Electronic device comprising display

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. According to an embodiment, the electronic device comprises: a display including a first planar portion, a second planar portion which is spaced apart from the first planar portion, and a folding portion which connects the first planar portion to the second planar portion and can be folded; a plate including a first portion which is attached to the first planar portion, and a second portion which is spaced apart from the first portion and attached to the second planar portion; a plurality of adhesive members including a first adhesive member which is interposed between the first planar portion and the first portion, a second adhesive member which is interposed between the second planar portion and the second portion, and a third adhesive member which is disconnected from the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member; and a first reinforcement member which is attached to the folding portion by the third adhesive member.

Description

Electronic device including a display

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a display.

[0002] To change the size of the externally visible display area, the shape of the display may change depending on the state of the electronic device. For example, the display of the electronic device may be referred to as a deformable flexible display. To protect the deformable display, the electronic device may include a structure for protecting the display.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device is provided. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display including a first planar portion, a second planar portion spaced apart from the first planar portion, and a folding portion connecting the first planar portion to the second planar portion and foldable about a folding axis. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plate including a first portion attached to the first planar portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion and attached to the second planar portion, and supporting the display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of adhesive members including a first adhesive member interposed between the first planar portion and the first portion, a second adhesive member interposed between the second planar portion and the second portion, and a third adhesive member disconnected from the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member and disposed between the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first reinforcing member attached to the folding portion by the third adhesive member, the first reinforcing member having a stiffness higher than a stiffness of each of the plurality of adhesive members, so as to reduce shock transmitted to the folding portion.

[0005] An electronic device is provided. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display including a first planar portion, a second planar portion spaced apart from the first planar portion, and a deformable folding portion connecting the first planar portion to the second planar portion. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plate including a first portion attached to the first planar portion, a second portion disconnected from the first portion and attached to the second planar portion, and supporting the display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of adhesive members including a first adhesive member interposed between the first planar portion and the first portion, and a second adhesive member interposed between the second planar portion and the second portion. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first reinforcing member supporting the folding portion and attached to at least one of the first portion and the second portion, and spaced apart from the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member, so as to reduce impact transmitted to the folding portion.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0007] FIG. 2A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an exemplary electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2b illustrates an example of a folded state of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2c is an exploded view of an exemplary electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 2d illustrates an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 3A is a top view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment in an unfolded state.

[0012] FIG. 3b is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment, taken along line A-A' of FIG. 3a.

[0013] FIG. 3c is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in a folded state.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary plate and a first reinforcing member according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6A is a top view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment in an unfolded state.

[0017] FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment, taken along line B-B' of FIG. 6A.

[0018] FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 6A.

[0019] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0020] FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0021] FIG. 8b is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in a folded state.

[0022] FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0023] FIG. 9b is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in a folded state.

[0024] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0025] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0026] FIG. 12A illustrates an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 12b is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment, taken along line D-D' of FIG. 12a.

[0028] FIG. 13A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 13b illustrates an example of a fully folded state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0031] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a 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)).

[0032] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result 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 an application processor) or an auxiliary 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 with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] According to various embodiments, 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.

[0051] 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)).

[0052] 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 one 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.

[0053] FIG. 2A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 2B illustrates an example of a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 2C is an exploded view of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2D illustrates an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0054] Referring to FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, an electronic device (200) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220), and a display (230), at least one camera (240) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1), a hinge structure (250), and / or at least one electronic component (260).

[0055] The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may form at least a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device (200) that can be gripped by a user. At least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device (200) defined by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may come into contact with a portion of the user's body when the electronic device (200) is used by the user. According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first surface (211), a second surface (212) facing the first surface (211) and spaced apart from the first surface (211), and a first side surface (213) enclosing at least a portion of the first surface (211) and the second surface (212). The first side surface (213) may connect a periphery of the first surface (211) and a periphery of the second surface (212). The first surface (211), the second surface (212), and the first side surface (213) may define an internal space of the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may provide a space formed by the first surface (211), the second surface (212), and the first side surface (213) as a space for arranging components of the electronic device (200).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a third face (221), a fourth face (222) facing the third face (221) and spaced apart from the third face (221), and a second side (223) surrounding at least a portion of the third face (221) and the fourth face (222). The second side (223) may connect a periphery of the third face (221) and a periphery of the fourth face (222). The third face (221), the fourth face (222), and the second side (223) may define an interior space of the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may provide a space formed by the third side (221), the fourth side (222), and the second side (223) surrounding at least a portion of the third side (221) and the fourth side (222) as a space for mounting components of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be coupled to the first housing (210) so as to be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210).

[0057] According to one embodiment, each of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may include a first protective member (214) and a second protective member (224), respectively. The first protective member (214) and the second protective member (224) may be disposed on the first side (211) and the third side (221) along the periphery of the display (230). According to one embodiment, the first protective member (214) and the second protective member (224) may prevent foreign substances (e.g., dust or moisture) from entering through a gap between the display (230) and the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the first protective member (214) may surround the edge of the first display area (231) of the display (230), and the second protective member (224) may surround the edge of the second display area (232) of the display (230). The first protective member (214) may be formed by being attached to the first side (213) of the first housing (210), or may be formed integrally with the first side (213). The second protective member (224) may be formed by being attached to the second side (223) of the second housing (220), or may be formed integrally with the second side (223).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the first side (213) and the second side (223) may include a conductive material, a non-conductive material, or a combination thereof. For example, the second side (223) may include at least one conductive member (225) and at least one non-conductive member (226). The at least one conductive member (225) may include a plurality of conductive members that are each spaced apart from each other. The at least one non-conductive member (226) may be disposed between the plurality of conductive members. The plurality of conductive members may be isolated from each other by the at least one non-conductive member (226) disposed between the plurality of conductive members. According to one embodiment, the plurality of conductive members and the plurality of non-conductive members may together form an antenna radiator. The electronic device (200) may be capable of communicating with an external electronic device through the antenna radiator formed by the plurality of conductive members and the plurality of non-conductive members.

[0059] The display (230) may be configured to display visual information. According to one embodiment, the display (230) may be disposed on a first surface (211) of the first housing (210) and a third surface (221) of the second housing (220) across the hinge structure (250). For example, the display (230) may include a first display area (231) disposed on the first surface (211) of the first housing, a second display area (232) disposed on the third surface (221) of the second housing, and a third display area (233) disposed between the first display area (231) and the second display area (232). The first display area (231), the second display area (232), and the third display area (233) may form a front surface of the display (230). According to one embodiment, the display (230) may further include a sub-display panel (235) disposed on the fourth side (222) of the second housing (220). For example, the display (230) may be referred to as a flexible display. According to one embodiment, the display (230) may include a window exposed toward the outside of the electronic device (200). The window may protect the surface of the display (230) and may include a substantially transparent material to transmit visual information provided by the display (230) to the outside of the electronic device (200). For example, the window may include, but is not limited to, glass (e.g., UTG, ultra-thin glass) and / or a polymer (e.g., PI, polyimide).

[0060] At least one camera (240) may be configured to acquire an image based on receiving light from a subject external to the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the at least one camera (240) may include first cameras (241), second cameras (242), and third cameras (243). The first cameras (241) may be disposed in the first housing (210). For example, the first cameras (241) may be disposed inside the first housing (210) and at least a portion of the first cameras (241) may be visible through the second surface (212) of the first housing (210). The first cameras (241) may be supported by a bracket (not shown) within the first housing (210). The first housing (210) may include at least one opening (241a) that overlaps the first cameras (241) when viewed from above on the second side (212). The first cameras (241) may acquire an image based on receiving light from the outside of the electronic device (200) through the at least one opening (241a).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the second camera (242) may be disposed in the second housing (220). For example, the second camera (242) may be disposed inside the second housing (220) and may be visible through the sub-display panel (235). The second housing (220) may include at least one opening (242a) that overlaps the second camera (242) when the fourth surface (222) is viewed from above. The second camera (242) may acquire an image based on receiving light from the outside of the electronic device (200) through the at least one opening (242a).

[0062] In one embodiment, the third camera (243) may be disposed in the first housing (210). For example, the third camera (243) may be disposed inside the first housing (210) and at least a portion thereof may be visible through the first surface (211) of the first housing (210). In another example, the third camera (243) may be disposed inside the first housing (210) and at least a portion thereof may be visible through the first display area (231) of the display (230). The first display area (231) of the display (230) may include at least one opening (not shown) that overlaps the third camera (243) when the display (230) is viewed from above. The third camera (243) may acquire an image based on receiving light from the outside of the display (230) through the at least one opening.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may be positioned below the display (230) (e.g., toward the inside of the first housing (210) or the inside of the second housing (220). For example, the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may be under-display cameras (UDCs). When the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) are under-display cameras, an area of ​​the display (230) corresponding to the respective positions of the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may not be an inactive area. For example, when the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) are under-display cameras, an area of ​​the display (230) corresponding to the respective positions of the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may have a lower pixel density than a pixel density of another area of ​​the display (230). The inactive area of ​​the display (230) may refer to an area of ​​the display (230) that does not include pixels or does not emit light outside of the electronic device (200). For another example, the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may be punch-hole cameras. When the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) are punch-hole cameras, an area of ​​the display (230) corresponding to the respective positions of the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may be an inactive area. For example, when the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) are punch-hole cameras, an area of ​​the display (230) corresponding to the respective positions of the second camera (242) and the third camera (243) may include an opening that does not include pixels.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the hinge structure (250) can rotatably connect the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The hinge structure (250) can be positioned between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) of the electronic device (101) so that the electronic device (200) can be bent, curved, or folded. For example, the hinge structure (250) can be positioned between a portion of the first side (213) and a portion of the second side (223) that face each other. The hinge structure (250) can change the electronic device (200) into an unfolding state in which the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) and the third surface (221) of the second housing (220) are facing in substantially the same direction, or into a folding state in which the first surface (211) and the third surface (221) face each other. When the electronic device (200) is in a folding state, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be folded or overlapped by facing each other.

[0065] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the direction in which the first side (211) faces and the direction in which the third side (221) faces may be different from each other. For example, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the direction in which the first side (211) faces and the direction in which the third side (221) faces may be opposite to each other. For another example, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, the direction in which the first side (211) faces and the direction in which the third side (221) faces may be inclined with respect to each other. When the direction in which the first side (211) faces is inclined with respect to the direction in which the third side (221) faces, the first housing (210) may be inclined with respect to the second housing (220).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be foldable based on a folding axis (f). The folding axis (f) may refer to a virtual line extending through the hinge cover (251) in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200) (e.g., d1 in FIGS. 2A and 2B), but is not limited thereto. For example, the folding axis (f) may be a virtual line extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200) (e.g., d2 in FIGS. 2A and 2B). When the folding axis (f) extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200), the hinge structure (250) may extend in a direction parallel to the folding axis (f) to connect the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be rotatable by a hinge structure (250) extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), a second hinge plate (253), and a hinge module (254). The hinge cover (251) may surround internal components of the hinge structure (250) and form an outer surface of the hinge structure (250). According to one embodiment, the hinge cover (251) surrounding the hinge structure (250) may be at least partially exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200) through a space between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover (251) may be covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and may not be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253) can be coupled with the first housing (210) and the second housing (220), respectively, thereby rotatably connecting the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the first hinge plate (252) can be coupled with the first front bracket (215) of the first housing (210), and the second hinge plate (253) can be coupled with the second front bracket (227) of the second housing (220). As the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253) are coupled to the first front bracket (215) and the second front bracket (227), respectively, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be rotated according to the rotation of the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253).

