Foldable case of multi foldable electronic device

Abstract

According to one embodiment, as the first hinge cover portion of the case of a multi-foldable electronic device is rotated in a first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the first portion, a space is formed by the first cover portion, the first hinge cover portion, and the second cover portion, and the end of the second portion of the second cover portion may be positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a foldable case for a multi-foldable electronic device. Background Technology

[0002] Recently, active research is being conducted on foldable electronic devices that can be carried in a folded state and display a screen when unfolded, in order to achieve ultra-thinness, lightness, miniaturization, and large screen sizes. Consequently, there is an increasing need for cases that can protect these foldable electronic devices from external impacts.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art related to the present disclosure. means of solving the problem

[0004] A case of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first cover portion configured to cover a first housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The case may include a first hinge cover portion extending from the first cover portion and configured to cover a hinge between the first housing and the second housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The first hinge cover portion may be rotatably connected to the first cover portion. The case may include a second cover portion extending from the first hinge cover portion and configured to cover the second housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The second cover portion may include a first portion configured to be rotatably connected to the first hinge cover portion and a second portion configured to be rotatably connected to the first portion. As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in a first rotational direction relative to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the first rotational direction relative to the first portion, a space is formed by the first cover portion, the first hinge cover portion, and the second cover portion, and the end of the second portion of the second cover portion can be positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0005] A case of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first cover portion configured to cover a first housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The first cover portion may include a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the first portion. The case may include a side cover portion extending from the second portion of the first cover portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the second portion. The side portion may be positioned perpendicular to a hinge that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing. The case may include a second cover portion extending from the side cover portion and configured to cover the second housing. The second cover portion may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the side cover portion. As the above-mentioned side cover portion is rotated in a first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the first portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the second portion, a space is formed by the first cover portion, the side cover portion, and the second cover portion, and the end of the first portion of the second cover portion can be positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0006] FIG. 1 is a front view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a front view of a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a rear view of a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the combination of a multi-foldable electronic device and a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a first hinge cover portion, a first portion, and a second portion are rotated according to one embodiment. FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating magnets provided in a first hinge cover portion, a first portion, and a second portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a first hinge cover portion and a state in which the first portion is arranged to overlap with the second portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a second cover portion according to one embodiment is arranged to support a camera module. FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device is mounted on a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device is mounted on a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating magnets provided within a first hinge cover portion and a second hinge cover portion according to one embodiment. FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a second hinge cover portion extending from a second portion according to one embodiment is arranged to cover the second hinge. FIG. 17 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a second hinge cover portion extending from a second portion according to one embodiment is arranged to cover a first hinge. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view (A-A') of a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a case combined with a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating the process of rotating a side cover portion of a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 21 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second cover portion is positioned to overlap with a first cover portion as the side cover portion rotates according to one embodiment. FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a first part of a second cover portion according to one embodiment is arranged to support a camera module. FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a first part of a second cover portion according to one embodiment engages with a groove formed in a first cover portion. FIG. 24 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0007] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a front view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), a third housing (130), a first hinge (140), a second hinge (150), and a flexible display (160). The first hinge (140) may be disposed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). The first hinge (140) may rotatably connect the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0010] According to one embodiment, a second hinge (150) may be positioned between a second housing (120) and a third housing (130). The second hinge (150) may rotatably connect the second housing (120) and the third housing (130). A flexible display (160) may be positioned at least partially within the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130).

[0011] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (160) may be positioned to cross at least a portion of the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150). The flexible display (160) may be folded or unfolded by the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150).

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 1, a flexible display (160) may include a first display portion (161), a second display portion (162), and a third display portion (163). For example, the first display portion (161) may be an area placed in the first housing (110) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). For example, the second display portion (162) may be an area placed in the second housing (120) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160). For example, the third display portion (163) may be an area placed in the third housing (130) of the entire area of ​​the flexible display (160).

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 2, the first housing (110) may include a sub-display (170). For example, the sub-display (170) may be positioned on the side opposite to where the first display portion (161) of the first housing (110) is positioned. For example, the sub-display (170) may be positioned on the side where the cover member of the first housing (110) is positioned. For example, the sub-display (170) may constitute at least a part of the exterior of the multi-foldable electronic device (100).

[0014] FIG. 3 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 3, a first state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded by a first hinge (140) and unfolded by a second hinge (150). For example, in the first state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded by the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150), the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130) may be arranged substantially parallel to each other. For example, in the first state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded, the first display portion (161), the second display portion (162), and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel to each other. For example, in a first state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded, the first display portion (161), the second display portion (162), and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be positioned to face a first direction (e.g., the +z axis direction).

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be unfolded sequentially by means of the second hinge (150) and the first hinge (140). For example, the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) can be rotated by means of the second hinge (150). For example, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) can be rotated by means of the first hinge (140).

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) are rotated by the second hinge (150), the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel. For example, the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) may be arranged to face a first direction. For example, as the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) are rotated by the second hinge (150), the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160) may be moved away from the third display portion (163).

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are rotated by the first hinge (140), the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel. For example, the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) may be arranged to face a first direction. For example, as the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) are rotated by the second hinge (150), the first display portion (161) of the flexible display (160) may be moved away from the second display portion (162).

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 3, in a first state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100), a first display portion (161), a second display portion (162), and a third display portion (163) of a flexible display (160) may all be arranged to face a first direction.

[0020] FIG. 4 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 4, a second state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by a second hinge (150) and unfolded by a first hinge (140). The first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be rotated by the first hinge (140). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the second hinge (150), the second housing (120) may overlap with the third housing (130). For example, as the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the second hinge (150), the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may come closer to the second display portion (162). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the second hinge (150), the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be overlapped. For example, the state in which the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) are overlapped may include a state in which the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) are positioned to face each other. For example, the state in which the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) are overlapped may include a state in which the third display portion (163) is positioned to face the second direction (-z-axis direction) and the second display portion (162) is positioned to face the first direction.

[0022] FIG. 5 is a side view of a multi-foldable electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, with reference to FIG. 5, a third state of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which, in the second state, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by a first hinge (140). For example, in the third state, the first housing (110) may be arranged to overlap with the second housing (120) and the third housing (130). For example, in the third state, the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the third housing (130) may be arranged to overlap each other. For example, in the third state, the first display portion (161) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged to face a first direction, and the second display portion (162) may be arranged to face a second direction.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a third state, a third housing (130) may be disposed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). In a third state, as the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is folded by the first hinge (140), the third housing (130) may be disposed or accommodated within the space formed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). To form the space in which the third housing (130) may be disposed or accommodated, the width of the first hinge (140) may be wider than the width of the second hinge (150). For example, by having a width of the first hinge (140) that is wider than the width of the second hinge (150), the radius of rotation of the first housing (110) or the second housing (120) by the first hinge (140) may be larger than the radius of rotation of the second housing (120) or the third housing (130) by the second hinge (150).

