Electronic apparatus including belt

Abstract

An electronic apparatus according to an embodiment disclosed herein comprises: a housing that includes a first housing and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing; a flexible display which is at least partially supported by the second housing and has a display area that changes in response to the movement of the second housing relative to the first housing; a belt which has one end connected to the flexible display and the other end connected to the second housing; and a pulley that is in contact with at least a portion of the belt. The belt includes at least two metal sheets that overlap each other, and the at least two metal sheets may have different lengths.

Description

Electronic devices including belts

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a belt.

[0002] An electronic device (e.g., a rollable electronic device) may include a first housing, a second housing movably coupled to the first housing, and a flexible display.

[0003] The electronic device may include a belt connecting a flexible display and a housing (e.g., a second housing). The belt may be connected to the display at one end and to a portion of the housing (e.g., the second housing) at the other end. The belt may be arranged such that at least a portion of the belt contacts a pulley.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background information to aid in understanding the present disclosure. None of the above is claimed to be prior art related to the present disclosure, nor can it be used to determine prior art.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing, a flexible display, a belt, and a pulley.

[0006] In one embodiment, the housing may include a first housing and a second housing movably coupled to the first housing.

[0007] In one embodiment, the flexible display is positioned to be at least partially supported by the second housing, and the display area can be varied in accordance with movement of the second housing relative to the first housing.

[0008] In one embodiment, the belt may be connected to a flexible display at one end and to a second housing at the other end.

[0009] In one embodiment, the pulley may be positioned to contact at least a portion of the belt.

[0010] In one embodiment, the belt may include at least two metal sheets arranged overlapping each other.

[0011] In one embodiment, at least two metal sheets may be formed to have different lengths.

[0012] A belt structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a belt, a pulley, a first fixing member, and a second fixing member.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first fastening member may be coupled to the belt at one end of the belt.

[0014] In one embodiment, the second fastening member may be coupled to the belt at the other end of the belt.

[0015] In one embodiment, at least two metal sheets may be formed with different lengths extending between the first fixing member and the second fixing member.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams showing an electronic device in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing an electronic device in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C are cross-sectional views illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings showing a second housing and a belt in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIGS. 8A and 8B are drawings showing a second housing and a belt in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a belt according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a belt including a first bend portion and a second bend portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a belt and pulley according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a belt and a fixing member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a pulley and a plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a plate placed on a pulley according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a belt, pulley, and plate according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIGS. 16A, 16B, and 16C are drawings showing a first fixing member and a first anchoring portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIGS. 17a, 17b and 17c are drawings showing a second fixing member and a second anchoring portion according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100), according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 1 , in the network environment (100), the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (104) or the 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)).

[0034] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0035] 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, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, 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.

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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).

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0042] 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.

[0043] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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).

[0052] In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0053] 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)).

[0054] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server 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.

[0055] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to one embodiment 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 one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B may refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) 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 rollable display (230) (e.g., flexible display, expandable display, or 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 with the first housing (210) so as to be withdrawn in a first direction (direction ①) or inserted 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) can be changed into a slide-in state (e.g., a retracted state) by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing (220) into at least a portion of the first space (2101) formed by the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed into a slide-out state (e.g., a retracted state) by moving at least a portion of the second housing (220) outwardly (e.g., in the η direction) from the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., a bendable member, a bendable support member, a multi-joint hinge module, or a multi-bar assembly) that, in a slide-out state, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220), and, in a slide-in state, is received in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be arranged in such a way that it is attached to at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the rollable display (230) may be attached to a support member (240) (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4 ). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable 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. 4) in a slide-in state so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable display (230) may be arranged in such a way that it is visible from the outside while being supported by the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in a slide-out state.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first side member (211) and a second housing (220) including a second side member (221). In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may include a first side (2111) having a first length along a first direction (e.g., a y-axis direction), a second side (2112) extending from the first side (2111) to have a second length shorter than the first length along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (2111) (e.g., an x-axis direction), and a third side (2113) extending from the second side (2112) substantially parallel to the first side (2111) and having the first length. In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., a 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).

[0059] In one embodiment, the second side member (221) can include a fourth side member (2211) that corresponds at least partially to the first side member (2111) and has a third length, a fifth side member (2212) that extends from the fourth side member (2211) in a direction substantially parallel to the second side member (2112) and has a fourth length that is shorter than the third length, and a sixth side member (2213) that extends from the fifth side member (2212) to correspond to the third side member (2113) and has a third length. In one embodiment, the second side member (221) can be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) can 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).

[0060] In one embodiment, the first side (2111) and the fourth side (2211) can be slidably coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) can be slidably coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the fourth side (2211) can be arranged to overlap with the first side (2111) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the sixth side (2213) can be arranged to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the fourth side (2211) and the sixth side (2213) can be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state. In one embodiment, in the slide-in state, the second extension member (222) may be arranged to overlap the first extension member (212) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside in the slide-in state.

[0061] In one embodiment, 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).

[0062] In one embodiment, 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 some embodiments, 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).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the rollable 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 in a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the rollable 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. 4) when the second housing (220) is in a slide-out state along the first direction (① direction). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the rollable display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) when the second housing (220) is in a slide-in state along the second direction (② direction) and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of ​​the rollable display (230) may be varied as the second housing (220) is moved in a sliding manner along a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction) from the first housing (210).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the rollable display (230) may have a variable length in the first direction (direction ①) according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) that is moved based on the first housing (210). For example, the rollable display (230), in a slide-in state, may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) corresponding to a first length (L1). In one embodiment, the rollable display (230), in a slide-out state, may be expanded to have a second display area (e.g., an area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b)) that corresponds to a third length (L3) that is longer than the first length (L1) and is larger than the first display area according to the sliding movement of the second housing (220) that is additionally moved by a second length (L2) based on the first housing (210).

[0065] According to one embodiment, 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 a second space (2201) of a 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).

[0066] In one embodiment, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include multiple 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 in contact with the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) at a position that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., fifth side (2212)), regardless of the slide-in / slide-out state. In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may be in contact with the outside through a connector port hole formed in the second housing (220) in the slide-out state. In some embodiments, the connector port (208) may be in contact with the outside through an opening formed in the first housing (210) in the slide-in state and 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.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the sensor module (204, 217) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor module (204, 217) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor or an illuminance 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 rollable 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.

[0068] In one embodiment, 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 rollable display (230) and configured to capture an object through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the rollable display (230).

