Electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. The electronic device may comprise: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display unit is coupled; a temple elongated and connected to the front frame; and a hinge module for connecting the temple to the front frame. The front frame may comprise: a PCB embedded in the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel embedded in the front frame at one side of the display unit and electrically connected to the PCB.

Description

electronic devices

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices. More specifically, it relates to electronic devices used in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), extended reality (XR), and the like.

[0002] Virtual Reality (VR) refers to a specific environment or situation, or the technology itself, that is similar to reality but not real, created by artificial technology using computing power.

[0003] Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that synthesizes virtual objects or information into the real environment to make them appear as objects that exist in the original environment.

[0004] Mixed reality (MR) or hybrid reality refers to the creation of new environments or information by merging virtual and real worlds. In particular, it refers to real-time interaction between real and virtual worlds.

[0005] Extended Reality (XR) encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR).

[0006] Created virtual environments and situations stimulate the user's five senses, allowing them to experience spatial and temporal experiences similar to reality, freely blurring the boundaries between reality and imagination. Users not only immerse themselves in these environments, but can also interact with the objects embodied within them, using real devices to control and command them.

[0007] Recently, research on gear used in these technical fields has been actively conducted.

[0008] The present disclosure aims to solve the above-mentioned and other problems.

[0009] Another purpose may be to provide electronic devices used in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and eXtended Reality (XR).

[0010] Another purpose may be to provide a structure for electronic devices used in Augmented Reality (AR).

[0011] Another purpose may be to provide an ergonomic structure for electronic devices used in Augmented Reality (AR).

[0012] Another purpose may be to provide an ergonomic weight distribution structure for electronic devices used in Augmented Reality (AR).

[0013] Another purpose may be to provide a user-worn structure for electronic devices used in Augmented Reality (AR).

[0014] Another purpose may be to provide a temple hinge structure for electronic devices used in Augmented Reality (AR).

[0015] According to one aspect of the present disclosure for achieving the above or other purposes, an electronic device may include: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display unit is coupled; a temple that is elongated and connected to the front frame; and a hinge module that connects the temple to the front frame, wherein the front frame may include: a PCB built into the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel built into the front frame at one side of the display unit and electrically connected to the PCB.

[0016] The effects of the electronic device according to the present disclosure are described as follows.

[0017] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an electronic device used in VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), MR (Mixed Reality), etc. can be provided.

[0018] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a structure of an electronic device used for AR (Augmented Reality) can be provided.

[0019] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an ergonomic structure of an electronic device used in AR (Augmented Reality) can be provided.

[0020] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, an ergonomic weight distribution structure of an electronic device used in AR (Augmented Reality) can be provided.

[0021] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a user-worn structure of an electronic device used in AR (Augmented Reality) can be provided.

[0022] According to at least one of the embodiments of the present disclosure, a temple hinge structure of an electronic device used in AR (Augmented Reality) can be provided.

[0023] Further scope of the applicability of the present disclosure will become apparent from the detailed description below. However, since various modifications and variations within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, such as preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, are given by way of example only.

[0024] FIGS. 1 to 15 are drawings illustrating examples of electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments disclosed in this specification will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Regardless of the drawing numbers, identical or similar components are given the same reference numbers and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0026] The suffixes "module" and "part" used for components in the following description are given or used interchangeably only for the convenience of writing specifications, and do not have distinct meanings or roles in themselves.

[0027] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known technology may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, the attached drawings are only intended to facilitate easy understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0028] Terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used solely to distinguish one component from another.

[0029] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but that there may be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components intervening.

[0030] Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0031] In this application, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0032]

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may have an overall shape of glasses or goggles. The electronic device (100) may include a frame (110, 120) and a display unit (130).

[0034] The frame (110, 120) may include a front frame (110), a side frame (120), and a nose support (115). The front frame (110) may include a plurality of rims (111, 112), a bridge (113), and an end piece (116, 117). The bridge (113) may connect the first rim (111) and the second rim (112).

[0035] The shape of the opening of the rim (111, 112) may correspond to the shape of the display unit (130). For example, the display unit (130) may be coupled or fixed to the opening of the rim (111, 112). The first end piece (117) may face the bridge (113) with respect to the first rim (111), and the second end piece (116) may face the bridge (113) with respect to the second rim (112). The front frame (110) may be symmetrical left and right with respect to the bridge (113).

[0036] The side frame (120) may be coupled to the front frame (110). The side frame (120) may be hinge-coupled to the end pieces (116, 117). For example, the first side frame (120a) may be hinge-coupled to the first end piece (117), and the second side frame (120b) may be hinge-coupled to the second end piece (116). The side frame (120) may include temples (121a, 121b) and temple tips (122a, 122b). The temples (121a, 121b) may be hinge-coupled to the end pieces (116, 117). Temple tips (122a, 122b) can be connected to the temples (121a, 121b) facing the end pieces (116, 117) of the temples (121a, 121b).

