Electronic device including fixing assembly

Abstract

An embodiment of the present disclosure may provide an electronic device. The electronic device may comprise: a first housing portion (280; 281); a second housing portion disposed to be spaced apart from the first housing portion; a printed circuit board disposed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and including an opening; a locking member disposed on the inner surface of the second housing portion; a protruding member protruding from the first housing portion so as to be aligned with the opening of the printed circuit board; a coupling member disposed in the opening of the printed circuit board and coupled to the protruding member; and a coupling member formed to fix the coupling member and the protruding member to each other. The locking member may include a first protruding portion. The protruding member may include a second hollow portion. The coupling member may include a first hollow portion and a second protruding portion formed to be fastened to the first protruding portion of the locking member. The fixing member may be formed to be inserted from the first hollow portion to the second hollow portion such that the coupling member and the protruding member are fixed to each other.

Description

Electronic device including a fixed assembly

[0001] Examples disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices including fixed assemblies.

[0002] Advances in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology are integrating diverse functions into a single portable electronic device. For example, electronic devices can implement not only communication functions but also entertainment functions such as gaming, multimedia functions such as music and video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, or even calendar management and electronic wallet functions. These electronic devices are becoming smaller and more portable for users.

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

[0004] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include a first housing portion (280; 281), a second housing portion spaced apart from the first housing portion, a printed circuit board disposed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and including an opening, and a locking member disposed on an inner surface of the second housing portion, a protruding member protruding from the first housing portion and aligned with the opening of the printed circuit board, a coupling member disposed in the opening of the printed circuit board and coupled with the protruding member, and a coupling member formed to fix the coupling member and the protruding member to each other. The locking member may include a first protruding member. The protruding member may include a second hollow portion. The coupling member may include a second protruding member including the first hollow portion and formed to be coupled with the first protruding portion of the locking member. The above fixing member may be inserted from the first hollow portion to the second hollow portion and configured to fix the connecting member and the protruding member to each other.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing including a rear plate, a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and including an opening formed penetrating therethrough in a first axial direction, and a fixing assembly having a portion disposed around the opening of the printed circuit board. The fixing assembly may include a catching member coupled to the rear plate and extending from the rear plate to the printed circuit board, the catching member including a first protrusion at an end thereof, a coupling member including a first hollow portion and a second protrusion formed to engage with the first protrusion of the coupling member, and a protrusion member at least partially disposed within the first hollow portion of the coupling member.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing including a rear plate, an internal structure disposed in the housing, a printed circuit board disposed between the rear plate and the internal structure within the housing, the printed circuit board including a first side facing the internal structure, a second side opposite the first side facing the rear plate, and an opening formed penetrating from the first side to the second side in a first axial direction, and a fixing assembly having a portion disposed around the opening of the printed circuit board. The fixing assembly may include a catch member extending from the rear plate toward the printed circuit board and including a first protrusion at an end, a coupling member including a first hollow portion formed penetrating in the first axial direction and a second protrusion formed to engage with the first protrusion of the coupling member, and a protrusion member coupled to the internal structure and at least partially disposed within the first hollow portion of the coupling member.

[0007] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a bottom view showing an internal configuration arranged in a first housing of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 5A is an enlarged view illustrating an opening of a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 5b is a perspective view showing a bonding member mounted on a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6A is an enlarged view illustrating an opening of a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 6b is a perspective view showing a bonding member mounted on a printed circuit board according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional side view schematically illustrating a rear plate, a fixing assembly, and internal structures of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional side view illustrating components including a back plate, a fixing assembly, and internal structures of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 9A is a plan view showing a rear plate, a support structure, and a catch member of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9b is a perspective view showing a support structure and a catch member of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10A is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, an internal structure, and an intermediate member of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 10b is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, an internal structure, and an intermediate member of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 10c is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and internal structures of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10d is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and internal structures of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 10e is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and internal structures of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 10f is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and internal structures of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of existing fem members arranged in an area of ​​a printed circuit board corresponding to part P of FIG. 4 in an existing structure.

[0027] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of a fixed assembly placed in an area of ​​a printed circuit board corresponding to portion P of FIG. 4 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0029] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While the following description includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, these should be considered merely illustrative. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and variations of the various embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0030] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not intended to be limited by their bibliographic meanings, but are merely used by the inventors to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of the disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present invention is provided solely for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the present invention, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0031] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a surface of a part" includes reference to one or more of these surfaces.

[0032] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)) omitted, or one or more other components added. In one embodiment, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

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

[0035] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, in the electronic device (101) itself where artificial intelligence is performed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0036] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0037] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0038] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0039] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0040] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external device (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a hall area program device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

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

[0042] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

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

[0044] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0045] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0046] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0047] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0048] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0049] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0050] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0051] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. In one embodiment, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

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

[0053] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0054] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0055] In the detailed description below, the longitudinal direction, the width direction, and / or the thickness direction of the electronic device may be mentioned, and the longitudinal direction may be defined as the 'Y-axis direction', the width direction as the 'X-axis direction', and / or the thickness direction as the 'Z-axis direction'. In one embodiment, with respect to the direction that a component is oriented, 'negative / positive (- / +)' may be mentioned together with the orthogonal coordinate system illustrated in the drawings. For example, the front of the electronic device or the housing may be defined as the 'side facing the +Z direction', and the back side may be defined as the 'side facing the -Z direction'. In one embodiment, the side of the electronic device or the housing may include a region facing the +X direction, a region facing the +Y direction, a region facing the -X direction, and / or a region facing the -Y direction. Also, in one embodiment, the 'X-axis direction' may mean both the '-X direction' and the '+X direction'. It should be noted that this is based on the orthogonal coordinate system illustrated in the drawings for the sake of brevity of description, and that the description of these directions or components does not limit one embodiment of the present disclosure. For example, the aforementioned front or rear facing direction may vary depending on whether the electronic device is unfolded or folded, and the aforementioned direction may be interpreted differently depending on the user's gripping habits.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (101) may include a housing (202) and a display (204). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be a computer (e.g., a laptop computer or a notebook computer) or a portable terminal (e.g., a tablet PC). The configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be all or part of the same or similar to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the housing (202) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (101) or may support a component of the electronic device (101), such as a display (204). For example, the housing (202) may accommodate at least one of a display (204), an input device (206), or a touchpad (208).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) can be opened or closed. For example, the housing (202) may include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one hinge module (230) connected to the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be interpreted as a main body portion. According to one embodiment, the housing (202) (e.g., the first housing (210)) may include a rear plate (218) forming a rear surface (e.g., a -Z-direction surface with reference to FIG. 3) of the electronic device (101). In the present disclosure, the rear plate (218) may be referred to as a "second housing portion."

