Electronic device comprising flexible display

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise a first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may comprise: a second housing movably coupled to the first housing; at least one first electric object disposed in the second housing; a battery disposed in the first housing; a first printed circuit board disposed adjacent to a first side surface of the battery in the first housing and electrically connected to the battery; a processor disposed on the first printed circuit board; a motor which is disposed in the first housing and which provides a driving force to move the first housing with respect to the second housing; and at least one first wiring member for electrically connecting the at least one first electric object and the first printed circuit board. In the electronic device of one embodiment, the battery, the first printed circuit board and the motor can move in response to the movement of the first housing according to the driving of the motor. Other various embodiments are possible.

Description

Electronic devices including flexible displays

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices including flexible displays.

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer, more rigid, and more design-oriented, while at the same time, their functional elements are being developed to be differentiated. Electronic devices are moving beyond their uniform rectangular shapes and are gradually evolving into 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 (or move) relative to each other. Rollable electronic devices may require an efficient arrangement structure of actuators (e.g., drive modules) that can automatically slide one housing relative to the other.

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

[0004] An electronic device may include a rollable electronic device (e.g., a slidable electronic device) in which a display area of ​​a flexible display (e.g., a rollable display, an expandable display, or a stretchable display) may be expanded and / or contracted depending on an operating state. The rollable electronic device may include a first housing and a second housing that are 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 to each other (e.g., moveably) 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.

[0005] In one embodiment, the main printed circuit board and electronic components may be placed in different housings. For example, the battery of the electronic device, which provides power for the sliding operation of the first and second housings, may be placed in the first housing. The processor and the main printed circuit board connected to the processor may be placed in the second housing. In this structure, the battery placed in the first housing and the main printed circuit board placed in the second housing may be connected via a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) formed of a flexible material. When the battery and the printed circuit board are connected via the flexible printed circuit board, the DC resistance of the battery may increase. In this case, when the operating current of the electronic device increases, the voltage may decrease, causing the electronic device to turn off.

[0006] 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.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one first electrical member disposed in the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery disposed in the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board disposed adjacent to a first side of the battery in the first housing and electrically connected to the battery. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a processor disposed on the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a motor disposed in the first housing and providing a driving force to move the first housing relative to the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one first wiring member electrically connecting the at least one first electrical member and the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may cause the battery, the first printed circuit board, and the motor to move in response to movement of the first housing in response to driving of the motor.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second housing movably coupled to the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include an electrical material including at least one electronic component and an antenna member disposed in the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery disposed in the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board disposed adjacent to the battery in the first housing and electrically connected to the battery. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a processor disposed on the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first flexible printed circuit board connecting the electronic component disposed in the second housing and the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second flexible printed circuit board connecting the antenna member disposed in the second housing and the first printed circuit board.

[0009] According to various embodiments disclosed herein, the main printed circuit board and the battery can be placed in the same housing. Accordingly, the main printed circuit board and the battery can be directly connected without a separate connecting member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board), thereby reducing the DC resistance of the battery.

[0010] 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.

[0011] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] 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.

[0014] 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.

[0015] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] 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.

[0017] 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.

[0018] FIG. 6 is an assembly diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 7A is a drawing of an inlet state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 7b is a drawing of an electronic device in an extended state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIGS. 8A and 8B are drawings illustrating a connection relationship between a camera module disposed in a second housing and a first printed circuit board disposed in a first housing when the electronic device is in an inlet state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 8c is a drawing of a plurality of layers constituting a 1-1 flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 8d is a drawing of a plurality of layers constituting a 1-2 flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings illustrating a connection relationship between a first antenna member disposed in a second housing and a first printed circuit board disposed in a first housing when the electronic device is in an inlet state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 10A is a drawing illustrating a layout relationship between a flexible display and a motor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Figure 10b is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10b-10b of Figure 7a.

[0027] FIG. 11A is a drawing illustrating an opening formed in an area of ​​a support bracket on which a first printed circuit board is placed, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Figure 11b is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11b-11b of Figure 11a.

[0029] FIG. 12A is a drawing illustrating an opening formed in an area of ​​a support bracket on which a first printed circuit board is placed, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Figure 12b is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12b-12b of Figure 12a.

[0031] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 of Figure 7a.

[0032] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a connection relationship between a second antenna member disposed in a first housing and a first printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 of Figure 2b.

[0034] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of Figure 2b.

[0035] FIGS. 17A to 17C are drawings of a speaker module disposed in a first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIGS. 18A to 19B are drawings of an acoustic duct of a speaker module formed in a first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0042] 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)).

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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.

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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).

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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.

[0053] 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).

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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.

[0056] 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).

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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).

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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)).

[0063] 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.

[0064] 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 motor (e.g., a DC motor or a stepping motor) (e.g., a 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).

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] 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 movably 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.

[0068] 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).

[0069] 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).

[0070] According to various embodiments, the second side (2112) and the fifth side (2212) may be slidably (or movably) coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, the third side (2113) and the sixth side (2213) may be slidably (or movably) coupled with respect to one another. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the fifth side (2212) may overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, the remaining portion of the fifth side (2212) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside. In some embodiments, in the retracted state, the fifth side (2212) may be arranged so as to overlap with the second side (2112) so as to be substantially invisible from the outside. In one embodiment, in the retracted state, a portion of the sixth side (2213) may be arranged so as to 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.

[0071] 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).

[0072] 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).

[0073] 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, an inner region, or a bending portion) that extends from the first portion (230a) and is accommodated in a manner that is at least partially bent into a first space (2101) of the first housing (210) so as not to be visible from the outside when in a 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).

[0074] 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.

[0075] 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 key input device (219), or an indicator (not shown) disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another input device (e.g., a microphone (203) of FIG. 2A) 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).

[0076] In one embodiment, the connector port (208) may include a connector (510) (e.g., the connector (510) of FIG. 6A) that is 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 (e.g., the first opening (522) of the guide rail (226) of FIG. 18B, the second-first opening (521) of the support bracket (225), the second-second opening (523) of the first side member (211), the third-first opening (524) of the first cover plate (291) and / or the third-second opening (525) of the second cover plate (292) formed in the first housing (210) to correspond to the connector (510). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226), the support bracket (225), the first side member (211), the first cover plate (291) and the second cover plate (292) formed with the connector hole At least one component of the plate (292) may be omitted or another component may be added. In one embodiment, an external device may be inserted into the connector hole and connected to the connector (510).

[0077] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 3A, the connector port (208) 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). For example, the connector port (208) may not be covered by the first side member (211) and / or the second side member (221) in the inserted or extracted state of the electronic device. In summary, the connector (510) 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) 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 (510) regardless of the inserted state, intermediate state, and extracted state of the electronic device (200).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the input device may include a microphone (203-1). In some embodiments, the input device (e.g., microphone (203-1)) may include 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.

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

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

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

[0082] According to various embodiments, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed automatically. For example, the retraction operation and / or the withdrawal operation of the electronic device (200) may be performed through gear engagement of a motor (e.g., the motor (260) of FIG. 4) including a pinion gear (e.g., the pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210), and a rack gear (e.g., the rack gear (280) of FIG. 5A) disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220), extending to at least a portion of the first space (2101), 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 motor (e.g., 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).

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

[0084] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0085] 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.

[0086] Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first space (2101), a second housing (220) that is slidably (or movably) coupled from the first housing (210) and includes a second space (2201), a support member (240) (e.g., a bendable member or a multi-bar assembly) that is fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (220) and is at least partially bendably received into the first space (2101) according to an inward motion, a flexible display (230) that is arranged to receive support from at least a portion of the support member (240) and the second housing (220), and a drive unit (e.g., a drive module or a drive mechanism) that drives the second housing (220) in an inward direction (e.g., a -y-axis direction) and / or an outward direction (e.g., a y-axis direction) from the first housing (210). 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).

