Camera structure and electronic device including camera structure

Abstract

An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a housing. The electronic device may include a camera module disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly that includes at least one lens. The electronic device may include a printed circuit board electrically connected to the camera module. The electronic device may include a cover housing, at least a portion of which forms the exterior of the electronic device and which includes a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly. The electronic device may include a first cover member including: a first section, at least a portion of which faces the cover housing; a second section which extends from the first section and at least a portion of which protrudes through the first opening; and a second opening formed in the second section. The electronic device may include a second cover member that covers the second section of the first cover member and at least a portion of the cover housing. At least a portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the second cover member may be in contact with each other so that an electrical connection can be formed therebetween. Various other embodiments are also possible.

Description

Camera structure and electronic device including camera structure

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to a camera structure and an electronic device including the camera structure.

[0002] Electronic devices can be equipped with various types of cameras. Multiple cameras may be included in an electronic device to enable shooting with various shooting conditions (e.g., focal length, angle of view). For example, an electronic device may include cameras for standard, wide-angle, and telephoto shooting, each with its own angle of view.

[0003] Such a camera may be protected by a cover member. The cover member may be at least partially exposed to the exterior of the electronic device, forming part of the exterior of the electronic device. The camera may be protected from the external environment by being wrapped around the cover member.

[0004] 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-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] Cameras included in portable electronic devices are required to have a high level of performance. To improve camera performance, the number of lenses accommodated in an image sensor and a lens assembly of the camera (e.g., a lens barrel accommodating multiple lenses and lenses) and / or the size of the lenses may increase. In this case, the size of a cover member that protects the lens assembly from the external environment may also increase. The cover member may be accommodated at least partially in an opening formed in a cover housing (e.g., a rear cover, a rear cover) that forms the exterior of the electronic device. The cover member may surround a portion of the camera module and be exposed to the exterior of the electronic device through an opening formed in the cover housing, thereby forming a portion of the exterior of the electronic device.

[0006] Meanwhile, the size of the opening formed in the cover housing may be determined based on the size of the cover member. The opening of the cover housing may expand as the size of the cover member increases. As the size of the opening of the cover housing increases, the width of portions of the cover housing located adjacent to the opening may decrease. Therefore, the durability (e.g., strength, hardness) of the cover housing may be weakened.

[0007] The technical tasks to be achieved in this document are not limited to the technical tasks mentioned above, and other technical tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those with ordinary skill in the technical field to which this document pertains from the description below.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing. The electronic device may include a camera module disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly including at least one lens. The electronic device may include a printed circuit board electrically connected to the camera module. The electronic device may include a cover housing at least partially forming an exterior appearance of the electronic device and including a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly. The electronic device may include a first cover member including a first portion at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion extending from the first portion and at least a portion of which protrudes through the first opening, and a second opening formed in the second portion. The electronic device may include a second cover member covering a second portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the cover housing. At least a portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the second cover member may be in contact with each other to enable electrical connection.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing. The electronic device may include a camera module disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly including at least one lens. The electronic device may include a cover housing, at least a portion of which constitutes an exterior appearance of the electronic device and includes a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly. The electronic device may include a first cover member, at least a portion of which faces the cover housing, a second portion of which extends from the first portion and at least a portion of which protrudes through the first opening, and a second opening formed in the second portion. The electronic device may include a second cover member, which includes a third opening corresponding to the second opening and is disposed on the second portion of the first cover member. The electronic device may include a fourth opening disposed between the first cover member and the second cover member, at least a portion of which corresponds to the second opening and accommodates at least a portion of the lens assembly, and a support member, at least a portion of which is covered by the second cover member.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing, a camera module having a lens assembly disposed within the housing and including at least one lens, a printed circuit board (PCB) electrically connected to the camera module;

[0011] A cover housing forming at least a portion of an exterior of an electronic device and including a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of a lens assembly, a first cover member including a first portion at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially protruding through the first opening, and a second opening formed in the second portion, the second cover member covering the second portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the cover housing, wherein at least a portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the second cover member may be in mutual contact to enable electrical connection.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include: a housing;

[0013] A camera module having a lens assembly disposed within a housing and including at least one lens, a cover housing forming at least a portion of an exterior of an electronic device and including a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly, a first cover member comprising a first portion at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially protruding through the first opening, and a second opening formed in the second portion, a second cover member comprising a third opening corresponding to the second opening, the second cover member comprising a support member disposed within the second portion of the first cover member, and disposed between the first cover member and the second cover member, the support member including a fourth opening at least partially corresponding to the second opening and accommodating at least a portion of the lens assembly, wherein the support member can be configured to be at least partially covered by the second cover member.

[0014] According to various embodiments disclosed in the present document, a cover member protecting a lens assembly may be configured separately, not as a single shape, into a portion exposed to the outside of the electronic device (e.g., a second cover member) and a portion at least partially disposed inside the electronic device (e.g., a first cover member). Since the first cover member and the second cover member are configured separately, they may be formed to have different sizes. For example, a portion of the first cover member accommodated in the opening of the cover housing may be formed to have a smaller size than the second cover member when the cover housing is viewed from above. By reducing the size of the portion of the first cover member, the size of the opening of the cover housing can be reduced. Accordingly, as the size of the opening of the cover housing is reduced, the durability of the cover housing can be improved.

[0015] Additionally, since the first and second cover members are formed separately, when the second cover member is damaged, only the second cover member can be replaced. Since the second cover member is positioned outside the cover housing, the removal of the cover housing may not be necessary during the process of replacing the second cover member. Therefore, the ease of repair of the electronic device can be increased.

[0016] Additionally, the first cover member and the second cover member may be electrically connected via a conductive member. The second cover member may be electrically connected to a printed circuit board disposed within the electronic device via a separate conductive member. Accordingly, charges accumulated in the first cover member and the second cover member may be conducted to the ground of the printed circuit board via the first cover member, the second cover member, and the conductive members.

[0017] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0018] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0019] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a flat state or unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 1b is a plan view illustrating the front of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 1C is a plan view illustrating the rear surface of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a folding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 2b is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 3 is an assembly drawing of a cover housing, a first cover member, a second cover member, and a camera window disposed on the back surface of a first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of a first cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 4b is a perspective view of a second cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIGS. 5A to 5C are cross-sectional views of various embodiments taken along line AA of FIG. 1C.

[0028] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1 c according to various embodiments, and is a drawing of an embodiment in which a support member is disposed between a first cover member and a second cover member.

