folded relative to the hinge cover 165 or the folding axis 137 passing through the hinge structure 160. For example, to enable the electronic device 100 to be bent, folded, or folded, the hinge structure 160 in the hinge cover 165 can be disposed between the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 of the electronic device 100. For example, the first housing 110 can be connected to the second housing 120 via the hinge structure 160 disposed in the hinge cover 165 and can rotate relative to the folding axis 137.

[0034] In one embodiment, the electronic device 100, the first housing 110, and the second housing 120 can be folded so that they face each other by rotating relative to a folding axis 137. In another embodiment, the electronic device 100, the first housing 110, and the second housing 120 can be folded so that they are stacked or overlapped.

[0035] The hinge structure 160 may include a hinge module and a hinge plate. The hinge module may include a hinge gear to enable the first housing 110 and the second housing 120 to pivot.

[0036] The first housing 110 may include a first support member 170, and the second housing 120 may include a second support member 180. The first support member 170 may be partially covered by a first side surface 113, and the second support member 180 may be partially covered by a second side surface 123. The first support member 170 may be integrally formed with the first side surface 113, and the second support member 180 may be integrally formed with the second side surface 123. According to an embodiment, the first support member 170 may be formed separately from the first side surface 113, and the second support member 180 may be formed separately from the second side surface 123. The first side surface 113 and the second side surface 123 may be formed of a metallic material, a non-metallic material, or a combination thereof. For example, the first side surface 113 may include a conductive portion 118 and a non-conductive portion 119. The conductive portion 118 may be used as a radiator of an antenna.

[0037] The surface of the first support member 170 can be connected to the rear panel 190, and the other surface of the first support member 170 can be connected to the foldable display 130. The surface of the second support member 180 can be connected to the display 135, and the other surface of the second support member 180 can be connected to the foldable display 130.

[0038] The printed circuit board 150 and the battery can be disposed in the space between the surfaces formed by the first support member 170 and the second support member 180 and the surfaces formed by the display 135 and the rear panel 190. The printed circuit board 150 can be separated so as to be disposed in the first support member 170 of the first housing 110 and the second support member 180 of the second housing 120, respectively. Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device 100 can be disposed on the printed circuit board 150.

[0039] Figure 2a This is a diagram illustrating an exemplary arrangement of components positioned on the rear surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device. Figure 2b This is a diagram showing the front surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device. Figure 2c This is a diagram showing the rear surface of a foldable display of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0040] refer to Figure 2a The rear surface of the electronic device 100 is shown, in which an external display (e.g., Figure 1c The display (135) and the back panel (190) are separate. For example, Figure 2a The structure of electronic device 100 is shown, wherein a rear panel 190 is separated and exposed when viewed from the rear surface of electronic device 100. Electronic device 100 may be a foldable electronic device. Electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110, a second housing 120, and a hinge structure 160. Hinge structure 160 may pivotally connect a first support member 170 in the first housing 110 and a second support member 180 in the second housing 120. Electronic device 100 may be folded or unfolded relative to a folding axis 137 via hinge structure 160. Electronic device 100 may be configured to remain folded by using magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 disposed therein.

[0041] The first support member 170 can be fixed to the first housing 110. The first support member 170 can be integrally formed with the first housing 110. The second support member 180 can be fixed to the second housing 120. The second support member 180 can be integrally formed with the second housing 120. The first support member 170 and the second support member 180 can support components disposed inside the electronic device 100. In the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the first housing 110 can be the lower housing of the electronic device 100. In the unfolded state of the electronic device 100, the second housing 120 can be the upper housing of the electronic device 100. The first housing 110 can provide space to accommodate the battery 299 and magnets 211 and 212. Magnets 211 and 212, battery 299, speaker, power interface, antenna module and / or components for the operation of the electronic device 100 can be disposed on the surface 170a (e.g., the rear surface of the first support member 170) of the first support member 170 in the first housing 110. The printed circuit board 150, camera 134, and / or components for the operation of the electronic device 100 may be disposed on the surface 180a (e.g., the rear surface of the second support member 180) of the second housing 120. Components for the operation of the electronic device 100 may be mounted on the printed circuit board 150 or on another printed circuit board disposed on the first support member 170. Components for the operation of the electronic device 100 may include a processor, memory, a transmit / receive module, and / or a communication module. The first support member 170 and the second support member 180 may be referred to as a frame, chassis, bracket, or support plate in relation to securing the electronic components inside the electronic device 100 or providing space for mounting the electronic components. The first support member 170 and the second support member 180 may be referred to as a front frame or front portion in relation to supporting the foldable display 130 forming the front surface of the electronic device 100.

[0042] refer to Figure 2b and Figure 2c The first support member 170 and the second support member 180 can support the foldable display 130. Figure 2b The front surface of the foldable display 130 detached from the electronic device 100 is shown. For example, Figure 2b The structure of the electronic device 100 is shown when viewed from the front surface of the electronic device 100: the foldable display 130 is separated and exposed inside the electronic device 100. Figure 2c The rear surface of the foldable display 130 is shown.

[0043] The first support member 170 can support a portion of the foldable display 130, and the second support member 180 can support another portion of the foldable display 130. Each of the first support member 170 and the second support member 180 may include a plate for supporting the foldable display 130. The portion of the foldable display 130 may be disposed on another surface 170b of the first support member 170 (e.g., the front surface of the first support member 170), and the other portion of the foldable display 130 may be disposed on another surface 180b of the second support member 180 (e.g., the front surface of the first support member 180). For example, a first display area 131 of the foldable display 130 may be disposed on the other surface 170b of the first support member 170. A second display area 132 of the foldable display 130 may be disposed on the other surface 180b of the second support member 180.

[0044] To make the electronic device 100 waterproof, the electronic device 100 may further include sealing members 240 and 250. Sealing members 240 and 250 may be disposed between the foldable display 130 and support members 170 and 180. Sealing member 240 may be disposed between the foldable display 130 and the first support member 170. Sealing member 250 may be disposed between the foldable display 130 and the second support member 180. Sealing members 240 and 250 may be configured to cover openings O formed in the support members 170 and 180. Openings O may be formed in the support members 170 and 180 to provide openings for mounting a front-facing camera or sensor, for cables connected to the foldable display 130, or for pathways for flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs). Sealing members 240 and 250 may restrict the inflow of moisture from the outside of the electronic device 100 into the interior of the electronic device 100 through the space between the foldable display 130 and the support members 170 and 180.

[0045] The first support member 170 may include a first portion 271 and a second portion 272. The first portion 271 may be the lower part of the first support member 170 of the first housing 110 away from the folding axis 137. In addition to the first portion 271, the second portion 272 may be at least a portion of the remaining portion of the first support member 170. The second portion 272 may be a portion extending from the first portion 271 toward the folding axis 137. A stepped portion 273 may be formed at the boundary between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The first portion 271 may be a portion in which an extension portion 230 of the foldable display 130 is disposed. The extension portion 230 of the foldable display 130 may include a portion 231 in which a portion of the display panel extends or a thin film extends (e.g., chip-on-panel (COP) or chip-on-film (COF)). The extension portion 230 of the foldable display 130 may include a portion in which a connection for controlling the display panel or a printed circuit board (e.g., Figure 1c The first portion 271 is a portion of a flexible printed circuit board 232 comprising components (e.g., display driver integrated (DDI) circuitry) of a printed circuit board 150. The first portion 271 may be a portion that contacts the extension portion 230. The first portion 271 may be a portion recessed from another surface 170b of the first support member 170. For example, in the first portion 271, the first support member 170 may be recessed from the other surface 170b toward surface 170a of the first support member 170. The second portion 272 may be a portion that contacts the display panel of the first display area 131 of the foldable display 130. The shapes of the first portion 271 and the second portion 272 may be determined based on the shape of the extension portion 230 of the display 130.

