Electronic device comprising support body

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion which is formed to move between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the first housing portion; a flexible display which is arranged on the housing to be movable; and a support body which supports at least part of the flexible display, wherein the support body comprises: a plate comprising a first plate portion facing the flexible display and a second plate portion which faces the flexible display and forms an opening between the first plate portion and the second plate portion; and a support bar which connects the first plate portion and the second plate portion and is formed integrally with the first plate portion and the second plate portion. The support bar may comprise a first portion spaced apart from the opening, and a second portion which extends from the plate with a thickness different from the plate, and is connected to the first portion.

Description

Electronic device including a support

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

[0002] Advances in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology are integrating diverse functions into a single portable electronic device. For example, electronic devices can implement not only communication functions but also entertainment functions such as gaming, multimedia functions such as music and video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, calendar management, and electronic wallet functions. These electronic devices are becoming smaller and more portable for users.

[0003] As mobile communication services expand into the realm of multimedia services, the display sizes of electronic devices need to increase to ensure users can fully utilize multimedia services, beyond just voice calls and text messages. However, the display size of electronic devices is a trade-off with their miniaturization.

[0004] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises 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 movably disposed in the housing; and a support configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display, wherein the support comprises a first plate portion facing the flexible display and a second plate portion facing the flexible display and forming an opening between the first plate portion and the first plate portion, the first plate portion and the second plate portion being connected to the first plate portion, and a support bar integrally formed with the first plate portion and the second plate portion, wherein the support bar comprises a first portion spaced apart from the opening; and a second portion extending from the plate with a different thickness from the plate and connected to the first portion.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include 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 movably disposed in the housing; and a support configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display, wherein the support may include a plate including a first plate portion facing the flexible display and a second plate portion facing the flexible display and forming an opening between the first plate portion and the first plate portion; and a support bar connecting the first plate portion and the second plate portion and having a hollow formed on the inside thereof in communication with the opening.

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

[0007] FIG. 2 is a drawing of a state in which a portion of a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure is housed in a housing.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a drawing of a state in which a portion of a display according to an embodiment of the present disclosure extends outside a housing.

[0009] FIG. 4A is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 4b is an exploded view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 7 is a drawing of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 8 is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 10A is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 10b is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10c is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10d is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 10e is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10f is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 11a is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 11b is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 11c is a part of a cross-sectional view of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 12a is an enlarged view of a portion of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 12b is an enlarged view of a portion of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 13a is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 13b is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 13c is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 13d is a drawing illustrating a manufacturing process of a support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0034] 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)).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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)).

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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 component (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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed in a second housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is exposed to the outside of a second housing according to one of various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0063] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display) extends to the right when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the direction of extension of the display (203) is not limited to one direction (e.g., the right direction), and the design may be changed to enable extension in the left direction, up and down direction, and / or in both directions.

[0064] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be defined as the first housing (201) being closed relative to the second housing (202), and the state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be defined as the first housing (201) being open relative to the second housing (202). Depending on the embodiment, the “closed state” or the “opened state” may be defined as the electronic device (101) being closed or open. The first housing (201) may be referred to as a “first housing portion.” The second housing (202) may be referred to as a “second housing portion.”

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (101) may include housings (201, 202). The housings (201, 202) may include a second housing (202), and a first housing (201) that is movably arranged relative to the second housing (202). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may be interpreted as having a structure in which the second housing (202) is slidably arranged on the first housing (201). According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable for a predetermined distance in a direction shown with respect to the second housing (202), for example, in a direction indicated by arrow ①.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201), which may be referred to as, for example, a first structure, a slide portion, or a slide housing, may be arranged to be reciprocally movable on the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board or a battery. The second housing (202), which may be referred to as, for example, a second structure, a main portion, or a main housing, may guide the movement of the first housing (201). A portion of the display (203) (e.g., the first display area (A1)) may be mounted on the first housing (201). According to one embodiment, another part of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)) may be accommodated into the interior of the second housing (202) (e.g., a slide-in operation) or exposed to the exterior of the second housing (202) (e.g., a slide-out operation) as the first housing (201) moves (e.g., slides) relative to the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, a motor, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board may be disposed within the first housing (201). A main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) may be disposed within the second housing (202).

[0067] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) may include a first plate (211) (e.g., a slide plate). The first plate (211) may include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 3) forming at least a portion of the first plate (211) and a second surface (F2) facing in an opposite direction to the first surface (F1). According to one embodiment, the first plate (211) may support at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., the first display area (A1)). According to one embodiment, the first housing (201) may include a first plate (211), a first-first side wall (211a) extending from the first plate (211), a first-second side wall (211b) extending from the first-first side wall (211a) and the first plate (211), and a first-third side wall (211c) extending from the first-first side wall (211a) and the first plate (211) and being substantially parallel to the first-second side wall (211b).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the second housing (202) may include a second plate (221) (e.g., a main case), a second-first sidewall (221a) extending from the second plate (221), a second-second sidewall (221b) extending from the second-first sidewall (221a) and the second plate (221), and a second-third sidewall (221c) extending from the second-first sidewall (221a) and the second plate (221) and being substantially parallel to the second-second sidewall (221b). In one embodiment, the second-second sidewall (221b) and the second-third sidewall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-first sidewall (221a). According to one embodiment, the second plate (221), the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and the second-third side wall (221c) 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 first housing (201). For example, the first housing (201) may be coupled to the second housing (202) in an at least partially surrounding state, and may slide in a direction parallel to the first face (F1) or the second face (F2), for example, in the direction of arrow ①, while being guided by the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the second plate (221), the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and / or the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed as an integral body. According to another embodiment, the second plate (221), the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b) and / or the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed as separate housings and then joined or assembled.

[0069] According to various embodiments, the second plate (221) and / or the second-first side wall (221a) may cover at least a portion of the display (203). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be housed inside the second housing (202), and the second plate (221) and / or the second-first side wall (221a) may cover a portion of the display (203) housed inside the second housing (202).

[0070] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) is movable in an open state and a closed state with respect to the second housing (202) in a first direction (e.g., direction ①) parallel to the second-second side wall (221b) or the second-third side wall (221c), and the first housing (201) is movable so as to be positioned at a first distance from the second-first side wall (221a) in the closed state and at a second distance greater than the first distance from the second-first side wall (221a) in the open state. In some embodiments, when in the closed state, the first housing (201) may surround a portion of the second-first side wall (221a).

