Battery and electronic device comprising same

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a housing; a battery pack disposed in the housing, the battery pack comprising a battery cell and a battery protective circuit module (PCM) disposed so as to contact one surface of the battery cell, the battery PCM comprising a first connecting portion having at least one hole formed therein; a circuit board having at least one second hole formed therein, the circuit board being disposed so as to overlap at least a part of the battery PCM; and at least one retaining member configured to extend through the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole such that the battery PCM and the circuit board are retained on the housing.

Description

Batteries and electronic devices containing them

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, batteries and / or electronic devices including the same.

[0002] Thanks to remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. Recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portability and communication.

[0003] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on the programs installed on them, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, and car navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As the integration of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with a variety of functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions such as mobile banking, and functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are becoming smaller so that users can conveniently carry them.

[0004] 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.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery pack including a housing, a battery protection circuit module (PCM) disposed within the housing and including a battery cell and a first connecting portion disposed to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole formed therein, a circuit board having at least one second hole formed therein and arranged to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module, and at least one fixing member configured to fix the battery protection circuit module and the circuit board to the housing by penetrating the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole. An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery pack including a housing, a battery protection circuit module (PCM) disposed within the housing and including a battery cell and a first connecting portion disposed to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole formed therein, a circuit board having at least one second hole formed therein and disposed to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module, and at least one fixing member configured to fix the battery protection circuit module and the circuit board to the housing by penetrating the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole. The first connecting portion may include at least one pad disposed on one surface in contact with the circuit board and electrically connected to at least a portion of the circuit board.

[0006] A battery pack according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) including a battery cell and a first connecting portion (321) arranged to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole (322) formed therein. The first connecting portion may include at least one pad (350) electrically connected to at least a portion of the circuit board.

[0007] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear side of the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 2 according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0011] FIG. 4A is a front exploded perspective view of the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 2, according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0012] FIG. 4b is an exploded perspective view showing the rear side of the electronic device illustrated in FIG. 2, according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0013] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a housing, a battery pack, and a circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6A is a view of a battery pack viewed from various directions according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 6b is a diagram illustrating a battery pack according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a first connecting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a top view of an assembled circuit board, battery pack, and housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a cross-section taken along line A-A' of FIG. 8 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0020] Electronic devices according to the embodiments disclosed in this document may be one type of device. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0021] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0022] The term "module" used in one embodiment of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0023] According to one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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 one embodiment, 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.

[0024] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0025] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) omitted, or one or more other components added. In 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)).

[0026] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0027] 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.

[0028] The memory (130) may store data used by at least one component (e.g., a processor (120) or a sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data may include, for example, software (e.g., a program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) may include a volatile memory (132) or a non-volatile memory (134).

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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.

[0032] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external device (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a hall area program 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.

[0033] 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).

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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.

[0038] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0039] 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).

[0040] 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.

[0041] 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).

[0042] 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) may support 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) may support requirements specified in an electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., a 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.

[0043] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In 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).

[0044] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0045] 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)).

[0046] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0047] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the front of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear side of the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 2 according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0049] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (110) that includes a first side (or front side) (110A), a second side (or back side) (110B), and a side surface (110C) that surrounds a space between the first side (110A) and the second side (110B). In one embodiment (not shown), the housing (110) may also refer to a structure that forms a portion of the first side (110A) of FIG. 2, the second side (110B) of FIG. 3, and the side surface (110C).

[0050] In one embodiment, the first side (110A) may be formed by a front plate (122) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate comprising various coating layers). The second side (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (111). The back plate (111) may be formed by, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side surface (110C) may be formed by a side structure (or “side bezel structure”) (118) that is joined to the front plate (122) and the back plate (111) and comprises a metal and / or a polymer. In one embodiment, the back plate (111) and the side structure (118) may be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).

[0051] In one embodiment, the front plate (122) may include a seamlessly extending region(s) that curves toward the back plate (111) from at least a portion of an edge. For example, the front plate (122) (or the back plate (111)) may include only one of the curved extending regions toward the back plate (111) (or the front plate (122)) at one edge of the first surface (110A). In one embodiment, the front plate (122) or the back plate (111) may be substantially flat, in which case it may not include a curved extending region. When the front plate (122) or the back plate (111) includes a curved extending region, the thickness of the electronic device (101) in the portion that includes the curved extending region may be smaller than the thickness of other portions.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a display (115), an audio module (e.g., a microphone hole (103), an external speaker hole (107), a call receiver hole (114)), a sensor module (e.g., a first sensor module (124), a second sensor module (not shown), a third sensor module (119)), a camera module (e.g., a first camera device (105), a second camera device (112), a flash (113)), a key input device (117), a light-emitting element (106), and a connector hole (e.g., a first connector hole (128), a second connector hole (109)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (117) or the light-emitting element (106)) or may additionally include other components.