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing (110) may include a sub-display (170). For example, the sub-display (170) may be placed on the side opposite to the side where the flexible display (160) of the first housing (110) is placed. In a third state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), the sub-display (170) placed in the first housing (110) may be placed to face a second direction.

[0026] FIG. 6 is a front view of a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is a rear view of a case according to one embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the combination of a multi-foldable electronic device and a case according to one embodiment.

[0027] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, a case (200) may be formed to cover at least partially a multi-foldable electronic device (100). According to one embodiment, the case (200) may include a first cover portion (210), a second cover portion (220), a first hinge cover portion (230), a second hinge cover portion (240), a first fold portion (410), a second fold portion (420), a third fold portion (430), and a fourth fold portion (440). For example, the first hinge cover portion (210) may include an opening (250) and a protruding cover portion (260) extending from the opening (250) and protruding in the z-axis direction. For example, the second cover portion (220) may include a first portion (310) and a second portion (320).

[0028] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the case (200) may include a first cover portion (210) formed to at least partially cover the first housing (110) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first cover portion (210) may include a first surface (611) that is in contact with the first housing (110) and faces the +z-axis direction when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) and the case (200) are combined. For example, the first cover portion (210) may include a second surface (612) that is opposite to the first surface (611) and faces the -z-axis direction. For example, the first surface (611) of the first cover portion (210) may be the front surface of the first cover portion (210), and the second surface (612) may be the rear surface of the first cover portion (210).

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the first cover portion (210) may include an opening (250) that allows the camera module (160) and the decorative member (170) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) to be exposed to the outside of the case (200) when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) and the case (200) are combined. For example, the camera module (160) may be formed to be at least partially exposed to the rear surface facing the -z-axis direction of the first housing (110). For example, the decorative member (170) may be formed to at least partially surround the camera module (160) exposed to the rear surface of the first housing (110). According to one embodiment, the first cover portion (210) may include a protruding cover portion (260) that extends from the opening (250) and protrudes in the -z-axis direction. For example, the protruding cover portion (260) may be formed to cover at least partially the decorative member (170).

[0030] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the case (200) may include a first hinge cover portion (230) extending in the +x-axis direction from a first cover portion (210). For example, the first hinge cover portion (230) may include a third surface (613) facing in the +z-axis direction and a fourth surface (614) opposite to the third surface (613). For example, the third surface (613) may be the front surface of the first hinge cover portion (230), and the fourth surface (614) may be the rear surface of the first hinge cover portion (230).

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the first hinge cover portion (230) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the first cover portion (210). For example, the first hinge cover portion (230) may be configured to be rotatable by a first folding portion (410) provided between the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first cover portion (210). According to one embodiment, the first hinge cover portion (230) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to a y-axis parallel to the rotation axis of the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first hinge cover portion (230) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the first cover portion (210) in one of a first rotation direction (510) or a second rotation direction (520) with respect to the y-axis. For example, the first rotation direction (510) may be a direction in which the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates clockwise with respect to the y-axis. For example, the second rotation direction (520) may be a direction in which the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates counterclockwise with respect to the y-axis.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, for example, as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in the first rotation direction (510), the third surface (613) of the first hinge cover portion (230) may move away from the first surface (611) of the first cover portion (210). For example, as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in the first rotation direction (510), the fourth surface (614) of the first hinge cover portion (210) may move closer to the second surface (612) of the first cover portion (210). For example, as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in the second rotation direction (520), the third surface (613) of the first hinge cover portion (230) may move closer to the first surface (611) of the first cover portion (210). For example, as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in the second rotation direction (520), the fourth side (614) of the first hinge cover portion (210) may move away from the second side (612) of the first cover portion (210).

[0033] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, when the case (200) and the multi-foldable electronic device (100) are combined, the first hinge cover portion (230) may be positioned to cover the first hinge (140). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is combined with the first cover portion (210), as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in the second rotational direction (520), the first hinge cover portion (230) may be positioned to cover the first hinge (140).

[0034] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the case (200) may include a second cover portion (220) extending in the +x-axis direction from a first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the second cover portion (220) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the second cover portion (220) may be configured to be rotatable by a second folding portion (420) provided between the second cover portion (220) and the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the second cover portion (220) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the first hinge cover portion (230) in one of a first rotation direction (510) or a second rotation direction (520) by the second folding portion (420).

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, as the second cover portion (220) rotates in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first hinge cover portion (230), the front surface of the second cover portion (220) facing the +z-axis direction (e.g., the fifth surface (615) of the first portion (310), the seventh surface (617) of the second portion (320)) may move away from the third surface (613) of the first hinge cover portion (230). According to one embodiment, as the second cover portion (220) rotates in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the first hinge cover portion (230), the rear surface of the second cover portion (220) facing the -z-axis direction (e.g., the sixth surface (616) of the first portion (310), the eighth surface (618) of the second portion (320)) may move away from the fourth surface (614) of the first hinge cover portion (230).

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the second cover portion (220) may include a first portion (310) and a second portion (320). For example, the first portion (310) and the second portion (320) may be configured to be rotatable relative to each other. For example, the first portion (310) and the second portion (320) may be configured to be rotatable relative to each other by a third folding portion (430) provided between the first portion (310) and the second portion (320). For example, the first portion (310) and the second portion (320) may be portions segmented relative to each other by the third folding portion (430).

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, for example, as the second part (320) rotates in a first rotation direction (510) with respect to the first part (310), the seventh surface (617) facing the +z-axis direction of the second part (320) may move away from the fifth surface (615) facing the +z-axis direction of the first part (310). For example, as the second part (320) rotates in a second rotation direction (520) with respect to the first part (310), the eighth surface (618) opposite to the seventh surface (617) of the second part (320) may move closer to the sixth surface (616) opposite to the fifth surface (615) of the first part (310). According to one embodiment, the fifth surface (615) may be the front of the first part (310), and the sixth surface (616) may be the rear of the first part (310). According to one embodiment, the seventh surface (617) may be the front of the second part (320), and the eighth surface (618) may be the rear of the second part (320). For example, the fifth surface (615) of the first part (310) and the seventh surface (617) of the second part (320) may form the front facing the +z-axis direction of the second cover part (220). For example, the sixth surface (616) of the first part (310) and the eighth surface (618) of the second part (320) may form the rear facing the -z-axis direction of the second cover part (220).

[0038] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) and the case (200) are combined, the second cover portion (220) may be positioned to cover at least partially the second housing (120). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is combined with the first cover portion (210), as the first hinge cover portion (230) and the second cover portion (220) are sequentially rotated in the second rotation direction (520), the second cover portion (220) may be positioned to cover the rear surface of the second housing (120).

