Electronic device including camera module

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment may comprise: a frame; a camera module that includes a camera housing and is seated on the frame; and an adhesive cured while adhered to the camera module and the frame, the housing including at least one first protrusion that protrudes toward the adhesive and is inserted into a recessed portion formed in the adhesive.

Description

Electronic device including a camera module

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a camera module and a method for manufacturing the same.

[0002] Today, portable devices such as mobile phones and tablet PCs have evolved beyond simple phone functions, enabling them to be used for a variety of applications, including music, movies, TV, and games. Camera modules are a prime example of this convergence. These camera modules not only capture high-quality images, but are also evolving to incorporate various additional features, such as autofocus (AF) and optical zoom. Furthermore, as portable devices become smaller, their components, such as camera modules and antennas, are also becoming smaller and more densely packed.

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

[0004] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a frame, a housing, a camera module mounted on the frame, and an adhesive cured and bonded to the camera module and the frame. The housing may include at least one first protrusion protruding toward the adhesive and inserted into a recess formed in the adhesive.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a frame, a housing, a camera module mounted on the frame, and an adhesive cured and bonded to the camera module and the frame. The housing may include at least one recess, and the adhesive may be inserted into the at least one recess of the housing.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0007] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (A-A') showing the arrangement of components of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment.

[0009] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a camera module according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view (B-B') showing the arrangement of the camera module and the cured adhesive of FIG. 4 according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an adhesive area between a camera module and a frame according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view (C-C') showing the arrangement of the camera module and the cured adhesive of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an example of the arrangement of a camera module and a flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing an example of light being incident on a protrusion formed in a camera module according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an example of light being incident through an inclined portion formed on a protrusion according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing an example of adhesive moving through a curved portion of a protrusion according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an example of a protrusion having an opening formed therein according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 13 is a perspective view including a recess according to one embodiment and a cross-sectional view (D-D') of the recess.

[0019] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an example of a protrusion formed on a frame according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the arrangement of the protrusions of the camera module and the protrusions of the frame according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing an example of a protrusion formed on a camera module according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing an example of a protrusion formed in a camera module according to one embodiment.

[0023] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0024] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to specific embodiments, and it should be understood that the present invention encompasses various modifications, equivalents, and / or alternatives of the embodiments.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) that includes a first side (or front side) (110A), a second side (or back side) (110B), and a side surface (110C) that surrounds a space between the first side (110A) and the second side (110B). In another embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure that forms a portion of the first side (110A), the second side (110B), and the side surface (110C) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, the first side (110A) may be formed by a front plate (102) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers). The second side (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (111). The rear plate (111) may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side (110C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (118) (or “plate”) that is coupled to the front plate (102) and the rear plate (111) and comprises a metal and / or polymer. In some embodiments, the rear plate (111) and the side bezel structure (118) may be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).

[0027] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate (102) may include a first region (110D) that extends seamlessly from the first surface (110A) toward the rear plate, at both ends of a long edge of the front plate. In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 2), the rear plate (111) may include a second region (110E) that extends seamlessly from the second surface (110B) toward the front plate, at both ends of a long edge. In some embodiments, the front plate (102) or the rear plate (111) may include only one of the first region (110D) or the second region (110E). In some embodiments, the front plate (102) may not include the first region and the second region, but may only include a flat plane that is arranged parallel to the second surface (110B). In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device, the side bezel structure (118) may have a first thickness (or width) on the side that does not include the first region (110D) or the second region (110E), and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on the side that includes the first region (110D) or the second region (110E).

[0028] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (101), an input device (103), an audio output device (107, 114), a sensor module (104, 119), a camera module (105, 112), a key input device (117), an indicator (not shown), and a connector (108). In some embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (117) or the indicator) or may additionally include other components.

[0029] The display (101) may be visually exposed, for example, through a substantial portion of the front plate (102). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display (101) may be exposed through the front plate (102), which forms the first surface (110A) and the first region (110D) of the side surface (110C). The display (101) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor modules (104, 119), and / or at least a portion of the key input device (117), may be disposed in the first region (110D), and / or the second region (110E).

[0030] The input device (103) may include a microphone (103). In some embodiments, the input device (103) may include a plurality of microphones (103) arranged to detect the direction of sound. The audio output device (107, 114) may include speakers (107, 114). The speakers (107, 114) may include an external speaker (107) and a call receiver (114). In some embodiments, the microphone (103), the speakers (107, 114), and the connector (108) may be arranged at least partially in the internal space of the electronic device (100) and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the housing (110). In some embodiments, the hole formed in the housing (110) may be used jointly for the microphone (103) and the speakers (107, 114). In some embodiments, the audio output device (107, 114) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without the hole formed in the housing (110).

[0031] The sensor module (104, 119) can generate an electric signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. The sensor module (104, 119) may include, for example, a first sensor module (104) (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface (110A) of the housing (110), and / or a third sensor module (119) (e.g., an HRM sensor) disposed on a second surface (110B) of the housing (110). The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface (110A) of the housing (110) (e.g., a home key button), a portion of the second surface (110B), and / or under the display (101). The electronic device (100) may further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, a proximity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0032] The camera modules (105, 112) may include a first camera module (105) disposed on a first side (110A) of the electronic device (100), a second camera module (112) disposed on a second side (110B), and / or a flash (113). The camera modules (105, 112) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash (113) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device (100).