[0071] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a display (203), a key input device (241), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). Although not shown, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the display (203) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2). According to one embodiment, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second housing (202). The second display area (A2) may extend from the first display area (A1) and may be inserted or accommodated into the interior of the second housing (202) (e.g., a structure) or exposed to the exterior of the second housing (202) according to the sliding movement of the first housing (201).

[0073] According to various embodiments, the second display area (A2) may be moved substantially guided by an area of ​​the first housing (201) (e.g., the curved surface (250) of FIG. 4A) so as to be accommodated in or exposed to the outside of the second housing (202) or a space formed between the first housing (201) and the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may be moved based on the sliding movement of the first housing (201) in the first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the first housing (201) is sliding, a portion of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (250) of the first housing (201).

[0074] According to various embodiments, when viewed from above the first plate (211) (e.g., a slide plate), when the first housing (201) moves from a closed state to an open state, the second display area (A2) may be gradually exposed to the outside of the second housing (202) to form a substantially flat surface together with the first display area (A1). 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. In one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may be at least partially housed within the second housing (202), and even in the state illustrated in FIG. 2 (e.g., a closed state), a portion of the second display area (A2) may be visually exposed to the outside. According to one embodiment, regardless of whether it is in a closed or open state, a portion of the exposed second display area (A2) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing (e.g., the curved surface (250) of FIG. 4A), and a portion of the second display area (A2) may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (250).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the key input device (241) may be located in an area of ​​the first housing (201). Depending on the appearance and usage state, the illustrated key input device (241) 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 another embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (241) may be disposed on the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), or the second-third side wall (221c) of the second housing (202).

[0076] According to various embodiments, 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. Although 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 the external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is arranged in the 2-3 side wall (221c), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or a connector hole not shown may be arranged in the 2-1 side wall (221a) or the 2-2 side wall (221b).

[0077] According to various embodiments, 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 excluding the speaker hole (247a) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) and a second camera module (249b). The electronic device (101) may include multiple camera modules (249a, 249b). For example, 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 positioned around the first display area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (203), and when positioned 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). The second camera module (249b) is positioned in the first housing (201) and may capture a subject from a direction opposite to the first display area (A1) of the display (203).

[0079] According to various embodiments, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may be placed in the first housing (201) or the second housing (202), and may provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal by including a light-emitting diode. A sensor module (not shown) 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 module may include, for example, a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In another embodiment, the sensor module may further include at least one of, 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 temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0080] FIGS. 4A and 4B are exploded perspective views of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0081] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a rollable display), and a support structure (213) (e.g., a multi-joint hinge structure or a multi-bar structure). A portion of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)) may be accommodated inside the electronic device (101) along a curved surface (250) of the first housing (201).

[0082] The configuration of the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the display (203) of FIGS. 4a and 4b may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the first housing (201), the second housing (202), and the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) may include a first plate (211) and a slide cover (212). The first plate (211) and the slide cover (212) are mounted (e.g., at least partially connected) to the second housing (202) and can linearly reciprocate in one direction (e.g., in the direction of arrow ① of FIGS. 2 and 3) while being guided by the second housing (202). According to one embodiment, the first plate (211) may support the display (203). For example, the first plate (211) may include a first surface (F1), and a second display area (A2) of the display (203) may be substantially positioned on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat form. The slide cover (212) may protect the display (203) positioned on the first plate (211). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be positioned between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212). In one embodiment, the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212) may be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. In one embodiment, the first plate (211) may accommodate at least a portion of the components of the electronic device (101), such as the battery (289), the motor structure (286), and the rack (287).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the support structure (213) can support the display (203). For example, the support structure (213) can be connected or attached to at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)). In one embodiment, the support structure (213) can be positioned between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212). In one embodiment, as the first housing (201) slides in one direction (e.g., the η direction of FIGS. 2 and 3), the support structure (213) can move relative to the second housing (202). As the first housing (201) moves in the one direction, the support structure (213) can move relative to the second housing (202). As the first housing (201) slides in the one direction, the support structure (213) can move relative to the second housing (202). In a closed state (e.g., FIG. 2), most of the support structure (213) can be accommodated within the second housing (202). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the support structure (213) can move relative to a curved surface (250) located at an edge of the first housing (201). The support structure (213) may be referred to as a “support.”

[0085] According to various embodiments, the support structure (213) may include a plurality of bars (or a plurality of rods (214). The plurality of bars (214) may extend in a straight line and be arranged parallel to the axis of rotation (R) formed by the curved surface (250) and may be arranged along a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation (R) (e.g., the direction in which the first housing (201) slides).

[0086] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a guide rail (215) that can guide the movement of the plurality of bars (214). The guide rail (215) may include an upper guide rail that is coupled to the upper end of the first plate (211) and connected to the upper portions of the plurality of bars (214), and a lower guide rail that is coupled to the lower end of the first plate (211) and connected to the lower portions of the plurality of bars (214). According to one embodiment, referring to the first enlarged area (S1), when the plurality of bars (214) are bent or slid while moving along the curved surface (250), the upper portions and / or the lower portions of the plurality of bars (214) may move while maintaining a state of engagement with the guide rail (215). For example, the upper and / or lower portions of the plurality of bars (214) can slide along the rail (215a) while being fitted into a groove-shaped rail (215a) formed on the inside of the guide rail (215).