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, according to one embodiment, the case (200) may include a second hinge cover portion (240) extending in the -x-axis direction from the first cover portion (210). According to one embodiment, the second hinge cover portion (240) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the first cover portion (210). For example, the second hinge cover portion (240) may be configured to be rotatable by a fourth folding portion (440) provided between the second hinge cover portion (240) and the first cover portion (210). For example, as the second hinge cover portion (240) rotates in the first rotation direction (510) with respect to the first cover portion (210), the ninth surface (619) facing the +z-axis direction of the second hinge cover portion (240) may come closer to the first surface (611) of the first cover portion (210). For example, as the second hinge cover portion (240) rotates in the second rotational direction (520) relative to the first cover portion (210), the tenth surface (620) opposite to the ninth surface (619) of the second hinge cover portion (240) may come closer to the second surface (612) of the first cover portion (210).

[0040] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, when the case (200) and the multi-foldable electronic device (100) are combined, the second hinge cover portion (240) may be positioned to cover the second hinge (150). For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is combined with the first cover portion (210), as the second hinge cover portion (240) rotates in the first rotational direction (510), the second hinge cover portion (240) may be positioned to cover at least partially the second hinge (150).

[0041] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a first hinge cover portion, a first portion, and a second portion are rotated according to one embodiment. For example, FIG. 9 may be a drawing illustrating an example in which the first hinge cover portion (230), the first portion (310), and the second portion (320) are rotated so that the first portion (310) of the first hinge cover portion (230) and the second cover portion (220) of FIG. 10 are positioned to overlap with the second portion (320) of the second cover portion (220).

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when a multi-foldable electronic device (100) is coupled to a first cover portion (210), a first hinge cover portion (230) and a first portion (310) of a second cover portion (220) may be positioned to be in contact with the first cover portion (210). For example, as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover portion (210), a fourth surface (614) of the first hinge cover portion (230) may be positioned to be in contact with a second surface (612) of the first cover portion (210). For example, as the first part (310) of the second cover part (220) rotates in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover part (210) together with the first hinge cover part (230), the sixth surface (616) of the first part (310) may be positioned to come into contact with the second surface (612) of the first cover part (210). For example, when the first part (310) is not rotated with respect to the first hinge cover part (230), the first part (310) may be rotated together with the first hinge cover part (230) in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover part (210) so that the sixth surface (616) of the first part (310) is positioned to contact the second surface (612) of the first cover part (210) together with the fourth surface (614) of the first hinge cover part (230).

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first part (310) is rotated in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover part (210) together with the first hinge cover part (230), the second part (320) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the first part (310), so that the second part (320) can be positioned to come into contact with the first part (310) and the first hinge cover part (230). For example, when the first part (310) is rotated in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover part (210) together with the first hinge cover part (230), as the second part (320) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the first part (310), the seventh surface (617) of the second part (320) may be positioned to come into contact with the fifth surface (615) of the first part (310) and the third surface (613) of the first hinge cover part (230).

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the case (200) is positioned to cover the multi-foldable electronic device (100), and the second part (320), the first part (310), and the first hinge cover part (230) are sequentially rotated in a first rotational direction (510), as the second part (320) rotates in a second rotational direction (520) relative to the first part (310), the second part (320) may be positioned to overlap with the first part (310) and the first hinge cover part (230).

[0045] FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating magnets provided in a first hinge cover portion, a first portion, and a second portion according to one embodiment.

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion (210) may include a first magnet (710) for attachment to a first portion (310) of the second cover portion (220). For example, the first magnet (710) may be disposed within the first cover portion (210). For example, the first magnet (710) may be disposed within the space between the first surface (611) and the second surface (612) of the first cover portion (210). For example, the first magnet (710) may be disposed at a position for attachment to the first portion (310) of the first cover portion (210).

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion (310) of the second cover portion (220) may include a second magnet (720) for attachment to the first cover portion (210). For example, the second magnet (720) may have a polarity opposite to that of the first magnet (710). For example, the second magnet (720) may be placed within the first portion (310). For example, the second magnet (720) may be placed within the space between the fifth surface (615) and the sixth surface (616) of the first portion (310). For example, the second magnet (720) may be placed at a position corresponding to the first magnet (710) of the first cover portion (210).

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first part (310) rotates in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover part (210) together with the first hinge cover part (230), the first cover part (210) and the first part (310) can be attached by the first magnet (710) and the second magnet (720).

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hinge cover portion (230) may include a third magnet (730) for attachment to the second portion (320) of the second cover portion (220). For example, the third magnet (730) may be disposed within the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the third magnet (730) may be disposed within the space between the third surface (613) and the fourth surface (614) of the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the third magnet (730) may be disposed at a position for attachment to the second portion (320) of the first hinge cover portion (230).

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second portion (320) of the second cover portion (220) may include a fourth magnet (740) for attachment to the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the fourth magnet (740) may have a polarity opposite to that of the third magnet (730). For example, the fourth magnet (740) may be placed within the second portion (320). For example, the fourth magnet (740) may be placed in the space between the seventh surface (617) and the eighth surface (618) of the second portion (320). For example, the fourth magnet (740) may be placed at a position corresponding to the third magnet (730) of the first hinge cover portion (230).

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first part (310) is rotated in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover part (210) together with the first hinge cover part (230), as the second part (320) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the first part (310), the first hinge cover part (230) and the second part (320) can be attached by the third magnet (730) and the fourth magnet (740).

[0052] FIG. 11 is a drawing illustrating a first hinge cover portion and a state in which the first portion is arranged to overlap with the second portion according to one embodiment.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) are arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), the protruding cover portion (260) and the second portion (320) may be arranged on the bottom surface. For example, with the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), the protruding cover portion (260) and the second portion (320) are arranged on the bottom surface, so that the multi-foldable electronic device (100) coupled to the case (200) may not shake.

