Electronic device comprising lattice plate and plurality of support bars connected to each other by welding

Abstract

According to an embodiment, an electronic device may comprise: a first housing; a second housing supporting the first housing to be slidable; a display; a lattice plate connected to the display; a plurality of first support bars connected to an exposed region of the display; a plurality of second support bars connected to a non-exposed region of the display; a first welding part connecting the plurality of first support bars and the lattice plate; and an adhesion layer connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate.

Description

An electronic device comprising a lattice plate and a support bar connected to each other by welding.

[0001] One embodiment of the present disclosure relates to an electronic device, for example, an electronic device including a lattice plate and a support bar connected to each other by welding.

[0002] Electronic devices incorporating flexible displays are being developed. For example, the display's screen display area can be expanded or contracted by moving one housing relative to the other.

[0003] According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a first housing (410) including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate, a second housing (420) surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame and slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an expanded state and a collapsed state, a display (461) connected to the sliding plate and provided to be deformable, wherein the display includes a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, and wherein the rolling portion includes an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, a lattice plate (415) connected to the display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate, a plurality of first support bars (414a) connected to the exposed area of ​​the display, and the display It may include a plurality of second support bars (414b) connected to the non-exposed area, a first welding part (417) connecting the plurality of first support bars and the lattice plate, and an adhesive layer (416) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate.

[0004] According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a first housing (410) including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate, a second housing (420) surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame and slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an expanded state and a collapsed state, a display (461) connected to the sliding plate and provided to be deformable, wherein the display includes a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, and wherein the rolling portion includes an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, a lattice plate (415) connected to the display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate, a plurality of support bars (414a, 414b) connected to the display, and the plurality of support bars And it may include a welding part (417, 418) connecting the lattice plate.

[0005] According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a first housing (410) including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate, a second housing (420) surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame and slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an expanded state and a collapsed state, a display (461) connected to the sliding plate and provided to be deformable, wherein the display includes a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, and wherein the rolling portion includes an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, a lattice plate (415) connected to the display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate, a plurality of first support bars (414a) connected to the exposed area of ​​the display, and the display A plurality of second support bars (414b) connected to a non-exposed area, a first welding part (417) connecting the plurality of first support bars and the lattice plate, a second welding part (418) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate, and an adhesive layer (416) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate, wherein the second welding parts (418) are provided as a pair, and a pair of second welding parts can be provided on opposite sides with respect to the adhesive layer.

[0006] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

[0008] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2b is a front perspective view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 2c is a rear perspective view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2d is a rear perspective view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 4A is a plan view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 4b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along the cut line Ⅰ-Ⅰ of Figure 4a.

[0015] Figure 4c is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along the cut line Ⅱ-Ⅱ of Figure 4a.

[0016] FIG. 4d is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a lattice plate, an adhesive layer, and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 5b is a plan view schematically illustrating a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 5c is a plan view schematically illustrating an adhesive layer and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a lattice plate and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically illustrating an adhesive layer and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 8b is a plan view schematically illustrating an adhesive layer and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a plan view schematically illustrating a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a plan view schematically illustrating a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0027] 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). According to 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)).

[0028] 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 calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, 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 a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0029] 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.

[0030] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., a processor (120) or a sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include a volatile memory (132) or a non-volatile memory (134).

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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. In 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.

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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).

[0039] A 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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 by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through 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).

[0046] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) 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 to a second surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0047] 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)).

[0048] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using 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.

[0049] Electronic devices according to the 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 disclosed in this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0050] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0051] The term "module" used in the 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).

[0052] 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.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the method according to the embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as 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.

[0054] According to 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 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 this 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 embodiments, 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.

[0055] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2B is a front perspective view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2C is a rear perspective view illustrating a first state of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2D is a rear perspective view illustrating a second state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2D , an electronic device (201) according to one embodiment may include housings (210, 220) that form an exterior and accommodate components therein. In one embodiment, the housings (210, 220) may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) that are movably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be slidably connected to the second housing (220). For example, the first housing (210) may be connected to the second housing (220) so as to be movable in a first movement direction (① direction) (e.g., +Y direction) relative to the second housing (220), or so as to be movable in a second movement direction (② direction) (e.g., -Y direction) opposite to the first movement direction (① direction). Hereinafter, in one embodiment disclosed in this document, the first housing (210) is described as moving relative to the second housing (220). However, since this is for describing the relative movement motion between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220), it can also be understood that the second housing (220) moves relative to the first housing (210).

