Electronic device including rollable display

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic device including a rollable display. The electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed herein may comprise: a first housing; and a second housing that is slidably coupled to the first housing and is at least partially inserted into or withdrawn from the first housing by being moved along the longitudinal direction of the first housing. The electronic device may include a flexible display in which the portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device changes according to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing. The electronic device may include: a first slot which has a first length and is formed, along the longitudinal direction of the first housing, in a region, adjacent to a side surface of the first housing, on the rear surface of the first housing; and a conductor which is disposed on a portion of a side surface of the second housing and in which a first section extends towards the rear surface of the first housing. In the electronic device, a first signal can be transmitted through the first slot that changed in length from the first length to a second length as the first section of the conductor overlapped at least a portion of the first slot due to the movement of the second housing relative to the first housing.

Description

Electronic devices including rollable displays

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a rollable display.

[0002] As display technology advances, research and development into electronic devices with flexible displays is actively underway. For example, electronic devices are being developed with rollable displays, enabling them to be folded, bent, rolled, or unfolded.

[0003] An electronic device may be designed to have a rollable display rolled up inside a housing. The electronic device may be designed to extend the rollable display from the inside of the housing to the outside based on a specified event.

[0004] 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 in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] In one embodiment, an electronic device may include a first housing, a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing, and configured to be at least partially retracted or withdrawn relative to the first housing by being moved along a longitudinal direction of the first housing. The electronic device may include a flexible display in which a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device changes in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing. The electronic device may include a first slot having a first electrical length formed along a longitudinal direction of the first housing at a portion of a rear surface of the first housing adjacent to a side surface of the first housing; and a conductor disposed on a portion of a side surface of the second housing, the first portion of which extends toward the rear surface of the first housing. The electronic device may transmit and receive a first signal through the first slot having a second electrical length changed from the first electrical length as a first portion of the conductor overlaps at least a portion of the first slot due to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first housing and a second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and configured to be at least partially retracted or withdrawn relative to the first housing by being moved along a longitudinal direction of the first housing. The electronic device may include a flexible display in which a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device changes in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing. The electronic device may include a first slot formed on a side surface of the first housing with a first length along the longitudinal direction of the first housing and a second slot formed on a side surface of the second housing with a second length along the longitudinal direction of the second housing. When the second housing is retracted into the first housing, the electronic device may transmit and receive a first signal through the first slot, in which at least a portion of the second slot overlaps.

[0007] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0009] FIG. 2A is a top plan view of an exemplary electronic device (100) in a first state.

[0010] FIG. 2b is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0011] FIG. 2c is a plan view of an exemplary electronic device (100) in a second state.

[0012] FIG. 2d is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device (100) in a second state.

[0013] Figures 3a and 3b are exploded perspective views of an exemplary electronic device.

[0014] Fig. 4a is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state. Fig. 4b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0015] FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a cross-section of an electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 5b is a diagram showing a cross-section of an electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing changes in the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining a bonding member of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining a bonding member of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 10A is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 10b is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 11 is a graph related to the efficiency of a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 12A is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 12b is a cross-sectional view illustrating a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 13A is a diagram showing changes in the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 13b is a graph related to the efficiency of a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 14A is a diagram showing changes in the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 14b is a graph related to the efficiency of a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 15A is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 15b is a drawing for explaining a conductor of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 16A is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 16b is a drawing for explaining a conductor of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a conductor of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 18A is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 18b is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0037] An electronic device including a rollable display can provide a wider user experience when the rollable display is unfolded (unrolled) and can provide enhanced portability when the rollable display is rolled. However, a rollable display retracted into the housing of the electronic device may complicate the internal structure of the electronic device and create insufficient space for mounting components. Furthermore, a rollable display retracted into the housing of the electronic device may degrade antenna performance. For example, the antenna performance of the electronic device may deteriorate when the rollable display is retracted into the housing compared to when the rollable display is extended from the housing.

[0038] According to the disclosed embodiments, the electronic device can provide a specified antenna performance regardless of whether the rollable display is extended or retracted from the housing.

[0039] The technical problems to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present disclosure pertains from the description below.

[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 1, in the network environment (100), the 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 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)).

[0042] 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 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.

[0043] 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, 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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. 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.

[0049] According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may be flexible. For example, the display module (160) may include a display area that provides at least a portion of the outer surface of the electronic device (101) and is visually exposed outside the housing of the electronic device (101). For example, since the display module (160) has flexibility, at least a portion of the display module (160) may be rollable into the housing or slidable into the housing. For example, the size of the display area may change depending on the size of at least a portion of the display module (160) that is rolled into the housing or slid into the housing.

[0050] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) including a display module (160) may be in a plurality of states, including a first state providing the display area having a first size and a second state providing the display area having a second size different from the first size. For example, the first state may be a state of the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. For example, the second state may be a state of the electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2C and 2D.

[0051] In one embodiment, the first state can be changed to the second state. For example, the first state (or the second state) can be changed to the second state (or the first state) through one or more intermediate states between the first state and the second state. For example, the first state (or the second state) can be changed to the second state (or the first state) based on a defined user input. For example, the first state (or the second state) can be changed to the second state (or the first state) in response to a user input on a physical button visually exposed through a part of the first housing (e.g., 210 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) or a part of the second housing (e.g., 220 of FIGS. 2A to 2D). There is no limitation on the type of the user input. For example, the user input may include a user input via a touch screen within a display area of ​​the display module (160) or a user input via a microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the state of the electronic device (101) may be changed to the second state (or the first state) by an external force applied to the first housing (e.g., 210 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and / or the second housing (e.g., 220 of FIGS. 2A to 2D).

[0052] 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).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] 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).

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] 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).

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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).

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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 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).

[0063] 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 a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0064] 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)).

[0065] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0066] FIG. 2A is a top plan view of an exemplary electronic device (101) in a first state.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 2A, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) movable relative to the first housing (210) in a first direction (261) parallel to the y-axis or a second direction (262) parallel to the y-axis and opposite to the first direction (261), and a display (230) (e.g., the display (140) of FIG. 1). Although the second housing (220) is described as being movable relative to the first housing (210), the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first housing (210) may be movable relative to the second housing (220). For example, depending on a change in the relative positional relationship between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220), the size of the display area of ​​the display (230) visually exposed outside the housing of the electronic device (101) may be changed.

[0068] For example, within the first state, the second housing (220) may be movable relative to the first housing (210) in a first direction (261) among the first direction (261) and the second direction (262). For example, within the first state, the second housing (220) may not be movable relative to the first housing (210) in the second direction (262).

[0069] For example, within the first state, the display (230) may provide the display area having the smallest size. For example, within the first state, the display area may correspond to the first area (230a). For example, although not illustrated in FIG. 2A, within the first state, the first area (230a), which is the display area, and another area of ​​the display (230) (e.g., the second area (230b) of FIG. 2C) may be disposed within the first housing (210). For example, within the first state, the second area (230b) may be covered by the first housing (210). For example, within the first state, the second area (230b) may be moved into the first housing (210). For example, at least a portion of the second area (230b) may be rolled into the first housing (210). For example, within the first state, the first region (230a) may include a planar portion. For example, within the first state, a portion of the second region (230b) may include a curved portion. However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the first region (230a) may also include a curved portion extending from the planar portion within the first state.

[0070] For example, the first state may be referred to as a slide-in state in that at least a portion of the second housing (220) is positioned within the first housing (210) as the second housing (220) slides toward the first housing (210). For example, the first state may be referred to as a reduced state in that it provides the display area having the smallest size, but is not limited thereto.

[0071] For example, the second housing (220) may include a front camera (250-1) that obtains visual information through a portion of the first region (230a) and faces a third direction (263) parallel to the z-axis. For example, although not illustrated in FIG. 2A, the second housing (220) may include one or more rear cameras (e.g., rear cameras (250-2) of FIG. 2B) that are visually exposed through a portion of the second housing (220) and face a fourth direction (264) parallel to the z-axis and opposite to the third direction (263). For example, the one or more rear cameras (250-2) may be exemplified through the description of FIG. 2B.

[0072] FIG. 2b is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 2B, within the first state, one or more rear cameras (250-2) disposed within the second housing (220) may be positioned within a structure disposed within the first housing (210) for the one or more rear cameras (250-2). For example, since the one or more rear cameras (250-2) are positioned within the structure within the first state, the one or more rear cameras (250-2) may be visually exposed through the structure within the first state. The one or more rear cameras (250-2) may obtain visual information through the structure. For example, the structure may be implemented in various ways. For example, the structure may be an opening or a notch. For example, the structure may be an opening (212a) within a first plate (212) of the first housing (210) that surrounds at least a portion of the second housing (220). However, it is not limited to this.

[0074] FIG. 2c is a plan view of an exemplary electronic device (101) in a second state.

[0075] Referring to FIG. 2C, within the second state, the second housing (220) may be movable relative to the first housing (210) in the second direction (262) among the first direction (261) and the second direction (262). For example, within the second state, the second housing (220) may not be movable relative to the first housing (210) in the first direction (261).

[0076] For example, within the second state, the display (230) may provide the display area having the largest size. For example, within the second state, the display area may correspond to an area (230c) including a first area (230a) and a second area (230b). For example, the second area (230b), which was included within the first housing (210) within the first state, may be visually exposed within the second state. For example, within the second state, the first area (230a) and the second area (230b) may include a planar portion. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first area (230a) and / or the second area (230b) may also include a curved portion extending from the planar portion and positioned within the edge portion.

[0077] For example, the second state may be referred to as a slide-out state in that at least a portion of the second housing (220) is positioned outside the first housing (210) according to the second housing (220) sliding from the first housing (210). For example, the second state may be referred to as an expanded state in that it provides the display area having the largest size. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0078] For example, the front camera (250-1) facing the third direction (263) may move together with the first region (230a) according to the movement of the second housing (220) in the first direction (261) when the state of the electronic device (101) changes from the first state to the second state. For example, although not shown in FIG. 2c, one or more rear cameras facing the fourth direction (264) (e.g., the rear cameras (250-2) of FIG. 2d) may move together with the second housing (220) according to the movement of the second housing (220) in the first direction (261) when the state of the electronic device (101) changes from the first state to the second state. For example, the relative positional relationship between one or more rear cameras (250-2) and the structure illustrated in the description of FIG. 2B may change according to the movement of one or more rear cameras (250-2). For example, the change in the relative positional relationship may be illustrated in FIG. 2D.

[0079] FIG. 2d is a bottom view of an exemplary electronic device (101) in a second state.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 2D, within the second state, one or more rear cameras (250-2) may be positioned outside the structure. For example, within the second state, one or more rear cameras (250-2) may be positioned outside the opening (212a) in the first plate (212). For example, since one or more rear cameras (250-2) are positioned outside the opening (212a) within the second state, one or more rear cameras (250-2) may be visually exposed within the second state. One or more rear cameras (250-2) positioned outside the structure may acquire visual information. For example, since one or more rear cameras (250-2) are positioned outside the structure within the second state, the relative positional relationship between the one or more rear cameras (250-2) and the structure (e.g., the opening (212a)) within the second state may be different from the relative positional relationship between the one or more rear cameras (250-2) and the structure (e.g., the opening (212a)) within the first state (e.g., FIG. 2b).

[0081] Although not shown in FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, the electronic device (101) may be in an intermediate state between the first state and the second state. For example, the size of the display area in the intermediate state may be larger than the size of the display area in the first state and smaller than the size of the display area in the second state. For example, the display area in the intermediate state may correspond to an area including a portion of the first region (230a) and the second region (230b). For example, in the intermediate state, a portion of the second region (230b) may be visually exposed, and another portion (or a remaining portion) of the second region (230b) may be covered by the first housing (210) or moved into the first housing (210). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0082] The electronic device (101) may include structures for moving a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIGS. 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d) of the electronic device (101) relative to a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIGS. 2a, 2b, 2c, and 2d) of the electronic device (101). For example, the structures may be exemplified through the description of FIGS. 3a and 3b.

[0083] Figures 3a and 3b are exploded perspective views of an exemplary electronic device.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 3a and 3b, the electronic device (100) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220), a display (230), and a driving unit (360).

[0085] For example, the first housing (210) may include a first cover (311), a first plate (212), and a frame (313).

[0086] For example, the first cover (311) may at least partially form a side portion of the outer surface of the electronic device (100). For example, the first cover (311) may at least partially form a rear portion of the outer surface. For example, the first cover (311) may include an opening (311a) for one or more rear cameras (250-2). For example, the first cover (311) may include a surface that supports the first plate (212). For example, the first cover (311) may be coupled with the first plate (212). For example, the first cover (311) may provide a space in which the frame (313) is mounted. For example, the first cover (311) may be coupled with the frame (313).

[0087] For example, the first plate (212) may at least partially form a rear portion of the outer surface. For example, the first plate (212) may include an opening (212a) for one or more rear cameras (250-2). For example, the first plate (212) may be disposed on the surface of the first cover (311). For example, the opening (212a) may be aligned with the opening (311a).

[0088] For example, the frame (313) may be at least partially surrounded by the first cover (311).

