Electronic device including foreign substance storage space

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a rollable display having a display area reduced or expanded on the basis of slide-in or slide-out of the second housing; and guide rail devices positioned on one side and the other side of the second housing, respectively, and slidably connecting the second housing and the first housing, wherein each guide rail device comprises: a moving part coupled to the second housing and moved together with the second housing according to the sliding of the second housing; a support part coupled to the first housing and including a moving groove along which the moving part is moved; and a guide part disposed between the moving part and the support part and including at least one elastic member, and the support part includes a foreign substance storage space formed at a position where the elastic member and the support part face at each of one side and the other side of the moving groove.

Description

Electronic devices containing foreign body storage spaces

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a foreign body storage space.

[0002] An electronic device (e.g., a rollable electronic device) can expand or contract the display area exposed on one side of the electronic device according to the user's needs.

[0003] An electronic device may include a slidable housing (e.g., a first housing, a second housing) and a rollable display disposed in the housing. The rollable electronic device may have a display area of ​​the rollable display disposed in the housing that may expand or contract depending on the sliding of the housing.

[0004] A first housing (e.g., a fixed housing) and a second housing (e.g., a movable housing) can be connected via a guide rail device. The second housing can slide towards or away from the first housing via the guide rail device.

[0005] A gap may be formed between each component (e.g., the first housing, the second housing) to facilitate the sliding operation of the electronic device. External foreign matter may enter the electronic device through the gap between the components. External foreign matter entering the electronic device may hinder the smooth sliding operation of the electronic device.

[0006] If the gap between each component is reduced to prevent the inflow of foreign matter from outside, the sliding motion of the electronic device may be restricted.

[0007] Therefore, a structure may be required to reduce the extent to which the sliding motion of an electronic device is restricted by external foreign matter.

[0008] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first housing, a second housing slidably coupled with the first housing, a rollable display whose display area is reduced or expanded based on a slide-in or slide-out of the second housing, and a guide rail device positioned on one side and the other side of the second housing, respectively, and slidably connecting the second housing and the first housing, wherein the guide rail device includes a moving part coupled with the second housing and moved together with the second housing according to the sliding of the second housing, a support part coupled with the first housing and including a moving groove in which the moving part moves, and a guide part disposed between the moving part and the support part and including at least one elastic member, wherein the support part may include a foreign body storage space formed at a position where the elastic member and the support part face each other on one side and the other side of the moving groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, the guide rail device includes a support portion including a moving groove, a moving portion arranged such that at least a portion thereof moves in the moving groove, and a guide portion disposed between the moving portion and the support portion and including at least one elastic member, wherein the support portion may include a foreign material storage space formed at a position where the elastic member and the support portion face each other on one side and the other side of the moving groove.

[0010] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent or reduce the sliding operation of the electronic device from being hindered by external foreign matter by including a foreign matter storage space.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIGS. 5A and 5B are cross-sectional views of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIGS. 7A and 7B are perspective views showing a guide rail device in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIGS. 8A and 8B are perspective views showing a guide rail device in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a guide rail device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a guide part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a guide rail device including a foreign body storage space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIGS. 12A and 12B are drawings showing a support and a foreign body storage space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIGS. 13a, 13b and 13c are drawings showing a moving part and a foreign body storage space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIGS. 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d are drawings showing a foreign body storage space according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 15a and FIG. 15b are drawings showing a foreign body storage space and a guide part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 16a and FIG. 16b are drawings showing a foreign body storage space and a guide part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a guide rail device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a moving part according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0030] The processor (120) may control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)), and may perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0031] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, 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. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can 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 can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of 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, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0032] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0033] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0034] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0035] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0036] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a 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 the 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 a force generated by the touch.

[0037] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0038] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0039] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In 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.

[0040] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may 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).

[0041] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0042] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0043] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0044] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0045] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the 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 operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that 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., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as 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 can 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 verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0046] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), 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), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the 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 eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0047] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In 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 the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0048] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0049] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0050] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an 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 process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the 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.

[0051] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0052] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) coupled to the first housing (210) so as to be slidable in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction) from the first housing (210), and a rollable display (230) (e.g., a flexible display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that the second housing (220) slides out in a first direction (direction ①) or slides in in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①) based on the first housing (210) held by the user. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (220) including the second space (2201) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210), thereby changing to a slide-in state. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4) (e.g., a bendable member, a multi-joint hinge module, or a multi-bar assembly) that, in a slide-out state, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220), and that, in a slide-in state, is at least partially accommodated in a first space (2101) of the first housing (220). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while being supported by the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4) in the slide-in state, thereby being arranged so as not to be visible from the outside.According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) in a bending manner while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in a slide-out state, thereby being arranged to be visible from the outside.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first side member (211) and a second housing (220) including a second side member (221). According to one embodiment, the first side member (211) may include a first side (2111) having a first length along a first direction (e.g., a y-axis direction), a second side (2112) extending from the first side (2111) to have a second length shorter than the first length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (2111) (e.g., an x-axis direction), and a third side (2113) extending from the second side (2112) substantially parallel to the first side (2111) and having the first length. According to one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the first side member (211) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first extension member (212) extending from at least a portion of the first side member (211) to at least a portion of the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the first extension member (212) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first extension member (212) may be formed separately from the first side member (211) and structurally coupled to the first side member (211).

[0055] In one embodiment, the second side member (221) can include a fourth side member (2211) that corresponds at least partially with the first side member (2111) and has a third length, a fifth side member (2212) that extends from the fourth side member (2211) in a direction substantially parallel to the second side member (2112) and has a fourth length that is shorter than the third length, and a sixth side member (2213) that extends from the fifth side member (2212) to correspond with the third side member (2113) and has a third length. In one embodiment, the second side member (221) can be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) can be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (221) may include a second extension member (222) that extends to at least a portion of the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second extension member (222) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be formed separately from the second side member (221) and structurally coupled to the second side member (221).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the first side (2111) and the fourth side (2211) can be slidably coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) can be slidably coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the fourth side (2211) can be arranged to overlap with the first side (2111) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. According to one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the sixth side (2213) can be arranged to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fourth side (2211) and the sixth side (2213) can be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state. According to one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the second extension member (222) can be arranged to overlap the first extension member (212) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside.

[0057] In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (211). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first extension member (212) may be replaced by the first rear cover (213).

[0058] In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (221). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second extension member (222) may be replaced by the second rear cover (223).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a rollable display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of a first housing (210) and a second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the rollable display (230) may include a first portion (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is at least partially accommodated into a first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside when in a slide-in state. According to one embodiment, the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the rollable display (230) may be arranged to extend from the first part (230a) and form substantially the same plane as the first part (230a) while being supported by a support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4) when the second housing (220) is slid-out along the first direction (direction ①), and may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside. According to one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the rollable display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) when the second housing (220) is slid-in along the second direction (direction ②), and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of ​​the rollable display (230) of the electronic device (200) can be varied as the second housing (220) is moved in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the first housing (210).