[0069] According to one embodiment, among the camera modules, the first camera module (205) and among the sensor modules (204, 217), some of the sensor modules (204) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the rollable display (230). For example, the first camera module (205) or some of the sensor modules (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 rollable display (230). In one embodiment, an area of ​​the rollable 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 rollable 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 rollable display (230) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one antenna element (e.g., the antenna element (224b) of FIG. 4) electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed in an internal space (e.g., the second space (2201) of the second housing (220)). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include a bezel antenna (A) disposed through at least a portion of a conductive first side member (211) of the first housing (210). For example, the bezel antenna (A) may include a conductive portion (227) (e.g., a conductive member) disposed through at least a portion of a second side (2112) and a third side (2113) of the first side member (211) and electrically segmented through at least one segment (2271, 2272) formed of a non-conductive material (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, the wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in at least one frequency band (e.g., about 600 MHz to 9000 MHz) (e.g., a legacy band or an NR band) designated through the conductive portion (227). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a side cover (2112a) disposed on the second side (2112) to cover at least a portion of at least one segment (2271). In some embodiments, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the first side (2111), the second side (2112), or the third side (2113). In some embodiments, the bezel antenna (A) may be disposed on at least one of the fourth side (2211), the fifth side (2212), or the sixth side (2213) of the second housing (220).In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include at least one antenna module (e.g., a mmWave antenna module or a mmWave antenna structure) disposed in an internal space (e.g., the first space (2101) or the second space (2201)) and arranged to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a frequency band ranging from about 3 GHz to 100 GHz via another wireless communication circuit (e.g., the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) can be performed automatically. For example, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) can be performed through gear engagement between a drive motor (e.g., drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) including a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210) and a rack gear (e.g., rack gear (2221) of FIG. 4) disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220) and gear-coupled with the pinion gear (261). In some embodiments, a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) may be disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220), and a rack gear (2221) coupled with the pinion gear (261) may be disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). For example, a processor of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) may operate a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device (200) when detecting a triggering signal for changing from a slide-in state to a slide-out state or from a slide-out state to a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the triggering signal may include a signal according to selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the rollable display (230) or a signal according to operation of a physical button (e.g., a key button) included in the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the slide-in / slide-out operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed manually through user operation.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) has a structure in which the second housing (220) slides in and / or out 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) slides in and / or out 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 second side (2112) of the first housing (210) is longer than the length of the first side (2111). In this case, the length of the fifth side (2212) of the second housing (220) can also be formed to be longer than the length of the fourth side (2211).

[0073] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0074] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, the same symbols 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.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 4, 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) fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (220) and at least partially bendably received into the first space (2101) according to a slide-in operation, a rollable display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a drive module (e.g., a drive mechanism) that drives the second housing (220) from the first housing (210) in a slide-in direction (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) and / or a slide-out direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211) and a first rear cover (213) 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 second housing (220) may include a second side member (221) and a second rear cover (223) 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 drive module may be disposed in the first space (2101) and include a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) and a rack gear (2221) arranged in gear engagement with the pinion gear (261) in the second space (2201). In one embodiment, the drive module may further include a reduction module (e.g., a reduction gear assembly) arranged to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force by being coupled with the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported by a motor bracket (260a) arranged on a support bracket (225) arranged in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be fixed to an end (e.g., an edge) of the support bracket (225) in the slide-out direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction) in the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the rack gear (2221) may be arranged in a manner fixed to the second extension member (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the rack gear (2221) may be integrally formed by injection molding into at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the rack gear (2221) may be arranged to have a length in a direction parallel to the sliding direction (e.g., ± the y-axis direction). Accordingly, when the electronic device (200) is assembled, the pinion gear (261) can maintain a state of gear engagement with the rack gear (2221), and the pinion gear (261) provided with the driving force of the driving motor (260) moves along the rack gear (2221), so that the second housing (220) can move relative to the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the sliding distance of the second housing (220) can be determined by the length of the rack gear (2221).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a plurality of electronic components arranged in a second space (2201). In one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components may include a first substrate (251) (e.g., a main substrate), a camera module (216), a speaker (207), a connector port (208), and a microphone (203-1) arranged around the first substrate (251). In one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components may be arranged around the first substrate (251) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220), thereby enabling efficient electrical connection. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of electronic components described above may be arranged in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a rear bracket (224) disposed between a second extension member (222) and a second rear cover (223) in a second housing (220). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be disposed to cover at least a portion of a plurality of electronic components. In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be structurally coupled to at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In some embodiments, the rear bracket (224) may be omitted. In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may be disposed to cover a plurality of electronic components and support the second rear cover (223). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may include an opening (224a) (e.g., a through hole) or a notch area (224c) (e.g., a cut portion) formed in an area corresponding to a camera module (216) and / or a sensor module (e.g., a sensor module (217) of FIG. 3B). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (224) may include at least one antenna element (224b). In one embodiment, the at least one antenna element (224b) may be disposed on an outer surface when the rear bracket (224) is formed as an injection-molded article of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier). In one embodiment, the at least one antenna element (224b) may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna pattern formed on an outer surface of the rear bracket (224). In some embodiments, at least one antenna element (224b) may include a conductive plate attached to the outer surface of the rear bracket (224), a conductive paint formed on the outer surface, or a conductive pattern. In some embodiments, at least one antenna element (224b) may be disposed in a manner that is built into the rear bracket (224) during injection molding.In one embodiment, at least one antenna element (224b) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the first substrate (251). In one embodiment, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may be disposed to detect the external environment through the opening (224a) or the notch area (224a). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be processed to be transparent in at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may include a through hole formed in at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217). In this case, the through hole may be covered by a transparent window. In some embodiments, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may be configured to operate only when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-out state.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support bracket (225) disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a support portion (2252) having a curved outer surface to support a back surface of a support member (240) that is disposed at one end and is bent during a sliding operation transitioning from a slide-out state to a slide-in state. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a support structure for supporting and fixing a drive motor (260) via a motor bracket (260a). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a battery mounting portion (2251) for accommodating a battery. In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be disposed at the farthest end (e.g., an edge) of the support bracket (225) in the slide-out direction (e.g., the y-axis direction). For example, when the assembly of the electronic device (200) is completed, the drive motor (260) may be arranged at a position closest to the first substrate (251) among the electronic components arranged in the first housing (210), thereby helping to minimize the size and / or length of the flexible substrate (F1) (e.g., flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that electrically connects the first substrate (251) and the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a pair of guide rails (226) arranged on both sides of the support bracket (225) to guide both ends of the support member (240) in the sliding direction.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include an opening (212a) (e.g., a through hole) disposed in an area corresponding to a camera module (216) and / or a sensor module (217) disposed in the second housing (220) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state in the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) may detect an external environment through the opening (212a) formed in the first housing (210) when the electronic device (200) is in a slide-in state. In some embodiments, the area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or the sensor module (217) of the first rear cover (213) may be processed to be transparent.

[0080] According to one embodiment, 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 (212) 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., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board or FRC, flexible RF cable). In one embodiment, the antenna member (253) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing a wireless charging function, a neat field communication (NFC) function, and / or an electronic payment function. In some embodiments, the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (252), thereby being electrically connected to the first substrate (251) through the second substrate (252). In some embodiments, the second substrate (252) and / or the antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) through at least a portion of a flexible substrate (F1) connecting the drive motor (260) and the first substrate (251).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the support member (240) may be guided by a guide rail (226) during a slide-in / slide-out operation. In one embodiment, the support member (240) may include a plurality of multi-bars (241) that are rotatably coupled with respect to each other and guide protrusions (2411) that are protruded at both ends of each of the multi-bars (241). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may include a guide slit (2261) that is formed at a position corresponding to a movement trajectory of the support member (240). In one embodiment, when the support member (240) that is fixed in a manner of being attached to the back surface of the rollable display (230) is movably coupled with the guide rail (226), the guide protrusions (2411) move along the guide slits (2261), thereby helping to reduce the phenomenon of the rollable display (230) being detached or deformed during operation.

