Electronic device including electronic component

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises: a housing including a first space; a slide structure including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and slidably disposed from the housing in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction for a specified reciprocating distance; a bendable member connected to the slide structure, received into the first space in a slide-in state, and forms the same plane as the slide structure in a slide-out state; a flexible display including a first region supported by the first surface and a second region extending from the first region and supported by the bendable member, wherein in the slide-in state, the second region is received into the first space so as not to be seen from the outside; a first substrate disposed in the first space; at least one electronic component disposed in a second space between the first surface of the slide structure and the flexible display; and at least one electrical connection electrically connecting the flexible display to the first substrate. It may include a component. Various other embodiments may be possible.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an electronic device including electronic components. Background Technology

[0003] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer and are being improved to increase rigidity, enhance design aspects, and differentiate their functional elements. Electronic devices are moving away from uniform rectangular shapes and are gradually transforming into various shapes. To ensure portability, electronic devices may have a deformable structure that allows for the use of large-screen displays. For example, as part of a deformable structure, an electronic device may have a structure (e.g., a rollable structure) in which the display area is expanded through a housing coupling structure that operates in a sliding manner and a flexible display supported by it. Such electronic devices may require the efficient placement of electronic components within their internal space. The problem to be solved

[0005] The electronic device may include a deformable slideable electronic device (e.g., a rollable electronic device) that can expand the display area when used. The slideable electronic device may include a housing (e.g., a base bracket) and a slide structure (e.g., a slide bracket or a slide housing) that can be movably coupled to each other in a manner that is at least partially fitted together. For example, the slide structure can vary the display area of ​​the flexible display by sliding in or out from the housing in a specified direction and a specified reciprocating distance. For example, the slide structure may support at least a portion of the flexible display (or expandable display) and be coupled to operate at least partially from the housing in a sliding manner, and may induce the display area to vary by being manually pushed in or out by a user, or by automatically transitioning to a slide-in state or a slide-out state through an internal driving mechanism.

[0006] A slideable electronic device may include multiple electronic components. Since these electronic components are primarily placed within a housing, the placement design is subject to constraints, and the performance of the electronic components may degrade depending on the retraction and extension movements of the slide structure. For example, if an antenna module, as an electronic component, is placed near a slide structure within the housing, its radiation performance may deteriorate depending on the retraction and extension movements of the slide structure.

[0007] Various embodiments of the present invention may provide an electronic device including electronic components.

[0008] According to various embodiments, by placing electronic components on a slide structure, an electronic device including electronic components that can help with efficient placement of electronic components can be provided.

[0009] According to various embodiments, an electronic device including an electronic component configured to exhibit excellent performance regardless of the insertion / extraction operation of the slide structure can be provided. means of solving the problem

[0011] According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise: a housing including a first space; a slide structure including a first surface facing a first direction and a second surface facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and slidably disposed from the housing in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction for a specified reciprocating distance; a bendable member connected to the slide structure, received into the first space in a slide-in state, and forms a plane identical to the slide structure in a slide-out state; a flexible display including a first region supported by the first surface and a second region extending from the first region and supported by the bendable member, wherein in the slide-in state, the second region is received into the first space so as not to be seen from the outside; a first substrate disposed in the first space; at least one electronic component disposed in a second space between the first surface of the slide structure and the flexible display; and at least one electrical connection member connecting the flexible display to the first substrate. there is. Effects of the invention

[0013] An electronic device according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be advantageous for the placement design of electronic components by having at least one electronic component placed on a slide structure, and may contribute to improving the reliability of the electronic device by always exhibiting excellent performance regardless of the insertion / extraction operation of the slide structure. In addition, by connecting a flexible display and at least one electronic component together to a substrate of a housing through a single electrical connection member (e.g., FPCB), it may help in the efficient use of the component mounting space. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0015] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 2a and 2b are front perspective views of an electronic device showing a slide-in state and a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 3a and 3b are rear perspective views of an electronic device showing an inlet state and an outlet state according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of an electronic device illustrating the arrangement structure of a slide FPCB according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7a is a configuration diagram of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device viewed along line 7b-7b of FIG. 7a according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7c is a diagram illustrating the electrical connection relationship between an electrical connection member using a slide FPCB and an antenna module on the back side of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7d is a partial configuration diagram of a slide FPCB according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 8a is a configuration diagram of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 8b is a diagram illustrating the electrical connection relationship between an electrical connection member using a second substrate and an antenna module on the back side of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 8c is a partial configuration diagram of a second substrate according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 9a is a configuration diagram of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 9b is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device viewed along line 9b-9b of FIG. 9a according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 10a and FIGS. 10b are a cross-sectional perspective view and a side cross-sectional view of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10c is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed from line 10c-10c of FIG. 10b according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10d is an enlarged view of the 10d area of ​​FIG. 10a according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 11a and FIGS. 11b are graphs comparing the loss by length of an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0016] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0018] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0019] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (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 (101) itself where the artificial intelligence is performed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). 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.

[0020] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0021] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0022] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) 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).

[0023] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) 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.

[0024] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) 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 (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0025] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0026] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (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 (176) 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.

[0027] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0028] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0029] The haptic module (179) 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 (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0030] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0031] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0032] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0033] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (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 (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (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 (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0034] The wireless communication module (192) 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 (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) 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 (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, 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 realizing URLLC.

[0035] An antenna module (197) 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 (197) 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 (197) 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 (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) 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 (197).

[0036] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102, or 104) may be the same or different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) 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 (101). The electronic device (101) 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 (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0040] FIGS. 2A and 2B are front perspective views of an electronic device showing a slide-in state and a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIGS. 3A and 3B are rear perspective views of an electronic device showing a slide-in state and a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0041] Referring to FIGS. 2a through 3b, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., housing structure), a slide structure (250) coupled to the housing (210) so as to be movable in a specified direction (e.g., X-axis direction) and a specified reciprocating distance, a bendable member (e.g., bendable member (260) of FIG. 4) coupled to one end of the slide structure (250) and accommodated in the internal space of the housing (210) through bending in a slide-in state (e.g., hinge rail or multi-joint hinge module), and a flexible display (230) (e.g., expandable display) positioned to be supported by the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (e.g., bendable member (260) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) can be positioned so as not to be seen from the outside by being received into the internal space of the housing (210) while being supported by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member (260) of FIG. 4) in the retracted state. According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) can be positioned so as to be seen from the outside while being supported by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member (260) of FIG. 4) forming the same plane as the slide structure (250) in the slide-out state in the slide-out state.