[0046] The first support member 170 may have a step between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The first portion 271 may be recessed from the second portion 272 to have a depth corresponding to the thickness of the extension 230.

[0047] A sealing member 240 may be disposed on the other surface 170b of the first support member 170. The sealing member 240 may be disposed in the lower end of the first support member 170. The sealing member 240 may be disposed in the periphery of the first support member 170, away from the folding axis 137. The sealing member 240 may be configured to cover the waterproof portion of the first support member 170. The sealing member 240 may form a closed curve on the other surface 170b of the first support member 170. The sealing member 240 formed with a closed curve can isolate the internal space covered by the sealing member 240, the foldable display 130, and the first support member 170 from the outside of the electronic device 100. The sealing member 240 can be referred to as a waterproof member in preventing moisture from flowing into the electronic device 100. Regarding the attachment of the foldable display 230 to the support members 170 and 180, the sealing member 240 can be referred to as an adhesive member.

[0048] The sealing member 240 may include a first sealing member 241, a second sealing member 242, a third sealing member 243, and a fourth sealing member 244. The first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 may include one of a waterproof tape, a waterproof adhesive, a sealing tape, or an adhesive.

[0049] The first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 can be disposed on another surface 170b of the first support member 170. The first sealing member 241 can be disposed on a first portion 271 of the first support member 170. The first sealing member 241 can extend from a first through hole 201 to a second through hole 202 in the first portion 271. The second sealing member 242 can be disposed on a second portion 272 of the first support member 170. The second sealing member 242 can extend from the first through hole 201 to the second through hole 202 in the second portion 272. The thickness of the first support member 170 in the first portion 271 where the first sealing member 241 is disposed and in the second portion 272 where the second sealing member 242 is disposed can be different from each other. The second sealing member 242 can be spaced apart from the first sealing member 241. The first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 can be separated from each other and disposed on the first support member 170 by a step between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272 of the first support member 170. When the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 are strips, the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 can be spaced apart from the stepped portion. The stepped portion between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272 can be provided between the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242.

[0050] The first portion 271 may be the portion corresponding to the extension portion 230, and the second portion 272 may be the portion corresponding to the portion where the extension portion 230 is not provided. The second portion 272 may be provided along the periphery of the first portion 271 corresponding to the extension portion 230. The first sealing member 241 may be provided in the extension portion 230, and the second sealing member 242 may be provided spaced apart from the extension portion 230.

[0051] The third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244 can fill the separation portion (gap) between the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242. The third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244 can be disposed in the stepped portion between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244 can connect the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242. In terms of attachment to the first sealing member 241, the second sealing member 242, the foldable display 130, and the first support member 170, the third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244 can be referred to as adhesive members.

[0052] The third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244 can be provided through through holes formed in the first support member 170.

[0053] refer to Figure 2a , Figure 2b and Figure 2c The first support member 170 may include through holes 201 and 202. The first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 can provide pathways for injecting adhesive to connect a waterproof strip in a stepped portion 273 that may not be provided between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 can also provide pathways for injecting adhesive to fill the gap between a first sealing member 241 provided in the first portion 271 and a second sealing member 242 provided in the second portion 272. For example, through holes 201 and 202 can be sealing members for waterproofing (e.g., Figure 2bThe injection paths for the third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244. The third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244 may include at least one of an adhesive, a sealing adhesive, a waterproof adhesive, or a cured in-situ gasket (CIPG). At least a portion of the through holes 201 and 202 may accommodate the sealing member 243 or 244. For example, the sealing member 243 or 244 may be injected into the through holes 201 and 202 by means of an injection nozzle or injection needle inserted into the sealing member. The third sealing member 243 may be accommodated in the first through hole 201, and the fourth sealing member 244 may be accommodated in the second through hole 202. The first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 may be located at the boundary between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. For example, the first through hole 201 and the second through hole 202 may be located in the stepped portion 273 between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The third sealing member 243, injected through the first through hole 201, can connect one end of the first sealing member 241 and one end of the second sealing member 242. The fourth sealing member 244, injected through the second through hole 202, can connect the other end of the first sealing member 241 and the other end of the second sealing member 242.

[0054] The electronic device 100 may further include a plurality of magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222. The plurality of magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 may be configured to maintain the electronic device 100 in a folded state. In the unfolded state, the plurality of magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 may be disposed on each edge portion 171, 172, 181, or 182 of the electronic device 100. For example, the plurality of magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 may be disposed on the edge portions of the first support member 170a and the second support member 180a.

[0055] The first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 can be disposed in the first support member 170. The first magnet 211 can be disposed in edge portion 171 of the edge portions 171, 172, 173 and 174 of the first support member 170, with edge portions 171 and 172 located in the periphery away from the folding axis 137. The second magnet 212 can be disposed in edge portion 172 of the edge portions 171, 172, 173 and 174 of the first support member 170a, with edge portions 172 located in the periphery away from the folding axis 137.

[0056] The third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be disposed in the second support member 180. The third magnet 221 can be disposed in edge portion 181 of the edge portions 181, 182, 183 and 184 of the second support member 180, where edge portions 181 and 182 are disposed in the periphery away from the folding axis 137. The fourth magnet 222 can be disposed in edge portion 182 of the edge portions 181, 182, 183 and 184 of the second support member 180b, where edge portion 182 is disposed in the periphery away from the folding axis 137.

[0057] Electronic device 100 may include camera 134, printed circuit board 150, battery 299, and / or electronic components (e.g., processor, memory, communication circuitry, or antenna module) required for the operation of electronic device 100. Camera 134, printed circuit board 150, battery 299, and / or electronic components required for the operation of electronic device 100 may be disposed within housings 110 and 120 of electronic device 100. Since the battery 299 and electronic components disposed in the first housing 110 fill the center of the first support member 170, the space for the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 may be positioned within edge portions 171, 172, 173, and 174. To reduce interaction with the touch panel or digitizer of the foldable display 130, the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 may be positioned within the edge portions 171, 172, 173, and 174 of the first support member 170. The first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 can be positioned at optimal locations for maintaining the folded state of the electronic device 100 when it is folded. When the electronic device 100 is folded, a repulsive force can act strongly on the periphery of the foldable display 130 away from the folding axis 137. To maintain the folded state, the magnets can be configured to provide an attractive force greater than the repulsive force. The first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 can be configured to provide a rotational torque when the electronic device 100 is folded, which is greater than the rotational torque caused by the repulsive force in the opposite direction of the rotational torque. For example, to provide a large rotational torque relative to the folding axis, the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 can be positioned on edge portions 171 and 172 away from the folding axis 137. The first magnet 211 can be positioned on the surface 170a of the first support member 170 within the edge portion 171. The second magnet 212 can be positioned on the surface 170a of the first support member 170 within the edge portion 172.

[0058] Since the camera 134, printed circuit board 150, and electronic components disposed in the second housing 120 fill the center of the second support member 180, the space for the third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be positioned within the edge portions 181, 182, 183, and 184 of the second support member 180. To reduce interaction with the touch panel or digitizer of the foldable display 130, the third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be positioned within the edge portions 181, 182, 183, and 184. The third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be positioned at an optimal location for maintaining the folded state of the electronic device 100 when it is folded. In the folded state of the electronic device 100, the third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be positioned at a location associated with the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212. When the electronic device 100 is folded, the third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be aligned with the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212. For example, when the electronic device 100 is folded, the first magnet 211 can face the third magnet 221, and the second magnet 212 can face the fourth magnet 222. For example, the third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be disposed in the edge portions 181 and 182 away from the folding axis 137. The third magnet 221 can be disposed in the edge portion 181, and the fourth magnet 222 can be disposed in the edge portion 182. The third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be disposed on the surface 180a of the second support member 180. However, not limited thereto, the third magnet 221 and the fourth magnet 222 can be disposed on another surface 180b of the second support member 180.

