Electronic device comprising acoustic component

Abstract

An electronic device, according to various embodiments, may comprise: a housing forming the outside of the electronic device; a display panel disposed on the housing; a transparent window disposed on the display panel and forming the front surface of the electronic device; a hole formed by at least a portion of the transparent window; a speaker for outputting sound to the outside of the electronic device through the hole and at least one sound path formed in the electronic device; an air vent path formed in the housing and configured to enable the air pressure of an inner space of the electronic device to be equal to atmospheric pressure through the hole; and a waterproof member disposed in the air vent path and enabling air to pass through.

Description

Electronic devices containing acoustic components

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including an acoustic component.

[0002] Electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablet PCs, or wearable devices, may include at least one acoustic component. For example, the electronic device may include at least one speaker or a receiver. The acoustic component may output sound to the exterior of the electronic device through a hole formed on the exterior of the electronic device. The electronic device may maintain pressure equilibrium within the electronic device through at least one hole connecting the interior of the electronic device to the exterior of the electronic device.

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

[0004] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing forming an outer surface of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a display panel positioned directly or indirectly on the housing. The electronic device may include a transparent window positioned directly or indirectly on the display panel.

[0005] A transparent window may form a front surface of an electronic device. The electronic device may include a hole formed by at least a portion of the transparent window. The electronic device may include at least one acoustic passage formed within the electronic device and a speaker configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through the hole. An acoustic air space within the electronic device may be directly or indirectly connected to the outside through the at least one acoustic passage. The electronic device may include an air vent passage formed in a housing. The air vent passage may be configured to equalize an air pressure within an internal space of the electronic device with atmospheric pressure through the hole. An internal space independent of the acoustic space of the electronic device may be directly or indirectly connected to the outside through the air vent passage. The electronic device may include a waterproof member directly or indirectly disposed on the air vent passage to allow air to pass therethrough.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a housing forming a side of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a display panel disposed directly or indirectly on the housing. The electronic device may include a front plate disposed directly or indirectly on the display panel. The front plate may form a front of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a slit formed between the side of the electronic device and an edge of the front plate, with at least a portion of an edge of the housing and the front plate spaced apart. Sound may be output from the slit. The electronic device may include at least one sound passage formed within the electronic device and a sound output component that outputs sound to the outside of the electronic device through the slit. The housing may include an air vent passage open toward the front plate. The air vent passage may connect the slit and an internal space of the electronic device. The housing may include the air vent passage to form a path for air to flow between the outside of the electronic device and the internal space of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a waterproof member disposed on the path to allow air to pass through.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of Figure 1.

[0009] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of Figure 1.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 5b is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic device including an acoustic passage and an air vent passage according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a housing including a first passage and a second passage according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the drawing of Figure 6 cut along line A-A' of Figure 6.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device including a first waterproof member according to one embodiment.

[0016] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of Figure 8.

[0017] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' of Fig. 8.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device including a second waterproof member according to one embodiment.

[0019] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Fig. 11 taken along line D-D' of Fig. 11.

[0020] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration of an electronic device including a second waterproof member according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating a housing including a third passage according to one embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second waterproof member arranged in the electronic device of Fig. 14.

[0023] Fig. 16 is a plan view showing the back surface of the housing of Fig. 14.

[0024] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Fig. 15 taken along line E-E' of Fig. 15.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a plan view illustrating a housing including a fourth passage according to one embodiment.

[0026] Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Fig. 18 taken along line F-F' of Fig. 18.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating a housing including a fifth passage and a sixth passage according to one embodiment.

[0028] Fig. 21 is a plan view of the electronic device of Fig. 20.

[0029] Below, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the attached 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 addition, for the purpose of clearly explaining the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar parts are designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0030] The terms used in this disclosure are described as currently common terms, taking into account the functions mentioned herein. However, these terms may mean various other terms depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely based on their names, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0031] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present document may include, for example, at least one of a smartphone, a tablet personal computer (PC), a mobile phone, a video phone, an e-book reader, a desktop personal computer (PC), a laptop personal computer (PC), a netbook computer, a workstation, a server, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), an MP3 player, a mobile medical device, a camera, or a wearable device. According to various embodiments, the wearable device may include at least one of an accessory type (e.g., a watch, a ring, a bracelet, an anklet, a necklace, glasses, contact lenses, or a head-mounted device (HMD)), a fabric or clothing-integrated type (e.g., an electronic garment), a body-attached type (e.g., a skin pad or a tattoo), or a bio-implantable type (e.g., an implantable circuit).

[0032] In various embodiments, the electronic device may be a combination of one or more of the various devices described above. According to one embodiment, the electronic device may be a flexible electronic device. Furthermore, the electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices and may include new electronic devices developed in accordance with technological advancements.

[0033] Additionally, while terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0034] Throughout this specification, when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, this includes not only cases where the component is "directly connected," but also cases where there is another component intervening between them. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather includes other components, unless otherwise specifically stated. Thus, for example, the term "connected" as used herein encompasses both direct and indirect connections.

[0035] The phrases “according to one embodiment” and “in one embodiment” appearing in various places throughout this disclosure are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0036] The present disclosure can provide an electronic device that forms an air passage inside the electronic device to prevent or reduce blockage of the passage by foreign substances and prevent or reduce malfunction of a pressure sensor.

[0037] The present disclosure can provide an electronic device that improves the aesthetics of the electronic device by preventing or reducing the increase of holes formed on the exterior of the electronic device.

[0038] The present disclosure can provide an electronic device capable of improving the waterproof performance of the electronic device while maintaining the pressure of the external environment of the electronic device and the pressure of the internal space of the electronic device to be the same.

[0039] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a passage that provides a path for air from the outside of the electronic device to move into the inside of the electronic device and for air from the inside of the electronic device to move out of the electronic device through a hole (or slit) through which sound output from an acoustic component is output to the outside of the electronic device.

[0040] The present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings below.

[0041] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front of a mobile electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0042] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the rear of the electronic device of Figure 1.

[0043] Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the electronic device of Figure 1.

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, an electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110) that includes a first side (or front side) (110A), a second side (or back side) (110B), and a side surface (110C) that surrounds a space between the first side (110A) and the second side (110B). In one embodiment (not shown), the housing may refer to a structure that forms a portion of the first side (110A), the second side (110B), and the side surface (110C) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, the first side (110A) may be formed by a front plate (102) that is at least partially substantially transparent (e.g., a glass plate or a polymer plate including various coating layers). The second side (110B) may be formed by a substantially opaque back plate (111). The rear plate (111) may be formed of, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. The side (110C) may be formed by a side bezel structure (or “side member”) (118) that is coupled to the front plate (102) and the rear plate (111) and comprises a metal and / or polymer. In some embodiments, the rear plate (111) and the side bezel structure (118) may be formed integrally and comprise the same material (e.g., a metal material such as aluminum).

[0045] In the illustrated embodiment, the front plate (102) may include two first regions (110D) that extend seamlessly from the first surface (110A) toward the rear plate (111), at both ends of a long edge of the front plate (102). In the illustrated embodiment (see FIG. 2), the rear plate (111) may include two second regions (110E) that extend seamlessly from the second surface (110B) toward the front plate (102), at both ends of a long edge. In some embodiments, the front plate (102) (or the rear plate (111)) may include only one of the first regions (110D) (or the second regions (110E)). In one embodiment, some of the first regions (110D) or some of the second regions (110E) may not be included. In the above embodiments, when viewed from the side of the electronic device (100), the side bezel structure (118) may have a first thickness (or width) on the side that does not include the first regions (110D) or the second regions (110E) as described above, and may have a second thickness that is thinner than the first thickness on the side that includes the first regions (110D) or the second regions (110E).

[0046] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include at least one of a display (101), an audio module (103, 107, 114), a sensor module (104, 116, 119), a camera module (105, 112, 113), a key input device (117), a light emitting element (106), a pen input device (120), and a connector hole (108, 109). In some embodiments, the electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the key input device (117) or the light emitting element (106)) or may additionally include other components.

[0047] The display (101) may be exposed, for example, through a significant portion of the front plate (102). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the display (101) may be exposed through the front plate (102), which forms the first surface (110A) and the first areas (110D) of the side surfaces (110C). In some embodiments, the edges of the display (101) may be formed to be substantially identical to the adjacent outer shape of the front plate (102). In one embodiment (not shown), in order to expand the area over which the display (101) is exposed, the gap between the outer edge of the display (101) and the outer edge of the front plate (102) may be formed to be substantially identical.

[0048] In one embodiment (not shown), a recess or opening may be formed in a portion of a screen display area of ​​the display (101), and at least one of an audio module (114), a sensor module (104), a camera module (105), and a light-emitting element (106) may be included that are aligned with the recess or opening. In one embodiment (not shown), at least one of an audio module (114), a sensor module (104), a camera module (105), a fingerprint sensor (116), and a light-emitting element (106) may be included on a back surface of the screen display area of ​​the display (101). In one embodiment (not shown), the display (101) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer that detects a magnetic field-type stylus pen. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the sensor modules (104, 119) and / or at least a portion of the key input device (117) may be disposed in the first areas (110D) and / or the second areas (110E).

[0049] The audio module (103, 107, 114) may include a microphone hole (103) and a speaker hole (107, 114). The microphone hole (103) may have a microphone disposed inside to acquire external sounds, and in some embodiments, multiple microphones may be disposed to detect the direction of sounds. The speaker hole (107, 114) may include an external speaker hole (107) and a receiver hole (114) for calls. In some embodiments, the speaker hole (107, 114) and the microphone hole (103) may be implemented as a single hole, or a speaker may be included without the speaker hole (107, 114) (e.g., a piezo speaker).

[0050] The sensor modules (104, 116, 119) can generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to the internal operating state of the electronic device (100) or the external environmental state. The sensor modules (104, 116, 119) may include, for example, a first sensor module (104) (e.g., a proximity sensor) and / or a second sensor module (not shown) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a first surface (110A) of the housing (110), and / or a third sensor module (119) (e.g., an HRM sensor) and / or a fourth sensor module (116) (e.g., a fingerprint sensor) disposed on a second surface (110B) of the housing (110). The fingerprint sensor may be disposed on the first surface (110A) of the housing (110) (e.g., the display (101) as well as the second surface (110B). The electronic device (100) may further include at least one of a sensor module not shown, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor (104).

[0051] The camera module (105, 112, 113) may include a first camera device (105) disposed on a first side (110A) of the electronic device (100), a second camera device (112) disposed on a second side (110B), and / or a flash (113). The camera devices (105, 112) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The flash (113) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be disposed on one side of the electronic device (100).

[0052] The key input device (117) may be disposed on a side surface (110C) of the housing (110). In one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may not include some or all of the above-mentioned key input devices (117), and the key input devices (117) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (101). In some embodiments, the key input device may include a sensor module (116) disposed on a second surface (110B) of the housing (110).

[0053] The light-emitting element (106) may be disposed, for example, on the first surface (110A) of the housing (110). The light-emitting element (106) may provide, for example, status information of the electronic device (100) in the form of light. In one embodiment, the light-emitting element (106) may provide a light source that is linked to the operation of, for example, the camera module (105). The light-emitting element (106) may include, for example, an LED, an IR LED, and a xenon lamp.