[0069] The hinge module (254) can rotate the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253). For example, the hinge module (254) can rotate the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253) about the folding axis (f) by including gears that are interlocked with each other and can rotate. According to one embodiment, the hinge modules (254) may be plural. For example, the plurality of hinge modules (254) may be spaced apart from each other at both ends of the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253), respectively. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the hinge structure (250) may further include a third hinge plate that is distinct from the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253). The third hinge plate may support the display (230). For example, the position of the third hinge plate may be fixed while the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253) move. For example, the third hinge plate may be positioned between the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253). When the hinge structure (250) includes the third hinge plate, the gap between the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253) may be larger than the size of the third hinge plate. For example, when the hinge structure (250) includes a third hinge plate, the gap between the first hinge plate (252) and the second hinge plate (253), the size of the third hinge plate, the size of the gap between the first hinge plate (252) and the third hinge plate, and the size of the gap between the second hinge plate (253) and the third hinge plate may be substantially the same.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first front bracket (215) and a first rear bracket (216), and the second housing (220) may include a second front bracket (227) and a second rear bracket (228). The first front bracket (215) and the first rear bracket (216) may support components of the electronic device (200). The first front bracket (215) may define the first housing (210) by being coupled with the first rear bracket (216). The first rear bracket (216) may define a portion of an outer surface of the first housing (210). The second front bracket (227) and the second rear bracket (228) may support components of the electronic device (200). The second front bracket (227) can define a second housing (220) by being coupled with the second rear bracket (228). The second rear bracket (228) can define a portion of an outer surface of the second housing (220). For example, the display (230) can be disposed on one side of the first front bracket (215) and one side of the second front bracket (227). The first rear bracket (216) can be disposed on the other side of the first front bracket (215) opposite the one side of the first front bracket (215). The second rear bracket (228) can be disposed on the other side of the second front bracket (227) opposite the one side of the second front bracket (227). The sub display panel (235) can be placed between the second front bracket (227) and the second rear bracket (228).

[0071] In one embodiment, a portion of the first front bracket (215) may be surrounded by the first side (213), and a portion of the second front bracket (227) may be surrounded by the second side (223). For example, the first front bracket (215) may be formed integrally with the first side (213), and the second front bracket (227) may be formed integrally with the second side (223). In another example, the first front bracket (215) may be formed separately from the first side (213), and the second front bracket (227) may be formed separately from the second side (223).

[0072] At least one electronic component (260) may implement various functions to be provided to a user. According to one embodiment, at least one electronic component (260) may include a first printed circuit board (261), a second printed circuit board (262), a flexible printed circuit board (263), a battery (264) (e.g., the battery (189) of FIG. 1), and / or an antenna (265) (e.g., the antenna module (197) of FIG. 1). The first printed circuit board (261) and the second printed circuit board (262) may each form an electrical connection between components within the electronic device (200). For example, components for implementing the overall function of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may be arranged on the first printed circuit board (261), and electronic components for implementing some functions of the first printed circuit board (261) may be arranged on the second printed circuit board (262). For another example, components for the operation of a sub-display panel (235) placed on the fourth side (222) of a second printed circuit board (262) may be placed.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (261) may be disposed within the first housing (210). For example, the first printed circuit board (261) may be disposed on one surface of the first front bracket (215). According to one embodiment, the second printed circuit board (262) may be disposed within the second housing (220). For example, the second printed circuit board (262) may be spaced apart from the first printed circuit board (261) and disposed on one surface of the second front bracket (227). A flexible printed circuit board (263) may connect the first printed circuit board (261) and the second printed circuit board (262). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (263) may extend from the first printed circuit board (261) to the second printed circuit board (262).

[0074] The battery (264) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (200), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (264) may be arranged substantially on the same plane as the first printed circuit board (261) or the second printed circuit board (262).

[0075] The antenna (265) may be configured to receive power or a signal from outside the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the antenna (265) may be positioned between the first rear bracket (216) and the battery (264). The antenna (265) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, an antenna module, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna (265) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging.

[0076] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 2D, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may have a shape in which the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200) is perpendicular to the folding axis (f1). The longitudinal direction of one component may represent the longest extended direction when the electronic device (200) has a shape extending along one or more directions. For example, the folding axis (f1) may represent an imaginary line extending along a direction perpendicular to the direction from the first housing (210) toward the second housing (220).

[0077] FIG. 3A is a top view of an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example of the electronic device according to one embodiment taken along line A-A' of FIG. 3A, and FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view illustrating the exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment in a folded state.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, an electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220), a hinge structure (250), a display (310) (e.g., the display (230) of FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C), a first plate (320), a plurality of adhesive members (330), a protective layer (340), a first reinforcing member (350), a support plate (410), and / or an electromagnetic induction panel (420).

[0079] FIG. 3A illustrates an electronic device (200) in which a plurality of adhesive members (330) and a protective layer (340) are omitted.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may support some of the various components of the electronic device (200). The first housing (210) may be movable with respect to the second housing (220). For example, the first housing (210) may be rotatable with respect to the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side (211) and a second side (212). The first side (211) may face the display (310). The second side (212) may be opposite the first side (211). For example, the second side (212) may be exposed to the outside of the first housing (210), but is not limited thereto.

[0081] In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may support other parts of various components of the electronic device (200). The second housing (220) may be movable with respect to the first housing (210). For example, the second housing (220) may be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a third side (221) and a fourth side (222). The third side (221) may face the display (310). The fourth side (222) may be opposite to the third side (221). For example, the fourth side (222) may be exposed to the exterior of the second housing (220), but is not limited thereto.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the hinge structure (250) can movably connect the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). By the hinge structure (250), the state of the electronic device (200) can be changed from an unfolded state to a folded state or from a folded state to an unfolded state. In the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) faces (e.g., +z direction) and the direction in which the third surface (221) of the second housing (220) faces (e.g., +z direction) can be substantially the same. By the movement of the second housing (220) with respect to the first housing (210), the state of the electronic device (200) can be changed from an unfolded state to a folded state. For example, as the first housing (210) rotates 90 degrees along a first rotational direction (e.g., counterclockwise in FIGS. 3b and 3c) with respect to the hinge structure (250) and the second housing (220) rotates 90 degrees along a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise in FIGS. 3b and 3c), the state of the electronic device (200) can be changed from an unfolded state to a folded state. Within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which the first face (211) of the first housing (210) faces (e.g., -x direction) can be opposite to the direction in which the third face (221) of the second housing (220) faces (e.g., +x direction). For example, within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the first side (211) of the first housing (210) may face the third side (221) of the second housing (220). However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the state of the electronic device (200) may include an intermediate state in which the direction in which the first side (211) of the first housing (210) faces is tilted with respect to the direction in which the third side (221) of the second housing (220) faces. The intermediate state may be referred to as a flex mode.By the movement of the second housing (220) with respect to the first housing (210), the state of the electronic device (200) can be changed from a folded state to an unfolded state. For example, as the first housing (210) rotates 90 degrees along the second rotation direction (e.g., clockwise in FIGS. 3B and 3C) with respect to the hinge structure (250), and the second housing (220) rotates 90 degrees along the first rotation direction (e.g., counterclockwise in FIGS. 3B and 3C), the state of the electronic device (200) can be changed from an unfolded state to a folded state. According to one embodiment, the hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the hinge cover (251) can protect components of the hinge structure (250). The hinge cover (251) can be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200) or covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) depending on a change in the state of the electronic device (200). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the hinge cover (251) can be covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, in the folded state of the electronic device (200), the hinge cover (251) can be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the first hinge plate (252) can fold or unfold the display (310) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. The first hinge plate (252) can be movable with respect to the hinge cover (251). For example, the first hinge plate (252) can be rotatable with respect to the hinge cover (251). The first hinge plate (252) can rotate while the first housing (210) rotates. For example, the rotational direction of the first hinge plate (252) can be substantially the same as the rotational direction of the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the rotation angle of the first hinge plate (252) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state may be different from the rotation angle of the first housing (210) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state. For example, the rotation angle of the first hinge plate (252) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state may be greater than the rotation angle of the first housing (210) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state. For example, while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state, the first hinge plate (252) may rotate 100 degrees with respect to the hinge cover (251), and while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state, the first housing (210) may rotate 90 degrees with respect to the hinge cover (251), but is not limited thereto. Within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the first hinge plate (252) may be positioned to be inclined with respect to the first surface (211) of the first housing (210). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.The rotation angle of the first hinge plate (252) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state may be substantially the same as the rotation angle of the first housing (210) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state. For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the first hinge plate (252) may be positioned to be substantially parallel to the first surface (211) of the first housing (210).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the second hinge plate (253) can fold or unfold the display (310) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. The second hinge plate (253) can be movable with respect to the hinge cover (251). For example, the second hinge plate (253) can be rotatable with respect to the hinge cover (251). The second hinge plate (253) can rotate while the second housing (220) rotates. For example, the rotational direction of the second hinge plate (253) can be substantially the same as the rotational direction of the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the rotation angle of the second hinge plate (253) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state may be different from the rotation angle of the second housing (220) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state. For example, the rotation angle of the second hinge plate (253) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state may be greater than the rotation angle of the second housing (220) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state. For example, while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state, the second hinge plate (253) may rotate 100 degrees with respect to the hinge cover (251), and while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state, the second housing (220) may rotate 90 degrees with respect to the hinge cover (251), but is not limited thereto. Within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the second hinge plate (253) may be positioned to be substantially parallel to the third surface (221) of the second housing (220).Within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the second hinge plate (253) may be positioned to be inclined with respect to the third side (221) of the second housing (220). However, this is not limited thereto. The rotation angle of the second hinge plate (253) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from the unfolded state to the folded state may be substantially the same as the rotation angle of the second housing (220) with respect to the hinge cover (251) while the state of the electronic device (200) changes from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0086] In one embodiment, the display (310) may be configured to provide visual content. The display (310) may be disposed on a first side (211) of the first housing (210) and a third side (221) of the second housing (220) across the hinge structure (250). The display (310) may be deformable by movement of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) and / or movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220). For example, the display (310) may be foldable about a folding axis (f) by movement of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) and / or movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220). For example, the display (310) may be foldable by movement of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) and / or movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the display (310) may include a first planar portion (311), a second planar portion (312), and a folding portion (313).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first planar portion (311) may be disposed on the first housing (210). For example, the first planar portion (311) may be disposed on the first surface (211) of the first housing (210). For example, the first planar portion (311) may face and be separated from the first surface (211) of the first housing (210). The first planar portion (311) may be flat. The shape of the first planar portion (311) may be maintained while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. For example, the first planar portion (311) may have a shape that is substantially parallel to the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) in the folded state and / or the unfolded state of the electronic device (200).

