Electronic device including fastening structure of strap

The described fastening structure for electronic devices securely attaches straps to the housing using a hook and button mechanism within the device, enhancing usability and design flexibility while reducing bulk and manufacturing costs.

WO2025198423A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-09-25SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/KR2025/099600
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-07-16
Filing Date
2025-03-06
Publication Date
2025-09-25

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electronic devices face challenges in efficiently and securely fastening straps to the housing without increasing bulk or reducing flexibility, while maintaining aesthetic appeal and usability.

Method used

A fastening structure featuring a hook member and button member within a hollow portion of the housing, combined with a strap adapter and magnets, allows for secure and stable attachment of the strap without increasing device thickness, using a mechanism that enhances usability and allows for various design shapes.

Benefits of technology

The solution provides a stable, efficient, and user-friendly strap attachment that reduces bulk, maintains flexibility, and enables diverse design options, while improving manufacturing yield and cost-effectiveness.

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Abstract

Provided is an electronic device including a fastening structure of a strap according to an embodiment. The electronic device according to an embodiment comprises: a housing (410) that includes a cavity portion (412) formed in a side direction of the electronic device; a hook member (420-2) that is disposed inside the cavity portion (412) and protrudes in the side direction of the electronic device; a button member (420-1) that exerts a force on the hook member (420-2) in a front direction of the electronic device, thereby causing the hook member (420-2) to move in the front direction of the electronic device; and a strap (450) fastened to the hook member (420-2). The strap (450) includes: a strap body (455); and a strap adapter (451) that includes an engagement portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453) and is positioned on one side of the strap body (455) so as to be fastened to the hook member (420-2).
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Description

Electronic device including a fastening structure of a strap

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a fastening structure of a strap, and relates to a fastening structure capable of connecting a housing of the electronic device and a strap to each other.

[0002] An electronic device (e.g., a wearable / portable device in the form of a watch) may include a structure in which a strap is fastened to the housing by forming holes in four lugs provided on the housing and fastening strap pins to the formed holes. For example, when a strap is fastened to the lugs using spring bar-type pins, a strap including a unidirectional handle spring bar with a built-in spring may be fastened to the housing.

[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 in connection with the present disclosure.

[0004] A wearable electronic device (100, 300, 400) according to one embodiment comprises a housing (410) including a first side, a second side including a portion spaced at least a portion from the first side and facing the first side, and a lateral side enclosing a space between the first side and the second side, each of the first side and the second side protruding outwardly with respect to the lateral side to form a hollow portion (412); and a hook member (420-2) disposed in the hollow portion (412) and set to reciprocally move between the first side and the second side in a first direction toward the first side and a second direction toward the second side, wherein the hook member includes a fastening portion (10), and an ending portion of the fastening portion (10) can protrude in a direction toward the first side or the second side.

[0005] An electronic device (100, 300, 400) according to one embodiment may include a housing (410) including a hollow portion (412) formed toward a side direction of the electronic device; a hook member (420-2) disposed within the hollow portion (412) and protruding toward the side direction of the electronic device; a button member (420-1) that applies force to the hook member (420-2) toward a front direction of the electronic device so that the hook member (420-2) moves toward a front direction of the electronic device; and a strap (450) fastened to the hook member (420-2).

[0006] In addition, the strap (450) may include a strap body (455); and a strap adapter (451) positioned on one side of the strap body (455) so as to be fastened to the hook member (420-2), including a fastening portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453).

[0007] In addition, the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) is fastened to the hook member (420-2), and the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into the plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the hollow portion (412) to prevent movement of the strap (450) fastened to the housing (410).

[0008] An electronic device (100, 300, 400) according to one embodiment may include a housing (410) including a hollow portion (412) formed toward a side direction of the electronic device; a fastening member (520) including a hook portion (524) disposed within the hollow portion (412) and protruding toward the side direction of the electronic device, and a button portion (522) extending from the hook portion (524) toward the rear of the electronic device; and a strap (450) including a strap body (455) and a strap adapter (451) positioned at one side of the strap body (455) so as to be fastened to the hook portion (524).

[0009] In addition, the strap adapter (451) includes a fastening portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453), and the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) is fastened to the hook portion (524), and the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into a plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the hollow portion (412) to prevent movement of the strap (450) fastened to the housing (410).

[0010] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear surface of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an unfolded electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device for explaining the fastening structure of a housing and a strap of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device for explaining a fastening structure of a housing and a strap of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example in which a button member and a hook member are arranged in a common portion of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 7a is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' section of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' section of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0019] Figures 7c, 7d, 7e and 7f are drawings showing examples of fastening members being assembled to a housing according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 8a is a drawing for explaining a plate spring disposed between a fastening member and a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 8b is a drawing for explaining a plate spring disposed between a fastening member and a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a BB' section of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIGS. 10A and 10B are drawings showing a protruding attachment portion from a strap adapter of a strap according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 10c is a drawing showing a fastening portion that does not protrude from a strap adapter of a strap according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 10d is a drawing for explaining an example of a fastening portion and a protruding guide formed on a strap according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIGS. 11A and 11B are drawings showing examples of a hook member being fastened to a fastening portion of a strap according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 12A is a drawing showing the arrangement of button members when looking at the electronic device from the rear of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 12b is a cross-sectional view illustrating the CC' section of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 13A is a side view of an electronic device, showing a strap attached to a housing according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 13b is a cross-sectional view showing the D-D' section of FIG. 13a according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 14a is a drawing for explaining a recess formed in a strap according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 14b is a drawing for explaining a hollow portion in which a protruding guide is formed according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 14c is a cross-sectional view showing the E-E' section of FIG. 14b according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 15a is a drawing showing a protrusion formed on a strap according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 15b is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of the F-F' section of FIG. 15a, with the strap attached to the housing according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining a body magnet placed in a housing and a strap magnet placed in a strap according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing the G-G' section of FIG. 16 according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 18A is a drawing showing an example of a body magnet and a strap magnet arranged in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 18b is a drawing showing an example of a body magnet and a strap magnet arranged in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 19A is a drawing showing an example of a strap magnet being placed on a strap adapter according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 19b is a drawing showing an example of a strap magnet being placed on a strap adapter according to one embodiment.

[0042] FIG. 19c is a drawing showing an example of a strap magnet being placed on a strap adapter according to one embodiment.

[0043] Fig. 20 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of a main body magnet and a strap magnet according to one embodiment.

[0044] FIGS. 21A and 21B are drawings showing a fastening member formed integrally according to one embodiment.

[0045] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating an example of a recess formed in a side wall of a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0046] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating an example of a locking member according to one embodiment.

[0047] FIG. 24 is a drawing illustrating an example of a locking member arranged in a mounting portion formed on a side wall of a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0048] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing an example in which an integral fastening member according to one embodiment is introduced into a hollow portion in which a locking member is arranged.

[0049] FIG. 26a is a drawing for explaining a process in which an integral fastening member according to one embodiment is introduced into a hollow portion in which a locking member is arranged.

[0050] FIG. 26b is a drawing for explaining a process in which an integral fastening member according to one embodiment is introduced into a hollow portion in which a locking member is arranged.

[0051] FIG. 26c is a drawing for explaining a process in which an integral fastening member according to one embodiment is introduced into a hollow portion in which a locking member is arranged.

[0052] Figure 27a is a drawing for explaining a process of fastening a strap to a fastening member according to one embodiment.

[0053] Figure 27b is a drawing for explaining a process of fastening a strap to a fastening member according to one embodiment.

[0054] Figure 27c is a drawing for explaining a process of fastening a strap to a fastening member according to one embodiment.

[0055] FIG. 28a is a drawing for explaining an air pocket formed in a strap according to one embodiment.

[0056] FIG. 28b is a cross-sectional view showing the H-H' section of FIG. 28a according to one embodiment.

[0057] FIGS. 29a, 29b, and 29c are drawings showing a back plate and a biometric sensor module disposed on the back of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0058] FIG. 29d is a drawing showing the curvature of a first portion of a rear plate of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0059] FIGS. 29E and 20F are drawings for explaining a rear plate protruding at a predetermined curvature from the rear of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0060] FIG. 29g is a drawing showing an example of securing the adhesion force applied to the body by the electronic device and the stability of the electronic device by the back plate of the electronic device having a curvature according to one embodiment.

[0061] FIG. 29h is a diagram illustrating the deviation of biosignals measured multiple times by an electronic device including a back plate having a curvature according to one embodiment.

[0062] FIG. 30 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0063] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0064] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) including a first side (or front side) (110A), a second side (or back side) (110B), and a side surface (110C) surrounding a space between the first side (110A) and the second side (110B), and a fastening member (150, 160) connected to at least a portion of the housing (110) and configured to detachably fasten the electronic device (100) to a part of a user's body (e.g., a wrist, an ankle, etc.). According to one embodiment (not shown), the housing may also refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (110A), the second side (110B), and the side surface (110C) of FIG. 1. In one embodiment, the first side (110A) may be formed by a front plate (101) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate). The second side (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (107). The back plate (107) may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side surface (110C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (106) that is joined to the front plate (101) and the back plate (107) and includes a metal and / or a polymer. In some embodiments, the back plate (107) and the side bezel structure (106) may be formed integrally and include the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum). The above-mentioned fastening member (150, 160) may be formed of various materials and shapes. The integral and multiple unit links of the fastening member (150, 160) may be formed to be mutually movable by using a woven material, leather, rubber, urethane, metal, ceramic, or a combination of at least two of the above-mentioned materials.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (120, see FIG. 3), an audio module (105, 108), a sensor module (111), a key input device (102, 103, 104), and a connector hole (109). In some embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (102, 103, 104), the connector hole (109), or the sensor module (111)) or may additionally include other components.

[0067] The display (120) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (101). The shape of the display (120) may include a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (101), and may include various shapes such as a circle, an oval, or a polygon. The display (120) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a fingerprint sensor.

[0068] The audio module (105, 108) may include a microphone hole (105) and a speaker hole (108). The microphone hole (105) may have a microphone disposed therein for acquiring external sounds, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be disposed therein to detect the direction of sounds. The speaker hole (108) may be used as an external speaker and a receiver for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (108) and the microphone hole (105) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (108) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0069] The sensor module (111) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (111) can include, for example, a biometric sensor module (111) (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface (110B) of the housing (110). The electronic device (100) can further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0070] The key input devices (102, 103, 104) may include a wheel key (102) disposed on a first side (110A) of the housing (110) and rotatable in at least one direction, and / or a side key button (103, 104) disposed on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). The wheel key may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (101). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (102, 103, 104), and the key input devices (102, 103, 104) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (120).

[0071] The fastening member (150, 160) can be detachably fastened to at least a portion of the housing (110). The fastening member (150, 160) can include one or more of a fixing member (152), a fixing member fastening hole (153), a band guide member (154), and a band fastening ring (155).

[0072] The fixing member (152) may be configured to fix the housing (110) and the fastening members (150, 160) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). The fastening member fastening hole (153) may correspond to the fastening member (152) to fasten the housing (110) and the fastening members (150, 160) to a part of the user's body. The band guide member (154) may be configured to limit the range of movement of the fastening member (152) when the fastening member (152) is fastened to the fastening member fastening hole (153), thereby allowing the fastening members (150, 160) to be fastened in close contact with a part of the user's body. The band fixing ring (155) may limit the range of movement of the fastening members (150, 160) when the fastening member (152) and the fastening member fastening hole (153) are fastened.