[0054] The connector holes (108, 109) may include a first connector hole (108) that can accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device, and / or a second connector hole (e.g., an earphone jack) (109) that can accommodate a connector for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device.

[0055] A pen input device (120) (e.g., a stylus pen) can be inserted or removed into the interior of the housing (110) through a hole (121) formed on a side of the housing (110), and may include a button to facilitate removal. A separate resonance circuit may be built into the pen input device (120) and may be linked with an electromagnetic induction panel (290) (e.g., a digitizer) included in the electronic device (100). The pen input device (120) may include an EMR (electro-magnetic resonance) method, an AES (active electrical stylus), and an ECR (electric coupled resonance) method.

[0056] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (200) may include a side bezel structure (210), a first support member (211) (e.g., a bracket), a front plate (220), a display (230), an electromagnetic induction panel (290), a printed circuit board (240), a battery (250), a second support member (260) (e.g., a rear case), an antenna (270), a pen input device (120), and / or a rear plate (280). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., the first support member (211) or the second support member (260)) or may additionally include other components. At least one of the components of the electronic device (200) may be the same as or similar to at least one of the components of the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and any redundant description thereof will be omitted below.

[0057] An electromagnetic induction panel (290) (e.g., a digitizer) may be a panel for detecting an input of a pen input device (120). For example, the electromagnetic induction panel (290) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) and a shielding sheet. The shielding sheet may prevent or reduce interference between components included in the electronic device (100) due to electromagnetic fields generated from the components (e.g., a display module, a printed circuit board, an electromagnetic induction panel, etc.). The shielding sheet may block the electromagnetic fields generated from the components, thereby allowing an input from the pen input device (120) to be accurately transmitted to a coil included in the electromagnetic induction panel. The electromagnetic induction panel according to various embodiments may include an opening formed in at least a portion of an area corresponding to a biometric sensor directly or indirectly mounted on the electronic device (100).

[0058] The first support member (211) may be disposed inside the electronic device (200) and connected to the side bezel structure (210), or may be formed integrally with the side bezel structure (210). The first support member (211) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., polymer) material. The first support member (211) may have a display (230) directly or indirectly coupled to one surface and a printed circuit board (240) coupled to the other surface. A processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be directly or indirectly mounted on the printed circuit board (240). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphic processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. Each “processor” herein may include a processing circuit or may include a plurality of processors. For example, the term "processor" as used herein, including in the claims, may encompass various processing circuits including at least one processor, one or more of which may be individually and / or collectively configured to perform various functions described herein. When "processor," "at least one processor," and "one or more processors" as used herein are described as being configured to perform multiple functions, these terms include, but are not limited to, situations where one processor performs some of the recited functions and other processor(s) perform other parts of the recited functions, and situations where a single processor may perform all of the recited functions. Furthermore, the at least one processor may comprise a combination of processors that perform the various recited / disclosed functions, for example, in a distributed manner. The at least one processor may execute program instructions to achieve or perform various functions.

[0059] The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0060] The interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (200) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0061] The battery (250) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (200), and may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (250) may be disposed substantially on the same plane as, for example, the printed circuit board (240). The battery (250) may be disposed integrally within the electronic device (200), or may be disposed detachably from the electronic device (200).

[0062] The antenna (270) may be positioned between the rear plate (280) and the battery (250). The antenna (270) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna (270) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In one embodiment, the antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the side bezel structure (210) and / or the first support member (211).

[0063] FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0064] The electronic device and its configuration in FIG. 4 may be referenced by the electronic device and its configuration in other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those in other drawings.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (300) according to an embodiment may include a housing (310), a window (320) (e.g., the front plate (102) of FIG. 1), a hole (321), an acoustic component (330), and an air vent passage (340). However, the configuration of the electronic device (300) is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (300) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations, or may further include at least one other configuration. For example, the electronic device (300) may further include at least one of a display panel (not shown) disposed under the window (320), a waterproof member (not shown) disposed on the air vent passage (340), or an adhesive member (not shown) that adheres the display panel to the housing (310). In one example, a display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1) may include at least one of the window (320) or the display panel. However, the configuration is not limited thereto.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may form the exterior of the electronic device (300). For example, the housing (310) may form the outer side of the electronic device (300). For example, a side of the housing (310) (e.g., the first side (311)) may form a side of the electronic device (300).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may include a first side (311) and a second side (312) opposite the first side (311), but is not limited thereto. For example, the housing (310) may further include a third side (313) oriented in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side (311) and the second side (312), and a fourth side (314) opposite the third side (313).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the window (320) may be positioned so as to face a direction substantially perpendicular to a side of the housing (310). For example, the window (320) may be positioned in the housing (310) so as to face a direction substantially perpendicular to a first side (311) of the housing (310).

[0069] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the window (320) may form a hole (321) (e.g., the call receiver hole (114) of FIG. 1). For example, the window (320) may form the hole (321) with the housing (310). For example, the hole (321) may be formed between the window (320) and the housing (310). For example, the hole (321) may be formed between an edge of the window (320) and the housing (310). For example, the hole (321) may be formed between an edge of the window (320) and an edge of the housing (310). For example, the hole (321) may be formed between a first edge (322) of the window (320) and a first side (311) of the housing (310).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the window (320) may form the front surface of the electronic device (300) (e.g., the front surface (110A) of FIG. 1). In one example, the window (320) may include a transparent material. For example, in the present disclosure, the window (320) may be referred to as a transparent window. However, the present disclosure is not limited thereto. For example, the window (320) may also be referred to as at least one of a front plate or a front cover.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the hole (321) may be formed by at least a portion of the window (320). For example, the hole (321) may be formed as a gap in which an edge of the window (320) (e.g., the first edge (322)) and the housing (310) are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. However, the shape of the hole (321) is not limited thereto. For example, the hole (321) may have a groove shape formed on the window (320). For example, the hole (321) may have a groove shape formed on a side of the housing (310) (e.g., the first side (311)). In one example, the hole (321) may also have a slit shape. In the present disclosure, the hole (321) may be referred to as at least one of a slit, a groove, or an opening.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the hole (321) may have a longitudinal direction that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electronic device (300). For example, the electronic device (300) may have a longitudinal direction in a direction (e.g., x-axis direction) from the first side (311) of the housing (310) toward the second side (312). The hole (321) may have a longitudinal direction that is substantially perpendicular to the direction (e.g., y-axis direction) from the first side (311) of the housing (310) toward the second side (312). For example, the hole (321) may have a longitudinal direction in a direction from the third side (313) of the housing (310) toward the fourth side (314). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the acoustic component (330) may be placed inside the electronic device (300). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned between the window (320) and the first support member (211) of the housing (310). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be placed on the first support member (211). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the acoustic component (330) may include at least one of a speaker or a receiver.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the acoustic component (330) may be directly or indirectly connected to the hole (321). For example, the output path of sound output from the acoustic component (330) may be connected to the hole (321). For example, sound output from the acoustic component (330) may pass through the acoustic space and be output to the outside of the electronic device (300) through the hole (321).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the electronic device (300). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned adjacent to a top of the electronic device (300). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned adjacent to a first side (311) of the housing (310). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned closer to the first side (311) of the housing (310) than to the second side (312). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned adjacent to a fourth side (314) of the housing (310). For example, the acoustic component (330) may be positioned closer to the fourth side (314) of the housing (310) than to the third side (313). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include an air vent passage (340). For example, the housing (310) may include at least a portion of the air vent passage (340). For example, at least a portion of the air vent passage (340) may be formed in the housing (310). The air vent passage (340) may connect the hole (321) and the internal space of the electronic device (300). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be formed by at least partially penetrating the housing (310).

[0078] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the air vent passage (340) may be formed such that it faces the first surface of the housing (310) where the window (320) (and / or the display panel) is disposed from the hole (321) of the housing (310). Referring to FIG. 3, the air vent passage (340) may pass through at least a portion of the side bezel structure (210) and / or the first support member (211). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the air vent passage (340) may pass through the housing (310) such that it faces the second surface of the housing (310) opposite the first surface from the first surface of the housing (310) where the window (320) is disposed.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may extend from the hole (321). In one example, referring to FIG. 4, the air vent passage (340) may be formed at a position adjacent to the first side (311) of the housing (310). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned closer to the first side (311) than to the second side (312) of the housing (310).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may include an air vent passage (340) to form a path for air to pass between the exterior of the electronic device (300) and the interior space of the electronic device (300). For example, the housing (310) may include an air vent passage (340) to form a path for equalizing air pressure between the exterior environment of the electronic device (300) and the interior space of the electronic device (300).

[0081] For example, air can move from the inside of the electronic device (300) through the air vent passage (340) to the outside of the electronic device (300) through the hole (321). For example, air can move from the inside of the electronic device (300) through the hole (321) to the outside of the electronic device (300) through the air vent passage (340).

[0082] For example, air that is introduced from the outside of the electronic device (300) through the hole (321) via the air vent passage (340) can move into the inside of the electronic device (300). For example, air can flow from the outside of the electronic device (300) through the hole (321) into the inside of the electronic device (300) via the air vent passage (340).

[0083] Accordingly, the air pressure between the interior of the electronic device (300) and the external environment of the electronic device (300) can be equalized. For example, since air flows between the internal space of the electronic device (300) and the exterior of the electronic device (300), the internal air pressure of the electronic device (300) and the air pressure (e.g., atmospheric pressure) of the external environment of the electronic device (300) can be substantially equalized.

[0084] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned adjacent to an edge of the hole (321). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned adjacent to one end of the hole (321). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned adjacent to one end closer to the third side (313) of the housing (310). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned adjacent to one end facing the third side (313) of the housing (310). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the air vent passage (340) may also be positioned adjacent to the other end of the hole (321). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned adjacent to the other end closer to the fourth side (314) of the housing (310). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned adjacent to the other end facing the fourth side (314).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) is directly or indirectly connected to the hole (321) and is positioned adjacent to the edge of the hole (321), so that the performance of the acoustic component (330) can be prevented or reduced from being degraded by air passing through the air vent passage (340).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may be formed between the hole (321) and the third side (313) of the housing (310). However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the position at which the air vent passage (340) is formed may vary. For example, the air vent passage (340) may be formed between the hole (321) and the fourth side (314) of the housing (310). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be formed at a position closer to the fourth side (314) than to the third side (313) of the housing (310).

[0087] In one example, the air vent passage (340) may be formed at various locations adjacent to the hole (321). The air vent passage (340) may be formed at various locations connected to the hole (321). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be formed at a location connected to an output path of sound output from the acoustic component (330). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be formed between the hole (321) and the acoustic component (330) when looking down at the electronic device (300). In the following, including FIG. 4, the air vent passage (340) is described as being formed at a location adjacent to the third side (313), but this is for convenience of explanation and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may be open in a direction toward the window (320) (and / or the display panel). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be open from the housing (310) in a direction toward the window (320). For example, the open portion of the air vent passage (340) may at least partially face the back surface of the window (320) (or the display panel). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be positioned below the window (320).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may be hidden from the outside of the electronic device (300) by the window (320). For example, the window (320) may cover the air vent passage (340). Accordingly, an external hole for ventilation of the electronic device (300) may not be formed on the outside of the electronic device (300), and the aesthetics of the electronic device (300) may be improved.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may have various shapes. For example, at least a portion of the air vent passage (340) may have a cylindrical tube shape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the cross-section of the air vent passage (340) may be an N-gonal shape, such as a triangle or a square. In one example, at least a portion of the air vent passage (340) may include a recess that forms a space that is open in one direction.

