Electronic device including connection structure of battery and substrate

Abstract

This electronic device comprises: a battery including a first case, a second case, and at least one battery cell including a first electrode electrically connected to the first case and a second electrode electrically connected to the second case; and a housing including a rod at least partially inserted into the first case and the second case and electrically connected to the at least one battery cell, and a body extending from the rod and positioned outside the battery housing. The rod is configured to provide an electrical path for power provided from the battery.

Description

Electronic device including a connection structure between a battery and a substrate

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a connection structure between a battery and a substrate.

[0002] Electronic devices may include wearable devices that can be worn on a user's body. For example, a wearable device may be worn on a user's wrist, finger, and / or ear and provide various functions, such as location tracking, activity measurement, and communication. The wearable device may include electronic components for providing various functions. The electronic components included in the wearable device may operate using power provided by a battery. For example, the wearable device may include a battery protection circuit for protecting the battery. The electronic components and / or the battery protection circuit may be electrically connected to the battery.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a battery. The battery may include a first case including a first through hole, a second case including a second through hole at least partially aligned with the first through hole and coupled to the first case, and at least one battery cell accommodated within the first case and the second case, the second case including a first electrode electrically connected to the first case and a second electrode electrically connected to the second case. The electronic device may include a housing including a rod that is at least partially inserted into the first through hole and the second through hole and electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby electrically connecting the at least one battery cell, and a body extending from the rod. The rod may be configured to provide an electrical path for power provided from the battery.

[0005] An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may include a first case, a second case connected to the first case, and a battery housing including a through hole penetrating the first case and the second case. The electronic device may include a first electrode electrically connected to the first case and a second electrode electrically connected to the second case, and may include at least one battery cell accommodated within the battery housing. The electronic device (101) may include a housing including a rod that is at least partially inserted into the through hole and electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby electrically connecting the at least one battery cell, and a body extending from the rod. The electronic device may include a first substrate disposed within the body, on which electronic components for the electronic device are disposed. The electronic device may include a second substrate disposed within the battery housing, on which a battery protection circuit is disposed. The load may be configured to provide an electrical path for power provided from the at least one battery cell to at least one of the first substrate or the second substrate.

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

[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which an electronic device according to one embodiment is worn.

[0008] FIG. 3A illustrates a first case and a second case of a battery according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3b is a cross-sectional view of a battery according to one embodiment taken along line A-A' of FIG. 3a.

[0010] FIG. 4 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a first substrate.

[0011] FIG. 5 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a second substrate.

[0012] FIG. 6 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a fastening structure.

[0013] Figure 7 illustrates a through hole into which a load is inserted.

[0014] Figures 8a and 8b illustrate an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a fixed structure.

[0016] FIG. 10 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a ring-shaped housing.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment, according to one embodiment.

[0018] 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 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)).

[0019] 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.

[0020] 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, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, 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.

[0021] 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).

[0022] 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).

[0023] 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).

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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).

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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).

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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) may 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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 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.

[0038] 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)).

[0039] 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.

[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates a state in which an electronic device according to one embodiment is worn.

[0041] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may be implemented as a wearable device that can be worn on a user's body. For example, the electronic device (201) may be referred to as an earring-type device that is worn on the user's ear. In the present disclosure, the electronic device (201) is described as an earring-type device, but the electronic device (201) is not limited to an earring-type device. The electronic device (201) according to one embodiment may be applied to a device that can be worn on a part of the user's body other than the user's ear.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) can provide various functions while being worn on a user's body. For example, the electronic device (201) can include electronic components (202) for implementing various functions. For example, the electronic device (201) can include, but is not limited to, a global positioning system (GPS) module for providing location information, an antenna for communicating with an external electronic device (e.g., a smartphone), a sensor for collecting the user's health information and / or activity information, and / or a speaker for providing sound. For example, the electronic device (201) can provide various functions using the electronic components (202) and can also be used as an accessory for expressing the individuality of a user wearing the electronic device (201).

[0043] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a battery (189). For example, the battery (189) may include at least one battery cell (e.g., battery cell (220) of FIG. 3B) configured to provide power for the operation of electronic components (202). For example, the at least one battery cell (220) may be configured to store power and supply power to the electronic component (202). For example, the at least one battery cell (220) may be referred to as a rechargeable secondary battery. For example, the electronic component (202) may provide a designated function using power provided from the at least one battery cell (220). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a battery housing (210) for accommodating the battery (189). For example, the battery (189) may be disposed within the battery housing (210).

[0044] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a housing (230). For example, the housing (230) may accommodate electronic components (202) for implementing various functions. For example, the aforementioned electronic components (202) may be placed inside the housing (230). For example, the housing (230) and the battery housing (210) may be connected to each other.

[0045] According to one embodiment, the housing (230) may include a body (232) and a rod (231). For example, the body (232) may accommodate the electronic component (202) described above as a portion of the housing (230) that is exposed to the outside of the user's body. For example, a first substrate (241) for providing electrical connection to the electronic component (202) may be disposed within the body (232). For example, the electronic component (202) may be disposed on the first substrate (241) disposed within the body (232).

[0046] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second substrate (242) disposed within the battery housing (210). For example, a battery protection circuit (203) (PCM, protection circuit module) may be disposed on the second substrate (242). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be configured to provide various functions (e.g., a pre-cutting function) to reduce performance degradation and / or damage to at least one battery cell (220). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be configured as at least a part of a battery management system (BMS) that may perform various functions including cell balancing, capacity measurement, charge / discharge cycle measurement, temperature measurement, and / or voltage measurement of at least one battery cell (220). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) to perform the aforementioned functions.

