Transparent window and electronic device including same

Abstract

According to an embodiment disclosed herein, an electronic device comprises: a housing that includes a first housing part and a second housing part configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing part; a flexible display supported by the first housing part and the second housing part; a transparent window disposed on the outer surface of the flexible display; and a blocking structure disposed between the housing and the flexible display and configured to restrict foreign substances entering from the outside. A portion of the flexible display is configured to move inward from the front side of the housing together with the transparent window as the second housing part moves from the extended position to the retracted position, and the thickness of a first part of the transparent window may be less than the thickness of a second part of the transparent window.

Description

Transparent window and electronic device including same

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, transparent windows and electronic devices including the same.

[0002] Thanks to remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portable communication.

[0003] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions according to the programs installed on them, including home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, and car navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As the integration of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with various functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are becoming smaller so that users can conveniently carry them.

[0004] As mobile communication services expand into the realm of multimedia services, the size of displays on electronic devices may increase in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services in addition to voice calls and text messages.

[0005] 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 is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion, a flexible display supported by the first housing portion and the second housing portion, a transparent window disposed on an outer surface of the flexible display, and a blocking structure disposed between the housing and the flexible display, the blocking structure configured to restrict inflow of foreign substances from the outside, wherein a portion of the flexible display is configured to move inward from a front side of the housing together with the transparent window as the second housing portion moves from the extended position to the retracted position, and a thickness of a first portion of the transparent window may be thinner than a thickness of a second portion of the transparent window.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a flexible display comprising a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion configured to slide relative to the first housing portion, a first display area disposed on the second housing portion, and a second display area extending from the first display area, wherein the flexible display is configured to move at least a portion of the second display area based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion, a blocking structure disposed between the housing and the flexible display, the blocking structure configured to limit the inflow of external foreign substances, and a transparent window covering an outer surface of the flexible display, the first cover area disposed on the first display area, and the second cover area disposed on the second display area, wherein a thickness of at least a portion of the first cover area may be different from a thickness of at least a portion of the second cover area.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device includes a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the second housing portion being configured to be movably connected to the first housing portion between a retracted position and an extended position, a flexible display connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that a size of a portion viewable from a front side of the housing changes as the second housing portion is moved between the retracted position and the extended position, a blocking structure disposed between the housing and the flexible display, the blocking structure being configured to limit the inflow of foreign matter from the outside, and a transparent window covering an outer surface of the flexible display, wherein the transparent window may include a recess sunken into an outer surface of the transparent window.

[0009] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0010] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed within a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device and a blocking structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a blocking structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a combined blocking structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9b is an enlarged view of portion C of FIG. 9a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-in state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10b is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-in state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-out state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 12b is an enlarged view of portion D of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-out state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 14b is an enlarged view of portion E of FIG. 14a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-out state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[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 selected at least one 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 another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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).

[0056] 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.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this 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) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0058] 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.

[0059] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display (e.g., display area (A2) of FIG. 3) is housed within a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0061] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) expands in a longitudinal direction (e.g., +Y direction) when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the expansion direction of the display (203) is not limited to one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the expansion direction of the display (203) may be designed to be expandable in an upward direction (+Y direction), a rightward direction (e.g., +X direction), a leftward direction (e.g., -X direction), and / or a downward direction (e.g., -Y direction).

[0062] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) or a closed state of the second display area (A2) of the display (203).

[0063] The state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) or a state in which the second display area (A2) of the display (203) is open.

[0064] The embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 3 may be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 16.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) that is arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) of the electronic device (101) may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing portion (201) is arranged to be slidably movable with respect to the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable for a predetermined distance in a direction shown with respect to the first housing portion (201), for example, in a direction indicated by arrow ①.

[0066] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202), which may be referred to as a slide portion or slide housing, may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board or a battery. When the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the second housing portion (202) may be defined as being in a retracted position, and when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, the second housing portion (202) may be defined as being in an extended position. For example, the second housing portion (202) may be configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion (201).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) based on a predefined user input. For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input to a physical button exposed through a portion of the first housing portion (201) or a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input to an executable object displayed within a screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and a pressing strength greater than or equal to a reference strength. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a voice input received through a microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to an external force applied to the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202) to move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201).For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input identified from an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or a smart watch) connected to the electronic device (101). However, the slide-in-out operation of the electronic device (101) is not limited thereto.

[0068] In one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) can accommodate an actuator (e.g., a motor), a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing portion (202) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can accommodate an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board, and the first housing portion (201) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP). In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) or may be disposed in the second housing portion (202).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., a main case). The first cover member (211) may include a first-first side wall (211a), a first-second side wall (211b) extending from the first-first side wall (211a), and a first-third side wall (211c) extending from the first-first side wall (211a) and being substantially parallel to the first-second side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the first-second side wall (211b) and the first-third side wall (211c) may be formed to be substantially perpendicular to the first-first side wall (211a).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed in a shape in which one side (e.g., the front face) is open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be surrounded by the first housing portion (201) and may slide in a direction parallel to the first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4), for example, in the direction of arrow ①, while being guided by the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as an integral part. According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as separate structures and then joined or assembled.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display (203). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be formed to surround by the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211).

[0072] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., a slide plate). The second cover member (221) may have a plate shape and include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) that supports internal components. For example, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., the first display area (A1)). In one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be referred to as a front cover.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may include a second-first side wall (221a), a second-second side wall (221b) extending from the second-first side wall (221a), and a second-third side wall (221c) extending from the second-first side wall (221a) and being substantially parallel to the second-second side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the second-second side wall (221b) and the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-first side wall (221a).

[0074] According to various embodiments, the second housing portion (202) may form a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) by moving in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the second-second side wall (221b) or the second-third side wall (221c). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) may be positioned at a first distance from the first-first side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201), and in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) may be positioned at a second distance greater than the first distance from the first-first side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the first housing portion (201) may be formed to surround a portion of the second-second side wall (221b) and the second-third side wall (221c).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have an intermediate state between the slide-in state (e.g., a fully closed state) of FIG. 2 and the slide-out state (e.g., a fully opened state) of FIG. 3. In the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the distance between the first-first sidewall (211a) and the second-first sidewall (221a) may be shorter than the distance between the first-first sidewall (211a) and the second-first sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully opened state, and may be longer than the distance between the first-first sidewall (211a) and the second-first sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display (203) slides in the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), an area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) and the height (length in the Y direction) of the display (203) and / or the distance between the first-first side wall (211a) and the second-first side wall (221a) can be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device (101).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (203), a key input device (245), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the display (203) may be formed such that the size of a portion visible from the front side of the housing (210) changes based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the display (203) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second housing portion (202). For example, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) extends from the first display area (A1) and may be accommodated into the interior of the first housing portion (201) or visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (101) as the second housing portion (202) slides relative to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (203) may extend in a downward direction (e.g., a -Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) can be visually exposed from below (e.g., in the -Y direction) of the display (203). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, the display (203) can be expanded in the upper direction (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) can be visually exposed from above (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the display (203).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) moves substantially under the guidance of a region of the first housing part (201) (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4) and may be accommodated in a space located inside the first housing part (201) or exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may move based on the sliding movement of the second housing part (202) in the first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing part (202) slides, a portion of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a) of the first housing part (201).

[0080] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., when the second housing portion (202) slides to extend with respect to the first housing portion (201) when viewed from the top of the second cover member (221) (e.g., the front cover), the second display area (A2) may be gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) to form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the display (203) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen. According to one embodiment, regardless of the slide-in or slide-out state of the electronic device (101), a portion of the exposed second display area (A2) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing portion (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4), and a portion of the second display area (A2) may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the key input device (245) may be located in an area of ​​the housing (210) (e.g., the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202)). Depending on the appearance and usage state, the illustrated key input device (245) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a key input device not illustrated, for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be disposed on the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be disposed on the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and / or the second-third side wall (221c) of the second housing portion (202).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (243) may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (243), and some of the plurality of connector holes (243) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is located in the second housing portion (202), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or a connector hole not shown may be located in the first housing portion (201).

[0083] According to one embodiment, the audio module (247a, 247b) may include at least one speaker hole (247a) or at least one microphone hole (247b). One of the speaker holes (247a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (247b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones for detecting the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker from which the speaker hole (247a) is excluded (e.g., a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) may be located in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module (249b) (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., the second camera module (249b) of FIGS. 5A and 5B). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and may measure a distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver, depending on the embodiment. The camera modules (249a, 249b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (249a) may be arranged to face the same direction as the display (203). For example, the first camera module (249a) may be disposed around the first display area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (203), and when disposed in an area overlapping with the display (203), may capture a subject by passing through the display (203). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may capture a subject from a direction opposite to the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) and / or the second camera module (249b) may be disposed on the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second camera modules (249b) may be formed in multiples to provide various arrangements. For example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) that is substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).As another example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). As another example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along N * M rows and columns like a matrix.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, and can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225) of FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module (249b) can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) by passing through the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) in the slide-in and slide-out states of the electronic device (101) and can capture the outside. For example, the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) of FIG. 4) may include an opening (201a) for the second camera module (249b).

[0086] According to one embodiment, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) or the second housing portion (202), and may provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal by including a light-emitting diode. The sensor modules (261a, 261b) of the electronic device (101) may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and / or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202). For example, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a first sensor module (261a) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front side of the electronic device (101) and / or a second sensor module (261b) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear side of the electronic device (101).

[0087] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5A, and / or 5B, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 3) may include a first housing portion (201), a second housing portion (202), a display assembly (230), and a driving structure (240). The configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display assembly (230) of FIGS. 4, 5A, and / or 5B may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and / or 3.

[0091] The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 5b can be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 or the embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 16.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a frame (213), and a first rear plate (215).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can accommodate at least a portion of the frame (213) and accommodate a component (e.g., a battery (289)) positioned in the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can protect a component (e.g., a second circuit board (249) and the frame (213)) positioned in the first housing portion (201) from external impact. According to one embodiment, a second circuit board (249) electrically connected to an electrical component (e.g., an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or the first circuit board (248)) can be connected to the first cover member (211).

[0094] In one embodiment, the frame (213) can be connected to the first cover member (211). For example, the frame (213) can be connected to the first cover member (211), and the second housing portion (202) can move relatively to the first cover member (211) and / or the frame (213). In one embodiment, the frame (213) can accommodate the battery (289). For example, the frame (213) can include a groove for accommodating the battery (289). The frame (213) can be connected to the battery cover (289a) and, together with the battery cover (289a), can surround at least a portion of the battery (289). In one embodiment, the frame (213) can include a curved portion (213a) that faces the display assembly (230).