[0091] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may be formed in the housing (310) through CNC machining, but is not limited thereto.

[0092] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may include at least one of one or more passages (e.g., a second passage) or one or more spaces (e.g., a first space). For example, the air vent passage (340) may be a space in which one or more passages are combined. For example, the air vent passage (340) may be a space in which one or more spaces are directly or indirectly combined. For example, the air vent passage (340) may be a space in which one or more passages and one or more spaces are combined.

[0093] FIG. 5A is an exploded perspective view illustrating the configuration of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0094] The configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 5A may be referenced by the configuration of the electronic device of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0095] Referring to FIG. 5A, an electronic device (300) according to an embodiment may include a display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1), a housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3), an adhesive member (350), and / or a waterproof member (e.g., the first waterproof member (360)). However, the configuration of the electronic device (300) is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device (300) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations or may further include at least one other configuration. In one example, the electronic device (300) may be included in at least one other configuration of the above-described configurations. For example, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member may be formed integrally.

[0096] In one embodiment, the display may include at least one of a window (320) or a display panel. In one example, the display panel may be positioned below the window (320). For example, the display panel may be positioned between the window (320) and the housing (310).

[0097] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may include at least one acoustic hole. For example, the housing (310) may include a first acoustic hole (331). For example, the first acoustic hole (331) may be formed as at least one of an opening or a hole shape penetrating the housing (310). For example, in the present disclosure, the acoustic hole may be referred to as an acoustic output hole.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (300) may include at least one sound passage formed within the electronic device (300). For example, the electronic device (300) may include at least one sound hole and at least one sound passage formed between the holes (e.g., the hole (321) of FIG. 4). For example, a first sound passage (332) may be formed between a first sound hole (331) and the hole. For example, the first sound passage (332) may include a passage formed by combining a display panel (320a) and a housing (310).

[0099] According to one embodiment, at least one acoustic passage may be formed between at least one acoustic hole and one hole. For example, at least one acoustic passage may connect at least one acoustic hole and one hole.

[0100] According to one embodiment, at least one sound passage may include a space formed by separating a display (e.g., a display (101) of FIG. 1) and a housing (310) (e.g., a first support member (211) of FIG. 3). For example, at least one sound passage may be formed by separating a display panel (not shown) and a housing (310) by an adhesive member (350).

[0101] According to one embodiment, an acoustic component (e.g., an acoustic component (330) of FIG. 4) may be arranged in at least one acoustic space. For example, the at least one acoustic space may include at least one of an interior space of at least one acoustic hole (e.g., a first acoustic hole (331)) or a space formed between the acoustic component and a rear cover for acoustic amplification. According to one embodiment, the at least one acoustic space within the electronic device may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through at least one acoustic passage (e.g., a first acoustic passage (332)).

[0102] According to one embodiment, sound (e.g., sound output from an acoustic space) output from an acoustic component (e.g., an acoustic component (330) of FIG. 4) can pass through a first acoustic hole (331). The sound passing through the first acoustic hole (331) can pass through a first acoustic passage (332). The sound passing through the first acoustic passage (332) can be output to the outside of the electronic device through the hole.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (350) may be positioned between the window (320) and the housing (310). For example, the adhesive member (350) may be positioned between a display panel (not shown) positioned below the window (320) and the housing (310). The adhesive member (350) may be in at least partial contact with the display panel and the housing (310). For example, the adhesive member (350) may adhere the display panel to the housing (310).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (350) may include at least one of an adhesive tape, a bond, or silicone. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the adhesive member (350) may include a waterproof member. For example, the adhesive member (350) may include a waterproof material.

[0105] According to one embodiment, a waterproofing member (e.g., a first waterproofing member (360)) may be disposed between the display and the housing (310). For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed between the display panel and the housing (310). In one example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on a path through which air passes between an interior space of the electronic device and an exterior space of the electronic device. For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on the path through which air passes. For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on an air vent passage (340). For example, the waterproofing member may cover at least a portion of the air vent passage (340).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the waterproofing member may be positioned between the window (320) and the air vent passage (340). For example, the waterproofing member may be positioned between the air vent passage (340) and the rear cover (not shown).

[0107] In one embodiment, the waterproofing member may include a material that allows gases to pass through but blocks the ingress of liquids (e.g., water) and solids. For example, the waterproofing member may include a mesh material. However, the type of the waterproofing member is not limited thereto.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member (e.g., the first waterproof member (360)) can separate the internal space of the electronic device. For example, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member can separate the internal space of the electronic device into a waterproof area and a non-waterproof area. For example, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member can separate a space formed by a display (e.g., a display panel) being arranged on the housing (310). For example, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member can separate a space formed by combining the housing (310) and the display panel. For example, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member can separate a space formed by combining the housing (310) and the display panel into a waterproof area and a non-waterproof area. For example, the adhesive member (350) and the waterproof member can form a region including an acoustic space into a non-waterproof region.

[0109] Below, the specific shape of the air vent passage (340) will be described.

[0110] FIG. 5b is a plan view illustrating a portion of an electronic device including an acoustic passage and an air vent passage according to one embodiment.

[0111] The configuration of Fig. 5b may be referenced by the configurations of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3) may form an acoustic hole through which sound output from an acoustic component (330) (e.g., a speaker) travels. For example, at least one acoustic hole (e.g., the first acoustic hole (331)) may be formed in the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the at least one acoustic hole may include at least one of the first acoustic hole (331) or the second acoustic hole (333). According to one embodiment, the at least one acoustic hole may be formed at a location adjacent to the acoustic component (330). The at least one acoustic hole may be formed by penetrating the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3).

[0114] According to one embodiment, at least one acoustic passage may be formed between a display (e.g., a display panel of FIG. 5B) and a housing (310) (e.g., a first support member (211) of FIG. 3). For example, the at least one acoustic passage may include a space formed by separating the display panel and the housing (310) by an adhesive member (350). According to one embodiment, the at least one acoustic passage may include at least one of a first acoustic passage (332) or a second acoustic passage (334).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the first sound passage (332) can connect the first sound hole (331) and the hole (321). The second sound passage (334) can connect the second sound hole (333) and the hole (321).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the first acoustic passage (332) may connect at least one acoustic space (e.g., at least one acoustic space of FIG. 5A) with the exterior of the electronic device. The second acoustic passage (334) may connect at least one acoustic space with the exterior of the electronic device.

[0117] According to one embodiment, at least one acoustic space may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through the at least one acoustic passage. For example, the acoustic space may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through the first acoustic passage (332). For example, the acoustic space may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through the first acoustic passage (332) and the hole (321). For example, the acoustic space may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through the second acoustic passage (334). For example, the acoustic space may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through the second acoustic passage (334) and the hole (321).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the first acoustic passage (332) and the second acoustic passage (334) may be separated by at least a portion of the adhesive member (350). For example, a first portion of the adhesive member (350) may be positioned between the first acoustic passage (332) and the second acoustic passage (334).

[0119] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first sound passage (332) or the second sound passage (334) may include a space formed by being surrounded by a housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3), a display panel, and an adhesive member (350).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the acoustic component (330) (e.g., a speaker) can output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least one acoustic hole (e.g., a first acoustic hole (331)), at least one acoustic passage (e.g., a first acoustic passage (332)), or at least one hole (321). For example, the at least one acoustic passage can connect at least one acoustic space and the hole (321). For example, the acoustic component (330) can output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least one acoustic space, at least one acoustic passage, and the hole (321).

[0121] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., a housing (310)) may include at least one acoustic passage and another passage distinct from the acoustic passage. For example, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (300) of FIG. 4) may include an air vent passage (340).

[0122] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (300) of FIG. 4) may include at least one acoustic space and an independent inner space (340a). For example, the at least one acoustic space may be a different space from the inner space (340a). The at least one acoustic space and the independent inner space (340a) may be directly or indirectly connected to the exterior of the electronic device through an air vent passage (340). For example, the inner space (340a) may be connected to the exterior of the electronic device through the air vent passage (340) and the hole (321). According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may be configured to equalize the air pressure of the inner air space (340a) of the electronic device to atmospheric pressure through the hole (321).

[0123] In one example, the atmospheric pressure of at least one acoustic space may be different from the atmospheric pressure of the internal space (340a) of the electronic device. For example, the atmospheric pressure of at least one acoustic space may be different from the atmospheric pressure. However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the atmospheric pressure of at least one acoustic space may be the same as the atmospheric pressure of the internal space (340a) of the electronic device. For example, the atmospheric pressure of at least one acoustic space may be the same as the atmospheric pressure.

[0124] According to one embodiment, at least one acoustic passage may be separated from the interior space (340a) by at least a portion of the adhesive member (350). For example, a second portion of the adhesive member (350), different from the first portion, may be positioned between the at least one acoustic passage and the interior space (340a). For example, referring to FIG. 5b, the second portion of the adhesive member (350) may be positioned between the second acoustic passage (334) and the interior space (340a).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the internal space (340a) may include a space formed by being surrounded by a housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3), a display panel, and an adhesive member (350). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the internal space (340a) may include a space surrounded by a housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3) and a rear cover (e.g., the rear plate (111) of FIG. 2).

[0126] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating a housing including a first passage and a second passage according to one embodiment.

[0127] The configuration of FIG. 6 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0128] Referring to FIG. 6, the electronic device may include a first space (341) formed adjacent to the hole (321). For example, the housing (310) may include the first space (341). For example, the air vent passage (340) may include the first space (341). The first space (341) may be formed in the housing (310).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage (340) may include a first space (341), a first passage (342), a second passage (343), and / or a second space (344).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the first space (341) can be opened in a direction toward the window (320) (e.g., in the +z direction). The first space (341) can be formed to have a first depth in a direction from the window (320) toward the housing (310) (e.g., in the -z direction). For example, the first space (341) can be formed as a recess that is open in a direction toward the window (320).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a first passage (342) positioned between the hole (321) and the first space (341). For example, the housing (310) may include the first passage (342). For example, the air vent passage (340) may include the first passage (342). The first passage (342) may connect the hole (321) and the first space (341).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the first passage (342) may be formed in the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3). For example, the first passage (342) may include a passage penetrating the housing (310). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first passage (342) may be formed by the housing (310) and the window (320). For example, the first passage (342) may be formed by the combination of the housing (310) and the window (320). For example, the first passage (342) may be formed by a gap spaced between the housing (310) and the window (320). For example, the first passage (342) may be formed by the window (320), a display panel (not shown) disposed under the window (320), an adhesive member (350), and / or the housing (310).