[0047] In the above description, it has been described that the electronic component (202) is disposed on the first substrate (241) disposed within the body (232), and the battery protection circuit (203) is disposed on the second substrate (242) disposed within the battery housing (210), but this is not limited thereto. For example, at least a portion of the electronic component (202) may be disposed on the second substrate (242). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be disposed on the first substrate (241).

[0048] As described above, at least one battery cell (220) may be electrically connected to the electronic component (202) and / or the battery protection circuit (203). For example, an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the electronic component (202) may be required to provide power for the operation of the electronic component (202). For example, an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the battery protection circuit (203) may be required to perform a function for protecting the at least one battery cell (220). For example, since the electronic component (202) and / or the battery protection circuit (203) are disposed on the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (242), an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the first substrate (241) and / or an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the second substrate (242) may be required. For example, an electrical connection may be required between a ground layer within the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (242) and at least one battery cell (220).

[0049] Hereinafter, an electronic device (201) is described, which includes a structure for providing an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and a first substrate (241) and / or an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and a second substrate (242).

[0050] FIG. 3A illustrates a first case and a second case of a battery according to one embodiment. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 3A of a battery according to one embodiment.

[0051] Referring to FIG. 3A, the battery (189) may include a first case (211) and a second case (212). For example, a battery housing (e.g., battery housing (210) of FIG. 2) may surround at least a portion of the battery (189) including the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0052] For example, the first case (211) and the second case (212) may be fastened to each other. For example, a part of the second case (212) may be fastened to the first case (211) by being inserted into the interior of the first case (211), but is not limited thereto. For example, a substantially cylindrical battery may be formed by combining the first case (211) and the second case (212). As illustrated in FIG. 3A, according to one embodiment, the battery (189) may be a coin cell-type battery including a through hole.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the first case (211) may include a first through hole (213a). For example, the second case (212) may include a second through hole (213b) that is at least partially aligned with the first through hole (213a). The through hole (213) may be formed by the first through hole (213a) and the second through hole (213b) being aligned with each other.

[0054] Referring to FIG. 3b, at least one battery cell (220) may be placed inside the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, the battery cell (220) may be placed in the internal space formed by the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0055] The battery (189) may be formed in various shapes depending on the method, shape, or structure in which the battery cells (220) are arranged. According to one embodiment, 301 of FIG. 3B may be a winding type battery in which a positive electrode material (220a), a negative electrode material (220b), and a separator (220c) included in at least one battery cell (220) are wound to form a jelly roll. According to one embodiment, 302 of FIG. 3B may be a stacking type battery in which a positive electrode material (220a), a negative electrode material (220b), and a separator (220c) included in at least one battery cell (220) are alternately stacked. However, the type of the battery (189) is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be formed in various shapes.

[0056] According to one embodiment, at least one battery cell (220) may include a first electrode (e.g., a positive electrode) and a second electrode (e.g., a negative electrode). For example, the first electrode may be referred to as a positive electrode where positive ions (e.g., lithium ions) receive electrons and are reduced during discharge. For example, the first electrode may include a positive electrode material (220a) coated with a positive electrode active material. For example, the first electrode may be electrically connected to a first case (211) through a first tab (221) that is electrically connected to the positive electrode material (220a). For example, the first tab (221) may be in contact with the first case (211).

[0057] According to one embodiment, the second electrode may be referred to as a negative electrode, where positive ions (e.g., lithium ions) release electrons and are oxidized during discharge. For example, the second electrode may include a negative electrode material (220b) coated with a negative electrode active material. For example, the second electrode may be electrically connected to the second case (212) through a second tab (222) that is electrically connected to the negative electrode material (220b). For example, a separator (220c) may be disposed between the positive electrode material (220a) and the negative electrode material (220b) so that the first electrode and the second electrode do not come into contact with each other. The separator (220c) may prevent a short circuit due to contact between the first electrode and the second electrode by physically separating the positive electrode material (220a) and the negative electrode material (220b). For example, the positions of the first tab (221) and the second tab (222) may be positioned in opposite directions with respect to at least one battery cell (220).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include a through hole (213) into which a load (e.g., load (231) of FIG. 4) of the housing (230) may be inserted. For example, the through hole (213) may be formed by a first through hole (213a) penetrating the first case (211) and a second through hole (213b) penetrating the second case (212). According to one embodiment, the through hole (213) may be formed at the center of the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, in the case of a winding type battery, a positive electrode material (220a), a negative electrode material (220b), and a separator (220c) may be wound around the through hole (213). For example, in the case of a stacking type battery, the positive electrode material (220a), the negative electrode material (220b), and the separator (220c) may include through holes corresponding to the through holes (213) penetrating the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0059] According to one embodiment, since the first case (211) is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second case (212) is electrically connected to the second electrode, a spacer (310) may be provided to electrically isolate the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, the spacer (310) may be a dielectric for electrically isolating the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, the spacer (310) may be disposed between the first case (211) and the second case (212), thereby separating the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0060] FIG. 4 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a first substrate.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (201) may include a battery housing (210), a battery (189), a housing (230), and a first substrate (241).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the battery housing (210) may surround at least a portion of the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, the first case (211) and the second case (212) may be fastened to each other to accommodate at least one battery cell (220). The at least one battery cell (220) may be disposed in an internal space formed by the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, a portion of the second case (212) may be inserted into the interior of the first case (211) to fasten the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0063] In one embodiment, the battery (189) and the battery housing (210) may form a through hole (213) into which a load (231) may be inserted. For example, the through hole (213) may extend from an outer surface of the battery housing (210) to an interior of the battery housing (210). For example, the through hole (213) may pass through the battery housing (210), the first case (211) of the battery (189), and the second case (212). For example, the first case (211) may include a first through hole (213a). For example, the second case (212) may include a second through hole (213b) that is at least partially aligned with the first through hole (213a). For example, the battery housing (210) may include a third through hole (213c) that is at least partially aligned with the first through hole (213a) and the second through hole (213b). A through hole (213) into which a rod (231) can be inserted may be formed by the first through hole (213a), the second through hole (213b), and the third through hole (213c). For example, the battery housing (210) and the housing (230) may be fastened by inserting the rod (231) of the housing (230) into the through hole (213) of the battery housing (210).