[0087] 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).

[0088] According to various embodiments, the driving unit (e.g., driving module) may include a motor (260) disposed in the first space (2101) and including a pinion gear (e.g., pinion gear (261) of FIG. 5A) and a rack gear (280) fixed to the second side member (221), extending from the second space (2201) to the first space (2101), 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., reduction gear assembly) structurally coupled to the motor (260) to reduce the rotational speed and increase the driving force by being coupled with the motor (260). In one embodiment, the motor (260) may be disposed in the support bracket (225) in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the motor (260) may be arranged to be supported, at least partially, by a motor bracket (270) secured to the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the motor (260) may be arranged such that it is at least partially accommodated in the motor bracket (270). In one embodiment, the motor (260) may be arranged such that it is 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., 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 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).

[0089] 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).

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an LM guide (linear motion guide) composed of a pair of guide rails (226) fixed to both sides of a support bracket (225) to guide both ends of a support member (240) in a sliding direction and simultaneously guide a second housing (220) in a sliding direction, and a pair of guide blocks (227) fixed to the second housing (220) and slidably (or movably) coupled to the guide rails (226), respectively. In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may be replaced with any one of the terms of a guide body, a guide fixing portion, and a first guide portion. The guide blocks (227) may be replaced with any one of the terms of a moving block, a slide block, a guide head, a guide moving portion, and a second guide portion.

[0091] In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be fixed to the first housing and may include a pair of guide rails (226) and a pair of guide blocks (227) that are slidably (or movably) coupled to each other. In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the pair of guide rails (226) 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 a 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 a support member (240) that is bent during a sliding operation of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the support member (2252) may have a curved, semicircular, or half-round outer surface for smooth guidance of the support member (240). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226) may be fixed in the 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 fixed in the outer surface of the support bracket (225) through 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.

[0092] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one electrical component (e.g., a second electrical component) disposed in a first space (2101). For example, the at least one electrical component may include a substrate (251) (e.g., a first substrate, a substrate assembly, a main substrate, and / or a first printed circuit board (310) of FIG. 6, which will be described later) (e.g., laminated substrates). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second substrate (252) (e.g., a sub-substrate, the sub-substrate (252) of FIG. 6) and an antenna member (253) (e.g., a second antenna member (253) of FIG. 6) disposed between a first extension member (212) and a first rear cover (213) in a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the second antenna member (253) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 6 and 14 described below, the second substrate (252) may be directly electrically connected to the first substrate (251) (e.g., the first printed circuit board (310) of FIG. 6) through a connecting portion extended from the second substrate (252). In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 6 described below, the second antenna member (253) may be directly electrically connected to the first substrate (251) (e.g., the first printed circuit board (310) of FIG. 6) through a connecting portion (2531) extended from the second antenna member (253). Here, being 'directly electrically connected' may mean that the second substrate (252) and the second antenna member (253) are connected to the first substrate (251) without a separate wiring member. In one embodiment, the second substrate (252) and the second antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first substrate (251) (e.g., the first printed circuit board (310) of FIG. 6) through at least one electrical connection member (e.g., FPCB, flexible printed circuit board or FRC, flexible RF cable).

[0093] In one embodiment, the second antenna element (253) may include a multi-function coil or multi-function core (MFC) antenna for performing wireless charging, NFC (near field communication), and / or electronic payment functions. In some embodiments, the second antenna element (253) may be electrically connected to the second substrate (252), thereby being electrically connected to the first substrate (251) through the second substrate (252).

[0094] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may be fixed to a second housing (220) and may include a pair of guide rails (226) and a pair of guide blocks (227) slidably coupled to each other. In one embodiment, through the slidable coupling of the guide rails (226) and the guide blocks (227), the second housing (220) may be extended from the first housing (210) by a first distance (e.g., the first distance (L1) of FIG. 3A).

[0095] 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.

[0096] 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.

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, an 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 be supported by 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 second space (2201) and extending into the first space (2101), and a motor (260) including a pinion gear (261) arranged in the first space (2101) and gear-engaged with the rack gear (280). In one embodiment, the 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).

[0098] 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.

[0099] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the second housing (220) may be transitioned to a withdrawal state in which it is moved outwardly from the first housing (210) at least partially along the first direction (direction ①) by driving the motor (260). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be supported by the support bracket (225) in the withdrawal state of the electronic device (200) (state of FIG. 5b) and may be moved together with the support member (240), such that a portion drawn 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.

[0100] FIG. 6 is an assembly diagram of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7a is a diagram of an electronic device in an inlet state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7b is a diagram of an electronic device in an outlet state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0101] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIG. 6, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic devices (200) of FIGS. 2A to 5B, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0102] According to various embodiments disclosed in this document, various components that transmit electrical signals or receive electrical signals and perform predetermined functions may be arranged inside the electronic device (200), as illustrated in FIGS. 6, 7A, and 7B. These components will be referred to as “electrical components” hereinafter. The electrical components may be formed of a conductive material or include at least one conductive material. The electrical components may be separately arranged in the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the first electrical component may be arranged in the second housing (220), and the second electrical component may be arranged in the first housing (210). The first electrical component may be a general concept for all electronic components arranged in the second housing (220). Similarly, the second electrical component may be a general concept for all electronic components arranged in the first housing (210).

[0103] In one embodiment, the first electrical component may include a camera module (e.g., a front camera (205) and / or a rear camera (216)) disposed in a second housing (220), an upper speaker module (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207) of FIG. 2A), a microphone (203-1), a sensor module (204, 217), a key input device (219), a flash, a second printed circuit board (320), a first antenna member (360) for communicating with an external device, and / or a third printed circuit board (330) connected to the first antenna member (360). In one embodiment, the second printed circuit board (320) may be connected to at least one of the camera module (205, 216), the upper speaker module, the microphone (203-1), the sensor module (204, 217), and the key input device (219).

[0104] In one embodiment, the second electrical device may include a processor (120) disposed in the first housing (210), a power management module (188), a communication module (190), a battery (B), a motor (260), a drive motor control module (181) for controlling the motor (260), a second antenna member (253) for communicating with an external device, a first printed circuit board (310) (e.g., the first substrate (251) of FIG. 4) connected to at least one of the processor (120), the power management module (188), the communication module (190), the battery (B), the motor (260), and the second antenna member (253) for communicating with the external device, a connector (510), a lower speaker module (370), a sub-board (252), and / or a fourth printed circuit board (340) connected to the lower speaker module (370). In addition to the above-described configurations, at least one configuration may be added or omitted in the first electrical device and the second electrical device.

[0105] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 7A and 7B, a first printed circuit board (310) may be disposed in a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (310) may include a single substrate, a substrate assembly (e.g., laminated substrates). In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (310) may be electrically connected to a processor (120). For example, the processor (120) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In addition, a power management module (188) and a communication module (190) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310).