[0095] In one embodiment, the first back plate (215) can substantially form at least a portion of the first housing portion (201) or the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the first back plate (215) can be coupled to an outer surface of the first cover member (211). In one embodiment, the first back plate (215) can provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The first back plate (215) can be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a rear cover (223), and a second rear plate (225).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) is connected to the first housing portion (201) through a guide rail (250) and can move linearly back and forth in one direction (e.g., in the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail (250).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can support at least a portion of the display (231). For example, the second cover member (221) includes a first surface (F1), and a first display area (A1) of the display (231) can be substantially positioned on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. According to one embodiment, a first circuit board (248) that accommodates electronic components (e.g., the processor (120) and / or the memory (130) of FIG. 1) can be connected to the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can protect components (e.g., the first circuit board (248) and the rear cover (223)) positioned in the second housing portion (202) from external impact.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) can protect a component (e.g., a first circuit board (248)) located on the second cover member (221). For example, the rear cover (223) can be connected to the second cover member (221) and formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board (248). According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) can include an antenna pattern (e.g., at least one antenna element (223a)) for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the at least one antenna element (223a) can be disposed on an outer surface (e.g., one surface facing the -Z-axis direction) of the rear cover (223) when the rear cover (223) is formed of an injection-molded product of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may include an LDS (laser direct structuring) antenna pattern formed on the outer surface of the rear cover (223). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be formed in a manner that it is built in when the rear cover (223) is injected. For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the first circuit board (248).

[0100] In one embodiment, the second back plate (225) can substantially form at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) or the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the second back plate (225) can be coupled to an outer surface of the second cover member (221). In one embodiment, the second back plate (225) can provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second back plate (225) can be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (230) may include a display (231) (e.g., the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and / or 3) and a multi-bar structure (232) supporting the display (231). According to one embodiment, the display (231) may be referred to as a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a rollable display. According to one embodiment, a first display area (A1) of the display (231) may be supported by a rigid body, and a second display area (A2) may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first display area (A1) may be supported by a first surface (F1) of the second cover member (221) or a plate (not shown). The second display area (A2) may be supported by the multi-bar structure (232).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) can be connected or attached to at least a portion of the display (231) (e.g., the second display area (A2)). According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) slides, the multi-bar structure (232) can move with respect to the first housing portion (201). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), the multi-bar structure (232) can be mostly accommodated inside the first housing portion (201) and positioned between the first cover member (211) and the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure (232) can move in response to a curved surface (213a) positioned at the edge of the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) can be referred to as a display support member or support structure and can be in the form of an elastic plate.

[0103] In one embodiment, the drive structure (240) can move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, the drive structure (240) can include an actuator (241) configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). The drive structure (240) can include a gear (244) (e.g., a pinion) connected to the actuator (241) and a rack (242) configured to mesh with the gear. Referring to FIG. 4, components of the drive structure (240) (e.g., the actuator (241), the rack (242), and the gear (244)) are illustrated inverted within a P1 circle (e.g., facing in the -Z-axis direction).

[0104] In one embodiment, the housing in which the rack (242) is positioned and the housing in which the actuator (241) is positioned may be different. In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the first housing portion (201), and the rack (242) may be connected to the second housing portion (202). In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the second housing portion (202), and the rack (242) may be connected to the first housing portion (201).

[0105] In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be controlled by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) may include an actuator driver driving circuit and may transmit a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the actuator (241) for controlling the speed of the actuator (241) and / or the torque of the actuator (241). In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board.

[0106] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can accommodate a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main board). In one embodiment, a processor, memory, and / or an interface can be mounted on the first circuit board (248). The processor can include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. In various embodiments, the first circuit board (248) can include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board (248) can be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member (221) and can be electrically connected to an antenna module (e.g., an antenna module (197) of FIG. 1) and a communication module (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 1).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0109] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main circuit board) and a second circuit board (249) (e.g., a sub-circuit board) spaced apart from the first circuit board (248) within the first housing portion (201). The second circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to the first circuit board (248) via a flexible substrate. The second circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed in an end region of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289) or a speaker and / or a SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. In one embodiment, the second circuit board (249) may accommodate an antenna member (271) (e.g., a coil) or be connected to the antenna member (271). The antenna element (271) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna including a wireless charging antenna for a wireless charging function, an NFC (near field communication) antenna for an NFC function, and / or an MST (magnetic secure transmission) antenna for performing an electronic payment function. For example, the battery (289) may receive power from an external electronic device using the antenna element (271) for wireless charging. As another example, the battery (289) may transmit power to an external electronic device using the antenna element (271) for wireless charging.

[0110] In one embodiment, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (289) may be integrally disposed within the electronic device (101), or may be detachably disposed with the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single integral battery or may include multiple detachable batteries. In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned in the frame (213). For example, the battery (289) may be surrounded by the frame (213) and a battery cover (289a). In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned within the second housing portion (202) and may slide together with the second housing portion (202).

[0111] In one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can guide the movement of the multi-bar structure (232). For example, the multi-bar structure (232) can slide along a slit (251) formed in the guide rail (250). In one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can be connected to the first housing portion (201). For example, the guide rail (250) can be connected to the first cover member (211) and / or the frame (213). In one embodiment, the slit (251) can be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail (250). Referring to FIG. 4, the guide rail (250) is illustrated enlarged within a P2 circle.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can provide force to the multi-bar structure (232) based on the actuation of the actuator (241).

[0113] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide to be exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) through the driving of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can rotate in the first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). As the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can slide to be exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-out direction.

[0114] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the inner portion (252) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the multi-bar structure (232). The multi-bar structure (232) provided with force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250), and the second housing portion (202) can slide to expand with respect to the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213) can expand toward the front.

[0115] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) through the driving of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can rotate in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). Since the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can slide to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-in direction.

[0116] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion (253) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the bent multi-bar structure (232). The multi-bar structure (232) provided with force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250), and at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) can be accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be configured to stop in a designated intermediate state between the slide-in state and the slide-out state by controlling the driving of the actuator (241) (free stop function). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be changed to the slide-in state, the intermediate state, or the slide-out state through a user's operation in a state where no driving force is provided to the actuator (241).

[0118] Referring to FIG. 5A, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) is arranged to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201), the overall volume of the electronic device (101) may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) is accommodated in the first housing portion (201), the size of the visually exposed display (231) may be minimized. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is completely accommodated in the first housing portion (201), the first display area (A1) of the display (231) is visually exposed, and at least a portion (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) of the second display area (A2) may be arranged between the battery (289) and the first rear plate (215).

[0119] Referring to FIG. 5B, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may protrude from the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), the overall volume of the electronic device (101) may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second display area (A2) of the display (231) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) together with the first display area (A1).

[0120] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing an electronic device and a blocking structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0121] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a blocking structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0122] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a combined blocking structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0123] The embodiments of FIGS. 6 to 8 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5b, or the embodiments of FIGS. 9a to 16.

[0124] Referring to FIGS. 6 to 8, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) may include a first housing portion (201), a display (231), and / or a blocking structure (400).

[0125] The configuration of the first housing part (201) of FIGS. 6 to 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the first housing part (201) of FIGS. 2 to 5b. The configuration of the display (231) of FIG. 6 may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the display (203) of FIGS. 2 to 3, or the configuration of the display (231) of FIGS. 4 to 5b.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIGS. 2 to 5B), or a decorative member (212).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may include a first-first side wall (211a) (e.g., the first-first side wall (211a) of FIGS. 2 to 3), a first-second side wall (211b) (e.g., the first-second side wall (211b) of FIGS. 2 to 3), or a first-third side wall (211c) (e.g., the first-third side wall (211c) of FIGS. 2 to 3).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may include a front surface (211d). The front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) may be defined and / or interpreted as a part of the first-first side wall (211a).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) can cover at least a portion of the display (231). For example, the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) can cover a portion (e.g., at least a partially rolled portion) of a second display area (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIGS. 2 to 4) that has a curved shape. For example, the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) can cover at least a portion of a second display area (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIGS. 2 to 4) positioned on a curved surface (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) may be spaced apart from at least a portion of the display (231) (e.g., the second display area (A2)). For example, a predetermined gap may be formed between the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) and the second display area (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIGS. 2 to 5d). For example, when an end portion of the front surface (221d) (e.g., an end facing the +Y direction of FIG. 6) comes into contact with the display (231), when the display (231) slides, at least a portion of the second display area may be scratched by the end portion of the front surface (211d). According to one embodiment, when the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) is spaced apart from at least a portion of the display (231), the occurrence of scratches in the second display area can be limited or reduced when the display (231) is slid.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may include a mounting structure (214). The mounting structure (214) may provide a space in which the blocking structure (400) is mounted or received.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the anchoring structure (214) may be a space formed by an opening formed through the first-first side wall (211a) and a groove formed sunken into the first-first side wall (211a). According to one embodiment, the anchoring structure (214) may be a space surrounded or defined by the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), the first-third side wall (211c), and the front surface (211d).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the mounting structure (214) may have a blocking structure (400) inserted or placed therein configured to block external foreign substances from entering the interior of the electronic device (101).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the mounting structure (214) may include a first opening (216) formed through at least a portion of the first-first side wall (211a). The first opening (216) may extend along the width direction of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIGS. 6 to 8).

[0135] In one embodiment, the first opening (216) can accommodate at least a portion of the blocking structure (400). For example, the first opening (216) can provide a space into which at least a portion of the blocking structure (400) (e.g., the second blocking member (427)) can be inserted.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the mounting structure (214) may include a first mounting groove (217) formed in the first-first side wall (211a). The first mounting groove (217) may be a groove shape that is sunken into at least a portion of the first-first side wall (211a). At least a portion of the blocking structure (400) (e.g., the fifth protruding portion (416) of the base member (410)) may be positioned in the first mounting groove (217). The mounting structure (214) may further include a mounting hole (217a) formed penetrating at least a portion of the first-first side wall (211a) defining the first mounting groove (217). A second fastening member (460) may be inserted into the mounting hole (217a). The first settling groove (217) can be inserted with the fifth protruding portion (416) of the base member (410) of the blocking structure (400). The fifth protruding portion (416), when inserted into the first settling groove (217), can be coupled to the first settling groove (217) through the second hole (416a) and the second fastening member (460) inserted into the settling hole (217a).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the mounting structure (214) may further include a second opening (218) connected to the first opening (216). The second opening (218) may be formed at both ends of the first opening (216) and may be a portion formed through the first-first side wall (211a). According to one embodiment, the second guide portion (425) of the blocking structure (400) may be inserted into the second opening (218). The first opening (216) and the second opening (218) may be substantially defined as one opening.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the blocking structure (400) can block external foreign substances from entering between the first housing (201) (e.g., the first cover member (211)) and the display (231). According to one embodiment, the blocking structure (400) can be arranged or positioned on the mounting structure (214).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the blocking structure (400) can block external foreign substances from entering between the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) and the display (231) by contacting at least a portion of the outer surface of the display (231).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the blocking structure (400) may include a base member (410), a blocking member (420), a fixing member (430), an elastic member (440), a first fastening member (450), or a second fastening member (460).