[0059] A first magnet 211 disposed in the edge portion 171 of the first support member 170 and a second magnet 212 disposed in the edge portion 172 of the first support member 170 may overlap with through holes 201 and 202 of the first support member 170. When the first support member 170 is viewed vertically, the first magnet 211 may overlap with the first through hole 201, and the second magnet 212 may overlap with the second through hole 202. The first magnet 211 may include a third through hole 213 connected to the first through hole 201. The third through hole 213 may provide a path for injection through its third sealing member 243. For example, the third sealing member 243 may be transmitted to the first through hole 201 through a nozzle or needle inserted into the third through hole 213 to connect the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242. The second magnet 212 may include a fourth through hole 214 connected to the second through hole 202. The fourth through hole 214 may provide a path for injection through its fourth sealing member 244. For example, the fourth sealing member 244 can be transmitted to the second through hole 202 through a nozzle or needle inserted into the fourth through hole 214 to connect the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242.

[0060] The interior of the third through-hole 213 of the first magnet 211 can be connected to the interior of the first through-hole 201 of the first support member 170. For example, when the first support member 170 is viewed vertically, at least a portion of the third through-hole 213 of the first magnet 211 can overlap with the first through-hole 201 of the first support member 170. The third sealing member 243 can be observed from another surface 170b of the first support member 170 through the first through-hole 201 and the third through-hole 213. The interior of the fourth through-hole 214 of the second magnet 212 can be connected to the interior of the second through-hole 202 of the first support member 170. For example, when the first support member 170 is viewed vertically, at least a portion of the fourth through-hole 214 of the second magnet 212 can overlap with the second through-hole 202 of the first support member 170. The fourth sealing member 244 can be observed from another surface 170b of the first support member 170 through the second through-hole 202 and the fourth through-hole 214.

[0061] Magnets 211 and 212, which overlap with through holes 201 and 202 respectively, can provide a greater magnetic force than magnets positioned to avoid through holes 201 and 202. For example, the first magnet 211 can provide a greater magnetic force than a magnet not positioned to overlap with the first through hole 201 by being configured to overlap with it, and the second magnet 212 can provide a greater magnetic force than a magnet not positioned to overlap with the second through hole 202 by being configured to overlap with it. When the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 increase their volume by being configured to overlap with their respective through holes 201 and 202, they can increase the attraction between the corresponding third magnet 221 and fourth magnet 222 in the folded state of the electronic device 100. The electronic device 100 can maintain its folded state by the attraction between the magnets with increased volume.

[0062] The first magnet 211, including the third through hole 213, and the second magnet 212, including the fourth through hole 214, can provide large magnetic force and can also provide injection paths for the third sealing member 243 and the fourth sealing member 244.

[0063] The electronic device 100 according to the above embodiment can stably maintain its folded state by including magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 disposed in the edge portion of the electronic device 100. Since some of the magnets 211 and 212 are configured to overlap with through holes 201 and 202 formed in the first support member 170 for injecting a sealing member into the edge portion, it can provide a greater magnetic force to maintain the folded state of the electronic device 100. Since some of the magnets 211 and 212 include through holes 213 and 214 connected to the through holes 201 and 202, it can provide a greater magnetic force and simultaneously provide an injection path for the sealing member.

[0064] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device taken along line A-A'. Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device taken along line B-B'.

[0065] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first support member 170 may include a sidewall 310 extending in the z-axis direction. The sidewall 310 may extend from a first surface 170a of the first support member 170. The sidewall 310 may be formed along the boundary of the cross-section of the first through-hole 201. The sidewall 310 may cover the first through-hole 201. The sidewall 310 covering the first through-hole 201 may be in the shape of a hollow tube. The first support member 170 may include a conductive portion 311 and a non-conductive portion 312. The first support member 170 may be formed by double injection molding. The first support member 170 may include a sidewall 310 formed by the conductive portion 311. The sidewall 310 may be formed by the conductive portion 311, which includes a metallic material for rigidly and stably fixing the first magnet 211.

[0066] The first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 may be disposed between the first support member 170 and the foldable display 130. The first support member 170 may include a first portion 271, a second portion 272, and a stepped portion 273. The first portion 271 may be the portion near the lower end of the first housing 110. The second portion 272 may be the portion extending from the first portion 271 to the folding axis (e.g., Figure 1c The first part 271 may be the part of the first support member 170 that contacts the extension portion 230. The second part 272 may be the part of the first support member 170 that contacts the display panel of the foldable display 130.

[0067] Another surface 170b of the first support member 170 may include a stepped portion 273 between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The second portion 272 may be recessed relative to the first portion 271 by the thickness of the extension 230. The second portion 272 may be recessed in a direction from the other surface 170b of the first support member 170 toward the surface 170a of the first support member 170. In the second portion 272, the recess depth may correspond to the thickness of the extension 230. The stepped portion 273 may be disposed between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. A first sealing member 241 and a second sealing member 242 formed of adhesive tape may be attached to a flat surface for sealing. The first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242 may be spaced apart from each other within the stepped portion 273. A third sealing member 243, inserted or injected through the first through-hole 201, may connect the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242. The first sealing member 241, the second sealing member 242, and the third sealing member 243 can restrict the flow of moisture w into the interior of the electronic device 100 into the space between the foldable display 230 and the first housing 110 (or the first support member 170).

[0068] A first magnet 211 may be disposed on the surface 170a of the first support member 170. The first magnet 211 may be placed in a recess formed by the structure and a sidewall 310 protruding from the surface 170a of the first support member 170. The first magnet 211 may be disposed in the recess and fixed inside the electronic device 100. A portion of the first magnet 211 may be disposed inside the recess, and the remainder of the first magnet 211 may be disposed on the sidewall 310. The first magnet 211 may be attached to the sidewall 310. For example, the first magnet 211 may be attached to the sidewall 310 by an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include an adhesive, tape, or double-sided tape. The adhesive may fill the space between the first magnet 211 and the sidewall 310. The remaining portion of the first magnet 211 may include a third through-hole 213 connected to the first through-hole 201. When the internal spaces of the first through-hole 201 and the third through-hole 213 are connected to each other, the first through-hole 201 and the third through-hole 213 may provide an injection path for the third sealing member 243.

[0069] The first magnet 211, including the remaining portion disposed on the sidewall 310, can provide a greater magnetic force than a magnet excluding the remaining portion. The remaining portion of the first magnet 211 disposed on the sidewall 310 may include a third through-hole 213 so as not to cover the first through-hole 201. By connecting the first through-hole 201 and the third through-hole 213, when the first magnet 211 is formed to overlap with the first through-hole 201, it can provide a greater magnetic force and also provide an injection path for the third sealing member 243.

[0070] refer to Figure 4 With the first sealing member 241 disposed in the stepped portion 273 located between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272, a gap can be formed between the first sealing member 241 and the foldable display 130. The third sealing member 243 can be injected through the first through-hole 201 and can contact the rear surface of the foldable display 130. The third sealing member 243 in contact with the foldable display 130 can fill the gap between the third sealing member 243 and the foldable display 130. The gap-filling third sealing member 243 can prevent moisture w from flowing into the interior of the electronic device 100 through the space between the foldable display 130 and the first housing 110.

[0071] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The first through hole 201, the first magnet 211 and the third through hole 213 located in the edge portion 171 have been described, but the above can also be applied equivalently or similarly to the second through hole 202, the second magnet 212 and the fourth through hole 214 located in the edge portion 172.