[0060] According to one embodiment, the rollable display (230) may have a variable length in the first direction (direction ①) according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) that is moved based on the second housing (210). For example, the rollable display (230), in a slide-in state, may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) corresponding to a first length (L1). According to one embodiment, the rollable display (230), in a slide-out state, may be expanded to have a third display area (e.g., an area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b)) that corresponds to a third length (L3) that is longer than the first length (L1) and larger than the first display area, according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) that is additionally moved by a second length (L2) based on the first housing (210).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an input device (e.g., a microphone (203-1)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207)), a sensor module (204, 217), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (205) or a second camera module (216)), a connector port (208), a key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (203)) disposed in the first housing (210). 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. In another embodiment, at least one of the above-described components may be arranged in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include multiple microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (206) and a speaker (207). According to one embodiment, the speaker (207) may be connected to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) at a position that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., the fifth side (2212)), regardless of the slide-in / slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be connected to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing (220) in the slide-out state. In some embodiments, the connector port (208) may be formed in the first housing (210) in a slide-in state and may interface with the outside through an opening formed to correspond with the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver (206) may include an operative speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) without a separate speaker hole.

[0063] According to one embodiment, 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 a light sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and / or a second sensor module (217) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may be disposed on the front of the electronic device (200), below the rollable display (230). According to one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an illuminance sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the camera module may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (216) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include a flash (not shown) 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 disposed under the rollable display (230) and configured to capture an object through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the rollable display (230).

[0065] According to one embodiment, among the camera modules, the first camera module (205) and among the sensor modules (204, 217), some of the sensor modules (204) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the rollable display (230). For example, the first camera module (205) or some of the sensor modules (204) may be arranged in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the rollable display (230). According to one embodiment, an area of ​​the rollable display (230) facing the first camera module (205) may be formed as a transparent area having a designated transmittance as part of a display area that displays content. According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of the first camera module (205) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the rollable display (230) may include an area with a lower pixel arrangement density and / or lower wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules (204) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the rollable display (230) in the internal space of the electronic device (200).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one antenna electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed in a second housing (220). In some embodiments, the wireless communication circuit may be disposed in a first space (2101) of the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a bezel antenna (A) disposed through a conductive first side member (211) of the first housing (210). For example, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least a portion of a second side (2112) and a third side (2113) of the first side member (211), and may include a conductive portion (227) electrically segmented through at least one segment (2271, 2272) formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., a polymer). According to one embodiment, a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in at least one frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz) (e.g., a legacy band or an NR band) designated through a conductive portion (227). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a side cover (2112a) disposed on the second side (2112) to cover at least a portion of at least one segment (2271). In some embodiments, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the first side (2111), the second side (2112), and the third side (2113). In some embodiments, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the fourth side (2211), the fifth side (2212), and the sixth side (2213) of the second housing (220).In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., a 5G antenna module or antenna structure) disposed in an internal space (e.g., the first space (2101) or the second space (2201)) and arranged to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz via another wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) can be performed automatically. For example, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) can be performed through gear engagement between a drive motor (e.g., drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) including a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) disposed in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220) and a rack gear (e.g., rack gear (2251) of FIG. 4) disposed in a first space (2101) of the first housing (210) and gear-coupled with the pinion gear (261). For example, when a processor (e.g., processor 120 of FIG. 1) of an electronic device (200) detects a triggering operation to change from a slide-in state to a slide-out state or from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the processor may operate a drive motor (e.g., drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the triggering operation may include selecting (e.g., touching) an object displayed on a rollable display (230) or operating a physical button (e.g., a key button) included in the electronic device (200).

[0068] According to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, the electronic device (200) has a design structure in which a drive motor (e.g., a drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) is disposed at an end (e.g., a lower end (edge ​​area) of the second housing (210) in a slide-in state) in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220) in a slide-in direction, and a pinion gear (e.g., a pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) of the drive motor (260) is gear-coupled with a rack gear (e.g., a rack gear (2251) of FIG. 4) disposed corresponding to the first space (2101) of the first housing (210), thereby moving, thereby providing an extended sliding distance (stroke). In addition, the electronic device (200) can provide an efficient electrical connection structure with the driving motor (260) by including electronic components (e.g., a substrate or a battery) arranged together with the driving motor (260) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In addition, in a slide-out state, the electronic device (200) can help improve the operational reliability by including a support structure arranged in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) to support at least a portion of the rollable display (230).

[0069] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic devices (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first space (2101), a second housing (220) that is slidably coupled from the first housing (210) and includes a second space (e.g., the second space (2201) of FIG. 3A), a support member (240) that is at least partially bendably arranged in the first space (2101), a rollable display (230) that is arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a driving module that drives the second housing (220) in a direction in which it is to be slid-in (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) and / or in a direction in which it is to be slid-out (e.g., in the y-axis direction) from the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) and a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211) (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member (212)). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221) and a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221) (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member (221)). In one embodiment, the drive module may be disposed in the second space (2201) and include a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) and a rack gear (2251) arranged in the first space (2101) to be gear-engaged with the pinion gear (261). In one embodiment, the drive module may further include a reduction module including a plurality of gear assemblies arranged to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force by being coupled with the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported through at least a portion of the second extension member (222) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be fixed to an end (e.g., an edge region) of the second extension member (222) in the slide-in direction (e.g., in the -y axis direction) in the second space (2201).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electronic component disposed in a first housing (210) and a second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the at least one electronic component may include a first printed circuit board (251) disposed in the first housing (210) and a second printed circuit board (252) disposed in the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the at least one electronic component may include a camera module (216), a socket module (218) (e.g., a SIM tray), a speaker (207), a connector port (208), and a battery (B) disposed around the second printed circuit board (251) in a second space (2201). According to one embodiment, at least one electronic component may be arranged around the second printed circuit board (252) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) together with the drive motor (260), thereby enabling efficient electrical connection.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a rear bracket (224) arranged to cover at least a portion of at least one electronic component disposed between the second extension member (222) and the second rear cover (223) in the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In some embodiments, the rear bracket (224) may be omitted. According to one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be arranged to cover at least one electronic component and support the second rear cover (223). According to one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may include a notch region (224a) or an opening (224a) (e.g., a through hole) formed in an area corresponding to a camera module (216) and / or a sensor module (e.g., a sensor module (217) of FIG. 3B). According to one embodiment, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the notch area (224a) or the opening (224a). According to one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be processed to be transparent in at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217). In some embodiments, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may be configured to operate only when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-out state.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a plate-type support bracket (225) (e.g., DSB, display support bar) disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210) and coupled with at least a portion of a first extension member (212). According to one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include an opening (225a) of a specified size. According to one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a bracket support portion (2252) disposed at one end and having a curved outer surface to support a rear surface of the support member (240) that bends during a sliding operation. According to one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a support plate (2253) formed to support a rear surface of the support member (240) in a slide-out state by extending from at least a portion of the bracket support portion (2252) to at least a portion of the opening (225a). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a rack gear (2251) fixed to have a length along a direction parallel to the sliding direction and crossing the opening (225a). In some embodiments, the rack gear (2251) may be formed integrally with the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a pair of guide rails (226) arranged on both sides of the support bracket (225) to guide both ends of the support member (240) in the sliding direction.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include an opening (212a) (e.g., a through hole) disposed in an area corresponding to a camera module (216) and / or a sensor module (217) disposed in the second housing (220) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state in the first extension member (212). According to one embodiment, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may detect an external environment through the opening (212a) formed in the first housing (210) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state. In this case, at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) of the first rear cover (213) may be processed to be transparent.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first printed circuit board (251) and an antenna member (253) disposed between a first extension member (212) and a first rear cover (213) in a first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (251) and the antenna member (253) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member (212). According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (251) and the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to a second printed circuit board (252) via at least one flexible printed circuit board (e.g., an electrical connection member, FPCB, flexible printed circuit board, or FRC, flexible RF cable). According to one embodiment, the antenna member (253) may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing a wireless charging function, a neat field communication (NFC) function, and / or an electronic payment function. In some embodiments, the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (251), thereby being electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (252) through the first printed circuit board (251).

