Storage case for wearable ring device

Abstract

Provided, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure, is a storage case for a wearable ring device, the storage case comprising: a first housing configured to support a wearable ring device, and comprising a projecting portion configured to enable fitting the wearable ring device thereon; and a second housing rotatably connected to the first housing by means of a hinge, and comprising a light-transmissive member which has a recess configured to enable the projecting portion of the first housing and the wearable ring device to be inserted therein during a folded state of the storage case, and a ring-shaped support member which is coupled to the light-transmissive member so as to have an inclined surface configured to surround the wearable ring device during the folded state of the storage case, wherein, during the folded state of the storage case, the inclined surface of the support member is configured to reflect light so as to enable the wearable ring device to be visible through the light-transmissive member of the second housing.

Description

Storage case for wearable ring devices

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a storage case for a wearable ring device.

[0002] The wearable ring device can be stored in a storage case and charged while protected from the outside.

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

[0004] Storage cases for wearable ring devices may have limited functionality in storing and charging the wearable ring device, which may make it difficult to satisfy user satisfaction.

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a storage case for a wearable ring device that can enhance user experience.

[0006] Various embodiments of the present disclosure are provided to address or at least alleviate the above-mentioned problems.

[0007] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0008] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage case for a wearable ring device is provided, wherein the storage case may include a first housing and a second housing. The first housing is configured to support the wearable ring device and may include a protrusion configured to allow the wearable ring device to be inserted therein. The second housing may be rotatably connected to the first housing via a hinge. The second housing may include a light-transmitting member having a protrusion of the first housing and a recess configured to allow the wearable ring device to be inserted therein when the storage case is in a folded state. The second housing may include a ring-shaped support member coupled to the light-transmitting member so as to have an inclined surface configured to surround the wearable ring device when the storage case is in a folded state. The inclined surface of the support member is configured to reflect light so that the wearable ring device is visible through the light-transmitting member of the second housing when the storage case is in a folded state.

[0009] The storage case for a wearable ring device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can enhance the visual user experience when using the storage case beyond its function of storing and charging the wearable ring device, thereby increasing user satisfaction with the storage case. Other effects that can be obtained or expected from various embodiments of the present disclosure will be disclosed directly or implicitly in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0010] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an unfolded state of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device and an exploded perspective view of a portion of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device and an exploded perspective view of a portion of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device and an exploded perspective view of a portion of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device placed in an unfolded storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a wearable ring device placed in a storage case in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable ring device placed in a storage case in a folded state, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 8, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second support member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating an operation of placing a light shielding layer on a first cover member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a second support member, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a storage case in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable ring device placed in a storage case in a folded state, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 8, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a portion of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable ring device placed in a storage case in a folded state, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 8, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing status indicator lights of a storage case according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail. The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While numerous specific details are included herein to aid understanding, they are to be considered merely exemplary. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0029] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their bibliographic meanings, but are merely used to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure by the inventors. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0030] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present disclosure, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When one element (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “coupled” or “connected” to another element (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively,” the element may be connected to the other element, either directly or indirectly (e.g., through a third component).

[0031] Each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may comprise a single or multiple entities. One or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each component of the multiple components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component of the multiple components prior to integration.

[0032] In the present disclosure, “disposed on XX” can be understood as disposed adjacent to XX, disposed in substantial contact with XX, or coupled to XX. In the present disclosure, “positioned on XX” can be understood as disposed adjacent to XX, disposed in substantial contact with XX, or coupled to XX.

[0033] In the present disclosure, when the term "substantially" is used to define a structural part (structure or structural element), the expression including the term "substantially" is understood or interpreted as a technical feature produced within the technical tolerance of the method used to manufacture it. In addition, the expression "comprising" means that a certain effect or result can be obtained within a certain tolerance, and that a person skilled in the art knows how to obtain the said tolerance. It should be understood that terms such as "comprises" or "has" are intended to indicate the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the present disclosure, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0034] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, “conductivity” may be understood as “electrical conductivity,” and “non-conductivity” may be understood as “electrical insulation.” When referring to thermal properties, “conductivity” may be understood as “thermal conductivity.”

[0035] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an unfolded state of a storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device (4) and an exploded perspective view of a portion of the storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device (4) and an exploded perspective view of a portion of the storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device (4) and an exploded perspective view of a portion of the storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of the storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a wearable ring device (4) placed in a storage case (1) in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a wearable ring device (4) placed in a storage case (1) in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] It is to be understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. All combinations of the features described below with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0037] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, a storage case (e.g., a charging case) (1) may be implemented to be foldable. The storage case (1) may include a first housing (11) and a second housing (12). The storage case (1) may include a hinge (13) configured to rotatably connect the first housing (11) and the second housing (12). The hinge (13) may include a first part (131) connected to the first housing (11), a second part (132) connected to the second housing (12), and a shaft (133) connecting the first part (131) and the second part (132). The first housing (11) and the second housing (12) can rotate around the shaft (133) of the hinge (13). The shaft (133) of the hinge (13) can form a folding axis (A) of the storage case (1) (see FIGS. 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8). The combination of the first housing (11), the second housing (12), and the hinge (13) can be understood as a “foldable housing” of the storage case (1). The “folded state” and the “unfolded state” of the storage case (1) can be provided by the foldable housing. The unfolded state of the storage case (1) can be understood as a state in which the angle between the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) is at a maximum. For example, in the unfolded state of the storage case (1), the angle between the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) may be a right angle or an obtuse angle. The folded state of the storage case (1) may be understood as a state in which the angle between the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) is substantially minimal so that the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) do not come any closer. For example, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the angle between the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) may be substantially about 0 degrees.The x-coordinate axis, the y-coordinate axis, and the z-coordinate axis are illustrated based on the first housing (11). The first housing (11) may have an imaginary center line (B). The center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be parallel to the z-coordinate axis. The folding axis (A) may be substantially parallel to the x-coordinate axis.

[0038] According to various embodiments, the first housing (11) may include a first side (11A), a second side (not shown separately), and a first outer side (also referred to as a first side, a first outer side, or a first side) (11C). The first side (11A) and the second side may be positioned opposite each other in a direction parallel to a center line (B) of the first housing (11). The first side (11A) may be positioned in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis, and the second side may be positioned in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis. The first side (11A) may include a plane oriented in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The second side may include a plane oriented in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis. The first outer side (11C) may connect (or extend) the first side (11A) and the second side.

[0039] According to various embodiments, the first outer side (11C) of the first housing (11) may extend from the edge of the first side (11A) to the edge of the second side in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11).

[0040] According to various embodiments, the second housing (12) may include a third side (12A), a fourth side (12B), and a second outer side (also referred to as a second side, a second outer side, or a second side) (12C). In a folded state of the storage case (1), the third side (12A) and the fourth side (12B) may be positioned opposite each other in a direction parallel to a center line (B) of the first housing (11). In a folded state of the storage case (1), the first side (11A) of the first housing (11) and the third side (12A) of the second housing (12) may face each other. In a folded state of the storage case (1), the third side (12A) may be positioned in a negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, and the fourth side (12B) may be positioned in a positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the third side (12A) may include a plane oriented in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, and the fourth side (12B) may include a plane oriented in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The second outer side surface (12C) may connect (or extend) the third side (12A) and the fourth side (12B).

[0041] According to various embodiments, the fourth side (12B) of the second housing (12) may be a plane facing in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis in the folded state of the storage case (1).

[0042] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12) can extend from the edge of the third side (12A) to the edge of the fourth side (12B) in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11).

[0043] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the first outer side (11C) of the first housing (11) and the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12) can be smoothly aligned with each other to provide (or form) an integral outer side of the storage case (1) in the folded state. In various embodiments, the storage case (1) in the folded state can be provided in the form of a square pillar having the second side of the first housing (11) as the first bottom side, the fourth side (12B) of the second housing (12) as the second bottom side, and the first outer side (11C) of the first housing (11) and the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12) as side surfaces. In various embodiments, the side surfaces of the storage case (1) in a folded state, which include the first outer side surface (11C) of the first housing (11) and the second outer side surface (12C) of the second housing (12), may include a first side surface substantially oriented in the positive direction of the x-coordinate axis, a second side surface substantially oriented in the negative direction of the x-coordinate axis, a third side surface substantially oriented in the positive direction of the y-coordinate axis, and a fourth side surface oriented in the negative direction of the y-coordinate axis. In the folded state of the storage case (1), when viewed in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be located in the middle between the first side surface and the second side surface, and in the middle between the third side surface and the fourth side surface. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the first side surface, the second side surface, the third side surface, and the fourth side surface may be provided (or formed) by the first outer side surface (11C) of the first housing (11) and the second outer side surface (12C) of the second housing (12). In various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the side surfaces of the storage case (1) may include the first curved surface, the second curved surface, the third curved surface, and the fourth curved surface provided (or formed) with substantially the same radius of curvature.The first curved surface can smoothly extend the first side surface and the third side surface. The second curved surface can smoothly extend the first side surface and the fourth side surface. The third curved surface can smoothly extend the second side surface and the third side surface. The fourth curved surface can smoothly extend the second side surface and the fourth side surface.

[0044] According to various embodiments, although not shown separately, the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) are not limited to the shapes of the illustrated examples.