[0082] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device in an intermediate state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5C is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5C-5C of FIG. 3A according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 5A to 5C, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 5A to 5C, 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 in the first space (2101) in a slide-in state, a rollable display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and at least a portion of the second housing (220), and a drive motor (260) arranged in the first space (2101) and including a pinion gear (e.g., a pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) gear-coupled with a rack gear (e.g., a rack gear (2221) of FIG. 4) of the second space (2201). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) can automatically move the second housing (220) in a slide-in direction (② direction) or a slide-out direction (① direction) with respect to the second housing (220) through gear engagement of a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear (261) of FIG. 4) and a rack gear (2221) (e.g., rack gear (2221) of FIG. 4).

[0085] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) in the slide-in state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5a). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the rollable 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 rollable display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., a display area corresponding to the first portion (230a) of FIG. 3a) visually exposed to the outside.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can transition from an intermediate state (state of FIG. 5b) to a slide-out state (state of FIG. 5c) by controlling the driving of the drive motor (260). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) can be set to stop in a designated intermediate state between the slide-in state and the slide-out state (free stop function). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) can transition to the slide-in state, the intermediate state, or the slide-out state through a user's operation in a state where no driving force is provided to the drive motor (260).

[0087] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be transitioned to a slide-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 rollable display (230) may be supported by the support bracket (225) in the slide-out state (state of FIG. 5c) of the electronic device (200) and may be moved together with the support member (240) so that the portion that has slid in to the first space (2101) may be exposed so that it is at least partially visible to the outside. In this case, the rollable display (230) may have a second display area that is expanded beyond the first display area (e.g., a display area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) of FIG. 3a) visually exposed to the outside.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a battery (B) arranged through a battery mounting portion (2251) of a support bracket (225) fixed to a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). In one embodiment, since the battery (B) is arranged in the first housing (210), a separate driving gap may not be required to avoid interference with surrounding structures due to movement. Accordingly, the battery (B) may be expanded in thickness from the battery mounting portion (2251) of the support bracket (225) in a manner that it comes into close proximity to or comes into contact with the back surface of the support member (240), thereby relatively increasing the battery volume and supporting the moving support member (240), thereby reducing the sagging phenomenon of the rollable display (230) and helping to improve operational reliability.

[0089] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0090] The electronic device (600) of FIG. 6 may refer to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1 or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0091] The electronic device (600) of FIG. 6 may refer to the electronic device (200) of FIG. 4, or may include at least some of the components of the electronic device (200) illustrated in FIG. 4.

[0092] In describing an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the width direction of the electronic device (600) may mean the X-axis direction, and the length direction of the electronic device (600) may mean the Y-axis direction. The height direction of the electronic device (600) may mean the Z-axis direction.

[0093] Referring to FIG. 6, an electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first housing (610), a second housing (620), a flexible display (630), a support member (633), a frame cover (640), a belt (650), a pulley (660, see FIG. 7A), a fixing member (670), a rear cover (623), a drive motor (681), a rack gear structure (682), a guide rail (683), a battery (684), a printed circuit board (685, 686), an antenna module (687), a camera module (688), and / or an audio output module (689).

[0094] The first housing (610) illustrated in FIG. 6 may refer to the first housing (210) illustrated in FIG. 4, or may include at least some of the components of the first housing (210).

[0095] In one embodiment, the first housing (610) may be a component that forms the exterior of the electronic device (600).

[0096] In one embodiment, a flexible display (630) may be disposed on at least a portion of a first housing (610). The first housing (610) may support the flexible display (630).

[0097] In one embodiment, an antenna module (687) and a first printed circuit board (685) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first housing (610).

[0098] In one embodiment, the first housing (610) may be an area that a user of the electronic device (600) grasps.

[0099] In one embodiment, the first housing (610) may include a structure for preventing foreign matter from entering the interior. For example, the first housing (610) may include a structure (e.g., a sweeper) for preventing foreign matter from entering the interior at a location corresponding to the area where the flexible display (630) is bent.

[0100] In one embodiment, the antenna module (687) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device).

[0101] The second housing (620) illustrated in FIG. 6 may refer to the second housing (220) illustrated in FIG. 4, or may include at least some of the components of the second housing (220).

[0102] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) may be movably coupled to the first housing (610). For example, the second housing (620) may be movable along the longitudinal direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (600) relative to the first housing (610).

[0103] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) can support at least a portion of the flexible display (630).

[0104] In one embodiment, at least some of the components of the electronic device (600) may be disposed in the second housing (620). For example, a second printed circuit board (686), a camera module (688), and an audio output module (689) may be disposed in the second housing (620).

[0105] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) may be formed integrally with the rear cover (623). For example, the second housing (620) according to one embodiment may include a rear cover (623) that covers a portion of the second housing (620).

[0106] In one embodiment, the camera module (688) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (688) can include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0107] In one embodiment, the audio output module (689) can output an audio signal to the outside of the electronic device (600). The audio output module (689) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver.

[0108] The flexible display (630) illustrated in FIG. 6 may refer to the rollable display (230) illustrated in FIG. 4, or may include at least some of the components of the rollable display (230).

[0109] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may be arranged so that at least a portion of it is supported by the first housing (610) and / or the second housing (620).

[0110] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may be an area responsible for input and / or output of the electronic device (600). For example, a user of the electronic device (600) may input a set command to the electronic device (600) using the flexible display (630). The flexible display (630) may output visual information and display it on the outside of the electronic device (600).

[0111] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) can have a display area that changes depending on the movement of the second housing (620) relative to the first housing (610).

[0112] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) can be moved according to a sliding motion (e.g., a slide-in motion, a slide-out motion) of the electronic device (600).

[0113] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) is bendable at least in part.

[0114] In one embodiment, the support member (633) may be attached to the flexible display (630) and serve to reinforce the flexible display (630).

[0115] In one embodiment, the support member (633) may include a multi-bar assembly for supporting the flexible display (630). For example, the support member (633) may include a plurality of bars and may be attached to the flexible display (630) using an adhesive. The support member (633) may be connected to a guide rail (683).

[0116] In one embodiment, the frame cover (640) may be positioned inside the first housing (610).

[0117] In one embodiment, at least some of the components of the electronic device (600) may be placed on the frame cover (640). For example, a battery (684) and a guide rail (683) may be placed on the frame cover (640).

[0118] In one embodiment, the frame cover (640) may serve to support the flexible display (630).

[0119] In one embodiment, a battery (684) may power at least one component of the electronic device (600). In one embodiment, the battery (684) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0120] In one embodiment, the drive motor (681) may be disposed in the second housing (620). For example, the drive motor (681) may be disposed to be fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (620).

[0121] In one embodiment, the drive motor (681) may serve to generate rotational force and transmit it to other components of the electronic device (600).

