Wearable device including heat dissipation structure

Abstract

A wearable device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a frame including at least one inlet; a printed circuit board disposed in the frame; an electronic component disposed on the printed circuit board; and a shield can disposed on the printed circuit board and at least partially surrounding the electronic component. The wearable device may include a housing coupled to the shield can. The wearable device may include an actuator facing the housing. The actuator may be configured to move air, received through the at least one inlet, toward the housing.

Description

Wearable device including a heat dissipation structure

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a wearable device including a heat dissipation structure.

[0002] Wearable devices can be worn on a part of the user's body. Wearable devices can be provided in various forms. For example, wearable devices may include glasses-type devices that provide augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) to the user. As wearable devices perform various functions to meet the user's needs, heat may be generated from electronic components within the wearable device. To reduce functional degradation of the wearable device, a structure may be required to dissipate the heat generated from the electronic components within the wearable device.

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

[0004] In one embodiment, a wearable device may include a frame including at least one inlet, a printed circuit board disposed within the frame, an electronic component disposed on the printed circuit board, and a shield can coupled to the printed circuit board and at least partially surrounding the electronic component. The wearable device may include a cover plate including a first portion disposed on the electronic component and a second portion surrounding the first portion, and a housing coupled to the shield can. The wearable device may include an actuator disposed toward the second portion. The actuator may be configured to inject air introduced into the at least one inlet toward the second portion.

[0005] In one embodiment, a wearable device may include a frame including at least one inlet, a printed circuit board disposed within the frame, and an electronic component disposed on the printed circuit board. The wearable device may include a housing including a cover plate including a first portion disposed on the electronic component, and a second portion surrounding the first portion. The wearable device may include an actuator including a first side disposed toward the second side and including first openings, a second side opposite the first side and including second openings, and a protrusion structure extending from the second side to the second side and attached to the second side. The actuator may be configured to inject air drawn into the at least one inlet from the first side toward the second side.

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

[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates one or more hardware components arranged within an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0009] FIG. 4A illustrates a portion of a frame of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0010] FIG. 4b is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 4a according to various embodiments.

[0011] FIGS. 4C and 4D are partial exploded perspective views of exemplary electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0012] FIG. 5A illustrates a portion of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0013] FIG. 5B is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line B-B' of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments.

[0014] FIG. 5c illustrates a portion of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0015] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate portions of exemplary electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0016] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0018] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). According to one embodiment, at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0019] The processor (120) may include various processing circuits and / or multiple processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may include at least one processor comprising various processing circuits, wherein one or more of the at least one processors may be configured to individually and / or collectively perform various functions described herein in a distributed manner. When "processor," "at least one processor," or "one or more processors" are described herein as being configured to perform various functions, these terms may encompass, for example, without limitation, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the recited functions, and situations where one processor may perform all of the recited functions. Additionally, the at least one processor may include a combination of processors that perform the various functions enumerated / disclosed, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform the various functions. The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of an electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134).According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0020] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0021] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0022] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0023] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0024] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0025] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0026] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0027] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0028] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0029] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0030] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0031] The camera module (180) can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0032] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0033] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0034] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0035] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0036] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator including a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In one embodiment, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0037] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to one surface (e.g., a bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent to another surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0038] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0039] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0040] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a perspective view of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 3 illustrates one or more hardware components arranged within an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0041] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (101) may be referred to as a wearable device worn on a part of the user's body.

[0042] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be worn on a part of a user's body. The electronic device (101) can provide augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), or mixed reality (MR) that combines augmented reality and virtual reality to the user wearing the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) can display a virtual reality image provided from at least one optical device (382, 384) of FIG. 3 on at least one display (210) in response to a user's designated gesture acquired through the motion recognition camera (340-2) of FIG. 3.

[0043] According to one embodiment, at least one display (210) may provide visual information to a user. For example, at least one display (210) may include a transparent or translucent lens. At least one display (210) may include a first display (210-1) and / or a second display (210-2) spaced apart from the first display (210-1). For example, the first display (210-1) and the second display (210-2) may be positioned at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes, respectively.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 3, at least one display (210) may provide a user with visual information transmitted from external light and other visual information distinct from the visual information through a lens included in the at least one display (210). For example, the lens may be formed based on at least one of a Fresnel lens, a pancake lens, or a multi-channel lens. For example, at least one display (210) may include a front surface (331) and a back surface (332) opposite to the front surface (331). A display area may be formed on the back surface (332) of the at least one display (210). When a user wears the electronic device (101), external light may be incident on the front surface (331) and transmitted to the user by being transmitted through the back surface (332). As another example, at least one display (210) can display an augmented reality image combined with a virtual reality image provided from at least one optical device (382, 384) on a real screen transmitted through external light, in a display area formed on the rear surface (332).

[0045] In one embodiment, at least one display (210) may include at least one waveguide (333, 334) that diffracts light emitted from at least one optical device (382, 384) and transmits the diffracted light to a user. The at least one waveguide (333, 334) may be formed based on at least one of glass, plastic, or polymer. A nano-pattern may be formed on at least a portion of the exterior or interior of the at least one waveguide (333, 334). The nano-pattern may be formed based on a grating structure having a polygonal and / or curved shape. Light incident on one end of the at least one waveguide (333, 334) may be propagated to the other end of the at least one waveguide (333, 334) by the nano-pattern. At least one waveguide (333, 334) may include at least one diffractive element (e.g., a diffractive optical element (DOE), a holographic optical element (HOE)) and at least one reflective element (e.g., a reflective mirror). For example, at least one waveguide (333, 334) may be arranged within the electronic device (101) to guide a screen displayed by at least one display (210) to the user's eyes. For example, the screen may be transmitted to the user's eyes based on total internal reflection (TIR) ​​occurring within the at least one waveguide (333, 334).

[0046] The electronic device (101) can analyze an object included in a real image collected through a camera (not shown) (e.g., camera (340) of FIG. 3), combine a virtual object corresponding to an object to be provided with augmented reality among the analyzed objects, and display the virtual object on at least one display (210). The virtual object can include at least one of text and an image for various information related to the object included in the real image. The electronic device (101) can analyze the object based on a multi-camera, such as a stereo camera. For the object analysis, the electronic device (101) can execute time-of-flight (ToF) and / or simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) supported by the multi-camera. A user wearing the electronic device (101) can view an image displayed on at least one display (210).

[0047] According to one embodiment, the frame (300) may be formed as a physical structure that allows the electronic device (101) to be worn on the user's body. According to one embodiment, the frame (300) may be configured so that, when the user wears the electronic device (101), the first display (210-1) and the second display (210-2) can be positioned corresponding to the user's left and right eyes. The frame (300) may support at least one display (210). For example, the frame (300) may support the first display (210-1) and the second display (210-2) to be positioned corresponding to the user's left and right eyes.

[0048] Referring to FIG. 2, the frame (300) may include a region (320) that at least partially contacts a part of the user's body when the user wears the electronic device (101). For example, the region (320) of the frame (300) that contacts a part of the user's body may include a region that contacts a part of the user's nose, a part of the user's ear, and a part of the side of the user's face that the electronic device (101) makes contact with. According to one embodiment, the frame (300) may include a nose pad (310) that contacts a part of the user's body. When the electronic device (101) is worn by the user, the nose pad (310) may contact a part of the user's nose. The frame (300) may include a first temple (304) and a second temple (305) that contact a part of the user's body that is distinct from the part of the user's body.

[0049] For example, the frame (300) may include a first rim (301) that surrounds at least a portion of the first display (210-1), a second rim (302) that surrounds at least a portion of the second display (210-2), a bridge (303) that is disposed between the first rim (301) and the second rim (302), a first pad (311) that is disposed along a portion of the edge of the first rim (301) from one end of the bridge (303), a second pad (312) that is disposed along a portion of the edge of the second rim (302) from the other end of the bridge (303), a first temple (304) that extends from the first rim (301) and is fixed to a portion of the wearer's ear, and a second temple (305) that extends from the second rim (302) and is fixed to a portion of the ear opposite the ear. The first pad (311) and the second pad (312) can be in contact with a part of the user's nose, and the first temple (304) and the second temple (305) can be in contact with a part of the user's face and a part of the user's ear. The temples (304, 305) can be rotatably connected to the rim through the hinge units (306, 307) of FIG. 3. The first temple (304) can be rotatably connected to the first rim (301) through the first hinge unit (306) disposed between the first rim (301) and the first temple (304). The second temple (305) can be rotatably connected to the second rim (302) through the second hinge unit (307) disposed between the second rim (302) and the second temple (305). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can identify an external object (e.g., a user's fingertip) touching the frame (300) and / or a gesture performed by the external object by using a touch sensor, a grip sensor, and / or a proximity sensor formed on at least a portion of a surface of the frame (300).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include various components including hardware that performs various functions. For example, the hardware may include a battery module (370) (e.g., including a battery), an antenna module (375) (e.g., including an antenna), at least one optical device (382, 384), a speaker module (240) (e.g., including a speaker), a microphone array (220), a light-emitting module (345) (e.g., including light-emitting elements), and / or a PCB (390). The various hardware may be arranged within a frame (300).