[0054] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a third thickness (t3) formed by adding a first thickness (t1) extended in the z-axis direction of the first hinge cover portion (230) and a second thickness (t2) extended in the z-axis direction of the second portion (320) may correspond to the distance between the first cover portion (210) and the bottom surface. For example, the thickness extended in the z-axis direction of the protruding cover portion (260) may correspond to the distance between the first cover portion (210) and the bottom surface. For example, the thickness of the protruding cover portion (260) may correspond to the third thickness (t3) formed by adding the first thickness (t1) of the first hinge cover portion (230) and the second thickness (t2) of the second portion (320). According to one embodiment, the thickness of the protruding cover portion (260) is formed to correspond to a third thickness (t3) which is the sum of the first thickness (t1) of the first hinge cover portion (230) and the second thickness (t2) of the second portion (320), so that the multi-foldable electronic device (100) coupled to the case (200) can be horizontal with respect to the bottom surface.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) are arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) may be arranged to be superimposed on the second portion (320). For example, the total length formed by adding the first length (d1) extended in the x-axis direction of the first hinge cover portion (230) and the second length (d2) extended in the x-axis direction of the first portion (310) corresponds to the third length (d3) extended in the x-axis direction of the second portion (320). As the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) are arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) may be arranged to be superimposed on the second portion (320). For example, the total length formed by adding the first length (d1) between the first folding part (410) and the second folding part (420) and the second length (d2) between the second folding part (420) and the third folding part (430) corresponds to the third length (d3) between the third folding part (430) and one end of the second part (320), so that the first hinge cover part (230) and the first part (310) are arranged to overlap with the second part (320), and thus the first hinge cover part (230) and the first part (310) can be arranged to be superimposed on the second part (320).

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the total area formed by adding the first area of ​​the first hinge cover portion (230) and the second area of ​​the first portion (310) corresponds to the third area of ​​the second portion (320), so that the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) are arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), and thus the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) can be arranged to be superimposed on the second portion (320).

[0057] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) are arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), the third folding portion (430) formed between the first portion (310) and the second portion (320) may be arranged spaced apart from one side of the protruding cover portion (260). For example, as the third folding portion (430) is arranged spaced apart from one side of the protruding cover portion (260), the third folding portion (430) may not be interfered with by the protruding cover portion (260) while the second portion (320) rotates to overlap with the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310).

[0058] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a second cover portion according to one embodiment is arranged to support a camera module.

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a space may be formed by a first hinge cover portion (230), a first portion (310), and a second portion (320). For example, a space may be formed as the first hinge cover portion (230), the first portion (310), and the second portion (320) rotate in a first rotational direction (510). For example, a space may be formed as the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) rotate together in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover portion (210), and as the second portion (320) rotates in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first portion (310). For example, when the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) are rotated in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first cover portion (210) and placed on the bottom surface, a space may be formed as the second portion (320) is rotated in a first rotational direction (510) with respect to the first portion (310).

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion (230), the first portion (310), and the second portion (320) are arranged to form a space, the second portion (320) may be able to maintain the first cover portion (210) in a tilted state relative to the bottom surface. For example, as the first hinge cover portion (230), the first portion (310), and the second portion (320) are arranged to form a space, the end of the second portion (320) may support a decorative member (170) formed to at least partially surround the camera module (160). For example, as the first hinge cover portion (230), the first portion (310), and the second portion (320) are arranged to form a space, the end of the second portion (320) may support a protruding cover portion (260) formed to at least partially cover the decorative member (170).

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the second part (320) is positioned so that the end of the second part (320) supports the protruding cover part (260) of the first cover part (210), the first cover part (210) may be positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface on which the first part (310) and the first hinge cover part (230) are placed. According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) is coupled to the first cover part (210) inclined with respect to the bottom surface, so that the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be mounted on a case (200). For example, the user may increase the convenience of use by mounting the multi-foldable electronic device (100) on the case (200).

[0062] FIGS. 13 and 14 are drawings illustrating an example in which a multi-foldable electronic device is mounted on a case according to one embodiment.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 13, the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be mounted and coupled to the first cover portion (210) positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, while supporting a protruding cover portion (260) formed such that the end of the second portion (320) surrounds the decorative member (170) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100), so that the first hinge cover portion (230), the first portion (310), and the second portion (320) form a space. For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is mounted in a third state on the first cover portion (210) positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, a sub-display (180) positioned at least partially on the rear of the second housing (120) can be visually exposed. For example, when the multi-foldable electronic device (100) is mounted in a third state on a first cover portion (210) positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, the user can view the screen displayed on the sub-display (180).

[0064] Referring to FIG. 14, a first housing (110) of a multi-foldable electronic device (100) in a first state can be mounted on a first cover portion (210) positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface. For example, as the first housing (110) is mounted on the first cover portion (210) positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, the first housing (110) can be positioned to be inclined with respect to the second housing (120) and the third housing (130). For example, as the first housing (110) is mounted on the first cover portion (210) positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) can be positioned on the bottom surface. For example, as the first housing (110) is mounted on the first cover portion (210) which is positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, the second housing (120) and the third housing (130) may be positioned on the bottom surface parallel to the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310). For example, as the first housing (110) is mounted on the first cover portion (210) which is positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface, the first display portion (161) may be positioned to have a predetermined inclination with respect to the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163). For example, as the first housing (110) is mounted on the first cover portion (210) which is positioned to be tilted relative to the bottom surface, the user can use the multi-foldable electronic device (100) by using the screens displayed on the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) while viewing the screen displayed on the first display portion (161) which is positioned to be tilted.

[0065] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating magnets provided within a first hinge cover portion and a second hinge cover portion according to one embodiment.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hinge cover portion (230) may include a fifth magnet (750) for attachment to the first hinge (140) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the fifth magnet (750) may be provided within the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the fifth magnet (750) may be provided within the space between the third surface (613) and the fourth surface (614) of the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, a plurality of fifth magnets (750) may be arranged along the longitudinal direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the fifth magnet (750) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the first hinge (140).

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first hinge (140) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include a seventh magnet (770) for attachment to the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the seventh magnet (770) may have a polarity opposite to that of the fifth magnet (750). For example, the seventh magnet (770) may not be a separate magnet, but an electronic component having polarity provided within the first hinge (140). For example, the seventh magnet (770) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the fifth magnet (750). For example, a plurality of seventh magnets (770) may be arranged in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the first hinge (140) (e.g., y-axis direction) along the arrangement of the fifth magnet (750).

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion (230) rotates in a second rotational direction (520) relative to the first cover portion (210), the first hinge cover portion (230) can be attached to the first hinge (140) by the fifth magnet (750) and the seventh magnet (770). For example, by attaching the first hinge cover portion (230) to the first hinge (140) by the fifth magnet (750) and the seventh magnet (770), the first hinge cover portion (230) can be maintained in a positioned to cover the first hinge (140).

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second hinge cover portion (240) may include a sixth magnet (760) for attachment to the second hinge (150) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the sixth magnet (760) may be provided within the second hinge cover portion (240). For example, the sixth magnet (760) may be provided within the space between the ninth surface (619) and the tenth surface (620) of the second hinge cover portion (240). For example, a plurality of sixth magnets (760) may be arranged along the longitudinal direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the second hinge cover portion (240). For example, the sixth magnet (760) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the second hinge (150).