[0089] For example, the frame (313) can be at least partially wrapped by the display (230). For example, although the frame (313) is at least partially wrapped by the display (230), the position of the frame (313) can be maintained independently of the movement of the display (230). For example, the frame (313) can be arranged with respect to at least some of the components of the display (230). For example, the frame (313) can include rails (313a) that provide (or guide) a path for movement of at least one component of the display (230).

[0090] For example, the frame (313) may be coupled with at least one component of the electronic device (100). For example, the frame (313) may support a rechargeable battery (319). For example, the battery (319) may be supported through a recess or hole in a surface (313b) of the frame (313). For example, the frame (313) may secure one end of a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (325) on the surface of the frame (313). One end of the FPCB (325) may be electrically connected to the motor (361). For example, although not explicitly shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B , the other end of the FPCB (325) may be connected to the PCB (324) through at least one connector. For example, the PCB (324) may be electrically connected to another PCB (not shown in FIGS. 3a and 3b) that supplies power to the motor (361) via the FPCB (325).

[0091] For example, the frame (313) can be combined with at least one structure of the electronic device (100) for a plurality of states including the first state and the second state. For example, the frame (313) can fasten the motor (361) of the driving unit (360).

[0092] For example, the second housing (220) may be movably engaged with the first housing (210). The second housing (220) may include a second cover (321) and a second plate (322).

[0093] For example, the second cover (321) may be at least partially wrapped by the display (230). For example, the second cover (321) may be coupled to at least a portion of the first region (230a) of the display (230) that wraps the second cover (321), unlike the frame (313), such that the display (230) moves along with the second housing (220) as it moves relative to the first housing (210).

[0094] For example, the second cover (321) may be coupled with at least one component of the electronic device (100). For example, the second cover (321) may be coupled with a printed circuit board (PCB) (324) including components of the electronic device (100). For example, the PCB (324) may include a processor (120) (not shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B). For example, the second cover (321) may include one or more rear cameras (250-2).

[0095] For example, the second cover (321) can be combined with at least one structure of the electronic device (100) for a plurality of states including the first state and the second state. For example, the second cover (321) can fix the rack gear (363) of the driving unit (360).

[0096] For example, the motor (361) of the driving unit (360) can be fixed to the second cover (321), and the rack gear (363) of the driving unit (360) can be fixed to the frame (313).

[0097] For example, the second cover (321) can be combined with the second plate (322).

[0098] For example, the second plate (322) may be coupled with the second cover (321) to protect at least one component of the electronic device (100) coupled within the second cover (321) and / or at least one structure of the electronic device (100) coupled within the second cover (321). For example, the second plate (322) may include a structure for the at least one component. For example, the second plate (322) may include one or more openings (327, 328) for one or more rear cameras (250-2). For example, the one or more openings (327, 328) may be aligned with one or more rear cameras (250-2) disposed on the second cover (321). For example, the size of each of the one or more openings (327, 328) may correspond to the size of each of the one or more rear cameras (250-2).

[0099] For example, the display (230) may include a support member (331). For example, the support member (331) may include a plurality of bars. For example, the plurality of bars may be coupled to each other. The support member (331) may support a second region (230b) of the display (230).

[0100] For example, the driving unit (360) may include a motor (361), a pinion gear (362), and a rack gear (363).

[0101] For example, the motor (361) may operate based on power from the battery (319). For example, the power may be provided to the motor (361) in response to the user input defined above.

[0102] For example, the pinion gear (362) can be coupled to the motor (361) via a shaft. For example, the pinion gear (362) can be rotated based on the motion of the motor (361) transmitted via the shaft.

[0103] For example, the rack gear (363) can be arranged in relation to the pinion gear (362). For example, teeth of the rack gear (363) can mesh with teeth of the pinion gear (362). For example, the rack gear (363) can be moved in the first direction (261) or the second direction (262) according to the rotation of the pinion gear (362). For example, the second housing (220) can be moved in the first direction (261) and the second direction (262) by the rack gear (363) that is moved according to the rotation of the pinion gear (362) due to the operation of the motor (361). For example, the first state of the electronic device (100) can be changed to a state different from the first state (e.g., one or more intermediate states or the second state) through the movement of the second housing (220) in the first direction (261). For example, the second state of the electronic device (100) can be changed to a state different from the second state (e.g., one or more intermediate states or the first state) through the movement of the second housing (220) in the second direction (262). For example, the change of the first state to the second state by the driving unit (360) and the change of the second state to the first state by the driving unit (360) can be exemplified through FIGS. 4A and 4B.

[0104] Fig. 4a is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a first state. Fig. 4b is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary electronic device in a second state.

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 4A and 4B, the motor (361) can be operated based at least in part on the defined user input received within the first state (490). For example, the pinion gear (362) can be rotated in the first rotational direction (411) based at least in part on the operation of the motor (361). For example, the rack gear (363) can be moved in the first direction (261) based at least in part on the rotation of the pinion gear (362) in the first rotational direction (411). For example, since the second cover (321) within the second housing (220) secures the rack gear (363), the second housing (220) can be moved in the first direction (261) based at least in part on the movement of the rack gear (363) in the first direction (261). For example, since the second cover (321) within the second housing (220) is coupled to at least a portion of the first region (230a) of the display (230) and fixes the rack gear (363), the display (230) can be moved in the first direction (261) at least in part based on the movement of the rack gear (363) in the first direction (261). For example, the display (230) can be moved along the rails (313a) of FIG. 3B. For example, as the support member (331) is moved in the first direction (261) along the rails (313a), the display (230) supported by the support member (331) can be moved in the first direction (261). For example, the shape of at least some of the plurality of bars of the support member (331) of the display (230) may be changed when the first state (490) is changed to the second state (495).

[0106] For example, the second area (230b) of the display (230) may be moved according to the movement of the display (230). For example, the second area (230b) may be moved through the space between the first cover (311) and the frame (313) when the first state (490) is changed to the second state (495) according to the user input defined above. For example, the second area (230b) in the second state (495) may be visually exposed, unlike the second area (230b) rolled into the space in the first state (490).

[0107] For example, since the second cover (321) within the second housing (220) is coupled with the PCB (324) connected to the other end of the FPCB (325) and fixes the rack gear (363), the shape of the FPCB (325) can be changed when the first state (490) is changed to the second state (495).

[0108] The motor (361) can be operated based at least in part on the defined user input received within the second state (495). For example, the pinion gear (362) can be rotated in the second rotational direction (412) based at least in part on the operation of the motor (361). For example, the rack gear (363) can be moved in the second direction (262) based at least in part on the rotation of the pinion gear (362) in the second rotational direction (412). For example, since the second cover (321) within the second housing (220) secures the rack gear (363), the second housing (220) can be moved in the second direction (262) based at least in part on the movement of the rack gear (363) in the second direction (262). For example, since the second cover (321) within the second housing (220) is coupled to at least a portion of the first region (230a) of the display (230) and fixes the rack gear (363), the display (230) can be moved at least in part based on the movement of the rack gear (363) in the second direction (262). As the support member (331) is moved along the rails (313a) in the second direction (262), the display (230) supported by the support member (331) can be moved in the second direction (262). For example, the display (230) can be moved along the rails (e.g., the rails (313a) of FIG. 3B). For example, the shape of at least a portion of the plurality of bars of the support member (331) of the display (230) may be changed when the second state (495) is changed to the first state (490). The support member (331) may be moved with respect to the first housing (210). The support member (331) housed inside the first housing (210) in the first state (490) may be positioned between the first cover (311) and the frame (313). As the support member (331) moves, the display (230) may be moved with respect to the first housing (210).

[0109] For example, the second area (230b) of the display (230) may be moved according to the movement of the display (230). For example, the second area (230b) may be moved through the space between the first cover (311) and the frame (313) when the second state (495) is changed to the first state (490) according to the user input defined above. For example, the second area (230b) in the first state (490) may be rolled into the space, unlike the second area (230b) that is visually exposed in the second state (495).

[0110] For example, since the second cover (321) within the second housing (220) is coupled with the PCB (324) connected to the other end of the FPCB (325) and fixes the rack gear (363), the shape of the FPCB (325) can be changed when the second state (495) is changed to the first state (490).

[0111] FIGS. 2A to 4B illustrate an electronic device (100) in which the height of the display area is changed and the width of the display area is maintained when the first state (or the second state) is changed to the second state (or the first state) in the portrait mode, but this is for convenience of explanation. For example, the portrait mode may include a state of use of the electronic device in which the long axis of the electronic device (100) is arranged vertically and the short axis is arranged horizontally. For example, the electronic device (100) may be implemented such that when the first state (or the second state) is changed to the second state (or the first state) in the portrait mode, the height of the display area is maintained and the width of the display area is changed.

[0112] FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a cross-section of an electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment, and FIG. 5B is a diagram showing a cross-section of an electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment. The electronic device (500) and components included in the electronic device (500) illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B may correspond to the electronic device (101) and components included in the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. For example, the first housing (510) illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the second housing (520) illustrated in FIGS. 5A and 5B may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B.

[0113] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include housings (510, 520) that are slidably coupled. For example, the electronic device (500) may include a second housing (520) that is coupled to be at least partially retractable and / or retractable relative to the first housing (510).

[0114] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) may include an antenna (590). For example, the electronic device (500) may include an antenna (590) for transmitting and receiving radio waves to the first housing (510) and / or the second housing (520). For example, the antenna (590) may include a slot of a predetermined length designed to transmit and receive a predetermined frequency band. For example, the antenna (590) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (510). For example, the antenna (590) may be disposed on a portion of the rear surface of the first housing (510) adjacent to a side surface. For example, the antenna (590) may be disposed on a side surface of the first housing (510). For example, there may be a plurality of antennas (590).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (500) can change states. For example, the electronic device (500) can change states when the second housing (520) moves in a predetermined direction with respect to the first housing (510). For example, the electronic device (500) can move the second housing (520) along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (510). The longitudinal direction of the first housing (510) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. For example, the states of the electronic device (500) can include a first state in which at least a portion of the second housing (520) is slid-in (introduced) into the first housing (510) and a second state in which at least a portion of the second housing (520) is slid-out (withdrawn) from the first housing (510).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (530) may change the portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device (500) depending on the state of the electronic device (500). For example, the flexible display (530) of the electronic device (500) in the first state may have a first region (e.g., 230a of FIG. 2A) exposed to the outside, and a second region (e.g., 230b of FIG. 2D) positioned inside the first housing (510). For example, the flexible display (530) of the electronic device (500) in the second state may have a first region (e.g., 230a of FIG. 2A) and a second region (e.g., 230b of FIG. 2D) exposed to the outside of the electronic device (500).

[0117] According to one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (530) may overlap with the antenna area (591) where the antenna (590) is positioned. For example, a portion of the flexible display (530) of the electronic device (500) in the first state may be introduced into the first housing (510) and thus overlap with the antenna area (591). For example, the flexible display (530) of the electronic device (500) in the second state may be withdrawn from the first housing (510) and thus not overlap with the antenna area (591). Here, the overlap may include the flexible display (530) and the antenna area (591) being superposed. In addition, the overlap may include the flexible display (530) and the antenna area (591) being positioned adjacent to each other within a coupling distance.

[0118] According to one embodiment, a part of the flexible display (530) overlaps with the antenna area (591), so that the antenna (590) and the flexible display (530) can be coupled. For example, due to miniaturization of the electronic device (500), there is insufficient space for arranging components within the electronic device (500), so that the antenna (590) and the flexible display (530) can be positioned within a predetermined distance. When the electronic device (500b) is in the second state, the antenna (590) and the flexible display (530) can be electrically coupled by being positioned within a predetermined distance.

[0119] In one embodiment, a portion of the flexible display (530) may overlap with the antenna area (591), thereby degrading the performance of the antenna (590). For example, a portion of the flexible display (530) may overlap with the antenna area (591), thereby changing the capacitance between the antenna (590) and the flexible display (530). The change in the capacitance between the antenna (590) and the flexible display (530) may change the resonant frequency of the antenna (590). For example, the resonant frequency of the antenna (590) may shift to a lower frequency. Therefore, the performance of the antenna (590) may be degraded when transmitting and receiving a signal in a designed frequency band by overlapping with the flexible display (530). That is, since the resonant frequency of the antenna (590) of the electronic device (500) in the first state is different from the resonant frequency of the antenna (590) of the electronic device (500) in the second state, a difference in the performance of the antenna (590) may occur when the antenna (590) transmits and receives a signal in a predetermined frequency band.

[0120] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing changes in the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (600) and the components constituting the electronic device (600) illustrated in FIG. 6 may correspond to the electronic device (101) and the components constituting the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. For example, the first housing (610) illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the second housing (620) illustrated in FIGS. 6A and 6B may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B.

[0121] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device (600) may include a first housing (610), a second housing (620), and a coupling member (631, 632). The first housing (610) and the second housing (620) may be coupled via the coupling member (631, 632).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the coupling members (631, 632) may include a rail (631) and a guide member (632) that allow the second housing (620) to move in a predetermined direction relative to the first housing (610). The guide member (632) may be coupled with the rail (631). For example, the guide member (632) may be fitted between protruding sides of the rail (631). The rail (631) and the guide member (632) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (610) so that the second housing (620) moves along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (610). The longitudinal direction of the first housing (610) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (610) may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D.

