Electronic device including conductive member

Abstract

Provided is an electronic device including a discharge path capable of transmitting a surge that has flowed in from the outside to ground. [Solution] The electronic device according to the present invention includes a foldable display, a deco member made of a resin material formed to surround at least a portion of the foldable display, a support member supporting the foldable display and including a metal area connected to the deco member, and a conductive member arranged on the deco member and electrically connected to the metal area, the conductive member including a first conductive member arranged to face the support member, and a second conductive member arranged in parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an electronic device including a conductive member. More specifically, the present invention relates to an electronic device (e.g., a portable terminal) including a conductive member disposed on a decoration member and electrically connected to a metal region, the conductive member including a first conductive member disposed facing a support member and a second conductive member arranged in parallel with the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member.

Background Art

[0002] Due to the development of information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the spread and use of various electronic devices have increased rapidly. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to be able to communicate while being carried around. In addition, an electronic device can output stored information as sound or video. As the integration degree of electronic devices has improved and ultra-high-speed and large-capacity wireless communication has become widespread, recently, various functions can be mounted on a single electronic device such as a mobile communication terminal. For example, in addition to a communication function, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, etc., and functions of schedule management and electronic wallet are integrated into a single electronic device. Such electronic devices are being miniaturized so that users can conveniently carry them.

[0003] As mobile communication services expand into the multimedia service area, in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services as well as voice calls and short messages, it is necessary to increase the size of the display of the electronic device. However, the size of the display of an electronic device is in a trade-off relationship with the miniaturization of the electronic device.

[0004] The above information is presented only as background information to help understand the disclosure of the present invention. In relation to the present disclosure, none of the above has been determined to be applicable as prior art, nor any claim has been made. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] Aspects of the present invention solve at least the problems and / or drawbacks described above and provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, aspects of the present invention provide an electronic device (e.g., a portable terminal) including a display in the form of a plane, or a plane and a curved surface. Existing forms of electronic devices including displays require a separate terminal to realize a screen larger than the size of the electronic device due to the structure of the fixed display. Therefore, electronic devices including foldable or rollable displays have been studied.

[0006] In foldable electronic devices, a physical separation space is required between the display components to enable the display to be folded. However, surges can flow into the display panel from outside the electronic device through this separation space. While a decorative element surrounding the display panel can reduce the amount of surge flowing into the display panel, increasing the area of ​​the decorative element increases the volume of the electronic device or reduces the effective display area.

[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a display that can be unfolded or folded by user operation.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to provide an electronic device that includes a discharge path capable of transmitting surges flowing in from the outside to ground.

[0009] However, the problems that this invention aims to address are not limited to those mentioned above, and can be broadly expanded without departing from the concept and technical domain of this invention.

[0010] Additional embodiments will be partially described from the following description, partially evident from the description, learned or partially evident from the implementation of the presented embodiments. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] According to one embodiment of various examples of the present invention, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a foldable display, a decorative member made of a resin material formed to surround at least a portion of the foldable display, a support member including a metal region that supports the foldable display and is connected to the decorative member, and a conductive member disposed on the decorative member and electrically connected to the metal region, wherein the conductive member includes a first conductive member arranged to face the support member, and a second conductive member arranged parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member.

[0012] According to one embodiment of various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a foldable display, a resin decorative member surrounding at least a portion of the foldable display, a support member supporting the foldable display and including a metal region connected to the decorative member and a resin region disposed at a segment of the metal region, and a conductive member electrically connected to the metal region, wherein the decorative member includes a first decorative member region facing the support member and a second decorative member region extending from the first decorative member region and oriented in a different direction from the first decorative member region, and the conductive member is disposed in the first decorative member region and the second decorative member region, and the conductive member includes a third conductive member and a fourth conductive member spaced apart with respect to the segment. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The electronic device according to the present invention may include a discharge path that discharges surges flowing into the electronic device using a support member electrically connected to a conductive member.

[0014] The electronic device according to the present invention includes a decorative element that reduces the area overlapping with the display, thereby increasing the effective screen display area and enhancing aesthetics.

[0015] Other aspects, advantages, and notable features of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which discloses various embodiments of the invention together with the drawings. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0016] [Figure 1] This figure shows the deployed state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This figure shows the folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] This is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view along the line B-B' in Figure 3, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] This is a cross-sectional view along the line A-A' in Figure 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] This is a cross-sectional view along the line A-A' in Figure 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7A] This is a diagram illustrating a conductive member bonded to a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7B] This is a diagram illustrating a conductive member bonded to a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7C] This is a diagram illustrating a conductive member bonded to a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] This is a front view of a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9A] This figure illustrates conductive members arranged in correspondence with a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9B] This figure illustrates conductive members arranged in correspondence with a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9C]This is a diagram for explaining a conductive member arranged corresponding to a support member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] This is a schematic view of a support member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 11] This is a cross-sectional view of a conductive member according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] This is a schematic view of a conductive member arranged on a decorative member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0017] The following description is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings. It includes various specific details for that purpose, but they are regarded as merely exemplary. Therefore, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described herein are possible without departing from the technical scope and concept of the present invention. Also, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations are omitted for clarity and brevity. Throughout the drawings, similar reference numerals indicate similar parts, components, and structures.

[0018] The terms and words used in the following description are not limited to their dictionary meanings and are used only by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the disclosure of the present invention. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description regarding the various embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustrative purposes only and not for the purpose of limiting the present invention.

[0019] The singular forms "a or an" and "the" include plural referents unless otherwise specified in the context. Thus, for example, a reference to "the surface of a component" includes a reference to any one or more of such surfaces.

[0020] The electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be one of various forms of devices. These electronic devices include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. The electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed herein are not limited to the devices described above.

[0021] The various embodiments and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described herein to any particular embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of such embodiments. In relation to the description of the drawings, similar or related reference numerals are used for similar or related components. In this specification, 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” includes any one of the items listed together in those phrases, or any possible combination thereof. Terms such as “first,” “second,” or “first,” or “second” are used simply to distinguish one component from another and do not limit those components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When it is stated that one component (e.g., the first) is "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., the second), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communically," it means that one component is connected to the other component directly (e.g., by wire), wirelessly, or via the third component.

[0022] As used in various embodiments herein, the term “module” includes units embodied by hardware, software, or firmware, and is used in the same sense as terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module can be a component configured as a whole or the smallest unit or part thereof of such component performing one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be embodied in the form of an ASIC (application-specific integrated circuit).

[0023] According to various embodiments, each component of the above-described component (e.g., a module or program) includes one or more individuals, some of which may be separated and arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the above-described components or operations may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component performs one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as they were performed by the respective components before integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by a module, program or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, and one or more of these operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0024] Figure 1 shows the unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 shows the folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, in one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 101 includes a foldable housing 300, a hinge cover 330 covering the foldable portion of the foldable housing 300, and a flexible or foldable display 200 (hereinafter abbreviated as "display 200") disposed within the space formed by the foldable housing 300. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the surface on which the display 200 is disposed is defined as the front surface of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the first surface 310a and the third surface 320a). The opposite surface from the front surface is defined as the rear surface of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the second surface 310b and the fourth surface 320b). The surfaces surrounding the space between the front surface and the rear surface are defined as the sides of the electronic device 101 (e.g., the first side surface 311a and the second side surface 321a).