[0042] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (210) (e.g., housing structure) comprising a front surface (210a) (e.g., first side) facing a first direction (e.g., Z-axis direction), a rear surface (210b) (e.g., second side) facing a second direction (- Z-axis direction) opposite to the first direction, and a side surface (210c) that surrounds the space between the front surface (210a) and the rear surface (210b) and is at least partially exposed to the outside. According to one embodiment, the rear surface (210b) may include a rear cover (221) that is composed of at least a part of the housing (210). In some embodiments, the housing (210) may be configured by a base bracket (e.g., base bracket (240) of FIG. 4) that guides the slide structure (250) and at least one side cover (e.g., side cover (211, 212) of FIG. 4) that is coupled to at least a portion of the base bracket (e.g., base bracket (240) of FIG. 4) and at least a portion of the rear cover (221). According to one embodiment, the rear cover (221) may be formed by a polymer, coated or colored glass, ceramic, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the above materials. In some embodiments, the rear cover (221) may extend to at least a portion of the side (210c).

[0043] According to various embodiments, the side (210c) may include a first side (2101) having a first length, a second side (2102) extending perpendicularly from the first side (2101) to have a second length longer than the first length, a third side (2103) extending parallel to the first side (2101) from the second side (2102) and having a first length, and a fourth side (2104) extending parallel to the second side (2102) from the third side (2103) and having a second length. According to one embodiment, the slide structure (250) supports the flexible display (230) and can expand the display area of ​​the flexible display (230) by sliding out from the second side (2102) toward the fourth side (2104) (e.g., in the X-axis direction), or reduce the display area of ​​the flexible display (230) by sliding in from the fourth side (2104) toward the second side (2102) (e.g., in the X-axis direction). According to one embodiment, at least one side cover (211, 212) may be placed on the first side (2101) and the third side (2103).

[0044] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a flexible display (230) positioned to be supported by a slide structure (250). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a first region (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) supported by the slide structure (250) and a second region (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion) extending from the first region (230a) and supported by a bendable member (e.g., a bendable member (260) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, a second region (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be positioned so as not to be exposed to the outside and is inserted into the internal space of the housing (210) in the inserted state of the electronic device (200), and may be exposed to the outside so as to extend from the first region (230a) while being supported by a bendable member (e.g., the bendable member (260) of FIG. 4) in the withdrawn state of the electronic device (200). Accordingly, the electronic device (200) may include a rollable type and / or slideable type electronic device in which the display area of ​​the flexible display (230) changes according to the movement of the slide structure (250) from the housing (210).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the slide structure (250) may be slidably coupled to be at least partially retracted or withdrawn from the housing (210). For example, the electronic device (200) may be configured to have a first width (W1) from a second side (2102) to a fourth side (2104) in the retracted state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be operated to have a third width (W3) greater than the first width (W1) by moving a bendable member (e.g., bendable member (260) of FIG. 4) retracted into the housing (210) in a designated direction (e.g., X-axis direction) to have an additional second width (W2). Thus, the flexible display (230) may have a display area of ​​substantially the first width (W1) in the retracted state and an expanded display area of ​​substantially the third width (W3) in the withdrawn state.

[0046] According to various embodiments, the slide structure (250) may be operated by user operation. For example, the electronic device (200) may transition to an inverted state or an inverted state by user operation of pressing the outer surface of the flexible display (230) in a designated direction. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may also have the slide structure (250) withdrawn in a designated direction (e.g., X-axis direction) by operating a button (not shown) of an externally exposed locker (not shown). In this case, the slide structure (250) may be intermittently held in an inverted state through the locker (not shown) while retaining a restoring force to be withdrawn by an elastic member when pressed in a designated direction (e.g., -X-axis direction). In some embodiments, the slide structure (250) may be operated automatically by a driving mechanism (e.g., a driving motor, a reduction module and / or a gear assembly) placed in the internal space of the housing (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be configured to control the operation of the slide structure (250) through a driving mechanism when it detects an event for a transition of the inlet / outlet state of the electronic device (200) through a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). In some embodiments, the processor of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may control the flexible display (230) to display objects in various ways and execute applications in response to the changed display area of ​​the flexible display (230) according to the inlet state, the outlet state, or the intermediate state.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an input device (203), an acoustic output device (206, 207), a sensor module (204, 217), a camera module (205, 216), a connector port (208), a key input device (not shown), or an indicator (not shown). In another embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included.

[0048] According to various embodiments, the input device (203) may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device (203) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The sound output device (206, 207) may include speakers. The sound output device (206, 207) may include an external speaker (206) and a call receiver (207). In another embodiment, the sound output device (206, 207) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

[0049] According to various embodiments, the sensor module (204, 217) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (204, 217) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor or an illuminance sensor) placed on the front (210a) of the electronic device (200) and / or a second sensor module (217) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) placed on the rear (210b). According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may be placed on the front (210a) of the electronic device (200) under the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a TOF (time of flight) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0050] According to various embodiments, the camera modules (205, 216) may include a first camera module (205) positioned on the front (210a) of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (216) positioned on the rear (210b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a flash (218) positioned near the second camera module (216). According to one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 216) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. According to one embodiment, the first camera module (205) may be positioned below the flexible display (230) and configured to photograph a subject through a portion of the active area of ​​the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the flash (218) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp.

[0051] According to various embodiments, some camera modules (205) among the camera modules (205, 216), some sensor modules (204) among the sensor modules (204, 217), or indicators may be positioned to be exposed through a flexible display (230). For example, some camera modules (205), some sensor modules (204), or indicators may be positioned in the internal space of the electronic device (200) to come into contact with the external environment through an opening or a transparent area perforated in the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the area facing some camera modules (205) of the flexible display (230) may be formed as a transparent area having a specified transmittance as part of the area for displaying content. According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. These transparent areas may include areas that overlap with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of some camera modules (205) through which light passes to form an image with an image sensor to generate an image. For example, the transparent areas of the flexible display (230) may include areas with a lower pixel density and / or wiring density than the surroundings. For example, the transparent areas may replace the openings described above. For example, some camera modules (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In another embodiment, some sensor modules (204) may be positioned to perform their functions within the internal space of the electronic device (200) without being visually exposed through the flexible display (230).