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0030] FIG. 1A is a front perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is a plan view illustrating the front of the electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1C is a plan view illustrating the rear of the electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 2A is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a perspective view of an electronic device illustrating an intermediate state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1A to 2B, an electronic device (100) (e.g., a foldable electronic device) may include a first housing (110) (e.g., a first housing portion or a first housing structure) and a second housing (120) (e.g., a second housing portion or a second housing structure) that are foldably coupled to each other based on a hinge device (e.g., a hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B) (e.g., a hinge module or a hinge structure) (e.g., a hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 5). In one embodiment, the first housing (110), the second housing (120), and the hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B) may include a foldable housing (e.g., a housing, a foldable housing structure, or a housing structure). In one embodiment, the hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B) may be arranged in the x-axis direction or the y-axis direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a first display (130) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) arranged in a region (e.g., a recess) formed by the first housing (110) and the second housing (120). In one embodiment, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be arranged on both sides with respect to the folding axis (F) and may have a shape that is substantially symmetrical with respect to the folding axis (F). In one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may vary depending on the state of the electronic device (100). For example, the angle or distance between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may vary depending on whether the electronic device is in an unfolded state (flat state), a folded state, or an intermediate state.

[0033] According to various embodiments, the first housing (110) may include a first surface (111) facing a first direction (e.g., front direction) (z-axis direction) and a second surface (112) facing a second direction (e.g., rear direction) (-z-axis direction) opposite to the first surface (111) in an unfolded state of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the second housing (120) may include a third surface (121) facing a first direction (z-axis direction) and a fourth surface (122) facing a second direction (-z-axis direction) in an unfolded state of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, in an unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the first surface (111) of the first housing (110) and the third surface (121) of the second housing (120) may face substantially the same first direction (z-axis direction). In one embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device (100), the first side (111) of the first housing (110) and the third side (121) of the second housing (120) may face each other. In one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the second side (112) of the first housing (110) and the fourth side (122) of the second housing (120) may face substantially the same second direction (-z-axis direction). In one embodiment, in the folded state of the electronic device (100), the second side (112) of the first housing and the fourth side (122) of the second housing (120) may face opposite directions. For example, in the folded state of the electronic device (100), the second side (112) may face the first direction (z-axis direction) and the fourth side (122) may face the second direction (-z-axis direction). In this case, the first display (130) may not be visible from the outside (in folding mode). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may be folded so that the second side (112) of the first housing (110) and the fourth side (122) of the second housing (120) face each other. In this case, the first display (130) may be arranged to be visible from the outside (out folding mode).

[0034] According to various embodiments, the first housing (110) (e.g., the first housing structure) may include a first side member (113) that at least partially forms an exterior of the electronic device (100), and a first rear cover (114) that is coupled to the first side member (113) and forms at least a portion of a second side (112) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the first side member (113) may include a first side surface (113a), a second side surface (113b) extending from one end of the first side surface (113a), and a third side surface (113c) extending from the other end of the first side surface (113a). In one embodiment, the first side member (113) may be formed into a rectangular (e.g., square or rectangular) shape through the first side (113a), the second side (113b), and the third side (113c).

[0035] According to various embodiments, the second housing (120) (e.g., the second housing structure) may include a second side member (123) that at least partially forms an exterior of the electronic device (100), and a second rear cover (124) that is coupled with the second side member (123) and forms at least a portion of a fourth side (122) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the second side member (123) may include a fourth side (123a), a fifth side (123b) extending from one end of the fourth side (123a), and a sixth side (123c) extending from the other end of the fourth side (123a). In one embodiment, the second side member (123) may be formed into a rectangular shape through the fourth side (123a), the fifth side (123b), and the sixth side (123c).

[0036] According to various embodiments, the first and second housings (110, 120) are not limited to the shapes and combinations shown, and may be implemented by combinations and / or combinations of other shapes or parts. In one embodiment, the first side member (113) may be formed integrally with the first rear cover (114), and the second side member (123) may be formed integrally with the second rear cover (124).

[0037] According to various embodiments, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the second side (113b) of the first side member (113) and the fifth side (123b) of the second side member (123) may be connected without a gap. In one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the third side (113c) of the first side member (113) and the sixth side (123c) of the second side member (123) may be connected without a gap. In one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the sum of the lengths of the second side (113b) and the fifth side (123b) may be configured to be longer than the lengths of the first side (113a) and / or the fourth side (123a). In one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the electronic device (100), the sum of the lengths of the third side (113c) and the sixth side (123c) may be configured to be longer than the lengths of the first side (113a) and / or the fourth side (123a).

[0038] Referring to FIGS. 2A and 2B , the first side member (113) and / or the second side member (123) may be formed of metal or may further include a polymer that is injected into the metal. In one embodiment, the first side member (113) and / or the second side member (123) may also include at least one conductive portion (116 and / or 126) that is electrically segmented through at least one segment (1161, 1162 and / or 1261, 1262) formed of polymer. In such a case, the at least one conductive portion (116 and / or 126) may be used as at least a portion of an antenna that operates in at least one designated band (e.g., a legacy band or a new radio (NR) band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit included in the electronic device (100).

[0039] According to various embodiments, the first rear cover (114) and / or the second rear cover (124) may be formed by, for example, at least one or a combination of at least two of coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, or metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium).

[0040] According to various embodiments, the first display (130) may be arranged to extend from a first surface (111) of the first housing (110) across a hinge device (e.g., a hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B) to at least a portion of a third surface (121) of the second housing (120). In one embodiment, the first display (130) may include a first region (130a) substantially corresponding to the first surface (111), a second region (130b) corresponding to the second surface (112), and a third region (130c) (e.g., a folding region or a bendable region) connecting the first region (130a) and the second region (130b). In one embodiment, the third region (130c) may be disposed at a position corresponding to a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B) as a part of the first region (130a) and / or the second region (130b). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a hinge housing (141) (e.g., a hinge cover) that supports the hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B). In one embodiment, the hinge housing (141) may be disposed so that at least a portion thereof is visually exposed to the outside when the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, and is introduced into the internal space of the first housing (110) and the internal space of the second housing (120) when the electronic device (100) is in an unfolded state, thereby being invisible from the outside.

[0041] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may include a second display (131) (e.g., a sub-display) arranged separately from the first display (130). In one embodiment, the second display (131) may be arranged so as to be at least partially visually exposed on the second surface (112) of the first housing (110). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (100) is in a folded state, the second display (131) may replace at least a portion of the display function of the first display (130) to display at least a portion of the status information of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the second display (131) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the first rear cover (114). In one embodiment, the second display (131) may also be arranged on the fourth surface (122) of the second housing (120). In this case, the second display (131) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the second rear cover (124).