[0087] According to one embodiment, by driving the motor structure (286) (e.g., driving for display slide-out), the first plate (211) on which the motor structure (286) is arranged slides out, and the protruding portion (215b) on the inner side of the guide rail (215) can push the upper portion and / or the lower portion of the plurality of bent bars (214). Accordingly, the display (203) accommodated between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212) can be extended to the front. According to one embodiment, by driving the motor structure (286) (e.g., driving for display slide-in), the first plate (211) on which the motor structure (286) is arranged slides in, and the outer portion of the guide rail (215) (e.g., the portion other than the protruding portion (215b)) can push the upper portion and / or the lower portion of the plurality of bent bars (214). Accordingly, the expanded display (203) can be accommodated between the first plate (211) and the slide cover (212).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed within the second housing (202) and may guide the sliding movement of the first housing (201) and the display (203). The second enlarged area (S2) represents the rear surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate (221). Referring to the second enlarged area (S2), the rack (287) may be fixedly disposed on one surface (e.g., the surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate (221) of the second housing (202) and may guide the gear connected to the motor structure (or, motor) (286) to rotate and move in the sliding movement direction. According to another embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed within the first housing (201), and the motor structure (286) may be disposed within the second housing (202). The rack (287) may guide the sliding movement of the second housing (202) and the display (203). For example, the rack (287) is fixedly placed on the first plate (211) of the first housing (201) and can slide while rotating with a gear connected to a motor structure (286) placed on the second plate (221) of the second housing (202).

[0089] According to various embodiments, the second housing (202) may include a second plate (221), a second plate cover (222), and a third plate (223). The second plate (221) may support the entire electronic device (101). A first plate (211) may be disposed on one surface of the second plate (221), and a printed circuit board (204) may be coupled to the other surface of the second plate (221). According to one embodiment, the second plate (221) may accommodate components of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289), a printed circuit board (204). The second plate cover (222) may protect various components positioned on the second plate (221).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the number of substrates accommodated in the second housing (202) may be multiple. A printed circuit board (204), which is a main substrate, may be equipped with a processor, a memory, and / or an interface. The processor may 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. According to various embodiments, the printed circuit board (204) may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). For example, the printed circuit board (204) may be disposed on at least a portion of the second plate (221) and may be electrically connected to an antenna module and a communication module.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0092] 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.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may further include a separate sub-circuit board (290) spaced apart from the printed circuit board (240) within the second housing (202). The sub-circuit board (290) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (240) via a connecting flexible substrate (291). The sub-circuit board (290) may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed in an end region of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289), a speaker, and / or a SIM socket, to transmit signals and power.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), 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 (289) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (204). The battery (289) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (101), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

[0095] In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single, integrated battery or may include multiple, detachable batteries. For example, when the integrated battery is positioned on the first plate (211), it may move along with the sliding movement of the first plate (211).

[0096] According to various embodiments, the third plate (223) may substantially form at least a portion of the exterior of the second housing (202) or the electronic device (101). For example, the third plate (223) may be coupled to an outer surface of the second plate cover (222). In one embodiment, the third plate (223) may be formed integrally with the second plate cover (222). In one embodiment, the third plate (223) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second plate (221) and the second plate cover (222) may be manufactured using at least one of a metal or a polymer, and the third plate (223) may be manufactured using at least one of a metal, glass, a synthetic resin, or a ceramic. In one embodiment, the second plate (221), the second plate cover (222), and / or the third plate (223) may be manufactured from a material that is at least partially (e.g., an auxiliary display area) transparent to light. For example, when a part of the display (203) (e.g., the second display area (A2)) is housed inside the electronic device (101), the electronic device (101) can output visual information using the second display area (A2). The auxiliary display area may be a part of the second plate (221), the second plate cover (222), and / or the third plate (223) on which the display (203) housed inside the second housing (202) is located.

[0097] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a related configuration of a gear connected to a rack and a motor in a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a layout relationship between a motor and a battery in a closed state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a related configuration of a gear connected to a rack and a motor in an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view illustrating a layout relationship between a motor and a battery in an open state of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0098] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (201), a second housing (202), a display (203), and a driving structure (e.g., a rack (287) and a motor structure (286)). The electronic device (101) may further include various components (e.g., a camera module and a battery) disposed within the first housing (201) or the second housing (202).

[0099] The configuration of the first housing (201) and the second housing (202) of FIGS. 5a to 6b may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the first housing (201) and the second housing (202) of FIGS. 2 to 4b.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the first housing (201) (and the flexible display (203) connected to the first housing (201)) can be in a closed state or an opened state by sliding in and out with respect to the second housing (202).

[0101] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (101) may include a driving structure for automatically or semi-automatically providing a slide in-out operation of the display (203). For example, when a user presses an open trigger button exposed on the outside of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a key input device (241) of FIG. 2), the display (203) may automatically slide in or out (automatic operation). As another example, when a user slides the display (203) of the electronic device (101) out by pushing it to a designated section, the remaining section may be completely slid out by the force of an elastic member mounted within the electronic device (101) (semi-automatic operation). The slide in operation of the electronic device (101) may also be performed in correspondence with the slide out operation (semi-automatic operation).

[0102] In one embodiment, the drive structure may include a motor structure (286), a gear (285) mounted at an end of the motor structure (286), a rack (287), and a sub-circuit board (not shown) electrically connected to the motor structure (286). In one embodiment, the gear (285) may be a pinion gear. In one embodiment, the rack (287) may mesh with the gear (285). For example, the gear (285) may rotate based on the rotation of the motor structure (286), and the rack (287) may receive at least a portion of the driving force generated in the motor structure (286) through the gear (285).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the motor structure (286) may be positioned within the first housing (201) and formed to be capable of sliding relative to the second housing (202). The motor structure (286) may transmit driving force to a gear (285) connected to an end.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the motor structure (286) may be arranged so as not to overlap with the second display area (A2) of the display (203). For example, the axis (P1) of the motor structure (286) may be arranged perpendicular to the slide movement direction, and one side of the motor structure (286) facing the +Z-axis direction may overlap with the first display area (A1), but one side facing the -Z-axis direction may be arranged so as not to overlap with the second display area (A2), regardless of the slide in and out of the display (203). One side of the motor structure (286) facing the -Z-axis direction may face the first housing (201) in the slide-in state of the display (203), and may face the second housing (202) in the slide-out state of the display (203). According to one embodiment, the motor structure (286) may be arranged parallel to at least a portion of the battery (289), and may be electrically connected to the sub-circuit board arranged adjacent to it.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed within the second housing (202) and may guide the sliding movement of the first housing (201) and the display (203). The rack (287) may be fixedly disposed on one surface (e.g., one surface facing the -Z axis) of the second plate (221) of the second housing (202) and may guide the gear (285) to rotate in the sliding movement direction. At least a portion of one surface of the rack (287) facing the -Z axis may face the second display area (A2) when the display (203) is in a slide-in state, and may not face the second display area (A2) when the display (203) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the rack (287) may be disposed so as not to overlap with the battery (289). For example, detachable batteries may be placed within the electronic device (101), and when viewed from the rear, a rack (287) may be positioned between each battery.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the gear (285) is positioned on the axis (P1) of the motor structure (286) and can slide the first housing (201) and the display (203) while rotating along the rack (287). When the first housing (201) slides due to the rotation of the gear (285), an electrical component (hereinafter, “first electrical component”) arranged in the first housing (201) can also slide together. For example, the first electrical component may be at least one of the motor structure (286), components arranged on the sub-circuit board (290), a speaker, or a SIM socket. As another example, the first electrical component may be a battery (289). If the battery (289) is a detachable battery, it may be at least one of the detachable batteries.