[0123] In one embodiment, the rail (631) may be included in the first housing (610). For example, the rail (631) may be positioned on at least one side of the first housing (610).

[0124] In one embodiment, the guide member (632) may be included in the second housing (620). For example, the guide member (632) may be disposed on a side of the second housing (620) corresponding to a side of the first housing (610) on which the rail (631) is disposed.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (600) may change states as the second housing (620) moves in a predetermined direction relative to the first housing (610). For example, the electronic device (600) may enter a second state in which the second housing (620) is pulled out from the first housing (610) as the guide member (632) moves along the rail (631). For example, the electronic device (600) may enter a first state in which the second housing (620) is inserted into the first housing (610) as the guide member (632) moves along the rail (631).

[0126] FIG. 7 is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0127] Referring to FIG. 7, the electronic device (700) may include a first housing (710), a first cover (711), a PCB (780), and a slot (790). The electronic device (700) may include an antenna (not shown). The antenna (not shown) may transmit and receive radio waves using the slot (790). The electronic device (700) and components included in the electronic device (700) illustrated in FIG. 7 may correspond to the electronic device (101) and components included in the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. For example, the first housing (710) illustrated in FIG. 7 may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the first cover (711) illustrated in FIG. 7 may correspond to the first cover (311) of FIG. 3A. According to one embodiment, the first housing (710) may include a first cover (711) and an antenna (not shown). The antenna (not shown) may transmit and receive radio waves using a slot (790). For example, the slot (790) may be positioned on at least one of the rear and side surfaces of the first housing (710). For example, the slot (790) may be positioned near the edge of the first housing (710). For example, the slot (790) may be positioned on a portion of the rear surface of the first housing (710) adjacent to one side surface.

[0128] In one embodiment, the first slot (711) may include a plurality of slots. For example, as in the embodiments described below with reference to FIGS. 15A, 16A, and 18A, the first slot (711) may include a plurality of slots. For example, the plurality of slots may be respectively arranged on the rear and side surfaces of the first slot (711). For example, the plurality of slots may be arranged side by side along the longitudinal direction of the first slot (711). For example, the plurality of slots may be arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the first slot (711).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the antenna may include a slot (790) of a predetermined length (e.g., a first length) designed to transmit and receive a predetermined frequency band. For example, the slot (790) may be formed to have a predetermined length such that the predetermined frequency band becomes a resonant frequency. For example, the slot (790) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first slot (711). The longitudinal direction of the first slot (711) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first slot (711) may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. For example, the antenna may include a feed point for feeding power to the slot (790) through the feed point (791). For example, the antenna may include a ground point (792) for grounding the slot (790).

[0130] In one embodiment, a portion of the slot (790) may be bent. For example, a central portion of one side of the slot (790) may be recessed inwardly of the electronic device (700). For example, a central portion of the other side of the slot (790) may protrude inwardly of the electronic device (700). For example, the feeding point (791) may be located at a location recessed inwardly of the electronic device (700). For example, the grounding point (792) may be located at a location protruding inwardly of the electronic device (700).

[0131] In one embodiment, the feed point (791) and / or the ground point (792) may be connected to the first cover (711). The feed point (791) and / or the ground point (792) may be electrically connected to the PCB (780). For example, the PCB (780) may be joined by welding to the feed point (791) and the ground point (792) of the first cover (711). For example, the PCB (780) may provide power and ground to the antenna. For example, the PCB (780) may feed the slot (790) through the feed point (791). For example, the slot (790) may be fed through the PCB (780) by a communication module (e.g., 190 of FIG. 1). The PCB (780) can provide grounding to the slot (790) through the ground point (792).

[0132] Although the embodiments described above with reference to FIG. 7 have been described as embodiments in which the first housing (710) includes an antenna, it is obvious that the same can be applied analogously to embodiments in which the second housing (e.g., 620 of FIG. 6) includes an antenna.

[0133] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a cross-section (800a) and a side surface (800b) of an electronic device for explaining a connecting member of an electronic device according to one embodiment. The electronic device (800) and the components constituting the electronic device (800) illustrated in FIG. 8 may correspond to the electronic device (101) and the components constituting the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. Overlapping details are omitted. For example, the first housing (810) illustrated in FIG. 8 may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the second housing (820) illustrated in FIG. 8 may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B.

[0134] Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (800) may include a first housing (810), a second housing (820), a display (830), a rail (840), a guide member (850), and an antenna (not shown). The antenna may include a slot (890). The rail (840) and the guide member (850) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810). The longitudinal direction of the first housing (810) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first housing may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS.

[0135] In one embodiment, the first housing (810) may be coupled with a rail (840). For example, the rail (840) may be positioned on at least one of the two sides of the first housing (810). For example, the rail (840) may be coupled to the interior of the first housing (810) via a screw.

[0136] In one embodiment, the second housing (820) can be coupled with the guide member (850). For example, the guide member (850) can be disposed on at least one side of both sides of the second housing (820). For example, the guide member (850) can be disposed on a side of the second housing (820) that corresponds to the side of the first housing (810) on which the rail (840) is disposed. For example, the guide member (850) can be coupled to the interior of the second housing (820) via a screw. For example, a first portion (851) of the guide member (850) can be coupled with a portion of a side member of the second housing (820). For example, the first portion (851) of the guide member (850) can protrude toward the side member of the second housing (820) more than a second portion (852) of the guide member (850).

[0137] In one embodiment, the guide member (850) can be coupled with the rail (840). For example, the second part (852) of the guide member (850) can be fitted between the two sides protruding in one direction of the rail (840). The second part (852) of the guide member (850) can be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810). For example, the guide member (850) can be moved along the rail (840) in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810). As the guide member (850) is moved, the second housing (820) to which the guide member (850) is coupled can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810).

[0138] In one embodiment, the display (830) can be coupled to the second housing (820). The display (830) can be coupled to the second housing (820) via a support member (not shown). As the second housing (820) moves in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810), the display (830) can move in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810).

[0139] In one embodiment, the slot (890) of the antenna may be positioned on the rear surface of the first housing (810). For example, the slot (890) may be positioned adjacent to one side of the rear surface of the first housing (810). For example, the slot (890) may be positioned adjacent to the rail (840) and the guide member (850).

[0140] In one embodiment, the slot (890) may be positioned to be spaced apart from the rail (840) and the guide member (850) by a predetermined distance. For example, the slot (890) may be positioned to be spaced apart from the first portion of the guide member (850) by about 2.25 mm. For example, the slot (890) may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (810). For example, the slot (890) may be formed parallel to the extending direction of the rail (840). For example, the slot (890) may be formed parallel to the moving direction of the guide member (850). For example, the slot (890) may not be coupled with the guide member (850) even if a portion of the guide member (850) is positioned near the slot (890) as the guide member (850) moves.

[0141] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view (900a) and a side view (900b) of an electronic device for explaining a coupling member of the electronic device according to one embodiment. Referring to FIG. 9, the electronic device (900) may include a first housing (910), a second housing (920), a display (930), a rail (940), a guide member (950), and an antenna. The antenna may include a slot (990).

[0142] The electronic device (900) of FIG. 9 may correspond to the electronic device (900) described above with reference to FIG. 8. Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, the first housing (910), the second housing (920), the display (930), the rail (940), the antenna, and the slot (990) of FIG. 9 may correspond to the first housing (810), the second housing (820), the display (830), the rail (840), the antenna, and the slot (890) described above with reference to FIG. 8, and overlapping details are omitted.

[0143] In one embodiment, the guide member (950) can be coupled with the rail (940). For example, the second portion (952) of the guide member (950) formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (910) can be coupled by being sandwiched between the two sides protruding in one direction of the rail (940).

[0144] In one embodiment, the guide member (950) can be coupled with the second housing (920). For example, the guide member (950) can be coupled with a portion of the side member of the second housing (920) through a first portion (951) that protrudes toward the side member of the second housing (920) more than a second portion (952) of the guide member (950).

[0145] In one embodiment, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may extend toward the rear of the first housing (910). For example, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may extend toward the rear of the first housing (910) within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the antenna (990).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may include a conductor (953). For example, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be formed of a conductor (953). For example, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be formed of a metal material. For example, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be plated with a metal material. For example, a portion of the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) that extends toward the rear of the first housing (910) may include the conductor (951).

[0147] In one embodiment, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may overlap with the slot (990). For example, when the electronic device (900) is in the first state, at least a portion of the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be within a predetermined distance from at least a portion of the slot (990), such that at least a portion of the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may overlap with at least a portion of the slot (990). The first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may overlap with a portion of the slot (990), such that the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be electrically coupled with the slot (990). For example, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be within a predetermined distance from the slot (990), such that the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be electrically coupled with the slot (990). For example, the first portion (951) of the guide member (950) may be coupled with a portion of the slot (990), thereby reducing the electrical length of the slot (990). For example, the electrical length of the slot (990) may include the length of a region in which an electrical component (inductance or capacitance) is distributed on the slot. For example, by being coupled with the first portion of the guide member (950), the slot (990) of the first electrical length may be reduced to a second electrical length.

[0148] FIG. 10A is a front, back, and one side view diagram illustrating a slot antenna of an electronic device in a second state according to one embodiment, and FIG. 10B is a front, back, and one side view diagram illustrating a slot antenna of an electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0149] The electronic device (1000) and components included in the electronic device (1000) illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B may correspond to the electronic device (101) and components constituting the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. Overlapping details are omitted. For example, the first housing (1010) illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the second housing (1020) illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the slots (1090a, 1090b) illustrated in FIGS. 10A and 10B may correspond to the slots (990) described above with reference to FIG. 9. For example, the guide members (1050a, 1050b) illustrated in FIGS. 10a and 10b may correspond to the guide member (950) described above with reference to FIG. 9.

[0150] Referring to FIGS. 10A and 10B, the electronic device (1000) may include a first housing (1010), a second housing (1020), and a coupling member. The first housing (1010) and the second housing (1020) may be coupled to slide through the coupling member. For example, the first housing (1010) may be coupled to a rail of the coupling member, the second housing (1020) may be coupled to a guide member (1050a, 1050b) of the coupling member, and the rail and the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may be coupled, thereby coupling the first housing (1010) and the second housing (1020). For example, the second housing (1020) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010) with respect to the first housing (1010) through the coupling member. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010) may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first housing (1010) may be coupled with at least one side member of the first housing (1010) and a rail of the coupling member. For example, the side member of the first housing (1010) may be coupled with the rail by a screw. For example, the rail may extend along the side member of the first housing (1010). For example, the rail may extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010).

[0152] In one embodiment, the second housing (1020) may be coupled with the guide member (1050a, 1050b). For example, at least one of the side members of the second housing (1020) may be coupled with the guide member (1050a, 1050b). For example, the side member of the second housing (1020) may be coupled to the first portion of the guide member (1050a, 1050b) by a screw. For example, the first portion of the guide member (1050) may protrude toward the side member of the second housing (1020) more than the second portion of the guide member (1050). For example, the guide member (1050) may extend along the side member of the second housing (1020). For example, the guide member (1050) may extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010).

[0153] In one embodiment, the rail may be coupled with the guide member (1050a, 1050b). For example, as described above with reference to FIG. 9, the second portion (e.g., 952 of FIG. 9) of the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may be fitted between two sides protruding in one direction of the rail (e.g., 940 of FIG. 9). The second portion (e.g., 952 of FIG. 9) of the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1000) may include slots (1090a, 1090b) disposed in the first housing (1010). For example, the slots (1090a, 1090b) may be disposed in a portion of the rear surface of the first housing (1010) adjacent to a side surface.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the slots (1090a, 1090b) of the electronic device (1000) may be formed with a first length along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010). The slots (1090a, 1090b) of the electronic device (1000) may be designed with a first electrical length corresponding to a frequency band to be used for transmitting and receiving signals through the slots (1090a, 1090b). For example, the slots (1090a, 1090b) of the electronic device (1000) may be formed with a length of about 37 mm so as to be able to transmit and receive signals using a frequency of 2.1 GHz.

