Rollable electronic device including connector

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may include: a flexible display; a first housing (210); a second housing (220) coupled to the first housing so as to be slidable with respect to the first housing; a multi-bar (240) which supports at least a portion of the surface of the flexible display; a guide rail (310) which is disposed in the first housing and guides the movement of the multi-bar by accommodating at least a portion thereof; a guide block (320) disposed in the second housing and coupled to the guide rail so as to be slidable along the guide rail in response to the sliding of the second housing; a first opening (331) formed in the guide rail; and a connector (340) which is disposed in the first housing and has at least a portion thereof positioned in the first opening. Various other embodiments are possible.

Description

Rollable electronic device including connector

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a rollable electronic device including a connector.

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer, more rigid, and more design-oriented, while simultaneously being developed to differentiate their functional elements. Electronic devices are moving beyond their uniform rectangular form factor and are evolving into increasingly diverse shapes. Electronic devices may have a transformable structure that is both portable and capable of utilizing large-screen displays. Electronic devices may include rollable electronic devices (e.g., slideable electronic devices) that can vary the display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display) by supporting housings that slide relative to each other. Rollable electronic devices may require an efficient arrangement of actuators (e.g., drive modules) that can automatically slide one housing relative to the other.

[0003] Meanwhile, the rollable electronic device may include a connector capable of connecting to a charging cable and a data cable. The rollable electronic device may supply power to the battery based on the connection between the connector and the charging cable. Furthermore, the rollable electronic device may transmit data to and / or receive data from an external electronic device connected to the data cable based on the connection between the connector and the data cable.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device may include a rollable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device) in which a display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) may be expanded and / or contracted depending on an operating state. The rollable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing that are slidably coupled to each other in a manner that is at least partially fitted together. For example, the first housing and the second housing may be slidably operated relative to each other and support at least a portion of the flexible display, such that the flexible display is induced to have a first display area in a slide-in state and to have a second display area larger than the first display area in a slide-out state.

[0006] A rollable electronic device may include a connector that can be connected to an external device (e.g., a charging cable and / or a data cable). The rollable electronic device may have a connector hole formed therein through which the external device can pass. The external device can pass through the connector hole and be connected to the connector.

[0007] Meanwhile, in a structure where the housings operate in a sliding manner, there may be limitations on the location where the connector holes can be formed.

[0008] For example, a flexible display can be inserted into or extracted from the interior of an electronic device based on a sliding motion of a first housing and a second housing. When inserted, the flexible display can be accommodated into the interior space of the first housing by bending a portion of the flexible display. The bending region of the flexible display can be located in the sliding direction of the electronic device, and specifically, can be arranged at the bottom of the first housing. Therefore, since the bending region of the flexible display is located at the bottom of the first housing, there may be restrictions on forming a connector hole on the side of the bottom of the housing (e.g., the bottom of the first housing), as in a typical bar-shaped electronic device.

[0009] Additionally, the second housing may be densely packed with electronic components that constitute the rollable electronic device. Therefore, there may be limitations in forming connector holes on the upper side of the second housing.

[0010] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0011] An electronic device according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may include a flexible display. In addition, the electronic device may include a first housing. In addition, the electronic device may include a second housing coupled with the first housing so as to be slidable relative to the first housing. In addition, the electronic device may include a multi-bar supporting at least a portion of a surface of the flexible display. In addition, the electronic device may include a guide rail disposed in the first housing and accommodating at least a portion of the multi-bar to guide movement of the multi-bar. In addition, the electronic device may include a guide block disposed in the second housing and coupled with the guide rail so as to be slidable relative to the guide rail in response to sliding of the second housing. In addition, the electronic device may include a first opening formed in the guide rail. In addition, the electronic device may include a connector disposed in the first housing and having at least a portion positioned in the first opening.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a connector port of an electronic device into which an external device is inserted includes a first housing and a second housing slidably coupled with the first housing relative to the first housing, the connector port may include a guide rail slidably coupled with a guide block disposed in the second housing to guide movement of a multi-bar supporting a portion of a flexible display of the electronic device by accommodating at least a portion of the multi-bar, the guide rail slidably coupled with a guide block disposed in the second housing. In addition, the connector port may include a first opening formed in the guide rail. In addition, the connector port may include a second opening formed in the first housing and connected to the first opening. In addition, the connector port may include a connector disposed in the first housing, at least a portion of which is positioned in the first opening.

[0013] According to one embodiment disclosed in this document, the connector hole is positioned on the side of the rollable electronic device so that it is always exposed regardless of the inlet and outlet states of the electronic device. Accordingly, an external cable can be physically and electrically connected to the connector positioned inside the electronic device.

[0014] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0015] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

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

[0020] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5b-5b of FIG. 3a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 6A is an assembly drawing of a support bracket, a first side member, a guide rail, and a guide block according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 6b is an assembly drawing of a cover plate and a first side member according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Figure 6c is a drawing of the cover plate of Figure 6b assembled to the first side member.

[0025] FIG. 7A is a drawing illustrating a guide rail and a protrusion formed on the guide rail according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 7b is a side view of Figure 7a.

[0027] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of Figure 2b.

[0028] Fig. 9a is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing showing a guide member placed in a connector hole.

[0029] Fig. 9b is a cross-sectional view taken along P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing of a guide member formed integrally with a guide rail being placed in a connector hole.

[0030] Fig. 9c is a cross-sectional view taken along P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing of a state in which a guide member formed integrally with the first cover plate is placed in a connector hole.

[0031] FIG. 9d is a cross-sectional view taken along P1-P1 of FIG. 2b, and is a drawing of a guide member formed integrally with the second cover plate being placed in a connector hole.

[0032] FIGS. 10A and 10B are drawings showing a flexible printed circuit board connected to a connector being secured to a support bracket via a fixing bracket and a battery, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line P2-P2 of Figure 10b.

[0034] In the following description, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings. It should be understood that the various embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described herein to specific embodiments, but rather encompass various modifications, equivalents, or alternatives of the embodiments.

[0035] In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of the noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0036] In this document, 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 each include any one of the items listed together in that phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first) 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.

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0040] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0041] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0042] 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).

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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.

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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).

[0056] 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.

[0057] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In 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).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0059] 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)).

[0060] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0061] According to various embodiments, the sensor module (176) may include a movement distance detection sensor for detecting a movement distance of a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 4) from a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 4) of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may detect a first state, in which the second housing (220) is fully retracted from the first housing (210), a second state, in which the second housing is fully withdrawn from the first housing (210), a withdrawal state, or an intermediate state between the retracted state and the withdrawal state. In some embodiments, the processor (120) may detect, in real time, the movement distance while the second housing (220) is moved from the first housing (210) through the sensor module (176), and may display the movement distance on a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 4). The display module (160) may be controlled to display an object corresponding to the changing display area. In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a drive motor control module (181) for controlling the operation of a drive motor (e.g., a DC motor or a stepping motor) (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device. In some embodiments, the drive motor control module (181) may be replaced with a processor (120).