[0042] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of an input device (103) (e.g., a microphone), an audio output device (101, 102), a sensor module (104), a camera device (105, 108), a key input device (106), or a connector port (107). In the illustrated embodiment, the input device (103) (e.g., a microphone), an audio output device (101, 102), a sensor module (104), a camera device (105, 108), a key input device (106), or a connector port (107) is illustrated as a hole or a circular element formed in the first housing (110) or the second housing (120), but this is an exemplary illustration for description and is not limited thereto. According to various embodiments, the input device (103) may include at least one microphone (103) disposed in the second housing (120). In one embodiment, the input device (103) may include a plurality of microphones (103) arranged to detect the direction of sound. In one embodiment, the plurality of microphones (103) may be arranged at appropriate locations in the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120). In one embodiment, the audio output device (101, 102) may include at least one speaker (101, 102). In one embodiment, the at least one speaker (101, 102) may include a call receiver (101) arranged in the first housing (110) and a speaker (102) arranged in the second housing (120). In one embodiment, the input device (103), the audio output device (101, 102), and the connector port (107) are arranged in a space provided in the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120) of the electronic device (100), and can be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120). In one embodiment, at least one connector port (107) can be used to transmit and receive power and / or data with an external electronic device.In one embodiment, at least one connector port (e.g., an ear jack hole) may accommodate a connector (e.g., an ear jack) for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In one embodiment, the holes formed in the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120) may be used in common for the input device (103) and the audio output devices (101, 102). In one embodiment, the audio output devices (101, 102) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that is not exposed through the holes formed in the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120).

[0043] According to various embodiments, the sensor module (104) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or an external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor module (104) may detect an external environment through a first surface (111) of the first housing (110). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include at least one sensor module arranged to detect an external environment through a second surface (112) of the first housing (110). In one embodiment, the sensor module (104) (e.g., an illuminance sensor) may be arranged under the first display (130) to detect an external environment through the first display (130). In one embodiment, the sensor module (104) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, an ambient light sensor, a proximity sensor, a biometric sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, or an ambient light sensor (104).

[0044] According to various embodiments, the camera devices (105, 108) may include a first camera device (105) (e.g., a front camera device) disposed on a first side (111) of the first housing (110) and a second camera device (108) disposed on a second side (112) of the first housing (110). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may further include a flash (109) disposed near the second camera device (108). In one embodiment, the camera devices (105, 108) may include at least one lens, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In one embodiment, the camera device (105, 108) may be arranged such that two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle lens, an ultra-wide-angle lens, or a telephoto lens) and two or more image sensors are positioned on one side (e.g., a first side (111), a second side (112), a third side (121), or a fourth side (122)) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the camera device (105, 108) may also include lenses and / or image sensors for time of flight (TOF).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the key input device (106) (e.g., a key button) may be disposed on the third side (113c) of the first side member (113) of the first housing (110). In one embodiment, the key input device (106) may be disposed on at least one of the other side surfaces (113a, 113b) of the first housing (110) and / or the side surfaces (123a, 123b, 123c) of the second housing (120). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the key input devices (106), and the key input devices (106) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on the first display (130). In one embodiment, the key input device (106) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in the first display (130).

[0046] According to various embodiments, some of the camera devices (105, 108) (e.g., the first camera device (105)) or the sensor module (104) may be arranged to be visually exposed through the first display (130). In one embodiment, the first camera device (105) or the sensor module (104) may be optically exposed to the outside through an opening (e.g., a through hole) at least partially formed in the first display (130) in the internal space of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the sensor module (104) may be arranged to not be visually exposed through the first display (130) in the internal space of the electronic device (100). Referring to FIG. 2B, the electronic device (100) may be operable to maintain at least one designated folding angle in an intermediate state through a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B). For example, the electronic device (100) can control the first display (130) to display different contents in the display area corresponding to the first side (111) and the display area corresponding to the third side (121). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can operate in a substantially unfolded state (e.g., the unfolded state of FIG. 1A) and / or a substantially folded state (e.g., the folded state of FIG. 2A) based on a predetermined folding angle (e.g., the angle between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) when the electronic device (100) is in an intermediate state) through a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1B). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be operated to transition from an unfolded state (e.g., the unfolded state of FIG. 1a) to an unfolded state (e.g., the unfolded state of FIG. 1a) when a pressure is applied in the unfolding direction (direction A) from an unfolded state at a constant folding angle through a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1b).In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be operated to transition to a folded state (e.g., the folded state of FIG. 2a) when a pressure is applied in a folding direction (direction B) from an unfolded state at a predetermined folding angle through a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1b). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) can be operated to maintain an unfolded state (not shown) at various folding angles through a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (HA) of FIG. 1b) (free stop function).

[0047] FIG. 3 is an assembly diagram of a cover housing, a first cover member, a second cover member, and a camera window disposed on the back surface of a first housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 4a is a perspective view of the first cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4b is a perspective view of the second cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0048] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 3, a camera module (210) (e.g., the second camera device (108) of FIG. 1C), a cover housing (220) (e.g., the first rear cover (114) of FIG. 1C), a first cover member (230) (e.g., the first camera cover member, the first cover, the inner cover), a second cover member (240) (e.g., the second camera cover member, the second cover, the outer cover) and / or a camera window (250) may be disposed on the back surface (e.g., the second surface (112) of FIG. 1C) of the electronic device (100). However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the camera module (210), the cover housing (220), the first cover member (230), the second cover member (240), and / or the camera window (250) may be disposed on a surface other than the rear surface of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 3 and FIGS. 5A to 5C described below, the electronic device (100) may be in a form in which the camera module (210), the first cover member (230), the cover housing (220), the second cover member (240), and the camera window (250) are sequentially stacked.

[0049] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the camera module (210) may include a first camera (210a) and a second camera (210b). However, the number of cameras in the camera module (210) may not be limited to two. In one embodiment, the camera module (210) may include only one camera, or may additionally include another camera (e.g., a third camera) in addition to the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) described above. In the following description, it is assumed that the camera module (210) includes the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the camera module (210) may include a first camera (210a) and a second camera (210b). The first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) may each include an image sensor (e.g., the image sensor (214) of the first camera (210a) of FIG. 5A) that converts light reflected from an object into an electrical signal. The image sensor (214) may be, for example, a charge coupled device (CCD) or a complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS). The first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) included in the camera module (210) may be cameras that perform different types or functions. In one embodiment, the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) may include different lens assemblies. A lens assembly (e.g., a first lens assembly (211) of a first camera (210a) of FIG. 5A) may include at least one lens (e.g., a lens (212) of FIG. 5A) and a lens barrel (e.g., a barrel) in which the lens is disposed (e.g., a lens barrel (213) of FIG. 5A). In one embodiment, the first lens assembly (211) of the first camera (210a) and the second lens assembly (not shown) of the second camera (210b) may include lenses having different optical properties (e.g., angles of view, focal lengths, autofocus, f-numbers, or optical zoom). For example, the first camera (210a) may capture an image with a first angle of view, and the second camera (210b) may capture an image with a second angle of view. In one embodiment, the first angle of view and the second angle of view may be an angle of view typically classified as a wide angle, an angle of view typically classified as a standard angle, and an angle of view typically classified as a zoom angle in the camera field, respectively.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the first camera (210a) may include a first camera housing (not shown) having a first lens assembly (211) disposed thereon and accommodating an image sensor (214) connected to a printed circuit board (260). The second camera (210b) may include a second camera housing (not shown) having a second lens assembly (e.g., the first lens assembly (211)) disposed thereon and accommodating an image sensor (not shown) connected to a printed circuit board (260). In one embodiment, the second lens assembly may be identical or similar to the first lens assembly (211) illustrated in FIG. 5a.