[0133] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second space (344) formed adjacent to the first space (341). For example, the housing (310) may include the second space (344). For example, the air vent passage (340) may include the second space (344). The second space (344) may be formed in the housing (310).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the second space (344) can be open in a direction toward the display panel (and / or the window (320)) (e.g., in the +z direction). The second space (344) can be formed to have a second depth in a direction from the window (320) toward the housing (310) (e.g., in the -z direction). For example, the second space (344) can be formed as a recess that is open in a direction toward the display panel (and / or the window (320)).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the volume of the first space (341) may be different from the volume of the second space (344). For example, the volume of the second space (344) may be larger than the volume of the first space (341). However, this is not limited thereto.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a second passage (343) connecting the first space (341) and the second space (344). For example, the housing (310) may include the second passage (343). For example, the air vent passage (340) may include the second passage (343).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the second passage (343) may be located between the first space (341) and the second space (344). For example, the second passage (343) may be formed between the first space (341) and the second space (344). For example, the second passage (343) may be formed by penetrating the housing (310) between the first space (341) and the second space (344).

[0138] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member may include a first waterproof member (360) disposed between the display panel and the air vent passage (340). For example, the first waterproof member (360) may be disposed between the display panel and the second space (344). For example, the first waterproof member (360) may cover the second space (344).

[0139] According to one embodiment, air flowing into the second space (344) can pass through the first waterproof member (360) and flow into an internal space of the electronic device (e.g., a space formed by the display panel, the adhesive member (350), and the first waterproof member (360). Air in the internal space of the electronic device can pass through the first waterproof member (360) and move into the second space (344).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member (360) can block water or foreign substances (e.g., dust) from flowing into the internal space of the electronic device from the second space (344).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may omit at least some of the configurations of the air vent passage (340) described above, or may include at least one additional configuration. For example, the electronic device may not include the second space (344). However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0142] Figure 7 is a perspective view of the drawing of Figure 6 cut along line A-A' of Figure 6.

[0143] The configuration of FIG. 7 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the display panel (320a) may be directly or indirectly supported by the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3). For example, the display panel (320a) may be disposed above the housing (310). For example, the display panel (320a) may be disposed directly or indirectly on the housing (310). For example, “on” as used herein may include both directly and indirectly.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the window (320) may be directly or indirectly supported by the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3). The window (320) may be supported by the display panel (320a). For example, the window (320) may be disposed on the display panel (320a). For example, the window (320) may be directly or indirectly disposed on the display panel (320a). For example, the display panel (320a) may be disposed between the window (320) and the housing (310).

[0146] According to one embodiment, air may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through the hole (321). The air introduced through the hole (321) may sequentially pass through the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6), the first space (341), the second passage (343), and the second space (344). The air may pass through the first waterproof member (360) and be introduced into the interior of the electronic device.

[0147] According to one embodiment, air inside the electronic device can pass through the first waterproof member (360). The air passing through the first waterproof member (360) can sequentially pass through the second space (344), the second passage (343), the first space (341), and the first passage (342), and move to the outside of the electronic device through the hole (321).

[0148] According to one embodiment, liquid can flow into the interior of the electronic device through the hole (321). The liquid flowing into the hole (321) can sequentially pass through the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6), the first space (341), the second passage (343), and the second space (344). The adhesive member (350) and the first waterproof member (360) can block the liquid from flowing into the interior space of the electronic device.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the first space (341) may be formed to have a first depth in a direction from the window (320) toward the housing (310) (e.g., in the -z direction). The second space (344) may be formed to have a second depth in a direction from the window (320) (and / or the display panel (320a)) toward the housing (310) (e.g., in the -z direction).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the first depth of the first space (341) may be different from the second depth of the second space (344). For example, the first depth may be greater than or equal to the second depth. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first space (341) may have a first width in a direction facing the side of the housing (310) (e.g., in the x-axis direction). The second space (344) may have a second width in a direction facing the side of the housing (310).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the first width of the first space (341) may be less than or equal to the second width of the second space (344), but is not limited thereto.

[0153] FIG. 8 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device including a first waterproof member according to one embodiment.

[0154] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of Figure 8.

[0155] The configurations of FIGS. 8 and 9 may be referenced by configurations of other drawings. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0156] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment, the area of ​​the open portion of the first space (341) may be different from the area of ​​the open portion of the second space (344). For example, the area of ​​the open portion of the second space (344) may be greater than or equal to the area of ​​the open portion of the first space (341). However, this is not limited thereto.

[0157] According to one embodiment, the first waterproofing member (360) may be positioned corresponding to the second space (344). For example, the first waterproofing member (360) may overlap the second space (344). According to one embodiment, the size of the first waterproofing member (360) may be larger than the open area of ​​the second space (344).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the first waterproofing member (360) may include an adhesive portion (361) that secures the first waterproofing member (360) to the housing (310). The adhesive portion (361) may be positioned between the first waterproofing member (360) and the housing (310). In one example, the adhesive portion (361) may be positioned to surround the second space (344).

[0159] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may include an opening (346) penetrating the housing (310). The opening (346) may be formed at a location adjacent to the second space (344). In one example, the open area of ​​the opening (346) may be substantially the same as the open area of ​​the second space (344). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In one example, the housing (310) may include a plurality of openings (346).

[0160] Referring to FIG. 9, according to one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (300) of FIG. 5A) may include a rear cover (370) (e.g., the rear plate (111) of FIG. 2) directly or indirectly disposed on a housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3). The rear cover (370) may be disposed opposite a display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1) with respect to the housing (310). For example, the rear cover (370) may be disposed opposite a window (320) (and / or a display panel (320a)) with respect to the housing (310). For example, the housing (310) may be disposed between the display panel (320a) and the rear cover (370).

[0161] According to one embodiment, the internal space of the electronic device may include a first internal space (345) between the housing (310) and the display (e.g., window (320) and / or display panel (320a)), and a second internal space (347) between the housing (310) and the rear cover (370). According to one embodiment, the first internal space (345) may include a space formed by the housing (310), the display panel (320a), the adhesive member (350), and the first waterproof member (360). For example, the first internal space (345) may include a space formed by being surrounded by the housing (310), the display panel (320a), the adhesive member (350), and the first waterproof member (360).

[0162] According to one embodiment, the second internal space (347) may include a space formed by the housing (310) and the rear cover (370). For example, the second internal space (347) may include a space formed by being surrounded by the housing (3510) and the rear cover (370).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the opening (346) may be located between the first internal space (345) and the second internal space (347). For example, the opening (346) may be formed between the first internal space (345) and the second internal space (347). The opening (346) may connect the first internal space (345) and the second internal space (347). For example, air in the first internal space (345) may pass through the opening (346) to flow into or out of the second internal space (347). For example, air in the second internal space (347) may pass through the opening (346) to flow into or out of the first internal space (345).

[0164] According to one embodiment, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 8). For example, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through the hole and may pass through a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 8). Air passing through the first passage may sequentially pass through a first space (341) and a second passage (343) and then enter a second space (344). Air introduced into the second space (344) may pass through a first waterproof member (360) and enter a first internal space (345) of the electronic device. Air introduced into the first internal space (345) may be introduced into a second internal space (347) through an opening (346).

[0165] In one example, the housing (310) may form a path through which air from outside the electronic device sequentially passes through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 8), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 8), a first space (341), a second passage (343), a second space (344), a first waterproof member (360), a first internal space (345), an opening (346), and a second internal space (347). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the housing (310) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0166] Each embodiment of the present disclosure may be used in combination with other embodiments described herein.

[0167] According to one embodiment, air in an internal space of the electronic device can move to the outside of the electronic device through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 8). For example, air in a second internal space (347) of the electronic device can flow into the first space (345) through an opening (346). Air in the first internal space (345) can sequentially pass through the first waterproof member (360), the second space (344), the second passage (343), the first space (341), the first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 8) and the hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 8) to move to the outside of the electronic device.

[0168] In one example, the housing (310) may form a path through which air in the internal space of the electronic device sequentially passes through the second internal space (347), the opening (346), the first internal space (345), the first waterproof member (360), the second space (344), the second passage (343), the first space (341), the first passage (for example, the first passage (342) of FIG. 8), and the hole (for example, the hole (321) of FIG. 8). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the housing (310) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0169] According to one embodiment, the first waterproof member (360) may be disposed between the display panel (320a) and the housing (310). For example, the first waterproof member (360) may be disposed between the display panel (320a) and the second space (344). For example, the first waterproof member (360) may cover the second space (344).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the first waterproofing member (360) may be attached to the housing (310). For example, the first waterproofing member (360) may be attached to the housing (310) via an adhesive portion (361). For example, the first waterproofing member (360) may be attached to the housing (310) via an adhesive portion (361). The adhesive portion (361) may be disposed between the first waterproofing member (360) and the housing (310). In one example, the adhesive portion (361) may be included in the first waterproofing member (360).

[0171] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the air vent passage (e.g., the air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4) may be formed to have an angle of inclination with respect to a direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) from the display (e.g., the window (320) and / or the display panel (320a)) toward the rear cover (370). For example, the second passage (343) may be formed to have an angle of inclination with respect to a direction from the display toward the rear cover (370). For example, the second passage (343) may be formed to have an angle of inclination with respect to at least one of the first space (341) or the second space (344). In one embodiment, the angle formed between the first space (341) and the second passage (343) may be an acute angle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0172] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the air vent passage is formed to have an inclined angle, so that the process of forming the air vent passage in the housing (310) can be facilitated.

[0173] Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line C-C' of Fig. 8.

[0174] The configuration of FIG. 10 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 10, a housing (310) according to one embodiment may include a recess (310a). The recess (310a) may be positioned spaced apart from a display (e.g., window (320)). For example, a space having a third depth may be formed between the recess (310a) and the display (e.g., window (320)).

[0176] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may include a first space (341) having a first depth in a direction (e.g., the -z direction) toward the housing (310) from the display (e.g., the window (320)). In one example, the first depth may be greater than or equal to the third depth, but is not limited thereto.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the recess (310a) may be positioned corresponding to the hole (321). For example, the recess (310a) may be positioned overlapping the hole (321). For example, when looking down at the electronic device from above (e.g., looking down at the electronic device in the -z direction), the recess (310a) may overlap the hole (321).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the recess (310a) may be formed at a position corresponding to the hole (321). For example, when looking down at the electronic device from above (e.g., looking down at the electronic device in the -z direction), the recess (310a) may be formed at a position overlapping the hole (321).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the housing (310) may be directly or indirectly coupled to a display (e.g., a display panel (320a) of FIG. 9) to form an acoustic output path. For example, the acoustic passage (e.g., a first acoustic passage (332) of FIG. 5a) may include a space formed by a recess (310a) and a window (320) being spaced apart from each other. Sound output from an acoustic component (e.g., an acoustic component (330) of FIG. 4) (e.g., sound output from an acoustic space) may pass through the acoustic passage and be output to the outside of the electronic device through the hole (321).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the first space (341) may be directly or indirectly connected to the acoustic passage. For example, the first space (341) may be connected to the acoustic passage through a first passage (342). The first passage (342) may be located between the first space (341) and the acoustic passage. The first passage (342) may extend from the acoustic passage.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the first passage (342) may include a space formed by combining the housing (310) and the display. For example, the first passage (342) may include a space formed by spacing a recess (310a) and a window (320).

[0182] According to one embodiment, air in the internal space of the electronic device can move to the outside of the electronic device by passing through the first space (341), the first passage (342), and the hole (321). Air outside the electronic device can move to the inside of the electronic device by passing through the hole (321), the first passage (342), and the first space (341).

[0183] FIG. 11 is a plan view illustrating an electronic device including a second waterproof member according to one embodiment.