[0106] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6 and 7B, the support bracket (225) may include a first mounting portion (2253) on which the first printed circuit board (310) is mounted and a second mounting portion (e.g., a battery mounting portion (2251) of FIG. 5A) on which the battery (B) is mounted. In one embodiment, the first mounting portion (2253) may extend in the +Y direction with respect to FIG. 6B relative to the second mounting portion (2251) so that the first printed circuit board (310) is positioned adjacent to the first electrical devices (e.g., the camera modules (205, 216), the second printed circuit board (320) and the third printed circuit board (330) of FIG. 7A) disposed in the second housing (220). Accordingly, the first printed circuit board (310) may be positioned adjacent to the first electrical devices of the second housing (220) in the support bracket (225). Depending on the location, the loss of electrical signals can be reduced when connected to the first electrical objects.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the first electrical material disposed in the second housing (220) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the first wiring member (381, 382). In one embodiment, the first wiring member (381, 382) may include a first flexible printed circuit board (381) connecting the second printed circuit board (320) disposed in the second housing (220) and the first printed circuit board (310), and a second flexible printed circuit board (382) connecting the third printed circuit board (330) and the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may be a board connected to a communication circuit (e.g., a communication module (190) or a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed in the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may be a flexible RF cable (FRC) including a signal line through which an antenna signal is transmitted. In one embodiment, the first wiring member (381, 382) may be formed of a flexible material so as to be deformable based on the sliding motion of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) and the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may be distinguished by the presence or absence of an antenna signal line connected to a communication circuit of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) does not include an antenna signal line, and the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may include an antenna signal line. In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) and the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may be physically separated, so that electrical noise may not be induced between them.

[0109] According to one embodiment, some of the second electrical materials disposed in the first housing (210) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the second wiring member (390). In one embodiment, the fourth printed circuit board (340) and / or the connector (510), which are connected to the lower speaker module (370) described below, may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the second wiring member (390). In one embodiment, the second wiring member (390) may be a flexible printed circuit board formed of a flexible material and capable of being deformed based on a sliding motion of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220).

[0110] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6, 7A, and 7B, the battery (B) may be disposed on the second mounting portion (2251) of the support bracket (225) and adjacent to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (310) may be disposed on a first side of the battery (B) (e.g., a side facing the +Y direction with respect to FIG. 7A). In one embodiment, the battery (B) may include a battery connection portion (C) that is directly connected to the first printed circuit board (310). A 'direct connection' may mean that the battery (B) and the first printed circuit board (310) are connected without a separate wiring member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board) connecting the battery connection portion (C) and the first printed circuit board (310). Therefore, the battery (B) may be disposed in the same housing as the first printed circuit board (310) and may be directly connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In this case, the DC resistance of the battery (B) can be reduced compared to a case where the battery (B) and the first printed circuit board (310) are placed in different housings and connected through separate wiring members. As the DC resistance of the battery (B) is reduced, the voltage drop of the battery (B) is reduced, so that more available voltage can be transmitted to an external circuit (e.g., a circuit of the first printed circuit board (310).

[0111] In one embodiment, heat generated from the first printed circuit board (310) can be spread to the periphery of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, heat generated from the first printed circuit board (310) can be dissipated toward the battery (B).

[0112] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 6, 7a, and 7b, the motor (260) may be disposed on the support bracket (225) and connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, a drive motor control module (181) for controlling the operation of the motor (260) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) and electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the operation of the motor (260) may be controlled through the drive motor control module (181) based on being electrically connected to a motor connector (not illustrated) disposed on the first printed circuit board (310).

[0113] In one embodiment, the motor (260) may be arranged on the support bracket (225) of the first housing (210) and may be gear-coupled with a rack gear (280) fixed to a second side member (221) of the second housing (220). For example, the pinion gear (261) of the motor (260) may be gear-coupled with the rack gear (280). In one embodiment, the pinion gear (261) provided with the driving force of the motor (260) moves along the rack gear (280), thereby causing the first housing (210) to move in a direction parallel to the Y-axis of FIG. 7A with respect to the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the motor (260), the first printed circuit board (310), and the battery (B) may move together with respect to the second housing (220) in response to the movement of the first housing (210) according to the driving of the motor (260).

[0114] FIGS. 8A and 8B are diagrams illustrating a connection relationship between a camera module disposed in a second housing and a first printed circuit board disposed in a first housing when the electronic device is in an in-use state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8C is a diagram of a plurality of layers constituting a first-first flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8D is a diagram of a plurality of layers constituting a first-second flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0115] In one embodiment, at least some of the first electrical components may be disposed on a second side member (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, a camera module (e.g., a front camera (205) and / or a rear camera (216)), an upper speaker module (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or a speaker (207) of FIG. 2A), a microphone (203-1), a sensor module (204, 217), a key input device (219), a flash, and / or a second printed circuit board (320) may be disposed on the second side member (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second printed circuit board (320) may be connected to at least one of the camera module (205, 216), the upper speaker module, the microphone (203-1), the sensor module (204, 217), and the key input device (219).

[0116] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 8A and 8B , at least one of the camera modules (205, 216) and the flexible display (230) may be connected to the second printed circuit board (320). In one embodiment, the front camera (205) may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (320) via a connection portion (2051) formed of a flexible material. In one embodiment, the rear camera (216) may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (320) via connection portions (2161, 2162) formed of a flexible material. In one embodiment, the first camera (e.g., a wide camera) included in the rear camera (216) may be electrically connected to the second printed circuit board (320) via the connection portion (2161). In one embodiment, a second camera (e.g., a wide camera) included in the rear camera (216) may be electrically connected to a second printed circuit board (320) via a connection (2162).

[0117] In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be electrically connected to a second printed circuit board (320) via a connecting portion (231). In one embodiment, the display panel (not shown) of the flexible display (230) may include a substrate (not shown) and a plurality of light-emitting elements (e.g., an oxide light emitting diode (OLED) or a light emitting diode (LED)) and / or transistors (e.g., a thin film transistor (TFT)) disposed on the substrate. In one embodiment, the connecting portion (231) of the flexible display (230) may be a part of the substrate of the display panel. The connecting portion (231) of the flexible display (230) may be formed of a flexible material to allow bending. A display driver IC (DDI) that controls the driving of the display panel may be disposed on the same substrate as the substrate on which the light-emitting elements are disposed, or may be disposed on a different substrate from the substrate on which the light-emitting elements are disposed and may be electrically connected to the substrate on which the light-emitting elements are disposed.

[0118] In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (310) and the second printed circuit board (320) may be electrically connected via a first flexible printed circuit board (381). For example, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) connected to the second printed circuit board (320) may have a first connection portion (3811) electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may be formed integrally with the second printed circuit board (320). In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may be formed separately from the second printed circuit board (320) and may be connected to the second flexible printed circuit board (382) in a manner such as a connector coupling, a socket, or soldering.

[0119] In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) is formed of a flexible material and can be bent based on the sliding motion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, referring to FIGS. 7B and 8A, as the electronic device (200) transitions from a withdrawal state to a retraction state, the first housing (210) can move in the +Y direction with respect to the second housing (220) with respect to FIG. 7B. The first flexible printed circuit board (381) can be bent based on the movement of the first housing (210) with respect to the second housing (220) in the +Y direction.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may be formed of a flexible material and may include a plurality of conductive lines. In one embodiment, the conductive lines may include, for example, a power line through which power for driving a circuit of an electronic component included in the first electrical device is transmitted, and a ground line connected to a ground. In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may include a structure in which a plurality of layers are stacked. In some embodiments, a ground VIA (vertical interconnect access) may be arranged around the conductive lines. Here, the ground VIA may electrically connect grounds arranged in different layers in the stacking direction in the first flexible printed circuit board (381) formed by stacking a plurality of layers. For example, a ground arranged in the same layer as a conductive line may be arranged around the conductive line, and a ground arranged in a different layer from the conductive line may be arranged at a position overlapping the conductive line. The grounds arranged in different layers may be interconnected using the VIA. The ground VIA structure may be configured to shield electromagnetic waves generated from other electrical objects, thereby reducing the phenomenon of noise being added to the antenna signal transmitted by the conductive line.

