Wearable electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device. A wearable electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include: an outer circumferential wall forming a space inside; a support member disposed inside the outer circumferential wall; a window arranged on the upper side of the support member to be spaced apart from the support member; a display disposed between the support member and the window and spaced apart from the outer circumferential wall; and a support body including a first portion positioned between the display and the outer circumferential wall and a second portion positioned between the display and the support member and extending from the first portion.

Description

wearable electronic devices

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to wearable electronic devices, for example, to wearable electronic devices including a support.

[0002] Typically, an electronic device can refer to any device that performs a specific function based on the program installed on it, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, and / or car navigation systems. As electronic devices become more integrated and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become more widespread, a single, miniaturized electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with a variety of 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.

[0003] Recently, wearable electronic devices that can be worn on the body have become commercialized, and mobile communication terminals and wearable electronic devices are used in everyday life. Because wearable electronic devices can remain in contact with the user's body for a considerable period of time, they can be usefully utilized in medical or health management. For example, depending on the sensors installed, the electronic device can detect biometric information such as the user's photoplethysmography (PPG), sleep interval, skin temperature, heart rate, and / or electrocardiogram. The detected biometric information can be stored on the electronic device or transmitted in real time to a medical institution for use in health management. Typically, electronic devices have a bar shape, a box shape, or a flat plate shape. However, wearable electronic devices can be combined with multiple segments to accommodate the user's body curves and ensure comfort. For example, a wrist-worn electronic device may include a housing that serves as a main body by accommodating various circuit devices and at least one wearable member, and a face-worn electronic device may include lens(es) corresponding to both eyes of the user and at least one temple bow(s).

[0004] The above information may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the disclosure of this document. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above constitutes prior art in connection with the disclosure of this document.

[0005] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support including an outer peripheral wall forming a space on an inner side; a support member disposed on an inner side of the outer peripheral wall; a window disposed spaced apart from an upper side of the support member; a display disposed between the support member and the window and spaced apart from the outer peripheral wall; and a first portion positioned between the display and the outer peripheral wall and a second portion positioned between the display and the support member and extending from the first portion.

[0006] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display configured to output a screen; an outer peripheral wall spaced apart from the display and surrounding the display; a support member spaced apart in a direction intersecting a direction in which the display and the outer peripheral wall are spaced apart; and a support member including a first portion positioned between the display and the outer peripheral wall and a second portion positioned between the display and the support member.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view illustrating the wearable electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the wearable electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 6 is an exploded view of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a rear view of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 8a is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA' shown in Figure 2.

[0015] Figure 8b is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB' shown in Figure 2.

[0016] Figure 8c is a cross-sectional view taken along lines CC' and DD' shown in Figure 2.

[0017] Figure 9 is an enlarged view of the M area shown in Figure 7.

[0018] FIG. 10 is a portion of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Fig. 11 is a part of the AA' cross-sectional view shown in Fig. 2.

[0020] FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating a method for manufacturing a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a method for manufacturing a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a method for manufacturing a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 15 is a drawing illustrating a method for manufacturing a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 16 is a drawing illustrating a method for manufacturing a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0026] 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)).

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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)).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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.

[0054] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view illustrating a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view illustrating the wearable electronic device (100) of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0055] In the detailed description below, the 'X-axis direction' in the orthogonal coordinate system of FIGS. 2 to 4 may be understood as the width direction of the electronic device (100) or the housing (110), the 'Y-axis direction' may be understood as the length direction of the electronic device (100) or the housing (110), and the 'Z-axis direction' may be understood as the thickness direction of the electronic device (100) or the housing (110). In one embodiment, the direction toward which the front surface of the electronic device (100) or the housing (110) (e.g., the first surface (110A) of FIG. 2) faces may be defined as the 'first direction' or the '+Z direction', and the direction toward which the rear surface of the electronic device (100) or the housing (110) (e.g., the second surface (110B) of FIG. 3) faces may be defined as the 'second direction' or the '-Z direction'.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, a wearable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) including a first side (or front side) (110A), a second side (or back side) (110B), and a side surface (110C) surrounding a space between the first side (110A) and the second side (110B), and a wearing member (150, 160) connected to at least a portion of the housing (110) and configured to detachably attach the electronic device (100) to a part of a user's body (e.g., a wrist, an ankle, etc.). For example, the wearable electronic device (100) may be in the form of a wristwatch. In one embodiment (not shown), the housing may also refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (110A) of FIG. 2, the second side (110B) of FIG. 3, and the side surface (110C). In one embodiment, the first side (110A) may be formed by a front plate (101) that is at least partially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers). The second side (110B) may be formed by a back plate (107) that is substantially opaque. In one embodiment, when the electronic device includes a sensor module (111) disposed on the second side (110B), the back plate (107) may include an at least partially transparent area. The back plate (107) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side surface (110C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (106) that is coupled to the front plate (101) and the back plate (107) and includes a metal and / or a polymer. In one embodiment, the back plate (107) and the side bezel structure (106) may be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).The above-mentioned wearing member (150, 160) may be formed of various materials and shapes. It may be formed of a woven fabric, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above materials, such that integral and multiple unit links can be formed to be mutually movable.

