Foldable electronic device comprising magnet having through-hole

Abstract

A foldable electronic device is disclosed. The foldable electronic device may comprise: a foldable display which forms at least a part of the front surface of a first housing and the front surface of a second housing, and is configured to be bent in a folded state of the foldable electronic device; a support member which includes a first through-hole and is arranged within the first housing to support the foldable electronic device; a magnet which includes a second through-hole and is arranged on a corner region of the support member to maintain a folded state of the foldable electronic device; a sealing member which is disposed between the foldable display and the support member; and an adhesive member for waterproofing of the electronic device, the adhesive member coming into contact with the sealing member and the foldable display.

Description

Foldable electronic device comprising a magnet having a through hole

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device including a magnet having a through hole.

[0002] A foldable electronic device may have a folded or open state. The repulsive force of the foldable display within the foldable electronic device may increase when the foldable electronic device is in the folded state. To maintain the foldable electronic device in the folded state with the increased repulsive force, the foldable electronic device may include a magnet.

[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-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] A foldable electronic device is disclosed. The foldable electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing, and a foldable display. The foldable display may form at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing and the front surface of the second housing. The foldable display may be configured to bend within a folded state of the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device may further include a support member. The support member may include a first through-hole. The support member may be disposed within the first housing to support the foldable display. The foldable electronic device may include a magnet. The magnet may further include a second through-hole. The magnet may be disposed on a corner region of the support member to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device may further include a sealing member. The sealing member may be disposed between the foldable display and the support member. The foldable electronic device may include an adhesive member. The adhesive member may be brought into contact with the sealing member and the foldable display to isolate an internal space enclosed by the sealing member, the foldable display, and the support member from the outside of the electronic device. The adhesive member may be visible from the rear surface of the support member through the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0005] A foldable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing. The second housing may be pivotally coupled to the first housing. The foldable electronic device may further include a foldable display. The foldable display may form at least a portion of a front surface of the first housing and a front surface of the second housing, and may be configured to bend within a folded state of the foldable electronic device. The foldable electronic device may further include a first support member. The first support member within the first housing may include a first through-hole. The foldable electronic device may further include a second support member. The second support member may be disposed within the second housing. The foldable electronic device may further include a sealing member. The sealing member may be inserted into the first through-hole. The foldable electronic device may further include a first magnet. The first magnet may be in contact with the first support member. The foldable electronic device may further include a second magnet. The second magnet may be configured to contact the second support member and interact with the first magnet to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device. The first magnet may include a second through-hole arranged relative to the first through-hole for a sealing member inserted into the first through-hole.

[0006] FIG. 1A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 1B illustrates an example of a folded state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 1C is an exploded view of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2A is a drawing showing an exemplary arrangement of components located on the rear surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0010] FIG. 2b is a drawing showing the front side of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0011] FIG. 2c is a drawing showing the back of a foldable display of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0012] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device cut along line A-A'.

[0013] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device cut along line B-B'.

[0014] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the arrangement of magnets within a folded state of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0015] Figures 6a, 6b and 6c are drawings exemplarily showing the relationship between the through hole of the magnet and the through hole of the support member.

[0016] Figures 7a and 7b are drawings exemplarily showing the configuration of a magnet and a side wall.

[0017] Figures 8a and 8b are drawings showing exemplary configurations in which the heights of exemplary side walls are different from each other.

[0018] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings illustrating a configuration in which a portion of an exemplary side wall has been removed.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0020] FIG. 1A illustrates an example of an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 1B illustrates an example of a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 1C is an exploded view of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1A, 1B, and 1C, the electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a foldable display (130). The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a foldable electronic device at the point where it folds based on the folding axis (137).

[0022] The electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), a hinge structure (160), a foldable display (130), a printed circuit board (150), a display (135), and / or a back plate (190). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components.

[0023] In one embodiment, the first housing (110) may form a portion of an outer surface of the electronic device (100). The first housing (110) may include a first surface (111), a second surface (112) facing away from the first surface (111), and a first side surface (113) surrounding at least a portion of the first surface (111) and the second surface (112). In one embodiment, the first housing (110) may provide a space defined by the first surface (111), the second surface (112), and the first side surface (113) as a space for arranging components of the electronic device (100).

[0024] In one embodiment, the second side (123) may be pivotally connected to the first side (113) via a hinge structure (160) disposed on a hinge cover (165). The hinge structure (160) may include a hinge module and a hinge plate. The hinge plate may include a first hinge plate and a second hinge plate, and the first hinge plate may be connected to the first housing (110), and the second hinge plate may be connected to the second housing (120).

[0025] In one embodiment, the second housing (120) may include a third face (121), a fourth face (122) facing and spaced from the third face (121), and a second side (123) surrounding at least a portion of the third face (121) and the fourth face (122). The second housing (120) may provide a space defined by the third face (121), the fourth face (122), and the second side (123) as a space for arranging components of the electronic device (100).

[0026] In one embodiment, the foldable display (130) may include a window exposed to the outside. The window may protect the surface of the foldable display (130) and may be formed of a transparent material to transmit visual information provided from the foldable display (130) to the outside. The window may include a glass material such as ultra-thin glass (UTG) or a polymer material such as polyimide (PI).

[0027] In one embodiment, the foldable display (130) may form at least a portion of a first side (111) of the first housing (110) (e.g., a front side of the first housing (110)) and a third side (121) of the second housing (120) (e.g., a front side of the second housing (120)). The foldable display (130) may be disposed on the first side (111) of the first housing (110) and the third side (121) of the second housing (120) across a hinge structure (160) within a hinge cover (165). The foldable display (130) may be configured to bend within a folded state of the electronic device (100) by the hinge structure (160). The foldable display (130) may include a first display area (131), a second display area (132), and a third display area (133). For example, the foldable display (130) may include a first display area (131) disposed on a first surface (111) of the first housing, a second display area (132) disposed on a third surface (121) of the second housing, and a third display area (133) between the first display area (131) and the second display area (132). The foldable display (130) may be supported by a first support member (170) of the first housing (110) and a second support member (180) of the second housing (120).

[0028] According to one embodiment, the foldable display (130) may include an opening formed in a portion of the screen display area, or a support member (e.g., a bracket) that supports the foldable display (130) may include a recess or an opening. The electronic device (100) may include at least one camera aligned with the recess or the opening. For example, the first display area (131) may further include at least one camera (136) that can acquire an image from the outside through a portion of the first display area (131). According to one embodiment, at least one camera (136) may be included on the rear surface of the foldable display (130) corresponding to the first display area (131) or the second display area (132) of the foldable display (130). For example, the at least one camera (136) may be disposed below the foldable display (130) and may be surrounded by the foldable display (130). At least one camera (136) may be an under-display camera (UDC) that is covered by the foldable display (130) and is not exposed to the outside. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the foldable display (130) may include an opening that exposes at least one camera (136) to the outside. In one embodiment, the camera (136) may acquire images of the external environment and / or external objects through the opening.

[0029] In one embodiment, the fourth side (122) of the second housing (120) may further include at least one camera (134) and a display (135) exposed through a portion of the fourth side (122).

[0030] In one embodiment, the hinge structure (160) may be configured to pivotally connect a first support member (170) forming a first housing (110) and a second support member (180) forming a second housing (120).

[0031] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be in one of a folded state, an unfolded state, or an intermediate state. The folded state may be a state in which the first surface (111) of the first housing (110) and the third surface (121) of the second housing (120) face each other. In the folded state, the direction in which the first surface (111) faces and the direction in which the third surface (121) faces may be opposite to each other. The unfolded state may be a state in which the first surface (111) of the first housing (110) and the third surface (121) of the second housing (120) are substantially continuous planes. In the unfolded state, the direction in which the first surface (111) faces and the direction in which the third surface (121) faces may be the same. The intermediate state may be a state between the unfolded state and the folded state. In the intermediate state, the direction in which the first side (111) faces and the direction in which the third side (121) faces may be different.

