Wearable electronic device comprising fastening structure

Abstract

This wearable electronic device may comprise: a housing including an accommodation space; a strap detachably connected to the housing; and a fastening structure disposed in the accommodation space of the housing and fastened to the strap. The fastening structure can include: a button member exposed to the outside of the housing, and disposed in the accommodation space of the housing so as to be movable in a first direction; a connection member engaged with the button member, and disposed in the accommodation space of the housing so as to be movable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and a hook member engaged with the connection member, disposed in the accommodation space of the housing so as to be movable in a third direction opposite to the first direction, and fastened to an end portion of the strap.

Description

Wearable electronic device comprising a fastening structure

[0001] The disclosure relates to a wearable electronic device including a fastening structure.

[0002] Wearable electronic devices, due to their nature as being worn on the user's body, must be designed to take into account the user's various physical conditions. For example, wearable electronic devices worn on the wrist (e.g., smartwatches) need to be adjustable in length to fit the user's wrist size. Wearable electronic devices may include a strap for attaching to the user's body. The strap of a wearable electronic device may be detachably attached to the device's body, allowing it to be replaced according to the user's preference.

[0003] However, the above-described content should not be construed as the applicant's recognition of the content described in this document as prior art, but should only be construed as technology (related art) related to the invention described in this document.

[0004] According to one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a housing including an accommodation space, a strap configured to be detachably connected to the housing, and a fastening structure disposed in the accommodation space of the housing and configured to be fastened to the strap. The fastening structure may include a button member configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing and movably disposed in the accommodation space of the housing along a first direction, a connecting member engaged with the button member and movably disposed in the accommodation space of the housing along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and a hook member engaged with the connecting member and movably disposed in the accommodation space of the housing along a third direction opposite to the first direction, and configured to be fastened to an end of the strap.

[0005] In one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a housing including an accommodation space, a strap configured to be detachably connected to the housing, and a fastening structure disposed in the accommodation space of the housing and configured to be fastened to the strap. The fastening structure may include a button member configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing, movably disposed in the accommodation space of the housing along a first direction, the button member including a first inclined surface formed to be inclined with respect to the first direction, a connection member engaged with the button member, movably disposed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction within the accommodation space of the housing, the second inclined surface formed parallel to the first inclined surface, and a third inclined surface formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction, and a hook member disposed in the accommodation space of the housing to be movable along a third direction opposite to the first direction, the hook member configured to be fastened to an end of the strap, and including a fourth inclined surface formed parallel to the third inclined surface.

[0006] In one embodiment, a wearable electronic device may include a housing including an accommodation space, a strap configured to be detachably connected to the housing, and a fastening structure disposed in the accommodation space of the housing and configured to be fastened to the strap. The fastening structure may include a button member configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing, movably disposed in the accommodation space of the housing along a first direction, the button member including a first inclined surface formed to be inclined with respect to the first direction, a connection member engaged with the button member, movably disposed in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction within the accommodation space of the housing, the second inclined surface formed parallel to the first inclined surface, and a third inclined surface formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction, and a hook member disposed in the accommodation space of the housing to be movable along a third direction opposite to the first direction, the hook member configured to be fastened to an end of the strap, and including a fourth inclined surface formed parallel to the third inclined surface. The hook member may include an insertion space into which at least a portion of the connecting member is inserted when the connecting member moves along the second direction, and a hook slope formed at an edge of an end of the hook member. The strap may include a mounting space formed at an end of the strap connected to the housing and configured to mount at least a portion of the hook member when the hook member moves along the third direction, a strap slope formed at an edge of the end of the strap, and a first magnetic body arranged at the end connected to the housing. The housing may include a second magnetic body arranged in the receiving space of the housing and configured to exert an attractive force with the first magnetic body.

[0007] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following 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.

[0009] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 2b is a rear perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 2c is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 3A is an enlarged view showing a state in which a housing and a strap of a wearable electronic device are connected according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 3b is an enlarged view illustrating a state in which the housing and strap of a wearable electronic device are released according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 3c is a cross-sectional view according to II of Figure 3a.

[0015] Figure 3d is a cross-sectional view according to II-II of Figure 3b.

[0016] FIG. 3e is a perspective view of a button member of a fastening structure according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 3f is a perspective view of a connecting member of a fastening structure according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 3g is a perspective view of a hook member of a fastening structure according to one embodiment.