[0052] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one antenna (e.g., antenna module (290) of FIG. 4) (e.g., antenna structure). According to one embodiment, at least one antenna (e.g., antenna module (290) of FIG. 4) may be configured to transmit and receive signals for wireless communication with, for example, an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another antenna (not shown) disposed in an internal space. According to one embodiment, the other antenna may wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. According to one embodiment, at least one antenna and / or the other antenna may include a legacy antenna, a mmWave antenna, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna.

[0053] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through a conductive portion (2511) disposed in at least a portion of the slide structure (250). For example, the slide structure (250) may include a side member (251) formed of a conductive material. According to one embodiment, the side member (251) may include a conductive portion (2511) segmented through at least one non-conductive portion (2512, 2513) (e.g., a polymer). According to one embodiment, the conductive portion (2511) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0054] An electronic device (200) according to various embodiments of the present invention may be advantageous for the placement design of electronic components by having at least one electronic component, such as an antenna, a key button module, or a sensor module, placed on a slide structure (250) and providing an electrical connection structure corresponding thereto, and excellent performance may be exhibited regardless of the insertion / extraction operation of the slide structure (250), and may help improve the reliability of the electronic device.

[0056] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (200) may include a base bracket (240) comprising at least one guide roller (241) rotatably disposed therein, a slide structure (250) slidably coupled to the base bracket (240) by a specified reciprocating distance, a bendable member (260) disposed to move together with the slide structure (250), a flexible display (230) disposed to receive support from the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260), a cover member (221) (e.g., a rear cover) fixed to at least a portion of the base bracket (240), and at least one side cover (211, 212) surrounding at least a portion of a first space (e.g., the first space (2403) of FIG. 5) between the base bracket (240) and the cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may comprise a housing structure (e.g., housing (210) of 2a) including a first space (e.g., first space (2403) of FIG. 5) through a base bracket (240), a cover member (221), and at least one side cover (211, 212). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may comprise various electrical structures, such as a first substrate (271) disposed in the first space (e.g., first space (2403) of FIG. 5).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the slide structure (250) may be formed at least partially in the shape of a plate and may include a first surface (2501) facing a first direction (e.g., z-axis direction) and a second surface (2502) facing a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first surface (2501) of the slide structure (250) may be formed in a shape for supporting a flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, a bendable member (260) (e.g., a multibar assembly) may be coupled to be coupled with the slide structure (250). According to one embodiment, the bendable member (260) can be guided to have a first display area by being pushed into a first space (e.g., the first space (2403) of FIG. 5) together with a part of the flexible display (230) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state. According to one embodiment, the bendable member (260) can be guided to form a plane identical to the slide structure (250) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-out state, so that a part of the flexible display (230) can be seen from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) can have a second display area larger than the first display area.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the slide structure (250) may include a second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 5) formed by a structural change of the first surface (2501) facing the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, a second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 5) may be formed between the slide structure (250) and the base bracket (240) through a structural change of the second surface (2502). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electronic component (204, 205, 290) disposed in the second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 5) formed in the slide structure (250). According to one embodiment, the at least one electronic component may include a camera module (205), a sensor module (204), an antenna module (290), or a key button module (not shown). According to one embodiment, if the at least one electronic component includes a camera module (205) and / or a sensor module (204), it may be disposed to detect the external environment through a flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the at least one electronic component may include a dielectric substrate (291) and a dielectric When including an antenna module (290) comprising an antenna radiator (292) disposed on a substrate (291), the side member (251) may be positioned to transmit and receive radio waves in the direction in which it faces (e.g., the x-axis direction and / or the direction between the x-axis and the z-axis), the direction in which it faces (e.g., the -z-axis direction), and / or the direction in which it faces the side cover (211, 212) (e.g., the y-axis direction and / or the -y-axis direction). In some embodiments, at least one electronic component (e.g., a key button module) may be disposed in the second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 5) and may be exposed through the side member (251) of the slide structure (250).According to one embodiment, the slide structure (250) may include a support cover (2212) positioned to cover a second space (e.g., 2503 in FIG. 5)) to form a flat surface for supporting the flexible display (230). In this case, the support cover (2212) may include at least one through hole (2212a, 2212b) formed at a corresponding position so that at least one electronic component (e.g., camera module (205) and / or sensor module (204)) and the flexible display (230) face each other.

[0060] According to various embodiments, the base bracket (240) may include a third surface (2401) facing the slide structure (250) and a fourth surface (2402) facing the cover member (221) and oriented in the opposite direction to the third surface (2401). According to one embodiment, the base bracket (240) and / or side cover (211, 212) may include a guide structure (not shown) for slidably receiving the slide structure (250) over a specified reciprocating distance. According to one embodiment, at least one guide roller (241) rotatably disposed on the base bracket (240) may support at least a portion of the bandable member (260) connected to the slide structure (250) in a winding manner. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one tension belt (2411) that is supported by or placed near the guide roller (241) and supports the bandable member (260) so that it does not sag.

[0061] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one support bracket (2211) (e.g., rear case) which is positioned between the base bracket (240) and the cover member (221) and provides rigidity to the electronic device (200) or provides a mounting space for components. In this case, the first substrate (271) (e.g., printed circuit board (PCB)) may be positioned in the space between the base bracket (240) and the support bracket (2211).