[0053] The display (115) may output a screen or be visually exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the first surface (110A) (e.g., the front plate (122)). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (115) may be visually exposed through the front plate (122) forming the first surface (110A) or through a portion of the side surface (110C). In one embodiment, the edge of the display (115) may be formed to be substantially the same as the adjacent outer shape of the front plate (122). In one embodiment (not shown), in order to expand the area in which the display (115) is visually exposed, the gap between the outer edge of the display (115) and the outer edge of the front plate (122) may be formed to be substantially the same.

[0054] According to one embodiment, a recess or opening may be formed in a part of a screen display area of ​​the display (115), and at least one of an audio module (e.g., a call receiver hole (114)), a sensor module (e.g., a first sensor module (124)), a camera module (e.g., a first camera device (105)), and a light-emitting element (106) may be included aligned with the recess or opening. In one embodiment (not shown), at least one of an audio module (e.g., a call receiver hole (114)), a sensor module (e.g., a first sensor module (124)), a camera module (e.g., a first camera device (105)), a fingerprint sensor (not shown), and a light-emitting element (106) may be included on the back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display (115). In one embodiment (not shown), the display (115) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the audio module (103, 107, 114) may include a microphone hole (103) and a speaker hole (e.g., an external speaker hole (107), a call receiver hole (114)). The microphone hole (103) may have a microphone disposed therein for acquiring external sound, and in one embodiment, multiple microphones may be disposed so as to detect the direction of the sound. The speaker hole may include an external speaker hole (107) and a call receiver hole (114). In one embodiment, the speaker hole (e.g., an external speaker hole (107), a call receiver hole (114)) and the microphone hole (103) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included (e.g., a piezo speaker) without a speaker hole (e.g., an external speaker hole (107), a call receiver hole (114)).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the sensor module may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor module may include, for example, a first sensor module (124) (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface (110A) of the housing (110), and / or a third sensor module (119) disposed on a second surface (110B) of the housing (110). The second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) may be disposed on not only the first surface (110A) (e.g., the display (115)) of the housing (110), but also the second surface (110B) or the side surface (110C). The electronic device (101) may further include, for example, at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor (124).

[0057] According to one embodiment, the camera module may include a first camera device (105) disposed on a first side (110A) of the electronic device (101), a second camera device (112) disposed on a second side (110B), and / or a flash (113). The camera devices (e.g., the first camera device (105), the second camera device (112)) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash (113) may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one embodiment, one or more lenses (an infrared camera, a wide-angle lens, and a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the flash (113) may emit infrared light, and the infrared light emitted by the flash (113) and reflected by the subject may be received through the third sensor module (119). The electronic device (101) or a processor of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may detect depth information of the subject based on the point in time when the infrared light is received by the third sensor module (119).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the key input device (117) may be disposed on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (117), and the key input devices (117) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (115). In one embodiment, the key input device may include a sensor module disposed on a second surface (110B) of the housing (110).

[0059] In one embodiment, the light-emitting element (106) may be disposed, for example, on the first surface (110A) of the housing (110). The light-emitting element (106) may provide, for example, status information of the electronic device (101) in the form of light. In one embodiment, the light-emitting element (106) may provide a light source that is linked to the operation of, for example, a camera module (e.g., the first camera device (105)). The light-emitting element (106) may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (e.g., the first connector hole (128), the second connector hole (109)) may include a first connector hole (128) that can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (1002) of FIG. 1), and / or a second connector hole (e.g., an earphone jack) (109) that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device.

[0061] FIG. 4A is a front view of an electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 2, in an exploded perspective view according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0062] FIG. 4b is an exploded perspective view showing the rear side of the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 2, according to one embodiment disclosed in this document.

[0063] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B , an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 , 2 , or 3 ) may include a side structure (210), a first support member (211) (e.g., a bracket), a front plate (220) (e.g., the front plate (122) of FIG. 2 ), a display (230) (e.g., the display (115) of FIGS. 2 and 3 ), a printed circuit board (or board assembly) (240), a battery (250), a second support member (260) (e.g., a rear case), an antenna, a camera assembly (207), and a rear plate (280) (e.g., the rear plate (111) of FIG. 3 ).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member (211) or the second support member (260)) or may additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device (101) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, and any redundant description will be omitted below.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the first support member (211) may be disposed inside the electronic device (101) and connected to the side structure (210) or may be formed integrally with the side structure (210). The first support member (211) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. When formed at least partially of a metallic material, the side structure (210) or a portion of the first support member (211) may function as an antenna. The first support member (211) may have a display (230) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (240) coupled to the other surface. The printed circuit board (240) may be equipped with a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1), a memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., the interface (177) of FIG. 1). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor.