[0156] In one embodiment, the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may include a conductor (1051a, 1051b). For example, the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may include a conductor (1051a, 1051b) protruding toward the slot (1090a, 1090b). For example, a first portion of the guide member (1050a, 1050b) extending toward the rear of the first housing (1010) may include the conductor (1051a, 1051b). For example, the first portion of the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may be formed of a metal material. For example, the first portion of the guide member (1050a, 1050b) may be plated with a metal material. The conductor (1051a, 1051b) can be moved together with the second housing (1020) by moving the guide member (1050a, 1050b).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the conductor (1051a) of the electronic device (1000) in the second state may be spaced apart from the slot (1090a) by a predetermined distance or more. For example, the conductor (1051a) of the electronic device (1000) in the second state may be positioned at a position that does not overlap with the antenna (1090a). For example, when the second housing (1020) is moved to be withdrawn from the first housing (1010), the conductor (1051a) positioned at the guide member (1050a) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010). For example, the conductor may be moved in the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D , so that the lower end of the conductor (1051a) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the upper end of the antenna (1090a). For example, the conductor (1051a) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the antenna (1090a), thereby not being electrically coupled to the antenna (1090a). For example, the electronic device (1000a) may transmit and receive signals through the antenna (1090a) that is not coupled to the conductor (1051a). For example, the electronic device (1000a) may transmit and receive signals through a slot of the antenna (1090a) of the first electrical length.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the conductor (1051b) of the electronic device (1000b) in the first state may be positioned within a predetermined distance from the slot (1090b). For example, the conductor (1051b) of the electronic device (1000) in the first state may be moved to a position overlapping at least a portion of the slot (1090b). For example, when the second housing (1020) is moved to be inserted into the first housing (1010), the conductor (1051b) disposed on the guide member (1050b) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1010). For example, the conductor (1051b) can be moved in the second direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D), such that at least a portion of the conductor (1051b) overlaps at least a portion of the slot (1090b). For example, the slot (1090b) can overlap at least a portion of the conductor (1051b) extending toward the slot (1090b) so as to be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the slot (1090b). For example, the conductor (1051b) can overlap at least a portion of the slot (1090b) that overlaps a flexible display (e.g., 530 of FIG. 5) introduced into the interior of the first housing (1010). For example, the conductor (1051b) may overlap with a portion of the slot (1090b) that overlaps the flexible display among the antennas (1090b).

[0159] Referring to FIG. 10b, a slot (1090b) of an electronic device (1000b) according to one embodiment may be electrically coupled with a conductor (1051b). For example, the slot (1090b) may be coupled with a conductor (1051b) that overlaps at least a portion of the slot (1090b). For example, the conductor (1051b) may change an electrical length of the slot (1090b) by overlapping at least a portion of the slot (1090b). For example, the slot (1090b) may be coupled with the conductor (1051b), thereby reducing the electrical length of the slot (1090b). For example, a slot (1090a) having a first electrical length may be coupled with the conductor (1051b), thereby reducing the first electrical length to a second electrical length. For example, when the electrical length of the slot of the antenna (1090a) is about 37 mm and the length of the conductor is about 10.5 mm, the electrical length of the slot (1090b) can be reduced to about 26.5 mm by coupling the slot (1090b) with the conductor (1051b). For example, the electronic device (1000b) can transmit and receive a signal through the slot (1090b) coupled with the conductor (1051b). For example, the electronic device (1000b) can transmit and receive a signal through the slot of the slot (1090b) having the second electrical length.

[0160] FIG. 11 is a graph related to the efficiency of a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 11 is a graph showing the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (1090a, 1090b) of the electronic device (1000) described above with reference to FIGS. 10a and 10b.

[0161] In one embodiment, slots (1090a, 1090b) may be designed to transmit and receive signals at the most efficient frequency. The most efficient frequency may correspond to the resonant frequency of slots (1090a, 1090b). For example, slots (1090a, 1090b) may be designed to transmit and receive signals in the 2.1 GHz frequency band.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 11, the first graph (1110) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (1090a) when the electronic device (1000) is in a second state (e.g., the second state of the electronic device described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 10A). Referring to the first graph (1110), the antenna using the slot (1090a) may exhibit high efficiency in the 2.1 GHz frequency band. The slot (1090a) may be designed to transmit and receive signals in the 2.1 GHz frequency band.

[0163] Referring to FIG. 11, the second graph (1120) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (890) when the electronic device (800) is in a first state (e.g., the first state of the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 5b). For example, the second graph (1120) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (890) when the conductor (e.g., 1051b of FIG. 10) of the electronic device (800) according to the comparative example is in a first state in which it does not overlap with a portion of the slot (890). Referring to the second graph (1120), the antenna using the slot (890) may exhibit high efficiency in a 1.5 GHz frequency band.

[0164] Comparing the second graph (1120) and the first graph (1110), it can be confirmed that when the electronic device (800) is in the first state, the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (890) shifts from the 2.1 GHz frequency band to 1.5 GHz compared to when the electronic device (1000) is in the second state. When the second housing (820) of the electronic device (800) is in the first state in which it is inserted into the first housing (810), the resonant frequency of the slot (890) may shift to a lower band due to the flexible display (830) inserted into the interior of the first housing (810) partially overlapping with the slot (890). Therefore, when the electronic device (800) is in the first state, the antenna using the slot (890) designed to transmit and receive signals in the 2.1 GHz frequency band may have difficulty transmitting and receiving signals using the 2.1 GHz frequency band. That is, the antenna using the slot (890) may have poor performance.

[0165] Referring to FIG. 11, the third graph (1130) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (1090b) when the electronic device (1000b) is in a first state (e.g., the first state of the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 10b). For example, the third graph (1130) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (1090b) when the electronic device (1000b) is in a first state in which a conductor (e.g., 1051b of FIG. 10) overlaps a portion of the slot (1090b). Referring to the third graph (1130), an antenna using a slot (1090b) may exhibit high efficiency in a 2.1 GHz frequency band.

[0166] Comparing the third graph (1130) and the second graph (1120), the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (890) in the second graph (1120) may be 1.5 GHz, but the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1090b) in the third graph (1130) may be 2.1 GHz, which may be a difference. In addition, comparing the third graph (1130) and the first graph (1110), the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1090a) in the first graph (1110) and the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1090b) in the third graph (1130) may be 2.1 GHz, which may be the same. For example, even though the flexible display (e.g., 530 of FIG. 5) introduced into the interior of the first housing (1010) of the electronic device (1000b) partially overlaps with the slot (1090b), the resonance frequency of the antenna using the slot (1090b) can be prevented from shifting to a low band by overlapping the conductor (1051b) with a portion of the slot (1090b). Accordingly, since the conductor (1051b) overlaps a portion of the slot (1090b) due to the movement of the second housing (1020) of the electronic device (1000b), the antenna using the slots (1090a, 1090b) can transmit and receive signals in a designated frequency band regardless of the state of the electronic device (1000).

[0167] FIG. 12A is a partial perspective view (1200) for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view (1200) for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0168] The electronic device (1200) and components constituting the electronic device (1200) illustrated in FIGS. 12a and 12b (e.g., 1210, 1220, 1240, 1250, 1290) may correspond to the electronic device (1000) and components constituting the electronic device (1000) described above with reference to FIGS. 10a and 10b (e.g., 1010, 1020, 1050a, 1050b, 1290a, 1290b). Duplicate details are omitted.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the antenna of the electronic device (1200) may include a slot (1290) formed with a first length. For example, the antenna may include a contact portion (1291) protruding into the interior of the first housing (1210) along at least a portion of the edge of the slot (1290). For example, an antenna disposed on the rear side of the first housing (1210) may include a contact portion (1291) recessed into the interior of the first housing (1210) toward the front side of the first housing (1210).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the contact portion (1291) of the electronic device (1200) in the first state may be brought into contact with the first portion of the guide member (1250). For example, as the second housing (1220) is moved to be inserted into the first housing (1210), the first portion of the guide member (1250) coupled to the second housing (1220) may be brought into contact with the contact portion (1291). The first portion of the guide member (1250) may be a conductor (e.g., 1051b of FIG. 10b).

[0171] According to one embodiment, the slot (1290) may be electrically connected to a first portion of the guide member (1250) via a contact portion (1291). For example, at least a portion of the contact portion (1291) may be formed of a metal material. For example, at least a portion of the contact portion (1291) may be plated with a metal material.

[0172] Referring to FIGS. 12A and 12B, the slot (1290) of the electronic device (1200) may be brought into contact with the first portion of the guide member (1250) through the contact portion (1291), thereby reducing the electrical length of the slot (1290). For example, even when the first portion (1251) of the guide member (1250) is not positioned within a predetermined distance from the slot (1290) of the antenna, the slot (1290) may be electrically connected to the first portion (1251) of the guide member (1250) through the contact portion (1291). Since the slot (1290) can be electrically connected to the first part (1251) of the guide member (1250) through the contact part (1291), at least a portion of the first part (1251) of the guide member (1250) may not extend in the direction of the slot (1290) so as to be positioned within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the slot (1290) of the antenna. For example, the first part (1251) of the guide member (1250) may extend only to the extent that a portion of the first part (1251) of the guide member (1250) comes into contact with the contact part (1291). As the first part (1251) of the guide member (1250) comes into contact with the contact part (1291), the electrical length of the slot (1290) can be reduced.

[0173] FIG. 13A is a diagram showing changes in the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0174] The electronic device (1300) illustrated in FIG. 13a and the components constituting the electronic device (1300) may correspond to the electronic device (101, 900) and the components constituting the electronic device (101, 900) described above with reference to FIGS. 1, 2a to 4b, and 9, respectively. For example, the first housing (1310) illustrated in FIG. 13a may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2a to 4b. For example, the second housing (1320) illustrated in FIG. 13a may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2a to 4b. For example, the slots (1390a, 1390b) illustrated in FIG. 13a may correspond to the slots (990) described above with reference to FIG. 9. Overlapping details are omitted. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1300) may include a first housing (1310), a second housing (1320), and a coupling member that couples the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320). The first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320) may be coupled so as to be slidable through the coupling member. For example, the first housing (1310) may be coupled to a rail of the coupling member, the second housing (1320) may be coupled to a guide member of the coupling member, and the first housing (1310) and the second housing (1320) may be coupled by coupling the rail and the coupling member. For example, the second housing (1320) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1310) with respect to the first housing (1310) through the coupling member. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1310) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first housing may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D.

[0175] According to one embodiment, the slots (1390a, 1390b) of the electronic device (1300) may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1310). The slots (1390a, 1390b) may be designed with a first electrical length corresponding to a frequency band to be used for transmitting and receiving signals through the slots (1390a, 1390b). For example, the antenna module of the electronic device (1300) may include a slot formed with a length of about 15 mm so as to be able to transmit and receive signals using a frequency of about 5.2 GHz.

[0176] In one embodiment, the guide member may include a conductor (1350). For example, the guide member may include a conductor (1350) protruding toward the slots (1390a, 1390b). For example, the guide member may include a first portion extending toward the rear of the first housing (1310) that includes the conductor (1350). For example, the first portion of the guide member may be formed of a metal material. For example, the first portion of the guide member may be plated with a metal material. The conductor (1350) may be moved together with the second housing (1320) as the guide member moves.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the conductor (1350) of the electronic device (1300) in the first state may be spaced apart from the slot (1390a) by a predetermined distance or more. For example, the conductor (1350) of the electronic device (1300) in the first state may be positioned at a position that does not overlap the slot (1390a). For example, when the second housing (1320) is moved to be inserted into the first housing (1310), the conductor (1350) positioned on the guide member may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1310). For example, the conductor (1350) may be moved in the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D , so that the upper end of the conductor (1350) may be moved to a position that does not overlap the lower end of the slot (1390a). For example, the conductor (1350) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the slot (1390a), thereby not being electrically connected to the slot (1390a). For example, the electronic device (1300) may transmit and receive signals through the slot (1390a) that is not electrically connected to the conductor (1350). For example, the electronic device (1300) may transmit and receive signals through the slot (1390a) of the first electrical length.

[0178] According to one embodiment, the conductor (1350) of the electronic device (1300) in the second state may be spaced apart from the slot (1390b) by a predetermined distance. For example, the conductor (1350) of the electronic device (1300) in the second state may be moved to a position overlapping at least a portion of the slot (1390b). For example, when the second housing (1320) is moved to be withdrawn from the first housing (1310), the conductor (1350) disposed on the guide member may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1310). For example, the conductor (1350) may be moved in the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D , thereby moving at least a portion of the conductor (1350) to a position overlapping at least a portion of the slot (190b). For example, the slot (1390b) may overlap at least a portion of the conductor (1350) extending toward the slot (1390b) within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the slot (1390b).

[0179] According to one embodiment, a slot (1390b) of an electronic device (1300) may be electrically connected to a conductor (1350). For example, the slot (1390b) may be coupled with a conductor (1350) that overlaps at least a portion of the slot (1390b). For example, the conductor (1350) may overlap the slot (1390b) to change the electrical length of the slot (1390b). For example, a slot (1390a) having a first electrical length may be reduced from the first electrical length to a second electrical length by being coupled with the conductor (1350). For example, when the first electrical length of the slot (1390a) is about 15 mm and the length of the conductor (1350) is about 2.5 mm, the electrical length of the slot (1390b) can be reduced to about 12.5 mm by coupling the slot (1390b) with the conductor (1350). For example, the electronic device (1300) can transmit and receive a signal through the slot (1390b) coupled with the conductor (1350). For example, the electronic device (1300) can transmit and receive a signal through the slot (1390b) having the second electrical length.

[0180] FIG. 13b is a graph related to the efficiency of a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 13b is a graph showing the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using slots (1390a, 1390b) of the electronic device (1300) described above with reference to FIG. 13a.

[0181] In one embodiment, the antenna using slots (1390a, 1390b) may be designed to transmit and receive signals at a frequency with the highest efficiency. The frequency with the highest efficiency may correspond to the resonant frequency of the slots (1390a, 1390b). For example, the antenna using slots (1390a, 1390b) may be designed to transmit and receive signals in a frequency band of approximately 5.2 GHz.