[0072] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating the arrangement of magnets in a folded state of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0073] refer to Figure 5 In the folded state of the electronic device 100, magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 in the electronic device 100 can be aligned to interact with each other. In the folded state of the electronic device 100, magnets 211 and 212 disposed in the first housing 110 can interact with magnets 221 and 222 disposed in the second housing 120, respectively. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device 100, the first magnet 211 can interact with the third magnet 221 corresponding to the first magnet 211, and the second magnet 212 can interact with the fourth magnet 222 corresponding to the second magnet 212.

[0074] Magnets 211, 212, 221 and 222 may be disposed on edge portions of the foldable display 130 (e.g., edge portions 171 and 172 of the edge portions of the first support member 170 and edge portions 181 and 182 of the edge portions of the second support member 180), which have a greater repulsive force in the foldable display 130.

[0075] To maintain the folded state of the electronic device 100 regardless of the repulsive force of the foldable display 130, magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 can be provided to increase the attractive force between them. In the folded state of the electronic device 100, the first magnet 211 disposed in the edge portion 171 can be arranged relative to the third magnet 221 disposed in the edge portion 181. In the folded state of the electronic device 100, the first magnet 211 can face the third magnet 221. When the electronic device 100 is viewed in the direction extending from the first through-hole 201 in the folded state, the first magnet 211 can overlap with the third magnet 221. In the folded state of the electronic device 100, the second magnet 212 disposed in the edge portion 172 can be arranged relative to the fourth magnet 222 disposed in the edge portion 182. In the folded state of the electronic device 100, at least a portion of the second magnet 212 can face the fourth magnet 222. When the electronic device 100 is viewed in the direction in which the second through hole 202 extends in the folded state, at least a portion of the second magnet 212 may overlap with the fourth magnet 222.

[0076] According to the above embodiment, when the electronic device 100 is folded, since the first magnet 211 and the third magnet 221 are arranged facing each other, and the second magnet 212 and the fourth magnet 222 are arranged facing each other, the attractive force between the first magnet 211 and the third magnet 221, as well as the attractive force between the second magnet 212 and the fourth magnet 222, can be improved. Due to the improved attractive force between the magnets in the folded state of the electronic device 100, the electronic device 100 can stably maintain its folded state.

[0077] Figure 6a , Figure 6b and Figure 6c This is a diagram illustrating, exemplarily, the relationship between the through-hole of the magnet and the through-hole of the support member.

[0078] refer to Figure 6a , Figure 6b and Figure 6cA first through-hole 201 formed in the first support member 170 can be connected to a second through-hole 202 formed in the first magnet 211. The first magnet 211 may include a body 601 and a wing 602. At least a portion of the body 601 of the first magnet 211 may be disposed in the space formed by the sidewall 310 and the first support member 170. The height of the first magnet 211 may be greater than the height of the sidewall 310. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may cover the first through-hole 201 from the body 601. The wing 602 may be disposed on the sidewall 310. The wing 602 may be supported by the sidewall 310. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may include a third through-hole 213 connected to the first through-hole 201. The first magnet 211 may be attached to the first support member 170 by an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include an adhesive, tape, or double-sided tape. The adhesive can prevent the third sealing member 243 from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 by filling the space between the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 and the side surface 310.

[0079] refer to Figure 6a The first through hole 201 can be arranged relative to the third through hole 213. The diameter d1 of the first through hole 201 can be the same as the diameter d2 of the third through hole 213. The first through hole 201 can be aligned with the third through hole 213. For example, when the first support member 170 is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 extend, the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 can completely overlap. The inner surface of the first through hole 201 can be connected to the inner surface of the third through hole 213. The first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213, having the same diameter, can provide continuously connected inner surfaces. However, this is not a limitation, and the first through hole 201 may not be aligned with the third through hole 213, and when the first support member 170 is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 extend, only a portion of the first through hole 201 can overlap with the third through hole 213.

[0080] refer to Figure 6b The first through hole 201 can be arranged relative to the third through hole 213. The diameter d1 of the first through hole 201 can be larger than the diameter d2 of the third through hole 213. The first through hole 201 can be aligned with the third through hole 213. For example, the center of the cross-section of the first through hole 201 can coincide with the center of the cross-section of the third through hole 213. When the first support member 170 is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 extend, the first through hole 201 can be provided in the third through hole 213. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can cover a portion of the first through hole 201. However, it is not limited to this, and the first through hole 201 may not be aligned with the third through hole 213.

[0081] refer to Figure 6c The first through hole 201 can be arranged relative to the third through hole 213. The diameter d1 of the first through hole 201 can be smaller than the diameter d2 of the third through hole 213. The first through hole 201 can be aligned with the third through hole 213. For example, the center of the cross-section of the first through hole 201 can coincide with the center of the cross-section of the third through hole 213. When the first support member 170 is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 extend, the third through hole 213 can be disposed in the first through hole 201. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can cover a portion of the end of the sidewall 310. For example, when the first support member 170 is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 extend, the sidewall 310 can be visually exposed through the first through hole 201. However, it is not limited to this, and the first through hole 201 may not be aligned with the third through hole 213.

[0082] The diameters of the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 can be larger than the diameter of the needle or nozzle inserted into or injected into the first through hole 201 for injecting the third sealing member 243.

[0083] refer to Figure 6a , Figure 6b and Figure 6c The first through hole 201, the first magnet 211 and the third through hole 213 located in the edge portion 171 have been described, but the above can also be applied equivalently or similarly to the second through hole 202, the second magnet 212 and the fourth through hole 214 located in the edge portion 172.

[0084] The diameters of the first through hole 201, the second through hole 202, the third through hole 213, and the fourth through hole 214 can be the same. However, this is not a limitation; the diameter of the third through hole 213 of the first magnet 211 and the diameter of the fourth through hole 214 of the second magnet 212 can be different from each other. For example, the diameter d2 of the third through hole 213 of the first magnet 211 can be the same as the diameter d1 of the first through hole 201, and the diameter of the fourth through hole 214 of the second magnet 212 can be greater than or less than the diameter of the first through hole 201. For example, the diameter d2 of the third through hole 213 of the first magnet 211 can be less than the diameter d1 of the first through hole 201, and the diameter of the fourth through hole 214 of the second magnet 212 can be greater than or the same as the diameter of the first through hole 201. For example, the diameter d2 of the third through hole 213 of the first magnet 211 can be larger than the diameter d1 of the first through hole 201, and the diameter of the fourth through hole 214 of the second magnet 212 can be smaller than the diameter of the first through hole 201 or the same as the diameter of the first through hole 201. The diameters of the first through hole 201, the second through hole 202, the third through hole 213, and the fourth through hole 214 can be determined according to the shape of the peripheral mechanism or support member 170 and 180 in which magnets 211, 212, 221, and 222 are disposed.

[0085] According to the above embodiment, since the third through hole 213 of the first magnet 211 is connected to the first through hole 201, the third sealing member 243 can be disposed between the foldable display 130 and the first support member 170 through the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213. The electronic device 100 can maintain its folded state by including the first magnet 211 with the third through hole 213, and moisture inflow into the electronic device 100 can be restricted by providing a sealing member passing through the third through hole 213.

[0086] Figure 7a and Figure 7b This is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the magnet and sidewalls as an example.

[0087] refer to Figure 7a and Figure 7b The first magnet 211 may include a body 601 and a wing 602. At least a portion of the body 601 of the first magnet 211 may be disposed in the space formed by the sidewall 310 and the first support member 170. The first magnet 211 may be attached to the first support member 170 by an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include an adhesive, tape, or double-sided tape. The adhesive may prevent the third sealing member 243 from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 213 by filling the space between the wing 602 and the side surface 310 of the first magnet 211.