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second hinge (150) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may include an eighth magnet (780) for attachment to the second hinge cover portion (240). For example, the eighth magnet (780) may have a polarity opposite to that of the sixth magnet (760). For example, the eighth magnet (780) may not be a separate magnet, but an electronic component having polarity provided within the second hinge (150). For example, the eighth magnet (780) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the sixth magnet (760). For example, a plurality of eighth magnets (780) may be arranged in a direction parallel to the rotation axis of the second hinge (150) (e.g., y-axis direction) along the arrangement of the sixth magnet (760).

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the second hinge cover portion (240) rotates in a first rotational direction (510) relative to the first cover portion (210), the second hinge cover portion (240) can be attached to the second hinge (150) by the sixth magnet (760) and the eighth magnet (780). For example, by attaching the second hinge cover portion (240) to the second hinge (150) by the sixth magnet (760) and the eighth magnet (780), the second hinge cover portion (240) can be maintained in a positioned to cover the second hinge (150).

[0072] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a second hinge cover portion extending from a second portion according to one embodiment is arranged to cover a second hinge. FIG. 17 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a second hinge cover portion extending from a second portion according to one embodiment is arranged to cover a first hinge.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, according to one embodiment, as in FIG. 11, the second hinge cover portion (240) may be a portion extending from the second portion (320) of the second cover portion (220). For example, the second hinge cover portion (240) may be a portion extending rotatable with respect to the second portion (320). For example, referring to FIG. 16, the second hinge cover portion (240) may be positioned to cover the second hinge (150) as it rotates in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the second portion (320). For example, with the multi-foldable electronic device (100) coupled to the first cover portion (210), as the first hinge cover portion (230), the second cover portion (220), and the second hinge cover portion (240) are sequentially rotated in the second rotation direction (520), the second hinge cover portion (240) may be positioned to cover the second hinge (150). For example, as the second hinge cover portion (240) is rotated in the second rotation direction (520), the second hinge cover portion (260) may be positioned to cover at least partially the second hinge (150) and the first cover portion (210).

[0074] Referring to FIG. 17, according to one embodiment, with the first hinge cover portion (230) and the first portion (310) arranged to overlap with the second portion (320), the second hinge cover portion (240) may be arranged to cover at least partially the first hinge (140) as the second hinge cover portion (240) rotates in a second rotational direction (520) relative to the second portion (320). According to one embodiment, the first hinge (140) and the second hinge (150) may be protected from the outside by the second hinge cover portion (240) formed to extend from the second portion (320).

[0075] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view (A-A') of a case according to one embodiment.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the case (200) may include a plurality of plates. For example, the plurality of plates may include a first plate (810), a second plate (820), a third plate (830), and a fourth plate (840). For example, the portion of the case (200) where the plurality of plates are arranged is configured to support a multi-foldable electronic device (100), and the portion of the case (200) where the plurality of plates are not arranged may be configured to be foldable. For example, the first plate (810) may be arranged in the portion between the first folding portion (410) and the second folding portion (420) of the first hinge cover portion (230). For example, the second plate (820) may be arranged in the portion between the second folding portion (420) and the third folding portion (430) of the first portion (310) of the second cover portion (220). For example, a third plate (830) may be placed between the third folding portion (430) of the second portion (320) of the second cover portion (220) and the end portion of the second portion (320). For example, a fourth plate (840) may be placed between the fourth folding portion (440) of the second hinge cover portion (240) and the end portion of the second hinge cover portion (240).

[0077] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a case combined with a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the case (900) may include a first cover portion (910), a second cover portion (920), and a side cover portion (930). According to one embodiment, the first cover portion (910) may be formed to cover at least partially the first housing (110). For example, the first cover portion (910) may be coupled to the first housing (110) to secure the multi-foldable electronic device (100). According to one embodiment, the side cover portion (930) may be a portion extending from the first cover portion (910). For example, the side cover portion (930) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the first cover portion (910). According to one embodiment, the second cover portion (920) may be a portion extending from the side cover portion (930). For example, the second cover portion (920) may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the side cover portion (930). For example, the second cover portion (920) may be a portion configured to cover the second housing (120).

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a side cover portion (930) may be configured to cover at least a side of a multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the side cover portion (930) may be formed perpendicular to a first hinge (140) that rotatably connects a first housing (110) and a second housing (120). For example, the side cover portion (930) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the side of the first housing (110), the side of the second housing (120), and the side of the third housing (130) that are positioned perpendicular to the first hinge (140) in a third folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, the side cover portion (930) may be formed perpendicular to the rotation axis of the first hinge (140). For example, the side cover portion (930) may be a portion connecting a first cover portion (910) and a second cover portion (920).

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cover portion (920) may include a first portion (1010) and a second portion (1020). For example, the second portion (1020) may be a portion that extends from the side cover portion (930) and is configured to be rotatable with respect to the side cover portion (930). For example, the first portion (1010) may be a portion that extends from the second portion (1020) and is configured to be rotatable with respect to the second portion (1020). For example, the first portion (1010) and the second portion (1020) may be configured to be rotatable by a fold portion (1030) between the first portion (1010) and the second portion (1020).

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion (1010) of the second cover portion (920) may include a second opening (1120). For example, at least a portion of the screen displayed on the sub-display (180) provided on the rear of the second housing (120) may be visually exposed through the second opening (1120). For example, the second opening (1120) may be formed at a position corresponding to the first opening (1110) of the first cover portion (910) to be described later.

[0082] FIG. 20 is a drawing illustrating the process of rotating a side cover portion of a case according to one embodiment.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520), the second cover portion (920) may be positioned to overlap with the first cover portion (910). For example, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in the second rotational direction (520), the front surface of the second cover portion (920) facing the -y-axis direction may come into contact with the rear surface of the first cover portion (910) facing the +y-axis direction. For example, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in the second rotational direction (520), the side cover portion (930) may be positioned to at least partially wrap the side surface of the first cover portion (910) facing the -z-axis direction. For example, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in the second rotational direction (520), the second cover portion (920) may come closer to the first cover portion (910).

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in a first rotational direction (510), the second cover portion (920) may be positioned to overlap with the second housing (120). For example, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in the first rotational direction (510), the rear surface of the second cover portion (920) facing the +y-axis direction may come into contact with the rear surface of the second housing (120). For example, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in the first rotational direction (510), the side cover portion (930) may be positioned to at least partially wrap around the sides of the second housing (120) and the third housing (130). For example, as the side cover portion (930) is rotated in the first rotational direction (520), the second cover portion (920) may come closer to the second housing (120).