[0062] FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams illustrating the front and back of an electronic device in a slide-out state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0063] The electronic device (200) of FIGS. 2A to 3B may be at least partially similar to the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1, or may further include other embodiments of the electronic device.

[0064] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 3B , the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., a book cover or a first housing structure), a second housing (220) (e.g., a front cover or a second housing structure) slidably coupled from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., direction ① or direction ②) (e.g., ± y-axis direction), and a flexible display (230) (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled with the first housing (210) so as to be slid out in a first direction (direction ①) or slid in in a second direction (direction ②) opposite to the first direction (direction ①). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed to a slide-in state as a first state by accommodating at least a portion of the second housing (220) in at least a portion of the first space (2101) formed by the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be changed to a slide-out state as a second state by moving at least a portion of the second housing (220) outward (e.g., direction ①) from the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) (e.g., a bendable member, a multi-joint hinge module, a multi-bar assembly, a support bar assembly, or a multi-bar) that, in an extended state, forms at least partially the same plane as at least a portion of the second housing (220), and that, in an inward 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 flexible display (230) may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the remaining portion of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to be supported by a support member (240) (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4 ). In one embodiment, the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4 ) may be arranged in a manner that is attached to the back surface of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a bendable manner into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) while being supported by the support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4 ) in a retracted state, thereby being arranged to be invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) can be moved to be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) that forms at least partially the same plane as the second housing (220) in the extended state.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first side member (211), and the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221). In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be disposed on a lower side of the electronic device (200) and may include a first side member (2111) having a first length, a second side member (2112) extending in a vertical direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction) from one end of the first side member (2111) and having a second length, and a third side member (2113) extending parallel to the second side member (2112) from the other end of the first side member (2111) and having a second length. In one embodiment, the first side member (211) may be formed at least partially of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In some embodiments, the first side member (211) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first extension member (212) extending from at least a portion of the first side member (211) to at least a portion of the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the first extension member (212) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first extension member (212) may be formed separately from the first side member (211) and structurally coupled to the first side member (211).

[0066] According to various embodiments, the second side member (221) may be disposed on an upper side of the electronic device (200) and may include a fourth side (2211) having a third length, a fifth side (2212) extending from one end of the fourth side (2211) in a direction perpendicular to the second side (2112) (e.g., in the - y-axis direction) and having a fourth length, and a sixth side (2213) extending from the other end of the fourth side (2211) in a direction parallel to the fifth side (2212) and having a fourth length, and corresponding to the third side (2113). In one embodiment, the second side member (221) may be formed at least partially of a conductive member (e.g., a metal). In some embodiments, the second side member (221) may be formed by combining a conductive member and a non-conductive member (e.g., a polymer). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side member (221) may include a second extension member (222) that extends to at least a portion of the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second extension member (222) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be formed separately from the second side member (221) and structurally coupled to the second side member (221).

[0067] According to various embodiments, the second side (2112) and the fifth side (2212) may be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) may be slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the fifth side (2212) may overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a remaining portion of the fifth side (2212) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the fifth side (2212) may be arranged so as to overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the sixth side (2213) may be arranged so as to be substantially invisible from the outside by overlapping with the third side (2113). In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the remaining portion of the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the sixth side (2213) may be arranged to overlap with the third side (2113) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, a portion of the second extension member (222) may be arranged to be visible from the outside in the retracted state. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the second extension member (222) may be arranged to overlap with the first extension member (212) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside.

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first rear cover (213) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be formed integrally with the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear cover (213) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may extend to at least a portion of the first side member (211). In some embodiments, the first rear cover (213) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the first extension member (212) may be replaced with the first rear cover (213).

[0069] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second rear cover (223) coupled with at least a portion of the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be arranged in such a way that it couples with at least a portion of the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed integrally with the second side member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear cover (223) may be formed of a polymer, a coated or colored glass, a ceramic, a metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of these materials. In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may extend to at least a portion of the second side member (221). In some embodiments, the second rear cover (223) may be omitted, and at least a portion of the second extension member (222) may be replaced with the second rear cover (223). In some embodiments, the second extension member (222) may be omitted, and the second rear cover (223) may be replaced with the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a window cover (224) disposed on at least a portion of the second rear cover. In one embodiment, the window cover (224) may be disposed in an area exposed to the outside of the second housing (220) when in the retracted state, and may be formed of a material that facilitates detection of the external environment through at least one camera module (216) and / or sensor module (217) disposed in the internal space (2201) of the second housing (220). For example, the window cover (224) may be formed of a glass and / or polymer material in which at least an area corresponding to the camera module (216) and / or sensor module (217) is formed transparently. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include a cover member (2111a) arranged to cover at least a portion of the first side (2111) of the first housing (210).

[0070] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a first portion (230a) (e.g., a flat portion) that is always visible from the outside, and a second portion (230b) (e.g., a bendable portion or a bending portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is accommodated in a manner that is at least partially bent into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside when in the retracted state. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first portion (230a) may be arranged to be supported by the second housing (220), and the remaining portion of the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) may be arranged to be at least partially supported by a support member (e.g., the support member (240) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be arranged to form substantially the same plane as the first part (230a) and be visible from the outside while being supported by a support member (e.g., support member (240) of FIG. 4) when the second housing (220) is pulled out along the first direction (direction ①). In one embodiment, the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of bending into the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) when the second housing (220) is retracted along the second direction (direction ②) and may be arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. Accordingly, the display area of ​​the flexible display (230) may be varied as the second housing (220) is moved in a sliding manner from the first housing (210) in a specified direction (e.g., ±y-axis direction).

[0071] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the first portion (230a)) in a retracted state (e.g., a first state). In one embodiment, when the flexible display (230) transitions to a retracted state (e.g., a second state) in which the second housing (220) is moved by a specific length (L1) (e.g., a sliding stroke) with respect to the first housing (210), in addition to the first display area, a second display area (e.g., an area corresponding to the second portion (230b)) corresponding to the retracted specific length (L1) may be additionally secured. For example, when the flexible display (230) transitions from the retracted state to the retracted state, the display area may be expanded.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of an input device (e.g., a microphone (203-1)), an audio output device (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207)), a sensor module (204, 217), a camera module (e.g., a first camera module (205) or a second camera module (216)), a connector port (330), a key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (203)) disposed in the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be configured such that at least one of the above-described components is omitted, or other components are additionally included. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210).

[0073] In one embodiment, the connector port (330) may include a connector (340 of FIG. 6A) disposed inside the electronic device (200) and electrically connected to an external device (e.g., a charging cable and / or a data cable) and a connector hole formed in the first housing (210) to correspond to the connector (340) (e.g., the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) of FIG. 4 and FIG. 6A, the second-first opening (332) of the support bracket (225), the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211), the third-first opening (334) of the first cover plate (291) and / or the third-second opening (335) of the second cover plate (292)). In one embodiment, at least one of the guide rail (310) having a connector hole formed therein, the support bracket (225), the first side member (211), the first cover plate (291), and the second cover plate (292) may be omitted or another configuration may be added. In one embodiment, an external device may be inserted into the connector hole and connected to the connector (340).