[0088] The height of the first magnet 211 may be greater than the height of the sidewall 310. The height of the body 601 of the first magnet 211 may be greater than the height of the sidewall 310. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may cover the first through hole 201 from the body 601. The wing 602 may be disposed on the sidewall 310. The wing 602 may be supported by the sidewall 310. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may include a third through hole 213. The first through hole 201 formed in the first support member 170 may be connected to the third through hole 213 formed in the first magnet 211.

[0089] A sidewall 310 formed along the first through hole 201 can protrude from the surface 170a of the first support member 170 to a predetermined length. For example, the length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can be the same as the length h2 of the sidewall 310 that supports the wing 602 of the first magnet 211. The length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can be the same as the length h2 of the sidewall 310 that only contacts the wing 602 of the first magnet 211. The length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 of the first magnet 211 can be the same as the length h2 of the sidewall 310 that does not contact the body 601 of the first magnet 211.

[0090] The sidewall 310 may extend toward the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 with the same length. The wing of the first magnet 211 positioned on the sidewall 310 may be formed to have the same thickness.

[0091] refer to Figure 7a and Figure 7b The relationship between the first magnet 211 and the sidewall 310 in the edge portion 171 has been described, but the above can also be applied equivalently or similarly to the sidewall in contact with the second through hole 202 and the second through hole 202 in the edge portion 172.

[0092] Figure 8a and Figure 8b This is an exemplary diagram illustrating the configuration of exemplary sidewalls with different heights from each other.

[0093] The first magnet 211 can be attached to the first support member 170 via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include an adhesive, tape, or double-sided tape. The adhesive can prevent the third sealing member 243 from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 203 by filling the space between the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 and the side surface 310. The sidewall 310 formed along the first through hole 201 can protrude from the surface 170a of the first support member 170. The protruding lengths of the sidewalls 310 of the first support member 170 can be different from each other. For example, the length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 of the first magnet 211 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can be less than the length h2 of the sidewall 310 supporting the wing 602 of the first magnet 211. The length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can be less than the length h2 of the sidewall 310 that only contacts the wing 602 of the first magnet 211. The length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 of the first magnet 211 can be less than the length h2 of the sidewall 310 that does not contact the body 601 of the first magnet 211.

[0094] The sidewall 310 may extend toward the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 at different lengths. The wing 602 of the first magnet 211, positioned on the sidewall 310, may also be formed with different thicknesses. The wing 602 disposed on the sidewall 310 may have a surface parallel to the first support member 170 (e.g., the upper surface of the first magnet 211 or the upper surface of the wing 602). When the protruding length of the sidewall 310 is short, the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may be thicker, such that the wing 602 or the first magnet 211 has a surface parallel to the first support member 170. When the protruding length of the sidewall 310 is long, the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may be thinner, such that the wing 602 or the first magnet 211 has a surface parallel to the first support member 170.

[0095] The wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may include a portion 602a that contacts the main body 601 and a remaining portion 602b. The length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the main body 601 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may be relatively short. The portion 602a on the sidewall 310 that contacts the main body 601 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may be thicker than the other portion of the wing 602. The length h2 of the sidewall 310 that only contacts the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may be relatively long. The remaining portion 602b on the sidewall 310 that only contacts the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 may be thinner than the other portion of the wing 602.

[0096] Although it is described that length h1 is shorter than length h2, length h1 can also be longer than length h2. For example, the length h1 of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 of the first magnet 211 can be longer than the length h2 of the sidewall 310 that does not contact the body 601 of the first magnet 211. The portion 602a of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 and the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 can be thinner than the other portion of the wing 602.

[0097] refer to Figure 8a and Figure 8b The relationship between the first magnet 211 and the sidewall 310 in the edge portion 171 has been described, but the above can also be applied equivalently or similarly to the sidewall in contact with the second through hole 202 and the second through hole 202 in the edge portion 172.

[0098] Figure 9a and Figure 9b This is an illustrative diagram showing a configuration in which a portion of an exemplary sidewall has been removed.

[0099] The first magnet 211 can be attached to the first support member 170 via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include an adhesive, tape, or double-sided tape. The adhesive can prevent the third sealing member 243 from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole 201 and the third through hole 203 by filling the space between the wing 602 of the first magnet 211 and the side surface 310. A sidewall 310 formed along a portion of the first through hole 201 can protrude from the surface 170a of the first support member 170. The protruding lengths of the sidewalls 310 of the first support member 170 can be different from each other. For example, the body 601 can be provided along the remaining portion of the periphery of the first through hole 201 instead of the sidewall. The sidewall 310 can become thicker as it moves away from the body 601. The first through hole 201 can be formed by the first magnet 211 and the sidewall 310.

[0100] refer to Figure 9a and Figure 9b The relationship between the first magnet 211 and the sidewall 310 in the edge portion 171 has been described, but the above can also be applied equivalently or similarly to the sidewall in contact with the second through hole 202 and the second through hole 202 in the edge portion 172.

[0101] Although described Figure 7a , Figure 7b , Figure 8a , Figure 8b , Figure 9a and Figure 9bThe wing 602 of the first magnet 211 is formed along the first through hole 201, but the wing 602 may be formed only along a portion of the first through hole 201. The wing 602 may include an opening portion connected to the third through hole 213. For example, a portion of the wing 602 facing the body 601 may be removed (e.g., Figure 8b (part of the remaining part 602b).

[0102] exist Figure 7a , Figure 7b , Figure 8a , Figure 8b , Figure 9a and Figure 9b The description states that the first magnet 211 and the second magnet 212 can be formed into the same or similar shapes, but are not limited thereto. For example, the first magnet 211 can be configured to have, for example, Figure 7a or Figure 7b The wing 602 shown has the same length, and the second magnet 212 can be configured to have the same length as shown. Figure 8a or Figure 8b Different extension lengths of the wing 602 shown, or a portion of the second magnet 212, can be configured to replace, for example... Figure 9a or Figure 9b The sidewall 310 is shown to have the following function. The first magnet 211 can be configured to have, for example, the function of the sidewall 310. Figure 8a or Figure 8b The wing 602 is shown with different extension lengths, and the second magnet 212 can be configured to have, for example, different extension lengths. Figure 7a or Figure 7b The same length of the wing 602 shown, or a portion of the second magnet 212, can be configured to replace, as shown Figure 9a or Figure 9b The function of the sidewall 310 shown.

[0103] According to the above embodiments, the first magnet 211 or the second magnet 212 can have various shapes depending on the environment surrounding the magnets 211 and 212 (e.g., the shape or mechanism of the first support member 170). Since the first magnet 211 or the second magnet 212 is formed to correspond to the surrounding environment and is configured to cover or replace a portion of the sidewall 310, it can ensure a magnetic field. Since the first magnet 211 or the second magnet 212 includes a third through-hole 213 or a fourth through-hole 214 connected to the through-holes 201 and 202, a third or fourth sealing member for waterproofing can be injected.

[0104] Foldable electronic devices may include structures for maintaining a folded state. To maintain the foldable electronic device's folded state, magnets may be positioned on each edge of the foldable display. To avoid interference between the waterproofing structure in the foldable electronic device and the magnets, and because the magnets can be miniaturized, structures may be needed to ensure magnetic force is maintained to keep the foldable electronic device folded.

[0105] According to the above embodiments, foldable electronic devices (e.g., Figure 1a The electronic device 100 may include a first housing (e.g., Figure 1a First housing 110), second housing (e.g., Figure 1a The second housing 120) and the foldable display (e.g., Figure 1a The foldable display 130 may form at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing 110 and the front surface of the second housing 120, and is configured to bend in the folded state of the foldable electronics 100.