[0057] In one embodiment, the state of the electronic device (201) can change between a first state and a second state depending on the relative movement of the first housing (210) with respect to the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) can have a collapsed shape in the first state and an expanded shape in the second state. The electronic device (201) can be used in the first state or the second state, or can be used in an intermediate state between the first state and the second state.

[0058] In one embodiment, the first housing (210) has a first side (210A) (e.g., a first front side), a second side (210B) opposite to the first side (210A) (e.g., a first back side), a first side (210C) facing a first lateral direction (e.g., a +Y direction) and positioned between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), a second side (210D) facing a second lateral direction opposite to the first lateral direction (e.g., a -Y direction) and positioned between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), a third side (210E) facing a third lateral direction (e.g., a +X direction) intersecting the first lateral direction and positioned between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B), and a third side (210E) facing a third lateral direction (e.g., a +X direction) and positioned between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B). The first housing (210) may include a fourth side surface (210F) facing in an opposite fourth side direction (e.g., -X direction) and positioned between the first side surface (210A) and the second side surface (210B). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a body frame (211) and a first side surface (212) extending substantially in a thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) along a border of the body frame (211). In one embodiment, the body frame (211) forms the second side surface (210B), and the first side surface (212) forms the first side surface (210C), the second side surface (210D), the third side surface (210E), and the fourth side surface (210F). In one embodiment, the body frame (211) and the first side surface (212) may be formed integrally, or may be formed separately and then joined.

[0059] In one embodiment, the second housing (220) has a third side (220A) (e.g., a second front side), a fourth side (220B) opposite to the third side (220A) (e.g., a second rear side), a fifth side (220C) facing a first lateral direction (e.g., +Y direction) and positioned between the third side (220A) and the fourth side (220B), a sixth side (220D) facing a second lateral direction opposite to the first lateral direction (e.g., -Y direction) and positioned between the third side (220A) and the fourth side (220B), a seventh side (220E) facing a third lateral direction (e.g., +X direction) intersecting the first lateral direction and positioned between the third side (220A) and the fourth side (220B), and a seventh side (220E) facing a third lateral direction (e.g., +X direction) and positioned between the third side (220A) and the fourth side (220B). The second housing (220) may include an eighth side surface (220F) facing in an opposite fourth side direction (e.g., -X direction) and positioned between the third side surface (220A) and the fourth side surface (220B). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second cover (221) and a second side frame (222) extending substantially in the thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) along a border of the second cover (221). In one embodiment, the second cover (221) may form the fourth side surface (220B), and the second side frame (222) may form the fifth side surface (220C), the sixth side surface (220D), the seventh side surface (220E), and the eighth side surface (220F). In one embodiment, the second cover (221) and the second side frame (222) may be formed integrally, or may be formed separately and then joined.

[0060] In one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may form a front side (e.g., a side facing the +Z direction) of the electronic device (201) through the first side (210A) and the third side (220A), and may form a back side (e.g., a side facing the -Z direction) of the electronic device (201) through the second side (210B) and the fourth side (220B). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include an open portion (220G) in which at least a portion of a fifth side (220C) is open so that the first housing (210) may be partially movably inserted. However, this is just one example, and in one embodiment, the first housing (210) includes an open portion in which at least a portion of the second side (210D) is open, and the second housing (220) may be partially movably inserted into the interior of the first housing (210) through the open portion formed in the second side (210D).

[0061] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a display (261) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) for displaying visual information. In one embodiment, the display (261) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (201) through a display area (2610). In one embodiment, the display area (2610) may include a first area (261A) arranged parallel to the first side (210A) and the third side (220A), a second area (261B) connected to one end of the first area (261A), and a third area (261C) connected to the other end of the first area (261A). The second area (261B) and the third area (261C) may be arranged on opposite sides with respect to the first area (261A). In one embodiment, each of the second region (261B) and the third region (261C) may form a flexibly curved surface. In one embodiment, the display (261) may display a screen through the display region (2610). The display (261) may display a single connected screen through the entire display region (2610) or may display a screen through only a portion of the display region (2610). In one embodiment, the display (261) may display a plurality of partially distinct screens through the display region (2610). For example, the display (261) may display one screen through the first region (261A) and display a screen different from the first region (261A) through the second region (261B) and / or the third region (261C).