[0141] In one embodiment, the base member (410) can be coupled to a first housing (201) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the base member (410) can be inserted into a first opening (216) formed in the first cover member (211).

[0142] According to one embodiment, the base member (410) may be fixed to the first-first side wall (211a). The base member (410) may be slidably coupled to the blocking member (420).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the base member (410) may include an extension member (411), a first protruding portion (412), a second protruding portion (413), a third protruding portion (414), a fourth protruding portion (415), or a fifth protruding portion (416).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the extension member (411) may extend in the width direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIGS. 6 to 8). According to one embodiment, the extension member (411) may be a portion forming the body of the base member (410).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the extension member (411) can be accommodated in the first opening (216).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first protruding portion (412) may be a portion that protrudes or extends from at least a portion of an upper surface (e.g., a surface facing the +Z direction of FIG. 7) of the extension member (411). According to one embodiment, the first protruding portion (412) may include a first hole (412a) formed through at least a portion of the first protruding portion (412). According to one embodiment, the first protruding portion (412) may be coupled to a fixing member (430).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the second protruding portion (413) may be a portion that protrudes or extends from at least a portion of the lower surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction of FIG. 7) of the extension member (411). According to one embodiment, the second protruding portions (413) may be provided in a number corresponding to that of the first protruding portions (412) and may have a position corresponding to that of the first protruding portions (412).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the second protruding portion (413) may include a first groove (413a). The first groove (413a) may be formed by recessing at least a portion of the second protruding portion (413). The first groove (413a) may also be referred to as a fixed groove.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the first home (413a) can accommodate at least a portion of the fixed portion (431) of the fixed member (430).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the third protruding portion (414) may be a portion that protrudes or extends from a portion of the upper surface of the extension member (411) (e.g., a surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 7) where the first protruding portion (412) is not formed.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the third protruding portion (414) may extend upward (e.g., in the +Z direction of FIG. 7) from the upper surface of the extension member (411) and may extend from the upper end of the third protruding portion (414) toward the blocking member (420). A first guide portion (424) of the blocking member (420) may be inserted between the extension member (411) and the third protruding portion (414).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the fourth protruding portion (415) may be a portion formed by protruding from both ends of the extension member (411). In one embodiment, the length or thickness (e.g., the length or thickness in the Y-axis direction of FIG. 7) of the fourth protruding portion (415) may be smaller than the length or thickness (e.g., the length or thickness in the Y-axis direction of FIG. 7) of the extension member (411). In one embodiment, the length or thickness of the fourth protruding portion (415) may be greater than the length or thickness of the extension member (411) or may be substantially equal to the length or thickness of the extension member (411).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the fourth protruding portion (415) can be accommodated in the second guide portion (425) of the blocking member (420). In addition, the upper end (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8) and the lower end (e.g., the end facing the -Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8) of the fourth protruding portion (415) can be restrained by the second guide portion (425).

[0154] In one embodiment, the fifth protruding portion (416) may protrude downward from the second protruding portion (413) (e.g., see FIG. 6). In one embodiment, the fifth protruding portion (416) may include a second hole (416a) formed penetrating at least a portion of the fifth protruding portion (416). Although the fifth protruding portion (416) of FIG. 5 is not illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7, it should be understood that the blocking structure (400) includes the fifth protruding portion (416).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the fifth protruding portion (416) of the base member (410) can be positioned in the first fixing groove (217) and fixed to the fixing hole (217a) via the second fastening member (460).

[0156] In one embodiment, the blocking member (420) may include a first blocking member (421), a second blocking member (427), or a sealing member (428). In one embodiment, the blocking member (420) may be coupled to the base member (410). In addition, the blocking member (420) may be received in the first opening (216) and may face at least a portion of the display (231).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) may be formed to extend in the width direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIGS. 6 to 8). The first blocking member (421) may be a portion forming the body of the blocking member (420).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) may include a second groove (423) formed recessed in at least a portion of an upper surface of the first blocking member (421) (e.g., a surface facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the second home (423) can accommodate at least a portion of the bending portion (433) of the fixing member (430).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) may include a first guide portion (424) that protrudes from a surface of the first blocking member (421) facing the base member (410). The first guide portion (424) may be inserted into a space formed between the third protruding portion (414) and the extension member (411). The number of the first guide portions (424) may correspond to the number of the third protruding portions (414).

[0161] According to one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) may include a second guide portion (425) formed at both ends of the first blocking member (421). The fourth protruding portion (415) of the base member (410) may be inserted into the second guide portion (425). According to one embodiment, the second guide portion (425) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the fourth protruding portion (415).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) may include a guide pin (426) protruding from at least a portion of the second guide portion (425). According to one embodiment, an elastic member (440) may be fitted to the guide pin (426). According to one embodiment, the elastic member (440) may be a spring member. According to one embodiment, the elastic member (440) may be disposed between the fourth protruding portion (415) of the base member (410) and the second guide portion (425) of the blocking member (420).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the second blocking member (427) may extend forward from a front surface of the first blocking member (421) (e.g., a surface facing the +Y direction of FIGS. 6 to 8 ). According to one embodiment, the second blocking member (427) may extend in the width direction of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIGS. 6 to 8 ), like the first blocking member (421).

[0164] In one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) and the second blocking member (427) may be formed integrally. In one embodiment, the first blocking member (421) and the second blocking member (427) may be manufactured as separate members and then assembled or joined.

[0165] In one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may be coupled to at least a portion of the second blocking member (427). For example, the sealing member (428) may be coupled to a lower surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8) of the second blocking member (427).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may be configured to contact at least a portion of the display (231) or to be spaced apart from at least a portion of the display (231). When the sealing member (428) is in contact with at least a portion of the display (231), the sealing member (428) may block external foreign substances from entering between the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) and the display (231). For example, the sealing member (428) may be configured to seal between the front surface (211d) of the first cover member (211) and the display (231).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the fixing member (430) may include a fixing portion (431) fixed to the first groove (413a), an extension portion (432) extending from the fixing portion (431), or a bending portion (433) bent from the extension portion (432).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the fixed portion (431) can be inserted into the first groove (413a) (or fixed groove). The fixed member (430) can include a fixed hole (431a) formed through at least a portion of the fixed portion (431).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the fixed portion (431) may be fixed to the first groove (413a) and / or the first protruding portion (412) via a first fastening member (450) (e.g., a bolt or pin) while inserted into the first groove (413a). For example, the first fastening member (450) may be inserted into the fixed hole (431a) and the first hole (412a).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the blocking member (420) of the blocking structure (400) can be coupled to the base member (410) so as to be slidable relative to the base member (410).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the fourth protruding portion (415) of the base member (410) can be inserted into the space formed by the second guide portion (425) of the blocking member (420). According to one embodiment, the first guide portion (424) of the blocking member (420) can be inserted into the space formed by the third protruding portion (414) of the base member (410).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the fixing portion (431) of the fixing member (430) can be fixed to the first groove (413a) or the first protruding portion (412) of the base member (410). The extending portion (432) of the fixing member (430) can face or be in close contact with the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8) of the first protruding portion (412). The bending portion (433) of the fixing member (430) can be inserted into the second groove (423) of the blocking member (420).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 6, the base member (410) has a fifth protruding portion (416) fixed to the first fixing groove (217) of the first cover member (211), so that the base member (410) can have a fixed position with respect to the first cover member (211).

[0174] According to one embodiment, the second guide portion (425) of the blocking member (420) may be arranged to surround the fourth protruding portion (415) of the base member (410). The second guide portion (425) may contact the upper end (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8 ) and the lower end (e.g., the end facing the -Z direction of FIGS. 6 to 8 ) of the fourth protruding portion (415). Accordingly, when the blocking member (420) slides relative to the base member (410), tilting of the blocking member (420) relative to the base member (410) may be restricted.

[0175] According to one embodiment, the first guide portion (424) of the blocking member (420) can be inserted into a space formed between the third protruding portion (414) of the base member (410) and the extension member (411). Accordingly, when the blocking member (420) slides relative to the base member (410), tilting of the blocking member (420) relative to the base member (410) can be restricted.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the bending portion (433) of the fixing member (430) can be inserted into the second groove (423) of the first blocking member (421). When the blocking member (420) slides relative to the base member (410) in a first slide direction (e.g., the +Y direction of FIGS. 6 to 8), the bending portion (433) of the fixing member (430) can be caught in the second groove (423). Accordingly, when the blocking member (420) is moved in the first slide direction by the elastic member (440), the sliding movement distance of the blocking member (420) can be limited by the bending portion (433) of the fixing member (430), and the blocking member (420) can be limited from being separated from the base member (410).

[0177] In one embodiment, the elastic member (440) can be disposed between the base member (410) and the blocking member (420). For example, the elastic member (440) can be disposed between the fourth protruding portion (415) of the base member (410) and the second guide portion (425) of the blocking member (420). In one embodiment, the elastic member (440) can be compressed by being pressed by the second guide portion (425) when the blocking member (420) is moved in the second slide direction (e.g., the -Y direction of FIGS. 6 to 8). In one embodiment, the elastic member (440) can be elastically restored and pressurize the blocking member (420). The elastic member (440) can pressurize the second guide portion (425) so that the blocking member (420) can be slidably moved in the first slide direction (e.g., the +Y direction of FIG. 6A).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may further include a decorative member (212). The decorative member (212) may be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The decorative member (212) may be coupled to the first cover member (211) to cover the first-first side wall (211a) of the first cover member (211). The decorative member (212) may cover and protect the blocking structure (400) so that the blocking structure (400) is not exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101).

[0179] FIG. 9A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0180] FIG. 9b is an enlarged view of portion C of FIG. 9a according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] FIG. 10A is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-in state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0182] FIG. 10b is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-in state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0183] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-out state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0184] The embodiments of FIGS. 9A to 11 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 8, or the embodiments of FIGS. 12A to 16.