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. In the description with reference to the attached drawings, identical components are assigned the same reference numerals regardless of the drawing numbers, and redundant descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0020] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0021] The term "module" used in the embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0022] Embodiments of this document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., built-in memory or external memory) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device). For example, a processor of the machine (e.g., an electronic device) 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 instruction called. 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' only means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and this term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily in the storage medium.

[0023] According to one embodiment, the method according to the embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0024] According to embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0025]

[0026] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments. 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 at least one of 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 some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0027] 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 calculation, the processor (120) may store a command or data received from another component (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the command or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store the resulting 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 may 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.

[0028] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a part 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, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, 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.

[0029] 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).

[0030] 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).

[0031] 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).

[0032] 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. According to one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0033] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0034] 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).

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0039] 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.

[0040] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) 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).

[0043] 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.

[0044] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). According to 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). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., a bottom surface) 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 surface (e.g., a top surface or a side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0046] 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)).

[0047] 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 on its own, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0048] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0049] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0050] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0051] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., a foldable electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., the foldable electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands 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 command called. The one or more commands 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.

[0052] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0053] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

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[0055] FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2B is a rear perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 2C is an exploded perspective view of a wearable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0056] Referring to FIGS. 2A to 2C, a wearable electronic device (201) according to one embodiment may include a body (200) of the wearable electronic device (201), a strap (250) connected to the body (200) and configured to detachably attach the wearable electronic device (201) to a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.), and a strap fastening structure (270) connected to the strap (250).

[0057] In one embodiment, the body (200) may include a housing (210) forming an exterior. In one embodiment, the housing (210) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a first side (or front side) (210A), a second side (or back side) (210B), and a side surface (210C) surrounding a space between the first side (210A) and the second side (210B). In one embodiment, the housing may also refer to a structure forming a portion of the first side (210A), the second side (210B), and the side surface (210C) of FIG. 2A. In one embodiment, the first side (210A) may be formed by a front plate (211) (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) that is at least partially transparent. In one embodiment, the second side (210B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (207). In one embodiment, the back plate (207) may be formed by a material such as, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel, or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. In one embodiment, the side surface (210C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or, 'side member') (206) that is joined to the front plate (211) and the back plate (207) and comprises a metal and / or a polymer. In one embodiment, the back plate (207) and the side bezel structure (206) may be formed as separate structures and then joined, but may alternatively be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).

[0058] In one embodiment, various components for the operation of the wearable electronic device (201) may be arranged in the main body (200). For example, the wearable electronic device (201) may include at least one of a display (261), an audio module (205, 208), a sensor module (212), a key input device (202, 203, 204), and a connector hole (209). In one embodiment, at least one of the components of the above-described wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., the key input device (202, 203, 204), the connector hole (209), or the sensor module (212)) may be omitted or replaced with another component, and the wearable electronic device (201) may additionally include other components that are not mentioned.

[0059] In one embodiment, the display (261) may be exposed to the first surface (210A) of the housing (210), for example, through a substantial portion of the front plate (211). In one embodiment, the display (261) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (211), or may be formed in various shapes such as circular, oval, or polygonal. In one embodiment, the display (261) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor for sensing touch intensity (pressure), and / or a fingerprint sensor for recognizing a user's fingerprint.

[0060] In one embodiment, the audio module (205, 208) may include a microphone hole (205) and a speaker hole (208). In one embodiment, a microphone for acquiring external sound may be arranged in the microphone hole (205), and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be arranged in the microphone hole (205) to detect the direction of sound. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (208) and the microphone hole (205) may be implemented as a single hole, and a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) in which the speaker hole (208) is omitted may be applied to the wearable electronic device (201).

[0061] In one embodiment, the sensor module (212) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an operating state inside the wearable electronic device (201) (e.g., inside the main body (200)) or an external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor module (212) may include, for example, a biometric sensor module (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on the second surface (210B) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may further include at least one sensor among other sensor modules not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0062] In one embodiment, the sensor module (212) may include electrode regions (213, 214) forming a portion of the surface of the main body (200), and a biosignal detection circuit (not shown) electrically connected to the electrode regions (213, 214). For example, the electrode regions (213, 214) may include a first electrode region (213) and a second electrode region (214) arranged on a second surface (210B) of the housing (210). The sensor module (212) may be configured such that the electrode regions (213, 214) obtain an electric signal from a portion of the user's body, and the biosignal detection circuit detects bioinformation of the user based on the obtained electric signal.