[0182] Referring to FIG. 13b, the first graph (1301a) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of the antenna (1390a) of the electronic device (1300a) in the first state. Referring to the first graph (1301a), the antenna (1390a) may exhibit high efficiency in a frequency band of approximately 5.2 GHz. The antenna (1390a) may be designed to transmit and receive signals in a frequency band of approximately 5.2 GHz.

[0183] Referring to FIG. 13b, the second graph (1301b) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (890) when the electronic device (800) is in a second state (e.g., the second state of the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 5a). For example, the second graph (1301b) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna of the electronic device (800) in the second state in which the conductor (1350) does not overlap with a portion of the slot (1390b). Referring to the second graph (1301b), the antenna may exhibit high efficiency in a frequency band of approximately 4.5 GHz.

[0184] Comparing the second graph (1301b) and the first graph (1301a), it can be confirmed that the resonant frequency of the slot (890) of the electronic device (800) in the second state has shifted from the resonant frequency of the slot (1390a) of the electronic device (1300) in the first state, which is about 5.2 GHz, to about 4.5 GHz. In the case where the second housing (1320) of the electronic device (1300) is inserted into the first housing (1310) in the first state, the flexible display (e.g., 530 of FIG. 5) inserted into the interior of the first housing (1310) may partially overlap with the antenna (e.g., 590 of FIG. 5). When the second housing (1320) of the electronic device (1300) is in the second state in which it is pulled out from the first housing (1310), the slot (890) may be spaced apart from the flexible display (e.g., 530 of FIG. 5), thereby shifting the resonant frequency of the slot (890) to a lower band. Accordingly, an antenna using the slot (890), which is designed to transmit and receive signals in a frequency band of about 5.2 GHz when the electronic device (1300) is in the first state, may have difficulty transmitting and receiving signals using the frequency band of about 5.2 GHz when the electronic device (1300) is in the second state. For example, the performance of the antenna using the slot (890) may be degraded.

[0185] Referring to FIG. 13b, the third graph (1301c) shows the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (1390b) when the conductor (1350) of the electronic device (1300b) is in a second state overlapping with a portion of the slot (1390b). Referring to the third graph (1301c), the antenna using the slot (1390b) may exhibit high efficiency in a frequency band of approximately 5.2 GHz.

[0186] Comparing the third graph (1301c) and the second graph (1301b), the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (890) in the second graph (1301b) may be about 4.5 GHz, but the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1390b) in the third graph (1301c) may be about 5.2 GHz, which may be a difference. In addition, comparing the third graph (1301c) and the first graph (1301a), the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1309a) in the first graph (1301a) and the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1309b) in the third graph (1301c) may be substantially the same, at about 5.2 GHz. For example, in the first state of the electronic device (1300a), the resonant frequency of the antenna using the slot (1390a), designed based on the fact that the flexible display (530) introduced into the first housing (1310) overlaps a portion of the slot (1390a), can be prevented or reduced from moving to a low band in the second state of the electronic device (1300b). Accordingly, since the conductor (1350) overlaps a portion of the slot (1390b) due to the movement of the second housing (1320) of the electronic device (1300b), the antenna using the slot (1390b) can transmit and receive signals in a designated frequency band regardless of the state of the electronic device (1300).

[0187] FIG. 14A is a diagram showing changes in the state of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0188] The electronic device (1400) illustrated in FIG. 14A and the components constituting the electronic device (1400) may correspond to the electronic device (101, 900) and the components constituting the electronic device (101, 900) described above with reference to FIGS. 1, 2A to 4B, and 9, respectively. For example, the first housing (1410) illustrated in FIG. 14A may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the second housing (1420) illustrated in FIG. 14A may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the conductor (1450) illustrated in FIG. 14A may correspond to the conductor (953) described above with reference to FIG. 9. Overlapping details are omitted.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1400) may include a first housing (1410), a second housing (1420), and a coupling member that couples the first housing (1410) and the second housing (1420). The first housing (1410) and the second housing (1420) may be coupled so as to slide through the coupling member. For example, the first housing (1410) may be coupled to a rail of the coupling member, the second housing (1420) may be coupled to a guide member of the coupling member, and the first housing (1410) and the second housing (1420) may be coupled by coupling the rail and the coupling member. For example, the second housing (1420) may be movable in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1410) with respect to the first housing (1410) through the coupling member. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1410) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1410) may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the slots (1490a, 1490b) of the electronic device (1400) may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1410). The slots (1490a, 1490b) may be arranged on a side surface of the first housing (1410), and a segmented portion (1491) may be connected to one end thereof. The slots (1490a, 1490b) of the electronic device (1400) may be designed to have a first electrical length corresponding to a frequency band to be used for transmitting and receiving signals through the slots (1490a, 1490b). For example, the slots (1490a, 1490b) of the electronic device (1400) may be formed to have a length of about 57 mm to which the segmented portions (1491) are connected so as to be able to transmit and receive signals using a frequency of 0.78 GHz.

[0191] In one embodiment, the guide member may include a conductor (1450). For example, the guide member may include a conductor (1450) protruding toward the slots (1490a, 1490b). For example, the guide member may include a first portion extending toward the rear of the first housing (1410) that includes the conductor (1450). For example, the first portion of the guide member may be formed of a metal material. For example, the first portion of the guide member may be plated with a metal material. The conductor (1450) may be moved together with the second housing (1420) by moving the guide member.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the conductor (1450) of the electronic device (1400) in the first state may be positioned within a predetermined distance from the slot (1490b). For example, the conductor (1450) of the electronic device (1400) in the first state may be moved to a position overlapping at least a portion of the slot (1490b). For example, when the second housing (1420) is moved to be inserted into the first housing (1410), the conductor (1450) positioned on the guide member may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1410). For example, the conductor (1450) may be moved in the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D, thereby moving at least a portion of the conductor (1450) to a position overlapping at least a portion of the slot (1490b). For example, the slot (1490b) may overlap at least partially with a conductor (1450) extending toward the slot (1490b) within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the slot (1490b).

[0193] According to one embodiment, a slot (1490b) of an electronic device (1400) may be electrically coupled with a conductor (1450). For example, the slot (1490b) may be electrically connected to a conductor (1450) that overlaps at least a portion of the slot (1490b). For example, the conductor (1450) may overlap the slot (1490b), thereby changing the electrical length of the slot (1490b). For example, a slot (1490a) having a first electrical length may be reduced from the first electrical length to a second electrical length by being coupled with the conductor (1450). For example, when the length of the slot (1490a) is about 57 mm and the length of the conductor (1450) is about 7 mm, the electrical length of the slot (1490b) can be reduced to about 50 mm by coupling the slot (1490b) with the conductor (1450). For example, the electronic device (1400b) can transmit and receive signals through the slot (1490b) coupled with the conductor (1450). For example, the electronic device (1400b) can transmit and receive signals through the slot (1490b) having the second electrical length.

[0194] According to one embodiment, the conductor (1450) of the electronic device (1400) in the second state may be spaced apart from the slot (1490a) by a predetermined distance or more. For example, the conductor (1450) of the electronic device (1400) in the second state may be positioned at a position that does not overlap the slot (1490a). For example, when the second housing (1420) is moved to be withdrawn from the first housing (1410), the conductor (1450) positioned on the guide member may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1410). For example, the conductor (1450) may be moved in the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D , so that at least a portion of the conductor (1450) may be moved to a position that does not overlap at least a portion of the slot (1490a). For example, the lower end of the conductor (1450) may be moved to a position that does not overlap the upper end of the slot (1490a). For example, the conductor (1450) may be moved to a position that does not overlap the slot (1490a), thereby not being electrically coupled or electrically connected to the slot (1490a). For example, the electronic device (1400a) may transmit and receive signals through the slot (1490a) that is not coupled to the conductor (1450). For example, the electronic device (1400a) may transmit and receive signals through the slot (1490a) of the first length.

[0195] FIG. 14b is a graph related to the efficiency of a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 14b is a graph showing the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using slots (1490a, 1490b) of the electronic device (1400) described above with reference to FIG. 14a.

[0196] In one embodiment, the antenna using slots (1490a, 1490b) may be designed to transmit and receive signals at a frequency with the highest efficiency. The frequency with the highest efficiency may correspond to the resonant frequency of the slots (1490a, 1490b). For example, the antenna using slots (1490a, 1490b) may be designed to transmit and receive signals in a frequency band of approximately 0.78 GHz to approximately 0.83 GHz.

[0197] Referring to FIG. 14b, the first graph (1401a) shows the frequency-dependent efficiency of the antenna (1490a) when the electronic device (1400a) is in the second state. Referring to the first graph (1401a), the antenna (1490a) may exhibit high efficiency in a frequency band of about 0.78 GHz to about 0.83 GHz. The antenna (1490a) may be designed to transmit and receive signals in a frequency band of about 0.78 GHz to about 0.83 GHz.

[0198] Referring to FIG. 14b, the second graph (1401b) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna using a slot (890) when the electronic device (800) is in a first state (e.g., the first state of the electronic device described with reference to FIG. 5b). For example, the second graph (1401b) represents the frequency-dependent efficiency of an antenna of the electronic device (800) in the first state in which the conductor (1450) does not overlap with a portion of the slot (1490b). Referring to the second graph (1401b), the antenna may exhibit high efficiency in a frequency band of about 0.72 GHz to about 0.78 GHz.

[0199] Comparing the second graph (1401b) and the first graph (1401a), it can be confirmed that the resonant frequency of the antenna (1490a) of the electronic device (1400a) in the second state is about 0.78 GHz to about 0.83 GHz, but the resonant frequency of the slot (890) of the electronic device (800) in the first state shifts from about 0.72 GHz to about 0.78 GHz. In the case of the first state in which the second housing (820) of the electronic device (890) is inserted into the first housing (810), the resonant frequency of the slot (890) may shift to a lower band due to the flexible display (e.g., 530) inserted into the interior of the first housing (810) partially overlapping with the slot (890). Therefore, when the electronic device (800) is in the first state, an antenna using a slot (890) designed to transmit and receive signals in a frequency band of about 0.78 GHz to about 0.83 GHz may have difficulty transmitting and receiving signals using a frequency band of about 0.78 GHz to about 0.83 GHz. In other words, the performance of the antenna using the slot (890) may be degraded.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 14b, the third graph (1401c) shows the frequency-dependent efficiency of the slot (1490b) when the electronic device (1400b) is in a first state where the conductor (1450) overlaps a portion of the slot (1490b). Referring to the third graph (1401c), the slot (1490b) may exhibit high efficiency in a frequency band of about 0.78 GHz to about 0.8 GHz.

[0201] Comparing the third graph (1401c) and the second graph (1401b), the resonant frequency of the slot (890) in the second graph (1401b) may be about 0.72 GHz to about 0.78 GHz, but the resonant frequency of the slot (1490b) in the third graph (1401c) may be about 0.78 GHz to about 0.8 GHz, which may be a difference. In addition, comparing the third graph (1401c) and the first graph (1401a), the resonant frequency of the slot (1490a) in the first graph (1401a) and the resonant frequency of the slot (1490b) in the third graph (1401c) may be substantially the same, about 0.78 GHz to about 0.8 GHz. For example, in an electronic device (1400b), even though a flexible display (e.g., 530) inserted into the interior of a first housing (1410) partially overlaps with a slot (1490b), the slot (1490b) is partially overlapped by a conductor (1450), thereby preventing or reducing the resonant frequency of the slot (1490b) from shifting to a lower frequency range. Accordingly, since the conductor (1450) partially overlaps with the slot (1490b) due to movement of the second housing (1420) of the electronic device (1400b), the antenna using the slot (1490b) can transmit and receive signals in a designated frequency band regardless of the state of the electronic device (1400).

[0202] FIG. 15a is a perspective view (1500a), a rear view (1500b), and a side view (1500c) for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 15b is a drawing for explaining a conductor of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0203] The electronic device (1500) and components included in the electronic device (1500) illustrated in FIGS. 15A and 15B may correspond to the electronic device (101) and components included in the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. Overlapping details are omitted. In addition, the first housing (1510), the second housing (1520), the display, and the rail of FIG. 15A may correspond to the first housing (910), the second housing (920), the display (930), and the rail (940) described above with reference to FIG. 9, and overlapping details are omitted.

[0204] Referring to FIG. 15A, a first housing (1510) of an electronic device (1500) according to one embodiment may include a plurality of slots (1591, 1592). For example, the first housing (1510) may include a first slot (1591) disposed on a rear surface and a second slot (1592) disposed on a side surface. For example, the first housing (1510) may include a first slot disposed adjacent to one side surface of the rear surface of the first housing (1510) and a second slot disposed on one side surface. For example, the first housing (1510) may include a first slot formed with a first length and a second slot formed with a third length. For example, in the first slot and the second slot extending along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1510), the lower end of the first slot that is closest to the bottom of the first housing (1510) among the first slots and the lower end of the second slot that is closest to the bottom of the first housing (1510) among the second slots may be spaced apart from the bottom of the first housing (1510) by a predetermined distance. For example, the lower end of the first slot and the lower end of the second slot may be spaced apart from the bottom of the first housing (1510) by substantially the same distance.