[0106] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a support member (e.g., Figure 1c The first support member 170). The support member may have a first through hole (e.g., Figure 2a (First through hole 201). Support members can be disposed in the first housing 110 to support the foldable display 130.

[0107] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a magnet (e.g., Figure 2a The first magnet 211). The magnet may include a second through hole 213. The magnet may be disposed on the corner portion of the support member 170 to maintain the foldable electronic device 100 in a folded state.

[0108] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a sealing member (e.g., Figure 2b (Sealing member 240). Sealing member 240 may be disposed between foldable display 130 and support member 170.

[0109] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include an adhesive member 243. The adhesive member 243 can isolate the internal space defined by the sealing member 240, the foldable display 130, and the support member 170 from the outside of the electronic device. The adhesive member 243 can contact the sealing member 240 and the foldable display 130.

[0110] The adhesive member 243 is visible from the rear surface of the support member 170 through the first through hole 201 and the second through hole 213.

[0111] The foldable electronic device 100 according to the above embodiment can be provided with a magnetic force by a magnet to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device 100. The foldable electronic device 100 can be waterproofed by injecting an adhesive member through a second through-hole 213 and a first through-hole 201 connected to the second through-hole 213 of the magnet 211.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the adhesive member 243 may be accommodated in at least a portion of the first through-hole 201. When the support member 170 is viewed vertically, the adhesive member 243 and the sealing member 240 may form a closed curve extending along the boundary of the interior space.

[0113] According to the above embodiment, the adhesive member 243 can prevent moisture from flowing into the foldable electronic device 100 by forming a closed curve.

[0114] According to an embodiment, the support member 170 may be disposed between the magnet 211 and the foldable display 130. The corner portion may be a corner portion of the support member 170 that is away from the folding axis 137 of the foldable display 130.

[0115] According to the above embodiment, the magnet 211 can be disposed in the portion of the foldable display 130 with strong repulsive force to keep the foldable electronic device 100 in a foldable state.

[0116] According to an embodiment, the adhesive member 243 and the sealing member 240 can restrict the flow of moisture into the interior space between the display and the support member 170.

[0117] According to an embodiment, the support member 170 may include a first portion 271 and a second portion 272 having a different height from the first portion 271. A first through hole 201 may be provided on the boundary between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272.

[0118] According to the above embodiment, the first through-hole 201 provided in the stepped portion can provide an adhesive member for connecting sealing members spaced apart by the stepped portion. The first through-hole 201 can provide a sealing member or adhesive member to the stepped portion in which it is difficult to install a waterproof member.

[0119] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 240 may include a first sealing strip 241 and a second sealing strip 242. The first sealing strip 241 may extend within a first portion 271 from a first through hole 201 to a third through hole 202 disposed at the boundary between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272. The second sealing strip 242 may extend within a second portion 272 from the first through hole 201 to the third through hole 202. The adhesive member 243 or 244 may include a first adhesive 243 connecting the first sealing strip 241 and the second sealing strip 242 through the first through hole 201 and a second adhesive 244 connecting the first sealing strip 241 and the second sealing strip 242 through the third through hole 202.

[0120] According to an embodiment, when the support member 170 is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole 201 extends, a portion of the sealing member 240 may overlap with the adhesive member 243.

[0121] According to the above embodiment, when the sealing member 240 is connected to the adhesive member 243, it can restrict moisture from flowing from the outside of the electronic device 100 into the interior of the electronic device 100.

[0122] According to an embodiment, the support member 170 may further include a sidewall (e.g., Figure 3 The sidewall 310 may protrude from the surface of the support member 170 along the first through hole 201 in a direction opposite to that facing the foldable display 130.

[0123] Magnet 211 may also include a body (e.g., Figure 6a The main body 601) and wings ( Figure 6b (Wing 602). The body can extend along the sidewall 310 and contact the surface. The wing can extend from the body 601 toward the first through hole 201.

[0124] Since the magnet 211 according to the above embodiment can be configured to overlap with the first through-hole 201, it can provide a strong magnetic force. The magnet 211 providing a strong magnetic force can maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device.

[0125] The support member 170 may also include a non-conductive portion and a conductive portion forming the sidewall 310.

[0126] According to the above embodiment, the sidewall 310, including the conductive portion, can have relatively high rigidity. The sidewall 310 can provide stable placement of the magnet based on this high rigidity, and can prevent damage to the display due to the magnet.

[0127] According to an embodiment, the protruding length of the portion of the sidewall 310 that contacts the body 601 may be different from the protruding length of another portion of the sidewall 310.

[0128] According to an embodiment, the wing 602 can become thinner the further away from the body 601.

[0129] The magnet according to the above embodiments can have various shapes depending on the surrounding environment in which the magnet is located.

[0130] According to an embodiment, the foldable display 130 may further include an extension panel 230.

[0131] The extension panel can be bent to face the display panel that provides visual information to the outside of the electronic device, and can extend toward the folding axis 137 of the foldable display 130.

[0132] The extension panel 230 can be located on the peripheral portion of the support member 170 away from the folding axis 137.

[0133] According to an embodiment, the sealing member 240 may include a first sealing strip 241 and a second sealing strip 242.

[0134] The first sealing strip 241 can be disposed between the extension panel 230 and the support member 170.

[0135] The second sealing strip 242 can be disposed between the display panel and the support member 170 and spaced apart from the first sealing strip 241.

[0136] The adhesive component 243 can connect the first sealing strip 241 and the second sealing strip 242.

[0137] According to the above embodiment, a sealing strip spaced apart from the stepped portion by the adhesive member 243 can be connected. The sealing strip connected to the adhesive member can restrict the flow of moisture into the interior of the electronic device by forming a closed curve.

[0138] According to an embodiment, the diameter of the first through hole 201 may be different from the diameter of the second through hole 213.

[0139] According to an embodiment, magnet 211 may cover a portion of the first through hole 201.

[0140] According to an embodiment, another magnet 221 is also included, which is disposed within the second housing 120 and configured to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device 100 by interacting with the magnet 211 when the foldable electronic device 100 is folded.

[0141] According to the above embodiment, the magnet can maintain the folded state of the electronic device through interaction with the magnet facing it. The electronic device can be held in a stable folded state by the magnet.

[0142] According to an embodiment, the foldable electronic device 100 may include a first housing 110, a second housing 120, and a foldable display 130.

[0143] The second housing 120 may be pivotally coupled to the first housing 110. The foldable display 130 may form at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing 110 and the front surface of the second housing 120. The foldable display 130 may be configured to bend in the folded state of the foldable electronics 100.

[0144] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a first support member 170. The first support member 170 may include a first through hole 201. The first support member 170 may be disposed in the first housing 110.

[0145] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a second support member 180. The second support member 180 may be disposed in the second housing 120.

[0146] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a sealing member. The sealing member may also include a first through-hole 201.

[0147] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a first magnet 211. The first magnet 211 may contact the first support member 170.

[0148] The foldable electronic device 100 may also include a second magnet 221. The second magnet 221 may contact the second support member 180 and is configured to engage with the first magnet 211 to maintain the foldable electronic device 100 in a folded state.

[0149] The first magnet may include a second through hole 213 arranged relative to the first through hole 201 to insert a sealing member 240, 241, 242, 243 or 244 into the first through hole 201.

[0150] According to an embodiment, the first support member 170 may include a first portion 271 and a second portion 272 having a different height from the first portion 271. A first through hole 201 may be provided on the boundary between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272.

[0151] According to an embodiment, sealing members 240, 241, 242, 243 or 244 may include a first sealing member 241, a second sealing member 242, a third sealing member 243 and a fourth sealing member 244.