[0045] According to various embodiments, the first housing (11) may include a first cover member (also referred to as a first cover, a front member, or a front cover) (111), a second cover member (also referred to as a second cover, a rear member, a rear cover, or a back cover) (112), and a side member (also referred to as a side cover) (113). The first cover member (111) may be positioned spaced apart from the second cover member (112) in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The second cover member (112) may be positioned spaced apart from the first cover member (111) in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis. The side member (113) may at least partially surround a space between the first cover member (111) and the second cover member (112).

[0046] According to various embodiments, the first cover member (111) may include a plate portion (1111) and a first protrusion (1112) extending from the plate portion (1111). The first protrusion (1112) may protrude from the plate portion (1111) in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The first cover member (111) may be provided (or formed) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) including the plate portion (1111) and the first protrusion (1112). The first cover member (111) may be formed of a non-metallic material. In various embodiments, the first cover member (111) may be formed of a metallic material.

[0047] According to various embodiments, the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) can provide (or form) a first partial surface (101) oriented in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) can provide (or form) a second partial surface (102) oriented in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The second partial surface (102) can be substantially parallel to the first partial surface (101) and positioned further apart from the first partial surface (101) in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. The second partial surface (102) can be substantially parallel to the first partial surface (101) and positioned further apart from the first partial surface (101) in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. When viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, the first partial surface (101) may surround the second partial surface (102). When viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, the first partial surface (101) and the second partial surface (102) may not overlap. The first partial surface (101) may be provided (or formed) in a substantially ring-shaped (also referred to as a circular or circular ring-shaped) shape with respect to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) when viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis. The first protrusion (1112) may include a third partial surface (also referred to as a third side surface) (103) extending the first partial surface (101) and the second partial surface (102). A portion of the side member (113) may provide (or form) a fourth partial surface (104) oriented in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. In various embodiments, the first partial surface (101) and the fourth partial surface (104) may be smoothly disposed with respect to each other and may form a first plane (1101). The second partial surface (102) and the third partial surface (103) may form a protruding surface (1102). The first surface (11A) of the first housing (11) may be provided (or formed) by the first plane (1101) and the protruding surface (1102).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the side member (113) of the first housing (11) may provide (or form) at least a portion of the second surface of the first housing (11).

[0049] According to various embodiments, the side member (113) of the first housing (11) may provide (or form) at least a portion of the first outer side surface (11C) of the first housing (11).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the first housing (11) may be configured to support a wearable ring device (4). The wearable ring device (4) may be fitted into the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111), and the first protrusion (1112) may support the wearable ring device (4). The size of the wearable ring device (4) may vary to accommodate different fingers of different users. The first protrusion (1112) may be provided (or formed) in a size corresponding to the wearable ring device (4).

[0051] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a first flexible member (151) and a second flexible member (152) disposed or coupled to a first protrusion (1112) of a first cover member (111). The first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) may resiliently support the wearable ring device (4) so ​​that the wearable ring device (4) may be stably positioned on the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) may reduce or prevent the wearable ring device (4) from shaking on the storage case (1) due to an external impact. The first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) can reduce friction or collision between the wearable ring device (4) and the storage case (1) due to external impact, thereby reducing or preventing friction joints between the wearable ring device (4) and the storage case (1), and / or damage to the wearable ring device (4) and the storage case (1). The first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) can be configured to reduce or absorb external impact. In various embodiments, the first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) can be formed of rubber, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0052] According to various embodiments, when viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, the first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) may be disposed on opposite sides to stably support the wearable ring device (4). For example, the first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) may be disposed in a direction parallel to the folding axis (A). In various embodiments, the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be located between the first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152). The position or number of the flexible members disposed or coupled to the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) to resiliently support the wearable ring device (4) is not limited to the illustrated example.

[0053] According to various embodiments, although not separately illustrated, the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) may be implemented to elastically support the wearable ring device (4) while allowing the wearable ring device (4) to be fitted thereon. For example, the first protrusion (1112) may be implemented to elastically narrow the third portion surface (103) in both directions perpendicular to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) when the wearable ring device (4) is placed.

[0054] According to various embodiments, the second housing (12) may include a first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) in a folded state of the storage case (1) and a first recess (R1) configured to allow the wearable ring device (4) disposed in the first protrusion (1112) to be inserted therein. A third surface (12A) of the second housing (12) may include a first recessed surface (1202) having a fine shape in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis in the folded state of the storage case (1), and the first recess (R1) may be provided (or formed) by the first recessed surface (1202). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the wearable ring device (4) can be positioned (or accommodated) in the space between the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) (e.g., the space excluding the first protrusion (1112) in the first recess (R1). In various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the first recess (R1) can include a space in the shape of a rotating body (e.g., a cylinder) with the center line (B) of the first housing (11) as the rotation axis.

[0055] According to various embodiments, the second housing (12) may include a light-transmitting member (121). The light-transmitting member (121) may be formed of, for example, a transparent material. The light-transmitting member (121) may be formed of, for example, a translucent material. When the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1) and in the folded state of the storage case (1), the wearable ring device (4) may be visible (or visually exposed) through the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, the light-transmitting member (121) may be connected to a second portion (132) of the hinge (13). In various embodiments, the second portion (132) of the hinge (13) may include one or more second screw holes (62) (see FIG. 6) for screw fastening with the light-transmitting member (121). The light-transmitting member (121) can provide (or form) a portion of the third side (12A) of the second housing (12). The light-transmitting member (121) can provide (or form) a fourth side (12B) of the second housing (12). The light-transmitting member (121) can provide (or form) a second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12).

[0056] According to various embodiments, the light-transmitting member (121) may include a first recess (R1).

[0057] According to various embodiments, the second housing (12) may include a second support member (123) disposed or coupled to a light-transmitting member (121). The light-transmitting member (121) may include a second recess (R2) having a shape that is concave in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis in the folded state of the storage case (1). The light-transmitting member (121) may include a second sunken surface (e.g., the second sunken surface (901) of FIG. 9) having a shape that is concave in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis in the folded state of the storage case (1), and the second recess (R2) may be provided (or formed) by the second sunken surface. The second support member (123) may be at least partially inserted into the second recess (R2). The second support member (123) may be visible (or visually visible) through the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the second recess (R2) may be provided (or formed) in a ring shape having a radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the second recess (R2) may include a space in the form of a rotating body with the center line (B) of the first housing (11) as a rotational axis. In the folded state of the storage case (1), a cross-section generated when cutting the second recess (R2) in a plane perpendicular to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be a ring shape including an inner radius and an outer radius. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the shapes of the two cross-sections on both sides generated when cutting the second recess (R2) in a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be congruent and symmetrical with respect to the center line (B).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the second recess (R2) of the light-transmitting member (121) may surround the first recess (R1) of the light-transmitting member (121).

[0059] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the second support member (123) may include a ring-shaped portion (1231) having a radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the ring-shaped portion (1231) may be a rotating body with the center line (B) of the first housing (11) as its axis of rotation. In the folded state of the storage case (1), a cross-section generated when cutting the ring-shaped portion (1231) in a plane perpendicular to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be a ring shape including an inner radius and an outer radius. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the shapes of the two cross-sections generated when cutting the ring-shaped portion (1231) in a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) are congruent and may be symmetrical with respect to the center line (B).

[0060] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) may be formed of a non-metallic material.

[0061] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) may be formed of a metal material.

[0062] According to various embodiments, the second portion (132) of the hinge (13) may be coupled with the second support member (123). The second support member (123) may further include a hinge connection portion (1232) extending from the ring-shaped portion (1231). The hinge connection portion (1232) of the second support member (123) is coupled with the second portion (132) of the hinge (13), and the second recess (R2) of the light-transmitting member (121) may further include a space (R21) into which the hinge connection portion (1232) may be inserted.

[0063] According to various embodiments, when viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis in the folded state of the storage case (1), the ring-shaped portion (1231) of the second support member (123) may include an inclined surface (123A) (see FIGS. 3 and 8) surrounding the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) may face the third portion surface (103) of the first protrusion (1112) at an angle. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) may be a rotational surface, such as one created by rotating a straight line on a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) about the center line (B) as an axis of rotation. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) may be provided (or formed) in a form that progresses in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis as it approaches the first protrusion (1112). When the storage case (1) is cut in a plane that includes the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state, the inclined surface (123A) may form an acute or obtuse angle with the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the wearable ring device (4) arranged on the first protrusion (1112) may be positioned between the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). When viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis in the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) can surround the wearable ring device (4) placed on the first protrusion (1112).

[0064] According to various embodiments, the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may be configured to be visible through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). Whether the wearable ring device (4) is disposed in the storage case (1) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may be configured to be visually confirmed through the inclined surface (123A). In the folded state of the storage case (1), light reflected by the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) is reflected at the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123), and the light reflected at the inclined surface (13A) can reach the user's eyes after passing through the light-transmitting member (121). Since the wearable ring device (4) reflects visible light corresponding to the surface color of the wearable ring device (4), the user can visually recognize the surface color of the wearable ring device (4) through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123).

[0065] According to various embodiments, the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be configured to reflect light so that the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) in the folded state of the storage case (1) can be seen through the light-transmitting member (121).