[0062] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an electrical connection structure for electrically connecting a flexible display (230) and a first substrate (271). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection structure may include a bendable slide FPCB (280) that electrically connects the first substrate (271) and a second substrate (e.g., the second substrate (2323) of FIG. 6) (e.g., FPCB) positioned to be folded toward the back of the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the slide FPCB (280) may be positioned in such a way that it penetrates a first opening (2504) formed in a slide structure (250) and a second opening (2404) formed in a base bracket (240). For example, the slide FPCB (280) may include a connecting portion (281) having a shape and length for accommodating a sliding reciprocating distance (reciprocating stroke) of the slide structure (250), and one end (2811) of the connecting portion (281) may be electrically connected to a second substrate of the flexible display (230) (e.g., the second substrate (2323) of FIG. 6) after penetrating the first opening (2504) of the slide structure (250), and the other end (2812) of the connecting portion (281) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) after penetrating the second opening (2404) of the base bracket (240). According to one embodiment, the slide FPCB and the flexible display and / or the slide FPCB and the first substrate may be electrically connected through a connector coupling structure (e.g., a coupling structure of a receptacle and a connector).

[0063] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical connection member for electrically connecting at least one electronic component disposed in a second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 5) of the slide structure (250) and a first substrate (271). According to one embodiment, the at least one electrical connection member may utilize at least a portion of the slide FPCB (280) that electrically connects the flexible display (230) and the first substrate (271), utilize the second substrate (2323), or be disposed individually. For example, the at least one electrical connection member may be determined in various ways described below depending on the position where at least one electronic component is disposed in the second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 5) and the function of the electronic component.

[0065] FIG. 5 is a partial perspective view of an electronic device illustrating the arrangement structure of a slide FPCB according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0066] FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the front of the electronic device (200), and the flexible display (230) is omitted to explain the internal structure.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (200) may include a base bracket (240) comprising at least one guide roller (241) rotatably disposed therein, a slide structure (250) slidably coupled to the base bracket (240) for a specified reciprocating distance, a bendable member (260) disposed to move together with the slide structure (250), a flexible display (230) disposed to receive support from the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260), a cover member (221) (e.g., a rear cover) fixed to at least a portion of the base bracket (240), and at least one side cover (211) surrounding at least a portion of a first space (e.g., the first space (2403) of FIG. 5) between the base bracket (240) and the cover member (221).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260) may be slidably coupled to the base bracket (240). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first space (2403) formed between the base bracket (240) and the cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second space (2503) formed by changing the structural shape of the first surface (2501) of the slide structure (250) that supports the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the slide structure (250) may include a support cover (2212) that forms the same plane as the first surface (2501) and is disposed to seal at least a portion of the second space (2503). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna module (290) disposed in a second space (2503) formed through a slide structure (250) and a support cover (2212). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may include a dielectric substrate (291) disposed in the second space (2503) and an antenna radiator (292) disposed on the dielectric substrate (291). In some embodiments, the antenna module (290) may be replaced by at least a portion of the conductive side member (251) of the slide structure (250) (e.g., the conductive portion (2511) of FIG. 2A). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may include at least one conductive structure, a conductive pattern, and / or a conductive patch disposed on the dielectric substrate (291). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may operate in at least one frequency band among a legacy band operating in the range of 800 MHz to 3300 MHz, a sub-6 band operating in the range of 3.3 GHz to 6 GHz, or a 5G band (NR, new radio) operating in the range of 3 GHz to 300 GHz.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the slide FPCB (280) may be electrically connected to the flexible display (230) through one end (2811) of the connection part (281) penetrating the slide structure (250), and electrically connected to the first substrate (271) through the other end (2812) of the connection part (281) penetrating the base bracket (240). For example, the connection part (281) of the slide FPCB (280) may be formed in a bendable shape capable of accommodating the sliding reciprocating distance of the slide structure (250).

[0070] According to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the antenna module (290) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) through at least one electrical connection member. According to one embodiment, the at least one electrical connection member may utilize at least a portion of a slide FPCB (280) that electrically connects the flexible display (230) and the first substrate (271), utilize a second substrate (e.g., the second substrate (2323) of FIG. 6), or be individually arranged. For example, the at least one electrical connection member may be determined in various ways depending on the location where the antenna module (290) is placed in the second space (2503).

[0072] FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 6, a flexible display (230) may include a window layer (231), a polarizing layer (POL (polarizer)) (2331) (e.g., a polarizing film) sequentially disposed on the back surface of the window layer (231), a display panel (233), a polymer member (234), and a metal sheet layer (235). According to one embodiment, the window layer (231) may include a polymer layer and a glass layer laminated with the polymer layer. According to one embodiment, the window layer (231) may include PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or PI (polyimide) as the polymer layer, and UTG (ultra thin glass) as the glass layer.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the window layer (231), the polarizing layer (2331), the display panel (233), the polymer member (234), and the metal sheet layer (235) may be attached to each other via an adhesive (P). For example, the adhesive (P) may include at least one of an optical clear adhesive (OCA), a pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA), a thermoreactive adhesive, a general adhesive, or double-sided tape. According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be attached to a first surface (e.g., the first surface (2501) of FIG. 5) of a slide structure (250) via another adhesive member. In some embodiments, the polarizing layer (2331) may be replaced with a color filter and a black matrix (BM).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the polymer member (234) may be applied in a dark color (e.g., black) to help with background display when the display is off. According to one embodiment, the polymer member (234) may act as a cushion to absorb shock from the outside of the electronic device (200) to prevent damage to the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the polymer member (234) may be placed under the metal sheet layer (235).

[0076] According to various embodiments, the metal sheet layer (235) may be used to help reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device (200), shield ambient noise, dissipate heat emitted from surrounding heat-emitting components, and provide flexibility to the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer (235) may comprise at least one of SUS (steel use stainless) (e.g., STS (stainless steel)), Cu, Al, or CLAD (e.g., a laminated member in which SUS and Al are alternately arranged). In another embodiment, the metal sheet layer (235) may comprise other alloy materials. According to one embodiment, the metal sheet layer (235) may include a first planar portion (2351) facing a first surface (2501) of a slide structure (250), a bendable portion (2352) connected to the first planar portion (2351) and formed to be bendable, and a second planar portion (2353) extending from the bendable portion (2352). According to one embodiment, the bendable portion (2352) may include a plurality of openings (2352a) formed at specified intervals and sizes. In some embodiments, the plurality of openings (2352a) may be replaced by a plurality of slits and / or a plurality of recesses. According to one embodiment, the bendability of the bendable portion (2352) may be determined through the shape or arrangement structure of the plurality of openings (2352a). In another embodiment, the flexible display (230) may further include a detection member (not shown) for detecting input by an electromagnetic induction type handwriting member. According to one embodiment, the detection member may include a digitizer. In another embodiment, the detection member may be disposed between a display panel (233) and at least one polymer member (234). In another embodiment, the detection member is disposed below a metal sheet layer (235), and the metal sheet layer (235) may have a structural shape (e.g., a plurality of openings) detectable by the detection member.In another embodiment, the detection member may be placed between the metal sheet layer (235) and the slide structure (250).