[0032] In one embodiment, while the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the hinge cover (165) surrounding the hinge structure (160) may be at least partially exposed between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). In another embodiment, while the electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover (165) may be obscured by the first housing (110) and the second housing (120).

[0033] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be folded about a folding axis (137) passing through the hinge cover (165) or the hinge structure (160). For example, the hinge structure (160) within the hinge cover (165) can be positioned between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) of the electronic device (100) to enable the electronic device (100) to be bent, curved, or folded. For example, the first housing (110) can be connected to the second housing (120) through the hinge structure (160) positioned within the hinge cover (165) and can be rotated about the folding axis (137).

[0034] In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be folded so that the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) face each other by rotating about the folding axis (137). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be folded so that the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) cover or overlap each other.

[0035] The hinge structure (160) may include a hinge module and a hinge plate. The hinge module may include a hinge gear that enables the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) to pivot.

[0036] The first housing (110) may include a first support member (170), and the second housing (120) may include a second support member (180). The first support member (170) may be partially surrounded by the first side (113), and the second support member (180) may be partially surrounded by the second side (123). The first support member (170) may be formed integrally with the first side (113), and the second support member (180) may be formed integrally with the second side (123). According to one embodiment, the first support member (170) may be formed separately from the first side (113), and the second support member (180) may be formed separately from the second side (123). The first side (113) and the second side (123) may be formed of a metallic material, a non-metallic material, or a combination thereof. For example, the first side (113) may include a conductive portion (118) and a non-conductive portion (119). The conductive portion (118) may be used as a radiator of an antenna.

[0037] One side of the first support member (170) can be coupled with the rear plate (190), and the other side of the first support member (170) can be coupled with the foldable display (130). One side of the second support member (180) can be coupled with the display (135), and the other side of the second support member (180) can be coupled with the foldable display (130).

[0038] A printed circuit board (150) and a battery may be placed in the space between the surface formed by the first support member (170) and the second support member (180) and the surface formed by the display (135) and the rear plate (190). The printed circuit board (150) may be separated so that it may be placed in each of the first support member (170) of the first housing (110) and the second support member (180) of the second housing (120). Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device (100) may be placed on the printed circuit board (150).

[0039] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating an exemplary arrangement of components positioned on the rear surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating a front surface of a support member of an exemplary foldable electronic device. FIG. 2C is a diagram illustrating a rear surface of a foldable display of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 2A, the rear side of the electronic device (100) with the external display (e.g., the display (135) of FIG. 1C) and the rear plate (190) separated is illustrated. For example, FIG. 2A illustrates the structure of the electronic device (100) as viewed from the rear side of the electronic device (100) with the interior of the electronic device (100) exposed by separating the rear plate (190). The electronic device (100) may be a foldable electronic device. The electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a hinge structure (160). The hinge structure (160) may pivotally connect a first support member (170) within the first housing (110) and a second support member (180) within the second housing (120). The electronic device (100) can be folded or unfolded based on the folding axis (137) through a hinge structure (160). The electronic device (100) can be configured to maintain a folded state by using magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) arranged inside.

[0041] The first support member (170) can be fixed to the first housing (110). The first support member (170) can be formed integrally with the first housing (110). The second support member (180) can be fixed to the second housing (120). The second support member (180) can be formed integrally with the second housing (120). The first support member (170) and the second support member (180) can support components arranged inside the electronic device (100). In the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the first housing (110) can be the lower housing of the electronic device (100). In the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the second housing (120) can be the upper housing of the electronic device (100). The first housing (110) can provide a space to accommodate a battery (299) and magnets (211, 212). Magnets (211, 212), a battery (299), a speaker, a power interface, an antenna module, and / or components for the operation of the electronic device (100) can be arranged on one side (170a) of the first support member (170) within the first housing (110) (e.g., the rear side of the first support member (170)). A printed circuit board (150), a camera (134), and / or components for the operation of the electronic device (100) can be arranged on one side (180a) of the second support member (180) within the second housing (120) (e.g., the rear side of the second support member (180). Components for the operation of the electronic device (100) may be mounted on a printed circuit board (150) or another printed circuit board placed on the first support member (170). Components for the operation of the electronic device (100) may include a processor, a memory, a transmission / reception module, and / or a communication module. The first support member (170) and the second support member (180) may be referred to as a frame, a chassis, a bracket, or a support plate in terms of fixing electronic components inside the electronic device (100) or providing a space in which electronic components are installed.The first support member (170) and the second support member (180) may be referred to as a front frame or front in terms of supporting the foldable display (130) forming the front of the electronic device (100).

[0042] Referring to FIGS. 2B and 2C, the first support member (170) and the second support member (180) can support the foldable display (130). FIG. 2B illustrates the front side of the electronic device (100) with the foldable display (130) separated. For example, FIG. 2B illustrates the structure of the electronic device (100) as viewed from the front side of the electronic device (100) with the inside of the electronic device (100) exposed by separating the foldable display (130). FIG. 2C illustrates the back side of the foldable display (130).

[0043] The first support member (170) may support a part of the foldable display (130), and the second support member (180) may support another part of the foldable display (130). Each of the first support member (170) and the second support member (180) may include a plate for supporting the foldable display (130). A part of the foldable display (130) may be disposed on the other side (170b) of the first support member (170) (e.g., the front side of the first support member (170)), and another part of the foldable display (130) may be disposed on the other side (180b) of the second support member (180) (e.g., the front side of the first support member (180)). For example, the first display area (131) of the foldable display (130) may be disposed on the other side (170b) of the first support member (170). The second display area (132) of the foldable display (130) can be placed on the other side (180b) of the second support member (180).

[0044] To waterproof the electronic device (100), the electronic device (100) may further include sealing members (240, 250). The sealing members (240, 250) may be disposed between the foldable display (130) and the supporting members (170, 180). The sealing member (240) may be disposed between the foldable display (130) and the first supporting member (170). The sealing member (250) may be disposed between the foldable display (130) and the second supporting member (180). The sealing members (240, 250) may be disposed to surround openings (O) formed in the supporting members (170, 180). Openings (O) may be formed in the support members (170, 180) to provide openings for placement of a front camera or sensor, and paths for cables or flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) for connection with the foldable display (130). Sealing members (240, 250) may limit moisture transmitted from the outside of the electronic device (100) to the space between the foldable display (130) and the support members (170, 180) from entering the interior of the electronic device (100).

[0045] The first support member (170) may include a first region (271) and a second region (272). The first region (271) may be a lower region of the first support member (170) of the first housing (110) that is far from the folding axis (137). The second region (272) may be at least a portion of the remaining region of the first support member (170) excluding the first region (271). The second region (272) may be a region extending from the first region (271) toward the folding axis (137). A step region (273) may be formed at the boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The first region (271) may be a region where the extension portion (230) of the foldable display (130) is arranged. The extended portion (230) of the foldable display (130) may include a region (231) in which a part of the display panel extends or a film extends (e.g., a chip on panel (COP) or a chip on film (COF)). The extended portion (230) of the foldable display (130) may include a region in which a flexible printed circuit board (232) connected to a component for controlling the display panel (e.g., a display drive integrated circuit (DDI)) or a printed circuit board (e.g., the printed circuit board (150) of FIG. 1C) is arranged. The first region (271) may be a region in contact with the extended portion (230). The first region (271) may be a region recessed from the other surface (170b) of the first support member (170). For example, in the first region (271), the first support member (170) may be dug from the other side (170b) toward one side (170a) of the first support member (170). The second region (272) may be an area that comes into contact with the display panel of the first display area (131) of the foldable display (130). The shapes of the first region (271) and the second region (272) may be determined according to the shape of the extension portion (230) of the display (130).