[0057] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (220, see FIG. 4), an audio module (105, 108), a sensor module (111), a key input device (102, 103, 104), and a connector hole (109). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (102, 103, 104), the connector hole (109), or the sensor module (111)) or may additionally include other components.

[0058] A display (e.g., display (220) of FIG. 4) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (101). The shape of the display (220) may correspond to the shape of the front plate (101), and may have various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display (220) 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 fingerprint sensor.

[0059] The audio module (105, 108) may include a microphone hole (105) and a speaker hole (108). The microphone hole (105) may have a microphone positioned therein for acquiring external sounds, and in one embodiment, multiple microphones may be positioned therein to detect the direction of sounds. The speaker hole (108) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In one embodiment, a speaker may be included without a speaker hole (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0060] The sensor module (111) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (111) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (111) (e.g., an HRM sensor) arranged on the second surface (110B) of the housing (110). The electronic device (100) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, 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 biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0061] The key input devices (102, 103, 104) may include a wheel key (102) disposed on a first surface (110A) of the housing (110) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a side key button (103, 104) disposed on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). The wheel key (102) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (102, 103, 104), and the key input devices (102, 103, 104) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (220). The connector hole (109) can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and may include another connector hole (not shown) for receiving a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. The electronic device (100) may further include, for example, a connector cover (not shown) that covers at least a portion of the connector hole (109) and blocks the inflow of external foreign substances into the connector hole.

[0062] The wearing member (150, 160) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (110) using a locking member (151, 161). The locking member (151, 161) can include a fastening component such as a pogo pin, and can be replaced with a protrusion(s) or recess(es) formed in the wearing member (150, 160) according to an embodiment. For example, the wearing member (150, 160) can be coupled in a manner of engaging with a groove or a protrusion formed in the housing (110). The wearing member (150, 160) can include one or more of a fixing member (152), a fixing member fastening hole (153), a band guide member (154), and a band fixing ring (155).

[0063] The fixing member (152) may be configured to fix the housing (110) and the wearing member (150, 160) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). The fixing member fastening hole (153) may correspond to the fixing member (152) to fix the housing (110) and the wearing member (150, 160) to a part of the user's body. The band guide member (154) may be configured to limit the range of movement of the fixing member (152) when the fixing member (152) is fastened to the fixing member fastening hole (153), thereby allowing the wearing member (150, 160) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (155) may limit the range of movement of the wearing member (150, 160) when the fixing member (152) and the fixing member fastening hole (153) are fastened.

[0064] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the wearable electronic device of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 4, the wearable electronic device (200) may include a side bezel structure (210), a wheel key (230), a front plate (201) (e.g., the front plate (101) of FIG. 2), a display (220), a first antenna (250), a second antenna (e.g., an antenna included in a second circuit board (255)), a support member (260) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (270), a printed circuit board (280), a sealing member (290), a rear plate (292), and a wearing member (295, 297) (e.g., the wearing member (150, 160) of FIG. 2 or 3). At least one of the components of the electronic device (200) may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 2 or 3, and a redundant description thereof will be omitted below. The support member (260) may be disposed inside the electronic device (200) and connected to the side bezel structure (210), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (210). The support member (260) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The support member (260) may have a display (220) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (280) coupled to the other surface. A processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (280). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), an application processor sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0066] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. 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 (200) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0067] The battery (270) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (200), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (270) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (280). The battery (270) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (200), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (200).

[0068] The first antenna (250) may be positioned between the display (220) and the support member (260). The first antenna (250) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna (250) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (210) and / or the support member (260).

[0069] A second circuit board (255) may be disposed between the circuit board (280) and the back plate (293). The second circuit board (255) may include an antenna, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second circuit board (255) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (210) and / or the back plate (293). In various embodiments, when the electronic device (200) (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 2 and 3) includes a sensor module (e.g., the sensor module (111) of FIG. 3), a sensor circuit disposed on the second circuit board (255) or a sensor element (e.g., a photoelectric conversion element or an electrode pad) separate from the second circuit board (255) may be disposed. For example, an electronic component provided as the sensor module (111) may be disposed between the circuit board (280) and the rear plate (293).

[0070] A sealing member (290) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (210) and the rear plate (293). The sealing member (290) may be configured to block moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side bezel structure (210) and the rear plate (293) from the outside.