[0033] The key input device (117) may be positioned on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). In another embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (117), and the key input devices (117) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (101). In another embodiment, the key input device (117) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the display (101).

[0034] The indicator may be disposed, for example, on the first surface (110A) of the housing (110). The indicator may provide, for example, status information of the electronic device (100) in the form of light (e.g., a light-emitting element). In another embodiment, the light-emitting element may provide, for example, a light source that is linked to the operation of the camera module (105). The indicator may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0035] The connector hole (108) may include a first connector hole (108) that can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB (universal serial bus) connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and / or a second connector hole (or earphone jack) (not shown) that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.

[0036] Some of the camera modules (105, 112), some of the sensor modules (104, 119), or indicators may be arranged to be visually exposed through the display (101). For example, the camera module (105), the sensor module (104), or the indicator may be arranged to be in contact with the external environment through an opening or a transparent area perforated from the internal space of the electronic device (100) to the front plate (102) of the display (101). According to one embodiment, an area where the display (101) and the camera module (105) face each other may be formed as a transparent area having a certain transmittance as part of an area for displaying content. According to one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in a range of about 513 to about 2013. Such a transparent area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (e.g., a field of view area) of the camera module (105) through which light passes to be imaged by the image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​the display (101) may include an area having a lower pixel density than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace the opening. For example, the camera module (105) may include an under-display camera (UDC). In another embodiment, some sensor modules (104) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the front plate (102) in the internal space of the electronic device. For example, in such a case, the area of ​​the display (101) facing the sensor module may not require a perforated opening.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) has a bar type or plate type appearance, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the illustrated electronic device (100) may be a part of a foldable electronic device, a slidable electronic device, a stretchable electronic device, and / or a rollable electronic device. The terms “foldable electronic device,” “slidable electronic device,” “stretchable electronic device,” and / or “rollable electronic device” may refer to an electronic device whose display is capable of bending deformation, such that at least a portion thereof is folded, wound, or rolled, at least a portion thereof is expanded, and / or can be accommodated inside a housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2). Foldable electronic devices, slideable electronic devices, stretchable electronic devices and / or rollable electronic devices can be used to expand the screen display area by unfolding the display or exposing a wider area of ​​the display to the outside, depending on the user's needs.

[0038] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (A-A') showing the arrangement of components of the electronic device of FIG. 1 according to one embodiment.

[0039] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (300) may include a frame (310), a camera module (320), a display panel (350), a flexible printed circuit board (370), a printed circuit board (380), a connector (375), and a cover (390). For example, the electronic device (300) may correspond to the electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1 and 2 . For example, the camera module (320) may correspond to the camera module (105) of FIGS. 1 and 2 . For example, the display panel (350) may be included in the display (101) of FIGS. 1 and 2 . For example, the cover (390) may correspond to the rear plate (111) of FIGS. 1 and 2 .

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (310) may be disposed within the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, the frame (310) may be a member extending from the side surface (110C) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, the frame (310) may be formed as a separate member from the side surface (110C) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. For example, the frame (310) may be disposed between the front surface (110A) and the rear surface (110B) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2 as a separate member from the side surface (110C) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2. The frame (310) and the side surface (110C) of the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 and 2 may form at least a portion of the internal space of the electronic device (300). One or more electronic components arranged inside the electronic device (100) may be supported by the frame (310).

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera module (320) may include a camera housing (330) and a lens assembly (340). At least a portion of the camera housing (330) may be disposed or mounted on the frame (310). At least a portion of the lens assembly (340) may be disposed or mounted on the camera housing (330). Another portion of the lens assembly (340) may be located outside the camera housing (330). For example, another portion of the lens assembly (340) may be located between a display panel (350) and one side of the camera housing (330). For example, another portion of the lens assembly (340) may be positioned to photograph in a direction in which a side of the display panel (350) that displays a screen faces.

[0042] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display panel (350) may include glass (360). The display panel (350) may be disposed on at least a portion of the front surface (110A) of the housing (110) of the electronic device (300). For example, the glass (360) may be disposed on at least a portion of the front plate (102) of the electronic device (300). For example, the glass (360) may form an exterior of the display panel (350), thereby protecting the display panel (350) from the exterior of the electronic device (300). For example, the glass (360) may be positioned on one side of the display panel (350). For example, the other side of the display panel (350) may be a side facing another part of the lens assembly (340).

[0043] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible printed circuit board (370) may be connected to a camera module (320). According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may be disposed on one surface of the camera module (320). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may be located on one surface of a camera housing (330). According to one embodiment, one surface of the camera housing (330) may be a surface facing the rear surface (110B) of the housing (110) of the electronic device (300). According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (370) disposed on one surface of the camera module (320) may be electrically connected to the camera module (320).

[0044] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may extend in a first direction. For example, the first direction may correspond to the +x-axis direction. For example, the first direction may be a direction perpendicular to a side surface (110C) of the housing (110) of the electronic device (300). For example, the first direction may be a direction away from the camera module (320).