[0051] According to one embodiment, the microphone array (220) of the electronic device (101) may be disposed on at least a portion of the frame (300) to acquire a sound signal. For example, the microphone array (220) may include a first microphone (220-1), a second microphone (220-2), or a third microphone (220-3). Although the first microphone (220-1) disposed on the nose pad (310), the second microphone (220-2) disposed on the second rim (302), and the third microphone (220-3) disposed on the first rim (301) are illustrated in FIG. 3, the number and arrangement of the microphones are not limited to the embodiment of FIG. 3. When the number of microphones included in the electronic device (101) is two or more, the electronic device (101) may identify the direction of the sound signal by using a plurality of microphones disposed on different portions of the frame (300).

[0052] According to one embodiment, at least one optical device (382, 384) may project a virtual object onto at least one display (210) to provide various image information to a user. For example, at least one optical device (382, 384) may be a projector. At least one optical device (382, 384) may be disposed adjacent to at least one display (210) or may be included within at least one display (210) as a part of at least one display (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first optical device (382) corresponding to a first display (210-1) and a second optical device (384) corresponding to a second display (210-2). For example, at least one optical device (382, 384) may include a first optical device (382) disposed at an edge of the first display (210-1) and a second optical device (384) disposed at an edge of the second display (210-2). The first optical device (382) may transmit light to a first waveguide (333) disposed on the first display (210-1), and the second optical device (384) may transmit light to a second waveguide (334) disposed on the second display (210-2).

[0053] In one embodiment, the camera (340) may include a photographing camera, an eye tracking camera (ET CAM) (340-1), and / or a motion recognition camera (340-2). The photographing camera, the eye tracking camera (340-1), and the motion recognition camera (340-2) may be positioned at different locations on the frame (300) and may perform different functions. The eye tracking camera (340-1) may output data representing the gaze of a user wearing the electronic device (101). For example, the electronic device (101) may detect the gaze from an image including the user's pupils obtained through the eye tracking camera (340-1). Although an example in which the gaze tracking camera (340-1) is positioned toward the user's right eye is illustrated in FIG. 3, the embodiment is not limited thereto, and the gaze tracking camera (340-1) may be positioned solely toward the user's left eye, or may be positioned toward both eyes.

[0054] In one embodiment, the capturing camera can capture an actual image or background to be aligned with a virtual image to implement augmented reality or mixed reality content. The capturing camera can capture an image of a specific object existing at a location viewed by the user and provide the image to at least one display (210). The at least one display (210) can display a single image in which information regarding the actual image or background including the image of the specific object acquired using the capturing camera is superimposed on a virtual image provided through at least one optical device (382, 384). In one embodiment, the capturing camera can be placed on a bridge (303) disposed between the first rim (301) and the second rim (302).

[0055] The gaze tracking camera (340-1) can implement more realistic augmented reality by tracking the gaze of a user wearing the electronic device (101) and matching the user's gaze with visual information provided to at least one display (210). For example, when the electronic device (101) looks straight ahead, the electronic device (101) can naturally display environmental information related to the user's front at a location where the user is located on at least one display (210). The gaze tracking camera (340-1) can be configured to capture an image of the user's pupil to determine the user's gaze. For example, the gaze tracking camera (340-1) can receive gaze detection light reflected from the user's pupil and track the user's gaze based on the position and movement of the received gaze detection light. In one embodiment, the gaze tracking camera (340-1) can be positioned at positions corresponding to the user's left and right eyes. For example, the gaze tracking camera (340-1) may be positioned within the first rim (301) and / or the second rim (302) to face the direction in which the user wearing the electronic device (101) is positioned. For example, the motion recognition camera (364) may be positioned within the second rim (302). For example, the motion recognition camera (364) may perform substantially the same operation as the motion recognition camera (340-2) included in the first rim (301).

[0056] The motion recognition camera (340-2) can provide a specific event on a screen provided on at least one display (210) by recognizing the movement of the user's entire body, such as the user's torso, hands, or face, or a part of the user's body. The motion recognition camera (340-2) can recognize the user's motion (gesture recognition), obtain a signal corresponding to the motion, and provide a display corresponding to the signal on at least one display (210). The processor can identify the signal corresponding to the motion and perform a designated function based on the identification. In one embodiment, the motion recognition camera (340-2) can be disposed on the first rim (301) and / or the second rim (302).

[0057] The camera (340) included in the electronic device (101) is not limited to the above-described gaze tracking camera (340-1) and motion recognition camera (340-2). For example, the electronic device (101) can identify an external object included in the user's field of view (FoV) using the camera (340). The electronic device (101) can identify an external object based on a sensor for identifying the distance between the electronic device (101) and the external object, such as a depth sensor and / or a time of flight (ToF) sensor. The camera (340) disposed toward the FoV can support an autofocus function and / or an optical image stabilization (OIS) function. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a camera (340) (e.g., a face tracking (FT) camera) positioned toward the face to obtain an image including the face of a user wearing the electronic device (101).

[0058] Although not shown, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a light source (e.g., an LED) that emits light toward a subject (e.g., a user's eyes, face, and / or an external object within the FoV) being photographed using the camera (340). The light source may include an infrared wavelength LED. The light source may be disposed on at least one of the frame (300) and the hinge units (306, 307).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the battery module (370) may supply power to electronic components of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery module (370) may be disposed within the first temple (304) and / or the second temple (305). For example, the battery module (370) may be a plurality of battery modules (370). The plurality of battery modules (370) may be disposed within each of the first temple (304) and the second temple (305). In one embodiment, the battery module (370) may be disposed at an end of the first temple (304) and / or the second temple (305).

[0060] The antenna module (375) can transmit signals or power to the outside of the electronic device (101), or receive signals or power from the outside. The antenna module (375) can be electrically and / or operatively connected to a communication module (e.g., communication module (190) of FIG. 1) on the PCB (390). In one embodiment, the antenna module (375) can be positioned within the first temple (304) and / or the second temple (305). For example, the antenna module (375) can be positioned close to one surface of the first temple (304) and / or the second temple (305).

[0061] The speaker module (240) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module may be referred to as a speaker module. In one embodiment, the speaker module (240) may be positioned within the first temple (304) and / or the second temple (305) so as to be positioned adjacent to the ear of a user wearing the electronic device (101). For example, the speaker module (240) may include a first speaker module (240-1) positioned within the first temple (304) and thus positioned adjacent to the user's left ear, and a second speaker module (240-2) positioned within the second temple (305) and thus positioned adjacent to the user's right ear.

[0062] The light-emitting module (345) may include at least one light-emitting element. The light-emitting module (345) may emit light of a color corresponding to a specific state or emit light with an action corresponding to a specific state in order to visually provide a user with information regarding a specific state of the electronic device (101). For example, when the electronic device (101) requires charging, the electronic device (101) may emit red light at a regular cycle. In one embodiment, the light-emitting module (345) may be disposed on the first rim (301) and / or the second rim (302).

[0063] Referring to FIG. 3, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (390). The PCB (390) may be included in at least one of the first temple (304) and the second temple (305). The PCB (390) may include an interposer disposed between at least two sub-PCBs. One or more hardwares included in the electronic device (101) may be disposed on the PCB (390). The electronic device (101) may include a flexible PCB (FPCB) for interconnecting the hardwares.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a gyro sensor, a gravity sensor, and / or an acceleration sensor for detecting a posture of the electronic device (101) and / or a posture of a body part (e.g., a head) of a user wearing the electronic device (101). Each of the gravity sensor and the acceleration sensor may measure gravitational acceleration and / or acceleration based on mutually perpendicular designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis). The gyro sensor may measure an angular velocity of each of the designated three-dimensional axes (e.g., an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis). At least one of the gravity sensor, the acceleration sensor, and the gyro sensor may be referred to as an inertial measurement unit (IMU). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may identify a motion and / or gesture of a user performed to execute or stop a specific function of the electronic device (101) based on the IMU.