[0071] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a portion of a display assembly (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the display assembly (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4. The components described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6 may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 16.

[0072] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4) may include a display assembly (300). The display assembly (300) may be an assembly of some components (e.g., display (310), substrate (320), window (330), support (340), outer peripheral wall (350), and support member (360) of FIGS. 5 and 6) of the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 4).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include a display (310). The display (310) may output a screen displayed on the outside of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4). The display (310) may be identical to the display (220) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the display (310) may include a panel (311) and a bending portion (312). The panel (311) may be circular. The bending portion (312) may connect the panel (311) and the circuit board (320). The bending portion (312) may be bent and extended from the panel (311). The bending portion (312) may include a flexible material. The bending portion (312) may include chips on plastic (COP).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include a circuit board (320). The circuit board (320) may be electrically connected to the display (310). At least a portion of the circuit board (320) may include a flexible material. The circuit board (320) may be a flexible circuit board.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (320) may include a substrate plate (321) and a substrate bending portion (322). The substrate plate (321) may be connected to the display (310). The substrate plate (321) may be disposed on the back surface of the display (310). The substrate plate (321) may be connected to the bending portion (312). The substrate bending portion (322) may be bent and extended from the substrate plate (321). The substrate bending portion (322) may be connected to a battery (e.g., a battery (270) of FIG. 4).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include a window (330). The window (330) may include a transparent material. The screen output from the display (310) may pass through the window (330) and be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4). The window (330) may be identical to the front plate (201) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0078] In one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include a support (340). The support (340) may extend along the perimeter of the display (310). The support (340) may be spaced apart from the circuit board (320). The support (340) may be coupled to the display (310). The support (340) may be referred to as an “injection molded article.” The support (340) may be referred to as a “buffering member.” The support (340) may be manufactured by molding a resin material.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may include a body portion (341) and an injection portion (342). The body portion (341) may be annular. The body portion (341) may extend along the periphery of the display (310). The body portion (341) may be disposed between the display (310) and the support member (360). The injection portion (342) may protrude radially inwardly of the body portion (341). The injection portion (342) may include a first injection portion (3421) and a second injection portion (3422) spaced apart from each other in the periphery of the body portion (341).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include an outer peripheral wall (350). The outer peripheral wall (350) may extend in a circumferential direction of the display (310). The outer peripheral wall (350) may surround the display (310). The outer peripheral wall (350) may form at least a portion of a surface of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4). The outer peripheral wall (350) may be referred to as a “deco.”

[0081] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include a support member (360). The support member (360) may support the display (310). The support body (340) may be positioned between the display (310) and the support member (360). The support member (360) may be the same as the support member (260) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0082] FIG. 7 is a drawing of a portion of a display assembly (300) assembled and viewed from one side. The components described with reference to FIG. 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. The components described with reference to FIG. 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8a to 16.

[0083] In one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may be circular. The display assembly (300) may have a central axis (CX). The support (340) may be spaced radially from the display (310) with respect to the central axis (CX).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may include a body portion (341) and an injection portion (342). The body portion (341) may surround the display (310) and the circuit board (320). The injection portion (342) may protrude from the body portion (341) toward the display (310). A plurality of injection portions (342) may be arranged spaced apart from each other in the circumferential direction of the body portion (341).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the body portion (341) may include a first body portion (3411). The first body portion (3411) may be a part of the body portion (341). The first body portion (3411) may support a bending portion (312) of the display (310). The body portion (341) may include a second body portion (3412). The second body portion (3412) may be a part of the body portion (341). The second body portion (3412) may support one side of the display (310). The body portion (341) may include a third body portion (3413). The third body portion (3413) may be a part of the body portion (341). The third body portion (3413) may support one side of the display (310). The body portion (341) may include a fourth body portion (3414). The fourth body portion (3414) may be a part of the body portion (341). The fourth body portion (3414) may support one side of the display (310). The second body portion (3412) and the third body portion (3413) may be positioned opposite to each other with respect to the display (310). The fourth body portion (3414) may be positioned opposite to the first body portion (3411) with respect to the display (310). The thickness (t1) of the first body portion (3411) may be greater than the thicknesses (t2, t3, t4) of the second, third, and fourth body portions (3412, 3413, 3414). The thickness (t2) of the second body part (3412) may be greater than the thickness (t3) of the third body part (3413).

[0086] FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of the display assembly (300) taken along the line A-A' illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 7. The components described with reference to FIG. 8A may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. The components described with reference to FIG. 8A may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8B to 16.

