Electronic device comprising support member

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device may comprise: a flexible display; a first housing; a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing; a support member supporting at least a portion of the flexible display, and moving according to a sliding operation of the second housing with respect to the first housing; a guide rail, which is arranged in the first housing and guides the movement of the support member; a guide block, which is arranged in the second housing and is coupled to be slidable up to a first length from the guide rail; and a fastening component for detachably coupling the guide block to the second housing, wherein the second housing is slidable up to a second length, which is greater than the first length, through disassembling of the fastening component.

Description

Electronic device including a support member

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a support member.

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer, more rigid, and more aesthetically pleasing, while simultaneously being developed to differentiate their functional elements. Electronic devices are moving beyond their traditional rectangular form factor and are evolving into increasingly diverse shapes. Electronic devices may have a transformable structure that allows for portability and the use of large-screen displays. Electronic devices may include rollable electronic devices (e.g., slideable electronic devices) that can vary the display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., rollable display) by supporting housings that slide relative to each other. Rollable electronic devices may require an efficient separation structure, such as for maintenance.

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

[0004] An electronic device may include a rollable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device) in which a display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) may be expanded and / or contracted depending on an operating state. The rollable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing that are movably coupled with respect to each other. For example, the first housing and the second housing may be slidably operated with respect to each other and may support at least a portion of the flexible display. The flexible display may be induced to have a first display area in a slide-in state, and to have a second display area larger than the first display area in a slide-out state.

[0005] The rollable electronic device may include a support member (e.g., a bendable member, a multi-bar assembly, or a support bar assembly) that moves together with the second housing. The support member slides a predetermined distance from the first housing to support the back surface of the flexible display. The support member may include a plurality of support bars that are rotatably arranged with respect to each other, and may be accommodated together with the flexible display at least partially in the interior space of the first housing when in a retracted state. The support member may be guided by a pair of guide rails arranged on both sides of the first housing.

[0006] The support member may be partially positioned within the interior space of the first housing even when the electronic device is in the extended state. This combination of structural elements of the rollable device may hinder the replacement of electronic components (e.g., batteries) positioned within the first housing for repair or maintenance of the rollable electronic device. For example, the combination of structural elements may result in a disassembly process that is complex or difficult to perform. This consideration applies to the process of disassembling at least a portion of the support member or separating a pair of guide rails to move the second housing within the interior space of the first housing to enable the replacement of electronic components. Furthermore, such a process may not comply with design requirements for minimizing environmental impacts that must be designed into the device from the product development stage. The EU's eco-design policy introduces a framework for these requirements.

[0007] Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electronic device including a support member that facilitates efficient maintenance operations, which may include rateable access for maintenance and / or repair.

[0008] According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a support member that can assist in easy maintenance work without detaching a guide rail can be provided.

[0009] According to various embodiments, an electronic device including a support member configured to comply with design techniques for minimizing environmental load can be provided.

[0010] 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 this disclosure.

[0011] According to various embodiments, an electronic device is provided as set forth in claim 1 of the appended claims. Other optional features are set forth in the appended dependent claims.

[0012] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a flexible display, a first housing, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, a support member that supports at least a portion of the flexible display and moves according to a sliding motion of the second housing with respect to the first housing, a guide rail disposed in the first housing and including a guide slit for guiding movement of the support member, and a guide block disposed in the second housing and slidably coupled from the guide rail to a first length, wherein the support member includes a plurality of support bars arranged at a specified interval on a rear surface of the flexible display, each of which includes a guide pin protruding at an end to be received in the guide slit, and a first protruding length of a first guide pin of a first support bar disposed at an end of the support member among the plurality of support bars may be shorter than second protruding lengths of the remaining guide pins.

[0013] An electronic device according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure is configured to be slidably coupled with a guide rail fixed to a first housing and to be capable of detaching a guide block fixed to a second housing, so that when the guide block is released from being fixed, a support member can be additionally moved in a detachable direction from a detachable state, thereby reducing interference of the support member, thereby facilitating easy detachment of electronic components placed in the first housing. In addition, since detachment of a guide rail that is placed in the first housing and guides the support member is unnecessary, work efficiency can be improved.

[0014] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

[0015] 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 can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0016] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

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

[0018] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 3c is a drawing showing the front of an electronic device in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a flexible display taken along line 4b-4b of FIG. 4a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5b-5b of FIG. 3a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device in which a guide rail and a guide block are combined according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 6B is a side view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 6c is a plan view of an electronic device taken along line 6c-6c of FIG. 6b according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in an inlet state taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in an extended state along line 7-7 of FIG. 6a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 8A is a partial configuration diagram of a support member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 8b is a configuration diagram of a guide rail according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 9a is a drawing showing a state of coupling of a support member and a guide rail in a withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 9b is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9b-9b of FIG. 9a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 9c is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9c-9c of FIG. 9a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 10a is a drawing showing a state of coupling of a support member and a guide rail in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 10b is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10b-10b of FIG. 10a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 10c is a drawing showing a state in which the first support bar is disengaged from the guide rail in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 10d is a drawing showing a disassembly operation of a battery cover and a battery in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 11a is a drawing illustrating a hooking structure of a first housing and a second housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 11b is a diagram illustrating the configuration of area 11b of FIG. 11a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the position of the first support bar in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0043] Figure 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments. Features described with reference to examples within parentheses in the following description should be interpreted as optionally comprising or forming one, some, or all of such examples, or including being formed of one, some, or all of such examples.

[0044] 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). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0045] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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. According to 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.

[0052] 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 (e.g., via a wired connection) or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0053] 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.

[0054] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to connect the electronic device (101) directly (e.g., via a wired connection) or wirelessly 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.

[0055] 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).

[0056] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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 as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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).

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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 at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0063] According to various embodiments, 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.

[0064] 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)).

[0065] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the sensor module (176) may include a movement distance detection sensor for detecting a movement distance of a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 4A) from a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 4A) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may detect a first state, in which the second housing (220) is fully retracted from the first housing (210), a second state, in which the second housing (220) is fully withdrawn from the first housing (210), a withdrawal state, or an intermediate state between the retracted state and the withdrawal state. In some embodiments, the processor (120) may detect, in real time, a movement distance while the second housing (220) is moved from the first housing (210), through the sensor module (176). The display module (160) may also be controlled to display an object corresponding to a variable display area through a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a drive motor control module (181) for controlling the operation of a drive motor (e.g., a DC motor or a stepping motor) (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4A) disposed inside the electronic device. In some embodiments, the drive motor control module (181) may be replaced with a processor (120).