[0063] In one embodiment, the key input devices (202, 203, 204) may include a wheel key (202) disposed on a first surface (210A) of the housing (210) and rotatable in at least one rotational direction, and / or a side key button (203, 204) disposed on a side surface (210B) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the wheel key (202) may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the front plate (202). In some embodiments, the wearable electronic device (201) may not include some or all of the above-described key input devices (202, 203, 204), and the key input devices (202, 203, 204) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the display (261).

[0064] In one embodiment, the connector hole (209) may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may also include another connector hole (not shown) for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In one embodiment, a connector cover (not shown) may be placed in the connector hole (209) to block foreign substances from entering the connector hole (209).

[0065] In one embodiment, the strap (250) may include a first strap (250a) and a second strap (250b). In one embodiment, the strap (250) may be formed of a metallic material (e.g., metal, etc.) that can be magnetic.

[0066] In one embodiment, a fastening groove (253) may be formed in the strap (250). The fastening groove (253) may be formed, for example, concavely on a surface of the second strap (250a) (e.g., a surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 2a). In one embodiment, a plurality of fastening grooves (253) may be formed, and the plurality of fastening grooves (253) may be spaced apart at regular intervals along the longitudinal direction of the second strap (250a) (e.g., the longitudinal direction of the second strap (250a) parallel to the Y-axis direction in FIG. 2a). Meanwhile, although the drawing illustrates that the fastening groove (253) is formed only in the second strap (250a), this is merely an example, and the fastening grooves (253) may be formed on the surfaces of both the first strap (250a) and the second strap (250b).

[0067] In one embodiment, a strap fastening structure (270) may be connected to the strap (250). The strap fastening structure (270) may be configured to secure the main body (200) of the wearable electronic device (201) to the user's body by bringing the strap (250) into close contact with a part of the user's body (e.g., wrist, ankle, etc.). For example, the strap fastening structure (270) may be configured to be connected to an end of the first strap (250a) (e.g., an end of the first strap (250a) facing the +Y direction in FIG. 2a) and to fasten the first strap (250a) and the second strap (250b) to each other. The strap fastening structure (270) may be configured to limit the movement between the first strap (250a) and the second strap (250b) while the first strap (250a) and the second strap (250b) are in close contact with a body part of the user, thereby stably maintaining the state of the wearable electronic device (201) being mounted on the user's body. In one embodiment, a fastening member (280) may be connected to an end of the first strap (250a) (e.g., an end of the first strap (250a) facing the -Y direction in FIG. 2a). In one embodiment, the fastening member (280) may be connected to the ...). In one embodiment, the fastening member (280) may be connected to the end of the first strap (250a). In one embodiment, the fastening member (280) may be connected to the end of the first strap (250a). In one embodiment, the fastening member (280) may be connected to the end of the first strap (250a) (e.g., an end of the first strap (250a) facing the -Y direction in FIG. 2a). The attachment member (280) may include a magnetic material. If the second strap (250b) includes a metal material having magnetism, the attachment member (280) may be attached to the second strap (250b).

[0068] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may further include a first antenna (296), a second antenna (297), a support member (220) (e.g., a bracket), a battery (230), a printed circuit board (240), a sealing member (299), and a rear plate (207) disposed on the main body (200).

[0069] In one embodiment, the support member (220) may be disposed inside the main body (200) and connected to the side bezel structure (206) or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (206). In one embodiment, the support member (220) may be formed of, for example, a metal material and / or a non-metal material (e.g., a polymer). The support member (220) may have a display (261) connected to one surface and a printed circuit board (240) connected to the other surface.

[0070] In one embodiment, a printed circuit board (240) may have a processor, a memory, and / or an interface disposed thereon. The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit (GPU), a sensor processor, or a communication processor. In one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. In one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may include, for example, a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector, which may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (201) to an external electronic device.

[0071] In one embodiment, the battery (230) may power at least one component of the electronic device (201). The battery (230) may include, for example, a rechargeable secondary battery. At least a portion of the battery (230) may be disposed substantially flush with, for example, the printed circuit board (240). The battery (230) may be disposed within the body (200) and may be detachably connected to the body (200).

[0072] In one embodiment, the first antenna (296) may be disposed between the display (261) and the support member (220). The first antenna (296) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. In one embodiment, the first antenna (296) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In one embodiment, a portion of the side bezel structure (206) and / or a portion of the support member (220) may include a conductive portion, through which the function of the first antenna (296) may be performed.