[0152] According to an embodiment, the first sealing member 241 may extend within the first portion 271 from the first through hole 201 to a third through hole disposed on the boundary between the first portion 271 and the second portion 272.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the second sealing member 242 may extend from the first through hole 201 to the third through hole within the second portion 272.

[0154] According to an embodiment, a third sealing member 243 housed in a first through hole 201 can connect a first sealing member 241 and a second sealing member 242.

[0155] According to an embodiment, the fourth sealing member 244, which is housed in the third through hole, can connect the first sealing member 241 and the second sealing member 242.

[0156] According to an embodiment, the internal space defined by the sealing member, the foldable display 130 and the first support member 170 can be isolated from the outside of the foldable electronic device 100.

[0157] Figure 10 This is a block diagram illustrating an electronic device 1001 in a network environment 1000 according to various embodiments.

[0158] refer to Figure 10 In network environment 1000, electronic device 1001 can communicate with electronic device 1002 via a first network 1098 (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or with at least one of electronic device 1004 or server 1008 via a second network 1099 (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to an embodiment, electronic device 1001 can communicate with electronic device 1004 via server 1008. According to an embodiment, electronic device 1001 may include a processor 1020, a memory 1030, an input module 1050, a sound output module 1055, a display module 1060, an audio module 1070, a sensor module 1076, an interface 1077, a connection terminal 1078, a haptic module 1079, a camera module 1080, a power management module 1088, a battery 1089, a communication module 1090, a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) 1096, or an antenna module 1097. In some embodiments, at least one of the aforementioned components (e.g., connection terminal 1078) may be omitted from electronic device 1001, or one or more other components may be added to electronic device 1001. In some embodiments, some of the aforementioned components (e.g., sensor module 1076, camera module 1080, or antenna module 1097) may be implemented as a single integrated component (e.g., display module 1060).

[0159] Processor 1020 may run software (e.g., program 1040) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of electronic device 1001 connected to processor 1020, and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to embodiments, as at least part of the data processing or calculations, processor 1020 may store commands or data received from another component (e.g., sensor module 1076 or communication module 1090) in volatile memory 1032, process the commands or data stored in volatile memory 1032, and store the result data in non-volatile memory 1034. According to embodiments, processor 1020 may include a main processor 1021 (e.g., central processing unit (CPU) or application processor (AP)) or an auxiliary processor 1023 (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 1021. For example, when electronic device 1001 includes a main processor 1021 and an auxiliary processor 1023, the auxiliary processor 1023 may be adapted to consume less power than the main processor 1021, or adapted to be dedicated to a specific function. The auxiliary processor 1023 may be implemented separately from the main processor 1021, or may be implemented as part of the main processor 1021.

[0160] When the main processor 1021 is inactive (e.g., in sleep mode), the auxiliary processor 1023 (rather than the main processor 1021) can control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 1001 (e.g., display module 1060, sensor module 1076, or communication module 1090). Alternatively, when the main processor 1021 is active (e.g., running an application), the auxiliary processor 1023 can work with the main processor 1021 to control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device 1001 (e.g., display module 1060, sensor module 1076, or communication module 1090). According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 1023 (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as part of another component (e.g., camera module 1080 or communication module 1090) functionally associated with the auxiliary processor 1023. According to embodiments, the auxiliary processor 1023 (e.g., a neural processing unit) may include hardware structures 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 1001 where the artificial intelligence is executed, or via a separate server (e.g., server 1008). Learning algorithms may include, but are 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 networks may be deep neural networks (DNNs), convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), restricted Boltzmann machines (RBMs), deep belief networks (DBNs), bidirectional recurrent deep neural networks (BRDNNs), or deep Q-networks, or combinations of two or more thereof, but are not limited to these. Additionally or optionally, the artificial intelligence model may include software structures in addition to hardware structures.

[0161] The memory 1030 may store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device 1001 (e.g., processor 1020 or sensor module 1076). The various data may include, for example, software (e.g., program 1040) and input or output data for commands associated with it. The memory 1030 may include volatile memory 1032 or non-volatile memory 1034.

[0162] The program 1040 may be stored as software in the memory 1030, and the program 1040 may include, for example, an operating system (OS) 1042, middleware 1044, or application 1046.

[0163] The input module 1050 can receive commands or data from outside the electronic device 1001 (e.g., a user) that will be used by other components of the electronic device 1001 (e.g., processor 1020). The input module 1050 may include, for example, a microphone, mouse, keyboard, keys (e.g., buttons), or digital pen (e.g., stylus).

[0164] The sound output module 1055 can output sound signals to the outside of the electronic device 1001. The sound output module 1055 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 may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0165] Display module 1060 can visually provide information to the outside of electronic device 1001 (e.g., to a user). Display device 1060 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 1060 may include a touch sensor adapted to detect touch or a pressure sensor adapted to measure the intensity of the force caused by touch.

[0166] The audio module 1070 can convert sound into electrical signals and vice versa. According to an embodiment, the audio module 1070 can obtain sound via the input module 1050, or output sound via the sound output module 1055 or headphones of an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1002) that is directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device 1001.

[0167] Sensor module 1076 can detect the operating state of electronic device 1001 (e.g., power or temperature) or the environmental state outside electronic device 1001 (e.g., user state), and then generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to embodiments, sensor module 1076 may include, for example, a gesture sensor, gyroscope sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, magnetic sensor, accelerometer, grip sensor, proximity sensor, color sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, biometric sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, or illuminance sensor.

[0168] Interface 1077 may support one or more specific protocols used to enable electronic device 1001 to connect directly (e.g., wired) or wirelessly to external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1002). According to embodiments, interface 1077 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.

[0169] Connection 1078 may include a connector, via which electronic device 1001 may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1002). According to embodiments, connection 1078 may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0170] The haptic module 1079 can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimulation (e.g., vibration or motion) or electrical stimulation that can be recognized by a user through his touch or kinesthesia. According to an embodiment, the haptic module 1079 may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulator.

[0171] Camera module 1080 can capture still or moving images. According to an embodiment, camera module 1080 may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, an image signal processor, or a flash.

[0172] The power management module 1088 manages the power supply to the electronic device 1001. According to an embodiment, the power management module 1088 may be implemented as at least part of, for example, a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0173] Battery 1089 can power at least one component of electronic device 1001. According to an embodiment, battery 1089 may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable rechargeable battery, or a fuel cell.

[0174] The communication module 1090 can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication channel between the electronic device 1001 and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1002, electronic device 1004, or server 1008), and perform communication via the established communication channel. The communication module 1090 may include one or more communication processors capable of operating independently of the processor 1020 (e.g., application processor (AP)) and support direct (e.g., wired) or wireless communication. According to embodiments, the communication module 1090 may include a wireless communication module 1092 (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module 1094 (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module or a power line communication (PLC) module). One of these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device via a first network 1098 (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Infrared Data Association (IrDA)) or a second network 1099 (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a traditional cellular network, 5G network, next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or a wide area network (WAN))). These various types of communication modules can be implemented as a single component (e.g., a single chip) or as multiple components separate from each other (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module 1092 can identify and verify the electronic device 1001 in the communication network (such as the first network 1098 or the second network 1099) using user information (e.g., the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI)) stored in the user identification module 1096.

[0175] Wireless communication module 1092 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 1092 can support high-frequency bands (e.g., millimeter-wave bands) to achieve, for example, high data transmission rates. Wireless communication module 1092 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 1092 can support various requirements specified in electronic device 1001, external electronic device (e.g., electronic device 1004), or network system (e.g., second network 1099). According to an embodiment, the wireless communication module 1092 may support peak data rates (e.g., 20 Gbps or greater) for implementing eMBB, lost coverage (e.g., 1064 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.