[0062] In one embodiment, the display (261) may include a flat portion (2611) forming at least a portion of a display area (2610), and a rolling portion (2612) (or bending portion) extending from the flat portion (2611). The rolling portion (2612) may be pulled out from the inside of the electronic device (201) to the outside, or pulled in from the outside of the electronic device (201) to the inside, depending on the movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220). The rolling portion (2612) pulled out to the outside of the electronic device (201) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (201) and form the display area (2610) together with the flat portion (2611). The area of ​​the display area (2610) may vary depending on the degree of pulling out of the rolling portion (2612).

[0063] In one embodiment, the display (261) can change the area of ​​the display area (2610) (e.g., the first area (261A), the second area (261B), and the third area (261C)) as the state of the electronic device (201) changes. In one embodiment, the display area (2610) of the display (261) can form a first area (e.g., a minimum area) that is minimized in a first state of the electronic device (201) (e.g., a collapsed state, as shown in FIG. 2A), and can form a second area (e.g., a maximum area) that is maximized in a second state of the electronic device (201) (e.g., an expanded state, as shown in FIG. 2C). The first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be state-translated between the expanded state and the collapsed state. For example, the expanded state means a state in which the first housing (210) is slid out as much as possible from the second housing (220). The contracted state means a state in which the first housing (210) is slid in as much as possible into the interior of the second housing (220). When the electronic device (201) is between the first state and the second state, the display (261) may have an area of ​​a display region (2610) expanded or reduced in response to the state of the electronic device (201). For example, in the process of changing from the first state to the second state, when the first housing (210) moves in the first movement direction (direction ①) with respect to the second housing (220) by a certain length (d), the length of the display area (2610) parallel to the first movement direction (direction ①) may be changed from the first length (d1) to a second length (d2) that is increased by the certain length (d), thereby expanding the display area (2610).Likewise, in the process of changing from the second state to the first state, when the first housing (210) moves in the second movement direction (② direction) with respect to the second housing (220) by a certain length (d), the length of the display area (2610) parallel to the second movement direction (② direction) may change from the second length (d2) to the first length (d1) that is reduced by the certain length (d), thereby reducing the display area (2610). Meanwhile, while the electronic device (201) changes between the first state and the second state, the sizes of each of the second area (261B) and the third area (261C) may be substantially constant.

[0064] In one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include at least one of an input module (e.g., input module (150) of FIG. 1), an audio output module (e.g., audio output module (155) of FIG. 1), a camera module (280) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1), and a connector port (208).

[0065] In one embodiment, the input module can receive an input signal according to a user's operation. The input module can be positioned, for example, on the seventh side (220E) or the eighth side (220F) of the second housing (220). It should be noted that the position where the input module is positioned is not limited thereto. For example, the input module can also be positioned on the first housing (210).

[0066] In one embodiment, at least one of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may include a hole for radiating sound generated from the sound output module to the outside. For example, the first housing (210) may include a first hole (H1) that is covered by the second housing (220) when the electronic device is in the first state and is exposed to the outside when the electronic device is in the second state. For example, the second housing (220) may include a second hole (H2) formed in at least one of the sixth side (220D), the seventh side (220E), and the eighth side (220F). For example, the first hole (H1) and the second hole (H2) may be arranged to be substantially aligned with each other when the electronic device (201) is in the first state.

[0067]

[0068] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0069] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (310) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 2B), a second housing (320) (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 2B), and a display (361) (e.g., the display (261) of FIG. 2B).

[0070] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include an actuator (390) that moves the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) relative to each other. In one embodiment, the actuator (390) may be disposed in the first housing (310) or the second housing (320). The actuator (390) may provide power necessary to move the first housing (310) relative to the second housing (320). The actuator (390) may include, for example, an electric motor, a hydraulic motor, or any other motor suitable for generating power.

[0071] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include an audio output module (355) (e.g., the audio output module (155) of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the audio output module (355) may be located in the first housing (310) or the second housing (320).

[0072] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a haptic module (379) (e.g., the haptic module (179) of FIG. 1). The haptic module (379) may include, for example, a vibrator configured to generate vibrations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (379) may be located in the second housing (320). In some embodiments, the haptic module (379) may be located adjacent to the audio output module (355). In one embodiment, the haptic module (379) may also be located in the first housing (310).

[0073] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a camera module (380) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1). The camera module (380) may be configured with one or more cameras to acquire images in one direction (e.g., the +Z direction) or another direction (e.g., the -Z direction) of the electronic device (301).

[0074] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a battery (389) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1 ). In one embodiment, the battery (389) may be located in the second housing (320). In one embodiment, the battery (389) may also be located in the first housing (310).