[0073] In one embodiment, the second antenna (297) may be disposed between the printed circuit board (240) and the back plate (207). The second antenna (297) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. In one embodiment, the second antenna (297) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device, wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging, and transmit a magnetic-based signal including a short-range communication signal or payment data. In one embodiment, a portion of the side bezel structure (206) and / or the back plate (207) may include a conductive portion, through which the function of the second antenna (297) may be performed.

[0074] In one embodiment, a sealing member (299) may be positioned between the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207). The sealing member (299) may be configured to block moisture or foreign substances from entering the space between the side bezel structure (206) and the rear plate (207) from the outside.

[0075] Meanwhile, one or more of the embodiments disclosed in this document may be applied to electronic devices of various shapes / forms (e.g., foldable electronic devices, slideable electronic devices, digital cameras, digital video cameras, tablets, note-shaped electronic devices, and other electronic devices) in addition to the electronic devices illustrated in FIGS. 2A to 2C.

[0076]

[0077] FIG. 3A is an enlarged view illustrating a state in which a housing and a strap of a wearable electronic device are fastened according to an embodiment. FIG. 3B is an enlarged view illustrating a state in which a housing and a strap of a wearable electronic device are released according to an embodiment. FIG. 3C is a cross-sectional view taken along line II of FIG. 3A. FIG. 3D is a cross-sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG. 3B. FIG. 3E is a perspective view of a button member of a fastening structure according to an embodiment. FIG. 3F is a perspective view of a connecting member of a fastening structure according to an embodiment. FIG. 3G is a perspective view of a hook member of a fastening structure according to an embodiment.

[0078] Referring to FIGS. 3A to 3G, a wearable electronic device (201) according to an embodiment may include a housing (210) forming an exterior of the wearable electronic device (201), a strap (250) detachably connected to the housing (210), a fastening structure (300) arranged within the housing (210) and configured to be fastened to the strap (250), a first elastic member (301), and a second elastic member (302). In an embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may provide a separation mechanism that easily separates the strap (250) from the housing (210) simply by pressing a button through the fastening structure (300) described below, and a fastening mechanism that easily fastens the strap (250) to the housing (210) simply by bringing the strap (250) close to the housing (210).

[0079] In one embodiment, the housing (210) may form the exterior of the wearable electronic device (201). The housing (210) may include an accommodation space (210S) therein. An end (251) of a strap (250), which will be described later, may be inserted along an insertion direction (e.g., the -X-axis direction of FIG. 3B) into the accommodation space (210S) of the housing (210). A fastening structure (300), which will be described later, a first elastic member (301) for restoring the position of at least a portion of the fastening structure (300), and a second elastic member (302) may be disposed in the accommodation space (210S).

[0080] In one embodiment, the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) may be surrounded by a first inner wall (210S-1). In one embodiment, a second magnetic body (2101) may be arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). The second magnetic body (2101) may be configured to exert an attractive force on the first magnetic body (2501) of the strap (250), which will be described later, thereby assisting in fastening the strap (250).

[0081] In one embodiment, the strap (250) may be detachably connected to the housing (210). For example, the strap (250) may be detachably connected to a fastening structure (300) disposed in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) so as to be engaged with or separated from the housing (210). When the strap (250) and the housing (210) are connected, an end (251) of the strap (250) may engage a first inner wall (210S-1) surrounding the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, a strap slope (2502) may be formed at an edge of the end (251) of the strap (250). In one embodiment, the strap slope (2502) formed on the strap (250) is formed on an end (251) of the strap (250) that engages with the first inner wall (210S-1) of the housing (210), thereby preventing or reducing the edge of the end (251) of the strap (250) from directly contacting the first inner wall (210S-1) when the strap (250) is fastened to the housing (210) or when the strap (250) is separated from the housing (210), thereby preventing or reducing damage to the housing (210) and / or the strap (250).

[0082] In one embodiment, a mounting space (250S) may be formed at an end (251) of a strap (250) connected to a housing (210). At least a portion of a hook member (330) described later may be accommodated and / or mounted in the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250). In one embodiment, the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250) may be surrounded by a second inner wall (250S-1). In one embodiment, the strap (250) may include a first magnetic body (2501). The first magnetic body (2501) of the strap (250) may be disposed at the end (251) of the strap (250) connected to the housing (210). For example, the first magnetic body (2501) may be arranged along the perimeter of the second inner wall (250S-1) surrounding the mounting space (250S) formed at the end (251) of the strap (250). The number of the first magnetic bodies (2501) according to one embodiment is not limited to that illustrated, and an appropriate number may be provided as needed. In one embodiment, the strap (250) may include a third magnetic body (not illustrated). The third magnetic body of the strap (250) may be arranged adjacent to the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250) configured to accommodate at least a portion of a hook member (330) of a fastening structure (300) to be described later. In one embodiment, the third magnetic body may exert an attractive force with a fourth magnetic body (not illustrated) of the hook member (330) to be described later. The first magnetic body (2501) and the second magnetic body (2101) can assist the fastening operation of the housing (210) and the strap (250). The third magnetic body and the fourth magnetic body can assist the fastening operation of the strap (250) and the fastening structure (300).