[0066] In one embodiment, the first support member (211) and the side structure (210) may be combined to form a front case or housing (201). In one embodiment, the housing (201) may be generally understood as a structure for accommodating, protecting, or arranging a printed circuit board (240) or a battery (250). In one embodiment, the housing (201) may be understood as including structures that can be visually or tactilely perceived by a user in the appearance of the electronic device (101), for example, a side structure (210), a front plate (220), and / or a rear plate (280). In one embodiment, the 'front or rear side of the housing (201)' may mean the first side (110A) of FIG. 2 or the second side (110B) of FIG. 3. In one embodiment, the first support member (211) is positioned between the front plate (220) (e.g., the first side (110A) of FIG. 2) and the back plate (280) (e.g., the second side (110B) of FIG. 3) and may function as a structure for positioning electrical / electronic components such as a printed circuit board (240) or a camera assembly (207).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the display (230) may include a display panel (231) and a flexible printed circuit board (233) extending from the display panel (231). The flexible printed circuit board (233) may be understood to be electrically connected to the display panel (231) while being disposed, for example, at least partially on the rear surface of the display panel (231). In one embodiment, reference numeral '231' may be understood to be a protective sheet disposed on the rear surface of the display panel. For example, unless otherwise specified in the following detailed description, the protective sheet may be understood to be a part of the display panel (231). In one embodiment, the protective sheet may function as a buffer structure (e.g., a low-density elastomer such as a sponge) that absorbs external force or an electromagnetic shielding structure (e.g., a copper sheet (CU sheet)). According to one embodiment, the display (230) may be disposed on the inner surface of the front plate (220) and may output a screen through at least a portion of the first surface (110A) or the front plate (220) of FIG. 2 by including a light-emitting layer. As mentioned above, the display (230) may output a screen through substantially the entire area of ​​the first surface (110A) or the front plate (220) of FIG. 2.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0070] According to one embodiment, the second support member (260) may include, for example, an upper support member (260a) and a lower support member (260b). In one embodiment, the upper support member (260a) may be arranged to surround a printed circuit board (240) together with a portion of the first support member (211). A circuit device implemented in the form of an integrated circuit chip (e.g., a processor, a communication module, or a memory) or various electrical / electronic components may be arranged on the printed circuit board (240), and according to an embodiment, the printed circuit board (240) may be provided with an electromagnetic shielding environment from the upper support member (260a). In one embodiment, the lower support member (260b) may be utilized as a structure on which electrical / electronic components such as a speaker module, an interface (e.g., a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector) may be arranged. In one embodiment, electrical / electronic components such as a speaker module, an interface (e.g., a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector) may be arranged on an additional printed circuit board (not shown). In this case, the lower support member (260b) may be arranged to surround the additional printed circuit board together with another part of the first support member (211). The speaker module or interface arranged on the additional printed circuit board (not shown) or the lower support member (260b) may be arranged corresponding to an audio module (e.g., a microphone hole (103) or a speaker hole (e.g., an external speaker hole (107) or a call receiver hole (114))) or a connector hole (e.g., a first connector hole (128) or a second connector hole (109)) of FIG. 2.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the battery (250) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (250) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (240). The battery (250) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (101), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (101).

[0072] Although not shown, the antenna may include a conductive pattern implemented on the surface of the second support member (260), for example, through a laser direct structuring process. In one embodiment, the antenna may include a printed circuit pattern formed on the surface of a thin film, and the thin film-type antenna may be disposed between the back plate (280) and the battery (250). The antenna may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In one embodiment, another antenna structure may be formed by the side structure (210) and / or a portion or combination of the first support member (211).

[0073] In one embodiment, the camera assembly (207) may include at least one camera module. Within the electronic device (101), the camera assembly (207) may receive at least a portion of light incident through an optical hole or camera window (212, 213, 219). In one embodiment, the camera assembly (207) may be disposed on the first support member (211) at a location adjacent to the printed circuit board (240). In one embodiment, the camera module(s) of the camera assembly (207) may be generally aligned with one of the camera windows (212, 213, 219) and may be at least partially wrapped around the second support member (260) (e.g., the upper support member (260a)).

[0074] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a housing (301), a battery pack (302), and a circuit board (330) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 5, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (301), a battery pack (302) disposed within the housing (301), a circuit board (330), and at least one fixing member (340) for connecting and / or fixing the circuit board (330) and the battery pack (302). The configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), and the circuit board (330) of FIG. 5 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the housing (110), the battery pack (250), and the circuit board (240) of FIGS. 2 to 4B. The embodiment of FIG. 5 may be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 4B.

[0076] In one embodiment, the battery pack (302) may be disposed within the housing (301). In one embodiment, the battery pack (302) may be disposed on the housing (301) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 4B). In one embodiment, the housing (301) may include a guide rib or partition (301a) that at least surrounds and / or defines a space for accommodating the battery pack (302). In one embodiment, the guide rib or partition (301a) may protrude from one side of the first support member (211) (e.g., the side facing the +Z-axis direction) and may be formed to substantially at least partially surround a side surface of the battery pack (302). For example, the guide rib or partition (301a) can prevent structures or electrical / electronic components arranged around the space where the battery pack (302) is arranged from coming into direct contact with the battery pack (302) by at least partially separating the space where the battery pack (302) is arranged from other spaces.