[0065] FIG. 4A illustrates a portion of a frame of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 4B is a partial cross-sectional view of the exemplary electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 4A according to various embodiments. FIG. 4C and FIG. 4D are partial exploded perspective views of the exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0066] Referring to FIGS. 4a, 4b, 4c, and 4d, the electronic device (101) may include a frame (300), a printed circuit board (410), electronic components (415), a shield can (420), a housing (430), and an actuator (460).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the frame (300) may include at least one inlet (405). For example, the at least one inlet (405) may pass through the frame (300). The at least one inlet (405) may be a passage for air to flow into (or be received from) the interior space of the frame (300) from the exterior of the frame (300). For example, the frame (300) may include a plurality of frames (e.g., a first frame (401), a second frame (402)) that are coupled to each other. The at least one inlet (405) may be located at a joint of the frame (300) where the plurality of frames are connected. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The frame (300) may include a plurality of inlets for air to flow into the interior space of the frame (300) from the exterior of the frame (300) to cool electronic components within the frame (300). With regard to the formation of multiple inlets within the above frame (300), this will be described in more detail later with reference to FIG. 7.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board (410) may be placed within the frame (300). For example, the printed circuit board (410) may be covered by the frame (300). For example, the printed circuit board (410) may be fastened within the frame (300). The printed circuit board (410) may be supported by a structure (e.g., a bracket) within the frame (300), but is not limited thereto. For example, the printed circuit board (410) may be surrounded by the frame (300). Electronic components of the electronic device (101) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (410).

[0069] According to one embodiment, the electronic component (415) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (410). For example, the electronic component (415) may be coupled to the printed circuit board (410). The electronic component (415) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410) to receive power from a battery (e.g., a battery module (370) of FIG. 3) through the printed circuit board (410). For example, the electronic component (415) may be disposed between the printed circuit board (410) and the frame (300). For example, the electronic component (415) may be a processor of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120) of FIG. 1). As the electronic device (101) operates, the electronic component (415) may perform operations to emit heat. For example, at least a portion of the heat generated from the electronic component (415) may be transferred to the frame (300). The electronic device (101) may require a structure to reduce the heat transferred from the electronic component (415) to the frame (300).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one display (e.g., at least one display (210) of FIG. 2). The frame (300) may include a first frame (401) that supports the at least one display (210), a second frame (402) that is supported by a part of a user's body (e.g., an ear) while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user, and a hinge structure (403) that rotatably connects the second frame (402) to the first frame (401). A printed circuit board (410) may be disposed within the second frame (402).

[0071] For example, the first frame (401) may be coupled with at least one display (210) configured to provide visual information to a user. For example, the first frame (401) may be a portion of the frame (300) that includes a first rim (e.g., the first rim (301) of FIG. 2), a second rim (e.g., the second rim (302) of FIG. 2), and a bridge (e.g., the bridge (303) of FIG. 2) connecting the first rim (301) and the second rim (302).

[0072] For example, the second frame (402) can be combined with the first frame (401). The second frame (402) can support the first frame (401) by being combined with the first frame (401). For example, the second frame (402) can be one of the temples of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first temple (304) and the second temple (305) of FIG. 2), but is not limited thereto.

[0073] For example, the hinge structure (403) can rotatably connect the first frame (401) and the second frame (402). The hinge structure (403) can be at least partially positioned between the first frame (401) and the second frame (402). The hinge structure (403) can be one of the hinge units (306, 307) of FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

[0074] For example, the second frame (402) may be mounted on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear) while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user. At least a portion of the second frame (402) may be in contact with the part of the user's body. One side (402a) of the second frame (402) may face the part of the user's body while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user. For example, the first frame (401) may be mounted on another part of the user's body (e.g., a nose) while the second frame (402) is mounted on the part of the user's body. The frame (300) may be configured to enable the electronic device (101) to be easily worn by the user by including the first frame (401) and the second frame (402).

[0075] For example, the printed circuit board (410) may be wrapped by the second frame (402). For example, the printed circuit board (410) may be disposed between one side (402a) of the second frame (402) facing a part of the user's body while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user and the other side (402b) opposite the one side (402a). An electronic component (415) coupled to the printed circuit board (410) may be disposed within the second frame (402) facing the other side (402b) to reduce heat transferred from the electronic component (415) to the part of the user's body.

[0076] In one embodiment, at least one inlet (405) can include a first inlet (405a) formed along the hinge structure (403). For example, the first inlet (405a) can provide a space for the hinge structure (403). The first inlet (405a) can at least partially expose the hinge structure (403). For example, the first inlet (405a) can be a passage for air to flow from the exterior of the frame (300) into the interior of the second frame (402). For example, the first inlet (405a) can be a gap for the hinge structure (403) provided to rotatably couple the first frame (401) to the second frame (402). The frame (300) may be configured to introduce air into the second frame (402) to cool electronic components (415) within the second frame (402) by including a first inlet (405a) formed along the hinge structure (403).

[0077] According to one embodiment, at least one inlet (405) may be directed toward a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear or a head) while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user. For example, the at least one inlet (405) may include a first inlet (405a) between a first frame (401) and a second frame (402) that is rotatably coupled to the first frame (401) and is configured to hold the electronic device (101) on a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear). The first inlet (405a) may be a space formed such that the second frame (402) is rotatable relative to the first frame (401). The first inlet (405a) may be directed toward a part of the user's body for rotation of the second frame (402) relative to the first frame (401).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the frame (300) may include at least one outlet (406). For example, the at least one outlet (406) may be a passage through which air inside the frame (300) is discharged to the outside of the frame (300). For example, the at least one outlet (406) may be spaced apart from at least one inlet (405). Heat emitted from the electronic component (415) inside the frame (300) may be transferred to air introduced into the at least one inlet (405). The air that has received the heat may be discharged to the outside of the frame (300) through the at least one outlet (406). By discharging the air that has received the heat to the outside of the frame (300), the electronic device (101) may reduce damage to the electronic device (101) due to the heat.

[0079] According to one embodiment, at least one outlet (406) may be formed in the frame (300) so as not to face a part of the user's body while the user wears the electronic device (101). For example, at least one inlet (405) may be formed along one side (402a) of the second frame (402) (or an inner side of the frame (300)) that faces a part of the user's body (e.g., an ear or a head) while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user. At least one outlet (406) may be formed, for example, on the other side (402b) of the second frame (402) opposite to the one side (402a) (or an outer side of the frame (300). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. At least one outlet (406) is formed in the frame (300) so as not to be directed toward a part of the user's body, thereby reducing heat emitted from inside the frame (300) through the at least one outlet (406) from being transferred to a part of the user's body.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the shield can (420) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (410). The shield can (420) may at least partially surround the electronic component (415). For example, the shield can (420) may be disposed on one surface of the printed circuit board (410) on which the electronic component (415) is disposed. The shield can (420) may be coupled to the one surface. For example, the shield can (420) may be fastened to the printed circuit board (410) via at least one component (e.g., solder) between the shield can (420) and the printed circuit board (410). For example, the shield can (420) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (410). The shield can (420) can separate the electronic component (415) from other electronic components mounted on the printed circuit board (410). The shield can (420) can reduce damage to other electronic components around the electronic component (415) by the electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component (415) by shielding the electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component (415). For example, the shield can (420) can be connected to the ground of the printed circuit board (410). The shield can (420) can surround the electronic component (415) and thereby emit the electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component (415) through the ground.

[0081] In one embodiment, the housing (430) can be coupled with the shield can (420). For example, the housing (430) can at least partially surround the shield can (420). For example, the housing (430) can surround the shield can (420). For example, the housing (430) can be fastened to the shield can (420). For example, the housing (430) can be attached to the shield can (420). For example, a portion of the housing (430) can overlap the shield can (420) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction). For example, the housing (430) can be coupled with the shield can (420) and thereby be electrically connected to the shield can (420). The housing (430) may be coupled to the shield can (420) by being fastened thereto, thereby supporting a printed circuit board (410) coupled to the shield can (420) and having electronic components (415) disposed thereon. For example, the housing (430) may provide a mounting space for accommodating the shield can (420). For example, the housing (430) may be at least partially disposed between the printed circuit board (410) and the frame (300). For example, the housing (430) may be disposed within a second frame (402) of the frame (300) in which the printed circuit board (410) is disposed. For example, the housing (430) may be disposed on a path of air movement within the frame (300) such that air drawn in through at least one inlet (405) is discharged through at least one outlet (406).