[0037] The nose pads (115a, 115b) may be coupled to the bridge (113) or the rims (111, 112). For example, the first nose pad (115a) may be coupled to the first rim (111) or the bridge (113), and the second nose pad (115b) may be coupled to the second rim (112) or the bridge (113). Depending on the structure of the frame (110, 120), the nose pads (115a, 115b) may be omitted or formed integrally with the front frame (110). The nose pads (115a, 115b) may be movable up and down.

[0038]

[0039] Referring to FIG. 2 together with FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may include a main PCB (142) and a sub PCB (141). For example, the main PCB (142) and / or the sub PCB (141) may be a flexible circuit board (F-PCB). The sub PCB (141) may be elongated and may be built into a frame (110, 120). For example, the sub PCB (141) may be built into a front frame (110), a second end piece (116), and / or a second side frame (120b). As another example, the sub PCB (141) may be built into a front frame (110), a first end piece (117), a second end piece (116), a first side frame (120a), and / or a second side frame (120b).

[0040] The main PCB (142) can be built into the frame (110, 120) and electrically connected to the sub PCB (141). For example, the main PCB (142) can be built into the first side frame (120a) and connected to the sub PCB (141).

[0041] The first battery (146a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can supply power to the main PCB (142). The second battery (146b) is electrically connected to the sub PCB (141) and can supply power to the sub PCB (141). The first speaker (145a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can receive a signal from the main PCB (142) and output sound. The second speaker (145b) is electrically connected to the sub PCB (141) and can receive a signal from the sub PCB (141) and output sound.

[0042] The first display engine (143a) and / or the second display engine (143b) may be electrically connected to the sub PCB (141). The first display panel (144a) and / or the second display panel (144b) may be electrically connected to the sub PCB (141). The first display engine (143a) may provide an image signal, a video signal, or a text signal to the first display panel (144a), and the second display engine (143b) may provide an image signal, a video signal, or a text signal to the second display panel (144b). For example, the display panels (144a, 144b) may be micro LEDs, OLEDs, or OLEDos (OLED on silicon). The display engine (143) and the display panel (144) may be referred to as an imaging module (143, 144) or an imaging engine (143, 144) or an image generator (143, 144) or a display module (143, 144).

[0043] The first display engine (143a) may be built into the first end piece (117), and the first display panel (144a) may be built into the first rim (111). The second display engine (143b) may be built into the second end piece (116), and the second display panel (144b) may be built into the second rim (112). The main camera (148) may be electrically connected to the sub PCB (141) and mounted on the front frame (110). The main camera (148) may also be built into the first end piece (117) and / or the second end piece (116).

[0044] The main camera (148) may include an image camera (148a) and depth of field (DoF) cameras (148b, 148c). The image camera (148a) may acquire external image information through an imaging element. The depth cameras (148b, 148c) may sense the depth of a subject required for determining the focal length of the image camera (148a) to improve the quality of the image information acquired by the image camera (148a). There may be a plurality of depth cameras (148b, 148c). The first depth camera (148b) may be mounted on the first end piece (117) and / or the front frame (110), and the second depth camera (148c) may be mounted on the second end piece (116) and / or the front frame (110). The image camera (148a) can obtain accurate image information by means of the dual depth cameras (148b, 148c).

[0045]

[0046] Referring to FIG. 3 together with FIG. 2, the sub PCB (141) may include a main line (141a), a first display connector (141b), a camera module connector (141d), a first display board (141c), a main board connector (141e), a second display connector (141f), a second display board (141g), and / or a sensor connector (141m).

[0047] The main line (141a) may be elongated and have a width smaller than the width of the rims (111, 112) of the front frame (110, see FIG. 1). The first display connector (141b) may be connected to the main line (141a). The first display panel (144a) may be connected to the first display connector (141b). A first display engine (143a) including electronic components for image generation may be mounted on the first display board (141c). For example, an image processing processor, a T-CON board, etc. may be mounted on the first display board (141c).

[0048] The main camera (148) can be connected to the camera module connector (141d). The main board connector (141e) can extend from the first display board (141c) or the main line (141a). The main PCB (142) can be connected to the main board connector (141e).

[0049] A second display connector (141f) may be connected to the main line (141a). A second display panel (144b) may be connected to the second display connector (141f). A second display engine (143b) including electronic components for image generation may be mounted on the second display board (141g). For example, an image processing processor, a T-CON board, etc. may be mounted on the second display board (141g).

[0050] The sensor connector (141m) can be connected to the main line (141a). Sensors that detect the external environment can be connected to the sensor connector (141m). For example, the sensor (149) can be a light sensor.