[0067] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0068] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0069] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., a book cover or a first housing structure), a second housing (220) (e.g., a front cover or a second housing structure) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction), and a flexible display (230) (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled to the first housing (210) so as to be slid out in a first direction (direction ①) or slid in in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①) with respect to the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be changed to a slide-in state as a first state by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing (220) in at least a portion of the first space (2101) formed by the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be changed to a slide-out state as a second state by moving at least a portion of the second housing (220) outward (e.g., direction ①) from the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4A) (e.g., a bendable member, a multi-joint hinge module, a multi-bar assembly, a support bar assembly, or a multi-bar) that, in an extended state, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220), and that, in an extended state, is at least partially received by bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to be supported by a support member (240) (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4A) may be arranged in a manner that is attached to the back surface of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while being supported by the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4A) in a retracted state, thereby being arranged to be invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) can be moved so as to be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4A) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in the extended state.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211), and the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221). In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be disposed on a lower side of the electronic device (200) and may include a first side (2111) having a first length, a second side (2112) extending in a vertical direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction) from one end of the first side (2111) and having a second length, and a third side (2113) extending parallel to the second side (2112) from the other end of the first side (2111) and having a second length. In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the first side member (211) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first extension member (212) extending from at least a portion of the first side member (211) to at least a portion of the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the first extension member (212) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first extension member (212) may be formed separately from the first side member (211) and structurally coupled to the first side member (211).

[0071] According to various embodiments, the second side member (221) may be disposed on an upper side of the electronic device (200) and may include a fourth side (2211) having a third length, a fifth side (2212) extending from one end of the fourth side (2211) in a direction perpendicular to the second side (2112) (e.g., in the - y-axis direction) and having a fourth length, and a sixth side (2213) extending from the other end of the fourth side (2211) in a direction parallel to the fifth side (2212) and having a fourth length, and corresponding to the third side (2113). In one embodiment, the second side member (221) may be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (221) may include a second extension member (222) that extends to at least a portion of the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second extension member (222) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be formed separately from the second side member (221) and structurally coupled to the second side member (221).

[0072] According to various embodiments, the second side (2112) and the fifth side (2212) may be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) may be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the fifth side (2212) may overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the remaining portion of the fifth side (2212) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the fifth side (2212) may be arranged so as to overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the sixth side (2213) may be arranged so as to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the remaining portion of the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, a portion of the second extension member (222) may be arranged to be visible from the outside in the retracted state. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the second extension member (222) may be arranged to overlap with the first extension member (212) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the first extension member (212) may be replaced with the first rear cover (213).

[0074] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member (222) may be replaced with the second rear cover (223). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be omitted, and the second rear cover (223) may be replaced with the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a window cover (224) disposed on at least a portion of the second rear cover. In one embodiment, the window cover (224) may be disposed in an area exposed to the outside of the second housing (220) when in the retracted state, and may be formed of a material that facilitates detection of the external environment through at least one camera module (216) and / or sensor module (217) disposed in the internal space (2201) of the second housing (220). For example, the window cover (224) may be formed of glass and / or polymer material in which at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) is formed transparently. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include a cover member (2111a) arranged to cover at least a portion of the first side (2111) of the first housing (210).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a first portion (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion or a bending portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is accommodated in a manner that is at least partially bent into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside when in the retracted state. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the remaining portion of the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4A). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part (230a) and be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4A) while the second housing (220) is pulled out along the first direction (direction ①). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while the second housing (220) is pulled in along the second direction (direction ②) and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the flexible display (230) can have a variable display area as the second housing (220) slides along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the first housing (210).

[0076] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) in a retracted state (e.g., a first state). In one embodiment, when the flexible display (230) transitions to a retracted state (e.g., a second state) in which the second housing (220) is moved by a first length (L1) (e.g., a sliding stroke) with respect to the first housing (210), in addition to the first display area, a second display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the second portion (230b)) corresponding to the first length (L1) may be additionally secured. For example, when the flexible display (230) transitions from the retracted state to the retracted state, the display area may be expanded.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an input device (e.g., a microphone (203-1)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207)), a sensor module (204, 217), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (205) or a second camera module (216)), a connector port (208), a key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (203)) disposed in the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be arranged in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device may include, for example, a call receiver (206) and a speaker (207). In one embodiment, the speaker (207) may be connected to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) at a location that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., the fourth side (2211)), regardless of the inlet / outlet state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be connected to the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing (220) in the extended state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be covered so as not to be visible from the outside in the inlet state. In some embodiments, the connector port (208) may be formed in the first housing (210) in an inlet state and may be externally connected through an opening formed to correspond with the connector port hole. In some embodiments, the call receiver (206) may include an operative speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) without a separate speaker hole.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the sensor modules (204, 217) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or the external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor modules (204, 217) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and / or a second sensor module (217) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may be disposed on the front of the electronic device (200), below the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0080] According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (216) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include a flash (not shown) positioned near the second camera module (216). In one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 216) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, the first camera module (205) may be disposed under the flexible display (230) and configured to capture a subject through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the flexible display (230).

[0081] According to various embodiments, among the camera modules, the first camera module (205) and among the sensor modules (204, 217), the first sensor module (204) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display (230). For example, the first camera module (205) or the first sensor module (204) may be arranged in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, an area of ​​the flexible display (230) facing the first camera module (205) may be formed as a transparent area having a designated transmittance as part of an active area for displaying content. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of the first camera module (205) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (230) may include an area with a lower pixel arrangement density and / or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may be replaced with the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules (204) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display (230) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220).

[0082] According to various embodiments, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed automatically. For example, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed through gear engagement of a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4A) including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) disposed in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220), and a rack gear (e.g., the rack gear (262) of FIG. 5A) disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210), extending to at least a portion of the second space (2201), and coupled with the pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A). For example, when a processor of the electronic device (200) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) detects a triggering signal for transitioning from an incoming state to an outgoing state or from an outgoing state to an incoming state, the processor may drive a drive motor (e.g., drive motor (260) of FIG. 4A) disposed inside the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the triggering signal may include a signal according to selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the flexible display (230) or a signal according to operation (e.g., pressing) of a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device (200).