[0082] In one embodiment, the housing (430) may include a cover plate (440). The cover plate (440) may include a first portion (441) disposed on the electronic component (415), and a second portion (442) surrounding the first portion (441). It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element within this disclosure, it may be directly on the other element or there may be intervening elements between them. For example, within this disclosure, "B disposed on A" may refer to "B disposed over A." For example, within this disclosure, "B disposed on A" may refer to "B facing A and spaced apart from A." For example, “the first part (441) disposed on the electronic component (415)” may be referred to as “the first part (441) in contact with the electronic component (415).” For example, “the first part (441) disposed on the electronic component (415)” may be referred to as “the first part (441) facing the electronic component (415) and spaced apart from the electronic component (415).”

[0083] For example, the cover plate (440) may be a portion of the housing (430) for receiving heat emitted from the electronic component (415). For example, the cover plate (440) may be at least partially disposed between the electronic component (415) and the frame (300). For example, the printed circuit board (410) may be disposed within a second frame (402) including one side (402a) facing a part of the user's body while the user wears the electronic device (101). The electronic component (415) may be mounted on the printed circuit board (410) so as to face the other side (402b) of the second frame (402) opposite to the one side (402a). The cover plate (440) may be at least partially disposed between the shield can (420) surrounding at least a part of the electronic component (415) and the other side (402b).

[0084] For example, the first portion (441) may be a portion of the cover plate (440) that faces the electronic component (415). For example, the first portion (441) may be a portion that at least partially overlaps the electronic component (415) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction, referring to FIG. 4C). For example, the first portion (441) may receive heat from the electronic component (415). The first portion (441) may be disposed between the electronic component (415) and the frame (300). For example, the first portion (441) may be a portion through which heat emitted from the electronic component (415) is transferred through conduction heat transfer.

[0085] For example, the second portion (442) may be a portion extending from the first portion (441) of the cover plate (440). For example, the second portion (442) may be connected to the first portion (441). For example, the second portion (442) may dissipate heat transferred from the electronic component (415) to the first portion (441). For example, air introduced from the outside of the frame (300) through at least one inlet (405) may come into contact with the second portion (442). The second portion (442) may transfer heat received from the first portion (441) to the air through convection heat transfer. The air that has received the heat from the second part (442) can be discharged to the outside of the frame (300) through at least one outlet (406) of the frame (300). By discharging the air that has received the heat to the outside of the frame (300), the electronic device (101) can reduce damage to the electronic device (101) due to heat emitted from the electronic component (415). The electronic device (101) may require a structure for moving the air that has been introduced to the outside of the frame (300) through the at least one inlet (405) to the second part (442).

[0086] In one embodiment, the actuator (460) may face the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440). The actuator (460) may be configured to spray (e.g., blow, move, or flow) air introduced (or received) into at least one inlet (405) of the frame (300) toward the second portion (442). As used herein, the term “spray” when used in connection with the operation of the actuator (460) may be used interchangeably with terms such as “blow,” “move,” and “flow.”

[0087] For example, the actuator (460) may be attached to the second portion (442). For example, the actuator (460) may overlap the second portion (442) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction). For example, the actuator (460) may be spaced apart from the electronic component (415). The actuator (460) may be supported by the cover plate (440). For example, the actuator (460) may be fastened to the housing (430). The actuator (460) may be configured to suck in air within the frame (300). The actuator (460) may be configured to inject the air sucked into the actuator (460) toward the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440) facing the actuator (460). For example, at least a portion of the actuator (460) may vibrate. The actuator (460) may be configured to inject the air sucked into the actuator (460) by utilizing the vibration. The configuration for the vibration of the actuator (460) will be described below in FIG. 5A. The electronic device (101) can reduce damage to the electronic device (101) due to heat emitted from the electronic component (415) by including an actuator (460) configured to inject air drawn in from the outside of the frame (300) through at least one inlet (405) toward the second part (442) of the cover plate (440).

[0088] In one embodiment, the actuator (460) may be configured to form an air inlet path (L) from a first inlet (405a) between a side (402a) of the second frame (402) facing a portion of the user's body while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user and the printed circuit board (410) to the actuator (460).

[0089] For example, the housing (430) and the actuator (460) may be disposed within the second frame (402) in which the printed circuit board (410) is disposed. Air drawn in from the outside of the second frame (402) through the first inlet (405a) may be moved toward the actuator (460) from the first inlet (405a). A first surface of the actuator (460) through which the air is drawn (e.g., the first surface (460a) of FIG. 5A) may face a surface (402a) of the second frame (402) configured to face a part of the user's body while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user. Since the air introduced into the first inlet (405a) moves toward the first surface (460a) of the actuator (460) within the second frame (402), the air introduction path (L) of the air can be formed along the one surface (402a) of the second frame (402). Since the air introduction path (L) is formed along the one surface (402a) of the second frame (402), the electronic device (101) can reduce the heat emitted from the electronic component (415) from being transferred to a part of the user's body through the one surface (402a) while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user.

[0090] For example, the electronic component (415) and the cover plate (440) may be arranged facing the other side (402b) opposite to one side (402a) of the second frame (402). Heat transferred from the electronic component (415) to the first part (441) of the cover plate (440) may be dispersed through the second part (442) surrounding the first part (441). The actuator (460) may include a second side (e.g., the second side (460b) of FIG. 5A) opposite to the first side (460a) facing the one side (402a) of the second frame (402). The second surface (460b) may face the second part (442) of the cover plate (440) by facing the other surface (402b) opposite to the first surface (402a) of the second frame (402). The actuator (460) may move air sucked through the first surface (460a) to the second part (442) by spraying the air through the second surface (460b). Heat transferred from the first part (441) to the second part (442) may be transferred to the air sprayed to the second part (442). The cover plate (440) may be cooled by the air sprayed to the second part (442). Since the cover plate (440) is arranged along the other side (402b) of the second frame (402) within the second frame (402), the electronic device (101) can reduce the heat emitted from the electronic component (415) to the cover plate (440) from being transferred to a part of the body of the user of the electronic device (101).

[0091] In one embodiment, the frame (300) may include at least one outlet (406) for discharging air ejected from the actuator (460) toward the second portion (442) to the outside. The housing (430) may include a duct (435) connected to the second portion (442) and for moving the air toward the at least one outlet (406). For example, the duct (435) may be spaced apart from the printed circuit board (410). For example, the duct (435) may be in contact with the actuator (460). For example, the duct (435) may allow air ejected from the actuator (460) toward the second portion (442) to pass therethrough. The duct (435) may be arranged within the frame (300) toward the at least one outlet (406). For example, the duct (435) may be connected to at least one outlet (406). The housing (430) may include a duct (435) for moving air ejected from the actuator (460) toward the second part (442) to at least one outlet (406), thereby discharging the air, which has received heat from the second part (442), to the outside of the frame (300) through the at least one outlet (406). By discharging the air to the outside of the frame (300), the electronic device (101) may reduce damage to the electronic device (101) due to the heat.

[0092] In one embodiment, the direction in which the actuator (460) faces the second portion (442) (e.g., the -z direction) may be substantially perpendicular to the direction in which the duct (435) faces the at least one outlet (406) (e.g., the +y direction). For example, the direction in which air is ejected from the actuator (460) toward the second portion (442) (e.g., the -z direction) may be perpendicular to the direction in which air moves toward the at least one inlet (405) through the duct (435) after being ejected to the second portion (442). The electronic device (101) is configured such that the direction in which the actuator (460) faces the second part (442) is perpendicular to the direction in which the duct (435) faces the at least one outlet (406), thereby reducing the thickness of the housing (430) and the frame (300) (e.g., the second frame (402)) in which the actuator (460) is disposed, and improving the wearing comfort of the electronic device (101) for the user.

[0093] In one embodiment, the housing (430) may include a support structure (450) for supporting components within the electronic device (101) coupled with the housing (430). For example, the support structure (450) may be connected to the cover plate (440). The support structure (450) may surround the shield can (420) and / or the actuator (460). The support structure (450) may be coupled to the shield can (420) and / or the actuator (460). For example, at least a portion of the support structure (450) may extend from the cover plate (440) toward the printed circuit board (410). The housing (430) can reduce the shield can (420) and / or actuator (460) from being detached from the housing (430) by including the support structure (450).

[0094] In one embodiment, the support structure (450) may include a first support structure (451) extending from the cover plate (440) and at least partially surrounding the actuator (460). For example, the first support structure (451) may extend from the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440). The first support structure (451) may face at least a portion of the actuator (460). For example, the first support structure (451) may provide a seating space for the actuator (460). For example, the first support structure (451) may be connected to the duct (435). The support structure (450) may reduce the actuator (460) from being dislodged from the housing (430) by including the first support structure (451) supporting the actuator (460).