[0088] In one embodiment, the second planar portion (312) may be disposed on the second housing (220). For example, the second planar portion (312) may be disposed on the third surface (221) of the second housing (220). For example, the second planar portion (312) may face and be spaced apart from the third surface (221) of the second housing (220). The second planar portion (312) may be flat. The shape of the second planar portion (312) may be maintained while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. For example, the second planar portion (312) may have a shape that is substantially parallel to the third surface (221) of the second housing (220) in the folded state and / or the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the second planar portion (312) may be spaced apart from the first planar portion (311). For example, the second flat portion (312) can be connected to the first flat portion (311) by a folding portion (313).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the folding portion (313) may be disposed between the first flat portion (311) and the second flat portion (312). For example, the folding portion (313) may be connected from the first flat portion (311) to the second flat portion (312). The folding portion (313) may be disposed on the hinge structure (250). The folding portion (313) may be deformable. The shape of the folding portion (313) may change according to a change in the state of the electronic device (200). For example, the folding portion (313) may be foldable about the folding axis (f) by movement of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) and / or movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220). For example, the folding portion (313) may be foldable about the folding axis (f) by movement of the second planar portion (312) with respect to the first planar portion (311) and / or movement of the first planar portion (311) with respect to the second planar portion (312). The folding portion (313) may be unfolded within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). The folding portion (313) may be folded within the folded state of the electronic device (200). Within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the folding portion (313) may have a shape that is substantially parallel to the first planar portion (311) and the second planar portion (312). For example, within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the first planar portion (311), the second planar portion (312), and the folding portion (313) may substantially define (or form) one plane. Within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the folding portion (313) may have a different shape from the first planar portion (311) and the second planar portion (312). For example, within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the folding portion (313) may be bent to have a curvature. For example, the folding portion (313) may be referred to as a deformable portion.

[0090] According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which one side (311a) of the first planar portion (311) faces (e.g., +z direction) may be substantially the same as the direction in which one side (312a) of the second planar portion (312) faces (e.g., +z direction). In the folded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which one side (311a) of the first planar portion (311) faces (e.g., -x direction) may be opposite to the direction in which one side (312a) of the second planar portion (312) faces (e.g., +x direction). For example, in the folded state of the electronic device (200), one side (311a) of the first planar portion (311) may face one side (312a) of the second planar portion (312).

[0091] According to one embodiment, a portion (313a) of the folding portion (313) may be tilted with respect to the first flat portion (311) and the second flat portion (312) within the folded state of the electronic device (200). For example, since the rotation angle range of the first hinge plate (252) with respect to the hinge cover (251) and the rotation angle range of the first housing (210) with respect to the hinge cover (251) are different, a portion (313a) of the folding portion (313) may be positioned to be tilted with respect to the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) within the folded state of the electronic device (200). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the rotation angle range of the first hinge plate (252) with respect to the hinge cover (251) and the rotation angle range of the first housing (210) with respect to the hinge cover (251) are the same, a part (313a) of the folding portion (313) may not be tilted with respect to the first flat portion (311) and the second flat portion (312) within the folded state of the electronic device (200).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the first plate (320) can support the display (310). The first plate (320) can protect the display (310) from external force (or impact) transmitted to the display (310). For example, the first plate (320) can be formed of at least one of stainless steel and / or carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), but is not limited thereto. The first plate (320) can be disposed below the display (310). The first plate (320) can be disposed on the first surface (211) of the first housing (210) and the third surface (221) of the second housing (220) across the hinge structure (250). The first plate (320) can be deformed while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. According to one embodiment, the first plate (320) may include a first portion (321), a second portion (322), and / or a third portion (323).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the first portion (321) can be positioned relative to the first planar portion (311). The first portion (321) can be disposed below the first planar portion (311). The first portion (321) can be attached to the first planar portion (311). The first portion (321) can be disposed (or interposed) between the first planar portion (311) and the first surface (211) of the first housing (210). The first portion (321) can be separated from and face the first surface (211) of the first housing (210). The first portion (321) can be flat. The shape of the first portion (321) can be maintained while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. For example, the first portion (321) may have a shape that is substantially parallel to the first surface (211) in the folded state and / or unfolded state of the electronic device (200).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the second portion (322) can be positioned relative to the second flat portion (312). The second portion (322) can be disposed below the second flat portion (312). The second portion (322) can be attached to the second flat portion (312). The second portion (322) can be disposed (or interposed) between the second flat portion (312) and the third surface (221) of the second housing (220). The second portion (322) can be separated from and facing the third surface (221) of the second housing (220). The second portion (322) can be flat. The shape of the second portion (322) can be maintained while the state of the electronic device (200) changes. For example, the second portion (322) may have a shape that is substantially parallel to the first surface (211) in the folded state and / or unfolded state of the electronic device (200). The second portion (322) may be spaced apart from the first portion (321). The second portion (322) may be connected to the first portion (321) by a third portion (323).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the third portion (323) may be disposed between the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). The third portion (323) may be disposed on the hinge structure (250). For example, the third portion (323) may be spaced apart from the hinge structure (250). The third portion (323) may be positioned with respect to the folding portion (313). The third portion (323) may correspond to the folding portion (313). The third portion (323) may be deformable as the state of the electronic device (200) changes. The third portion (323) may be unfolded within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). The third portion (323) may be positioned to be substantially parallel to the first portion (321) and the second portion (322) within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). For example, the third portion (323) may form (or define) substantially one plane with the first portion (321) and the second portion (322) within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). The third portion (323) may be curved to have a curvature with respect to the first portion (321) and the second portion (322) within the folded state of the electronic device (200). The third portion (323) may be folded within the folded state of the electronic device (200). According to one embodiment, the third portion (323) may include a plurality of openings (323a) penetrating the third portion (323). The plurality of openings (323a) may be spaced apart from each other. For example, the first plate (320) may be relatively rigid to protect the display (310). Since the first plate (320) is relatively rigid, if the third portion (323) does not include the plurality of openings (323a), wrinkles may be formed in the third portion (323) due to stress generated by folding and / or unfolding.An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure in which damage to a first plate (320) protecting a display (310) can be reduced because the third portion (323) includes a plurality of openings (323a). For example, since the shape of the plurality of openings (323a) changes as the state of the electronic device (200) changes, wrinkles due to stress can not be formed in the third portion (323).

[0096] According to one embodiment, the thicknesses of the first portion (321), the second portion (322), and the third portion (323) may be substantially the same. The thickness of one component may represent a distance in a direction (e.g., +z direction) toward which the first surface (211) faces within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), and this expression may be utilized substantially the same way hereinafter unless otherwise stated.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may attach (or adhere) one component of the electronic device (200) to another component. For example, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may include an adhesive material. For example, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may include, but are not limited to, a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may include a first adhesive member (331), a second adhesive member (332), a third adhesive member (333), and / or a fourth adhesive member (334).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first adhesive member (331) can attach the first portion (321) to the first planar portion (311). The first portion (321) can be attached to the first planar portion (311) by the first adhesive member (331). For example, the first adhesive member (331) can be in contact with the first portion (321). For example, the first adhesive member (331) can be interposed between the first portion (321) and the first planar portion (311). For example, the first adhesive member (331) can be attached to (or in contact with) one side (321a) of the first portion (321) facing the first planar portion (311) (or the display (310)).

[0099] In one embodiment, the second adhesive member (332) can attach the second portion (322) to the second planar portion (312). The second portion (322) can be attached to the first planar portion (312) by the second adhesive member (332). For example, the second adhesive member (332) can be in contact with the second portion (322). For example, the second adhesive member (332) can be interposed between the second portion (322) and the second planar portion (312). The second adhesive member (332) can be disconnected from the first adhesive member (331). For example, the second adhesive member (332) can be spaced apart from the first adhesive member (331). For example, the second adhesive member (332) may be attached to (or brought into contact with) one side (322a) of the second portion (322) facing the second flat portion (312) (or display (310)).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the third adhesive member (333) can attach the first reinforcing member (350) to the folding portion (313). The first reinforcing member (350) can be attached to the folding portion (313) by the third adhesive member (333). The third adhesive member (333) can be disposed (or interposed) between the first reinforcing member (350) and the folding portion (313). For example, the third adhesive member (333) can be in contact with the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the third adhesive member (333) can be disposed on one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) facing the folding portion (313) (or the display (310)). For example, the third adhesive member (333) may be in contact with one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) facing the folding portion (313). The third adhesive member (333) may be disconnected from the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332). For example, the third adhesive member (333) may be spaced apart from the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332). The third adhesive member (333) may be positioned between the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), an air gap may be formed (or positioned) between the third adhesive member (333) and the first adhesive member (331), and between the third adhesive member (333) and the second adhesive member (332). For example, the third adhesive member (333) may be formed separately from the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332). For example, when the first adhesive member (331), the second adhesive member (332), and the third adhesive member (333) are connected to each other, a wrinkle caused by stress generated as the state of the electronic device (200) changes to a folded state and / or an unfolded state may be formed in at least one of the first adhesive member (331), the second adhesive member (332), and the third adhesive member (333).An electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure that can reduce damage to the first adhesive member (331), the second adhesive member (332), and the third adhesive member (333) due to stress, because the third adhesive member (333) is disconnected from the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332).

[0101] In one embodiment, the fourth adhesive member (334) can attach the protective layer (340) to the display (310). For example, the fourth adhesive member (334) can be disposed across the hinge structure (250) on the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the fourth adhesive member (334) can be attached to the first planar portion (311), the second planar portion (312), and the folding portion (313).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the protective layer (340) can suppress (or reduce) the step between components under the display (310) from being visible from the outside of the electronic device (200). For example, the protective layer (340) can be formed of a polymer (e.g., polyimide (PI)). For example, the protective layer (340) can cover the step caused by the air gap between the third adhesive member (333) and the first adhesive member (331), and between the third adhesive member (333) and the second adhesive member (332). The protective layer (340) can be attached to the display (310) by the fourth adhesive member (334). The protective layer (340) can be disposed on the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) across the hinge structure (250). For example, the protective layer (340) may be attached to the first flat portion (311), the second flat portion (312), and the folding portion (313). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. According to embodiments, the fourth adhesive member (334) and / or the protective layer (340) may be omitted. When the fourth adhesive member (334) and / or the protective layer (340) are omitted, the first adhesive member (331) may be in contact with the first flat portion (311) and the first portion (321). When the fourth adhesive member (334) and / or the protective layer (340) are omitted, the second adhesive member (332) may be in contact with the second flat portion (312) and the second portion (322). When the fourth adhesive member (334) and / or the protective layer (340) are omitted, the third adhesive member (333) can be in contact with the folding portion (313) and the first reinforcing member (350).