[0185] Referring to FIGS. 9A to 11, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6) may include a display module (300) or a blocking structure (400). The blocking structure (400) may include a base member (410), a blocking member (420), a second blocking member (427), or a sealing member (428).

[0186] The configuration of the display module (300) of FIGS. 9A to 11 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the display (203) of FIGS. 2 to 3 and the configuration of the display (231) of FIGS. 4 to 6. The configuration of the blocking structure (400), the base member (410), the blocking member (420), the second blocking member (427), or the sealing member (428) of FIGS. 9A to 11 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the blocking structure (400), the base member (410), the blocking member (420), the second blocking member (427), or the sealing member (428) of FIGS. 6 to 8.

[0187] According to one embodiment, the display module (300) may include a display (301) or a transparent window (302).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the display (301) may include a display panel configured to output a visual image. A transparent window (302) configured to protect the display (301) may be laminated on an outer surface of the display (301) (e.g., a surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9A). For example, the transparent window (302) may be disposed on an outer surface of the display (301).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the display (301) may include a first display area (A1) (e.g., the first display area (A1) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) disposed on a second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B), or a second display area (A2) extending from the first display area (A1) (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIGS. 2 to 5B).

[0190] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) can be at least partially unfolded or at least partially curved depending on a change in the state of the electronic device (101).

[0191] According to one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (301) (e.g., a portion of the second display area (A2)) can be configured to move inward from the front side of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIGS. 2-3) together with the transparent window (302) as the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) moves from an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 5B) to a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 5A).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the transparent window (302) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9A) may include, for example, a first portion having a thin thickness (h2), or a second portion having a thickness (h1, h3) greater than the thickness of the first portion. For example, the first portion of the transparent window (302) having a thin thickness (h2) may correspond to a portion of the flexible display (301) configured to move inward from the front side of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIGS. 2 and 3). For example, the second portion of the transparent window (302) may be a portion other than the first portion of the transparent window (302).

[0193] According to one embodiment, a transparent window (302) may be laminated on an outer surface of a display (301). The transparent window (302) may be configured to protect the display (301) from external impact. The transparent window (302) may include a first cover area (3021) laminated on a first display area (A1), or a second cover area (3022) laminated on a second display area (A2). The transparent window (302) may be defined and / or referred to as a cover window.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the first cover area (3021) of the transparent window (302) may be a portion laminated on the first display area (A1) of the display (301) and may form a substantially flat surface.

[0195] According to one embodiment, the second cover area (3022) of the transparent window (302) may be a portion laminated on the second display area (A2) of the display (301) and may form a curved surface at least partially according to a change in the shape of the second display area (A2).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the transparent window (302) may include glass (310), a transparent resin layer (320), a film layer (330), or an adhesive layer (340).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the glass (310) may be disposed on the outer surface of the display (301). It may be formed of a substantially transparent and flexible member. For example, the glass (310) may include a glass member having a thickness that is at least partially bendable (e.g., ultra-thin glass (UTG)).

[0198] According to one embodiment, the glass (310) may include a first glass (311) disposed on a first cover area (3021), or a second glass (312) extending from the first glass (311).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the first glass (311) may be placed between the first display area (A1) and the film layer (330) (e.g., the first film area (331)).

[0200] According to one embodiment, the second glass (312) may extend from the first glass (311). The second glass (312) may be disposed between the second display area (A2) and the film layer (330) (e.g., the second film area (332)). The thickness (t2) of the second glass (312) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9A) may be smaller than the thickness (t1) of the first glass (311) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9A). For example, the first glass (311) may be provided to be thicker than the second glass (312) in order to secure impact strength since it is disposed on the first display area (A1), which is a flat area of ​​the display (301). The second glass (312) is placed on the second display area (A2), which is the rolling area of ​​the display (301), and may be provided thinner than the first glass (311) to secure bending performance.

[0201] According to one embodiment, the thickness (t1) of the first glass (311) may be about 0.045 mm to about 0.055 mm. For example, the thickness (t1) of the first glass (311) may be about 0.05 mm. The thickness (t2) of the second glass (312) may be about 0.027 mm to about 0.033 mm. For example, the thickness (t2) of the second glass (312) may be about 0.03 mm.

[0202] According to one embodiment, the first glass (311) may be defined and referred to as a thick shell glass that is at least partially bendable. The second glass (312) may be defined and referred to as a thin shell glass that is at least partially bendable.

[0203] According to one embodiment, the transparent window (302) may include a transparent resin layer (320) that compensates for the thickness difference between the first glass (311) and the second glass (312).

[0204] According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may be a resin layer filled between the display (301) and the glass (310). For example, the transparent resin layer (320) may be, but is not limited to, an optical clear resin (OCR). According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may be an optically clear adhesive (OCA). According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may include at least one of optical grade polyurethane, silicone, acrylic, polyvinyl acetate (PVAc), or epoxy resin, or a mixture (or combination) thereof. According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may include various optically clear resins, without being limited to the above-described elements.

[0205] According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may be positioned between the second display area (A2) of the display (301) and the second glass (312). The refractive index or dispersion ratio of the transparent resin layer (320) may be substantially the same as the refractive index or dispersion ratio of the glass (310). According to one embodiment, since the optical properties (e.g., refractive index or dispersion ratio) of the transparent resin layer (320) and the second glass (312) are provided to be substantially the same, light refraction may be prevented at the boundary surface of the transparent resin layer (320) and the second glass (312). In addition, since light refraction is prevented between the boundary surface of the transparent resin layer (320) and the first glass (311), distortion of a visual image (or image) displayed on the display (301) may be reduced.

[0206] According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may be positioned between the second glass (312) and the display (301), but is not limited thereto and may also be positioned between the second glass (312) and the second film region (332).

[0207] According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may include an inclined portion (321). The inclined portion (321) of the transparent resin layer (320) may be at least partially disposed on the first cover area (3021). The inclined portion (321) may be inclined such that the thickness of the transparent resin layer (320) gradually decreases in a direction from the second cover area (3022) toward the first cover area (3021).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the inclined portion (321) can limit or reduce the formation of a gap or lifting between the transparent resin layer (320) and the glass (310). For example, compared to a case where the first glass (311) and the transparent resin layer (320) are connected without the inclined portion (321), the inclined portion (321) can limit or reduce the formation of a gap or lifting between the transparent resin layer (320) and the first glass (311) even when the boundary between the first cover area (3021) and the second cover area (3022) is repeatedly bent or spread.

[0209] According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer (320) may be configured to be provided as a relatively soft member with respect to the glass (310), so as to relatively alleviate the texture of a step formed by the transparent window (302) (e.g., a step of the film layer (330)) when a user touches the display module (300) or the transparent window (302).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the film layer (330) may be laminated on the outer surface of the glass (310). For example, the film layer (330) may include a PET (polyester) film, a PL (protective layer) film, a polyimide (PI) film, a high-hardness protective film, or a flexible thin glass (FTG).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the film layer (330) may be a surface of the transparent window (302) that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the film layer (330) can cover the outer surface of the glass (310). The film layer (330) can prevent the glass (310) from being broken by external impact. In addition, the film layer (330) can limit or reduce the scattering of pieces of the glass (310) when the glass (310) is broken. Accordingly, when the glass (310) is broken, injury to the user can be limited or prevented.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the film layer (330) may include a first film region (331) disposed on a first cover region (3021), or a second film region (332) disposed on a second cover region (3022).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the first film region (331) may be a portion laminated to the first glass (311), and the second film region (332) may be a portion laminated to the second glass (312).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the second film region (332) may include stepped portions (3321, 3322, 3323). The stepped portions (3321, 3322, 3323) may be defined and / or referred to as recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) of the second film region (332). For example, a portion of the thickness of the second film region (332) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9a) may be substantially the same as a portion of the thickness of the first film region (331) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9a), and a portion of the thickness of the second film region (332) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9a) may be different from a thickness of the second film region (331).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the second film region (332) may include recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) formed in a depression in the upper surface of the second film region (332). The recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) may be formed by pressing the film layer (330) with a mold including a protruding portion (or a stepped portion) corresponding to the shape of the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) when manufacturing the film layer (330). Alternatively, the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) may be formed by extrusion through an extruder including a slit corresponding to the shape of the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323), or by pressing the film layer (330). Alternatively, the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) may be formed through an imprinting method using a pattern mold including a pattern corresponding to the shape of the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323).

[0217] According to one embodiment, the recess (3321, 3322, 3323) may include a first plane (3321), a first inclined surface (3322), or a second inclined surface (3323).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the first plane (3321) may be substantially parallel to the lower surface of the second film region (332) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 9A) or the upper surface of the second glass (312) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9A).

[0219] According to one embodiment, the thickness (d2) of the first plane (3321) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 9a) may be smaller than the thickness (d1) of the first film region (331).

[0220] According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3322) may be formed to be inclined from one end of the first plane (3321) toward the first film region (331). For example, the first plane (3321) and the first inclined surface (3322) may form a substantially obtuse angle (e.g., the first obtuse angle (s1) of FIG. 9B). The first inclined surface (3322) may be defined as forming a first region in which the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIGS. 9A to 9B) changes among the second film regions (332).

[0221] According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3322) can contact at least a portion of the sealing member (428) (e.g., the second flat surface (4281) or the third inclined surface (4282)) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2). For example, the sealing member (428) of a blocking structure (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6-8) can be configured to contact the first inclined surface (3322) while the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) is in a retracted position (e.g., FIGS. 2, 5A, 10A, or 10B).

[0222] According to one embodiment, the second inclined surface (3323) may be formed to be inclined in a direction away from the first film region (331) from the other end of the first plane (3321). For example, the first plane (3321) and the second inclined surface (3323) may form a substantially obtuse angle (e.g., the second obtuse angle (s2) of FIG. 9B). The second inclined surface (3323) may be defined as forming a second region in which the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIGS. 9A to 9B) changes among the second film regions (332).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the second inclined surface (3323) can contact at least a portion of the sealing member (428) (e.g., the fourth inclined portion (4283)) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3). For example, the sealing member (428) of a blocking structure (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6 to 8) can be configured to contact the second inclined surface (3323) while the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) is in an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, or FIG. 11).

[0224] According to one embodiment, the obtuse angle formed between the first inclined surface (3322) and the first plane (3321) may be larger than the obtuse angle formed between the second inclined surface (3323) and the first plane (3321). By making the first obtuse angle (s1) formed between the first inclined surface (3322) and the first plane (3321) relatively larger than the second obtuse angle (s2) formed between the second inclined surface (3323) and the first plane (3321), the foreign feeling felt when touching the first inclined surface (3322) may be reduced or alleviated. By making the first obtuse angle (s1) formed between the first inclined surface (3322) and the first plane (3321) relatively larger than the second obtuse angle (s2) formed between the second inclined surface (3323) and the first plane (3321), the impact generated when the first inclined surface (3323) and the sealing member (428) come into contact can be reduced or alleviated.