[0064] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the case (the first case (211) and / or the second case (212)) of the battery (189) may be exposed to a through hole (213). The through hole (213) of the battery (189) may include a connecting member (410) into which a rod (231) of the housing (310) may be inserted, and for electrical connection between the rod (231) and the case exposed to the through hole (213). For example, the connecting member (410) formed in the case of the battery (189) may be formed in the direction of the through hole (213), and may be in the form of a protrusion formed integrally with the case of the battery (189). For example, the connecting member (410) formed in the case of the battery (189) may be a protruding member formed in the direction of the through hole (213), and may be a connecting member (410) having a form that may include elasticity. As another example, the connecting member (410) may be formed such that a portion of the case includes a protruding shape. For example, the connecting member (410) may be implemented as a part of the case, rather than as a separate component separate from the case. Through the protruding connecting member (410), the case may be electrically connected to the load (231).

[0065] According to one embodiment, at least one battery cell (220) may include a first electrode and a second electrode. For example, the first electrode may be electrically connected to a first case (211). For example, the second electrode may be electrically connected to a second case (212). For example, a spacer (310) may be disposed between the first case (211) and the second case (212). Since the first case (211) is electrically connected to the first electrode and the second case (212) is electrically connected to the second electrode, when the first case (211) and the second case (212) physically contact each other, a short circuit current may flow. The short circuit current may cause localized heat, which may lead to a fire due to a rapid temperature increase. For example, a spacer (310) may be placed between the first case (211) and the second case (212) to prevent short circuits. For example, the spacer (310) may include a non-conductive material to electrically isolate the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the housing (230) may include a rod (231) and a body (232). For example, the rod (231) may be at least partially inserted into the through hole (213). For example, the rod (231) may have a thickness corresponding to the diameter of the through hole (213), so that it may be inserted into the through hole (213) in a fitting manner. For example, the rod (231) may be inserted into the through hole (213) by an external force, and after being inserted, the rod (231) may be fixed into the through hole (213) by the interference. However, the fastening method between the rod (231) and the through hole (213) is not limited to the above embodiment, and the rod (231) may be fastened to the through hole (213) by various fastening methods.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the body (232) may be positioned outside the battery housing (210) by extending from the load (231). For example, the body (232) may have a design that can provide a visual effect. For example, the visual effect of the electronic device (201) may be enhanced by the shape of the body (232), the color of the body (232), the pattern formed on the outer surface of the body (232), and the shape. For example, since the electronic device (201) can be worn on a user's body, it may provide an aesthetic function by providing a design that suits the user's taste.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (e.g., the second substrate (242) of FIG. 5) may provide electrical connections between components of the electronic device (201). For example, the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (242) may include a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of non-conductive layers alternately laminated with the plurality of conductive layers. For example, the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (242) may provide electrical connections between components using wires and conductive vias formed in the conductive layers. For example, the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (242) may be, but are not limited to, a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and / or a rigid FPCB (RFPCB).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the first substrate (241) may be disposed inside the body (232). The first substrate (241) disposed inside the body (232) may be spaced apart from the battery housing (210). For example, an electronic component (202) for implementing a function of the electronic device (201) may be disposed on the first substrate (241). For example, an electronic component (202) such as a GPS module, an antenna, a sensor, and / or a speaker may be disposed on the first substrate (241).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first substrate (241) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) within the battery housing (210) to transmit power provided from the at least one battery cell (220) to an electronic component (202) disposed on the first substrate (241). For example, an electrical connection between the first substrate (241) and at least one battery cell (220) may be required to provide power for operation of the electronic component (202).