[0077] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include at least one functional member (not shown) disposed between a polymer member (234) and a metal sheet layer (235). According to one embodiment, the functional member may include a graphite sheet for heat dissipation, a force touch FPCB, a fingerprint sensor FPCB, a communication antenna radiator, a heat dissipation sheet, a conductive / non-conductive tape and / or an open cell sponge.

[0078] According to various embodiments, the bendable member (260) may include a first portion (261) facing a bendable portion (2352) below the metal sheet layer (235), a second portion (262) extending from the first portion (261) and facing a portion of the first planar portion (2351) of the metal sheet layer (235), and a third portion (263) facing the second planar portion (2353) of the metal sheet layer (235). In some embodiments, the second planar portion (2353) and the third portion (263) may be omitted. According to one embodiment, the bendable portion (2352) may be attached to the first portion (261) of the bendable member. According to one embodiment, the first planar portion (2351) may be attached to the second portion (262) and the first surface (2501) of the slide structure (250). According to one embodiment, the second planar portion (2353) may be attached to the third portion (263) of the bendable member (260). According to one embodiment, the bendable portion (2352) of the metal sheet layer (235) and the first portion (261) of the bendable member (260) are attached through an adhesive member having an adhesive property that provides slip in the direction in which the slide structure (250) slides, so that the flexible display (230) can be flexibly supported when the first portion (261) is wound through the guide roller (241).

[0079] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a bending portion (232) that is positioned to be folded from a display panel (233) to at least a portion of the back surface of the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the bending portion (232) may include an extension portion (2321) extending from the display panel (233), a connection pad (2322) electrically connected to the extension portion (2321) and including a control circuit (2322a), and a second substrate (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board) (2323) electrically connected to the connection pad (2322). According to one embodiment, the second substrate (2323) may include a connector (2333a) for connecting to a slide FPCB (e.g., the slide FPCB (280) of FIG. 5). According to one embodiment, the control circuit (2322a) may include a DDI (display driver IC) and / or a TDDI (touch display driver IC) mounted on a connection pad (2322) having an electrical wiring structure. According to one embodiment, the connection pad (2322) may include a separate FPCB or film comprising the control circuit (2322a) arranged in a COF (chip on film) manner. According to one embodiment, the control circuit (2322a) may include a COP (chip on panel or chip on plastic) structure mounted directly on an extension (2321) without a connection pad (2322). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a plurality of electrical components mounted on a second substrate (2323). According to one embodiment, the plurality of electrical components may include at least one passive component such as a touch IC, a flash memory for a display, an ESD protection diode, a pressure sensor, or a decap.According to one embodiment, a banding portion (232) extending from a display panel (233) can be positioned in such a way that it is folded through the edge and then comes into contact with a metal sheet layer (235).

[0080] According to various embodiments, the second substrate (2323) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) placed in the first space (2403) of the electronic device (200) via a slide FPCB (e.g., the slide FPCB (280) of FIG. 5). In this case, the second substrate (2323) may be used as an electrical connection means for at least one electrical connection member to connect an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module (290) of FIG. 5) placed in the second space (2503) of the slide structure (250) to the first substrate (e.g., the first substrate (271) of FIG. 5).

[0082] FIG. 7a is a configuration diagram of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device viewed along line 7b-7b of FIG. 7a according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7c is a diagram illustrating the electrical connection relationship between an electrical connection member using a slide FPCB and an antenna module on the back side of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 7d is a partial configuration diagram of a slide FPCB according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0083] In describing the electronic devices of FIGS. 7a through 7d, components substantially identical to those of FIGS. 5 and 6 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 7a through 7d, the electronic device (200) may include a second space (2503) formed through at least a portion of the slide structure (250) and formed to face the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna module (290) disposed in the second space (2503). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may include a dielectric substrate (291) disposed in at least a portion of the second space (2503) and an antenna radiator (292) disposed on the dielectric substrate (291). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) disposed in the first space (2403) through a slide FPCB (280) disposed to penetrate the slide structure (250) and the base bracket (240).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (290) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) through an electrical connection member (282) that electrically connects the slide FPCB (280) and the dielectric substrate (291) of the antenna module (290). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member (282) may include an FPCB (e.g., a flexible substrate) branching from at least a portion of the slide FPCB (280). In some embodiments, the electrical connection member (282) may include a separate FPCB that electrically connects the slide FPCB (280) and the dielectric substrate (291). In this case, the antenna module (290) placed in the second space (2503) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) placed in the first space (2403) through the electrical connection member (282) and a portion of the wiring structure provided in the slide FPCB (280) (e.g., an RF signal line).

[0086] According to various embodiments, the slide FPCB (280) may include a first signal transmission area (2801) and a second signal transmission area (2802) electrically separated from the first signal transmission area (2801). According to one embodiment, the first signal transmission area (2801) is an area for transmitting control signals of a flexible display (230), and the second signal transmission area (2802) is an RF signal transmission area for an antenna module (290), and the two areas (2801, 2802) are shielded with a ground line (GL) or ground layer in between, thereby helping to reduce signal transmission loss to each other. According to one embodiment, the width and / or thickness of the ground line (GL) may be determined according to the placement location and / or signal characteristics (e.g., impedance characteristics) of at least one signal line placed in the first signal transmission area (2801) and / or the second signal transmission area (2802). In some embodiments, the second signal transmission area (2802) may be used for signal transmission for at least one other electronic component (e.g., camera module, sensor module and / or key button module).