[0075] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a first printed circuit board (351), a second printed circuit board (352), and a third printed circuit board (353). The first printed circuit board (351), the second printed circuit board (352), and the third printed circuit board (353) may include a plurality of metal layers, and a plurality of dielectrics each positioned between an adjacent pair of metal layers. In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (351) may be positioned in a first housing (310). The first printed circuit board (351) may include a first electronic component (e.g., the power management module (188) of FIG. 1). The second printed circuit board (352) may be positioned in the first housing (310). The second printed circuit board (352) may be electrically connected to, for example, an actuator (390). A third printed circuit board (353) may be positioned in the second housing (320). The third printed circuit board (353) may be electrically connected to, for example, a haptic module (379).

[0076] In one embodiment, the first housing (310) may include a first cover (311), a body frame (312), a sliding plate (313), and a plurality of support bars (314). The second housing (320) may slidably support the first housing (310). The second housing (320) may surround at least a portion of the first cover (311) and be connected to the body frame (312). The second housing (320) may include a second cover (321) and a third plate (322). The first cover (311) may at least partially surround the first audio output module (355A), the first camera module (380A), the haptic module (379), and the second audio output module (355B). The body frame (312) may be fixed to the second cover (321). The body frame (312) can slidably support the sliding plate (313). The sliding plate (313) can move linearly along the body frame (312). The body frame (312) can at least partially accommodate electronic components (e.g., an actuator (390), an audio output module (355), a camera module (380), a first printed circuit board (351), a second printed circuit board (352), a third printed circuit board (353), a haptic module (379), and other electronic components). The sliding plate (313) can be fixed to the first cover (311). The sliding plate (313) can be slidably along the body frame (312). The sliding plate (313) is positioned between the body frame (312) and the display (361) and can support the actuator (330) and the display (361). A plurality of support bars (314) can be arranged spaced apart along the display (361). The display (361) can move together with the sliding plate (313) while at least a portion of the display (361) is fixed to the sliding plate (313) when the sliding plate (313) moves in the Y-axis direction.While the display (361) moves, the size of the area displayed externally among the display (361) may change. While the display (361) moves, the position of the curved portion among the display (361) may change.

[0077] In one embodiment, the display (361) may include a flat portion (3611) that maintains a flat shape and a rolling portion (3612) whose shape is deformable. The rolling portion (3612) may include an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside when the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) are in an expanded state, and a non-exposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside. When the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) are in an expanded state, the non-exposed area may be provided in a curved shape. A plurality of support bars (314) may be arranged on the rolling portion (3612). The second cover (321) may support the body frame (312). The second cover (321) may at least partially surround the first cover (311). The second cover (321) can be slidably coupled to the first cover (311) with respect to the first cover (311). The second cover (321) can fix the body frame (312). The body frame (312) can be connected to the second cover (321). The second cover (321) can expose at least some of the electronic components (e.g., the camera module (380)) to the outside of the electronic device (301). The third plate (322) can be arranged inside the second cover (321). The third plate (322) can support various electronic components. Meanwhile, the structures forming the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) described in this document are not limited to the illustrated embodiment, and various types of structures may exist.

[0078] In one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include at least one antenna (not shown). The at least one antenna may, for example, wirelessly communicate with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104) of FIG. 1) or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. According to one embodiment, the antenna may include a legacy antenna, a mmWave antenna, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. In one embodiment, the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) may include a conductive portion at least partially formed of metal, thereby forming an antenna structure that performs a radiator function.

[0079] Fig. 4a is a plan view of an electronic device according to one embodiment. Fig. 4b is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along the cut line I-I of Fig. 4a. Fig. 4c is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along the cut line II-II of Fig. 4a. Fig. 4d is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0080] Referring to FIGS. 4A to 4D , an electronic device (401) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 , the electronic device (201) of FIG. 2A , and the electronic device (301) of FIG. 3 ) may include a first housing (410) and a second housing (420). The first housing (410) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 2A ) and the second housing (420) (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 2A ) may be state-transitionable between an expanded state and a collapsed state. FIG. 4A illustrates the first housing (410) and the second housing (420) in a collapsed state. The display (461) (e.g., the display (261) of FIG. 2A ) may be deformed according to the state-transition of the first housing (410) and the second housing (420). The second housing (420) is

[0081] The display (461) may include a flat portion (4611) (e.g., the flat portion (2611) of FIG. 2B) and a rolling portion (4612) (e.g., the rolling portion (4612) of FIG. 2B). The rolling portion (4612) may include an exposed area (4612a) that is visually exposed to the outside when the first housing (410) and the second housing (420) are in an expanded state, and a non-exposed area (4612b) that is not visually exposed to the outside. In the drawing, for convenience of explanation, the flat portion (4611), the exposed area (4612a), and the non-exposed area (4612b) are depicted as solid lines, but it should be noted that they are not actually physically distinct from each other. The flat portion (4611), the exposed area (4612a), and the non-exposed area (4612b) may be formed integrally. The flat portion (4611), the exposed area (4612a) and the non-exposed area (4612b) may be one-body.