[0095] In one embodiment, the support structure (450) may include a second support structure (452) extending from a second portion (442) of the cover plate (440) and surrounding the shield can (420). The shield can (420) may include a base (421) facing the cover plate (440) and a side wall (422) extending from the base (421) toward the printed circuit board (410). For example, the second support structure (452) may cover at least a portion of the shield can (420). The second support structure (452) may provide a seating space for the shield can (420). For example, at least a portion of the second support structure (452) may be connected to the first support structure (451). For example, the second support structure (452) may be coupled to the shield can (420). The second support structure (452) can shield electromagnetic waves emitted from electronic components (415) surrounded by the shield can (420) by being combined with the shield can (420). For example, the second support structure (452) can include a first support portion (452a), a second support portion (452b) facing the first support portion (452a), and a third support portion (452c) in contact with the first support portion (452a) and the second support portion (452b). The support portions (452a, 452b, 452c) surround the shield can (420), thereby shielding electromagnetic waves emitted from electronic components (415) together with the shield can (420). The second support structure (452) and the shield can (420) are described below in connection with the combined structure for shielding the electromagnetic waves, as shown in FIG. 6a.

[0096] For example, the base (421) of the shield can (420) may be attached to the cover plate (440). The base (421) may face the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440). For example, the base (421) may overlap the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction). For example, the base (421) may be spaced apart from the printed circuit board (410). For example, the side wall (422) of the shield can (420) may be arranged along an edge of the base (421). The side wall (422) may connect the base (421) and the printed circuit board (410). For example, the side wall (422) may be a portion of the shield can (420) that is coupled to the printed circuit board (410). The side wall (422) may be a portion of the shield can (420) that surrounds the electronic component (415). For example, the side wall (422) may be coupled to the second support structure (452). The side wall (422) may be surrounded by the second support structure (452). For example, the side wall (422) may be a portion that is coupled to the support portions (452a, 452b, 452c) of the second support structure (452) of the shield can (420).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the shield can (420) may include a hole (421a) facing the electronic component (415) and penetrating the shield can (420). The electronic device (101) may include a thermally conductive member (470) (e.g., including a thermally conductive material) interposed between the electronic component (415) and the first portion (441) through the hole (421a). For example, the hole (421a) may face the first portion (441) of the cover plate (440). For example, the hole (421a) may at least partially overlap the first portion (441) of the cover plate (440) when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed in the +z direction). For example, the hole (421a) may provide a heat transfer path for heat emitted from the electronic component (415) to be transferred to the cover plate (440). For example, a hole (421a) may be formed in the base (421) of the shield can (420). The hole (421a) may penetrate the base (421) to allow heat to be transferred from the electronic component (415) to the first portion (441) of the cover plate (440).

[0098] For example, the thermally conductive member (470) can pass through the hole (421a). The thermally conductive member (470) can be attached to the electronic component (415) by passing through the hole (421a). For example, the thermally conductive member (470) can be in contact with the electronic component (415) and the first portion (441). For example, the thermally conductive member (470) can be disposed between the first portion (441) of the cover plate (440) and the electronic component (415) through the hole (421a). The thermally conductive member (470) can be disposed between the first portion (441) and the electronic component (415) to provide a heat transfer path from the electronic component (415) to the first portion (441). At least a portion of the heat emitted from the electronic component (415) can be transferred to the first portion (441) through conductive heat transfer by the heat conducting member (470). The electronic device (101) can disperse the heat emitted from the electronic component (415) through the cover plate (440) by including the heat conducting member (470).

[0099] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (101) can reduce damage to the electronic device (101) due to heat by including a housing (430) that disperses heat emitted from the electronic component (415). The electronic device (101) can cool the housing (430) that receives the heat from the electronic component (415) through air introduced into the frame (300) through the at least one inlet (405) by including a frame (300) that includes at least one inlet (405) and at least one outlet (416). The electronic device (101) can cool the housing (430) by including an actuator (460) configured to spray the air toward the housing (430). The housing (430) includes a duct (435) that discharges the air, which is sprayed from the actuator (460) and receives heat from the housing (430), to the outside of the frame (300) through at least one outlet (406), thereby reducing damage to the electronic device (101) due to the heat.

[0100] FIG. 5A illustrates a portion of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments. FIG. 5B is a partial cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device taken along line B-B' of FIG. 5A according to various embodiments. FIG. 5C illustrates a portion of an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0101] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic device (101) may include a frame (e.g., the frame (300) of FIG. 4A) including at least one inlet (e.g., at least one inlet (405) of FIG. 4A), a printed circuit board (410) within the frame (300), an electronic component (415) on the printed circuit board (410), and a shield can (420) on the printed circuit board (410) that at least partially surrounds the electronic component (415). The electronic device (101) may include a cover plate (440) including a first portion (e.g., the first portion (441) of FIG. 4C) disposed on the electronic component (415) and a second portion (e.g., the second portion (442) of FIG. 4C) surrounding the first portion (441), and may include a housing (430) coupled with the shield can (420). The electronic device (101) may include an actuator (460) facing the second portion (442). The actuator (460) may be configured to inject air introduced through the at least one inlet (405) toward the second portion (442). According to one embodiment, the housing (430) may include a first support structure (451) for supporting the actuator (460), a second support structure (452) for supporting the shield can (420), a support structure (450) extending from a cover plate (440), and a duct (435).

[0102] Hereinafter, redundant descriptions of configurations having the same reference numerals as described above in FIGS. 4a to 4d may not be repeated.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the actuator (460) may include a first face (460a) facing the second portion (442) and including first openings (461), a second face (460b) opposite the first face (460a) and including second openings (462), and a protruding structure (463) extending from the second face (460b) to the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440) and attached to the second portion (442).

[0104] For example, the first side (460a) may face a part of the frame (300) that faces a part of the user's body while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user (e.g., one side (402a) of FIG. 4A). For example, the first side (460a) may be a part that sucks in air within the frame (300) through the first openings (461). For example, the second side (460b) may face the second part (442) of the cover plate (440). The second side (460b) may be a part that sprays air sucked into the actuator (460) through the first openings (461) toward the second part (442) through the second openings (462).

[0105] For example, the protruding structure (463) may protrude from the second surface (460b) toward the cover plate (440). The protruding structure (463) may be fastened to the cover plate (440) to support the actuator (460). For example, the protruding structure (463) may be attached to the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440) through an adhesive member (e.g., adhesive) between the actuator (460) and the cover plate (440). For example, the protruding structure (463) may protrude from the second surface (460b) toward the second portion (442) to space apart the portion of the second surface (460b) where the second openings (462) are formed from the second portion (442). The above protruding structure (463) can provide a gap between the actuator (460) for air sprayed from the second openings (462) toward the second portion (442) and the second portion (442) by spacing the second openings (462) and the second portion (442).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the actuator (460) may include at least one vibrating element (464) between the first surface (460a) and the second surface (460b), and at least one nozzle (465) disposed within the second openings (462). The actuator (460) may be configured to vibrate the vibrating element (464) to spray air introduced from at least one inlet (405) of the frame (300) into the first openings (461) toward the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440) through the at least one nozzle (465).

[0107] For example, at least one vibrating element (464) may be disposed within the actuator (460). The at least one vibrating element (464) may be configured to vibrate when supplied with power. For example, the at least one vibrating element (464) may be configured to vibrate in a direction toward a first face (460a) of the actuator (460) within the actuator (460) (e.g., +z direction) and in a direction toward a second face (460b) opposite to the first face (460a) (e.g., -z direction). The at least one vibrating element (464) may be referred to as, but is not limited to, a Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). For example, at least one nozzle (465) may be coupled within the second openings (462). For example, at least one nozzle (465) may provide a path for air drawn into the actuator (460) to move to the cover plate (440).

[0108] For example, the at least one vibrating element (464) may be configured to vibrate within the actuator (460), thereby increasing the flow rate of air sucked into the actuator (460) through the first openings (461). The at least one nozzle (465) disposed within the second openings (462) may increase the flow rate of air sucked into the actuator (460) by spraying the air toward the second portion (442). The actuator (460) may include the at least one vibrating element (464) and the at least one nozzle (465) configured to spray the air sucked into the actuator (460) at a relatively high flow rate, thereby increasing the cooling efficiency of the second portion (442) of the cover plate (440).