[0066] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) may provide (or form) a second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) configured to be visible (or visually exposed) through a second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12) by a light-transmitting member (121). The second inner side (123B) may be surrounded by the second outer side (12C). The second inner side (123B) may be configured to reduce or prevent other components positioned in the second housing (12) from being visible (or visually exposed) through the second outer side (12C). The second inner side (123B) may be positioned between the inclined surface (123A) and the second outer side (12C). The inclined surface (123A) may be surrounded by a second inner side surface (123B). In various embodiments, the second inner side surface (123B) may be substantially parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1). In various embodiments, the second inner side surface (123B) and the second outer side surface (12C) may be substantially parallel to each other, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0067] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be a rotational surface, such as a surface created by rotating a straight line on a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) about the center line (B) as an axis of rotation. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) may be provided (or formed) in a form that progresses in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis as it approaches the first protrusion (1112). When the storage case (1) is cut in the folded state along a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may form an acute angle (e.g., about 45 degrees) or an obtuse angle with the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis.

[0068] According to various embodiments, when the storage case (1) is cut in a folded state along a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may form an angle of about 35 degrees to about 55 degrees with respect to the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis.

[0069] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be implemented as a rotational curve (not shown separately) created by rotating a curve on a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) about the center line (B) as the rotational axis.

[0070] According to various embodiments, the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the second inner side surface (123B) of the second housing (12) by the second support member (123) may be provided (or formed) as an integral or single surface (e.g., a single continuous surface). The inclined surface (123A) and the second inner side surface (123B) may have substantially the same optical surface properties. In various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer forming the inclined surface (123A) may extend to form the second inner side surface (123B).

[0071] According to various embodiments, the first housing (11) may include a first support member (also referred to as a bracket) (114). The first support member (114) may be a structural element configured to support or position one or more electrical components positioned in the first housing (11) and / or at least one other structural component positioned in the first housing (11). The first support member (114) may be positioned between a first cover member (111) and a second cover member (112) of the first housing (11). The first support member (114) may be at least partially surrounded by a side member (113) of the first housing (11). The first cover member (111), the second cover member (112), and the side member (113) may be coupled with the first support member (114). In various embodiments, the first cover member (111), the second cover member (112), and / or the side member (113) may be coupled to the support member (114) via a mechanical fastening, such as screw fastening or snap-fit ​​fastening. The snap-fit ​​fastening may be understood as a fastening structure that resiliently couples interlocking elements of two members, for example. In various embodiments, the first support member (114) may be understood as a separate component from the first housing (11).

[0072] According to various embodiments, the first support member (114) may be formed of a non-metallic material and / or a metallic material.

[0073] According to various embodiments, the first support member (114) may be coupled with a first portion (131) of the hinge (13). The first portion (131) of the hinge (13) may include one or more first screw holes (not shown separately) and may be coupled with the first support member (114) via one or more screws (61) (see FIG. 6). In various embodiments, although not shown separately, the first portion (131) of the hinge (13) may be connected with a side member (113) of the first housing (11).

[0074] According to various embodiments, the first support member (114) may provide (or form) a first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) configured to be visible (or visually exposed) through a first outer side (11C) of the first housing (11) by a side member (113). The side member (113) may be formed of a light-transmitting material. The first inner side (11D) may be surrounded by the first outer side (11C). The first inner side (11D) may be configured to reduce or prevent other components positioned in the first housing (11) from being visible (or visually exposed) through the first outer side (11C). In various embodiments, the first inner side (11D) and the first outer side (11C) may be substantially parallel to one another, although the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0075] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) and the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) can be smoothly aligned with each other to provide (or form) an integral inner side of the storage case (1) in the folded state.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) and the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) may be configured to appear (or be visually exposed) as substantially the same color in the folded state of the storage case (1), so that an integral inner side of the folded state of the storage case (1) may be provided (or formed). The first inner side (11D) and the second inner side (123B) may have substantially the same optical surface properties.

[0077] According to various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer forming the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be extended to form a second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) by the second support member (123). The first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) by the first support member (114) may be provided (or formed) by a layer coated or deposited with the same material as the coating or deposition layer of the second support member (123).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the side member (113) of the first housing (11) and the light-transmitting member (121) of the second housing (12) may be formed of the same light-transmitting material to provide (or form) an integral appearance (or appearance structure) of the storage case (1) in a folded state.

[0079] According to various embodiments, the second housing (12) may include a third cover member (122). The third cover member (122) may be disposed or coupled to the light-transmitting member (121) and / or the second support member (123). The third cover member (122) may face the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1). In various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the third cover member (122) may be provided (or formed) in a substantially ring shape (also referred to as a circular or circular ring shape) with respect to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). The third cover member (122) may provide (or form) a portion of the third surface (12A) of the second housing (12).

[0080] According to various embodiments, the third surface (12A) of the second housing (12) may include a second plane (1201) and a first sunken surface (1202). In a folded state of the storage case (1), the first plane (1101) of the first housing (11) and the second plane (1201) of the second housing (12) may face each other and be substantially parallel. In a folded state of the storage case (1), the protruding surface (1102) of the first housing (11) may be inserted into the first sunken surface (1202) of the second housing (12).

[0081] According to various embodiments, with reference to FIGS. 1 and 7, the second plane (1201) included in the third surface (12A) of the second housing (12) may include a fifth partial surface (105), a sixth partial surface (106), a seventh partial surface (107), and an eighth partial surface (108). The fifth partial surface (105) may be provided (or formed) by a light-transmitting member (121). The sixth partial surface (106) may be provided (or formed) by a third cover member (122). The seventh partial surface (107) and the eighth partial surface (108) may be provided (or formed) by a second support member (123). The seventh partial surface (107) may be disposed between the fifth partial surface (105) and the sixth partial surface (106). The sixth partial surface (106) may be disposed between the seventh partial surface (107) and the eighth partial surface (108). The fifth partial surface (105), the sixth partial surface (106), the seventh partial surface (107), and the eighth partial surface (108) may be disposed smoothly with respect to each other. In various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the seventh partial surface (107) may include a ring-shaped portion having an inner radius and an outer radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11), and may extend from one end adjacent to the hinge (13) to the other end adjacent to the hinge (13). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the eighth partial surface (108) may be a ring-shaped portion having an inner radius and an outer radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11).

[0082] According to various embodiments, the third cover member (122) may be formed of an opaque material.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the third cover member (122) may be formed of a non-metallic material.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the third cover member (122) may be formed of a metal material.

[0085] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a first magnet (171) and a second magnet (172). The first magnet (171) may be located in the first housing (11). The first magnet (171) may be disposed or coupled to, for example, a first support member (114). The second magnet (172) may be located in the second housing (12). The second magnet (172) may be disposed or coupled to, for example, a second support member (123) of the second housing (12). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the first magnet (171) and the second magnet (172) are aligned, and the attractive force between the first magnet (171) and the second magnet (172) may act as a force that maintains the folded state of the storage case (1). In various embodiments, in order to reduce the first housing (11) and the second housing (12) from being spread apart due to an unwanted external force or external impact, when viewed in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1), the first magnet (171) and the second magnet (172) may be positioned spaced apart from the hinge (13) in the positive direction of the y-coordinate axis with the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) and the first recess (R1) of the second housing (12) interposed therebetween.

[0086] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a third magnet (173) positioned in the second housing (12). The third magnet (173) may be, for example, positioned or coupled to the second support member (123) of the second housing (12). The storage case (1) may include a Hall integrated circuit (IC) (also referred to as a Hall IC sensor or a magnetic detection sensor) (not shown) configured to detect (or recognize) an unfolded state and a folded state of the storage case (1) via the third magnet (173). The Hall IC may be positioned in the first housing (11). When the storage case (1) is switched from an unfolded state to a folded state, the distance between the third magnet (173) and the Hall IC becomes closer, and the Hall IC can be configured to transmit an electrical signal for a magnetic force value corresponding to the folded state of the storage case (1) to at least one processor (not shown separately) included in the storage case (1).

[0087] According to various embodiments, the second magnet (172) and the third magnet (173) may be covered by the third cover member (122) of the second housing (12) and not exposed to the outside.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a fourth magnet (174) positioned in the first housing (11). The fourth magnet (174) may be disposed or coupled to the first support member (114). In various embodiments, the first support member (114) may include a second protrusion (1142) (see FIGS. 2 and 6) configured to be inserted into the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) of the first housing (11). The fourth magnet (174) may be disposed in the second protrusion (1142) of the support member (114). The wearable ring device (4) may include a Hall IC (also called a Hall IC sensor or a magnetic force detection sensor) (not shown separately) configured to detect (or recognize) a state in which the wearable ring device (4) is placed on the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) via a fourth magnet (174). When the wearable ring device (4) is placed on the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111), the Hall IC of the wearable ring device (4) may be configured to transmit an electrical signal for a magnetic force value corresponding to the state in which the wearable ring device (4) is placed on the first protrusion (1112) to at least one processor included in the wearable ring device (4).

[0089] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include an anti-slip member (18) disposed or coupled to the second cover member (112) (or the second surface of the first housing (11)). The anti-slip member (18) may be formed of, for example, rubber, but is not limited thereto.

[0090] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a printed circuit board (PCB) (21) positioned between the first support member (114) and the second cover member (112). The PCB (21) may be disposed or coupled to the first support member (114).

[0091] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a battery (22) positioned between a first support member (114) and a second cover member (112). The battery (22) may be disposed or coupled to the first support member (114). The battery (22) may be disposed between a PCB (21) and the first support member (114). In various embodiments, the battery (22) may be inserted into a recess (not shown separately) of the support member (114) such that the combination of the first support member (114), the PBC (21), and the battery (22) may have a slim structure while being disposed between the PCB (21) and the first support member (114).