[0082] The first housing (410) may include a first cover (e.g., the first cover (311) of FIG. 3), a sliding plate (413) (e.g., the sliding plate (313) of FIG. 3), and a body frame (412) (e.g., the body frame (312) of FIG. 3). The second housing (420) may include a second cover (421) (e.g., the second cover (321) of FIG. 3). The electronic device (401) may include a lattice plate (415) connected to a display (461). A plurality of holes may be formed through the lattice plate (415). The lattice plate (415) may support the display (461). The lattice plate (415) may be provided to be deformable.

[0083] The display (461) is connected to the sliding plate (413) and may be deformable. The display (461) may be deformable while the first housing (410) and the second housing (420) are in a state transition. The display (461) may include a flat portion (4611) that maintains a flat shape and a rolling portion (4612) whose shape is deformable.

[0084] The electronic device (401) may include a plurality of first support bars (414a) connected to an exposed area (4612a) of the display (461), and a plurality of second support bars (414b) connected to an unexposed area (4612b) of the display (461). The plurality of first support bars (414a) may be spaced apart from each other. The first support bars (414a) may be formed such that their lengths are in the X-axis direction. The plurality of first support bars (414a) may be arranged in a sliding direction of the display (461).

[0085] At least a portion of the lattice plate (415) may be inserted between the display (461) and the sliding plate (413). A portion of the lattice plate (415) may overlap the sliding plate (413). The sliding plate (413) may include a stainless steel material.

[0086] The electronic device (401) may include a first welding part (417) connecting a plurality of first support bars (414a) and lattice plates (415), and a second welding part (418) connecting a plurality of second support bars (414b) and lattice plates (415). In one embodiment, the first support bars (414a), the second support bars (414b), and / or the lattice plates (415) may be formed of metal. For example, the first support bars (414a) and the second support bars (414b) may be formed of the same material of metal. For example, the lattice plates (415) may be formed of the same material or a different material of metal as the first support bars (414a) and / or the second support bars (414b).

[0087] The first welding part (417) may be provided as a pair. The pair of first welding parts (417) may be provided spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction. The first welding part of one of the pair of first welding parts (417) may be provided at one end of the first support bar (414a). The other first welding part (not shown) of the pair of first welding parts (417) may be provided at the other end of the first support bar (414a). Here, one end of the first support bar (414a) corresponds to the +X-side end, and the other end corresponds to the -X-side end.

[0088] A separate adhesive layer may not be provided between a pair of first welding parts (417). A plurality of first support bars (414a) connected to the exposed area (4612a) may not be provided with an adhesive layer. With this structure, in an expanded state, the phenomenon of the first support bars (414a) being visually faintly exposed to the outside in the exposed area (4612a) can be reduced or prevented.

[0089] The first welding part (417) can be created by irradiating a laser onto the lattice plate (415) while the lattice plate (415) is placed on the first support bar (414a). When the laser is irradiated onto the lattice plate (415), a portion of the lattice plate (415) may melt. The melted portion of the lattice plate (415) may be hardened and joined to the first support bar (414a). For example, the first welding part (417) can be formed of the same material as the lattice plate (415).

[0090] The first support bar (414a) may include a first support bar body (4141a) that supports the lattice plate (415) and a first support bar arm (4142a) that protrudes from the first support bar body (4141a). The first support bar arm (4142a) may reduce or prevent particles, dust, and / or moisture from unintentionally penetrating into an area within the second cover (421).

[0091] The electronic device (401) may include a connection layer (419) connecting the lattice plate (415) and the display (461). The connection layer (419) may include an adhesive.

[0092] The second welding parts (418) may be provided as a pair. The pair of second welding parts (418) may be provided spaced apart from each other in the X-axis direction. The second welding part of one of the pair of second welding parts (418) may be provided at one end of the second support bar (414b). The other second welding part (not shown) of the pair of second welding parts (418) may be provided at the other end of the second support bar (414b). Here, one end of the second support bar (414b) corresponds to the +X-side end, and the other end corresponds to the -X-side end.