[0225] According to one embodiment, the first height (p1) of the first inclined plane (3322) (e.g., the height in the Z-axis direction in FIG. 9b) may be defined as the height from the surface of the first plane (3321) (e.g., the surface (3321a) in FIG. 9b) to the surface of the film region (330) (e.g., the surface (3322a) in FIG. 9b) connected to the top of the first inclined plane (3322) (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9b). The first height (p1) may be about 45 um to about 550 um (micrometer). For example, the first height (p1) may be about 50 um to about 500 um (micrometer). The first height (p1) may also be defined as the depth of the first plane (3321) with respect to the first film region (331).

[0226] According to one embodiment, the second height (p2) of the second inclined plane (3323) (e.g., the height in the Z-axis direction in FIG. 9b) may be defined as the height from the surface of the first plane (3321) (e.g., the surface (3321a) in FIG. 9b) to the surface of the film region (330) (e.g., the surface (3322a) in FIG. 9b) connected to the top of the second inclined plane (3323) (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9b). The second height (p2) may be greater than the first height (p1). The second height (p2) may also be defined as the depth of the first plane (3321) with respect to the thickest portion of the second film region (332).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the width (w) of the first plane (3321) may be defined as the distance between the lower end of the first inclined surface (3322) (e.g., the end facing the -Z axis direction in FIG. 9B) and the lower end of the second inclined surface (3323) (e.g., the end facing the -Z axis direction in FIG. 9B). The width (w) may be about 9 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, the width (w) may be about 10 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, a portion of the transparent window (302) having a thin thickness (h2) corresponding to the illustrated width (w) may be defined as a first portion of the transparent window (302), and a portion of the transparent window (302) having thick thicknesses (h1, h3) corresponding to the remainder other than the first portion may be defined as a second portion of the transparent window (302).

[0228] According to one embodiment, the thickness (d1) of the first film region (331) may be equal to the thickness (d1) of a portion of the second film region (332) connected to the first film region (331).

[0229] According to one embodiment, the thickness (d2) of the portion including the first plane (3321) among the second film regions (332) may be smaller than the thickness (d1) of the first film region (331). Accordingly, when the electronic device (101) is variable (e.g., when it is variable from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, or when it is variable from a slide-in state to a slide-out state), the first plane (3321) is spaced apart from the sealing member (428), so that scratches caused by the sealing member (428) may be reduced or limited.

[0230] According to one embodiment, among the second film region (332), the thickness (d3) of the portion connected to the second inclined surface (3323) may be greater than the thickness (d1) of the first film region (331). Accordingly, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, the second inclined surface (3323) may come into contact with the fourth inclined surface (4283) of the sealing member (428).

[0231] According to one embodiment, by means of the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) of the second film region (332), the transparent window (302) can have a thickness (h1) of at least a portion of the first cover region (3021) different from the thickness (h2, h3) of at least a portion of the second cover region (3022).

[0232] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021) including the first film area (331) may be equal to the thickness (h1) of the second cover area (3022) including a portion of the second film area (332) connected to the first film area (331).

[0233] According to one embodiment, among the second film areas (332), the thickness (h2) of a portion of the second cover area (3022) including the first plane (3321) may be smaller than the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021).

[0234] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h3) of the second cover area (3022), which includes a portion connected to the second slope (3323) among the second film areas (332), may be greater than the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021).

[0235] According to one embodiment, the adhesive layer (340) may include a first adhesive layer (341) or a second adhesive layer (342).

[0236] According to one embodiment, the first adhesive layer (341) may be configured to adhere the upper surface of the display (301) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9A) and the lower surface of the glass (310) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 9A). The first adhesive layer (341) may include a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA). The first adhesive layer (341) may adhere the first display area (A1) of the display (301) and the first glass (311), and may adhere the second display area (A2) of the display (301) and the transparent resin layer (320).

[0237] According to one embodiment, the second adhesive layer (342) may be configured to adhere the upper surface of the glass (310) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9A) to the lower surface of the film layer (330) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 9A). The second adhesive layer (342) may include a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA).

[0238] Referring to FIGS. 9A to 11 , the electronic device (101) may include a blocking structure (400) (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6 to 8 ) including a base member (410) (e.g., the base member (410) of FIGS. 6 to 8 ), a blocking member (420) (e.g., the blocking member (420) of FIGS. 6 to 8 ), a second blocking member (427) (e.g., the second blocking member (427) of FIGS. 6 to 8 ), or a sealing member (428) (e.g., the sealing member (428) of FIGS. 6 to 8 ).

[0239] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may include a material that is at least partially elastically deformable when in contact with the first film region (331) or the second film region (332). For example, the sealing member (428) may include a rubber material or a silicone material. According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may include a brush.

[0240] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may include a second plane (4281), a third inclined plane (4282), or a fourth inclined plane (4283). According to one embodiment, the third inclined plane (4282) may be formed to be inclined with respect to the second plane (4281) and may contact at least a portion of the transparent window (302) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state. The fourth inclined plane (4283) may be formed to be inclined with respect to the second plane (4281) and may contact at least a portion of the transparent window (302) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the shape of the sealing member (428) is not limited to the illustrated shape, and may include a hemispherical shape, an oval shape, or various shapes.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may be configured to seal a gap formed between the front surface (e.g., the front surface (211d) of FIG. 6) of the first cover member (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 6) and the display module (300) by contacting at least a portion of the transparent window (302).

[0242] Referring to FIG. 10A, a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2) is illustrated. In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second flat surface (4281) of the sealing member (428) may be brought into contact with at least a portion of the second film region (332) (e.g., the first inclined surface (3322), or a portion of the second film region (332) connected to the first film region (331) (e.g., the surface (3322a) of FIG. 9B). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), by the sealing member (428) being brought into contact with at least a portion of the second film region (332), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through a gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0243] Referring to FIG. 10B, a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2) is illustrated. In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the third flat surface (4282) of the sealing member (428) may be brought into contact with at least a portion of the second film region (332) (e.g., the first inclined surface (3322), or a portion of the second film region (332) connected to the first film region (331) (e.g., the surface (3322a) of FIG. 9B). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), by the sealing member (428) being brought into contact with at least a portion of the second film region (332), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through the gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0244] Referring to FIG. 11, a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 3) is illustrated. In the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the fourth inclined surface (4283) of the sealing member (428) may come into contact with at least a portion of the second film region (332) (e.g., the second inclined surface (3323)). In the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 3), by the sealing member (428) coming into contact with at least a portion of the second film region (332), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through the gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0245] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is changed (e.g., changed from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, or changed from a slide-out state to a slide-in state), the second plane (4281) of the sealing member (428) may be spaced apart from the first plane (3321) of the second film region (332). Accordingly, when the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) slides relative to the first housing portion (e.g., the first housing portion (201) of FIGS. 2 to 6), the sealing member (428) and the transparent window (302) may be spaced apart, thereby reducing or limiting scratches on the film layer (330) (or the second film region (332)) of the transparent window (302). For example, at least a portion of the sealing member (428) (e.g., the second plane (4281)) can be spaced from the first plane (3321) when the state of the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) changes from a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B) to an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, or FIG. 11), or when the state of the second housing portion changes from an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, or FIG. 11) to a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B).

[0246] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (e.g., the elastic member (440) of FIG. 7) of the blocking structure (400) may be configured to be disposed between the base member (410) and the blocking member (420) and pressurize the blocking member (420). When the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the second inclined surface (3323) of the transparent window (302) may pressurize the sealing member (428). The second blocking member (427) (or blocking member (420)) to which the sealing member (428) is coupled may be pressed by the elastic member and slide in a first slide movement direction (e.g., the +Y direction of FIGS. 10A to 11) relative to the base member (410). Accordingly, by sliding the sealing member (428) by a predetermined distance, the force acting on the second inclined surface (3323) is alleviated, so that the formation of scratches can be limited or reduced. When the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the first inclined surface (3322) of the transparent window (302) can press the sealing member (428). The second blocking member (427) (or blocking member (420)) to which the sealing member (428) is coupled can be slidably moved in a second slide movement direction (e.g., the -Y direction of FIGS. 10A to 11) with respect to the base member (410) while compressing the elastic member. Accordingly, by sliding the sealing member (428) by a predetermined distance, the force acting on the first inclined surface (3322) is alleviated, so that the formation of scratches can be limited.

[0247] FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0248] FIG. 12B is an enlarged view of portion D of FIG. 12A, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-out state of an electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0249] FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0250] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a blocking structure and a display module in a slide-out state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0251] The embodiments of FIGS. 12a to 15 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 11, or the embodiment of FIG. 16.

[0252] Referring to FIGS. 12A to 15, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6) may include a display module (300) (e.g., the display module (300) of FIGS. 9A to 11) or a blocking structure (400) (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 9A to 11).

[0253] Referring to FIGS. 12A to 15, the display module (300) may include a display (301), a transparent window (302), glass (310), a first glass (311), a second glass (312), a transparent resin layer (320), an inclined portion (321), a film layer (330), an adhesive layer (340), a first adhesive layer (341), a second adhesive layer (342), or a coating layer (350, 360).

[0254] The configuration of the display (301), the first display area (A1), the second display area (A2), the transparent window (302), the glass (310), the first glass (311), the second glass (312), the transparent resin layer (320), the inclined portion (321), the film layer (330), the adhesive layer (340), the first adhesive layer (341), or the second adhesive layer (342) of FIGS. 12A to 15 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the display (301), the first display area (A1), the second display area (A2), the transparent window (302), the glass (310), the first glass (311), the second glass (312), the transparent resin layer (320), the inclined portion (321), the film layer (330), the adhesive layer (340), the first adhesive layer (341), or the second adhesive layer (342) of FIGS. 9A to 11.

[0255] The blocking structure (400) of FIG. 13 or FIG. 15 may include a base member (410), a blocking member (420), a second blocking member (427), a sealing member (428), a second plane (4281), a third inclined surface (4282), or a fourth inclined surface (4283).

[0256] The configuration of the blocking structure (400), the base member (410), the blocking member (420), the second blocking member (427), the sealing member (428), the second plane (4281), the third inclined plane (4282), or the fourth inclined plane (4283) of FIG. 13 or FIG. 15 may be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the blocking structure (400), the base member (410), the blocking member (420), the second blocking member (427), the sealing member (428), the second plane (4281), the third inclined plane (4282), or the fourth inclined plane (4283) of FIG. 11 to FIG. 12a.