[0074] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 3A, the connector port (330) may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200) regardless of the inserted state, intermediate state, and extracted state of the electronic device (200). In summary, the connector (e.g., 340 of FIG. 6A) may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200) through a connector hole formed in the first housing (210), and may not be covered by the configuration of the electronic device (200) when in the inserted state, intermediate state, and extracted state. Accordingly, an external device may be inserted into the connector hole and physically and electrically connected to the connector (340) regardless of the inserted state, intermediate state, and extracted state of the electronic device (200).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include 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 connected to the outside through at least one speaker hole formed in the second housing (220) at a location that is always exposed to the outside (e.g., fourth side (2211)), regardless of the inlet / outlet status. In some embodiments, the call receiver (206) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without a separate speaker hole.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the sensor modules (204, 217) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or the external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor modules (204, 217) may include, for example, a first sensor module (204) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and / or a second sensor module (217) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) may be disposed on the front of the electronic device (200), below the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the first sensor module (204) and / or the second sensor module (217) may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a time of flight (TOF) sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, a fingerprint recognition sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, or a humidity sensor.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the camera module may include a first camera module (205) disposed on the front of the electronic device (200) and a second camera module (216) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include a flash (not shown) positioned near the second camera module (216). In one embodiment, the camera modules (205, 216) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, the first camera module (205) may be disposed under the flexible display (230) and configured to capture a subject through a portion of an active area (e.g., a display area) of the flexible display (230).

[0078] According to various embodiments, among the camera modules, the first camera module (205) and among the sensor modules (204, 217), the first sensor module (204) may be arranged to detect the external environment through the flexible display (230). For example, the first camera module (205) or the first sensor module (204) may be arranged in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) so as to be in contact with the external environment through a transparent area or a perforated opening formed in the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, an area of ​​the flexible display (230) facing the first camera module (205) may be formed as a transparent area having a designated transmittance as part of an active area for displaying content. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with the effective area (e.g., field of view area) of the first camera module (205) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the flexible display (230) may include an area with a lower pixel arrangement density and / or wiring density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may be replaced with the opening described above. For example, some camera modules (205) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In some embodiments, some sensor modules (204) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the flexible display (230) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220).

[0079] According to various embodiments, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed automatically. For example, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed through gear engagement of a drive motor (e.g., the drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) disposed in a second space (2201) of the second housing (220), and a rack gear (e.g., the rack gear (280) of FIG. 5A) disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210), extending to at least a portion of the second space (2201), and coupled with the pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A). For example, when a processor of the electronic device (200) (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) detects a triggering signal for transitioning from an incoming state to an outgoing state or from an outgoing state to an incoming state, the processor may drive a drive motor (e.g., drive motor (260) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the triggering signal may include a signal according to selection (e.g., touch) of an object displayed on the flexible display (230) or a signal according to operation (e.g., pressing) of a physical button (e.g., key button) included in the electronic device (200).

[0080] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) has a structure in which the second housing (220) is introduced and / or withdrawn relative to the first housing (210) along the longitudinal direction (e.g., vertical direction) (e.g., ± y-axis direction) of the electronic device (200), but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (200) may have a structure in which the second housing (220) is introduced and / or withdrawn relative to the first housing (210) along the width direction (e.g., horizontal direction) (e.g., ± x-axis direction) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (200). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be formed such that the length of the first side (2111) of the first housing (210) is longer than the length of the second side (2112). In this case, the length of the fourth side (2211) of the second housing (220) can also be formed to be longer than the length of the fifth side (2212).

[0081] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0082] 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.

[0083] 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) (e.g., a bendable member or a multi-bar assembly) fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (220) and at least partially bendably received into the first space (2101) according to an inward movement, a flexible display (230) arranged to be supported by at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a driving unit (e.g., a driving module or a driving mechanism) that drives the second housing (220) from the first housing (210) in an inward direction (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) and / or an outward 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) (e.g., a first rear bracket) coupled with at least a portion of the first side member (211) (e.g., at least a portion of the first extension member (212)). In one embodiment, a first space (2101) may be formed by the first side member (211) and the first extension member (212). In some embodiments, the first space (2101) may also be formed by the coupling of the first side member (211) and the first rear cover (213).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may include a second side member (221), a second rear cover (223) (e.g., a second rear bracket) 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 some embodiments, the second housing (200) may further include a window cover coupled with the second rear cover (223). In one embodiment, the second space (2201) may be formed through the coupling of the second side member (221) and the second rear cover (223).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the driving unit (e.g., the driving module) may include a driving motor (260) disposed in the second space (2201) and including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) and a rack gear (280) fixed to the support bracket (225), extending from the first space (2101) to the second space (2201), and arranged to be gear-engaged with the pinion gear (261). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include a reduction module (e.g., the reduction module (262) of FIG. 6A) structurally coupled to the driving motor (260) to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force. In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported by the second extension member (222) in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be supported, at least partially, by a motor bracket (270) fixed to the second extension member (222). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be at least partially accommodated in the motor bracket (270). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) may be arranged to be at least partially surrounded by the motor bracket (270). In one embodiment, the rack gear (280) may be guided in a sliding direction by the motor bracket (270). Accordingly, when the electronic device (200) is assembled, the pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) can maintain a state of gear engagement with the rack gear (280), and the pinion gear (261) provided with the driving force of the driving motor (260) moves along the rack gear (280), so that the second housing (220) can move in an incoming direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) or an outgoing direction (e.g., y-axis direction) with respect to the first housing (210).

[0086] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a support bracket (225) fixed to a first space (2101) of a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include the support bracket (225).

[0087] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a linear motion guide (LM) that is fixed to both sides of the first housing (210) and is composed of a pair of guide rails (310) (e.g., the guide rails (310) of FIGS. 4 and 6A) and a pair of guide blocks (320) (e.g., the guide blocks (320) of FIGS. 4 and 6A) that are slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the guide rails (310) may be replaced by any one of the terms of a guide body, a guide fixing portion, and a first guide portion. The guide block (320) may be replaced by any one of the terms of a moving block, a slide block, a guide head, a guide moving portion, and a second guide portion.