[0052] According to various embodiments, the cover housing (220) (e.g., the first rear cover (114) of FIG. 1C) may constitute at least a portion of one side (e.g., the second side (112)) of the electronic device (100) and may constitute at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the cover housing (220) may include a plurality of first openings (OP1) each corresponding to a first camera (210a) and a second camera (210b) of the camera module (210). In one embodiment, the number of first openings (OP1) of the cover housing (220) may be determined according to the number of cameras of the camera module (210). In one embodiment, the plurality of first openings (OP1) of the cover housing (220) may each correspond to at least a portion of the first lens assembly (211) of the first camera (210a) and at least a portion of the second lens assembly of the second camera (210b). For example, the plurality of first openings (OP1) of the cover housing (220) may correspond to the lenses (212) arranged in the first lens assembly (211) and the lenses arranged in the second lens assembly, respectively. For example, the plurality of first openings (OP1) of the cover housing (220) may be aligned with the respective optical axes of the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b).

[0053] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the first cover member (230) may be disposed on the back surface of the first housing (110) to at least partially cover the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) included in the camera module (210). For example, the first cover member (230) may be disposed on the back surface of the first housing (110) to substantially cover the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) included in the camera module (210). In one embodiment, the camera module (210) may secure durability (e.g., hardness and strength) against external impacts by being at least partially covered by the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, the first cover member (230) may be at least partially covered by the cover housing (220) while being disposed inside the first housing (110). 'Covering' may be defined with respect to the z-axis (which may be an axis parallel to the optical axis of the first camera 210a and / or the second camera 210b). That is, the first cover member (230) may at least partially cover the camera module (210), and the cover housing (220) may at least partially cover the first cover member (230) in the +Z direction of FIG. 3 (or when viewed along the optical axis toward the first camera (210a) and / or the second camera (210b)).

[0054] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4A, the first cover member (230) may include a first portion (230a) that is arranged substantially parallel to the cover housing (220) and a second portion (230b) that protrudes from the first portion (230a) in a direction toward the rear surface of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the -Z direction of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the second portion (230b) may include a second opening (OP2) that accommodates at least a portion of a lens assembly (e.g., the first lens assembly (211) of FIG. 5A) of the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) may be accommodated in the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220). In one embodiment, the size of the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220) may be determined by the size of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) may be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (100) through the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220) (however, it will be appreciated that the exposed portion of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) may ultimately be covered by the second cover member (240) as described below). In one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 5A described below, the size of the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220) may be formed to be larger than the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230) as it accommodates the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230).

[0055] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the second cover member (240) may be disposed in the cover housing (220) to accommodate at least a portion of the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, the second cover member (240) may be disposed on an outer surface of the cover housing (220) (e.g., a second surface (220b) of the cover housing (220)) to form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the size of the second cover member (240) may be larger than the size of the first cover member (230) when viewed from the side of the electronic device (100) as illustrated in FIG. 5A, which will be described later (e.g., when viewed toward the X-axis direction of FIG. 5A) or when viewed from above the cover housing (220) (e.g., when viewed toward the +Z direction of FIG. 5A). Accordingly, when the cover housing (220) is viewed from above, a part of the first cover member (230) (e.g., the second part (230b)) may be accommodated in the second cover member (240).

[0056] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 3 and 4B, the second cover member (240) may include a third opening (OP3) corresponding to the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5A, which will be described later, when looking at the side of the electronic device (100) (e.g., when looking toward the X-axis direction of FIG. 5A) or when looking at the cover housing (220) from above (e.g., when looking in the +Z direction of FIG. 5A), the size of the third opening (OP3) may be larger than the size of the second opening (OP2). In one embodiment, since the second cover member (240) is configured to be disposed on the outer surface of the cover housing (220) (e.g., the second surface of the cover housing (220), the third opening (OP3) may be formed smaller than the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220). However, the size comparison for the first opening (OP1), second opening (OP2), and third opening (OP3) described above is an example, and the sizes for the first opening (OP1), second opening (OP2), and third opening (OP3) can be modified in various ways.

[0057] According to various embodiments, the camera window (250) may be disposed on the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240). In one embodiment, the camera window (250) may be formed of a material having a high light transmittance in at least a portion thereof (e.g., allowing light to reach a lens of the lens assembly). For example, the camera window (250) may be formed of substantially transparent glass or synthetic resin. The camera window (250) may block external foreign substances from entering the interior of the camera module (210). Since the camera window (250) may be exposed to the external environment, the camera window (250) may be formed of a material having good durability (e.g., hardness, strength, corrosion resistance). In one embodiment, the camera window (250) may include a material that can improve the optical properties of the camera module (210). Such a material may be disposed on the surface of the camera window (250) by a method such as coating or printing.

[0058] According to various embodiments, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be formed of a material having a certain level of durability so as to protect the camera module (210) (e.g., the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b)) facing the second side (e.g., the second side (112) of FIG. 1C) of the electronic device (100). For example, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may include a metal such as aluminum, stainless steel (STS, SUS), iron, magnesium, or titanium. In one embodiment, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal) to form a discharge path (e.g., ESD Path) that conducts charges accumulated outside the electronic device (100) or charges accumulated around the first cover member (230) and / or the second cover member (240) inside the electronic device (100) to ground. For example, at least a portion of the first cover member (230) and at least a portion of the second cover member (240) may contact each other to enable electrical connection. For example, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be electrically connected via: As described below, the first cover member (230) and / or the second cover member (240) may be electrically connected through the first conductive member (271, 272) (e.g., the conductive tape (272) and / or the protruding structure (271)). The first cover member (230) may be electrically connected through the printed circuit board (260) connected to the ground and the second conductive member (280). Accordingly, the electronic device (100) may include a discharge path formed by the ground of the printed circuit board (260) - the second conductive member (280) - the first cover member (230) - the first conductive member (271, 272) - the second cover member (240).Charges accumulated around the second cover member (240) outside the electronic device (100) or charges accumulated around the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) inside the electronic device (100) can be conducted from the second cover member (240) to the ground of the printed circuit board (260) through the first cover member (230).

[0059] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 5A to be described later, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be in contact through a protruding structure (271) formed on the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, the protruding structure (271) may be a portion from which a coating layer (e.g., an insulating layer including an insulating material) coated on the first cover member (230) is removed. Accordingly, the second cover member (240) may be in contact with the protruding structure (271) of the first cover member (230) and may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (260) that is electrically connected to the first cover member (230) through the second conductive member (280).

[0060] FIGS. 5A to 5C are cross-sectional views of various embodiments taken along line AA of FIG. 1C.