[0026] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the foldable housing 300 includes a first housing 310, a second housing 320 including a sensor area 324, a first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure 302 in Figure 3). The foldable housing 300 of the electronic device 101 is not limited to the form and combination shown in Figures 1 and 2, but may be embodied by other shapes and combinations and / or combinations of parts. For example, in other embodiments of the present invention, the first housing 310 and the first rear cover 380 may be integrally formed, and the second housing 320 and the second rear cover 390 may be integrally formed. According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first housing 310 is connected to the hinge structure 302 and includes a first surface 310a facing a first direction and a second surface 310b facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing 320 is connected to a hinge structure 302 and includes a third surface 320a facing a third direction and a fourth surface 320b facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and is rotatable relative to the first housing 310 around the hinge structure 302. This allows the electronic device 101 to be variable between a folded state and an unfolded state. In the folded state, the first surface 310a faces the third surface 320a, and in the unfolded state, the third direction is the same as the first direction. According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is unfolded, the first and third directions are in the +Z direction, and the second and fourth directions are in the -Z direction. According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is folded, the first and fourth directions are in the +Z direction, and the second and third directions are in the -Z direction. In the following, unless otherwise specified, directions will be described based on the state in which the electronic device 101 is deployed.

[0027] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are arranged on either side of the folding axis A and have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis A. As will be described later, the angle and distance between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 change depending on whether the state of the electronic device 101 is unfolded, folded, or in an intermediate state. According to one embodiment of the present invention, unlike the first housing 310, the second housing 320 further includes a sensor area 324 on which various sensors are arranged, but has a mutually symmetrical shape in other areas. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the folding axis A may be a plurality (e.g., two) of parallel folding axes.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device 101 may include a structure into which a digital pen can be inserted. For example, a hole 323 into which a digital pen can be inserted may be formed on the side of the first housing 310 or the side of the second housing 320 of the electronic device 101.

[0029] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 together form a recess for housing the display 200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor area 324 may cause the recess to have two or more different widths in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis A.

[0030] According to various embodiments of the present invention, at least portions of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are formed of a metallic or non-metallic material having a rigidity of a size selected to support the display 200. At least portions formed of metallic material provide a ground plane for the electronic device 101 and are electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board 360 in Figure 3).

[0031] In various embodiments of the present invention, the sensor area 324 is formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one corner of the second housing 320. However, the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area 324 are not limited to the illustrated examples. For example, in other embodiments, the sensor area 324 may be provided in another corner of the second housing 320, or in any area between the upper and lower corners, or in the first housing 310. In one embodiment, components for performing various functions built into the electronic device 101 are exposed to the front of the electronic device 101 through the sensor area 324 or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324. In various embodiments, the components include various sensors. The sensors include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, or a proximity sensor.

[0032] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first rear cover 380 is positioned on one side of the folding axis A on the rear of the electronic device 101 and has, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery which is enclosed by the first housing 310. Similarly, the second rear cover 390 is positioned on the other side of the folding axis A on the rear of the electronic device 101 and its periphery is enclosed by the second housing 320.

[0033] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 have substantially symmetrical shapes with respect to the folding axis (A axis). However, the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 do not necessarily have mutually symmetrical shapes, and in other embodiments, the electronic device 101 may include the first rear cover 380 and the second rear cover 390 of various shapes.

[0034] In various embodiments of the present invention, the first rear cover 380, the second rear cover 390, the first housing 310, and the second housing 320 form a space on which various components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a printed circuit board or a battery) are arranged. In one embodiment of the present invention, one or more components may be arranged on or visually exposed on the rear of the electronic device 101. For example, at least a portion of a sub-display (not shown) may be visually exposed through the first rear area 382 of the first rear cover 380. In other embodiments of the present invention, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390. In various embodiments, the sensors may include a proximity sensor and / or a rear camera.

[0035] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a front camera exposed to the front of the electronic device 101 through one or more openings provided in the sensor area 324, or a rear camera exposed through the second rear area 392 of the second rear cover 390, includes one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash 313 may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one embodiment of the present invention, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and an image sensor may be arranged on one side of the electronic device 101.

[0036] Referring to Figure 2, the hinge cover 330 is positioned between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 and is configured to cover internal components (for example, the hinge structure 302 in Figure 3). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the hinge cover 330 is either covered by a portion of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 or exposed to the outside, depending on the state of the electronic device 101 (flat state or folded state).

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in Figure 1, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover 330 is covered by the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 and is not exposed. In yet another embodiment, as shown in Figure 2, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., fully folded state), the hinge cover 330 is exposed to the outside from between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. In yet another embodiment, when the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are in an intermediate state, folded at a certain angle, the hinge cover 330 is partially exposed to the outside from between the first housing 310 and the second housing 320. However, in this case, the exposed area is smaller than in the fully folded state. In one embodiment, the hinge cover 330 may include a curved surface.

[0038] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the display 200 is positioned in a space formed by the foldable housing 300. For example, the display 200 is mounted on a recess formed by the foldable housing 300 and constitutes most of the front surface of the electronic device 101. Thus, the front surface of the electronic device 101 includes the display 200, as well as a portion of the first housing 310 and a portion of the second housing 320 adjacent to the display 200. The rear surface of the electronic device 101 includes a first rear cover 380, a portion of the first housing 310 adjacent to the first rear cover 380, a second rear cover 390, and a portion of the second housing 320 adjacent to the second rear cover 390.

[0039] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the display 200 means a display in which at least a portion of the area is deformable into a planar or curved surface. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display 200 includes a folding area 203, a first area 201 located on one side of the folding area 203 (for example, to the left of the folding area 203 as shown in Figure 2), and a second area 202 located on the other side (for example, to the right of the folding area 203 as shown in Figure 2).

[0040] However, the regional divisions of the display 200 are illustrative, and the display 200 may be divided into multiple regions (e.g., four or more, or two) depending on its structure or function. For example, in the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the region of the display 200 is divided by a folding region 203 extending parallel to the y-axis, or by a folding axis (A-axis), but in other embodiments, the display 200 may be divided based on other folding regions (e.g., a folding region parallel to the x-axis), or other folding axes (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the x-axis). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display 200 may be coupled to or adjacent to a digitizer (not shown) configured to detect a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a magnetic field type stylus pen.

[0041] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first region 201 and the second region 202 have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding region 203. However, unlike the first region 201, the second region 202 includes a cut notch due to the presence of the sensor region 324, but in other areas it has a shape symmetrical to the first region 201. In other words, the first region 201 and the second region 202 include portions having mutually symmetrical shapes and portions having mutually asymmetrical shapes.

[0042] The following describes the operation of the first housing 310 and the second housing 320, as well as the respective areas of the display 200, depending on the state of the electronic device 101 (for example, the unfolded state (flat state or unfolded state) and the folded state).

[0043] According to various embodiments of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is in a flat state (for example, Figure 2), the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are arranged to face the same direction at a 180° angle. The surfaces of the first region 201 and the second region 202 of the display 200 form a 180° angle with each other and face the same direction (for example, the front direction of the electronic device). The folding region 203 forms the same plane as the first region 201 and the second region 202.

[0044] According to various embodiments of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (for example, Figure 3), the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are arranged facing each other. The surfaces of the first region 201 and the second region 202 of the display 200 face each other, forming a narrow angle (for example, 0° to 10°) with respect to each other. The folding region 203 consists of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, at least in part.