[0087] In one embodiment, the support (340) can support the display (310). The support (340) can support the circuit board (320). At least a portion of the support (340) can be disposed between the display (310) and the outer peripheral wall (350). At least a portion of the support (340) can be disposed between the display (310) and the support member (360). At least a portion of the support (340) can be disposed between the window (330) and the support member (360). The support (340) can surround the bending portion (312). The support (340) can support the bending portion (312). The display assembly (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can have a distance (G) from the display (310) to the outer surface of the outer peripheral wall (350). The gap (G) of the display assembly (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be made smaller than that of the display assembly according to the comparative embodiment by moving the support member (360) to the lower side of the display (310) and arranging the support body (340) between the display (310) and the outer peripheral wall (350).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may include a first portion (343) positioned between the display (310) and the outer peripheral wall (350). The first portion (343) may surround the banding portion (312) and support the banding portion (312). The first portion (343) may include an outer surface (3431). The outer surface (3431) may extend obliquely with respect to the vertical direction.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may include a second portion (344) disposed between the display (310) and the support member (360). The second portion (344) may be mounted on the support member (360), and the display (310) may be mounted on the second portion (344). The second portion (344) may include a second-first portion (3441) coupled with an adhesive member (370). The second portion (344) may include a second-second portion (3442) coupled with the support wall (362). The second-first portion (3441) may be positioned further from the outer peripheral wall (350) than the second-second portion (3442).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first part (343) and the second part (344) may be integral. The first part (343) and the second part (344) may be structures formed by injection molding of a resin material.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the outer peripheral wall (350) may be arranged to surround the display (310), the window (330), and the support member (360). The outer peripheral wall (350) may form an outer surface of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4).

[0092] In one embodiment, the outer perimeter wall (350) may include a first wall portion (351). The first wall portion (351) may face the window (330). The outer perimeter wall (350) may include a second wall portion (352). The second wall portion (352) may be spaced apart from the display (310). The first portion (343) of the support (340) may be disposed between the display (310) and the second wall portion (352). At least a portion of the second wall portion (352) may be formed to be inclined. The second wall portion (352) may include an inclined surface (3521). The inclined surface (3521) may be inclined in a direction toward the inside of the outer perimeter wall (350) with respect to the vertical direction. The outer surface (3431) of the first portion (343) may face the inclined surface (3521) of the outer peripheral wall (350). The inclination angle (θ1) of the inclined surface (3521) and the inclination angle (θ2) of the outer peripheral wall (3431) may be substantially the same. The outer peripheral wall (350) may include a third wall portion (353). The third wall portion (353) may face a portion of the support member (360). The second wall portion (352) may be located between the first wall portion (351) and the third wall portion (353). The outer peripheral wall (350) may include a fourth wall portion (354). The fourth wall portion (354) may face a portion of the support member (360). The third wall portion (353) may be located between the second wall portion (352) and the fourth wall portion (354). The thickness of the third wall portion (353) may be greater than the thickness of the fourth wall portion (354).

[0093] In one embodiment, the support member (360) may include a support core (361). The support core (361) may face the support body (340). At least a portion of the support core (361) may be spaced apart from a second portion (344) of the support body (340). The support member (360) may include a support wall (362). The support wall (362) may protrude from the support core (361) toward the support body (340). The second portion (344) may be secured to the support wall (362). The support member (360) may include a catch (363). The catch (363) may protrude from the support core (361) toward the outer peripheral wall (350). The catch (363) can be caught on a step formed between the third part (353) and the fourth part (354) of the outer circumferential wall (350).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include an adhesive member (370). The adhesive member (370) may be positioned between the second portion (344) of the support (340) and the support member (360). The adhesive member (370) may couple the support (340) and the support member (360).

[0095] Due to the structure of the support (340), the outer peripheral wall (350), and the support member (360) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rigidity of the display assembly (300) is improved and the display (310) and the support member (340) can be stably supported. For example, since the first and second parts (343, 344) of the support member (340) are arranged between the display (310) and the outer peripheral wall (350) and the support member (360), the display (310) can be stably supported against the counterpart (e.g., the outer peripheral wall (350), the support member (360)). For example, since the outer peripheral wall (350) has an inclined surface (3521), the rigidity of the outer peripheral wall (350) can be secured. For example, due to the structure of the support wall (362) and the adhesive member (370) of the support member (360), the support body (340) can be stably fixed to the support member (360).

[0096] FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view of the display assembly (300) taken along the line B-B' illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 7. The components described with reference to FIG. 8B may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8A. The components described with reference to FIG. 8B may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8C to 16.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may be an annular shape extending along the circumference of the display (310), and at least a portion of the support (340) may protrude radially inwardly of the display (310). The support (340) may include a body portion (341) and an injection portion (342), as illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may include a protrusion (345). The protrusion (345) may protrude radially inwardly from the second portion (344) of the display (310). The support (340) may include a boss (3451). The boss (3451) may protrude from the protrusion (345) in a direction away from the display (310). The boss (3451) may be a portion into which a molding material is injected through an injection port (412) of a mold (410) illustrated in FIG. 12.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the protrusion (345) and the boss (3451) of the support (340) may be spaced apart from the support member (360). The support member (360) may include an inner surface (3611). The protrusion (345) may protrude radially inward of the display assembly (300) more than the inner surface (3611) of the support member (360). The boss (3451) may be positioned radially inward of the display assembly (300) more than the inner surface (3611) of the support member (360). A gap (D) may be formed between the boss (3451) and the inner surface (3611) of the support member (360).