[0088] FIG. 8a is a configuration diagram of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 8b is a diagram illustrating the electrical connection relationship between an electrical connection member using a second substrate and an antenna module on the back side of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 8c is a partial configuration diagram of a second substrate according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0089] In describing the electronic devices of FIGS. 8a through 8c, components substantially identical to those of FIGS. 5 and 6 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 8a through 8c, the electronic device (200) may include a second space (2503) formed through at least a portion of the slide structure (250) and formed to face the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna module (290) disposed in the second space (2503). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may include a dielectric substrate (291) disposed in at least a portion of the second space (2503) and an antenna radiator (292) disposed on the dielectric substrate (291). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) disposed in the first space (2403) through a slide FPCB (280) disposed to penetrate the slide structure (250) and the base bracket (240).

[0091] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (290) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) through an electrical connection member (283) that electrically connects the dielectric substrate (291) of the antenna module (290) to the second substrate (2323) placed in the bending portion (232) extending from the flexible display (230). This arrangement structure may be relatively advantageous when the antenna module (290) is placed in a position where it is difficult to connect through the branching structure of the slide FPCB (280) in the second space (2503) (e.g., the branching structure of FIG. 7a). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member (283) may include an FPCB (e.g., a flexible substrate) that electrically connects the second substrate (2323) of the bending portion (232) to the dielectric substrate (291) of the antenna module (290). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member (283) may include an RF coaxial cable that electrically connects the fourth signal transmission area (2323b) of the bending part (232) and the dielectric substrate (291) of the antenna module (290). According to one embodiment, as the electrical connection member (283), the RF coaxial cable may be advantageous for transmitting and receiving analog signals. In this case, the antenna module (290) placed in the second space (2503) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) placed in the first space (2403) through the electrical connection member (283), the second substrate (2323) of the bending part (232), and the slide FPCB (280).

[0092] According to various embodiments, the second substrate (2323) may include a third signal transmission area (2323a) and a fourth signal transmission area (2323b) electrically separated from the third signal transmission area (2323a). According to one embodiment, the third signal transmission area (2323a) is an area for transmitting control signals of a flexible display (230), and the fourth signal transmission area (2323b) is an RF signal transmission area for an antenna module (290), and the two areas (2801, 2802) are shielded with a ground line (GL) or ground layer in between, thereby helping to reduce signal transmission loss to each other. According to one embodiment, the third signal transmission area (2323a) may be electrically connected to the first signal transmission area (2801) of the slide FPCB (280), and the fourth signal transmission area (2323b) may be electrically connected to the second signal transmission area (2802) of the slide FPCB (280).

[0094] FIG. 9a is a configuration diagram of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 9b is a cross-sectional perspective view of an electronic device viewed along line 9b-9b of FIG. 9a according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0095] In describing FIGS. 9a and 9b, components that are substantially identical to the components of FIGS. 5 and 6 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, the electronic device (200) may include a second space (2503) formed through at least a portion of the slide structure (250) and formed to face the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna module (290) disposed in the second space (2503). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may include a dielectric substrate (291) disposed in at least a portion of the second space (2503) and an antenna radiator (292) disposed on the dielectric substrate (291). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) disposed in the first space (2403) through a slide FPCB (280) disposed to penetrate the slide structure (250) and the base bracket (240).

[0097] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (290) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) placed in a first space (2403) through an electrical connection member (284) that is positioned to penetrate a third opening (2505) placed in a slide structure and a fourth opening (2405) placed in a base bracket (240) facing the third opening (2505). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member (284) may include a flexible FPCB (e.g., a flexible substrate) capable of accommodating the sliding reciprocating distance of the slide structure. In this case, the antenna module (290) placed in the second space (2503) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) placed in the first space (2403) through the electrical connection member (284).

[0099] FIGS. 10a and FIGS. 10b are a cross-sectional perspective view and a side cross-sectional view of an electronic device including an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10c is a partial cross-sectional view of an electronic device viewed from line 10c-10c of FIG. 10b according to various embodiments of the present invention. FIG. 10d is an enlarged view of the 10d area of ​​FIG. 10a according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0100] In describing FIGS. 10a through 10d, components substantially identical to those in FIGS. 5 and 6 are given the same reference numerals, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 10a through 10d, the electronic device (200) may include a second space (2503) formed through at least a portion of the slide structure (250) and formed to face the flexible display (230). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna module (290) disposed in the second space (2503). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may include a dielectric substrate (291) disposed in at least a portion of the second space (2503) and an antenna radiator (292) disposed on the dielectric substrate (291). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (290) may operate as a single patch antenna, an array-type antenna comprising a plurality of conductive patches spaced apart at specified intervals, a monopole antenna, a dipole antenna, a parallel plate waveguide antenna, or a tapered slot antenna. According to one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) placed in a first space (2403) through a slide FPCB (e.g., slide FPCB (280) of FIG. 5) that is positioned to penetrate the slide structure (250) and the base bracket (240). According to one embodiment, the slide structure (250) may perform a sliding motion in such a way that a hinge rail (256) positioned on the side is guided by a guide slit (246) of the side cover (211).

[0102] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (290) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) through an electrical connection member (285) fixed so as to extend from the second space (2503) to the first space (2403) along one side of the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member (285) may be formed of a flexible conductive material arranged to be coupled with the sliding movement of the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260) supported by the guide roller (241). For example, the electrical connection member (285) may include an RF coaxial cable arranged to be coupled with the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260). According to one embodiment, one end of the electrical connection member (285) may be fixed to the dielectric substrate (291) of the antenna module (290), and the other end may be fixed to a sub-substrate (265) fixed to the other end of the bendable member (260). According to one embodiment, the sub-substrate (265) may be placed in a first space (2403) and may be electrically connected to a first substrate (271) through a bendable FPCB (286). Thus, the antenna module (290) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (271) through the electrical connection member (285), the sub-substrate (265), and the bendable FPCB (286). According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be placed on the sub-substrate (265). In some embodiments, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be placed on a dielectric substrate (291).

[0103] According to various embodiments, the electrical connection member (285) may be fixed or supported to the slide structure (250) and the bendable member (260) through a support structure. For example, the electrical connection member (285) may be positioned to receive support from a fixing groove (2506) formed on one side of the slide structure (250). According to one embodiment, the electrical connection member (285) may be fixed through support grooves (2615) that are positioned at least partially at designated intervals in the bendable member (260). For example, if the bendable member (260) includes a plurality of multibars that are coupled to be rotatable relative to each other, the support grooves (2615) may be formed only on the multibars selected at designated intervals among the plurality of multibars (e.g., multibars positioned in area A of FIG. 10d), thereby helping to provide flexibility that allows the electrical connection member (285) to interact with the bendable member (260). According to one embodiment, as an electrical connection member (285), an RF coaxial cable may be advantageous for transmitting and receiving analog signals.