[0045] According to various embodiments of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is in an intermediate state (folded state) (for example, Figure 3), the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are arranged at a certain angle to each other. The surface of the first region 201 and the surface of the second region 202 of the display 200 form an angle that is larger than that in the folded state and smaller than that in the unfolded state. The folding region 203 consists of a curved surface having a predetermined curvature, at least in part, where the curvature is smaller than that in the folded state.

[0046] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Referring to Figure 3, the electronic device 101 includes a foldable housing 300, a display 200, a hinge structure 302, a bracket assembly 350, and a substrate section 360. The foldable housing 300 includes a first housing 310, a second housing 320, a bracket assembly 350, a first rear cover 380, and a second rear cover 390. The configuration of the foldable housing 300 and display 200 in Figure 3 is, in whole or in part, identical to the configuration of the foldable housing 300 and display 200 in Figure 1.

[0048] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the bracket assembly 350 includes a first midplate 352 and a second midplate 354. A hinge structure 302 is positioned between the first midplate 352 and the second midplate 354. When viewed from the outside, the hinge structure 302 is covered by a hinge cover (e.g., the hinge cover 330 in Figure 3). According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) is positioned in the bracket assembly 350, crossing the first midplate 352 and the second midplate 354.

[0049] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the substrate portion 360 includes a first circuit board 362 disposed on a first midplate 352 and a second circuit board 364 disposed on a second midplate 354. The first circuit board 362 and the second circuit board 364 are disposed inside the space formed by the bracket assembly 350, the first housing 310, the second housing 320, the first rear cover 380, and the second rear cover 390. Components for realizing various functions of the electronic device 101 are mounted on the first circuit board 362 and the second circuit board 364.

[0050] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first housing 310 and the second housing 320 are assembled together to connect to both sides of the bracket assembly 350 with the display 200 coupled to the bracket assembly 350. According to one embodiment, the first housing 310 includes a first side member 311 surrounding at least a portion of the side of the first midplate 352, and the second housing 320 includes a second side member 321 surrounding at least a portion of the side of the second midplate 354. The first housing 310 includes a first rotation support surface 312, and the second housing 320 includes a second rotation support surface 322 corresponding to the first rotation support surface 312. The first rotation support surface 312 and the second rotation support surface 322 include curved surfaces corresponding to the curved surfaces included in the hinge cover 330. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first side member 311 surrounds at least a portion between the first surface 310a and the second surface 310b and includes a first side surface (for example, the first side surface 311a in Figure 1) perpendicular to the first or second direction. According to one embodiment, the second side member 321 surrounds at least a portion between the third surface 320a and the fourth surface 320b and includes a second side surface (for example, the second side surface 321a in Figure 1) perpendicular to the third or fourth direction.

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is in an unfolded state (e.g., the electronic device in Figure 1), the first rotation support surface 312 and the second rotation support surface 322 cover the hinge cover 330 so that the hinge cover 330 is not exposed to the back of the electronic device 101, or is exposed to a minimal extent. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic device 101 is in a folded state (e.g., the electronic device in Figure 2), the first rotation support surface 312 and the second rotation support surface 322 rotate along the curved surface contained in the hinge cover 330 so that the hinge cover 330 is exposed to the back of the electronic device 101 to the maximum extent.

[0052] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along the line B-B' in Figure 3, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Referring to Figure 4, the display 200 includes a configuration for visually providing information to an external party (e.g., a user) outside of the electronic device 101. The configuration of the display 200 in Figure 4 is, in whole or in part, identical to the configuration of the display 200 in Figure 1 or Figure 3.

[0054] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the display 200 includes at least one of the following: a protective film 210 for protecting the outer surface of the display 200; a window member 220 positioned below the protective film 210 (e.g., in the -Z direction); a polarizing layer 230 positioned on the window member 220 via an adhesive 222; a display panel 240 positioned below the polarizing layer 230 and configured to display visual information; a bending protection layer (BPL) 250 for protecting the display panel 240; a first protective film 262 positioned below the display panel 240; a cushioning layer 270 positioned below the first protective film 262; a display support plate 280 positioned below the cushioning layer 270; a column spacer 290 for separating substrates (e.g., a color filter substrate 292 and a TFT substrate 294); or a second protective film 264.

[0055] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the window member 220 is formed of a material that is at least partially substantially transparent and flexible. For example, the window member 220 is formed of ultra-thin glass (UTG) or polyimide film. The display panel 240 is exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 through the window member 220. According to one embodiment, the protective film 210 and / or the window member 220 are interpreted as a transparent cover.

[0056] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a portion of the display panel 240 is bent, and the bent portion of the display panel 240 is defined as a bending portion 242. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bending portion 242 is electrically connected to an electronic component (e.g., a display driver circuit). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 240 extends through the bending portion 242 and surrounds at least a portion of other components of the display 200 (e.g., a cushion layer 270 or a display support plate 280). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the display panel 240 is connected to the display driver circuit in a chip-on-plastic (COP) manner. According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the display panel 240 and / or the bending protective layer 250 is covered by a decorative member 500.

[0057] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the bending protection layer 250 reduces the tensile stress applied to the display panel 240. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bending protection layer 250 extends along the bending portion 242 of the display panel 240. The bending protection layer 250 supports the bending portion 242 so that the bending portion 242 bends along the neutral plane.

[0058] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the display 200 includes a first separation space g1. At least a portion of the first separation space g1 is surrounded by a display panel 240, a bending protection layer 250, and a polarizing layer 230. For example, the bending protection layer 250 and the polarizing layer 230 are arranged on the display panel 240, separated in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. Since the first separation space g1 is physically exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in Figure 1), if there is no discharge structure, a surge (e.g., surge 800 in Figure 5) (e.g., static electrical charge) flows from the first separation space g1 into the display panel 240. Structures for reducing the surge 800 flowing from the first separation space g1 into the display panel 240 are described in Figures 5 and 6 below.

[0059] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view along line A-A' in Figure 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view along line A-A' in Figure 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Referring to Figures 5 and 6, the electronic device 101 includes a support member 400 (e.g., a conductive member), a decorative member 500 (e.g., a protective member), and a conductive member 600 (e.g., a conductive layer). The configuration of the support member 400 in Figures 5 and 6 is, in whole or in part, identical to the configuration of the foldable housing 300 in Figure 3.

[0061] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member 400 supports the configuration of the electronic device 101. For example, the support member 400 supports the display 200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400 houses the electronic components of the electronic device 101. For example, the electronic components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a battery (not shown)) are placed on the support member 400. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400 is connected to a decorative member 500.

[0062] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member 400 forms a part of the outer surface of the electronic device 101. For example, the support member 400 forms a part of the side surface of the electronic device 101 (for example, the first side surface 311a or the second side surface 321a in Figure 1).

[0063] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member 400 may be formed by mixing conductive and non-conductive materials. For example, the support member 400 includes a metal region 410 formed of metal (e.g., stainless steel or aluminum) and a resin region 440 formed of resin (e.g., plastic). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the resin region 440 may be formed by injection molding. According to one embodiment, a portion of the support member 400 is interpreted as a conductive member.

[0064] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the metal region 410 of the support member 400 provides part of the discharge path. For example, the metal region 410 provides a ground plane and is electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board 360 in Figure 3).