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly (300) can easily form the support (340) due to the structure described above, and can avoid interference between the support (340) and other structures. For example, by forming an injection portion (342) that protrudes radially inwardly in the body portion (341) extending along the periphery of the display (310), interference with other structures (e.g., the outer peripheral wall (350), the support member (360)) can be avoided.

[0101] FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view of the display assembly (300) taken along the lines C-C' and D-D' shown in FIGS. 2 and 7. The components described with reference to FIG. 8C may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8B. The components described with reference to FIG. 8C may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 16.

[0102] In one embodiment, the thickness of the support (340) may vary depending on the position relative to the central axis (CX). For example, the thickness (t2) of the second body portion (3412) may be greater than the thickness (t3) of the third body portion (3413).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the support (340) may include a second body portion (3412) positioned on one side relative to the central axis (CX) and a third body portion (3413) positioned on the other side relative to the central axis (CX). The second body portion (3412) may include a first portion (3412a) and a second portion (3412b). The third body portion (3413) may include a first portion (3413a) and a second portion (3413b). The description of the first and second portions (3412a, 3412b, 3413a, 3413b) may be identical to the description of the first and second portions (343, 344) described with reference to FIG. 8A. The second part (3412b) of the second body part (3412) may have a thickness (t2) in the radial direction of the display (310). The second part (3413b) of the third body part (3413) may have a thickness (t3) in the radial direction of the display (310). The thickness (t2) of the second part (3412b) of the second body part (3412) may be greater than the thickness (t3) of the second part (3413b) of the third body part (3413).

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly (300) can be easily disassembled due to the structure described above. For example, a user can easily separate the display (310) and the support (340) from the display assembly (300) by pushing the second body part (3412) having a thickness greater than that of the third body part (3413) in one direction (e.g., in the P direction).

[0105] Fig. 9 is an enlarged view of the M region illustrated in Fig. 7 with the support (340) removed. Fig. 10 is an enlarged view of a portion of the display assembly (300) illustrated in Fig. 7. The components described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 8c. The components described with reference to Figs. 9 and 10 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 11 to 16.

[0106] In one embodiment, the display (310) may include a panel (311) and a banding portion (312). The panel (311) may be connected to a circuit board (320). An edge (3111) of the panel (311) may be positioned between the outer peripheral wall (350) and the circuit board (320). The panel (311) may include an edge (3111). The edge (3111) of the panel (311) may be a portion of the display (310) that extends along the perimeter of the display (310). The edge (3111) may be exposed between the circuit board (320) and the window (350) prior to molding of the support (340).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the display (310) may include a panel protrusion (3112). The panel protrusion (3112) may protrude from an edge (3111) toward a circuit board (320). The circuit board (323) may include a groove (323). The panel protrusion (3112) may protrude toward the groove (323). A width (w2) of the panel protrusion (3112) may be greater than a width (w1) of the edge (3111). Referring to FIG. 7, the body portion (341) may correspond to the edge (3111), and the injection portion (342) may correspond to the panel protrusion (3112).

[0108] The display assembly (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure sufficient space for the mold (410, 420) illustrated in FIG. 12 to be installed by securing sufficient widths (w1, w2) of the edge (3111) of the display (310) and the panel protrusion (3112).

[0109] According to one embodiment, after the support (340 of FIG. 8A) is placed, a portion of the edge (3111) and the panel protrusion (3112) may be exposed between the support (340) and the circuit board (320). The edge (3111) may be partially exposed between the first body portion (3411) and the second body portion (3412), and may be partially exposed between the first body portion (3411) and the third body portion (3413). The injection portion (342) may protrude toward the panel protrusion (3112). The injection portion (342) may be formed between the first body portion (3411) and the third body portion (3413). The display (310) may include an extension portion (3113) positioned between the first body portion (3411) and the second body portion (3412). The extended portion (3113) may have a width greater than the width of the edge (3111). The extended portion (3113) may be located between the edge (3111) and the banding portion (312).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (300) may include a buffer member (380). The buffer member (380) may include a first buffer member (381) disposed on one side of the bending portion (312) and a second buffer member (382) disposed on the other side of the bending portion (312). The bending portion (312) may be positioned between the first buffer member (381) and the second buffer member (382).