[0088] In one embodiment, the guide rails (310) are fixed to both sides of the support bracket (225), thereby guiding both ends of the support member (240) in a sliding direction (e.g., the second direction (② direction) of FIG. 2B and the first direction (① direction) of FIG. 3A) and simultaneously guiding the second housing (220) in the sliding direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be fixed to the first housing and may include a pair of guide blocks (320) that are each slidably coupled to a pair of guide rails (310). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the pair of guide rails (310) may be fixed to the first housing (210) through a fastening member such as a screw. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) may include a battery mounting portion (e.g., battery mounting portion (2251) of FIG. 5A) for accommodating the battery (B) and a support portion (e.g., support portion (2252) of FIG. 5A) formed on one side of the battery mounting portion (2251) and for supporting the back surface of the support member (240) that is bent during the sliding operation of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the support portion (2252) may have an outer surface formed to be curved (curved, semicircular, or half-round) for smooth guidance of the support member (240). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (310) may be fixed in the inner space (2101) of the first housing (210) through a fastening member such as a screw. In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include a battery cover coupled to the support bracket (225) to cover the mounted battery (B). In one embodiment, the rack gear (280) may be secured to the outer surface of the support bracket (225) by a fastening member, such as a screw, so as to extend toward the second space (2201).In one embodiment, the rack gear (280) may be positioned at the center of the support bracket (225) (e.g., the symmetrical center of the left and right sides of the electronic device (200)) so as to cross the center of the electronic device (200) along the sliding direction of the second housing (220). This central positioning may reduce current consumption by reducing the increase in driving resistance due to eccentricity during the sliding operation.

[0089] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical component disposed in a second space (2201). In one embodiment, the at least one electrical component may include a substrate (251) (e.g., a first substrate, a substrate assembly, or a main substrate) (e.g., laminated substrates). In some embodiments, the at least one electrical component may be disposed in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210). 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 the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the antenna member (not shown) 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 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 may include a multi-function coil 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 may be electrically connected to the second substrate (252), thereby being electrically connected to the first substrate (251) via the second substrate (252). In some embodiments, the second substrate (252) and / or the antenna member may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) via at least a portion of a flexible substrate (e.g., the third substrate (254) of FIG. 10A) that connects the drive motor (260) and the first substrate (251).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be fixed to a second housing (220) and may include a pair of guide rails (310) and a pair of guide blocks (320) slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, through the slidable coupling of the guide rails (310) and the guide blocks (320), the second housing (220) may be extended from the first housing (210) by a first distance (e.g., the first distance (L1) of FIG. 3A).

[0091] An electronic device (200) according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure is illustrated and described as having a rack gear (280) disposed in a second housing (220) and a drive motor (260) disposed in a first housing (210), but is not limited thereto. For example, the drive motor (260) may be disposed in the second housing (220) and the rack gear (280) may be disposed in the first housing (210).

[0092] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5A-5A of FIG. 2A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 5B-5B of FIG. 3A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0093] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 5A and 5B, the same symbols 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.

[0094] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) having a first space (2101), a second housing (220) having a second space (2201), a support member (240) connected to the second housing (220) and at least partially received into the first space (2101) in a retracted state, a flexible display (230) arranged to receive support from at least a portion of the support member (240) and at least a portion of the second housing (220), a rack gear (280) fixed to the first space (2101) and extending into the second space (2201), and a drive motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) arranged in the second space (2201) and gear-coupled with the rack gear (280). In one embodiment, the drive motor (260) can automatically move the second housing (220) in the withdrawal direction (direction ①) or the inlet direction (direction ②) based on the first housing (210) through the gear engagement of the pinion gear (261) and the rack gear (280). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can include a first rear cover (213) coupled with a first extension member (212) extended from a first side member (211) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can include a second rear cover (223) coupled with a second extension member (222) extended from a second side member (221).

[0095] According to various embodiments, a portion of the second housing (220) may be accommodated in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210) in the retracted state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5a). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible display (230) may be accommodated in a manner of being bent into the first space (2101) together with the support member (240), thereby being arranged so as not to be visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) may have a first display area (e.g., a display area corresponding to the first portion (230a) of FIG. 3a) exposed to the outside.

[0096] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be transitioned to a pull-out state in which it is moved outwardly from the first housing (210) at least partially along the first direction (direction ①) by driving the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be supported by the support bracket (225) in the pull-out state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5b) and may be moved together with the support member (240), such that a portion inserted into the first space (2101) may be exposed so as to be at least partially visible from the outside. In this case, the flexible display (230) may have a second display area (e.g., a display area including the first portion (230a) and the second portion (230b) of FIG. 3a) that is expanded beyond the first display area exposed to the outside.

[0097] FIG. 6A is an assembly diagram of a support bracket, a first side member, a guide rail, and a guide block according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is an assembly diagram of a cover plate and a first side member according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6C is a diagram illustrating the cover plate of FIG. 6B assembled to the first side member. FIG. 7A is a diagram illustrating a guide rail and a protrusion formed on the guide rail according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is a side view of FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of FIG. 2B.

[0098] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, the connector (340) may be disposed within the first housing (210). For example, the connector (340) may be disposed on the support bracket (225) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the connector (340) may be disposed on the support bracket (225) and may face the second side (e.g., 2112 of FIG. 4) or the third side (e.g., 2113 of FIG. 4) of the electronic device (200).

[0099] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, the guide rail (310) (e.g., the guide body, the guide fixing portion, or the first guide portion) may include a first opening (331). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the connector (340) may be positioned in the guide rail (310) fixed to the support bracket (225). For example, a portion of the connector (340) may be positioned in the first opening (331) formed in the guide rail (310). As will be described later, an external device (e.g., a USB, a communication cable, a charging cable) connected to the connector (340) may be positioned in the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). The types of external devices described above are examples, and in addition, the external device may include a device that is connected to the electronic device (200) to provide data or power.

[0100] In one embodiment, the external device may be inserted at least partially into the first opening (331) to be connected to the connector (340). In one embodiment, the first opening (331) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the exterior of the external device. In one embodiment, the guide rail (310) may surround the external device positioned in the first opening (331). The external device may be physically connected to the connector (340) and its movement may be restricted by the guide rail (310). Even if the external device is subjected to shaking (e.g., movement in the Y-axis direction of FIG. 6A and the Z-axis direction of FIG. 6A), the external device may not be easily separated from the connector (340). Therefore, the external device and the connector may remain connected.

[0101] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6A, 6B, and 6C, the first housing (210) may include a second opening (332, 333) connected to the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the second openings (332, 333) may include a 2-1 opening (332) formed in the support bracket (225) and connected to the first opening (331), and a 2-2 opening (333) formed in the first side member (211) and connected to the first opening (331). In one embodiment, the connector hole may have a structure in which the 2-2 opening (333) of the first side member (211) - the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) - the 2-1 opening (332) of the support bracket (225) are connected in this order.

[0102] In one embodiment, the second-first opening (332) and the second-second opening (333) may be formed in a shape corresponding to an external device so that the external device can be inserted. In one embodiment, the second-first opening (332) and the second-second opening (333) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the first opening (331). The shapes of the first opening (331), the second-first opening (332), and the second-second opening (333) are merely examples, and the first opening (331), the second-first opening (332), and the second-second opening (333) may be formed in various shapes.

[0103] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, the support bracket (225) may include a second-first opening (332) connected to the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the connector (340) may be disposed inside the support bracket (225) to pass through the second-first opening (332), and at least a portion of the connector may be positioned in the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310).

[0104] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 6A, in one embodiment, the first side member (211) may at least partially constitute the exterior of the electronic device (200) and surround the guide rail (310) and the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211) may be a hole exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, an external device may be inserted into the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211) and physically and electrically connected to the connector (340).