[0103] In one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) can reduce damage to the folding portion (313) and / or the third portion (323). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can reduce impact transmitted to the folding portion (313) and / or the third portion (323). The first reinforcing member (350) can be positioned with respect to the folding portion (313). The first reinforcing member (350) can be attached to the folding portion (313). The first reinforcing member (350) can be interposed (or arranged) between the folding portion (313) and the third portion (323). The first reinforcing member (350) can overlap the third portion (323). For example, at least a portion of the first reinforcing member (350) can overlap a plurality of openings (323a) of the third portion (323). The stiffness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be higher than the stiffness of each of the plurality of adhesive members (330). For example, the Young's modulus of the first reinforcing member (350) may be higher than the Young's modulus of each of the plurality of adhesive members (330). For example, the Young's modulus of the first reinforcing member (350) may be 10 Gpa or more. For example, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be 15 μm or more, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first reinforcing member (350) may be formed of, but is not limited to, a metal (e.g., stainless steel and / or titanium), carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP), and / or glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP). If the first reinforcing member (350) is omitted, when an external force in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first surface (211) faces (e.g., +z direction) in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200) is transmitted to the folding portion (313), since the rigidity of the third portion (323) is relatively reduced by the plurality of openings (323a), the folding portion (313) and the third portion (323) may be damaged by the external force.According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) by a first reinforcing member (350) interposed between the folding member (313) and the third portion (323). According to one embodiment, the size (or area) of the first reinforcing member (350) may be smaller than the area of ​​the folding member (313). For example, the height of the first reinforcing member (350) may be smaller than the height of the folding member (313). The height of one component may represent a length in the y-axis direction. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the height of the first reinforcing member (350) may be greater than the height of the folding member (313). When the height of the first reinforcing member (350) is greater than the height of the folding member (313), the entire area of ​​the folding member (313) may overlap the first reinforcing member (350).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the stiffness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be different from the stiffness of the first plate (320). For example, the stiffness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be higher than the stiffness of the first plate (320). For example, the degree of deformation of the first reinforcing member (350) due to an external force may be less than the degree of deformation of the first plate (320) due to the external force. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the stiffness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be substantially the same as the stiffness of the first plate (320).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the width of the first reinforcing member (350) may correspond to the curvature of the first plate (320) in the folded state of the electronic device (200). For example, the curvature of the first plate (320) in the folded state of the electronic device (200) may correspond to the width of the plurality of openings (323a) formed in the third portion (323). For example, the width of the first reinforcing member (350) may correspond to the folding portion (313) and / or the third portion (323). For example, the width of one component may represent the distance in the direction (e.g., -x direction) from the first planar portion (311) toward the second planar portion (312) in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), and the expression may be utilized substantially identically hereinafter unless otherwise stated. The width of the first reinforcing member (350) may be greater than or equal to the width of a portion of the third portion (323) in which a plurality of openings (323a) are formed. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device (200), a straight-line distance (d1) from the center (c1) of the first plate (320) to a portion of the third portion (323) in which a plurality of openings (323a) are formed may be smaller than a straight-line distance (d2) from the center (c1) of the first plate (320) to the first reinforcing member (350).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the width of the third adhesive member (333) may correspond to the width of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the width of the third adhesive member (333) may be substantially the same as the width of the first reinforcing member (350). To compensate for the step caused by the first reinforcing member (350), the thickness of the third adhesive member (333) may be smaller than the thicknesses of each of the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332). The sum of the thickness of the third adhesive member (333) and the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be substantially the same as the thicknesses of each of the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332). For example, when the thickness of the third adhesive member (333) is greater than or equal to the thickness of each of the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332), the folding portion (313) of the display (310) corresponding to the first reinforcing member (350) may protrude with respect to the first flat portion (311) and the second flat portion (312). The electronic device (200) according to one embodiment may provide a structure in which the folding portion (313) does not form a step with respect to the first flat portion (311) and the second flat portion (312) because the thickness of the third adhesive member (333) is smaller than the thickness of each of the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332).

[0107] Meanwhile, although FIGS. 3B and 3C illustrate that the first reinforcing member (350) and the first plate (320) are in direct contact, embodiments are not limited thereto. For example, the first reinforcing member (350) and the first plate (320) may be spaced apart from each other. When the first reinforcing member (350) and the first plate (320) are spaced apart from each other, a gap may be formed (or positioned) between the first reinforcing member (350) and the first plate (320).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the support plate (410) can support the display (310) so as to reduce damage to the display (310). The support plate (410) can define (or form) an outer surface of a display module (e.g., display module (160) of FIG. 1). For example, the support plate (410) can be formed of a material (e.g., metal and / or CFRP) having rigidity for supporting the display (310). For example, the support plate (410) can support a first planar portion (311) and a second planar portion (312). For example, the support plate (410) can include a first support portion (411) aligned with the first planar portion (311) and / or a second support portion (412) aligned with the second planar portion (312). The first support portion (411) and the second support portion (412) may be disconnected from each other. For example, the first support portion (411) and the second support portion (412) may be spaced apart from each other. The first support portion (411) and the second support portion (412) may be misaligned with the folding portion (313). For example, when the display (310) is viewed from above, the first support portion (411) and the second support portion (412) may be disposed outside the folding portion (313). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, a portion of the first support portion (411) and a portion of the second support portion (412) may overlap a portion of the folding portion (313), respectively. The support plate (410) may be omitted according to embodiments.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electromagnetic induction panel (420) may be configured to receive input from an electronic pen that is distinct from the electronic device (200). For example, the electromagnetic induction panel (420) may obtain data for identifying a relative position of the electronic pen above the display (310) based on receiving an induced current from the electronic pen. The electromagnetic induction panel (420) may be disposed below the display (310). For example, the electromagnetic induction panel (420) may be disposed between the display (310) and the first plate (320). The electromagnetic induction panel (420) may include a first panel (421) and a second panel (422) that are disconnected from each other. The first panel (421) and the second panel (422) may be spaced apart from each other. The first panel (421) may be aligned with the first flat portion (311) and a portion of the folding portion (313). The second panel (422) may be aligned with the second flat portion (312) and another portion of the folding portion (313). The first panel (421) and the second panel (422) may be spaced apart from each other within the folding portion (313) when the display (310) is viewed from above. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the electromagnetic induction panel (420) may be omitted.

[0110] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) by the first reinforcing member (350) disposed between the folding portion (313) that is relatively vulnerable to impact and the third portion (323).

[0111] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0112] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 4 may be an electronic device (200) in which the structure of the first plate (320) is changed from the electronic device (200) of FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and / or FIG. 3c, so redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 4, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the third portion (323) may be different from the thickness of the first portion (321) and the thickness of the second portion (322). For example, the thickness of the third portion (323) may be thinner than the thickness of the first portion (321) and the thickness of the second portion (322). For example, the thickness of the first portion (321) may be substantially the same as the thickness of the second portion (322). For example, the thickness of the third portion (323) may be, but is not limited to, half the thickness of the first portion (321).

[0115] In one embodiment, the thickness of a portion (321a) of the first portion (321) may be substantially the same as the thickness of the third portion (323). Another portion (321b) of the first portion (321) may be disposed on the portion (321a) of the first portion (321). The other portion (321b) of the first portion (321) may be connected to the portion (321a) of the first portion (321). For example, the other portion (321b) of the first portion (321) may be in contact with the first adhesive member (331). For example, the thickness of the other portion (321b) of the first portion (321) may be substantially the same as the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350), but is not limited thereto.

[0116] In one embodiment, the thickness of a portion (322a) of the second portion (322) may be substantially the same as the thickness of the third portion (323). Another portion (322b) of the second portion (322) may be disposed on the portion (322a) of the second portion (322). The other portion (322b) of the second portion (322) may be connected to the portion (322a) of the second portion (322). For example, the other portion (322b) of the second portion (322) may be in contact with the second adhesive member (332). For example, the thickness of the other portion (322b) of the second portion (322) may be substantially the same as the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350), but is not limited thereto.

[0117] In one embodiment, the third portion (323) may be formed by removing a portion of the first plate (320) corresponding to the third portion (323). For example, while the first plate (320) is being manufactured, a portion of the first plate (320) having a thickness corresponding to each of the other portion (321b) of the first portion (321) and the other portion (322b) of the second portion (322) may be removed. For example, the third portion (323) may be formed by etching a portion of the first plate (320) having a thickness corresponding to each of the other portion (321b) of the first portion (321) and the other portion (322b) of the second portion (322). Since the thickness of the third portion (323) is different from the thickness of the first portion (321) and the thickness of the second portion (322), a step may be formed (or defined) between the first portion (321) and the third portion (323), and between the second portion (322) and the third portion (323).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) may be disposed between the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) may be surrounded (or wrapped) by the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) may be disposed (or interposed) between another portion (321b) of the first portion (321) and another portion (322b) of the second portion (322). The first reinforcing member (350) may be surrounded (or wrapped) by another portion (321b) of the first portion (321) and another portion (322b) of the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) may be received (or placed) in a groove (320a) of the first plate (320) formed by a thickness difference between the first portion (321) and the third portion (323) and a thickness difference between the second portion (322) and the third portion (323). The groove (320a) of the first plate (320) may be placed (or interposed) between another portion (321b) of the first portion (321) and another portion (322b) of the second portion (322). The groove (320a) of the first plate (320) may be positioned with respect to the folding portion (313). For example, the position of the groove (320a) of the first plate (320) may correspond to the position of the folding portion (313). As the groove (320a) of the first plate (320) for accommodating the first reinforcing member (350) is formed in the first plate (320), the thickness of the electronic device (200) may not increase due to the first reinforcing member (350). As the thickness of the electronic device (200) does not increase, the portability of the electronic device (200) may be enhanced.

[0119] In one embodiment, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be thinner than the thickness of the first portion (321) and the thickness of the second portion (322). For example, the sum of the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) and the thickness of the third portion (323) may be substantially equal to the thickness of the first portion (321) and the thickness of the second portion (322), but is not limited thereto. For example, the sum of the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) and the thickness of the third portion (323) may be less than the thickness of the first portion (321) and the thickness of the second portion (322), respectively. In one embodiment, the thickness of the third adhesive member (333) may be substantially equal to the thickness of the first adhesive member (331) and the thickness of the second adhesive member (332).

[0120] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) by the first reinforcing member (350) disposed on the first portion (321) and the third portion (323) that is thinner than the second portion (322).

[0121] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an exemplary plate and a first reinforcing member according to one embodiment.

[0122] The first plate (320) of FIG. 5 may be a first plate (320) whose structure has been changed from that of the first plate (320) of FIG. 3a, FIG. 3b, and / or FIG. 3c, so a redundant description will be omitted.

[0123] Referring to FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, the first plate (320) may further include a fourth portion (324) and a fifth portion (325).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (324) may be disposed on the first portion (321). For example, the fourth portion (324) may be attached to the first portion (321). For example, the fourth portion (324) may overlap the first portion (321). For example, the fourth portion (324) may not overlap the third portion (323).

[0125] In one embodiment, the fifth portion (325) may be disposed on the second portion (322). For example, the fifth portion (325) may be attached to the second portion (322). For example, the fifth portion (325) may overlap the second portion (322). For example, the fifth portion (325) may not overlap the third portion (323). The fifth portion (325) may be spaced apart from the fourth portion (324). For example, the fifth portion (325) may be disconnected (or separated) from the fourth portion (324).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may further include a fifth adhesive member (531) and a sixth adhesive member (532).

[0127] In one embodiment, the fifth adhesive member (531) can attach the fourth portion (324) to the first portion (321). The fifth adhesive member (531) can be positioned (or interposed) between the fourth portion (324) and the first portion (321). For example, the fifth adhesive member (531) can be in contact with the fourth portion (324) and the first portion (321).