[0061] The following description will describe the arrangement relationship of the first camera (210a), the first cover member (230), the second cover member (240), and the cover housing (220) of the camera module (210). For example, the following description may be a description of the arrangement structure of the first cover member (230), the second cover member (240), and the first lens assembly (211). However, the following description may also be equally applicable to the arrangement structure of the first cover member (230), the second cover member (240), and the second lens assembly of the second camera (210b).

[0062] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, the electronic device (100) may be configured to sequentially stack a first lens assembly (211) of a first camera (210a), a first cover member (230), a cover housing (220), a second cover member (240), and a camera window (250). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first lens assembly (211) may be disposed below the first cover member (230) (e.g., in the +Z direction of FIG. 5A). In one embodiment, the lens (212) of the first lens assembly (211), the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230), the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240), and the window may be aligned in the Z-axis direction of FIG. 5A. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first lens assembly (211) may be accommodated in the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first lens assembly (211) may be accommodated in the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230) and the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240). In one embodiment, at least a portion of an outermost lens (212) of the plurality of lenses (212) of the first lens assembly (211) disposed in the lens barrel (213) and facing the camera window (250) may be positioned in the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230) and / or the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240).

[0063] According to various embodiments, the first cover member (230) may be disposed on the back surface (e.g., the second surface (112) of FIG. 1C) of the first housing (110) so as to substantially cover the first camera (210a) and the second camera (210b) included in the camera module (210). In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, the first cover member (230) may include a first portion (230a) disposed substantially parallel to the cover housing (220) and a second portion (230b) protruding from the first portion (230a) in a direction (e.g., the -Z direction of FIG. 3) toward the back surface (112) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the first portion (230a) of the first cover member (230) may face at least a portion of a printed circuit board (260) disposed in the first housing (110). For example, a first portion (230a) of a first cover member (230) may be disposed between a printed circuit board (260) and a cover housing (220), and at least a portion thereof may be adhered to a first surface (220a) of the cover housing (220) via an adhesive member (P). In one embodiment, the first cover member (230) may be disposed between the printed circuit board (260) and the first cover member (230) and may be electrically connected via a second conductive member (280) including a conductive material. In one embodiment, the second conductive member (280) may include a conductive clip and a gasket, and in addition, the second conductive member (280) may include various contact members formed of a conductive material and brought into contact with the first cover member (230) and the printed circuit board (260).

[0064] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A, 5B, and 5C, the second cover member (240) may cover an area of ​​the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) that is exposed to the outside of the cover housing (220) through the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220). In one embodiment, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A to 5C, when viewed from the side of the electronic device (100) (e.g., in the X-axis direction of FIG. 5A) or when viewed from above the cover housing (220) (e.g., when viewed in the +Z direction of FIG. 5A), the size of the second cover member (240) may be larger than the size of the first cover member (230). Accordingly, when the cover housing (220) is viewed from above (e.g., facing the first lens assembly (211) along the optical axis of the first lens assembly (211), a portion of the first cover member (230) (e.g., the second portion (230b)) may be covered by the second cover member (240).

[0065] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A to 5C, since the second cover member (240) is formed to be larger than the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230), the distance (L2) between one end of the second cover member (240) and the first side (113a) of the electronic device (100) may be smaller than the distance (L1) from the first side (113a) to the first opening (OP1) in which the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) is accommodated.

[0066] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 5A to 5C, the second cover member (240) may include a first recess (241), a second recess (242) positioned below the first recess (241) (e.g., in the +Z direction of FIG. 5A), and a mounting portion (243) dividing the first recess (241) and the second recess (242). In one embodiment, the size of the second recess (242) may be formed larger than the size of the first recess (241). In some embodiments, the size of the second recess (242) may be formed smaller than the size of the first recess (241). In one embodiment, the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240) may be formed in the mounting portion (243). In one embodiment, a camera window (250) may be accommodated in the first recess (241) of the second cover member (240). In one embodiment, the camera window (250) may be at least partially accommodated in the first recess (241) of the second cover member (240) and adhered to the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240) via an adhesive member (P). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) may be accommodated in the second recess (242) of the second cover member (240). In one embodiment, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be adhered to each other via an adhesive member (P) disposed between the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) and the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240).

[0067] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIGS. 5a, 5b and 5c, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be electrically connected through the first conductive member (271, 272).

[0068] In one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the first conductive member (271, 272) may be a protruding structure (271) (e.g., a protruding portion) formed by protruding from one side of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) and one side of the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240) toward the other side of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) and the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240). In one embodiment, the protruding structure (271) may protrude from the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) toward the second cover member (240) and may be formed along the periphery of the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230) to come into contact with a part (e.g., the mounting portion (243)) of the second cover member (240). In some embodiments, the protruding structure (271) may protrude from a portion of the second cover member (240) (e.g., the mounting portion (243)) toward the first cover member (240) and may be formed along the perimeter of the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240) to contact the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230). However, in the above description, the protruding structure (271) protruding from the first cover member (230) is described as being in contact with the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240), but may not be limited thereto. For example, the protruding structure (271) may electrically connect the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) by contacting a portion other than the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240).

[0069] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5b, the protruding structure (271) may include a plurality of protruding structures (271a, 271b) protruding from a second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) or a portion (e.g., a mounting portion (243)) of the second cover member (240). For example, the protruding structure (271) may include a first protruding structure (271a) and a second protruding structure (271b). In one embodiment, the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b) may be formed along the perimeter of the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230) and / or the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240). In one embodiment, the second protruding structure (271b) may be disposed on the outside of the first protruding structure (271a).

[0070] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5b, the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b) protrude from the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) and are formed along the perimeter of the second opening (OP2) of the first cover member (230) and can be in contact with a portion (e.g., the mounting portion (243)) of the second cover member (240). In some embodiments, the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b) protrude from a portion (e.g., the mounting portion (243)) of the second cover member (240) and are formed along the third opening (OP3) of the second cover member (240) and can be in contact with the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, one of the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b) may be formed to protrude from the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230), and the other of the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b) may be formed to protrude from the mounting portion (243) of the second cover member (240). In the above description, the first conductive member (271, 272) is described as including two protruding structures (e.g., the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b)), but it may not be limited thereto. The number of protruding structures (271) constituting the first conductive member may be variously modified.

[0071] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5b, the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be bonded together via an adhesive member (P). In one embodiment, the adhesive member (P) may be disposed between the first protruding structure (271a) and the second protruding structure (271b) between the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) and a portion (e.g., the mounting portion (243)) of the second cover member (240).

[0072] In one embodiment, as described through the aforementioned FIG. 4a, the protruding structure (271) formed on the first cover member (230) may be a portion from which a paint layer (e.g., an insulating layer including an insulating material) coated on the first cover member (230) is removed. In one embodiment, the second cover member (240) may have the paint layer (e.g., an insulating layer) removed from a portion that comes into contact with the protruding structure (271) of the first cover member (230) or may not have the paint layer coated over the entire area. Contrary to the description above, the protruding structure (271) may protrude from the second cover member (240) toward the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230). In one embodiment, the first cover member (230) may have the paint layer removed from a portion that comes into contact with the protruding structure (271) of the second cover member (240).