[0046] The first support member (170) may have a step between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The first region (271) may be recessed from the second region (272) to have a depth corresponding to the thickness of the extension portion (230).

[0047] The sealing member (240) may be disposed on the other side (170b) of the first support member (170). The sealing member (240) may be disposed at the lower end of the first support member (170). The sealing member (240) may be disposed in an edge region of the first support member (170) that is farthest from the folding axis (137). The sealing member (240) may be disposed to surround an area of ​​the first support member (170) that requires waterproofing. The sealing member (240) may form a closed curve on the other side (170b) of the first support member (170). The sealing member (240) formed as a closed curve may isolate an internal space surrounded by the sealing member (240), the foldable display (130), and the first support member (170) from the outside of the electronic device (100). The sealing member (240) may be referred to as a waterproof member in terms of preventing moisture from entering the interior of the electronic device (100). The sealing member (240) may be referred to as an adhesive member in terms of attaching the foldable display (230) to the support members (170, 180).

[0048] The sealing member (240) may include a first sealing member (241), a second sealing member (242), a third sealing member (243), and a fourth sealing member (244). The first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) may include one of a waterproof tape, a waterproof adhesive, a sealing tape, or adhesives.

[0049] The first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) may be disposed on the other surface (170b) of the first support member (170). The first sealing member (241) may be disposed on the first region (271) of the first support member (170). The first sealing member (241) may extend from the first through hole (201) to the second through hole (202) within the first region (271). The second sealing member (242) may be disposed on the second region (272) of the first support member (170). The second sealing member (242) may extend from the first through hole (201) to the second through hole (202) within the second region (272). The thickness of the first support member (170) in the first region (271) where the first sealing member (241) is disposed and the thickness of the second region (272) where the second sealing member (242) is disposed may be different. The second sealing member (242) may be spaced apart from the first sealing member (241). The first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) may be separated from each other and disposed on the first support member (170) by a step between the first region (271) and the second region (272) of the first support member (170). When the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) are tapes, the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) may be spaced apart from the step portion. The step portion between the first region (271) and the second region (272) can be placed between the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242).

[0050] The first region (271) may be a region corresponding to the extended portion (230), and the second region (272) may be a region corresponding to a region where the extended portion (230) is not disposed. The second region (272) may be disposed along the edge of the first region (271) corresponding to the extended portion (230). The first sealing member (241) may be disposed in the extended portion (230), and the second sealing member (242) may be disposed spaced apart from the extended portion (230).

[0051] The third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) can fill the spaced portion (gap) between the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242). The third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) can be arranged in the stepped portion between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) can connect the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242). The third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) can be referred to as adhesive members in terms of being attached to the first sealing member (241), the second sealing member (242), the foldable display (130), and the first support member (170).

[0052] The third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) can be supplied through through holes formed in the first support member (170).

[0053] Referring to FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C, the first support member (170) may include through holes (201, 202). The first through hole (201) and the second through hole (202) may provide a path for injecting an adhesive for connecting a waterproof tape that is not disposed in a step area (273) between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The first through hole (201) and the second through hole (202) may provide a path for injecting an adhesive for filling a gap between the first sealing member (241) disposed in the first region (271) and the second sealing member (242) disposed in the second region (272). For example, the through holes (201, 202) may be injection paths for sealing members for waterproofing (e.g., the third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) of FIG. 2B). The third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244) may include at least one of an adhesive, a sealing adhesive, a waterproofing adhesive, or a cured in places gasket (CIPG). At least some of the through holes (201, 202) may accommodate the sealing members (243, 244). For example, the sealing members (243, 244) may be injected into the through holes (201, 202) through an injection nozzle or an injection needle of the sealing member inserted into the through holes (201, 202). The third sealing member (243) can be accommodated in the first through hole (201), and the fourth sealing member (244) can be accommodated in the second through hole (202). The first through hole (201) and the second through hole (202) can be arranged at the boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272). For example, the first through hole (201) and the second through hole (202) can be arranged at the step region (273) between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The third sealing member (243) injected through the first through hole (201) can connect one end of the first sealing member (241) and one end of the second sealing member (242).The fourth sealing member (244) injected through the second through hole (202) can connect the other end of the first sealing member (241) and the other end of the second sealing member (242).

[0054] The electronic device (100) may further include a plurality of magnets (211, 212, 221, 222). The plurality of magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) may be configured to maintain the folded state of the electronic device (100). The plurality of magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) may be arranged in respective corner regions (171, 172, 181, 182) of the electronic device (100) when the electronic device (100) is unfolded. For example, the plurality of magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) may be arranged in corner regions of the first support member (170a) and the second support member (180a).

[0055] The first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) may be arranged on the first support member (170). The first magnet (211) may be arranged within the corner region (171) among the corner regions (171, 172, 173, 174) of the first support member (170), which are arranged at an edge farther from the folding axis (137). The second magnet (212) may be arranged within the corner region (172) among the corner regions (171, 172, 173, 174) of the first support member (170a), which are arranged at an edge farther from the folding axis (137).

[0056] The third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) may be arranged on the second support member (180). The third magnet (221) may be arranged within the corner region (181) among the corner regions (181, 182, 183, 184) of the second support member (180), which are arranged at an edge farther from the folding axis (137). The fourth magnet (222) may be arranged within the corner region (182) among the corner regions (181, 182, 183, 184) of the second support member (180b), which are arranged at an edge farther from the folding axis (137).

[0057] The electronic device (100) may include a camera (134), a printed circuit board (150), a battery (299), and / or electronic components (e.g., a processor, a memory, a communication circuit, or an antenna module) necessary for the operation of the electronic device (100). The camera (134), the printed circuit board (150), the battery (299), and / or the electronic components necessary for the operation of the electronic device (100) may be placed within housings (110, 120) of the electronic device (100). Since the battery (299) and electronic components placed within the first housing (110) fill the center of the first support member (170), spaces for the first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) may be located within the corner regions (171, 172, 173, 174). The first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) may be positioned within the corner regions (171, 172, 173, 174) of the first support member (170) to reduce interaction with the touch panel or digitizer of the foldable display (130). The first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) may be positioned at optimal positions for maintaining the folded state of the electronic device (100) within the folded state of the electronic device (100). Within the folded state of the electronic device (100), a repulsive force may be greatly applied to the edge of the foldable display (130) that is far from the folding axis (137). To maintain the folded state, the magnets may be configured to provide an attractive force greater than the repulsive force. The first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) may be arranged to provide a rotational moment in the opposite direction that is larger than the rotational moment due to the repulsive force when the electronic device (100) is folded. For example, the first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) may be arranged in corner regions (171, 172) far from the folding axis (137) to provide a large rotational moment with respect to the folding axis. The first magnet (211) may be arranged on one surface (170a) of the first support member (170) within the corner region (171).The second magnet (212) can be placed on one side (170a) of the first support member (170) within the corner region (172).

[0058] Since the camera (134), printed circuit board (150), and electronic components arranged within the second housing (120) fill the center of the second support member (180), spaces for the third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) may be located within the corner regions (181, 182, 183, 184) of the second support member (180). The third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) may be located within the corner regions (181, 182, 183, 184) to reduce interaction with the touch panel or digitizer of the foldable display (130). The third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) may be arranged at optimal positions for maintaining the folded state of the electronic device (100) within the folded state of the electronic device (100). The third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) can be positioned relative to the first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) when the electronic device (100) is folded. The third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) can be aligned with the first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) when the electronic device (100) is folded. For example, when the electronic device (100) is folded, the first magnet (211) can face the third magnet (221), and the second magnet (212) can face the fourth magnet (222). For example, the third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) can be positioned at corner regions (181, 182) that are far from the folding axis (137). The third magnet (221) may be placed within the corner region (181), and the fourth magnet (222) may be placed within the corner region (182). The third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) may be placed on one side (180a) of the second support member (180). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the third magnet (221) and the fourth magnet (222) may be placed on the other side (180b) of the second support member (180).