[0184] The configuration of FIG. 11 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0185] According to one embodiment, the waterproofing member may be disposed on a path through which air passes between the exterior of the electronic device and the interior space of the electronic device. For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on an air vent passage (e.g., the air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4). In one example, the waterproofing member may include a second waterproofing member (460) disposed on the first space (341).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (460) may be disposed between the housing (310) and the display (e.g., the window (320) of FIG. 9). For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may be disposed between the first space (341) and the display. For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may cover the first space (341).

[0187] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (460) may be attached to the housing (310). For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may be attached to the housing (310) via an adhesive member (450). For example, the adhesive member (450) may adhere the second waterproofing member (460) to the first space (341).

[0188] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the adhesive member (450) may be arranged to surround the first space (341). For example, the adhesive member (450) may be arranged to surround the periphery of an open portion of the first space (341). For example, the adhesive member (450) may include an opening corresponding to the first space (341). For example, when the electronic device is viewed in a direction from a display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1) toward the housing (310) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3), the opening of the adhesive member (450) may overlap with the first space (341).

[0189] According to one embodiment, air in the internal space of the electronic device can pass through the second internal space (not shown), the opening (346), the first internal space (345), the second space (344), the second passage (not shown), the first space (341), and the second waterproof member (460). Air from the outside of the electronic device can be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through a hole (for example, the hole (321) of FIG. 4) and can be introduced into the first space (341) through the second waterproof member (460).

[0190] Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Fig. 11 taken along line D-D' of Fig. 11.

[0191] The configuration of FIG. 12 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terms and / or reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (460) (including a waterproof and / or water-resistant material) may be directly or indirectly disposed on the adhesive member (450) including the adhesive material. For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may be disposed at least between the adhesive member (450) and the window. For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may cover an opening of the adhesive member (450) (e.g., defined in the adhesive member (450)). For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may cover the opening of the adhesive member (450) and the first space (341). For example, the second waterproofing member (460) may be disposed at least between the first passage (342) and the first space (341).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (460) may be fixed to the adhesive member (450). In one example, the second waterproofing member (460) may be formed integrally with the adhesive member (450).

[0194] According to one embodiment, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4). For example, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through the hole and may pass through a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6). The air that has passed through the first passage may pass through a second waterproof member (460). The air that has passed through the second waterproof member (460) may sequentially pass through the first space (341) and the second passage (343) and then enter the second space (344). The air introduced into the second space (344) may be introduced into the first internal space of the electronic device (e.g., first internal space (345) of FIG. 9). Although not illustrated in FIG. 12, the electronic device according to one embodiment may further include a first waterproof member (e.g., the first waterproof member (360) of FIG. 6) covering the second space (344). In this case, air introduced into the second space (344) may pass through the first waterproof member and be introduced into the internal space of the electronic device (e.g., the first internal space of the electronic device and the second internal space of the electronic device).

[0195] In one example, the housing (310) may form a path through which air from outside the electronic device sequentially passes through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6), a second waterproof member (360, 460), a first space (341), a second passage (343), and a second space (344). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the housing (310) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0196] According to one embodiment, air in an internal space of an electronic device can move to the outside of the electronic device through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4). For example, air in a first internal space of the electronic device (e.g., first internal space (345) of FIG. 9 and / or second internal space (347) of FIG. 9) can sequentially pass through a second space (344), a second passage (343), a first space (341), a second waterproof member (460), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6) and a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) to move to the outside of the electronic device.

[0197] In one example, the housing (310) may form a path through which air in the internal space of the electronic device sequentially passes through the second space (344), the second passage (343), the first space (341), the second waterproof member (460), the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6), and the hole (e.g., the hole (321) of FIG. 4). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the housing (310) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0198] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view illustrating a configuration of an electronic device including a second waterproof member according to one embodiment.

[0199] The configuration of the electronic device of FIG. 13 may be referenced by the configuration of the electronic device of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0200] Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device according to an embodiment may include a window (520), a housing (510) supporting the window (520), an adhesive member (550), and a waterproof member (e.g., a second waterproof member (560)). However, the configuration of the electronic device is not limited thereto. For example, the electronic device may omit at least one of the above-described components, or may further include at least one other component. For example, the electronic device may include a display panel (not shown) positioned under the window (520). In one example, the electronic device may also be included in at least one other component among the above-described components. For example, the adhesive member (550) and the second waterproof member (560) may be formed integrally.

[0201] In one embodiment, the adhesive member (550) can be disposed between the display (e.g., window (520)) and the housing (510). The adhesive member (550) can be disposed between the display panel and the housing (510). In one example, the adhesive member (550) can at least partially contact the display panel and the housing (510). For example, the adhesive member (550) can adhere the display panel to the housing (510).

[0202] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (550) may include at least one of an adhesive tape, a bond, or silicone, but is not limited thereto. For example, the adhesive member (550) may include a waterproof member. For example, the adhesive member (550) may include a waterproof material. Each of the "waterproof member" and "waterproof material" mentioned herein may include a waterproof and / or water-resistant material.

[0203] In one embodiment, a waterproofing member (e.g., a second waterproofing member (560)) may be disposed between a display (e.g., a window (520)) and a housing (510). In one example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on a path through which air passes between an interior space of the electronic device and an exterior space of the electronic device. For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on (or in) the path to allow air to pass therethrough. For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on (or in) an air vent passage (540).

[0204] In one embodiment, the waterproofing member may include a material that allows gases to pass through, but blocks or substantially blocks the ingress of liquids (e.g., water) and solids. For example, the waterproofing member may include a mesh material, which may be considered an example of a waterproofing material. However, the type of the waterproofing member is not limited thereto.

[0205] In one embodiment, the waterproofing member may cover the air vent passage (540). For example, a second waterproofing member may be positioned at least between the window (520) and the air vent passage (540).

[0206] According to one embodiment, the adhesive member (550) and the waterproof member (e.g., the second waterproof member (560)) can separate the internal space of the electronic device. For example, the adhesive member (550) and the waterproof member can separate the internal space of the electronic device into a waterproof area and a non-waterproof area. For example, the adhesive member (550) and the waterproof member can separate a space formed by a display (e.g., a display panel) being arranged on the housing (510). For example, the adhesive member (550) and the waterproof member can separate at least a space formed by combining the housing (510) and the display (e.g., a display panel). For example, the adhesive member (550) and the waterproof member can separate the space formed by combining the housing (510) and the display into a waterproof area and a non-waterproof area.

[0207] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view illustrating a housing including a third passage according to one embodiment.

[0208] The configuration of FIG. 14 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0209] Referring to FIG. 14, an electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first space (541) formed adjacent to a hole (521). For example, the housing (510) may include and / or form the first space (541). For example, the air vent passage (540) may include the first space (541).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the first space (541) can be open at least in a direction (e.g., +z direction) toward the display (e.g., window (520)). The first space (541) can be formed to have a first depth in a direction (e.g., -z direction) from the window (520) toward the housing (510). For example, the first space (541) can be formed as a recess that is open in a direction toward the window (520).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include at least a first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6) positioned between the hole (521) and the first space (541). For example, the housing (510) may include the first passage. For example, the air vent passage (540) may include the first passage. The first passage may connect at least the hole (521) and the first space (541).

[0212] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a third space (544) formed to face opposite the first space (341). For example, the housing (510) may include the third space (544). For example, the air vent passage (540) may include the third space (544).

[0213] According to one embodiment, the third space (544) can be opened in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first space (541) is opened (e.g., in the +z direction) (e.g., in the -z direction). For example, the third space (544) can be formed as a recess that is opened in a direction from the display (e.g., the window (520) and / or the display panel (520a)) toward the housing (510) (e.g., in the -z direction).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a third passage (543) connecting the first space (541) and the third space (544). For example, the housing (510) may include the third space (544). For example, the air vent passage (540) may include the third passage (543).

[0215] According to one embodiment, the third passage (543) may be located at least between the first space (541) and the third space (544). For example, the third passage (543) may be formed between the first space (541) and the third space (544). For example, the third passage (543) may be formed by penetrating the housing (510) between the first space (541) and the third space (544).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member may include a second waterproof member (560) disposed between the display and the air vent passage (540). For example, the second waterproof member (560) may be disposed at least between the window (520) and the first space (541). For example, the second waterproof member (560) may cover the first space (541).

[0217] According to one embodiment, air may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through the hole (521). The air introduced through the hole (521) may sequentially pass through the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6), the second waterproof member (560), the first space (541), the third passage (543), and the third space (544) to be introduced into the interior of the electronic device.

[0218] According to one embodiment, air inside the electronic device can sequentially pass through the third space (544), the third passage (543), the first space (541), the second waterproof member (560), and the first passage, and move to the outside of the electronic device through the hole (521).

[0219] According to one embodiment, liquid may flow into the interior of the electronic device through the hole (521). The adhesive member (550) and the second waterproof member (560) may block or substantially block the liquid from flowing into the interior space of the electronic device.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the first space (541) may be formed to have a first depth in a direction (e.g., -z direction) from the display (e.g., window (520)) toward the housing (510) (e.g., first support member (211) of FIG. 3). The third space (544) may be formed to have a fourth depth in a direction (e.g., +z direction) from the housing (510) toward the display.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the first depth of the first space (541) may be different from the fourth depth of the third space (544). For example, the first depth may be greater than or equal to the fourth depth. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the first space (541) may have a first width in a direction facing the side of the housing (510) (e.g., in the x-axis direction). The third space (544) may have a third width in a direction facing the side of the housing (510). In one example, the third width may be greater than or equal to the first width, but is not limited thereto.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may omit at least some of the configurations of the air vent passage (540) described above, or may further include at least one configuration. In one example, the electronic device may omit the third space (544). In one example, the electronic device may further include a second space (e.g., the second space (344) of FIG. 7) and a second passage (e.g., the second passage (343) of FIG. 7).

[0224] Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second waterproof member arranged in the electronic device of Fig. 14.

[0225] The configuration of FIG. 15 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0226] According to one embodiment, the waterproofing member may be disposed on a path through which air passes between the exterior of the electronic device and the interior space of the electronic device. For example, the waterproofing member may be disposed on an air vent passage (e.g., the air vent passage (540) of FIG. 14). In one example, the waterproofing member may include a second waterproofing member (560) disposed in the first space (541).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (560) may be disposed between at least the housing (510) and the display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1). For example, the second waterproofing member (560) may be disposed between the first space (541) and the window. For example, the second waterproofing member (560) may cover the first space (541).

[0228] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (560) can be attached to the housing (510). For example, the second waterproofing member (560) can be attached (directly or indirectly) to the housing (510) via an adhesive member (550). For example, the adhesive member (550) can adhere the second waterproofing member (560) to the first space (541).

[0229] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the adhesive member (550) may be arranged to surround the first space (541). For example, the adhesive member (550) may be arranged to surround the periphery of an open portion of the first space (541). For example, the adhesive member (550) may include an opening corresponding to the first space (541). For example, when the electronic device is viewed in a direction from a display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1) toward the housing (510) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3), the opening of the adhesive member (550) may overlap the first space (541).