[0205] Referring to FIG. 15B, a guide member (1550) of an electronic device (1500) according to one embodiment may include a first portion (1550a) and a second portion (1550b). The second portion (1550b) of the guide member (1550) may be coupled to a rail. The second portion (1550b) of the guide member (1550) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1510). The first portion (1550a) of the guide member (1550) may include a first protrusion (1551) extending toward a first antenna (1591) and a second protrusion (1552) extending toward a second antenna (1592). For example, the first protrusion (1551) may extend toward the first antenna (1591) so as to be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the first antenna (1591). For example, the first protrusion (1551) may extend toward the rear of the first housing (1510). For example, the second protrusion (1552) may extend toward the second antenna (1592) so as to be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the second antenna (1592). For example, the second protrusion (1552) may extend toward one side of the first housing (1510).

[0206] In one embodiment, the guide member (1550) may include a conductor. For example, the conductor may be disposed on the first portion (1550a) of the guide member (1550). For example, the guide member (1550) may include a conductor protruding toward the slots (1591, 1592). For example, a first protrusion (1551) extending from the guide member (1550) toward the first slot (1591) may include a conductor. For example, a second protrusion (1552) extending from the guide member (1550) toward the second slot (1592) may include a conductor. For example, the first protrusion (1551) and the second protrusion (1552) may be formed of a metal material. For example, the first protrusion (1551) and the second protrusion (1552) may be plated with a metal material.

[0207] According to one embodiment, the protrusions (1551, 1552) of the guide member (1550) may overlap with the slots (1591, 1592), respectively. For example, the first protrusion (1551) of the electronic device (1500) in the first state may be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from at least a portion of the first slot (1591), such that at least a portion of the first protrusion (1551) and the first slot (1591) may overlap. For example, the second protrusion (1552) of the electronic device (1500) in the first state may be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from at least a portion of the second slot (1592), such that at least a portion of the second protrusion (1552) and the second slot (1592) may overlap.

[0208] In one embodiment, the protrusions (1551, 1552) of the guide member (1550) overlap with the slots (1591, 1592), respectively, such that each of the protrusions (1551, 1552) can be electrically coupled with each of the slots (1591, 1592). For example, the first protrusion (1551) can be electrically connected with the first slot (1591). For example, the second protrusion (1552) can be electrically connected with the second slot (1592).

[0209] In one embodiment, the protrusions (1551, 1552) of the guide member (1550) are electrically coupled to each of the slots (1591, 1592), such that the electrical lengths of the slots (1591, 1592) can be reduced. For example, the first protrusion (1551) can be electrically coupled to the first slot (1591) of the first electrical length, such that the electrical length of the first slot (1591) can be reduced to a second electrical length. For example, the second protrusion (1552) can be electrically coupled to the second antenna (1592) of the third electrical length, such that the electrical length of the second slot (1592) can be reduced to a fourth electrical length. For example, the electronic device (1500) can transmit and receive signals through slots (1591, 1592) coupled with protrusions (1551, 1552). For example, the electronic device (1500) can transmit and receive signals through a first slot (1591) that is reduced to a second electrical length by being coupled with a first protrusion (1551). For example, the electronic device (1500) can transmit and receive signals through a second slot (1592) that is reduced to a fourth electrical length by being coupled with a second protrusion (1552).

[0210] In one embodiment, the first portion (1550a) may be movable. For example, a conductor disposed in the first portion (1550a) of the guide member (1550) may be moved together with the guide member (1550) as the guide member (1550) moves. For example, the protrusions (1551, 1552) of the guide member (1550) may be moved together with the guide member (1550) in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1510) as the guide member (1550) moves in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1510).

[0211] In one embodiment, the conductor may be moved so as not to overlap the slots (1591, 1592). For example, each of the protrusions (1551, 1552) of the guide member (1550) may be moved to a position where it does not overlap the slots (1591, 1592) when the electronic device (1500) is in the second state. For example, when the second housing (1520) is moved to be withdrawn from the first housing (1510), the protrusions (1551, 1552) of the guide member (1550) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1510). For example, by moving the guide member (1550) in the first direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 261 in FIGS. 2A to 2D), the lower end of the first protrusion (1551) can be moved to a position where it does not overlap with the upper end of the first slot (1591). For example, by moving the guide member (1550) in the first direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 261 in FIGS. 2A to 2D), the lower end of the second protrusion (1552) can be moved to a position where it does not overlap with the upper end of the second slot (1592).

[0212] In one embodiment, the conductor may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the slots (1591, 1592), thereby not being electrically coupled with the slots (1591, 1592). For example, the first protrusion (1551) of the guide member (1550) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the first slot (1591), thereby not being electrically coupled with the first slot (1591). For example, the second protrusion (1552) of the guide member (1550) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the second slot (1592), thereby not being electrically coupled with the second slot (1592).

[0213] In one embodiment, the electronic device (1500) can transmit and receive signals through slots (1591, 1592) that are not coupled to a conductor. For example, the electronic device (1500) can transmit and receive signals through a first slot (1591) of a first electrical length. For example, the electronic device (1500) can transmit and receive signals through a second slot (1592) of a third electrical length.

[0214] In the above, the first slot (1591) and the second slot (1592) are described as embodiments in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1500) is reduced by the conductor in the first state, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Referring to FIG. 13A, in one embodiment, the first slot (1591) and the second slot (1592) may also be applied analogically to embodiments in which the length of the electronic device (1500) is reduced by the conductor in the second state. Referring to FIGS. 10A, 10B, 13A, and / or 14A, in one embodiment, the first slot (1591) may be applied analogically to embodiments in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1500) is reduced by the conductor in the first state, and the second slot (1592) may be applied analogically to embodiments in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1500) is reduced by the conductor in the second state. Referring to FIGS. 10A, 10B, 13A and / or 14A, in one embodiment, the first slot (1591) may be analogically applied to an embodiment in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1500) is reduced by the conductor in a second state, and the second slot (1592) may be analogically applied to an embodiment in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1500) is reduced by the conductor in a first state.

[0215] FIG. 16A is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 16B is a drawing for explaining a conductor of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0216] The electronic devices (1600a, 1600b) and components included in the electronic devices (1600a, 1600b) illustrated in FIGS. 16A and 16B may correspond to the electronic devices (101) and components included in the electronic devices (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. Overlapping details are omitted. In addition, the first housing (1610), the second housing, the display, or the rail of FIG. 16A may correspond to the first housing (910), the second housing (920), the display (930), or the rail (940) described above with reference to FIG. 9, and overlapping details are omitted.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the first housing (1610) of the electronic device (1600) may include a plurality of slots (1691a, 1691b, 1692a, 1692b). For example, the first housing (1610) of the electronic device (1600) may include a plurality of slots (1691a, 1691b, 1692a, 1692b) extending along a longitudinal direction of the first housing (1610). For example, the first housing (1610) of the electronic device (1600) may include a plurality of slots (1691a, 1691b, 1692a, 1692b) arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1610). For example, the first housing (1610) may include a first slot (1691a, 1691b) formed with a first length and a second slot (1692a, 1692b) formed with a third length. In one embodiment, the first length and the third length may be the same or different. For example, the first slot (1691a, 1691b) and the second slot (1692a, 1692b) may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. For example, the first slot (1691a, 1691b) and the second slot (1692a, 1692b) may be arranged adjacent to one side of the rear surface of the first housing (1610). For example, the first slot (1691a, 1691b) and the second slot (1692a, 1692b) may be arranged on one side of the first housing (1610).

[0218] Referring to FIG. 16B, a guide member (1650) of an electronic device (1600) according to one embodiment may include a first portion (1651), a second portion (1652), and a third portion (1653). The third portion (1653) of the guide member (1650) may be coupled to a rail (not shown). The third portion (1653) of the guide member (1650) may be formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1610).

[0219] According to one embodiment, the first portion (1651) and the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be positioned at a predetermined distance from the first portion (1651) along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1610). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be formed in line with the first portion (1651) along the longitudinal direction of the first portion (1651).

[0220] In one embodiment, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) can extend toward the first slot (1691a, 1691b). For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) can extend toward the first slot (1691a, 1691b) disposed at the rear of the first housing (1610). For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) can extend toward the rear of the first housing (1610) within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the first slot (1691a, 1691b). For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may include a protrusion extending toward the first slot (1691a, 1691b) disposed on the side of the first housing (1610). For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may include a protrusion extending toward the side of the first housing (1610) so as to be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the first slot (1691a, 1691b).

[0221] In one embodiment, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) can extend toward the second slot (1692a, 1692b). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) can extend toward the second slot (1692a, 1692b) disposed at the rear of the first housing (1610). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) can extend toward the rear of the first housing (1610) within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the second slot (1692a, 1692b). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may include a protrusion extending toward a second slot (1692a, 1692b) disposed on a side surface of the first housing (1610). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may include a protrusion extending toward the side surface of the first housing (1610) so as to be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the second slot (1692a, 1692b).

[0222] In one embodiment, the guide member (1650) may include a conductor. For example, the conductor may be disposed in a first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650). For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may be formed of a conductor. For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may be formed of a metal material. For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may be plated with a metal material. For example, a portion of the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) extending toward the first slot (1691a, 1691b) may be formed of a conductor. For example, the conductor may be disposed in a second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be formed of a conductor. For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be formed of a metal material. For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be plated with a metal material. For example, a portion of the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) extending toward the second slot (1692a, 1692b) may be formed of a conductor.

[0223] In one embodiment, a portion of the guide member (1650) may overlap with the slots (1691a, 1691b, 1692a, 1692b). For example, at least a portion of the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may overlap with at least a portion of the first slot (1691a, 1691b), and at least a portion of the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may overlap with at least a portion of the second slot (1692a, 1692b). For example, the first portion (1651) of the electronic device (1600b) in the first state may be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from at least a portion of the first slot (1691b), such that the first portion (1651) may overlap with at least a portion of the first slot (1691b). For example, the second part (1652) of the electronic device (1600b) in the first state may be within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from at least a portion of the second slot (1692b), such that the second part (1652) may overlap at least a portion of the second slot (1692b).

[0224] In one embodiment, a portion of the guide member (1650) may be electrically coupled by overlapping with the slots (1691b, 1692b). For example, the first portion (1651) may be electrically coupled with the first slot (1691b). For example, the second portion (1652) may be electrically coupled with the second slot (1692b).

[0225] In one embodiment, a portion of the guide member (1650) may be electrically coupled with the slots (1691b, 1692b), such that the electrical lengths of the slots (1691b, 1692b) may be reduced. For example, the first portion (1651) may be electrically coupled with the first slot (1691a) of the first electrical length, such that the electrical length of the first slot (1691a) may be reduced to a second electrical length. For example, the second portion (1652) may be electrically coupled with the second slot (1692a) of the third electrical length, such that the electrical length of the second slot (1692b) may be reduced to a fourth electrical length. For example, the electronic device (1600b) may transmit and receive signals through the slots (1691b, 1692b) coupled with the guide member (1650). For example, the electronic device (1600b) can transmit and receive signals through a first slot (1691b) that is reduced to a second electrical length by being coupled with the first portion (1651). For example, the electronic device (1600b) can transmit and receive signals through a second slot (1692b) that is reduced to a fourth electrical length by being coupled with the second portion (1652).

[0226] In one embodiment, the first portion (1651) and the second portion (1652) can be moved. For example, the conductors disposed in the first portion (1651) and the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1610) together with the guide member (1650) as the guide member (1650) is moved.

[0227] In one embodiment, the conductor may be moved so as not to overlap the slots (1691a, 1692a). For example, a portion of the guide member (1650) of the electronic device (1600a) in the second state may be moved to a position where it does not overlap the slots (1691a, 1692a). For example, when the second housing (1620) is moved to be withdrawn from the first housing (1610), the first portion (1651) and the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1610). For example, by moving the guide member (1650) in the first direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 261 in FIGS. 2A to 2D), the lower end of the first portion (1651) can be moved to a position where it does not overlap with the upper end of the first slot (1691a). For example, by moving the guide member (1650) in the first direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 261 in FIGS. 2A to 2D), the lower end of the second portion (1652) can be moved to a position where it does not overlap with the upper end of the second slot (1692a).

[0228] In one embodiment, the conductor may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the slots (1691a, 1692a), thereby preventing electrical coupling with the slots (1691a, 1692a). For example, the first portion (1651) of the guide member (1650) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the first slot (1691a), thereby preventing electrical coupling with the first slot (1691a). For example, the second portion (1652) of the guide member (1650) may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the second slot (1692a), thereby preventing electrical coupling with the second slot (1692a).

[0229] In one embodiment, the electronic device (1600a) can transmit and receive signals through slots (1691a, 1692a) that are not coupled to a conductor. For example, the electronic device (1600a) can transmit and receive signals through a first slot (1691a) of a first electrical length. For example, the electronic device (1600a) can transmit and receive signals through a second slot (1692a) of a third electrical length.