[0093] An adhesive layer (416) may be provided between a pair of second welding parts (418). In one embodiment, the adhesive layer (416) may be described as a compression layer.

[0094] The second welding part (418) can be created by irradiating a laser onto the lattice plate (415) while the lattice plate (415) is placed on the second support bar (414b). When the laser is irradiated onto the lattice plate (415), a portion of the lattice plate (415) may melt. The melted portion of the lattice plate (415) may be hardened and joined to the second support bar (414b). For example, the second welding part (418) can be formed of the same material as the lattice plate (415).

[0095] The second support bar (414b) may include a second support bar body (4141b) that supports the lattice plate (415) and a second support bar arm (4142b) that protrudes from the second support bar body (4141b). The second support bar arm (4142b) may reduce or prevent particles, dust, and / or moisture from unintentionally penetrating into an area within the second cover (421).

[0096] The first welding part (417) can be overlapped with the second cover (421) in the Z-axis direction. The second welding part (418) can be overlapped with the second cover (421) in the Z-axis direction.

[0097] FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a lattice plate, an adhesive layer, and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment. FIG. 5B is a plan view schematically illustrating a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment. FIG. 5C is a plan view schematically illustrating an adhesive layer and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0098] Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the lattice plate (515) may include a first lattice portion (5151) connected to an exposed area of ​​the display, and a second lattice portion (5152) connected to an unexposed area of ​​the display. A first welding part (517) may be provided at both ends of the first lattice portion (5151). The first welding part (517) may connect the first lattice portion (5151) and the first support bar (514a). For convenience of explanation, the first welding part (517) is illustrated on the first lattice portion (5151), but it should be noted that in reality, the first welding part (517) is provided between the first lattice portion (5151) and the first support bar (514a). The first welding part (517) may refer to a hardened portion after a portion of the first lattice part (5151) has been melted. A second welding part (518) may be provided at both ends of the second lattice part (5152). The second welding part (518) may connect the second lattice part (5152) and the second support bar (514b).

[0099] The second lattice portion (5152) and the second support bar (514b) may be additionally connected by an adhesive layer (516). In the case of the second lattice portion (5152) and the second support bar (514b), both ends may be connected to each other by a second welding part (518), and the central portions may be connected to each other by an adhesive layer (516). Through the double connection structure, the second lattice portion (5152) and the second support bar (514b) may be more stably maintained in a state of being attached to each other. According to this structure, in an expanded state, a phenomenon in which the lattice plate (515) and the second support bar (514b) are unintentionally partially separated may be reduced or prevented.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 5b, the lattice plate (515) may be placed on a plurality of support bars (514a, 514b). A portion of the lattice plate (515) indicated as A1 corresponds to a thermocompression region that is thermocompression-bonded to the second support bar (514b) by an adhesive layer (516). A portion of the lattice plate (515) indicated as A2 corresponds to a welding region that is fixed to the plurality of support bars (514a, 514b) by welding. A portion of the lattice plate (515) indicated as A3 corresponds to an unbonded region that has not been subjected to any treatment. In the unbonded region, the lattice plate (515) and the first support bar (514a) may not be fixed to each other.

[0101] The support bar (514) may include a support bar body (5141) that supports the lattice plate (515) and a support bar arm (5142) that protrudes from the support bar body (5141) in the Z-axis direction. In the present specification, it is noted that the first support bar (514a) or the second support bar (514b) may be referred to as the support bar (514). The first welding part (517) may be provided at a position closer to the support bar arm (5142) than the display (561). The first welding part (517) may not overlap the display (561).

[0102]

[0103] FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a lattice plate and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0104] Referring to FIG. 6, the lattice plate (615) may include a lattice plate body (6151) and an etching part (6152) formed by being sunken into the lattice plate body (6151). The etching part (6152) may be formed by being sunken into the surface opposite to the surface of the lattice plate body (6151) that faces the support bar (614). The etching part (6152) may reduce or prevent a phenomenon in which the thickness of the lattice plate (615) increases due to the welding part during the process in which a laser is irradiated onto the lattice plate (615) to create a welding part. The support bar (614) may include a support bar body (6141) and a support bar arm (6142).