[0065] According to various embodiments of the present invention, radio wave interference from the resin region 440 of the support member 400 is less than that from the metal region 410. For example, the resin region 440 is located on the support member 400 to correspond to an antenna structure (not shown) of an electronic device 101 and provides a path for signals radiated from the antenna structure. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the density of the resin region 440 is lower than that of the metal region 410, and the support member 400 including the resin region 440 is lighter than a support member formed solely of metal.

[0066] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the metal region 410 and the resin region 440 of the support member 400 can be arranged in various structures. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the metal region 410 includes a first metal region 420 that forms the edge of the support member 400. The first metal region 420 includes a third support member surface 400c, which is a side surface of the support member 400. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the metal region 410 includes a second metal region 430 that supports the display 200. The second metal region 430 houses electronic components of the electronic device 101 (e.g., a battery (not shown) or a printed circuit board (not shown)). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the resin region 440 is located between the first metal region 420 and the second metal region 430.

[0067] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member 400 includes at least one projection (e.g., a first projection 422 or a second projection 432) electrically connected to the conductive member 600, which will be described later. According to one embodiment of the present invention (e.g., Figure 5), the first metal region 420 includes a first projection 422 electrically connected to the conductive member 600. For example, the first metal region 420 extends in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 to accommodate a portion of the decorative member 500 (e.g., a third decorative member region 530) disposed on the support member 400. The first projection 422 extends from the first metal region 420 and projects toward the conductive member 600. The first projection 422 is formed integrally with the first metal region 420. According to one embodiment of the present invention (e.g., Figure 6), the second metal region 430 includes a second projection 432 electrically connected to the conductive member 600. For example, the second metal region 430 extends in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 for electrical connection with the conductive member 600. The lower surface of the decorative member 500 (e.g., the third decorative member region 530) is connected to a resin region 540 located between the first metal region 420 and the second metal region 430. The second projection 432 extends from the second metal region 430 and protrudes toward the conductive member 600. The second projection 432 is formed integrally with the second metal region 430.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first protrusion 422 and the second protrusion 432 are arranged along the longitudinal direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction) of the electronic device 101. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the first protrusion 422 and the second protrusion 432 are provided in multiple units. For example, the first protrusion 422 or the second protrusion 432 are provided as a plurality of first protrusions 422 or second protrusions 432 that are spaced apart with respect to a hole (e.g., a through hole 460 in Figure 8) or segment (e.g., a segment 450 in Figure 8) of the support member 400.

[0069] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member 400 includes at least one of a first projection 422 or a second projection 432. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the support member 400 includes the first projection 422, and the other portion of the support member 400 that is separated from the support member 400 on which the first projection 422 is formed in the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (for example, in the Y-axis direction in Figure 1) includes the second projection 432. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400 may include only the first projection 422 or only the second projection 432.

[0070] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member 500 surrounds at least a portion of the display 200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the decorative member 500 surrounds at least a portion of the space between the support member 400 and the display 200. For example, the decorative member 500 is positioned on the first support member surface 400a and the second support member surface 400b of the support member 400 and covers a portion of the display 200 (e.g., the edge of the display 200). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the decorative member 500 may be separated from the display 200 to prevent collision with the display 200 when the electronic device 101 is folded. For example, the decorative member 500 may be separated from the display 200 in the thickness direction (e.g., the Z-axis direction) and the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction).

[0071] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member 500 includes an inner surface 500a facing the interior of the electronic device 101 and an outer surface 500b facing the exterior of the electronic device 101. The inner surface 500a of the decorative member includes a first decorative member region 510 (e.g., the interior upper face of the decorative member 500) (e.g., a conductive side wall portion) facing the support member 400, and a second decorative member region 520 (e.g., the interior side face of the decorative member 500) (e.g., a conductive support portion) extending from the first decorative member region 510 and facing in a different direction from the first decorative member region 510. For example, the second decorative member region 520 faces the side of the display 200 (e.g., the bending portion 242 or bending protective layer 250 in Figure 4).

[0072] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member 500 may be made of a non-conductive material. For example, the decorative member 500 may be made of a resin material (e.g., plastic). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the electrical conductivity of the decorative member 500 may be lower than that of the metal region 410 of the support member 400 or the electrical conductivity of the conductive member 600.

[0073] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 forms a discharge path for the electronic device 101. For example, the conductive member 600 transmits power (e.g., surge 800) supplied to the electronic device 101 from outside the electronic device 101 to ground. For example, the conductive member 600 is electrically connected to the metal region 410 of the support member 400. In this specification, “electrically connected” is defined as a structure that is directly connected (e.g., in contact) or a structure that is adjacent enough to generate the movement of electrons by electric current.

[0074] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 is placed on the decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 is placed on the inner surface 500a of the decorative member. The inner surface 500a of the decorative member faces a portion of the decorative member 500 (e.g., a first decorative member region 510) that faces the bending protection layer (e.g., the bending protection layer 250 in Figure 4) or bending portion (e.g., the bending portion 242 in Figure 4) of the display 200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive member 600 faces the bending protection layer 250 or the bending portion 242. The conductive member 600 facing the bending protection layer 250 or the bending portion 242 can reduce the surge 800 flowing into the first separation space (e.g., the first separation space g1 in Figure 4).

[0075] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 extends parallel to the folding axis of the electronic device 101 (for example, folding axis A in Figure 1). For example, the conductive member 600 extends along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device 101 (for example, the Y-axis direction).

[0076] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 comprises at least one of a conductive sheet, a conductive fabric, a conductive film, a conductive paint, or a plating layer. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive sheet may be a sheet containing a conductive metal (for example, at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to one embodiment, the conductive fabric may be formed from a woven fabric or a non-woven fabric. The conductive fabric contains threads and fibers of a metal (for example, at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive film may be a film containing a conductive substance (for example, at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to one embodiment, the conductive film may be a paint containing metal particles (for example, at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive member 600 is interpreted as a printing layer containing a conductive paint. For example, the conductive member 600 may be conductive ink that remains after being applied using a dispenser together with a resin material and then the resin material is evaporated using a laser. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive member 600 may be a plated layer. For example, the conductive member 600 may be a plated layer arranged on a pattern formed by a laser.

[0077] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 may be a conductive material deposited on the decorative member 500. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive member 600 may be a film or coating of a conductive material (for example, at least one of copper, nickel, gold, silver, or aluminum) deposited on the decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 may be deposited on the inner surface 500a of the first decorative member region 510 and formed integrally with the decorative member 500.

[0078] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device 101 includes an insulating member 700 for blocking foreign matter from flowing into the second separation space g2 between the decorative member 500 and the display 200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member 700 may be an elastic porous material (e.g., a sponge) or a buffer material (e.g., bristles or a brush).

[0079] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the insulating member 700 may be placed on the conductive member 600. For example, the conductive member 600 may be placed between the resin decorative member 500 and the insulating member 700. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member 700 faces the first decorative member region 510 of the decorative member 500. For example, the insulating member 700 is placed on a part of the conductive member 600 (for example, the first conductive member 610 in Figure 7A). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the decorative member 500 and the insulating member 700 guide the flow of power (e.g., surge 800) transmitted to the conductive member 600. For example, the decorative member 500 and the insulating member 700 reduce the power radiated through the first surface 600c or the second surface 600d by covering the first surface 600c of the conductive member 600 facing the decorative member 500 and the second surface 600d of the conductive member 600 facing the display 200. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive member 600 includes a first end 600a exposed to the outside of the electronic device 101 and a second end 600b located on the opposite side of the first end 600a and facing the metal region 410. Power transmitted to the first end 600a of the conductive member 600 is transmitted to the second end 600b located on the opposite side of the first end 600a.