[0073] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an unfolded electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0074] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (300) may include a side bezel structure (310), a wheel key (320), a front plate (101), a display (120), a first antenna (350), a second antenna (355), a support member (360) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (370), a printed circuit board (380), a sealing member (390), a rear plate (393), and fastening members (395, 397). At least one of the components of the electronic device (300) may be identical to or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and a redundant description thereof will be omitted below. The support member (360) may be disposed inside the electronic device (300) and connected to the side bezel structure (310), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (310). The support member (360) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The support member (360) may have a display (120) coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (380) coupled to the other surface. A processor, memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on the printed circuit board (380). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), a sensor processor, or a communication processor.

[0075] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (300) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0076] The battery (370) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (300), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (370) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (380). The battery (370) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (100), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (100).

[0077] The first antenna (350) may be disposed between the display (120) and the support member (360). The first antenna (350) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The first antenna (350) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. According to one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a part or a combination of the side bezel structure (310) and / or the support member (360).

[0078] The second antenna (355) may be disposed between the circuit board (380) and the back plate (393). The second antenna (355) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The second antenna (355) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. According to one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (310) and / or the back plate (393).

[0079] A sealing member (390) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (310) and the rear plate (393). The sealing member (390) may be configured to block or reduce moisture and foreign substances from entering the space surrounded by the side bezel structure (310) and the rear plate (393) from the outside.

[0080] Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device for explaining a fastening structure of a housing and a strap of an electronic device according to one embodiment. Fig. 5 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device for explaining a fastening structure of a housing and a strap of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0081] The electronic device (400) of FIGS. 4 and 5 may correspond to the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1 and 2 and the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3.

[0082] Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, the electronic device (400) may include a housing (410), a fastening member (420), a bracket (430), at least one body magnet (440), a strap (450), and a rear plate (460). At least one of the components of the electronic device (400) may be identical to or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1 and 2 and the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3, and any overlapping descriptions will be omitted below.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the housing (410) may include a cavity portion (412) formed to be open toward the side direction of the electronic device (400). The cavity portion (412) may include a side wall (412-1) and a plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the side wall (412-1).

[0084] For example, referring to FIG. 4, a side wall (412-1) of a housing (410) may be defined to extend primarily along the y and z directions, and an outer surface exposed to the outside of the housing (410) may be formed by a cavity (e.g., a cavity portion 412). The first side and the second side of the housing (410) may be arranged in directions intersecting each other (e.g., an x-direction and a y-direction, i.e., an xy-plane), and each of the x and y directions intersects the z-direction. The z-direction may be considered a thickness direction of the electronic device (400) and its components.

[0085] In one embodiment, the housing (410) may include a side surface (e.g., sidewall 412-1), a first side surface that protrudes further than the side surface (e.g., is disposed in the -z direction as a portion of the upper plate shape in the xy plane), and a second side surface that protrudes further than the side surface (e.g., is disposed in the +z direction as a portion of the lower plate shape in the xy plane and is at least partially spaced apart from the first side surface along the z direction), wherein the protruding portions of the first and second side surfaces may be formed to define or enclose a space (e.g., a cavity portion 412) together with the side surface. For example, referring to FIG. 4, the cavity portion (412-1) may be open to the exterior of the housing (410) in the +x direction, the -y direction, and the +y direction.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the fastening member (420) may include a button member (420-1) and a hook member (420-2). The hook member (420-2) may be disposed within the cavity portion (412) and engaged with a strap (450) introduced into the cavity portion (412). The button member (420-1) is coupled with the hook member (420-2) and may apply force to the hook member (420-2) toward the front direction (e.g., +z direction) of the electronic device (400), thereby causing the hook member (420-2) to move toward the front of the electronic device (400).

[0087] According to one embodiment, a first spring (471) may be disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the button member (420-1). The first spring (471) disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the button member (420-1) may apply an elastic force to the hook member (420-2) and the button member (420-1) that are coupled to each other. According to one embodiment, the first spring (471) may be omitted. According to one embodiment, a second spring (472) may be disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the cavity portion (412). The second spring (472) may apply an elastic force to the hook member (420-2) disposed in the cavity portion (412). The first spring (471) and / or the second spring (472) may include, for example, a coil spring and / or a plate spring, but are not limited thereto.

[0088] By positioning the structure for fastening between the strap (450) and the housing (410), which will be described later, such as the hook member (420-2) and the button member (420-1), in the edge space of the main body of the electronic device (400), the size of the space required for fastening between the housing (410) and the strap (450) can be reduced. The main body can be defined together by the housing and the fastening member, and can have overall dimensions in each of the thickness direction and the plane direction. If the button member or the like is disposed on the strap, the thickness of the strap increases and the flexibility of the strap decreases, so that the usability of the electronic device (400) may be reduced when the electronic device (400) is worn by the user. In contrast, when a mechanical structure, such as the button member (420-1) according to one embodiment, is disposed within the electronic device (400) having a predetermined thickness, the usability and aesthetic appeal of the electronic device (400) can be secured.

[0089] In addition, since the hooking structure of the hook member (420-2) according to one embodiment can be formed so as to secure a predetermined length along the edge of the main body of the electronic device (400) within the common portion (412), when the hook member (420-2) is fastened to the strap (450), the area of ​​the portion where the force for fastening the hook member (420-2) and the strap (450) acts can increase. In addition, the force for fastening the hook member (420-2) and the strap (450) can act on a wider area toward the front (e.g., +z direction) or the rear (e.g., -z direction) opposite to the front of the electronic device (400), and accordingly, the housing (410) and the strap (450) can be fastened more stably.

[0090] In one embodiment, the bracket (430) can secure the button member (420-1) to the housing (410) so that the fastening member (420) does not come off from the housing (410). The bracket (430) can be secured to the housing (410) by a screw (432). In one embodiment, the electronic device (400) may not include the bracket (430). For example, as shown in FIGS. 7C to 7F , the electronic device (400) can be assembled to the housing (410) without the bracket (430).

[0091] According to one embodiment, at least one body magnet (440) may be disposed in the housing (410), and may be disposed at a position corresponding to at least one strap magnet (454) to be described later when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). Accordingly, for example, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), an attractive force may be applied between the at least one body magnet (440) and the at least one strap magnet (454). When an attractive force is applied between the at least one body magnet (440) and the at least one strap magnet (454), the user may conveniently fasten the strap (450) to the housing (410). Alternatively, for example, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), a repulsive force may be applied between the at least one body magnet (440) and the at least one strap magnet (454). When a repulsive force is applied between at least one body magnet (440) and at least one strap magnet (454), the user can conveniently separate the strap (450) from the housing (410).

[0092] According to one embodiment, magnets (440) having multiple polarities may be arranged in the housing (410) and may be arranged at positions corresponding to the plurality of strap magnets (454) described later when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). In this case, the magnets (440) and the strap magnets (454) may be arranged so that magnets having different polarities are arranged at positions corresponding to each other. For example, the magnets (440) may be arranged in the order of N pole, S pole, and N pole, and the strap magnets (454) corresponding to the magnets (440) may be arranged in the order of S pole, N pole, and S pole. Accordingly, when the strap (450) is inserted into the housing (410) in the correct direction, an attractive force may be applied between the magnets (440) and the strap magnets (454), and when the strap (450) is inserted into the housing (410) in a different direction, a repulsive force may be applied between the magnets (440) and the strap magnets (454). In the above, it has been described that a plurality of magnets (440) having a plurality of polarities and a plurality of strap magnets (454) having a plurality of polarities are arranged, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, one magnet (440) having a plurality of polarities and one strap magnet (454) having a plurality of polarities may be arranged.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the strap (450) may include a strap body (455), a strap adapter (451) as a strap connector, and at least one strap magnet (454). The strap (450) may correspond to the fastening members (150, 160) of FIGS. 1 and 2 and the fastening members (395, 397) of FIG. 3.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the strap body (455) is connected to a strap adapter (451) and can be fastened to the housing (410) by the strap adapter (451).

[0095] According to one embodiment, a strap adapter (451) is disposed on one side of the strap body (455) and can be fastened to a hook member (420-2) of the housing (410). The strap adapter (451) can include a fastening portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453).

[0096] In one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) may have a shape corresponding to the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410), and when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), at least a portion of the strap adapter (451) may be surrounded by the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). For example, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), an edge portion of the strap adapter (451) may be surrounded by the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410).

[0097] According to one embodiment, a strap (450) including a strap body (455) and a strap adapter (451) can be manufactured by injection molding using a strap adapter (451). For example, the strap adapter (451) can be formed of a metal material, and the strap adapter (451) can be injection molded using a rubber material, thereby forming the strap (450). However, the material of the strap body (455) is not limited to a rubber material. For example, the strap (450) can be manufactured by forming the strap adapter (451) on a strap body (455) made of a fabric material through bonding and pressing. For example, a strap (450) in which the strap body (455) and the strap adapter (451) are integrally formed can also be manufactured.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the fastening portion (452) (e.g., the joining portion) of the strap adapter (451) through which the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410) is formed with a hook structure, so that when a portion of the strap (450) is introduced into the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410), it can be fastened to the hook member (420-2) of the housing (410).

[0099] According to one embodiment, a plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into a plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410), thereby preventing the strap (450) from moving in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) after the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410).

[0100] According to one embodiment, at least one strap magnet (454) may be disposed on the strap adapter (451) and may be disposed at a position corresponding to at least one body magnet (440) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). Accordingly, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), an attractive force may be applied between the at least one body magnet (440) and the at least one strap magnet (454).

[0101] Meanwhile, in FIG. 4, the electronic device (400) is described as including at least one body magnet (440) and at least one strap magnet (454), but is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (400) may not include at least one body magnet (440) and at least one strap magnet (454).

[0102] A rear plate (460) according to one embodiment may be arranged to cover one side of the electronic device (400) facing the rear (e.g., -z direction). For example, the rear plate (460) may be formed to include a hole (e.g., an enclosed opening or an enclosed through-hole) surrounding the button member (420-1) such that a portion of the button member (420-1) is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (400). The enclosed opening may be open at the top and bottom surfaces of the rear plate (460). The enclosed opening may correspond to an enclosed opening at the first side portion of the housing (410), and the two enclosed openings may be aligned with each other such that a hook and a button structure may be connected at the aligned opening.

[0103] The housing (410) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment may not include a separate lug for fastening the strap (450), and the strap (450) may be easily fastened and detached from the housing (410).

[0104] The fastening structure of the housing (410) and the strap (450) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment can improve the efficiency of the space in which components can be placed within the electronic device (400).

[0105] The fastening structure of the housing (410) and the strap (450) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment can be implemented in various designs, and user convenience can be enhanced when replacing the strap (450).

[0106] The fastening structure of the housing (410) and the strap (450) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment can be implemented using various materials and designs. For example, by fastening the strap (450) to the housing (410) that does not include a lug, the shape of the housing (410) of the electronic device (400) can be formed in various shapes other than a circle (e.g., cushion shape, polygonal shape, rectangular shape, etc.).