[0059] The first magnet (211) disposed in the corner region (171) of the first support member (170) and the second magnet (212) disposed in the corner region (172) of the first support member (170) may overlap with the through holes (201, 202) of the first support member (170). When the first support member (170) is viewed vertically, the first magnet (211) may overlap with the first through hole (201), and the second magnet (212) may overlap with the second through hole (202). The first magnet (211) may include a third through hole (213) connected to the first through hole (201). The third through hole (213) may provide a path through which the third sealing member (243) is injected. For example, the third sealing member (243) can be delivered to the first through hole (201) through a nozzle or needle inserted into the third through hole (213), thereby connecting the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242). The second magnet (212) can include a fourth through hole (214) connected to the second through hole (202). The fourth through hole (214) can provide a path through which the fourth sealing member (244) is injected. For example, the fourth sealing member (244) can be delivered to the second through hole (202) through a nozzle or needle inserted into the fourth through hole (214), thereby connecting the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242).

[0060] The interior of the third through hole (213) of the first magnet (211) may be connected to the interior of the first through hole (201) of the first support member (170). For example, at least a portion of the third through hole (213) of the first magnet (211) may overlap the first through hole (201) of the first support member (170) when the first support member (170) is viewed vertically. The third sealing member (243) may be visible from the other surface (170b) of the first support member (170) through the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213). The interior of the fourth through hole (214) of the second magnet (212) may be connected to the interior of the second through hole (202) of the first support member (170). For example, at least a portion of the fourth through hole (214) of the second magnet (212) may overlap the second through hole (202) of the first support member (170) when viewed vertically from the first support member (170). The fourth sealing member (244) may be visible from the other side (170b) of the first support member (170) through the second through hole (202) and the fourth through hole (214).

[0061] The magnets (211, 212) that overlap each of the through holes (201, 202) can provide a magnetic force greater than that of the magnets that are arranged to avoid the through holes (201, 202). For example, the first magnet (211) is arranged to overlap the first through hole (201), thereby providing a magnetic force greater than that of the magnets that are not arranged to overlap the first through hole (201), and the second magnet (212) is arranged to overlap the second through hole (202), thereby providing a magnetic force greater than that of the magnets that are not arranged to overlap the second through hole (202). The first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) are arranged to overlap each of the corresponding through-holes (201, 202) to increase the volume of the magnets, thereby increasing the attractive force between the corresponding third magnet (221) and fourth magnet (222) when the electronic device (100) is folded. Through the attractive force between the magnets with increased volume, the electronic device (100) can maintain the folded state.

[0062] The first magnet (211) including the third through hole (213) and the second magnet (212) including the fourth through hole (214) can provide a large magnetic force while also providing an injection path for the third sealing member (243) and the fourth sealing member (244).

[0063] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (100) can stably maintain the folded state of the electronic device (100) by including magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) arranged within the corner region of the electronic device (100). Some of the magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) are arranged within the corner region to overlap with the through-holes (201, 202) formed in the first support member (170) for injecting the sealing member, thereby providing a greater magnetic force for maintaining the folded state of the electronic device (100). Some of the magnets (211, 212) can provide a path for injecting the sealing member while providing a greater magnetic force by including through-holes (213, 2140) connected to the through-holes (201, 202).

[0064] Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device taken along line A-A'. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary foldable electronic device taken along line B-B'.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first support member (170) may include a side wall (310) extending in the z-axis direction. The side wall (310) may extend from the first surface (170a) of the first support member (170). The side wall (310) may be formed along a boundary of a cross-section of the first through hole (201). The side wall (310) may surround the first through hole (201). The side wall (310) surrounding the first through hole (201) may have a hollow pipe shape. The first support member (170) may include a conductive portion (311) and a non-conductive portion (312). The first support member (170) may be formed through a double injection process. The first support member (170) may include a side wall (310) made of a conductive portion (311). The side wall (310) may be formed of a conductive portion (311) including a metal material to secure rigidity and stably fix the first magnet (211).

[0066] A first sealing member (241) and a second sealing member (242) may be disposed between a first support member (170) and a foldable display (130). The first support member (170) may include a first region (271), a second region (272), and a step region (273). The first region (271) may be a region close to the bottom of the first housing (110). The second region (272) may be a region extending from the first region (271) to a folding axis (e.g., the folding axis (137) of FIG. 1C). The first region (271) may be a part of the first support member (170) that contacts the extension portion (230). The second region (272) may be a part of the first support member (170) that contacts the display panel of the foldable display (130).

[0067] The other side (170b) of the first support member (170) may include a step area (273) between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The second region (272) may be dug out by the thickness of the extended portion (230) more than the first region (271). The second region (272) may be recessed in a direction from the other side (170b) of the first support member (170) toward the one side (170a) of the first support member (170). The recessed depth in the second region (272) may correspond to the thickness of the extended portion (230). The step area (273) may be disposed between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) formed of tape may be attached to a flat surface for sealing. The first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242) may be spaced apart within the step region (273). The third sealing member (243) inserted or injected through the first through hole (201) may connect the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242). The first sealing member (241), the second sealing member (242), and the third sealing member (243) may limit moisture (w) that has reached the space between the foldable display (230) and the first housing (110) (or the first support member (170)) from entering the electronic device (100).

[0068] The first magnet (211) may be placed on one side (170a) of the first support member (170). The first magnet (211) may be seated in a groove formed by a side wall (310) protruding from one side (170a) of the first support member (170) and a structure. The first magnet (211) may be seated in the groove and fixed inside the electronic device (100). A portion of the first magnet (211) may be placed inside the groove, and the remaining portion of the first magnet (211) may be placed on the side wall (310). The first magnet (211) may be attached to the side wall (310). For example, the first magnet (211) may be attached to the side wall (310) through an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include an adhesive, a tape, or a double-sided tape. The adhesive can fill the space between the first magnet (211) and the side wall (310). The remaining portion of the first magnet (211) can include a third through hole (213) connected to the first through hole (201). The internal spaces of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213) are connected to each other, so that the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213) can provide an injection path for the third sealing member (243).

[0069] The first magnet (211) including the remaining portion disposed on the side wall (310) can provide a greater magnetic force than a magnet that does not include the remaining portion. The remaining portion of the first magnet (211) disposed on the side wall (310) can include a third through hole (213) so as not to cover the first through hole (201). The first magnet (211) can provide a large magnetic force while providing an injection path for the third sealing member (243) by forming the first through hole (201) to overlap with the first through hole (201) and connecting the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213).

[0070] Referring to FIG. 4, when the first sealing member (241) is disposed in the step region (273) located between the first region (271) and the second region (272), a gap may be formed between the first sealing member (241) and the foldable display (130). The third sealing member (243) may be injected through the first through hole (201) and may come into contact with the rear surface of the foldable display (130). The third sealing member (243) coming into contact with the foldable display (130) may fill the gap between the third sealing member (243) and the foldable display (130). The third sealing member (243) filling the gap may prevent moisture (w) that has reached between the foldable display (130) and the first housing (110) from flowing into the interior of the electronic device (100).

[0071] With reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, the first through hole (201), the first magnet (211), and the third through hole (213) located within the corner region (171) have been described, but the above-described contents may be applied equally or similarly to the second through hole (202), the second magnet (212), and the fourth through hole (214) located within the corner region (172).