[0051] The main board connector (141e) can be connected to the main line (141a) by the first hinge FPCB (141v).

[0052] The first display unit (131) may include a first upper frame (131c) and a first display lens (131a). The first display lens (131a) may be inserted into and fixed to the first opening (111a, see FIG. 1) of the first rim (111, see FIG. 1) in a shape corresponding to the first opening (111a, see FIG. 1). The first upper frame (131c) may cover the upper surface of the first display lens (131a) and may be fixed to the first display lens (131a). The first upper frame (131c) may be coupled to the first rim (111).

[0053] The second display unit (132) may include a second upper frame (132c) and a second display lens (132a). The second display lens (132a) may be inserted into and fixed to the second opening (112a, see FIG. 1) of the second rim (112, see FIG. 1) in a shape corresponding to the second opening (112a, see FIG. 1). The second upper frame (132c) may cover the upper surface of the second display lens (132a) and may be fixed to the second display lens (132a). The second upper frame (132c) may be coupled to the second rim (112).

[0054] The first display panel (144a) is mounted on the first upper frame (131c) and can provide image light to the first display lens (131a). The first display panel cable (144ca) can be connected to the first display panel (144a).

[0055] The second display panel (144b) is mounted on the second upper frame (132c) and can provide image light to the second display lens (132a). The second display panel cable (144cb) can be connected to the second display panel (144b).

[0056] Below, the description of the first display unit (131) can be equally applied to the second display unit (132).

[0057]

[0058] Referring to FIG. 4, the front frame (110) may include a rear cover (110R), a middle cover (110M), and a front cover (110F). A sub PCB (141) may be built into the rear cover (110R). The sub PCB (141) may be coupled to the upper side of the first rim (111R) and the upper side of the second rim (112R) of the rear cover (110R). The sub PCB (141) may be mounted to the first rim (111R) and the second rim (112R) via the bridge (113R) of the rear cover (110R). The sub PCB (141) can be mounted on the upper side of the first rim (111R) of the rear cover (110R) and the first end piece (117R), and can be mounted on the upper side of the second rim (112R) of the rear cover (110R) and the second end piece (116R).

[0059] The middle cover (110M) may be coupled or fixed to the rear cover (110R). The middle cover (110M) may face the rear cover (110R) with respect to the first display unit (131) and / or the second display unit (132). The middle cover (110M) may fix the first display unit (131) and the second display unit (132) to the rear cover (110R).

[0060] The camera module (148a) of the main camera (148) can be fixed to the camera module connector (141d), and the middle cover (110M) can cover the camera module (148a) while being coupled to the rear cover (110R). The lens of the camera module (148a) can be exposed to the outside through the lens hole (CH) of the middle cover (110M) and the front cover (110F). The front cover (110F) can be coupled to or fixed to the middle cover (110M).

[0061] The first display unit (131) can be coupled to the first rims (111F, 111M, 111R) of the front cover (110F), the middle cover (110M), and the rear cover (110R), and the second display unit (132) can be coupled to the second rims (112F, 112M, 112R) of the front cover (110F), the middle cover (110M), and the rear cover (110R). The bridge (113F) of the front cover (110F), the bridge (113M) of the middle cover (110M), and / or the bridge (113R) of the rear cover (110R) can connect the first display unit (131) and the second display unit (132).

[0062]

[0063] Referring to FIG. 5, the leveling module (115) may be coupled to or built into the bridge (113R) and / or the rim (111R, 112R) of the rear cover (110R). The nose arm (115c) may be connected to the leveling module (115), and the nose pads (115a, 115b) may be connected to the nose arm (115c). The leveling module (115) may move the nose arm (115c) and / or the nose pads (115a, 115b) up and down.

[0064] The hinge module (200) can be connected or coupled to the end pieces (116R, 117R). The first hinge module (200a) can be connected or coupled to the first end piece (117R), and the second hinge module (200b) can be connected or coupled to the second end piece (116R).

[0065]

[0066] Referring to FIGS. 6 and 7, the main PCB (142) may be embedded in the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). The first side frame (120a) may be hinge-connected to the first end piece (117, see FIG. 4). The first switch (152) may be exposed to the outside through the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). For example, the first switch (152) may be a camera shutter. The main PCB (142) may be referred to as a first main board (142).

[0067] The first speaker (145a) is electrically connected to the main PCB (142) and can be built into the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a). The first battery (146a) can be built into the temple tip (122a) of the first side frame (120a). The first battery (146a) can be electrically connected to the main PCB (142) by a wire (146w). The first battery (146a) can supply power to the main PCB (142).

[0068] The side frames (120a, 120b) may be provided with ear portions (123a, 123b) that connect the temples (121a, 121b) and the temple tips (122a, 122b). The wire (146w) may electrically connect the first battery (146a) and the main PCB (142) within the temple (121a) of the first side frame (120a), the ear portion (123a), and the temple tip (122a).