[0121] In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may include at least one flexible printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may include a first-first flexible printed circuit board (381A) and a first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B). In one embodiment, the first-first flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include a signal line (e.g., a signal line (sl1) of FIG. 8C) that is electrically connected to the camera module (205, 216) disposed in the second housing (220) and the connection portion (231) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include a signal line (e.g., a signal line (sl2) of FIG. 8D) that is electrically connected to the remaining first electrical elements disposed in the second housing (220). For example, the 1-2 flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include a top speaker module (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or speaker (207) of FIG. 2a), a microphone (203-1), a sensor module (204, 217), a key input device (219), a flash, a substrate including a coil used for optical shake correction of the camera module (216), and / or a signal line electrically connected to the camera control module (e.g., a signal line (sl2) of FIG. 8c).

[0122] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8C, the 1-1 flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include a signal line (e.g., signal line Sl1 of FIG. 8C) formed in at least one layer among a plurality of layers. The 1-1 flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include 138 pins connected to the signal line (sl1) so as to connect the first printed circuit board (310) with a connection portion (2051) of the front camera (205), connection portions (2161, 2162) of the rear camera (216), and connection portion (231) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the 1-1 flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include 26 pins connected to the connection portion (2051) of the front camera (205). The first-first flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include 40 pins connected to a connection portion (2161) of the rear camera (216) so as to be connected to a first camera (e.g., a wide camera) included in the rear camera (216). The first-first flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include 32 pins connected to a connection portion (2162) of the rear camera (216) so as to be connected to a second camera (e.g., an ultra-wide camera) included in the rear camera (216).

[0123] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8D, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include a signal line (e.g., signal line Sl2 of FIG. 8D) formed in at least one layer among the plurality of layers. In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include 22 pins connected to the signal line Sl2 so as to be connected to a substrate including a coil used for optical shake correction of the receiver (206), the microphone (203-1), the sensor modules (204, 217), the camera module (216), the camera control module, and the flash. In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include two pins connected to the receiver (206). In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include three pins connected to the microphone (203-1). In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include three pins that are connected to the sensor modules (204, 217). In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include three pins that are connected to a substrate containing a coil used for optical shake correction of the camera module (216). In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include three pins that are connected to a control module of the camera module (216). In one embodiment, the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include ten pins that are connected to a flash of the camera module (216).

[0124] In the above description, the first electrical components connected to the first-first flexible printed circuit board (381A) and the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) are examples and may not be limited to the above description. In addition, the number of pins of the first-first flexible printed circuit board (381A) and the first-second flexible printed circuit board (381B) is an example and may be variously modified within a range that can be implemented by a person skilled in the art.

[0125] In addition, the number and formation positions of the signal lines (sl1) of the 1-1 flexible printed circuit board (381A) illustrated in FIG. 8c and the signal lines (sl2) of the 1-2 flexible printed circuit board (381B) illustrated in FIG. 8d are merely examples and may be modified in various ways within a range that can be implemented by a person skilled in the art.

[0126] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 8C, the 1-1 flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include a structure in which a plurality of layers composed of conductive layers and insulating layers are stacked. For example, the 1-1 flexible printed circuit board (381A) may include eight layers. A signal line (sl1) connected to the first electrical material may be arranged on the plurality of different layers. Referring to FIG. 8D, the 1-2 flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include a structure in which a plurality of layers composed of conductive layers and insulating layers are stacked. For example, the 1-2 flexible printed circuit board (381B) may include three layers. A signal line (sl2) connected to the first electrical material may be arranged on the plurality of different layers.

[0127] FIGS. 9A and 9B are drawings illustrating a connection relationship between a first antenna member disposed in a second housing and a first printed circuit board disposed in a first housing when the electronic device is in an inlet state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an antenna (e.g., a first antenna) disposed through at least a portion of a second side member (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one first unit conductive portion (e.g., first unit conductive portions 401, 402 of FIGS. 3A and 3B) formed through at least one segment (e.g., segment portions 301, 302, 303 of FIGS. 3A and 3B). In one embodiment, the first unit conductive portions (401, 402) may be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the communication module (190) and / or the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) so as to be used as at least one antenna operating in at least one designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band or an NR band). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may also include another antenna (e.g., a second antenna) that operates via a second unit conductive portion (403) (e.g., the second unit conductive portion (403) of FIGS. 3A and 3B) formed via a fourth segment (e.g., the fourth segment (304) of FIGS. 3A and 3B) and a fifth segment (e.g., the fifth segment (305) of FIGS. 3A and 3B) spaced apart from a first side (2111) of the first housing (210).

[0129] According to one embodiment, a third printed circuit board (330) (e.g., a first electrical material) may be disposed on a second side member (221) of a second housing (220), as illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B . In one embodiment, the third printed circuit board (330) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via a second flexible printed circuit board (382). For example, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) connected to the third printed circuit board (330) may have a second connection portion (3821) electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (381) may be formed integrally with the second printed circuit board (320) or may be formed separately and connected to the second flexible printed circuit board (382) by a connector, a socket, or soldering.

[0130] In one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may include a signal line connected to a wireless communication circuit disposed on the first printed circuit board (310). As described below, the third printed circuit board (330) is provided with a first antenna member (360) that is in contact with the first unit conductive portions (401, 402) of the second side member (221), and the first unit conductive portions (401, 402) of the second side member (221) may be electrically connected to the wireless communication circuit of the first printed circuit board (310) (e.g., the communication module (190) and / or the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) through the second flexible printed circuit board (382) and the first antenna member (360). Accordingly, the first unit conductive portion (401, 402) of the second side member (221) can transmit an antenna signal processed in the wireless communication circuit of the electronic device (200) or receive an antenna signal from an external electronic device (200) and transmit it to the wireless communication circuit.

[0131] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B, the first antenna member (360) may be disposed on the third printed circuit board (330) and may be in contact with the second side member (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the first antenna member (360) may be a conductive clip that is in contact with the second side member (221). For example, the first antenna member (360) may have elasticity that is compressed as it is in contact with the second side member (221). The above description is exemplary, and the first antenna member (360) may be formed in various shapes and electrically connected to the first unit conductive portions (401, 402) of the second side member (221) in various ways.

[0132] In one embodiment, the second unit conductive portion (403) of the first housing (210) may be in contact with a third antenna member disposed on a sub-substrate (252) (e.g., the second substrate (252)) and / or a fourth printed circuit board (340). In one embodiment, the sub-substrate (252) and / or the fourth printed circuit board (340) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the sub-substrate (252) and / or the fourth printed circuit board (340) may be directly connected to the first printed circuit board (310) or may be connected via a separate wiring member (e.g., the second wiring member (390)). The second unit conductive portion (403) of the first side member (211) can be electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., the communication module (190) and / or the wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) of the first printed circuit board (310) through the third antenna member. Accordingly, the second unit conductive portion (403) of the first side member (211) can transmit an antenna signal processed in the wireless communication circuit of the electronic device (200) or receive an antenna signal from an external electronic device (200) and transmit it to the wireless communication circuit.

[0133] In one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may be a flexible RF cable (FRC). The second flexible printed circuit board (382) may be formed of a flexible material and may include a plurality of conductive lines. In one embodiment, the conductive lines may include, for example, a signal line through which an antenna signal is transmitted, a power line through which power for driving a circuit is transmitted, and a ground line connected to a ground. In one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) may include a structure in which a plurality of layers are stacked. In some embodiments, a ground VIA (vertical interconnect access) may be arranged around the conductive lines. Here, the ground VIA may electrically connect grounds arranged in different layers in the stacking direction in the second flexible printed circuit board (382) formed by stacking a plurality of layers. For example, a ground arranged in the same layer as a conductive line may be arranged around the conductive line, and a ground arranged in a different layer from the conductive line may be arranged at a position overlapping the conductive line. Grounds located on different layers can be interconnected using vias (VIAs). The ground VIA structure can be configured to shield electromagnetic waves generated from other electrical sources, thereby reducing the phenomenon of noise being added to antenna signals transmitted by conductive lines.