[0122] In one embodiment, the rack gear structure (682) may be arranged to be coupled with the drive motor (681). For example, the drive motor (681) may be coupled with the rack gear structure (682) via a gear (e.g., a pinion gear) that meshes with at least a portion of the rack gear structure (682).

[0123] In one embodiment, the rack gear structure (682) may be disposed in the second housing (620). Using the rotational force generated from the drive motor (681), the rack gear structure (682) and the second housing (620) in which the rack gear structure (682) is disposed may move in a linear manner.

[0124] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) can be moved in a slide-in direction or a slide-out direction relative to the first housing (610) using the rotational force of the drive motor (681).

[0125] In one embodiment, the guide rails (683) may be positioned on one side and the other side of the frame cover (640), respectively.

[0126] In one embodiment, the guide rail (683) may serve to move the support member (633) disposed on the flexible display (630) along a predetermined path.

[0127] In one embodiment, the rear cover (623) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the second housing (620). In one embodiment, the rear cover (623) may include a camera opening (6231) formed at a location corresponding to the camera module (688).

[0128] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be connected to a flexible display (630) at one end and to a second housing (620) at the other end.

[0129] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may include an end member (635) (e.g., an end bar) positioned at the end. In one embodiment, a first fixing portion (637) may be formed on the end member (635).

[0130] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be coupled to a fixing member (670) at both ends.

[0131] In one embodiment, the fixing members (670) coupled to both ends of the belt (650) may be respectively disposed on the flexible display (630) and the second housing (620). For example, one fixing member (670) may be disposed on the first mounting portion (637) of the flexible display (630). The other fixing member (670) (e.g., the second fixing member (672) of FIG. 7A) may be disposed on the second mounting portion (627) of the second housing (620).

[0132] In one embodiment, the belt (650) is connected to the flexible display (630) and the second housing (620), such that a force (e.g., tension) can be transmitted to the flexible display (630) when the second housing (620) moves relative to the first housing (610).

[0133] In one embodiment, the belt (650) can transmit tension to the flexible display (630) to prevent the flexible display (630) from swelling beyond a predetermined standard during the sliding operation of the electronic device (600).

[0134] FIGS. 7A and 7B are drawings showing a second housing (620) and a belt (650) in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0135] Fig. 7a is a perspective view showing the second housing (620) and the belt (650) in the slide-in state. Fig. 7b is a view of the second housing (620) and the belt (650) in the slide-in state when viewed in the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device (600).

[0136] FIGS. 8A and 8B are drawings showing a second housing (620) and a belt (650) in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0137] Fig. 8a is a perspective view showing the second housing (620) and the belt (650) in the slide-out state. Fig. 8b is a view of the second housing (620) and the belt (650) in the slide-out state when viewed in the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device (600).

[0138] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may include an end member (635) (e.g., an end bar) positioned at the end. The flexible display (630) may be connected to a belt (650) via the end member (635).

[0139] In one embodiment, the fixing member (670) may include a first fixing member (671) and / or a second fixing member (672).

[0140] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be coupled to a first fixing member (671) at one end and to a second fixing member (672) at the other end.

[0141] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be bendable at least in a portion. For example, the belt (650) may be bendable and extend at least in a portion between the first fastening member (671) and the second fastening member (672).

[0142] Referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B, the belt (650) may be connected to the flexible display (630) and the second housing (620). For example, the belt (650) may be connected at one end to the end member (635) of the flexible display (630). The belt (650) may be connected at the other end to at least a portion of the second housing (620).

[0143] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be positioned such that at least a portion of the belt contacts the pulley (660). For example, a portion of the bendable region of the belt (650) may be positioned such that it contacts the pulley (660). A portion of the bendable region of the belt (650) may be positioned such that it wraps around at least a portion of the pulley (660).

[0144] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be positioned on at least a portion of the frame cover (640). For example, the belt (650) may be positioned on a central portion (e.g., a central portion in the X-axis direction) of the frame cover (640).

[0145] The position at which the belt (650) is placed in the frame cover (640) may not be limited to the form illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 8A. For example, in one embodiment, the belt (650) may not be placed in the center of the frame cover (640), but may be placed in an area adjacent to both sides (e.g., the X-axis direction side) of the frame cover (640).

[0146] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be arranged so that at least a portion of the belt wraps around the pulley (660). For example, the belt (650) may be arranged so that at least a portion of the belt contacts the pulley (660) and wraps around a portion of the pulley (660).

[0147] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may move together with the movement of the second housing (620) and the flexible display (630). For example, referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, 8A, and 8B, when the second housing (620) moves in the first direction (η direction), the second fixing member (672) coupled to the end of the belt (650) may move in the first direction (η direction). When the second housing (620) moves in the first direction (η direction), the first fixing member (671) may move in a direction opposite to the first direction (η direction). When the belt (650) moves, the pulley (660) in contact with the belt (650) may rotate.

[0148] In one embodiment, when the second housing (620) is moved, tension may be applied to the flexible display (630) by the belt (650).

[0149] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a belt (650) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] FIG. 9 may be a drawing showing a belt (650) coupled with a fixing member (670) according to one embodiment.

[0151] The fixing member (670) illustrated in FIG. 9 may refer to the first fixing member (671) of FIG. 7a or may include the first fixing member (671) of FIG. 7a.

[0152] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may include at least one metal sheet (655).

[0153] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may include at least two metal sheets (655) arranged so as to overlap each other. For example, the belt (650) may be formed by stacking at least two metal sheets (655). For example, the belt (650) may be arranged so as to overlap each other at least partially, and may be arranged so as not to overlap each other at least partially.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 9, the metal sheet (655) may include a first metal sheet (6551), a second metal sheet (6552), a third metal sheet (6553), and / or a fourth metal sheet (6554).

[0155] In one embodiment, the length of the metal sheet (655) may mean the length (e.g., length S of FIG. 12) that the metal sheet (655) extends from the first fixing member (671, see FIG. 12) to the second fixing member (672, see FIG. 12).

[0156] In one embodiment, the metal sheet (655) may be formed to be longer the farther away the metal sheet (655) is from the pulley (660, see FIG. 7A). For example, the second metal sheet (6552) may be formed to be longer than the first metal sheet (6551). The third metal sheet (6553) may be formed to be longer than the second metal sheet (6552). The fourth metal sheet (6554) may be formed to be longer than the third metal sheet (6553).

[0157] In one embodiment, the plurality of metal sheets (655) may be formed of the same material.

[0158] In one embodiment, the plurality of metal sheets (655) may have the same thickness (t).

[0159] In one embodiment, the plurality of metal sheets (655) may each have a thickness of 0.03 mm to 0.08 mm. For example, the first metal sheet (6551), the second metal sheet (6552), the third metal sheet (6553), and the fourth metal sheet (6554) may each have a thickness of 0.05 mm.

[0160] In one embodiment, at least some of the plurality of metal sheets (655) may have different thicknesses. For example, the first metal sheet (6551) and the second metal sheet (6552) may have a thickness of 0.03 mm, and the third metal sheet (6553) and the fourth metal sheet (6554) may have a thickness of 0.08 mm.