[0080] Figures 5 and 6 show a structure in which the support member 400, decorative member 500, conductive member 600, and insulating member 700 of the electronic device 101 are located on the left side of the electronic device 101 in Figure 1 (for example, in the cross-section of the first housing 310 (e.g., line A-A')), but this is merely an illustrative example, and the structure of the present invention is not limited thereto. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400, decorative member 500, conductive member 600, and insulating member 700 may be located in the housing where the bending protection layer 250 or bending portion 242 is located (for example, the first housing 310 or second housing 320 in Figure 1). For example, if the bending protection layer 250 or bending portion 242 of the display 200 is located on the right side of the electronic device 101, then the support member 400, decorative member 500, conductive member 600, and insulating member 700 of the electronic device 101 are located on the right side of the electronic device 101 in Figure 1 (for example, the second housing 320, in the +X direction).

[0081] Figure 7A is a diagram illustrating a conductive member bonded to a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7B is a diagram illustrating a conductive member bonded to a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7C is a diagram illustrating a conductive member bonded to a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Referring to Figures 7A to 7C, the conductive member 600 is arranged on the decorative member 500 in various structures. The configurations of the decorative member 500, conductive member 600, and insulating member 700 in Figures 7A, 7B, and 7C are all or partly the same as the configurations of the decorative member 500, conductive member 600, and insulating member 700 in Figures 5 and 6.

[0083] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 includes a plurality of conductive members (for example, a first conductive member 610 and a second conductive member 620) arranged in parallel to each other. For example, the first conductive member 610 is located in the first decorative member region 510, and the second conductive member 620 is located in the second decorative member region 520. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 are electrically connected. For example, power transmitted to the first conductive member 610 is transmitted to the second conductive member 620.

[0084] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 are separated by a first distance d1. The first distance d1 is the distance over which power applied to the first conductive member 610 by an external electrical stimulus (e.g., static electricity) can be transmitted to the second conductive member 620. According to one embodiment of the present invention (e.g., Figure 7A), the first conductive member 610 extends from the first decorative member region 510 to the second decorative member region 520, and the second conductive member 620 is located in the second decorative member region 520. According to another embodiment of the present invention (e.g., Figure 7B), the second conductive member 620 extends from the second decorative member region 520 to the first decorative member region 510, and the first conductive member 610 is located in the first decorative member region 510. According to yet another embodiment (not shown), the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be in contact.

[0085] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 may be formed as a single unit. Referring to Figure 7C, the conductive member 600 is manufactured in a curved shape to correspond to the curved decorative member 500. The conductive member 600 extends from the first decorative member region 510 to the second decorative member region 520.

[0086] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the first conductive member 610 is separated from the end portion 500c of the decorative member 500 by a second distance d2. According to one embodiment, the second distance d2 is 500 μm or less. For example, the second distance d2 is 150 μm or less. For example, the decorative member 500 extends or protrudes from the conductive member 600 by a second distance d2 in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 for a length of no more than the second distance d2. A surge transmitted to the first conductive member 610 (e.g., surge 800 in Figure 5) is transmitted to the support member (e.g., support member 400 in Figure 5) through the second conductive member 620, thereby reducing the second distance d2 and potentially reducing the width of the decorative member 500.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the insulating member 700 is positioned on at least a portion of the conductive member 600. For example, the insulating member 700 is positioned on the first conductive member 610 or the second conductive member 620. In another example (e.g., Figure 7C), the insulating member 700 may be positioned on a portion of an integrated conductive member 600. In yet another example, the insulating member 700 may cover the entire conductive member 600. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the insulating member 700 may be positioned below the conductive member 600. For example, the conductive member 600 may protrude in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 compared to the insulating member 700, or it may be positioned substantially flush with the insulating member 700. The insulating member 700 may be positioned so as not to protrude in the width direction (e.g., the X-axis direction) of the electronic device 101 compared to the conductive member 600.

[0088] In Figures 7A, 7B, and 7C, the first decorative member region 510 of the decorative member 500 is shown to be perpendicular to the second decorative member region 520. However, the angle between the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 is not limited to 90°. For example, the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 may be regions facing different directions on the inner surface of the decorative member 500 (for example, the inner surface 500a of the decorative member in Figure 5).

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the material of the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive material may be different. For example, the first conductive member 610 may be a conductive fabric and the second conductive member 620 may be a conductive sheet. As another example, the first conductive member 610 may be a conductive sheet and the second conductive member 620 may be a conductive material. According to another embodiment of the present invention, the material of the first conductive member 610 and the material of the second conductive member 620 may be the same. For example, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 may be conductive sheets containing copper.

[0090] Figure 8 is a front view of a part of a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9A is a diagram illustrating conductive members arranged in correspondence with a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9B is a diagram illustrating conductive members arranged in correspondence with a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9C is a diagram illustrating conductive members arranged in correspondence with a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] Referring to Figures 8, 9A, 9B, and 9C, the conductive members 600 are arranged in correspondence with the support members 400. For example, the support members 400 include non-conductive components (e.g., segmented portions 450 or injection regions in Figure 5 (e.g., second metal region 430)) and conductive components (e.g., metal region 410 in Figure 5), the conductive members 600 facing the conductive components, and the decorative members 500 that are exposed because the conductive members 600 are not arranged may face the non-conductive components. The configuration of the support members 400 in Figures 8 and 10 is entirely or partially identical to the configuration of the support members 400 in Figures 5 and 6, and the configuration of the conductive members 600 in Figures 9A to 9C and 10 may be entirely or partially identical to the configuration of the conductive members 600 in Figures 5 and 6.

[0092] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member 400 includes a segment portion 450. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400 includes a plurality of separated edges (e.g., a first edge 402, a second edge 404, and a third edge 406). A portion of the support member 400 where the plurality of edges (402, 404, 406) are separated (e.g., a first region A1 or a second region A2) is defined as the segment portion 450. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a portion of the first metal region of the support member 400 (e.g., the first metal region 420 in Figure 5) is separated, and the position where the first metal region 420 is separated is defined as the segment portion 450. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the resin region of the support member 400 (e.g., the resin region 440 in Figure 5) is located in the segment portion 450 and forms a portion of the edge of the support member 400.

[0093] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the metal region of the support member 400 (e.g., the metal region 410 in Figure 5) includes through-holes 460 for providing a path for radio frequency (RF) signals. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the resin region of the support member 400 (e.g., the resin region 440 in Figure 5) is located in the through-holes 460. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the resin region 440 located in the through-holes 460 directly faces the conductive member 600. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400 includes a plurality of through-holes (e.g., through-holes 460) spaced apart around a bridge 470.

[0094] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the support member 400 may vary. For example, the thickness of at least one of the regions forming at least a part of the corner portion 401 of the support member 400 (e.g., the first region A1 or the third region A3) may be thinner than the thickness of the other regions of the support member (e.g., the second region A2). According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a part of the resin region of the corner portion (e.g., the resin region 440 in Figure 5) may be excluded.