[0230] In the above, the first slot (1691b) and the second slot (1692b) are described as having an embodiment in which the length of the electronic device (1600b) is reduced by the conductor in the first state, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Referring to FIG. 13A, in one embodiment, the first slot (1691a) and the second slot (1692a) may also be applied analogically to an embodiment in which the length of the electronic device (1600a) is reduced by the conductor in the second state. Referring to FIGS. 10A, 10B, 13A, and / or 14A, in one embodiment, the first slot (1691b) may be applied analogically to an embodiment in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1600b) is reduced by the conductor in the first state, and the second slot (1692a) may be applied analogically to an embodiment in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1600a) is reduced by the conductor in the second state. Referring to FIGS. 10a, 10b, 13a and / or 14a, in one embodiment, the first slot (1691a) may be analogically applied to an embodiment in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1600a) is reduced by the conductor in a second state, and the second slot (1692b) may be analogically applied to an embodiment in which the electrical length of the electronic device (1600b) is reduced by the conductor in a first state.

[0231] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a conductor of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0232] The electronic device (1700) and the components included in the electronic device (1700) illustrated in FIG. 17 may correspond to the electronic device (1700) and the components included in the electronic device (1700) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. Overlapping details are omitted. In addition, the first housing (1710), the second housing (1720), the display (1730), or the rail (1750) of FIG. 15A may correspond to the first housing (910), the second housing (920), the display (930), or the rail (940) described above with reference to FIG. 9, and overlapping details are omitted.

[0233] Referring to FIG. 17, a second housing (1720) of an electronic device (1700) according to one embodiment may include a conductor (1721). For example, the second housing (1720) may be disposed on a side member and include a conductor (1721) extending toward a slot (1790). For example, the second housing (1720) may be disposed on the side member and include a conductor (1721) protruding toward the rear of the first housing (1710). For example, the second housing (1720) may be disposed on the side member and include a conductor (1721) protruding toward one side of the first housing (1710). For example, the conductor (1721) may be formed of a metal material. For example, the conductor (1721) may be plated with a metal material.

[0234] In one embodiment, the conductor (1721) can be moved. For example, the conductor (1721) disposed on the side member of the second housing (1720) can be moved together with the second housing (1720) by moving the guide member (not shown). For example, the conductor (1721) can be moved together with the second housing (1720) in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1710) as the guide member (not shown) is moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1710).

[0235] In one embodiment, the conductor (1721) may be moved to overlap the slot (1790). For example, the conductor (1721) of the electronic device (1700) in the first state may be brought within a predetermined distance from at least a portion of the slot (1790), thereby overlapping at least a portion of the slot (1790). The conductor (1721) may be electrically coupled to the slot (1790) by overlapping a portion of the slot (1790). For example, the conductor (1721) may be electrically coupled to the slot (1790) by coming within a predetermined distance (e.g., about 0.2 mm) from the slot (1790). For example, the electrical length of the slot (1790) can be reduced by coupling the conductor (1721) with a portion of the slot (1790). For example, the slot (1790) having a first electrical length can be reduced from the first electrical length to a second electrical length by coupling with the conductor (1721). For example, the electronic device (1700) can transmit and receive signals through the slot (1790) that has been reduced to the second electrical length by coupling with the conductor (1721).

[0236] In one embodiment, the conductor (1721) may be moved so as not to overlap the slot (1790). For example, the conductor (1721) of the electronic device (1700) in the second state may be moved to a position where it does not overlap the slot (1790). For example, when the second housing (1720) is moved so as to be withdrawn from the first housing (1710), the conductor (1721) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1710). For example, the guide member (1740) may be moved in the first direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D), so that the lower end of the conductor (1721) may be moved to a position where it does not overlap the upper end of the slot (1790).

[0237] In one embodiment, the conductor may be moved to a position that does not overlap with the slot (1790), thereby not being electrically coupled to the slot (1790). The electronic device (1700) may transmit and receive signals through the slot (1790) that is not coupled to the conductor (1721). For example, the electronic device (1700) may transmit and receive signals through the slot (1790) of the first length.

[0238] In the above, an embodiment in which the length of the slot (1790) is reduced by the conductor (1721) in the first state of the electronic device (1700) has been described, but is not limited thereto. Referring to FIG. 13A, in one embodiment, an analogy may also be applied to an embodiment in which the length of the slot (1790) is reduced by the conductor (1721) in the second state of the electronic device (1700).

[0239] FIG. 18a is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 18b is a drawing for explaining a slot antenna of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0240] The electronic device (1800) and components included in the electronic device (1800) illustrated in FIGS. 18A and 18B may correspond to the electronic device (101) and components included in the electronic device (101) described above with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2A to 4B, respectively. Overlapping details are omitted. For example, the first housing (1810) illustrated in FIGS. 18A and 18B may correspond to the first housing (210) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B. For example, the second housing (1820) illustrated in FIGS. 18A and 18B may correspond to the second housing (220) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 4B.

[0241] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1800) may include a first housing (1810), a second housing (1820), and a coupling member that couples the first housing (1810) and the second housing (1820). The first housing (1810) and the second housing (1820) may be coupled so as to be slidable through the coupling member. For example, the first housing (1810) may be coupled with a rail of the coupling member, the second housing (1820) may be coupled with a guide member of the coupling member, and the first housing (1810) and the second housing (1820) may be coupled by coupling the rail and the coupling member. For example, the second housing (1820) may be movable in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810) with respect to the first housing (1810) through the coupling member. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810) may be the y-axis direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D. The longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810) may include the first direction (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) and the second direction (e.g., 262 of FIGS. 2A to 2D) described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D.

[0242] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1800) may include a first slot (1892a, 1892b) disposed in a first housing (1810) and a second slot (1891a, 1891b) disposed in a second housing (1820). For example, the first slot (1892a, 1892b) may be formed with a first length along a longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810). For example, the second slot (1891a, 1891b) may be formed with a second length along a longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810). For example, the second slot (1891a, 1891b) may be formed longer than the first slot (1892a, 1892b). Alternatively, for example, the first slots (1892a, 1892b) may be formed longer than the second slots (1891a, 1891b). For example, the first slots (1892a, 1892b) and the second slots (1891a, 1891b) may be arranged in a row along the length direction of the first housing (1810). For example, the first slots (1892a, 1892b) may be arranged on one side of the first housing (1810), and the second slots (1891a, 1891b) may be arranged on one side of the second housing (1820) corresponding to the one side of the first housing (1810) on which the first slots (1892a, 1892b) are arranged. For example, the first slot (1892a, 1892b) may be positioned on the rear of the first housing (1810) and the second slot (1891a, 1891b) may be positioned on the rear of the second housing (1820).

[0243] In one embodiment, the second slots (1891a, 1891b) are movable. For example, the second slots (1891a, 1891b) disposed on the side members of the second housing (1820) can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810) together with the second housing (1820).

[0244] In one embodiment, the second slot (1891a) may be moved so as not to overlap the first slot (1892a). For example, the second slot (1891a) of the electronic device (1800a) in the second state may be moved to a position where it does not overlap the first slot (1892a). For example, when the second housing (1820) is moved to be withdrawn from the first housing (1810), the second slot (1891a) may be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (1810). For example, the second housing (1820) may be moved in the first direction described above with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D (e.g., 261 of FIGS. 2A to 2D), so that the lower end of the second slot (1891a) may be moved to a position where it does not overlap the upper end of the first slot (1892a).

[0245] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1800a) can transmit and receive signals when in the second state. By moving the second slot (1891a) to a position that does not overlap with the first slot (1892a), the electronic device (1800a) can transmit and receive signals through the second slot (1891a) of the second electrical length. By moving the second slot (1891a) to a position that does not overlap with the first slot (1892a), the electronic device (1800a) can transmit and receive signals through the first slot (1892a) of the first electrical length.

[0246] In one embodiment, the second slot (1891b) may be moved to overlap the first slot (1892b). For example, the second slot (1891b) of the electronic device (1800b) in the first state may be brought within a predetermined distance from at least a portion of the first slot (1892b), such that at least a portion of the second slot (1891b) and the first slot (1892b) overlap. For example, the second slot (1891b) may overlap at least a portion of the first slot (1892b), such that at least a portion of the second slot (1891b) may be covered by the first slot (1892b) and / or the first housing (1810). For example, the first slot (1892b) may overlap at least a portion of the second slot (1891b), such that at least a portion of the first slot (1892b) may be obscured by the second slot (1891b) and / or the second housing (1820). For example, the second slot (1891b) may overlap at least a portion of the first slot (1892b), such that at least a portion of the second slot (1891b) may be coupled with at least a portion of the first slot (1892b) and / or the first housing (1810). For example, the first slot (1892b) may overlap at least a portion of the second slot (1891b), such that at least a portion of the first slot (1892b) may be coupled with the second slot (1891b) and / or the second housing (1820).

[0247] In one embodiment, the first slot (1892b) and / or the second slot (1891b) may have a reduced electrical length. For example, the second slot (1891b) may overlap at least a portion of the first slot (1892b) and / or the first housing (1810), thereby reducing the electrical length of the second slot (1891b). For example, the second slot (1891b) of a second electrical length may be reduced to a first electrical length by overlapping at least a portion of the first slot (1892b) and / or the first housing (1810). For example, the first slot (1892b) may overlap at least a portion of the second slot (1891b) and / or the second housing (1820), thereby reducing the electrical length of the first slot (1892b). For example, a first slot (1892b) of a first electrical length can be reduced to a second electrical length by overlapping at least a portion of a second slot (1891b) and / or a second housing (1820).

[0248] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (1800b) can transmit and receive signals when in the first state. For example, when in the first state, the electronic device (1800b) can transmit and receive signals through the second slot (1891b) by supplying power to the second slot (1891b) that has been reduced to the first electrical length. For example, when in the first state, the electronic device (1800b) can transmit and receive signals through the first slot (1892b) that has at least a portion of the second slot (1891b) overlapped. For example, when in the first state, the electronic device (1800b) can transmit and receive signals through the first slot (1892b) by supplying power to the first slot (1892b) that has been reduced to the second electrical length. For example, when the electronic device (1800b) is in the first state, it can transmit and receive signals through a second slot (1891b) overlapping at least a portion of the first slot (1892b).

[0249] An electronic device (e.g., 900 of FIG. 9) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (e.g., 910 of FIG. 9), a second housing (e.g., 920 of FIG. 9) slidably coupled to the first housing (e.g., 910 of FIG. 9) and moved along a longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 910 of FIG. 9) so as to be at least partially inserted into or withdrawn from the first housing (e.g., 910 of FIG. 9). The electronic device (e.g., 900 of FIG. 9) may include a flexible display (e.g., 930 of FIG. 9) in which a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., 900 of FIG. 9) changes in response to movement of the second housing (e.g., 920 of FIG. 9) relative to the first housing (e.g., 910 of FIG. 9). The electronic device may include a first slot (e.g., 990 in FIG. 9) having a first length formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 910 in FIG. 9) at a portion of the rear surface of the first housing (e.g., 910 in FIG. 9) adjacent to a side surface of the first housing (e.g., 910 in FIG. 9); and a conductor (e.g., 953 in FIG. 9) disposed on a portion of a side surface of a second housing (e.g., 920 in FIG. 9), the first portion of which extends toward the rear surface of the first housing (e.g., 910 in FIG. 9). The electronic device may transmit and receive a first signal through a first slot (e.g., 990 of FIG. 9) of a second length changed from the first length, as a first portion of a conductor (e.g., 953 of FIG. 9) overlaps at least a portion of a first slot (e.g., 990 of FIG. 9) by movement of a second housing (e.g., 920 of FIG. 9) relative to a first housing (e.g., 910 of FIG. 9).

[0250] In one embodiment, the conductor (e.g., 1051b of FIG. 10) can be positioned so that the first portion overlaps at least a portion of the first slot (e.g., 1090b of FIG. 10) when the second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) is inserted into the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10), thereby coupling with the first slot (e.g., 1090b of FIG. 10). The conductor (e.g., 1051a of FIG. 10) can be positioned so that the conductor is not coupled with the first slot (e.g., 1090a of FIG. 10) when the second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) is withdrawn from the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10).

[0251] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can transmit and receive a first signal through a first slot (e.g., 1090a of FIG. 10) of a first length when a second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) is withdrawn from a first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10). The electronic device can transmit and receive a first signal through a first slot (e.g., 1090b of FIG. 10) of a second length changed from the first length when a first portion of a conductor (e.g., 1051b of FIG. 10) overlaps at least a portion of the first slot (e.g., 1090b of FIG. 10) when the second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) is inserted into the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10).

[0252] According to one embodiment, when a second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) is inserted into a first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10), a portion of a flexible display (e.g., 930 of FIG. 9) inserted into the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10) overlaps at least a portion of a first slot (e.g., 1090b of FIG. 10), and a first portion of a conductor (e.g., 1051b of FIG. 10) may overlap at least a portion of a first slot (e.g., 1090b of FIG. 10) in which a portion of the flexible display (e.g., 930 of FIG. 9) overlaps.