[0077] In one embodiment, the battery pack (302) may include a battery cell (310) and a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) for protecting the battery cell (310) from overvoltage, overcurrent, and overdischarge. The battery pack (302) may include an enclosure or a shell, and the battery cell (310) and the battery protection circuit module (320) may be disposed in an internal space of the enclosure or shell. In one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) may include a battery protection circuit and a substrate on which the battery protection circuit is mounted. For example, the substrate on which the battery protection circuit is mounted may be a rigid substrate. In one embodiment, the first connection portion (321) may be the battery protection circuit itself. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first connection portion (321) may be electrically connected to the battery protection circuit. For example, at least a portion of the first connecting portion (321) may be made of a rigid material.

[0078] In one embodiment, the battery cell (310) may be configured to store power or be rechargeable. For example, the battery cell (310) may have a square shape.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) may perform a function of protecting the battery cell (310) by detecting specific changes in the current and voltage flowing from the circuit board (330) to the battery cell (310) while monitoring the interface change for connecting the battery cell (310) to the electronic device (101) and the current and voltage flowing between the circuit board (330) and the battery cell (310). For example, the battery protection circuit module (320) may detect the battery voltage when the voltage of the battery cell (310) rises due to the charging voltage and current input from the outside, and may perform a function of blocking and releasing the battery from being charged above the overcharge voltage set in the module. For example, the battery protection circuit module (320) may detect the battery voltage when the voltage of the battery is gradually discharged due to the current consumed from the outside, and may perform a function of blocking and releasing the battery from being discharged below the overdischarge voltage set in the module. According to one embodiment, a function of blocking and releasing the charging and discharging current may be performed to prevent the charging and discharging current from exceeding the overcurrent set in the module due to an abnormal phenomenon of the electronic device (101) or the charging device. According to one embodiment, when the + and - terminals are short-circuited externally of the battery pack (302), a current of approximately 20 times the capacity of the battery cell (310) flows momentarily, so by blocking this, an accident may be prevented and a function of protecting the battery pack (302) may be performed.

[0080] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) can be designed to have a low internal resistance so that the temperature does not rise above a certain level even when the current flowing to charge and discharge the battery cell (310) reaches a maximum. The low internal resistance minimizes voltage drop during discharge and charge, shortens the charging time, and enables accurate management of battery capacity.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (330) may be disposed within the housing (301). According to one embodiment, the battery pack (302) may be disposed on a first support member (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 4B). According to one embodiment, the circuit board (330) may be disposed such that at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module (320) is disposed in an upward direction (+Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the circuit board (330) may be disposed in an upward direction (+Y-axis direction) of the battery protection circuit module (320) and at least a portion of the circuit board (330) may be disposed to overlap the battery protection circuit module (320).

[0082] FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a battery pack (302) according to embodiments of the present disclosure, viewed from various directions. FIG. 6A may include a front view, a top view viewed along the +Y axis, a bottom view viewed along the -Y axis, a side view viewed along the -X axis, and a side view viewed along the +X axis. FIG. 6B is a diagram illustrating a battery pack according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0083] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B , the electronic device (101) may include a housing (301), a battery pack (302) disposed within the housing (301), a circuit board (330), and at least one fixing member (340) for connecting and / or fixing the circuit board (330) and the battery pack (302). The configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), the circuit board (330), and the fixing member (340) of FIGS. 6A and 6B may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), the circuit board (330), and the fixing member (340) of FIG. 5 . The embodiment of FIGS. 6A and 6B may be partially combined with the embodiment of FIG. 5 .