[0128] In one embodiment, the sixth adhesive member (532) can attach the fifth portion (325) to the second portion (322). The sixth adhesive member (532) can be positioned (or interposed) between the fifth portion (325) and the second portion (322). For example, the sixth adhesive member (532) can be in contact with the fifth portion (325) and the second portion (322). The sixth adhesive member (532) can be spaced apart from the fifth adhesive member (531). For example, the sixth adhesive member (532) can be disconnected (or separated) from the fifth adhesive member (531).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) may be disposed (or interposed) between the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325). The first reinforcing member (350) may be disposed between the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325), thereby overlapping the third portion (323). For example, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be greater than or equal to the thicknesses of each of the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325). For example, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be substantially equal to the thickness of each of the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325). For example, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be substantially equal to the sum of the thickness of the fourth portion (324) and the thickness of the fifth adhesive member (531). For example, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be substantially equal to the sum of the thickness of the fifth portion (325) and the thickness of the sixth adhesive member (532). However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) may be thinner than the thicknesses of each of the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325).

[0130] In one embodiment, each of the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325) may be formed of a different material from other portions of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the fourth portion (324) may be formed of a different material from the first portion (321) and then attached to the first portion (321) via a fifth adhesive member (531). For example, the fifth portion (325) may be formed of a different material from the second portion (322) and then attached to the second portion (322) via a sixth adhesive member (532). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, each of the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325) may be formed of substantially the same material as other portions of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0131] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) by the first reinforcing member (350) disposed between the fourth portion (324) and the fifth portion (325).

[0132] FIG. 6A is a top view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment in an unfolded state, FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment taken along line B-B' of FIG. 6A, and FIG. 6C is a cross-sectional view illustrating an example electronic device according to one embodiment taken along line C-C' of FIG. 6A.

[0133] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C may be an electronic device (200) to which a second reinforcing member (360) and / or a seventh reinforcing member (370) are added to the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C, and therefore, redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0134] Referring to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a second reinforcing member (360) and / or a third reinforcing member (370).

[0136] In one embodiment, the second reinforcing member (360) can be positioned with respect to the first planar portion (311). The second reinforcing member (360) can be disposed (or interposed) between the first portion (321) and the first planar portion (311). The second reinforcing member (360) can be disposed on the first portion (321). The second reinforcing member (360) can be attached to the first portion (321). In one embodiment, the second reinforcing member (360) and the first reinforcing member (350) can include substantially the same material. For example, the second reinforcing member (360) can be formed of substantially the same material as the first reinforcing member (350). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the second reinforcing member (360) can be formed of a different material from the first reinforcing member (350).

[0137] In one embodiment, the third reinforcing member (370) can be positioned with respect to the second planar portion (312). The third reinforcing member (370) can be disposed (or interposed) between the second portion (322) and the second planar portion (312). The third reinforcing member (370) can be attached onto the second portion (322). In one embodiment, the third reinforcing member (370) and the first reinforcing member (350) can include substantially the same material. For example, the third reinforcing member (370) can be formed of substantially the same material as the first reinforcing member (350). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The third reinforcing member (370) can be formed of a different material than the first reinforcing member (350).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) may be disconnected from the second reinforcing member (360) and the third reinforcing member (370). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), a gap may be positioned (or formed) between the first reinforcing member (350) and the second reinforcing member (360), and between the first reinforcing member (350) and the third reinforcing member (370).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the first adhesive member (331) may be disposed (or interposed) between the first portion (321) and the second reinforcing member (360). The second adhesive member (332) may be disposed (or interposed) between the second portion (322) and the third reinforcing member (370).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may further include a seventh adhesive member (631) and an eighth adhesive member (632).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the seventh adhesive member (631) can attach the second reinforcing member (360) to the first planar portion (311). The seventh adhesive member (631) can be positioned (or interposed) between the second reinforcing member (360) and the first planar portion (311).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the eighth adhesive member (632) can attach the third reinforcing member (370) to the second planar portion (312). The eighth adhesive member (632) can be positioned (or interposed) between the third reinforcing member (370) and the second planar portion (312).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the gap between the first reinforcing member (350) and the third portion (323) may correspond to the thickness of the seventh adhesive member (631) and the thickness of the eighth adhesive member (632), respectively. For example, the gap between the first reinforcing member (350) and the third portion (323) may be greater than or equal to the thickness of each of the seventh adhesive member (631) and the eighth adhesive member (632), but is not limited thereto. For example, the gap between the first reinforcing member (350) and the third portion (323) may be substantially equal to the thickness of the seventh adhesive member (631) and the thickness of the eighth adhesive member (632), respectively.

[0144] Referring to FIG. 6C, according to one embodiment, the width of the first portion (321) of the first plate (320) may be longer than the width of the first flat portion (311) of the display (310). For example, the distance between the side surface (311b) of the first flat portion (311) and the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210) may be longer than the distance between the side surface (321b) of the first portion (321) and the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210). The side surface (311b) of the first flat portion (311) may face the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which the side surface (311b) of the first planar portion (311) faces (e.g., +x direction) may be opposite to the direction in which the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210) faces (e.g., -x direction). Since the width of the first portion (321) is longer than the width of the first planar portion (311), damage to the display (310) due to contact between the first housing (210) and the display (310) may be reduced.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the width of the second reinforcing member (360) may be longer than the width of the first planar portion (311). For example, the distance between the side surface (361) of the second reinforcing member (360) and the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210) may be shorter than the distance between the side surface (311b) of the first planar portion (311) and the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210). The side surface (361) of the second reinforcing member (360) may face the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210). For example, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which the side surface (361) of the second reinforcing member (360) faces (e.g., the +x direction) may be opposite to the direction in which the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210) faces (e.g., the -x direction). Since the width of the second reinforcing member (360) is longer than the width of the first flat portion (311), damage to the display (310) due to contact between the first housing (210) and the display (310) can be reduced.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the width of the second reinforcing member (360) may be shorter than the width of the first portion (321). For example, the distance between the side surface (361) of the second reinforcing member (360) and the inner surface (217) of the first housing (210) may be longer than the distance between the side surface (321b) of the first portion (321) and the inner surface (217) of the housing (210). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. The width of the second reinforcing member (360) may be greater than or equal to the width of the first portion (321).

[0147] Meanwhile, the description of the width of each of the first flat portion (311), the second reinforcing member (360), and the first portion (321) described above can be substantially equally applied to the second flat portion (312), the third reinforcing member (370), and the second portion (322).

[0148] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact by the second reinforcing member (360) disposed below the first flat portion (311) and the third reinforcing member (370) disposed below the second flat portion (312).

[0149] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0150] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 7 may be an electronic device (200) in which the structure of the first plate (320) is changed from that of the electronic devices (200) of FIGS. 3a, 3b, and 3c, and a deformation member (720) is added, so a redundant description will be omitted.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0152] Referring to FIG. 7, according to one embodiment, the first portion (321) and the second portion (322) of the first plate (320) may be disconnected from each other. For example, the first portion (321) of the first plate (320) may be spaced apart from the second portion (322).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) may be positioned (or interposed) between the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) may not contact the first portion (321) and the second portion (322) between the first portion (321) and the second portion (322).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a second plate (710) and / or a deformation member (720).

[0155] In one embodiment, the second plate (710) can facilitate heat transfer between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the second plate (710) can provide a passage through which heat from the first housing (210) can transfer to the second housing (220). For example, the second plate (710) can provide a passage through which heat from the second housing (220) can transfer to the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second plate (710) can include a first region (711) and a second region (712).

[0156] In one embodiment, the first region (711) may be disposed on the first housing (210). For example, the first region (711) may face and be separated from the first surface (211). The first region (711) may be disposed (or interposed) between the first portion (321) of the first plate (320) and the first surface (211). For example, the first region (711) may be attached to the first portion (321).

[0157] In one embodiment, the second region (712) may be disposed on the second housing (220). For example, the second region (712) may face and be separated from the third surface (221). The second region (712) may be disposed (or interposed) between the second portion (322) of the first plate (320) and the third surface (221). For example, the second region (712) may be attached to the second portion (322).

[0158] In one embodiment, the deformable member (720) can reduce (or suppress) foreign matter that has entered the hinge cover (251) from being transmitted to the display (310). The deformable member (720) may be deformable. For example, the deformable member (720) may be formed of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). For example, the deformable member (720) may be referred to as a cushion.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the deformation member (720) may be disposed below the first reinforcing member (350). The deformation member (720) may be attached to the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the deformation member (720) may be disposed on the other side (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350) opposite to the one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) on which the third adhesive member (333) is disposed. The one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) may face the folding portion (313). In the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which the other side (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350) faces (e.g., the -z direction) may be opposite to the direction in which the one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) faces (e.g., the +z direction). In one embodiment, the width of the deformable member (720) may be less than or equal to the width of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the width of the deformable member (720) may be substantially the same as the width of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the width of the deformable member (720) may be less than the width of the first reinforcing member (350). In one embodiment, the thickness of the deformable member (720) may be greater than the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350), but is not limited thereto. For example, the thickness of the deformable member (720) may be less than or equal to the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0160] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact by the first reinforcing member (350) disposed between the first part (321) and the second part (322).

[0161] FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when it is in an unfolded state, and FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when it is in a folded state.

[0162] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b may be an electronic device (200) in which the arrangement relationship between the first reinforcing member (350) and the deformation member (720) in the electronic device (200) of FIG. 7a and / or FIG. 7b has been changed, and therefore, a redundant description thereof will be omitted.

[0163] Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0164] According to one embodiment, the deformation member (720) can support the first reinforcing member (350) so that the first reinforcing member (350) faces the folding portion (313). The deformation member (720) can be attached to the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the deformation member (720) can be attached to the other surface (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350). According to one embodiment, the deformation member (720) can be deformed as the state of the electronic device (200) changes. For example, as the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state, the deformation member (720) can be elongated. For example, as the state of the electronic device (200) changes from an unfolded state to a folded state, the shape of the deformation member (720) can be restored.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the deformable member (720) can be attached to at least one of the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, one end of the deformable member (720) can be attached to the other side (321b) of the first portion (321) opposite to the one side (321a) of the first portion (321) that contacts the first adhesive member (331). For example, the other end of the deformable member (720) opposite to the one end of the deformable member (720) can be attached to the other side (322b) of the second portion (322) opposite to the one side (322a) of the second portion (322) that contacts the second adhesive member (332).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may further include a ninth adhesive member (831), a tenth adhesive member (832), and / or an eleventh adhesive member (833).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the ninth adhesive member (831) can attach the first reinforcing member (350) to the deformable member (720). For example, the ninth adhesive member (831) can be positioned (or interposed) between the first reinforcing member (350) and the deformable member (720). For example, the ninth adhesive member (831) can be attached to (or in contact with) the other surface (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the tenth adhesive member (832) can attach the deformable member (720) to the first portion (321). For example, the tenth adhesive member (832) can be positioned (or interposed) between the deformable member (720) and the first portion (321). For example, the tenth adhesive member (832) can be attached to (or in contact with) the other surface (321b) of the first portion (321).

[0169] In one embodiment, the eleventh adhesive member (833) can attach the deformable member (720) to the second portion (322). For example, the eleventh adhesive member (833) can be disposed (or interposed) between the deformable member (720) and the second portion (322). For example, the eleventh adhesive member (833) can be attached to (or in contact with) the other surface (322b) of the second portion (322). In one embodiment, the ninth adhesive member (831) can be disconnected from the tenth adhesive member (832) and the eleventh adhesive member (833). For example, the ninth adhesive member (831) can be spaced apart from the tenth adhesive member (832) and the eleventh adhesive member (833).