[0069] The weight of the battery (146a) may be relatively heavy due to other electronic components. The battery (146a) may be built into the temple tip (122a), and other electronic components may be built into the front frame (110, see FIG. 4) and the temple (121a).

[0070] The terminal board (141n) may be built into the temple tip (122a). An electrode (EL) may be formed on one surface of the terminal board (141n). There may be a plurality of electrodes (EL). The plurality of electrodes (EL) may be arranged in a row. For example, the terminal board (141n) may be a PCB. As another example, the terminal board (141n) may be an F-PCB. The terminal board (141n) may include a connection board (141w). The terminal board (141n) may be connected to the main PCB (142) by the connection board (141w). A terminal hole (EH) may be formed in the temple tip (122a). The terminal hole (EH) may be exposed to the outside of the temple tip (122a). There may be a plurality of terminal holes (EH), and the plurality of terminal holes (EH) may correspond to a plurality of electrodes (EL).

[0071] The magnetic body (M) can be embedded in the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) is positioned around the terminal hole (EH) and can be fixed to the inner surface of the temple tip (122a). The magnetic body (M) can be positioned on both sides of a plurality of terminal holes (EH).

[0072] A heat dissipation hole may be formed on the upper and / or lower side of the temple (121a). The heat dissipation hole (121v) may be referred to as a heat dissipation slot (121v), a heat dissipation opening (121v), or an air path opening (121v). An air filter (121c) may cover the heat dissipation hole (121v). The air filter (121c) may be referred to as a heat dissipation cover (121c) or an opening cover (121c).

[0073] The touch pad (151) may be connected to the main PCB (142). The touch pad (151a) may include a touch panel (151a) and a panel electrode (151b). The touch panel (151a) may be located on the outer surface of the main PCB (142) and may face the outer surface of the main PCB (142). For example, the touch panel (151a) may be an electrostatic sensitive panel. As another example, the touch panel (151a) may be a pressure sensitive panel. The panel electrode (151b) may electrically connect the main PCB (142) and the touch panel (151a).

[0074] The flat board (141s) can be built into the temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b). The flat board (141s) can be referred to as a second main board (141s).

[0075] The temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b) can be hinge-connected to the second end piece (116, see FIG. 4) by a hinge (200b, see FIG. 4). The second hinge (200b) can hinge-connect the second side frame (120b) to the second end piece (116).

[0076] The second speaker (145b) may be built into the temple (121b) of the second side frame (120b). The second battery (146b) may be built into the temple tip (122b) of the second side frame (120b). A wire (146w) may electrically connect the second battery (146b) to the flat board (141s). For example, the wire (146w) may be built into the second temple tip (122b), the ear portion (123b) and / or the second temple (121b) and electrically connect the second battery (146b) to the flat board (141s).

[0077] The weight of the battery (146b) may be relatively heavy due to other electronic components. The battery (146b) may be built into the temple tip (122b), and other electronic components may be built into the front frame (110) and the temple (121b).

[0078]

[0079] Referring to FIG. 8, the hinge module (200) may be referred to as a hinge assembly (200) or a hinge unit (200). The hinge module (200) may include a first body (210), a second body (220), a cap (240), and a slider (250).

[0080] The cap (240) can be coupled to the first body (210). The first body (210) can be inserted into the cap (240). The cap (240) can cover the outer surface of the first body (210). The second body (220) can be coupled to the first body (210). The second body (220) can rotate with respect to the first body (210).

[0081] The slider (250) can be coupled to the second body (220). The slider (250) can move in a straight line while sliding with respect to the second body (220).

[0082] The hinge module (200) may include an inner cover assembly (270). The inner cover assembly (270) may be coupled or fixed to the first body (210) and / or the second body (220). The inner cover assembly (270) may include a front bracket (271), a rear bracket (272), and a middle seat (273). The front bracket (271) may be coupled or fixed to the first body (210), and the rear bracket (272) may be coupled or fixed to the slider (250). The middle seat (273) may be coupled or fixed to the front bracket (271) and / or the rear bracket (272) while connecting the front bracket (271) and the rear bracket (272). The inner cover assembly (270) may cover the first body (210) and / or the second body (220). The inner cover assembly (270) can cover the slider (250). The middle sheet (273) can have an opening (273P). For example, the middle sheet (273) can be made of a flexible material. The opening (273P) can be located between the front bracket (271) and / or the rear bracket (272).

[0083]

[0084] Referring to FIG. 9, the first body (210) may include sidewalls (211, 212), a rotating drum (213), a rotating guide (215, 216), a coupling portion (217), and a fixed gate (218). The sidewalls (211, 212) may form both sides of the first body (210). The coupling portion (217) may be located between the first sidewall (211) and the second sidewall (212).