[0105] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6A and FIGS. 10A and 10B described below, a connector (340) may be connected to a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (350) disposed inside a support bracket (225). The connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350) may be fixed in position through the support bracket (225) and the fixing bracket (370). For example, the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350) may be fixed in position by being disposed between the support bracket (225) and the fixing bracket (370). In one embodiment, the fixing bracket (370) may cover a portion of the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350) and may be fixed to the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (350) may be covered through a battery (B) disposed in the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the battery plate (301) may be positioned at least partially on the support bracket (225) to cover the fixed bracket (370) and the battery (B). The battery plate (301) may be secured to the support bracket (225) via screws.

[0106] According to one embodiment, a cover plate (291, 292) may be coupled to a side of the first side member (211) (e.g., a side facing the + X direction of FIG. 6B and / or a side facing the - X direction of FIG. 6B), as illustrated in FIGS. 6B and 6C. In one embodiment, a portion of the cover plates (291, 292) (e.g., the second cover plate (292)) may constitute the exterior of the electronic device (200).

[0107] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6B, the cover plates (291, 292) may include a first cover plate (291) and a second cover plate (292). In one embodiment, the cover plates (291, 292) may be coupled to the first side member (211) in the order of the first cover plate (291) and the second cover plate (292).

[0108] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the first cover plate (291) may be coupled to the first side member (211) via a fixing member (F) (e.g., a screw or a bolt). The fixing member (F) may pass through a fixing hole (381) formed in the first side member (211), a fixing hole (382) formed in the guide rail (310), and a fixing hole (383) formed in the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the fixing member (F) may couple the first cover plate (291), the first side member (211), the guide rail (310), and the support bracket (225).

[0109] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6c, the second cover plate (292) may be coupled to the first cover plate (292) via an adhesive material (e.g., bond, tape). In one embodiment, the second cover plate (292) may cover the fixing member (F) so that the fixing member (F) passing through the first cover plate (291) is not visible from the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0110] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6b and 6c, the cover plates (291, 292) may include third openings (334, 335). In one embodiment, the third openings (334, 335) may include a 3-1 opening (334) formed in the first cover plate (291) and connected to the 2-2 opening (333) of the first side member (211), and a 3-2 opening (335) formed in the second cover plate (292) and connected to the 3-1 opening (334) of the first cover plate (291). In one embodiment, the connector holes may be structured to be connected in the following order: the 3-2 opening (335) of the 2nd cover plate (292), the 3-1 opening (334) of the 1st cover plate (291), the 2-2 opening (333) of the 1st side member (211), the 1st opening (331) of the guide rail (310), and the 2-1 opening (332) of the support bracket (225).

[0111] In one embodiment, the third-first opening (334) and the third-second opening (335) may be formed in a shape corresponding to an external device so that the external device can be inserted. In one embodiment, the third-first opening (334) and the third-second opening (335) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the first opening (331) and the second openings (332, 333). The shapes of the third-first opening (334) and the third-second opening (335) described above are merely examples, and the third-first opening (334) and the third-second opening (335) may be formed in various shapes.

[0112] In one embodiment, the cover plates (291, 292) may be omitted. In this case, the fixing member (F) may pass through the fixing hole (381) formed in the first side member (211), the fixing hole (382) formed in the guide rail (310), and the fixing hole (383) formed in the support bracket (225) to connect the first side member (211), the guide rail (310), and the support bracket (225). In addition, in an embodiment in which the cover plates (291, 292) are omitted, the connector hole may be configured as the 2-2 opening (333) of the first side member (211) of the first side member (211) - the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) - the 2-1 opening (332) of the support bracket (225). In the following embodiments, the connector hole is described as consisting of a first opening (331) of the guide rail (310), a second opening (332, 333) of the first housing (210) (e.g., the support bracket (225) and the first side member (211)), and a third opening (334, 335) of the cover plate (291, 292). However, the following description may also be applied equally to a case where the connector hole is composed of a first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) and a second opening (332, 333) of the first housing (210).

[0113] According to one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6A, the electronic device (200) may be disposed in a second housing (220) and may include a pair of guide blocks (320) (e.g., moving blocks, slide blocks, guide heads, guide moving parts, or second guide parts) slidably coupled to a pair of guide rails (310). In one embodiment, the guide blocks (320) may be disposed on the left and right inner walls in the internal space of the second housing (220) (e.g., the second space (2201) of FIG. 5A) and may be fixed through a fastening member (not shown) (e.g., a screw or a bolt) fastened from the outer surface. In one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be slidably coupled to each other through a sliding coupling structure of the guide rails (310) and the guide blocks (320).

[0114] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6A, 7A and 7B, the guide rail (310) may include a first portion (310A) coupled with the guide block (320) and a second portion (310B) not coupled with the guide block (320).

[0115] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the first portion (310A) may be a section in which the guide block (320) slides on the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the first portion (310A) of the guide rail (310) may be formed with a rail (not shown) that guides the sliding of the guide block (320).

[0116] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the first opening (331) may be formed in an area (e.g., the second portion (310B)) of the guide rail (310) that does not overlap with the guide block (320). For example, the first opening (331) may be formed in a second portion (310B) that does not overlap with the guide block (320) and is not connected to the guide block (320). Accordingly, the first opening (331) may not be covered by a mechanism (e.g., the second housing (220), the guide block (320)) constituting the electronic device (200) based on the sliding motion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). Accordingly, the connector hole composed of the first opening (331), the second opening (332, 333), and the third opening (334, 335) can be always exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200) regardless of the inserted state, intermediate state, and extracted state of the electronic device (200). The connector (340) can be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200) through the connector hole regardless of the inserted state, intermediate state, and extracted state of the electronic device (200) and can be physically and electrically connected to an external device.

[0117] In the above description, the guide rail (310) is described as being divided into a first portion (310A) and a second portion (310B). However, the guide rail (310) may not be physically divided into the first portion (310A) and the second portion (310B). For example, the first portion (310A) and the second portion (310B) may be formed integrally.

[0118] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 8, the guide rail (310) may include a protrusion (311) that protrudes toward the support bracket (225) disposed within the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the protrusion (311) may be formed to extend from the second portion (310B) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the first opening (331) may be formed at least partially in the protrusion (311). For example, the first opening (331) may extend from the second portion (310B) toward the protrusion (311). In one embodiment, the protrusion (311) may surround a portion of a connector (340) positioned in the first opening (331).

[0119] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, at least a portion of the protrusion (311) may be inserted into the second-first opening (332) of the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the second-first opening (332) may be formed to a size capable of accommodating the protrusion (311) of the guide rail (310).