[0105] FIGS. 11a and FIGS. 11b are graphs comparing the loss by length of an electrical connection member according to various embodiments of the present invention.

[0106] FIG. 11a is a graph (graph 1101) showing the loss of a general RF cable having a first length as an electrical connection member, FIG. 11b is a graph (graph 1102) showing the loss of an RF cable having a second length longer than the first length as an electrical connection member presented in FIG. 10a, and it can be seen that there is no difference in signal loss in the effective frequency band (e.g., 800 MHz to 6000 MHz band) (region 1103).

[0107] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been individually illustrated and described with respect to electrical connection members (282, 283, 284, 285) that electrically connect an electronic component (e.g., antenna module) placed on a slide structure (250) to a first substrate (271) placed on a base bracket (240), but are not limited thereto. For example, identical or different signals of the electronic component may be transmitted simultaneously through at least two electrical connection members among the electrical connection member (282) of FIG. 7a, the electrical connection member (283) of FIG. 8a, the electrical connection member (284) of FIG. 9a, or the electrical connection member (285) of FIG. 10a. For example, when the antenna module (290) is applied as an electronic component, it may be configured to transmit and receive digital signals through any one of the electrical connection members (282) of FIG. 7a, the electrical connection member (283) of FIG. 8a, or the electrical connection member (284) of FIG. 9a, which are composed of a flexible substrate (FPCB), and to transmit and receive analog signals through the electrical connection member (285) of FIG. 10a.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the electronic device comprises a housing (e.g., housing (210) of FIG. 2a) including a first space (e.g., the first space (2403) of FIG. 7b), a first surface (e.g., the first surface (2501) of FIG. 7b) facing a first direction (e.g., the z-axis direction of FIG. 4), a second surface (e.g., the second surface (2502) of FIG. 7b) facing a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., the -z-axis direction of FIG. 4), and a slide structure (e.g., slide structure (250) of FIG. 7b) slidably disposed from the housing in a third direction perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the x-axis direction of FIG. 4) for a specified reciprocating distance, and a bendable member (e.g., of FIG. 7b) connected to the slide structure, received into the first space in a slide-in state, and forms the same plane as the slide structure in a slide-out state. A bendable member (260)), a first region (e.g., the first region (230a) of FIG. 2b) supported by the first surface, and a second region (e.g., the second region (230b) of FIG. 2b) extending from the first region and supported by the bendable member, wherein in the retracted state, the second region comprises a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 7b) which is received into the first space so as not to be seen from the outside, a first substrate (e.g., the first substrate (271) of FIG. 7b) disposed in the first space, at least one electronic component (e.g., the antenna module (290) of FIG. 7b) disposed in the second space (e.g., the second space (2503) of FIG. 7b) between the first surface of the slide structure and the flexible display, and at least one electrical connection member connecting the flexible display to the first substrate (e.g. It may include an electrical connection member (282) of 7b.

[0110] According to various embodiments, the flexible display comprises a display panel and

[0111] The device may include a bending portion that extends outwardly from the display panel and includes a second substrate, wherein at least a portion of the bending portion and the second substrate are attached to the back surface of the display through bending of the bending portion, and the at least one electrical connection member may include a bendable slide FPCB that connects one end of the display panel to the second substrate and the other end to the first substrate.

[0112] According to various embodiments, the slide FPCB can electrically connect the first substrate and the second substrate in a manner that penetrates at least partially the slide structure.

[0113] According to various embodiments, it may include an FPCB that branches off from at least a portion of the slide FPCB and is electrically connected to at least one electronic component.

[0114] According to various embodiments, the slide FPCB may include a first signal transmission area electrically connected to the flexible display and a second signal transmission area electrically connected to the FPCB.

[0115] According to various embodiments, the first signal transmission area and the second signal transmission area may be electrically shielded from each other through a ground area.

[0117] According to various embodiments, the at least one electrical connection member may be electrically connected to the first substrate in a manner that at least partially penetrates the slide structure.

[0118] According to various embodiments, the second space may be formed through a structural change of the slide structure.

[0119] According to various embodiments, the at least one electronic component may be positioned in the second space to detect an external environment through at least a part of the flexible display.

[0120] According to various embodiments, the at least one electronic component may include at least one of an antenna module, a camera module, a sensor module, or a key button module disposed in the second space.

[0121] According to various embodiments, the slide structure comprises a conductive side member disposed near the second space and at least partially visible, the conductive side member comprises at least one conductive portion disposed through at least one non-conductive portion, and the conductive portion may function as an antenna connected to the at least one electrical connection member.

[0122] According to various embodiments, the at least one electrical connection member includes a bendable conductive cable extending from the first space to the second space through a support structure disposed on the slide structure and the bendable member, and the conductive cable can electrically connect the first substrate and the at least one electronic component.

[0123] According to various embodiments, it may include a sub-substrate disposed at the end of the bendable member and electrically connected to the conductive cable, and a bendable FPCB disposed in the first space and electrically connecting the sub-substrate and the first substrate.

[0124] According to various embodiments, the at least one electronic component includes an antenna module, and the sub-substrate may include a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through the antenna module.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the conductive cable may include an RF coaxial cable.

[0126] According to various embodiments, the bendable member comprises a multibar assembly including a plurality of multibars rotatably coupled to each other, and the support structure may include a fixing groove formed to support at least a portion of the conductive cable on one side of the slide structure, and a support groove formed at one end of some multibars arranged at a specified interval among the plurality of multibars of the multibar assembly and supporting at least a portion of the conductive cable.

[0127] According to various embodiments, the conductive cable can be moved together with the slide structure and the bendable member.

[0128] According to various embodiments, the housing may include a base bracket coupled to the slide structure, a cover member spaced apart from the base bracket to provide the first space, and at least one side cover disposed to surround at least a portion of the first space.