[0253] According to one embodiment, a first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10) may include a rail (e.g., 940 of FIG. 9) arranged in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10). A second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) may include a guide member (e.g., 950 of FIG. 9) coupled to the rail (e.g., 940 of FIG. 9) such that the second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) moves along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10). A conductor (e.g., 953 of FIG. 9) may be arranged on the guide member (e.g., 950 of FIG. 9) so as to move together with the second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10).

[0254] According to one embodiment, the conductor (e.g., 953 of FIG. 9) may be disposed on a side member of the second housing (e.g., 1020 of FIG. 10) and formed to protrude toward the rear of the first housing (e.g., 1010 of FIG. 10).

[0255] According to one embodiment, the first slot (e.g., 1290 of FIG. 12) may include a contact portion (e.g., 1291 of FIG. 12) that protrudes into the interior of the first housing (e.g., 1210 of FIG. 12) along at least a portion of the perimeter of the first slot (e.g., 1290 of FIG. 12). When the second housing (e.g., 1220 of FIG. 12) is introduced into the first housing (e.g., 1210 of FIG. 12), the first portion (e.g., 1251 of FIG. 12) of the conductor may come into contact with the contact portion of the first slot (e.g., 1291 of FIG. 12).

[0256] According to one embodiment, the first housing (e.g., 1410 of FIG. 14) may further include a segment (e.g., 1491 of FIG. 14) disposed on a side of the first housing (e.g., 1410 of FIG. 14) and connected to a first slot (e.g., 1490a, 1490b of FIG. 14).

[0257] In one embodiment, the conductor may be coupled with the first slot (e.g., 1390b ​​of FIG. 13) by having the first portion (e.g., 1350 of FIG. 13) overlap at least a portion of the first slot (e.g., 1390b ​​of FIG. 13) when the second housing (e.g., 1320 of FIG. 13) is withdrawn from the first housing (e.g., 1310 of FIG. 13). The conductor may be positioned so as to be spaced from the first slot (e.g., 1390a of FIG. 13) when the second housing (e.g., 1320 of FIG. 13) is introduced into the first housing (e.g., 1310 of FIG. 13) so as not to be coupled with the first slot (e.g., 1390a of FIG. 13).

[0258] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can transmit and receive a first signal through a first slot (e.g., 1390a of FIG. 13) of a first length when a second housing (e.g., 1320 of FIG. 13) is inserted into a first housing (e.g., 1310 of FIG. 13). The electronic device can transmit and receive a first signal through a first slot (e.g., 1390b ​​of FIG. 13) of a second length changed from the first length when a first portion (e.g., 1350 of FIG. 13) of a conductor overlaps at least a portion of the first slot (e.g., 1390b ​​of FIG. 13) when the second housing (e.g., 1320 of FIG. 13) is withdrawn from the first housing (e.g., 1310 of FIG. 13).

[0259] According to one embodiment, the first housing (e.g., 1510 of FIG. 15) may further include a second slot (e.g., 1592 of FIG. 15) of a third length formed on a side surface of the first housing (e.g., 1510 of FIG. 15). A second portion (e.g., 1552 of FIG. 15) of the conductor may extend toward the side surface of the first housing (e.g., 1510 of FIG. 15). When the second housing (e.g., 1520 of FIG. 15) is pulled out from the first housing (e.g., 1510 of FIG. 15), the electronic device may transmit and receive a second signal through the second slot of the third length (e.g., 1592 of FIG. 15). The electronic device may transmit and receive a second signal through a second slot (e.g., 1592 of FIG. 15) of a fourth length changed from the third length, as a second portion (e.g., 1552 of FIG. 15) of a conductor overlaps at least a portion of a second slot (e.g., 1592 of FIG. 15) due to movement of the second housing (e.g., 1520 of FIG. 15) when the second housing (e.g., 1520 of FIG. 15) is inserted into the first housing (e.g., 1510 of FIG. 15).

[0260] According to one embodiment, the first housing further includes a second slot having a third length formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing at a portion of the rear surface of the first housing adjacent to the side surface of the first housing, wherein the third length may be different from the first length. The second portion of the conductor may extend toward the rear surface of the first housing. The electronic device may transmit and receive a second signal through the second slot having the third length when the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing. The electronic device may transmit and receive a second signal through the second slot having a fourth length changed from the third length when the second portion of the conductor overlaps at least a portion of the second slot due to movement of the second housing when the second housing is inserted into the first housing.

[0261] According to one embodiment, the second slot (e.g., 1692a of FIG. 16) may be formed to be spaced apart from the first slot (e.g., 1691a of FIG. 16) in the longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 1610 of FIG. 16) by a predetermined distance and extend along the longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 1610 of FIG. 16). The second portion (e.g., 1652 of FIG. 16) of the conductor may be formed to be spaced apart from the first portion (e.g., 1651 of FIG. 16) of the conductor by a predetermined distance and extend along the longitudinal direction of the first portion (e.g., 1651 of FIG. 16). The second portion of the conductor (e.g., 1652 of FIG. 16) may be moved together with the first portion (e.g., 1651 of FIG. 16) by movement of the second housing (e.g., 1620 of FIG. 16) so as to overlap at least a portion of the second slot (e.g., 1692b of FIG. 16).

[0262] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18) and a second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) slidably coupled to the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18) and moved along a longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18) so as to be at least partially retracted or withdrawn relative to the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18). The electronic device may include a flexible display (e.g., 930 of FIG. 9) in which a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device changes in response to movement of the second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) relative to the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18). The electronic device may include a first slot (e.g., 1892a of FIG. 18) formed along a longitudinal direction of the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18) on a side surface of a first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18) with a first length, and a second slot (e.g., 1891a of FIG. 18) formed along a longitudinal direction of the second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) on a side surface of a second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) with a second length. When the second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) is inserted into the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18), the electronic device may transmit and receive a first signal through the first slot (e.g., 1892a of FIG. 18) in which at least a portion of the second slot (e.g., 1891a of FIG. 18) overlaps.

[0263] According to one embodiment, the second slot (e.g., 1891a of FIG. 18) may be formed longer than the first slot (e.g., 1892a of FIG. 18). When the second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) is introduced into the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18), a portion of the second slot (e.g., 1891b of FIG. 18) may be coupled by the first slot (e.g., 1892a of FIG. 18).

[0264] According to one embodiment, the electronic device can transmit and receive a first signal through a second slot (e.g., 1891a of FIG. 18) when the second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) is pulled out from the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18). The electronic device can transmit and receive a first signal through a first slot (e.g., 1891b of FIG. 18) when the second housing (e.g., 1820 of FIG. 18) is inserted into the first housing (e.g., 1810 of FIG. 18).

[0265] In one embodiment, the first slot may be formed longer than the second slot. The electronic device may transmit and receive a first signal through the first slot when the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing. The electronic device may transmit and receive a first signal through the first slot of a second length changed from the first length when the second housing is inserted into the first housing, as a portion of the first slot overlaps the second slot.

[0266] The methods according to the embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0267] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs (software modules) may be provided. The one or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. The one or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to embodiments described in the claims or specification of the present disclosure.

[0268] In the present disclosure, the functions or operations performed by the electronic device may be performed by one or more processors executing one or more instructions stored in a memory. The functions or operations of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by one processor executing one or more instructions, or may be performed by a combination of multiple processors executing one or more instructions. The processor mentioned in the present disclosure may be understood to include circuitry for performing calculations or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, the one or more processors may include a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on a chip (SoC), or an integrated circuit (IC) configured to execute one or more instructions. The one or more processors may be configured to perform the operations of the electronic device described above.

[0269] In the present disclosure, a program (software module, software) may be stored in a non-volatile memory including a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, a read only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs) or other forms of optical storage devices, a magnetic cassette. Or, it may be stored in a memory formed by a combination of some or all of these. The memory may be formed by a single storage medium, or may be formed by a combination of a plurality of storage media. The one or more commands may be stored in a single storage medium, or may be distributed and stored in a plurality of storage media.

[0270] Additionally, the program may be stored on an attachable storage device that is accessible via a communication network such as the Internet, an intranet, a local area network (LAN), a wide LAN (WLAN), or a storage area network (SAN), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure via an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on the communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0271] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

[0272] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part”, “module”, etc. may refer to a hardware component such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component such as a processor.

[0273] A "component" or "module" may be implemented by a program stored in an addressable storage medium and executed by a processor. For example, a "component" or "module" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0274] The specific implementations described in this disclosure are merely exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of conventional electronic components, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of the systems may be omitted.

[0275] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

[0276] While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

[0277] 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.

[0278] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0279] 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).

[0280] Various embodiments 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.

[0281] 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.

[0282] 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.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, 1st housing; A second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and moved along the longitudinal direction of the first housing to be at least partially inserted or withdrawn with respect to the first housing; A flexible display in which a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device changes in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing; A first slot having a first length formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing in a portion adjacent to a side of the first housing among the rear surfaces of the first housing; and A conductor is disposed on a portion of the side surface of the second housing, and the first portion includes a conductor extending toward the rear surface of the first housing; The above electronic device, As the first portion of the conductor overlaps at least a portion of the first slot by the movement of the second housing relative to the first housing, a first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot of a second length changed from the first length. Electronic devices.

2. In paragraph 1, The above conductor is, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the first portion is coupled with the first slot by overlapping at least a portion of the first slot, When the second housing is withdrawn into the first housing, it is arranged so as not to be coupled with the first slot by being spaced apart from the first slot. Electronic devices.

3. In paragraph 2, The above electronic device, When the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing, the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot of the first length, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot of the second length changed from the first length as the first portion of the conductor overlaps with at least a portion of the first slot. Electronic devices.

4. In paragraph 2, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, A portion of the flexible display introduced into the first housing overlaps at least a portion of the first slot, The first portion of the conductor overlaps at least a portion of the first slot overlapping a portion of the flexible display, Electronic devices.

5. In paragraph 1, The first housing includes a rail arranged in the longitudinal direction of the first housing, The second housing includes a guide member coupled to the rail so that the second housing moves along the longitudinal direction of the first housing, The conductor is arranged on the guide member, thereby moving together with the second housing. Electronic devices.

6. In paragraph 1, The conductor is arranged on the side member of the second housing and is formed to protrude toward the rear of the first housing. Electronic devices.

7. In paragraph 1, The first slot includes a contact portion protruding into the interior of the first housing along at least a portion of the perimeter of the first slot, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the first portion of the conductor comes into contact with the contact portion of the first slot. Electronic devices.

8. In paragraph 1, The first housing is disposed on a side of the first housing and further includes an opening connected to the first slot. Electronic devices.

9. In paragraph 1, The above conductor is, When the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing, the first portion is coupled with the first slot by overlapping at least a portion of the first slot, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, it is positioned so as not to be coupled with the first slot by being spaced apart from the first slot. Electronic devices.

10. In paragraph 9, The above electronic device, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot of the first length, When the second housing is pulled out to the first housing, the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot of the second length changed from the first length as the first portion of the conductor overlaps with at least a portion of the first slot. Electronic devices.

11. In paragraph 1, The first housing further includes a second slot having a third length formed on a side of the first housing, The second portion of the conductor extends toward the side of the first housing, The above electronic device, When the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing, a second signal is transmitted and received through the second slot of the third length, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the second portion of the conductor overlaps at least a portion of the second slot due to movement of the second housing, so that the second signal is transmitted and received through the second slot of the fourth length changed from the third length. Electronic devices.

12. In paragraph 1, The first housing further includes a second slot having a third length formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing at a portion adjacent to a side of the first housing among the rear surfaces of the first housing, the third length being a different length from the first length, The second portion of the conductor extends toward the rear of the first housing, The above electronic device, When the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing, a second signal is transmitted and received through the second slot of the third length, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the second portion of the conductor overlaps at least a portion of the second slot due to movement of the second housing, so that the second signal is transmitted and received through the second slot of the fourth length changed from the third length. Electronic devices.

13. In paragraph 12, The second slot above is, spaced apart from the first slot by a predetermined distance in the longitudinal direction of the first housing, It is formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing, The second part of the above conductor is, A first portion of the conductor is spaced apart from the first portion of the conductor by a predetermined distance along the longitudinal direction of the first portion of the conductor, It is formed to extend along the longitudinal direction of the first part of the above conductor, By moving together with the first part by the movement of the second housing, overlapping at least a part of the second slot, Electronic devices.

14. In electronic devices, 1st housing; A second housing slidably coupled to the first housing and moved along the longitudinal direction of the first housing so as to be at least partially inserted or withdrawn relative to the first housing; A flexible display in which a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device changes in response to movement of the second housing relative to the first housing; A first slot formed along the longitudinal direction of the first housing and having a first length on a side surface of the first housing; A second slot is formed along the longitudinal direction of the second housing on the side surface of the second housing, and has a second length, The above electronic device When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot, in which at least a portion of the second slot overlaps. Electronic devices.

15. In paragraph 14, The first slot is formed longer than the second slot, The above electronic device When the second housing is withdrawn from the first housing, the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot, When the second housing is inserted into the first housing, a part of the first slot overlaps with the second slot, so that the first signal is transmitted and received through the first slot of the second length changed from the first length. Electronic devices.

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