[0085] FIG. 21 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second cover portion is positioned to overlap with a first cover portion as the side cover portion rotates according to one embodiment.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the second cover portion (920) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520) so that the front surface of the second cover portion (920) is attached to the rear surface of the first cover portion (910), the camera module (160) and the decorative member (170) of the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device (100). For example, as the second cover portion (920) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520) so that the front surface of the second cover portion (920) is attached to the rear surface of the first cover portion (910), the camera module (160) and the decorative member (170) may be visually exposed through a second opening (1120). For example, the camera module (160) and the decorative member (170) exposed through the first opening (1110) described later of the first cover portion (910) may be visually exposed through the second opening (1120) as the second cover portion (920) is rotated in the second rotational direction (520) so that the front of the second cover portion (920) is attached to the rear of the first cover portion (910). For example, as the second cover portion (920) is rotated in the second rotational direction (520) so that the front of the second cover portion (920) is attached to the rear of the first cover portion (910), the first opening (1110) and the second opening (1120) may be arranged to overlap.

[0087] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a first part of a second cover portion according to one embodiment is arranged to support a camera module.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a space may be formed by a side cover portion (930), a first portion (1010), and a second portion (1020). For example, a space may be formed as the side cover portion (930), the first portion (1010), and the second portion (1020) rotate in a second rotational direction (520). For example, a space may be formed as the side cover portion (930) and the second portion (1020) rotate together in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the first cover portion (910), and as the first portion (1010) rotates in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the second portion (1020). For example, when the side cover portion (930) and the second portion (1020) are rotated in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the first cover portion (910) and placed on the bottom surface, a space may be formed as the first portion (1010) is rotated in a second rotational direction (520) with respect to the second portion (1020).

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the side cover portion (930), the first portion (1010), and the second portion (1020) are arranged to form a space, the first portion (1010) may be allowed to maintain the first cover portion (910) in a tilted state relative to the bottom surface. For example, as the side cover portion (930), the first portion (1010), and the second portion (1020) are arranged to form a space, the end of the first portion (1010) may support a decorative member (170) formed to at least partially surround the camera module (160). For example, as the side cover portion (930), the first portion (1010), and the second portion (1020) are arranged to form a space, the end of the first portion (1010) may support a protruding cover portion formed to at least partially cover the decorative member (170).

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the end of the first part (1010) is positioned to support the protruding cover portion of the first cover portion (910), the first cover portion (910) may be positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface on which the second part (1020) and the side cover portion (930) are placed. According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (100) is coupled to the first cover portion (910) inclined with respect to the bottom surface, so that the multi-foldable electronic device (100) can be mounted on a case (200). For example, the user may increase the convenience of use by mounting the multi-foldable electronic device (100) on the case (200).

[0091] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating an example in which a first part of a second cover portion according to one embodiment engages with a groove formed in a first cover portion.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion (910) may include a groove portion (1200). For example, the groove portion (1200) may be formed on the rear surface of the first cover portion (910). According to one embodiment, as the side cover portion (930), the first portion (1010), and the second portion (1020) rotate in a second rotational direction (520), the end of the first portion (1010) may be positioned to engage with the groove portion (1200). For example, as the end of the first portion (1010) is positioned to engage with the groove portion (1200), the side cover portion (930), the first portion (1010), and the second portion (1020) may form a space. For example, as the end of the first part (1010) is positioned to catch on the groove (1200), the first cover part (910) may be positioned to be inclined with respect to the bottom surface. For example, as the end of the first part (1010) is positioned to catch on the groove (1200), the multi-foldable electronic device (100) may be mounted on the first cover part (910) which is positioned to be inclined.

[0093] FIG. 24 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2401) in a network environment (2400) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 24, in the network environment (2400), the electronic device (2401) may communicate with an electronic device (2402) through a first network (2498) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (2404) or a server (2408) through a second network (2499) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2401) may communicate with the electronic device (2404) through a server (2408). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2401) may include a processor (2420), memory (2430), input module (2450), sound output module (2455), display module (2460), audio module (2470), sensor module (2476), interface (2477), connection terminal (2478), haptic module (2479), camera module (2480), power management module (2488), battery (2489), communication module (2490), subscriber identification module (2496), or antenna module (2497). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (2478)) may be omitted from the electronic device (2401), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2476), camera module (2480), or antenna module (2497)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2460)).

[0094] The processor (2420) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (2440)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2401) connected to the processor (2420) and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2420) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (2476) or communication module (2490)) in volatile memory (2432), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (2432), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (2434). According to one embodiment, the processor (2420) may include a main processor (2421) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (2423) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (2401) includes a main processor (2421) and an auxiliary processor (2423), the auxiliary processor (2423) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (2421) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (2423) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2421) or as part thereof.

[0095] The auxiliary processor (2423) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (2401) (e.g., display module (2460), sensor module (2476), or communication module (2490)) on behalf of the main processor (2421) while the main processor (2421) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2421) while the main processor (2421) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2423) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (2480) or communication module (2490)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2423) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (2401) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (2408)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0096] The memory (2430) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (2401) (e.g., processor (2420) or sensor module (2476)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (2440)) and related commands. The memory (2430) may include volatile memory (2432) or non-volatile memory (2434).

[0097] The program (2440) may be stored as software in memory (2430) and may include, for example, an operating system (2442), middleware (2444), or an application (2446).

[0098] The input module (2450) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (2401) (e.g., processor (2420)) from outside the electronic device (2401) (e.g., user). The input module (2450) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0099] The sound output module (2455) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (2401). The sound output module (2455) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0100] The display module (2460) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (2401). The display module (2460) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (2460) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0101] The audio module (2470) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2470) can acquire sound through the input module (2450) or output sound through the sound output module (2455) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2402)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (2401).

[0102] The sensor module (2476) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (2401) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (2476) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0103] The interface (2477) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (2401) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2402)). According to one embodiment, the interface (2477) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0104] The connection terminal (2478) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2401) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2402)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (2478) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0105] The haptic module (2479) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (2479) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0106] The camera module (2480) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (2480) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0107] The power management module (2488) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (2401). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2488) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0108] The battery (2489) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (2401). According to one embodiment, the battery (2489) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0109] The communication module (2490) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (2401) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2402), electronic device (2404), or server (2408)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2490) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (2420) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (2490) may include a wireless communication module (2492) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (2494) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (2404) via a first network (2498) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (2499) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (2492) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (2401) within a communication network such as the first network (2498) or the second network (2499) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2496).

[0110] The wireless communication module (2492) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (2492) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (2492) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (2492) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2401), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2404)), or network system (e.g., second network (2499)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2492) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0111] An antenna module (2497) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (2497) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (2497) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (2498) or a second network (2499), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (2490). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2490) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (2497).