[0107] The fastening structure of the housing (410) and the strap (450) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment can be manufactured with a high yield, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced. For example, since the strap (450) has a simple structure with a complex driving part eliminated, the manufacturing yield is improved when molding the strap (450), and by reducing the number of backup molds for mass production in a short period of time, there is an effect of reducing the mold cost for manufacturing the housing (410) and the strap (450).

[0108] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example in which a button member and a hook member are arranged in a common portion of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 6, a fastening member (420) according to one embodiment may be at least partially disposed in a hollow portion (412) of a housing (410) by coupling a button member (420-1) and a hook member (420-2). The fastening member (420) coupled to the housing (410) may be exposed to the outside of the housing (410) in the hollow portion (412) that is open to the outside of the housing (410) in the x-direction.

[0110] In one embodiment, a button member (420-1) may be inserted into a cavity portion (412) of the housing (410) through an opening (414) formed in or by a portion of the housing (410) (e.g., open toward the rear) of the electronic device (400) in the rear direction (e.g., -z direction). In one embodiment, a hook member (420-2) may be disposed below the opening (414) in the cavity portion (412). In one embodiment, a second spring (not shown) may be disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the cavity portion (412).

[0111] According to one embodiment, a button member (420-1) introduced into a cavity portion (412) through an opening (414) can be coupled with a hook member (420-2) disposed in the cavity portion (412). For example, the button member (420-1) can be assembled with the hook member (420-2) by inserting a protruding portion (420-3) of the button member (420-1) into a recessed portion (420-4) of the hook member (420-2). For example, a first spring (471) may be disposed between the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2), but is not limited thereto.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the fastening member (420) may be composed of a button member (420-1) and a hook member (420-2). The button member (420-1) may be introduced into the cavity (412) through the opening (414), and the hook member (420-2) may be disposed in the cavity (412) from the side of the electronic device (400). Accordingly, even if the space (or volume) of the cavity (412) is formed small, the fastening member (420) may be effectively disposed in the housing (410). The button member (420-1) may extend from the rear surface of the housing (410) to the outside of the housing (410), and may extend from the cavity to the inside of the housing (410) through the opening (414). That is, the opening (414) may be open at the rear surface and the front surface of the protruding (plate) portion of the housing (410).

[0113] FIG. 7a is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' section of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0114] Referring to FIG. 7A, the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) may be coupled to each other within the common portion of the housing (410). In this case, for example, a first spring (471-1) may be disposed between the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2). The first spring (471-1) may be disposed within a groove (420-5) (e.g., a spring groove) formed in the button member (420-1) and open toward the front. The first spring (471-1) provides an opposite force between the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) along the thickness direction, so that the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) may be biased away from each other.

[0115] Additionally, for example, second springs (472-1, 472-2) may be disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the housing (410). The second springs (472-1, 472-2) may be disposed within grooves (420-7, 420-8) formed in the button member (420-1). These grooves may be open in the forward direction. The second springs (472-1, 472-2) provide opposing forces between the housing (410) and the hook member (420-2) along the thickness direction, so that the housing (410) and the hook member (420-2) may be biased away from each other.

[0116] Accordingly, for example, when the button member (420-1) is pressed by an external force from the user, a repulsive force due to the elastic forces of the first spring (471-1) and the second springs (472-1, 472-2) can be applied to the user.

[0117] According to one embodiment, when the first spring (471-1) and the second springs (472-1, 472-2) are arranged in two stages, the phenomenon of the strap (450) being detached from the housing (410) due to the button member (420-1) being unintentionally pressed can be prevented. In addition, even when the button member (420-1) is pressed to a certain extent, the phenomenon of the hook member (420-2) moving immediately can be prevented because the first spring (471-1) absorbs a certain section of force.

[0118] FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' section of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0119] Referring to Fig. 7b, for example, the first spring (471-1) may be omitted. For example, the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) may be coupled to each other without the first spring (471-1). In addition, when a user presses the button member (420-1), a repulsive force due to the elastic forces of the second springs (472-1, 472-2) may be applied to the user.

[0120] Accordingly, when the strap (450) is mounted on the housing (410), the phenomenon of the strap (450) tilting with respect to the housing (410) can be prevented by at least one of the first spring (471-1) or the second springs (472-1, 472-2).

[0121] Figures 7c to 7f are drawings showing examples of a fastening member being assembled to a housing according to one embodiment. Figure 7f is an enlarged view of area A in Figure 7e.

[0122] Referring to FIGS. 7C to 7F, the fastening member (420) can be fixed to the housing (410) without a separate bracket (430). According to one embodiment, the fastening member (420) inserted into the opening (414) can be fixed to the housing (410) by a plurality of fastening holes (433-1, 433-2) inserted into the thickness portion of the housing so as to cover a portion of the periphery of the main body of the opening (414) and a portion of the edge of the fastening member (420). For example, in the button portion of the fastening member (420) (e.g., the button portion (420-1)), the ends (420-9, 420-8) of the outer edge adjacent to the opening can be formed to have a lower height along the thickness direction than other portions of the edge of the button portion of the fastening member (420). These end portions can have a step shape.

[0123] Additionally, recessed portions (410-7, 410-8) may be formed in a groove shape around the opening (414) of the housing (410) at positions adjacent to the ends (420-9, 420-8) of the fastening member (420). Additionally, a plurality of fastening holes (433-1, 433-2) may be press-fitted into the housing (410) so as to cover the ends (420-9, 420-8) of the fastening member (420) and the recessed portions (410-7, 410-8) of the housing (410). Accordingly, the fastening member (420) may be stably fixed to the housing (410) without using the bracket (430). Since the edges of the fasteners (433-1, 433-2) overlap with the step-shaped portion at the end of the button member (420-1), the fasteners (433-1, 433-2) can restrict or limit the movement in the rearward direction in the thickness direction of the button member (420-1).

[0124] FIG. 8a is a drawing for explaining a plate spring disposed between a fastening member and a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0125] FIG. 8b is a drawing for explaining a plate spring disposed between a fastening member and a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0126] Referring to FIGS. 8A and 8B, the plate spring (473) may extend from the hook member (420-2) in the hollow portion of the housing (410) and be positioned below the hook member (420-2). Accordingly, when a user presses the button member (420-1), the spring (473) may be pressed against the housing (410), and a repulsive force due to the elasticity of the plate spring (473) may be applied to the user.

[0127] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a BB' section of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 9, the hook member (420-2) can be disposed within the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). The hook member (420-2) can be disposed within the mounting portion (412-9) within the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). The hook member (420-2) includes a groove (420-7) formed (e.g., open) toward the front (e.g., +z direction) of the electronic device (400), and a second spring (472-1) can be disposed within the groove (420-7). The second spring (472-1) is arranged between the anchoring portion (412-9) and the hook member (420-2) within the common portion (412), so that it can exert an elastic force from the housing (410) toward the hook member (420-2), i.e., away from the surface of the housing (410) that provides the bottom of the anchoring portion (412-9).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the width (L1) as the total width (or maximum width) of the hook member (420-2) in the width direction (e.g., in the direction perpendicular to the -z direction, such as the direction along the x direction) may be greater than the width (D1) as the total width of the first opening (410-1) formed toward the rear (e.g., in the -z direction) of the electronic device (400). According to one embodiment, the length (L2) as the total length of the hook member (420-2) in the length direction (e.g., in the direction along the thickness direction, such as the -z direction) may be smaller than the width (D2) as the total width of the second opening (410-2) formed toward the side (e.g., in the direction perpendicular to the -z direction) of the electronic device (400).

[0130] In one embodiment, the fixing portion (412-9) and the first opening (410-1) may overlap each other along the z-direction to provide a space in which the button member (420-1) and / or the hook member (420-2) of the fastening member (420) can move, and the fastening member (420) can reciprocate along the path. The second opening (410-2) may provide a space in which the fastening portion (10) of the fastening member (420) that moves together with the button member (420-1) and / or the hook member (420-2) can move.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the hook member (420-2) includes a fastening portion (10), and an ending portion of the fastening portion (10) can protrude toward the front (e.g., +z direction) or rear (e.g., -z direction) of the electronic device.

[0132] Here, the end (e.g., the tip) of the binding portion (10) may be positioned inside the outermost surface of the housing (410) in which the second opening (410-2) is formed. The binding portion (10) may include a protruding portion extending in the -z direction at a common thickness (e.g., a position where line L1 is defined), thereby forming a step or a hook at the end of the binding portion.

[0133] FIGS. 10A and 10B are drawings showing a protruding attachment portion from a strap adapter of a strap according to one embodiment.

[0134] Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B , a strap adapter (451) included in a strap (450) according to one embodiment may include a fastening portion (452). For example, the fastening portion (452) may be formed to protrude from one side of the strap adapter (451) at a central portion of the strap adapter (451). For example, referring again to FIG. 4 , the fastening portion (452) may further protrude from the strap adapter (451) in the -x direction. The fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) may be formed with a hooking structure so as to be fastened to a hook member (420-2) disposed in a hollow portion (e.g., 412) of a housing (e.g., 410).

[0135] FIG. 10c is a drawing showing a fastening portion that does not protrude from a strap adapter of a strap according to one embodiment.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 10c, a strap adapter (451) included in a strap (450) according to one embodiment may include a fastening portion (452). For example, the fastening portion (452) may be formed so as not to protrude from one side of the strap adapter (451) at a central portion of the strap adapter (451). For example, referring again to FIG. 4, the fastening portion (452) may not protrude further from the strap adapter (451) along the -x direction (i.e., in the plane direction of the xy plane). The fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) may be formed with a hooking structure so as to be fastened with a hook member (420-2) disposed in a hollow portion (e.g., 412) of a housing (e.g., 410).

[0137] The protrusion distance of the hook member (420-2) in the +x direction may vary depending on the protrusion distance of the fastening portion (452) in the -x direction and toward the common portion of the electronic device (400). In one embodiment, the extent to which the hook member (420-2) protrudes toward the side of the electronic device (400) when the fastening portion (452) does not protrude from the strap adapter (451) (e.g., based on the outermost surface of the housing (410)) may be greater than the extent to which the hook member (420-2) protrudes toward the side of the electronic device (400) when the fastening portion (452) protrudes from the strap adapter (451). Accordingly, when the fastening portion (452) does not protrude from the strap adapter (451) (or when the fastening portion (452) protrudes only slightly), the strap (450) can be effectively fastened to the housing (410) without deteriorating the quality of the exterior appearance of the strap (450) of the electronic device (400) and while increasing the design perfection of the exterior appearance.

[0138] FIG. 10d is a drawing for explaining an example of a fastening portion and a protruding guide formed on a strap according to one embodiment.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 10D, a strap (450) according to one embodiment may include a fastening portion (452) and protruding guides (453-1, 453-2). For example, one end of the strap body (455) along the direction closest to the electronic device (400) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape or cross-section of a hollow portion (e.g., 412) of a housing (410), and the fastening portion (452) may be arranged at a central portion (e.g., with respect to the center along the y direction) of one end of the strap body (455). For example, the protruding guides (453-1, 453-2) may be formed in a shape corresponding to recesses (e.g., 412-1, 412-2) formed in a hollow portion (e.g., 412) of a housing (e.g., 410), and may be arranged at both ends of one end of the strap body (455), respectively. For example, the fastening portion (452) and the protruding guides (453-1, 453-2) can perform the function of a strap adapter (e.g., 451).