[0045] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board (370) can be electrically connected to at least one printed circuit board (380). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (370) can be electrically connected to at least one printed circuit board (380) via a connector (375). For example, the printed circuit board (380) can be connected to other electronic components within the electronic device (300). For example, the printed circuit board (380) can be electrically connected to a processor. For example, the processor can be electrically connected via the printed circuit board (380) and the flexible circuit board (370) to control the camera module (320).

[0046] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one side of the frame (310) may include an attachment portion (400). For example, one side of the frame (310) may be arranged to face the rear surface (110B) of the electronic device (300). For example, one side of the frame (310) may be arranged to face the +z-axis. According to one embodiment, the cover (390) may be attached to the attachment portion (400) formed on at least a portion of one side of the frame (310). For example, the cover (390) may be attached to one side of the frame (310) using an adhesive (e.g., waterproof tape). According to one embodiment, the cover (390) attached to the frame (310) may form at least a portion of the rear surface (110B) of the electronic device (300). According to one embodiment, the cover (390) may protect the electronic device (300) from external impact.

[0047] Figure 4 is a perspective view of a camera module according to one embodiment.

[0048] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board (370) can apply a force to the camera module (320). For example, when the electronic device (300) receives an impact from the outside, the flexible printed circuit board (370) can apply a force to the camera module (320). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (320) can apply a force to the camera module (320) in a second direction (e.g., a +x-axis direction) opposite to a first direction in which the flexible printed circuit board extends (e.g., a +x-axis direction).

[0049] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the flexible printed circuit board (370) applies force to the camera module (320), the position of the camera module (320) can be moved. For example, as the flexible printed circuit board (370) applies force to the camera module (320) in a second direction ((-x-axis direction), the position of the camera module (320) can be moved in the second direction ((-x-axis direction).

[0050] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the position of the camera module (320) moves, the camera module (320) may impact the display panel (350). For example, when the camera module (320) acquires an image, as the lens assembly (340) moves in a direction perpendicular to at least one of the first direction or the second direction to adjust focus, the lens assembly (340) may damage at least a portion of the display panel (350).

[0051] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to prevent the camera module (320) from being moved by the flexible printed circuit board (340), the camera module (320) may include a first protrusion (420). For example, the first protrusion (420) may be formed on the camera housing (330). For example, the first protrusion (420) may be formed on the camera housing (330) so as to protrude in a third direction (e.g., +y-axis direction) that is perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. The first protrusion (420) may be formed between a side of the frame (310) that faces a side of the camera housing (330) that faces the third direction (e.g., +y-axis direction).

[0052] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an adhesive (410) may be positioned between a surface of a camera housing (330) on which a first protrusion (420) is formed and a frame (310) facing the surface on which the first protrusion (420) is formed. For example, the adhesive (410) may include an adhesive that is cured by at least one of light and heat. According to one embodiment, one side of the adhesive (410) may be adhered to the frame, and the other side of the adhesive (410) may be adhered to the surface of the camera housing (330) on which the first protrusion (420) is formed.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) is fixed to the cured adhesive (410), so that the camera module (320) may not move due to the force applied to the camera module (320) by the flexible printed circuit board (370). A structure in which the camera module (320) is fixed by the adhesive (420) according to one embodiment will be described in detail in FIG. 5 to be described later.

[0054] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view (B-B') showing the arrangement of the camera module and the cured adhesive of FIG. 4 according to one embodiment.

[0055] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera housing (330) may include a first protrusion (420) that protrudes in a third direction (e.g., in the +y-axis direction). For example, the first protrusion (420) may protrude toward the adhesive (420). According to one embodiment, the adhesive (410) may include a first concave portion (430). For example, the first concave portion (430) may be formed to correspond to the shape of the first protrusion (420). For example, the first concave portion (430) may be formed to be concave toward the third direction.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the adhesive (410) applied to the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) is cured, a first concave portion (430) may be formed. For example, the first concave portion (430) of the adhesive (410) may be formed to correspond to the shape of the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330). For example, the first protrusion (420) may be surrounded by the first concave portion (430). According to one embodiment, when the flexible printed circuit board (370) applies force to the camera module (320) in a second direction (e.g., in the -x-axis direction), the first protrusion (420) inserted into the first concave portion (430) may receive force from the first concave portion (430) in a third direction (e.g., in the +x-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the first protrusion (420) can fix the position of the camera module (320) as the first protrusion (420) receives force from the first recess (430) in a direction opposite to the direction in which the flexible printed circuit board (370) applies force to the camera module (320).

[0057] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an adhesive area between a camera module and a frame according to one embodiment.

[0058] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (300) may include adhesive regions where an adhesive (410) may be positioned. For example, the adhesive regions may include a first adhesive region (510) and a second adhesive region (520). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include non-adhesive regions where the adhesive (410) cannot be positioned. For example, the non-adhesive regions may include a first non-adhesive region (530) and a second non-adhesive region (540).

[0059] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the camera module (320) may be mounted on the mounting portion of the frame (310). For example, the bonding areas may be formed between the faces of the camera housing (330) that face in a direction perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., +x-axis direction) in which the flexible printed circuit board (370) extends and the mounting portion of the frame (310).