[0060] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be configured to rotate with respect to the second housing (220) through a specified angular range (e.g., 0 to 360 degrees) using a hinge module (230). For example, the electronic device (101) may be operated in a first state (e.g., FIG. 2) (clamshell mode). In the first state, the angle between the first front surface (210a) of the first housing (210) and the second front surface (220a) of the second housing (220) may be about 90 to 130 degrees. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be operated in a second state (e.g., FIG. 3) (tablet mode). In the second state, the angle between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be about 360 degrees. In one embodiment, rotation of the first housing (210) with respect to the second housing (220) may be interpreted as rotation of the second housing (220) with respect to the first housing (210).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the housing (202) may be formed of a metallic or non-metallic material having a selected amount of rigidity. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic device (101) formed of the metallic material (e.g., a portion of the housing (202)) may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a ground wire formed on a printed circuit board (not shown). For example, the housing (202) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through a capacitive component.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be a flexible display in which at least a portion of the display may be transformed into a flat and / or curved surface. For example, the display (204) may be a foldable or rollable display. The configuration of the display (204) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the display module (160) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be accommodated in a second housing (220). For example, at least a portion of the display (204) may be disposed within the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may be interpreted as a display unit.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an input device (206) capable of detecting a user input (e.g., pressure). According to one embodiment, the input device (206) may be accommodated in a first housing (210). For example, the input device (206) may be disposed on the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is closed, at least a portion of the input device (206) may face at least a portion of the display (204). The configuration of the input device (206) of FIG. 2 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1. For example, the input device (206) may be a keyboard.

[0065] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a touch pad (208) configured to detect or receive user input. According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may include a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, an optical touch sensor, or a surface acoustic wave touch sensor. For example, the touch pad (208) may detect current, pressure, light, and / or vibration caused by an input applied to the touch pad (208) by a user, and a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad (208) may determine the user input based on the detected change in current, pressure, light, and / or vibration. According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may include a touch display. For example, the touch pad (208) may include a resistive touch screen, an electrostatic touch screen, and / or an infrared touch screen.

[0066] In one embodiment, the processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad (208) can determine a user's input location (e.g., XY coordinates). In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) can detect pressure on the touch pad (208). For example, the touch pad (208) can detect force in a thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) using a switch member (not shown) and at least one force sensor (not shown). In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) can detect an external object (e.g., a user's finger or stylus) when the external object directly contacts or is in proximity to a surface of the touch pad (208).

[0067] In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may be accommodated in the first housing (210). For example, the touch pad (208) may be connected to the first housing (210) and at least a portion thereof may be exposed to the exterior of the first housing (210).

[0068] In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may be adjacent to the input device (206). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is closed, at least a portion of the touch pad (208) may face the display (204). The configuration of the touch pad (208) may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1.

[0069] FIG. 4 is a bottom view illustrating an internal configuration arranged in a first housing of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5a is an enlarged view illustrating an opening of a printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5b is a perspective view illustrating a joining member mounted on a printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6a is an enlarged view illustrating an opening of a printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is a perspective view illustrating a joining member mounted on a printed circuit board according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0070] The configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4 may be the same as or similar to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 4 may show a state in which the rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (218) of FIGS. 3, 7, and 8) of the first housing (210) (or main housing) of the electronic device (101) is removed, and may be a bottom view of the internal components arranged in the first housing (210) viewed in the rear direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0071] Referring to FIG. 4, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a printed circuit board (240), a battery (250), fan members (261, 262) and at least one fastening assembly (203) (or fixing assembly)(s) ​​disposed within a first housing (210) (or main housing).

[0072] In one embodiment, the fixed assembly (203) may include a plurality (e.g., two) of fixed assemblies (203-1, 203-2) spaced apart from each other. In one embodiment, the fixed assemblies (203-1, 203-2) may be positioned at a central portion of the electronic device (101). As described below with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8 , the fixed assembly (203) may be coupled to a back plate (or second housing portion) (e.g., back plate (218) of FIGS. 3 and 7 and 8 ), a printed circuit board (240), and an internal structure (e.g., internal structure (280) of FIG. 7 ). In one embodiment, the fixed assembly (203) may be configured to transmit force between the back plate (218) and the internal structure (280). According to one embodiment, the fixed assembly (203) is configured to distribute an external force applied to the rear plate (218) to not only the printed circuit board (240) but also the internal structure (e.g., the internal structure (280) of FIG. 7), thereby reducing damage or breakage of the printed circuit board (240) due to transmission of the external impact, compared to a case where the fixed assembly (203) is coupled only to the rear plate (218) and the printed circuit board (240). In the present disclosure, the internal structure (280) may be referred to as a “first housing portion”, and the rear plate (218) may be referred to as a “second housing portion”.

[0073] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 6A, according to one embodiment, a printed circuit board (240) may include a wiring (241) (e.g., a signal line, a power line) and an opening (or open area, a through hole, a perforation hole) (242) formed around the wiring (241).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the opening (242) can be formed to receive a securing assembly (203) (e.g., the engaging member (271) of FIGS. 5B, 6B, and 7, the protruding member (272) of FIG. 7, and / or the securing member (274) of FIG. 7). Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, in one embodiment, the opening (242) can be a closed loop-shaped perforation hole formed in an area inner than the periphery of the printed circuit board (240). Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, in one embodiment, the opening (242) in FIGS. 6A and 6B can form a portion of the periphery of the printed circuit board (240), or in other words, the opening (242) can be a perforation hole formed in the periphery area of ​​the printed circuit board (240) such that one side is open to the periphery of the printed circuit board (240). However, in the present disclosure, the shape and position of the opening (242) are not limited and may be changed depending on the shape and installation position of the fixed assembly (e.g., the fixed assembly (203) of FIGS. 4 and 7).

[0075] Referring to FIGS. 5B and 6B, according to one embodiment, a joining member (271) of a fixed assembly (e.g., the joining assembly (203) of FIGS. 4, 7, 10A and 10B) can be disposed on an area around an opening (242) in a printed circuit board (240). According to one embodiment, a portion of the joining member (271) of the fixed assembly (e.g., the joining assembly (203) of FIGS. 4 and 7) can be received in the opening (242), and, for example, another portion of the joining member (271) can be disposed on one side of the printed circuit board (240) (e.g., the second side (240b) of FIG. 7). In one embodiment, the joining member (271) of the fixed assembly (e.g., the fixed assembly (203) of FIGS. 4, 10a, 10b, and 10c) may not be accommodated in the opening (242), but may be disposed around the opening (242), for example, on one side of the printed circuit board (240) (e.g., the second side (240b) of FIG. 7).