[0073] In one embodiment, referring to FIG. 5c, the first conductive member may be a conductive tape (272) comprising a conductive material (e.g., copper, aluminum, and / or nickel). In one embodiment, the conductive tape (272) may be disposed between the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) and a portion (e.g., the mounting portion (243)) of the second cover member (240) to couple the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) while electrically connecting the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240).

[0074] In one embodiment, the conductive tape (272) may include a plurality of conductive tapes. For example, the conductive tape (272) may include a first conductive tape and at least one second conductive tape disposed outside the first conductive tape. In one embodiment, at least one functional member (e.g., a waterproof member) may be disposed between the first conductive tape and the second conductive tape.

[0075] As the size of the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220) increases, the durability of the area adjacent to the first opening (OP1) decreases, and thus the possibility of damage when an external impact is applied may increase. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in order to reduce the size of the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220), the cover member protecting the first lens assembly (211) may be configured separately into a portion (e.g., the second cover member (240)) that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (100) rather than a single shape, and a portion (e.g., the first cover member (230)) that is at least partially disposed inside the electronic device (100). Referring to FIGS. 5a to 5c, only the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) may be accommodated in the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220). Accordingly, the size of the first opening (OP1) of the cover housing (220) can be determined according to the size of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230). The second cover member (240) constituting the exterior of the electronic device (100) and the first cover member (230) accommodated in the second cover member (240) can be formed to have different sizes since they are configured separately. For example, when the cover housing (220) is viewed from above, the second cover member (240) can be formed to be larger than the first cover member (230) and accommodate the first cover member (230). Therefore, by reducing the size of the second portion (230b) of the first cover member (230) that is not exposed to the outside of the electronic device (100), the size of the first opening (OP1) formed in the cover housing (220) can be reduced. Therefore, as the size of the first opening (OP1) is reduced, the durability of the cover housing (220) can be improved.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) are formed separately, when the second cover member (240) is damaged, only the second cover member (240) needs to be replaced compared to the comparative embodiment in which the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) are formed integrally, thus increasing the ease of repair. In addition, according to the present disclosure, since the removal of the cover housing (220) is not required to replace the second cover member (240), the second display (131) adjacent to the cover housing (220) and the waterproof structure disposed between the cover housing (220) and the first housing may not be damaged.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as illustrated in FIGS. 5a, 5b and 5c,

[0078] The first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) may be electrically connected through a first conductive member (e.g., conductive tape (272) and / or a protrusion). The first cover member (230) may be electrically connected through a printed circuit board (260) connected to a ground and a second conductive member (280). Accordingly, the electronic device (100) may include a discharge path formed by the ground of the printed circuit board (260) - the first cover member (230) - the second cover member (240). Charges accumulated around the second cover member (240) outside the electronic device (100) or charges accumulated around the first cover member (230) and the second cover member (240) inside the electronic device (100) may be conducted to the ground of the printed circuit board (260) through the second cover member (240) - the first cover member (230).

[0079] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 1 c according to various embodiments, and is a drawing of an embodiment in which a support member is disposed between a first cover member and a second cover member.

[0080] The following description may be an embodiment in which a first lens assembly (311) (e.g., the first lens assembly (211) of FIG. 5A) of a camera module (210) (e.g., the second camera device (108) of FIG. 1C) is positioned to protrude from a first opening (OP'1) of a cover housing (320) (e.g., the cover housing (220) of FIG. 3). In this case, the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340) protecting the lens assembly (311) may form a part of the exterior of the electronic device (100) as at least a portion thereof is positioned outside the cover housing (320).

[0081] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the first cover member (330) may include a first portion (330a) that is arranged substantially parallel to the cover housing (320) forming the second surface (112) of the electronic device (100) (e.g., the second surface (112) of FIG. 1C) and a second portion (330b) that protrudes from the first portion (330a) in a direction (e.g., the -Z direction of FIG. 6) toward the second surface (112) of the electronic device (100). In one embodiment, the first portion (330a) of the first cover member (330) may be bonded to the first surface (320a) of the cover housing (320) via an adhesive member (P). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second portion (330b) of the first cover member (330) may protrude relative to the first opening (OP'1) of the cover housing (320). In one embodiment, the second portion (330b) may include a second opening (OP'2) in which at least a portion of the lens assembly (311) is received.

[0082] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the second portion (330b) of the first cover member (330) may include a mounting portion (330c) substantially parallel to the cover housing (320). In one embodiment, the second cover member (340) may be disposed on the mounting portion (330c) of the first cover member (330). The second cover member (340) may include a third opening (OP'3) in which the camera window (350) is disposed.

[0083] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 6, a support member (400) may be disposed between the mounting portion (330c) of the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340). In one embodiment, the support member (400) may be coupled to the mounting portion (330c) of the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340), respectively, via an adhesive member (P). In other words, the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340) may be coupled via the support member (400) and the adhesive member (P). In one embodiment, the camera window may be adhered to the support member (400) via the adhesive member (P).

[0084] The support member (400) can support the second cover member (340) from the first cover member (330). In one embodiment, the support member (400) can prevent damage to the second cover member (340) by supporting the second cover member (340) when an external impact is applied to the electronic device (100).

[0085] According to various embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the support member (400) may include a fourth opening (OP'4) that accommodates at least a portion of the lens assembly (311). In one embodiment, the first lens assembly (311) may be accommodated at least a portion of the second opening (OP'2) of the first cover member (330) and / or the fourth opening (OP'4) of the support member (400) such that the lens (313) faces the camera window (350).

[0086] In a comparative embodiment, the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340) may be formed integrally, in which case the space where the support member (400) of FIG. 6 is disposed may be filled with a member (e.g., metal) for physically connecting the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the support member (400) is disposed between the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340) as illustrated in FIG. 6, the weight of the first cover member (330) and the second cover member (340) in the electronic device may be reduced compared to the comparative embodiment. Accordingly, the electronic device (100) may be made relatively lighter than the comparative embodiment. For example, in the comparative embodiment, the support member (400) and the second cover member (340) may be formed integrally and may be made of metal. According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, since the support member (400) is formed as a separate part (e.g., injection molding), as illustrated in FIG. 6, the support member can be made of a lighter material (e.g., plastic), which can reduce the weight of the electronic device (100) compared to the comparative embodiment in which the space where the support member (400) is placed in FIG. 6 is occupied by a heavier portion of the second cover member (340).