[0257] According to one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (301) (e.g., a portion of the second display area (A2)) can be configured to move inward from the front side of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIGS. 2-3) together with the transparent window (302) as the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) moves from an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 5B) to a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 5A).

[0258] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the transparent window (302) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12A, or the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14A) may be variable. For example, the transparent window (302) may include a first portion having a thin thickness (e.g., the thickness (h2) of FIG. 12A, or the thickness (h2) of FIG. 14A), or a second portion having a thickness greater than the thickness of the first portion (e.g., the thicknesses (h1, h3) of FIG. 12A, or the thicknesses (h1, h3) of FIG. 14A). For example, the first portion of the transparent window (302) having a thin thickness (h2) may correspond to a portion of the flexible display (301) configured to move inward from the front side of the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIGS. 2 and 3). For example, the second portion of the transparent window (302) may be a portion other than the first portion of the transparent window (302).

[0259] In one embodiment, the transparent window (302) may include a film layer (330). In one embodiment, the film layer (330) may be laminated on the outer surface of the glass (310). For example, the film layer (330) may include a polyester (PET) film, a protective layer (PL) film, a polyimide (PI) film, a high-hardness protective film, or a flexible thin glass (FTG).

[0260] According to one embodiment, the film layer (330) can cover the outer surface of the glass (310). The film layer (330) can prevent the glass (310) from being broken by external impact. In addition, the film layer (330) can limit or reduce the scattering of pieces of the glass (310) when the glass (310) is broken. Accordingly, when the glass (310) is broken, injury to the user can be limited or prevented.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the film layer (330) can be laminated on the upper surface of the first glass (311) and the upper surface of the second glass (312).

[0262] Referring to FIGS. 12a to 13, the transparent window (302) may include a coating layer (350).

[0263] According to one embodiment, the coating layer (350) may form at least a portion of the outer surface of the transparent window (302) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 12A to 13). The coating layer (350) may be laminated on the outer surface of the film layer (330).

[0264] According to one embodiment, the coating layer (350) may include a first coating layer (351) disposed on a first cover area (3021), or a second coating layer (352) disposed on a second cover area (3022). For example, the first coating layer (351) may be positioned on a first display area (A1). For example, the second coating layer (352) may be positioned on a second display area (A2).

[0265] According to one embodiment, the coating layer (350) may be formed by curing a composite polymer composition including an oligomer polymer. The coating layer (350) may be formed on the outer surface of the film layer (330) through a printing method.

[0266] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the first coating layer (351) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12a) may be different from the thickness of the second coating layer (352) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12a). For example, the thickness of the first coating layer (351) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12a) may be smaller than the thickness of the second coating layer (352) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12a).

[0267] According to one embodiment, the first coating layer (351) may be laminated on the outer surface of the film layer (330) positioned on the first cover area (3021) among the film layers (330). The first coating layer (351) may extend along the first display area (A1) from the boundary between the first display area (A1) and the second display area (A2), or from the boundary between the first cover area (3021) and the second cover area (3022).

[0268] According to one embodiment, the second coating layer (352) may be laminated on the outer surface of the film layer (330) positioned on the second cover area (3022) among the film layers (330). The second coating layer (352) may extend along the second display area (A2).

[0269] According to one embodiment, the first coating layer (351) may be spaced apart from the second coating layer (352). The first coating layer (351) may include a first inclined surface (3512) formed to be inclined at an end facing the second coating layer (352). The first inclined surface (3512) may be configured to contact the third inclined surface (4282) of the sealing member (428).

[0270] According to one embodiment, the second coating layer (352) may include a second inclined surface (3523) formed to be inclined at an end facing the first coating layer (351). The second inclined surface (3523) may be configured to contact the fourth inclined surface (4283) of the sealing member (428).

[0271] According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3512) may be defined as forming a first region in which the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12A) varies among the first coating layer (351). The second inclined surface (3523) may be defined as forming a second region in which the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 12A) varies among the second coating layer (352).

[0272] According to one embodiment, the first height (p1) of the first inclined surface (3512) (e.g., the height in the Z-axis direction in FIG. 12B) may be defined as the height from the surface of the film layer (330) (e.g., the surface (330a) in FIG. 12B) to the surface of the first coating layer (351) (e.g., the surface (3512a) in FIG. 12B) connected to the top of the first inclined surface (3512) (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction in FIG. 12B). The first height (p1) may be about 45 um to about 550 um (micrometer). For example, the first height (p1) may be about 50 um to about 500 um (micrometer). The first height (p1) may also be defined as the depth of the film layer (330) with respect to the first coating layer (351).

[0273] According to one embodiment, the second height (p2) of the second inclined surface (3523) (e.g., the height in the Z-axis direction in FIG. 12b) may be defined as the height from the surface of the film layer (330) (e.g., the surface (330a) in FIG. 12b) to the surface of the second coating layer (352) (e.g., the surface (3523a) in FIG. 12b) connected to the top of the second inclined surface (3523) (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction in FIG. 12b). The second height (p2) may be greater than the first height (p1). The second height (p2) may also be defined as the depth of the film layer (330) with respect to the second coating layer (352).

[0274] According to one embodiment, the width (w) of the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) exposed between the first coating layer (351) and the second coating layer (352) may be defined as the distance between the lower end of the first inclined surface (3512) (e.g., the end facing the -Z axis direction in FIG. 12B) and the lower end of the second inclined surface (3523) (e.g., the end facing the -Z axis direction in FIG. 12B). The width (w) may be about 9 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, the width (w) may be about 10 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, the width (w) may be about 10 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, a portion of the transparent window (302) having a thin thickness (h2) corresponding to the width (w) illustrated may be defined as a first portion of the transparent window (302), and a portion of the transparent window (302) having a thick thickness (h1, h3) corresponding to the remainder of the first portion may be defined as a second portion of the transparent window (302).

[0275] According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3512) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) may form a substantially obtuse angle (e.g., the first obtuse angle (s1) of FIG. 12B). The second inclined surface (3523) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) may form a substantially obtuse angle (e.g., the second obtuse angle (s2) of FIG. 12B). The obtuse angle formed between the first inclined surface (3512) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) may be greater than the obtuse angle formed between the second inclined surface (3523) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330). The first obtuse angle (s1) formed between the first inclined surface (3512) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) is made relatively larger than the second obtuse angle (s2) formed between the second inclined surface (3523) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330), so that the foreign sensation felt when touching the first inclined surface (3512) can be reduced or alleviated. The first obtuse angle (s1) formed between the first inclined surface (3512) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) is made relatively larger than the second obtuse angle (s2) formed between the second inclined surface (3523) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330), so that the impact generated when the first inclined surface (3512) and the sealing member (428) come into contact can be reduced or alleviated.

[0276] According to one embodiment, due to the difference in thickness between the first coating layer (351) and the second coating layer (352), the thickness (h1) of at least a portion of the first cover area (3021) may be different from the thicknesses (h2, h3) of at least a portion of the second cover area (3022).

[0277] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021) including the first coating layer (351) may be greater than the thickness (h2) of a portion of the second cover area (3022) on which the second coating layer (352) is not laminated.

[0278] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h3) of the second cover area (3022) including the second coating layer (352) may be greater than the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021).

[0279] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may be configured to seal a gap formed between the front surface (e.g., the front surface (211d) of FIG. 6) of the first cover member (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 6) and the display module (300) by contacting at least a portion of the transparent window (302).

[0280] Referring to FIG. 13, a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) is illustrated (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 11). In the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the fourth inclined surface (4283) of the sealing member (428) may come into contact with at least a portion of the second coating layer (352) (e.g., the second inclined surface (3523)). In the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 3), by the sealing member (428) coming into contact with at least a portion of the second coating layer (352), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through the gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0281] According to one embodiment, in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B), the second flat surface (4281) and / or the third inclined surface (4282) of the sealing member (428) may be in contact with at least a portion of the first coating layer (351) (e.g., the first inclined surface (3512)). In a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), by having the sealing member (428) in contact with at least a portion of the first coating layer (351), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through a gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0282] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is changed (e.g., changed from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, or changed from a slide-out state to a slide-in state), the second plane (4281) of the sealing member (428) may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the film layer (330) positioned between the first coating layer (351) and the second coating layer (352). Accordingly, when the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) slides relative to the first housing portion (e.g., the first housing portion (201) of FIGS. 2 to 6), the sealing member (428) and the transparent window (302) may be spaced apart, thereby reducing or limiting scratches on the film layer (330) of the transparent window (302). For example, at least a portion of the sealing member (428) (e.g., the second plane (4281)) may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the film layer (330) when the state of the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) changes from a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B) to an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, FIG. 11, FIG. 13, or FIG. 15), or when the state of the second housing portion changes from an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, FIG. 11, FIG. 13, or FIG. 15) to a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B).

[0283] In one embodiment, the sealing member (428) of the blocking structure (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6-8) can be configured to contact the first inclined surface (3512) while the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) is in a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B). In one embodiment, the sealing member (428) of the blocking structure (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6-8) can be configured to contact the second inclined surface (3523) while the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) is in an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, FIG. 11, or FIG. 13).

[0284] Referring to FIGS. 14a to 15, the transparent window (302) may include a coating layer (360).

[0285] According to one embodiment, the coating layer (360) may form at least a portion of an outer surface of the transparent window (302) (e.g., a surface facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 14A to 15). The coating layer (360) may be laminated on an outer surface of the film layer (330).

[0286] According to one embodiment, the coating layer (360) may include a first coating layer (361) disposed on a boundary between a first cover area (3021) and a second cover area (3022), or a second coating layer (362) disposed on the second cover area (3022).

[0287] According to one embodiment, the coating layer (360) may be formed by curing a composite polymer composition including an oligomer polymer. The coating layer (360) may be formed on the outer surface of the film layer (330) through a printing method.

[0288] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the first coating layer (361) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14a) may be different from the thickness of the second coating layer (362) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14a). For example, the thickness of the first coating layer (361) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14a) may be smaller than the thickness of the second coating layer (362) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14a).

[0289] According to one embodiment, the first coating layer (361) may be laminated on the outer surface of the film layer (330) located on the boundary between the first cover area (3021) and the second cover area (3022) among the film layers (330). The first coating layer (361) may be disposed on the boundary between the first display area (A1) and the second display area (A2), or the boundary between the first cover area (3021) and the second cover area (3022). The first coating layer (361) may form a dome structure or an island surface structure on at least a portion of the outer surface of the film layer (330).