[0092] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a first antenna structure (also referred to as a first antenna radiator) (23). The first antenna structure (23) may be positioned at least partially between the PCB (21) and the second cover member (112), and may be disposed or coupled to the second cover member (112). The first antenna structure (23) may include a first coil (also referred to as a first coil-like conductive pattern) (not shown separately). The first antenna structure (23) may be implemented as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), but is not limited thereto. When the storage case (1) is placed in an external power supply device (also referred to as an external charging device) (not shown separately), the first coil of the first antenna structure (23) may be aligned with a third coil (a third coil-like conductive pattern) included in the external power supply device. A power management circuit (e.g., power receiving circuit) (not shown separately) disposed on the PCB (21) can be configured to wirelessly receive power from an external power supply device through electromagnetic induction and charge the battery (22) of the storage case (1) with the received power. The external power supply device can include, for example, a wireless charging pad. The external power supply device can include, for example, a portable terminal such as a smartphone that can be configured to wirelessly transmit power. When a magnetic field formed through the third coil of the external power supply device is applied to the first coil of the first antenna structure (23), an induced current can flow through the first coil. The power management circuit can provide power to the battery (22) using the induced current so that the battery (22) is charged. A state in which the storage case (1) can wirelessly receive power from the external power supply device through the first antenna structure (23) can be understood as a state in which the storage case (1) is wirelessly connected to the external power supply device.

[0093] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a second antenna structure (also referred to as a second antenna radiator) (24) (see FIG. 2). The second antenna structure (24) may include a second coil (also referred to as a second coil-shaped conductive pattern) (not shown separately). The second antenna structure (24) may be disposed or coupled to a first support member (114). In various embodiments, the second antenna structure (24) may be disposed or coupled to a second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114). The second coil of the second antenna structure (24) may be disposed or coupled to the second protrusion (1142) so as to correspond to a third portion surface (103) included in the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) of the first housing (11). When the wearable ring device (4) is disposed on the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111), the second coil of the second antenna structure (24) can be aligned with the fourth coil (fourth coil-shaped conductive pattern) (not separately illustrated) included in the wearable ring device (4). A power management circuit (e.g., power transmission circuit) (not separately illustrated) disposed on the PCB (21) can be configured to transmit power to the wearable ring device (4) via electromagnetic induction. The power management circuit provides a current for wireless charging to the second coil of the second antenna structure (24), and a magnetic field can be formed through the second coil of the second antenna structure (24). When the magnetic field generated through the second coil of the second antenna structure (24) is applied to the fourth coil of the wearable ring device (4), an induced current can flow through the fourth coil. A power receiving circuit (e.g., a wireless charging circuit) (not shown separately) included in the wearable ring device (4) may be configured to charge a battery (not shown separately) included in the wearable ring device (4) through an induced current.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a connection terminal (also referred to as a connector) (e.g., a USB (universal serial bus) connector) (not shown separately) accommodated in the first housing (11) corresponding to a connection terminal hole (also referred to as a connector hole) (not shown separately) formed in a side member (113) of the first housing (11). In various embodiments, the connection terminal hole may be positioned in the side member (113) of the first housing (11) corresponding to the hinge (13). The connection terminal may be arranged (e.g., surface-mounted) on a PCB (21). An external device for power supply (external charging device) may be electrically connected to the storage case (1) through the connection terminal of the storage case (1). A power management circuit (e.g., power receiving circuit) (not shown separately) included in the storage case (1) may be configured to receive power from an external power supply device through a connection terminal and charge the battery (22) of the storage case (1). A state in which the storage case (1) can receive power from an external power supply device through a wire through the connection terminal of the storage case (1) may be understood as a state in which the storage case (1) is connected to the external power supply device through a wire.

[0095] According to various embodiments, when the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1) while the storage case (1) is connected to an external device for power supply by wire or wirelessly, the battery (not shown separately) of the wearable ring device (4) may be fully charged and then the battery (22) of the storage case (1) may be charged.

[0096] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a push button (also referred to as a push key) (251) disposed on a first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The push button (251) may be positioned in a first opening (1151) (see FIG. 3) formed on a second portion surface (102) of the first protrusion (1112) and may be disposed on the first protrusion (1112) so as to be movable in a direction parallel to a center line (B) of the first housing (11). The storage case (1) may include a dome switch (also referred to as a metal dome switch) (252) disposed on a second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114). In the unfolded state of the storage case (1), the push button (251) may be exposed so as to be pressed. When the push button (251) is pressed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, two conductive parts included in the dome switch (252) become energized, and an electrical signal may be generated from the dome switch (252) due to the energization between the two conductive parts. In various embodiments, although not separately illustrated, the storage case (1) may include another key signal generating part that is not limited to the dome switch (252) and may generate a signal when the push button (251) is pressed. According to various embodiments, although not separately illustrated, the storage case (1) may include an input device that may generate a touch input signal or a hovering input signal in response to a user's touch or hovering, instead of the push button (251) and the dome switch (252).

[0097] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a first FPCB (26) (see FIGS. 3 and 6). The first FPCB (26) may be provided (or formed) in a three-branched form, for example, a first region (261), a second region (262), and a third region (263). The first region (261) of the first FPCB (26) may include a second antenna structure (24). The first region (261) of the first FPCB (26) may be arranged or coupled to a second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114) so ​​as to correspond to a third partial surface (103) included in a first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The dome switch (252) may be placed (e.g., surface-mounted) in the second area (262) of the first FPCB (26). The second area (262) of the first FPCB (26) may be placed or coupled to the second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114) to correspond to the dome switch (252). The third area (263) of the first FPCB (26) may pass through the second opening (1152) (see FIG. 6) formed in the first support member (114) and may be electrically connected to the PCB (21) through the first connector (264) (see FIG. 2) placed at the end of the third area (263).

[0098] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a second FPCB (27). The second FPCB (27) may include a fourth region (271) and a fifth region (272) extending from the fourth region (271). The fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) may be provided (or formed) in a ring shape based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). The fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) may be positioned between the first cover member (111) and the first support member (114) of the first housing (11). The fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) may be disposed or coupled to the first support member (114). The second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114) can penetrate the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27). When viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) can surround the second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114). In the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) may overlap with the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) and may not overlap with the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The fifth region (272) of the second FPCB (27) can pass through the third opening (1153) (see FIG. 6) formed in the first support member (114) and be electrically connected to the PCB (21) through a second connector (273) (see FIGS. 2, 4, and 5) disposed (e.g., surface-mounted) at the end of the fifth region (272).

[0099] According to various embodiments, the second opening (1152) and the third opening (1153) of the first support member (114) may be arranged in a direction parallel to the folding axis (A). The center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be positioned between the second opening (1152) and the third opening (1153).

[0100] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) disposed (e.g., surface-mounted) in a fourth area (271) of the second FPCB (27). The plurality of light sources (30) may include, but are not limited to, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The plurality of light sources (30) may be disposed in the fourth area (271) of the second FPCB (27) so as to surround the second protrusion (1142) of the first support member (114). In various embodiments, the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) may be disposed substantially flat on the first support member (114) so ​​as to be perpendicular to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), and the plurality of light sources (30) may be disposed on a plane on the fourth region (271) perpendicular to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). The plurality of light sources (30) may be arranged in a circular arrangement. The plurality of light sources (30) may be arranged in a ring shape having a radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In various embodiments, the plurality of light sources (30) may be arranged at substantially the same angle (or angular interval) based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis, the plurality of light sources (30) may overlap with the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) and may not overlap with the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111).

[0101] According to various embodiments, the first cover member (111) may be formed of a light-transmitting material that can transmit light emitted from the plurality of light sources (30). The first cover member (111) may be formed of a transparent material or a translucent material. In the unfolded state of the storage case (1), light emitted from the plurality of light sources (30) may be visible through the first cover member (111). In the folded state of the storage case (1), light emitted from the plurality of light sources (30) may be visible through the first cover member (111) and the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, the storage case (1) may be configured to visually display a state of the storage case (1) and / or a state of a wearable ring device (4) disposed in the storage case (1) through the plurality of light sources (30).

[0102] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a light waveguide (or optical waveguide) (28) (FIGS. 2, 4, 5, and 6) positioned in the first housing (11). The light waveguide (28) may be disposed between the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) and the first cover member (111) of the first housing (11). A plurality of light sources (30) disposed in the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) may be disposed between the light waveguide (28) and the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27). In various embodiments, the light waveguide (28) may be provided (or formed) in a substantially ring shape with respect to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). The optical waveguide member (28) may be arranged or coupled to the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) to cover the plurality of light sources (30). The optical waveguide member (28) may be configured to confine light emitted from the plurality of light sources (30) within the interior of the optical waveguide member (28) and substantially transmit (or propagate) the light to the light transmitting region (1113) of the first cover member (111).

[0103] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a light shielding layer (also referred to as a light shielding member) (29) disposed between the light guide member (28) and the first cover member (111). The light shielding layer (29) may be disposed or coupled to the first cover member (111). The light shielding layer (29) may include, for example, a coating or deposition layer of a light shielding material, or a sheet of a light shielding material, but is not limited thereto. By the light shielding layer (29), a light transmitting area (1113) (see FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 7, and 8) that allows light to pass through may be determined in the first cover member (111). The light shielding layer (29) may include a ring-shaped slit (291) (see FIG. 2) having an inner radius and an outer radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). The slit (291) can be understood as an opening of the light shielding layer (29) in which no light shielding material is disposed. In the folded state of the storage case (1), when viewed in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111) can be provided (or formed) in a ring shape overlapping the slit (291) of the light shielding layer (29). In the folded state of the storage case (1), when viewed in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111) can be provided (or formed) in a band shape (e.g., a circular band) including an inner radius and an outer radius. Light emitted from multiple light sources (30) is transmitted to the light guide member (28) and can be seen through the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111).