[0085] The rotary drum (213) may be adjacent to the joint (217) and positioned between the first sidewall (211) and the second sidewall (212). The first sidewall (211) and the second sidewall (212) may form opposite ends of the rotary drum (213). For example, the rotary drum (213) may have a half-pipe shape.

[0086] The rotation guides (215, 216) may be formed on the inner side of the side walls (211, 212) adjacent to the rotation drum (213). The first rotation guide (215) may be formed on the inner side of the first side wall (211), and the second rotation guide (216) may be formed on the inner side of the second side wall (212). The first rotation guide (215) may face the second rotation guide (216). For example, the rotation guides (215, 216) may have a semicircular ring shape. The curvature of the rotation guides (215, 216) may be the same as the curvature of the rotation drum (213, 214).

[0087] The fixed gate (218) may be a slot connected to the joint (217). The fixed gate (218) may be a rectangular frame overall. The fixed gate (218) may be connected to or fixed to the end piece (116, 117).

[0088] An elastic member (230) may be coupled to the first body (210). The elastic member (230) may include a fixed plate (231) and an arc plate (232). For example, the elastic member (230) may be a plate spring. The fixed plate (231) may be coupled to a joint portion (217) of the first body (210) by a fastening member (f).

[0089] The arc plate (232) may extend and bend from the fixed plate (231). The arc plate (232) may have a semicircular shape. The curvature of the arc plate (232) may be the same as the curvature of the rotating drum (213). The arc plate (232) may include a friction portion (234) and a slit (233). A plurality of slits (233) may be formed on both sides of the friction portion (234). The plurality of slits (233) may be formed by penetrating the arc plate (232). The first slit (233a) may face the second slit (233b) with respect to the friction portion (234). The friction portion (234) may be formed by being pressed so as to protrude from the arc plate (232). The curvature of the friction portion (234) may be the same as the curvature of the arc plate (232). The friction portion (234) can form a step that increases from the arc plate (232).

[0090] The cap (240) may include an outer cover (241) and bridges (242, 243). The outer cover (241) may cover the rotating drum (213) of the first body (210) and / or the first sidewall (211) and / or the second sidewall (212). The bridges (242, 243) may extend from the outer cover (241). There may be a plurality of bridges (242, 243). The first bridge (242) may be spaced apart from the second bridge (243). The bridges (242, 243) may include a fastening groove (240c). The fastening member (f) can be inserted or fixed into the fastening groove (240c) of the bridge (242, 243) by penetrating the elastic member (230) and / or the fixing member (217) of the first body (210).

[0091]

[0092] Referring to FIG. 10, the second body (220) can be rotatably or pivotally coupled to the first body (210, see FIG. 8). The rotary head (223) of the second body (220) can be positioned on the rotary drum (213, see FIG. 9) of the first body (210). The outer surface of the rotary head (223) of the second body (220) can contact the inner surface of the rotary drum (213) of the first body (210) and / or the inner surface of the friction portion (234) of the elastic member (230, see FIG. 9).

[0093] The rotation guide (215, 216, see FIG. 9) of the first body (210) can be inserted into the rotation slot (223a, 223b) of the rotation head (223) of the second body (220). The rotation guide (215, 216) can move frictionally in the rotation slot (223a, 223b).

[0094] The slider (250) can face the sliding body (221) of the second body (220). The slider (250) can move linearly in the second body (220). The guide pole (262) can be installed in the sliding body (221). The first guide pole (262a) can be installed in the sliding body (221) in parallel with the second guide pole (262b). The first guide pole (262a) can be inserted into the first coil spring (261a), and the second guide pole (262b) can be inserted into the second coil spring (261b). The slider (250) can move reciprocally in the guide pole (262). The guide pole (262) can be inserted into the slider (250). The coil spring (261) can provide elasticity to the slider (250). When the slider (250) moves in a straight line on the sliding body (221), the coil spring (261) can restore the position of the slider (250).

[0095] When the second body (220) rotates or pivots with respect to the first body (210, see FIG. 8), the rotation slots (223a, 223b) of the rotation head (223) can move in the rotation guides (215, 216, see FIG. 9) of the rotation drum (213, see FIG. 9). The rotation head (223) can rotate in the rotation drum (213) and / or the arc plate (232, see FIG. 9) while contacting the friction portion (234, see FIG. 9) of the elastic member (230, see FIG. 9). When the friction portion (234) of the elastic member (230) comes into close contact with the outer surface of the rotation head (223), and the second body (220) stops rotating or pivoting with respect to the first body (210), the second body (220) can maintain a constant rotation angle with respect to the first body (210).