[0076] Referring to FIG. 5A, for example, an opening (242) of a printed circuit board (240) may be formed to correspond to the shape of a portion of a fixed assembly (203). In the present disclosure, the shape of the opening (242) is not limited and may be formed in various shapes such as a circle, a square, a pentagon, etc. In one embodiment, the opening (242) may be omitted. In one embodiment, the fixed assembly (203) may be arranged to be coupled, supported, and / or fixed to the printed circuit board (240) without passing through the opening (242).

[0077] FIG. 7 is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating components including a back plate, a fixing assembly, and an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9A is a plan view illustrating a back plate, a support structure, and a catch member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9B is a perspective view illustrating a support structure and a catch member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0078] The configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 7 and 8 may be all or part of the same or similar to the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 4. The fixed assembly (203) and the printed circuit board (240) of FIGS. 7 and 8 may be referred to as the fixed assembly (203) and the printed circuit board (240) according to the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 5B. The configuration of the first housing (210) of FIG. 8 may be all or part of the same or similar to the configuration of the first housing (210) of FIGS. 2 and 3. The configuration of the second housing portion or the rear plate (218) of FIGS. 7 to 9B may be all or part of the same or similar to the configuration of the rear plate (218) of FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0079] Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9B, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210) (or main housing), a printed circuit board (240), an internal structure (280), and a fixing assembly (203) disposed within the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a back plate (218) forming a back surface (e.g., a -Z direction surface) of the electronic device (101). In the present disclosure, the internal structure (280) may be referred to as a "first housing portion", and the back plate (218) may be referred to as a "second housing portion".

[0080] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a support structure (217) disposed on the inside of the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, the catch member (273) may be a part of the support structure (217). For example, the support structure (217) may be coupled to or integrally manufactured with the inner surface (e.g., the +Z direction surface) of the rear plate (218) (or the second housing portion) of the first housing (210). For example, the first housing (210) and its rear plate (218) may include a metallic material, and the support structure (217) may include a non-conductive material (e.g., a synthetic resin). For example, the support structure (217) may be manufactured separately from the first housing (210) and coupled to the first housing (210) or may be integrally formed (e.g., injection molded) with the first housing (210).

[0081] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (240) may be disposed between a back plate (218) and an internal structure (280). In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (240) may include a first side (240a) facing the internal structure (280) and a second side (240b) facing the back plate (218) opposite the first side (240a) (or facing in an opposite direction to the first side (240a)). In one embodiment, the printed circuit board (240) may include openings (242) (e.g., openings (242) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) formed penetrating from the first side (240a) to the second side (240b) in a first axial direction (e.g., Z-axis direction). Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, for example, an opening (242) of a printed circuit board (240) may be formed to correspond to a shape of a portion of a fixed assembly (203). According to one embodiment (see FIGS. 7, 8 and 10b), a width (e.g., an X-direction or Y-direction width) of the opening (242) may be greater than a width (e.g., an X-direction or Y-direction width) of the protruding member (272). However, according to one embodiment (see FIGS. 10a and 10c), the protruding member (272) may include a portion having a width (e.g., an X-direction or Y-direction width) greater than or equal to the width (e.g., an X-direction or Y-direction width) of the opening (242).

[0082] In one embodiment, the internal structure (280) can be disposed facing the printed circuit board (240) with the protruding member (272) of the fixed assembly (203) therebetween. In one embodiment, the protruding member (272) can be coupled to the internal structure (280). In the present disclosure, the fixed assembly (203) can be configured and arranged to support the printed circuit board (240) to the internal structure (280) having a relatively greater rigidity than the printed circuit board (240). In one embodiment, the internal structure (280) can be an input device (e.g., an input device (206) (keyboard) of FIG. 2) or a display (display (204) of FIG. 2) or a component thereof. Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, the internal structure (280) may include a body portion (282) and a plate member (281) disposed between the body portion (282) and the fixed assembly (203), and the protruding member (272) of the fixed assembly (203) may be coupled to the plate member (281). However, in the present disclosure, the type of the internal structure (280) is not limited, and may correspond to a structure such as a support member (e.g., a bracket) disposed within the first housing (210) or other components of the electronic device (101). In the present disclosure, the internal structure (280) or the plate member (281) of the internal structure (280) may be referred to as a “first housing portion.”

[0083] In one embodiment, the fixing assembly (203) can be disposed between the printed circuit board (240) and the internal structure (280). The fixing assembly (203) can be directly or indirectly connected, coupled, and / or supported to the printed circuit board (240) and the internal structure (280), respectively. In one embodiment, the fixing assembly (203) can suppress the thinning of the back plate (218) and the vertical displacement (Z-axis direction) of the back plate (218) due to the application of an external impact by supporting the back plate (218) with respect to the printed circuit board (240) and the internal structure (280). According to one embodiment, the fixed assembly (203) is configured to maintain a gap between the back plate (218), the printed circuit board (240), and the internal structure (280), so that a space for placement of electrical / electronic components or structures arranged in the gap between the back plate (218), the printed circuit board (240), and the internal structure (280) can be secured.

[0084] In one embodiment, the fixed assembly (203) may include a catch member (273), a coupling member (271), a protruding member (272), and a fixing member (274) (e.g., a screw or a bolt). In one embodiment, at least some components of the fixed assembly (203) (e.g., the coupling member (271), the protruding member (272) of FIG. 7, and / or the fixing member (274) of FIG. 7) may be positioned to pass through (or within) the opening (242). In some embodiments, some components of the fixed assembly (203) (e.g., the fixing member (274)) may be omitted.

[0085] Referring to FIGS. 7 to 9B, according to one embodiment, the catch member (273) of the fixed assembly (203) may have a form that includes a portion that protrudes or extends from the rear plate (218) in a direction in which the printed circuit board (240) is arranged (e.g., the front direction or the +Z direction). For example, the catch member (273) may be formed of an elastically deformable material, for example, a metal material, and preferably, a material including a synthetic resin.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the catch member (273) may include a first protrusion (273a) that protrudes laterally (e.g., in the direction on the XY plane) from an end portion. For example, the first protrusion (273a) of the catch member (273) may be in a form that protrudes inwardly from the end portion of the catch member (273) or in the direction in which the fixed assembly (203) is located. According to one embodiment, when the coupling member (271) is completed to be coupled or assembled to the hook member (273), the first protrusion (273a) may protrude inwardly among the direction in which the second protrusion (271a) of the coupling member (271) is located, or in the lateral direction (e.g., in the direction on the XY plane).

[0087] Referring to FIG. 7, in one embodiment, the catch member (273) may be joined to or formed integrally with the rear plate (218).