[0109] In one embodiment, the first support structure (451) can at least partially surround the actuator (460). The electronic device (101) can include a fixing member (510) attached to the actuator (460) and the first support structure (451) to fix the actuator (460) to the housing (430). For example, the fixing member (510) can surround the actuator (460) and at least a portion of the housing (430). For example, the fixing member (510) can be attached to a first surface (460a) of the actuator (460). The above-described fixing member (510) may be configured to be attached to the first surface (460a) and the first support structure (451) so as to reduce the actuator (460) from being detached from the first support structure (451) as the actuator (460) operates and to allow air ejected from a second surface (460b) opposite to the first surface (460a) to move through the duct (435). For example, the fixing member (510) may include first through-holes (511) for first openings (461) formed in the first surface (460a) of the actuator (460). The first through-holes (511) may overlap with the first openings (461), thereby providing a passage for internal air of the frame (300) to flow in through the first openings (461).

[0110] Referring to FIG. 5C, a plurality of actuators (520) may be arranged within the housing (430). The plurality of actuators (520) may be configured to be substantially the same as or similar to the actuators (460) of FIGS. 5A and 5B, respectively. For example, the plurality of actuators (520) may each include a protruding structure (463) protruding toward the cover plate (440) to inject air toward the cover plate (440). The plurality of actuators (520) may each include at least one vibration element (464) and at least one nozzle (465), thereby being configured to inject air toward the cover plate (440).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support structure (450) that at least partially surrounds a plurality of actuators (520) and a cover member (530) that covers the plurality of actuators (520). The cover member (530) may cover the plurality of actuators (520), thereby reducing the plurality of actuators (520) from being separated from the housing (430). The cover member (530) may include second through holes (531) that penetrate the cover member (530), thereby providing a passage for internal air of the frame (300) to flow into the plurality of actuators (520).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a flexible printed circuit board (540) connected to a plurality of actuators (520). The flexible printed circuit board (540) may be connected to a printed circuit board (410) within the electronic device (101). The flexible printed circuit board (540) may drive the plurality of actuators (520) by supplying power to the plurality of actuators (520).

[0113] According to the example described above, the electronic device (101) can reduce damage to the electronic device (101) due to the heat by including an actuator (actuator (460) of FIG. 4b, multiple actuators (520) of FIG. 5c) for cooling the housing (430) that receives heat from the electronic component (415).

[0114] FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate portions of exemplary electronic devices according to various embodiments.

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, an electronic device (101) may include a frame (e.g., frame (300) of FIG. 4A) including at least one inlet (e.g., at least one inlet (405) of FIG. 4A), a printed circuit board (410) within the frame (300), an electronic component (415) on the printed circuit board (410), and a shield can (420) on the printed circuit board (410) that at least partially surrounds the electronic component (415). The electronic device (101) may include a cover plate (440) including a first portion (441) disposed on the electronic component (415) and a second portion (442) surrounding the first portion (441), and may include a housing (430) coupled with the shield can (420). The electronic device (101) may include an actuator (460) facing the second portion (442). The actuator (460) may be configured to inject air introduced through the at least one inlet (e.g., at least one inlet (405) of FIG. 4A) toward the second portion (442). In one embodiment, the housing (430) may include a first support structure (451) for supporting the actuator (460), a second support structure (452) for supporting the shield can (420), a support structure (450) extending from a cover plate (440), and a duct (435). In one embodiment, the frame (e.g., the frame (300) of FIGS. 2 and 3) may include at least one outlet (e.g., at least one outlet (406) of FIG. 4A). The at least one outlet (406) may be configured to discharge heat emitted from the electronic component (415) to the outside of the frame (300).

[0116] Referring to FIG. 6A, the shield can (420) may include a cover (425) for shielding the shield can (420). The cover (425) may cover the electronic component (415). The cover (425) may be coupled to the side wall (422). According to one embodiment, the cover (425) may be referred to as the housing (430) and / or a part of the housing (430). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the cover (425) may include a cover portion (425a) disposed on the electronic component (415), and a coupling portion (425b) disposed along an edge of the cover portion (425a) and coupled to the side wall (422). The cover portion (425a) may be attached to the cover plate (440). The coupling portion (425b) may be coupled to the second support structure (452). The cover portion (425) may transfer at least a portion of the heat received from the electronic component (415) to the cover plate (440).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the coupling portion (425b) may surround the side wall (422). The side wall (422) may include a plurality of fastening holes (610). The coupling portion (425b) may include a plurality of protrusions (620) that are respectively fastened to the plurality of fastening holes (610) to shield the shield can (420).

[0119] For example, a plurality of fastening holes (610) may face the printed circuit board (410). The plurality of fastening holes (610) may be arranged along the side wall (422) of the shield can (420). The plurality of fastening holes (610) may each penetrate the side wall (422). The plurality of fastening holes (610) may be spaced apart from a hole (421a) formed in the base (421) of the shield can (420). For example, the plurality of protrusions (620) may protrude from the inner surface of the second support structure (452). The plurality of protrusions (620) may each be coupled with the plurality of fastening holes (610) of the shield can (420). For example, the plurality of fastening holes (610) may each have a shape corresponding to the shape of the plurality of protrusions (620).

[0120] For example, a plurality of protrusions (620) can be inserted into a plurality of fastening holes (610). The coupling portion (425b) can be coupled to a side wall (422) of the shield can (420) through the plurality of protrusions (620) that are coupled to the plurality of fastening holes (610). Since the plurality of protrusions (620) are each inserted into the plurality of fastening holes (610), the side wall (422) together with the coupling portion (425b) can shield the electronic component (415). The cover plate (440) of the housing (430) can shield the electronic component (415) together with the cover portion (425a) by covering the opening (421a) formed in the base (421) of the shield can (420). The above housing (430) is combined with the shield can (420) and shields the electronic component (415) together with the shield can (420), thereby increasing the shielding performance of electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component (415).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the plurality of protrusions (620) may be spaced apart from each other at a specified interval (w) along the second support structure (452) (or the joining portion (425a)). The specified interval (w) may be located within a range of 2 mm or more and 8 mm or less. For example, the plurality of protrusions (620) may be formed in the joining portion (425a) to be spaced apart from each other at a specified interval (w), respectively. The plurality of joining holes (610) to be joined to the plurality of protrusions (620) may be formed along the side wall (422) of the shield can (420) to be spaced apart from each other at the specified interval (w), respectively. By positioning the specified interval (w) within a range of approximately 2 mm or more and 8 mm or less, the electronic device (101) may reduce the separation of the housing (430) from the shield can (420) and increase the shielding performance for the electronic component (415).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the shield can (420) and the housing (430) may each include metal. For example, the housing (430) and the shield can (420) may be electrically connected to each other by each including metal. Electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component (415) may be emitted to the ground of the printed circuit board (410) through the shield can (420) and / or the housing (430). Since the shield can (420) and the housing (430) each include metal, the electronic device (101) may reduce damage to the shield can (420) and the housing (430) due to external impact and increase shielding performance for the electronic component (415).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the housing (430) may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the shield can (420). Since the housing (430) has a shape corresponding to the shape of the shield can (420), the housing (430) can be fastened to the shield can (420). The housing (430) can enhance the shielding performance for the electronic component (415) by surrounding the shield can (420).

[0124] Referring to FIG. 6b, the cover (425) of the shield can (420) may be omitted. The housing (430) may function as or be referred to as the cover (425) of the shield can (420).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the second support structure (452) of the housing (430) may surround the shield can (420). The side wall (422) of the shield can (420) may include a plurality of fastening holes (610). The second support structure (452) may include a plurality of protrusions (620) that are respectively fastened to the plurality of fastening holes (610) to shield the shield can (420). For example, the plurality of protrusions (620) may protrude from the inner surface of the second support structure (452). The plurality of protrusions (620) may each be coupled to the plurality of fastening holes (610) of the shield can (420). For example, the plurality of protrusions (620) may be inserted into the plurality of fastening holes (610). The second support structure (452) can be coupled to the side wall (422) of the shield can (420) through the plurality of protrusions (620) that are fastened to the plurality of fastening holes (610). Since the plurality of protrusions (620) are each inserted into the plurality of fastening holes (610), the side wall (422) can shield the electronic component (415) together with the second support structure (452). The cover plate (440) of the housing (430) can shield the electronic component (415) together with the base (421) by covering the opening (421a) formed in the base (421) of the shield can (420). The above housing (430) is combined with the shield can (420) and shields the electronic component (415) together with the shield can (420), thereby increasing the shielding performance of electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component (415).