[0140] FIGS. 11A and 11B are drawings showing examples of a hook member being fastened to a fastening portion of a strap according to one embodiment.

[0141] Referring to FIGS. 11A and 11B, for example, the fastening portion (10) of the hook member (420-2) coupled to the button member (420-1) and movable together may include a hooking structure formed to face one direction when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). The fastening portion (452) formed on the strap (450) may include a hooking structure formed to face a direction opposite to the one direction in which the hooking structure of the fastening member (420) extends. Accordingly, the hooking structure of the fastening portion (10) of the hook member (420-2) coupled to the button member (420-1) may be fastened to the strap (450) at the hooking structure of the fastening portion (452) formed on the strap (450).

[0142] Referring to FIG. 11B, the fastening member (420) (indicated by the fastening portion (10)) may face the strap (450) along the x-direction, which is the coupling direction of the electronic device (400) (e.g., an arrow in FIG. 11B). In a detachable coupling of the electronic device (400) and the strap (450), the fastening portion (10) may face the fastening portion (452) and engage with each other to prevent the housing (410) and the strap (450) from being separated from each other. The housing (410) and the strap (450) may be coupled in a detachable manner by coupling the fastening portion (10) with the fastening portion (452), but is not limited thereto.

[0143] FIG. 12A is a drawing showing the arrangement of button members when looking at the electronic device from the rear of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0144] FIG. 12b is a cross-sectional view illustrating the CC' section of FIG. 12a according to one embodiment.

[0145] Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B, a strap (450) according to one embodiment may be attached to a housing (410). According to one embodiment, a button member (420-1) may be coupled with a hook member (420-2) and disposed in a hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) so as to be exposed to the outside of the housing (410) by the hollow portion (412). The hook member (420-2) may be disposed in a seating portion (412-9) within the hollow portion (412). Additionally, a second spring (472-1) may be disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the seating portion (412-9) within the hollow portion (412).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the opening (414) of the housing (410) may be formed to have a stepped cross-section. For example, the opening (414) may include a first support portion (414-1) as a first support surface and a second support portion (414-2) as a second support surface. Accordingly, when the button member (420-1) is introduced into the opening (414) and moves toward the hollow portion (412) in the +z direction, the protruding portion (40) surrounding the button member (420-1) may be supported by the second support portion (414-2). The second support surface may restrict further movement of the button member (420-1) toward the seating portion (412-9).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the bracket (430) may be secured on the first support portion (414-1) of the opening (414) while surrounding the button member (420-1). Accordingly, when the button member (420-1) moves in the -z direction toward the outside of the electronic device (400) through the opening (414), the bracket (430) secured to the opening (414) may prevent the button member (420-1) from being detached from the housing (410) and extending to the outside of the electronic device (400) through the opening (414) by blocking the movement of the protruding portion (40) surrounding the button member (420-1).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the fastening portion (10) of the hook member (420-2) may include a hooking structure that protrudes toward the rear (e.g., -z direction) of the electronic device (400). The hooking structure of the fastening portion (10) of the hook member (420-2) may be formed by the protruding portion (10-1) of the fastening portion (10). In addition, the hook member (420-2) may include a recessed portion (10-2) formed by the protrusion of the protruding portion (10-1).

[0149] Additionally, the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) may include a hooking structure that faces the front (e.g., +z direction) of the electronic device (400) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). The hooking structure of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) may be formed by a protruding portion (452-1) of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450). Additionally, the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) may include a recessed portion (452-2) formed by the protrusion of the protruding portion (452-1).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the strap (450) can be fastened to the housing (410) by interlocking the hook structure of the fastening portion (10) of the hook member (420-2) of the housing (410) with the fastening structure of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450). When the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) can be formed to receive at least a portion of the fastening portion (10) of the hook member (420-2) of the housing (410). For example, the protruding portion (10-1) of the hook member (420-2) can be received in the recessed portion (452-2) of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450). Additionally, for example, the protruding portion (452-1) of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) can be accommodated in the recessed portion (10-2) of the hook member (420-2). The strap (450) detachably attached to the housing (410) includes protruding portions (10-1 and 452-1) that overlap each other along the coupling direction (e.g., x-direction).

[0151] Referring to FIG. 12b, since the spring (472-1) biases the fastening member (420) in a rearward direction (e.g., in the -z direction), the strap (450) can be detachably attached to the housing (410) by the force of one or more springs between the fastening member (420) and the housing (410).

[0152] FIG. 13A is a side view of an electronic device, showing a strap attached to a housing according to one embodiment.

[0153] FIG. 13b is a cross-sectional view showing the D-D' section of FIG. 13a according to one embodiment.

[0154] Referring to FIGS. 13A and 13B , a strap (450) according to one embodiment may be attached to a housing (410). For example, a first protruding guide (453-1) included in a strap adapter (451) may be inserted into a second recess (412-2) of a hollow portion (412) of the housing (410), and a second protruding guide (453-2) included in the strap adapter (451) may be inserted into a second recess (412-2) of a hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). Accordingly, the first recess (412-1) and the second recess (412-2) may prevent the first protruding guide (453-1) and the second protruding guide (453-2) of the strap adapter (451) from moving in a lateral direction of the electronic device (400), such as along the y-direction. For example, the first recess (412-1) and the second recess (412-2) can prevent the strap adapter (451) from moving in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the strap adapter (451) moves into the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) to be fixed to the housing (410).

[0155] FIG. 14a is a drawing for explaining a recess formed in a strap according to one embodiment.

[0156] FIG. 14b is a drawing for explaining a hollow portion in which a protruding guide is formed according to one embodiment.

[0157] FIG. 14c is a cross-sectional view showing the E-E' section of FIG. 14b according to one embodiment.

[0158] Referring to FIGS. 14a to 14c, protruding guides (412-5, 412-6) formed in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) can be inserted into recesses (456-1, 456-2) of the strap adapter (451).

[0159] Referring to FIG. 14A, a strap adapter (451) according to one embodiment may include a third recess (456-1) and a fourth recess (456-2). In addition, a fastening portion (452) may be formed in a central portion of the strap adapter (451). For example, in the strap adapter (451), the fastening portion (452) may be formed between the third recess (456-1) and the fourth recess (456-2).

[0160] Referring to FIG. 14B, the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) according to one embodiment may include a third protruding guide (412-5) and a fourth protruding guide (412-6). In addition, a hook member (420-2) may be disposed in the central portion of the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). For example, the hook member (420-2) may be disposed between the third protruding guide (412-5) and the fourth protruding guide (412-6) in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410).

[0161] Referring to FIG. 14c, the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) according to one embodiment can be fastened to the hook member (420-2) arranged in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). For example, the third protruding guide (412-5) and the fourth protruding guide (412-6) formed in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) can be inserted into the third recess (456-1) and the fourth recess (456-2) formed in the strap adapter (451).

[0162] Accordingly, the third recess (456-1) and the fourth recess (456-2) can prevent the third protruding guide (412-5) and the fourth protruding guide (412-6) from moving in the lateral direction of the electronic device (400). For example, the third recess (456-1) and the fourth recess (456-2) can prevent the strap adapter (451) from moving in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the strap adapter (451) moves toward the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) to be fastened to the housing (410).

[0163] FIG. 15a is a drawing showing a protrusion formed on a strap according to one embodiment.

[0164] FIG. 15b is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of the F-F' section of FIG. 15a, with the strap attached to the housing according to one embodiment.

[0165] Referring to FIGS. 15A and 15B, protrusions (e.g., 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56) formed on a strap (450) according to one embodiment can compensate for a tolerance between the strap (450) and the housing (410) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410) and prevent the strap (450) from flowing or moving unintentionally within the housing (410).

[0166] Referring to FIG. 15A, protrusions (51, 52) may be formed on a surface facing the housing (410) at one end of the strap (450) according to one embodiment. For example, among the surfaces facing the housing (410) at one end of the strap (450), a first protrusion (51) may be formed between a second protrusion guide (453-2) and a fastening portion (452), and a second protrusion (52) may be formed between a first protrusion guide (453-1) and a fastening portion (452).

[0167] According to one embodiment, protrusions (53, 54, 55, 56) may be formed at the edge portion of one end of the strap (450). For example, a third protrusion (53) and a fourth protrusion (54) may be formed at the edge portion that is bent on the side facing the housing (410) of one end of the strap (450) with the fastening portion (452) therebetween. For example, a fifth protrusion (55) and a sixth protrusion (56) may be formed at the edge portion that is bent on the side facing the housing (410) of one end of the strap (450) with the fastening portion (452) therebetween.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (51), the third protrusion (53), and the fifth protrusion (55) may be arranged to at least partially overlap each other. According to one embodiment, the second protrusion (52), the fourth protrusion (54), and the sixth protrusion (56) may be arranged to at least partially overlap each other.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 15B, according to one embodiment, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), the second protrusion (52) can be pressed against the side wall (412-1) of the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410). According to one embodiment, the second protrusion (52) can be formed of a material having elasticity. According to one embodiment, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), the second protrusion (52) can exert an elastic force toward the side wall (412-1) of the hollow portion (412), thereby compensating for the tolerance (61) or gap between the side wall (412-1) of the hollow portion (412) and the strap (450). In addition, the strap (450) can be prevented from flowing within the housing (410).

[0170] In one embodiment, when the strap (450) is attached to the housing (410), the fourth protrusion (54) may be formed to partially overlap with a wall (63) extending from a portion of the side wall (412-1) of the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) closer to the rear of the electronic device (400). In addition, in one embodiment, when the strap (450) is attached to the housing (410), the sixth protrusion (56) may be formed to partially overlap with a wall (65) extending from a portion of the side wall (412-1) of the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) closer to the front of the electronic device (400). Here, the walls (412-1, 63, and 65) may contribute to defining the hollow portion of the housing (410). In one embodiment, the fourth protrusion (54) and the sixth protrusion (56) may be formed of a material having elasticity. Accordingly, the fourth protrusion (54) and the sixth protrusion (56) can compensate for a tolerance or gap between an edge portion of one end of the strap (450) and the walls (63, 65) of the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). In addition, the strap (450) can be prevented from flowing within the housing (410). Here, the tolerance or gap can be defined between facing surfaces of the housing (410) and the strap (450), which can include an inner surface of the housing (410) defining the hollow portion and an outer surface of the strap (450) facing the inner surface of the housing (410).

[0171] In one embodiment, the degree to which the fourth protrusion (54) partially overlaps with the wall (63) of the cavity portion (412) may be greater than the degree to which the sixth protrusion (56) overlaps with the wall (65) of the cavity portion (412). Accordingly, when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), the hook member (420-2) can be more stably fastened to the fastening portion (452).

[0172] FIG. 16 is a drawing for explaining a body magnet placed in a housing and a strap magnet placed in a strap according to one embodiment.

[0173] Referring to FIG. 16, according to one embodiment, while the strap (450) is being fastened to the housing (410), the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) of the housing (410) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) of the strap (450) may be arranged so that a magnetic force acts between the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) of the housing (410) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) of the strap (450). For example, at least one of the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) of the strap (450) may be a magnetic material having a magnetic force of approximately 1800 Gauss or more.