[0129] According to various embodiments, the electronic component includes an antenna module disposed in the second space, and the at least one electrical connection member may include a flexible FPCB disposed such that one end is connected to the antenna module and the other end is connected to the first substrate, and a flexible conductive cable disposed to be supported by the slide structure and the bendable member, extending from the first space to the second space, one end being connected to the first substrate and the other end being electrically connected to the antenna module.

[0130] According to various embodiments, the flexible FPCB may be configured to transmit and receive digital signals, and the flexible conductive cable may be configured to transmit and receive analog signals.

[0131] Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples provided to facilitate the explanation of the technical content according to the embodiments of the present invention and to aid in understanding the embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present invention. Accordingly, the scope of the various embodiments of the present invention should be interpreted to include all modifications or variations derived based on the technical concept of the various embodiments of the present invention, in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Explanation of the symbols

[0133] 200: Electronic device 210: Housing 230: Flexible display 240: Base bracket 250: Slide structure 260: Bendable member 271: First substrate 280: Slide FPCB 290: Antenna module 2323: Second board

Claims

Claim 1 An electronic device comprising: a housing; a slide structure slidably disposed with respect to the housing and moving between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a flexible display disposed across the housing and the slide structure; a bendable member comprising a plurality of bars and supporting a portion of the flexible display; a first substrate disposed in the housing; at least one electronic component disposed on the slide structure; and a flexible substrate (FPCB) comprising a first signal transmission area connecting the flexible display and the first substrate and a second signal transmission area connecting the at least one electronic component and the first substrate, wherein the first signal transmission area and the second signal transmission area disposed on one side of the first signal transmission area are electrically shielded from each other through a ground line disposed between them. Claim 2 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the flexible display comprises: a display panel; and a bending portion extending outwardly from the display panel and including a second substrate, wherein at least a portion of the bending portion and the second substrate are attached to the back surface of the display through the bending of the bending portion, and the flexible substrate connects one end of the display panel to the second substrate and the other end to the first substrate through the first signal transmission region. Claim 3 An electronic device that electrically connects the first substrate and the second substrate in a manner in which the flexible substrate penetrates at least partially the slide structure in the second paragraph. Claim 4 An electronic device according to paragraph 2, comprising a branch portion that branches off from at least a portion of the flexible substrate, is electrically connected to at least one electronic component, and includes the second signal transmission region. Claim 5 delete Claim 6 delete Claim 7 An electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the flexible substrate is electrically connected to the first substrate in a manner that at least partially penetrates the slide structure. Claim 8 In claim 1, the housing includes a first space in which the first substrate is disposed, the slide structure includes a second space in which the at least one electronic component is disposed, and the second space is formed through a structural modification of the slide structure. Claim 9 In claim 8, the at least one electronic component is an electronic device positioned in the second space to detect an external environment through at least a portion of the flexible display. Claim 10 In claim 8, the electronic device comprising at least one of an antenna module, a camera module, a sensor module, or a key button module disposed in the second space. Claim 11 In claim 8, the slide structure comprises a conductive side member disposed near the second space and disposed at least partially so as to be visually visible, the conductive side member comprises at least one conductive portion disposed through at least one non-conductive portion, and the conductive portion acts as an antenna connected to the flexible substrate. Claim 12 An electronic device comprises: a housing including a first space; a slide structure including a first surface and a second surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, and slidably disposed from the housing; a bendable member connected to the slide structure, received into the first space in a slide-in state, and forms a plane identical to the slide structure in a slide-out state; a flexible display disposed to be supported by the first surface and the bendable member; a first substrate disposed in the first space; and at least one electronic component disposed in a second space between the first surface of the slide structure and the flexible display. An electronic device comprising an electrical connection member that electrically connects at least one electronic component to the first substrate, wherein the electrical connection member is arranged to be supported through a support structure disposed on the slide structure and the bendable member and includes a bendable conductive cable extending from the first space to the second space, wherein the conductive cable electrically connects the first substrate and the at least one electronic component, and the conductive cable moves together with the slide structure and the bendable member. Claim 13 An electronic device according to claim 12, comprising: a sub-substrate disposed at the end of the bendable member and electrically connected to the conductive cable; and a bendable FPCB disposed in the first space and electrically connecting the sub-substrate and the first substrate. Claim 14 An electronic device according to claim 13, wherein at least one electronic component comprises an antenna module, and the sub-substrate comprises a wireless communication circuit configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal through the antenna module. Claim 15 In claim 14, the conductive cable is an electronic device including an RF coaxial cable. Claim 16 An electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the bendable member comprises a multibar assembly comprising a plurality of multibars rotatably coupled to one another, and the support structure comprises: a fixing groove formed to support at least a portion of the conductive cable on one side of the slide structure; and a support groove formed at one end of some multibars arranged at a specified interval among the plurality of multibars of the multibar assembly and supporting at least a portion of the conductive cable. Claim 17 delete Claim 18 An electronic device according to claim 12, wherein the housing comprises: a base bracket coupled to the slide structure; a cover member spaced apart from the base bracket to provide the first space; and at least one side cover disposed to surround at least a portion of the first space. Claim 19 An electronic device comprises: a housing including a first space; a slide structure including a first surface and a second surface facing opposite to the first surface, and slidably disposed from the housing; a bendable member connected to the slide structure, received into the first space in a slide-in state, and forms a plane identical to the slide structure in a slide-out state; a flexible display disposed to be supported by the first surface and the bendable member; a first substrate disposed in the first space; at least one electronic component disposed in a second space between the first surface of the slide structure and the flexible display; and at least one electrical connection member electrically connecting the at least one electronic component to the first substrate, wherein the electronic component includes an antenna module disposed in the second space, and the at least one electrical connection member comprises a bendable FPCB disposed such that one end is connected to the antenna module and the other end is connected to the first substrate. An electronic device comprising a bendable conductive cable that is positioned to receive support from the slide structure and the bendable member, extends from the first space to the second space, has one end connected to the first substrate, and the other end electrically connected to the antenna module. Claim 20 An electronic device according to claim 19, wherein the flexible FPCB is configured to transmit and receive digital signals, and the flexible conductive cable is configured to transmit and receive analog signals.

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