[0083] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) has a structure in which the second housing (220) is introduced and / or withdrawn relative to the first housing (210) along the longitudinal direction (e.g., vertical direction) (e.g., ± y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200), but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (200) may have a structure in which the second housing (220) is introduced and / or withdrawn relative to the first housing (210) along the width direction (e.g., horizontal direction) (e.g., ± x-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be formed such that the length of the first side (2111) of the first housing (210) is longer than the length of the second side (2112). In this case, the length of the fourth side (2211) of the second housing (220) can also be formed to be longer than the length of the fifth side (2212).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna (A) (e.g., a first antenna) disposed through at least a portion of a second side member (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one unit conductive portion (310, 311) formed through at least one segment (321, 322, 323). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first conductive portion (310) disposed through a first segment (321) disposed on a fifth side (2212) of the second side member (221) and a second segment (322) disposed on a fourth side (2211). In one embodiment, the first conductive portion (310) is electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) so as to be used as at least one antenna (A) operating in at least one designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band or an NR band). For example, the at least one designated frequency band may include a frequency band in a range of about 600 MHz to 1000 MHz. In some embodiments, the third segment (323) disposed on the sixth side and the second conductive portion (311) disposed through the second segment (322) may also be used as an antenna. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include another antenna (A1) (e.g., a second antenna) that operates via a third conductive portion (312) disposed through a fourth segment (324) and a fifth segment (325) spaced apart from a first side (2111) of the first housing (210).

[0085] FIG. 3c is a drawing showing the front of an electronic device in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 3c, when it is necessary to separate at least one electronic component (e.g., battery (B) of FIG. 4a) disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) for maintenance, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that the second housing (220) moves additionally in the withdrawal direction (e.g., direction ①) from the withdrawal state by a specified distance. For example, the electronic device (200) may implement a normal sliding operation transitioning from the withdrawal state (e.g., first state) to the withdrawal state (e.g., second state). In one embodiment, when the guide block (e.g., the guide block (227) of FIG. 4A) is separated from the second housing (220) for maintenance, the second housing (220) can be moved in the withdrawal direction (e.g., direction ①) by a second distance (L2) longer than the first distance (e.g., the first distance (L1) of FIG. 3A). In this case, the flexible display (230) can be positioned so that a third portion (230c) having a larger area than the second portion (e.g., the second portion (230b) of FIG. 3A) can be visible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a part of this third portion (230c) can be a non-display area (e.g., a black matrix (BM) area). For example, through this additional withdrawal operation, even in the withdrawal state (e.g., the second state), the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4A) positioned to overlap the electronic component and support the flexible display (230) can be moved to a position where it does not overlap the electronic component, thereby helping to facilitate separation of the electronic component.

[0087] FIG. 4A is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0088] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4a, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic devices (200) of FIGS. 2a to 3b, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0089] Referring to FIG. 4A, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first space (2101), a second housing (220) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) and including a second space (2201), a support member (240) (e.g., a bendable member, a support bar assembly, or a multi-bar assembly) fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (220) and at least partially bendably received into the first space (2101) according to an inlet operation, a flexible display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a driving unit (e.g., a driving module or a driving mechanism) that drives the second housing (220) from the first housing (210) in an inlet direction (e.g., a -y-axis direction) and / or an outlet direction (e.g., a y-axis direction). There is. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may have a first housing (210) that is slidably coupled from a second housing (220) depending on the arrangement of the driving unit (e.g., a driving motor (260) and a rack gear (262)). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) and a first rear cover (213) (e.g., a first rear bracket) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211) (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member (212)). In one embodiment, the first space (2101) may be formed through the coupling of the first side member (211) and the first rear cover (213). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a side cover (2211a) (e.g., a dielectric cover) disposed on the fourth side (2211) of the second side member (221).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221) and a second rear cover (223) (e.g., a second rear bracket or window cover) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221) (e.g., at least a portion of the second extension member (222)). In one embodiment, the second space (2201) may be formed through the coupling of the second side member (221) and the second rear cover (223).

[0091] According to various embodiments, the driving unit (e.g., the driving module) may include a driving motor (260) disposed in the second space (2201) and including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) and a rack gear (262) fixed to a support bracket (225) disposed in the first space (2101), extending from the first space (2101) to the second space (2201), and arranged to be gear-engaged with the pinion gear (261). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a reduction module (e.g., a reduction gear assembly) structurally coupled to the driving motor (260) to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force. In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second side member (221) (e.g., the second extension member (222) of FIG. 5A) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported by a motor bracket (e.g., the motor bracket (260a) of FIG. 5A) fixed to the second extension member (222). In some embodiments, the rack gear (262) may be guided in a sliding direction (e.g., the ±y-axis direction) by the motor bracket (260a). Accordingly, when the electronic device (200) is assembled, the pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) can maintain a state of gear engagement with the rack gear (262), and the pinion gear (261) provided with the driving force of the driving motor (260) moves along the rack gear (262), so that the second housing (220) can move in an incoming direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) or an outgoing direction (e.g., y-axis direction) with respect to the first housing (210).

[0092] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a support bracket (225) fixed to a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a pair of guide rails (226) (e.g., LM guides (linear motion guides)) fixed to both sides of the support bracket (225) to guide both ends of the support member (240) in a sliding direction and simultaneously guide the second housing (220) in a sliding direction. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the pair of guide rails (226) may be fixed to the first housing (210) through fastening parts such as screws. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a battery mounting portion (e.g., battery mounting portion (2251) of FIG. 5A) for accommodating a battery (B) and a support portion (e.g., support portion (2252) of FIG. 5A) formed at one end of the battery mounting portion (2251) and for supporting the back surface of a support member (240) that is bent during the sliding operation of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the support portion (2252) may have a curved outer surface for smooth guidance of the support member (240). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226) may be fixed in the internal space (2101) of the first housing (210) using a fastening component such as a screw. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a battery cover (2253) coupled to the support bracket (225) to cover the mounted battery (B). In some embodiments, the battery cover (2253) may be omitted. In one embodiment, the rack gear (262) may be fixed via a fastening member, such as a screw, so as to extend from the outer surface of the support bracket (225) toward the second space (2201). In one embodiment, the rack gear (262) may be positioned at the center (e.g., a left-right symmetrical center) of the support bracket (225) so as to cross the center of the electronic device (200) along the sliding direction (e.g., ± y-axis direction) of the second housing (220).This central arrangement can reduce current consumption by reducing the increase in driving resistance due to eccentricity during sliding motion.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical component (or electronic component) disposed in a second space (2201). In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a first substrate (251) (e.g., a substrate assembly or a main substrate) (e.g., laminated substrates) and the first substrate (251). In some embodiments, the at least one electrical component may be disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210).