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 8 to 9B, in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) further includes a support structure (217), and the catch member (273) may be formed to protrude or extend from a portion of the support structure (217) in a direction in which the printed circuit board (240) is arranged (e.g., +Z direction). According to one embodiment, the catch member (273) may be formed of the same material as the support structure (217) and may form a single member, or in other words, may be a portion of the support structure (217). For example, the catch member (273) may be formed of the same material as the support structure (217), and as an example, may be formed of a material including a synthetic resin.

[0089] Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B , according to one embodiment, the catch member (273) may include a plurality of catch members (273-1, 273-2, 273-3, 273-4) spaced apart from each other on the support structure (217). For example, the arrangement of the catch members (273-1, 273-2, 273-3, 273-4) on the support structure (217) may be set and changed in consideration of the arrangement of the fixing assembly (203) within the electronic device (101). Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9B , an opening (271a) may be formed in the support structure (217), and the catch member (273) may be positioned in an area around the opening (271a) on one surface (e.g., the +Z direction surface) of the support structure (217). Referring to FIGS. 9A and 9B , according to one embodiment, a plurality of catch members (273-1, 273-2, 273-3, 273-4) may be spaced apart from each other along the periphery of the opening (271a). For example, a pair of catch members (273-1, 273-2 or 273-3, 273-4) may be spaced apart from each other along the periphery of the opening (271a), for example, may be spaced symmetrically. However, the arrangement and shape of the catch members (273) are not limited, and for example, three or more catch members (273) may be spaced apart from each other along the periphery of the opening (271a), or the catch members (273) may be formed in a closed curve shape along the periphery of the opening (271a). In the present disclosure, a pair of engaging members (273-1, 273-2 or 273-3, 273-4) facing each other may be referred to as a single engaging member (273).

[0090] In one embodiment, the joining member (271) of the fixed assembly (203) may be positioned, at least in part, between the back plate (218) and the printed circuit board (240). In one embodiment, the joining member (271) of the fixed assembly (203) may be joined or fixed to one side (e.g., the back side or the second side (-Z direction side)) of the printed circuit board (240).

[0091] In one embodiment, the joining member (271) may include a first hollow portion (2711) and a second protrusion (271a). For example, at least a portion of the joining member (271), including the second protrusion (271a), may be formed of an elastically deformable material. As an example, the joining member (271) may be formed of a material including a synthetic resin, and preferably, may be formed of a metal material.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the first hollow portion (2711) may be formed to penetrate the central portion of the coupling member (271) in the first axial direction (e.g., the front-rear direction or the Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first hollow portion (2711) may be formed to accommodate a portion of the fixing member (274) and / or a portion of the second fixing member (272). For example, the shape of the first hollow portion (2711) may be formed to correspond to the shapes of the flange portion (274-1) and the extension portion (274-2) of the fixing member (274). According to one embodiment, a cross-section and / or a width (e.g., an X-direction or Y-direction width) of the first hollow portion (2711) of the joining member (271) may be smaller than a cross-section and / or a width (e.g., an X-direction or Y-direction width) of the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240), based on a cross-section cut along an imaginary plane (e.g., an XY plane) perpendicular to the first axial direction (e.g., a Z-axis direction). For example, the first hollow portion (2711) of the joining member (271) may be aligned with the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240) in the first axial direction (e.g., a Z-axis direction).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the second protrusion (271a) of the coupling member (271) may be formed to engage with the first protrusion (273a) of the catch member (273). According to one embodiment, the second protrusion (271a) may be formed to protrude laterally (e.g., in the direction on the XY plane) from one end (e.g., in the -Z direction end) of the coupling member (271). According to one embodiment, when the coupling member (271) is completed to be coupled or assembled to the catch member (273), the second protrusion (271a) may protrude outwardly in the direction in which the first protrusion (273a) is positioned, among the lateral directions (e.g., in the direction on the XY plane). According to one embodiment, the coupling member (271) may be assembled to the catch member (273) in the first direction (e.g., in the Z axis direction). When the joining member (271) is assembled to the catching member (273), the first protrusion (273a) and the second protrusion (271a) can support each other to suppress displacement in the first direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) which is the assembly direction. For example, the joining member (271) and the catching member (273) can be formed to be at least partially elastically changeable so that the first protrusion (273a) and the second protrusion (271a) can be snap-fit ​​coupled in the front-back direction (e.g., Z-axis direction).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the joining member (271) may include a first-first portion (271-1) disposed between the back plate (218) and the printed circuit board (240) and a first-second portion (271-2) extending from the first-first portion (271-1) and disposed within an opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240).

[0095] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first-first portion (271-1) of the joining member (271) may be disposed on the second surface (240b) of the printed circuit board (240). According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (273a) of the joining member (271) may be formed or positioned at an end of the first-first portion (271-1). According to one embodiment, the width or width (e.g., width in the X-direction or Y-direction) of the first-first portion (271-1) may be greater than the width (e.g., width in the X-direction or Y-direction) of the first-second portion (271-2). According to one embodiment, the width (e.g., width in the X-direction or Y-direction) of the first-first portion (271-1) may be greater than the width (e.g., width in the X-direction or Y-direction) of the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240). For example, a part of the first-first portion (271-1) may be bonded to the second surface (240b) of the printed circuit board (240). However, the shape of the bonding member (271) is not limited, and according to one embodiment (see FIGS. 10b to 10d), the first-second portion (271-2) of the bonding member (271) may be omitted, or in other words, the fixing member (271) may be entirely disposed on the second surface (240b) of the printed circuit board (240). According to one embodiment, the bonding member (271) may be directly connected (e.g., by welding or soldering) to the printed circuit board (240). According to one embodiment (see FIGS. 10A and 10B), the joining member (271) may not be directly connected to the printed circuit board (240), in which case it may further include an intermediate member (e.g., intermediate member (292) of FIGS. 10A and 10B) (e.g., a damper, a ring damper) disposed in a space between the printed circuit board (240) and the internal structure (290) to support the printed circuit board (240).

[0096] In one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may be disposed between the joining member (271) and the internal structure (280). In one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may be at least partially disposed within the first hollow portion (2711) of the joining member (271). As an example, the protruding member (272) may be formed of various materials, such as a material including a synthetic resin or a metal material.

[0097] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may include a second hollow portion (2721) formed penetrating in the first axial direction (e.g., front-back direction or Z-axis direction) at the central portion. According to one embodiment, the second hollow portion (2721) may be formed only to a portion of the entire height (e.g., Z-axis direction height) of the protruding member (272). For example, the second hollow portion (2721) may be formed from one side (e.g., -Z-direction side) of the protruding member (272) facing the connecting member (271) toward the opposite side (e.g., +Z-direction side) of the first side or in the first axial direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) to a specified depth. However, according to one embodiment, the second hollow portion (2721) may also be formed penetrating over the entire height (e.g., Z-axis direction height) of the protruding member (272). For example, the second hollow portion (2721) may be formed to a second The hollow portion (2721) may be formed from the front surface (e.g., the -Z direction surface) to the rear surface (e.g., the +Z direction surface) of the protruding member (272). For example, the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272) may be aligned with the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240) in the first axial direction (e.g., the Z direction).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may include a first threaded region (272a) formed on at least a portion of a surface of the second hollow portion (2721) (or an inner wall of the protruding member (272)). According to one embodiment, the first threaded region (272a) of the protruding member (272) may be formed to interlock with a second threaded region (274a) formed on a portion of an outer circumferential surface of the fixing member (274).