[0084] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) may be disposed in the upper direction (e.g., the +Y direction in FIG. 5) of the battery cell (310). According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) may be disposed to contact a first surface (e.g., the first surface (311) in FIG. 5), which is a surface facing the upper direction (e.g., the +Y direction in FIG. 5) of the battery cell (310). For example, the battery protection circuit module (320) may be formed to extend in the X-axis direction, for example, parallel to the first surface (311) of the battery cell (310).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) may be electrically connected to the battery cell (310) in a welding manner using a connecting member such as a nickel tab member. The electronic device (101), for example, a processor or a power management module, may be configured to receive external power to charge the battery pack (302) or to operate using power from the battery pack (302) when external power is not supplied. For example, the battery cell (310) may receive charging power through the battery protection circuit module (320) and / or the circuit board (330), or may provide power for operating the electronic device (101).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the battery pack (302) may include a bonding member (not shown) that attaches the battery protection circuit module (320) to the battery cell (310). The bonding member may include, for example, a double-sided tape or an elastic material (e.g., a sponge having an adhesive material applied to both sides), and the battery protection circuit module (320) may be attached to a first side, that is, one side, of the battery cell (310) by the bonding member. The battery protection circuit module (320) may be accommodated inside an enclosure or shell while being coupled to the battery cell (310). When the bonding member is made of an elastic material, the bonding member may function as a shock absorbing member between the battery cell (310) and the battery protection circuit module (320).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) may include a first connecting portion (321) having at least one first hole (322) formed therein and arranged to overlap at least a portion of the circuit board (330). The first connecting portion (321) may be made of a rigid material. The battery protection circuit module (320) may be electrically connected to the circuit board (330) through the first connecting portion (321). The first connecting portion (321) may electrically connect the battery protection circuit module (320) to the circuit board (330) and fix the positions of the battery protection circuit module (320), the housing (301), and the circuit board (330). According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module (320) is connected to the circuit board (330) through the first connection portion (321) without using a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) and / or a connector, thereby solving problems such as cracks occurring when bending the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) during the manufacturing process and product defects occurring due to inaccurate positioning when fastening the connector. By eliminating the resistance (DCR) occupied by the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), the charging time can be shortened by approximately 5 minutes, and the heat dissipation performance of the battery protection circuit module (320) can be improved.

[0088] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6A, the first connection portion (321) may protrude upwardly (e.g., in the +Y direction of FIG. 5) from the upper surface of the battery protection circuit module (320). For example, the first connection portion (321) may protrude upwardly (in the +Y direction) from the upper surface of the battery protection circuit module (320) by a first length (d1). The first length (d1) may be changed depending on the connection signal strength and number with the circuit board (330). For example, the first connection portion (321) may be formed at the center portion of the battery protection circuit module (320) with respect to the X-axis direction. For example, the Z-axis direction thickness (d3) of the first connection portion (321) may be thinner than the thickness (d2) of the battery protection circuit module (320). However, the shape and arrangement of the first connecting portion (321) are not limited by the above embodiment, and can be designed in various ways as long as the battery protection circuit module (320) is fixed to the housing (301) and the circuit board (330).

[0089] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 6B, the first connection portion (321) may be substantially the same portion as at least a portion of the battery protection circuit (320). For example, at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module (320) may be arranged to overlap the circuit board (330) and function as the first connection portion (321) electrically connected to the circuit board (330). For example, the first connection portion (321) may be formed at an edge portion of the battery protection circuit module (320) with respect to the X-axis direction. According to one embodiment, in this case, the second region (e.g., 332 of FIG. 5) of the circuit board (330) may be an region that protrudes downward (in the -Y-axis direction) so as to be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module (320).

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first connecting portion (321) may include at least one first hole (322). For example, the at least one first hole (322) may include a 1-1 hole (322a) located in the left direction (-X-axis direction) of the first connecting portion (321) and a 1-2 hole (322b) located in the right direction (+X-axis direction) of the first connecting portion (321). For example, the 1-1 hole (322a) and the 1-2 hole (322b) may be arranged side by side. The at least one first hole (322) may be configured for stable coupling of at least one terminal formed in the first connecting portion (321) with the circuit board (330) and for fixing the position of the battery protection circuit module (320). However, the size and number of the at least one first hole (322) are not limited by the above embodiment and may be variously designed and changed.

[0091] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of a first connecting portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (301), a battery pack (302) disposed within the housing (301), a circuit board (330), and at least one fixing member (340) for connecting and / or fixing the circuit board (330) and the battery pack (302). The configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), the circuit board (330), and the fixing member (340) of FIG. 7 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), the circuit board (330), and the fixing member (340) of FIGS. 6A and 6B. The embodiment of FIG. 7 may be partially combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 6A and 6B.

[0093] According to one embodiment, at least one pad (350) may be arranged on the front surface (one side facing the +Z-axis direction) of the first connecting portion (321). According to one embodiment, the at least one pad (350) may include, for example, an integrated circuit chip having a charge protection circuit mounted thereon, and may further include passive components and / or active components. According to one embodiment, the at least one pad (350) may be a tab or conductive pad to which a lead(s) extending from the battery protection circuit module (320) is connected or contacted. For example, the at least one pad (350) may be made of an electrically conductive material and may be positioned on the battery protection circuit module (320) through a surface mounting technology (SMT) process. For example, the at least one pad (350) may be a metal pad to which solder paste is applied in the surface mounting process.