[0112] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2497) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0113] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0114] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (2401) and an external electronic device (2404) through a server (2408) connected to a second network (2499). Each of the external electronic devices (2402, or 2404) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2401). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (2401) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (2402, 2404, or 2408). For example, if the electronic device (2401) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2401) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (2401). The electronic device (2401) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (2401) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (2404) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2408) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (2404) or server (2408) may be included within the second network (2499). The electronic device (2401) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0115] The problem to be solved according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be as follows.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a rotatable foldable case can be provided to cover a multi-foldable electronic device.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable case capable of supporting a multi-foldable electronic device can be provided.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a case of a multi-foldable electronic device may include a first cover portion configured to cover a first housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The case may include a first hinge cover portion extending from the first cover portion and configured to cover a hinge between the first housing and the second housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The first hinge cover portion may be rotatably connected to the first cover portion. The case may include a second cover portion extending from the first hinge cover portion and configured to cover the second housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The second cover portion may include a first portion configured to be rotatably connected to the first hinge cover portion and a second portion configured to be rotatably connected to the first portion. As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in a first rotational direction relative to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the first rotational direction relative to the first portion, a space is formed by the first cover portion, the first hinge cover portion, and the second cover portion, and the end of the second portion of the second cover portion can be positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first part of the first hinge cover portion and the first part of the second cover portion may be disposed on a bottom surface. The end of the second part may support the one side of the camera module so as to maintain the first cover portion in a tilted state with respect to the bottom surface. The first cover portion, the first hinge cover portion, and the second cover portion tilted with respect to the bottom surface may form the space.

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion may include an opening. A decorative member formed to surround the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device at least partially through the opening. The end of the second portion may support the decorative member.

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion may include a protruding cover portion formed to extend from the opening and at least partially cover the decorative member. The end of the second portion may support the protruding cover portion.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction with respect to the first portion, the second portion may be arranged to overlap with the first portion and the first hinge cover portion.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the second direction with respect to the first portion, the rear surface of the first portion and the rear surface of the first hinge cover portion may be positioned to face the rear surface of the first cover portion, and the front surface of the first hinge cover portion and the front surface of the first portion may be positioned to face the front surface of the second portion.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the case may further include a first magnet disposed within the first cover portion, a second magnet disposed within the first portion and having a pole opposite to that of the first magnet, a third magnet disposed within the first hinge cover portion, and a fourth magnet disposed within the second portion and having a pole opposite to that of the third magnet. As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first direction relative to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the second direction relative to the first portion, the rear surface of the first portion may be attached to the rear surface of the first cover portion by the first magnet and the second magnet, and the front surface of the first hinge cover portion may be attached to the front surface of the second portion by the third magnet and the fourth magnet.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion may include a protruding cover portion formed to extend from the opening and at least partially cover the decorative member. When the second portion is positioned to overlap the first portion and the first hinge cover portion, the height of the protruding cover portion protruding from the rear surface of the first cover portion may correspond to the thickness of the first portion plus the thickness of the second portion.

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the second part is positioned to overlap the first part and the first hinge cover part, the folded part between the first part and the second part may be positioned to be spaced apart from the protruding cover part.

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the area of ​​the first hinge cover portion and the area of ​​the first portion combined may correspond to the area of ​​the second portion.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second hinge cover portion may be further included, which extends from the first cover portion and is rotatably connected to the first cover portion. The second hinge cover portion may be configured to cover another hinge that rotatably connects the second housing and the third housing.

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second hinge cover portion may be further included, which extends from a second portion of a second cover portion and is rotatably connected to the second portion. As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion, and the second cover portion is rotated in the second rotational direction with respect to the first hinge cover portion, and the second hinge cover portion is rotated in the second direction with respect to the second cover portion, the second hinge cover portion may be arranged to cover another hinge that rotatably connects the second housing and the third housing.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction with respect to the first portion, the second portion is positioned to overlap with the first portion and the first hinge cover portion, and as the second hinge cover is rotated in the second rotational direction with respect to the second cover portion, the second hinge cover portion may be positioned to cover the hinge.

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a case of a multi-foldable electronic device may include a first cover portion configured to cover a first housing of the multi-foldable electronic device. The first cover portion may include a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the first portion. The case may include a side cover portion extending from the second portion of the first cover portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the second portion. The side portion may be positioned perpendicular to a hinge that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing. The case may include a second cover portion extending from the side cover portion and configured to cover the second housing. The second cover portion may be configured to be rotatable with respect to the side cover portion. As the above-mentioned side cover portion is rotated in a first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the first portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the second portion, a space is formed by the first cover portion, the side cover portion, and the second cover portion, and the end of the first portion of the second cover portion can be positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device.

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the side cover portion and the second portion of the second cover portion may be disposed on a bottom surface. An end of the first portion may support one side of the camera module so as to maintain the first cover portion in a tilted state with respect to the bottom surface. The first cover portion, the side cover portion, and the second cover portion tilted with respect to the bottom surface may form the space.

[0133] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion may include a first opening. A decorative member formed to surround the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device at least partially through the first opening. The end of the first portion may support the decorative member.

[0134] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion may include a protruding cover portion formed to extend from the first opening and cover at least partially the decorative member. The end of the first portion may support the protruding cover portion.

[0135] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the side cover portion and the second cover portion are rotated together with respect to the first cover portion in the first rotational direction, the second cover portion may be positioned to overlap with the first cover portion.

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion of the second cover portion may include a second opening. As the second cover portion is positioned to overlap with the first cover portion, the decorative member may be exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device through the second opening.

[0137] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover portion may include a groove. The end of the first portion may support the groove.

[0138] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the space may be formed as the end of the first portion engages with the groove portion.

[0139] The effects of the invention according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are as follows.

[0140] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, user convenience can be enhanced by viewing a screen displayed on a display provided on the multi-foldable electronic device while the multi-foldable electronic device is mounted on a case configured to be foldable.

[0141] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a case can be provided that is horizontal to the bottom surface when the hinge cover portion and the second cover portion of the case are folded so that they overlap.

[0142] In addition, various effects identified directly or indirectly through the present disclosure may be provided.

[0143] Methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0144] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium may be provided for storing one or more programs (software modules). One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. One or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of this disclosure.

[0145] Such programs (software modules, software) may be stored in random access memory, non-volatile memory including flash memory, ROM (read-only memory), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), magnetic disc storage devices, compact disc-ROMs (CD-ROMs), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other forms of optical storage devices, magnetic cassettes. Alternatively, they may be stored in memory composed of some or all of these. Additionally, each constituent memory may include multiple units.

[0146] Additionally, the above program may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed via a communication network such as the Internet, Intranet, LAN (local area network), WLAN (wide LAN), or SAN (storage area network), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on a communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0147] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the components included in the disclosure are expressed in a singular or plural form according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is selected to suit the situation presented for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components; even if a component is expressed in the plural form, it may be composed of a singular form, and even if a component is expressed in the singular form, it may be composed of a plural form.