[0107] In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board may be disposed adjacent to the motor structure (286) and / or the rack (287) within the first housing (201). The sub-circuit board (290) may be configured to be electrically connected to a main circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (204) of FIG. 4A) disposed in the second housing (202). The main circuit board may accommodate an electrical structure (e.g., a processor) to control the operation of the motor structure (286) or to provide power to the motor structure (286). The sub-circuit board may be electrically connected to the main circuit board (204) to transmit a signal to control the operation of the motor structure (286) or to control power. In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board (204) may be rigid boards, and the electronic device (101) may further include a separate connecting flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) to connect the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board (204). In another embodiment, power from a battery (289) positioned adjacent to the motor structure (286) can be provided directly through the sub-circuit board.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support (300). The support (300) may be referred to as a “support structure.” The support (300) may support the display (203). The support (300) may extend in a direction in which the display (203) extends. The support (300) may be identical to the support structure (213) described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6B.

[0109] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating a support (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIG. 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6b. The components described with reference to FIG. 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13d.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the support (300) may include a plurality of support bars (310) and a plurality of plates (320). Each of the plurality of support bars (310) may be positioned between each of the plurality of plates (320). Each of the plurality of plates (320) may be positioned between each of the plurality of support bars (310). The plurality of support bars (310) and the plurality of plates (320) may be integral. The support (300) may be referred to as a “lattice plate.” Each of the plurality of plates (320) may be spaced apart from each other to form a space (302) therebetween, and each of the plurality of support bars (310) may be positioned within the space (302). An end portion (300a) of the support (300) may be a part of a plate (320).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the support (300) may include a head (304). A plurality of heads (304) may be arranged to correspond to each of a plurality of support bars (310). The head (304) may be integral with the support bar (310). The head (304) may protrude from each of one end and the other end of the support bar (310). The head (304) may be inserted into a guide rail (e.g., the guide rail (215) of FIG. 4A) and may move along the guide rail (215).

[0112] Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' illustrated in Fig. 7. Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' illustrated in Fig. 7. The components described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 1 to 7. The components described with reference to Figs. 8 and 9 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to Figs. 10 to 13d.

[0113] In one embodiment, the definition of "connect" used in the present disclosure is "join (two or more things) together," where "two or more things" in the definition may be two or more portions of one component. The meaning of "connect" used in the present disclosure may be "join a first portion and a second portion of an integral component."

[0114] According to one embodiment, the support (300) may include a support bar (310) and a plate (320). A plurality of support bars (310) may be arranged spaced apart from each other. A plurality of plates (320) may be arranged spaced apart from each other. The support bar (310) may be arranged between a pair of plates (320) that are spaced apart from each other. The plate (320) may be arranged between a pair of support bars (310) that are spaced apart from each other. The support bar (310) and the plate (320) may be integral. The support bar (310) may form a portion of the support (300), and the plate (320) may form the remainder of the support (300).

[0115] In one embodiment, the support bar (310) may include a first support bar (3101). The support bar (310) may include a second support bar (3102). The first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102) may be spaced apart from each other. The plate (320) may include a first plate (3201). The plate (320) may include a second plate (3202). The first plate (3201) and the second plate (3202) may be spaced apart from each other. The first plate (3201) may connect the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The first plate (3201), the first support bar (3101), and the second support bar (3102) may be integral. A support bar (e.g., a second support bar (3102)) can connect the first plate (3201) and the second plate (3202). The second support bar (3102), the first plate (3201), and the second plate (3202) can be integral. The first support bar (3101) can be referred to as a “first support bar portion.” The second support bar (3102) can be referred to as a “second support bar portion.” The first plate (3201) can be referred to as a “first plate portion.” The second plate (3202) can be referred to as a “second plate portion.”

[0116] According to one embodiment, the support (300) may include a gap (340) formed between the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The gap (340) may be a space formed between the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The gap (340) may be a space formed between each of a plurality of support bars (310). The plate (320) may face the gap (340).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the support (300) may include an opening (330) formed between a first plate (3201) and a second plate (3202). The opening (330) may be a space formed between the first plate (3201) and the second plate (3202). The opening (330) may be a space formed between each of a plurality of plates (320). The support bar (310) may face the opening (330).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the support bar (310) may protrude from the plate (320). The support bar (310) may include a hollow (318). The hollow (318) may be a space formed on the inside of the support bar (310). The hollow (318) may be in communication with the opening (330).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the support bar (310) may include a first portion (311). The first portion (311) may be spaced apart from the plate (320). The first portion (311) may be a portion of the support bar (310) extending parallel to the plate (320).

[0120] In one embodiment, the support bar (310) may include a first edge (312). The first edge (312) may be a portion of the first portion (311). The first edge (312) may protrude toward an adjacent support bar (310). The support bar (310) may include a second edge (313). The second edge (313) may be a portion of the first portion (311). The second edge (313) may protrude toward an adjacent support bar (e.g., the second support bar (3102)). The first edge (312) and the second edge (313) may protrude in opposite directions.

[0121] In one embodiment, the support bar (310) may include a second portion (314, 315). The second portion (314, 315) may connect the first portion (311) and the plate (320). The second portion (314, 315) may be connected to an edge (312, 313) of the first portion (311). The second portion (314, 315) may include a first side wall (314) and a second side wall (315). The first side wall (314) and the second side wall (315) may be spaced apart from each other. A hollow (318) may be formed between the first side wall (314) and the second side wall (315). The first side wall (314) may extend obliquely from the first edge (312) toward the plate (320). The second side wall (315) may extend from the second edge (313) toward the plate (320) in an inclined direction. The direction in which the first side wall (314) is inclined and the direction in which the second side wall (315) is inclined may be opposite to each other.