[0170] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact by the first reinforcing member (350) positioned to face the folding portion (313).

[0171] FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when it is in an unfolded state, and FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when it is in a folded state.

[0172] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 9a and 9b may be an electronic device (200) in which the arrangement relationship of the first reinforcing member (350) and the deformation member (720) is changed in the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 8a and 8b, so a redundant description will be omitted.

[0173] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the deformation member (720) can be attached to the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, one end of the deformation member (720) can be disposed on one surface (321a) of the first portion (321). For example, one end of the deformation member (720) can be attached to (or in contact with) one surface (321a) of the first portion (321). For example, the other end of the deformation member (720) can be disposed on one surface (322a) of the second portion (322). For example, the other end of the deformation member (720) can be attached to (or in contact with) one surface (322a) of the second portion (322).

[0175] In one embodiment, the deformation member (720) can surround (or enclose) at least a portion of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the deformation member (720) can surround (or enclose) the other side (350b), the first side (350c), and / or the second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the deformation member (720) may not surround (or enclose) one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350). The first side (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed between the one side (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) and the other side (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the first side surface (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350) may connect one side surface (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) and the other side surface (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350). The first side surface (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350) may face the first portion (321) within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). For example, the direction in which the first side surface (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350) faces (e.g., the +x direction) may be substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the one side surface (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) faces (e.g., the +z direction) within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200). The second side surface (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350) may be opposite to the first side surface (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the direction in which the second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350) faces (e.g., the -x direction) may be opposite to the direction in which the first side (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350) faces (e.g., the +x direction). The second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350) may face the second portion (322) within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200).The second side surface (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350) may be positioned between one side surface (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) and the other side surface (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, the second side surface (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350) may connect one side surface (350a) of the first reinforcing member (350) and the other side surface (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0176] According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the deformable member (720) may have a shape extending from one side (321a) of the first portion (321) toward a gap between the first portion (321) and the first side (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350). In the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the deformable member (720) may have a shape extending along the other side (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350) after passing through the gap between the first portion (321) and the first side (350c) of the first reinforcing member (350), thereby extending toward a gap between the second portion (322) and the second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350). Within the unfolded state of the electronic device (200), the deformation member (720) can extend to one side (322a) of the second part (322) by passing through the gap between the second part (322) and the second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0177] According to one embodiment, within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the deformation member (720) may be spaced apart from the first side (350c) and the second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350). For example, within the folded state of the electronic device (200), the deformation member (720) may not surround the first side (350c) and the second side (350d) of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may further include a twelfth adhesive member (931) and a thirteenth adhesive member (932).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the twelfth adhesive member (931) can attach the deformable member (720) to the first portion (321). For example, the twelfth adhesive member (931) can be attached to one side (321a) of the first portion (321). For example, the twelfth adhesive member (931) can be positioned (or interposed) between one side (321a) of the first portion (321) and one end of the deformable member (720).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the thirteenth adhesive member (932) can attach the deformable member (720) to the second portion (322). For example, the thirteenth adhesive member (932) can be attached to one side (322a) of the second portion (322). For example, the thirteenth adhesive member (932) can be positioned (or interposed) between one side (322a) of the second portion (322) and the other end of the deformable member (720).

[0181] In one embodiment, the eleventh adhesive member (833) may be disconnected from the twelfth adhesive member (931) and the thirteenth adhesive member (932). For example, the eleventh adhesive member (833) may be spaced apart from the twelfth adhesive member (931) and the thirteenth adhesive member (932).

[0182] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact by the first reinforcing member (350) positioned to face the folding portion (313).

[0183] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0184] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 10 may be an electronic device (200) in which the arrangement relationship of the first reinforcing member (350), the first part (321), and the second part (322) is changed from that of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 8a and FIG. 8b, so redundant descriptions will be omitted.

[0185] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) can be attached to the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed on the gap (g1) between the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed outside the gap (g1) between the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be supported by the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed on one surface (321a) of the first portion (321) and one surface (322a) of the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be in contact with (or attached to) one side (321a) of the first part (321) and one side (322a) of the second part (322). The first reinforcing member (350) can be positioned relative to the folding part (313) by being positioned on the gap (g1) between the first part (321) and the second part (322). Since the first reinforcing member (350) is positioned relative to the folding part (313), damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact can be reduced.

[0187] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members (330) may include a fourteenth adhesive member (1031) and a fifteenth adhesive member (1032).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the fourteenth adhesive member (1031) can attach the first reinforcing member (350) to the first portion (321). For example, the fourteenth adhesive member (1031) can be disposed on one surface (321a) of the first portion (321). For example, the fourteenth adhesive member (1031) can be attached to (or in contact with) one surface (321a) of the first portion (321) and the other surface (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the fifteenth adhesive member (1032) can attach the first reinforcing member (350) to the second portion (322). For example, the fifteenth adhesive member (1032) can be disposed on one side (322a) of the second portion (322). For example, the fifteenth adhesive member (1032) can be attached to (or in contact with) one side (322a) of the second portion (322) and the other side (350b) of the first reinforcing member (350).

[0190] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact by the first reinforcing member (350) positioned with respect to the folding portion (313) by being attached to the first portion (321) and the second portion (322).

[0191] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment when in an unfolded state.

[0192] The electronic device (200) of FIG. 11 may be an electronic device (200) in which the attachment relationship between the first reinforcing member (350) and the first plate (320) in the electronic device (200) of FIG. 10 has been changed, so a duplicate description will be omitted.

[0193] Referring to FIG. 11, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge structure (250). The hinge structure (250) may include a hinge cover (251), a first hinge plate (252), and / or a second hinge plate (253).

[0194] In one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) can be attached to at least one of the first portion (321) and the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be attached to the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed on one side (322a) of the second portion (322). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be in contact with (or attached to) one side (322a) of the second portion (321). In one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) can be spaced apart from the first portion (321). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can face and be separated from one side (321a) of the first portion (321). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first reinforcing member (350) may be attached to the first portion (321) and spaced apart from the second portion (322).

[0195] As described above, the electronic device (200) according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display (310) due to external force and / or impact by the first reinforcing member (350) positioned with respect to the folding portion (313) by being attached to one of the first portion (321) and the second portion (322).

[0196] Meanwhile, in the above description, the first reinforcing member (350) is described as being positioned within a foldable device in which the display (310) is foldable, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the display (310) may be positioned on a multi-fold device capable of being folded multiple times. For example, the display (310) may be positioned on a rollable device in which the display (310) is rolled into the interior of the device. Examples of the rollable device may be described through FIGS. 12A and 12B.

[0197] FIG. 12A illustrates an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along line D-D' of FIG. 12A illustrating an exemplary electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0198] Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B, the electronic device (1200) may include a display (310), a first reinforcing member (350), a first housing (1210), and / or a second housing (1220).

[0199] In one embodiment, the first housing (1210) can accommodate at least a portion of the second housing (1220). The first housing (1210) can enclose (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing (1220).

[0200] In one embodiment, the second housing (1220) may be movable relative to the first housing (1210). The second housing (1220) may be movable linearly relative to the first housing (1210). The second housing (1220) may be slidable relative to the first housing (1210). For example, the second housing (1220) may be movable relative to the first housing (1210) in a third direction (d3) and / or a fourth direction (d4) opposite to the third direction (d3). As the second housing (1220) moves in the third direction (d3), the second housing (1220) may slide outward from the first housing (1210). As the second housing (1220) moves in the fourth direction (d4), the second housing (1220) can slide into the interior of the first housing (1210). The movement of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210) can change the state of the electronic device (1200). The state of the electronic device (1200) can include a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. Within the slide-in state of the electronic device (1200), the second housing (1220) can move in the third direction (d3) among the third direction (d3) and the fourth direction (d4) relative to the first housing (1210). For example, within the slide-in state of the electronic device (1200), the second housing (1220) can move only in the third direction (d3). Within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200), the second housing (1220) may be movable in a fourth direction (d4) among the third direction (d3) and the fourth direction (d4) with respect to the first housing (1210). For example, within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200), the second housing (1220) may be movable only in the fourth direction (d4).

[0201] According to one embodiment, the display (310) may be disposed on the second housing (1220). The display (310) may be movable relative to the first housing (1210) by movement of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210). For example, the display (310) may be movable from the inside of the first housing (1210) to the inside of the first housing (1210) by movement of the second housing (1220) in the third direction (d3). For example, in a slide-out state of the electronic device (1200), the size of the electronic device (1200) exposed to the outside of the first housing (1210) may be maximum. For example, the display (310) can be moved from the outside of the first housing (1210) to the inside of the first housing (1210) by movement of the second housing (1220) in the fourth direction (d4). For example, the display (310) can be rolled into the inside of the first housing (1210) from the outside of the first housing (1210) by movement of the second housing (1220) in the fourth direction (d4).

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first planar portion (311) may be disposed on the second housing (1220). The shape of the first planar portion (311) may be maintained independently of the movement of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210). The first planar portion (311) may not be deformed by the movement of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210). The first planar portion (311) may be exposed to the outside of the first housing (1210) independently of the movement of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210).

[0203] According to one embodiment, the second planar portion (312) can be connected to the first planar portion (311) by the folding portion (313). The second planar portion (312) can be spaced apart from the first planar portion (311). The second planar portion (312) can be positioned (or accommodated) inside the first housing (1210) and the second housing (1220) within the slide-in state of the electronic device (1200). At least a portion of the second planar portion (312) can be positioned (or exposed) outside the first housing (1210) and the second housing (1220) within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the folding portion (313) may be disposed between the first flat portion (311) and the second flat portion (312). The shape of at least a portion of the folding portion (313) may change depending on a change in the state of the electronic device (1200). For example, at least a portion (313c) of the folding portion (313) may be pulled out of the first housing (1210) by movement of the second housing (1210) with respect to the first housing (1210) in the third direction (d3). By being pulled out of the first housing (1210), at least a portion (313c) of the folding portion (313) may have a shape that is substantially parallel to the first flat portion (311). For example, at least a portion (313c) of the folding portion (313) can be rolled into the interior of the first housing (1210) by movement of the second housing (1210) in the fourth direction (d3) with respect to the first housing (1210). At least a portion (313c) of the folding portion (313) can have a curved shape with respect to the first flat portion (311) by being rolled into the interior of the first housing (1210).

[0205] According to one embodiment, within the slide-in state of the electronic device (1200), the size of the display area of ​​the externally visible display (310) may be minimum. For example, within the slide-in state of the electronic device (1200), only the first flat portion (311) may be exposed. The position of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210) while the electronic device (1200) is in the slide-in state may be referred to as the reduced position. Within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200), the size of the display area of ​​the externally visible display (310) may be maximum. For example, within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200), at least a portion of the first flat portion (311), the folding portion (313), and the second flat portion (312) may be exposed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200), the second flat portion (312) may not be exposed to the outside of the first housing (1210). The position of the second housing (1220) relative to the first housing (1210) while the electronic device (1200) is in the slide-out state may be referred to as the extended position.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) can be positioned relative to the folding portion (313). The first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed along the folding portion (313). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed inside the first housing (1210) within the slide-in state of the electronic device (1200). For example, at least a portion of the first reinforcing member (350) can be disposed outside the first housing (1210) within the slide-out state of the electronic device (1200).