[0077] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 3A according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] In describing the electronic devices of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device of FIG. 4, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) having a first space (2101), a second housing (220) having a second space (2201), a support member (240) slidably connected to the first housing (210) and at least partially accommodated in the first space (2101) in a slide-in state, a rollable display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and at least a portion of the second housing (220), and a drive motor (260) arranged in the second space (2201) and including a pinion gear (e.g., a pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) gear-coupled with a rack gear (e.g., a rack gear (2251) of FIG. 4) of the first space (2101). According to one embodiment, the drive motor (260) can automatically move the second housing (220) in a slide-in direction (② direction) or a slide-out direction (① direction) with respect to the first housing (210).

[0080] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state (state of FIG. 5A). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second extension member (222) may be slidably coupled and guided by a support bracket (225) arranged in the first space (2101). In this case, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of being bent into the first space (2101) together with the support member (240), thereby being arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. In this case, the rollable display (230) may have a first display area exposed to the outside.

[0081] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be transitioned to a slide-out state in which it is at least partially exposed to the outside from the first housing (210) along the first direction (direction ①) by driving the drive motor (260). According to one embodiment, the rollable display (230) may be supported by the support bracket (225) in the slide-out state (state of FIG. 5b) of the electronic device (200) and may move together with the support member (240), such that a portion that has slid into the first space (2101) may be at least partially exposed to the outside. In this case, the rollable display (230) may have a second display area that is expanded beyond the first display area exposed to the outside.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the drive motor (260) and electronic components (e.g., the second printed circuit board (252) and the battery (B)) arranged in the second housing (220) move together according to the slide-in / slide-out operation of the second housing (220), so that the flexible printed circuit board is minimized compared to the arrangement structure in which the components are arranged in the first housing (210) and connected to the second printed circuit board (252) through a flexible printed circuit board, thereby helping to improve the operational reliability of the electronic device (200) and to design an efficient arrangement of electronic components.

[0083] FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are drawings showing an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0084] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating an electronic device (600) in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating an electronic device (600) in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0085] In describing an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the electronic device (600) may mean the x-axis direction, and the length direction of the electronic device (600) may mean the y-axis direction. The height direction of the electronic device (600) may mean the z-axis direction.

[0086] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may include a first housing (610), a second housing (620), and / or a rollable display (630).

[0087] The electronic device (600) of FIGS. 6A and 6B may refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A, or may include at least a portion of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2A.

[0088] The first housing (610), the second housing (620), and the rollable display (630) illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B may refer to the first housing (210), the second housing (220), and the rollable display (230) illustrated in FIG. 2, respectively, or may include at least a portion of the first housing (210), the second housing (220), and the rollable display (230).

[0089] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) may be slidably coupled to the first housing (610) in a specified direction. For example, the second housing (620) may be configured to slide out in the positive y-axis direction or slide in in the negative y-axis direction with respect to the first housing (610). In one embodiment, the sliding operation of the electronic device (600) may mean an operation in which the second housing (620) of the electronic device (600) slides with respect to the first housing (610).

[0090] In one embodiment, the display area of ​​the rollable display (630) that is visible to the outside may be changed as the second housing (620) slides relative to the first housing (610). For example, the display area of ​​the rollable display (630) in the slide-out state of the electronic device (600) may be formed to be larger than the display area of ​​the rollable display (630) in the slide-in state of the electronic device (600).

[0091] In one embodiment, when the electronic device (600) is in a slide-out state, foreign matter may be introduced into the electronic device (600). For the sliding operation of the electronic device (600), each component of the electronic device (600) may form a predetermined gap between the components. Foreign matter may be introduced into the electronic device (600) through the gap formed between the components. For example, when the electronic device (600) is in a slide-out state, a space may be formed between the second housing (620) and the first housing (610), and a foreign matter introduction path (E) toward this space may be formed. Referring to FIG. 6B, foreign matter may be introduced into the electronic device (600) in a slide-out state along the foreign matter introduction path (E).

[0092] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may include a foreign matter discharge opening (611) and / or a cover (612) at least in a portion thereof. For example, the first housing (610) may include a foreign matter discharge opening (611) and / or a cover (612) through which foreign matter introduced therein may be discharged. Foreign matter accumulated inside the electronic device (600) may be discharged to the outside through the foreign matter discharge opening (611). The foreign matter discharge opening (611) may be opened and closed through the cover (612).

[0093] Although the foreign matter discharge opening (611) and the cover (612) are shown as being formed on one side of the first housing (610) in FIGS. 6A and 6B, this is an example for explanation, and the positions where the foreign matter discharge opening (611) and the cover (612) are formed may not be limited thereto. For example, the foreign matter discharge opening (611) and the cover (612) may be formed on another side of the first housing (610), or may be formed on the second housing (610).

[0094] FIGS. 7A and 7B are perspective views illustrating a guide rail device (700) in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 8A and 8B are perspective views illustrating a guide rail device (700) in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0095] FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing the front of a guide rail device (700) in a slide-in state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment. FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing the rear of a guide rail device (700) in a slide-in state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment.

[0096] FIG. 8A is a perspective view showing the front of a guide rail device (700) in a slide-out state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment. FIG. 8B is a perspective view showing the rear of a guide rail device (700) in a slide-out state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment.

[0097] In describing a guide rail device (700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700) may mean the y-axis direction, and the width direction of the guide rail device (700) may mean the z-axis direction. The height direction of the guide rail device (700) may mean the x-axis direction.

[0098] The guide rail device (700) illustrated in FIGS. 7a, 7b, 8a, and 8b may refer to the guide rail (226) illustrated in FIG. 4, or may include at least a portion of the guide rail (226).

[0099] In one embodiment, the front of the guide rail device (700) may refer to a side of the guide rail device (700) that faces the negative x-axis direction. The rear of the guide rail device (700) may refer to a side of the guide rail device (700) that faces the positive x-axis direction.

[0100] In one embodiment, the guide rail device (700) may include a support member (710), a moving member (720), and / or a guide member (730, see FIG. 9).

[0101] In one embodiment, the support member (710) includes a space in which the moving member (720) can be settled, and can serve to guide the sliding movement of the moving member (720).

[0102] In one embodiment, the support member (710) may extend along the length of the guide rail device (700).

[0103] In one embodiment, the support (710) may include a first support area (711), a second support area (712), a moving groove (713), and / or a joining area (714).

[0104] In one embodiment, the first support area (711) includes a surface facing the height direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700) and may be an area extending in the length direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700).

[0105] In one embodiment, the first support area (711) may include at least one first coupling opening (7111). The first coupling opening (7111) may be formed through the first support area (711). The support member (710) may be coupled to the first housing (610, see FIG. 6A) using a separate coupling member (not shown) inserted into the first coupling opening (7111).

[0106] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) may be an area that extends substantially perpendicularly to the first support area (711). For example, the second support area (712) may be formed to extend in a direction perpendicular to the first support area (711) from one side and the other side of the first support area (711).