[0083] In one embodiment, the fastening structure (300) may be positioned in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). In one embodiment, the fastening structure (300) may be configured to be fastened to the strap (250). In one embodiment, the fastening structure (300) may include a button member (310), a connecting member (320), and a hook member (330).

[0084] In one embodiment, the button member (310) may be configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing (210). The button member (310) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable along a first direction (X1) (e.g., the Z-axis direction in FIG. 3c) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). For example, when a user of the wearable electronic device (201) presses the button member (310), the button member (310) may move along a first direction (X1) (e.g., the +Z-axis direction in FIG. 3d) toward a connecting member (320) described later. When the button member (310) is not pressed by the user, the position can be restored by the first elastic member (301) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and as a result, the button member (310) can move along the first direction (X1) (e.g., the -Z-axis direction in FIG. 3c) away from the connecting member (320).

[0085] In one embodiment, the button member (310) may include a first inclined surface (310a). The first inclined surface (310a) of the button member (310) may be formed on one side of the button member (310) facing the connecting member (320) (e.g., one side of the button member (310) facing the +Z-axis direction of FIG. 3C). In one embodiment, the first inclined surface (310a) may be formed to be inclined at a first inclined angle (θ1) with respect to a first direction (X1) in which the button member (310) reciprocates.

[0086] In one embodiment, the connecting member (320) may be disposed within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). The connecting member (320) may be engaged with the button member (310) and the hook member (330) described below, respectively. In one embodiment, the connecting member (320) may reciprocate along a second direction (X2) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIG. 3C) within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). For example, when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1) and comes into contact with the connecting member (320) or does not come into contact with the connecting member (320), the connecting member (320) may move along the second direction (X2). In one embodiment, the first direction (X1) in which the button member (310) moves and the second direction (X2) in which the connecting member (320) moves may be perpendicular to each other.

[0087] In one embodiment, the connecting member (320) may include a second inclined surface (320a) and a third inclined surface (320b). The second inclined surface (320a) of the connecting member (320) may be formed parallel to the first inclined surface (310a). The second inclined surface (320a) may engage the first inclined surface (310a) when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1). The third inclined surface (320b) of the connecting member (320) may be formed on one side of the connecting member (320) facing the hook member (330) (e.g., one side of the connecting member (320) facing the +X-axis direction of FIG. 3c). In one embodiment, the third inclined surface (320b) may be formed to be inclined at a third inclined angle (θ3) with respect to the first direction (X1) in which the button member (310) moves reciprocally.

[0088] In one embodiment, the first inclination angle (θ1) formed by the first inclined surface (310a) of the button member (310) with respect to the first direction (X1) and the third inclination angle (θ3) formed by the third inclined surface (320b) of the connection member (320) with respect to the first direction (X1) may be substantially the same. For example, the first inclination angle (θ1) and the third inclination angle (θ3) may be 45 degrees. In one embodiment, when the first inclination angle (θ1) and the third inclination angle (θ3) are 45 degrees, the movement distances of the button member (310), the connection member (320), and the hook member (330) described below may be substantially the same. However, 'substantially' in this document may mean the same level by reflecting a tolerance or error in a typical manufacturing process. Alternatively, 'substantially' may refer to a range that includes any of + / -0.1%, + / -0.5%, + / -1%, + / -3%, + / -5%, + / -7%, + / -10%, + / -15%, and + / -20%, relative to the literal equivalent 0%.

[0089] In one embodiment, when looking at the connecting member (320) in the first direction (X1) (e.g., the +Z-axis direction in FIG. 3f), the surface of the connecting member (320) (e.g., the surface of the connecting member facing the -Z-axis direction in FIG. 3f) may include a second inclined surface (320a) and a third inclined surface (320b). However, the shape of the surface of the connecting member (320) according to one embodiment is not limited to that illustrated, and the surface of the connecting member (320) when viewed in the first direction (X1) may be formed to be round (e.g., a curved shape).