[0094] According to one embodiment, at least one pad (350) may be, for example, four. The at least one pad (350) may include at least one of a first pad (351) for connecting a VBAT signal, a second pad (352) for connecting a GND signal, a third pad (353) for connecting a P-Sense signal, and a fourth pad (354) for connecting an ID signal. According to one embodiment, the first pad (351) may be provided as a first power terminal. The second pad (352) may be provided as a second power terminal or a ground terminal. The third pad (353) may be provided as a current or voltage detection terminal. The fourth pad (354) may be provided as a terminal for reading an identification code embedded in the battery. The first pad (351) for connecting a VBAT signal and the second pad (352) for connecting a GND signal may be arranged around the fixing member (340) to ensure stability of the connection. The first pad (351) for connecting the VBAT signal and the second pad (352) for connecting the GND signal can be arranged to surround at least one first hole (322) through which the fixing member (340) passes in order to ensure the stability of the connection. For example, the first pad (351) for connecting the VBAT signal can be arranged to surround the 1-1 hole (322a). For example, the second pad (352) for connecting the VBAT signal can be arranged to surround the 1-2 hole (322b). For example, the third pad (353) for connecting the P-Sense signal and the fourth pad (354) for connecting the ID signal can be arranged between the 1-1 hole (322a) and the 1-2 hole (322b). The number of at least one pad (350) and signal lines can be increased or decreased according to the intended use.

[0095] FIG. 8 is a top view of an assembled circuit board, a battery pack, and a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 8 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0096] Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 , the electronic device (101) may include a housing (301), a battery pack (302) disposed within the housing (301), a circuit board (330), and at least one fixing member (340) for connecting and / or fixing the circuit board (330) and the battery pack (302). The configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), the circuit board (330), and the fixing member (340) of FIGS. 8 and 9 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the housing (301), the battery pack (302), the circuit board (330), and the fixing member (340) of FIG. 7 . The embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9 may be partially combined with the embodiment of FIG. 7 .

[0097] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (330) may be disposed within the housing (301). According to one embodiment, the battery pack (302) may be disposed on a first support member (e.g., the first support member (311) of FIG. 3). According to one embodiment, the circuit board (330) may be disposed such that at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module (320) is disposed in an upward direction (+Y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the circuit board (330) may be disposed in an upward direction (+Y-axis direction) of the battery protection circuit module (320) and at least a portion of the circuit board (330) may be disposed to overlap the battery protection circuit module (320). For example, the circuit board (330) may include a first region (331) disposed in an upper direction (+Y-axis direction) of the battery protection circuit module (320) and a second region (332) extending downward (-Y-axis direction) from the first region (331) and overlapping the battery protection circuit module (320). According to one embodiment, the second region (332) of the circuit board (330) may be disposed to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module (320) and may be an area that protrudes downward (-Y-axis direction). For example, the circuit board (330) may have an 'ㄱ' shape or a 'ㅜ' shape. According to one embodiment, the second region (332) may be in contact with the battery protection circuit module (320). For example, the second region (332) may be disposed to overlap at least one first connection portion (321) of the battery protection circuit module (320).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the circuit board (330) may include at least one second hole (333) corresponding to at least one first hole (322). According to one embodiment, the circuit board (330) may be directly electrically connected to the battery protection circuit module (320) through the at least one second hole (333). According to one embodiment, the at least one second hole (333) may be arranged in the second region (332). The at least one second hole (333) may be configured for stable coupling of the at least one pad (350) formed on the circuit board (330) and the battery protection circuit module (320) and for fixing the position of the circuit board (330). For example, the second hole (333) may include a 2-1 hole (333a) located relatively to the left (-X-axis direction) and a 2-2 hole (333b) located to the right (+X-axis direction) of the 2-1 hole (333a). For example, the second-first hole (333a) and the second-second hole (333b) may be arranged side by side. For example, at least one second hole (333) may be arranged to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module (320). For example, at least one second hole (333) may be arranged to overlap at least one first hole (322) of the battery protection circuit module (320). However, the size and number of at least one second hole (333) are not limited by the above embodiment and may be designed in various ways.

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one fixing member (340) that connects and / or fixes the circuit board (330) and the battery pack (302). According to one embodiment, the at least one fixing member (340) may physically and / or electrically connect the circuit board (330) and the battery protection circuit module (320).

[0100] According to one embodiment, at least one fixing member (340) may be configured to penetrate at least one first hole (322) and at least one second hole (333). For example, the at least one fixing member (340) may include a first fixing member (341) configured to be coupled in a relatively leftward direction (-X-axis direction) and a second fixing member (342) configured to be coupled in a rightward direction (+X-axis direction) of the first fixing member (341). For example, the first fixing member (341) may be configured to penetrate the 1-1 hole (322a) and the 2-1 hole (333a). For example, the second fixing member (342) may be configured to penetrate the 1-2 hole (322b) and the 2-2 hole (333b). For example, the first fixing member (341) and the second fixing member (342) may be arranged side by side. For example, the fixing member (340) may be either a screw or a clip (e.g., a c-clip). For example, if the fixing member (340) is a screw, accessory materials such as connectors and clips may be unnecessary.