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the first adhesive region (510) may be formed between one side of the camera housing (330) facing a third direction (e.g., +y-axis direction) that is perpendicular to the first direction and one side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the one side of the camera housing (330). For example, the first protrusion (420) may be formed on one side of the camera housing (330) and may protrude so as to face the third direction (e.g., +y-axis direction).

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the second adhesive region (520) may be formed at least in a portion between the other side of the camera housing (330) facing in a fourth direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) opposite to the third direction and the other side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the other side of the camera housing (330). For example, the first protrusion (420) may be formed on the other side of the camera housing (330) and may protrude in the fourth direction (e.g., -y-axis direction).

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a first non-adhesive area (530) may be formed on another portion between the other side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the other side of the camera housing (330) facing the fourth direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) opposite to the third direction. For example, electronic components that may be affected by the adhesive (410) may be disposed in the first non-adhesive area (530). According to one embodiment, the electronic components that may be affected by the adhesive (410) may include, for example, an antenna (550). For example, the antenna (550) may be interfered with by the cured adhesive (410) when transmitting and receiving signals.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first width of the first adhesive region (510) in the first direction (e.g., +x-axis direction) may be greater than a second width of the second adhesive region (520) in the first direction. For example, the second adhesive region (520) may be formed on at least a portion between the other side of the camera housing (330) facing the fourth direction (e.g., -y-axis direction) opposite to the third direction and the other side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the other side of the camera housing (330), and a first non-adhesive region (530) may be formed on the other portion, whereby the first width of the first adhesive region (510) may be greater than the second width of the second adhesive region (520).

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, a cover (390) may be attached to one side of a mounting portion of a frame (310) facing a fifth direction (e.g., +z-axis direction). For example, an adhesive member (e.g., double-sided tape) may be disposed on one side of the mounting portion facing a fifth direction (e.g., +z-axis direction) to attach the cover (390). For example, in order not to reduce the adhesive force between the cover (390) and the adhesive member disposed on one side of the mounting portion facing the fifth direction, a second non-adhesive area (540) may be formed between one side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the one side of the mounting portion of the camera housing (330).

[0065] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view (C-C') showing the arrangement of the camera module and the cured adhesive of FIG. 6 according to one embodiment.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an adhesive (410) may be positioned in the first bonding area (510). For example, a mounting portion of a frame (310) may be bonded to one side of the adhesive (410). A surface of a camera housing (330) facing a third direction (+y-axis direction) may be bonded to the other side of the adhesive (410). For example, by bonding one side of the housing (330) to the adhesive (410), the adhesive (410) may prevent the camera module (320) from moving due to a force applied by the flexible printed circuit board (370) toward the second direction (-x-axis direction).

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera housing (330) may include a first protrusion (420) protruding in a third direction (+y-axis direction). The adhesive (410) may include a first recess (430) formed to correspond to the first protrusion (420). For example, when the adhesive (410) is cured, the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) may be inserted into the first recess (430) of the adhesive (410).

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first concave portion (430) of the adhesive (410) can support the first protrusion (420) of the housing (330) in the first direction (+x-axis direction). For example, since the first concave portion (430) of the adhesive (410) supports the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) in the first direction (+x-axis direction), the camera module (320) can not move in the second direction.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive (410) may move along a surface of the camera housing (330) facing the third direction (+y-axis direction) before being cured. For example, as the adhesive (410) moves along the surface of the camera housing (330), the adhesive (410) may be applied between the surface of the camera housing (330) and a side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the surface of the camera housing (330). For example, when the adhesive (410) is applied between the surface of the camera housing (330) and a side of the mounting portion of the frame (310) facing the surface of the camera housing (330), as the adhesive (410) is cured, the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) may be fixed to the first concave portion (430) of the adhesive (410).

[0070] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing an example of the arrangement of a camera module and a flexible printed circuit board according to one embodiment.

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible printed circuit board (370) may be connected to one side of the camera housing (330) facing the fifth direction (+z-axis direction). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may extend toward the fourth direction (-y-axis direction). According to one embodiment, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may apply force to the camera module (320) toward the third direction (+y-axis direction) due to an external impact of the electronic device (300). For example, unlike the example of FIG. 6, as the direction of the force that the flexible printed circuit board (370) applies to the camera module (320) changes, the positions of the adhesive regions formed between the frame (310) and the camera module (320) may change.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, the adhesive regions may include a third adhesive region (600) and a fourth adhesive region (610). For example, the third adhesive region (600) may be formed between one side of the camera housing (330) facing the first direction (+x-axis direction) and one side of the mounting portion of the frame (310). According to one embodiment, one side of the camera housing (330) may include a first protrusion (420) protruding toward the first direction. According to one embodiment, when the first protrusion (420) is inserted into the adhesive (410), the adhesive (410) may support the camera module (320) in a fourth direction (-y-axis direction) opposite to the direction of the force applied to the camera module (320) by the flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth adhesive region (610) may be formed between one side of the camera housing (330) facing the third direction (+y-axis direction) and one side of the mounting portion of the frame (310). According to one embodiment, the one side of the camera housing (330) may include a first protrusion (420) protruding toward the third direction. For example, by placing the adhesive (410) in the fourth adhesive region (610), the flexible printed circuit board (320) together with the third adhesive region (600) may support the camera module (320) from a force applied to the camera module (320).