[0120] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 7A, 7B, and 8, the protrusion (311) of the guide rail (310) can support the external device and restrict the movement of the external device when the external device is inserted into the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the protrusion (311) can support the external device inside the electronic device (200) so that the physical connection state between the external device and the connector (340) can be maintained. For example, referring to FIG. 8, which will be described later, when the external device is inserted into the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) toward the connector (340), a part of the external device can be wrapped by the second part (310B) of the guide rail (310) and the protrusion (311). Therefore, the external device may not be separated from the connector (340) even if shaking (e.g., movement in the Y-axis direction of FIG. 6A and the Z-axis direction of FIG. 8) is applied.

[0121] In one embodiment, the protrusion (311) of the guide rail (310) may be formed with a thickness sufficient to support an external device. For example, referring to FIG. 7A, the thickness (W) of the protrusion (311) may be formed to be approximately 0.65 mm. The above-described values ​​are exemplary, and the thickness (W) of the protrusion (311) may be modified to various values ​​that can be implemented by a person skilled in the art.

[0122] In one embodiment, the protrusion (311) of the guide rail (310) may be formed to a length sufficient to support an external device. For example, referring to FIG. 7B, the length (L) of the protrusion (311) may be formed to be approximately 2.03 mm. The above-described values ​​are exemplary, and the length (L) of the protrusion (311) may be modified to various values ​​that can be implemented by a person skilled in the art.

[0123] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the connector hole may be formed to a size in which an external device can be accommodated. For example, the width (H) (e.g., the length in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 8) and the width (e.g., the length in the X-axis direction of FIG. 8) of the connector hole may be formed to a length such that the external device can pass through the connector hole and be supported by a mechanism in which the connector hole is formed (e.g., the cover plate (291, 292), the guide rail (310), the first side member (211), and / or the support bracket (225)). In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, the width (H) of the first opening (331), the second openings (332, 333), and the third openings (334, 335) may be formed to be about 2.56 mm so that the external device can be inserted. In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, the width (X1) in which the external device can be supported through the connector hole may be about 6.5 mm. The above figures are examples and can be modified to various figures that can be implemented by a person skilled in the art.

[0124] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8, the external device may be supported by the cover plates (291, 292) and the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, when the external device is inserted into the third opening (334, 335) - the second opening (332, 333) and the first opening (331) toward the connector (340), the external device may be wrapped by the cover plates (291, 292) in which the third opening (334, 335) is formed (e.g., the first cover plate (291) and the second cover plate (292)) and the second part (310B) of the guide rail (310) in which the first opening (331) is formed and the protrusion (311). Accordingly, the external device may be supported by the cover plates (291, 292) and the guide rail (310).

[0125] In one embodiment, the external device may include a socket (not shown) in which a connector (340) is received. The external device may be physically and electrically connected to the connector (340) when the connector (340) is fully inserted into the socket. In one embodiment, the section in which the connector (340) is inserted into the socket of the external device may be a first opening (331) of the first guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the connector (340) and the socket of the external device may be supported by a second portion (310B) of the guide rail (310) in which the first opening (331) is formed and a protrusion (311). In one embodiment, the first opening (331) may be formed with a width (X2) of about 5.05 mm so that the connector (340) and the socket can be sufficiently supported.

[0126] In the above description, the connector (340) is described as being inserted into a socket of an external device, but may not be limited thereto. In one embodiment, the connector (340) may include a socket that accommodates a plug (not shown) of an external device.

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide rail (310) can guide the movement of the support member (240) (e.g., multi-bar) based on the sliding motion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In addition, the guide rail (310) can include a first opening (331) into which an external device is inserted. The guide rail (310) can include a protrusion (311) protruding from the second portion (310B) toward the support bracket (225). The first opening (331) can extend toward the protrusion (311). The movement of the external device inserted into the first opening (331) can be restricted by being wrapped around an area (e.g., the second portion (310B)) of the guide rail (310) where the protrusion (311) and the first opening (331) are formed. Therefore, even if the external device is shaken, the external device may not be easily separated from the connector (340).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the connector (340) and the external device may generate electrical noise. In one embodiment, if the external device includes a socket, noise may be generated when the socket of the external device and the connector (340) are electrically connected. In one embodiment, if the connector (340) includes a socket into which the plug of the external device is inserted, noise may be generated when the socket of the connector (340) and the plug of the external device are electrically connected. Therefore, the mechanism adjacent to the connector (340) may be formed of a conductive material so that noise generated from the connector (340) and the external device may be induced. For example, at least one of the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (310) adjacent to the connector (340) may be formed of a metal material. In addition, since at least one of the first side member (211), the cover plates (291, 292), and the fixing bracket (370) described below is formed of a metal material, noise generated from the connector (340) and the external device may be induced.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the connector (340) may be connected to a flexible printed circuit board (350) disposed inside the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, if moisture enters the connection portion between the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350), a failure may occur in the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350). Therefore, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, a sealing structure (e.g., a waterproof member (360)) may be disposed to prevent foreign substances such as moisture and dust from entering the inside of the support bracket (225) in which electronic components such as the connector (340), the flexible printed circuit board (350), and the battery (B) are disposed. According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 9d, the waterproof member (360) may be disposed between the guide rail (310) and the connector (340). In one embodiment, the waterproofing member (360) is disposed between the second part (310B) of the guide rail (310) and the connector (340) and can surround the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the waterproofing member (360) can be pressed through the second part (310B) of the guide rail (310) and the connector (340) to be in close contact with the second part (310B) and the connector (340). Accordingly, the waterproofing member (360) can block or mitigate foreign substances such as moisture and dust that enter through the third openings (334, 335) of the cover plates (291, 292) from entering the interior of the support bracket (225) through the second-first opening (332) of the support bracket (225).

[0130] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the waterproof member (360) is disposed between the protrusion (311) of the guide rail (310) and the connector (340) and can surround the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (360) can be pressed through the protrusion (311) of the guide rail (310) and the connector (340) to be in close contact with the protrusion (311) and the connector (340). Accordingly, the waterproof member (360) can block or mitigate foreign substances such as moisture and dust that enter through the third openings (334, 335) of the cover plates (291, 292) from entering the interior of the support bracket (225) through the second-first opening (332) of the support bracket (225).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member (360) may be formed of various materials. For example, the waterproof member (360) may be formed of an elastic material of the rubber family, such as rubber or urethane. In addition, the waterproof member (360) may be formed of various materials.