[0290] According to one embodiment, the second coating layer (352) may be laminated on the outer surface of the film layer (330) positioned on the second portion (3022) of the film layer (330). The second coating layer (352) may form a dome structure or an island surface structure on at least a portion of the outer surface of the film layer (330).

[0291] According to one embodiment, the first coating layer (361) may be spaced apart from the second coating layer (362). The first coating layer (361) may include a first inclined surface (3612) formed to be inclined at an end facing the second coating layer (362). The first inclined surface (3612) may be configured to contact the third inclined surface (4282) of the sealing member (428).

[0292] According to one embodiment, the second coating layer (362) may include a second inclined surface (3623) formed to be inclined at an end facing the first coating layer (361). The second inclined surface (3623) may be configured to contact the fourth inclined surface (4283) of the sealing member (428).

[0293] According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3612) may be defined as forming a first region in which the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14A) varies among the first coating layer (361). The second inclined surface (3623) may be defined as forming a second region in which the thickness (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 14A) varies among the second coating layer (362).

[0294] According to one embodiment, the first height (p1) of the first inclined surface (3612) (e.g., the height in the Z-axis direction in FIG. 14b) may be defined as the height from the surface of the film layer (330) (e.g., the surface (330a) in FIG. 14b) to the surface of the first coating layer (361) (e.g., the surface (3612a) in FIG. 14b) connected to the top of the first inclined surface (3612) (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction in FIG. 14b). The first height (p1) may be about 45 um to about 550 um (micrometer). For example, the first height (p1) may be about 50 um to about 500 um (micrometer). The first height (p1) may also be defined as the depth of the film layer (330) with respect to the first coating layer (361).

[0295] According to one embodiment, the second height (p2) of the second inclined surface (3623) (e.g., the height in the Z-axis direction in FIG. 14b) may be defined as the height from the surface of the film layer (330) (e.g., the surface (330a) in FIG. 14b) to the surface of the second coating layer (362) (e.g., the surface (3623a) in FIG. 14b) connected to the top of the second inclined surface (3623) (e.g., the end facing the +Z direction in FIG. 14b). The second height (p2) may be greater than the first height (p1). The second height (p2) may also be defined as the depth of the film layer (330) with respect to the second coating layer (362).

[0296] According to one embodiment, the width (w) of the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) exposed between the first coating layer (361) and the second coating layer (362) may be defined as the distance between the lower end of the first inclined surface (3612) (e.g., the end facing the -Z axis direction in FIG. 14B) and the lower end of the second inclined surface (3623) (e.g., the end facing the -Z axis direction in FIG. 14B). The width (w) may be about 9 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, the width (w) may be about 10 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, the width (w) may be about 10 mm (millimeter) or more. For example, a portion of the transparent window (302) having a thin thickness (h2) corresponding to the width (w) illustrated may be defined as a first portion of the transparent window (302), and a portion of the transparent window (302) having a thick thickness (h1, h3) corresponding to the remainder of the first portion may be defined as a second portion of the transparent window (302).

[0297] According to one embodiment, the first inclined surface (3612) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) may form a substantially obtuse angle (e.g., the first obtuse angle (s1) of FIG. 14B). The second inclined surface (3623) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) may form a substantially obtuse angle (e.g., the second obtuse angle (s2) of FIG. 14B). The obtuse angle formed between the first inclined surface (3612) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) may be greater than the obtuse angle formed between the second inclined surface (3623) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330). The first obtuse angle (s1) formed between the first inclined surface (3612) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) is made relatively larger than the second obtuse angle (s2) formed between the second inclined surface (3623) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330), so that the foreign sensation felt when touching the first inclined surface (3612) can be reduced or alleviated. The first obtuse angle (s1) formed between the first inclined surface (3612) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330) is made relatively larger than the second obtuse angle (s2) formed between the second inclined surface (3623) and the surface (330a) of the film layer (330), so that the impact generated when the first inclined surface (3612) and the sealing member (428) come into contact can be reduced or alleviated.

[0298] According to one embodiment, due to the difference in thickness between the first coating layer (361) and the second coating layer (362), the thickness (h1) of at least a portion of the first cover area (3021) may be different from the thicknesses (h2, h3) of at least a portion of the second cover area (3022).

[0299] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h2) of the first cover area (3021) on which the first coating layer (361) is not laminated may be smaller than the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021) including the first coating layer (361).

[0300] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021) including the first coating layer (361) may be greater than the thickness (h2) of a portion of the second cover area (3022) on which the second coating layer (362) is not laminated.

[0301] According to one embodiment, the thickness (h3) of the second cover area (3022) including the second coating layer (362) may be greater than the thickness (h1) of the first cover area (3021).

[0302] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (428) may be configured to seal a gap formed between the front surface (e.g., the front surface (211d) of FIG. 6) of the first cover member (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 6) and the display module (300) by contacting at least a portion of the transparent window (302).

[0303] Referring to FIG. 15, a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) is illustrated (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 11). In the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the fourth inclined surface (4283) of the sealing member (428) may come into contact with at least a portion of the second coating layer (362) (e.g., the second inclined surface (3623)). In the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 3), by the sealing member (428) coming into contact with at least a portion of the second coating layer (362), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through the gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0304] According to one embodiment, in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B), the second flat surface (4281) and / or the third inclined surface (4282) of the sealing member (428) may be in contact with at least a portion of the first coating layer (361) (e.g., the first inclined surface (3612)). In a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), by having the sealing member (428) in contact with at least a portion of the first coating layer (361), foreign substances from outside may be prevented from entering through a gap formed between the front surface of the first cover member and the transparent window (302).

[0305] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is changed (e.g., changed from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, or changed from a slide-out state to a slide-in state), the second plane (4281) of the sealing member (428) may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the film layer (330) positioned between the first coating layer (361) and the second coating layer (362). Accordingly, when the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) slides relative to the first housing portion (e.g., the first housing portion (201) of FIGS. 2 to 6), the sealing member (428) and the transparent window (302) may be spaced apart, thereby reducing or limiting scratches on the film layer (330) of the transparent window (302). For example, at least a portion of the sealing member (428) (e.g., the second plane (4281)) may be spaced apart from the outer surface of the film layer (330) when the state of the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) changes from a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B) to an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, FIG. 11, FIG. 13, or FIG. 15), or when the state of the second housing portion changes from an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, FIG. 11, FIG. 13, or FIG. 15) to a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B).

[0306] In one embodiment, the sealing member (428) of the blocking structure (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6-8) can be configured to contact the first inclined surface (3612) while the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) is in a retracted position (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, FIG. 10A, or FIG. 10B). In one embodiment, the sealing member (428) of the blocking structure (e.g., the blocking structure (400) of FIGS. 6-8) can be configured to contact the second inclined surface (3623) while the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2-5B) is in an extended position (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, or FIG. 15).

[0307] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a display module including a display and a transparent window according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0308] The embodiments of FIG. 16 may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 15.

[0309] Referring to FIG. 16, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 6) may include a display module (300) (e.g., the display module (300) of FIGS. 9A to 11).

[0310] Referring to FIG. 16, the display module (300) may include a display (301), a transparent window (302), glass (310), a first glass (311), a second glass (312), a transparent resin layer (320), an inclined portion (321), a film layer (330), a first film region (331), a second film region (332), recesses (3321, 3322, 3323), a first plane (3321), a first inclined surface (3322), a second inclined surface (3323), an adhesive layer (340), a first adhesive layer (341), or a second adhesive layer (342).

[0311] The configuration of the display (301), transparent window (302), glass (310), first glass (311), second glass (312), transparent resin layer (320), inclined portion (321), film layer (330), first film area (331), second film area (332), recess (3321, 3322, 3323), first plane (3321), first inclined surface (3322), second inclined surface (3323), adhesive layer (340), first adhesive layer (341), or second adhesive layer (342) of FIG. 16 is the same as that of the display (301), transparent window (302), glass (310), first glass (311), second glass (312), transparent resin layer (320), inclined portion (321), film layer (330), first film area (331), second The film area (332), the recess (3321, 3322, 3323), the first plane (3321), the first inclined surface (3322), the second inclined surface (3323), the adhesive layer (340), the first adhesive layer (341), or the second adhesive layer (342) may have the same configuration or part thereof.

[0312] According to one embodiment, the transparent window (302) may include a reinforcing coating layer (370) or a reinforcing film layer (380).

[0313] According to one embodiment, a reinforcing coating layer (370) may be laminated on the outer surface of the film layer (330). The reinforcing coating layer (370) may be attached to the outer surface of the film layer (330) to improve the hardness of the transparent window (302) or the display module (300).

[0314] According to one embodiment, the reinforcing coating layer (370) may be formed by curing a composite polymer composition including an oligomer polymer. The reinforcing coating layer (370) may be formed on the outer surface of the film layer (330) through a printing method.

[0315] In one embodiment, the thickness of the reinforcing coating layer (370) (e.g., the thickness in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 16) may be from about 2.7 um to about 3.3 um (micrometer). For example, the thickness of the reinforcing coating layer (370) may be about 3.0 um (micrometer). In one embodiment, the hardness of the reinforcing coating layer (370) may be provided as a pencil hardness of 6H or higher.

[0316] According to one embodiment, the reinforcing coating layer (370) may be laminated along the first film region (331) and the second film region (332). At least a portion of the outer surface of the reinforcing coating layer (370) may be formed in a step manner to correspond to the recesses (3321, 3322, 3323) of the film layer (330).

[0317] In one embodiment, the reinforcing film layer (380) may be laminated on the outer surface of the reinforcing coating layer (370). The reinforcing film layer (380) may be attached to the outer surface of the film layer (330) to limit damage to the transparent window (302) or the display module (300).

[0318] According to one embodiment, the reinforcing film layer (380) may include a PET (polyester) film, a TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) film, or a PI (polyimide) film.

[0319] According to one embodiment, the reinforcing film layer (380) may form the outer surface of the transparent window (302). The reinforcing film layer (380) may be configured to be replaceable. For example, if the outer surface of the reinforcing film layer (380) is damaged by damage such as a scratch, the damaged reinforcing film layer (380) may be removed from the reinforcing coating layer (370), and a new reinforcing film layer (380) may be laminated on the reinforcing coating layer (370).

[0320] Electronic devices (e.g., mobile terminals) may include displays that are flat or have both flat and curved surfaces. Electronic devices that include displays may have limitations in implementing screens larger than the size of the electronic device due to the fixed display structure. Therefore, electronic devices that include rollable displays are being studied.

[0321] An electronic device including a rollable display may have an area of ​​a display area of ​​the display and / or a portion of the electronic device expanded or reduced when a slide motion is implemented.