[0126] According to one embodiment, the plurality of protrusions (620) may be spaced apart from each other at a specified interval (w) along the second support structure (452). The specified interval (w) may be located within a range of 2 mm or more and 8 mm or less. For example, the plurality of protrusions (620) may be formed on the second support structure (452) so as to be spaced apart from each other at a specified interval (w). The plurality of fastening holes (610) that are fastened to the plurality of protrusions (620) may be formed along the side wall (422) of the shield can (420) so as to be spaced apart from each other at the specified interval (w). By positioning the specified interval (w) within a range of 2 mm or more and 8 mm or less, the electronic device (101) may reduce the separation of the housing (430) from the shield can (420) and increase the shielding performance for the electronic component (415).

[0127] According to the above-described embodiment, the electronic device (101) can improve shielding performance for an electronic component (415) surrounded by the shield can (420) by including a housing (430) connected to the shield can (420). The housing (430) is configured to disperse heat received from the electronic component (415), thereby reducing damage to the electronic device (101) caused by the heat.

[0128] FIG. 7 illustrates an exemplary electronic device according to various embodiments.

[0129] Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device (101) may include a frame (300) including at least one inlet (405), a printed circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board (410) in FIG. 4b) within the frame (300), an electronic component (e.g., an electronic component (415) in FIG. 4b) on the printed circuit board (410), and a shield can (e.g., a shield can (420) in FIG. 4b) on the printed circuit board (410) that at least partially surrounds the electronic component (415). The electronic device (101) may include a cover plate (e.g., a cover plate (440) of FIG. 4b) including a first portion (e.g., a first portion (441) of FIG. 4c) disposed on the electronic component (415) and a second portion (e.g., a second portion (442) of FIG. 4c) surrounding the first portion (441), and may include a housing (e.g., a housing (430) of FIG. 4b) coupled to the shield can (420). The electronic device (101) may include an actuator (e.g., an actuator (460) of FIG. 4b) facing the second portion (442). The actuator (460) may be configured to inject air introduced into the at least one inlet (405) toward the second portion (442).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one display (e.g., at least one display (210) of FIG. 2). The frame (300) may include a first frame (401) that supports the at least one display (210), a second frame (402) that is supported by a part of a user's body (e.g., an ear) while the electronic device (101) is worn by the user, and a hinge structure (e.g., a hinge structure (403) of FIG. 4A) that rotatably connects the second frame (402) to the first frame (401). A printed circuit board (410) may be disposed within the second frame (402).

[0131] According to one embodiment, at least one inlet (405) may include second inlets (710) formed within the first frame (401) and third inlets (720). For example, the second inlets (710) may include a second inlet (711) formed in a first rim (301) supporting the first display (210-1), a third inlet (712) formed in a second rim (302) supporting the second display (210-2), and a fourth inlet (713) formed in a bridge (303) connecting the first rim (301) and the second rim (302). For example, the third inlets (720) may include microphone holes (721, 722). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the frame (300) may include a plurality of inlets. For example, the frame (300) may include a third frame (404) that is rotatably coupled to the first frame (401). The first frame (401), the second frame (402), and the third frame (404) may include a plurality of inlets for introducing air from the outside of the frame (300) into the inside of the frame (300).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the frame (300) may include at least one outlet (e.g., at least one outlet (406) of FIG. 4A). The at least one outlet (406) may include a plurality of outlets formed in each of the frames (401, 402, 404). For example, although not shown, the at least one outlet (406) may be referred to as a speaker hole formed in each of the second frame (402) and the third frame (404). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. The frame (300) may be configured to include a plurality of outlets for air introduced into the frame (300), thereby dissipating heat emitted from the electronic component (415) to the outside of the frame (300) through the air.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the frame (300) of the electronic device (101) includes at least one inlet (405) and at least one outlet (406), thereby reducing damage to the electronic device (101) caused by heat emitted from electronic components (415) inside the frame (300).

[0134] According to an exemplary embodiment, a wearable device (e.g., electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a frame (e.g., frame (300) of FIG. 2) including at least one inlet (e.g., at least one inlet (405) of FIG. 4a), a printed circuit board (e.g., printed circuit board (410) of FIG. 4b) disposed within the frame, an electronic component (e.g., electronic component (415) of FIG. 4b) disposed on the printed circuit board, and a shield can (e.g., shield can (420) of FIG. 4b) disposed on the printed circuit board and at least partially surrounding the electronic component. The wearable device may include a cover plate (e.g., a cover plate (440) of FIG. 4B) including a first portion (e.g., a first portion (441) of FIG. 4B) disposed on the electronic component and a second portion (e.g., a second portion (442) of FIG. 4B) surrounding the first portion, and a housing (e.g., a housing (430) of FIG. 4B) coupled to the shield can. The wearable device may include an actuator (e.g., an actuator (460) of FIG. 4B) facing the second portion. The actuator may be configured to inject air introduced through the at least one inlet toward the second portion. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may disperse heat emitted from the electronic component by including the housing. The wearable device may cool the housing that receives heat from the electronic component by including the actuator. Various embodiments described below, including the above-mentioned embodiments, may include various effects including the above-mentioned effects.

[0135] According to an exemplary embodiment, the shield can may include a hole (e.g., hole (421a) of FIG. 4c) facing the electronic component and penetrating the shield can. The wearable device may further include a thermally conductive member (e.g., thermally conductive member (470) of FIG. 4b) interposed between the electronic component and the first portion through the hole. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may transfer heat from the electronic component to the housing by including the thermally conductive member.

[0136] According to an exemplary embodiment, the actuator may include a first side (e.g., the first side (460a) of FIG. 5a) facing the second portion and including first openings (e.g., the first openings (461) of FIG. 5b), a second side (e.g., the second side (460b) of FIG. 5a) opposite the first side and including second openings (e.g., the second openings (462) of FIG. 5b), and a protrusion structure (e.g., the protrusion structure (463) of FIG. 5a) extending from the second side to the second portion and attached to the second portion. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may cool the housing that receives heat from the electronic component by including the actuator.

[0137] According to an exemplary embodiment, the actuator may further include at least one vibrating element between the first surface and the second surface (e.g., at least one vibrating element (464) of FIG. 5B) and at least one nozzle (e.g., at least one nozzle (465) of FIG. 5B) disposed within the second openings. The actuator may be configured to spray the air introduced from the at least one inlet into the first openings toward the second portion through the nozzle by vibrating the vibrating element. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may cool the housing that has received heat from the electronic component by including the actuator.

[0138] According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing may further include a first support structure (e.g., the first support structure (451) of FIG. 4C) extending from the cover plate and at least partially surrounding the actuator. The wearable device may further include a fixing member (e.g., the fixing member (510) of FIG. 5A) attached to the actuator and the first support structure to fix the actuator to the housing. According to the aforementioned embodiment, the wearable device may reduce the actuator from being detached from the housing by including the fixing member.

[0139] According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing may further include a second support structure (e.g., a second support structure (452) of FIG. 4C) extending from the second portion and surrounding the shield can. The shield can may include a base (e.g., a base (421) of FIG. 4C) facing the cover plate, and a side wall (e.g., a side wall (422) of FIG. 4C) extending from the base toward the printed circuit board. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may shield electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component by including the shield can.

[0140] According to an exemplary embodiment, the side wall may include a plurality of fastening holes (e.g., a plurality of fastening holes (610) of FIG. 6A). The second support structure may include a plurality of protrusions (e.g., a plurality of protrusions (620) of FIG. 6A) that are respectively fastened to the plurality of fastening holes to shield the shield can. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the housing may be coupled with the shield can to shield electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component together with the shield can.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the plurality of protrusions may be spaced apart from each other at a specified interval (e.g., w in FIG. 6A) along the second support structure. The specified interval may be located within a range of 2 mm to 8 mm. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the housing may be coupled with the shield can to shield electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component together with the shield can.

[0142] According to an exemplary embodiment, the shield can and the housing may each include metal. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the housing and the shield can each include metal, thereby shielding electromagnetic waves emitted from the electronic component.

[0143] According to an exemplary embodiment, the frame may further include at least one outlet (e.g., at least one outlet (406) of FIG. 4a) for discharging the air injected from the actuator toward the second portion to the outside of the frame. The housing may further include a duct (e.g., duct (435) of FIG. 4b) connected to the second portion and for moving the air toward the at least one outlet. According to the aforementioned embodiment, the housing may provide a path for the air within the frame to be discharged to the outside of the frame by including the duct.

[0144] According to an exemplary embodiment, the direction in which the actuator faces the second portion may be perpendicular to the direction in which the duct faces the at least one outlet. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the housing may provide a path for the air within the frame to be discharged to the outside of the frame by including the duct.