[0230] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (560) may be directly or indirectly disposed on the adhesive member (550). For example, the second waterproofing member (560) may be disposed at least between the adhesive member (550) and the display. For example, the second waterproofing member (560) may cover an opening of the adhesive member (550). For example, the second waterproofing member (560) may cover the opening of the adhesive member (550) and the first space (541).

[0231] According to one embodiment, the second waterproofing member (560) may be fixed to the adhesive member (550). In one example, the second waterproofing member (560) may be formed integrally with the adhesive member (550).

[0232] Fig. 16 is a plan view showing the back surface of the housing of Fig. 14.

[0233] The configuration of FIG. 16 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0234] According to one embodiment, the housing (510) may include a third space (544) that forms an open hole in the rear surface of the housing (510) (e.g., the surface facing the rear cover). The third space (544) may be directly or indirectly connected to a third passage (e.g., the third passage (543) of FIG. 14). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the housing (510) may omit at least one of the above-described components, or may further include other components. In one example, the third space (544) may be omitted from the housing (510). For example, the third passage may form an open hole in the rear surface of the housing (510).

[0235] Although not illustrated in FIG. 16, the electronic device may include a third waterproof member (not illustrated) disposed in the hole formed on the rear surface of the housing (510). The third waterproof member may be disposed between the housing (510) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3) and the rear cover (e.g., the rear plate (111) of FIG. 2). For example, the third waterproof member may be disposed between the third space (544) and the rear cover. For example, the third waterproof member may cover the third space (544). The third waterproof member may be referred to as the waterproof member described above.

[0236] Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Fig. 15 taken along line E-E' of Fig. 15.

[0237] The configuration of Figure 17 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terms and / or reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0238] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a back cover (570) (e.g., the back plate (111) of FIG. 2) directly or indirectly disposed on a housing (510) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3). The back cover (570) may be disposed opposite a display (e.g., the window (520) and / or the display panel (520a)) with respect to the housing (510). For example, the housing (510) may be disposed between a display (e.g., the display (101) of FIG. 1) and the back cover (570).

[0239] According to one embodiment, the internal space of the electronic device may include a second inner space (inner air space) (545) between the housing (510) and the rear cover (570). According to one embodiment, the second inner space (545) may include a space formed by the housing (510) and the rear cover (570). For example, the second inner space (545) may include a space formed by being surrounded by the housing (510) and the rear cover (570).

[0240] According to one embodiment, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through a hole (e.g., hole (521) of FIG. 14). For example, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through the hole and may pass through a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6). The air that has passed through the first passage may pass through a second waterproof member (560). The air that has passed through the second waterproof member (560) may sequentially pass through the first space (541) and the third passage (543) and be introduced into a third space (544). The air introduced into the third space (544) may be introduced into a second internal space (545) of the electronic device. Although not shown in FIG. 17, if the electronic device according to one embodiment includes a third waterproof member covering the third space (544), air introduced into the third space (544) may pass through the third waterproof member and enter the second internal space (545) of the electronic device.

[0241] In one example, the housing (510) may form a path through which air from outside the electronic device sequentially passes through a hole (e.g., hole (521) of FIG. 14), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6), a second waterproof member (560), a first space (541), a third passage (543), and a third space (544). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the housing (510) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0242] According to one embodiment, air in an internal space of an electronic device can move to the outside of the electronic device through a hole (e.g., hole (521) of FIG. 14). For example, air in a second internal space (545) of the electronic device can sequentially pass through a third space (544), a third passage (543), a first space (541), a second waterproof member (560), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6), and a hole (e.g., hole (521) of FIG. 14) to move to the outside of the electronic device.

[0243] In one example, the housing (510) may form a path through which air in the second internal space (545) sequentially passes through the third space (544), the third passage (543), the first space (541), the second waterproof member (560), the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6), and the hole (e.g., the hole (521) of FIG. 14). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the housing (510) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0244] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the air vent passage (e.g., the air vent passage (540) of FIG. 14) may be formed to have an inclined angle with respect to a direction (e.g., the z-axis direction) from the display (e.g., the window (520) and / or the display panel (520a)) toward the rear cover (570). For example, the third passage (543) may be formed to have an inclined angle with respect to a direction from the display toward the rear cover (570). For example, the third passage (543) may be formed to have an inclined angle with respect to at least one of the first space (541) or the third space (544). In one embodiment, the angle formed between the first space (541) and the third passage (543) may be an obtuse angle. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0245] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the air vent passage may be formed to have an inclined angle, making it easy to form the air vent passage in the housing (510).

[0246] Hereinafter, a case in which the electronic device of the present disclosure includes a foldable electronic device will be described.

[0247] According to one embodiment, a housing (e.g., housing (310) of FIG. 4) may include a first housing (not shown) and a second housing (not shown). The first housing and the second housing may be rotatably connected to each other, directly or indirectly. For example, the first housing and the second housing may be rotatably coupled to each other. For example, the first housing and the second housing may be rotatably coupled to each other via at least one hinge assembly. The first housing may be referred to as the housing of the electronic device described above (e.g., housing (310) of FIG. 4).

[0248] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may have an unfolded state, a folded state, and / or an intermediate state.

[0249] In one embodiment, the unfolded state may include a state in which at least a portion of the housing is unfolded. For example, the unfolded state may include a state in which the first housing and the second housing are arranged at a 180-degree angle. For example, the unfolded state may include a state in which the first side of the first housing is arranged in the same direction as the first side of the second housing.

[0250] In one embodiment, the folded state may include a state in which the housing is folded. For example, the folded state may include a state in which the first housing and the second housing are arranged to face each other. For example, the folded state may include a state in which the first side of the first housing and the first side of the second housing are arranged to face each other. For example, the folded state may include a state in which the first side of the first housing and the first side of the second housing are arranged to face each other in opposite directions. For example, the folded state may include a state in which the first housing and the second housing form a narrow angle (e.g., between 0 and 10 degrees) with each other and face each other. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the folded state may include a state in which the second side opposite the first side of the first housing and the second side opposite the first side of the second housing are arranged to face each other.

[0251] In one embodiment, the intermediate state may include a state in which the first housing and the second housing are arranged at a certain angle with respect to each other. However, the specific angles formed by the first housing and the second housing in the unfolded state, the folded state, and the intermediate state are for convenience of explanation and are not limited thereto.

[0252] In one embodiment, a display (e.g., display (101) of FIG. 1) may include a flexible display disposed across a first housing and a second housing. The flexible display may include a window and / or a display panel. In one example, the window and / or the display panel may include a flexible material. For example, the window may include a flexible window. For example, the display panel may include a flexible display panel. The window may be referenced by a window of the present disclosure (e.g., window (320) of FIG. 7). The display panel may be referenced by a display panel of the present disclosure (e.g., display panel (320a) of FIG. 7).

[0253] According to one embodiment, the flexible display can be directly or indirectly mounted on a recess formed by the first housing and the second housing. In one embodiment, the flexible display can include a first region and a second region. The first region and the second region of the flexible display can be divided with respect to an axis (e.g., a rotation axis) that serves as a reference for folding or unfolding the electronic device. For example, the flexible display can be divided into a folding region having a predetermined curvature when the electronic device is folded with respect to the axis, a first region adjacent to the first housing with respect to the folding region, and a second region adjacent to the second housing with respect to the folding region. In one example, the first region and the second region can have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the axis. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the arrangement structure of the first region and the second region of the flexible display may vary depending on the state of the electronic device. In one example, when the electronic device is in an unfolded state, the first region and the second region of the flexible display may form a 180-degree angle with respect to each other. In one example, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first region and the second region of the flexible display may form a narrow angle (e.g., between 0 and 10 degrees) with respect to each other and may face each other. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, when the electronic device is in a folded state, the first region and the second region of the flexible display may form a narrow angle (e.g., between 0 and 10 degrees) with respect to each other and may be arranged to face opposite directions. In one example, when the electronic device is in an intermediate state, the first region and the second region of the flexible display may form an angle that is greater than that in the folded state and less than that in the unfolded state. For example, a flexible display may be formed of a curved surface having at least a portion of a predetermined curvature, and the curvature may be smaller than when the flexible display is folded. However, the specific angles formed by the first region and the second region in the unfolded state, folded state, and intermediate state described above are for convenience of explanation and are not limited thereto.

[0255] In one embodiment, a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) may be formed between the first housing and the flexible display. For example, the hole may be formed between an edge of the flexible display and a first side of the first housing. For example, the hole may be formed as a gap in which the edge of the flexible display and the first housing are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance. In one embodiment, the first housing may include the air vent passage (e.g., air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4).

[0256] In one embodiment, in a folded state of the electronic device, the hole may face the second housing. For example, the hole may face the first surface of the second housing. In one embodiment, the second housing (e.g., the first surface of the second housing) may block the air vent passage included in the first housing. For example, the hole may be in contact with the first surface of the second housing. For example, the first surface of the second housing may cover the hole. Therefore, the breathability of the electronic device may be reduced.

[0257] Referring to FIGS. 18, 19, 20 and 21, the present disclosure can provide an electronic device that improves breathability of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0258] FIG. 18 is a plan view illustrating a housing including a fourth passage according to one embodiment.

[0259] The configuration of Fig. 18 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to the configuration of Fig. 18.

[0260] Referring to FIG. 18, a housing (610) according to one embodiment may include a fourth passage (647) directly or indirectly connected to the first space (641). For example, an air vent passage (e.g., air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4) may include the fourth passage (647).

[0261] According to one embodiment, the fourth passage (647) may be located between the first space (641) and the side of the first housing (610). For example, the fourth passage (647) may be formed between the first space (641) and the side of the first housing (610). The fourth passage (647) may be directly or indirectly connected to the first space (641).

[0262] According to one embodiment, the fourth passage (647) may be connected to the first space (641) to connect the exterior of the electronic device and the interior space of the electronic device. For example, the fourth passage (647) may be opened in a direction toward which the side of the first housing (610) faces (e.g., in the -x direction). For example, the fourth passage (647) may form a first hole (648) that is open in a direction toward which the side of the first housing (610) faces. The first hole (648) may be formed on the side of the first housing (610).

[0263] According to one embodiment, the fourth passage (647) may be connected to the second space (644) through the first space (641). For example, the first space (641) may be located between the fourth passage (647) and the second space (644). For example, the first space (641) may be formed between the fourth passage (647) and the second space (644).

[0264] In one embodiment, the fourth passage (647) may be connected to the second passage (643) through the first space (641). For example, the first space (641) may be located between the fourth passage (647) and the second passage (643). For example, the first space (641) may be formed between the fourth passage (647) and the second passage (643). In one example, when looking down on the electronic device from above, the fourth passage (647) may be formed to face in the opposite direction to the second passage (643) with respect to the first space (641).

[0265] According to one embodiment, in a folded state of the electronic device, air from the outside of the electronic device may be introduced into the inside of the electronic device through at least one of a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) or the first hole (648). For example, air from the outside of the electronic device may be introduced into the inside of the electronic device through the first hole (648) and may be introduced into the internal space of the electronic device through the fourth passage (647). For example, air that has passed through the fourth passage (647) may sequentially pass through the first space (641) and the second passage (643) and be introduced into the second space (644). Air introduced into the second space (644) may be introduced into the first internal space (645) of the electronic device through the first waterproof member (660). Air introduced into the first internal space (645) may be introduced into the second internal space (not shown) of the electronic device through the opening (646).