[0099] In one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may be configured or arranged to transmit an external force applied to the rear plate (218) and transmitted through the engaging member (273) and the joining member (271) to the internal structure (280).

[0100] In one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may be connected or coupled to the internal structure (280). For example, one end (e.g., the +Z direction end) of the protruding member (272) may be connected to the internal structure (280) and the other end may be connected or coupled to the coupling member (271). For example, the protruding member (272) may not be directly connected to the coupling member (271), but may be indirectly connected, supported, fixed and / or coupled to the coupling member (271) through a fixing member (274) connected, coupled or assembled to the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272).

[0101] In one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may be connected, supported, fixed and / or coupled to the printed circuit board (240). For example, in one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may be indirectly connected, supported, fixed and / or coupled to the printed circuit board (240) via a bonding member (271) directly connected to the printed circuit board (240). However, the bonding relationship between the bonding member (271), the protruding member (272) and the printed circuit board (240) is not limited to what has been described above, and as an example, both the bonding member (271) and the protruding member (272) may be indirectly connected, supported, fixed and / or coupled to the printed circuit board (240) via a bonding member (274) without being directly connected to the printed circuit board (240).

[0102] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the fixing member (274) may be disposed in the first hollow portion (2711) of the coupling member (271) and the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272). In one embodiment, the fixing member (274) of the fixing assembly (203) may be connected or coupled to the coupling member (271) and the protruding member (272). The coupling member (271) and the protruding member (272) may be coupled to each other via the fixing member (274).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the fixing member (274) may include a flange portion (274-1) of the coupling member (271) and an extension portion (274-2) extending from the flange portion (274-1). According to one embodiment, the flange portion (274-1) may be disposed around the first hollow portion (2711). According to one embodiment, the extension portion (274-2) of the fixing member (274) may be disposed in the first hollow portion (2711) of the coupling member (271). According to one embodiment, the extension portion (274-2) may be disposed in the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272). According to one embodiment, the width (e.g., width in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction) of the flange portion (274-1) may be greater than the width (e.g., width in the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction) of the extension portion (274-2). According to one embodiment, the width (e.g., width in the X-axis direction or Y-axis direction) of the flange portion (274-1) may be greater than the width (e.g., width in the X-axis direction or Y-axis direction) of the first hollow portion (2711) and the second hollow portion (2721). According to one embodiment, the width of the first hollow portion (2711) may be greater than the width (e.g., width in the X-axis direction or Y-axis direction) of the second hollow portion (2721). According to one embodiment, the fixing member (274) may be arranged such that the flange portion (274-1) is hung over one surface (e.g., surface in the -Z direction) of the coupling member (271) around the first hollow portion (2711) and the extension portion (274-2) is connected or coupled to the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272), thereby coupling the coupling member (271) and the protruding member (272) to each other.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the fixing member (274) may further include a second threaded region (274a) formed on at least a portion of a surface (or side wall) of the extension portion (274-2). The second threaded region (274a) may be formed to engage with the first threaded region (272a) of the protruding member (272).

[0105] FIG. 10A is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, an internal structure, and an intermediate member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10B is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, an internal structure, and an intermediate member of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10C is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10D is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10E is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10F is a side cross-sectional view schematically illustrating a back plate, a fixing assembly, and an internal structure of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0106] The back plate (218), the printed circuit board (240), and the internal structure (280) of FIGS. 10A to 10F may be referred to as the back plate (218), the printed circuit board (240), and the internal structure (280) according to the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 9B. The configuration of the fixed assembly (203) of FIGS. 10A to 10F may be partially the same as or similar to the configuration of the fixed assembly (203) according to the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 9B. Hereinafter, the fixed assembly (203) of FIGS. 10A to 10F may be described focusing on the differences from the fixed assembly (203) according to the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 9B, and the description common to the fixed assembly (203) according to the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 9B may not be duplicated below.

[0107] Referring to FIGS. 10A to 10F, according to one embodiment, the first hollow portion (2711) of the joining member (271), the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240), and / or the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272) can be aligned with respect to one axis (e.g., the Z axis).

[0108] Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B , in one embodiment, the width of the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240) may be greater than the width of the protruding member (272) based on the width measured in the direction perpendicular to the first axis direction (Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the joining member (271) may be directly connected to the printed circuit board (240) using welding or an adhesive, or may not be directly connected. According to one embodiment, when the joining member (271) is not directly connected to the printed circuit board (240), the joining member (271) may further include an intermediate member (292) (or a buffer member) (e.g., a damper, a ring damper) disposed in a space between the printed circuit board (240) and the internal structure (290) to support the printed circuit board (240).

[0109] Referring to FIG. 10A, according to one embodiment, a portion of a joining member (271) and a portion of a protruding member (272) may be disposed in the opening (242). According to one embodiment, the joining member (271) may include a first-first portion (271-1) disposed on a second surface (240b) of a printed circuit board (240) and a first-second portion (271-2) extending from the first-first portion (271-1) and disposed in the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240).

[0110] Referring to FIG. 10b, according to one embodiment, a portion (e.g., a -Z direction end) of a protruding member (272) may be disposed in the opening (242). In one embodiment, the engaging member (271) of the fixed assembly (203) may not be accommodated in the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240), but may be disposed adjacent to the opening (242) on one surface (e.g., the second surface (240b)) of the printed circuit board (240) as a whole.

[0111] Referring to FIGS. 10C and 10D , according to one embodiment, the width of the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240) may be smaller than a maximum value of the width of the protruding member (272), based on the width measured in a direction perpendicular to the first axis direction (Z-axis direction). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the printed circuit board (240) may be disposed between the joining member (271) and the protruding member (272).

[0112] Referring to FIG. 10c, according to one embodiment, the opening (242) may not have a coupling member (271) or a protruding member (272). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the printed circuit board (240) may be disposed between the coupling member (271) and the protruding member (272). In one embodiment, the coupling member (271) of the fixing assembly (203) may not be accommodated in the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240), but may be disposed adjacent to the opening (242) on one surface (e.g., the second surface (240b)) of the printed circuit board (240) as a whole.