[0111] According to one embodiment, a step may be formed between the edge (311) of the display (310) and the bending portion (312), and a buffer member (380) may be disposed on the step. The first buffer member (381) may be disposed on the step formed between the panel protrusion (3112) and the bending portion (312). The first buffer member (381) may include a first-first buffer portion (3811) corresponding to the panel protrusion (3112) and a first-second buffer portion (3812) corresponding to the bending portion (312). The second buffer member (382) may be disposed on the step formed between the expansion portion (3113) and the bending portion (312). The second buffer member (382) may include a second-first buffer member (3821) corresponding to the expansion portion (3113) and a second-second buffer member (3822) corresponding to the banding portion (312).

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly (300) can prevent the molding material of the support (340) from leaking into the stepped portion of the display (310) by arranging a buffer member (380), and can stably support the molding frame (410, 420) illustrated in FIG. 12 to support the bonding / molding between the display (310) and the support (340). For example, the buffer member (380) can support the molding frame (410, 420) illustrated in FIG. 12 and seal the leakage of the resin molding material injected through the molding frame (410, 420).

[0113] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing only some parts of the display assembly (300) cut along the line A-A' illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 7. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10. The components described with reference to FIG. 11 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the display (310) may be formed by stacking multiple layers. The display (310) may include an adhesive layer (315), a polymer layer (316), a panel layer (317), a buffer layer (318), and a film layer (319). The adhesive layer (315) may couple the display (310) to a window (330). The polymer layer (316) may be disposed between the adhesive layer (315) and the panel layer (317). The panel layer (317) may output a screen to the outside of the window (330). The buffer layer (318) may be disposed between the panel layer (317) and the film layer (319). The film layer (319) may include an adhesive material. The film layer (319) may be disposed between the buffer layer (318) and a support (e.g., the support (340) of FIG. 8A). The film layer (319) can bond the display (310) to the support (340).

[0115] FIGS. 12 to 16 are drawings illustrating a process for manufacturing a display assembly (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating an assembly of a display (310) and a circuit board (320) in an exploded view with respect to a mold (410, 420). FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating the assembly arranged within the mold (410, 420). FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of the N region illustrated in FIG. 13. FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the Q region illustrated in FIG. 14. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional perspective view taken along the line E-E' illustrated in FIG. 14. The components described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16 may be some or all of the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11.

[0116] Referring to Fig. 12, a display (310) having a circuit board (320) coupled thereto may be inserted into a mold (400). The mold (400) may include a first mold (410) and a second mold (420). The first mold (410) and the second mold (420) may be coupled to each other to form a space therebetween in which the display (310) is disposed. The first mold (410) may include a first body (411) and an injection port (412). The injection port (412) may protrude from the first body (411). The second mold (412) may include a second body (421) and a plate (422). A display (310) having a circuit board (320) coupled thereto may be disposed between a first body (411) and a second body (412), and may be mounted on a plate (422). At least a portion of the display (310) may be molded with a molding material (e.g., resin) injected through an injection port (412). The molding material (e.g., resin) may be referred to as a “molding liquid.” Molding may be referred to as a “mold” or “molding.” The type of molding may be molding.

[0117] Referring to FIG. 13, the injection port (412) may include an injection port (4121). The molding material injected through the injection port (4121) may be molded along the edge (3111) of the display (310). The panel protrusion (3112) may be positioned at a position corresponding to the injection port (4121).

[0118] Referring to FIG. 14, the mold (400) may include a sealing member (430). The sealing member (430) may extend in the circumferential direction of the mold (400). The sealing member (430) may prevent the molding material injected through the injection port (4121) from leaking toward the circuit board (320). The sealing member (430) may be secured to the edge (3111) of the display (310) and may be positioned between the support (340) and the circuit board (320). The support (340) may be formed on the radially outer side of the sealing member (430). The sealing member (430) may extend along the edge (3111), the panel protrusion (3112), and the expansion portion (3113) of the display (310). The sealing member (430) may include a first sealing portion (431) and a second sealing portion (432). The first sealing portion (431) may be a portion of the sealing member (430) corresponding to an edge (3111) of the display (310). The second sealing portion (432) may be a portion of the sealing member (430) corresponding to a panel protrusion (3112) of the display (310).

[0119] Referring to FIG. 15, a step portion (3121) may be formed between the expansion portion (3113) and the bending portion (312) of the display (310). A buffer member (380) may be placed on the step portion (3121), and at least a portion thereof may be formed by being bent. The buffer member (380) may be placed between the sealing member (430) and the step portion (3121). The sealing member (430) may be placed between the first mold (410) and the display (310). The sealing member (430) may include a third sealing portion (433). The third sealing portion (433) may be a portion of the sealing member (430) corresponding to the expansion portion (3113). The third sealing portion (433) may include a third-first sealing portion (4331), a third-second sealing portion (4332), and a third-third sealing portion (4333). The third-first sealing portion (4331) may be arranged between the expansion portion (3113) and the first mold (410). The third-second sealing portion (4332) may be arranged between the banding portion (312) and the first mold (410). The third-third sealing portion (4333) may be arranged between the buffer member (380) and the first mold (410), and may connect the third-first sealing portion (4331) and the third-second sealing portion (4332).