[0266] In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air outside the electronic device sequentially passes through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6), a first space (641), a second passage (643), and a second space (644) to pass through the first waterproof member (660). In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air outside the electronic device sequentially passes through the first hole (648), the fourth passage (647), the first space (641), the second passage (643), and the second space (644) to pass through the first waterproof member (660). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the first housing (610) that form the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one more component may be added. According to one embodiment, the first housing (610) may include a fourth passage (647) to improve the breathability of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0267] Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of Fig. 18 taken along line F-F' of Fig. 18.

[0268] The configuration of Fig. 19 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. For configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings, the same terms and / or the same reference numerals are used, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0269] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a rear cover (670) disposed on a first housing (610). The rear cover (670) may be disposed opposite a flexible display (e.g., a window (620) and / or a display panel (6520a)) with respect to the first housing (610). For example, at least a portion of the first housing (610) may be disposed between the flexible display and the rear cover (670).

[0270] According to one embodiment, the internal space of the electronic device may include a first internal space (645) between the first housing (610) (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3) and the display panel (620a), and a second internal space (649) between the first housing (610) and the rear cover (670). According to one embodiment, the first internal space (645) may include a space formed at least partially by the first housing (610), the display panel (620a), the adhesive member (650), and the first waterproof member (660). For example, the first internal space (645) may include a space formed by being surrounded by the first housing (610), the display panel (620a), the adhesive member (650) including the adhesive material, and the first waterproof member (660).

[0271] According to one embodiment, the second internal space (649) may include a space formed at least partially by the first housing (610) and the rear cover (670). For example, the second internal space (649) may include a space formed by being surrounded by the first housing (610) and the rear cover (670).

[0272] According to one embodiment, in a folded state of the electronic device, air from outside the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through at least one of a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) or a first hole (648). For example, air introduced into the first internal space (645) may be introduced into the second internal space (649) of the electronic device through the opening (646).

[0273] In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air from outside the electronic device sequentially passes through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6), a first space (641), a second passage (643), a second space (644), a first internal space (645), an opening (646), and a second internal space (649), and through a first waterproof member (660).

[0274] In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air from outside the electronic device sequentially passes through the first hole (648), the fourth passage (647), the first space (641), the second passage (643), the second space (644), the first waterproof member (660), the first internal space (645), the opening (636), and the second internal space (649). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the first housing (610) that form the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0275] According to one embodiment, in a folded state of the electronic device, air in an internal space of the electronic device can move to the outside of the electronic device through at least one of a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) or a first hole (648). For example, air in a second internal space (649) of the electronic device can pass through the opening (646) and flow into the first internal space (645) of the electronic device. Air in the first internal space (645) of the electronic device can pass through the first waterproof member (660) and sequentially pass through the second space (644), the second passage (643), the first space (641), the first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6) and the hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) to move to the outside of the electronic device. Air in the first internal space (645) of the electronic device can pass through the first waterproof member (660) and sequentially pass through the second space (644), the second passage (643), the first space (641), the fourth passage (647), and the first hole (648) to move to the outside of the electronic device.

[0276] In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air in the first internal space (645) and / or air in the second internal space (649) passes through the first waterproof member (660) and sequentially passes through the second space (644), the second passage (643), the first space (641), the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6) and the hole (e.g., the hole (321) of FIG. 4). In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air in the first internal space (645) and / or air in the second internal space (649) passes through the first waterproof member (660) and sequentially passes through the second space (644), the second passage (643), the first space (641), the fourth passage (647) and the first hole (648). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above components of the first housing (610) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one more component may be added.

[0277] FIG. 20 is a perspective view illustrating a housing including a fifth passage and a sixth passage according to one embodiment.

[0278] Fig. 21 is a plan view of the electronic device of Fig. 20.

[0279] The configurations of FIGS. 20 and 21 may be referenced by the configurations of other drawings. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0280] Referring to FIGS. 20 and 21, a housing (710) according to one embodiment may include a fifth passage (748) connected to a second space (744) (e.g., the second space (344) of FIG. 6). For example, an air vent passage (e.g., the air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4) may include the fifth passage (748).

[0281] According to one embodiment, the fifth passage (748) may be located between the second space (744) and a side of the first housing (710). For example, the fifth passage (748) may be formed between the second space (744) and a side of the first housing (710). The fifth passage (748) may be connected to the second space (744).

[0282] According to one embodiment, the fifth passage (748) may be connected to the second space (744) to connect the exterior of the electronic device and the interior space of the electronic device. For example, the fifth passage (748) may be opened in a direction (e.g., -x direction) toward the side of the first housing (710). For example, the fifth passage (748) may form a second hole (749) that is open in a direction toward the side of the first housing (710). The second hole (749) may be formed on the side of the first housing (710).

[0283] In one embodiment, the housing (710) may include a sixth passage (747). The sixth passage (747) may be positioned between the second space (744) and the fifth passage (748). For example, the sixth passage (747) may be formed between the second space (744) and the fifth passage (748). The sixth passage (747) may connect the second space (744) and the fifth passage (748). In one example, when the electronic device is viewed from above, at least one of the fifth passage (748) or the sixth passage (747) may be positioned to form an inclined angle with respect to the second passage (743). For example, when the electronic device is viewed from above, at least one of the fifth passage (748) or the sixth passage (747) may be formed to form an inclined angle with respect to the second passage (743).

[0284] In one embodiment, the width of the fifth passage (748) may be different from the width of the sixth passage (747). For example, the width of the fifth passage (748) may be greater than the width of the sixth passage (747). However, this is not limited thereto.

[0285] According to one embodiment, in a folded state of the electronic device, air from the outside of the electronic device may be introduced into the inside of the electronic device through at least one of a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) or a second hole (749). For example, air from the outside of the electronic device may be introduced into the inside of the electronic device through the second hole (749), and may be introduced into the internal space of the electronic device through the fifth passage (748) and the sixth passage (747). For example, air that has passed through the fifth passage (748) and the sixth passage (747) may sequentially pass through the second space (744) and the first waterproof member (760) and be introduced into the first internal space (745). Air introduced into the first internal space (745) may be introduced into the second internal space (not shown) of the electronic device through the opening (746).

[0286] In one example, the first housing (710) may form a path through which air outside the electronic device sequentially passes through a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4), a first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6), a first space (741), a second passage (743), and a second space (744), and passes through a first waterproof member (760).

[0287] In one example, the first housing (710) may form a path through which air from outside the electronic device sequentially passes through the second hole (749), the fifth passage (748), the sixth passage (747), the second space (744), the first waterproof member (760), the first internal space (745), the opening (746), and the second internal space. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the first housing (710) that form the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0288] According to one embodiment, in a folded state of the electronic device, air in an internal space of the electronic device can move to the outside of the electronic device through at least one of a hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) or a second hole (749). For example, air in a second internal space (not shown) of the electronic device can pass through an opening (746) and flow into a first internal space (745) of the electronic device. Air in the first internal space (745) of the electronic device can pass through a first waterproof member (760) and sequentially pass through the second space (744), the second passage (743), the first space (741), the first passage (e.g., first passage (342) of FIG. 6) and the hole (e.g., hole (321) of FIG. 4) to move to the outside of the electronic device.

[0289] According to one embodiment, air in a second internal space (not shown) of the electronic device can pass through the opening (746), the first internal space (745), the first waterproof member (760), and then sequentially pass through the second space (744), the sixth passage (747), the fifth passage (748), and the second hole (749) to move to the outside of the electronic device.

[0290] In one example, the first housing (710) may form a path through which air in the second internal space (not shown) passes through the opening (746), the first internal space (745), the first waterproof member (760), and then sequentially passes through the second space (744), the second passage (743), the first space (741), the first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6), and the hole (e.g., the hole (321) of FIG. 4). In one example, the first housing (610) may form a path through which air in the second internal space (not shown) passes through the opening (746), the first internal space (745), the first waterproof member (760), and then sequentially passes through the second space (644), the sixth passage (747), the fifth passage (748), and the second hole (749). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, at least one of the above-described components of the first housing (710) forming the path through which the air passes may be omitted, or at least one additional component may be added.

[0291] According to one embodiment, the first housing (710) may include at least one of the fifth passage (748) or the sixth passage (747) to improve breathability of the electronic device in a folded state.

[0292] As described above, an electronic device according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (e.g., the housing (310) of FIG. 4) forming an outer side of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a display panel (e.g., the display panel (320a) of FIG. 7) directly or indirectly disposed on the housing. The electronic device may include a transparent window (e.g., the transparent window (320) of FIG. 5a) directly or indirectly disposed on the display panel. The transparent window may form a front surface of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a hole (e.g., the hole (321) of FIG. 4) formed by at least a portion of the transparent window. The electronic device may include at least one acoustic passage formed within the electronic device (for example, at least one of the first acoustic passage (332) or the second acoustic passage (334) of FIG. 5B) and a speaker (for example, the acoustic component (330) of FIG. 4) that outputs sound to the outside of the electronic device through the hole. An acoustic air space within the electronic device may be connected to the outside through the at least one acoustic passage. The electronic device may include an air vent passage formed in the housing (for example, the air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4). The air vent passage may be configured to equalize an air pressure of an internal space of the electronic device (for example, at least one of the first internal space (345) or the second internal space (347) of FIG. 9) to atmospheric pressure through the hole. The internal space independent of the acoustic air space of the electronic device may be connected to the outside of the electronic device through the air vent passage. The electronic device may include a waterproof member (e.g., at least one of the first waterproof member (360) of FIG. 5A and / or the second waterproof member (460) of FIG. 11) disposed on the air vent passage to allow air to pass through.

[0293] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include a first space (e.g., the first space (341) of FIG. 6) open in a direction toward the transparent window at a location adjacent to the hole. The air vent passage may be different from the at least one acoustic passage.

[0294] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include a first passage (e.g., a first passage (342) of FIG. 6) positioned between the hole and the first space. The first passage may connect the hole and the first space. The housing may include a recess (e.g., a recess (310a) of FIG. 10) spaced apart from the transparent window. The housing may include the recess to form the transparent window and the first passage.

[0295] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include a second space (e.g., the second space (344) of FIG. 6) open in a direction toward the display panel. The air vent passage may include a second passage (e.g., the second passage (343) of FIG. 6) located between the first space and the second space. The second passage may connect the first space and the second space.

[0296] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an adhesive member (e.g., adhesive member (450) of FIG. 11) disposed between the display panel and the housing. The electronic device may include a rear cover disposed on the housing. The rear cover may be disposed opposite the display panel. The internal space of the electronic device may be located between the display panel and the second space. The internal space of the electronic device may include a first internal space (e.g., first internal space (345) of FIG. 9) formed by separating the display panel and the housing by the adhesive member. The internal space of the electronic device may include a second internal space (e.g., second internal space (347) of FIG. 9) between the housing and the rear cover. The second space may be connected to the first internal space. The housing may include an opening penetrating the housing. The opening may connect the first internal space and the second internal space.

[0297] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member may include a first waterproof member (e.g., the first waterproof member (360) of FIG. 5A) disposed between the display panel and the second space. The first waterproof member may cover the second space.

[0298] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member may include a second waterproof member (e.g., the second waterproof member (460) of FIG. 11) disposed between the first space and the transparent window. The second waterproof member may cover the first space.