[0095] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 includes a first conductive member 610 and a second conductive member 620 oriented in different directions with respect to the bending axis Ax1 of the decorative member 500. The first conductive member 610 is positioned in the first decorative member region 510, and the second conductive member 620 is positioned in the second decorative member region 520. For example, the second conductive member 620 is aligned along the edge of the support member 400 (e.g., the first edge 402), and the first conductive member 610 is aligned parallel to the second conductive member 620. In another example, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 are positioned in contact with each other. In Figures 9A, 9B, and 9C, the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 are shown as planes for the sake of explanation. However, the second decorative member region 520 may have a shape that is curved relative to the first decorative member region 510 with respect to the bending axis Ax1 (for example, Figure 5). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the bending axis Ax1 may be an axis that extends parallel to the folding axis (for example, the folding axis A in Figure 1) of an electronic device (for example, the electronic device 101 in Figure 1).

[0096] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member 500 directly faces a portion of the support member 400 (for example, a first region A1 or a second region A2) where the segmented portion 450 is located. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the decorative member 500 includes a first portion S1 facing a first region A1 of the support member 400 where a first segmented portion 452 is located, and a second portion S2 facing a second region A2 of the support member 400 where a second segmented portion 454 is located. For example, the first portion S1 covers at least a portion of the first region A1 (for example, the first segmented portion 452), and the second portion S2 covers at least a portion of the second region A2 (for example, the second segmented portion 454). The second portion S2 is a region of the decorative member 500 exposed in the space between the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-second conductive member 614, and in the space between the second-first conductive member 622 and the second-second conductive member 624.

[0097] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member 500 may directly face a portion of the support member 400 that forms a portion of the corner portion 401 (for example, a first region A1 or a third region A3). According to one embodiment, the decorative member 500 includes a first portion S1 facing the first region A1 and a third portion S3 facing the third region A3. The first portion S1 and the third portion S3 may be exposed to the outside of the decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 does not have to be placed in the first portion S1 and the third portion S3.

[0098] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member 500 directly faces the through-hole 460 of the support member 400. For example, the decorative member 500 includes a fourth portion S4 facing the through-hole 460. The fourth portion S4 may be exposed to the outside of the decorative member 500. For example, the conductive member 600 does not have to be placed in the fourth portion S4.

[0099] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 is arranged in correspondence with the segmented portion 450 of the support member 400. For example, the conductive member 600 includes a plurality of conductive members spaced apart with respect to the segmented portion 450. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive member 610 includes a first-first conductive member 612 and a first-second conductive member 614 spaced apart with respect to the segmented portion 450, and the second conductive member 620 includes a second-first conductive member 622 and a second-second conductive member 624 spaced apart with respect to the segmented portion 450. For example, the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-second conductive member 614 are spaced apart with respect to the second portion S2, and the second-first conductive member 622 and the second-second conductive member 624 are spaced apart with respect to the second portion S2. According to another embodiment of the present invention, at least one of the first conductive member 610 or the second conductive member 620 is arranged to correspond to a plurality of segments (for example, a first segment 452 and a second segment 454). For example, the second conductive member 620 includes at least one of a second-first conductive member 622, a second-second conductive member 624, a second-third conductive member 626, or a second-fourth conductive member 628. The second-first conductive member 622 and the second-second conductive member 624 are separated with respect to a second portion S2 that overlaps with the second segment 454, and the second-third conductive member 626 and the second-fourth conductive member 628 are separated with respect to a first portion S1 that overlaps with the first segment 452.

[0100] According to various embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of conductive members separated in accordance with the segmented portion 450 are electrically connected. For example, the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-second conductive member 614 are electrically connected, and the second-first conductive member 622 and the second-second conductive member 624 are electrically connected. In another example, the first-third conductive member 616 and the first-first conductive member 612 are electrically connected, and the second-third conductive member 626 and the second-first conductive member 622 are electrically connected.

[0101] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 is electrically connected through other parallel conductive members 600. According to one embodiment of the present invention (for example, Figure 9B), the second-first conductive member 622 is electrically connected to the second-third conductive member 626 through the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-third conductive member 616. For example, the second-first conductive member 622 is electrically connected to the first-first conductive member 612, the second-third conductive member 626 is electrically connected to the first-third conductive member 616, and the first-first conductive member 612 is electrically connected to the first-third conductive member 616. According to another embodiment of the present invention (not shown), the first-first conductive member 612 and the first-third conductive member 616 are formed from a single conductive member 610, and the second-first conductive member 622 is electrically connected to the second-third conductive member 626 through the first conductive member 610.

[0102] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 includes a third conductive member 630 and a fourth conductive member 640 spaced apart with respect to the segmented portion 450 or a second portion S2 facing the segmented portion 450. The third conductive member 630 is located in the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 of the decorative member 500, and the fourth conductive member 640 is located in the first decorative member region 510 and the second decorative member region 520 of the decorative member 500. For example, the third conductive member 630 includes a third-first conductive member 632 located in the first decorative member region 510 and a third-second conductive member 634 located in the second decorative member region 520, and the fourth conductive member 640 includes a fourth-first conductive member 642 located in the first decorative member region 510 and a fourth-second conductive member 644 located in the second decorative member region 520. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the third-first conductive member 632 and the third-second conductive member 634 may be integrated, and the fourth-first conductive member 642 and the fourth-second conductive member 644 may be integrated. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the third conductive member 630 and the fourth conductive member 640 are electrically connected.

[0103] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 may be positioned corresponding to a portion of the corner 401 of the support member 400. For example, the first conductive member 610 and the second conductive member 620 do not have to be positioned in the first portion S1 and third portion S3 facing at least a part of the corner 401. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the area of ​​the third portion S3 in the second decorative member region 520 may be larger than the area of ​​the third portion S3 in the first decorative member region 510. For example, the area of ​​the first-second conductive member 614 facing a surge (e.g., surge 800 in Figure 5) applied from outside the electronic device (e.g., electronic device 101 in Figure 1) may be larger than the area of ​​the second-second conductive member 624 facing the support member (e.g., support member 400 in Figure 5).

[0104] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 is positioned corresponding to the through-hole 460 of the support member 400. For example, the second conductive member 620 includes a second-first conductive member 622 and a second-third conductive member 626 spaced apart with respect to the fourth portion S4. According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of an external surge (e.g., surge 800 in Figure 5) transmitted to a portion of the first conductive member 610 adjacent to the fourth portion S4 (e.g., the first-first conductive member 612) is transmitted to the second-third conductive member 626 through the second-first conductive member 622 and the first-third conductive member 616.

[0105] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a support member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0106] Referring to Figure 10, the support member 400 includes a plurality of through holes (e.g., through hole 460). For example, the metal region of the support member 400 (e.g., the metal region 410 in Figure 5) includes an upper metal region 480 and a lower metal region 490, and the support member 400 includes the upper metal region 480, the lower metal region 490, and a resin region located between the upper metal region 480 and the lower metal region 490 (e.g., the resin region 450 in Figure 5). The configuration of the support member 400 in Figure 10 may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the support member 400 in Figures 5 and 8.

[0107] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the through-holes 460 of the support member 400 include at least one first through-hole 462 formed in the upper metal region 480 facing the front surface (e.g., the first surface 310a and the third surface 320a in Figure 1) of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in Figure 1), and a second through-hole 464 formed in the lower metal region 490 facing the back surface (e.g., the second surface 310b and the fourth surface 320b in Figure 1) of the electronic device 101. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support member 400 includes the through-holes 460 to reduce or prevent radio frequency signals and interference generated by electronic components (e.g., an antenna (not shown)) of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in Figure 1).