[0074] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an example of light incident on a protrusion formed in a camera module according to one embodiment. For example, FIG. 9 may be a drawing illustrating a path along which light that hardens an adhesive (410) is incident.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive (410) may include an adhesive that is cured by light (700). To cure the adhesive (410) disposed between the camera module (320) and the frame (310), the light (700) may be incident from the outside of the electronic device (300) toward the adhesive (410). For example, the light (700) may be incident from the outside of the camera module (320) toward the adhesive (410) in a direction facing one side of the camera module (320). For example, the light (700) may be incident in a direction facing the sixth direction (-z-axis direction).

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) formed in the camera housing (330) may have a first length in a direction viewed from the outside of the camera module (320) toward one side of the camera module (320). For example, the first length may be formed in a direction parallel to the z-axis. The first protrusion (420) may have a second length in a direction perpendicular to the direction viewed from the outside of the camera module (320) toward one side of the camera module (320). For example, the second length may be formed in a direction parallel to the x-axis.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) may include a structure for preventing light (700) for curing the adhesive (410) from reaching the adhesive (410). For example, during the manufacturing process of the electronic device (300), a portion of the adhesive (410) positioned in the -z-axis direction from the +z-axis direction may be blocked by the light (700) by the first protrusion (420) and may not be cured. According to one embodiment, the uncured adhesive (410) may reduce the adhesive strength between the frame (310) and the camera module (320).

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, to reduce the area where the light (700) cannot reach the adhesive (410), for example, the second length of the first protrusion (420) may be shorter than the first length. For example, as the second length becomes shorter, the area where the light cannot reach by the first protrusion (420) may be reduced. For example, as the area between the frame (310) and one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the frame (310) is reduced, the amount of the adhesive (410) that is not cured by the light (700) may be reduced.

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) may include at least one inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10). For example, one side of the first protrusion (420) may include at least one inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10). For example, one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the display panel (350) of the electronic device (300) may include at least one inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10). According to one embodiment, the at least one inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10) may cause light (700) incident from the outside of the camera module (320) toward the first protrusion (420) to be diffracted. For example, when at least a portion of light (700) incident from the outside of the camera module (320) toward the adhesive (410) strikes the first protrusion (420), at least a portion of the light (700) may be diffracted through at least one inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10) of the first protrusion (420) and reach the adhesive (410) positioned at a position facing one side of the first protrusion (420).

[0080] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing an example of light being incident through an inclined portion formed on a protrusion according to one embodiment.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) may include an inclined surface. For example, the inclined surface may include a first inclined surface (810) and a second inclined surface formed symmetrically with the first inclined surface (810). For example, one end of the first protrusion (420) facing in the sixth direction (-z-axis direction) may include a first inclined surface (810) that is inclined with respect to the second direction (-x-axis direction). For example, one end of the first protrusion (420) facing in the sixth direction (-z-axis direction) may include a second inclined surface that is inclined in a different direction from the first inclined surface (810).

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the amount of light (700) reaching the adhesive (410) through the inclined surface can be increased. For example, light (700) can reach the adhesive (410) positioned in the area between the frame (310) and one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the frame (310) through the inclined surface.

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the light (700) may include a first light (710) and a second light (720). For example, the second light (720) may be light that is irradiated in a direction inclined with respect to the direction in which the first light (710) is irradiated toward the adhesive (410). For example, the first light (710) and the second light (720) may form an acute angle.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the first protrusion (420) includes at least one of the first inclined surface (810) or the second inclined surface, the second light (720) can reach the adhesive (410) through at least one of the first inclined surface (810) or the second inclined surface. For example, by forming at least one of the first inclined surface (810) or the second inclined surface on the first protrusion (410), an area where the light (700) cannot reach the adhesive (410) can be reduced. For example, when the area where the light (700) cannot reach the adhesive (410) is reduced, an area where curing occurs among the entire area of ​​the adhesive (410) can be increased.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (410) may include a protrusion that includes only the first inclined surface (810), a protrusion that includes only the second inclined surface, and / or protrusions that include the first inclined surface (810) and the second inclined surface.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, for example, with respect to the entire area of ​​one surface of the camera housing (330) on which the first protrusion (420) is formed, the first protrusion (420) formed in the area located in the +x-axis direction may include only the first inclined surface (810). According to one embodiment, the second light (720) may reach the adhesive (410) through the first inclined surface (810) in a direction inclined with respect to the +x-axis direction. For example, with respect to the entire area of ​​one surface of the camera housing (330) on which the first protrusion (420) is formed, the first protrusion (420) formed in the area located in the -x-axis direction may include only the second inclined surface. According to one embodiment, the second light (720) may reach the adhesive (410) through the second inclined surface in a direction inclined with respect to the -x-axis direction. For example, for the entire area of ​​one side of the camera housing (330) where the first protrusion (420) is formed, the first protrusion (420) located at a central area of ​​the one side or a position adjacent to the central area may include a first inclined surface (810) and a second inclined surface. According to one embodiment, the second light (720) may reach the adhesive (410) through the second inclined surface in a direction inclined with respect to the -x-axis direction, and the second light (720) may reach the adhesive (410) through the first inclined surface (810) in a direction inclined with respect to the +x-axis direction.