[0174] According to one embodiment, a first body magnet (441-1) and a second body magnet (441-2) may be disposed adjacent to a common portion (412) in the housing (410). In addition, the first body magnet (441-1) may be disposed between the first recess (412-2) and the button member (420-1), and the second body magnet (441-2) may be disposed between the second recess (412-3) and the button member (420-1).

[0175] According to one embodiment, when the strap (450) is attached to the housing (410), strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) may be placed at positions corresponding to the main body magnets (441-1, 441-2) at one end of the strap (450). For example, in the strap adapter (451), the first strap magnet (454-1) may be placed between the first protruding guide (453-1) and the attachment portion (452), and the second strap magnet (454-2) may be placed between the second protruding guide (453-2) and the attachment portion (452).

[0176] In one embodiment, the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) can assist in the alignment between the strap (450) and the housing (410) while the strap (450) is being fastened to the housing (410), and can provide a guide for the fastening of the strap (450) to the user. For example, the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) can generate, for example, a clicking sound when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), and can enhance the user experience.

[0177] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view showing the G-G' section of FIG. 16 according to one embodiment.

[0178] Referring to FIG. 17, the second body magnet (441-2) may be placed within the housing (410), and the second strap magnet (454-2) may be placed within the strap adapter (451). In addition, when viewed from the side of the electronic device (400), the second body magnet (441-2) may at least partially overlap the second strap magnet (454-2).

[0179] FIGS. 18A and 18B are drawings showing examples of a body magnet and a strap magnet arranged in an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0180] Referring to FIGS. 18A and 18B, the first body magnet (441-1) and the second body magnet (441-2) according to one embodiment can be inserted and placed within the housing (410), and the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) can be inserted and placed within the strap adapter (451).

[0181] FIGS. 19A to 19C are drawings showing examples of a strap magnet being placed on a strap adapter according to one embodiment.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 19A, the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) according to one embodiment can be inserted into the recesses (71, 72) formed in the strap adapter (451), respectively. For example, the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) can be attached to the recesses (71, 72) formed in the strap adapter (451), respectively, by bonding.

[0183] According to one embodiment, after a strap (450) including a strap adapter (451) and a strap body (455) is formed by insert injection molding, a first strap magnet (454-1) and a second strap magnet (454-2) can be inserted into the recesses (71, 72), respectively. Accordingly, the magnetism of the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) can be prevented from being removed by heat during the forming process of the strap (450).

[0184] Referring to FIG. 19b, the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) according to one embodiment can be fitted into grooves (73, 74) formed on the surface of the strap adapter (451) facing the housing (410). For example, the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) can be attached to the grooves (73, 74), respectively, by bonding.

[0185] According to one embodiment, after the strap (450) including the strap adapter (451) and the strap body (455) is formed by insert injection molding, the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) can be fitted into the grooves (73, 74) respectively by bonding. Accordingly, the magnetism of the first strap magnet (454-1) and the second strap magnet (454-2) can be prevented from being removed by heat during the forming process of the strap (450).

[0186] Referring to FIG. 19c, a plurality of strap magnets (80, 81, 82, 83) according to one embodiment may be attached to a surface of the strap adapter (451) facing the housing (410) while being spaced apart from each other. For example, when the strap (450) is attached to the housing (410), body magnets (not shown) may be arranged at positions corresponding to the plurality of strap magnets (80, 81, 82, 83) in the housing (410). For example, the plurality of strap magnets (80, 81, 82, 83) may be attached to the surface of the strap adapter (451) facing the housing (410) by bonding, respectively.

[0187] According to one embodiment, after a strap (450) including a strap adapter (451) and a strap body (455) is formed by insert injection molding, a plurality of strap magnets (80, 81, 82, 83) may be respectively arranged on a surface of the strap adapter (451) facing the housing (410). Accordingly, the magnetism of the plurality of strap magnets (80, 81, 82, 83) may be prevented from being removed by heat during the forming process of the strap (450).

[0188] Fig. 20 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of a main body magnet and a strap magnet according to one embodiment.

[0189] Referring to FIG. 20, strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) according to one embodiment may be placed on protruding guides (453-1, 453-2) of a strap adapter (451), and body magnets (441-1, 441-2) may be placed at positions adjacent to recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the housing (410).

[0190] For example, the first strap magnet (454-1) may be placed within the first protruding guide (453-1) of the strap adapter (451), and the second strap magnet (454-2) may be placed within the second protruding guide (453-2) of the strap adapter (451).

[0191] Additionally, for example, the first body magnet (441-1) may be positioned adjacent to the first recess (412-1) in the housing (410), and the second body magnet (441-2) may be positioned adjacent to the second recess (412-2) in the housing (410).

[0192] FIGS. 21A and 21B are drawings illustrating an integrally formed fastening member according to one embodiment. FIGS. 21A and 21B may be perspective views of the +x-direction and -x-direction sides of the fastening member (520), respectively.

[0193] Referring to FIGS. 21A and 21B , according to one embodiment, an integrally formed fastening member (520) may include a button portion (522), a hook portion (524), at least one home portion (526), ​​and a groove (528), which may form a single, continuous shape of the fastening member (520). For example, a button portion (420-1) and a hook portion (420-2) may be integrally formed to form the fastening member (520), and the button portion (522) of the integrally formed fastening member (520) may correspond to the button portion (420-1) and the hook portion (524) may correspond to the hook portion (420-2). According to one embodiment, when the integrally formed fastening member (520) is placed in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410), the button portion (522) may be formed to extend from the hook portion (524) toward the rear of the electronic device (400).

[0194] As a spring home according to one embodiment, at least one spring (not shown) may be arranged in at least one groove portion (526). The groove (528) according to one embodiment may be supported by a locking member (530) to be described later when the fastening member (520) is arranged within the hollow portion (412).

[0195] FIG. 22 is a drawing illustrating an example of a recess formed in a side wall of a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0196] Referring to FIG. 22, a side wall (412-1) of a hollow portion (412) of a housing (410) according to one embodiment may be formed with a mounting portion (412-8) on which a locking member (530), which will be described later and is to be placed to support a fastening member (520) disposed within the hollow portion (412), is disposed. For example, the mounting portion (412-8) may be formed at a lower portion of an opening (414) among the side walls (412-1) of the hollow portion (412). For example, the mounting portion (412-8) may be formed at a central portion of the side wall (412-1) of the hollow portion (412). For example, the mounting portion (412-8) may be formed as a groove having a depth corresponding to a thickness of a locking member (530), which will be described later.

[0197] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating an example of a locking member according to one embodiment.

[0198] Referring to FIG. 23, a locking member (530) disposed on a mounting portion (412-8) formed on a side wall (412-1) of a hollow portion (412) according to one embodiment may include a hook portion (532). The hook portion (532) may prevent a fastening member (520) introduced into the hollow portion (412) through an opening (414) from being separated from the outside of the housing (410) through the opening (414). The locking member (530) according to one embodiment may be fixed to the mounting portion (412-8). For example, the locking member (530) may be fixed to the mounting portion (412-8) by welding or may be fixed to the mounting portion (412-8) through an adhesive material, but is not limited thereto. For example, the mounting portion (412-8) formed in the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) may include a metal material.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the locking member (530) may be formed of an elastic material. For example, the locking member (530) may be formed of a material such as metal (e.g., stainless steel). The hook portion (532) may utilize elasticity to bend toward the inside of the electronic device (400) during the process of assembling the fastening member (520) to the housing (410), thereby providing a space for the fastening member (520) to be inserted into the housing (410). The protruding shape of the hook portion (532) may return to its original shape after the fastening member (520) is inserted into the housing (410), thereby preventing the fastening member (520) from being separated from the housing (410) by being caught on one surface of the fastening member (520).

[0200] FIG. 24 is a drawing illustrating an example of a locking member arranged in a mounting portion formed on a side wall of a common portion according to one embodiment.

[0201] In one embodiment, the locking member (530) may be disposed on the seating portion (412-8) of the side wall (412-1) of the cavity portion (412). In one embodiment, the locking member (530) may be disposed on the central portion of the side wall (412-1) of the cavity portion (412). In one embodiment, the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) may be attached to the side wall (412-1) of the cavity portion (412) such that the hook portion (532) faces the front (e.g., +z direction) of the electronic device (400).

[0202] FIG. 25 is a drawing showing an example in which an integral fastening member according to one embodiment is introduced into a hollow portion in which a locking member is arranged.

[0203] Referring to FIG. 25, an integrated fastening member (520) according to one embodiment can be inserted into the cavity portion (412) through an opening (414) of the housing (410). For example, as indicated by the upward arrow in FIG. 25, the integrated fastening member (520) can be inserted in an insertion direction toward the front (e.g., +z direction) of the electronic device (400) through the opening (414) of the housing (410). For example, a groove (528) of the fastening member (520) can be supported by a hook portion (532) of a locking member (530) disposed on a side wall (412-1) of the cavity portion (412). In addition, at least one spring (62) can be disposed in at least one groove portion (526) of the fastening member (520).

[0204] FIGS. 26a to 26c are drawings for explaining a process in which an integral fastening member according to one embodiment is introduced into a hollow portion in which a locking member is arranged.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 26a, a fastening member (520) according to one embodiment can be inserted into the housing (410) in an insertion direction by moving forward (e.g., in the +z direction) of the electronic device (400) through the opening (414) of the housing (410). While the fastening member (520) is being inserted into the housing (410), the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) can be pushed toward the interior of the electronic device (400) by the fastening member (520) moving along the locking member (530) in the insertion direction. For example, FIG. 26a shows a state in which the hook portion (532) is arranged closer to the inner wall of the housing (410) than FIG. 26b.

[0206] Referring to FIG. 26b, as the fastening member (520) according to one embodiment is inserted deeper into the housing (410) than in FIG. 26a, the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) can be hooked onto the groove (528) of the fastening member (520). The hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) can maintain contact with the groove (528) while exerting an elastic force on the groove (528) of the fastening member (520). Accordingly, the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) can support the fastening member (420) so that the fastening member (520) does not come out of the housing (410) through the opening (414) (e.g., movement in the opposite direction of the insertion direction is restricted). In one embodiment, the locking member (530) prevents the fastening member (520) from being dislodged from the housing (410) through the opening (414), thereby allowing the fastening member (520) to be secured within the housing without using a separate bracket (e.g., 430).

[0207] Referring to FIG. 26c, after the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) according to one embodiment is caught in the groove (528) of the fastening member (520), a rear plate (460) may be placed on a portion of the fastening member (520) that is not inserted into the housing (410). The rear plate (460) may be placed on the housing (410) so as to cover the portion of the fastening member (520) that is not inserted into the housing (410).

[0208] Figures 27a to 27c are drawings for explaining a process of fastening a strap to a fastening member according to one embodiment.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 27a, in a state where a fastening member (520) is placed within a housing (410) according to one embodiment, a fastening portion (452) of a strap (450) can be introduced into the interior of the housing (410) by moving toward the fastening member (520).