[0132] Fig. 9a is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing of a state in which a guide member is arranged in a connector hole. Fig. 9b is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing of a state in which a guide member formed integrally with a guide rail is arranged in a connector hole. Fig. 9c is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing of a state in which a guide member formed integrally with a first cover plate is arranged in a connector hole. Fig. 9d is a cross-sectional view taken along line P1-P1 of Fig. 2b, and is a drawing of a state in which a guide member formed integrally with a second cover plate is arranged in a connector hole.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the connector hole may include a first opening (331) of the guide rail (310), a second-first opening (332) of the support bracket (225), a second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211), a third-first opening (334) of the first cover plate (291), and a third-second opening (335) of the second cover plate (292). In one embodiment, the openings (331, 332, 333, 334, 335) may be formed to have corresponding sizes. In one embodiment, the openings (331, 332, 333, 334, 335) may not match each other due to a joining tolerance of the guide rail (310), the support bracket (225), the first side member (211), the first cover plate (291), and the second cover plate (292). Additionally, due to tolerances, the sizes of the openings (331, 332, 333, 334, 335) may be different from each other. In this case, when an external device passes through one of the openings (e.g., the third opening (334, 335)), the external device may get caught on a mechanism (e.g., the guide rail (310)) located next to it. For example, the external device may get caught on a joint between the first cover plate (291) and the second cover plate (292), a joint between the first cover plate (291) and the guide rail (310), and / or a joint between the guide rail (310) and the support bracket (225). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a guide member (411, 412, 413, 414) disposed in a connector hole and surrounding a connector (340) may be included. The guide member (411, 412, 413, 414) can guide the external device to pass through the mechanism (e.g., the guide rail (310), the support bracket (225), the first side member (211), the first cover plate (291) and / or the second cover plate (292)) without obstruction and be connected to the connector (340).

[0134] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9A, the guide member (411) may be formed separately and placed inside the connector hole. For example, the guide member (411) may be placed in the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310), the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211), and the third openings (334, 335) of the cover plates (291, 292). In one embodiment, the guide member (411) may be formed to surround the connector (340). The guide member (411) may guide an external device to pass through the first cover plate (291), the second cover plate (292), and the guide rail (310) without obstruction and be connected to the connector (340).

[0135] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9A, the guide member (411) may be positioned at least partially inside the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) to be in contact with the guide rail (310), and may be positioned in the third opening (334, 335) of the cover plate (291, 292) to be in contact with the cover plate (291, 292). In one embodiment, the guide member (411) may be coupled to the cover plate (291, 292) and the guide rail (310) through a separate adhesive member.

[0136] In one embodiment, in which the cover plates (291, 292) are omitted, the guide member (411) of FIG. 9A may be arranged at least partially inside the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) to be coupled with the guide rail (310), and may be arranged in the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211) to be coupled with the first side member (211).

[0137] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9B, the guide member (412) may be formed integrally with the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the guide member (412) of FIG. 9B may be disposed in the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211) and the third openings (334, 335) of the cover plates (291, 292). In one embodiment, the guide member (412) may be formed to surround the connector (340). The guide member (412) may guide an external device to pass through the first cover plate (291), the second cover plate (292), and the guide rail (310) without obstruction and be connected to the connector (340).

[0138] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9B, the guide member (412) may extend from the guide rail (310) toward the third opening (334, 335). In one embodiment, the guide member (412) may extend toward the third opening (334, 335) and come into contact with the first cover plate (291) and the second cover plate (292). In one embodiment, the guide member (412) may be coupled to the cover plates (291, 292) through a separate adhesive member.

[0139] In one embodiment, in which the cover plate (291, 292) is omitted, the guide member (412) of FIG. 9b may be placed in the second-second opening (333) of the first side member (211) and coupled with the first side member (211).

[0140] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9c, the guide member (413) may be formed integrally with the first cover plate (291). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the guide member (413) may be disposed in the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) and the third-second opening (335) of the second cover plate (292). In one embodiment, the guide member (413) may be formed to surround the connector (340). In one embodiment, the guide member (413) may extend in both directions (e.g., in the X-axis direction of FIG. 9c) from the first cover plate (291) toward the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310) and the third-second opening (335) of the second cover plate (292). In one embodiment, the guide member (413) can extend toward the first opening (331) and the third-second opening (335) and be coupled with the second cover plate (292) and the guide rail (310). The guide member (413) can guide an external device to pass through the first cover plate (291), the second cover plate (292), and the guide rail (310) without obstruction and be connected to the connector (340).

[0141] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9D, the guide member (414) may be formed integrally with the second cover plate (292) and at least a portion thereof may be disposed in the 3-1 opening (334) of the first cover plate (291) and the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the guide member (414) may be formed to surround the connector (340). In one embodiment, the guide member (414) may extend from the second cover plate (292) toward the first opening (331) of the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the guide member (414) may extend toward the first opening (331) and come into contact with the first cover plate (291) and the guide rail (310). In one embodiment, the guide member (414) may be coupled with the first cover plate (291) and the guide rail (310).

[0142] The guide member (414) can guide the external device to pass through the first cover plate (291), the second cover plate (292), and the guide rail (310) without obstruction and connect to the connector (340).

[0143] In one embodiment not shown in the drawing, the guide member (414) may be formed integrally with the support bracket (225) and placed in the connector hole. For example, the guide member (414) may extend from the support bracket (225) toward the third-second opening (335) of the second cover plate (292).

[0144] FIGS. 10A and 10B are drawings showing a flexible printed circuit board connected to a connector, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, being secured to a support bracket via a fixing bracket and a battery. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line P2-P2 of FIG. 10B.

[0145] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the connector (340) may be connected to a flexible printed circuit board (350). In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (350) may be disposed inside the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (350) may be connected to a third substrate (254) (e.g., a flexible substrate) disposed in the support bracket (225). The third substrate (254) may be a substrate connected to the drive motor (260). In one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (350) may be connected to a second substrate (252) disposed in a first extension member (212) of a first side member (211). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251). For example, the third substrate (254) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) through another flexible printed circuit board. Accordingly, the second substrate (252) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) by being connected to the third substrate (254) through a flexible printed circuit board (350).

[0146] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 11, the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350) can be fixed in position by the support bracket (225) and the fixed bracket (370). For example, the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350) can be fixed in position by being positioned between the support bracket (225) and the fixed bracket (370). In one embodiment, the fixed bracket (370) can cover a portion of the connector (340) and the flexible printed circuit board (350) and be fixed to the support bracket (225).

[0147] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 10B and 11, the fixed bracket (370) can be fixed to the support bracket (225) via a fixed member (F). The fixed member (F) can pass through a screw hole (351) of the flexible printed circuit board (350). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (350) can be covered by the battery (B). Accordingly, the flexible printed circuit board (350) can be pressed through the fixed bracket (370) and the battery (B) to be fixed in position within the support bracket (225).

[0148] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101, 200) may include a flexible display (230). The electronic device may include a first housing (210). The electronic device may include a second housing (220) coupled with the first housing so as to be slidable with respect to the first housing. In addition, the electronic device may include a multi-bar (240) that supports at least a portion of a surface of the flexible display. In addition, the electronic device may include a guide rail (310) that is connected to the first housing and to which at least a portion of the multi-bar is fastened to guide movement of the multi-bar. In addition, the electronic device may include a guide block (320) that is connected to the second housing and coupled with the guide rail so as to be slidable with respect to the guide rail in response to sliding of the second housing. In addition, the electronic device may include a first opening (331) formed in the guide rail. Additionally, the electronic device may include a connector (340) disposed in the first housing and capable of being connected to an external electronic device through the first opening.

[0149] Additionally, the first opening may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail that does not overlap with the guide block.