[0104] According to various embodiments, the optical waveguide member (28) can be inserted into a slit (291) of the optical shielding layer (29).

[0105] According to various embodiments, in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the plurality of light sources (30) may overlap with the slits (291) of the light shielding layer (29). In various embodiments, in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the plurality of light sources (30) may not overlap with the slits (291) of the light shielding layer (29).

[0106] According to various embodiments, in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the plurality of light sources (30) may overlap with the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111). In various embodiments, in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11), the plurality of light sources (30) may not overlap with the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111).

[0107] According to various embodiments, the wearable ring device (4) may include a first exterior member (41) and a second exterior member (42). The first exterior member (41) may be disposed at least partially on the outside of the wearable ring device (4). The first exterior member (41) may provide (or form) a portion of the outer surface of the wearable ring device (4). The second exterior member (42) may be coupled with the first exterior member (41) and disposed at least partially on the inside of the wearable ring device (4). The second exterior member (42) may provide (or form) a portion of the outer surface of the wearable ring device (4). The first exterior member (41) may have a ring shape. The first exterior member (41) may include, for example, a metal ring. The second exterior member (42) may have a ring shape that follows the first exterior member (41). The second exterior member (42) may include, for example, a non-metallic ring. When the wearable ring device (4) is worn on a user's finger, the second exterior member (42) may face and come into contact with the user's finger. The wearable ring device (4) may include a plurality of internal components (e.g., electrical components such as a PCB, a battery, at least one sensor, or structural components such as a support member) (not shown separately) positioned between the first exterior member (41) and the second exterior member (42). The plurality of internal components may not be exposed to the outside and may be supported by the first exterior member (41) and / or the second exterior member (42).

[0108] According to various embodiments, the wearable ring device (4) may include a first sensor, a second sensor, and / or a third sensor, although not separately illustrated. The first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor may include a biometric sensor configured to obtain biometric data such as skin temperature, heart rate, or blood flow. For example, the first sensor may include an optical sensor configured to obtain biometric data regarding heart rate. For example, the second sensor may include a skin temperature sensor configured to obtain biometric data regarding skin temperature. The first sensor, the second sensor, and the third sensor may include an inertial sensor configured to obtain motion data regarding the movement of the wearable ring device (4) (or, the movement of a user wearing the wearable ring device (4)). For example, the third sensor may include an acceleration sensor or a gyro sensor.

[0109] According to various embodiments, the second exterior member (42) of the wearable ring device (4) may include a first sensor cover portion (421) aligned with the first sensor, a second sensor cover portion (422) aligned with the second sensor, and a third sensor cover portion (423) aligned with the third sensor. The first sensor cover portion (421) may be provided (or formed) in a form that protrudes inwardly of the wearable ring device (4) so ​​that the wearable ring device (4) can be positioned close to the user's finger when worn on the user's finger (e.g., so that the wearable ring device (4) can be in close contact with the finger). The second sensor cover portion (422) may be provided (or formed) in a form that protrudes inwardly of the wearable ring device (4) so ​​that the wearable ring device (4) can be positioned close to the user's finger when worn on the user's finger (e.g., so that the wearable ring device (4) can be in close contact with the finger). The third sensor cover part (423) may be positioned between the first sensor cover part (421) and the second sensor cover part (422) when viewed in the negative direction of the z-coordinate axis when the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1). The third sensor cover part (423) may be provided (or formed) in a form that protrudes inwardly from the wearable ring device (4) so ​​that the wearable ring device (4) can be positioned close to the user's finger when worn on the user's finger (e.g., so that the wearable ring device (4) can be in close contact with the finger).

[0110] According to various embodiments, when the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1), the second exterior member (42) of the wearable ring device (4) may face the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) may include a third recess (R3) provided (or formed) in the third portion surface (103) so that the first sensor cover portion (421), the second sensor cover portion (422), and the third sensor cover portion (423) of the wearable ring device (4) are inserted therein.

[0111] According to various embodiments, the storage case (1) may include a first mark (1114) (see FIGS. 1, 3, 4, 7, and 8) provided (or formed) on a second portion surface (102) included in a first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The wearable ring device (4) may include a second mark (411) (see FIGS. 4 and 7) provided (or formed) on the first exterior member (41). The first mark (1114) and the second mark (411) may guide a user to correctly place the wearable ring device (4) on the first protrusion (1112) of the storage case (1) at a designated relative position with respect to the first protrusion (1112). When the wearable ring device (4) is placed on the first protrusion (1112) of the storage case (1) so that the first mark (1114) and the second mark (411) are aligned, friction between the wearable ring device (4) and the first protrusion (1112) can be reduced, so that damage to the wearable ring device (4) and / or the first protrusion (1112) can be reduced or prevented.

[0112] According to various embodiments, when the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1), the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) can be positioned between the second exterior member (42) of the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) placed in the first protrusion (1112) can be seen through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the light reflected by the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) is reflected by the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123), and the light reflected by the inclined surface (123A) can reach the user's eyes after passing through the light-transmitting member (121). Since the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) reflects visible light corresponding to the surface color of the first exterior member (41), the user can visually recognize the color of the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). The surface color of the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) can be provided (or formed) in various ways. For example, in a folded state of a storage case (1) in which a wearable ring device (4) is placed, when viewed from above the fourth surface (12B) of the second housing (12), a circular band substantially representing the surface color of the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) surrounding the wearable ring device (4) can be visible. The surface color of the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) can be provided (or formed) in various ways. According to various embodiments, the first exterior member (41) can be provided (or formed) as a metal ring, and the surface color of the first exterior member (41) can have a metal surface color of the metal ring.

[0113] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable ring device (4) placed in a storage case (1) in a folded state, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 8, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a second support member (123) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0114] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIGS. 9 and 10. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIGS. 9 and 10 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the storage case (1) may include a first cover member (111) and a first support member (114). The first cover member (111) may include a plate portion (1111) and a first protrusion (1112). The first support member (114) may be coupled to the first cover member (111) and may include a second protrusion (1142) inserted into the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The storage case (1) may include a light-transmitting member (121), a third cover member (122), and a second support member (123). The storage case (1) may include a first flexible member (151) and a second flexible member (152). The storage case (1) may include a third magnet (173). The storage case (1) may include a push button (251) and a dome switch (252). The push button (251) may be positioned in a first opening (1151) of a first protrusion (1112) of a first cover member (111). The dome switch (252) may be positioned between the push button (251) and a second protrusion (1142) of a first support member (114). The storage case (1) may include a first FPCB (26). The first FPCB (26) may include a second region (262) in which the dome switch (252) is positioned (e.g., surface-mounted), and a third region (263) extending to the second region (262) and penetrating the second opening (1152) of the first support member (114). The storage case (1) may include a second FPCB (27). The second FPCB (27) may include a fourth region (271) disposed between the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) and the first support member (114), and a fifth region (272) extending from the fourth region (271) and penetrating the third opening (1153) of the first support member (114). The storage case (1) may include a light guide member (28).The light guide member (28) may be disposed between the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) and the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) to cover a plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5). The storage case (1) may include a light shielding layer (29). The light shielding layer (29) may be disposed or coupled to the first cover member (111) between the first cover member (111) and the first support member (114). The light shielding layer (29) may include a slit (291) configured to determine a light transmitting region (1113) of the first cover member (111) through which light can pass. The storage case (1) may include a plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5). A plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) may be arranged (e.g., surface-mounted) in the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) between the fourth region (271) of the second FPCB (27) and the light guide member (28). In the cross-sectional view of FIG. 9, among the plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5), the first light source (31) and the second light source (32) corresponding to the line C-C' of FIG. 8 are illustrated. Descriptions of some components having the same reference numerals as in the previous embodiments may not be repeated.

[0116] According to various embodiments, the light-transmitting member (121) may include a first recess (R1). The first recess (R1) may be provided (or formed) by a first sunken surface (1202) having a fine shape in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis in a folded state of the storage case (1). The light-transmitting member (121) may include a second recess (R2). The second recess (R2) may be provided (or formed) by a second sunken surface (901) having a fine shape in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis in a folded state of the storage case (1). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) and the wearable ring device (4) disposed in the first protrusion (1112) can be inserted into the first recess (R1) of the light-transmitting member (121). The second support member (123) can be disposed at least partially in the second recess (R2) of the light-transmitting member (121).

[0117] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) may include an inclined surface (123A). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) may be a plane of rotation, such as a straight line on a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) that is rotated about the center line (B) as an axis of rotation. When the storage case (1) is cut by a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state, the inclined surface (123A) may form an acute angle (e.g., about 45 degrees) or an obtuse angle with the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis.

[0118] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) can provide (or form) a second inner side (123B) between the light-transmitting member (121) and the second support member (123). The second inner side (123B) can be visible (or visually exposed) through a second outer side (12C) by the light-transmitting member (121). The second outer side (12C) can surround the second inner side (123B). The second inner side (123B) can be configured to reduce or prevent other components positioned in the second housing (12) from being visible (or visually exposed) through the second outer side (12C). In various embodiments, the second inner side (123B) can be substantially parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1). In various embodiments, the second inner side (123B) and the second outer side (12C) may be substantially parallel to each other.