[0094] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a second substrate (252) (e.g., a sub-substrate) and an antenna member (253) disposed between a first extension member (e.g., the first extension member (212) of FIG. 5A) and a first rear cover (213) in a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the antenna member (253) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) via at least one electrical connection member (e.g., an FPCB, flexible printed circuit board, or an FRC, flexible RF cable). In one embodiment, the antenna element (253) may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing wireless charging function, NFC (near field communication) function, and / or electronic payment function. In some embodiments, the second substrate (252) and / or the antenna element (253) may extend from the first space (2101) to the second space (2201) and be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) via an elastically deformable flexible substrate (FPCB, flexible printed circuit board).

[0095] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be fixed to a second housing (220) and may include a pair of guide rails (226) and a pair of guide blocks (227) slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, through the slidable coupling of the guide rails (226) and the guide blocks (227), the second housing (220) may be pulled out from the first housing (210) by a first distance (e.g., the first distance (L1) of FIG. 3A). In one embodiment, the guide blocks (227) may be detachably fixed by a fastening component (e.g., the fastening component (S) of FIG. 6A) (e.g., a screw).

[0096] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when an electronic component (e.g., a battery) placed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210) needs to be separated for maintenance, the second housing (220) can be moved to a second distance (e.g., the second distance (L2) of FIG. 3C) longer than the first distance (L1) only by disassembling the fastening component (S) and releasing the fixing of the guide block (227) fixed to the second housing (220). Through this additional withdrawal operation of the second housing (220), the support member (240) overlapping a part of the electronic component can be moved to a position where it does not overlap with the electronic component (e.g., a position where it does not interfere with the electronic component), thereby helping to facilitate the separation of the electronic component.

[0097] FIG. 4b is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a flexible display taken along line 4b-4b of FIG. 4a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 4B, the flexible display (230) may include a window layer (410), a polarizing layer (POL) (420) (e.g., a polarizing film) sequentially disposed on the back surface of the window layer (410), a display panel (430), a polymer layer (431), at least one functional layer (440), and a support plate (450). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (240) disposed under the functional layer (440) to support at least a portion of the flexible display. According to one embodiment, the support member (240) may include a plurality of support bars (241, 242) attached at a specified interval through adhesion or welding on the back surface of the support plate (450). In one embodiment, the window layer (410), the polarizing layer (420), the display panel (430), the polymer layer (431), the support plate (450), and the support member (240) may be attached to each other via an adhesive layer (P) (e.g., an adhesive or glue). For example, the adhesive layer (P) may include at least one of a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), an optical clear adhesive (OCA), a heat-reactive adhesive, a general adhesive, or a double-sided tape. In one embodiment, when the flexible display (230) is a POL-less display, the polarizing layer may be omitted, and a transparent reinforcing layer (e.g., a buffer layer) may be further disposed in that position.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the window layer (410) may include a glass layer. In one embodiment, the window layer (410) may include ultra-thin glass (UTG). In some embodiments, the window layer (410) may include a polymer. In this case, the window layer (410) may include polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyimide (PI). In some embodiments, the window layer (410) may be arranged in multiple layers to include a glass layer and a polymer. In some embodiments, the flexible display (230) may further include a coating layer formed on at least a portion of the top, back, or side of the glass layer formed as part of the window layer (410) or a polymer (e.g., a protective film layer) arranged on top of the glass layer. In such cases, the coating layer may include a hard coating layer, an anti-reflection (AR) / low reflection (LR) coating layer, a shatterproof (SP) coating layer, or an anti-fingerprint (AF) coating layer. In some embodiments, the coating layer may be formed between the polymer and the glass layer, on at least one of the side surface of the polymer, the back surface, or the side surface of the glass layer.

[0100] According to various embodiments, the display panel (430) may include a plurality of pixels and a wiring structure (e.g., an electrode pattern). In one embodiment, the polarizing layer (420) may selectively transmit light generated from a light source of the display panel (430) and vibrating in a certain direction. In one embodiment, the display panel (430) and the polarizing layer (420) may be formed integrally. In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may also include a touch panel (not shown).

[0101] According to various embodiments, the polymer layer (431) may be disposed under the display panel (430) to provide a dark background for ensuring visibility of the display panel (430) and may be formed as a buffering material for buffering. In some embodiments, to ensure waterproofing of the flexible display (230), the polymer layer (431) may be removed or disposed under the support plate (450).

[0102] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include at least one functional layer (440) disposed under the polymer layer (431). In one embodiment, the functional layer (440) may include a protective layer (e.g., a TPU layer) for reducing deformation due to bending of the support member (240), a graphite sheet for heat dissipation, a force touch FPCB, a fingerprint sensor FPCB, a communication antenna radiator, a conductive / non-conductive tape, or a digitizer. In one embodiment, the digitizer may include a plurality of conductive patterns (e.g., coil patterns) disposed on a dielectric substrate (e.g., a dielectric film or a dielectric sheet) so as to detect a resonant frequency of an electromagnetic induction method applied from an electronic pen.

[0103] According to various embodiments, the support plate (450) can provide rigidity and flexibility to the flexible display (230). For example, the support plate (450) can be formed of a non-metallic thin-plate material, such as fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) or glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP)) having rigid properties for supporting the display panel (430). In one embodiment, the support plate (450) can include a pattern (451) that can help improve the flexibility of the flexible display (230) by being arranged in an area corresponding to the support member (240). In one embodiment, the pattern (451) can include a plurality of openings and / or recesses arranged at a specified interval. The flexibility of the support plate (450) can be determined through at least one of the size, shape, or arrangement density of at least some of the plurality of openings and / or the plurality of recesses. In some embodiments, the support plate (450) may be formed of a metal material such as SUS, Cu, Al, or a metal clad material (e.g., a laminated member in which SUS and Al are alternately arranged). In one embodiment, the support plate (450) may help reinforce the rigidity of the electronic device (200), shield ambient noise, and serve as a heat dissipation means to disperse heat emitted from surrounding heat-emitting components.

[0104] According to various embodiments, the support member (240) may include a plurality of support bars (241, 242) spaced apart at a specified interval and attached to the back surface of the support plate (450). In one embodiment, the plurality of support bars (241, 242) may include guide pins (2411, 2421) each formed to have a specified protrusion amount from both side surfaces. In one embodiment, the guide pins (2411, 2421) may be accommodated in guide slits of a guide rail (226) described below (e.g., guide slits (2261) of FIG. 8B ). In one embodiment, the first guide pin (2411) of the first support bar (241), which is disposed at an end of a plurality of support bars (241, 242) and accommodated in the internal space (2101) of the first housing (210) in an inlet and / or outlet state, has a first protruding length formed shorter than the second protruding length of the guide pins (e.g., 242) of the remaining support bars (e.g., 242), thereby allowing the second housing (220) to be detached from the guide rail (226) by an additional withdrawal operation, thereby facilitating easy separation of peripheral electronic components (e.g., battery (B)).