[0108] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the metal region (e.g., the metal region 410 in Figure 5) to the resin region (e.g., the resin region 440 in Figure 5) of the upper metal region 480 is greater than the ratio of the metal region 410 to the resin region 440 of the lower metal region 490. For example, the total area of ​​the second through-holes 464 formed in the lower metal region 490 is greater than the area of ​​the first through-holes 462 formed in the upper metal region 480. As another example, the number of second through-holes 464 may be greater than the number of first through-holes 462. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the greater the ratio of the metal region (e.g., the metal region 410 in Figure 5) to the resin region (e.g., the resin region 440 in Figure 5) of the upper metal region 480 is greater than the ratio of the metal region 410 to the resin region 440 of the lower metal region 490, the greater the area of ​​the support member 400 electrically connected to the conductive member (e.g., the conductive member 600 in Figure 5).

[0109] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a conductive member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0110] Referring to Figure 11, the conductive member 600 includes a shielding layer 602, a metal layer 604, a conductive adhesive layer 606, and / or a release tape 608. The configuration of the conductive member 600 in Figure 11 may be entirely or partially identical to the configuration of the conductive member 600 in Figures 5 and 6.

[0111] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the shielding layer 602 reduces or prevents a portion of the conductive member 600 (e.g., a metal layer 604) from being visible from outside the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in Figure 1). In one embodiment, the shielding layer 602 faces a decorative member (e.g., the decorative member 500 in Figure 5). In one embodiment of the present invention, the shielding layer 602 may be an insulating black tape.

[0112] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the metal layer 604 comprises a conductive metal. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the metal layer 604 comprises a first metal layer 604a, a second metal layer 604b, and a third metal layer 604c, disposed beneath the shielding layer 602, and disposed between the first metal layer 604a and the second metal layer 604b. The first metal layer 604a and the second metal layer 604b comprise nickel (Ni). The third metal layer 604c comprises copper (Cu). For example, the metal layer 604 may be interpreted as a plating layer formed of nickel, copper, and nickel. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first metal layer 604a and / or the second metal layer 604b reduce or prevent external visibility of the third metal layer 604c, which is made of copper, to the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in Figure 1).

[0113] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 is attached to an insulating member (for example, the insulating member 700 in Figures 5 and 6) using a conductive adhesive layer 606. According to one embodiment, a release tape 608 placed beneath the conductive adhesive layer 606 may be removed from the conductive adhesive layer 606. The release tape 608 may be removed from the conductive adhesive layer 606, and the conductive member 600 may be bonded to the insulating member 700 using the conductive adhesive layer 606. According to one embodiment, the conductive adhesive layer 606 contains a conductive metal. For example, the conductive adhesive layer 606 contains a nickel filler (Ni filler).

[0114] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of a conductive member arranged on a decorative member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0115] Referring to Figure 12, the electronic device 101 includes a decorative member 500 and a conductive member 600. The configuration of the decorative member 500 and the conductive member 600 in Figure 12 may be entirely or partially identical to the configuration of the decorative member 500 and the conductive member 600 in Figures 5 and 6.

[0116] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member 600 includes at least one pattern structure 601. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pattern structure 601 may be interpreted as a laser-formed plating layer or metal layer. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pattern structure 601 includes a first conductive line 601a adjacent to the end 500c of the decorative member 500, a second conductive line 601b spaced apart from the first conductive line 601a, and a third conductive line 601c connected to the first conductive line 601a and the second conductive line 601b. According to one embodiment, the first conductive line 601a and the second conductive line 601b may be substantially parallel. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pattern structure 601 forms at least one closed curve. For example, the first conductive line 601a, the second conductive line 601b, and the third conductive line 601c surround an internal space 601d. According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least a portion of the surge 800 transmitted to the first conductive line 601a of the conductive member 600 is transmitted to the second conductive line 601b via the third conductive line 601c. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first conductive line 601a forms at least a portion of the first end of the conductive member 600 (for example, the first end 600a in Figure 5), and the second conductive line 601b forms at least a portion of the second end of the conductive member 600 (for example, the second end 600b in Figure 5). According to one embodiment of the present invention, the conductive member 600 includes segmented portions 603 arranged between a plurality of pattern structures 601. The segmented portions 603 separate the plurality of pattern structures 601 from each other, which can increase the radiation performance.

[0117] According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device 101 in Figure 1) includes a foldable display (e.g., the display 200 in Figure 4), a decorative member made of resin material formed to surround at least a portion of the foldable display (e.g., the decorative member 500 in Figure 5), a support member (e.g., the support member 400 in Figure 5) that supports the foldable display and includes a metal region (e.g., the metal region 410 in Figure 5) connected to the decorative member, and a conductive member (e.g., the conductive member 600 in Figure 5) disposed on the decorative member and electrically connected to the metal region, wherein the conductive member includes a first conductive member (e.g., the first conductive member 610 in Figure 7A) arranged to face the support member, and a second conductive member (e.g., the second conductive member 620 in Figure 7A) arranged parallel to the first conductive member and electrically connected to the first conductive member.

[0118] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the electronic device further includes an insulating member (for example, the insulating member 700 in Figure 5) disposed beneath the conductive member, and the insulating member may be separated from the foldable display.

[0119] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member includes a segmented portion (for example, segmented portion 450 in Figure 8) and a resin region located in the segmented portion (for example, resin region 440 in Figure 5), the first conductive member includes a 1-1 conductive member (for example, the 1-1 conductive member 612 in Figure 9A) and a 1-2 conductive member (for example, the 1-2 conductive member 614 in Figure 9A) spaced apart with respect to the segmented portion, and the second conductive member includes a 2-1 conductive member (for example, the 2-1 conductive member 622 in Figure 9A) and a 2-2 conductive member (for example, the 2-2 conductive member 624 in Figure 9A) spaced apart with respect to the segmented portion.

[0120] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the metal region includes a first metal region (e.g., the first metal region 420 in Figure 5) that forms the edge of the support member (e.g., the first edge 402, the second edge 404, or the third edge 406 in Figure 8), and a second metal region (e.g., the second metal region 430 in Figure 5) that supports the foldable display, and the support member includes a resin region (e.g., the resin region 440 in Figure 5) located between the first metal region and the second metal region.

[0121] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member includes a first projection (for example, the first projection 422 in Figure 5) that extends from the first metal region and protrudes toward the conductive member.

[0122] According to various embodiments, the support member includes a second projection (e.g., the second projection 432 in Figure 6) that extends from the second metal region and protrudes toward the conductive member.

[0123] According to various embodiments, the electronic device may be configured to transmit a surge (e.g., surge 800 in Figure 5) supplied to the second conductive member from outside the electronic device to the metal region through the first conductive member.

[0124] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member includes a first decorative member region facing the support member (for example, the first decorative member region 510 in Figure 5) and a second decorative member region facing in a different direction from the first decorative member region (for example, the second decorative member region 520 in Figure 5), wherein the first conductive member is located in the second decorative member region and the second conductive member is located in the first decorative member region.

[0125] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member includes at least one of a conductive sheet, a conductive fabric, a conductive film, or a conductive coating.

[0126] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the material of the first conductive member and the material of the second conductive member may be different.

[0127] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member includes a first decorative member region facing the support member and a second decorative member region facing a direction different from the first direction, and the first conductive member and the second conductive member may be an integrated conductive member extending from the first decorative member region to the second decorative member region.