[0122] In one embodiment, the second portion (314, 315) may include a connecting portion (316, 317). The connecting portion (316, 317) may be a part of the second portion (314, 315). However, the connecting portion (316, 317) may be a part of the second portion (314, 315) or may be a part of the plate (320). The connecting portion (316, 317) may include a first connecting portion (316) and a second connecting portion (317). The first connecting portion (316) may be a part of the first side wall (314) that is connected to the plate (320). The second connecting portion (317) may be a part of the second side wall (315) that is connected to the plate (320). The first connecting portion (316) and the second connecting portion (317) may be spaced apart from each other. An opening (330) may be formed between the first connecting portion (316) and the second connecting portion (317). The first connecting portion (316) and the second connecting portion (317) may be formed convexly toward the opening (330).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the support bar (310) may have a dovetail shape. However, the shape of the support bar (310) is not limited to the shape described above. For example, the cross-sectional shape of the support bar (310) may be a rectangular shape with one side open.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the plate (320) may include a plate body (321) and a plate hole (322). The plate body (321) may connect a plurality of support bars (310). The plate hole (322) may be opened in the plate body (321). A plurality of plate holes (322) may be formed spaced apart from each other.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the thickness of the support (300) may be variable. For example, the thicknesses of each part (e.g., support bar (310), plate (320)) constituting the support (300) may be different. The thickness of the support bar (310) and the thickness of the plate (320) may be different from each other. The thickness of the support bar (310) may be greater than the thickness of the plate (320). For example, the thickness (t1) of the first part (311) may be greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320). For example, the thicknesses (t3, t4) of the second parts (314, 315) may be greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (314, 315) may be greater than the thickness (t1) of the first portion (311). The thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (314, 315) may be greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320). The thickness (t3) of the first side wall (314) and the thickness (t4) of the second side wall (315) may be substantially the same. The second portion (314, 315) may connect the first portion (311) and the plate (320), and the thickness thereof may be greater than the thicknesses (t1, t2) of the first portion (311) and the plate (320), respectively. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support (300) can improve the rigidity of the support (300) by forming the thickness of the second portion (314, 315) to be greater than that of the remaining portion (e.g., the first portion (311), plate (320)).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the thickness (t1) of the first portion (311) may be in a range from 0.05 mm to 1.2 mm. The thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (314, 315) may be in a range from 0.05 mm to 2 mm. However, within the above-described range (e.g., within 0.05 mm to 2 mm), the thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (314, 315) may be greater than the thickness (t1) of the first portion (311). The thickness (t2) of the plate (320) may be in a range from 0.05 mm to 0.2 mm. However, within the above-described range (e.g., within 0.05 mm to 0.2 mm), the thickness (t2) of the plate (320) may be smaller than the thicknesses (t1, t3, t4) of the support bar (310). The distance (h) from the first part (311) to the plate (320) may be within a range of 0.3 mm to 1.2 mm.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the support bar (310) and the plate (320) may be formed as an integral body. The thicknesses of the support bar (310) and the plate (320) may be different from each other. The support body (300) may be manufactured by a drawing process. The drawing process may be a process illustrated in FIGS. 13A to 13C. For example, referring to FIGS. 13A to 13C, the support body (300) may be manufactured by injecting a processing material (3000) into a mold (D) having a drawing hole (H) corresponding to the shape of the support body (300). According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a support (300) can be manufactured as an integral body by injecting a processing material (3000) into a mold (D) in which the size of the hole (H1) corresponding to the support bar (310) and the size of the hole (H2) corresponding to the plate (320) are different, thereby manufacturing a support bar (310) and a plate (320) having different thicknesses.

[0129] FIGS. 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D, 10E, and 10F are drawings showing the shape of a cross section of a support bar according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, respectively. The components described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10F may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 9. The components described with reference to FIGS. 10A to 10F may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 11A to 13D.

[0130] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the support bars (e.g., the support bars 410, 510, 610, 6101, 6102, 6103 of FIGS. 10A to 10F) may have various cross-sectional shapes. The cross-sectional shapes of the plurality of support bars may all be the same, and the cross-sectional shapes of each of the plurality of support bars may be different from each other. For example, the cross-section of one of the plurality of support bars may have a shape as in FIG. 8, the cross-section of another of the plurality of support bars may have a shape as in FIG. 10A, and the cross-section of yet another of the plurality of support bars may have a shape as in FIG. 10B. However, the cross-sectional shapes of the support bars are not limited to those described above, and may be configured through various combinations.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 10A, the support (400) may include a support bar (410) and a plate (320). The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (410) may include a second portion (414, 415). The second portion (414, 415) may connect the first portion (411) and the plate (320). The support bar (410) may include a first portion (411). The first portion (411) may include a first edge (412) connected to a first side wall (414) and a second edge (413) connected to a second side wall (415). The support bar (410) may include a groove (419). The groove (419) may be formed in the first portion (411). The groove (419) may be formed by being sunken into the surface of the first portion (411). The groove (419) may be formed between the first edge (412) and the second edge (413). A plurality of grooves (419) may be formed spaced apart from each other. The groove (419) may include a first groove (4191) and a second groove (4192) spaced apart from each other.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 10b, the support (500) may include a support bar (510) and a plate (320). The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (510) may include a first portion (511) having a first edge (512) and a second edge (513). The support bar (510) may include a second portion (514, 515) connecting the first portion (511) and the plate (320). The second portion (514, 515) may include a first side wall (514) connecting the first edge (512) and the plate (320) and a second side wall (515) connecting the second edge (513) and the plate (320). The thickness (t31, t32, t41, t42) of the second portion (514, 515) may increase as it gets closer to the first portion (511) from the plate (320). For example, the thickness (t31, t41) of the second portion (514, 515) in an area adjacent to the plate (320) may be smaller than the thickness (t32, t42) of the second portion (514, 515) in an area adjacent to the first portion (511). The thickness (t31, t32) of the first side wall (514) may increase as it gets closer to the first portion (511). The thickness (t41, t42) of the second side wall (515) may increase as it gets closer to the first portion (511). The width (w) of the hollow (518) may be constant between the plate (320) and the first portion (511).