[0101] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 9, a process for assembling a printed circuit board (330) and a battery pack (302) into a housing (301) can be described. The process can proceed in the following order: a process of placing a battery pack (302) within the housing (301), a process of placing a circuit board (330) within the housing (301) so that the circuit board (330) is formed into at least one first hole (322) and at least one second hole (333) of the battery pack (302), and a process of fastening a fixing member (340) to at least one first hole (322) and at least one second hole (333). By fastening the fixing member (340) to at least one first hole (322) and at least one second hole (333), the housing (301), the battery pack (302), and the circuit board (330) can be fastened at once.

[0102] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (301), a battery pack (302) including a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) disposed within the housing and including a battery cell (310) and a first connecting portion (321) disposed to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole (322) formed therein, a circuit board (330) having at least one second hole (333) formed therein and disposed to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module, and at least one fixing member (340) configured to fix the battery protection circuit module and the circuit board to the housing by penetrating the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the circuit board may include a first region (331) arranged in a first direction of the battery protection circuit module and a second region extending from the first region in a second direction opposite to the first direction and overlapping the battery protection circuit module.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the at least one second hole may be formed in the second region and configured to face the at least one first hole, and the second region may be configured to face the first connecting portion.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module may be disposed in a first direction (upward direction, +Y direction) of the battery cell.

[0106] According to one embodiment, the circuit board is positioned in a first direction (upward direction, +Y direction) of the battery protection circuit module, and the first connecting portion may protrude in the first direction (upward direction, +Y direction) from an upper surface of the battery protection circuit module.

[0107] In one embodiment, the housing may include a partition (301a) protruding from one side of the housing and surrounding at least a portion of a side of the battery pack.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the at least one first hole may include a 1-1 hole (322a) and a 1-2 hole (322b) spaced apart from the 1-1 hole, and the at least one second hole may include a 2-1 hole (333a) corresponding to the 1-1 hole and a 2-2 hole (333b) corresponding to the 1-2 hole.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the at least one fixing member may include a first fixing member (341) configured to penetrate the first-1 hole and the second-1 hole, and a second fixing member (342) configured to penetrate the first-2 hole and the second-2 hole.

[0110] In one embodiment, the fixing member may be any one of a screw and a clip.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the first connecting portion may include at least one pad (350) disposed on one surface of the first connecting portion facing the circuit board.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the at least one pad may include at least one of a first pad (351) provided as a first power terminal, a second pad (352) provided as a second power terminal or ground terminal, a third pad (353) provided as a current or voltage detection terminal, or a fourth pad (354) provided as a terminal for reading an identification code embedded in the battery.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the first pad and the second pad may be arranged to surround the at least one first hole.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the third pad and the fourth pad may be positioned between the first-1 hole and the first-2 hole.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the battery protection circuit module includes a battery protection circuit and a substrate on which the battery protection circuit is mounted, and at least a portion of the first connection portion can be electrically connected to the battery protection circuit. Connection portion

[0116] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (301), a battery pack (302) including a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) disposed within the housing and including a battery cell (310) and a first connecting portion (321) disposed to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole (322) formed therein, a circuit board (330) having at least one second hole (333) formed therein and disposed to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module, and at least one fixing member configured to penetrate the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole and to fix the battery protection circuit module and the circuit board to the housing. The first connecting portion may include at least one pad (350) disposed on one surface in contact with the circuit board and electrically connected to at least a portion of the circuit board.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the circuit board may include a first region (331) arranged in a first direction of the battery protection circuit module and a second region extending from the first region in a second direction opposite to the first direction and overlapping the battery protection circuit module.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the at least one second hole may be formed in the second region and configured to face the at least one first hole, and the second region may be configured to face the first connecting portion.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the at least one pad may include at least one of a first pad (351) provided as a first power terminal, a second pad (352) provided as a second power terminal or ground terminal, a third pad (353) provided as a current or voltage detection terminal, and a fourth pad (354) provided as a terminal for reading an identification code embedded in the battery.

[0120] A battery pack according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) including a battery cell and a first connecting portion (321) arranged to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole (322) formed therein. The first connecting portion may include at least one pad (350) electrically connected to at least a portion of the circuit board.

[0121] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0122] When assembling the battery pack (302) to the housing (301), a double-sided adhesive tape may be used. For example, a process may be performed in which a battery tape area greater than a certain percentage is set on the attachment surface of the battery for battery assembly, and then a compression machine is used to compress the battery after assembling it to the portable terminal. For example, since a gap with surrounding structures must be set when attaching the battery to the housing (301), an attachment jig may be used to ensure accurate attachment. However, since this is a manual process, errors in the attachment position may occur. It may be difficult to easily disassemble and / or reattach the battery pack (302) from the housing (301).