[0105] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0106] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4A, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) having a first space (2101), a second housing (220) having a second space (2201), a support member (240) connected to the second housing (220) and at least partially accommodated into the first space (2101) in a retracted state, a flexible display (230) arranged to receive support from at least a portion of the support member (240) and at least a portion of the second housing (220), a rack gear (262) fixed to the first space (2101) and extending into the second space (2201), and a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) arranged in the second space (2201) and gear-coupled with the rack gear (262). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) can automatically move the second housing (220) in the withdrawal direction (① direction) or the retraction direction (② direction) with respect to the first housing (210) through the gear engagement of the pinion gear (261) and the rack gear (262). In some embodiments, the first housing (210) can also be automatically moved in the withdrawal direction (② direction) or the retraction direction (① direction) from the second housing (220) by changing the arrangement of the drive motor (260) and the rack gear (262). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) can include a first rear cover (213) coupled with a first side member (211) and a first extension member (212) extended from the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (223) coupled with a second side member (221) and a second extension member (222) extending from the second side member (221).

[0108] According to various embodiments, a portion of the second housing (220) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) in the retracted state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5a). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of being bent into the first space (2101) together with the support member (240), thereby being arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., a display area corresponding to the first portion (230a) of FIG. 3a) exposed to the outside.

[0109] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be transitioned to a pull-out state in which it is moved outwardly from the first housing (210) at least partially along the first direction (direction ①) by driving the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be supported by the support bracket (225) in the pull-out state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5b) and may be moved together with the support member (240), such that a portion inserted into the first space (2101) may be exposed so as to be at least partially visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) may have a second display area (e.g., a display area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) of FIG. 3a) that is expanded beyond the first display area exposed to the outside. In some embodiments, the rack gear (262) may be disposed in the second housing (220), and the drive motor (260) including the pinion gear (261) may be disposed in the first housing (210).

[0110] FIG. 6A is a perspective view of a portion of an electronic device having a guide rail and a guide block combined according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is a side view of a portion of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6C is a plan view of the electronic device taken along line 6C-6C of FIG. 6B according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 6A to 6C, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220), a support member (240) connected to the second housing (220) and accommodated at least partially in an internal space of the first housing (210) (e.g., the first space (2101) of FIG. 5A), and a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 5A) that is arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a pair of guide rails (226) each fixed to left and right sides of a support bracket (225) arranged in the first housing (210). For example, the guide rail (226) may be positioned between the support bracket (225) and the first side member (e.g., the first side member (211) of FIG. 5A) in the internal space of the first housing. In some embodiments, the guide rail (226) may be positioned directly on the first housing (210) without the support bracket (225).

[0112] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be disposed in a second housing (220) and may include a pair of guide rails (226) and a pair of guide blocks (227) (e.g., slide blocks) slidably coupled. In one embodiment, the guide blocks (227) may be disposed on the left and right inner walls of an internal space of the second housing (220) (e.g., the second space (2201) of FIG. 5A) and may be fixed through a fastening part (S) fastened from an outer surface. In one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled to each other through a sliding coupling structure of the guide rails (226) and the guide blocks (227). In one embodiment, the sliding distance of the second housing (220) moving from the first housing (210) can be determined through a stopper (2271) that is placed on the guide rail (226) and / or the guide block (227) and limits the sliding distance with respect to each other.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the support member (240) may be arranged to be guided by the guide rail (240) and to move in conjunction with the movement of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the support member (240) may be arranged to support the back surface of the flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 5A). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the support member (240) may be arranged in a manner that it is accommodated in the internal space of the first housing (210) (e.g., the first space (2101) of FIG. 5A). In one embodiment, the support member (240) may be accommodated in the first housing (210) at least partially together with a portion of the flexible display (230) in the retracted state. In one embodiment, the support member (240) may be at least partially retracted from the first housing (210) together with a portion of the flexible display (230) in the retracted state. In this case, at least a portion of the support member (240) may be maintained in a state of being accommodated in the internal space of the first housing (210) (e.g., the first space (2101) of FIG. 5A), and this accommodated portion of the support member (240) may be arranged at a position overlapping with the electronic components arranged in the first housing (210).

[0114] According to various embodiments, in the withdrawal state, the support member (240) positioned in the internal space (2101) of the first housing (210) needs to be further moved to a position that does not overlap with the electronic component (e.g., the battery (B) of FIG. 5A) for easy separation of the electronic component. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, for further movement of the support member (240), the guide block (227) can be separated by disassembling a fastening component (e.g., a fastening component (S) of FIG. 6A) (e.g., a screw). For example, in order to maintain the electronic device (200), if an electronic component (e.g., a battery) placed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) needs to be separated, the support member (240) can be moved to a non-interfering position so that the electronic component can be easily separated by only a process of releasing the fixation of the guide block (227) fixed to the second housing (220) through disassembling the fastening component (S), thereby moving to a second distance (e.g., the second distance (L2) of FIG. 3c) longer than the first distance (L1).

[0115] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one drive belt (270) (e.g., a tension belt) to support the flexible display (230) and reduce lifting of the flexible display (230) by providing uniform tension to the support member (240) during operation. In one embodiment, one end of the drive belt (270) may be secured to an end of the support member (240).

[0116] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in an inlet state taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in an extended state taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 6A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0117] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the drive belt (270) can help reduce the driving resistance due to the eccentricity of the second housing (220) that is moved by the operation of the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, one end (2701) of the drive belt (270) can be fixed to an end of the support member (240), and the other end (2702) can be fixed to at least a portion of the second extension member (222) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the drive belt (270) can be arranged in a manner that it is wound around at least one rotating roller (271) that is rotatably arranged on the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, when the second housing (220) transitions from the inlet state to the outlet state, one end (2701) of the drive belt (270) may move in the first spatial direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) along the support member (240), and the other end (2702) of the drive belt (270) may move in the second spatial direction (e.g., y-axis direction) along the second housing (220) by a corresponding amount of movement. For example, the drive belt (270) may move while being supported by at least one rotating roller (271) and a support member of the support bracket (225) (e.g., the support member (2252) of FIG. 5A), but the distance from one end (2701) fixed to the support member (240) to the other end (2702) fixed to the second housing (220) may not change. Therefore, the drive belt (270) can help the flexible display (230) to always remain tight even during sliding operation.