[0161] In one embodiment, the belt (650) can be bent at least in part. In one embodiment, the first metal sheet (6551), the second metal sheet (6552), the third metal sheet (6553), and the fourth metal sheet (6554) each have a thin thickness (e.g., a thickness of 0.05 mm), so that the belt (650) can be easily bent flexibly.

[0162] In one embodiment, the belt (650) is formed by laminating two or more metal sheets (655), so that it can secure strength and rigidity capable of withstanding the tension applied to the belt (650).

[0163] In one embodiment, the length (S) of the metal sheet (655) i ) can be formed to satisfy [Mathematical Formula 1]. For example, the length (S) of another metal sheet (655) laminated in the outer direction (e.g., away from the pulley (660, see FIG. 7a)) of a specific metal sheet (655) i+1 ) is the length (S) of a specific metal sheet (655) i ) can be formed to have a value (πt) obtained by multiplying the pi (π) by the thickness (t) of the metal sheet (655).

[0164] [Mathematical Formula 1]

[0165] S i+1 = S i + πt

[0166] For example, the length (S2) of the second metal sheet (6552) may have a value obtained by adding a value (πt) obtained by multiplying the pi (π) and the thickness (t) of the second metal sheet (6552) to the length (S1) of the first metal sheet (6551). The length (S3) of the third metal sheet (6553) may have a value obtained by adding a value (πt) obtained by multiplying the pi (π) and the thickness (t) of the third metal sheet (6553) to the length (S2) of the second metal sheet (6552). The length (S4) of the fourth metal sheet (6554) may have a value obtained by adding a value (πt) obtained by multiplying the pi (π) and the thickness (t) of the fourth metal sheet (6554) to the length (S3) of the third metal sheet (6553).

[0167] In one embodiment, the thicknesses (t) of the first metal sheet (6551), the second metal sheet (6552), the third metal sheet (6553), and the fourth metal sheet (6554) can be formed to be the same.

[0168] In explaining [Mathematical Formula 1], a case in which the metal sheet (655) includes four metal sheets (655) is exemplarily explained, but even when the metal sheet (655) includes five or more metal sheets (655), the length of each metal sheet (655) can be formed to satisfy [Mathematical Formula 1].

[0169] In one embodiment, the length (S) of the metal sheet (655) i ) is formed to satisfy [Mathematical Formula 1], there may be no gap between each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) included in the belt (650). Since there is no gap between each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) included in the belt (650), tension is distributed to each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554), so that the overall strength and rigidity of the belt (650) may be improved.

[0170] In one embodiment, an adhesive material (e.g., a bond, double-sided tape, or solder) may not be disposed between at least some areas (e.g., areas where the fixing member (670) is not disposed) of each of the metal sheets (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) included in the belt (650). For example, an air gap may be included between each of the metal sheets (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554).

[0171] In one embodiment, an adhesive material (e.g., a bond, a double-sided tape, or a solder) may be placed between or on the sides of at least a portion of each of the metal sheets (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) included in the belt (650) (e.g., an area where the fixing member (670) is placed). For example, an adhesive material (e.g., a bond, a double-sided tape, or a solder) may be placed between or on the sides of each of the metal sheets (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) included at both ends of the belt (650) (e.g., an area where the fixing member (670) is placed).

[0172] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a belt (650) including a first bending portion (653) and a second bending portion (654) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0173] The fixing member (670) illustrated in FIG. 10 may refer to the first fixing member (671) of FIG. 7a or may include the first fixing member (671) of FIG. 7a.

[0174] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may include a first bend (653) and a second bend (654).

[0175] In one embodiment, the first bending portion (653) and the second bending portion (654) may be formed at different positions relative to the fixing member (670) (e.g., the first fixing member (671) of FIG. 7A). For example, the first bending portion (653) may be formed in one direction of the fixing member (670), and the second bending portion (654) may be formed in the other direction opposite to the one direction of the fixing member (670).

[0176] In one embodiment, the first bend portion (653) and the second bend portion (654) can be bent and extended at least in part.

[0177] In one embodiment, the belt (650) can be bent in opposite directions at the first bend portion (653) and the second bend portion (654). For example, the first bend portion (653) can be bent in a first bending direction (B1), and the second bend portion (654) can be bent in a second bending direction (B2) that is opposite to the first bending direction (B1).

[0178] In one embodiment, the second bending portion (654) may serve to make the lengths of the respective metal sheets (655) in the belt (650) the same. Since the second bending portion (654) is bent in the opposite direction of the first bending portion (653), the lengths of the first metal sheet (6551), the second metal sheet (6552), the third metal sheet (6553), and the fourth metal sheet (6554) may be formed to be substantially the same. For example, in the first bending portion (653) located in one direction of the fixing member (670), since the first metal sheet (6551) is located relatively inward (e.g., in the inward direction of the bending portion), in the region of the belt (650) located in one direction of the fixing member (670), the lengths of the first metal sheet (6551), the second metal sheet (6552), the third metal sheet (6553), and the fourth metal sheet (6554) may increase in that order. In the second bending portion (654) located in the other direction of the fixed member (670), since the first metal sheet (6551) is located in a relatively outer direction (e.g., in the outer direction of the bending portion), in the region of the belt (650) located in the other direction of the fixed member (670), the lengths of the fourth metal sheet (6554), the third metal sheet (6553), the second metal sheet (6552), and the first metal sheet (6551) may increase in that order. As a result, the total lengths of the first metal sheet (6551), the second metal sheet (6552), the third metal sheet (6553), and the fourth metal sheet (6554) in the belt (650) may be substantially the same.

[0179] According to one embodiment, the belt (650) can be easily manufactured because the lengths of each metal sheet (655) included in the belt (650) are formed to be the same.

[0180] In one embodiment, since the lengths of each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) in the bending portions (653, 654) are formed to be different from each other, the gap between each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554) included in the belt (650) does not widen, and tension is distributed to each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554), so that the overall strength and rigidity of the belt (650) can be improved.

[0181] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a belt (650) and a pulley (660) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 11, the belt (650) may be positioned so that at least a portion thereof contacts the pulley (660). For example, a portion of the bendable region of the belt (650) may be positioned so that it contacts the pulley (660).

[0183] In one embodiment, the fixing member (670) may include a first fixing member (671) and / or a second fixing member (672).

[0184] In one embodiment, the first fixing member (671) may include a first fixing member hole (6715). The first fixing member hole (6715) may be a hole for aligning the first fixing member (671) and the belt (650). For example, the first fixing member hole (6715) may be an alignment hole for joining the first fixing member (671) and the belt (650) using a welding method.

[0185] In one embodiment, the first fixing member (671) may include a plurality of first fixing member holes (6715). For example, referring to FIG. 11, the first fixing member (671) may include two first fixing member holes (6715).

[0186] In one embodiment, the second fixing member (672) may include a second fixing member hole (6725). The second fixing member hole (6725) may be a hole for aligning the second fixing member (672) and the belt (650). For example, the second fixing member hole (6725) may be an alignment hole for joining the second fixing member (672) and the belt (650) using a welding method.