[0090] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may be movably arranged within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to be fastened to an end (251) of the strap (250). The hook member (330) may be engaged with the connecting member (320) within the receiving space (210S). The hook member (330) may be movable within the receiving space (210S), and a portion of the hook member (330) may protrude outside the receiving space (210S) by movement of the button member (310) and the connecting member (320) to be received and / or mounted in the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250). For example, when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1), the connecting member (320) can move along the second direction (X2) by the movement of the button member (310), and when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2), the hook member (330) can move along the third direction (X3) by the movement of the connecting member (320). In one embodiment, the second direction (X2) in which the connecting member (320) moves and the third direction (X3) in which the hook member (330) moves can be perpendicular to each other. In one embodiment, the first direction (X1) in which the button member (310) moves and the second direction (X2) in which the connecting member (320) moves can be perpendicular to each other, and the first direction (X1) and the third direction (X3) can be opposite to each other. In one embodiment, the position of the hook member (330) can be restored by a second elastic member (302) disposed in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210).

[0091] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may include a fourth inclined surface (330a). The fourth inclined surface (330a) of the hook member (330) may be formed parallel to the third inclined surface (320b) of the connecting member (320). The fourth inclined surface (330a) of the hook member (330) may engage the third inclined surface (320b) of the connecting member (320) when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2). In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may include an insertion space (330S). The insertion space (330S) of the hook member (330) may be partially surrounded by the fourth inclined surface (330a). At least a portion of the connecting member (320) may be inserted into the insertion space (330S) of the hook member (330). The connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2) by movement of the button member (310) along the first direction (X1), and at least a part of the connecting member (320) can be inserted into the insertion space (330S) of the hook member (330).

[0092] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may include a hook slope (330b) formed at an edge of an end of the hook member (330). In one embodiment, the hook slope (330b) of the hook member (330) may prevent or reduce damage to the hook member (330) and the strap (250) by having the end of the hook member (330) directly contact the second inner wall (250S-1) of the strap (250) surrounding the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250) when the hook member (330) and the strap (250) are connected.

[0093] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may include a fourth magnetic body (not shown) disposed within the hook member (330). The fourth magnetic body of the hook member (330) may be configured to exert an attractive force on a third magnetic body (not shown) disposed adjacent to the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250). The third magnetic body of the strap (250) and the fourth magnetic body of the hook member (330) may increase a fastening force between the strap (250) and the hook.

[0094] In one embodiment, the fastening structure (300) of the wearable electronic device (201) is composed of a button member (310), a connecting member (320), and a hook member (330), and the fastening and detaching operations with the strap (250) can be easily performed by movement of the button member (310), the connecting member (320), and the hook member (330) in a first direction (X1), a second direction (X2), and a third direction (X3), respectively. The moving directions of the button member (310) and the connecting member (320), and the connecting member (320) and the hook member (330) are perpendicular to each other, and the moving directions of the button member (310) and the hook member (330) are opposite to each other, so that the space required for mounting the fastening structure (300) can be reduced.

[0095]

[0096] A wearable electronic device (201) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) including a receiving space (210S), a strap (250) configured to be detachably connected to the housing (210), and a fastening structure (300) disposed in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to be fastened to the strap (250). The above-described fastening structure (300) may include a button member (310) configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing (210) and arranged to be movable along a first direction (X1) in a receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), a connecting member (320) engaged with the button member (310) and arranged to be movable along a second direction (X2) perpendicular to the first direction (X1) within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and a hook member (330) engaged with the connecting member (320) and arranged to be movable along a third direction (X3) opposite to the first direction (X1) within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and configured to be fastened to an end (251) of the strap (250).

[0097] In one embodiment, when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1), the connecting member (320) can move along the second direction (X2) by the movement of the button member (310), and when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2), the hook member (330) can move along the third direction (X3) by the movement of the connecting member (320).

[0098] In one embodiment, the button member (310) may include a first inclined surface (310a) formed on one side of the button member (310) facing the connecting member (320) and inclined with respect to the first direction (X1).

[0099] In one embodiment, the connecting member (320) may include a second inclined surface (320a) formed parallel to the first inclined surface (310a) and configured to engage with the first inclined surface (310a) when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1).

[0100] In one embodiment, the connecting member (320) may include a third inclined surface (320b) formed on one side of the connecting member (320) facing the hook member (330) and inclined with respect to the second direction (X2).