[0113] Referring to FIG. 10d, in one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may include a portion disposed in the opening (242) and a portion disposed in contact with or facing a portion of the first surface (240a) of the printed circuit board (240) to support the first surface (240a) of the printed circuit board (240). According to one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may include a second-first portion (272-1) disposed in the opening (424) and a second-second portion (272-2) extending from the first-first portion (271-1) and disposed on the first surface (240a) side of the printed circuit board (240). At least a portion (e.g., a portion of the -Z direction surface) of the second-second portion (272-2) may contact the first surface (240a) of the printed circuit board (240). In one embodiment, the width of the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240) may be greater than the width of the first-first portion (271-1) of the protruding member (272) disposed in the opening (242) and less than the width of the second-second portion (272-2) supporting the first side (240a) of the printed circuit board (240), based on the width measured in the direction perpendicular to the first axis direction (Z-axis direction). In one embodiment, the joining member (271) of the fixing assembly (203) may not be accommodated in the opening (242) of the printed circuit board (240), but may be disposed adjacent to the opening (242) on one side (e.g., the second side (240b)) of the printed circuit board (240) as a whole.

[0114] Although the intermediate member (292) of FIGS. 10a and 10b is omitted in FIGS. 10c to 10f, an intermediate member (292) may be further provided in the space between the printed circuit board (240) and the internal structure (290) to provide additional support for the printed circuit board (240).

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 10E and 10F , according to one embodiment, the protruding member (272) may include a second-first portion (272-1) disposed in the opening (424) and a second-second portion (272-2) extending from the first-first portion (271-1) and disposed on the first side (240a) of the printed circuit board (240). Referring to FIGS. 10E and 10F , according to one embodiment, a portion of the joining member (271) and a portion of the protruding member (272) may be disposed in the opening (242). Referring to FIGS. 10E and 10F , according to one embodiment, at least a portion of the joining member (271) (e.g., the first-second portion (271-2)) may be accommodated in the second hollow portion (2721) of the protruding member (272). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the surface of the hollow portion (2711) of the coupling member (271) may be formed with a threaded region that engages with the second threaded region (274a) of the fixing member (274), and, depending on the embodiment, the surface of the hollow portion (2711) may not have threads formed. Referring to FIG. 10f, at least a portion (e.g., a portion of the -Z direction surface) of the second-second portion (272-2) of the protruding member (272) may be in contact with the first surface (240a) of the printed circuit board (240).

[0116] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of existing fem members arranged in an area of ​​a printed circuit board corresponding to portion P of FIG. 4 in an existing structure. FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of a fixed assembly arranged in an area of ​​a printed circuit board corresponding to portion P of FIG. 4 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0117] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of fixing members (11, 12) within an existing electronic device (10), and FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a fixing assembly (203) according to the embodiments described above with reference to FIGS. 4 to 10d.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 11, the electronic device (10) may have a printed circuit board (40) and various fixing members (11, 12) (e.g., PEM (PennEngineering fasteners) members, swage nuts, and / or clinching nuts) for connecting the printed circuit board (40) to other members disposed inside the housing. The fixing members (11, 12) may serve to suppress physical and electromagnetic interference by maintaining a gap between the printed circuit board (40) and other members. For example, the electronic device (10) may include a board-mounted fixing member (12) for supporting the printed circuit board (40) to an internal structure having greater rigidity than the printed circuit board (40) in order to supplement the rigidity of the printed circuit board (40). For example, the fixing member (12) for the substrate may be in the form of a fem nut (e.g., a protruding member (272)) coupled to an internal structure, a fem nut (e.g., a joining member (271)) fixed on a printed circuit board (40), and a screw (e.g., a fixing member (274)) for coupling the fem nut and the fem nut to each other. Meanwhile, the electronic device (10) may have a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIGS. 2 and 3) made of a metal material for the sake of aesthetic appearance. A thin plate member such as a rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (218) of FIGS. 7, 8, and 10a to 10d) of the housing may be deformed by being pressed or bent when subjected to an external force as it is made of a metal material and is thinned. In order to prevent such deformation, the electronic device (10) may include a rear plate fixing member (11) for supplementing the rigidity of the rear plate. The rear plate fixing member (11) may be formed on the rear The plate may be formed to be fixed and supported on a printed circuit board (40). However, in this case, an external force applied to the rear plate may be transmitted to the printed circuit board (40) through the rear plate fixing member (11), which may cause damage such as cracks to the printed circuit board (40).

[0119] Referring to FIG. 11, for example, when the electronic device (10) includes both the above-described substrate fixing member (12) and the rear plate fixing member (11), openings for accommodating the two types of fixing members (11, 12) may be formed on the printed circuit board (40), respectively. As the number of openings on the printed circuit board (40) increases, the area for arranging electrical / electronic components on the printed circuit board (40) decreases, the design of wiring (e.g., signal wiring or power wiring) is limited, and signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) may be adversely affected. Due to these conditions, it is necessary to minimize or reduce the number of openings for the fixing members (11, 12) on the printed circuit board (40).

[0120] Meanwhile, electronic devices (10) are gradually becoming thinner and lighter to improve purchasing factors such as portability and external design. As the electronic device (10) becomes thinner, the thickness of the battery disposed therein also becomes thinner, but the area of ​​the battery may become wider to provide the same battery capacity. As the area of ​​the battery increases, the area of ​​the printed circuit board (40) disposed substantially on the same plane as or adjacent to the battery may be limited or reduced. If the area of ​​the printed circuit board (40) decreases, the arrangement of various electrical / electronic components (e.g., CPU, memory) disposed on the printed circuit board (40) may be limited, and as the spacing between electrical / electronic components decreases, it may be difficult to secure heat dissipation performance. For example, referring to part A of FIG. 11, since two fixing members (11, 12) are disposed at the lower end of the printed circuit board (40), the position of the PMIC power supply of the AP is pushed upward (in the -Y direction). Accordingly, the inductor member, which generates the greatest amount of heat among the power components, may be disposed at the bottleneck of the heat dissipation member (30), which may lower the heat dissipation performance by the fan member (20), thereby lowering the heat dissipation performance of the electronic device (10). For example, referring to part B of FIG. 11, since a total of two fixing members (11, 12) are disposed at the lower portion of the printed circuit board (40), there is insufficient space for the components of the PMIC power supply unit (16) of the AP to be disposed in the area indicated by part B, and thus the components of the power supply unit (16) with great heat generation may be disposed at the bottleneck of the heat dissipation member (30), which may lower the heat dissipation performance by the fan member (20), thereby lowering the heat dissipation performance of the electronic device (10).For example, referring to part C of FIG. 11, the wirings (e.g., signal wiring or power wiring) that are arranged in the left-right direction (X-axis direction) centered on the fan member (20) pass through the bottleneck of the printed circuit board (40) in the area indicated by C and are connected to each other. However, since the fixing members (11, 12) are arranged in that area, the connection of the wirings becomes an obstacle, the design difficulty of the wiring increases, and if the number of layers of the printed circuit board (40) is increased to solve this, the material cost may increase. For example, referring to part D of FIG. 11, since the fixing members (11, 12) are arranged in or around the space where the EC (embedded controller) is to be arranged, interference may occur with each other, and there may be insufficient space to drill vias in the printed circuit board for the signal wiring of the EC.