[0187] In one embodiment, the second fixation member (672) may include a plurality of second fixation member holes (6725). For example, referring to FIG. 11, the second fixation member (672) may include two second fixation member holes (6725).

[0188] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be coupled to a fixing member (670). For example, the belt (650) may be coupled to a first fixing member (671) at one end and to a second fixing member (672) at the other end.

[0189] In one embodiment, the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672) may move in accordance with the movement of the second housing (620, see FIG. 7A), and the belt (650) positioned between the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672) may also move together. When the belt (650) moves, the pulley (660) in contact with the belt (650) may rotate. For example, when the second fixing member (672) moves in the first direction (η direction), the pulley (660) may rotate in the first rotational direction (R1) with respect to the rotational center axis (X1). When the second fixing member (672) moves in the opposite direction to the first direction (η direction), the pulley (660) may rotate in the opposite direction to the first rotational direction (R1) with respect to the rotational center axis (X1).

[0190] In one embodiment, a plate (690) may be disposed on the pulley (660). The plate (690) may include a first plate (691) and / or a second plate (692).

[0191] In one embodiment, a first plate (691) may be placed on one side of the pulley (660), and a second plate (692) may be placed on the other side of the pulley (660).

[0192] In one embodiment, the first plate (691) and the second plate (692) may serve to prevent or reduce a portion of the belt (650) disposed on the pulley (660) from being dislodged from the pulley (660).

[0193] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a belt (650) and a fixing member (670) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0194] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be coupled to a fastening member (670) at least in part. For example, the belt (650) may be coupled to a first fastening member (671) at one end and coupled to a second fastening member (672) at the other end.

[0195] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be joined to the fixing member (670) by welding. For example, the belt (650) may be joined to a first fixing member (671) by welding at one end, and to a second fixing member (672) by welding at the other end.

[0196] In one embodiment, the first fixing member (671) may include a first fixing member hole (6715). The first fixing member hole (6715) may be an alignment hole for joining the first fixing member (671) and the belt (650) using a welding method.

[0197] In one embodiment, the second fixing member (672) may include a second fixing member hole (6725). The second fixing member hole (6725) may be an alignment hole for welding the second fixing member (672) and the belt (650).

[0198] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be adhesively attached to the fixing member (670). For example, separate adhesive members (not shown) may be placed between the belt (650) and the first fixing member (671) and between the belt (650) and the second fixing member (672) so that the belt (650) and the fixing member (670) may be attached to each other.

[0199] Referring to FIG. 12, the length (S) of the belt (650) according to one embodiment may mean the length that the belt (650) extends between the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672).

[0200] In one embodiment, the length (S) of each metal sheet (e.g., 6551, 6552, 6553, 6554 of FIG. 9) included in the belt (650) may be formed differently.

[0201] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a pulley (660) and a plate (690) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0202] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600, see FIG. 6) may include a shaft (665) and a plate (690).

[0203] In one embodiment, the plate (690) may include a first plate (691) and / or a second plate (692).

[0204] In one embodiment, the first plate (691) and the second plate (692) may be formed to have substantially the same shape.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 13, plates (690) may be placed on one side and the other side of the pulley (660). For example, a first plate (691) may be placed on one side of the pulley (660), and a second plate (692) may be placed on the other side of the pulley (660).

[0206] In one embodiment, the plate (690) may be formed in a configuration separate from the pulley (660). For example, the first plate (691) and the second plate (692) may not be formed integrally with the pulley (660), but may be manufactured separately from the pulley (660) and placed on the pulley (660).

[0207] In one embodiment, the shaft (665) may be positioned to penetrate the pulley (660) and the plate (690). For example, the shaft (665) may be positioned to penetrate the first plate (691), the pulley (660), and the second plate (692).

[0208] In one embodiment, the first plate (691), the pulley (660), and the second plate (692) can be positioned at predetermined positions on the shaft (665).

[0209] When the pulley (660) and the plate (690) are manufactured as one piece, the belt (650) may be damaged due to interference between the belt (650) and the plate (690) when the belt (650) moves. For example, when the pulley (660) and the plate (690) are manufactured as one piece, when the belt (650) and the plate (690) interfere, the plate (690) may rotate together with the pulley (660), which may cause damage to the belt (650).

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pulley (660) and the plate (690) are formed as separate structures from each other, so that even if the belt (650) and the plate (690) interfere with each other, the rotation of the plate (690) is reduced, so that damage to the belt (650) can be prevented or reduced.

[0211] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a plate (690) placed on a pulley (660) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0212] Referring to FIG. 14, the pulley (660) may include an inner region (661) and / or an outer region (662).

[0213] In one embodiment, a pulley opening (663) may be formed in the inner region (661) of the pulley (660).

[0214] In one embodiment, the shaft (665, see FIG. 13) may be positioned to pass through the pulley opening (663).

[0215] In one embodiment, the inner region (661) may protrude in a direction toward the plate (690) relative to the outer region (662).

[0216] In one embodiment, the inner region (661) of the pulley (660) may be in contact with the plate (690).

[0217] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pulley (660) can come into contact with the plate (690) only at the inner region (661), so that the area where friction occurs between the pulley (660) and the plate (690) can be reduced.

[0218] In one embodiment, the plate (690) may have a longer radius than the pulley (660). For example, the plate (690) may comprise a circular shape having a longer radius than the pulley (660).

[0219] In one embodiment, the plate (690) may include a plate opening (e.g., 6911) therein. For example, the first plate (691) may include a first plate opening (6911), and the second plate (692) may include a second plate opening (not shown). In one embodiment, the shaft (665, see FIG. 13) may be positioned to penetrate the first plate opening (6911) and the second plate opening (not shown).

[0220] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a belt (650), a pulley (660), and a plate (690) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0221] FIG. 15 may be a drawing exemplarily showing a belt (650), a pulley (660), and a plate (690) arranged in an electronic device (600, see FIG. 6).

[0222] In one embodiment, the pulley (660) and the plate (690) may be positioned between the first mechanism (810) and the second mechanism (820) of the electronic device (600, see FIG. 6).

[0223] In one embodiment, the first mechanism (810) and the second mechanism (820) may refer to at least a portion of a component of an electronic device (600, see FIG. 6). For example, the first mechanism (810) may refer to a portion of a rack gear structure (682, see FIG. 6) of the electronic device (600, see FIG. 6). The second mechanism (820) may refer to a portion of a frame cover (640, see FIG. 6) of the electronic device (600, see FIG. 6).

[0224] In one embodiment, the mechanisms (810, 820), the pulley (660), and the plate (690) may be spaced apart from each other. For example, referring to FIG. 15 , the first plate (691) may be spaced apart from the first mechanism (810) and the pulley (660). The second plate (692) may be spaced apart from the second mechanism (820) and the pulley (660).

[0225] In an electronic device (600, see FIG. 6) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the mechanism (810, 820), the pulley (660), and the plate (690) are arranged at intervals from each other, damage to the belt (650) due to interference between the belt (650) and the plate (690) during the movement of the belt (650) can be prevented or reduced.