[0134] In one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) can be bent based on the sliding motion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) formed of a flexible material. For example, referring to FIG. 7B described above, as the electronic device (200) transitions from a withdrawal state to a retraction state, the first housing (210) can move in the +Y direction with respect to the second housing (220) with respect to FIG. 7B. The second flexible printed circuit board (382) can be bent based on the movement of the first housing (210) with respect to the second housing (220) in the +Y direction. In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 9B, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) can be rolled (e.g., wound or unwound) based on the sliding motion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, when the electronic device (200) is switched from a withdrawal state to a retraction state, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) can be rolled based on the movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220) in the + Y direction of FIG. 9b. Conversely, when the electronic device (200) is switched from a retraction state to a withdrawal state, the second flexible printed circuit board (382) can be rolled based on the movement of the first housing (210) relative to the second housing (220) in the - Y direction of FIG. 9b.

[0135] FIG. 10A is a drawing illustrating the arrangement relationship between a flexible display and a motor according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 10B-10B of FIG. 7A.

[0136] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the motor (260) may be disposed in the first housing (210) (e.g., the support bracket (225)) and connected to the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the motor (260) may be electrically connected to a motor connector (not shown) disposed on the first printed circuit board (310).

[0137] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B , the motor (260) may be disposed in the support bracket (225) of the first housing (210) so as not to overlap with the second part (230b) (e.g., the bendable part, the inner region, or the bending part) of the flexible display (230) that 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 the electronic device (200) is retracted. For example, the motor (260) may not be covered by the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) when the electronic device (200) is retracted. In this case, the support member (240) that supports the motor (260) and at least a part of the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may not overlap.

[0138] In one embodiment, in the inserted state of the electronic device (200), the motor (260) and the second part (230b) of the flexible display (230) may not overlap based on the structure in which the camera module (205, 212) - the first flexible printed circuit board (381) - the motor (260) are arranged in the order along the Y axis of FIG. 10a.

[0139] In one embodiment, a portion of the motor (260) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, if a gear is added inside the motor (260) to control the driving force and speed of the motor (260), the length of the motor (260) (e.g., the length in the X-axis direction of FIG. 10A) may be increased. In this case, a portion of the motor (260) may be located on the first printed circuit board (310).

[0140] FIG. 11A is a drawing illustrating an opening formed in an area of ​​a support bracket on which a first printed circuit board is placed, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11B-11B of FIG. 11A. FIG. 12A is a drawing illustrating an opening formed in an area of ​​a support bracket on which a first printed circuit board is placed, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view taken along line 12B-12B of FIG. 12A. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 of FIG. 7A.

[0141] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B, and 13, in one embodiment, a first printed circuit board (310) (e.g., a first substrate, a substrate assembly, a main substrate, a laminated substrate) may be disposed on a first mounting portion (2253) of a support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the support bracket (225) of the first housing (210) may be mounted on a second side member (221) of a second housing (220). In one embodiment, an embodiment in which a first printed circuit board (310) connected to a processor (120) is disposed on a first mounting portion (2253) of a support bracket (225) may increase a thickness (e.g., a length in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 11B) of the electronic device (200) compared to an embodiment in which the first printed circuit board (310) is disposed on a second side member (221). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an opening (321) may be formed in the support bracket (225) into which a component (e.g., an electronic component, a shield can (322)) disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) is inserted. For example, at least some of the electronic components disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) may be inserted into the opening (321) formed in the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, a shield can (322) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) to surround electronic components and shield electrical noise generated from the electronic components and / or conduct heat generated from the electronic components. In one embodiment, the shield can (322) may be inserted into an opening (321) formed in the support bracket (225). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an increase in the thickness of the electronic device (200) due to the placement of the first printed circuit board (310) on the support bracket (225) through the opening (321) formed in the support bracket (225) may be mitigated.In one embodiment, the thickness (e.g., the length in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 11B) of the electronic device (200) may be reduced as compared to a case where the opening (321) is not formed in the support bracket (225) as at least a portion of the configuration disposed on the first printed circuit board (310) is inserted into the opening (321) of the support bracket (225).

[0142] In one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (310) may be connected to first wiring members (381, 382) (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (381) and the second flexible printed circuit board (382)) connected to first electrical materials disposed in the second housing (220) and second wiring members (390) connected to some of the second electrical materials disposed in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first connection portion (3811) of the first flexible printed circuit board (381), the second connection portion (3821) of the second flexible printed circuit board (382), and the third connection portion (3901) of the second wiring member (390) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) by a socket, clip, or soldering method. The above-described connection method is only an example, and the first connection portion (3811), the second connection portion (3821), and the third connection portion can be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) in various ways.

[0143] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 11B, 12B, and 13, a battery plate (2254) may be disposed in the first housing (210) to cover the battery (B). In one embodiment, the battery plate (2254) may be secured to the support bracket (225) via a securing member. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the battery plate (2254) may cover the first printed circuit board (310). In one embodiment, the battery plate (2254) may press at least one of a first connection portion (3811) of the first flexible printed circuit board (381), a second connection portion (3821) of the second flexible printed circuit board (382), and / or a third connection portion (3901) of the second wiring member (390) toward the first printed circuit board (310). For example, the battery plate (2254) can press at least one of the first connection portion (3811), the second connection portion (3821), and the third connection portion (3901) toward the first printed circuit board (310) in the +Z direction of FIG. 11B. Accordingly, the thickness (e.g., in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 11B) occupied by the first connection portion (3811), the second connection portion (3821), and / or the third connection portion (3901) in the electronic device (200) can be reduced. In this case, the thickness (e.g., in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 11B) of the electronic device (200) can be reduced compared to a case in which the battery plate (2254) does not press the first connection portion (3811), the second connection portion (3821), and / or the third connection portion (3901) toward the first printed circuit board (310).

[0144] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 12A and 12B, a battery plate (2254) disposed in a first housing (210) and a second rear cover (223) disposed in a second housing (220) may face each other. In one embodiment, a friction-reducing coating member (350) may be disposed between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223) to prevent contact between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223). In one embodiment, the coating member may include a Teflon coating layer or a hard coating layer. In one embodiment, the friction-reducing coating member (350) may reduce friction between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223). The friction reducing coating member (350) may be disposed on at least one of the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223) to prevent contact between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223). Accordingly, since the friction reducing coating member (350) is disposed between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223), a gap (e.g., length in the Z-axis direction based on FIG. 12B) may not be required between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223). For example, the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223) may be disposed to be in contact with the friction reducing coating member (350). Accordingly, as compared to an embodiment in which a friction-reducing coating member (350) is not disposed between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223), the thickness of the electronic device (200) (e.g., length in the Z-axis direction based on FIG. 12b) can be reduced as the gap between the battery plate (2254) and the second rear cover (223) is reduced.

[0145] FIG. 14 is a drawing illustrating a connection relationship between a second antenna member disposed in a first housing and a first printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 14, the second antenna member (253) may be disposed between the first extension member (212) of the first side member (211) and the first rear cover (213) in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the second antenna member (253) may be disposed on at least a portion of the first extension member (212). In one embodiment, the second antenna member (253) may be electrically connected to the first printed circuit board (310) disposed on the first substrate (251) and the support bracket (225) through a connection portion (2531) connected to the second antenna member (253). In one embodiment, when the first printed circuit board (310) is placed in the first housing (210), the second antenna member (253) can have a shorter length of a signal line connected to the first printed circuit board (310) compared to when the first printed circuit board (310) is placed in the second housing (220), thereby improving electrical stability.

[0147] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15-15 of Figure 2b.