[0119] According to various embodiments, when cutting with a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may form an acute or obtuse angle with the second inner side surface (123B) of the second support member (123). In various embodiments, when cutting with a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1), the angle between the inclined surface (123A) and the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis may be substantially equal to the angle between the inclined surface (123A) and the second inner side surface (123B).

[0120] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be implemented as a rotational curve (not shown separately) created by rotating a curve on a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) about the center line (B) as the rotational axis.

[0121] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) may include a rounded corner surface (123C) that smoothly extends the inclined surface (123A) and the second inner side surface (123B). The rounded corner surface (123C) may be provided (or formed) in a ring shape (also referred to as a circular or circular ring shape) with respect to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in the folded state of the storage case (1).

[0122] According to various embodiments, the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be configured to reflect light so that the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) in the folded state of the storage case (1) can be seen through the light-transmitting member (121).

[0123] According to various embodiments, the rounded corner surface (123C) of the second support member (123) may be understood as part of the inclined surface (13A) and may be configured to reflect light.

[0124] According to various embodiments, when the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1), the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) can be positioned between the second exterior member (42) of the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) placed in the first protrusion (1112) can be seen through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). In the folded state of the storage case (1), light (e.g., light of visible light corresponding to the surface color of the first outer appearance member (41)) reflected by the first outer appearance member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) is reflected by the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123), and the light reflected by the inclined surface (123A) can reach the user's eyes (903) after passing through the light-transmitting member (121). For example, in the folded state of the storage case (1) in which the wearable ring device (4) is disposed, when viewed from above on the fourth surface (12B) of the second housing (12), a circular band surrounding the wearable ring device (4) and substantially representing the surface color of the wearable ring device (4) can be visible. The surface color of the wearable ring device (4) can be provided (or formed) in various ways.

[0125] According to various embodiments, the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be provided (or formed) by a coating or deposition layer (1002). The second support member (123) may include, for example, a support structure (1001) and a coating or deposition layer (1002) disposed on a surface of the support structure (1001). The coating or deposition layer (1002) may have relatively superior light reflectivity characteristics than the support structure (1001). The coating or deposition layer (1002) may be implemented to have reflective characteristics.

[0126] According to various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer (1002) may be formed through micro silver painting as a coating layer.

[0127] According to various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer (1002) may extend to the second inner side (123B) by the second support member (123).

[0128] According to various embodiments, the second support member (123) may be implemented as a support structure (1001) with the coating or deposition layer (1002) omitted. The inclined surface (123A) may be provided (or formed) by the support structure (1001). The support structure (1001) may be formed of a material having relatively superior light reflectivity compared to light absorbency and light transmittance, and the inclined surface (123A) may have a surface roughness that can have a desired light reflectivity. The support structure (1001) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material, and the inclined surface (123A) may be implemented as a metallic surface having a desired light reflectivity. The support structure (1001) may be formed of, for example, a non-metallic material, and the inclined surface (123A) may be implemented as a non-metallic surface having a desired light reflectivity. For example, a sloped surface (123A) having reflective properties can be provided (or formed) through surface treatment such as anodizing, electrolytic polishing, or chemical polishing on the support structure (1001).

[0129] According to various embodiments, the light-transmitting member (121) may include a first partial region (911), a second partial region (912), and a third partial region (913). The first partial region (911) may provide (or form) a fourth side (12B) of the second housing (12). The second partial region (912) may provide (or form) a second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12). The second partial region (912) may face a second inner side (123B) of the second support member (123). The third partial region (913) may be positioned between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) in the folded state of the storage case (1). The third partial area (913) can face the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123).

[0130] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) may be provided (or formed) in a ring shape having a radius based on the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In the folded state of the storage case (1), a cross-section generated when cutting the third partial region (913) in a plane perpendicular to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be a ring shape including an inner radius and an outer radius. In the folded state of the storage case (1), the shapes of the two cross-sections on both sides generated when cutting the third partial region (913) in a plane including the center line (B) of the first housing (11) may be congruent and symmetrical with respect to the center line (B). The third portion area (913) can be positioned between the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) and the wearable ring device (4) placed on the first protrusion (1112) in the folded state of the storage case (1).

[0131] According to various embodiments, the second partial region (912) of the light-transmitting member (121) may provide (or form) a portion of the second sunken surface (901) for the second recess (R2) of the light-transmitting member (121).

[0132] According to various embodiments, the third partial region (913) of the light transmissive member (121) can provide (or form) a portion of the first recessed surface (1202) for the first recess (R1) of the light transmissive member (121). The third partial region (913) of the light transmissive member (121) can provide (or form) a portion of the second recessed surface (901) for the second recess (R2) of the light transmissive member (121).

[0133] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), light (e.g., light of visible light corresponding to the surface color of the first appearance member (41)) reflected by the first appearance member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) may pass through a space (air space) between the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) and the first appearance member (41) of the wearable ring device (4), and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) and then be reflected at the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). Light reflected from the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) can reach the user's eye (903) located above the fourth surface (12B) through a medium (e.g., see the second light path (②)) between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the fourth surface (12B) of the second housing (12).

[0134] According to various embodiments, the inclined surface (123A), the second inner side surface (123B), and the rounded corner surface (123C) of the second support member (123) may be spaced apart from the second sunken surface (901) for the second recess (R2) of the light-transmitting member (121). The storage case (1) may include an air gap (AG) between the second support member (123) and the second sunken surface (901) of the light-transmitting member (121). The air gap (AG) may be formed as a tolerance when manufacturing the light-transmitting member (121) and the second support member (123). When the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) is visible through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) in the folded state of the storage case (1), a portion of the air gap (AG) between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) can become a medium through which light passes. When the second inner side (123B) by the second support member (123) is visible through the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12), a portion of the air gap (AG) between the second inner side (123B) by the second support member (123) and the second partial region (912) of the light-transmitting member (121) can become a medium through which light passes.

[0135] According to various embodiments, the air gap (AG) between the second inner side (123B) by the second support member (123) and the second partial region (912) of the light-transmitting member (121) can be configured to provide a visual effect when the second inner side (123B) by the second support member (123) is visible through the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12).

[0136] According to various embodiments, although not shown separately, the light-transmitting member (121) and the second support member (123) can be manufactured more precisely so that at least a portion of the air gap (AG) can be omitted.

[0137] According to various embodiments, although not shown separately, the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) may be omitted at least in part.

[0138] According to various embodiments, when the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) in the folded state of the storage case (1) is viewed through the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123), there may be a first optical path (①) between the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123), and a second optical path (②) between the user's eye (903) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). The refractive index difference between the plurality of media included in the first optical path (①) and the refractive index difference between the plurality of media included in the second optical path (②) may be configured such that the wearable ring device (4) can be clearly viewed through the inclined surface (123A). For example, the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may have a refractive index greater than that of the light-transmitting member (121), and the light-transmitting member (121) may have a refractive index greater than that of air.

[0139] According to various embodiments, when the second support member (123) is implemented as a support structure (1001) with the coating or deposition layer (1002) omitted and the inclined surface (123A) is configured to be provided (or formed) by the surface of the support structure (1001), the second support member (123) may be implemented as an opaque member.

[0140] According to various embodiments, when the second support member (123) is implemented as a support structure (1001) with the coating or deposition layer (1002) omitted and the inclined surface (123A) is configured to be provided (or formed) by the surface of the support structure (1001), the second support member (123) may be implemented as another light-transmitting member (e.g., a transparent member or a translucent member) having a higher refractive index than the light-transmitting member (121).

[0141] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the light guide member (28) may overlap with the slit (291) of the light shielding layer (29) in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In various embodiments, the light guide member (28) may be inserted into the slit (291) of the light shielding layer (29). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111) may be provided (or formed) in a ring shape overlapping with the slit (291) of the light shielding layer (29) in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). Light emitted from the plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) is transmitted to the light guide member (28) and may be viewed through the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111). The optical waveguide member (28) can be configured to confine light emitted from a plurality of light sources (30) within the optical waveguide member (28) and substantially transmit (or propagate) the light to the light transmitting region (1113) of the first cover member (111). The light emitted from the plurality of light sources (30) can be substantially visible through the light transmitting region (1113) of the first cover member (111) due to the light shielding layer (29) and the optical waveguide member (28).

[0142] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111) may overlap with the medium between the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the medium between the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A) may include, for example, the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), an empty space between the first protrusion (1112) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), and a portion of the air gap (AG) between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, when the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) is omitted, the medium between the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may include, for example, an empty space between the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A).

[0143] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the light transmitting area (1113) of the first cover member (111) may overlap with the medium between the wearable ring device (4) (e.g., the first outer appearance member (41) of the wearable ring device (4)) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) in a direction parallel to the center line (B) of the first housing (11). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the medium between the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) may include, for example, a third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), an empty space between the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), and a portion of an air gap (AG) between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, when the third portion area (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) is omitted, the medium between the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may include, for example, an empty space between the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A).

[0144] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) may be configured to emit light into a medium between the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). The medium between the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may include, for example, a third partial area (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), an empty space between the first protrusion (1112) and the third partial area (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), and a portion of an air gap (AG) between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the third partial area (913) of the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, when the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) is omitted, the medium between the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may include, for example, an empty space between the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A).