[0133] Referring to FIG. 10c, the support (600) may include a support bar (610) and a plate (320). The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (610) may include a first portion (611). The support bar (610) may include a second portion (614, 615) connecting the first portion (611) and the plate (320). The support bar (610) may include a protrusion (614a, 615a). The protrusion (614a, 615a) may protrude from the second portion (614, 615) toward the hollow (618). The protrusions (614a, 615a) may include a first protrusion (614a) protruding from the first side wall (614) toward the hollow (618) and a second protrusion (615a) protruding from the second side wall (615) toward the hollow (618). A plurality of first protrusions (614a) may be formed spaced apart from each other along the extension direction of the first side wall (614). A plurality of second protrusions (615a) may be formed spaced apart from each other along the extension direction of the second side wall (615).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 10d, the support (601) may include a support bar (6101) and a plate (320). The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (6101) may include a first portion (6111). The support bar (6101) may include a second portion (6141, 6151) connecting the first portion (6111) and the plate (320). The second portions (6141, 6151) may include a first side wall (6141) and a second side wall (6151) that are spaced apart from each other to form a hollow (6181) therebetween. The support bar (6101) may include a protrusion (6111a). The protrusion (6111a) can protrude from the first portion (6111) toward the hollow (618).

[0135] Referring to FIG. 10e, the support (602) may include a support bar (6102) and a plate (320). The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (6102) may include a first portion (6112). The support bar (6102) may include a second portion (6142, 6152) connecting the first portion (6112) and the plate (320). The support bar (6102) may include a protrusion (6142a, 6152a). The protrusion (6142a, 6152a) may protrude from the second portion (6142, 6152) toward the plate (320). The protrusions (6142a, 6152a) may include a first protrusion (6142a) protruding from the first side wall (6142) toward the plate (320) and a second protrusion (6152a) protruding from the second side wall (6152) toward the plate (320). The protrusions (6142a, 6152a) may protrude from the second portion (6142, 6152) in a direction opposite to the hollow (6182).

[0136] Referring to FIG. 10f, the support (603) may include a support bar (6103) and a plate (320). The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (6103) may include a first portion (6113). The support bar (6103) may include a second portion (6143, 6153) connecting the first portion (6113) and the plate (320). The second portions (6143, 6153) may include a first side wall (6143) and a second side wall (6153) that are spaced apart from each other to form a hollow (6183) therebetween. The support bar (6103) may include a recess (6113a). The recess (6113a) may be formed by being sunken into the first portion (6113). The recess (6113a) may be sunken in a direction from the surface of the first portion (6113) toward the hollow (6183).

[0137] FIGS. 11A, 11B, and 11C are cross-sectional views of supports (700, 800, 801) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIGS. 11A to 11C may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10F. The components described with reference to FIGS. 11A to 11C may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 12A to 13D.

[0138] Referring to FIG. 11A, the support (700) may include a support bar (310) and a plate (720). The support bar (310) may be the same as the support bar (310) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. For example, the support bar (310) may include a first support bar (3101) and a second support bar (3102) spaced apart from each other, and a gap (340) may be formed between the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The plate (720) may include a first plate (7201) and a second plate (7202) spaced apart from each other. The support bar (310) (e.g., the second support bar (3102)) may connect the first plate (7201) and the second plate (7202). The plate (720) may include a plate body (721) and a plate hole (722). The plate body (721) may connect the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The plate hole (722) may be formed by being opened in the plate body (721). A plurality of plate holes (722) may be formed spaced apart from each other between the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The plate (720) may include a body protrusion (723). The body protrusion (723) may protrude from the plate body (721) toward the gap (340) formed between the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102). The body protrusion (723) may be formed between a plurality of plate holes (722). The body protrusion (723) may be formed in multiple numbers with multiple plate holes (722) spaced apart from each other in a direction.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 11B, the support (800) may include a support bar (310) and a plate (320). The support bar (310) may be the same as the support bar (310) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. For example, the support bar (310) may include a first support bar (3101) and a second support bar (3102) that are spaced apart from each other. The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support (800) may include a buffer member (850) arranged in a hollow space (318) of the support bar (310). The buffer member (850) may be inserted into the hollow space (318) of the support bar (310) and fixed to the support bar (310). The buffer member (850) can be manufactured by molding a molding material (e.g., resin). For example, the buffer member (850) can be formed by solidifying a molding material (e.g., resin) injected into the hollow space (318) of the support bar (310).

[0140] Referring to FIG. 11c, the support (801) may include a support bar (310) and a plate (320). The support bar (310) may be the same as the support bar (310) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. For example, the support bar (310) may include a first support bar (3101) and a second support bar (3102) that are spaced apart from each other. The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support (801) may include a heat dissipation member (860) arranged in the hollow space (318) of the support bar (310). The heat dissipation member (860) may be a heat dissipation fin or a heat pipe. The heat dissipation member (860) may be spaced apart from the support bar (310). A gap (G) can be formed between the heat dissipation member (860) and the support bar (310).

[0141] FIGS. 12A and 12B are enlarged views of the M region illustrated in FIG. 7 according to different embodiments. The components described with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 11C. The components described with reference to FIGS. 12A and 12B may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 13D.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the plate (320) may be a lattice plate. The plate (320) may include a plate body (321) and a plate hole (322). A plurality of plate holes (322) may be formed. The plurality of plate holes (322) may be spaced apart from each other in the extension direction of the plate body (321). The plate hole (322) may be a slit shape extending along the extension direction of the plate body (321).

[0143] In one embodiment, the head (304) may extend from the support bar (310). The head (304) may be formed integrally with the support bar (310). The head (304) may extend from the first portion (311).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the head (304) may include a first head portion (3041). The first head portion (3041) may be connected to the first portion (311). The head (304) may include a curved portion (3042). The curved portion (3042) may be formed to be convex in a direction away from the support bar (310). The curved portion (3042) may be inserted into a guide rail (e.g., the guide rail (215) of FIG. 4A). The head (304) may include a bending portion (3043). The bending portion (3043) may extend from the bending portion (3042) toward the support bar (310). The head (304) may include a second head portion (3044). The second head portion (3044) can extend from the banding portion (3043) toward the first portion (311). The second head portion (3044) can contact the surface of the first portion (311).