[0071] In one embodiment, the load (231) can be configured to provide an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the first substrate (241). For example, it can provide an electrical path for power provided from at least one battery cell (220) to the first substrate (241). For example, the load (231) can provide an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the first substrate (241). For example, the load (231) can be electrically connected to a first electrode and a second electrode of the at least one battery cell (220). For example, the first substrate (241), which is spaced apart from the battery housing (210), can be electrically connected to the at least one battery cell (220) via a first conductive member (411) and a second conductive member (412) that extend from the load (231), which is electrically connected to the at least one battery cell (220), to the first substrate (241).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may include a first conductive member (411) and a second conductive member (412). For example, the first conductive member (411) may be electrically connected to a first case (211) that is electrically connected to a first electrode. For example, the first conductive member (411) may extend into the interior of the rod (231) and the interior of the body (232) and be connected to a first substrate (241) disposed within the body (232). For example, the first conductive member (411) may be electrically connected to a second case (212) that is electrically connected to a second electrode. For example, the second conductive member (412) may extend into the interior of the rod (231) and the interior of the body (232) and be connected to a first substrate (241) disposed within the body (232). For example, the first substrate (241) can be electrically connected to a first electrode of at least one battery cell (220) through a first conductive member (411), and can be electrically connected to a second electrode of at least one battery cell (220) through a second conductive member (412).

[0073] In one embodiment, the load (231) may include a first portion (231a) and a second portion (231b) that are electrically isolated from each other. For example, when the load (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), at least a portion of the first portion (231a) may be electrically connected to the first case (211) by making contact with the first case (211). For example, the first conductive member (411) may be electrically connected to the first portion (231a) and the first substrate (241) by being connected to the first electrode. For example, the first conductive member (411) may extend from the interior of the first portion (231a) and be connected to the first substrate (241) disposed within the body (232).

[0074] According to one embodiment, when the rod (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), the second portion (231b) can be electrically connected to the second case (212). For example, the second portion (231b) of the rod (231) can be electrically connected by making contact with a portion of the second case (212). For example, a conductive plate (420) can be disposed inside the battery housing (210). For example, the conductive plate (420) can be electrically connected to the second case (212) through a conductive connection structure (430). For example, the conductive connection structure (430) can be referred to as a connection member for electrically connecting the second case (212) and the conductive plate (420), such as a c-clip, a conductive poron, and / or a conductive pin. For example, when the load (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), at least a portion of the load (231) may be in contact with the conductive plate (420) that is electrically connected to the second case (212). For example, the second conductive member (412) may be connected to the second portion (231b) and the conductive plate (420), thereby electrically connecting the first substrate (241) and the second electrode. For example, the second conductive member (412) may extend from the inside of the second portion (231b) and be connected to the first substrate (241) that is disposed inside the body (232).

[0075] According to one embodiment, power provided to the electronic component (202) disposed on the first substrate (241) may be transmitted from at least one battery cell (220) through the load (231), the first conductive member (411), and the second conductive member (412). For example, current may flow from the first electrode to the first case (211) electrically connected to the first electrode. The current may be provided to the first substrate (241) by flowing to the first conductive member (411) through the first portion (231a) in contact with the first case (211). The current may be provided to the electronic component (202) disposed on the first substrate (241) and then flow to the second electrode through the first substrate (241), the second conductive member (412), the second portion (231b), and the second case (212). The flow of the above-described current may be formed in the opposite direction to the above-described flow, depending on the polarity of the first electrode and the polarity of the second electrode. For example, the current may flow from the second electrode to the second case (212) electrically connected to the second electrode. The current may flow to the second conductive member (412) through the second portion (231b) in contact with the second case (212), thereby being provided to the first substrate (241). The current may be provided to the electronic component (202) disposed on the first substrate (241), and then flow to the first electrode again through the first substrate (241), the first conductive member (411), the first portion (231a), and the first case (212).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the electronic component (202) may be configured to operate using power provided from at least one battery cell (220) by the flow of the current. For example, the first conductive member (411) and the second conductive member (412) may be capable of providing grounding for at least one battery cell (220) by electrically connecting the at least one battery cell (220) to a ground layer of the first substrate (241). For example, the first conductive member (411) and the second conductive member (412) may be referred to as a wiring, a signal line, a wire, and / or a cable in terms of providing an electrical path for transmitting power. Through the above-described structure, the electronic component (202) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220), and thus the electronic device (201) may provide various functions to the user.

[0077] FIG. 5 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a second substrate.

[0078] In the case of the electronic device (201) described above, a structure may be included in which power is supplied to a first substrate (e.g., the first substrate (241) of FIG. 4) disposed within the body (232), but is not limited thereto. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the electronic device (201) according to one embodiment may include a structure in which power is supplied to a second substrate (242) disposed within the battery housing (210).

[0079] Referring to FIG. 5, the second substrate (242) may be placed inside the battery housing (210). The second substrate (242) placed inside the battery housing (210) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) through a load (231) inserted into a through hole (213). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be placed on the second substrate (242).

[0080] For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may need to be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) to detect over-discharge, over-current, and / or short-circuit of the battery, and to control charging and / or discharging of the at least one battery cell (220). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) disposed on the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) via a load (231), thereby performing various functions to protect the battery cell (220).

[0081] In one embodiment, the load (231) may be configured to provide an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the second substrate (242). For example, when the load (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), the load (231) may be electrically connected to the first case (211) and the second substrate (242). For example, when the load (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), the second substrate (242) may be positioned in contact with the second portion (231b) of the load (231) or close to the second portion (231b) of the load (231) within the battery housing (210). For example, the second substrate (242) may be positioned at an end of the through hole (213).