[0207] FIG. 13A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 13B illustrates an example of a fully folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0208] Referring to FIG. 13A, the electronic device (1300) can be unfolded in a first state (1301a). The electronic device (1300) can include a first housing (1310), a second housing (1320), and a third housing (1330). The first housing (1310) can include a first surface (1310a). The second housing (1320) can include a second surface (1320a). The third housing (1330) can include a third surface (1330a). The first state (1301a) can be a state in which the first surface (1310a), the second surface (1320a), and the third surface (1330a) are oriented in a substantially same first direction (e.g., the z-axis direction). The first state (1301a) may be referred to as an unfolded state, in which the first housing (1310), the second housing (1320), and the third housing (1330) are unfolded. Within the first state (1301a), the first housing (1310), the second housing (1320), and the third housing (1330) may form a substantially flat surface. For example, the first surface (1310a), the second surface (1320a), and the third surface (1330a) may form a flat surface because the first housing (1310), the second housing (1320), and the third housing (1330) include a substantially flat surface.

[0209] An electronic device (1300) may include a first hinge structure (1302 (1302a, 1302b)) and a second hinge structure (1303 (1303a, 1303b)). The first hinge structure (1302) may include a plurality of first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b). The second hinge structure (1303) may include a plurality of second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b). The first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b) may be disposed between a first housing (1310) and a second housing (1320). The first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b) can rotatably connect the second housing (1320) to the first housing (1310). For example, through the first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b), the second housing (1320) can rotate with respect to the first housing (1310) about the first folding axis (f3). Through the rotation of the second housing (1320), a first angle (Θ1) between the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320) can be approximately 0 degrees to 180 degrees. The second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b) can be arranged between the first housing (1310) and the third housing (1330). The second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b) can rotatably connect the third housing (1330) to the first housing (1310). For example, through the second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b), the third housing (1330) can rotate with respect to the first housing (1310) about the second folding axis (f4). Through the rotation of the third housing (1330), the first angle (Θ1) between the first housing (1310) and the third housing (1330) can be approximately 0 to 180 degrees.

[0210] The first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b) may be surrounded by a first hinge cover (1350). One (1302a) of the first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b) may be disposed at one end of the first hinge cover (1350), and the other (1302b) may be disposed at the other end of the first hinge cover (1350). The second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b) may be surrounded by a second hinge cover (1360). One (1303a) of the second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b) may be disposed at one end of the second hinge cover (1360), and the other (1303b) may be disposed at the other end of the second hinge cover (1360).

[0211] The electronic device (1300) may further include a display (310). The display (310) may be disposed on one surface formed by the first housing (1310), the second housing (1320), and the third housing (1330). The display (310) may be disposed on the first surface (1310a), the second surface (1320a), and the third surface (1330a). The display (310) may include a first display area (1340a), a second display area (1340b), and a third display area (1340c). The first display area (1340a) may be disposed on the first surface (1310a) of the first housing (1310). The first display area (1340a) may be an area that is coupled to the first surface (1310a) and is not deformable. The second display area (1340b) may be arranged on the second surface (1320a) of the second housing (1320). The second display area (1340b) may be an area that is coupled to the second surface (1320a) and is not deformed. The third display area (1340c) may be arranged on the third surface (1330a) of the third housing (1330). The third display area (1340c) may be an area that is coupled to the third surface (1330a) and is not deformed. The first display area (1340a), the second display area (1340b), and the third display area (1340c) may be referred to as planar areas in terms of their substantially flat surfaces.

[0212] The display (310) may further include a fourth display area (1340d) and a fifth display area (1340e). The fourth display area (1340d) may be disposed on the first hinge cover (1350). The fourth display area (1340d) may be coupled with the first hinge cover (1350) or the first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b). For example, the fourth display area (1340d) may be supported by a hinge plate (not shown) included in the first hinge structures (1302a, 1302b). The fourth display area (1340d) may be deformed as the second housing (1320) rotates about the first folding axis (f3) with respect to the first housing (1310).

[0213] The fifth display area (1340e) may be positioned on the second hinge cover (1360). The fifth display area (1340e) may be coupled with the second hinge cover (1360) or the second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b). For example, the fifth display area (1340e) may be supported by a hinge plate (not shown) included in the second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b). The fifth display area (1340e) may be deformed as the third housing (1330) rotates about the second folding axis (f4) with respect to the first housing (1310).

[0214] The fourth display area (1340d) may be wider than the area of ​​the fifth display area (1340e). For example, the first distance (p1), which is the width of the fourth display area (1340d), may be longer than the second distance (p2), which is the width of the fifth display area (1340e). When the electronic device (1300) is converted to a folded state, the radius of curvature of the fourth display area (1340d) may be larger than the radius of curvature of the fifth display area (1340e).

[0215] The electronic device (1300) may further include first magnets (1301a, 201b). The first magnets (1310a, 1310b) may be disposed within the second housing (1320). For example, the first magnets (1310a) may be disposed on a side surface of the second housing (1320). The first magnets (1310a) may be disposed closer to a side surface of the second housing (1320) facing the first hinge cover (1350) than to the other side surface facing the side surface. The first magnets (1310a) may at least partially overlap an inactive area disposed along an edge of the second display area (1340b) when the display (310) is viewed from above. The first magnets (1301a, 201b) can be arranged to face the second hinge structures (1303a, 1303b) when the second housing (1320) rotates and folds along the first folding axis (f3).

[0216] Referring to FIG. 13B, the electronic device (1300) can be folded in a second state (1301b). The second state (1301b) may be a state in which at least one of the first surface (1310a), the second surface (1320a), and the third surface (1330a) faces a different direction. The third display area (1340c) corresponding to the third surface (1330a) may face substantially the same direction as the direction (e.g., the -z-axis direction) in which the second display area (1340b) corresponding to the second surface (1320a) faces. The third display area (1340c) may face a different direction from the direction in which the first display area (1340a) corresponding to the first surface (1310a) faces. For example, the direction in which the third display area (1340c) faces (e.g., the -z-axis direction) may be the opposite direction to the direction in which the first display area (1340a) faces (e.g., the +z-axis direction). The third display area (1340c) may face the first display area (1340a). The second state (1301b) may be referred to as a folded state in that the first housing (1310), the second housing (1320), and the third housing (1330) are folded. Within the second state (1301b), the first housing (1310), the second housing (1320), and the third housing (1330) may face each other. For example, within the second state (1301b), the first housing (1310), the third housing (1330), and the second housing (1320) can be stacked in a first direction (e.g., the z-axis direction).

[0217] During the transition from the first state (1301a) to the second state (1301b), the second housing (1320) can rotate about the first folding axis (f3) with respect to the first housing (1310) via the first hinge structure (1302). Within the second state (1301b), the second housing (1320) can face the third housing (1330). For example, within the second state (1301b), the second display area (1340b) disposed in the second housing (1320) can face the rear surface (1331) of the third housing (1330).

[0218] Through the second hinge structure (1303), the third housing (1330) can rotate with respect to the first housing (1310) about the second folding axis (f4). In the second state (1301b), the third housing (1330) can face the first housing (1310). For example, in the second state (1301b), the third display area (1340c) disposed in the third housing (1330) can face the first display area (1340a) disposed in the first housing (1310). The side surface (1332) of the third housing (1330) can face the fourth display area (1340d).

[0219] When looking at the first hinge cover (1350) from above in the second state (1301b), the overlapping area of ​​the display (310) and the first hinge structure (1302) may be wider than the overlapping area of ​​the display (310) and the second hinge structure (1303) when looking at the second hinge cover (1360) from above. The first distance (p1), which is the width of the first hinge cover (1350) corresponding to the fourth display area (1340d), may be longer than the second distance (p2), which is the width of the second hinge cover (1360) corresponding to the fifth display area (1340e) (e.g., the fifth display area (1340e) of FIG. 11a). The difference between the first distance (p1) and the second distance (p2) may correspond to the thickness of the second housing (1320).

[0220] Based on the difference between the first distance (p1) and the second distance (p2), the first foldable housing among the second housing (1320) and the third housing (1330) can be determined. For example, the third housing (1330) can first rotate around the second folding axis (f4) with respect to the first housing (1310). After the third housing (1330) is folded, the second housing (1320) can rotate around the first folding axis (f3) with respect to the first housing (1310). Since the width of the second hinge structure (1303) is narrower than the width of the first hinge structure (1302), the third housing (1330) can be folded to face the first housing (1310). For example, as the width of the first hinge cover (1350) is wider than the width of the second hinge cover (1360), the third housing (1330) can be folded to face the first housing (1310) based on the operation of the second hinge structure (1303) within the second hinge cover (1360). As the width of the first hinge structure (1302) is wider than the width of the second hinge structure (1303), the second housing (1320) can be folded to face the rear surface (1331) of the third housing (1330). For example, since the width of the first hinge cover (1350) is wider than the width of the second hinge cover (1360), the second housing (1330) can be folded to face the rear side (1331) of the third housing (1330) based on the operation of the first hinge structure (1302) within the first hinge cover (1350).

[0221] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member (350) can be aligned with at least one of the first hinge structure (1302) and the second hinge structure (1303). The first reinforcing member (350) can face at least one of the first hinge structure (1302) and the second hinge structure (1303). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can include a plurality of first reinforcing members aligned with the first hinge structure (1302) and the second hinge structure (1303). For example, the first reinforcing member (350) can include a plurality of first reinforcing members aligned with the fourth display area (1340d) and the fifth display area (1340e).

[0222] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (1300) can provide a display (310) that can be folded at least once by including a plurality of hinge structures (1302, 1303). Through the widths of the different hinge structures (1302, 1303), the display (310) can be folded multiple times.

[0223] An electronic device may include a plate to protect a display. The plate supporting the display may include a structure to reduce damage due to stress. This structure may reduce the rigidity of a portion of the plate, thereby potentially causing damage to the display if an external force or impact is applied to that portion of the plate. The electronic device may require a structure to reduce damage to the display.

[0224] An electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) is provided. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display (e.g., a display (310) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) including a first planar portion (e.g., a first planar portion (311) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C), a second planar portion (e.g., a second planar portion (312) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) spaced apart from the first planar portion, and a deformable folding portion (e.g., a folding portion (313) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) connecting the first planar portion to the second planar portion. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (321) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) attached to the first planar portion, a second portion (e.g., the second portion (322) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) spaced from the first portion and attached to the second planar portion, and a plate (e.g., the first plate (320) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) supporting the display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of adhesive members, including a first adhesive member (e.g., a first adhesive member (331) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) interposed between the first planar portion and the first portion, a second adhesive member (e.g., a second adhesive member (332) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) interposed between the second planar portion and the second portion, and a third adhesive member (e.g., a third adhesive member (333) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) disconnected from the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member and disposed between the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member.According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first reinforcing member (e.g., the first reinforcing member (350) of FIGS. 3b and 3c) attached to the folding member by the third adhesive member and having a higher rigidity than each of the plurality of adhesive members so as to reduce the impact transmitted to the folding member.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to a display by a first reinforcing member disposed between a folding portion and a third portion that are relatively vulnerable to impact.