[0118] FIG. 8A is a partial configuration diagram of a support member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 8A, the support member (240) may include a plurality of support bars (241, 242) arranged at a specified interval. In one embodiment, each of the plurality of support bars (241, 242) may include a guide pin (2411, 2421) that is guided by being at least partially accommodated in a guide slit (e.g., a guide slit (2261) of FIG. 8B) (e.g., a guide groove) formed in a guide rail (e.g., a guide rail (226) of FIG. 8B). In one embodiment, a first support bar (241) (e.g., an end bar) located at the farthest end of the plurality of support bars (241, 242) may include a first guide pin (2411). In one embodiment, the first guide pin (2411) may have a first protruding length (d1) that can be accommodated in the guide slit (2261). In one embodiment, the guide pins (2421) of the remaining support bars (242) except for the first support bar (241) may be formed to be accommodated in the guide slit (2261) and to have a second protrusion length (d2) longer than the first protrusion length (d1). In one embodiment, the first support bar (241) may be formed to have the same shape as the remaining support bars (242). In some embodiments, the first support bar (241) may be formed to have a relatively wider width along the sliding direction than the remaining support bars (242).

[0120] FIG. 8b is a configuration diagram of a guide rail according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 8b, the guide rail (226) may include a first flat portion (226a), a second flat portion (226c) positioned opposite the first flat portion (226a), and a curved portion (226b) connecting the ends of the first flat portion (226a) and the second flat portion (226c). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may include a guide slit (2261) formed on the inner surface at a position corresponding to the second flat portion (226c) through the curved portion (226b) from the first flat portion (226a). In one embodiment, the guide slit (2261) may be formed to have a width and depth to accommodate guide pins (2411, 2421) protrudingly formed at both ends of the aforementioned plurality of support bars (241, 242).

[0122] According to various embodiments, the guide rail (226) may include a groove (2262) (e.g., a separation groove, a notch, a groove, a slit, or a cut portion) formed from the outer surface to the guide slit (2261). In one embodiment, the groove (2262) may be formed at a position corresponding to the position of the first guide pin (2411) of the first support bar (241) when the support member (240) is further withdrawn for maintenance from the withdrawn state (e.g., the state of FIG. 3C). In one embodiment, the groove (2262) may be formed in the first planar portion (226a) or the curved portion (226b) of the guide rail (226). In some embodiments, the groove (2262) may be formed from the first planar portion (226a) of the guide rail (226) to at least a portion of the curved portion (226b). In one embodiment, the depth of the groove (2262) may be determined according to the first protruding length (d1) of the first guide pin (2411) formed to be shorter than the second protruding length (d) of the remaining guide pins (242). In some embodiments, the first protruding length (d1) of the first guide pin (2411) may also be determined according to the depth of the groove (2262). For example, the groove (2262) may be formed to a depth such that the first guide pin (2411) of the first support bar (241) can be separated from the guide slit (2261) when the support member (240) is further withdrawn from the withdrawn state. In one embodiment, the groove (2262) may be formed to a depth such that when the support member (240) is further withdrawn from the withdrawn state, the guide pins (2421) of the remaining support bars (242) do not come out of the guide slit (2261).

[0123] FIG. 9A is a drawing showing a state of engagement of a support member and a guide rail in a withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9B-9B of FIG. 9A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 9C is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9C-9C of FIG. 9A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0124] FIG. 9a is a drawing schematically illustrating the relative arrangement relationship between the support member (240) and the guide rail (226) when the electronic device (200) transitions from an inlet state (e.g., a first state) to an outlet state (e.g., a second state).

[0125] Referring to FIGS. 9A to 9C, the support member (240) positioned to support the back surface of the flexible display (230) may be positioned in such a manner that the guide pins (2411, 2421) are accommodated in the guide slits (2261) of the guide rail (226) and move along the guide slits (2261). In one embodiment, when the second housing (220) is pulled out from the first housing (210), the plurality of support bars (241, 242) may maintain a state in which the guide pins (2411, 2421) are at least partially accommodated in the guide slits (2261). For example, in the withdrawal state, the first support bar (241) among the plurality of support bars (241, 242) may be maintained in a state in which it is accommodated in the guide slit (2261) of the guide rail (226) while the first guide pin (2411) does not reach the groove (2262) formed in the guide rail (226). In one embodiment, the remaining support bars (242) may also be maintained in a state in which they are accommodated in the guide slit (2261) of the guide rail (226) through the guide pins (2421). Accordingly, the support member (240) as a whole may be moved along the guide rail (226) and then maintained in that state.

[0126] FIG. 10A is a drawing showing a state in which a support member and a guide rail are coupled in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10B-10B of FIG. 10A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10C is a drawing showing a state in which a first support bar is disengaged from a guide rail in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0127] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may need to replace electronic components, such as a battery (B) disposed in a first housing (210), for maintenance. In a comparative example, in order to additionally move the support member (240) that overlaps the battery (B) in the withdrawal state and thus interferes with the separation of the battery (B), it is necessary to separate the guide rail (226) disposed between the first housing (210) and the support bracket (225). This separation process requires that after the first housing (210) and the support bracket (225) are separated, the guide rail (226) must be separated, and the support member (240) guided by the guide rail (226) must also be separated, which increases the number of processes for disassembly and makes reassembly difficult.

[0128] An electronic device (200) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure can efficiently replace the battery (B) and facilitate reassembly by moving the support member (240) to a non-interfering position that does not overlap the battery (B) only by releasing the fixation of the guide block (e.g., the guide block (227) of FIG. 6A) fixed to the support bracket (225) of the second housing (220).

[0129] Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10C, only by disassembling the fastening component (e.g., the fastening component (S) of FIG. 6A) that fixes the guide block (e.g., the guide block (227) of FIG. 6A) to the second housing (220), the second housing (220) can be further extended from a state in which it is extended a first distance (e.g., the first distance (L1) of FIG. 3A) to a second distance (e.g., the second distance (L2) of FIG. 3C) that is longer than the first distance (L1). In one embodiment, through the additional extension operation of the second housing (220), a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 3C) arranged to be linked with the second housing (220) can also be moved. In one embodiment, the support member (240) can be moved together with the movement of the flexible display (230).