[0082] For example, when the rod (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), the rod (231) can be electrically connected to the first case (211). For example, the first part (231a) of the rod (231) can be electrically connected to the first case (211) by coming into contact with the first case (211). For example, the outer surface of the first case (211) can be exposed within the through hole (213), and the first part (231a) can be coupled to the outer surface of the first case (211) exposed within the through hole (213). For example, the first part (231a) coming into contact with the first case (211) can include a screw thread that is coupled with a screw thread of the outer surface of the first case (211), but is not limited thereto. For example, the rod (231) may be brought into contact with the first case (211) by being inserted into the through hole (213) in a fitting manner. For example, when the rod (231) is completely inserted into the through hole (213), an end of the rod (231) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (242). For example, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to the first electrode through the rod (231) that is electrically connected to the first case (211).

[0083] In one embodiment, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to the second case (212). For example, the electronic device (201) may include a conductive connection structure (430) that electrically connects the second case (212) and the second substrate (242). For example, the conductive connection structure (430) may be referred to as a connection member for electrically connecting the second case (212) and the second substrate (242), such as a c-clip, a conductive poron, and / or a conductive pin. For example, a portion of the conductive connection structure (430) may be in contact with the second case (212), and another portion of the conductive connection structure (430) may be in contact with the second substrate (242). For example, the second substrate (242) can be electrically connected to the second electrode through a conductive connection structure (430) that is electrically connected to the second case (212).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) via the load (231) and the conductive connection structure (430). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) disposed on the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) to perform an operation for protecting the at least one battery cell (220). For example, the battery protection circuit (203) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (220) to perform overcharge protection, overdischarge protection, overcurrent protection, and / or short-circuit protection.

[0085] According to one embodiment, power provided to the second substrate (242) can be transmitted from at least one battery cell (220) through the load (231) and the conductive connection structure (430). For example, current can flow to the load (231) through the first portion (231a) in contact with the first case (211). Since the second portion (231b) is in contact with the first substrate (242), current can flow from the first portion (231a) to the second portion (231b) and thereby be provided to the second substrate (242). The current can be provided to the battery protection circuit (203) disposed on the second substrate (242) and then flow to the second electrode through the conductive connection structure (430) and the second case (212). The aforementioned current flow may be formed in a direction opposite to the aforementioned flow, depending on the polarity of the first electrode and the polarity of the second electrode. For example, the current may flow to the second substrate (242) through the conductive connection structure (430) in contact with the second case (212). The current may be provided to the battery protection circuit (203) disposed on the second substrate (242) and then flow to the second portion (231b) in contact with the first substrate (242). The current may flow from the second portion (231b) to the first portion (231a), and then flow to the first electrode through the first case (211) in contact with the first portion (231a).

[0086] In the case of the electronic device (201) illustrated in FIGS. 4 and 5, when the user pulls out the load (231) from the through hole (213), the battery housing (210) and the housing (230) can be easily separated. Since the housing (230) and the battery housing (210) can be detachably coupled, the battery can be easily replaced. For example, while using the electronic device (201), if at least one battery cell (220) is completely discharged, the battery can be easily replaced by replacing the discharged battery housing (210) with a battery housing (210) including at least one charged battery cell (220). The electronic device (201) according to one embodiment can provide user convenience because not only electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the substrates (241, 242) is possible, but also easy replacement of the battery housing (210) is possible.

[0087] FIG. 6 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a fastening structure.

[0088] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (201) may include a fastening structure (610). For example, the fastening structure (610) may provide an electrical connection between the second portion (231b) and the second substrate (242). For example, the fastening structure (610) may be disposed on the second substrate (242). For example, when the rod (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), at least a portion of the second portion (231b) may be coupled to the fastening structure (610). For example, by coupling the rod (231) to the fastening structure (610), the battery housing (210) and the housing (230) may be fastened.

[0089] According to one embodiment, the fastening structure (610) may be implemented as a magnet that is coupled to the second part (231b) using magnetic force and / or a socket into which a portion of the second part (231b) is inserted, but is not limited thereto. For example, the shape of the fastening structure (610) corresponds to the shape of the rod (231), so that the rod (231) can be coupled to the fastening structure (610). For example, when the rod (231) is coupled to the fastening structure (610), the rod (231) and the second substrate (242) can be electrically connected through the fastening structure (610). The fastening structure (610) can maintain the coupling between the housing (230) and the battery housing (210) by fixing the rod (231). For example, the fastening structure (610) can provide reliability of the connection between the housing (230) and the battery housing (210).

[0090] According to one embodiment, a first case (211) electrically connected to a first electrode can be electrically connected to the first portion (231a) by contact with the first portion (231a). Since at least a portion of a second portion (231b) extending from the first portion (231a) can be coupled to a fastening structure (610), the first electrode can be electrically connected to a second substrate (242) through the first case (211), the rod (231), and the fastening structure (610). The second substrate (242) can be electrically connected to the second case (212) electrically connected to the second electrode through a conductive connection structure (430).

[0091] Figure 7 illustrates a through hole into which a load is inserted.

[0092] Referring to Fig. 7, when a rod (231) is inserted into the through hole (213), the rod (231) can be electrically connected to the first case (211) and the second case (212). For example, a first connecting member (710) that electrically connects the first case (211) and the first part (231a) and a second connecting member (720) that electrically connects the second case (212) and the second part (231b) can be disposed in the through hole (213). For example, the first connecting member (710) can be electrically connected to the first case (211), and the second connecting member (720) can be electrically connected to the second case (212). For example, the first connecting member (710) can be in contact with the inside of the first case (211). For example, the second connecting member (720) may be in contact with the inside of the second case (212).