[0128] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the support member is oriented toward a foldable display and includes an upper metal region (e.g., upper metal region 480 in Figure 10) including a through hole (e.g., through hole 460 in Figure 8), and a lower metal region (e.g., lower metal region 490 in Figure 10) located opposite the upper metal region, and the second conductive member includes a second-first conductive member (e.g., second-first conductive member 622 in Figure 9B) and a second-third conductive member (e.g., second-third conductive member 626 in Figure 9B) spaced apart with respect to the through hole.

[0129] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the decorative member includes a fourth portion (e.g., fourth portion S4 in Figure 9B) facing the through hole, and the first conductive member includes a first conductive member (e.g., first conductive member 612 in Figure 9B) and a first conductive member (e.g., first-third conductive member 616 in Figure 9B) arranged along the second-first conductive member, the fourth portion, and the second-third conductive member, the first conductive member being electrically connected to the second-first conductive member, and the first-third conductive member being electrically connected to the second-third conductive member.

[0130] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the foldable display includes a display panel (e.g., display panel 240 in Figure 4) including a bending portion (e.g., bending portion 242 in Figure 4), and a bending protection layer (e.g., bending protection layer 250 in Figure 4) surrounding the bending portion, wherein the conductive member faces at least a portion of the bending portion.

[0131] According to various embodiments of the present invention, the conductive member comes into contact with the metal region.

[0132] According to various embodiments of the present invention, an electronic device (for example, the electronic device 101 in Figure 1) includes a foldable display (for example, the display 200 in Figure 4), a decorative resin member (for example, the decorative member 500 in Figure 5) surrounding at least a portion of the foldable display, a support member (for example, the support member 400 in Figure 5) including a metal region (for example, the metal region 410 in Figure 5) connected to the decorative member and supporting the foldable display, and a resin region (for example, the resin region 450 in Figure 5) arranged at a segment of the metal region, and a conductive material electrically connected to the metal region. The decorative member includes a member (for example, the conductive member 600 in Figure 5), and the decorative member includes a first decorative member region (for example, the first decorative member region 510 in Figure 5) facing the support member, and a second decorative member region (for example, the second decorative member region 520 in Figure 5) extending from the first decorative member region and oriented in a different direction from the first decorative member region, and the conductive member is arranged in the first decorative member region and the second decorative member region, and the conductive member includes a third conductive member (for example, the third conductive member 630 in Figure 9C) and a fourth conductive member (for example, the fourth conductive member 640 in Figure 9C) separated with respect to the segmentation portion.

[0133] Although the present invention has been described with reference to various embodiments, those with ordinary skill in the art can make various modifications to the form and details without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0134] 101 Electronic equipment 200 displays 201, A1 1st area 202, A2 2nd area 203 Folding area 210 Protective Film 220 Window components 222 Adhesive 230 Polarizing layer 240 Display Panels 242 Bending section 250 Bending protection layer 262 1st protective film 264 Second protective film 270 cushion layer 280 Display support plate 290 Column Spacer 292 Color filter substrate 294 TFT substrates 300 Foldable Housing 302 Hinge structure 310 Housing No. 1 310a, 600c 1st page 310b, 600d 2nd side 311 First side member 311a 1st side 312 First rotation support surface 320 Second Housing 320a 3rd side 320b 4th page 321 Second side member 321a 2nd side 322 Second Rotation Support Surface 323 holes 324 Sensor Area 330 Hinge Cover 350 Bracket Assembly 352 First Midplate 354 Second Midplate 360 Circuit board section 362 1st circuit board 364 2nd circuit board 380 First rear cover 382 1st back area 390 Second rear cover 392 2nd back area 400 Support Member 400a 1st support member surface 400b Second support member surface 400c 3rd support member surface 401 Corner section 402 First Edge 404 Second Edge 406 Third Edge 410 Metal area 420 1st metal area 422 1st protrusion 430 Second metal area 432 Second protrusion 440 Resin area Sections 450 and 603 452 Section 1 454 Section 2 460 through holes 462 First through hole 464 Second through hole 470 Bridge 480 Upper metal area 490 Lower metal area 500 decorative parts 500a Inner surface of decorative material 500b Outer surface of decorative component 500c end 510 First decorative member area 520 Second decorative member area 530 Third decorative member area 600 Conductive material 600a First end 600b 2nd end 601 Pattern Structure 601a First conductive line 601b Second conductive line 601c Third conductive line 601d Interior Space 602 Shielding layer 604 Metal layer 604a 1st metal layer 604b 2nd metal layer 604c 3rd metal layer 606 Conductive adhesive layer 608 Release Tape 610 First conductive member 612 Conductive Member No. 1-1 614 First and second conductive members 616 Conductive members 1-3 620 Second conductive member 622 Conductive Member No. 2-1 624 Second-2 Conductive Member 626 Second-third conductive member 628 Second-fourth conductive member 630 Third conductive member 632 Third-1 Conductive Member 634 Third-Second Conductive Member 640 Fourth conductive member 642 4-1 Conductive Member 644 4-2 Conductive Member 700 Insulating material 800 Surge A3 3rd area g1 1st isolation space g2 2nd isolation space d1 First distance d2 2nd distance S1 Part 1 S2 2nd part S3 3rd part S4 Part 4

Claims

1. An electronic device, The first housing and The second housing and A hinge structure connected to the first housing and the second housing, Foldable display and A transparent cover configured to cover the foldable display, A support member configured to support the aforementioned foldable display, including a conductive side wall portion and a conductive support portion, A decorative member made of an insulating resin material that surrounds the outer edge of the transparent cover at a distance from each other, wherein the decorative member is connected to the support member and includes a first decorative member region facing the support member, and a second decorative member region that extends from the first decorative member region and faces a direction different from the direction in which the first decorative member region faces, A conductive member disposed in a part of the inner surface of the decorative member, the conductive member comprising a first conductive member disposed in the first decorative member region and a second conductive member disposed in the second decorative member region, the conductive member configured to provide an electrical path to be transmitted to the conductive support portion of the support member when static electricity applied from the outside flows into the foldable display, An electronic device characterized by including an insulating member disposed on a part of the inner surface of the conductive member and configured to block a part of the space between the transparent cover and the decorative member.

2. The first conductive member includes a first-1 conductive member and a first-2 conductive member that are separated from each other with respect to an insulating portion. The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that the second conductive member includes a second-first conductive member and a second-second conductive member spaced apart from each other with respect to the insulating portion.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that the insulating portion is a segmented portion of the support member on which the resin region is arranged or an exposed portion of the decorative member.

4. The conductive sidewall portion includes a first metal region that forms the edge of the support member. The conductive support portion includes a second metal region that supports the foldable display. The electronic device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the support member includes a resin region located between the first metal region and the second metal region.

5. The first conductive member and the second conductive member are The electronic device according to claim 1, characterized in that it is an integrated conductive member extending from the first decorative member region to the second decorative member region.

6. The conductive member includes a third conductive member and a fourth conductive member that are separated from each other with respect to the insulating portion. The third conductive member corresponds to a conductive member formed integrally with the first-1 conductive member of the first conductive member and the second-1 conductive member of the second conductive member. The electronic device according to claim 2, characterized in that the fourth conductive member corresponds to a conductive member formed integrally with the first-to-second conductive member of the first conductive member and the second-to-second conductive member of the second conductive member.

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