[0226] FIGS. 16a, 16b and 16c are drawings showing a first fixing member (671) and a first anchoring portion (637) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0227] FIG. 16A may be a drawing illustrating only some of the components of the electronic device (600). For example, FIG. 16A may be a perspective view illustrating the second housing (620), the flexible display (630), the frame cover (640), the belt (650), the first fixing member (671), and the guide rail (683) among the components of the electronic device (600).

[0228] FIG. 16b may be a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating the electronic device (600) taken along line AA of FIG. 16a. FIG. 16c is a drawing illustrating the belt (650), the pulley (660), the first fixing member (671), and the first mounting portion (637) when viewed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the electronic device (600).

[0229] Referring to FIGS. 16A and 16B, in one embodiment, a pulley (660) may be positioned on at least a portion of the frame cover (640). For example, the pulley (660) may be positioned between the first coupling portion (641) and the second coupling portion (642) of the frame cover (640).

[0230] In one embodiment, the first coupling portion (641) of the frame cover (640) may be positioned in one direction of the pulley (660), and the second coupling portion (642) of the frame cover (640) may be positioned in the other direction of the pulley (660).

[0231] In one embodiment, a first fixing member (671) may be placed on an end member (635) of a flexible display (630). For example, the first fixing member (671) may be placed on a first mounting portion (637) formed on the end member (635).

[0232] Referring to FIGS. 16b and 16c, the belt (650) may be positioned such that at least a portion thereof contacts the pulley (660). The belt (650) may be positioned to wrap around at least a portion of the pulley (660).

[0233] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be coupled at its distal end to a first fixing member (671).

[0234] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may include an end member (635) that supports the distal end.

[0235] In one embodiment, the distal member (635) may be manufactured separately from the flexible display (630) and placed at the distal end of the flexible display (630).

[0236] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may include a space in which a first fixing member (671) is disposed. For example, a first mounting portion (637) in which the first fixing member (671) is disposed may be formed on an end member (635) of the flexible display (630).

[0237] In one embodiment, the first anchoring member (637) may include a wall shape surrounding the periphery of the first fixing member (671).

[0238] In one embodiment, the first securing portion (637) may serve to prevent the first fixing member (671) from moving away from the first securing portion (637). For example, even if a force is applied to the first securing portion (671), a portion of the first securing portion (637) formed in a wall shape may support the first fixing member (671), thereby preventing relative movement of the first securing portion (671) with respect to the first securing portion (637).

[0239] FIGS. 17a, 17b and 17c are drawings showing a second fixing member (672) and a second anchoring portion (627) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0240] Fig. 17a is a drawing showing a second housing (620), a belt (650), and a fixing member (671, 672) according to one embodiment. Fig. 17b is an enlarged drawing showing the second fixing member (672) and the second mounting portion (627) of Fig. 17a. Fig. 17c is a cross-sectional perspective view showing a cross-section taken along line BB of Fig. 17b.

[0241] Referring to FIG. 17A, a belt (650) may be coupled to a first fixing member (671) at one end and coupled to a second fixing member (672) at the other end. The belt (650) may extend while being bent at least partially between the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672).

[0242] Referring to FIG. 17a, a second fixing member (672) according to one embodiment may be disposed in a second housing (620).

[0243] In one embodiment, the second housing (620) may include a second mounting portion (627). The second mounting portion (627) may include a space in which a second fixing member (672) may be placed. For example, the second mounting portion (627) may be formed in a concave shape in a portion of the second housing (620) to form a space in which the second fixing member (672) may be placed.

[0244] Referring to FIGS. 17b and 17c, the second fixing member (672) according to one embodiment may include a second fixing member hole (6725). The second fixing member hole (6725) may be an alignment hole for joining the second fixing member (672) and the belt (650) using a welding method.

[0245] Referring to FIGS. 17b and 17c, the second housing (620) according to one embodiment may include a filler member (625).

[0246] In one embodiment, the second fixing member (672) and the filling member (625) may be positioned in the second anchoring portion (627).

[0247] In one embodiment, the filler member (625) may be positioned to cover at least a portion of the second fixing member (672) and fill a space between the second fixing member (672) and the second anchoring portion (627).

[0248] FIG. 17a, FIG. 17b and FIG. 17c may be drawings in which an area of ​​the filling member (625) overlapping with the second fixing member (672) is transparently displayed.

[0249] In one embodiment, the filler member (625) may serve to position the second fixing member (672) at a predetermined position in the second anchoring portion (627).

[0250] In one embodiment, the second securing member (627) and the filling member (625) may serve to prevent the second fixing member (672) from moving away from the second securing member (627). For example, even if a force is applied to the second securing member (672), the second securing member (627) and the filling member (625) support the second fixing member (672), so that relative movement of the second fixing member (672) with respect to the second securing member (627) may be prevented.

[0251] In one embodiment, the second fixing member (672) may be positioned on the second mounting portion (627) without the filler member (625). In one embodiment, the second mounting portion (627) and the second fixing member (672) are formed such that the circumference of the second mounting portion (627) substantially matches the circumference of the second fixing member (672), so that the second fixing member (672) can be fixed in a form that fits into the second mounting portion (627) without the filler member (625). When the second fixing member (672) is fixed in a form that fits into the second mounting portion (627), relative movement of the second fixing member (672) with respect to the second mounting portion (627) can be prevented.

[0252] In one embodiment, the second anchoring member (627) may include a wall shape surrounding the periphery of the second fixing member (672).

[0253] In one embodiment, the second securing portion (627) may serve to prevent the second fixing member (672) from moving away from the second securing portion (627). For example, even if a force is applied to the second securing portion (672), a portion of the second securing portion (627) formed in a wall shape directly or indirectly supports the second fixing member (672), so that relative movement of the second securing portion (672) with respect to the second securing portion (627) may be prevented.

[0254] When forming a belt by laminating two or more layers of metal sheets to ensure strength and rigidity, the difference in length between the sheets can cause gaps between them. This gap between the sheets can lead to differences in tension applied to each sheet. Furthermore, during belt operation, the belt and pulley separation prevention structure can be interfered with, resulting in belt damage.

[0255] An electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a housing (610, 620) including a first housing (610) and a second housing (620) movably coupled to the first housing (610), a flexible display (630) arranged to be at least partially supported by the second housing (620) and having a display area that varies according to movement of the second housing (620) relative to the first housing (610), a belt (650) connected to the flexible display (630) at one end and connected to the second housing (620) at the other end, and a pulley (660) arranged to be in contact with at least a portion of the belt (650), wherein the belt (650) includes at least two metal sheets (655) arranged to overlap each other, and the at least two metal sheets (655) may be formed to have different lengths.

[0256] In one embodiment, at least two metal sheets (655) may be formed such that the metal sheets (655) located farther from the pulley (660) have longer lengths.

[0257] An electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can secure strength and rigidity of the belt (650) by forming a belt (650) by stacking a plurality of metal sheets (655).

[0258] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may include a first fastening member (671) coupled to the belt (650) at one end of the belt (650) and a second fastening member (672) coupled to the belt (650) at the other end of the belt (650).

[0259] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be extended and bent at least partially between the first fastening member (671) and the second fastening member (672).