[0093] According to one embodiment, a first connecting member (710) and a second connecting member (720) are disposed within a through hole (213) into which a rod (231) is inserted, and the rod (231) can be electrically connected to the first case (211) and the second case (212) through the first connecting member (710) and the second connecting member (720). According to one embodiment, the rod (231) can include a flange portion (231c) having a diameter larger than a diameter of the through hole (213) to limit the depth at which the rod (231) is inserted into the through hole (213). The depth at which the rod (231) can be inserted into the through hole (213) can be limited by the flange portion (231c).

[0094] According to one embodiment, when the rod (231) is inserted into the through hole (213), a first connecting member (710) may be positioned at a portion of the through hole (213) where the first portion (231a) is positioned, and a second connecting member (720) may be positioned at a portion of the through hole (213) where the second portion (231b) is positioned. For example, the rod (231) may be electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode through the first connecting member (710) and the second connecting member (720). For example, an end of the second portion (231b) may be electrically connected to a second substrate (e.g., the second substrate (242) of FIG. 5) positioned at an end of the through hole (213). For example, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to at least one battery cell (e.g., at least one battery cell (220) of FIG. 5) by being electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode through the load (231).

[0095] Figures 8a and 8b illustrate an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0096] As described above, the load (231) may provide an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and the substrates (241, 242), but is not limited thereto. In one embodiment, the load (231) may be used as a structure for fastening the battery housing (210) and the housing (230), regardless of the electrical connection. For example, in the examples illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B , the load (231) may only be used as a structure for fastening the battery housing (210) and the housing (230) without providing an electrical connection between the at least one battery cell (220) and the second substrate (242). In one embodiment, the case of the battery (189) and the load (231) may not be electrically connected to each other, but may provide an electrical path between the electronic components (202) included in the body (232) (e.g., sensors, antenna patterns) and the second substrate (242).

[0097] Referring to FIG. 8A, the first case (211) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (242) by extending toward the second substrate (242). For example, a portion (211a) of the first case (211) forming the through hole (213) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (242) by extending toward the second substrate (242). By contacting the second substrate with the portion (211a) of the first case (211), the first case (211) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (242). Alternatively, a portion of the first case (211) forming the through hole (213) may extend toward the second substrate (242), and a connecting member (e.g., C-clip) (810) that contacts the extended portion of the first case (211) and the second substrate (242) may electrically connect the first case (211) and the second substrate (242). For example, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to the second case (212) through a conductive connecting structure (430).

[0098] According to one embodiment, as a portion (211a) of the first case (211) extends toward the second substrate (242), the contact area between the first case (211) and the second case (212) may increase. A spacer (310) for electrically isolating the first case (211) and the second case (212) may be positioned along the contact portion between the first case (211) and the second case (212). By the spacer (310), the first case (211) may be electrically isolating from the second case (212).

[0099] Referring to FIG. 8B, the electronic device (201) may include a connecting member (820) (e.g., a wire) for electrically connecting the first case (211) and the second substrate (242). According to one embodiment, the connecting member may be in contact with the first case (211) and may extend along the inner circumference of the battery housing (210) to be in contact with the second substrate (242). For example, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to the first case (211) through the connecting member. For example, the second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to the second case (212) through the conductive connecting structure (430).

[0100] FIG. 9 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a fixed structure.

[0101] Referring to FIG. 9, an electronic device (201) according to one embodiment may include a fixing structure (910). According to one embodiment, the fixing structure (910) may fix a load (231) passing through a through hole (213) to a battery housing (210).

[0102] In one embodiment, the battery housing (210) may include a first surface (210a) and a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a). For example, the rod (231) may be inserted into the through hole (213) in a direction from the first surface (210a) toward the second surface (210b). For example, the through hole (213) may pass through the second surface (210b) from the first surface (210a). For example, the rod (231) may be inserted into the first surface (210a) and pass through the second surface (210b). For example, when the rod (231) is fully inserted into the through hole (213), an end of the rod (231) may be exposed to the outside of the battery housing (210).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the fixing structure (910) can fix the rod (231) exposed to the outside of the through hole (213). Since the rod (231) is exposed to the outside of the through hole (213), if the rod (231) exposed to the outside of the through hole (213) is not fixed, the battery housing (210) and the housing (230) may not be fastened together. For example, the fixing structure (910) can fasten the housing (230) and the battery housing (210) by fixing the rod (231) exposed to the outside of the through hole (213) to the battery housing (210). For example, the fixing structure (910) may include a through hole into which the rod (231) is inserted. A portion of the rod (231) that has passed through the through hole (213) of the battery housing (210) can be inserted into the through hole of the fixing structure (910), and the fixing structure (910) is coupled to the second surface (210b) of the battery housing (210), thereby fastening the rod (231) and the battery housing (210). For example, as the fixing structure (910) fixes the rod (231) to the battery housing (210), an electrical connection between the rod (231) and the first case (211) and / or an electrical connection between the rod (231) and the second substrate (242) can be stably established.

[0104] Although the above-described embodiment has been described as a structure in which the fixed structure (910) is coupled to the second surface (210b), it is not limited thereto. For example, the fixed structure (910) may be coupled to the first surface (210a) to fix the load (231), or may be coupled to each of the first surface (210a) and the second surface (210b).

[0105] FIG. 10 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a ring-shaped housing.