[0123] Typically, a battery protection circuit module (320) (PCM) can be connected to a housing (301) using a flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB) and a connector. During the process of bending the flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB), cracks may occur in the flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB), which may lead to a defect in the battery pack (302) or a power failure. In addition, if the position of the connector is not accurately aligned during the process of connecting the connector, the connector terminal may be crushed or a defect in the main printed circuit board (330) of the battery or electronic device (101) may occur.

[0124] The battery protection circuit module (320) according to one embodiment disclosed in this document can improve the assembly method and implement the resistance of the battery protection circuit module (320) by not using a flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB) and connector while maintaining the same circuit, function, and performance as a general battery protection circuit module (320).

[0125] According to one embodiment disclosed in the present document, the battery protection circuit module (320) is connected to the circuit board (330) through the first connection portion (321) without using a flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB) and / or a connector, thereby solving problems such as cracks occurring when bending the flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB) during the manufacturing process and product defects occurring due to inaccurate positioning when fastening the connector. By eliminating the resistance (DCR) occupied by the flexible printed circuit board (330) (FPCB), the charging time can be shortened by approximately 5 minutes, and the heat dissipation performance of the battery protection circuit module (320) can be improved.

[0126] One embodiment disclosed in this document can implement the assembly of a battery and a housing (301) of an electronic device (101) and a circuit board (330) automatically. According to one embodiment disclosed in this document, a battery is mounted on the housing (301), a circuit board (330) is placed, and a fixing member (340) (e.g., a screw) is coupled to fix the housing (301), the battery, and the circuit board (330) at once. Since only simple stacking is required, automation is possible, and since no separate operation is required when disassembling the housing (301) and the battery, battery replacement can be easy.

[0127] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, Housing (301); A battery pack (302) including a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) disposed within the housing and including a battery cell (310) and a first connecting portion (321) disposed to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole (322) formed therein; A circuit board (330) having at least one second hole (333) formed therein and arranged to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module; and An electronic device comprising at least one fixing member (340) configured to fix the battery protection circuit module and the circuit board to the housing by penetrating the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the circuit board includes a first region (331) arranged in a first direction (+Y-axis direction) of the battery protection circuit module and a second region (332) extending from the first region in a second direction (-Y-axis direction) opposite to the first direction and overlapping with the battery protection circuit module.

3. In paragraph 2, At least one second hole is formed in the second region, An electronic device configured to face at least one of the first holes, and wherein the second region is configured to face the first connecting portion.

4. In either of paragraphs 2 and 3, The above battery protection circuit module is an electronic device arranged in the first direction of the battery cell.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above circuit board is located in the first direction of the battery protection circuit module, The above first connecting portion is an electronic device protruding in the first direction from the battery protection circuit module.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device wherein the housing includes a partition (301a) protruding from one side of the housing and surrounding at least a portion of a side of the battery pack.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above at least one first hole includes a 1-1 hole (322a) and a 1-2 hole (322b) spaced apart from the 1-1 hole, An electronic device wherein at least one of the second holes includes a 2-1 hole (333a) corresponding to the 1-1 hole and a 2-2 hole (333b) corresponding to the 1-2 hole.

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device wherein the at least one fixing member comprises a first fixing member (341) configured to penetrate the first-1 hole and the second-1 hole, and a second fixing member (342) configured to penetrate the first-2 hole and the second-2 hole.

9. In any one of paragraphs 6 to 8, An electronic device wherein the first connecting portion includes at least one pad (350) arranged on one surface of the first connecting portion facing the circuit board.

10. In paragraph 9, An electronic device wherein the at least one pad includes at least one of a first pad (351) provided as a first power terminal, a second pad (352) provided as a second power terminal or a ground terminal, a third pad (353) provided as a current or voltage detection terminal, or a fourth pad (354) provided as a terminal for reading an identification code embedded in the battery.

11. In clause 10, An electronic device wherein the first pad and the second pad are arranged to surround the at least one first hole.

12. In any one of paragraphs 10 and 11, The third pad and the fourth pad are electronic devices positioned between the first-1 hole and the first-2 hole.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above battery protection circuit module includes a battery protection circuit and a substrate on which the battery protection circuit is mounted, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of said first connector is electrically connected to said battery protection circuit.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An electronic device wherein the thickness (d3) of the first connecting portion is thinner than the thickness (d2) of the battery protection circuit module.

15. In electronic devices, Housing (301); A battery pack (302) including a battery protection circuit module (PCM) (320) disposed within the housing and including a battery cell (310) and a first connecting portion (321) disposed to be in contact with one surface of the battery cell and having at least one first hole (322) formed therein; A circuit board (330) having at least one second hole (333) formed therein and arranged to overlap at least a portion of the battery protection circuit module; and At least one fixing member (340) configured to fix the battery protection circuit module and the circuit board to the housing by penetrating the at least one first hole and the at least one second hole; An electronic device wherein the first connecting portion comprises at least one pad (350) disposed on one surface in contact with the circuit board and electrically connected to at least a portion of the circuit board.

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