[0101] In one embodiment, the first inclination angle (θ1) formed by the first inclined surface (310a) with respect to the first direction (X1) and the third inclination angle (θ3) formed by the third inclined surface (320b) with respect to the first direction (X1) may be substantially equal to each other.

[0102] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may include a fourth inclined surface (330a) formed parallel to the third inclined surface (320b) and configured to engage the third inclined surface (320b) when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2).

[0103] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may further include an insertion space (330S) into which at least a portion of the connecting member (320) is inserted when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2).

[0104] In one embodiment, the strap (250) may include a mounting space (250S) formed at an end (251) of the strap (250) connected to the housing (210) and configured to mount at least a portion of the hook member (330) when the hook member (330) moves along the third direction (X3).

[0105] In one embodiment, when the housing (210) and the strap (250) are connected, the end (251) of the strap (250) engages with the first inner wall (210S-1) surrounding the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and the strap (250) may further include a strap slope (2502) formed at an edge of the end (251) of the strap (250).

[0106] In one embodiment, when the hook member (330) and the strap (250) are connected, the end of the hook member (330) is engaged with the second inner wall (250S-1) surrounding the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250), and the hook member (330) may include a hook slope (330b) formed at an edge of the end of the hook member (330).

[0107] In one embodiment, the strap (250) may include a first magnetic body (2501) disposed at an end connected to the housing (210), and the housing (210) may include a second magnetic body (2101) disposed in an accommodation space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to exert an attractive force on the first magnetic body (2501).

[0108] In one embodiment, the strap (250) may further include a third magnetic body arranged adjacent to the mounting space (250S), and the hook member (330) may include a fourth magnetic body arranged within the hook member (330) and configured to exert an attractive force with the third magnetic body.

[0109] In one embodiment, when viewed from the first direction (X1), the surface of the connecting member may be formed to be round.

[0110] In one embodiment, the wearable electronic device (201) may further include a first elastic member (301) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to restore the position of the button member (310); and a second elastic member (302) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to restore the position of the hook member (330).

[0111] In one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) may include a housing (210) including a receiving space (210S), a strap (250) configured to be detachably connected to the housing (210), and a fastening structure (300) disposed in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to be fastened to the strap (250). The above fastening structure (300) is configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing (210), and is arranged to be movable along a first direction (X1) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and includes a first inclined surface (310a) formed to be inclined with respect to the first direction (X1), a connecting member (320) engaged with the button member (310), and arranged to be movable along a second direction (X2) perpendicular to the first direction (X1) within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and includes a second inclined surface (320a) formed parallel to the first inclined surface (310a) and a third inclined surface (320b) formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction (X2), and a third inclined surface (320b) formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction (X2), and a third inclined surface (320b) formed opposite to the first direction (X1) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). It may include a hook member (330) that is arranged to be movable along the direction (X3), is configured to be fastened to the end (251) of the strap (250), and includes a fourth inclined surface (330a) formed parallel to the third inclined surface (320b).

[0112] In one embodiment, when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1), the connecting member (320) can move along the second direction (X2) by the movement of the button member (310), and when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2), the hook member (330) can move along the third direction (X3) by the movement of the connecting member (320).

[0113] In one embodiment, the hook member (330) may include an insertion space (330S) into which at least a portion of the connecting member (320) is inserted when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2); and a hook slope (330b) formed at an edge of an end of the hook member (330).

[0114] In one embodiment, the strap (250) may include a mounting space (250S) formed at an end (251) of the strap (250) connected to the housing (210) and configured such that at least a portion of the hook member (330) is mounted when the hook member (330) moves along the third direction (X3); and a strap slope (2502) formed at an edge of the end (251) of the strap (250).