[0107] In one embodiment, the moving home (713) may be a space formed by the first support area (711) and the second support area (712). At least a portion of the moving part (720) may be placed in the moving home (713).

[0108] In one embodiment, the coupling area (714) may be an area of ​​the support portion (710) in which the moving groove (713) is not formed. In one embodiment, a second coupling opening (7141) may be formed in the coupling area (714) of the support portion (710). The second coupling opening (7141) may be formed by penetrating the coupling area (714). The support portion (710) may be coupled to the first housing (610, see FIG. 6A) using a separate coupling member (not shown) inserted into the second coupling opening (7141).

[0109] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the moving part (720) may be seated in the moving home (713).

[0110] In one embodiment, the moving part (720) may include a first moving area (721) and / or a second moving area (722). The first moving area (721) may be an area of ​​the moving part (720) that is positioned in the moving groove (713). The second moving area (722) may be an area of ​​the moving part (720) that is positioned outside the moving groove (713).

[0111] In one embodiment, the second movement area (722) may be formed on one side of the first movement area (721). For example, the second movement area (722) may be formed on the opposite side of the side of the first movement area (721) that faces the first support area (711).

[0112] In one embodiment, the width of the first moving area (721), the second moving area (722), and the moving groove (713) may each mean the length by which the first moving area (721), the second moving area (722), and the moving groove (713) extend in the width direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700).

[0113] In one embodiment, the second movement area (722) may be formed to have a longer width than the first movement area (721). For example, the width of the second movement area (722) may be formed to be longer than the width of the movement groove (713), and the width of the first movement area (721) may be formed to be shorter than the width of the movement groove (713).

[0114] In one embodiment, a third coupling opening (7211) may be formed in the first moving area (721). The moving portion (720) may be coupled to the second housing (620, see FIG. 6A) using a separate coupling member (not shown) inserted into the third coupling opening (7211) of the first moving area (721).

[0115] In one embodiment, the relative position of the moving part (720) with respect to the support part (710) may change according to the sliding motion of the electronic device (600, see FIG. 6A). For example, as the second housing (620, FIG. 6A) slides relative to the first housing (610, FIG. 6A), the moving part (720) coupled with the second housing (620, FIG. 6A) may also slide relative to the support part (710).

[0116] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 8A, the moving unit (720) can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700) while being seated in the moving groove (713). For example, the moving unit (720) can be moved along the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700) from the state illustrated in FIG. 7A to the state illustrated in FIG. 8A. As the moving unit (720) is moved, the second housing (620, see FIG. 6A) coupled to the moving unit (720) can also be moved in the same direction as the moving unit (720).

[0117] FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of a guide rail device (700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 9, a guide rail device (700) according to one embodiment may include a support member (710), a moving member (720), and / or a guide member (730).

[0119] In one embodiment, the moving part (720) may be positioned in the moving groove (713) of the support part (710).

[0120] In one embodiment, the guide rail device (700) may include two guide portions (730).

[0121] In one embodiment, the guide portion (730) may be disposed between the support portion (710) and the moving portion (720). For example, the guide portion (730) may be disposed between the first moving area (721) of the moving portion (720) and the second supporting area (712) of the support portion (710) in the moving groove (713) of the support portion (710). The guide portion (730) may be in contact with the second supporting area (712) of the support portion (720) and the first moving area (721) of the moving portion (730), respectively.

[0122] In one embodiment, the guide portions (730) may be positioned on one side and the other side of the moving portion (720), respectively. For example, one guide portion (730) may be positioned on one side (720a) of the moving portion (720), and the other guide portion (730) may be positioned on the other side (720b) ​​of the moving portion (720).

[0123] In one embodiment, the guide portion (730) may be positioned on one side (713a) and the other side (713b) of the moving groove (713), respectively. The guide portion (730) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700) on one side (713a) and the other side (713b) of the moving groove (713). When the moving portion (720) is moved in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700) while being seated in the moving groove (713), the guide portion (730) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700) together with the moving portion (720).

[0124] In one embodiment, the guide member (730) can reduce friction between the support member (710) and the moving member (720), thereby facilitating sliding movement of the moving member (720) relative to the support member (710).

[0125] In one embodiment, the guide member (730) may be positioned between the support member (710) and the moving member (720) to allow the moving member (720) to be positioned at a predetermined position in the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700) with respect to the support member (710).

[0126] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a guide portion (730) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0127] Fig. 10 is an enlarged view of two guide parts (730) arranged on a moving part (720, see Fig. 9). One of the two guide parts (730) illustrated in Fig. 10 may be arranged on one side of the moving part (720, see Fig. 9), and the other guide part (730, see Fig. 9) may be arranged on the other side of the moving part (720).

[0128] In one embodiment, the guide member (730) may include an elastic member (731) and / or a guide member (732).

[0129] In one embodiment, the elastic member (731) may include a material having elasticity. Since the elastic member (731) includes a material having elasticity, it is placed between the support member (710, see FIG. 9) and the moving member (720, see FIG. 9) and can change in size.

[0130] In one embodiment, the elastic member (731) may include at least a spherical shape in at least a portion. The elastic member (731) may include at least a spherical shape in at least a portion to reduce friction between the support member (710, see FIG. 9) and the moving member (720, see FIG. 9).

[0131] In one embodiment, the guide member (730) may include at least one elastic member (731). In one embodiment, each of the plurality of elastic members (731) may be disposed on the guide member (732). For example, referring to FIG. 10, the plurality of elastic members (731) may be disposed on the guide member (732) at a set interval from each other.

[0132] In one embodiment, the guide member (732) may be formed in a plate shape extending in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0133] In one embodiment, the guide member (732) may include a guide opening (7321). The number of guide openings (7321) may be formed as many as the number of elastic members (731). The elastic members (731) may be coupled to the guide member (732) in a manner that they fit into the guide openings (7321) of the guide member (732).

[0134] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a guide rail device (700) including a foreign body storage space (715) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] FIG. 11 may be a drawing showing a guide rail device (700) as viewed from the AA cross-section shown in FIG. 7a.

[0136] In one embodiment, the support member (710) may include a foreign body storage space (715). For example, the foreign body storage space (715) may be formed in a second support area (712) of the support member (710). The foreign body storage space (715) may be formed in a shape in which a portion of the second support area (712) is concave in the width direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0137] In one embodiment, the moving home (713) may be surrounded by a first support area (711) and a second support area (712). For example, referring to FIG. 11, the second support area (712) may be positioned in the positive z-axis direction and the negative z-axis direction with respect to the moving home (713). The first support area (711) may be positioned in the positive x-axis direction with respect to the moving home (713).

[0138] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the moving part (720) may be disposed in the moving groove (713). For example, the first moving area (721) of the moving part (720) may be disposed in the moving groove (713). The second moving area (722) is not disposed in the moving groove (713) and may extend longer in the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700) than the first moving area (721).

[0139] In one embodiment, the elastic member (731) can be in contact with the support member (710) and the moving member (270). For example, the elastic member (731) can be positioned between the second support area (712) of the support member (710) and the first moving area (721) of the moving member (720), and can be in contact with the second support area (712) and the first moving area (721).

[0140] In one embodiment, the elastic member (731) may be in contact with the second support area (712) at two points and in contact with the first moving area (721) at two points.

[0141] In one embodiment, the first moving area (721) may be formed in a concave shape with a portion facing the elastic member (731).