[0096]

[0097] With reference to FIG. 11, the description of the first end piece (117) and the first hinge module (200a) can be applied to the second end piece (200b, see FIG. 4) and the second hinge module (116, see FIG. 4). The first end piece (117) can include a hinge gate (119).

[0098] The hinge gate (119) may have a square frame shape that opens in the front-back direction of the front frame (110). The hinge gate (119) may form a rear slot (119s2) in the center. The hinge gate (119) may have a support (119a). The support (119a) may be formed on the inner side of the hinge gate (119). The support (119a) may form a front slot (119s1). The length of the rear slot (119s2) may correspond to the length of the front slot (119s1). The width of the rear slot (119s2) may be greater than the width of the front slot (119s1).

[0099] The hinge gate (119) may have a hinge fixing portion (119c). The hinge fixing portion (119c) may be formed on an outer wall (119b) of the hinge gate (119). The hinge fixing portion (119c) may form a step inward from the outer wall (119b) of the hinge gate (119). The hinge fixing portion (119c) may include a fastening hole (h).

[0100] The fixed gate (218) of the first body (210) of the first hinge module (200a) can be inserted into the hinge gate (119) of the first end piece (117). The slot (218s) of the fixed gate (218) of the first hinge module (200a) can face the front slot (119s1) of the hinge gate (119). The fixed gate (218) of the first hinge module (200a) can be supported by or in contact with the support (119a) of the hinge gate (119) of the first end piece (117). The hinge fixing portion (119c) of the first end piece (117) can be located between the bridges (242, 243) of the first hinge module (200a). The fastening hole (h) formed in the joint portion (217) of the first hinge module (200a) can be aligned with the fastening hole (h) formed in the hinge fixing portion (119c) of the hinge gate (119).

[0101]

[0102] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the sealing member (141R) can be inserted or pressed into the front slot (119s1, see FIG. 11) of the hinge gate (119) and / or the fixed gate (218). The outer surface of the sealing member (141R) can contact the inner surface of the front slot (119s1) of the hinge gate (119) and / or the inner surface of the fixed gate (218). For example, the sealing member (141R) can be formed integrally with the fixed gate (218) by insert injection.

[0103] The sealing member (141R) may have an FPCB slot (141RS), and the main board connector (141e) and / or the first hinge FPCB (141v) may be inserted into the FPCB slot (141RS) of the sealing member (141R). For example, the sealing member (141R) may be rubber. When the main board connector (141e) is inserted into the FPCB slot (141RS) of the sealing member (141R), the sealing member (141R) may be extended, and when the first hinge FPCB (141v) is inserted into the FPCB slot (141RS) of the sealing member (141R), the sealing member (141R) may be restored.

[0104] The main board connector (141e) and the first hinge FPCB (141v) can pass through an opening (273P) formed in the middle sheet (273) of the inner cover assembly (270). The main board connector (141e) and the first hinge FPCB (141v) that pass through the opening (273P) of the middle sheet (273) can face or come into contact with the inner cover assembly (270).

[0105]

[0106] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15 together with FIG. 12, the fixed gate (218) of the hinge module (200a, 200, see FIG. 12) is inserted into the hinge gate (119), and the fastening member (f) is screw-connected to the fastening hole (h) of the hinge fixing portion (119c) and the fastening hole (h) formed in the joining portion (217) of the hinge module (200a, 200), so that the fixed gate (218) of the hinge module (200a, 200) can be fixed to the hinge gate (119). Accordingly, the rigidity with which the hinge module (200) is coupled to the end piece (116, 117) of the front frame (110) can be improved. By improving the joint rigidity with which the hinge module (200) is fixed to the front frame (110), the alignment of the main camera (148, see FIG. 1), for example, the image camera (148a) and / or the depth camera (148b, 148c) mounted on the front frame (110) can be prevented from being misaligned.

[0107] The first hinge FPCB (141v) is inserted into the sealing member (141R), and the sealing member (141R) fills the space between the fixed gate (218) and the first hinge FPCB (141v), thereby preventing external foreign substances from entering and improving the dustproof and moistureproof function.

[0108] The slider (250) of the hinge module (200a, 200) can be fixed to the temple (121a). For example, the slider (250) can be screw-fixed to the temple (121a). The first hinge FPCB (141v) that passes through the hinge module (200a, 200) is built into the temple (121a) of the side frame (120a), and the middle sheet (273) of the inner cover assembly (270) is positioned between the end piece (117) and the temple (121a), so that the first hinge FPCB (141v) can be prevented from being damaged or exposed to the outside by the gap formed between the end piece (117) and the temple (121a). It is possible to improve damage to electronic devices that may occur when the side frame (120a) repeatedly pivots with respect to the hinge module (200a, 200).