[0148] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part,” “module,” etc. may be a hardware component, such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component, such as a processor.

[0149] "Parts" and "modules" may be implemented by a program that is stored on an addressable storage medium and can be executed by a processor. For example, "parts" and "modules" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as by processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0150] The specific embodiments described in this disclosure are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of prior electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted.

[0151] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, comprising a and b, comprising b and c, comprising a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c.”

[0152] Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

Claims

Claim 1 In the case of a multi-foldable electronic device, A first cover portion configured to cover the first housing of the multi-foldable electronic device; A first hinge cover portion extending from the first cover portion and configured to cover a hinge between the first housing and the second housing of the multi-foldable electronic device, wherein the first hinge cover portion is rotatably connected to the first cover portion; and A second cover portion extending from the first hinge cover portion and configured to cover the second housing of the multi-foldable electronic device, the second cover portion includes a first portion configured to be rotatable with respect to the first hinge cover portion and a second portion configured to be rotatable with respect to the first portion, As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in a first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the first portion, A space is formed by the first cover portion, the first hinge cover portion, and the second cover portion, and A case in which the end of the second part of the second cover portion is positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device. Claim 2 In Article 1, The first part of the first hinge cover portion and the first part of the second cover portion are disposed on the bottom surface, and The end of the second part supports the one side of the camera module so that the first cover part maintains a tilted state relative to the bottom surface, and A case in which the inclined first cover portion, the first hinge cover portion, and the second cover portion form the space with respect to the bottom surface. Claim 3 In Article 1, The first cover portion above includes an opening, and A decorative member formed to surround the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device is at least partially exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device through the opening, and A case in which the end of the second part supports the decorative member. Claim 4 In Paragraph 3, The first cover portion includes a protruding cover portion that extends from the opening and is formed to cover at least partially the decorative member, and A case in which the end of the second part supports the protruding cover part. Claim 5 In Article 1, A case in which the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first rotational direction relative to the first cover portion, and the second portion is rotated in the second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction relative to the first portion, so that the second portion is positioned to overlap the first portion and the first hinge cover portion. Claim 6 In Article 5, As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the second direction with respect to the first portion, The rear surface of the first part and the rear surface of the first hinge cover part are arranged to face the rear surface of the first cover part, and A case in which the front of the first hinge cover portion and the front of the first portion are positioned to face the front of the second portion. Claim 7 In Article 5, A first magnet disposed within the first cover portion; A second magnet disposed within the first part and having a pole opposite to that of the first magnet; A third magnet disposed within the first hinge cover portion; and It further includes a fourth magnet disposed within the second part and having a pole opposite to that of the third magnet, As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first direction with respect to the first cover portion and the second portion is rotated in the second direction with respect to the first portion, The rear surface of the first part is attached to the rear surface of the first cover part by the first magnet and the second magnet, and A case in which the front surface of the first hinge cover portion is attached to the front surface of the second portion by means of the third magnet and the fourth magnet. Claim 8 In Article 5, The first cover portion includes a protruding cover portion that extends from the opening and is formed to cover at least partially the decorative member, and A case in which the second part is positioned to overlap the first part and the first hinge cover part, and the height of the protruding cover part protruding from the rear surface of the first cover part corresponds to the thickness of the first part and the thickness of the second part combined. Claim 9 In Article 8, With the second part positioned to overlap with the first part and the first hinge cover part, A case in which the fold portion between the first portion and the second portion is positioned to be spaced apart from the protruding cover portion. Claim 10 In Article 1, A case in which the combined area of ​​the first hinge cover portion and the area of ​​the first portion corresponds to the area of ​​the second portion. Claim 11 In Article 1, It further includes a second hinge cover portion extending from the first cover portion and rotatably connected to the first cover portion, A case, wherein the second hinge cover portion is configured to cover another hinge that rotatably connects the second housing and the third housing. Claim 12 In Article 1, It further includes a second hinge cover portion that extends from the second portion of the second cover portion and is rotatably connected to the second portion, and A case in which the first hinge cover portion is rotated in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion, the second cover portion is rotated in the second rotational direction with respect to the first hinge cover portion, and as the second hinge cover portion is rotated in the second direction with respect to the second cover portion, the second hinge cover portion is positioned to cover another hinge that rotatably connects the second housing and the third housing. Claim 13 In Article 11, As the first hinge cover portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion, and the second portion is rotated in the second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction with respect to the first portion, the second portion is positioned to overlap with the first portion and the first hinge cover portion, A case in which, as the second hinge cover is rotated in the second rotational direction with respect to the second cover portion, the second hinge cover portion is positioned to cover the hinge. Claim 14 In the case of a multi-foldable electronic device, A first cover portion configured to cover a first housing of the multi-foldable electronic device, wherein the first cover portion includes a first portion and a second portion extending from the first portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the first portion; A side cover portion extending from the second portion of the first cover portion and configured to be rotatable with respect to the second portion, said side portion being positioned perpendicular to a hinge rotatably connecting the first housing and the second housing; and It includes a second cover portion extending from the side cover portion and configured to cover the second housing, wherein the second cover portion is configured to be rotatable with respect to the side cover portion. As the above side cover portion is rotated in a first rotational direction with respect to the first cover portion and the first portion is rotated in the first rotational direction with respect to the second portion, A space is formed by the first cover portion, the side cover portion, and the second cover portion, and A case in which the end of the first part of the second cover part is positioned to support one side of the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device. Claim 15 In Article 14, The above side cover portion and the second portion of the above second cover portion are disposed on the bottom surface, and The end of the first part supports the one side of the camera module so that the first cover part maintains a tilted state relative to the bottom surface, and A case in which the inclined first cover portion, the side cover portion, and the second cover portion form the space with respect to the bottom surface. Claim 16 In Article 14, The above first cover portion includes a first opening, and A decorative member formed to surround the camera module of the multi-foldable electronic device is at least partially exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device through the first opening, and A case in which the end of the first part supports the decorative member. Claim 17 In Article 16, The first cover portion includes a protruding cover portion that extends from the first opening and is formed to cover at least partially the decorative member, and A case in which the end of the first part supports the protruding cover part. Claim 18 In Article 14, A case in which the side cover portion and the second cover portion are rotated together with respect to the first cover portion in the first rotational direction, so that the second cover portion is positioned to overlap with the first cover portion. Claim 19 In Article 18, The first portion of the second cover portion includes a second opening, A case in which the second cover portion is positioned to overlap with the first cover portion, so that the decorative member is exposed to the outside of the multi-foldable electronic device through the second opening. Claim 20 In Article 14, The above first cover portion includes a groove, and A case in which the end of the first part supports the groove.

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