[0120] Referring to FIG. 16, the first mold (410) may include a partition wall (415). A sealing member (430) may be disposed between the partition wall (415) and the display (310). The display (310) may be disposed between the first mold (410) and the second mold (420) and may be in contact with the sealing member (430) disposed at the partition wall (415). A molding space (S1) and a shielding space (S2) may be formed between the first mold (410) and the second mold (420). The partition wall (415) may partition the molding space (S1) and the shielding space (S2). The sealing member (430) may prevent the molding material from leaking from the molding space (S1) to the shielding space (S2). An injection port (e.g., injection port (412) of FIG. 12) of a mold (e.g., mold (400) of FIG. 12) may be formed at a position corresponding to a molding space (S1). A molding material (e.g., resin) may be injected into the molding space (S1) to form a support (e.g., support (340) of FIG. 7) on a portion of a display (310).

[0121] A wearable electronic device may include a display and a bezel portion surrounding the display. A component for supporting the display may be positioned between the display and the bezel portion, and the placement of the component may limit the area occupied by the display in the wearable electronic device.

[0122] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to expand the area occupied by the display.

[0123] A problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to stably support a display.

[0124] 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.

[0125] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can expand the area occupied by the display by placing a support member on the lower side of the display and injection-molding the support member between the display and the outer peripheral wall.

[0126] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can stably support a display by placing a support in a space between a display and an outer peripheral wall and a space between a display and a support member.

[0127] 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.

[0128] A wearable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include an outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16) forming a space on the inside.

[0129] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) disposed on the inner side of the outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0130] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a window (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 16) spaced apart from the upper side of the support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0131] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) disposed between the support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the window (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and spaced apart from the outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0132] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) including a first portion (e.g., 343 of FIGS. 1 to 16) positioned between the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and a second portion (e.g., 344 of FIGS. 1 to 16) positioned between the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and extending from the first portion (e.g., 343 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0133] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include a panel (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 16) configured to output a screen.

[0134] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ) may include a bending portion (e.g., 312 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ) that extends and bends from the panel (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ).

[0135] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be arranged to surround the banding portion (e.g., 312 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0136] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support body (e.g., 341 of FIGS. 1 to 16) extending along the periphery of the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0137] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an injection portion (e.g., 342 of FIGS. 1 to 16) protruding from the support body (e.g., 341 of FIGS. 1 to 16) toward the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0138] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a plurality of injection portions (e.g., 342 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ) spaced apart from each other along a perimeter of the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ).

[0139] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circuit board (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 16) connected to the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0140] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include an edge (e.g., 3111 of FIGS. 1 to 16) coupled to the support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0141] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include a panel protrusion (e.g., 3112 of FIGS. 1 to 16) protruding from the edge (e.g., 3111 of FIGS. 1 to 16) toward the circuit board (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0142] An outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an inclined surface (e.g., 3521 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ) extending toward the support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16 ).

[0143] A support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support wall (e.g., 362 of FIGS. 1 to 16) protruding toward the support body (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0144] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an adhesive member (e.g., 370 of FIGS. 1 to 16) disposed between the support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the support body (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and bonding the support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the support body (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0145] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (e.g., 3411 of FIGS. 1 to 16) facing a banding portion (e.g., 312 of FIGS. 1 to 16) of the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0146] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (e.g., 3411 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and a second body portion (e.g., 3412 of FIGS. 1 to 16) spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0147] A support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (e.g., 3411 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and a second body portion (e.g., 3412 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and a third body portion (e.g., 3413 of FIGS. 1 to 16) spaced apart from the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) in the circumferential direction and having a thickness smaller than that of the second body portion (e.g., 3412 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0148] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the thickness of the first body portion (e.g., 3411 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may be greater than the thickness of the second body portion (e.g., 3412 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the thickness of the third body portion (e.g., 3413 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0149] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a buffer member (e.g., 380 of FIGS. 1 to 16) disposed in a step portion formed between the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the circuit board (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0150] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include an edge (e.g., 3111 of FIGS. 1 to 16) coupled to the support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0151] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include a panel protrusion (e.g., 3112 of FIGS. 1 to 16) protruding from the edge (e.g., 3111 of FIGS. 1 to 16) toward the circuit board.