[0105]

[0106] FIG. 7 is a plan view schematically illustrating an adhesive layer and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0107] Referring to FIG. 7, a lattice plate (715) may be provided below a display (761). The lattice plate (715) may be supported by a support bar (714). The lattice plate (715) and the support bar (714) may be connected to each other by a welding part (717). The welding part (717) may include a plurality of welding points (717a, 717b). The plurality of welding points (717a, 717b) may be spaced apart from each other. The plurality of welding points (717a, 717b) may include a first welding point (717a) and a second welding point (717b) that are provided spaced apart from each other in the Y-axis direction. In the drawing, the number of welding points is illustrated as two, but it should be noted that the number and arrangement thereof are not limited thereto. For example, there may be three or more welding points, and the multiple welding points may be spaced apart in the X-axis and / or Y-axis directions.

[0108]

[0109] FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 8B is a plan view schematically illustrating an adhesive layer and a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, a lattice plate (815) may be provided below the display (861). The lattice plate (815) may be supported by a support bar (814). The lattice plate (815) and the support bar (814) may be connected to each other by a welding part (817). The welding part (817) may be formed on the edge of the lattice plate (815). The welding part (817) may overlap the second cover (821) in the Z-axis direction.

[0111]

[0112] FIG. 9 is a plan view schematically illustrating a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 9, a lattice plate (915) may be placed on a plurality of support bars (914a, 914b). A portion of the lattice plate (915) indicated as A1 corresponds to a thermocompression region that is thermocompression-bonded to a second support bar (914b) by an adhesive layer. A portion of the lattice plate (915) indicated as A2 corresponds to a welding region that is fixed to a first support bar (914a) by welding. A portion of the lattice plate (915) indicated as A3 corresponds to an unattached region that has not been subjected to any treatment. In the unattached region, the lattice plate (915) and the first support bar (914a) may not be fixed to each other.

[0114] FIG. 10 is a plan view schematically illustrating a plurality of support bars according to one embodiment.

[0115] Referring to FIG. 10, a lattice plate (1015) may be placed on a plurality of support bars (1014a, 1014b). A portion of the lattice plate (1015) indicated as A1 corresponds to a thermocompression region that is thermocompression-bonded to a second support bar (1014b) by an adhesive layer. A portion of the lattice plate (1015) indicated as A2 corresponds to a welding region that is fixed to a plurality of support bars (1014a, 1014b) by welding. A portion of the lattice plate (1015) indicated as A3 corresponds to an unattached region that has not been subjected to any treatment. In the unattached region, the lattice plate (1015) and the first support bar (1014a) may not be fixed to each other. The portion marked A4 among the lattice plate (1015) corresponds to an additional attachment area connected to a plurality of support bars (1014a, 1014b) by a thermocompression method. By providing an additional attachment area, the connection stability of the lattice plate (1015) and the plurality of support bars (1014a, 1014b) can be improved.

[0116] According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a first housing (410) including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate, a second housing (420) surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame and slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an expanded state and a collapsed state, a display (461) connected to the sliding plate and provided to be deformable, wherein the display includes a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, and wherein the rolling portion includes an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, a lattice plate (415) connected to the display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate, a plurality of first support bars (414a) connected to the exposed area of ​​the display, and the display It may include a plurality of second support bars (414b) connected to the non-exposed area, a first welding part (417) connecting the plurality of first support bars and the lattice plate, and an adhesive layer (416) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate.

[0117] In one embodiment, the first welding parts (417) are provided as a pair, and the first welding part of one of the pair of first welding parts may be provided at one end of the first support bar, and the first welding part of the other of the pair of first welding parts may be provided at the other end of the first support bar.

[0118] In one embodiment, no adhesive layer may be provided between the pair of first welding parts (417).

[0119] In one embodiment, any one of the first welding parts (417) may include a plurality of welding points that are provided spaced apart from each other.

[0120] In one embodiment, the first welding part (417) may be provided on the edge of the lattice plate.

[0121] In one embodiment, the first welding part (417) may overlap the second housing.

[0122] In one embodiment, a second welding part may further be included that connects the plurality of second support bars (414b) and the lattice plate (415).

[0123] In one embodiment, the second welding parts (418) may be provided as a pair, and the second welding part of one of the pair of second welding parts may be provided at one end of the second support bar, and the second welding part of the other of the pair of second welding parts may be provided at the other end of the second support bar.

[0124] In one embodiment, the pair of second welding parts (418) may be provided on opposite sides with respect to the adhesive layer.

[0125] In one embodiment, the second welding part (418) may overlap the second housing.

[0126] In one embodiment, the lattice plate (415) may include a lattice plate body and an etching part formed to be sunken into the lattice plate body.