[0322] Electronic devices including rollable displays have a risk of foreign substances entering the interior of the electronic device through a gap formed between the portions of the rollable display and the housing enclosing the display facing each other or between the portions facing each other.

[0323] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a blocking structure that blocks external foreign substances from entering through a gap formed between a housing and a display.

[0324] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a transparent window and an electronic device including the same can be provided that limit or prevent scratches from being formed on a display when the display moves based on sliding movement of a housing.

[0325] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0326] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device can be provided that can block external foreign substances from entering the electronic device and limit or reduce damage to a display.

[0327] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0328] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may include a housing (210), a flexible display (203, 231, 301), a transparent window (302), or a blocking structure (400). The housing may include a first housing portion (201) or a second housing portion (202). The second housing portion may be configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion. The flexible display may be supported by the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The transparent window may be disposed on an outer surface of the flexible display. The blocking structure may be disposed between the housing and the flexible display. The blocking structure may be configured to restrict the inflow of foreign substances from the outside. A portion of the flexible display may be configured to move inward from the front side of the housing together with the transparent window as the second housing portion moves from the extended position to the retracted position. A thickness (h2) of a first portion (3021) of the transparent window may be thinner than thicknesses (h1, h3) of a second portion (3022) of the transparent window.

[0329] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may include a housing (210), a flexible display (203, 231, 301), a blocking structure (400), or a transparent window (302). The housing may include a first housing portion (201) or a second housing portion (202). The second housing portion may be configured to slide relative to the first housing portion. The flexible display may include a first display area (A1) or a second display area (A2). The first display area may be disposed on the second housing portion. The second display area may extend from the first display area. At least a portion of the second display area may be configured to move based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion. The blocking structure may be disposed between the housing and the flexible display. The blocking structure may be configured to restrict the inflow of external foreign substances. The transparent window may cover the outer surface of the flexible display. The transparent window may include a first cover area (3021) or a second cover area (3022). The first cover area may be disposed on the first display area. The second cover area may be disposed on the second display area. The thickness of at least a portion of the first cover area may be different from the thickness of at least a portion of the second cover area.

[0330] In one embodiment, the first portion of the transparent window having a thin thickness may correspond to the portion of the flexible display configured to move inward from the front side of the housing.

[0331] In one embodiment, the thickness of the first cover area may be greater than the thickness of a portion of the second cover area. The thickness of the first cover area may be less than the thickness of another portion of the second cover area.

[0332] According to one embodiment, the transparent window may include glass (310), a film layer (330), or a transparent resin layer (320). The glass may be disposed on the outer surface of the flexible display. The film layer may be disposed on the outer surface of the glass. The transparent resin layer may be disposed between the flexible display and at least a portion of the glass.

[0333] According to one embodiment, the flexible display may include a first display area (A1) or a second display area (A2). The first display area may be disposed on the second housing portion. The second display area may extend from the first display area. At least a portion of the second display area may be configured to move based on movement of the second housing portion. The glass may include a first glass (311) or a second glass (312). The first glass may be disposed on the first display area. The second glass may be disposed on the second display area. A thickness (t1) of the first glass may be greater than a thickness (t2) of the second glass.

[0334] In one embodiment, the second glass may extend from the first glass.

[0335] According to one embodiment, the transparent resin layer may be positioned on the second portion. The refractive index of the transparent resin layer may be substantially the same as the refractive index of the glass.

[0336] According to one embodiment, the film layer may include a recess (3321, 3322, 3323) sunken into at least a portion of the film layer.

[0337] In one embodiment, the recess may include a first plane (3321), a first inclined surface (3322) of a first region having a varying thickness, or a second inclined surface (3323) of a second region having a varying thickness. The blocking structure may be configured to contact the first inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the retracted position. The blocking structure may be configured to contact the second inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the extended position.

[0338] According to one embodiment, the recess may include a first plane (3321), a first inclined surface (3322) arranged to be inclined from one end of the first plane, or a second inclined surface (3323) arranged to be inclined from the other end of the first plane.

[0339] According to one embodiment, the blocking structure may include a sealing member (428) configured to contact one of the first inclined surface or the second inclined surface.

[0340] In one embodiment, the sealing member may include a third inclined surface (4282) or a fourth inclined surface (4283). The third inclined surface may be configured to contact the first inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the retracted position. The fourth inclined surface may be configured to contact the second inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the extended position.

[0341] In one embodiment, the sealing member may be configured to contact the first inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the retracted position. The sealing member may be configured to contact the second inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the extended position.

[0342] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the sealing member may be configured to contact the first inclined surface. When the electronic device is in a slide-out state, the sealing member may be configured to contact the second inclined surface.

[0343] According to one embodiment, when the state of the second housing portion changes from the retracted position to the extended position, or when the state of the second housing portion changes from the extended position to the retracted position, the sealing member may be spaced apart from the first plane.

[0344] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, or when the electronic device changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the sealing member may be spaced apart from the first plane.

[0345] According to one embodiment, the transparent window may further include a coating layer (350, 360) disposed on the outer surface of the film layer.

[0346] According to one embodiment, the coating layer may include a first coating layer (351, 361) or a coating layer (352, 362). The first coating layer may be positioned on the first display area. The second coating layer may be positioned on the second display area. The second coating layer may be spaced apart from the first coating layer. The thickness of the first coating layer may be different from the thickness of the second coating layer.

[0347] In one embodiment, the first coating layer may include a first inclined surface (3512, 3612) that is inclined at a portion of the first coating layer facing the second coating layer. The second coating layer may include a second inclined surface (3523, 3623) that is inclined at a portion of the second coating layer facing the first coating layer.

[0348] According to one embodiment, the transparent window may further include a reinforcing coating layer (370) or a reinforcing film layer (380). The reinforcing coating layer may be disposed on an outer surface of the film layer. The reinforcing film layer may be disposed on an outer surface of the reinforcing coating layer. The reinforcing film layer may be configured to be replaceable.

[0349] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may include a housing (210), a flexible display (203, 231, 301), a blocking structure (400), or a transparent window (302). The housing may include a first housing portion (201) or a second housing portion (202). The second housing portion may be configured to be movably connected to the first housing portion between a retracted position and an extended position. The flexible display may be connected to the first housing portion and the second housing portion such that the size of a portion that can be viewed from the front side of the housing changes as the second housing portion moves between the retracted position and the extended position. The blocking structure may be disposed between the housing and the flexible display. The blocking structure may be configured to restrict the inflow of foreign substances from the outside. The transparent window may cover an outer surface of the flexible display. The above transparent window may include a recess (3321, 3322, 3323) sunken into the outer surface of the transparent window.

[0350] According to one embodiment, the transparent window may include a first glass (311), a second glass (312), or a transparent resin layer (320). The second glass may extend from the first glass. The second glass may have a thickness smaller than that of the first glass. The transparent resin layer may be disposed between the second glass and the flexible display. The transparent resin layer may be configured to compensate for a thickness difference between the first glass and the second glass.

[0351] According to one embodiment, the transparent window may further include a film layer (330). The film layer may be laminated on the first glass and the second glass. The film layer may include the recess.

[0352] According to one embodiment, the blocking structure may include a sealing member (428) configured to contact or be spaced apart from the recess of the transparent window.

[0353] According to one embodiment, the sealing member may include a rubber material or a silicone material.

[0354] Although the detailed description of this document has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this document.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion; A flexible display (203, 231, 301) supported by the first housing portion and the second housing portion; A transparent window (302) arranged on the outer surface of the flexible display; and A blocking structure (400) disposed between the housing and the flexible display, comprising a blocking structure configured to limit the inflow of foreign substances from the outside, A portion of the flexible display is configured to move inward from the front side of the housing together with the transparent window as the second housing portion moves from the extended position to the retracted position; An electronic device, wherein the thickness (h2) of the first part of the transparent window is thinner than the thicknesses (h1, h3) of the second part of the transparent window.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the first portion of the transparent window having a thin thickness (h2) corresponds to the portion of the flexible display configured to move inward from the front side of the housing.

3. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 2, The above transparent window, Glass (310) arranged on the outer surface of the flexible display; A film layer (330) disposed on the outer surface of the glass; and An electronic device including a transparent resin layer (320) disposed between the flexible display and at least a portion of the glass.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above flexible display, A first display area (A1) arranged in the second housing portion; and A second display area (A2) extending from the first display area, wherein at least a portion of the second display area is configured to move based on movement of the second housing portion, The above glass, A first glass (311) placed on the first display area; and Including a second glass (312) placed on the second display area, The thickness (t1) of the above first glass is An electronic device having a thickness greater than that of the second glass (t2).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above second glass, An electronic device extending from the first glass.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above transparent resin layer, is positioned between the second glass and the second display area, The refractive index of the above transparent resin layer is An electronic device having substantially the same refractive index as that of the glass.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above film layer, An electronic device comprising a recess (3321, 3322, 3323) sunken into at least a portion of the film layer.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above recess is, 1st plane (3321); As a first inclined surface (3322) of a first region having a changing thickness, the blocking structure is configured to contact the first inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the retracted position; and An electronic device comprising a second inclined surface (3323) of a second region having a changing thickness, wherein the blocking structure comprises a second inclined surface configured to contact the second inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the extended position.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above blocking structure is, An electronic device comprising a sealing member (428) configured to contact one of the first inclined surface or the second inclined surface.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above sealing member is, a third inclined surface (4282) configured to contact the first inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the retracted position; and An electronic device comprising a fourth inclined surface (4283) configured to contact the second inclined surface while the second housing portion is in the extended position.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, When the state of the second housing portion changes from the retracted position to the extended position, or when the state of the second housing portion changes from the extended position to the retracted position, the sealing member is an electronic device spaced from the first plane.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above transparent window, An electronic device further comprising a coating layer (350, 360) disposed on an outer surface of the film layer.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above coating layer, A first coating layer (351, 361) positioned on the first display area; and A second coating layer (352, 362) positioned on the second display area, comprising a second coating layer spaced apart from the first coating layer, The thickness of the first coating layer is: An electronic device having a thickness of the second coating layer.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The first coating layer includes a first inclined surface (3512, 3612) that is inclined at a portion of the first coating layer facing the second coating layer, An electronic device in which the second coating layer includes a second inclined surface (3523, 3623) that is inclined at a portion of the second coating layer facing the first coating layer.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above transparent window, A reinforcing coating layer (370) disposed on the outer surface of the above film layer; and An electronic device further comprising a reinforcing film layer (380) disposed on an outer surface of the reinforcing coating layer, the reinforcing film layer being configured to be replaceable.

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