[0299] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include the first space. The air vent passage may include a third space (e.g., the third space (544) of FIG. 14) that is open in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first space is opened. The air vent passage may include a third passage (e.g., the third passage (543) of FIG. 14) located between the first space and the third space. The third passage may connect the first space and the third space.

[0300] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an adhesive member disposed between the display panel and the housing. The waterproof member may be disposed on the adhesive member.

[0301] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a rear cover (e.g., rear cover (370) of FIG. 9) disposed on the housing. The rear cover may be disposed opposite the display panel. At least a portion of the air vent passage may be formed to have an angle of inclination with respect to a direction from the display panel toward the rear cover.

[0302] In one embodiment, the transparent window may cover the air vent passage so that the air vent passage is not visible from the outside of the electronic device.

[0303] In one embodiment, the housing may include the first housing. The housing may include a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing about a rotational axis. The hole may be located between a side of the first housing and an edge of the transparent window. The hole may be formed such that at least a portion of the edge of the first housing and the transparent window are spaced apart from each other. The air vent passage may be formed in the first housing.

[0304] In one embodiment, the first housing may include the first space. The housing may include a fourth passage (e.g., the fourth passage (647) of FIG. 19) forming a first hole (e.g., the first hole (648) of FIG. 19) that is open in a direction facing the side of the first housing. The fourth passage may be formed between the first space and the side of the first housing. The fourth passage may be connected to the first space.

[0305] According to one embodiment, the first housing may include a fifth passage (e.g., the fifth passage (748) of FIG. 20) forming a second hole (e.g., the second hole (749) of FIG. 20) open in a direction toward a side of the first housing. The fifth passage may include a second space. The fifth passage may be formed between the second space and a side of the first housing. The fifth passage may be connected to the second space.

[0306] According to one embodiment, the first housing may include a sixth passage (e.g., the sixth passage (747) of FIG. 20). The sixth passage may be formed between the second space and the fifth passage. The sixth passage may connect the second space and the fifth passage. The width of the fifth passage may be greater than the width of the sixth passage.

[0307] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an adhesive member (e.g., adhesive member (350) of FIG. 5B) disposed between the display panel and the housing. The sound passage may be formed by separating the display panel and the housing by the adhesive member. The sound passage may include at least one of a first sound passage connecting the sound space and the hole or a second sound passage connecting the sound space and the hole.

[0308] As described above, an electronic device according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (e.g., the side bezel structure (118) of FIG. 1) forming a side of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a display panel (e.g., the display panel (320a) of FIG. 7) supported by the housing (e.g., the first support member (211) of FIG. 3). The electronic device may include a front plate (e.g., the window (320) of FIG. 7) directly or indirectly supported by the display panel. The front plate may form a front of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a slit (e.g., the hole (321) of FIG. 4) formed between a side of the electronic device and an edge of the front plate, at least a portion of an edge of the housing and the front plate being spaced apart from each other. Sound may be output through the slit. The electronic device may include a speaker (e.g., an acoustic component (330) of FIG. 4) disposed inside the electronic device. The speaker may output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least one acoustic passage (e.g., at least one of the first acoustic passage (332) or the second acoustic passage (334) of FIG. 5B) formed inside the electronic device and the slit. The housing may include an air vent passage (e.g., an air vent passage (340) of FIG. 4) that opens in a direction toward the front plate at a position adjacent to the slit and connects the slit and the internal space of the electronic device. The housing may include the air vent passage to form a path for air to flow between the outside of the electronic device and the internal space of the electronic device.The electronic device may include a waterproof member (e.g., the first waterproof member (360) of FIG. 5A and / or the second waterproof member (460) of FIG. 11) disposed on the path to allow the air to pass through.

[0309] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include a first space (e.g., the first space (341) of FIG. 6) open in a direction toward the front plate at a location adjacent to the second slit. The air vent passage may include a first passage (e.g., the first passage (342) of FIG. 6) positioned between the slit and the first space. The first passage may connect the slit and the first space. The housing may include a recess (e.g., the recess (310a) of FIG. 10) spaced apart from the front plate. The housing may include the recess to form the first passage with the front plate.

[0310] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include a second space (e.g., the second space (344) of FIG. 6) open in a direction toward the front plate. The air vent passage may include a second passage (e.g., the second passage (343) of FIG. 6) located between the first space and the second space. The second passage may connect the first space and the second space.

[0311] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a back plate (e.g., a back cover (370) of FIG. 9) disposed on the housing. The back plate may be disposed opposite the front plate. An internal space of the electronic device may include a first internal space (e.g., a first internal space (345) of FIG. 9) between the front plate and the housing. The internal space of the electronic device may include a second internal space (e.g., a second internal space (347) of FIG. 9) between the housing and the back plate. The second space may be connected to the first internal space. The housing may include an opening (e.g., an opening (346) of FIG. 9) penetrating the housing. The opening may connect the first internal space and the second internal space.

[0312] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member may include a first waterproof member (e.g., the first waterproof member (360) of FIG. 9) disposed between the front plate and the second space. The first waterproof member may cover the second space.

[0313] According to one embodiment, the waterproof member may include a second waterproof member (e.g., the second waterproof member (460) of FIG. 11) disposed between the first space and the front plate. The second waterproof member may cover the first space.

[0314] According to one embodiment, the air vent passage may include the first space. The air vent passage may include a third space (e.g., the third space (544) of FIG. 14) that is open in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first space is opened. The air vent passage may include a third passage (e.g., the third passage (543) of FIG. 14) located between the first space and the third space. The third passage may connect the first space and the third space.

[0315] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include an adhesive member (e.g., adhesive member (350) of FIG. 5A) disposed between the front plate and the housing. The waterproof member may be disposed on the adhesive member.

[0316] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a rear plate (e.g., rear cover (370) of FIG. 9) disposed on the housing. The rear plate may be disposed opposite the front plate. At least a portion of the air vent passage may be formed to have an inclined angle with respect to a direction from the front plate toward the rear plate.

[0317] In one embodiment, the front plate may cover the air vent passage so that the air vent passage is not visible from the outside of the electronic device.

[0318] According to one embodiment, the housing may include the first housing. The housing may include a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing about a rotational axis. The display panel may include a flexible display panel. The flexible display panel may be disposed on the first housing and the second housing. The slit may be formed between the first housing and the flexible display panel. The first housing may include the air vent passage.

[0319] In one embodiment, the first housing may include the first space. The housing may include a fourth passage (e.g., the fourth passage (647) of FIG. 19) forming a first hole (e.g., the first hole (648) of FIG. 19) that is open in a direction facing the side of the first housing. The fourth passage may be formed between the first space and the side of the first housing. The fourth passage may be connected to the first space.

[0320] According to one embodiment, the first housing may include a fifth passage (e.g., the fifth passage (748) of FIG. 20) forming a second hole (e.g., the second hole (749) of FIG. 20) open in a direction toward a side of the first housing. The fifth passage may include a second space. The fifth passage may be formed between the second space and a side of the first housing. The fifth passage may be connected to the second space.

[0321] According to one embodiment, the first housing may include a sixth passage (e.g., the sixth passage (747) of FIG. 20). The sixth passage may be formed between the second space and the fifth passage. The sixth passage may connect the second space and the fifth passage. The width of the fifth passage may be greater than the width of the sixth passage.

[0322] In the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

[0323] While the detailed description of the present disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be determined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents of the claims. While the present disclosure has been described with reference to various embodiments, it should be understood that the various embodiments are illustrative and not restrictive. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes in form and detail can be made without departing from the true spirit and full scope of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents. Furthermore, it should be understood that any embodiment described herein can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment described herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, A housing forming at least the outer side of the electronic device; A display panel disposed on the housing; A transparent window disposed on the display panel and forming at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device; A hole formed by at least a portion of the transparent window; A speaker configured to output sound to the outside of the electronic device through at least one acoustic passage formed within the electronic device and the hole, wherein an acoustic air space within the electronic device is connected to the outside through at least the at least one acoustic passage; An air vent passage formed in and / or adjacent to the housing and configured to equalize the pressure of the inner air space of the electronic device to the atmospheric pressure through the hole, the inner air space being independent of the acoustic space being connected to the outside at least through the air vent passage; and A waterproof member configured to allow air to pass through and arranged in the air vent passage; Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, The air vent passage includes a first space (air space) open toward the transparent window at a location adjacent to the hole, and is different from the at least one acoustic passage. Electronic devices.

3. In claim 2 The air vent passage includes at least a first passage located between the hole and the first space, The above first passage connects at least the hole and the first space, The housing includes a recess spaced apart from the transparent window to form at least the transparent window and the first passage, Electronic devices.

4. In claim 2, The air vent passage includes a second space open toward the display panel, and a second passage located at least between the first space and the second space, The second passage connects at least the first space and the second space, Electronic devices.

5. In claim 4, an adhesive member disposed between at least the display panel and the housing; and Further comprising a rear cover disposed on the housing and opposite the display panel; The internal space of the electronic device is located at least between the display panel and the second space, and includes at least a first internal space formed by separating the display panel and the housing by at least the adhesive member, and at least a second internal space between the housing and the rear cover. The above second space is connected to the above first internal space, The housing includes an opening penetrating the housing, The above opening connects at least the first internal space and the second internal space, Electronic devices.

6. In claim 4, The waterproof member includes at least a first waterproof member disposed between the display panel and the second space, The first waterproofing member covers at least the second space, Electronic devices.

7. In claim 2, The waterproof member includes at least a second waterproof member disposed between the first space and the transparent window, The second waterproofing member covers at least the first space, Electronic devices.

8. In claim 1, The air vent passage includes a first space, a third space (air space) open in a direction opposite to the direction in which the first space is opened, and a third passage located at least between the first space and the third space, The third passage connects at least the first space and the third space, Electronic devices.

9. In claim 1, Further comprising an adhesive member disposed between at least the display panel and the housing, The above waterproofing member is placed on the above adhesive member, Electronic devices.

10. In claim 1, further comprising a rear cover disposed on the housing and opposite the display panel; At least a portion of the air vent passage is formed to have an angle of inclination with respect to the direction from the display panel toward the rear cover, Electronic devices.

11. In claim 1, The above transparent window covers the air vent passage so that the air vent passage is not visible from the outside of the electronic device. Electronic devices.

12. In claim 1, The housing includes a first housing and a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing about a rotational axis, The hole is positioned between the side of the first housing and the edge of the transparent window, and at least a portion of the edge of the first housing and the transparent window is formed apart from each other. The above air vent passage is formed in the first housing, Electronic devices.

13. In claim 12, The first housing includes a first space and a fourth passage forming a first hole open in a direction toward the side of the first housing, The fourth passage is formed at least between the first space and the side of the first housing, and is connected to the first space. Electronic devices.

14. In claim 12, The first housing includes a fifth passage forming a second hole open in a direction toward which the side of the first housing faces, The fifth passage is formed at least between the second space and the side of the first housing, and is connected to the second space. Electronic devices.

15. In claim 14, The first housing includes a sixth passage, The sixth passage is formed at least between the second space and the fifth passage, and connects the second space and the fifth passage, The width of the above fifth passage is greater than the width of the above sixth passage, Electronic devices.

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