[0121] FIG. 12 may illustrate a fan member (261), a power supply unit (263), and a fixing assembly (203) disposed within an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 3) according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 12, the fixing assembly (203) may include a plurality of fixing assemblies (203-1, 203-2) spaced apart from each other. The fixing assembly (203) of FIG. 12 is intended to address at least the above-described issues and / or drawbacks, and to provide at least the advantages described below. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a fixing assembly (203) in which the above-described substrate fixing member (12) and the rear plate fixing member (11) are integrated into a single member, and an electronic device (101) including the same may be provided.

[0122] According to the fixing assembly (203) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, compared to when the substrate fixing member (12) and the rear plate fixing member (11) are provided separately, the supporting or fixing function of the rear plate (218) and the supporting or fixing function of the printed circuit board (240) can be provided in the same manner, but the number and surface area of ​​the fixing assemblies (203) (or fixing members) on the printed circuit board (240) and the openings (242) on the printed circuit board (240) can be reduced. Referring to FIG. 12, compared to FIG. 11, the number of fixing assemblies (203) (or fixing members) can be reduced by more than half, from four to two.

[0123] As the number and surface area of ​​the fixing assembly (203) (or fixing member) on the printed circuit board (240) and the opening (242) on the printed circuit board (240) are reduced, the degree of freedom in the arrangement of electrical / electronic components on the printed circuit board (240) and the degree of freedom in the design of wiring (e.g., signal wiring or power wiring) on ​​the printed circuit board (240) can be increased.

[0124] As an example, according to the embodiment of FIG. 12 including the fixed assembly (203) of the present disclosure, compared to the example of FIG. 11, the area of ​​the printed circuit board (240) can be increased by 110㎟ from 600㎟ to 710㎟, that is, an increase of about 18.3% or more. Accordingly, according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, compared to the example of FIG. 11, the placement space of various electrical / electronic components such as the power supply unit (263), the battery, and the speaker can be increased. In addition, according to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the area of ​​the battery can be increased as the printed circuit board (240) is concentrated and the area is reduced, and improved signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) can be provided. In addition, according to the fixed assembly (203) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cost can be reduced and the weight of the electronic device (101) can be reduced as the number of types and total number of fixed members (e.g., indicated as 11 and 12 in FIG. 11) are reduced.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a fixing assembly in which a PCB fixing member (e.g., a PEM for a PCB) and a back plate fixing member (e.g., a PEM for a back plate) are integrated into a single member, and an electronic device including the same can be provided. However, the problem to be solved in the present disclosure is not limited to the above-mentioned problem, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. According to the fixing assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, compared to when the PCB fixing member and the back plate fixing member are provided separately, the support or fixing function of the back plate and the support or fixing function of the PCB can be provided in the same manner, but the surface area of ​​the fixing member on the printed circuit board can be reduced and the number of openings for accommodating the fixing member of the printed circuit board can be reduced. As the surface area of ​​the fixing member on the printed circuit board and the number of openings are reduced in this way, the degree of freedom in the arrangement of electrical / electronic components on the printed circuit board and the degree of freedom in the design of wiring (e.g., signal wiring or power wiring) on ​​the printed circuit board can be increased. Additionally, as the printed circuit board is compacted and the area is reduced, the battery area can be increased, and improved signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) can be provided. Furthermore, according to the fixing assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the number of fixing members and the total number of fixing members can be reduced, thereby reducing the cost.

[0126] A fixing assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is configured to distribute an external force applied to a back plate to a printed circuit board (PCB) as well as internal structures, thereby reducing damage or breakage of the PCB due to transmission of external impact compared to conventional back plate fixing members (e.g., PEM for back plate) in which the fixing assembly is coupled only to the back plate and the PCB.

[0127] The effects that can be obtained from this disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and various effects that can be directly or indirectly identified through this document may be provided.

[0128] The fixed assembly of the present disclosure described above and the electronic device including the same are not limited to the above-described embodiments and drawings, and it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains that various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible within the technical scope of the present disclosure.

[0129] While this disclosure has been described by way of example and example, it should be understood that the specific embodiment is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided. The electronic device may include a first housing portion (280; 281), a second housing portion (218) spaced apart from the first housing portion, a printed circuit board disposed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and including an opening (242), and a locking member (273) disposed on an inner surface of the second housing portion, a protruding member (272) protruding from the first housing portion and aligned with the opening of the printed circuit board, a coupling member (271) disposed in the opening of the printed circuit board and coupled with the protruding member, and a coupling member (274) formed to fix the coupling member and the protruding member to each other. The locking member may include a first protruding portion (273a). The protruding member may include a second hollow portion (2721). The above-mentioned joining member may include a first hollow portion (2711) and a second protrusion formed to be engaged with the first protrusion of the engaging member. The above-mentioned fixing member may be inserted from the first hollow portion to the second hollow portion and configured to fix the joining member and the protrusion member to each other.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an input device (206) comprising a plurality of keys. The first housing portion may include a plurality of openings, and the plurality of keys may be visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device through the openings of the first housing portion.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may further include a first housing portion that forms at least a portion of the display or may be disposed between the display and the printed circuit board.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the device may further include a support structure (217) disposed between the second housing portion and the printed circuit board. The catch member may be formed on the support structure.

[0134] In one embodiment, the second housing portion may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device.

[0135] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the protruding member can be received in the opening.

[0136] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the joining member can be received in the opening.

[0137] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the joining member and at least a portion of the protruding member can be received in the opening.

[0138] In one embodiment, the opening forms a portion of a periphery of the printed circuit board, and the fixing assembly can be positioned on the periphery through the opening.

[0139] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the protruding member can be accommodated in the first hollow portion of the joining member.

[0140] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the joining member can be accommodated in the second hollow portion of the protruding member.

[0141] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of one side of the protruding member may be arranged to contact one side (240a) of the printed circuit board facing the protruding member.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the device may further include an intermediate member (292) disposed between the printed circuit board and the first housing portion and in contact with the printed circuit board and the first housing portion.