[0142] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (715) may be formed at a position facing the elastic member (731).

[0143] In one embodiment, a foreign substance (f) introduced from the outside of the electronic device (600) may be positioned in the foreign substance storage space (715). The foreign substance (f) introduced from the outside of the electronic device (600) may be attached to the elastic member (731) and then fall off, and may be positioned in the foreign substance storage space (715).

[0144] In one embodiment, a lubricant (s, see FIG. 13a) may be applied to at least a portion of the guide rail device (700) to facilitate the sliding operation of the electronic device (600). A foreign substance (f) introduced from the outside may be attached to the elastic member (731) by the lubricant, and then may be detached from the elastic member (731) by a structure formed by the foreign substance storage space (715) (e.g., a second foreign substance collection surface (7122), see FIG. 12b) and positioned in the foreign substance storage space (715).

[0145] FIG. 12a and FIG. 12b are drawings showing a support (710) and a foreign body storage space (715) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] Fig. 12a is a drawing showing a support member (710) according to one embodiment. Fig. 12b is a drawing showing an enlarged view of a foreign body storage space (715) located in area B shown in Fig. 12a.

[0147] A support member (710) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first support area (711), a second support area (712), a moving groove (713), and / or a foreign material storage space (715).

[0148] In one embodiment, the first support area (711) may extend along the length of the guide rail device (700).

[0149] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first support area (711). The second support area (712) may extend in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first support area (711) from one side and the other side of the first support area (711), and may extend along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0150] In one embodiment, the moving groove (713) may be a space formed by a first support area (711) and a second support area (712). The moving groove (713) may be formed between two second support areas (712).

[0151] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (715) may be formed in the second support area (712) of the support member (710). In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (715) may extend along the length direction of the guide rail device (710).

[0152] In one embodiment, a plurality of foreign body storage spaces (715) may be formed in the second support area (712) of the support member (710). The plurality of foreign body storage spaces (715) may be arranged at a set interval from each other in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0153] Referring to FIG. 12b, the second support area (712) may include a first foreign matter collection surface (7121), a second foreign matter collection surface (7122), and / or a third foreign matter collection surface (7123).

[0154] In one embodiment, the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) may be a surface facing the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). The first foreign matter collection surface (7121) may be a surface formed to face the elastic member (731, see FIG. 11). The first foreign matter collection surface (7121) may extend along the length direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0155] In one embodiment, the second foreign matter collection surface (7122) may have an end positioned opposite one end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) (e.g., the positive y-axis direction end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121)) and an end positioned substantially perpendicular to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) at the other end.

[0156] In one embodiment, the third foreign matter collection surface (7123) may extend substantially perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) from one side of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) (e.g., the positive x-axis direction end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121)) and from the other side located opposite the one side.

[0157] In one embodiment, the foreign matter storage space (715) may be a space formed by a first foreign matter collection surface (7121), a second foreign matter collection surface (7122), and a third foreign matter collection surface (7123).

[0158] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (715) may be a space formed by a portion of the second support area (712) being concave in the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700).

[0159] FIG. 13a, FIG. 13b and FIG. 13c are drawings showing a moving part (720) and a foreign body storage space (715) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] FIG. 13a, FIG. 13b and FIG. 13c may be drawings of the guide rail device (700) cut in a direction perpendicular to the height direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700) so that the foreign material storage space (715) is revealed.

[0161] In one embodiment, the moving part (720) can move along the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). Elastic members (731) arranged on one side and the other side of the moving part (720) can move together with the moving part (720).

[0162] In one embodiment, the relative positions of the moving part (720) and the foreign body storage space (715) may change as the moving part (720) moves.

[0163] In one embodiment, the first state of the guide rail device (700) may refer to a state before the moving part (720) of the guide rail device (700) overlaps with the foreign matter storage space (715). In the first state, the moving part (720) may be positioned spaced apart from the foreign matter storage space (715) in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700). FIG. 13A may be a drawing showing the first state of the guide rail device (700).

[0164] In one embodiment, the second state of the guide rail device (700) may mean a state in which the moving part (720) of the guide rail device (700) overlaps a portion of the foreign matter storage space (715). In the second state, the moving part (720) may be positioned to overlap a portion of the foreign matter storage space (715) based on the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700). FIG. 13b may be a drawing showing the second state of the guide rail device (700).

[0165] In one embodiment, the third state of the guide rail device (700) may mean a state in which the moving part (720) of the guide rail device (700) overlaps the entire foreign matter storage space (715). In the third state, the moving part (720) may be positioned to overlap the entire foreign matter storage space (715) based on the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700). FIG. 13c may be a drawing showing the third state of the guide rail device (700).

[0166] In one embodiment, the support member (710) may include a foreign material storage space (715) formed in the second support area (712). The foreign material storage space (715) may be at least partially surrounded by a first foreign material collection surface (7121) and a second foreign material collection surface (7122) when viewed in a cross-section perpendicular to the height direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0167] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) of the support member (710) may include a contact surface (7125). The contact surface (7125) of the second support area (712) may be a surface that comes into contact with the elastic member (731). The contact surface (7125) may be formed to have a step with respect to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) and the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700).

[0168] In one embodiment, a lubricant (s) may be applied to the guide rail device (700). The lubricant (s) may be applied to a portion of the support portion (710) and the moving portion (720) to facilitate sliding movement of the moving portion (720). For example, the lubricant (s) may be applied to a side surface of the moving portion (720) (e.g., a surface of the moving portion (720) facing the support portion (710)) and a contact surface (7125) and a first foreign matter collection surface (7121) of the support portion (710).

[0169] Referring to FIG. 13A, a foreign substance (f) introduced from the outside may be positioned between the elastic member (731) and the support member (710). The foreign substance (f) introduced from the outside may be attached to the elastic member (731) by a lubricant (s) applied to the support member (710) and the moving member (720). In one embodiment, due to the elasticity of the elastic member (731), a force may be applied between the elastic member (731) and the support member (710), thereby compressing the foreign substance (f) located between the elastic member (731) and the support member (710).

[0170] Referring to FIGS. 13b and 13c, in the second and third states of the guide rail device (700), the moving part (720) is arranged to overlap at least a portion of the foreign substance storage space (715), so that the foreign substance (f) may be positioned in a relatively large space. For example, the space between the elastic member (731) where the foreign substance (f) is positioned and the support member (710) may become relatively larger than in the first state due to the foreign substance storage space (715). The foreign substance (f) may be positioned in a relatively large space, and the pressure applied to the foreign substance (f) may be reduced. Since the pressure applied to the foreign substance (f) is reduced, the foreign substance (f) attached to the elastic member (731) may move away from the elastic member (731). Since the pressure applied to the foreign substance (f) is reduced, the volume of the foreign substance (f) may increase.

[0171] In one embodiment, the support portion (710) may have at least a portion of its structure having a step, including a foreign matter storage space (715). For example, the contact surface (7125) of the second support area (712) and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) of the second support area (712) may be formed to have a step with respect to each other. The contact surface (7125) of the second support area (712) and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) may be positioned at a distance from each other based on the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). The contact surface (7125) and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) may be connected via a second foreign matter collection surface (7122). The second foreign matter collection surface (7122) may be a surface formed substantially perpendicular to the contact surface (7125) and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121).