[0150] Additionally, the guide rail may include a first portion (310A) that is coupled to the guide block and is a sliding section of the guide block. Additionally, the guide rail may include a second portion (310B) that is adjacent to the first portion and has the first opening formed therein.

[0151] Additionally, the guide rail may include a protrusion (311) extending from the second portion toward the interior of the first housing. The first opening may be formed in the protrusion.

[0152] Additionally, the electronic device may further include a second opening (332, 333) formed in the first housing and connected to the first opening.

[0153] In addition, the first housing may include a support bracket (225) on which the connector is arranged and the guide rail is coupled. In addition, the first housing may include a side member (221) that surrounds the support bracket and the guide rail. The second opening may include a 2-1 opening (332) formed in the support bracket and connected to the first opening. In addition, the second opening may include a 2-2 opening (333) formed in the side member and connected to the first opening and the 2-1 opening.

[0154] Additionally, it may further include a guide member (411, 412, 413, 414) disposed in the first opening and the second opening and surrounding a part of the connector.

[0155] Additionally, it may further include a guide member (412) extending from the guide rail and having at least a portion positioned in the second opening.

[0156] In addition, a waterproof member (360) may be further included between the second part of the guide rail and the connector, which is in close contact with the second part and the connector and surrounds the first opening.

[0157] In addition, the guide rail includes a protrusion (311) extending from the second portion of the guide rail toward the inside of the first housing and having the first opening formed therein, and the waterproof member can be disposed between the protrusion and the connector.

[0158] Additionally, the first housing may include a support bracket (225) coupled with the guide rail. The guide rail and the support bracket are formed of a metal material, and noise generated from the connector may be induced.

[0159] Additionally, the electronic device may include a flexible printed circuit board (350) electrically connected to the connector and disposed in the first housing. Additionally, the electronic device may further include a fixing bracket (370) that covers a portion of the flexible printed circuit board and the connector and is fixed to the first housing.

[0160] Additionally, the flexible printed circuit board may be covered by a battery (B) of the electronic device, at least part of which is disposed in the first housing.

[0161] Additionally, it may further include a cover plate (291, 292) including a third opening (334, 335) arranged on the side member and connected to the second opening.

[0162] In addition, it may further include guide members (411, 412, 413, 414) arranged in the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening and surrounding a part of the connector.

[0163] Additionally, it may further include a guide member (413, 414) formed integrally with the cover plate, at least a portion of which is positioned in the first opening and surrounds a portion of the connector.

[0164] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a connector port (330) of an electronic device into which an external device is inserted, the connector port (330) includes a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) slidably coupled with the first housing relative to the first housing, and guides movement of a multi-bar (240) supporting a portion of a surface of a flexible display (230) of the electronic device by accommodating at least a portion of the multi-bar, and may include a guide rail (310) slidably coupled with a guide block disposed in the second housing. In addition, the connector port may include a first opening (331) formed in the guide rail. In addition, the connector port may include a second opening (332, 333) formed in the first housing and connected to the first opening. In addition, the connector port may include a connector (340) disposed in the first housing and at least a portion of which is positioned in the first opening.

[0165] Additionally, the guide rail may include a first portion (310A) that is coupled to the guide block and is a sliding section of the guide block. Additionally, the guide rail may include a second portion (310B) that is adjacent to the first portion and has the first opening formed therein.

[0166] Additionally, the guide rail may include a protrusion (311) extending from the second portion toward the interior of the first housing. The first opening may be formed in the protrusion.

[0167] Additionally, it may further include a guide member (411, 412, 413, 414) disposed in the first opening and the second opening and surrounding a part of the connector.

[0168] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0169] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and arranged in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0170] It will be appreciated that the present invention contemplates and encompasses embodiments based on any combination of two or more of the disclosed embodiments, as well as embodiments comprising any combination of the features disclosed herein. That is, the absence of an explicit indication that two features or two embodiments can be combined does not imply that such a combination is not envisioned, but rather that such a combination is intended to be included herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices (101, 200), Flexible display (230); First housing (210); A second housing (220) coupled with the first housing so as to be slidable relative to the first housing; A multi-bar (240) supporting at least a portion of the surface of the flexible display; A guide rail (310) connected to the first housing and fastened to at least a part of the multi-bar to guide movement of the multi-bar; A guide block (320) connected to the second housing and coupled with the guide rail so as to be slidable relative to the guide rail in response to sliding of the second housing; A first opening (331) formed in the above guide rail; and An electronic device comprising a connector (340) disposed in the first housing and capable of being connected to an external electronic device through the first opening.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first opening is, An electronic device formed in an area of the above guide rail that does not overlap with the above guide block.

3. In paragraph 1, The above guide rail, A first part (310A) coupled with the above guide block and being a sliding section of the above guide block, and An electronic device comprising a second part (310B) adjacent to the first part and having the first opening formed therein.

4. In paragraph 3, The above guide rail, In the second part, a protrusion (311) extending toward the inside of the first housing is included, The above first opening is, An electronic device formed on the above protrusion.

5. In paragraph 1 or paragraph 3, An electronic device further comprising a second opening (332, 333) formed in the first housing and connected to the first opening.

6. In paragraph 5, The above first housing, It includes a support bracket (225) on which the connector is arranged and the guide rail is coupled, and a side member (221) that surrounds the support bracket and the guide rail, The above second opening is, An electronic device comprising a 2-1 opening (332) formed on the support bracket and connected to the first opening, and a 2-2 opening (333) formed on the side member and connected to the first opening and the 2-1 opening.

7. In paragraph 5, An electronic device further comprising a guide member (411, 412, 413, 414) disposed in the first opening and the second opening and surrounding a portion of the connector.

8. In paragraph 5, An electronic device further comprising a guide member (412) extending from the guide rail and having at least a portion positioned in the second opening.

9. In paragraph 3, An electronic device further comprising a waterproof member (360) between the second part of the guide rail and the connector and in close contact with the second part and the connector and surrounding the first opening.

10. In paragraph 9, The above guide rail, The second part of the guide rail includes a protrusion (311) extending toward the inside of the first housing and having the first opening formed therein, The above waterproofing material is, An electronic device disposed between the protrusion and the connector.

11. In paragraph 1, The above first housing, Includes a support bracket (225) coupled with the above guide rail, The above guide rail and the above support bracket, An electronic device formed of a metal material and in which noise generated from the connector is induced.

12. In paragraph 1, A flexible printed circuit board (350) electrically connected to the connector and disposed in the first housing; and An electronic device further comprising a fixing bracket (370) covering a portion of the flexible printed circuit board and the connector and fixed to the first housing.

13. In paragraph 6, An electronic device further comprising a cover plate (291, 292) disposed on the side member and including a third opening (334, 335) connected to the second opening.

14. In paragraph 13, An electronic device further comprising a guide member (411, 412, 413, 414) disposed in the first opening, the second opening, and the third opening and surrounding a portion of the connector.

15. In paragraph 13, An electronic device further comprising a guide member (413, 414) formed integrally with the cover plate, at least a portion of which is positioned in the first opening and surrounds a portion of the connector.

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