[0087] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing an example of adhesive moving through a curved portion of a protrusion according to one embodiment.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) may include a curved portion (900). For example, the curved portion (900) may be formed on one side of the first protrusion (420). For example, the curved portion (900) may be formed between one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the third direction (+y-axis direction) and one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the sixth direction (-z-axis direction). For example, the curved portion (900) may be a portion extending from one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the third direction (+y-axis direction) toward the sixth direction (-z-axis direction).

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive (410) can move along the first protrusion (420) of the housing (330). For example, the adhesive (410) can move along the curved portion (900) of the first protrusion (420) to an area between the frame (310) and a side of the first protrusion (420) facing the frame (310).

[0090] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an example of a protrusion having an opening formed therein according to one embodiment.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) may include an opening (1000) and a second concave portion (1100). For example, the first protrusion (420) may include an opening (1000) penetrating the first protrusion (420) in a sixth direction (-z-axis direction). For example, light incident from the outside of the camera module (320) toward the adhesive (410) may reach an area between the frame (310) and a side of the first protrusion (420) facing the frame (310) through the opening (1000). For example, light reaching an area between the frame (310) and one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the frame (310) through the opening (1000) can harden an adhesive disposed in the area between the frame (310) and one side of the first protrusion (420) facing the frame (310).

[0092] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first protrusion (420) may include a second concave portion (1100) that is formed to be concave in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first protrusion (420) protrudes. For example, when the first protrusion (420) protrudes in a third direction (+y-axis direction), the second concave portion (1100) may be formed on one side of the first protrusion (420) to be concave in the second direction (-x-axis direction).

[0093] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the cured adhesive (410) is inserted into the second recessed portion (1100), the adhesive (410) can effectively support the camera module (320) more effectively than the first protrusion (420) that does not include the second recessed portion (1100). For example, the second recessed portion (1100) can increase the area in which the first protrusion (420) is in contact with the adhesive (410). In one embodiment, as the area in which the first protrusion (420) is in contact with the adhesive (410) increases, the area in which the camera module (320) is supported by the adhesive (410) can increase.

[0094] FIG. 13 is a perspective view including a recess according to one embodiment and a cross-sectional view (D-D') of the recess.

[0095] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the camera housing (330) may include a third recess (1200). For example, the third recess (1200) may be formed recessed in a fourth direction (-y-axis direction) on one surface of the housing (330). For example, an adhesive (410) cured in a shape corresponding to the shape of the third recess (1200) may be inserted into the third recess (1200). The adhesive (410) inserted into the third recess (1200) may support the camera module (320) from a force applied to the camera module (320) by the flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0096] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a flexible printed circuit board (370) may be connected to one side of a camera module (320). For example, one side of the camera module (320) may be a side facing a fifth direction (+z-axis direction). For example, the flexible printed circuit board (370) may extend toward a first direction (+x-axis direction). According to one embodiment, due to an external impact of the electronic device (300), the flexible printed circuit board (370) may apply a force toward the camera module (320) toward a second direction (-x-axis direction).

[0097] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cured adhesive (410) inserted into the third recess (1200) can support the camera module (320) so that the camera module (320) is not moved in the second direction (-x-axis direction) by the flexible printed circuit board (370). For example, the adhesive (410) inserted into the third recess (1200) can support the first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) in the first direction (+x-axis direction).

[0098] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing an example of a protrusion formed on a frame according to one embodiment.

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (310) may include a mounting portion (1400) on which the camera module (320) is mounted. According to one embodiment, a second protrusion (1300) may be formed on one side of the mounting portion (1400). For example, the second protrusion (1300) may protrude in the fifth direction (+z-axis direction). For example, the second protrusion (1300) may protrude toward the adhesive (410). For example, the second protrusion (1300) may protrude in a direction perpendicular to the first protrusion (420).

[0100] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, an adhesive (410) may be positioned between one side of a camera housing (330) of a camera module (320) and one side of a mounting portion (1400) of a frame (310). For example, a first protrusion (420) of the camera housing (330) may be inserted into one side of the adhesive (410). For example, a second protrusion (1300) of the frame (310) may be inserted into the other side of the adhesive (410). For example, the second protrusion (1300) may be inserted into the adhesive (410) together with the first protrusion (420), thereby more effectively supporting the camera module (320) from a force applied to the camera module (320) by the flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0101] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the arrangement of the protrusions of the camera module and the protrusions of the frame according to one embodiment.

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when one side of the camera module (320) is viewed from the outside of the camera module (320), the first protrusion (420) may be positioned at a first position (1500), and the second protrusion (1300) may be positioned at a second position (1510). When one side of the camera module (320) is viewed from the outside of the camera module (320), for example, the first position (1500) and the second position (1510) may be repeatedly arranged at a predetermined interval along the first direction (+x-axis direction). For example, when one side of the camera module (320) is viewed from the outside of the camera module (320), the first protrusion (420) and the second protrusion (1300) may be repeatedly arranged at a predetermined interval.

[0103] FIGS. 16 and 17 are drawings showing an example of a protrusion formed on a camera module according to one embodiment.

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, the first protrusion (420) may include a plurality of third protrusions (1610) and / or a plurality of fourth protrusions (1620).