[0226] In one embodiment, the plate may include a third portion (e.g., the third portion (323) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) disposed between the first portion and the second portion to connect the first portion to the second portion and deformable according to deformation of the display. In one embodiment, the first reinforcing member may be disposed between the third portion and the third adhesive member.

[0227] The electronic device according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the display by a first reinforcing member disposed over a third portion that is relatively vulnerable to impact.

[0228] According to one embodiment, the third portion may include a plurality of openings penetrating the third portion (e.g., a plurality of openings (323a) of FIGS. 3b and 3c).

[0229] The electronic device according to one embodiment may provide a structure capable of reducing breakage of a display by a first reinforcing member disposed over a third portion that is relatively vulnerable to impact by a plurality of openings.

[0230] In one embodiment, the thickness of the third portion may be thinner than the thickness of the first portion and the thickness of the second portion.

[0231] The electronic device according to one embodiment may have a thin thickness because the thickness of the third portion disposed below the first reinforcing member is thinner than the thicknesses of the first portion and the second portion.

[0232] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the third adhesive member may be thinner than the thickness of the first adhesive member and the thickness of the second adhesive member.

[0233] The electronic device according to one embodiment may have a thin thickness because the thickness of the third adhesive member disposed on the first reinforcing member is thinner than the thicknesses of the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a barrier (e.g., a protective layer (340) of FIGS. 3b and 3c) interposed between the display and the plurality of adhesive members.

[0235] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can stably provide visual content to a user by a barrier for eliminating steps between layers within a display.

[0236] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members may include a fourth adhesive member (e.g., the fourth adhesive member (334) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) interposed between the display and the barrier to attach the barrier to the display.

[0237] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can stably provide visual content to a user by a barrier attached under the display.

[0238] According to one embodiment, the third adhesive member is in contact with one surface of the first reinforcing member, and the electronic device may further include a deformation member (e.g., deformation member (720) of FIG. 7) disposed on the other surface of the first reinforcing member opposite the one surface of the first reinforcing member.

[0239] The electronic device according to one embodiment may provide a structure capable of reducing the inflow of foreign substances into the display by a deformation member disposed under the first reinforcing member.

[0240] In one embodiment, the thickness of the deformable member may be thicker than the thickness of the first reinforcing member.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the state of the display may include an unfolded state in which the direction in which one side of the first planar portion faces is the same as the direction in which one side of the second planar portion faces, and a folded state in which the direction in which the one side of the first planar portion faces is opposite to the direction in which one side of the second planar portion faces. According to one embodiment, the shape of each of the first planar portion and the second planar portion may be maintained in the unfolded state and the folded state.

[0242] According to one embodiment, within the unfolded state, a gap may be disposed between the first adhesive member and the third adhesive member.

[0243] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to the first adhesive member and the third adhesive member due to repeated changes in the state of the electronic device, since the third adhesive member is disconnected from the first adhesive member.

[0244] In one embodiment, the plate may include a third portion (e.g., the third portion (323) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) disposed between the first portion and the second portion to connect the first portion to the second portion and deformable according to deformation of the display. In one embodiment, the plate may include a fourth portion (e.g., the fourth portion (324) of FIG. 5) attached on the first portion. In one embodiment, the plate may include a fifth portion (e.g., the fifth portion (325) of FIG. 5) attached on the second portion. In one embodiment, the thickness of the first reinforcing member may be greater than or equal to the thicknesses of each of the fourth portion and the fifth portion.

[0245] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members may include a fifth adhesive member (e.g., the fifth adhesive member (531) of FIG. 5) disposed between the first portion and the fourth portion. According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members may include a sixth adhesive member (e.g., the sixth adhesive member (532) of FIG. 5) disposed between the second portion and the fifth portion and disconnected from the fifth adhesive member.

[0246] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second reinforcing member (e.g., the second reinforcing member (360) of FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C) interposed between the first planar portion and the first portion. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a third reinforcing member (e.g., the third reinforcing member (370) of FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C) interposed between the second planar portion and the second portion. According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member may be disconnected from the second reinforcing member and the third reinforcing member.

[0247] According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members may include a seventh adhesive member (e.g., the seventh adhesive member (631) of FIGS. 6B and 6C) interposed between the second reinforcing member and the display to attach the second reinforcing member to the first portion. According to one embodiment, the plurality of adhesive members may include an eighth adhesive member (e.g., the eighth adhesive member (632) of FIGS. 6B and 6C) interposed between the third reinforcing member and the display to attach the third reinforcing member to the second portion.

[0248] An electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) is provided. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a display (e.g., a display (310) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) including a first planar portion (e.g., a first planar portion (311) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C), a second planar portion (e.g., a second planar portion (312) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) spaced apart from the first planar portion, and a deformable folding portion (e.g., a folding portion (313) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) connecting the first planar portion to the second planar portion. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (321) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) attached to the first planar portion, a second portion (e.g., the second portion (322) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) disconnected from the first portion and attached to the second planar portion, and a plate (e.g., the first plate (320) of FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3C) supporting the display. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a plurality of adhesive members, including a first adhesive member (e.g., the first adhesive member (331) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) interposed between the first planar portion and the first portion, and a second adhesive member (e.g., the second adhesive member (332) of FIGS. 3B and 3C) interposed between the second planar portion and the second portion. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first reinforcing member (e.g., the first reinforcing member (350) of FIG. 7) that supports the folding member and is attached to at least one of the first portion and the second portion, and is spaced apart from the first adhesive member and the second adhesive member, so as to reduce shock transmitted to the folding member.

[0249] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to a display by a first reinforcing member disposed between a folding portion and a third portion that are relatively vulnerable to impact.

[0250] According to one embodiment, the first reinforcing member may be disposed between the first portion and the second portion.

[0251] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can provide a structure capable of reducing damage to a display by a first reinforcing member disposed between a first portion and a second portion.

[0252] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a side of the first reinforcing member facing a second direction opposite to the first direction toward the display, and a deformation member (e.g., deformation member (720) of FIGS. 8A and 8B) attached to the first portion and the second portion.

[0253] The electronic device according to one embodiment can provide a structure capable of reducing breakage of a display by a first reinforcing member supported by the deformable member.

[0254] In one embodiment, one end of the deformable member may be attached to one surface of the first portion facing the display. In one embodiment, the other end of the deformable member may be attached to one surface of the second portion facing the display.

[0255] In one embodiment, one end of the deformable member may be attached to one surface of the first portion facing the second direction. In one embodiment, the other end of the deformable member may be attached to one surface of the second portion facing the second direction.

[0256] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document 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 the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0257] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to 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 this document, 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 those 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.

[0258] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document 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).

[0259] Various embodiments of the present document 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.

[0260] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document 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) via 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.

[0261] According to various embodiments, 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 various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned 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 such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101; 200), A display (230; 310) including a first flat portion (311), a second flat portion (312) spaced apart from the first flat portion (311), and a folding portion (313) connecting the first flat portion (311) to the second flat portion (312) and foldable with respect to a folding axis (f); A plate (320) including a first part (321) attached to the first flat surface (311) and a second part (322) spaced from the first part (321) and attached to the second flat surface (312), and supporting the display (230; 310); A plurality of adhesive members (330) including a first adhesive member (331) interposed between the first flat portion (311) and the first part (321), a second adhesive member (332) interposed between the second flat portion (312) and the second part (322), and a third adhesive member (333) that is disconnected from the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332) and is arranged between the first adhesive member (331) and the second adhesive member (332); and In order to reduce the impact transmitted to the folding portion (313), a first reinforcing member (350) is attached to the folding portion (313) by the third adhesive member (333) and has a higher rigidity than the rigidity of each of the plurality of adhesive members (330); Electronic devices (101; 200).

2. In paragraph 1, The above plate (320) is In order to connect the first part (321) to the second part (322), a third part (323) is disposed between the first part (321) and the second part (322), and is deformable according to the deformation of the display (230; 310); The above first reinforcing member (350) is Positioned between the third part (323) and the third adhesive member (333), Electronic devices (101; 200).

3. In paragraph 2, The third part (323) above is, Including a plurality of openings (323a) penetrating the third portion (323), Electronic devices (101; 200).

4. In paragraph 2, The thickness of the third part (323) is Thinner than the thickness of the first part (321) and the thickness of the second part (322), Electronic devices (101; 200).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The thickness of the third adhesive member (333) is Thinner than the thickness of the first adhesive member (331) and the thickness of the second adhesive member (332), Electronic devices (101; 200).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, Further comprising a protective layer (340) interposed between the display (230; 310) and the plurality of adhesive members (330); Electronic devices (101; 200).

7. In paragraph 6, The above plurality of adhesive members (330) are Further comprising a fourth adhesive member (334) interposed between the display (230; 310) and the protective layer (340), thereby attaching the protective layer (340) to the display (230; 310); Electronic devices (101; 200).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above third adhesive member (333) is Contacting one surface of the first reinforcing member (350), Further comprising a deformation member (720) arranged on the other side of the first reinforcing member (350) opposite to the one side of the first reinforcing member (350); Electronic devices (101; 200).

9. In paragraph 8, The thickness of the above deformation member (720) is Thicker than the thickness of the first reinforcing member (350) above, Electronic devices (101; 200).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The status of the above display (230; 310) is: An unfolding state in which the direction of one side of the first flat portion (311) is the same as the direction of one side of the second flat portion (312), and a folding state in which the direction of one side of the first flat portion (311) is opposite to the direction of one side of the second flat portion (312), The shape of each of the first plane portion (311) and the second plane portion (312) is as follows: The unfolded state, and maintained within the folded state, Electronic devices (101; 200).

11. In paragraph 10, In the unfolded state, a gap is arranged between the first adhesive member (331) and the third adhesive member (333). Electronic devices (101; 200).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above plate (320) is A third part (323) arranged between the first part (321) and the second part (322) to connect the first part (321) to the second part (322), and deformable according to the deformation of the display (230; 310); A fourth part (324) attached to the first part (321); and Further comprising a fifth part (325) attached on the second part (322); The thickness of the above first reinforcing member (350) is The thickness of each of the fourth part (324) and the fifth part (325) is greater than or equal to that of the fourth part (324). Electronic devices (101; 200).

13. In paragraph 12, The above plurality of adhesive members (330) are A fifth adhesive member (335) arranged between the first part (321) and the fourth part (324); and Further comprising a sixth adhesive member (336) disposed between the second portion (322) and the fifth portion (325) and disconnected from the fifth adhesive member (335); Electronic devices (101; 200).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, A second reinforcing member interposed between the first flat portion (311) and the first portion (321); and It further includes a third reinforcing member interposed between the second flat portion (312) and the second portion (322); The above first reinforcing member (350) is Disconnected from the second reinforcing member and the third reinforcing member, Electronic devices (101; 200).

15. In paragraph 14, The above plurality of adhesive members (330) are A seventh adhesive member (337) interposed between the second reinforcing member and the display (230; 310) to attach the second reinforcing member to the first part (321); and Further comprising an eighth adhesive member (338) interposed between the third reinforcing member and the display (230; 310) to attach the third reinforcing member to the second part (322); Electronic devices (101; 200).

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