[0109]

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 15, an electronic device includes: a front frame to which a light-transmitting display unit is coupled; a temple that is elongated and connected to the front frame; and a hinge module that connects the temple to the front frame, wherein the front frame includes: a PCB built into the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and a display panel built into the front frame at one side of the display unit and electrically connected to the PCB, wherein the hinge module includes: a first body that is fixed to the front frame; and a second body that is rotatably connected to the first body and fixed to the temple, wherein the first body includes: a fixed gate that is fixed to the front frame and through which the PCB passes; and a rotating drum that is connected to the fixed gate and through which a portion of the second body rotates, wherein the PCB can pass through the fixed gate of the first body and be disposed between the second body and an inner surface of the temple.

[0111] The above hinge module may further include: a sealing member into which the PCB is inserted and which is inserted into the fixed gate of the first body.

[0112] The hinge module includes an inner cover assembly having one side coupled to the first body, the other side coupled to the second body, and an opening through which the PCB passes, wherein a portion of the PCB overlapping the first body is disposed between the first body and the inner cover assembly, and a portion of the PCB overlapping the second body can be disposed between the inner cover assembly and an inner surface of the temple.

[0113] The inner cover assembly includes: a front bracket forming one side of the inner cover assembly and fixed to the first body; a rear bracket forming the other side of the inner cover assembly and fixed to the second body; and a middle sheet connecting the front bracket and the rear bracket, wherein the middle sheet is flexible and may have an opening through which the PCB passes.

[0114] The front frame includes: an end piece forming one side of the front frame between the temple and the front frame, the end piece including: a hinge gate into which a fixed gate of the hinge module is inserted, and the fixed gate of the hinge module can be fixed to the hinge gate of the end piece.

[0115] The electronic device may further include a fastening member inserted into a fixed gate of the hinge module through the hinge gate of the end piece.

[0116] The second body includes: a rotating head that rotates on the rotating drum of the first body; a sliding body connected to the rotating head; and a slider that can move linearly on the sliding body, wherein the slider can be fixed to the temple.

[0117] The second body further comprises: a guide pole fixed to the sliding body and inserted into the slider; and a coil spring into which the guide pole is inserted and which provides elasticity to the slider, wherein the slider can move linearly in the sliding body when the temple pivots relative to the front frame about the hinge module.

[0118] The hinge module includes: an elastic member positioned between the rotary drum of the first body and the rotary head of the second body, wherein the elastic member provides an elastic force from the rotary drum toward the rotary head, and can come into frictional contact with the rotary head.

[0119] The electronic device may include: a temple tip connected to a distal end of the temple and facing the front frame with respect to the temple; and the temple tip may include: a battery embedded in the temple tip, electrically connected to the PCB, and supplying power.

[0120] The front frame may include: a first rim forming a first opening; a second rim adjacent to the first rim and forming a second opening; and a bridge positioned between the first rim and the second rim and connecting the first rim and the second rim, and the display unit may include: a first display unit coupled to the first opening; and a second display unit coupled to the second opening, and the display panel may include: a first display panel positioned on one side of the first display unit, embedded in the first rim, and electrically connected to the PCB; and a second display panel positioned on one side of the second display unit, embedded in the second rim, and electrically connected to the PCB.

[0121] The front frame may include: a first end piece formed on the first rim, facing the bridge, and a second end piece formed on the second rim, facing the bridge, and the second end piece formed on the second rim, and the temple may include: a first temple hingedly connected to the first end piece, and a second temple hingedly connected to the second end piece, and the temple tip may include: a first temple tip connected to a distal end of the first temple, and a second temple tip connected to a distal end of the second temple, and the electronic device may further include: a first battery built into the first temple tip, and a second battery built into the second temple tip.

[0122] The PCB includes: a sub FPCB built into the front frame and the second temple; and a main PCB built into the first temple and electrically connected to the sub FPCB, wherein the first battery can be electrically connected to the main PCB, and the second battery can be electrically connected to the sub FPCB.

[0123] The sub-FPCB includes: a main line built into the first rim, the second rim, and the bridge and extending from the first end piece toward the second end piece; a first display connector electrically connected to the main line; and a second display connector electrically connected to the main line, wherein the first display panel can be electrically connected to the first display connector, and the second display panel can be electrically connected to the second display connector.

[0124] Information provided by the above display panel can be displayed on the light transmission path of the above display unit.

[0125]

[0126] Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above are not mutually exclusive or distinct. Any or all of the embodiments of the present disclosure described above may have their respective components or functions combined or used together.

[0127] For example, it means that a configuration A described in a particular embodiment and / or drawing can be combined with a configuration B described in another embodiment and / or drawing. That is, even if a combination between configurations is not directly described, it means that a combination is possible, except in cases where a combination is described as impossible.