[0148] According to one embodiment, some of the second electrical materials disposed in the first housing (210) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) disposed in the first housing (210) via the second wiring member (390). In one embodiment, the lower speaker module (370) and the connector (510) disposed in the first housing (210) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the second wiring member (390). The above-described second electrical materials are merely examples, and various types of second electrical materials disposed in the first housing (210) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the second wiring member (390).

[0149] According to one embodiment, the second wiring member (390) may be formed of a flexible material and include a plurality of conductive lines. In one embodiment, the conductive lines may include, for example, a power line through which power for driving a circuit of an electronic component included in the first electrical device is transmitted, and a ground line connected to a ground. In one embodiment, the second wiring member (390) may include a structure in which a plurality of layers are stacked. In some embodiments, a ground VIA (vertical interconnect access) may be arranged around the conductive lines. Here, the ground VIA may electrically connect grounds arranged in different layers in the stacking direction in the second wiring member (390) formed by stacking a plurality of layers. For example, a ground arranged in the same layer as a conductive line may be arranged around the conductive line, and a ground arranged in a different layer from the conductive line may be arranged at a position overlapping the conductive line. The grounds arranged in different layers may be interconnected using the VIA. The ground VIA structure may be configured to shield electromagnetic waves generated from other electrical objects, thereby reducing the phenomenon of noise being added to the antenna signal transmitted by the conductive line.

[0150] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 15, the second wiring member (390) may be disposed on the support bracket (225) of the first housing (210) and may overlap at least a portion of the rack gear (280) disposed on the second housing (220). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is viewed in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 15, the second wiring member (390) and the rack gear (280) may overlap at least a portion of each other.

[0151] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16-16 of Figure 2b.

[0152] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the connector (510) may be disposed within the first housing (210). For example, the connector (510) may be disposed in the support bracket (225) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the connector (510) may be disposed in the support bracket (225) and may face the second side (2112) or the third side (2113) of the electronic device (200).

[0153] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the guide rail (226) may include a first opening (522). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the connector (510) may pass through an opening (e.g., the second-first opening (521)) formed in the support bracket (225) and be positioned on the guide rail (226) fixed to the support bracket (225). For example, a portion of the connector (510) may be positioned in the first opening (522) formed in the guide rail (226). An external device (e.g., a USB, a communication cable, a charging cable) connected to the connector (510) may be positioned in the first opening (522) of the guide rail (226). The types of external devices described above are examples, and other external devices may include devices that are connected to the electronic device (200) to provide data or power.

[0154] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the first housing (210) may include a second opening (521, 523) connected to a first opening (522) of the guide rail (226). In one embodiment, the second openings (521, 523) may include a 2-1 opening (521) formed in the support bracket (225) and connected to the first opening (522), and a 2-2 opening (523) formed in the first side member (211) and connected to the first opening (522). In one embodiment, the connector hole may be structured to be connected in the following order: the 2-2 opening (523) of the first side member (211) - the first opening (522) of the guide rail (226) - the 2-1 opening (521) of the support bracket (225).

[0155] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, 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 (226) and the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the second-second opening (523) 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 (523) of the first side member (211) to be physically and electrically connected to the connector (510).

[0156] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, 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. 16 and / or a side facing the - X direction of FIG. 16). In one embodiment, a portion of the cover plate (291, 292) (e.g., the second cover plate (292)) may constitute the exterior of the electronic device (200).

[0157] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 16, 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).

[0158] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the cover plates (291, 292) may include third openings (524, 525). In one embodiment, the third openings (524, 525) may include a 3-1 opening (524) formed in the first cover plate (291) and connected to the 2-2 opening (523) of the first side member (211), and a 3-2 opening (525) formed in the second cover plate (292) and connected to the 3-1 opening (524) 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 (525) of the 2nd cover plate (292), the 3-1 opening (524) of the 1st cover plate (291), the 2-2 opening (523) of the 1st side member (211), the 1st opening (522) of the guide rail (226), and the 2-1 opening (521) of the support bracket (225).

[0159] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the first opening (522) may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail (226) that does not overlap with the guide block (227). For example, the first opening (522) may be formed in a portion that does not overlap with the guide block (227) and is not connected to the guide block (227). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may be divided into an area that guides the sliding of the guide block (227) and an area that does not guide the sliding and where the guide block (227) is not arranged. In one embodiment, the first opening (522) may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail (226) where the guide block (227) is not arranged. Accordingly, the first opening (522) may not be covered by the mechanism (e.g., the second housing (220), the guide block (227)) 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 (522), the second openings (521, 523) and the third openings (524, 525) may always 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). The connector (510) may 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 may be physically and electrically connected to an external device.

[0160] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, the guide rail (226) may include a protrusion (2261) that protrudes toward the support bracket (225) disposed inside the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the protrusion (2261) may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail (226) where the guide block (227) is not disposed. In one embodiment, the first opening (522) may be formed at least partially in the protrusion (2261). For example, the first opening (522) may extend toward the protrusion (2261). In one embodiment, the protrusion (2261) may surround a portion of the connector (510) positioned in the first opening (522). Accordingly, the external device may be supported by the guide rail (226) while connected to the connector (510), and thus may remain connected to the connector (510) even when an external force, such as shaking, is applied to the external device.

[0161] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 16, a waterproof member (530) may be disposed between the guide rail (226) and the connector (510). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (530) may be disposed between the guide rail (226) and the connector (510) and may surround the first opening (522) of the guide rail (226). In one embodiment, the waterproof member (530) may be pressed through the guide rail (226) and the connector (510) to be in close contact with the guide rail (226) and the connector (510). Accordingly, the waterproof member (530) may block or mitigate foreign substances such as moisture and dust that enter through the third openings (524, 525) of the cover plates (291, 292) from entering the interior of the support bracket (225) through the second-first opening (521) of the support bracket (225).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the connector (510) may be connected to a second wiring member (390) disposed inside the support bracket (225). The second wiring member (390) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310). Accordingly, the connector (510) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the second wiring member (390).

[0163] In one embodiment, the connector (510) 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 (510) are electrically connected. In one embodiment, if the connector (510) includes a socket into which the plug of the external device is inserted, noise may be generated when the socket of the connector (510) and the plug of the external device are electrically connected. Therefore, the mechanism adjacent to the connector (510) may be formed of a conductive material so that noise generated from the connector (510) and the external device may be induced. For example, at least one of the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226) adjacent to the connector (510) may be formed of a metal material.

[0164] FIGS. 17A to 17C are drawings of a speaker module disposed in a first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 18A to 19B are drawings of an acoustic duct of a speaker module formed in a first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0165] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 17A, a lower speaker module (370) may be disposed in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the lower speaker module (370) may be disposed on the support bracket (225) at a position adjacent to a second side of the battery (B) (e.g., a side facing the Y direction with respect to FIG. 17A). In one embodiment, the lower speaker module (370) may be connected to a fourth printed circuit board (340) positioned adjacent to the second side of the battery (B). In one embodiment, the fourth printed circuit board (340) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via a second wiring member (390). Accordingly, the lower speaker module (370) may be connected to the first printed circuit board (310) via the second wiring member (390). In one embodiment, as will be described later, sound output from the lower speaker module (370) can be emitted outside the electronic device (200) through sound holes (e.g., fourth sound holes (4141, 4142)) formed in the cover plate (291, 292). In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 19a described below, sound output from the lower speaker module (370) may be emitted to the outside of the electronic device (200) through a sound conduit (420) formed in the second bracket (373) of the lower speaker module (370), a first sound hole (411) formed in the support bracket (225), a second sound hole (412) formed in the guide rail (226), a third sound hole (413) formed in the first side member (211), a 4-1 sound hole (4141) formed in the first cover plate (291), and a 4-2 sound hole (4142) formed in the second cover plate (292). In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 19b described later, sound output from the lower speaker module (370) can be emitted to the outside of the electronic device (200) through the sound conduit (420) formed in the second bracket (373) and the fourth sound hole (4141, 4142) formed in the cover plate (291, 292).