[0145] Referring to FIG. 12B, the support (900) may include a head (304), a support bar (910), and a plate (320). The head (304) may be the same as the head (304) described with reference to FIG. 12A. The plate (320) may be the same as the plate (320) described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9. The support bar (910) may include a first portion (911). The first portion (911) may be formed integrally with the head (304). The support bar (910) may include a recess (911a). The recess (911a) may be formed by being recessed into the first portion (911). A plurality of recesses (911a) may be formed.

[0146] FIG. 13A is a drawing illustrating a process for manufacturing a support (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13B is a cross-sectional perspective view of the structures of FIG. 13A taken vertically during the process of forming the support (300). FIG. 13C is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 13B viewed from one side. FIG. 13D is a drawing illustrating a process for manufacturing a head (304) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The components described with reference to FIGS. 13A to 13D may be partially or entirely the same as the components described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12B.

[0147] Referring to FIGS. 13A to 13C, the support (300) can be manufactured by passing a workpiece (3000) through a mold (D) having a hole (H) corresponding to the shape of the support (300). The support (300) can be manufactured by a drawing process. The mold (D) can include a first hole (H1) corresponding to the shape of the support bar (310) and a second hole (H2) corresponding to the shape of the plate (320). The width of the first hole (H1) and the width of the second hole (H2) can be different from each other. The support bar (310) can have a thickness corresponding to the width of the first hole (H1) after passing through the first hole (H1). The plate (320) can have a thickness corresponding to the width of the second hole (H2) after passing through the second hole (H2). The processing material (3000) can be inserted into the mold (D) in a first direction (F) and can be formed while moving along the first direction (F). A portion of the processing material (3000) can be formed into the shape of the support (300) while passing through the hole (H), and the remaining portion (3001) can be positioned within the mold (D). The support (300) can be manufactured by cutting a portion of the processing material (3000) having the shape of the support bar (310) and the plate (320) while passing through the mold (D).

[0148] Referring to FIG. 13d, the head (304) can be manufactured by sequentially going through the processes (a), (b), (c), (d), and (e) illustrated in FIG. 13d. The head (304) can be formed by hemming processing. Process (a) of FIG. 13d can be named a first process. Process (b) of FIG. 13d can be named a second process. Process (c) of FIG. 13d can be named a third process. Process (d) of FIG. 13d can be named a fourth process. Process (e) of FIG. 13d can be named a fifth process.

[0149] According to one embodiment, in the first process, the support bar (310) may include an extension portion (704). The extension portion (704) may be a flat plate extending from an end portion (311a) of the support bar (310). In the second process, at least a portion of the extension portion (604) may be bent. In the second process, the extension portion (604) may include a first extension portion (6041) connected to the support bar (310), a step portion (6042) connected to the first extension portion (6041), and a second extension portion (6043) connected to the step portion (6042). In the third process, at least a portion of the extension portion (504) may be bent. In the third process, the extension portion (504) may include a first extension portion (5041), a curved portion (5042) curved in a direction intersecting the first extension portion (5041), a bent portion (5043) connected to the bent portion (5042), and a second extension portion (5044) extending from the bent portion (5043). In the fourth process, the extension portion (404) may be bent toward the support bar (310). In the fourth process, the extension portion (404) may include the first extension portion (4041), the curved portion (4042), the bent portion (4043), and the second extension portion (4044). In the fifth process, the second extension portion (4044) may be coupled to the support bar (310), and the head (304) may be formed.

[0150] An electronic device includes a housing and a display, wherein at least a portion of the display is movably arranged with the housing, thereby allowing a variable external display area. The electronic device may include a support that supports the movement of the display, and the support may be manufactured by assembling multiple components. If the support is manufactured by assembling multiple components, the assembly process incurs costs, and the bonding material used to join the components may have a negative impact on the environment.

[0151] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to form the support of the display as an integral body.

[0152] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to improve the rigidity of the support.

[0153] 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.

[0154] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can simplify the manufacturing process of the support by forming the support bar and plate constituting the support as an integral body.

[0155] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the rigidity of the support by forming the support bars and plates constituting the support body with different thicknesses.

[0156] 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.

[0157] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (e.g., 201, 202 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) including a first housing portion (e.g., 201 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and a second housing portion (e.g., 202 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion (e.g., 201 of FIGS. 1 to 13D).

[0158] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) movably arranged in the housing (e.g., 201, 202 of FIGS. 1 to 13D).

[0159] An electronic device (e.g., 101 of FIG. 1) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a support (e.g., 300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 13D).

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support (e.g., 300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) includes a first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) facing the flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and a second plate portion (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) facing the flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and forming an opening (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) between the first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and the first plate portion (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) 13d of 320; 720) may be included.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support (e.g., 300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) connects the first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second plate portion (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13d), and forms a support bar (e.g., 310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) integrally with the first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second plate portion (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13d). 910) may be included.

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support bar (e.g., 310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) may include a first portion (e.g., 311; 411; 511; 611; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) spaced apart from the opening (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13D).

[0163] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support bar (e.g., 310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) extends from the plate (e.g., 320; 720 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) with a thickness different from that of the plate (e.g., 320; 720 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and has a second part (e.g., 314, 315; 414, 415; 514, 515; 614, of FIGS. 1 to 13d) connected to the first part (e.g., 311; 411; 511; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911 of FIGS. 1 to 13d). 615; 6141, 6151; 6142, 6152; 6143, 6153;) may be included.

[0164] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may be greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0165] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may be greater than the thickness (t1) of the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0166] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the thickness (t1) of the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may be greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0167] The second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first side wall (e.g., 314 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) connecting the first plate (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0168] The second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second side wall (e.g., 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) connecting the second plate (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0169] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) may include a first edge (e.g., 312 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) connected to the first side wall (e.g., 314 of FIGS. 1 to 13D).