[0072] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the arrangement of magnets within a folded state of an exemplary foldable electronic device.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 5, within the folded state of the electronic device (100), magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) within the electronic device (100) can be aligned to interact with each other. Within the folded state of the electronic device (100), each of the magnets (211, 212) disposed within the first housing (110) can interact with the magnets (221, 222) disposed within the second housing (120). For example, within the folded state of the electronic device (100), the first magnet (211) can interact with the third magnet (221) corresponding to the first magnet (211), and the second magnet (212) can interact with the fourth magnet (222) corresponding to the second magnet (212).

[0074] Magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) may be placed in corner areas of the foldable display (130) where the repulsive force of the foldable display (130) is high (e.g., corner areas (171, 172) among corner areas of the first support member (170) and corner areas (181, 182) among corner areas of the second support member (180).

[0075] The magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) may be arranged to increase the attractive force between the magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) in order to maintain the folded state of the electronic device (100) despite the repulsive force of the foldable display (130). In the folded state of the electronic device (100), the first magnet (211) arranged in the corner region (171) may be arranged with respect to the third magnet (221) arranged in the corner region (181). In the folded state of the electronic device (100), the first magnet (211) may face the third magnet (221). In the folded state of the electronic device (100), when the electronic device (100) is viewed in the direction in which the first through-hole (201) extends, the first magnet (211) may overlap the third magnet (221). Within the folded state of the electronic device (100), the second magnet (212) disposed within the corner region (172) may be arranged relative to the fourth magnet (222) disposed within the corner region (182). Within the folded state of the electronic device (100), at least a portion of the second magnet (212) may face the fourth magnet (222). Within the folded state of the electronic device (100), when the electronic device (100) is viewed in a direction in which the second through hole (202) extends, at least a portion of the second magnet (212) may overlap with the fourth magnet (222).

[0076] According to the above-described embodiment, when the electronic device (100) is folded, the first magnet (211) and the third magnet (221) are arranged to face each other, and the second magnet (212) and the fourth magnet (222) are arranged to face each other, thereby improving the attractive force between the first magnet (211) and the third magnet (221) and the attractive force between the second magnet (212) and the fourth magnet (222). By the improved attractive force between the magnets in the folded state of the electronic device (100), the electronic device (100) can stably maintain the folded state.

[0077] Figures 6a, 6b and 6c are drawings exemplarily showing the relationship between the through hole of the magnet and the through hole of the support member.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, a first through hole (201) formed in a first support member (170) may be connected to a second through hole (202) formed in a first magnet (211). The first magnet (211) may include a body (601) and wings (602). At least a portion of the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be seated in a space formed by the side wall (310) and the first support member (170). The height of the first magnet (211) may be higher than the side wall (310). The height of the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be higher than the side wall (310). The wings (602) of the first magnet (211) may cover the first through hole (201) from the body (601). The wing (602) may be disposed on the side wall (310). The wing (602) may be supported by the side wall (310). The wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may include a third through hole (213) connected to the first through hole (201). The first magnet (211) may be attached to the first support member (170) via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include one of an adhesive, a tape, or a double-sided tape. The adhesive may fill the space between the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) and the side surface (310) to prevent the third sealing member (243) from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213).

[0079] Referring to Fig. 6a, the first through hole (201) may be arranged based on the third through hole (213). The diameter (d1) of the first through hole (201) may be the same as the diameter (d2) of the third through hole (213). The first through hole (201) may be aligned with the third through hole (213). For example, when looking at the first support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213), the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213) may completely overlap. The inner surface of the first through hole (201) may be connected to the inner surface of the third through hole (213). The first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213) having the same diameter may provide a continuously connected inner surface. However, this is not limited to this, and the first through hole (201) is not aligned with the third through hole (213), and when looking at the first support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213), only a part of the first through hole (201) may overlap with the third through hole (213).

[0080] Referring to FIG. 6B, the first through hole (201) may be arranged based on the third through hole (213). The diameter (d1) of the first through hole (201) may be larger than the diameter (d2) of the third through hole (213). The first through hole (201) may be aligned with the third through hole (213). For example, the center of the cross-section of the first through hole (201) may coincide with the center of the cross-section of the third through hole (213). When looking at the first support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213), the first through hole (201) may be arranged within the third through hole (213). The wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may cover a portion of the first through hole (201). However, this is not limited to the first through hole (201), and the first through hole (201) may not be aligned with the third through hole (213).

[0081] Referring to Fig. 6c, the first through hole (201) may be arranged based on the third through hole (213). The diameter (d1) of the first through hole (201) may be smaller than the diameter (d2) of the third through hole (213). The first through hole (201) may be aligned with the third through hole (213). For example, the center of the cross-section of the first through hole (201) may coincide with the center of the cross-section of the third through hole (213). When looking at the first support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213), the third through hole (213) may be arranged within the first through hole (201). The wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may cover a portion of the end of the side wall (310). For example, when looking at the first support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213), the side wall (310) may be visually exposed through the first through hole (201). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first through hole (201) may not be aligned with the third through hole (213).

[0082] The diameters of the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213) may be larger than the diameter of the needle or nozzle for injecting the third sealing member (243) inserted or injected into the first through hole (201).

[0083] With reference to FIGS. 6a, 6b and 6c, the first through hole (201), the first magnet (211) and the third through hole (213) located within the corner region (171) have been described, but the above-described contents may be applied equally or similarly to the second through hole (202), the second magnet (212) and the fourth through hole (214) located within the corner region (172).

[0084] The diameters of the first through hole (201), the second through hole (202), the third through hole (213), and the fourth through hole (214) may be the same. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the diameters of the third through hole (213) of the first magnet (211) and the fourth through hole (214) of the second magnet (212) may be different from each other. For example, the diameter (d2) of the third through hole (213) of the first magnet (211) may be the same as the diameter (d1) of the first through hole (201), and the diameter of the fourth through hole (214) of the second magnet (212) may be larger or smaller than the diameter of the first through hole (201). For example, the diameter (d2) of the third through hole (213) of the first magnet (211) may be smaller than the diameter (d1) of the first through hole (201), and the diameter of the fourth through hole (214) of the second magnet (212) may be larger than the diameter of the first through hole (201) or may be equal to the diameter of the first through hole (201). For example, the diameter (d2) of the third through hole (213) of the first magnet (211) may be larger than the diameter (d1) of the first through hole (201), and the diameter of the fourth through hole (214) of the second magnet (212) may be smaller than the diameter of the first through hole (201) or may be equal to the diameter of the first through hole (201). The diameters of the first through hole (201), the second through hole (202), the third through hole (213), and the fourth through hole (214) can be determined according to the shape of the surrounding apparatus or support members (170, 180) on which the magnets (211, 212, 221, 222) are arranged.

[0085] According to the above-described embodiment, since the third through-hole (213) of the first magnet (211) is connected to the first through-hole (201), the third sealing member (243) can be provided between the foldable display (130) and the first support member (170) through the first through-hole (201) and the third through-hole (213). Since the electronic device (100) includes the first magnet (211) having the third through-hole (213), the electronic device (100) can maintain a folded state, and by providing the sealing member through the third through-hole (213), moisture flowing into the interior of the electronic device (100) can be restricted.

[0086] Figures 7a and 7b are drawings exemplarily showing the configuration of a magnet and a side wall.

[0087] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the first magnet (211) may include a body (601) and wings (602). At least a portion of the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be seated in a space formed by the side wall (310) and the first support member (170). The first magnet (211) may be attached to the first support member (170) via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include one of an adhesive, a tape, or a double-sided tape. The adhesive may fill the space between the wings (602) and the side wall (310) of the first magnet (211) to prevent the third sealing member (243) from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (213).