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, when one side of the camera housing (330) in which the first protrusion (420) is formed is viewed from the outside of the camera module (320), a plurality of third protrusions (1610) and a plurality of fourth protrusions (1620) may be repeatedly arranged in the second direction (-x-axis direction) at a predetermined interval.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 16, when one side of the camera housing (330) in which the first protrusion (420) is formed is viewed from the outside of the camera module (320), each of the plurality of third protrusions (1610) and each of the plurality of fourth protrusions (1620) may be arranged in the sixth direction (-z-axis direction) at a predetermined interval. For example, the predetermined interval may be constant or may not be constant.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, referring to FIG. 17, when one side of the camera housing (330) in which the first protrusion (420) is formed is viewed from the outside of the camera module (320), at least one fourth protrusion (1620) is arranged with a predetermined interval in the sixth direction (-z-axis direction) with respect to a plurality of third protrusions (1610), but may be arranged between the plurality of third protrusions (1610).

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of third protrusions (1610) and the plurality of fourth protrusions (1620) of FIGS. 16 to 17 may include different slopes. For example, each of the plurality of third protrusions (1610) may include a different slope. For example, each of the plurality of fourth protrusions (1620) may include a different slope.

[0109] The problems to be solved according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be as follows.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may provide a fixing structure that prevents a camera module from moving due to a force applied to the camera module by a flexible printed circuit board.

[0111] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a protrusion that can be secured to a cured adhesive.

[0112] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may include a frame (e.g., a frame (310) of FIG. 3), a camera housing (e.g., a camera housing (330) of FIG. 3), a camera module (e.g., a camera module (105) of FIG. 1, a camera module (320) of FIG. 3)) mounted on the frame (e.g., a frame (310) of FIG. 3)) and an adhesive (e.g., an adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) cured and bonded to the camera module (e.g., a camera module (105) of FIG. 1, a camera module (320) of FIG. 3)) and the frame (e.g., a frame (310) of FIG. 3). The camera housing (e.g., the camera housing (330) of FIG. 3) may include at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) protruding toward the adhesive (e.g., the adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) and inserted into a recess (e.g., the first recess (430) of FIG. 4) formed in the adhesive (e.g., the adhesive (410) of FIG. 4).

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive (e.g., adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) may include a photocurable adhesive that is cured by light.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may further include a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., flexible printed circuit board (370) of FIG. 3) connected to one side of the camera module (e.g., camera module (105) of FIG. 1, camera module (320) of FIG. 3).

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) may have a first length in a first direction facing the one surface from the outside of the camera module (e.g., the camera module (105) of FIG. 1, the camera module (320) of FIG. 3)) and a second length in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second length may be shorter than the first length.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) in the first direction may include a first inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10) inclined with respect to the second direction and a second inclined surface inclined in a different direction from the first inclined surface (e.g., the first inclined surface (810) of FIG. 10).

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one end of the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) in the first direction may be formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction.

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) may include an opening (e.g., the opening (1000) of FIG. 12) penetrating the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) in the first direction.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) may include a curved surface (e.g., the curved surface (900) of FIG. 11) formed on one side of the first direction.

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the flexible printed circuit board (370) of FIG. 3) may extend in a third direction from a position connected to the one surface.

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) may protrude in a fourth direction different from the third direction.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive (e.g., adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) may include a first adhesive region (e.g., first adhesive region (510) of FIG. 6) at least a portion of which is disposed in the fourth direction with respect to the camera module (e.g., camera module (105) of FIG. 1, camera module (320) of FIG. 3)) and a second adhesive region (e.g., second adhesive region (520) of FIG. 6) at least a portion of which is disposed in a direction opposite to the fourth direction. A first width of the first adhesive region (e.g., first adhesive region (510) of FIG. 6) with respect to the third direction may be greater than a second width of the second adhesive region (e.g., second adhesive region (520) of FIG. 6) with respect to the third direction.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 4) may include a curved surface (e.g., the second concave portion (1200) of FIG. 12) formed concavely in the third direction in a direction opposite to the third direction.

[0124] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, the electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may further include a cover (e.g., the cover (390) of FIG. 3). The frame (e.g., the frame (310) of FIG. 3) may include an attachment portion (e.g., the attachment portion (400) of FIG. 3) to which the cover (e.g., the cover (390) of FIG. 3) is attached. The adhesive (e.g., the adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) may be disposed on at least a portion of an area excluding an area where the attachment portion (e.g., the attachment portion (400) of FIG. 3) is disposed and an area where the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the flexible printed circuit board (370) of FIG. 3) is disposed, when viewed in a first direction facing the one surface.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (e.g., frame (310) of FIG. 3) may include a second protrusion (e.g., second protrusion (1300) of FIG. 14) protruding toward the adhesive (e.g., adhesive (410) of FIG. 4).

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second protrusion (e.g., the second protrusion (1300) of FIG. 14) may protrude toward a position different from the position at which the at least one first protrusion (e.g., the first protrusion (420) of FIG. 5) protrudes.