[0210] Referring to FIG. 27b, the inclined surface (92) of the hook structure of the fastening member (520) disposed within the housing (410) according to one embodiment and the inclined surface (90) of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) can contact each other. The inclined surface (90) of the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) can apply force to the inclined surface (92) of the hook structure of the hook portion (524) of the fastening member (520) disposed within the housing (410), and the fastening member (520) can move toward the front (e.g., in the +z direction) of the electronic device (400) by the force applied to the inclined surface (92). For example, the inclined surface (90) can cause the fastening member (520) to move toward the front (e.g., +z direction) of the electronic device (400) and compress the spring (62) by applying a force greater than the elastic force of the spring (62) to the inclined surface (92).

[0211] Referring to FIG. 27c, as the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) according to one embodiment is pulled further into the housing (410), the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) may be fastened to the hook portion (524) of the fastening member (520) disposed within the housing (410). Here, when the inclined surface (90) formed on the fastening portion (452) of the strap (450) moves deeper into the hollow portion than the inclined surface (92) formed on the fastening structure of the hook portion (524) of the fastening member (520) disposed within the housing (410), since the inclined surface (90) exerts a force smaller than the elastic force of the spring (62), the fastening member (520) may move in the rearward direction (e.g., -z direction) of the electronic device (400) by the biasing force applied from the spring (62). When the fastening member (520) moves in the rearward direction (e.g., -z direction) of the electronic device (400), the spring (62) becomes uncompressed, and the two hooks forming each of the inclined surfaces (90) and the inclined surfaces (92) can overlap each other in the x direction.

[0212] FIGS. 28a and 28b are drawings illustrating air pockets formed in a strap according to one embodiment.

[0213] Referring to FIG. 28a, according to one embodiment, an air pocket (459) may be formed at a location adjacent to a strap adapter (451) in a strap body (455) of a strap (450). The air pocket (459) may be formed along the strap adapter (451) at a location adjacent to the strap adapter (451) in the strap body (455).

[0214] Figure 28b is a cross-sectional view showing the H-H' section of Figure 28a.

[0215] Referring to FIG. 28b, according to one embodiment, the air pocket (459) may be formed in a sunken structure. The thickness of the portion of the strap body (455) where the air pocket (459) is formed may be smaller than the thickness of other portions. The air pocket (459) may be an empty space or an empty gap.

[0216] For example, an air pocket (459) can be formed in a portion of the strap body (455) where the bending is greater than a preset value to increase the flexibility of the strap (450), and when a user wears an electronic device on a body such as the body, the strap (450) can be made to adhere closely to the body.

[0217] FIGS. 29A to 29C are drawings for explaining the protrusion of the rear plate and the biometric sensor module disposed on the rear of the electronic device.

[0218] FIGS. 29A, 29B, and 29C are drawings illustrating a rear plate and a biometric sensor module disposed on the rear surface of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 29D is a drawing illustrating a curvature of a first portion of the rear plate of the electronic device according to one embodiment. FIGS. 29E and 29F are drawings for explaining a rear plate protruding at a predetermined curvature from the rear surface of the electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0219] Referring to FIGS. 29A, 29B, and 29C, a rear plate (460) and a biosensor module (411) may be disposed on the rear surface of an electronic device (400) according to one embodiment. According to one embodiment, the biosensor module (411) may include light emitting diodes (LEDs) and photodiodes (PDs) for obtaining biometric information of a user. For example, the biosensor module (411) may include LEDs and / or PDs for at least one of heart rate (HR) measurement, irregular heart rhythm notification (IHRN) measurement, electrocardiogram (ECG) measurement, blood pressure (BP) measurement, bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measurement, or percutaneous oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement. In addition, for example, the biosensor module (411) may include LEDs and / or PDs for measuring at least one of antioxidant levels or advanced glycation end products.

[0220] For example, the LEDs may include 13 LEDs. For example, the LEDs may include 3 Green LEDs, 3 IR LEDs, 2 Red LEDs, 2 UV LEDs, 2 Yellow LEDs, 1 Blue1 LED, and 1 Blue2 LED. However, the types and numbers of LEDs included in the LEDs are not limited thereto.

[0221] For example, PDs may include four PDs. For example, PDs may include two normal PDs and two green PDs. However, the types and number of PDs included in PDs are not limited thereto.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the biosensor module (411) may be placed on a PCB. In this case, for example, the PCB may be formed with a six-layer structure and may have a thickness of approximately 0.38T. In addition, for example, the PCB may include an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) and may support calibration for light intensity.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the back plate (460) may include a first portion (460-1) and a second portion (460-2). According to one embodiment, the first portion (460-1) of the back plate (460) may be positioned at a position corresponding to the biometric sensor module (411), and at least some of the plurality of LEDs and the plurality of PDs included in the biometric sensor module (411) may be visible from the outside of the electronic device (400) through the first portion (460-1) of the back plate (460). For example, the first portion (460-1) of the back plate (460) may be implemented as glass, but is not limited thereto.

[0224] According to one embodiment, the second portion (460-2) of the back plate (460) may be positioned to surround the edge of the first portion (460-1) of the back plate (460). In FIGS. 29A to 29F , the back plate (460) is described as having the first portion (460-1) and the second portion (460-2) as separate components, but is not limited thereto. The back plate (460) may also be formed integrally with the first portion (460-1) and the second portion (460-2) as one component.

[0225] Referring to FIGS. 29d and 29f, the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment may be formed such that the first portion (460-1) has a predetermined curvature. The rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) may be formed such that the first portion (460-1) protrudes more toward the rear of the electronic device (400) than the second portion (460-2) of the rear plate (460). For example, the rear plate (460) may be formed to have a curvature range of approximately 45R to 65R, and preferably may have a curvature of approximately 50R. In addition, for example, the rear plate (460) may protrude toward the rear of the electronic device (400) by an amount of approximately 1.5 mm to 3.5 mm, and preferably by an amount of approximately 2.5 mm.

[0226] FIG. 29g is a drawing showing an example of securing the adhesion force applied to the body by the electronic device and the stability of the electronic device by the back plate of the electronic device having a curvature according to one embodiment.

[0227] Referring to FIG. 29g, when the curvature of the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment is 50R, the electronic device (400) can be pressed against the user's body with a force of, for example, approximately 1.5 to 2.0 N, and accordingly, the electronic device (400) can be stably worn on the user's body without causing discomfort (e.g., pain, pressure) due to skin pressure to the user.

[0228] In the case where the curvature of the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) according to one embodiment is 50R, for example, it can have a relative displacement change of approximately 0.6 to 0.7 mm in the Y direction, and accordingly, the electronic device (400) can be more stably worn on the user's body, and the electronic device (400) can stably perform a sensing operation to obtain biometric information.

[0229] FIG. 29h is a diagram illustrating the deviation of biosignals measured multiple times by an electronic device including a back plate having a curvature according to one embodiment.

[0230] Referring to FIG. 29h, when the curvature of the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) is approximately 50R, a biosignal (e.g., heart rate change) captured multiple times may have a relatively small deviation. For example, when the curvature of the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) is approximately 50R, the mean average error (MAE) may be approximately 1.84bpm, which is a lower value than when the curvature is approximately 114R. In addition, for example, when the curvature of the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) is 50R, the standard deviation may be approximately 1.10bpm, which is a lower value than when the curvature is approximately 114R. In addition, for example, when the curvature of the rear plate (460) of the electronic device (400) is approximately 50R, the pass rate can be approximately 97.6%, which is a higher value than when the curvature is approximately 114R. Accordingly, when a biosignal is measured by an electronic device including a rear plate having a curvature, the biosignal can be measured more stably.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the rear plate (460) reduces the radius of curvature (R) of the first portion (460-1), so that when the electronic device (400) is worn on the user's body, sufficient adhesion can be provided between the electronic device (400) and the user's body. For example, when a strap of the electronic device is fastened to the electronic device without a lug, the electronic device may not provide sufficient adhesion to the user's body compared to when the strap is fastened by a lug of the housing. However, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (400) includes a rear plate (460) having a predetermined curvature, so that even when the strap (450) is positioned further outward than the housing (410), the electronic device (400) can provide sufficient adhesion to the user's body without causing discomfort to the user.

[0232] Additionally, for example, due to the protrusion of the first part (460-1) of the rear plate (460), the first part (460-1) of the rear plate (460) can be further penetrated into and adhered to the user's skin. Accordingly, the empty space between the LEDs and PDs of the biosensor module (411) and the user's body can be eliminated, and the accuracy of biosignal measurement by the electronic device (400) can be increased.

[0233] Boilerplate_M1a_Basic_v2.4

[0234] FIG. 30 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2901) within a network environment (2900) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 30, in the network environment (2900), the electronic device (2901) may communicate with the electronic device (2902) via a first network (2998) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of the electronic device (2904) or the server (2908) via a second network (2999) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) may communicate with the electronic device (2904) via the server (2908). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) may include a processor (2920), a memory (2930), an input module (2950), an audio output module (2955), a display module (2960), an audio module (2970), a sensor module (2976), an interface (2977), a connection terminal (2978), a haptic module (2979), a camera module (2980), a power management module (2988), a battery (2989), a communication module (2990), a subscriber identification module (2996), or an antenna module (2997). In some embodiments, the electronic device (2901) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (2978)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2976), camera module (2980), or antenna module (2997)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2960)).

[0235] The processor (2920) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (2940)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2901) connected to the processor (2920) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2920) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (2976) or a communication module (2990)) in a volatile memory (2932), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (2932), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (2934). According to one embodiment, the processor (2920) may include a main processor (2921) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (2923) (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 (2921). For example, when the electronic device (2901) includes the main processor (2921) and the secondary processor (2923), the secondary processor (2923) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (2921) or to be specialized for a given function. The secondary processor (2923) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2921) or as a part thereof.

[0236] The auxiliary processor (2923) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., the display module (2960), the sensor module (2976), or the communication module (2990)) of the electronic device (2901), for example, on behalf of the main processor (2921) while the main processor (2921) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2921) while the main processor (2921) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2923) (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 (2980) or a communication module (2990)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2923) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (2901) where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (2908)). 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.

[0237] The memory (2930) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., the processor (2920) or the sensor module (2976)) of the electronic device (2901). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., the program (2940)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (2930) can include volatile memory (2932) or non-volatile memory (2934).

[0238] The program (2940) may be stored as software in memory (2930) and may include, for example, an operating system (2942), middleware (2944), or an application (2946).

[0239] The input module (2950) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (2901) (e.g., a processor (2920)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2901). The input module (2950) 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).

[0240] The audio output module (2955) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (2901). The audio output module (2955) 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.

[0241] The display module (2960) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (2901). The display module (2960) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector, and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (2960) 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.

[0242] The audio module (2970) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2970) can acquire sound through the input module (2950), output sound through the sound output module (2955), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2902)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (2901).

[0243] The sensor module (2976) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (2901) 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 (2976) 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.

[0244] The interface (2977) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (2901) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2902)). In one embodiment, the interface (2977) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0245] The connection terminal (2978) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2901) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2902)). In one embodiment, the connection terminal (2978) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0246] The haptic module (2979) 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. In one embodiment, the haptic module (2979) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0247] The camera module (2980) can capture still images and moving images. In one embodiment, the camera module (2980) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0248] The power management module (2988) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (2901). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2988) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0249] A battery (2989) may power at least one component of the electronic device (2901). In one embodiment, the battery (2989) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0250] The communication module (2990) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (2901) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2902), electronic device (2904), or server (2908)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2990) may operate independently from the processor (2920) (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 (2990) may include a wireless communication module (2992) (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 (2994) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Any of these communication modules may communicate with an external electronic device (2904) via a first network (2998) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (2999) (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 local area network or a wide area network)). These various types of communication modules may 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 (2992) may use subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2996) to identify or authenticate the electronic device (2901) within a communication network such as the first network (2998) or the second network (2999).