[0088] The height of the first magnet (211) may be higher than the side wall (310). The height of the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be higher than the side wall (310). The wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may cover the first through hole (201) from the body (601). The wing (602) may be disposed on the side wall (310). The wing (602) may be supported by the side wall (310). The wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may include a third through hole (213). The first through hole (201) formed in the first support member (170) may be connected to the third through hole (213) formed in the first magnet (211).

[0089] The side wall (310) formed along the first through hole (201) may protrude from one side (170a) of the first support member (170) by a certain length. For example, the length (h1) of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be the same as the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that supports the wing (602) of the first magnet (211). The length (h1) of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be the same as the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that contacts only the wing (602) of the first magnet (211). The length (h1) of the side wall (310) that is in contact with the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be the same as the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that is not in contact with the body (601) of the first magnet (211).

[0090] The side wall (310) may extend toward the wings (602) of the first magnet (211) with the same length. The wings of the first magnet (211) positioned on the side wall (310) may be formed with the same thickness.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 7a and 7b, the relationship between the first magnet (211) located within the corner region (171) and the side wall (310) has been described, but the above-described content can be applied equally or similarly to the second through hole (202) located within the corner region (172) and the side wall in contact with the second through hole (202).

[0092] Figures 8a and 8b are drawings showing exemplary configurations in which the heights of exemplary side walls are different from each other.

[0093] The first magnet (211) may be attached to the first support member (170) via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include one of an adhesive, a tape, or a double-sided tape. The adhesive may fill the space between the wing (602) and the side surface (310) of the first magnet (211) to prevent the third sealing member (243) from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (203). A side wall (310) formed along the first through hole (201) may protrude from one surface (170a) of the first support member (170). The protruding length of the side wall (310) of the first support member (170) may be different. For example, the length (h1) of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be smaller than the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that supports the wing (602) of the first magnet (211). The length (h1) of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be smaller than the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that contacts only the wing (602) of the first magnet (211). The length (h1) of the side wall (310) that is in contact with the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be smaller than the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that is not in contact with the body (601) of the first magnet (211).

[0094] The side wall (310) may extend toward the wings (602) of the first magnet (211) with different lengths. The wings (602) of the first magnet (211) positioned on the side wall (310) may also be formed with different thicknesses. The wings (602) positioned on the side wall (310) may have a surface parallel to the first support member (170) (e.g., the upper surface of the first magnet (211) or the upper surface of the wings (602). If the protruding length of the side wall (310) is short, the wings (602) of the first magnet (211) may be thick so that the wings (602) or the first magnet (211) have a surface parallel to the first support member (170). If the protrusion length of the side wall (310) is long, the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be thin so that the wing (602) or the first magnet (211) has a surface parallel to the first support member (170).

[0095] The wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may include a portion (602a) that contacts the body (601) and a remaining portion (602b). The length (h1) of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be relatively short. The portion (602a) disposed on the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be thicker than other portions of the wing (602). The length (h2) of the side wall (310) that contacts only the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be relatively long. The remaining portion (602b) disposed on the side wall (310) that only contacts the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be thinner than other portions of the wing (602).

[0096] Although the length (h1) is described as being shorter than the length (h2), the length (h1) may be longer than the length (h2). For example, the length (h1) of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) may be longer than the length (h2) of the side wall (310) that does not contact the body (601) of the first magnet (211). The portion (602a) disposed on the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) of the first magnet (211) and the wing (602) of the first magnet (211) may be thinner than other portions of the wing (602).

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 8a and 8b, the relationship between the first magnet (211) located within the corner region (171) and the side wall (310) has been described, but the above-described content can be applied equally or similarly to the second through hole (202) located within the corner region (172) and the side wall in contact with the second through hole (202).

[0098] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings illustrating a configuration in which a portion of an exemplary side wall has been removed.

[0099] The first magnet (211) may be attached to the first support member (170) via an adhesive member. The adhesive member may include one of an adhesive, a tape, or a double-sided tape. The adhesive may fill the space between the wing (602) and the side surface (310) of the first magnet (211) to prevent the third sealing member (243) from leaking through the boundary between the first through hole (201) and the third through hole (203). A side wall (310) formed along a portion of the first through hole (201) may protrude from one surface (170a) of the first support member (170). The protruding length of the side wall (310) of the first support member (170) may be different. For example, a body (601) may be arranged instead of the side wall along the remaining portion of the edge of the first through hole (201). The side wall (310) may become thicker as it moves away from the body (601). The first through hole (201) may be formed by the first magnet (211) and the side wall (310).

[0100] Referring to FIGS. 9a and 9b, the relationship between the first magnet (211) located within the corner region (171) and the side wall (310) has been described, but the above-described content can be applied equally or similarly to the second through hole (202) located within the corner region (172) and the side wall in contact with the second through hole (202).

[0101] Although the wings (602) of the first magnet (211) of FIGS. 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, and 9b are described as being formed along the first through-hole (201), the wings (602) may be formed along only a portion of the first through-hole (201). The wings (602) may include a trim portion that is connected to the third through-hole (213). For example, a portion of the wings (602) facing the body (601) (e.g., a portion of the remaining portion (602b) of FIG. 8b) may be removed.

[0102] In the descriptions of FIGS. 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, and 9b, it has been described that the first magnet (211) and the second magnet (212) can be formed in the same or similar shape, but this is not limited thereto. For example, the first magnet (211) may have the same length of the wing (602) as in FIG. 7a or 7b, and the second magnet (212) may have different extended lengths of the wing (602) as in FIG. 8a or 8b, or a part of the second magnet (212) may be configured to replace the function of the side wall (310) as in FIG. 9a or 9b. The first magnet (211) may have different extension lengths of wings (602) as in FIG. 8a or FIG. 8b, and the second magnet (212) may have the same length of wings (602) as in FIG. 7a or FIG. 7b, or may be configured so that a part of the second magnet (212) replaces the function of the side wall (310) as in FIG. 9a or FIG. 9b.

[0103] According to the above-described embodiment, the first magnet (211) or the second magnet (212) may have various shapes depending on the environment around the magnets (211, 212) (e.g., the shape or structure of the first support member (170). The first magnet (211) or the second magnet (212) is formed to correspond to the surrounding environment, and is configured to cover a part of the side wall (310) or replace a part of the side wall (310), thereby securing a magnetic field. The first magnet (211) or the second magnet (212) includes a third through hole (213) or a fourth through hole (214) connected to the through holes (201, 202), thereby allowing a third sealing member or a fourth sealing member for waterproofing to be injected.

[0104] A foldable electronic device may include a structure for maintaining a folded state. To maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device, magnets may be placed at each corner of the foldable display. To avoid interference between the waterproofing structure and the magnets within the foldable electronic device, the volume of the magnets may be reduced, and a structure may be required to secure magnetic force to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device.

[0105] According to the above-described embodiment, a foldable electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100) of FIG. 1A) may include a first housing (e.g., first housing (110) of FIG. 1A), a second housing (e.g., second housing (120) of FIG. 1A), and a foldable display (e.g., foldable display (130) of FIG. 1A). The foldable display may form at least a portion of a front surface of the first housing (110) and a front surface of the second housing (120), and may be configured to be bent within a folded state of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0106] The above foldable electronic device (100) may further include a support member (e.g., the first support member (170) of FIG. 1c). The support member may have a first through hole (e.g., the first through hole (201) of FIG. 2a). The support member may be disposed within the first housing (110) to support the foldable display (130).

[0107] The foldable electronic device (100) may further include a magnet (e.g., the first magnet (211) of FIG. 2A). The magnet may include a second through hole (213). The magnet may be placed on a corner region of the support member (170) to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0108] The above foldable electronic device (100) may further include a sealing member (e.g., the sealing member (240) of FIG. 2B). The sealing member (240) may be placed between the foldable display (130) and the support member (170).