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may further include a display (e.g., display (101) of FIG. 1). The camera module (e.g., camera module (105) of FIG. 1, camera module (320) of FIG. 3) may be arranged to capture an image in a direction in which a surface of the display (e.g., display (101) of FIG. 1) on which the screen is displayed is facing.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, an electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may include a frame (e.g., a frame (310) of FIG. 3), a camera housing (e.g., a camera housing (330) of FIG. 3), a camera module (e.g., a camera module (105) of FIG. 1, a camera module (320) of FIG. 3)) mounted on the frame (e.g., a frame (310) of FIG. 3)) and an adhesive (e.g., an adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) cured and bonded to the camera module (e.g., a camera module (105) of FIG. 1, a camera module (320) of FIG. 3)) and the frame (e.g., a frame (310) of FIG. 3). The housing (e.g., housing (330) of FIG. 3) includes at least one recessed portion (e.g., third recessed portion (1200) of FIG. 13), and the adhesive (e.g., adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) can be inserted into the at least one recessed portion (e.g., third recessed portion (1200) of FIG. 13) of the housing (e.g., housing (330) of FIG. 3).

[0129] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive (e.g., adhesive (410) of FIG. 4) may include a photocurable adhesive that is cured by light.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (100) of FIG. 1, electronic device (300) of FIG. 3) may further include a flexible printed circuit board (e.g., flexible printed circuit board (370) of FIG. 3) connected to one side of the camera module (e.g., camera module (105) of FIG. 1, camera module (320) of FIG. 3).

[0131] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the at least one concave portion may include a curved surface formed on one side in a first direction facing the one surface of the camera module (e.g., the camera module (105) of FIG. 1, the camera module (320) of FIG. 3) from the outside of the camera module.

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the flexible printed circuit board (370) of FIG. 3) may extend in a third direction from a position connected to the one surface, and the at least one recessed portion (e.g., the third recessed portion (1200) of FIG. 13) may be recessed in a second direction different from the third direction.

[0133] The effects of the invention according to one embodiment of the present disclosure are as follows.

[0134] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device can provide a more robust bonding structure by having a protrusion formed on a camera module inserted into a cured adhesive.

[0135] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device can be provided that includes a protrusion formed to allow light to effectively reach an adhesive.

[0136] In addition, various effects may be provided directly or indirectly through the present disclosure.

[0137] 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.

[0138] 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.

[0139] These programs (software modules, software) may be stored in a random access memory, a non-volatile memory including 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), a digital versatile disc (DVD) or other forms of optical storage, a magnetic cassette, or a memory formed by a combination of some or all of these. In addition, each configuration memory may be included in multiple numbers.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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.

[0143] 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.

[0144] 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.

[0145] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, comprising both a and b, comprising both b and c, comprising both a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c.”

[0146] 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.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, frame; A camera module comprising a camera housing and mounted on the frame; and Including an adhesive that is cured and adhered to the camera module and the frame, An electronic device, wherein the camera housing includes at least one first protrusion protruding toward the adhesive and inserted into a recess formed in the adhesive.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein the adhesive comprises a photocurable adhesive that is cured by light.

3. In paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a flexible printed circuit board connected to one side of the camera module.

4. In paragraph 3, The at least one first protrusion has a first length in a first direction facing one side of the camera module from the outside of the camera module, and a second length in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, An electronic device wherein the second length is shorter than the first length.

5. In paragraph 4, An electronic device, wherein one end of the at least one first protrusion facing the first direction includes a first inclined surface inclined with respect to the second direction and a second inclined surface inclined in a direction different from the first inclined surface.

6. In paragraph 4, An electronic device, wherein one end of the at least one first protrusion in the first direction is formed to be inclined with respect to the second direction.

7. In paragraph 4, An electronic device, wherein said at least one first protrusion includes an opening penetrating said at least one first protrusion in the first direction.

8. In paragraph 4, An electronic device, wherein the at least one first protrusion includes a curved surface formed on one side of the first protrusion facing the first direction.

9. In paragraph 3, The above flexible printed circuit board extends in a third direction from a position connected to the above one surface of the housing, An electronic device, wherein at least one of the first protrusions protrudes in a fourth direction different from the third direction.

10. In paragraph 8, The adhesive comprises a first adhesive region at least partially disposed in the fourth direction with respect to the camera module and a second adhesive region at least partially disposed in a direction opposite to the fourth direction, An electronic device wherein the first width of the first adhesive region in the third direction is greater than the second width of the second adhesive region in the third direction.

11. In paragraph 8, An electronic device, wherein the at least one first protrusion includes a curved surface formed concavely in the third direction in a direction opposite to the third direction.

12. In paragraph 4, The electronic device further comprises a cover, The above frame includes an attachment portion to which the cover is attached, An electronic device wherein the adhesive is disposed in at least a portion of an area excluding an area where the attachment portion is disposed and an area where the flexible printed circuit board is disposed when the one side is viewed in the first direction.

13. In paragraph 1, An electronic device, wherein the frame includes a second protrusion protruding toward the adhesive.

14. In paragraph 13, An electronic device wherein the second protrusion protrudes toward a position different from the position at which the at least one first protrusion protrudes.

15. In electronic devices, frame; a camera module comprising a housing and mounted on the frame; and Including an adhesive that is cured and adhered to the camera module and the frame, An electronic device, wherein the housing includes at least one recess, and the adhesive is inserted into the at least one recess of the housing.

Images