[0106] In one embodiment, the housing (230) may have a substantially ring shape. For example, the housing (230) may have a substantially ring shape extending from a first surface (210a) of the battery housing (210) to a second surface (210b) of the battery housing (210). For example, referring to FIG. 10A, a portion of the rod (231) may penetrate the battery housing (210). For example, the body (232) may extend from one end of the rod (231) positioned in the direction facing the first surface (210a) to the other end of the rod (231) positioned in the direction facing the second surface (210b) to have a ring shape. In one embodiment, the ring-shaped housing (230) may be worn on a user's ear. For example, the electronic device (201) may be an earring device that operates while being worn on a user's ear. Since the load (231) can provide an electrical connection between at least one battery cell (220) and a substrate (e.g., the first substrate (241) and / or the second substrate (242) of FIG. 2), the electronic device (201) can implement various functions while being worn on a user's body by using the power provided from the at least one battery cell (220). Since the electronic device (201) is used while being worn on a user's body, the battery housing (210) may be combined with the ring-shaped housing (230) to form a part of the exterior. According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (201) is implemented as an earring device, the battery housing (210) may be recognized as an accessory by forming a part of the exterior of the earring, and thus may be utilized as a design element.

[0107] An electronic device (201) is provided. The electronic device (201) may include a battery (189) and a housing (230). The battery (189) may include a first case (211), a second case (212), and at least one battery cell (220). The first case (211) may include a first through hole (213). The second case (212) may include a second through hole (213b) that is at least partially aligned with the first through hole (213a). The second case (212) may be fastened to the first case (211). The at least one battery cell (220) may include a first electrode electrically connected to the first case (211) and a second electrode electrically connected to the second case (212). The at least one battery cell (220) may be accommodated inside the first case (211) and the second case (212). The housing (230) may include a rod (231) and a body (232). The rod (231) may be at least partially inserted into the first through hole (213a) and the second through hole (213b). The rod (231) may be electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby being electrically connected to the at least one battery cell (220). The body (232) may extend from the rod (231). The rod (231) may be configured to provide an electrical path for power provided from the battery (189).

[0108] The electronic device (101) may further include a battery housing (210) and a first substrate (241). The battery housing (210) may surround at least a portion of the battery (189). The first substrate (241) may be disposed inside the body (232). The first substrate (241) may be spaced apart from the battery housing (210). The load (231) may be configured to provide an electrical connection between the battery (189) and the first substrate (241).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a first conductive member (411) and a second conductive member (412). The first conductive member (411) may be electrically connected to the first case (211). The first conductive member (411) may be connected to the first substrate (241) by extending into the interior of the rod (231) and the interior of the body (232). The second conductive member (412) may be electrically connected to the second case (212). The second conductive member (412) may be connected to the first substrate (241) by extending into the interior of the rod (231) and the interior of the body (232).

[0110] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a second substrate (242) and a conductive plate (420). The second substrate (242) may be disposed inside the battery housing (210). The second substrate (242) may be electrically connected to the second case (212). The conductive plate (420) may further include a conductive plate (420) disposed inside the battery housing (210) and electrically connected to the second case (212). The load (231) may include a first portion (231a) that is at least partially in contact with the first case (211) and a second portion (231b) that is at least partially in contact with the conductive plate (420) and is electrically isolated from the first portion (231a). The first conductive member (411) can be connected to the first portion (231a) and the first substrate (241). The second conductive member (412) can be connected to the second portion (231b) and the second substrate (242).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include an electronic component (202) disposed on the first substrate (241) and configured to operate using power provided from the at least one battery cell (220) through the first substrate (241).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the load (231) can be electrically connected to the first case (211) and the second substrate (242) within the first through hole (213a) and the second through hole (213b).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a conductive connection structure (430) that electrically connects the second case (212) and the second substrate (242).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the load (231) may include a first portion (231a) that is in contact with the first case (211), and a second portion (231b) that is electrically isolated from the first portion (231a) and electrically connected to the second substrate (242).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a fastening structure (610) that is disposed on the second substrate (242) and fastened to the second part (231b), thereby providing an electrical connection between the second part (231b) and the second substrate (242).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a battery protection circuit (203) disposed on the second substrate (242).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the through hole (213) may extend from a first surface (210a) of the battery housing (210) to a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a). The rod (231) may pass through the second surface (210b) from the first surface (210a). The electronic device (201) may further include a fixing structure (910) for fixing the rod (231) passing through the second surface (210b) to the battery housing (210).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the housing (230) may have a ring shape extending from a first surface (210a) of the battery housing (210) to a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the at least one battery cell (220) may include a positive electrode material (220a), a negative electrode material (220b), and a separator (220c) that are wound around the through hole (213).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the at least one battery cell (220) may include a through hole corresponding to the through hole (213). The at least one battery cell (220) may include a positive electrode material (220a), a negative electrode material (220b), and a separator (220c) stacked inside the battery housing (210).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a spacer (310) disposed between the first case (211) and the second case (212) and electrically disconnecting the first case (211) and the second case (212).