[0152] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include a panel protrusion (e.g., 3112 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and an extended portion (e.g., 3113 of FIGS. 1 to 16) spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0153] A buffer member (e.g., 380 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first buffer member (e.g., 381 of FIGS. 1 to 16) disposed between the panel protrusion (e.g., 3112 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the circuit board (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0154] A buffer member (e.g., 380 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second buffer member (e.g., 382 of FIGS. 1 to 16) disposed between the expansion portion (e.g., 3113 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the circuit board (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0155] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the expansion portion (e.g., 3113 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may be formed at a location where the circuit board (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the banding portion (e.g., 312 of FIGS. 1 to 16) are connected.

[0156] A display according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may include a film layer (319) coupled with the support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0157] A support according to one embodiment of the present disclosure (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) may be an injection-molded article including a molding material injected toward the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0158] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) configured to output a screen.

[0159] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16) spaced apart from the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and surrounding the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0160] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16) spaced apart in a direction intersecting the direction in which the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16) are spaced apart.

[0161] A wearable electronic device (e.g., 200 of FIGS. 1 to 16) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 16) including a first part (e.g., 343 of FIGS. 1 to 16) positioned between the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the outer peripheral wall (e.g., 350 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and a second part (e.g., 344 of FIGS. 1 to 16) positioned between the display (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 16) and the support member (e.g., 360 of FIGS. 1 to 16).

[0162] 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 a wearable electronic device (101; 200), Outer wall (350); A support member (360) on the inner side of the outer peripheral wall (350); A window (330) spaced apart from the upper side of the above support member (360); A display (310) spaced apart from the outer peripheral wall (350) between the support member (360) and the window (330); and A wearable electronic device (101; 200) including a support (340) including a first portion (343) between the display (310) and the outer peripheral wall (350) and a second portion (344) extending from the first portion (343) between the display (310) and the support member (360).

2. In paragraph 1, The above display (310) is A panel (311) configured to output content visible from the outside of the wearable electronic device; and It includes a banding portion (312) that is bent and extended from the above panel (311), The above support (340) is A wearable electronic device provided to wrap the above banding portion (312).

3. In either of paragraphs 1 and 2, The above support (340) is A body portion (341) extending along the perimeter of the above display (310); and A wearable electronic device including an injection portion (342) protruding from the body portion (341) toward the display (310).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above support (340) is A wearable electronic device comprising a plurality of injection portions (342) spaced apart from each other along the periphery of the display (310).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, It further includes a printed circuit board (PCB) (320) connected to the above display (310), The support is coupled to the edge of the display, The above display (310) is A wearable electronic device including a panel protrusion (3112) protruding from the edge (3111) of the display toward the printed circuit board (PCB) (320).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The above outer perimeter wall (350) is A wearable electronic device comprising an inclined surface (3521) extending toward the support (340).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above support member (360) is A wearable electronic device including a support wall (362) protruding toward the support (340).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, A wearable electronic device further comprising an adhesive member (370) that connects the support member (360) and the support body (340) between the support member (360) and the support body (340).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above display includes a banding portion, The above support (340) is A first body part (3411) facing the banding part (312) of the above display (310); A second body part (3412) spaced apart from the first body part (3411) along the circumferential direction of the display (310); A wearable electronic device comprising a third body part spaced apart from the first body part (3411) and the second body part (3412) along the circumferential direction of the display (310), wherein the thickness of the third body part is smaller than the thickness of the second body part.

10. In paragraph 9, A wearable electronic device in which the thickness of the first body part (3411) is greater than the thickness of the second body part (3412) and the thickness of the third body part (3413).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A printed circuit board (PCB) (320) connected to the above display (310); A step portion between the above display and the above PCB; and A wearable electronic device further comprising at least one buffer member (380) above the step portion.

12. In paragraph 11, The above display (310) is An edge (3111) coupled with the above support (340); A panel protrusion (3112) protruding from the edge (3111) toward the PCB (320); and It includes the above panel protrusion (3112) and the extension portion (3113) spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the display (310), At least one of the above buffer members (380) is A first buffer member (381) between the above panel protrusion (3112) and the above PCB (320); and A wearable electronic device including a second buffer member (382) between the above-mentioned expansion portion (3113) and the above-mentioned PCB (320).

13. In any one of paragraphs 11 and 12, The above display (310) is It includes a banding part (312) connected to the above PCB (320), The above extension part (3113) is A wearable electronic device formed at a location where the circuit board (320) and the banding portion (312) are connected.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The above display (310) is A wearable electronic device comprising a film layer (319) coupled with the above support (340).

15. In wearable electronic devices, display; An outer wall at least partially surrounding the display; A support member spaced apart from the above display; and comprising a support coupled to the edge of the above display, The above support is, a first portion between the display and the outer wall; and A wearable electronic device comprising a second portion between the display and the support member.

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