[0166] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 17b, the lower speaker module (370) may be stacked in the order of a first bracket (371) - a speaker device (372) - a second bracket (373) - a metal plate (374). In one embodiment, the first bracket (371) may be a main body of the lower speaker module (370) on which the speaker device (372) is mounted. In one embodiment, the speaker device (372) may output sound based on a signal from the processor (120). In one embodiment, at least a portion of an acoustic conduit (420) that guides sound output from the speaker device (372) to the fourth acoustic holes (4141, 4142) of the cover plates (291, 292) may be formed in the second bracket (373). In one embodiment, the metal plate (374) may be disposed on the second bracket (373) to cover the speaker device (372). In one embodiment, the metal plate (374) can shield electromagnetic force generated in the peripheral electronic components of the lower speaker module (370) from being transmitted to the speaker device (372), thereby preventing malfunction of the speaker device (372).

[0167] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 17b, a second bracket (373) covering a speaker device (372) may be formed with an acoustic conduit (420) connected to an acoustic hole of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, sound output from the speaker device (372) may pass through a space formed between the second bracket (373) and the metal plate (374) and the acoustic conduit (420) formed in the second bracket (373) to be emitted to the outside of the second bracket (373).

[0168] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 18a, 18b, and 19a, the support bracket (225) may include a first sound hole (411) connected to the sound conduit (420) of the lower speaker module (370). In one embodiment, a second sound hole (412) connected to the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225) may be formed in a guide rail (226) fixed to the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the second sound hole (412) may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail (226) that does not overlap with the guide block (227). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may be divided into an area that guides the sliding of the guide block (227) and an area that does not guide the sliding and where the guide block (227) is not arranged. In one embodiment, the second sound hole (412) may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail (226) where the guide block (227) is not arranged. In one embodiment, the cover plate (291, 292) may include a fourth sound hole (4141, 4142) connected to the third sound hole (413) of the first side member (211). Accordingly, the sound output from the lower speaker module (370) may pass through the sound pipe (420) of the second bracket (373) - the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225) - the second sound hole (412) of the guide rail (226) - the third sound hole (413) of the first side member (211) - the fourth sound hole (4141, 4142) of the cover plate (291, 292) to be emitted to the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0169] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 19A, sealing members (431, 432, 433) may be arranged between the second bracket (373) and the support bracket (225), between the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226), and / or between the guide rail (226) and the cover plate (e.g., the first cover plate (291)). In one embodiment, the sealing members (431, 432, 433) may prevent sound output from the lower speaker module (370) from leaking between the second bracket (373) and the support bracket (225), between the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226), and / or between the guide rail (226) and the cover plate (291, 292).

[0170] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 18A, 18B, and 19A, the assembly process of the lower speaker module (370) and the sound emission structure formed to connect the lower speaker module (370) and the exterior of the electronic device (200) may be as follows. In one embodiment, the lower speaker module (370) may be placed inside the support bracket (225) such that the sound conduit (420) is connected to the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225). The lower speaker module (370) may be placed in the support bracket (225) such that the first sealing member (431) is attached to one surface of the second bracket (373) facing the support bracket (225) and the first sealing member (431) is pressed against one surface of the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the first sealing member (431) may surround the sound passage (420) of the second bracket (373) and the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may be coupled to the support bracket (225) such that the second sound hole (412) is connected to the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the guide rail (226) may be disposed on the support bracket (225) such that the second sealing member (432) is pressed against one surface of the support bracket (225) while the second sealing member (432) is attached to one surface facing the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the second sealing member (432) may surround the second sound hole (412) of the guide rail (226) and the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225). The first side member (211) can surround the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226). The support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226) can be coupled to the first side member (211) while being inserted into the interior of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, a certain level of gap may exist between the first side member (211) and the guide rail (226). Accordingly, the support bracket (225) and the guide rail (226) can be inserted into the interior of the first side member (211).In one embodiment, the third sound hole (413) formed in the first side member (211) may be connected to the second sound hole (412) of the guide rail (226). In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 18b, 19a, and 19b, the first cover plate (291) may be coupled to the first side member (211) via a fixing member (F) (e.g., a screw, a bolt). The fixing member (F) may pass through the first side member (211), the guide rail (226), and 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 (226), and the support bracket (225). In one embodiment, the 4-1 sound hole (4141) of the first cover plate (291) may be connected to the third sound hole (413) of the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the first cover plate (291) may be disposed on the first side member (211) such that the third sealing member (433) is pressed against one surface of the first side member (211) while the third sealing member (433) is attached to one surface facing the first side member (211). In one embodiment, the third sealing member (433) may surround the third sound hole (413) of the first side member (211) and the 4-1 sound hole (4141) of the first cover plate (291). In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 19A and 19B, the third sealing member (433) may pass through the third sound hole (413) of the first side member (221) and be pressed against the guide rail (226) and the first cover plate (291). In this case, the third sealing member (433) may surround the second sound hole (412) of the guide rail (226) and the 4-1 sound hole (4141) of the first cover plate (291).

[0171] In one embodiment, the second cover plate (292) may be coupled to the first cover plate (291) via an adhesive member (e.g., bond, tape) such that the 4-2 sound hole (4142) is connected to the 4-1 sound hole (4141) of the first cover plate (291). 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).

[0172] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 19b, a portion of the second bracket (373) may extend toward the first sound hole (411) of the support bracket (225) and the second sound hole (412) of the guide rail (226). In this case, the sound conduit (420) may pass through the first sound hole (411), the second sound hole (412), and the third sound hole (413) and be directly connected to the fourth sound hole (4141, 4142).

[0173] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 19b, a sealing member (433) may be placed between the second bracket (373) and the cover plate (e.g., the first cover plate (291)). In one embodiment, the sealing member may prevent sound output from the lower speaker module (370) from leaking between the second bracket (373) and the cover plates (291, 292).

[0174] In one embodiment, the sealing member (433) may be formed of various materials. For example, the sealing member (433) may be formed of a rubber-based material having elasticity.

[0175] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (200) may include an upper speaker module (e.g., a call receiver (206) and / or speaker (207) of FIG. 2A) disposed in a second housing (220) and a lower speaker module (370) disposed in a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may implement stereo performance by including a plurality of speaker modules.

[0176] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second housing (220) movably coupled to the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one first electrical component disposed in the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery (B) disposed in the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board (251, 310) disposed adjacent to a first side of the battery in the first housing and electrically connected to the battery. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a processor (120) disposed on the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a motor (260) disposed in the first housing and providing a driving force to move the first housing relative to the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least one first wiring member (381, 382) electrically connecting the at least one first electrical material and the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may move the battery, the first printed circuit board, and the motor in response to movement of the first housing according to driving of the motor.

[0177] In one embodiment, the first electrical member may include a second printed circuit board (320) disposed in the second housing. The first wiring member may include a first flexible printed circuit board that electrically connects the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board and is deformed based on movement of the first housing relative to the second housing.

[0178] In one embodiment, the first electrical material may include at least one of a camera module (180, 205, 216) electrically connected to the second printed circuit board and a flexible display (230) electrically connected to the second printed circuit board.

[0179] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a communication module (190) disposed on the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the first electrical member may include a third printed circuit board (330) disposed on the second housing and electrically connected to the communication module, and a first antenna member (360) electrically connected to the third printed circuit board, forming a portion of the exterior of the second housing, and in contact with a side member formed of a conductive material. In one embodiment, the first wiring member may include a second flexible printed circuit board (382) that electrically connects the first printed circuit board and the third printed circuit board, and is deformed based on movement of the first housing relative to the second housing.