[0172] Referring to FIG. 13c, the foreign substance (f) attached to the elastic member (731) may fall off the elastic member (731) and be located in the foreign substance storage space (715) due to the step structure formed through the foreign substance storage space (715). For example, when the moving part (720) moves in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700), the foreign substance (f) attached to the elastic member (731) may come into contact with the second foreign substance collection surface (7122) and fall off the elastic member (731). The foreign substance (f) that falls off the elastic member (731) may be located in the foreign substance storage space (715). The foreign substance (f) may be located in the foreign substance storage space (715) by being attached to the lubricant (s) applied to the first foreign substance collection surface (7121).

[0173] FIG. 14a, FIG. 14b, FIG. 14c and FIG. 14d are drawings showing a foreign body storage space (715) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0174] FIGS. 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d may be views of a foreign material storage space (715, 815, 915, 1015) according to one embodiment, cut in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700).

[0175] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foreign body storage space (715) may be formed in a shape in which a portion of a second support area (712) of a support member (710) is dented. For example, referring to FIG. 14A, the foreign body storage space (715) may be a space formed by extending a portion of a second support area (712) so as to be dented in the x-axis direction.

[0176] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (715) may be formed at a position facing the elastic member (731) in the second support area (712) of the support member (710).

[0177] In one embodiment, the foreign material storage space (715) may be formed such that the distance between the third foreign material collection surface (7123) located on one side and the other side of the foreign material storage space (715) has a first collection length (D1).

[0178] In one embodiment, one elastic member (731) may be in contact with a second support area (712) of a support member (710) at two contact points (t). Referring to FIG. 14A, the two contact points (t) may be spaced apart by a contact separation length (W).

[0179] In one embodiment, the first collection length (D1), which is the distance between the third foreign material collection surfaces (7123) of the foreign material storage space (715), may be formed smaller than the contact separation length (W), which is the distance between two contact points (t). Since the first collection length (D1) is formed smaller than the contact separation length (W), the elastic member (731) may be brought into contact with the second support area (712) in one direction of the foreign material storage space (715).

[0180] In one embodiment, the foreign matter storage space (715) may be formed such that the distance between the elastic member (731) and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) has a second collection length (D2). The second collection length (D2) may be formed to be a length greater than a predetermined length so that external foreign matters can be collected in the foreign matter storage space (715).

[0181] Referring to FIG. 14A, the foreign body storage space (715) according to one embodiment may include a rectangular shape. For example, the foreign body storage space (715) may be formed to have a rectangular cross-sectional shape extending in the x-axis direction and the z-axis direction.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 14B, the foreign matter storage space (815) according to one embodiment may include a first collection space (8151) and / or a second collection space (8152). The first collection space (8151) may be a space extending in the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). The second collection space (8152) may be a space extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first collection space (8151) from an end of the first collection space (8151). The second collection space (8152) may be formed in a shape symmetrical with respect to the first collection space (8151).

[0183] In one embodiment, the foreign matter storage space (815) includes a second collection space (8152), so that it may be difficult for the foreign matter that has entered to flow out of the foreign matter storage space (815). For example, since the second collection space (8152) is formed in a direction substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the foreign matter flows in (e.g., the z-axis direction), it may be difficult for the foreign matter that has entered the second collection space (8152) to flow out of the second collection space (8152) again.

[0184] Referring to FIG. 14c, the foreign matter storage space (915) according to one embodiment may include a triangular shape. For example, the foreign matter storage space (915) may be formed to include a triangular shape on a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). In the foreign matter storage space (915) according to one embodiment, the distance between a surface located on one side of the foreign matter storage space (915) and a surface located on the other side of the foreign matter storage space (915) may become smaller as the distance from the elastic member (731) increases.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 14D, the foreign body storage space (1015) according to one embodiment may include an elliptical shape. For example, the foreign body storage space (1015) may be formed to include an elliptical shape in a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). The foreign body storage space (1015) according to one embodiment may be formed in a concave shape in which a portion of the second support area (712) facing the elastic member (731) is recessed.

[0186] The shape of the foreign body storage space (1015) illustrated in FIGS. 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d is exemplary, and the foreign body storage space (1015) may include a shape other than the shape illustrated in FIGS. 14a, 14b, 14c, and 14d.

[0187] FIG. 15a and FIG. 15b are drawings showing a foreign body storage space (715) and a guide portion (730) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0188] FIGS. 15A and 15B may be drawings showing cross-sections of a foreign material storage space (715) and a guide portion (730) according to one embodiment. FIGS. 15A and 15B may be drawings showing cross-sections of the foreign material storage space (715) and the guide portion (730) cut perpendicular to the height direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700).

[0189] FIG. 15A is a drawing showing the arrangement of a foreign body storage space (715) and a guide portion (730) in a slide-out state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment. FIG. 15B is a drawing showing the arrangement of a foreign body storage space (715) and a guide portion (730) in a slide-in state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment.

[0190] Referring to FIG. 15A, in a slide-out state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment, at least a portion of the guide portion (730) may be positioned to overlap one end of the foreign body storage space (715) (e.g., the positive y-axis direction end in the foreign body storage space (715).

[0191] Referring to FIG. 15b, in a slide-in state of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment, at least a portion of the guide portion (730) may be positioned to overlap with the other end of the foreign body storage space (715) (e.g., the negative y-axis direction end of the foreign body storage space (715).

[0192] In one embodiment, the guide portion (730) may include a plurality of elastic members (731). Among the plurality of elastic members (731), an elastic member (731) located at the positive y-axis direction end of the guide portion (730) may be defined as a first elastic member (731a). Among the plurality of elastic members (731), an elastic member (731) located at the negative y-axis direction end of the guide portion (730) may be defined as a second elastic member (731b).

[0193] In one embodiment, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (600), at least a portion of the guide portion (730) may be positioned so as not to overlap with the foreign substance storage space (715). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (600), the first elastic member (731a) may not overlap with the foreign substance storage space (715), but may overlap with the contact surface (7125) of the second support area (712) located close to one end of the foreign substance storage space (715). In the operation in which the electronic device (600) changes to the slide-out state, since at least a portion of the first elastic member (731a) passes the second foreign substance collection surface (7122), the foreign substance attached to the first elastic member (731a) may fall into the foreign substance storage space (715) by the second foreign substance collection surface (7122).

[0194] In one embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (600), at least a portion of the guide portion (730) may be positioned so as not to overlap with the foreign substance storage space (715). For example, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (600), the second elastic member (731b) may not overlap with the foreign substance storage space (715), but may overlap with the contact surface (7125) of the second support area (712) located close to the other end of the foreign substance storage space (715). In the operation in which the electronic device (600) changes to the slide-in state, since at least a portion of the second elastic member (731b) passes the second foreign substance collection surface (7122), the foreign substance attached to the second elastic member (731b) may fall into the foreign substance storage space (715) by the second foreign substance collection surface (7122).

[0195] In one embodiment, the foreign material storage space (715) may extend within a length range determined in the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700). For example, the foreign material storage space (715) may extend within a length such that at least a portion of the guide portion (730) may not overlap with the foreign material storage space (715) in the slide-out and slide-in states of the electronic device (600). Since the foreign material storage space (715) extends within a length range determined in the longitudinal direction (e.g., y-axis direction) of the guide rail device (700), at least a portion of the guide portion (730) may pass through a step structure (e.g., second foreign material collection surface (7122)) formed by the foreign material storage space (715) during the sliding operation of the electronic device (600). Since at least a part of the guide portion (730) passes through the step structure formed by the foreign matter storage space (715), the foreign matter attached to the elastic member (731) can be separated from the elastic member (731) and positioned in the foreign matter storage space (715).