[0260] In one embodiment, at least two metal sheets (655) may be formed such that the distance between the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672) is longer as the metal sheet (655) is positioned further from the pulley (660).

[0261] An electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent or reduce a gap between each metal sheet (655) by configuring the lengths of the laminated metal sheets (655) to be different from each other.

[0262] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may include a first metal sheet (6551) at least partially disposed on a pulley (660) and a second metal sheet (6552) laminated to the first metal sheet (6551).

[0263] In one embodiment, the length of the second metal sheet (6552) may be formed by adding the value obtained by multiplying the pi by the thickness of the second metal sheet (6552) to the length of the first metal sheet (6551).

[0264] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may include a first bend (653) formed in one direction of the first fixing member (671) and a second bend (654) formed in another direction opposite to the one direction of the first fixing member (671).

[0265] In one example, the first bending portion (653) and the second bending portion (654) can be bent in opposite directions.

[0266] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may include a shaft (665) that passes through the pulley (660) and a plate (690) that has a longer radius than the pulley (660) and is formed in a configuration separate from the pulley (660), and through which the shaft (665) passes.

[0267] In one embodiment, the plates may include a first plate (691) disposed in one direction of the pulley (660) and a second plate (692) disposed in the other direction of the pulley (660).

[0268] In one embodiment, a region of the belt (650) disposed on the pulley (660) is positioned between the first plate (691) and the second plate (692), and can be prevented from being detached from the pulley (660) by the first plate (691) and the second plate (692).

[0269] An electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can prevent or reduce damage to a belt (650) due to interference between the belt (650) and the anti-separation structure (e.g., plate (690)) by applying a separation prevention structure (e.g., plate (690)) formed separately from a pulley (660).

[0270] In one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may include a first mounting portion (637) formed at an end of a flexible display (630) and having a first fixing member (671) disposed thereon, and a second mounting portion (627) formed at least in a portion of a second housing and having a second fixing member (672) disposed thereon.

[0271] In one embodiment, the first anchoring portion (637) surrounds the periphery of the first fixing member (671) and can prevent the first fixing member (671) from moving relative to the first anchoring portion (637).

[0272] In one embodiment, the second anchoring portion (627) surrounds the periphery of the second fixing member (672) and can prevent the second fixing member (672) from moving relative to the second anchoring portion (627).

[0273] In one embodiment, the belt (650) may be joined to the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672) using a welding method.

[0274] In one embodiment, at least two metal sheets (655) each have a thickness of 0.03 to 0.08 mm and may be formed of the same material.

[0275] In one embodiment, the flexible display (630) may receive tension by a belt (650).

[0276] A belt structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a belt (650) having at least a portion that is bent and extended and includes at least two or more metal sheets (655), a pulley (660) arranged to be in contact with at least a portion of the belt (650), a first fixing member (671) coupled to the belt (650) at one end of the belt (650), and a second fixing member (672) coupled to the belt (650) at the other end of the belt (650), wherein the at least two or more metal sheets (655) may be formed such that the lengths extending between the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672) are different from each other.

[0277] In one embodiment, at least two metal sheets (655) may be formed such that the distance between the first fixing member (671) and the second fixing member (672) is longer as the metal sheet (655) is positioned further from the pulley (660).

[0278] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0279] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure pertains.

[0280] Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0281] It should be understood that the embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0282] The term "module" used in one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0283] An embodiment of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0284] According to one embodiment, a method according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0285] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the above-described components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the plurality of components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration.

[0286] According to one embodiment, the operations performed by a module, program or other component may be performed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be performed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (600), A housing (610, 620) comprising a first housing (610) and a second housing (620) movably coupled to the first housing; A flexible display (630) arranged to be at least partially supported by the second housing and having a display area that varies according to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing; A belt (650) connected to the flexible display at one end and connected to the second housing at the other end; and A pulley (660) is disposed to contact at least a portion of the above belt, The above belt comprises at least two metal sheets (655) arranged so as to overlap each other, An electronic device in which at least two metal sheets are formed with different lengths.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the at least two metal sheets are formed such that the metal sheets located farther from the pulley have a longer length.

3. In paragraph 1, A first fixing member (671) coupled with the belt at one end of the belt; and It further includes a second fixing member (672) coupled to the belt at the other end of the belt, The above belt extends with at least a portion of it bent between the first fixing member and the second fixing member, An electronic device in which the at least two metal sheets are formed such that the length extending between the first fixing member and the second fixing member becomes longer the farther the metal sheet is positioned from the pulley.

4. In paragraph 3, The above belt, A first metal sheet (6551) at least a portion of which is disposed on the pulley; and It includes a second metal sheet (6552) laminated on the first metal sheet, An electronic device in which the length of the second metal sheet is formed by adding a value obtained by multiplying the pi by the thickness of the second metal sheet to the length of the first metal sheet.

5. In paragraph 3, The above belt, A first bending portion (653) formed in one direction of the first fixed member; and It includes a second bending portion (654) formed in the opposite direction to one direction of the first fixed member, An electronic device in which the first bending portion and the second bending portion are bent in opposite directions.

6. In paragraph 1, a shaft (665) penetrating the above pulley; and An electronic device further comprising a plate (690) having a longer radius than the pulley and formed in a configuration separate from the pulley, through which the shaft passes.

7. In paragraph 6, The above plate, A first plate (691) arranged in one direction of the above pulley; and An electronic device comprising a second plate (692) arranged in the opposite direction of the above pulley.

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device in which a region of the belt disposed on the pulley is located between the first plate and the second plate, and is prevented from coming off the pulley by the first plate and the second plate.

9. In paragraph 3, A first fixing portion (637) formed at the end of the flexible display and on which the first fixing member is placed; and An electronic device further comprising a second fixing portion (627) formed on at least a portion of the second housing and on which the second fixing member is disposed.

10. In paragraph 9, The above first anchorage, Surrounding the periphery of the first fixing member, preventing the first fixing member from moving relative to the first fixing portion, The above second anchorage, An electronic device surrounding the periphery of the second fixing member and preventing the second fixing member from moving relative to the second anchoring portion.

11. In paragraph 3, The above belt, An electronic device joined to the first fixing member and the second fixing member by using a welding method.

12. In paragraph 1, An electronic device wherein the at least two metal sheets each have a thickness of 0.03 to 0.08 mm and are formed of the same material.

13. In paragraph 1, The above flexible display, An electronic device that receives tension through the above belt.

14. In the belt structure of an electronic device, A belt (650) comprising at least two metal sheets (655) that are at least partially bent and extended; A pulley (660) arranged to contact at least a portion of the above belt; A first fixing member (671) coupled with the belt at one end of the belt; and A second fixing member (672) is included at the other end of the belt, which is coupled to the belt. A belt structure of an electronic device in which at least two metal sheets are formed with different lengths extending between the first fixing member and the second fixing member.

15. In paragraph 14, A belt structure of an electronic device in which the at least two metal sheets are formed such that the length extending between the first fixing member and the second fixing member becomes longer the farther the metal sheet is positioned from the pulley.

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