[0127] In one embodiment, the first support bar (414a) may include a first support bar body connected to the lattice plate, and a second support bar arm formed to protrude from the first support bar body.

[0128] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a connecting layer connecting the display (461) and the lattice plate.

[0129] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sliding plate (413) and the lattice plate (415) may overlap.

[0130] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sliding plate (413) may be spaced apart from the display, and the lattice plate (415) may be provided inserted between the sliding plate and the display.

[0131] According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a first housing (410) including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate, a second housing (420) surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame and slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an expanded state and a collapsed state, a display (461) connected to the sliding plate and provided to be deformable, wherein the display includes a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, and wherein the rolling portion includes an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, a lattice plate (415) connected to the display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate, a plurality of support bars (414a, 414b) connected to the display, and the plurality of support bars And it may include a welding part (417, 418) connecting the lattice plate.

[0132] According to one embodiment, an electronic device comprises a first housing (410) including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate, a second housing (420) surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame and slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an expanded state and a collapsed state, a display (461) connected to the sliding plate and provided to be deformable, wherein the display includes a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, and wherein the rolling portion includes an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, a lattice plate (415) connected to the display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate, a plurality of first support bars (414a) connected to the exposed area of ​​the display, and the display A plurality of second support bars (414b) connected to a non-exposed area, a first welding part (417) connecting the plurality of first support bars and the lattice plate, a second welding part (418) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate, and an adhesive layer (416) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate, wherein the second welding parts (418) are provided as a pair, and a pair of second welding parts can be provided on opposite sides with respect to the adhesive layer.

[0133] The effects of the electronic device according to the embodiments are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description in the specification.

[0134] The embodiments described herein are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Various modifications may be made to the details of the present disclosure, including those encompassed by the appended claims and their equivalents. Any of the embodiments described herein may be used in combination with any other embodiment described herein.

Claims

1. A first housing including a first cover, a sliding plate fixed to the first cover, and a body frame slidably supporting the sliding plate; A second housing surrounding at least a portion of the first cover and connected to the body frame, the second housing slidably supporting the first housing, wherein the first housing and the second housing are capable of switching between an extended state and a collapsed state; A display connected to the sliding plate and configured to be deformable, the display including a planar portion maintaining a planar shape and a rolling portion whose shape is deformable, the rolling portion including an exposed area that is visually exposed to the outside when the first housing and the second housing are in the expanded state, and an unexposed area that is not visually exposed to the outside; A lattice plate connected to the above display, wherein a plurality of holes are formed through the lattice plate; A plurality of first support bars connected to the exposed area of ​​the display; A plurality of second support bars connected to the non-exposed area of ​​the display; A first welding part connecting the plurality of first support bars and the lattice plate; and An electronic device comprising an adhesive layer (416) connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first welding part is provided as a pair, One of the first welding parts of the above pair is provided at one end of the first support bar, An electronic device, wherein another first welding part of the pair of first welding parts is provided on the other end of the first support bar.

3. In paragraph 2, An electronic device, wherein no adhesive layer is provided between the pair of first welding parts.

4. In paragraph 2, An electronic device, wherein any one of the above first welding parts comprises a plurality of welding points provided spaced apart from each other.

5. In paragraph 2, An electronic device, wherein one of the first welding parts is provided on the edge of the lattice plate.

6. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein the first welding part overlaps the second housing.

7. In paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a second welding part connecting the plurality of second support bars and the lattice plate.

8. In paragraph 7, The above second welding part is provided as a pair, One of the second welding parts of the above pair of second welding parts is provided at one end of the second support bar, An electronic device, wherein another second welding part of the pair of said second welding parts is provided on the other end of the second support bar.

9. In paragraph 8, An electronic device wherein the second pair of welding parts are provided on opposite sides with respect to the adhesive layer.

10. In paragraph 7, The second welding part is an electronic device that overlaps the second housing.

11. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein the lattice plate includes a lattice plate body and an etching part formed by being sunken into the lattice plate body.

12. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein the first support bar includes a first support bar body connected to the lattice plate and a second support bar arm formed to protrude from the first support bar body.

13. In paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a connecting layer connecting the display and the lattice plate.

14. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein at least a portion of the sliding plate and the lattice plate overlap.

15. In paragraph 14, At least a portion of said sliding plate is spaced from said display, An electronic device wherein the lattice plate is provided inserted between the sliding plate and the display.

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