[0251] The wireless communication module (2992) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimizing terminal power and connecting multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency communications (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (2992) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (2992) can support various technologies for securing performance in high-frequency bands, 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 (2992) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2901), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (2904)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (2999)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2992) 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.

[0252] The antenna module (2997) 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 (2997) 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 (2997) 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 (2998) or the second network (2999), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (2990). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2990) and the external electronic device via the at least one selected antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (2997).

[0253] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2997) 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.

[0254] 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)).

[0255] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (2901) and an external electronic device (2904) via a server (2908) connected to a second network (2999). Each of the external electronic devices (2902 or 404) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2901). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (2901) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (2902, 404, or 408). For example, when the electronic device (2901) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2901) 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 additional functions or services related to the request, and transmit the results of the execution to the electronic device (2901). The electronic device (2901) may process the results as is or additionally and provide them 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 technologies may be utilized, for example. The electronic device (2901) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (2904) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2908) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (2904) or server (2908) may be included within the second network (2999). The electronic device (2901) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart homes, smart cities, smart cars, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0256] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0257] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (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.

[0258] When an element is said to be "on" another element, it can be understood that the element is either directly located on the other element or there may be other intervening elements between them. Conversely, when an element is said to be "directly on" another element, it means that there are no intervening elements between them.

[0259] The term "and / or" includes all possible combinations of one or more of the listed items. Furthermore, when the term "comprises" or "comprising" or "includes" or "including" is used in this specification, it specifies the presence of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but does not preclude the presence or addition of other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0260] Additionally, relative terms such as "lower" or "bottom" and "upper" or "top" may be used to describe the relationship between one element and another as depicted in the drawings. It should be understood that relative terms may encompass orientations of the device other than those depicted in the drawings. For example, if the device is flipped in one of the drawings, an element that was positioned on the "lower" side of another element is now positioned on the "upper" side of the other element. Thus, the term "lower" may encompass both "lower" and "upper" orientations, which may vary depending on the particular orientation of the drawing. Similarly, if the device is flipped in one of the drawings, an element that was positioned "below" or "beneath" another element is now positioned "above" of the other element. The term "below" or "beneath" may encompass both "above" and "below" orientations.

[0261] The terms "about" or "approximately" include the stated value and imply an acceptable range of variation from that value, taking into account measurement errors within the limits of the measurement system. For example, "about" could mean within one or more standard deviations, or within ± 30%, 20%, 10%, or 5% of the stated value.

[0262] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in this document have the meaning commonly understood by those skilled in the art. Furthermore, terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted in a way consistent with their meanings in the relevant technical field and in this specification, and should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0263] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0264] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (2940)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (2936) or an external memory (2938)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (2901)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (2920)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (2901)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0265] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0266] 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 placed 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.

[0267] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2901) may correspond to the electronic device (100), the electronic device (200), and the electronic device (400).

[0268] A wearable electronic device (100, 300, 400) according to one embodiment comprises a housing (410) including a first side, a second side including a portion spaced at least a portion from the first side and facing the first side, and a lateral side enclosing a space between the first side and the second side, each of the first side and the second side protruding outwardly with respect to the lateral side to form a hollow portion (412); and a hook member (420-2) disposed in the hollow portion (412) and set to reciprocally move between the first side and the second side in a first direction toward the first side and a second direction toward the second side, wherein the hook member includes a fastening portion (10), and an ending portion of the fastening portion (10) can protrude in a direction toward the first side or the second side.

[0269] Herein, the electronic device includes a housing having a defined cavity portion open to the outside, the cavity portion being defined by a side surface of the housing and a first side wall (e.g., a rear protruding portion of the housing) and a second side wall (e.g., a front protruding portion of the housing). The second side wall may extend further than the side surface and face each other, and may include a fastening member coupled to the housing. The fastening member includes a hook member reciprocally movable along the side surface within the cavity, and an end of the hook member includes a protruding fastening member exposed to the outside of the housing, and a strap of the wearable electronic device may be removably connected to the fastening member at the fastening member.

[0270] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device further includes a button member (420-1) having a first ending portion coupled to the hook member (420-2) and a second ending portion positioned such that the button member is exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device through an opening (414) formed in the first side, and the button member may be configured to move the hook member in the second direction through the first ending portion in response to an external force applied through the second ending portion. Here, the fastening member may further include a button member that is mutually movable together with the hook member and is coupled to the hook member at the first end of the fastening member. The second end of the button member is positioned opposite the first end and is exposed to the outside of the housing through an opening defined in a first side wall of the housing, and an external force may be applied to the fastening member to move the hook member from the first side wall toward the second side wall.

[0271] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include an elastic member disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the second side. Here, the elastic member is positioned between the hook member and the second side wall of the housing, and may provide a bias force to the fastening member in a direction from the second side wall toward the first side wall.

[0272] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device may further include an elastic member positioned between the button member and the hook member. Here, the elastic member may be positioned between the button member and the hook member within the fastening member.

[0273] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device includes a strap (450) including a strap adapter (451) including a strap fastening portion (452) fastened with the fastening portion (10) of the hook member and a strap body (455) connected to the strap adapter, wherein the strap fastening portion (452) may be configured to receive at least a portion of the fastening portion (10) of the hook member. Here, the strap may include a strap body for fixing the wearable electronic device to an external body (e.g., a human body), and a strap connector connected to the strap body for detachably attaching the strap to a protruding fastening portion of a housing, wherein the strap connector may be configured to receive a portion of the protruding fastening portion when attaching the strap to the housing.

[0274] According to one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) includes a plurality of protruding guides (453), and the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) can be inserted into a plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the hollow portion (412). Here, the side surface of the housing has recesses defined therein so as to be open to the hollow portion, and the strap connector can include protruding guides configured to be inserted into the recesses of the side surface when attaching the strap to the housing.

[0275] According to one embodiment, the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are positioned at both ends of the strap adapter (451) and may be formed in a shape corresponding to the recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the hollow portion (412). Here, the fastening member may be provided between opposite ends of the side surface along the length of the side surface, and the protruding guides of the strap connector may be provided to correspond to the opposite ends of the side surface.

[0276] According to one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the inner surface of the hollow portion (412). Here, the inner surfaces of the first side wall and the second side wall may define the shape of the hollow portion together with the side surface of the housing, and the strap connector may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the hollow portion.

[0277] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device further includes body magnets (441-1, 441-2) arranged at positions corresponding to some of the hollow portions (412) in the housing (410); and strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) arranged in the strap adapter (451), wherein when the strap is fastened to the housing (410), the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) may be positioned to face each other. Here, the body magnets may be positioned in the housing and correspond to the hollow portions, and the strap magnets may be positioned in the strap connector. The wearable electronic device having the strap attached to the housing may include body magnets each facing the strap magnets.

[0278] According to one embodiment, the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) may be disposed between the button member (420-1) and the plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the housing (410), and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) may be disposed between the fastening portion (452) and the plurality of protruding guides (453) in the strap adapter (451). Here, the body magnets may be respectively positioned between the button member and the recesses, the strap connector may include a fastening portion configured to receive a portion of the protruding fastening portion when attaching the strap to the housing, and the strap magnets may be respectively positioned between the fastening portion and the protruding guides.

[0279] According to one embodiment, the main body magnets (441-1, 441-2) may be inserted into grooves formed in the housing (410), and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) may be inserted into grooves formed in the strap adapter (451). Here, the housing may additionally include housing magnet grooves in which the main body magnets are respectively arranged, and the strap connector may additionally include strap magnet grooves in which the strap magnets are respectively arranged.

[0280] According to one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) includes at least one first protruding portion (51, 52), and the at least one first protruding portion (51, 52) can compensate for a tolerance between the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) and the hook member (420-2) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). Here, the strap is attached to the housing such that a portion of the protruding fastening portion is received in a strap connector, and a gap defined between a side surface of the housing and an end portion of the strap connector can be included, and the end portion of the strap connector can include a first protruding portion corresponding to the gap defined between the side surface of the housing and the end portion.

[0281] In one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) includes at least one second protruding portion (53, 54, 55, 56), wherein the at least one second protruding portion (53, 54, 55, 56) can compensate for a tolerance between the strap body (455) and the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410). Here, the inner surfaces of the first side wall and the second side wall can define the hollow portion together with the side surface of the housing, and the fastening of the strap to the housing can include a defined gap between the inner surface of the housing and the end surface of the strap connector. In addition, the end surface of the strap connector can include a second protruding portion corresponding to the defined gap between the inner surface of the housing and the strap connector surface.

[0282] According to one embodiment, the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) are formed integrally, and the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed integrally can be placed in the hollow portion (412) through the opening (414) of the housing (410). Here, the button member and the hook member of the fastening member can be provided as one continuous body in the hollow portion extended to the opening of the housing.

[0283] According to one embodiment, the wearable electronic device further includes a locking member (530) disposed at a position corresponding to the hook member (420-2) on one surface of the hollow portion (412), wherein when the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed integrally are disposed in the hollow portion (412), the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) can support a portion of a groove (528) formed in the hook member (420-2). Here, the locking member can be configured to be disposed in the hollow portion of the housing and engaged with the hook member of the fastening member. The single continuous body defines a groove in the hook member engaged with the fastening member, and the groove engaged with the locking member can restrict movement of the fastening member from the second side wall toward the first side wall.

[0284] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (100, 300, 400) comprises: a housing (410) including a hollow portion (412) formed toward a side direction of the electronic device; a hook member (420-2) disposed within the hollow portion (412) and protruding toward the side direction of the electronic device; a button member (420-1) for applying force to the hook member (420-2) toward a front direction of the electronic device so as to cause the hook member (420-2) to move toward a front of the electronic device; and a strap (450) fastened to the hook member (420-2), wherein the strap (450) comprises: a strap body (455); And a strap adapter (451) positioned on one side of the strap body (455) to be fastened to the hook member (420-2), including a fastening portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453); wherein the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) is fastened to the hook member (420-2), and the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into a plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the hollow portion (412) to prevent movement of the strap (450) fastened to the housing (410).

[0285] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the button member (420-1) can be assembled to the hook member (420-2) disposed in the hollow portion (412) through an opening (414) formed in the rear of the housing (410).

[0286] Additionally, according to one embodiment, at least one spring may be disposed within at least one groove formed in the hook member (420-2), thereby allowing the at least one spring to be disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the hollow portion (412).

[0287] Additionally, according to one embodiment, a spring may be placed within a groove formed in the button member (420-1), thereby allowing the spring to be placed between the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2).

[0288] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are positioned at both ends of the strap adapter (451) and may be formed in a shape corresponding to the recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the hollow portion (412).

[0289] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the inner surface of the common portion (412).