[0143] According to one embodiment, the fixing member may include a flange portion (274-1) and an extension portion (274-2) extending from the flange portion and positioned in the second hollow portion of the protruding member. A recess for accommodating the flange portion may be formed at an end of the fixing member facing the second housing portion, and a threaded area may be formed on a surface of the extension portion of the fixing member and a surface of the second hollow portion of the protruding member to be interlocked with each other.

[0144] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing (210) including a rear plate (218), a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and including an opening (242) formed penetrating therethrough in a first axial direction, and a fixing assembly (203) having a portion disposed around the opening of the printed circuit board. The fixing assembly may include a catch member (273) coupled to the rear plate (218) and extending from the rear plate to the printed circuit board, the catch member (271) including a first protrusion (273a) at an end thereof, a coupling member (271) including a first hollow portion (2711) and a second protrusion (271a) formed to engage with the first protrusion of the catch member, and a protrusion member (272) at least partially disposed within the first hollow portion of the coupling member.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the protruding member may include a second hollow portion (2721) formed penetrating in the first axial direction. The fixed assembly may further include a fixed member (274) at least partially disposed in the first hollow portion and the second hollow portion of the connecting member.

[0146] In one embodiment, the housing may further include an internal structure (280) disposed facing the rear plate with the printed circuit board interposed therebetween and having the protruding member engaged therewith. The fixed assembly may be configured to transmit at least a portion of an external force applied to the rear plate to the internal structure.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the width of the opening of the printed circuit board may be greater than the maximum width of the protruding member, based on the width measured in the direction perpendicular to the first axis direction. The printed circuit board may further include an intermediate member (292) positioned between the printed circuit board and the internal structure to support the printed circuit board and the internal structure.

[0148] According to one embodiment, the printed circuit board may include a first surface (240a) and a second surface (240b) facing the rear plate opposite the first surface. The bonding member may be disposed on the second surface of the printed circuit board.

[0149] In one embodiment, the width of the opening of the printed circuit board may be less than a maximum width of the protruding member, based on the width measured in a direction perpendicular to the first axis direction. At least a portion of the printed circuit board may be disposed between the joining member and the protruding member.

[0150] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided. The electronic device may include a first housing portion (280; 281), a second housing portion (218) spaced apart from and parallel to the first housing portion, a printed circuit board (240) disposed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and including an opening (242) having a partially open area, and a fastening assembly (203) disposed through the opening to provide a fastening force between the printed circuit board and each of the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The fastening assembly may include a fastening member (273) disposed on an inner surface of the second housing portion and including a first protrusion (273a), a first hollow portion (2711) formed on the inner side, and a joining member (271) including a second protrusion protruding in a direction parallel to the second housing portion so as to be joined to the first protrusion of the fastening member. It may include a protruding member (272) having a second hollow portion (2721) formed on the inside and arranged to be at least partially aligned with the opening on the printed circuit board, and a fixing member (274) inserted from the second hollow portion to the first hollow portion to fasten the protruding member to the joining member.

[0151] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided. The electronic device may include a housing (210) including a rear plate (218), a printed circuit board disposed within the housing and including an opening (242) formed penetrating therethrough in a first axial direction, and a fixing assembly (203) having a portion disposed around the opening of the printed circuit board. The fixing assembly may include a catch member (273) coupled to the rear plate (218) and extending from the rear plate to the printed circuit board, the catch member (271) including a first protrusion (273a) at an end thereof, a coupling member (271) including a first hollow portion (2711) and a second protrusion (271a) formed to engage with the first protrusion of the catch member, and a protrusion member (272) at least partially disposed within the first hollow portion of the coupling member.

[0152] An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed in this document may take various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a home appliance. The electronic device according to an embodiment of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0153] It should be understood that the embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to a specific embodiment, but include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiment. 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 item, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0154] The term "module" used in one embodiment 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).

[0155] An embodiment of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the method according to one embodiment disclosed in the present document may be provided as a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between sellers and buyers as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)) or may be provided through an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM ) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones), online distribution (e.g., downloading or uploading). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be at least temporarily stored or temporarily created in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0157] According to one embodiment, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to one embodiment, one or more components or operations of the 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 one embodiment, 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.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), a first housing portion (280; 281); A second housing portion (218) spaced apart from the first housing portion; A printed circuit board disposed between the first housing portion and the second housing portion and including an opening (242); and A locking member (273) disposed on the inner surface of the second housing portion and including a first protrusion (273a); A protruding member (272) protruding from the first housing portion and aligned with the opening of the printed circuit board, the protruding member including a second hollow portion (2721); A joining member (271) disposed in the opening of the printed circuit board and coupled with the protruding member, the joining member (271) including a first hollow portion (2711) and a second protrusion formed to be coupled with the first protrusion of the catching member; and An electronic device comprising a fixing member (274) inserted from the first hollow portion to the second hollow portion and formed to fix the connecting member and the protruding member to each other.

2. In paragraph 1, Further comprising an input device (206) comprising a plurality of keys, An electronic device, wherein the first housing portion includes a plurality of openings, and the plurality of keys are visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device through the openings of the first housing portion.

3. In paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a display (204), wherein the first housing portion forms at least a portion of the display or is disposed between the display and the printed circuit board.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, Further comprising a support structure (217) disposed between the second housing portion and the printed circuit board, An electronic device wherein the above-mentioned hanging member is formed on the above-mentioned support structure.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device, wherein the second housing portion forms at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the protruding member is accommodated in the opening.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of said joining member is accommodated in said opening.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the above-described joining member and at least a portion of the above-described protruding member are received in the above-described opening.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, An electronic device wherein the opening forms a portion of a periphery of the printed circuit board, and at least one of the bonding member or the protruding member is disposed on the periphery through the opening.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the protruding member is accommodated in the first hollow portion of the joining member.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, An electronic device wherein at least a portion of the above-described joining member is accommodated in the second hollow portion of the above-described protruding member.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, An electronic device, wherein at least a portion of one side of the protruding member is arranged to contact one side (240a) of the printed circuit board facing the protruding member.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, An electronic device further comprising an intermediate member (292) disposed between the printed circuit board and the first housing portion and in contact with the printed circuit board and the first housing portion.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, The above-mentioned fault member includes a flange portion (274-1) and an extension portion (274-2) extending from the flange portion and arranged in the second hollow portion of the protruding member, An electronic device in which a recess is formed at an end of the fixed member facing the second housing portion to accommodate the flange portion, and a screw thread area is formed on the surface of the extension portion of the fixed member and the surface of the second hollow portion of the protruding member to be interlocked with each other.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, It further includes an internal structure (280) that is positioned facing the second housing part with the printed circuit board interposed therebetween and to which the protruding member is coupled, An electronic device wherein the above-mentioned catch member, the above-mentioned joining member and the above-mentioned protruding member are configured to transmit at least a portion of an external force applied to the second housing portion to the internal structure.

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