[0109] The above foldable electronic device (100) may further include an adhesive member (243). The adhesive member (243) may isolate an internal space defined by the sealing member (240), the foldable display (130), and the support member (170) from the outside of the electronic device. The adhesive member (243) may be in contact with the sealing member (240) and the foldable display (130).

[0110] The above adhesive member (243) can be seen from the rear side of the support member (170) through the first through hole (201) and the second through hole (213).

[0111] According to the above-described embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) can provide a magnetic force to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100) through a magnet. In order to waterproof the foldable electronic device (100), the foldable electronic device (100) can inject an adhesive material through the second through hole (213) of the magnet (211) and the first through hole (201) connected to the second through hole (213).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (243) can be accommodated in at least a portion of the first through hole (201). When the support member (170) is viewed vertically, the adhesive member (243) and the sealing member (240) can form a closed curve extending along the boundary of the internal space.

[0113] The adhesive member (243) according to the above-described embodiment can block moisture from entering the foldable electronic device (100) by forming a closed curve.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the support member (170) may be positioned between the magnet (211) and the foldable display (130). The corner region may be one corner region among the corner regions of the support member (170) that is far from the folding axis (137) of the foldable display (130).

[0115] According to the above-described embodiment, the magnet (211) is placed in an area of ​​strong repulsion of the foldable display (130), thereby maintaining the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (243) and the sealing member (240) can prevent moisture that has reached between the display and the support member (170) from entering the internal space.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the support member (170) may include a first region (271) and a second region (272) having a different height from the first region (271). The first through hole (201) may be positioned at the boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272).

[0118] According to the above-described embodiment, the first through hole (201) arranged in the step portion can provide an adhesive member for connecting the sealing member separated by the step portion. The first through hole (201) can provide a sealing member or adhesive member in the step portion where it is difficult to arrange a waterproofing member.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (240) may include a first sealing tape (241) and a second sealing tape (242). The first sealing tape (241) may extend from the first through hole (201) within the first region (271) to a third through hole (202) disposed at a boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The second sealing tape (242) may extend from the first through hole (201) to the third through hole (202) within the second region (272). The above adhesive member (243; 244) may include a first adhesive (243) that connects the first sealing tape (241) and the second sealing tape (242) through the first through-hole (201) and a second adhesive (244) that connects the first sealing tape (241) and the second sealing tape (242) through the third through-hole (202).

[0120] According to one embodiment, when looking at the support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201), a portion of the sealing member (240) may overlap with the adhesive member (243).

[0121] According to the above-described embodiment, the sealing member (240) is connected to the adhesive member (243), thereby limiting moisture from flowing from the outside of the electronic device (100) into the inside of the electronic device (100).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the support member (170) may further include a side wall (e.g., a side wall (310) of FIG. 3). The side wall (310) may protrude from one side of the support member (170) along the first through hole (201) in a direction opposite to the direction toward the foldable display (130).

[0123] The magnet (211) may further include a body (e.g., a body (601) of FIG. 6a) and a wing (a wing (602) of FIG. 6b). The body may be in contact with the one surface and may extend along the side wall (310). The wing may extend from the body (601) toward the first through hole (201).

[0124] The magnet (211) according to the above-described embodiment can be arranged to overlap with the first through hole (201), thereby providing a strong magnetic force. The magnet (211) providing a strong magnetic force can maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device.

[0125] The above support member (170) may further include a non-conductive portion and a conductive portion forming the side wall (310).

[0126] According to the above-described embodiment, the side wall (310) including the conductive portion can have relatively high rigidity. Based on the high rigidity, the side wall (310) can provide stable fixation of the magnet and prevent damage to the display caused by the magnet.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the protruding length of a portion of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) may be different from the protruding length of another portion of the side wall (310).

[0128] In one embodiment, the wing (602) may become thinner as it moves away from the body (601).

[0129] According to the above-described embodiment, the magnet may have various shapes depending on the surrounding environment in which the magnet is placed.

[0130] According to one embodiment, the foldable display (130) may further include an extension panel (230).

[0131] The extension panel may be bent to face the display panel, which provides visual information to the outside of the electronic device, and may extend toward the folding axis (137) of the foldable display (130).

[0132] The above extension panel (230) can be placed at the edge area of ​​the support member (170) far from the folding axis (137).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (240) may include a first sealing tape (241) and a second sealing tape (242).

[0134] The above first sealing tape (241) can be placed between the extension panel (230) and the support member (170).

[0135] The second sealing tape (242) is placed between the display panel and the support member (170) and can be spaced apart from the first sealing tape (241).

[0136] The above adhesive member (243) can connect the first sealing tape (241) and the second sealing tape (242).

[0137] According to the above-described embodiment, sealing tapes spaced apart from the step portion can be connected through the adhesive member (243). The sealing tapes connected to the adhesive member can form a closed curve, thereby limiting the inflow of moisture into the electronic device.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the diameter of the first through hole (201) may be different from the diameter of the second through hole (213).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the magnet (211) may cover a portion of the first through hole (201).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may further include another magnet (221) disposed within the second housing (120) configured to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100) by interacting with the magnet (211) when the foldable electronic device (100) is folded.

[0141] According to the above-described embodiment, the magnet can maintain the folded state of the electronic device through interaction with the opposing magnet. The electronic device can be maintained in a stable folded state through the magnets.

[0142] According to one embodiment, a foldable electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110), a second housing (120), and a foldable display (130).

[0143] The second housing (120) can be pivotally coupled to the first housing (110). The foldable display (130) can form at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing (110) and the front surface of the second housing (120). The foldable display (130) can be configured to bend within the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0144] The foldable electronic device (100) may further include a first support member (170). The first support member (170) may include a first through hole (201). The first support member (170) may be disposed within the first housing (110).

[0145] The foldable electronic device (100) may further include a second support member (180). The second support member (180) may be disposed within the second housing (120).

[0146] The foldable electronic device (100) may further include a sealing member. The sealing member may further include a first through hole (201).

[0147] The foldable electronic device (100) may further include a first magnet (211). The first magnet (211) may be in contact with the first support member (170).

[0148] The foldable electronic device (100) may further include a second magnet (221). The second magnet (221) may be configured to contact the second support member (180) and interact with the first magnet (211) to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0149] The first magnet may include a second through hole (213) arranged relative to the first through hole (201) for a sealing member (240; 241; 242; 243; 244) inserted into the first through hole (201).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the first support member (170) may include a first region (271) and a second region (272) having a different height from the first region (271). The first through hole (201) may be arranged at a boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the sealing member (240; 241; 242; 243; 244) may include a first sealing member (241), a second sealing member (242), a third sealing member (243), and a fourth sealing member (244).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the first sealing member (241) may extend from the first through hole (201) within the first region (271) to a third through hole disposed at the boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the second sealing member (242) may extend from the first through hole (201) to the third through hole within the second region (272).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the third sealing member (243) accommodated in the first through hole (201) can connect the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the fourth sealing member (244) accommodated in the third through hole can connect the first sealing member (241) and the second sealing member (242).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the internal space defined by the sealing member, the foldable display (130), and the first support member (170) can be isolated from the exterior of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0157] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 10, in a network environment (1000), an electronic device (1001) may communicate with an electronic device (1002) via a first network (1098) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (1004) or a server (1008) via a second network (1099) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may communicate with the electronic device (1004) via the server (1008). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1001) may include a processor (1020), a memory (1030), an input module (1050), an audio output module (1055), a display module (1060), an audio module (1070), a sensor module (1076), an interface (1077), a connection terminal (1078), a haptic module (1079), a camera module (1080), a power management module (1088), a battery (1089), a communication module (1090), a subscriber identification module (1096), or an antenna module (1097). In some embodiments, the electronic device (1001) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (1078)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (1076), camera module (1080), or antenna module (1097)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (1060)).