[0290] In addition, according to one embodiment, the present invention further includes body magnets (441-1, 441-2) arranged at positions corresponding to some of the common portions (412) in the housing (410); and strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) arranged in the strap adapter (451), and when the strap is fastened to the housing (410), the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) can be positioned to face each other.

[0291] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) may be disposed between the button member (420-1) and the plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the housing (410), and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) may be disposed between the fastening portion (452) and the plurality of protruding guides (453) in the strap adapter (451).

[0292] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) can be inserted into grooves formed in the housing (410), and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) can be inserted into grooves formed in the strap adapter (451).

[0293] Additionally, according to one embodiment, a portion of the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) may protrude from one surface of the strap adapter (451).

[0294] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) may be formed so as not to protrude from one side of the strap adapter (451).

[0295] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) includes at least one first protruding portion (51, 52), and the at least one first protruding portion (51, 52) can compensate for a tolerance between the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) and the hook member (420-2) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410).

[0296] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the strap adapter (451) includes at least one second protruding portion (53, 54, 55, 56), wherein the at least one second protruding portion (53, 54, 55, 56) can compensate for a tolerance between the strap body (455) and the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410).

[0297] In addition, according to one embodiment, the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) are formed integrally, and the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed integrally can be placed in the hollow portion (412) through an opening (414) formed in the rear surface of the housing (410).

[0298] In addition, according to one embodiment, the locking member (530) is further included, which is arranged at a position corresponding to the hook member (420-2) on one side of the hollow portion (412), and when the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed integrally are arranged in the hollow portion (412), the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) supports a part of a groove (528) formed in the hook member (420-2), thereby preventing the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed integrally from being separated from the housing through the opening (414).

[0299] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (100, 300, 400) comprises: a housing (410) including a hollow portion (412) formed toward a side direction of the electronic device; a fastening member (520) including a hook portion (524) disposed within the hollow portion (412) and protruding toward the side direction of the electronic device, and a button portion (522) extending from the hook portion (524) toward the rear of the electronic device; And a strap (450) including a strap body (455), and a strap adapter (451) positioned on one side of the strap body (455) to be fastened to the hook portion (524); wherein the strap adapter (451) includes a fastening portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453), and the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) is fastened to the hook portion (524), and the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into a plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the hollow portion (412) to prevent movement of the strap (450) fastened to the housing (410).

[0300] Here, the electronic device may include a housing having a cavity defined therein, which is open to the outside in a lateral direction of the electronic device, and grooves defined in the cavity. In addition, a fastening member movably coupled to the housing may be included, and the fastening member may be a portion to which a strap is detachably attached to the housing of the electronic device. The fastening member may include a hook portion movable between a front and rearward direction of the electronic device, and the hook portion may protrude in a lateral direction of the electronic device. In addition, a button portion extending rearwardly and reciprocally together with the fastening member may be included. The strap may include a strap adapter at an end of the strap, and the strap adapter may be configured to be detachably attached to the hook portion of the fastening member. The strap adapter may include a fastening portion to which the strap adapter is detachably fastened to the hook portion, and may include a protruding guide adjacent to the fastening portion, wherein the protruding guide may be inserted into a groove of the housing, respectively. And the strap body may extend from the strap adapter.

[0301] Additionally, according to one embodiment, the fastening member (520) may be positioned in the hollow portion (412) through an opening (414) formed in the rear of the housing (410). Here, an additional opening may be defined in the housing, and the opening may expose the hollow portion to the exterior of the housing in a rearward direction of the electronic device. The fastening member may extend through the opening of the housing and be exposed to the exterior of the housing in a rearward direction of the electronic device.

[0302] In addition, according to one embodiment, the locking member (530) may be further included, which is positioned at a position corresponding to the hook portion (420-2) on one side of the common portion (412). Here, the locking member may be located within the common portion of the housing and correspond to the hook portion of the fastening member.

[0303] In addition, according to one embodiment, when the fastening member (520) is placed in the hollow portion (412), the hook portion (532) of the locking member (530) can support a part of the groove (528) formed in the hook member (420-2), thereby preventing the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed integrally from being separated from the outside of the housing through the opening (414). Here, a groove may be defined in the fastening member in which the hook portion of the locking member is coupled with the fastening member, and the groove in which the locking member is coupled with the hook portion may limit movement of the fastening member toward the rear of the electronic device.

[0304] In addition, according to one embodiment, the housing (410) further includes body magnets (441-1, 441-2) arranged at positions corresponding to some of the hollow portions (412); and strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) arranged on the strap adapter (451), and when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410), the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) may be positioned to face each other. Here, the body magnets may be arranged in the housing to correspond to the hollow portions, and the strap magnets may be arranged on the strap adapter. An electronic device having a strap attached to the housing may include body magnets each facing the strap magnet.

[0305] A wearable electronic device has a cavity defined within a housing, and a fastening structure (including 420 and 452) of the wearable electronic device, through which a strap can be detachably attached to the housing. The fastening structure includes a fastening member that is exposed to the outside of the housing through the cavity within the housing and can move up and down within the cavity in the thickness direction of the housing, and a strap connector is located at an end of the strap and can be detachably attached to the fastening member. The wearable electronic device having the strap attached to the housing can be located at a position within the cavity in a form in which the strap connector disposed within the cavity is attached to a fixing member (e.g., see FIG. 12B or 27B).

[0306] A wearable electronic device has a cavity defined within a housing, and a fastening structure of the wearable electronic device, through which a strap can be detachably attached to the housing. The fastening structure includes a fastening member that can move up and down within the cavity within the housing, and the fastening member can include a hook member having a length extending along a longitudinal direction of the cavity. In addition, a strap connector is located at an end of the strap, is detachably attached to the fastening member, and can have a length extending along the longitudinal direction of the cavity. The wearable electronic device having the strap attached to the housing can include a first fastening area within the cavity, where the hook member overlaps the strap connector in a thickness direction and a lateral direction.

[0307] The housing may further define a groove opening into a cavity (a hollow portion), and these grooves may be arranged on opposite sides along the length of the hook member. The strap connector may have protruding guides arranged at opposite ends along the length of the strap connector, and the wearable electronic device may include a second fastening area in which the protruding guides extend into the grooves of the housing, respectively, within the cavity, such that the protruding guides overlap the housing in the longitudinal direction, in a form in which the strap is attached to the housing.

[0308] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

[0309] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

[0310] While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

[0311] In this disclosure, the term "if" will be understood to mean "when, upon," "in response to determining," or "in response to detecting," as the context requires. Similarly, "if it is determined to do," or "if [a stated condition or event] is detected," will be understood to optionally mean "upon determining," or "in response to determining," "upon detecting [a stated condition or event]," or "in response to detecting [a stated condition or event]."

[0312] Although the embodiments described above have been described by way of limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations can be made based on the above teachings. For example, appropriate results can still be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or components of the described systems, structures, devices, circuits, etc. are combined or combined in a different manner than described, or are replaced or substituted with other components or equivalents.

Claims

1. In a wearable electronic device (100, 300, 400), A housing (410) comprising a first side, a second side including a portion spaced at least partly from the first side and facing the first side, and a side portion surrounding a space between the first side and the second side, each of the first side and the second side protruding outwardly with respect to the side portion to form a common portion (412); and A wearable electronic device comprising a hook member (420-2) disposed in the above-described common portion (412) and set to reciprocally move in a first direction toward the first side and a second direction toward the second side between the first side and the second side, wherein the hook member includes a fastening portion (10), and an ending portion of the fastening portion (10) protrudes in a direction toward the first side or the second side.

2. In paragraph 1, A wearable electronic device further comprising a button member (420-1) having a first ending portion coupled to the hook member (420-2) and a second ending portion positioned so as to be exposed to the outside of the wearable electronic device through an opening (414) formed on the first side, wherein the button member is configured to move the hook member in the second direction through the first ending portion in response to an external force applied through the second ending portion.

3. In paragraph 2, A wearable electronic device further comprising an elastic member disposed between the hook member (420-2) and the second side.

4. In paragraph 2, A wearable electronic device further comprising an elastic member disposed between the button member and the hook member.

5. In the first paragraph, the wearable electronic device includes a strap (450) including a strap adapter (451) including a strap fastening portion (452) fastened to the fastening portion (10) of the hook member and a strap body (455) connected to the strap adapter, A wearable electronic device in which the strap fastening portion (452) is set to receive at least a portion of the fastening portion (10) of the hook member.

6. In paragraph 5, The above strap adapter (451) includes a plurality of protruding guides (453). A wearable electronic device in which the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into the plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the common portion (412).

7. In paragraph 6, A wearable electronic device, wherein the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are positioned at both ends of the strap adapter (451) and are formed in a shape corresponding to the recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the hollow portion (412).

8. In paragraph 6, A wearable electronic device, wherein the strap adapter (451) is formed in a shape corresponding to the inner surface of the common portion (412).

9. In paragraph 8, Body magnets (441-1, 441-2) arranged at positions corresponding to some of the common portions (412) in the housing (410); and Strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) placed on the above strap adapter (451); Including more, A wearable electronic device, wherein when the strap is fastened to the housing (410), the body magnets (441-1, 441-2) and the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) are positioned to face each other.

10. In paragraph 9, The above body magnets (441-1, 441-2) are arranged between the button member (420-1) and the plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) in the housing (410). An electronic device in which the strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) are arranged between the fastening portion (452) and the plurality of protruding guides (453) in the strap adapter (451).

11. In paragraph 10, The above body magnets (441-1, 441-2) are inserted into the grooves formed in the housing (410), A wearable electronic device, wherein the above strap magnets (454-1, 454-2) are inserted into grooves formed in the strap adapter (451).

12. In paragraph 5, The above strap adapter (451) includes at least one first protruding portion (51, 52), A wearable electronic device, wherein the at least one first protruding portion (51, 52) compensates for a tolerance between the fastening portion (452) of the strap adapter (451) and the hook member (420-2) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410).

13. In paragraph 5, The above strap adapter (451) includes at least one second protruding portion (53, 54, 55, 56), A wearable electronic device, wherein the at least one second protruding portion (53, 54, 55, 56) compensates for a tolerance between the strap body (455) and the hollow portion (412) of the housing (410) when the strap (450) is fastened to the housing (410).

14. In paragraph 1, The above button member (420-1) and the above hook member (420-2) are formed integrally, A wearable electronic device in which the button member (420-1) and the hook member (420-2) formed as one body are placed in the common portion (412) through the opening (414) of the housing (410).

15. In electronic devices (100, 300, 400), A housing (410) including a hollow portion (412) formed toward the side direction of the electronic device; A fastening member (520) including a hook portion (524) positioned within the common portion (412) and protruding toward the side of the electronic device, and a button portion (522) extending from the hook portion (524) toward the rear of the electronic device; and A strap (450) including a strap body (455) and a strap adapter (451) positioned on one side of the strap body (455) to be fastened to the hook portion (524); Includes, The above strap adapter (451) includes a fastening portion (452) and a plurality of protruding guides (453), The above-mentioned fastening portion (452) of the above-mentioned strap adapter (451) is fastened to the above-mentioned hook portion (524), An electronic device in which the plurality of protruding guides (453) of the strap adapter (451) are inserted into the plurality of recesses (412-2, 412-3) formed in the common portion (412).

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