[0180] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a rack gear (280) fixed to the second housing and engaged with a pinion gear (261) of the motor, the rack gear extending in a direction parallel to the movement direction of the first housing and the second housing.

[0181] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include at least one second electrical member positioned adjacent to a second side of the battery, which is opposite the first side of the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a second wiring member (390) electrically connecting the at least one second electrical member and the first printed circuit board.

[0182] In one embodiment, the second wiring member may have at least a portion facing the rack gear.

[0183] In one embodiment, the second electrical material may include a fourth printed circuit board (340) on which a speaker module (370) is arranged.

[0184] In one embodiment, the first housing may include a support bracket (225) having an opening (321) formed therein and on which the first printed circuit board is disposed. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first printed circuit board may be disposed in the opening.

[0185] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a shield can (322) that surrounds the electronic component disposed on the first printed circuit board and is positioned in the opening of the support bracket.

[0186] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a battery plate (2254) disposed in the first housing and covering the battery and the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the battery plate may pressurize a connection portion (3811, 3821) between the first wiring member and the first printed circuit board.

[0187] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a battery plate (2254) disposed in the first housing and covering the battery and the first printed circuit board. The battery plate may pressurize a connection portion (3901) between the second wiring member and the first printed circuit board.

[0188] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a friction-reducing coating member (350) disposed between the battery plate and the second housing.

[0189] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a flexible display (230) disposed in the first housing and the second housing, the flexible display including an internal region (230b) at least partially movable in the internal space of the electronic device based on movement of the second housing relative to the first housing. In one embodiment, at least one of the motor and the first printed circuit board may not overlap with the internal region of the flexible display.

[0190] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a flexible display (230) disposed in the first housing and the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a multi-bar (240) supporting at least a portion of the surface of the flexible display. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a plurality of guide rails (226) disposed in the first housing and accommodating at least a portion of the multi-bar to guide movement of the multi-bar. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a guide block (227) disposed in the second housing and coupled with the guide rail so as to be movable relative to the guide rail in response to movement of the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an opening (412, 522) formed in at least one of the plurality of guide rails. The opening may be formed in an area of ​​the guide rail that does not overlap with the guide block.

[0191] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a speaker module (370) disposed adjacent to a second side of the battery, which is opposite the first side of the first housing, and facing the opening. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an acoustic hole (411, 412, 413 4141, 4142) formed in the first housing and connected to the opening. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an acoustic conduit (420) connecting the speaker module and the opening.

[0192] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a sealing member (431, 432, 433) disposed between the speaker module and the guide rail and at least one of the guide rail and the first housing, and surrounding at least one of the opening and the sound hole.

[0193] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a connector (510) disposed in the first housing and at least a portion of which is positioned in the opening. In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a connector hole (521, 523, 524, 525) formed in the first housing and connected to the opening.

[0194] In one embodiment, the guide rail may include a protrusion formed in an area of ​​the guide rail that does not overlap with the guide block. In one embodiment, the opening may be formed in the protrusion.

[0195] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210). In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second housing (220) movably coupled to the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include an electrical material including at least one electronic component and an antenna member (360) disposed in the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a battery (B) disposed in the first housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first printed circuit board (251, 310) disposed adjacent to the battery in the first housing and electrically connected to the battery. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a processor (120) disposed on the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first flexible printed circuit board (381) connecting the electronic component disposed in the second housing and the first printed circuit board. In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second flexible printed circuit board (383) connecting the antenna member disposed in the second housing to the first printed circuit board.

[0196] 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” may 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.

[0197] 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.

[0198] 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 an electronic device (200), First housing (210); A second housing (220) movably connected to the first housing; At least one first electrical material disposed in the second housing; A battery (B) placed in the first housing; A first printed circuit board (251, 310) disposed on the side of the battery in the first housing and electrically connected to the battery; A processor (120) disposed on the first printed circuit board; A motor (260) disposed in the first housing and providing driving force to move the first housing relative to the second housing; and At least one first wiring member (380) electrically connecting the at least one first electrical material and the first printed circuit board; An electronic device in which the battery, the first printed circuit board, and the motor move in response to movement of the first housing according to the driving of the motor.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first electric material is, A second printed circuit board (320) disposed in the second housing is included, The above first wiring member is, An electronic device comprising a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the second printed circuit board and deforming based on movement of the first housing relative to the second housing.

3. In paragraph 2, The above first electric material An electronic device comprising at least one of a camera module (180, 205, 216) electrically connected to the second printed circuit board and a flexible display (230) electrically connected to the second printed circuit board.

4. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a communication module (190) arranged on the first printed circuit board; The above first electric material is, A third printed circuit board (330) disposed in the second housing and electrically connected to the communication module, and It includes a first antenna member (360) that is electrically connected to the third printed circuit board, forms part of the exterior of the second housing, and is in contact with a side member formed of a conductive material. The above first wiring member is, An electronic device comprising a second flexible printed circuit board (382) electrically connecting the first printed circuit board and the third printed circuit board and deforming based on movement of the first housing relative to the second housing.

5. In paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a rack gear (280) fixed to the second housing and connected to the pinion gear (261) of the motor, and extending in a direction parallel to the movement direction of the first housing and the second housing.

6. In paragraph 5, At least one second electrical material disposed adjacent to the battery in the first housing; and An electronic device further comprising a second wiring member (390) electrically connecting at least one second electrical material and the first printed circuit board.

7. In paragraph 6, The above second electric material is, An electronic device including a fourth printed circuit board (340) on which a speaker module (370) is arranged.

8. In paragraph 1, The above first housing, An opening (321) is formed and a support bracket (225) is included on which the first printed circuit board is placed. The above first printed circuit board, An electronic device, at least a portion of which is disposed in said opening.

9. In paragraph 8, An electronic device further comprising a shield can (322) that surrounds an electronic component placed on the first printed circuit board and is positioned in the opening of the support bracket.

10. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a battery plate (2254) disposed in the first housing and covering the battery and the first printed circuit board; The above battery plate, An electronic device that pressurizes the connection portion (3811, 3821) of the first wiring member and the first printed circuit board.

11. In paragraph 6, Further comprising a battery plate (2254) disposed in the first housing and covering the battery and the first printed circuit board; The above battery plate, An electronic device that pressurizes the connection portion (3901) of the second wiring member and the first printed circuit board.

12. In paragraph 1, Further comprising a flexible display (230) disposed in the first housing and the second housing, and including an internal region (230b) at least a portion of which moves in the internal space of the electronic device based on movement of the second housing relative to the first housing; An electronic device wherein at least one of the motor and the first printed circuit board does not overlap with the inner area of the flexible display.

13. In paragraph 1, A flexible display (230) disposed in the first housing and the second housing; A multi-bar (240) supporting at least a portion of the surface of the flexible display; and A plurality of guide rails (226) arranged in the first housing and guiding movement of the multi-bar by accommodating at least a portion of the multi-bar; A guide block (227) disposed in the second housing and coupled with the guide rail so as to be movable relative to the guide rail in response to movement of the second housing; and Further comprising an opening (412, 522) formed in at least one of the plurality of guide rails; The above opening is, An electronic device formed in an area of the above guide rail that does not overlap with the above guide block.

14. In paragraph 13, A speaker module (370) positioned adjacent to the battery in the first housing and facing the opening; An acoustic hole (411, 412, 413 4141, 4142) formed in the first housing and connected to the opening; and An electronic device further comprising an acoustic conduit (420) connecting the speaker module and the opening.

15. In paragraph 14, An electronic device further comprising a sealing member (431, 432, 433) disposed between the speaker module and the guide rail and at least one of the guide rail and the first housing, and surrounding at least one of the opening and the sound hole.

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