[0087] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (100) has been described assuming that it is a foldable electronic device, but may not be limited thereto. The description related to the first cover member (e.g., the first cover member (230) of FIG. 3 and / or the first cover member (330) of FIG. 6) and the second cover member (e.g., the second cover member (240) of FIG. 3 and / or the second cover member (340) of FIG. 6) protecting the camera module described above may be equally applied to an electronic device having a bar type or plate type appearance, a slidable electronic device, a stretchable electronic device, and / or a rollable electronic device. The term "slidable electronic device", "stretchable electronic device" and / or "rollable electronic device" may refer to an electronic device in which a display (e.g., the first display (130) of FIG. 1A) 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 the display can be housed inside a housing (e.g., the housings (110, 120) of FIG. 1A and FIG. 21). The slideable electronic device, the stretchable electronic device and / or the rollable electronic device can be used by expanding the screen display area by unfolding the display or exposing a wider area of ​​the display to the outside, depending on the needs of the user.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (100) may include a housing (110, 120). The electronic device may include a camera module (210) disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly (211) including at least one lens (212). The electronic device may include a printed circuit board (260) electrically connected to the camera module. The electronic device may include a cover housing (220) at least partially forming an exterior of the electronic device and including a first opening (OP1) corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly. The electronic device may include a first cover member (230) including a first portion (230a) at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion (230b) extending from the first portion and at least a portion of which protrudes through the first opening, and a second opening (OP2) formed in the second portion. The electronic device may include a second cover member (240) covering a second portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the cover housing. At least a portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the second cover member may be in contact with each other to enable electrical connection.

[0089] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a protruding structure (271) disposed between the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member, and formed to protrude from one of the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member toward the other of the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member.

[0090] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a conductive member (280) that contacts the printed circuit board and the first portion of the first cover member between the printed circuit board and the first portion of the first cover member.

[0091] In one embodiment, when the cover housing is viewed from above, the electronic device may have a size of the second cover member greater than a size of the second portion of the first cover member.

[0092] In one embodiment, the protruding structure may be formed to protrude from the second portion of the first cover member toward the second cover member. The first cover member may include an insulating layer coated on at least a portion of the remaining portion excluding the protruding structure.

[0093] In one embodiment, the protruding structure may be formed along the perimeter of the second opening.

[0094] In one embodiment, the protruding structure may include a first protruding structure (271a) and at least one second protruding structure (271b) disposed on the outside of the first protruding structure.

[0095] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a conductive tape (272) disposed between the second portion of the first cover member and the second cover member, the conductive tape comprising a conductive material and disposed along the perimeter of the second opening.

[0096] In one embodiment, the second cover member may include a first recess (241), a second recess (242) positioned below the first recess, and a mounting portion (243) that divides the first recess and the second recess and has a third opening (OP3) formed therein, at least a portion of which corresponds to the second opening. At least a portion of the second part of the first cover member may be received in the second recess. The protruding structure may be disposed between the mounting portion and the second portion of the first cover member.

[0097] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an adhesive member (P) disposed between the mounting portion and the second portion of the first cover member.

[0098] In one embodiment, the size of the second recess may be larger than the size of the first recess.

[0099] In one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a camera window (250) accommodated in the first recess of the second cover member and adhered to the mounting portion.

[0100] In one embodiment, a first portion of the first cover member may be disposed between the printed circuit board and the cover housing and adhered to a first surface (220a) of the cover housing. The second cover member may face a second surface (220b) of the cover housing that is exposed to the outside of the electronic device.

[0101] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the lens assembly can be received in the second opening of the first cover member.

[0102] In one embodiment, the outermost lens adjacent to the cover housing among the lenses may be positioned in the second opening and / or the third opening.

[0103] In one embodiment, a flow of charge can be induced from the second cover member to the printed circuit board through the protruding structure and the conductive member.

[0104] In one embodiment, the first cover member and the second cover member may include a conductive material.

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (100) may include a housing (110, 120). The electronic device may include a camera module (210) disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly (211) including at least one lens (212). The electronic device may include a cover housing (320) at least partially forming an exterior appearance of the electronic device and including a first opening (OP'1) corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly. The electronic device may include a first cover member (330) including a first portion (330a) at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion (330b) extending from the first portion and at least a portion of which protrudes through the first opening, and a second opening (OP'2) formed in the second portion. The electronic device may include a second cover member (340) including a third opening (OP'3) corresponding to the second opening and disposed in the second portion of the first cover member. The electronic device may include a fourth opening (OP'4) disposed between the first cover member and the second cover member, at least a portion of which corresponds to the second opening and at least a portion of the lens assembly is received, and a support member (400) at least a portion of which is covered by the second cover member.

[0106] In one embodiment, when the cover housing is viewed from above, the size of the second cover member may be smaller than the size of the second portion of the first cover member.

[0107] In one embodiment, the second portion of the first cover member may include a mounting portion (330c) that is substantially parallel to the cover housing. The second cover member may be disposed on the mounting portion (330c).

[0108] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0109] 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 arranged 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.

[0110] It will be appreciated that the present invention contemplates and encompasses embodiments based on any combination of two or more of the disclosed embodiments, as well as embodiments comprising any combination of the features disclosed herein. That is, the absence of an explicit indication that two features or two embodiments can be combined does not imply that such a combination is not envisioned, but rather that such a combination is intended to be included herein.

[0111] In a first example, an electronic device is provided comprising: a housing; a camera module disposed within the housing and including a lens assembly, the lens assembly including at least one lens; a printed circuit board electrically connected to the camera module; a cover housing forming at least a portion of an exterior of the electronic device, the cover housing including a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly; a first cover member including a first portion at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially protruding through the first opening, and a second opening formed in the second portion; and a second cover member covering at least a portion of the second portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the cover housing, wherein at least a portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the second cover member contact each other to enable electrical connection.

[0112] In a second example, an electronic device according to the first example is provided, further comprising a protruding structure disposed between a second portion of the first cover member and a second cover member and formed to protrude from one of the second portion of the first cover member and the second cover member toward the other of the second portion of the first cover member and the second cover member.

[0113] In a third example, an electronic device according to the second example is provided, further comprising a conductive member disposed between the printed circuit board and the first portion of the first cover member, such that the second cover member is electrically connected to the printed circuit board through the protruding structure and the conductive member by contacting the printed circuit board and the first portion of the first cover member.

[0114] In a fourth example, an electronic device according to the second or third example is provided, wherein the protruding structure is formed to protrude from a second portion of the first cover member toward the second cover member, and the first cover member includes an insulating layer coated on at least a portion of an area other than the protruding structure.

[0115] In a fifth example, an electronic device according to any one of examples 2 to 4 is provided, wherein the protruding structure is formed along the periphery of the second opening.

[0116] In a sixth example, an electronic device according to the fifth example is provided, wherein the protruding structure includes a first protruding structure and at least one second protruding structure disposed outside the first protruding structure.