[0128] The above detailed description should not be construed as limiting in any respect and should be considered illustrative only. The scope of the present invention should be determined by a reasonable interpretation of the appended claims, and all modifications within the equivalent scope of the present invention are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A front frame to which a light-transmitting display unit is combined; a temple which is extended long and connected to the front frame; and, Including a hinge module connecting the above temple to the front frame, The above front frame: A PCB built into the front frame and extending from the front frame toward the temple; and A display panel is included on one side of the display section and is built into the front frame and electrically connected to the PCB. The above hinge module: A first body fixed to the above front frame; and, A second body is rotatably coupled to the first body and is fixed to the temple, The above first body: A fixed gate fixed to the above front frame and through which the PCB passes; and, A rotary drum connected to the fixed gate and including a part of the second body rotating, The above PCB is, An electronic device positioned between the second body and the inner surface of the temple through the fixed gate of the first body.

2. In paragraph 1, The above hinge module: An electronic device further comprising a sealing member inserted into the fixed gate of the first body, wherein the PCB is inserted.

3. In paragraph 1, The above hinge module: An inner cover assembly having one side coupled to the first body, the other side coupled to the second body, and having an opening through which the PCB passes; The portion of the above PCB that overlaps with the first body is, is disposed between the first body and the inner cover assembly, The portion of the above PCB that overlaps with the second body is, An electronic device positioned between the inner cover assembly and the inner surface of the temple.

4. In paragraph 3, The above inner cover assembly: A front bracket forming one side of the inner cover assembly and fixed to the first body; A rear bracket forming the other side of the inner cover assembly and fixed to the second body; and, Including a middle sheet connecting the front bracket and the rear bracket, The above middle sheet, An electronic device having a flexible opening through which the PCB passes.

5. In paragraph 1, The above front frame: Including an end piece forming one side of the front frame between the temple and the front frame, The above end pieces are: A hinge gate is included into which the fixed gate of the above hinge module is inserted, The fixed gate of the above hinge module is, An electronic device secured to the hinge gate of the above end piece.

6. In paragraph 5, The above electronic device: An electronic device further comprising a fastening member that penetrates the hinge gate of the end piece and is inserted into the fixed gate of the hinge module.

7. In paragraph 1, The above second body: A rotating head that rotates on the rotating drum of the first body; A sliding body connected to the above rotating head; and, Including a slider that can move linearly in the above sliding body, The above slider, An electronic device fixed to the above temple.

8. In paragraph 7, The above second body: A guide pole fixed to the above sliding body and inserted into the above slider; and, The above guide pole is inserted and further includes a coil spring that provides elasticity to the slider, The above slider, An electronic device that moves in a straight line on the sliding body when the temple pivots about the front frame about the hinge module.

9. In paragraph 8, The above hinge module: Including an elastic member positioned between the rotating drum of the first body and the rotating head of the second body, The above elastic member is, An electronic device that provides elastic force from the rotating drum toward the rotating head and makes frictional contact with the rotating head.

10. In paragraph 1, The above electronic device: A temple tip connected to the end of the temple and facing the front frame with respect to the temple, The above temple tips are: An electronic device built into the temple tip, electrically connected to the PCB, and including a battery for supplying power.

11. In paragraph 1, The above front frame: First rim forming the first opening; a second rim adjacent to the first rim and forming a second opening; and, A bridge positioned between the first rim and the second rim and connecting the first rim and the second rim, The above display section: A first display unit coupled to the first opening; and, Including a second display unit coupled to the second opening, The above display panel: A first display panel positioned on one side of the first display portion, built into the first rim, and electrically connected to the PCB; and, An electronic device comprising a second display panel positioned on one side of the second display portion, built into the second rim, and electrically connected to the PCB.

12. In paragraph 11, The above front frame: A first end piece formed on the first rim, facing the bridge, and formed on the first rim; and A second end piece is formed on the second rim, facing the bridge, and comprising: The above temple is: a first temple hingedly connected to the first end piece; and, comprising a second temple hingedly connected to the second end piece; The above temple tips are: a first temple tip connected to the end of the first temple; and, comprising a second temple tip connected to the end of the second temple; The above electronic device: A first battery built into the first temple tip; and, An electronic device further comprising a second battery embedded in the second temple tip.

13. In paragraph 12, The above PCB is: A sub FPCB built into the front frame and the second temple; and, A main PCB is built into the first temple and is electrically connected to the sub FPCB, The above first battery, Electrically connected to the above main PCB, The above second battery, An electronic device electrically connected to the above sub-FPCB.

14. In paragraph 13, The above sub-FPCB: A main line built into the first rim, the second rim and the bridge, and extending from the first end piece toward the second end piece; A first display connector electrically connected to the main line; and, A second display connector electrically connected to the main line is included, The above first display panel, electrically connected to the first display connector, The above second display panel, An electronic device electrically connected to the second display connector.

15. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which information provided by the display panel is displayed on the light transmission path of the display unit.

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