[0145] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), a plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) may be configured to emit light into a medium between the wearable ring device (4) (e.g., the first outer appearance member (41) of the wearable ring device (4)) disposed on the first protrusion (1112) and the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the medium between the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) may include, for example, a third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), an empty space between the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121), and a portion of an air gap (AG) between the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) and the third partial region (913) of the light-transmitting member (121). In various embodiments, when the third portion area (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) is omitted, the medium between the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) in the folded state of the storage case (1) may include, for example, an empty space between the first exterior member (41) of the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A).

[0146] According to various embodiments, the first flexible member (151) may be disposed in a first hole (921) formed in a first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The first flexible member (151) may penetrate the first hole (921) and include a first support portion (1511) and a second support portion (1512) with respect to the first hole (921). The first support portion (1511) and the second support portion (1512) may be provided (or formed) with a width greater than the first hole (921) of the first protrusion (1112), thereby reducing or preventing the first flexible member (151) from being detached from the first hole (921). The first support member (1511) can flexibly support the wearable ring device (4) placed on the first protrusion member (1112).

[0147] According to various embodiments, the first flexible member (151) may be disposed in the first hole (921) of the first protrusion (1112) to resiliently support the wearable ring device (4) substantially the same as or at least in part similar to the first flexible member (151) being disposed in the first hole (921) of the first protrusion (1112), and the second flexible member (152) may be disposed in the second hole (922) formed in the first protrusion (1112) to resiliently support the wearable ring device (4).

[0148] According to various embodiments, to stably support the wearable ring device (4), the first flexible member (151) and the second flexible member (152) may be arranged on opposite sides with respect to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in a direction parallel to the folding axis (A) (see FIGS. 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8).

[0149] According to various embodiments, the third magnet (173) may be placed or coupled to the second support member (123). In the folded state of the storage case (1), one surface of the second support member (123) facing the third cover member (122) includes a recess in the positive direction of the z-coordinate axis, and the third magnet (173) may be positioned in the recess of the second support member (123). The second magnet (172) (see FIG. 2) may be positioned in the second support member (123) in a manner substantially the same as or at least partially similar to the manner in which the third magnet (173) is positioned in the second support member (123). The second magnet (172) (see FIG. 2) and the third magnet (173) may be covered by the third cover member (122) and not exposed to the outside.

[0150] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating an operation of placing a light shielding layer (29) on a first cover member (111) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0151] Referring to FIG. 11, in operation 1101, a light shielding material (1110) may be coated on a first cover member (111). In operation 1103, a portion of the light shielding material (1110) coated on the first cover member (111) may be removed to form a light shielding layer (29) including a slit (291). For example, a portion of the light shielding material (1110) may be removed through cutting, such as a computer numerical control (CNC). Other methods may be utilized to remove a portion of the light shielding material (1110).

[0152] FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a second support member (123) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a drawing showing a storage case (1) in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0153] Referring to FIGS. 12 and 13, the storage case (1) may include a first housing (11) and a second housing (12). The first housing (11) may include a side member (113), a second cover member (112), and a first support member (114). The second housing (12) may include a light-transmitting member (121) and a second support member (123).

[0154] According to various embodiments, the first housing (11) may include a first outer side (11C) provided (or formed) by a side member (113). The first housing (11) may include a first inner side (11D) provided (or formed) by a first support member (114).

[0155] According to various embodiments, the second housing (12) may include a second outer side (12C) provided (or formed) by a light-transmitting member (121). The second housing (12) may include a second inner side (123B) provided (or formed) by a second support member (123).

[0156] According to various embodiments, the side member (113) of the first housing (11) and the light-transmitting member (121) of the second housing (12) may be formed of substantially the same light-transmitting material. The first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) may be visible (or visually exposed) through the first outer side (11C) of the first housing (11). The second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) may be visible (or visually exposed) through the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12). In the folded state of the storage case (1), the first outer side (11C) of the first housing (11) and the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12) can be substantially smoothly aligned with each other to provide (or form) an integral outer side of the storage case (1) in the folded state.

[0157] According to various embodiments, in the folded state of the storage case (1), the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) and the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) can be substantially smoothly aligned with each other to provide (or form) an integral inner side of the storage case (1) in the folded state.

[0158] According to various embodiments, the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) and the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) may be configured to appear (or be visually exposed) as substantially the same color in the folded state of the storage case (1), so that an integral inner side of the folded state of the storage case (1) may be provided (or formed). The first inner side (11D) and the second inner side (123B) may have substantially the same optical surface properties.

[0159] According to various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer forming the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may extend to the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) by the second support member (123). In various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer forming the inclined surface (123A) may extend to the entire surface of the second support member (123). The first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) by the first support member (114) may be provided (or formed) by a layer coated or deposited with the same material as the coating or deposition layer of the second support member (123). In various embodiments, the coating or deposition layer (1002) (see FIG. 10) included in the second support member (123) may extend to the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12). In various embodiments, the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) may be provided (or formed) by a layer coated or deposited with the same material as the coating or deposition layer (1002) (see FIG. 10) included in the second support member (123). The first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) and the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) may have the same surface color to provide (or form) an integral inner side of the storage case (1) in a folded state.

[0160] According to various embodiments, the inclined surface (123A) of the second support member (123) may be implemented to have reflective properties through surface treatment such as anodizing, electrolytic polishing, or chemical polishing. The surface polishing for reflective properties may be extended to the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12), or the entire surface of the second support member (123), and may also be applied to the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11), so as to provide (or form) an integral inner side surface of the storage case (1) in a folded state.

[0161] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable ring device (4) placed in a storage case (1) in a folded state, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 8, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a portion of a storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0162] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIGS. 14 and 15. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIGS. 14 and 15 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0163] Referring to FIGS. 14 and 15, the storage case (1) may include a first cover member (111) and a first support member (114). The storage case (1) may include a light-transmitting member (121), a third cover member (122), and a second support member (123). The storage case (1) may include a flexible member (also referred to as an elastic structure) (1400). The storage case (1) may include a third magnet (173). The storage case (1) may include a push button (251) and a dome switch (252). The storage case (1) may include a first FPCB (26). The storage case (1) may include a second FPCB (27). The storage case (1) may include a light-guiding member (28). The storage case (1) may include a light-shielding layer (29). The storage case (1) may include a first light source (31) and a second light source (32). Descriptions of some components having the same reference numerals as those in the previous embodiments may not be repeated.

[0164] According to various embodiments, the flexible member (1400) may be disposed or coupled to the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The flexible member (1400) may resiliently support the wearable ring device (4) so ​​that the wearable ring device (4) may be stably disposed on the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111). The flexible member (1400) may include a first fixing portion (1410), a second fixing portion (1420), and an elastic portion (1430). The first fixing portion (1410) may be fixed to a first hole (921) formed in the first protrusion (1112). The second fixing portion (1420) may be fixed to a second hole (922) formed in the second protrusion (1142). The elastic member (1430) may be provided (or formed) in the form of a band extending from the first fixing member (1410) and the second fixing member (1420). The flexible member (1400) may be understood as a leaf spring. The elastic member (1430) may be supported by the first fixing member (1410) and the second fixing member (1420) coupled to the first protrusion (1112) to elastically support the wearable ring device (4) disposed on the first protrusion (1112).

[0165] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of a wearable ring device (4) placed in a storage case (1) in a folded state, taken along line C-C' of FIG. 8, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0166] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 16. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 16 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0167] Referring to FIG. 16, the storage case (1) may include a first cover member (111) and a first support member (114). The storage case (1) may include a light-transmitting member (121), a third cover member (122), and a second support member (123). The storage case (1) may include a first ball (1611), a first compression spring (1612), a second ball (1621), and a second compression spring (1622). The storage case (1) may include a third magnet (173). The storage case (1) may include a push button (251) and a dome switch (252). The storage case (1) may include a first FPCB (26). The storage case (1) may include a second FPCB (27). The storage case (1) may include a light guide member (28). The storage case (1) may include a light shielding layer (29). The storage case (1) may include a first light source (31) and a second light source (32). Descriptions of some components having the same reference numerals as those in the previous embodiments may not be repeated.

[0168] According to various embodiments, the first protrusion (1112) of the first cover member (111) may include a first recess structure (1613) and a second recess structure (1623) formed on a side wall facing the wearable ring device (4). The first recess structure (1613) and the second recess structure (1623) may be arranged on opposite sides with respect to the center line (B) of the first housing (11) in a direction parallel to the folding axis (A) (see FIGS. 1, 4, 6, 7, and 8). The first recess structure (1613) and the second recess structure (1623) may have a space in a recessed shape in a direction toward the center line (B) of the first housing (11). The first ball (1611) and the first compression spring (1612) may be positioned in the first recess structure (1613). The first ball (1611) may be supported by the first compression spring (1612) to elastically support the wearable ring device (4) disposed in the first protrusion (1112). The second ball (1621) and the second compression spring (1622) may be positioned in the second recess structure (1623). The second ball (1621) may be supported by the second compression spring (1622) to elastically support the wearable ring device (4) disposed in the first protrusion (1112). The first recess structure (1613), the first ball (1611), and the first compression spring (1612) may be understood as a first ball plunger. The second recess structure (1623), the second ball (1621), and the second compression spring (1622) may be understood as a second ball plunger. In various embodiments, although not separately illustrated, the first recess structure (1613) and / or the second recess structure (1623) may be removably implemented on the first protrusion (1112).