[0176] Antenna module 1097 can transmit or receive signals or power to or from the exterior of electronic device 1001 (e.g., external electronic device). According to an embodiment, antenna module 1097 may include an antenna comprising a radiating element formed of a conductive material or conductive pattern formed in or on a substrate (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)). According to an embodiment, antenna module 1097 may include multiple antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication scheme used in a communication network (such as a first network 1098 or a second network 1099) can be selected from the multiple antennas by, for example, communication module 1090 (e.g., wireless communication module 1092). Signals or power can then be transmitted or received between communication module 1090 and the external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to an embodiment, additional components besides the radiating element (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally incorporated into antenna module 1097.

[0177] According to various embodiments, antenna module 1097 can 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.

[0178] 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)).

[0179] According to an embodiment, commands or data can be sent or received between electronic device 1001 and external electronic device 1004 via server 1008 connected to a second network 1099. Each of electronic device 1002 or electronic device 1004 can be a device of the same type as electronic device 1001, or a device of a different type. According to an embodiment, all or some operations that would be performed on electronic device 1001 can be performed on one or more of external electronic devices 1002, external electronic devices 1004, or server 1008. For example, if electronic device 1001 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 1001 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service, instead of running the function or service, or electronic device 1001 may request the one or more external electronic devices to perform at least a portion of the function or service in addition to running the function or service. Upon receiving the request, one or more external electronic devices may perform at least a portion of the requested function or service, or perform additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to electronic device 1001. Electronic device 1001 may provide the result as at least a partial response to the request, with or without further processing. For this purpose, technologies such as cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing may be used. Electronic device 1001 may use, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing to provide ultra-low latency services. In another embodiment, external electronic device 1004 may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. Server 1008 may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to an embodiment, external electronic device 1004 or server 1008 may be included in a second network 1099. Electronic device 1001 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).

[0180] 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.

[0181] It should be understood that the various embodiments of this disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features set forth herein to the specific embodiments, but rather to include various changes, equivalents, or substitutions to the respective embodiments. In the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used to refer to similar or related elements. It will be understood that nouns in the singular form corresponding to terms may include one or more things unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, each of the phrases such as “A or B,” “at least one of A and B,” “at least one of A or B,” “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” and “at least one of A, B, or C” may include any one or all possible combinations of the items enumerated together with the corresponding phrase among the plurality of phrases. As used herein, terms such as “first” and “second” or “first” and “second” may be used to simply distinguish the respective component from another component and do not limit the component in other respects (e.g., importance or order). It will be understood that, whether the terms “operably” or “communically” are used or not, if an element (e.g., a first element) is referred to as “in conjunction with 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.

[0182] As used in connection with various embodiments of this disclosure, the term "module" may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with other terms such as "logic," "logic block," "part," or "circuit." A module may be a single integrated component adapted to perform one or more functions, or the smallest unit or part of such a single integrated component. For example, according to embodiments, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0183] The various embodiments set forth herein can be implemented as software (e.g., program 1040) containing one or more instructions readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device 1001) stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory 1036 or external memory 1038). For example, under the control of a processor, the processor (e.g., processor 1020) of the machine (e.g., electronic device 1001) 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 may 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.

[0184] According to embodiments, methods according to various embodiments of this disclosure may be included and provided in a computer program product. The computer program product can be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., a compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or via an app store (e.g., the Play Store). TM The computer program product may be published online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded), or may be distributed directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones) (e.g., downloaded or uploaded). If published online, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily generated, or at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored in a machine-readable storage medium (such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an app store's server, or a forwarding server).

[0185] According to various embodiments, each of the above-described components (e.g., a module or program) may include a single entity or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separately disposed in different components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Optionally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules or programs) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, according to various embodiments, the integrated component may still perform the one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as the corresponding component of the multiple components performed one or more functions before integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, repeatedly, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be run in a different order or omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. A foldable electronic device (100), the foldable electronic device comprising: First shell (110); Second shell (120); A foldable display (130) forms at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing (110) and the front surface of the second housing (120), and is configured to bend in the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100); A support member (170) is disposed in the first housing (110) to support the foldable display (130) and includes a first through hole (201); A magnet (211) is disposed on the corner portion of the support member (170) to maintain the foldable electronic device (100) in a folded state, and includes a second through hole (213). A sealing member (240) is disposed between the foldable display (130) and the support member (170); as well as An adhesive member (243) contacts the sealing member (240) and the foldable display (130) to isolate the internal space defined by the sealing member (240), the foldable display (130), and the support member (170) from the outside of the electronic device. The adhesive member (243) is visible from the rear surface of the support member (170) through the first through hole (201) and the second through hole (213).

2. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 1, wherein, The adhesive member (243) is accommodated in at least a portion of the first through hole (201), and When the support member (170) is viewed vertically, the adhesive member (243) and the sealing member (240) form a closed curve extending along the boundary of the interior space.

3. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The support member (170) is disposed between the magnet (211) and the foldable display (130), and The corner portion is the corner portion of the support member (170) that is away from the folding axis (137) of the foldable display (130).

4. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The adhesive member (243) and the sealing member (240) restrict the flow of moisture between the display and the support member (170) into the interior space.

5. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The support member (170) includes a first part (271) and a second part (272) having a different height from the first part (271), and The first through hole (201) is disposed on the boundary between the first part (271) and the second part (272).

6. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 5, wherein, The sealing member (240) includes a first sealing strip (241) and a second sealing strip (242). The first sealing strip (241) extends within the first portion (271) from the first through hole (201) to a third through hole (202) disposed at the boundary between the first portion (271) and the second portion (272). The second sealing strip (242) extends from the first through hole (201) to the third through hole (202) within the second portion (272), and The adhesive component (243) includes a first adhesive (243) that connects the first sealing strip (241) and the second sealing strip (242) through the first through hole (201) and a second adhesive (244) that connects the first sealing strip (241) and the second sealing strip (242) through the third through hole (202).

7. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, When the support member (170) is viewed in the direction in which the first through hole (201) extends, a portion of the sealing member (240) overlaps with the adhesive member (243).

8. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The support member (170) further includes a sidewall (310) that protrudes from the surface of the support member (170) along the first through hole (201) in a direction opposite to that facing the foldable display (130), and The magnet (211) further includes a body extending along the sidewall (310) and contacting the surface, and a wing (602) extending from the body toward the first through hole (201).

9. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 8, wherein, The support member (170) also includes a non-conductive portion and a conductive portion forming the sidewall (310).

10. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 8, wherein, The protruding length of the portion of the sidewall (310) that contacts the body (601) is different from the protruding length of another portion of the sidewall (310).

11. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 8, wherein, The wing (602) becomes thinner the further away from the body (601).

12. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, The foldable display (130) further includes: a display panel that provides visual information to the outside of the electronic device; and an extension panel (230) that bends within the first housing (110) to face the display panel and extends toward the folding axis (137) of the foldable display (130). The extension panel (230) is located on the peripheral portion of the support member (170) away from the folding axis (137).

13. The foldable electronic device (100) according to claim 12, wherein, The sealing member (240) includes a first sealing strip (241) and a second sealing strip (242). The first sealing strip (241) is disposed between the extension panel (230) and the support member (170). The second sealing strip (242) is disposed between the display panel and the support member (170) and spaced apart from the first sealing strip (241). The adhesive member (243) connects the first sealing strip (241) and the second sealing strip (242).

14. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein, The diameter of the first through hole (201) is different from the diameter of the second through hole (213).

15. The foldable electronic device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein, The magnet (211) covers a portion of the first through hole (201).

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