[0145] According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one display (e.g., at least one display (210) of FIG. 2). The frame may further include a first frame (e.g., a first frame (401) of FIG. 4A) that supports the at least one display, a second frame (e.g., a second frame (402) of FIG. 4A) on which the printed circuit board is disposed and which is supported by a part of a body of a user while the wearable device is worn by the user, and a hinge structure (e.g., a hinge structure (403) of FIG. 4A) that rotatably connects the second frame to the first frame. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the frame may provide a variety of user experiences to the user by including the first frame, the second frame, and the hinge structure.

[0146] According to an exemplary embodiment, the at least one inlet may include a first inlet formed along the hinge structure (e.g., the first inlet (405a) of FIG. 4A). The actuator may be configured to form an air inlet path (e.g., the air inlet path (L) of FIG. 4B) from the first inlet to the actuator between a surface of the second frame facing a part of the body of the user while the wearable device is worn by the user (e.g., the surface (402a) of FIG. 4A) and the printed circuit board. According to the aforementioned embodiment, the wearable device may reduce heat transferred from the electronic component to the frame by being configured to form the air inlet path.

[0147] According to an exemplary embodiment, the at least one inlet may include second inlets formed in the first frame (e.g., second inlets (710) of FIG. 7). According to the aforementioned embodiment, the frame may reduce damage to the wearable device by the electronic component by including the second inlets.

[0148] According to an exemplary embodiment, the housing may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the shield can. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the housing may have a shape corresponding to the shield can, thereby shielding electromagnetic waves of the electronic component together with the shield can.

[0149] According to an exemplary embodiment, a wearable device may include a frame including at least one inlet, a printed circuit board within the frame, and an electronic component on the printed circuit board. The wearable device may include a housing including a cover plate including a first portion disposed on the electronic component and a second portion surrounding the first portion. The wearable device may include an actuator including a first side facing the second portion and including first openings, a second side opposite the first side and including second openings, and a protrusion structure extending from the second side to the second portion and attached to the second side. The actuator may be configured to spray air drawn into the at least one inlet from the first side toward the second portion. According to the aforementioned embodiment, the wearable device may dissipate heat emitted from the electronic component by including the housing. The wearable device may cool the housing that has received heat from the electronic component by including the actuator.

[0150] According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may further include a shield can on the printed circuit board that at least partially surrounds the electronic component, includes a hole facing the electronic component, and is coupled to the housing. The wearable device may further include a heat-conducting member interposed between the electronic component and the first portion through the hole. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may transfer heat from the electronic component to the housing by including the heat-conducting member.

[0151] According to an exemplary embodiment, the actuator may further include at least one vibrating element between the first surface and the second surface, and at least one nozzle disposed within the second openings. The actuator may be configured to spray the air introduced from the at least one inlet into the first openings toward the second portion through the nozzle by vibrating the vibrating element. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the wearable device may cool the housing that has received heat from the electronic component by including the actuator.

[0152] According to an exemplary embodiment, the frame may further include at least one outlet for discharging the air injected from the actuator toward the second portion to the outside of the frame. The housing may further include a duct connected to the second portion and for moving the air toward the at least one outlet. According to the above-mentioned embodiment, the housing may provide a path for the air within the frame to be discharged to the outside of the frame by including the duct.

[0153] According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one display. The frame may further include a first frame supporting the at least one display, a second frame on which the printed circuit board is disposed and which is supported by a part of a user's body while the wearable device is worn by the user, and a hinge structure rotatably connecting the second frame to the first frame. The at least one inlet may include a first inlet formed along the hinge structure. The actuator may be configured to form an air inlet path from the first inlet to the actuator between a surface of the second frame facing the part of the user's body while the wearable device is worn by the user and the printed circuit board. According to the aforementioned embodiment, the wearable device may reduce heat transferred from the electronic component to the frame by being configured to form the air inlet path.

[0154] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0155] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, electronic devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0156] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0157] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented as hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof, 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).

[0158] 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.

[0159] While the present disclosure has been illustrated and described with reference to various exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that these various exemplary embodiments are illustrative and not limiting. It will be further understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the true spirit and full scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. It will also be understood that any embodiment(s) described in this disclosure can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described in this disclosure.

Claims

1. In a wearable device (101), A frame (300) comprising at least one inlet (405); A printed circuit board (410) placed within the above frame (300); Electronic components (415) placed on the printed circuit board (410); A shield can (420) coupled to the printed circuit board (410) and at least partially surrounding the electronic component (415); A housing (430) including a cover plate (440) including a first part (441) arranged on the electronic component (415) and a second part (442) surrounding the first part (441), and coupled with the shield can (420); and Including an actuator (460) positioned toward the second part (442), The above actuator (460) is configured to move air received through at least one inlet (405) toward the second portion (442); Wearable device (101).

2. In paragraph 1, The above electronic component (415) includes an electronic circuit, The above shield can (420) is It includes a hole (421a) facing the electronic component (415) and penetrating the shield can (420), The above wearable device (101) is Through the hole (421a), a heat conducting member (470) including a heat conducting material is further included, interposed between the electronic component (415) and the first part (441). Wearable device (101).

3. In paragraph 1, The above actuator (460) is A first surface (460a) facing the second portion (442) and including first openings (461); A second side (460b) opposite to the first side (460a) and including second openings (462); and A protrusion (463) extending from the second surface (460b) to the second part (442) and attached to the second part (442); Wearable device (101).

4. In paragraph 3, The above actuator (460) is At least one vibrating element (464) disposed between the first surface (460a) and the second surface (460b); and Further comprising at least one nozzle (465) positioned within the second openings (462), The above actuator (460) is configured to move the air received through the first openings (461) from the at least one inlet (405) toward the second part (442) through the at least one nozzle (465) by vibrating the above vibrating element. Wearable device (101).

5. In paragraph 1, The above housing (430) is, Further comprising a first support (451) extending from the cover plate (440) and at least partially surrounding the actuator (460), The above wearable device (101) is In order to fix the actuator (460) to the housing (430), a fixing cover (510) is further included that is attached to the actuator (460) and the first support (451). Wearable device (101).

6. In paragraph 1, The above housing (430) is, It further includes a second support (452) extending from the second portion (442) and surrounding the shield can (420), The above shield can (420) is A base (421) facing the above cover plate (440); and Including a side wall (422) extending from the base (421) toward the printed circuit board (410), Wearable device (101).

7. In paragraph 6, The above side wall (422) is, Contains a plurality of fastening holes (610), The above second support (452) is It is configured to shield the above shield can (420) and includes a plurality of protrusions (620) that are respectively fastened to the plurality of fastening holes (610). Wearable device (101).

8. In paragraph 7, The above multiple protrusions (620) are Each is spaced apart from each other by a specified interval (w) along the second support (452), The above specified interval (w) is Within the range of 2mm or more and 8mm or less, Wearable device (101).

9. In paragraph 1, Each of the above shield can (420) and the above housing (430) Containing metal, Wearable device (101).

10. In paragraph 1, The above frame (300) is, It further includes at least one outlet (406) configured to discharge the air moved from the actuator (460) toward the second part (442) to the outside of the frame (300), The above housing (430) is, Further comprising a duct (435) connected to the second portion (442) and configured to move the air toward the at least one outlet (406). Wearable device (101).

11. In paragraph 10, The direction in which the above actuator (460) faces the second part (442) is The above duct (435) is perpendicular to the direction toward the at least one outlet (406), Wearable device (101).

12. In paragraph 1, further comprising at least one display (210); The above frame (300) is, A first frame (401) configured to support at least one display (210); A second frame (402) configured to be supported by a part of the user's body based on the wearable device (101) worn by the user, on which the printed circuit board (410) is disposed; and The second frame (402) is rotatably connected to the first frame (401) and further includes a hinge structure (403) including a hinge. Wearable device (101).

13. In paragraph 12, At least one of the above inlets (405) is, It includes a first inlet (405a) formed along the above hinge structure (403), The above actuator (460) is A wearable device (101) worn by the user is configured to form an air inflow path (L) from the first inlet (405a) between one side (402a) of the second frame (402) facing a part of the user's body and the printed circuit board (410) to the actuator (460). Wearable device (101).

14. In paragraph 12, At least one of the above inlets (405) is, Including second inlets (710) formed in the first frame (401), Wearable device (101).

15. In paragraph 1, The above housing (430) is, Having a shape corresponding to the shape of the above shield can (420), Wearable device (101).

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