[0159] The processor (1020) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (1040)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (1001) connected to the processor (1020) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (1020) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (1076) or a communication module (1090)) in a volatile memory (1032), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (1032), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (1034). According to one embodiment, the processor (1020) may include a main processor (1021) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (1023) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (1021). For example, when the electronic device (1001) includes the main processor (1021) and the auxiliary processor (1023), the auxiliary processor (1023) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (1021) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (1023) may be implemented separately from the main processor (1021) or as a part thereof.

[0160] The auxiliary processor (1023) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (1060), the sensor module (1076), or the communication module (1090)) of the electronic device (1001), for example, on behalf of the main processor (1021) while the main processor (1021) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (1021) while the main processor (1021) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1023) (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 (1080) or a communication module (1090)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (1023) (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 (1001) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (1008)). 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.

[0161] The memory (1030) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (1020) or the sensor module (1076)) of the electronic device (1001). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (1040)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (1030) can include volatile memory (1032) or non-volatile memory (1034).

[0162] The program (1040) may be stored as software in memory (1030) and may include, for example, an operating system (1042), middleware (1044), or an application (1046).

[0163] The input module (1050) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (1001) (e.g., a processor (1020)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1001). The input module (1050) 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).

[0164] The audio output module (1055) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (1001). The audio output module (1055) 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.

[0165] The display module (1060) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (1001). The display module (1060) 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 (1060) 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.

[0166] The audio module (1070) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (1070) can acquire sound through the input module (1050), output sound through the sound output module (1055), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1002)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (1001).

[0167] The sensor module (1076) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (1001) 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 (1076) 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.

[0168] The interface (1077) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (1001) to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002)). In one embodiment, the interface (1077) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0169] The connection terminal (1078) may include a connector through which the electronic device (1001) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (1078) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0170] The haptic module (1079) 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 (1079) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0171] The camera module (1080) can capture still images and videos. In one embodiment, the camera module (1080) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0172] The power management module (1088) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (1001). According to one embodiment, the power management module (1088) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0173] A battery (1089) may power at least one component of the electronic device (1001). In one embodiment, the battery (1089) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0174] The communication module (1090) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (1001) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (1002), electronic device (1004), or server (1008)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (1090) may operate independently from the processor (1020) (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 (1090) may include a wireless communication module (1092) (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 (1094) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (1004) via a first network (1098) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (1099) (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 may 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 (1092) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (1096) to verify or authenticate the electronic device (1001) within a communication network such as the first network (1098) or the second network (1099).

[0175] The wireless communication module (1092) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (1092) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (1092) may 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 (1092) may support various requirements specified in the electronic device (1001), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1004)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (1099)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (1092) 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.

[0176] The antenna module (1097) 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 (1097) 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 (1097) 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 (1098) or the second network (1099), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (1090). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (1090) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected 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 (1097).

[0177] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (1097) 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.

[0178] 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)).

[0179] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (1001) and an external electronic device (1004) via a server (1008) connected to a second network (1099). Each of the external electronic devices (1002 or 1004) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (1001). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (1001) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (1002, 1004, or 1008). For example, when the electronic device (1001) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (1001) 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 (1001). The electronic device (1001) 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 (1001) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (1004) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (1008) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (1004) or server (1008) may be included within the second network (1099). The electronic device (1001) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0180] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0181] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0182] 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).

[0183] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (1040)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (1036) or an external memory (1038)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (1001)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (1020)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (1001)) 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.

[0184] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity 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 the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0185] 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 a foldable electronic device (100), First housing (110); Second housing (120); A foldable display (130) forming at least a portion of the front surface of the first housing (110) and the front surface of the second housing (120), and configured to be bent within a folded state of the foldable electronic device (100); A support member (170) including a first through hole (201) and positioned within the first housing (110) to support the foldable display (130); A magnet (211) including a second through hole (213) and positioned on a corner area of ​​the support member (170) to maintain the folded state of the foldable electronic device (100); A sealing member (240) placed between the foldable display (130) and the support member (170); and It includes an adhesive member (243) that comes into contact with the sealing member (240) and the foldable display (130) to isolate the internal space defined by the sealing member (240), the foldable display (130) and the support member (170) from the outside of the electronic device. The above adhesive member (243) is visible from the rear of the support member (170) through the first through hole (201) and the second through hole (213). Foldable electronic device (100).

2. In paragraph 1, The above adhesive member (243) is accommodated in at least a part of the first through hole (201), When the above support member (170) is viewed vertically, the adhesive member (243) and the sealing member (240) form a closed curve extending along the boundary of the internal space. Foldable electronic device (100).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above support member (170) is placed between the magnet (211) and the foldable display (130), The above corner area is one corner area of ​​the support member (170) that is far from the folding axis (137) of the foldable display (130). Foldable electronic device (100).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above adhesive member (243) and the sealing member (240) limit moisture that reaches between the display and the support member (170) from entering the internal space. Foldable electronic device (100).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above support member (170) includes a first region (271) and a second region (272) having a different height from the first region (271). The above first through hole (201) is positioned at the boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272). Foldable electronic device (100).

6. In paragraph 5, The above sealing member (240) includes a first sealing tape (241) and a second sealing tape (242). The first sealing tape (241) extends from the first through hole (201) within the first region (271) to the third through hole (202) located at the boundary between the first region (271) and the second region (272). The second sealing tape (242) extends from the first through hole (201) to the third through hole (202) within the second region (272), The above adhesive member (243; 244) includes a first adhesive (243) that connects the first sealing tape (241) and the second sealing tape (242) through the first through-hole (201) and a second adhesive (244) that connects the first sealing tape (241) and the second sealing tape (242) through the third through-hole (202). Foldable electronic device (100).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, When looking at the support member (170) in the extension direction of the first through hole (201), a part of the sealing member (240) overlaps with the adhesive member (243). Foldable electronic device (100).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above support member (170) is It further includes a side wall (310) that protrudes in a direction opposite to the direction toward the foldable display (130) from one side of the support member (170) along the first through hole (201). The above magnet (211) is, It further includes a body (601) that contacts the above surface and extends along the side wall (310) and a wing (602) that extends from the body (601) toward the first through hole (201). Foldable electronic device (100).

9. In paragraph 8, The above support member (170) is, Further comprising a non-conductive portion and a conductive portion forming the side wall (310). Foldable electronic device (100).

10. In paragraph 8, The protrusion length of a part of the side wall (310) that contacts the body (601) is different from the protrusion length of another part of the side wall (310). Foldable electronic device (100).

11. In paragraph 8, The above wing (602) is, The farther away from the above body (601), the thinner it becomes. Foldable electronic device (100).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above foldable display (130) is The electronic device further comprises a display panel that provides visual information to the outside and a mounted extension panel (230) that is bent to face the display panel and extends toward the folding axis (137) of the foldable display (130). The above extension panel (230) is arranged at the edge area of ​​the support member (170) far from the folding axis (137). Foldable electronic device (100).

13. In paragraph 12, The above sealing member (240) includes a first sealing tape (241) and a second sealing tape (242). The above first sealing tape (241) is It is placed between the above extension panel (230) and the above support member (170), The above second sealing tape (242) is It is placed between the display panel and the support member (170) and is spaced apart from the first sealing tape (241). The above adhesive member (243) connects the first sealing tape (241) and the second sealing tape (242). Foldable electronic device (100).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The diameter of the above first through hole (201) is Different from the diameter of the above second through hole (213), Foldable electronic device (100).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above magnet (211) covers a part of the first through hole (201). Foldable electronic device (100).

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