[0130] In various embodiments, in the additional withdrawal state, the first guide pin (2411) formed on the first support bar (241) of the support member (240) can be moved to a position corresponding to the groove (2262) formed on the guide rail (226). Accordingly, the first support bar (241) can be detached from the guide slit (2261) of the guide rail (226) through an operation in which the first guide pin (2411) is detached from the groove (2262). In one embodiment, the remaining support bars (242) of the support member (240) can be smoothly moved along the guide slit (2261) by the guide pins (2421) formed longer than the depth of the groove (2262), so that the state of being guided to the guide rail (226) can be continuously maintained.

[0131] FIG. 10d is a drawing showing a disassembly operation of a battery cover and a battery in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0132] Referring to FIG. 10d, the first support bar (241) of the support member (240) can be detached to the outside of the guide rail (226) through the groove (2262) in the additionally drawn-out state. In one embodiment, since the first support bar (241) is detached to the outside of the guide rail (226), which is a non-interfering position, from an interfering position that interferes with the separation of the battery (B), the battery (B) and the battery cover (2253) placed on the support bracket (225) can be easily detached from the first housing (210).

[0133] In an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, only the first support bar (241) of the support member (240) is set to detach from the guide rail (226) for easy separation of the battery (B) and / or the battery cover (2253), but is not limited thereto. For example, depending on the length of the groove (2262) formed in the withdrawal direction and the setting of the additional withdrawal distance of the support member (240), at least two guide pins sequentially positioned from the end of the support member (240) may be set to detach through the groove (2262).

[0134] FIG. 11a is a drawing illustrating a locking structure of a first housing and a second housing according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 11b is a drawing illustrating a configuration of area 11b of FIG. 11a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0135] According to various embodiments, when the second housing (220) is additionally withdrawn in the withdrawal direction to avoid interference with the support member (240), if it is completely separated from the first housing (210), reassembly may be difficult. Therefore, the electronic device (200) according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may be provided with a catch structure that does not completely separate from the first housing (210) even if the second housing (220) is additionally withdrawn from the first housing (210).

[0136] Referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B, the electronic device (200) may include a first catch (2254) formed on a guide bracket (225) and a second catch (2214) formed on a second side member (221) at a position corresponding to the first catch (2254). In one embodiment, the first catch (2254) may be formed on the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first catch (2254) and the second catch (2214) may be positioned so as not to catch each other during a general sliding operation in which the electronic device (200) transitions from an inlet state to an outlet state. In one embodiment, the first catch (2254) and the second catch (2214) may be positioned at a position where they catch each other after the second housing (220) is additionally withdrawn from the first housing (210) by a specified movement distance. In one embodiment, the first catch (2254) and / or the second catch (2214) may include a stopper that is formed integrally with the support bracket (225) and the second side member (221), or is separately positioned. Therefore, through this catch structure, even if the second housing (220) is additionally withdrawn from the first housing (210), it is not completely separated from the first housing (210), which may help improve reassembly.

[0137] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the position of the first support bar in an additional withdrawal state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0138] As illustrated in FIG. 12, the guide rail (226) may not include a groove (e.g., groove (2262) of FIG. 10a). For example, within a range where the second housing (220) is not completely separated from the first housing (210), the support member (240) can be additionally extended along the guide slit (2261) of the guide rail (226) so as not to interfere with the separation of the battery (B) through the arrangement of the first catch (2254) and the second catch (2214). This additional extension operation can help in the smooth separation of the battery (B). In this case, the first support bar (241) of the support member (240) can be moved to at least a portion of the curved portion (226b) of the guide rail (226) in the additional extension state.

[0139] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 3A), a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 3A), a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 3A) slidably coupled to the first housing, a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4A) that supports at least a portion of the flexible display and moves according to a sliding motion of the second housing with respect to the first housing, a guide rail (e.g., a guide rail (226) of FIG. 4A) that is disposed on the first housing and guides movement of the support member, and a guide block (e.g., a guide block of FIG. 4A) that is disposed on the second housing and slidably coupled to a first length (e.g., a first length (L1) of FIG. 3A) from the guide rail. The second housing includes a fastening member (e.g., fastening part (S) of Fig. 6a) that detachably connects the block (227) and the guide block to the second housing, and the second housing can be configured to slide to a second length (e.g., the second length (L2) of Fig. 3c) that is longer than the first length by disassembling the fastening member.

[0140] According to various embodiments, when the second housing is moved to the second length through disassembly of the fastening member, the guide rail and the guide block can be maintained at the first length.

[0141] According to various embodiments, the support member may be further moved by a specified sliding distance in the direction of withdrawal from the withdrawal state, in accordance with movement of the second housing.

[0142] According to various embodiments, the first housing may include a side member (e.g., a first side member (211) of FIG. 4A) and an extension member (e.g., a first extension member (212) of FIG. 5A) extending from the side member to an internal space (e.g., a first space (2101) of FIG. 4A), and may include at least one electronic component (e.g., a battery (B) of FIG. 4A) disposed in the internal space.

[0143] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the support member may be positioned so as to at least partially overlap the at least one electronic component when the extension member is viewed from above.

[0144] According to various embodiments, when the support member is further moved, the support member may be positioned so as not to overlap the at least one electronic component when the extension member is viewed from above.

[0145] According to various embodiments, the at least one electronic component may include a battery (e.g., battery (B) of FIG. 4A) disposed in the internal space.

[0146] According to various embodiments, the support member includes a plurality of support bars (e.g., the first support bar (241) and the remaining support bars (242) of FIG. 8A) arranged at a specified interval on the back surface of the flexible display and each including a guide pin (e.g., the first guide pin (2411) and the second guide pin (2421) of FIG. 8A) protruding from an end portion, and the plurality of support bars can be guided in a manner that the guide pins are inserted into guide slits (e.g., the guide slits (2261) of FIG. 8B) formed at corresponding positions of the guide rails, and then moved.

[0147] According to various embodiments, the support member includes a first support bar (e.g., a first support bar (241) of FIG. 8A) disposed at an end and including a first guide pin (e.g., a first guide pin (2411) of FIG. 8A), and a first protruding length of the first guide pin (e.g., a first protruding length (d1) of FIG. 8A) may be shorter than second protruding lengths of the remaining guide pins (e.g., a second protruding length (d2) of FIG. 8A).

[0148] According to various embodiments, the guide rail includes a groove (e.g., groove (2262) of FIG. 8B) formed from the outer surface to the guide slit, and the first support bar can be separated to the outside of the guide rail through an operation in which the first guide pin is detached through the groove when the support member is further moved.

[0149] According to various embodiments, the remaining guide pins may not be dislodged through the groove when the support member is further moved.

[0150] According to various embodiments, the depth of the groove may be determined according to a first protruding length of the first guide pin formed shorter than the protruding lengths of the remaining guide pins.