[0115] In one embodiment, a wearable electronic device (201) may include a housing (210) including a receiving space (210S), a strap (250) configured to be detachably connected to the housing (210), and a fastening structure (300) disposed in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to be fastened to the strap (250). The above fastening structure (300) is configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing (210), and is arranged to be movable along a first direction (X1) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and includes a first inclined surface (310a) formed to be inclined with respect to the first direction (X1), a connecting member (320) engaged with the button member (310), and arranged to be movable along a second direction (X2) perpendicular to the first direction (X1) within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and includes a second inclined surface (320a) formed parallel to the first inclined surface (310a) and a third inclined surface (320b) formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction (X2), and a third inclined surface (320b) formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction (X2), and a third inclined surface (320b) formed opposite to the first direction (X1) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210). The hook member (330) may be arranged to be movable along the direction (X3), configured to be fastened to the end (251) of the strap (250), and may include a fourth inclined surface (330a) formed parallel to the third inclined surface (320b). The hook member (330) may include an insertion space (330S) into which at least a portion of the connecting member (320) is inserted when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2), and a hook inclined surface (330b) formed at an edge of the end of the hook member (330).The strap (250) may include a mounting space (250S) formed at an end (251) of the strap (250) connected to the housing (210) and configured to mount at least a portion of the hook member (330) when the hook member (330) moves along the third direction (X3), a strap inclined surface (2502) formed at an edge of the end (251) of the strap (250), and a first magnetic body (2501) arranged at the end connected to the housing (210). The housing (210) may include a second magnetic body (2101) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to exert an attractive force on the first magnetic body (2501).

Claims

1. In a wearable electronic device (201), A housing (210) comprising a receiving space (210S); A strap (250) configured to be detachably connected to the housing (210); and It includes a fastening structure (300) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the above housing (210) and configured to be fastened to the strap (250), The above fastening structure (300) is A button member (310) configured to be exposed to the outside of the housing (210) and arranged to be movable along a first direction (X1) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210); A connecting member (320) engaged with the button member (310) and arranged movably along a second direction (X2) perpendicular to the first direction (X1) within the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210); and A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a hook member (330) that is interlocked with the connecting member (320), is arranged to be movable along a third direction (X3) opposite to the first direction (X1) in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), and is configured to be fastened with an end (251) of the strap (250).

2. In paragraph 1, When the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1), the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2) by the movement of the button member (310). A wearable electronic device (201) in which, when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2), the hook member (330) moves along the third direction (X3) by the movement of the connecting member (320).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above button member (310) is A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a first inclined surface (310a) formed on one side of the button member (310) facing the connecting member (320) and inclined with respect to the first direction (X1).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The above connecting member (320) is A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a second inclined surface (320a) formed parallel to the first inclined surface (310a) and configured to engage with the first inclined surface (310a) when the button member (310) moves along the first direction (X1).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The above connecting member (320) is A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a third inclined surface (320b) formed on one side of the connecting member (320) facing the hook member (330) and inclined with respect to the second direction (X2).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, A wearable electronic device (201), wherein the first inclination angle (θ1) formed by the first inclined surface (310a) with respect to the first direction (X1) and the third inclination angle (θ3) formed by the third inclined surface (320b) with respect to the first direction (X1) are substantially the same.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The above hook member (330) is A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a fourth inclined surface (330a) formed parallel to the third inclined surface (320b) and configured to engage with the third inclined surface (320b) when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The above hook member (330) is A wearable electronic device (201) further comprising an insertion space (330S) into which at least a portion of the connecting member (320) is inserted when the connecting member (320) moves along the second direction (X2).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The above strap (250) is, A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a mounting space (250S) formed at an end (251) of the strap (250) connected to the housing (210) and configured such that at least a portion of the hook member (330) is mounted when the hook member (330) moves along the third direction (X3).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, When the housing (210) and the strap (250) are connected, the end (251) of the strap (250) engages with the first inner wall (210S-1) surrounding the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210), The above strap (250) is, A wearable electronic device (201) further comprising a strap slope (2502) formed at an edge of an end (251) of the strap (250).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, When the hook member (330) and the strap (250) are connected, the end of the hook member (330) is engaged with the second inner wall (250S-1) surrounding the mounting space (250S) of the strap (250), The above hook member (330) is A wearable electronic device (201) including a hook slope (330b) formed at an edge of an end of the hook member (330).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The above strap (250) is, It includes a first magnetic body (2501) arranged at a terminal (251) connected to the housing (210), The above housing (210) is A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a second magnetic body (2101) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to exert an attractive force on the first magnetic body (2501).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The above strap (250) is, Further comprising a third magnetic body arranged adjacent to the above mounting space (250S), The above hook member (330) is A wearable electronic device (201) comprising a fourth magnetic body arranged within the hook member (330) and configured to exert an attractive force with the third magnetic body.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, When viewed from the first direction (X1), A wearable electronic device (201) in which the surface of the above connecting member is formed to be round.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The above wearable electronic device (201) is A first elastic member (301) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to restore the position of the button member (310); and A wearable electronic device (201) further comprising a second elastic member (302) arranged in the receiving space (210S) of the housing (210) and configured to restore the position of the hook member (330).

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