[0122] An electronic device (201) is provided. The electronic device (201) may include a battery housing (210), at least one battery cell (220), a housing (230), a first substrate (241), and a second substrate (242). The battery housing (210) may include a first case (211), a second case (212) connected to the first case (211), and a through hole (213) penetrating the first case (211) and the second case (212). The at least one battery cell (220) may include a first electrode electrically connected to the first case (211) and a second electrode electrically connected to the second case (212). The at least one battery cell (220) may be accommodated inside the battery housing (210). The housing (230) may include a rod (231) and a body (232). The above-described rod (231) may be at least partially inserted into the through hole (213). The rod (231) may be electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby being electrically connected to the at least one battery cell (220). The housing (230) may extend from the rod (231). The first substrate (241) may be disposed inside the body (232). An electronic component (202) for the electronic device (201) may be disposed on the first substrate (241). The second substrate (242) may be disposed inside the battery housing (210). A battery protection circuit (203) may be disposed on the second substrate (242). The load (231) may be configured to provide an electrical path for power provided from the at least one battery cell (220) to at least one of the first substrate (241) or the second substrate (242).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a first conductive member (411) and a second conductive member (412). The first conductive member (411) may be electrically connected to the first case (211). The first conductive member (411) may be connected to the first substrate (241) by extending into the interior of the rod (231) and the interior of the body (232). The second conductive member (412) may be electrically connected to the second case (212). The second conductive member (412) may be connected to the first substrate (241) by extending into the interior of the rod (231) and the interior of the body (232).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a conductive plate (420) disposed inside the battery housing (210) and electrically connected to the second case (212). The load (231) may include a first portion (231a) that is at least partially in contact with the first case (211) and a second portion (231b) that is at least partially in contact with the conductive plate (420) and electrically isolated from the first portion (231a). The first conductive member (411) may be connected to the first portion (231a) and the first substrate (241). The second conductive member (412) may be connected to the second portion (231b) and the second substrate (242).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (201) may further include a conductive connection structure (430) that electrically connects the second case (212) and the second substrate (242). The load (231) may be electrically connected to the first case (211) and the second substrate (242) within the through hole (213).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the through hole (213) may extend from a first surface (210a) of the battery housing (210) to a second surface (210b) opposite to the first surface (210a). The rod (231) may pass through the second surface (210b) from the first surface (210a). The electronic device (201) may further include a fixing structure (910) for fixing the rod (231) passing through the second surface (210b) to the battery housing (210).

[0127] 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, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0128] 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.

[0129] 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).

[0130] 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 (120) (e.g., the processor (120)) of a 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.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as a memory (130) of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0132] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, Battery, said battery, A first case including a first through hole; A second case comprising a second through hole at least partially aligned with the first through hole and coupled to the first case, and A battery cell comprising a first electrode electrically connected to the first case and a second electrode electrically connected to the second case, and at least one battery cell accommodated within the first case and the second case; and A housing including a rod and a body extending from the rod, the rod being at least partially inserted into the first through hole and the second through hole and electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, thereby electrically connecting the at least one battery cell; The above load is, configured to provide an electrical path for power provided from said battery; Electronic devices.

2. In paragraph 1, a battery housing surrounding at least a portion of said battery; and Further comprising a first substrate disposed inside the body and spaced apart from the battery housing, The above load is, configured to provide electrical connection between the above battery and the above first substrate, Electronic devices.

3. In paragraph 2, A first conductive member electrically connected to the first case and extending into the interior of the load and the interior of the body, thereby being connected to the first substrate; and Further comprising a second conductive member electrically connected to the second case and extending into the interior of the load and the interior of the body, thereby being connected to the first substrate. Electronic devices.

4. In paragraph 3 A second substrate disposed inside the battery housing and electrically connected to the second case; and Further comprising a conductive plate disposed inside the battery housing and electrically connected to the second case, The above load is, A first portion at least partially in contact with the first case and a second portion at least partially in contact with the conductive plate and electrically isolated from the first portion, The above first challenging absence is, Connected to the first part and the first substrate, The second challenge absence is, Connected to the second part and the second substrate, Electronic devices.

5. In any one of paragraphs 2 to 4, Further comprising an electronic component disposed on the first substrate and configured to operate using power provided from the at least one battery cell through the first substrate. Electronic devices.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, Further comprising a second substrate electrically connected to the second case, The above load is, Within the first through hole and the second through hole, electrically connected to the first case and the second substrate, Electronic devices.

7. In paragraph 6, Further comprising a conductive connection structure electrically connecting the second case and the second substrate. Electronic devices.

8. In either of paragraphs 6 and 7, The above load is, A first part in contact with the first case, and A second portion comprising electrically disconnected from the first portion and electrically connected to the second substrate, Electronic devices.

9. In paragraph 8, Further comprising a fastening structure disposed on the second substrate and fastened to the second part, thereby providing an electrical connection between the second part and the second substrate. Electronic devices.

10. In any one of paragraphs 6 to 9, Further comprising a battery protection circuit disposed on the second substrate; Electronic devices.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The above through hole is, extending from the first side of the battery housing to the second side opposite to the first side, The above load is, Penetrating from the first surface to the second surface, The above electronic device, Further comprising a fixing structure for fixing the load passing through the second surface to the battery housing. Electronic devices.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above housing, Having a ring shape extending from the first side of the battery housing to the second side opposite to the first side, Electronic devices.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, At least one battery cell of the above, Including a cathode material, anode material, and a separator that are dried around the above through hole. Electronic devices.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, At least one battery cell of the above, Including a through hole corresponding to the through hole, and including a cathode material, an anode material, and a separator laminated with each other inside the battery housing, Electronic devices.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, Further comprising a spacer disposed between the first case and the second case and electrically disconnecting the first case and the second case. Electronic devices.

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