[0170] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may include a second edge (e.g., 313 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) connected to the second side wall (e.g., 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0171] The second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first connecting portion (e.g., 316 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) that connects the first side wall (e.g., 314 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the first plate (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and is convexly formed toward the opening (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0172] The second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second connecting portion (e.g., 317 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) that connects the second side wall (e.g., 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second plate (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and is convexly formed toward the opening (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0173] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a hollow portion (e.g., 318 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) that communicates with the opening portion (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0174] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a recess (e.g., 419 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) sunken into the first portion (e.g., 411 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0175] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the thickness of the second portion (e.g., 514, 515 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may increase from the plate (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) toward the first portion (e.g., 511 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0176] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a hollow portion (e.g., 618; 6181 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) that is connected to the opening portion (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0177] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a protrusion (e.g., 614a, 615a; 6111a of FIGS. 1 to 13d) protruding toward the hollow (e.g., 618; 6181 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0178] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first support bar (e.g., 3101 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) connecting the first plate (e.g., 7201 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second plate (e.g., 7202 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0179] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may include a second support bar (e.g., 3102 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) that is spaced apart from the first support bar (e.g., 3101 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and forms a gap (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) between the first support bar (e.g., 3101 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0180] The plate (e.g., 720 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a body protrusion (e.g., 723 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) protruding toward a gap (e.g., 340 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) between the first support bar (e.g., 3101 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second support bar (e.g., 3102 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0181] The support (e.g., 800 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a buffer member (e.g., 850 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) disposed between the first side wall (e.g., 314 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second side wall (e.g., 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0182] The support (e.g., 800 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a heat dissipation member (e.g., 860 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) disposed between the first side wall (e.g., 314 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second side wall (e.g., 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0183] The support bar (e.g., 910 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a recess (e.g., 911a of FIGS. 1 to 13d) sunken into the first portion (e.g., 911 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support (e.g., 300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) includes a first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) facing the flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and a second plate portion (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) facing the flexible display (e.g., 203 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and forming an opening (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) between the first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) and the first plate portion (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13D) It may include 320 of 13d.

[0185] The support (e.g., 300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a support bar (e.g., 310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) which connects the first plate portion (e.g., 3201 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and the second plate portion (e.g., 3202 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and has a hollow portion (e.g., 318 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) formed therein and connected to the opening portion (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13d). Can be.

[0186] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) may be formed integrally with the plate (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0187] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) spaced apart from the opening (e.g., 330 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0188] The support bar (e.g., 310 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second portion (e.g., 314, 315 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) extending from the plate (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) with a thickness different from that of the plate (e.g., 320 of FIGS. 1 to 13d) and connected to the first portion (e.g., 311 of FIGS. 1 to 13d).

[0189] 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 (201, 202) 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 (201); A flexible display (203) movably arranged in the above housing (201, 202); and A support (300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900) configured to support at least a part of the flexible display (203), The above supports (300; 400; 500; 600; 601; 602; 603; 700; 800; 801; 900) are A plate (320; 720) including a first plate portion (3201) facing the flexible display (203) and a second plate portion (3202) facing the flexible display (203) and forming an opening (330) between the first plate portion (3201); and Connecting the first plate portion (3201) and the second plate portion (3202), and including a support bar (310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910) formed integrally with the first plate portion (3201) and the second plate portion (3202), The above support bars (310; 410; 510; 610; 6101; 6102; 6103; 910) are A first part (311; 411; 511; 611; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911) spaced apart from the above opening (330); and An electronic device comprising a second portion (314, 315; 414, 415; 514, 515; 614, 615; 6141, 6151; 6142, 6152; 6143, 6153;) extending from the plate (320; 720) and having a different thickness from the plate (320; 720) and connected to the first portion (311; 411; 511; 611; 6111; 6112; 6113; 911).

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (314, 315) is greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320).

3. In either of paragraphs 1 and 2, An electronic device in which the thickness (t3, t4) of the second portion (314, 315) is greater than the thickness (t1) of the first portion (311).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device in which the thickness (t1) of the first portion (311) is greater than the thickness (t2) of the plate (320).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above second part (314, 315) is A first side wall (314) connecting the first plate portion (3201) and the first portion (311); and An electronic device including a second side wall (315) connecting the second plate portion (3202) and the first portion (311).

6. In paragraph 5, The above first part (311) is, A first edge (312) connected to the first side wall (314); and An electronic device comprising a second edge (313) connected to the second side wall (315).

7. In either of paragraphs 5 and 6, The above second part (314, 315) is A first connecting portion (316) that connects the first side wall (314) and the first plate portion (3201) and is formed convexly toward the opening (330); and An electronic device including a second connecting portion (317) that connects the second side wall (315) and the second plate portion (3202) and is formed convexly toward the opening (330).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above support bar (310) is An electronic device including a hollow portion (318) communicating with the above opening (330).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above support bar (410) is An electronic device including a recess (419) sunken into the first portion (411).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, An electronic device in which the thickness of the second portion (514, 515) increases from the plate (320) toward the first portion (511).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The above support bar (610; 6101) is A hollow (618; 6181) connected to the above opening (330); and An electronic device comprising a protrusion (614a, 615a; 6111a) protruding toward the hollow (618; 6181).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above support bar (310) is A first support bar (3101) connecting the first plate portion (7201) and the second plate portion (7202); and It includes a second support bar (3102) that is spaced apart from the first support bar (3101) and forms a gap (340) between it and the first support bar (3101). The above plate (720) is An electronic device including a body protrusion (723) protruding toward the gap (340) between the first support bar (3101) and the second support bar (3102).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above second part (314, 315) is A first side wall (314) connecting the first plate portion (3201) and the first portion (311); and Including a second side wall (315) connecting the second plate portion (3202) and the first portion (311), The above support (800) is An electronic device further comprising a buffer member (850) disposed between the first side wall (314) and the second side wall (315).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The above second part (314, 315) is A first side wall (314) connecting the first plate portion (3201) and the first portion (311); and Including a second side wall (315) connecting the second plate portion (3202) and the first portion (311), The above support (801) is An electronic device further comprising a heat dissipation member (860) disposed between the first side wall (314) and the second side wall (315).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above support bar (910) is An electronic device including a recess (911a) sunken into the first portion (911).

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