[0151] According to various embodiments, the first support bar may be formed to have a wider width than the remaining support bars in the additional withdrawal direction.

[0152] According to various embodiments, the first housing includes a first catch (e.g., the first catch (2254) of FIG. 11a) positioned at least in a portion of the first housing, and a second catch (e.g., the second catch (2214) of FIG. 11a) positioned at a position corresponding to the first catch, in at least a portion of the second housing, and the pull-out distance of the second housing can be determined according to the arrangement of the first catch and the second catch.

[0153] According to various embodiments, the first catch and the second catch may be arranged to determine a distance by which the support member is further moved from the withdrawal state.

[0154] According to various embodiments, the second housing can remain coupled to the first housing through a catching action of the first catch portion and the second catch portion when the support member is further moved.

[0155] According to various embodiments, the first housing may further include a support bracket (e.g., support bracket (225) of FIG. 4a) disposed thereon, and the guide rail may include a pair of guide rails disposed on both sides of the support bracket between the support bracket and the first housing.

[0156] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 3A), a first housing (210), a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 3A) slidably coupled to the first housing, a support member (e.g., a support member (240) of FIG. 4A) that supports at least a portion of the flexible display and moves according to a sliding motion of the second housing with respect to the first housing, a guide rail (e.g., a guide rail (226) of FIG. 4A) that is disposed in the first housing and includes a guide slit (e.g., a guide slit (2261) of FIG. 8B) for guiding movement of the support member, and a guide block (e.g., a guide block (226) of FIG. 4A) that is disposed in the second housing and slidably coupled to a first length (e.g., a first length (L1) of FIG. 3A) from the guide rail. The support member includes a plurality of support bars (e.g., the first support bar (241) and the remaining support bars (242) of FIG. 8a) each including a guide pin (e.g., the first guide pin (2411) and the second guide pin (2421) of FIG. 8a) protruding at an end to be accommodated in the guide slit, which are arranged at a specified interval on the back surface of the flexible display, and among the plurality of support bars, a first protruding length (e.g., the first protruding length (d1) of FIG. 8a) of a first guide pin (e.g., the first guide pin (2411) of FIG. 8a) of a first support bar (e.g., the first support bar (2411) of FIG. 8a) arranged at an end of the support member may be shorter than a second protruding length (e.g., the second protruding length (d2) of FIG. 8a) of the remaining guide pins.

[0157] According to various embodiments, the guide rail includes a groove formed from the outer surface to the guide slit (e.g., groove (2262) of FIG. 8b), and the first support bar can be separated to the outside of the guide rail through an operation in which the first guide pin is detached through the groove when the support member is further moved to a second length longer than the first length (e.g., second length (L2) of FIG. 3c).

[0158] According to various embodiments, the remaining guide pins may not be dislodged through the groove while the support member is moved from the first length to the second length.

[0159] And the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples presented to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to help understand the embodiments of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, Flexible display (230); 1st housing (210); A second housing (220) that is slidably coupled to the first housing (210); A support member (240) that supports at least a part of the flexible display (310) and moves according to a sliding motion of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210); A guide rail (226) positioned in the first housing (210) and guiding the movement of the support member; A guide block (227) arranged in the second housing (220) and slidably coupled to the first length (L1) of sliding of the second housing relative to the first housing (210); and It includes a fastening part (S) that detachably connects the above guide block (226) to the second housing (220), An electronic device in which the second housing (220) is slidable by a second length (L2) of the second housing (220) relative to the first housing (210) when the fastening part is disassembled, and the second length (L2) is greater than the first length (L1).

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which, when the second housing (220) is moved to the second length after disassembling the fastening part (S), the guide rail (226) and the guide block (227) maintain the position of the second housing (220) at the first length (L1) with respect to the first housing (210).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device in which the support member (240) moves additionally by a specified sliding distance in the direction of withdrawal beyond the withdrawal state according to the movement of the second housing (220).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The first housing (210) above includes a side member (211) and an extension member (212) extending from the side member (211) to the internal space (2101). An electronic device comprising at least one electronic component (B) arranged in the internal space (2101).

5. In paragraph 4, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the support member (240) is positioned so as to at least partially overlap the at least one electronic component (B) when the extension member (212) is viewed from above.

6. In paragraph 4 or 5, When the above support member (240) is moved by an additionally specified sliding distance, An electronic device in which the above support member (240) is positioned so as not to overlap the at least one electronic component (B) when the above extension member (212) is viewed from above.

7. In any one of paragraphs 4 to 6, An electronic device wherein at least one electronic component (B) includes a battery disposed in the internal space.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above support member (240) is arranged with a gap on the back surface of the flexible display (230) and includes a plurality of support bars (241, 242), each of which includes a guide pin (2411, 2421) protruding from an end. An electronic device in which the plurality of support bars are guided in such a way that the guide pins (2411, 2421) are received in the guide slits (2261) formed at corresponding positions on the guide rail and then moved.

9. In paragraph 8, The above support member (240) includes a first support bar (241) which is arranged at an end and includes a first guide pin (2411), An electronic device in which the first protruding length (d1) of the first guide pin (2411) is shorter than the second protruding length (d2) of the remaining guide pins (2421).

10. In paragraph 9, The above guide rail (226) includes a groove (2262) formed from the outer surface to the guide slit (2261), The above first support bar (241) is an electronic device that is removed to the outside of the guide rail (226) through an operation in which the first guide pin (2411) is detached through the groove (2262) when the above support member (240) is additionally moved.

11. In paragraph 10, The above remaining guide pins (2421) are an electronic device that is not removed through the groove (2262) when the support member (240) is moved an additional sliding distance.

12. In clause 10 or 11, An electronic device in which the above-mentioned home (2262) has a depth determined according to the first protruding length (d1) of the first guide pin (2411) which is shorter than the protruding length (d2) of the remaining guide pins (2421).

13. In any one of paragraphs 10 to 12, An electronic device in which the first support bar (241) is formed to have a wider width than the remaining support bars (242) in the additional designated sliding distance direction.

14. In clauses 1 to 13, A first catch (2254) located at least in a part of the first housing (210); In at least a part of the second housing (220), a second catch (2214) is included, positioned at a position corresponding to the first catch (2254). An electronic device in which the withdrawal distance of the second housing (220) is determined according to the arrangement of the first catch (2254) and the second catch (2214).

15. In paragraph 14, An electronic device in which the first catch (2254) and the second catch (2214) are arranged to determine the distance by which the support member (240) is additionally moved from the withdrawal state.

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