[0196] FIGS. 16a and 16b are drawings showing a foreign body storage space (1615a, 1615b) and a guide portion (730) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0197] FIGS. 16a and 16b are drawings showing a support (1610) including a plurality of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b).

[0198] FIGS. 16A and 16B may be drawings showing cross-sections of a foreign material storage space (1615a, 1615b) and a guide portion (730) according to one embodiment. For example, FIGS. 16A and 16B may be drawings showing cross-sections of a foreign material storage space (1615a, 1615b) and a guide portion (730) cut perpendicular to the height direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of a guide rail device (700).

[0199] A guide rail device (700, see FIG. 7a) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support member (1610) as illustrated in FIG. 16a or FIG. 16b.

[0200] According to one embodiment, the support member (1610) may include a plurality of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b). Referring to FIG. 16a, the second support area (1612) of the support member (1610) may include two foreign body storage spaces (1615a). Referring to FIG. 16b, the second support area (1612) of the support member (1610) may include ten or more foreign body storage spaces (1615b).

[0201] The number of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b) illustrated in FIGS. 16a and 16b may be exemplary for illustration purposes only. For example, the number of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b) included in the support member (1610) may be greater than the number of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b) illustrated in FIGS. 16a and 16b.

[0202] In one embodiment, each foreign body storage space (1615a, 1615b) may be separated by a partition wall (1617). The partition wall (1617) may be formed to extend between each foreign body storage space (1615a, 1615b).

[0203] In one embodiment, the partition wall (1617) may serve to cause foreign matter attached to the guide portion (730) to fall off from the guide portion (730). For example, as the guide portion (730) moves in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail device (700) (e.g., in the y-axis direction), foreign matter attached to the elastic member (731) of the guide portion (730) may come into contact with the partition wall (1617) and fall off from the guide portion (730). The more partition walls (1617) are formed, the easier it is for foreign matter to fall off from the guide portion (730). Foreign matter that falls off from the guide portion (730) may be located in the foreign matter storage space (1615a, 1615b).

[0204] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a guide rail device (1700) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0205] In one embodiment, the guide rail device (1700) may include a support member (1710), a moving member (1720), and / or an elastic member (731).

[0206] The guide rail device (1700) illustrated in FIG. 17 may be substantially the same as the guide rail device (700) illustrated in FIG. 11 or may include at least a portion of the guide rail device (700). For example, the support member (1710) of FIG. 17 may include at least a portion of the support member (710) of FIG. 11. The moving member (1720) of FIG. 17 may include at least a portion of the moving member (720) of FIG. 11. The elastic member (1731) of FIG. 17 may be substantially the same as the elastic member (731) of FIG. 11.

[0207] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (1715) may include a first foreign body storage space (1715-1) and / or a second foreign body storage space (1715-2). The first foreign body storage space (1715-1) may be spaced apart from the second foreign body storage space (1715-2) in the height direction (e.g., x-axis direction) of the guide rail device (1700).

[0208] In one embodiment, the support member (1710) may include a horizontal bulkhead (1719). The first foreign body storage space (1715-1) and the second foreign body storage space (1715-2) may be separated by the horizontal bulkhead (1719). Referring to FIG. 17, the horizontal bulkhead (1719) may extend in the width direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the guide rail device (1700) between the first foreign body storage space (1715-1) and the second foreign body storage space (1715-2).

[0209] In one embodiment, the elastic member (1731) of the guide rail device (1700) may be in contact with the support member (1710) and the moving member (1720) at one point, respectively. For example, the elastic member (1731) may be in contact with the horizontal bulkhead (1719) of the support member (1710) at one point, and may be in contact with the moving member (1720) located in the opposite direction of the horizontal bulkhead (1719) with respect to the elastic member (1731) at one point.

[0210] FIG. 18 is a drawing showing a moving part (1820) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0211] The moving part (1820) illustrated in FIG. 18 may include at least a portion of the moving part (720) of FIG. 7A. The moving part (1820) illustrated in FIG. 18 may have a configuration having substantially the same function as the moving part (720) of FIG. 7A. For example, the moving part (1820) of FIG. 18 may have a configuration that slides relative to the support part (710) according to the sliding motion of the electronic device (600).

[0212] In one embodiment, the moving part (1820) may include a first moving area (1821) and / or a second moving area (1822). The first moving area (1821) may be an area that is positioned in the moving groove (713) of FIG. 7A. The second moving area (1822) may be an area that is positioned outside the moving groove (713) of FIG. 7A.

[0213] In one embodiment, the moving part (1820) may include a moving part storage space (1825) in at least a portion of the first moving area (1821). For example, the moving part storage space (1825) may be formed on one side and / or the other side of the first moving area (1821). The moving part storage space (1825) may be formed in an area of ​​the first moving area (1821) facing the guide part (730, see FIG. 10). The moving part storage space (1825) may be formed by recessing a portion of the first moving area (1821) on one side and / or the other side of the first moving area (1821).

[0214] In one embodiment, the moving part (1820) may include a plurality of moving part storage spaces (1825). The plurality of moving part storage spaces (1825) may be formed at a set interval from each other.

[0215] In one embodiment, an external foreign object may be located in the moving part storage space (1825) of the moving part (1820). The foreign object attached to the guide part (730, see FIG. 10) may fall off the guide part (730, see FIG. 10) and be located in the moving part storage space (1825).

[0216] An electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a first housing (610), a second housing (620) slidably coupled with the first housing (610), a rollable display (630) whose display area is reduced or expanded based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing (620), and a guide rail device (700) positioned on one side and the other side of the second housing (620) and slidably connecting the second housing (620) and the first housing (610), wherein the guide rail device (700) includes a moving part (720) coupled with the second housing (620) and moved together with the second housing (620) according to the sliding of the second housing (620), a support part (710) coupled with the first housing (610) and including a moving groove (713) through which the moving part (720) moves, and disposed between the moving part (720) and the support part (710), at least It includes a guide part (730) including one elastic member (731), and the support part (710) may include a foreign body storage space (715) formed at a position where the elastic member (731) and the support part (710) face each other on one side and the other side of the moving home (713).

[0217] In one embodiment, the support member (710) may include a first support area (711) including a surface facing the height direction of the guide rail device (700) and a second support area (712) extending in a direction perpendicular to the first support area (711) and formed on one side and the other side of the moving groove (713).

[0218] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) includes a first foreign matter collection surface (7121) facing the width direction of the guide rail device (700), two second foreign matter collection surfaces (7122) extending perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) from one end and the other end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121), and two third foreign matter collection surfaces (7123) extending perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) from one end and the other end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121), and the foreign matter storage space (715) may be a space formed by the first foreign matter collection surface (7121), the second foreign matter collection surface (7122), and the third foreign matter collection surface (7123).

[0219] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) includes a contact surface (7125) that comes into contact with the elastic member (731), and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) can be formed to have a step in the width direction of the guide rail device (700) with respect to the contact surface (7125).

[0220] In one embodiment, the distance between the two third foreign matter collection surfaces (7123) may be formed to have a first collection length (D1), and the distance between the elastic member (731) and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) may be formed to have a second collection length (D2).