[0117] In a seventh embodiment, an electronic device according to any one of the second to sixth embodiments is provided, wherein a second cover member includes a first recess, a second recess positioned below the first recess, and a mounting portion dividing the first recess from the second recess, the mounting portion having a third opening at least partially corresponding to the second opening, at least a portion of a second portion of the first cover member being received in the second recess, and a protruding structure is disposed between the mounting portion and the second portion of the first cover member.

[0118] In an eighth embodiment, an electronic device according to the seventh embodiment is provided, further comprising an adhesive member disposed between the mounting portion and the second portion of the first cover member.

[0119] In a ninth embodiment, an electronic device according to the seventh or eighth embodiment is provided, wherein the size of the second recess is larger than the size of the first recess.

[0120] In a tenth embodiment, an electronic device according to any one of the seventh to ninth embodiments is provided, further comprising a camera window accommodated in a first groove of a second cover member and attached to a mounting portion.

[0121] In an eleventh embodiment, an electronic device according to any one of the seventh to tenth embodiments is provided, wherein an outermost lens adjacent to a cover housing among the lenses is disposed in at least one of the second opening and the third opening.

[0122] In a twelfth embodiment, an electronic device according to any one of the first to eleventh embodiments is provided, wherein a first portion of a first cover member is disposed between a printed circuit board and a cover housing and is attached to a first surface of the cover housing, and a second cover member faces a second surface of the cover housing exposed to the outside of the electronic device.

[0123] In a thirteenth embodiment, an electronic device according to the first to twelfth embodiments is provided, wherein at least a portion of a lens assembly is accommodated.

[0124] In a fourteenth embodiment, an electronic device according to the first to thirteenth embodiments is provided, wherein a size of the second cover member is larger than a size of a second portion of the first cover member when viewed from above the cover housing.

[0125] In a fifteenth embodiment, an electronic device according to the first to fourteenth embodiments is provided, wherein the electronic device further comprises a conductive tape disposed between a second portion of the first cover member and the second cover member, the conductive tape comprising a conductive material and disposed along the periphery of the second opening.

[0126] In a sixteenth embodiment, an electronic device according to the first to fifteenth embodiments is provided, wherein the first cover member and the second cover member include a conductive material.

[0127] In a seventeenth embodiment, an electronic device is provided, comprising: a housing; a camera module disposed within the housing and including a lens assembly, wherein the lens assembly includes at least one lens; a cover housing forming at least a portion of an exterior of the electronic device, the cover housing including a first opening corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly; a first cover member including a first portion at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially protruding through the first opening, and a second opening formed in the second portion; and a second cover member including a third opening corresponding to the second opening, the second cover member being disposed in the second portion of the first cover member; and a support member disposed between the first cover member and the second cover member, the support member including a fourth opening at least partially corresponding to the second opening and receiving at least a portion of the lens assembly, the support member being configured to be at least partially covered by the second cover member.

[0128] In an eighteenth embodiment, an electronic device according to the seventeenth embodiment is provided, wherein a size of the second cover member is smaller than a size of the second portion of the first cover member when viewed from above the cover housing.

[0129] In a nineteenth embodiment, an electronic device according to the seventeenth or eighteenth embodiment is provided, wherein a second portion of the first cover member includes a seat portion substantially parallel to the cover housing, and the second cover member is disposed over the seat portion.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (100), Housing (110, 120); A camera module (210) disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly (211) including at least one lens (212); A printed circuit board (260) electrically connected to the above camera module; A cover housing (220) comprising at least a first opening (OP1) forming at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device and corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly; A first cover member (230) including a first portion (230a) at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion (230b) extending from the first portion and at least partially protruding through the first opening, and a second opening (OP2) formed in the second portion; A second cover member (240) covering at least a portion of the second part of the first cover member and at least a portion of the cover housing; An electronic device in which at least a portion of the first cover member and at least a portion of the second cover member are in contact with each other so as to enable electrical connection.

2. In paragraph 1, An electronic device further comprising a protruding structure (271) disposed between the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member, and formed by protruding from one of the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member toward the other of the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member.

3. In paragraph 2, An electronic device further comprising a conductive member (280) that contacts the printed circuit board and the first portion of the first cover member between the printed circuit board and the first portion of the first cover member.

4. In paragraph 2 or 3, The above protruding structure is, The second part of the first cover member is formed to protrude toward the second cover member, The above first cover member, An electronic device comprising an insulating layer coated on at least a portion of the remaining portion excluding the above protruding structure.

5. In any one of paragraphs 2 to 4, The above protruding structure An electronic device formed along the perimeter of the second opening.

6. In paragraph 5, The above protruding structure is, An electronic device comprising a first protruding structure (271a) and at least one second protruding structure (271b) arranged on the outside of the first protruding structure.

7. In any one of paragraphs 2 to 6, The above second cover member, It includes a first recess (241), a second recess (242) located below the first recess, and a mounting portion (243) that divides the first recess and the second recess and has a third opening (OP3) formed at least partially corresponding to the second opening. The second part of the above first cover member At least some of which is accommodated in the second recess, The above protruding structure is, An electronic device disposed between the above-mentioned mounting portion and the second portion of the first cover member.

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device wherein the size of the second recess is larger than the size of the first recess.

9. In paragraph 7 or 8, An electronic device further comprising a camera window (250) accommodated in the first recess of the second cover member and adhered to the mounting portion.

10. In any one of paragraphs 7 to 9, Among the above lenses, the outermost lens adjacent to the cover housing is An electronic device disposed in at least one of the second opening and the third opening.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The first part of the above first cover member is, It is placed between the printed circuit board and the cover housing and is adhered to the first surface (220a) of the cover housing, The above second cover member, An electronic device facing the second side (220b) of the cover housing exposed to the outside of the electronic device.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, At least a portion of the above lens assembly, An electronic device accommodated in the second opening of the first cover member.

13. In paragraph 9, An electronic device in which, when the cover housing is viewed from above, the size of the second cover member is larger than the size of the second part of the first cover member.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An electronic device further comprising a conductive tape (272) disposed between the second part of the first cover member and the second cover member, the conductive tape comprising a conductive material and disposed along the perimeter of the second opening.

15. In an electronic device (100), Housing (110, 120); A camera module (210) disposed in the housing and including a lens assembly (211) including at least one lens (212); A cover housing (320) comprising at least a first opening (OP'1) forming an outer appearance of the electronic device and corresponding to at least a portion of the lens assembly; A first cover member (330) including a first portion (330a) at least partially facing the cover housing, a second portion (330b) extending from the first portion and at least partially protruding through the first opening, and a second opening (OP'2) formed in the second portion; A second cover member (340) including a third opening (OP'3) corresponding to the second opening and arranged on the second part of the first cover member; and An electronic device comprising a support member (400) disposed between the first cover member and the second cover member, the fourth opening (OP'4) having at least a portion corresponding to the second opening and accommodating at least a portion of the lens assembly, and at least a portion of which is covered by the second cover member.

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