[0221] In one embodiment, the elastic member (731) and the second support area (712) are in contact at two contact points (t), and the distance between the two contact points may be longer than the first collection length (D1).

[0222] In one embodiment, the guide rail device (700) includes a plurality of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b), and the plurality of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b) can be arranged at a set interval from each other along the length direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0223] In one embodiment, the support (1610) may include a partition (1617) formed between a plurality of foreign body storage spaces (1615a, 1615b).

[0224] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (815) may include a first collection space (8151) extending in the width direction of the guide rail device (700) and a second collection space (8152) extending perpendicularly to the first collection space (8151) at an end of the first collection space (8151).

[0225] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (915) may have a distance between a surface located on one side of the foreign body storage space (915) and a surface located on the other side of the foreign body storage space (915) that becomes smaller as the distance increases from the elastic member (731).

[0226] In one embodiment, the foreign body storage space (1715) may include a first foreign body storage space (1715-1) and a second foreign body storage space (1715-2) spaced apart from the first foreign body storage space (1715-1) in the height direction of the guide rail device (700).

[0227] In one embodiment, the support (1710) further includes a horizontal bulkhead (1719) that separates the first foreign body storage space (1715-1) and the second foreign body storage space (1715-2), and the elastic member (731) can be in contact with the horizontal bulkhead (1719) at least in part.

[0228] In one embodiment, the first housing (610) may include a foreign matter discharge opening (611) through which foreign matter that has entered the interior of the electronic device (600) is discharged, and a cover (612) that opens and closes the foreign matter discharge opening (611).

[0229] In one embodiment, the guide member (730) further includes a guide member (732) in which a plurality of elastic members (731) are arranged, and the plurality of elastic members (731) can be arranged on the guide member (730) at a set interval from each other.

[0230] In one embodiment, the moving part (1820) may include a moving part storage space (1825) formed at a position where the elastic member (731) and the moving part (1820) face each other.

[0231] In one embodiment, the guide rail device (700) includes a support portion (710) including a moving groove (713), a moving portion (720) arranged to be at least partially moved in the moving groove (713), and a guide portion (730) disposed between the moving portion (720) and the support portion (710) and including at least one elastic member (731), wherein the support portion (710) may include a foreign body storage space (715) formed at a position where the elastic member (731) and the support portion (710) face each other on one side and the other side of the moving groove (713).

[0232] In one embodiment, the support member (710) may include a first support area (711) including a surface facing the height direction of the guide rail device (700) and a second support area (712) extending in a direction perpendicular to the first support area (711) and formed on one side and the other side of the moving groove (713).

[0233] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) includes a first foreign matter collection surface (7121) facing the width direction of the guide rail device, two second foreign matter collection surfaces (7122) extending perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) from one end and the other end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121), and two third foreign matter collection surfaces (7123) extending perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) from one end and the other end of the first foreign matter collection surface (7121), and the foreign matter storage space (715) may be a space formed by the first foreign matter collection surface (7121), the second foreign matter collection surface (7122), and the third foreign matter collection surface (7123).

[0234] In one embodiment, the second support area (712) includes a contact surface (7125) that comes into contact with the elastic member (731), and the first foreign matter collection surface (7121) can be formed to have a step in the width direction of the guide rail device (700) with respect to the contact surface (7125).

[0235] In one embodiment, the moving part (1820) may include a moving part storage space (1825) formed at a position where the elastic member (731) and the moving part (1820) face each other.

[0236] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0237] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0238] The term "module" used in one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0239] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0240] According to one embodiment, a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0241] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration.

[0242] According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, First housing (610); A second housing (620) slidably coupled with the first housing; A rollable display (630) whose display area is reduced or expanded based on the slide-in or slide-out of the second housing; and It includes a guide rail device (700) positioned on one side and the other side of the second housing, respectively, and slidably connecting the second housing and the first housing. The above guide rail device, A moving part (720) coupled with the second housing and moved together with the second housing according to the sliding of the second housing; A support member (710) coupled with the first housing and including a moving groove (713) through which the moving member moves; and It includes a guide part (730) disposed between the above moving part and the above supporting part and including at least one elastic member (731), The above support part, An electronic device including a foreign material storage space (715) formed at a position where the elastic member and the support part face each other on one side and the other side of the above-mentioned moving home.

2. In paragraph 1, The above support part, A first support area (711) including a surface facing the height direction of the above guide rail device; and An electronic device including a second support area (712) extending in a direction perpendicular to the first support area and formed on one side and the other side of the moving home.

3. In paragraph 2, The above second support area is, A first foreign matter collection surface (7121) facing the width direction of the above guide rail device; Two second foreign matter collection surfaces (7122) extending perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface from one end and the other end of the first foreign matter collection surface; and It includes two third foreign matter collection surfaces (7123) extending perpendicularly to the first foreign matter collection surface from one side and the other side of the first foreign matter collection surface, The above foreign substance storage space is, An electronic device, wherein the space is formed by the first foreign matter collection surface, the second foreign matter collection surface, and the third foreign matter collection surface.

4. In paragraph 3, The above second support area is, Includes a contact surface (7125) that comes into contact with the above elastic member, The above first foreign matter collection surface is, An electronic device formed so as to have a step in the width direction of the above contact surface and the above guide rail device.

5. In paragraph 3, The distance between the two third foreign matter collection surfaces is formed to have a first collection length (D1), An electronic device wherein the distance between the elastic member and the first foreign matter collection surface is formed to have a second collection length (D2).

6. In paragraph 5, The above elastic member and the second support area are in contact at two contact points (t), An electronic device wherein the distance between the two contact points is longer than the first collection length.

7. In paragraph 1, The above guide rail device, Contains multiple foreign body storage spaces, An electronic device in which the plurality of foreign substance storage spaces are arranged at a set interval from each other along the length direction of the guide rail device.

8. In paragraph 7, The above support part, An electronic device including a partition (1617) formed between the plurality of foreign body storage spaces.

9. In paragraph 1, The above foreign substance storage space is, A first collection space (8151) extending in the width direction of the above guide rail device; and An electronic device including a second collection space (8152) extending vertically from the first collection space at an end of the first collection space.

10. In paragraph 1, The above foreign substance storage space is, An electronic device in which the distance between a surface located on one side of the foreign substance storage space and a surface located on the other side of the foreign substance storage space becomes smaller as the distance from the elastic member increases.

11. In paragraph 1, The above foreign substance storage space is, First foreign body storage space (1715-1); and An electronic device including a first foreign material storage space and a second foreign material storage space (1715-2) arranged spaced apart from each other in the height direction of the guide rail device.

12. In paragraph 11, The above support part, It further includes a horizontal bulkhead (1719) that separates the first foreign substance storage space and the second foreign substance storage space, The above elastic member is, An electronic device in contact with at least a portion of said horizontal bulkhead.

13. In paragraph 1, The above first housing, A foreign matter discharge opening (611) through which foreign matter that has entered the interior of the electronic device is discharged; and An electronic device including a cover (612) for opening and closing the foreign matter discharge opening.

14. In paragraph 1, The above guide section, It further includes a guide member (732) in which a plurality of the above elastic members are arranged, The above plurality of elastic members are, Electronic devices placed on the guide member at a set interval from each other.

15. In paragraph 1, The above moving part, An electronic device including a moving part storage space (1825) formed at a position where the elastic member and the moving part face each other.

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