[0169] According to various embodiments, the wearable ring device (4) is resiliently supported by an elastic structure (or flexible member) so that the wearable ring device (4) can be stably placed on the first protrusion (1112), and is not limited to the first flexible member (151) and the flexible member (152) according to the example of FIG. 9, the flexible member (1400) according to the example of FIG. 14, and the first ball plunger and the second ball plunger according to the example of FIG. 16.

[0170] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a status indicator (1700) of a storage case (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 17, a status indicator light (1700) of a storage case (1) may include a light transmitting area (1113) (see FIGS. 4 and 9) provided (or formed) by a first cover member (111), a light shielding layer (29) (see FIG. 9), and a light guide member (28), and a plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5). The status indicator light (1700) may be provided (or formed) in a circular band shape. The storage case (1) may be configured to selectively turn on or off the plurality of light sources (30) to visually display a status of the storage case (1) and / or a status of a wearable ring device (4) disposed in the storage case (1) through the status indicator light (1700).

[0172] According to various embodiments, a memory (not shown separately) included in the storage case (1) may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor (not shown separately) included in the storage case (1), cause the storage case (1) to not emit light or suppress light from the status indicator (1700) in the folded state. To prevent light from the status indicator (1700), the storage case (1) may turn off all of the plurality of light sources (30).

[0173] According to various embodiments, the memory included in the storage case (1) may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor included in the storage case (1), cause the wearable ring device (4) to display the remaining battery capacity of the battery of the wearable ring device (4) through a status indicator (1700) in response to the storage case (1) being switched from a folded state to an unfolded state while the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1).

[0174] According to various embodiments, a first electrical signal may be generated from a dome switch (252) (see FIG. 2) by briefly pressing (e.g., pressing for less than about 3 seconds) a push button (251) (see FIG. 2) while the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1) and in the unfolded state of the storage case (1). A memory included in the storage case (1) may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor included in the storage case (1), cause the remaining battery capacity of the battery of the wearable ring device (4) to be displayed through a status indicator (1700) in response to the first electrical signal.

[0175] According to various embodiments, the memory included in the storage case (1) may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor included in the storage case (1), cause the storage case (1) to display the remaining battery capacity of the battery (22) (see FIG. 2) of the storage case (1) through a status indicator (1700) in response to the storage case (1) being switched from a folded state to an unfolded state while the wearable ring device (4) is not placed in the storage case (1).

[0176] According to various embodiments, a first electrical signal may be generated from a dome switch (252) (see FIG. 2) by briefly pressing (e.g., pressing for less than about 3 seconds) a push button (251) (see FIG. 2) when the wearable ring device (4) is not placed in the storage case (1) and when the storage case (1) is in an unfolded state. A memory included in the storage case (1) may store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor included in the storage case (1), cause the remaining battery capacity of the battery (22) (see FIG. 2) of the storage case (1) to be displayed through a status indicator (1700) in response to the first electrical signal.

[0177] In various embodiments, the storage case (1) may select and turn on a greater number of the plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) in a clockwise direction so that a greater area of ​​the status indicator (1700) lights up in a clockwise direction as the remaining battery power of the battery (e.g., the battery (22) of the storage case (1) or the battery of the wearable ring device (4)) increases. For example, 1701 indicates the status indicator (1700) when the remaining battery power of the battery is about 25%, and about 1 / 4 of the status indicator (e.g., the indicator of the circular band) may be illuminated. For example, 1702 indicates the status indicator (1700) when the remaining battery power of the battery is about 50%, and about 1 / 2 of the status indicator may be illuminated. For example, 1703 indicates the status indicator (1700) when the battery is fully charged, and the entire status indicator may be illuminated.

[0178] According to various embodiments, a second electrical signal may be generated from a dome switch (252) (see FIG. 2) by long pressing (e.g., long pressing for about 3 seconds or more) the push button (251) (see FIG. 2) while the wearable ring device (4) is placed in the storage case (1) and in the unfolded state of the storage case (1). The memory included in the storage case (1) may be configured to, when executed by at least one processor included in the storage case (1), perform pairing (also called pairing mode) to establish wireless communication (e.g., short-range communication such as Bluetooth, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), WiFi direct, or IrDA) between the wearable ring device (4) and an external electronic device (e.g., a smartphone) in response to the second electrical signal. The memory included in the storage case (1) can store instructions that, when executed by at least one processor included in the storage case (1), cause the storage case (1) to indicate pairing through a status indicator (1700) in response to a second electrical signal. For example, the storage case (1) can be configured to sequentially blink a plurality of light sources (30) (see FIG. 5) when pairing corresponds to the second electrical signal.

[0179] According to various embodiments, the operation of the status indicator light (1700) depending on the state of the storage case (1) and / or the state of the wearable ring device (4) placed in the storage case (1) may be varied.

[0180] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage case (e.g., storage case (1)) for a wearable ring device (e.g., wearable ring device (4)) includes a first housing (e.g., first housing (11)) and a second housing (e.g., second housing (12)). The first housing is configured to support the wearable ring device. The first housing includes a protrusion (e.g., first protrusion (1112)) configured to allow the wearable ring device to be inserted. The second housing is rotatably connected to the first housing via a hinge (e.g., hinge (13)). The second housing includes a light-transmitting member (e.g., light-transmitting member (121)) having a protrusion (e.g., first protrusion (1112)) of the first housing and a recess (e.g., first recess (R1)) configured to allow the wearable ring device to be inserted in a folded state of the storage case. The second housing includes a ring-shaped support member (e.g., a second support member (123)) coupled to a light-transmitting member such that the support member (e.g., the second support member (123)) has an inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)) configured to surround the wearable ring device in a folded state of the storage case. The inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)) of the support member (e.g., the second support member (123)) is configured to reflect light such that the wearable ring device is visible through the light-transmitting member of the second housing in the folded state of the storage case.

[0181] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)) of a support member (e.g., second support member (123)) may be formed by a coating or deposition layer of a reflective material (e.g., deposition layer (1002)).

[0182] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)) of the support member (e.g., second support member (123)) can be formed through surface polishing.

[0183] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, in a folded state of a storage case (e.g., storage case (1)), a part (e.g., a third partial region (913)) of a light-transmitting member (e.g., a light-transmitting member (121)) may be positioned between an inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)) of a support member (e.g., a second support member (123)) and a wearable ring device (e.g., a wearable ring device (4)) so as to face the inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)).

[0184] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an air gap (e.g., air gap (AG)) may be formed between an inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)) of a support member (e.g., second support member (123)) and a portion (e.g., third partial region (913)) of a light-transmitting member (e.g., light-transmitting member (121)).

[0185] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface 123A) of a support member (e.g., a second support member (123)) may correspond to a rotational surface formed by rotating a straight line on a plane including a center line (e.g., a center line (B)) of the storage case (e.g., the storage case (1)) with the center line as the rotational axis when the storage case is in a folded state. A protrusion (e.g., a first protrusion (1112)) may be positioned on the center line and may protrude in a direction parallel to the center line.

[0186] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)) can form an angle of 35 degrees to 55 degrees with respect to the direction in which the protrusion (e.g., first protrusion (1112)) protrudes.

[0187] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, an inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)) of a support member (e.g., a second support member (123)) may correspond to a rotational surface formed by rotating a curve on a plane including a center line (e.g., a center line (B)) of the storage case (e.g., the storage case (1)) with the center line as an axis of rotation when the storage case is in a folded state. A protrusion (e.g., a first protrusion (1112)) may be positioned on the center line and may protrude in a direction parallel to the center line.

[0188] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a light-transmitting member (e.g., light-transmitting member (121)) can form a second outer side (e.g., second outer side (12C)) of a second housing (e.g., second housing (12)). A support member (e.g., second support member (123)) can form a second inner side (e.g., second inner side (123B)) of the second housing configured to be visible through the second outer side. The second inner side can be positioned between the second outer side and an inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)). The inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)) and the second inner side (123B) can form an acute angle or an obtuse angle.

[0189] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a coating or deposition layer of a reflective material (e.g., deposition layer (1002)) forming an inclined surface (e.g., inclined surface (123A)) of a support member (e.g., second support member (123)) may extend to a second inner side (e.g., second inner side (123B)).

[0190] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a first housing (e.g., the first housing (11)) may include a first cover member (e.g., the first cover member (111)), a second cover member (e.g., the second cover member (112)), and a side member (e.g., the side member (113)). The first cover member may face the second housing (e.g., the second housing (12)) in a folded state of the storage case (e.g., the storage case (1)). The first cover member may include a plate portion (e.g., the plate portion (1111)) and a protrusion portion extending from the plate portion (e.g., the first protrusion portion (1112)). The second cover member may be positioned on the opposite side from the first cover member. The side member may surround a space between the first cover member and the second cover member. The side member of the first housing may form a first outer side (e.g., the first outer side (11C)) aligned with a second outer side (e.g., the second outer side (12C)) of the second housing in a folded state of the storage case. The side member of the first housing may be formed of the same light-transmitting material as the light-transmitting member of the second housing (e.g., the light-transmitting member (121)).

[0191] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a first housing (e.g., a first housing (11)) may include another support member (e.g., a first support member (114)) disposed between a first cover member (e.g., a first cover member (111)) and a second cover member (e.g., a second cover member (112)) so as to be surrounded by a side member (e.g., a side member (113)). Another support member (e.g., the first support member (114)) can form a first inner side (e.g., the first inner side (11D)) of the first housing aligned with a second inner side (e.g., the second inner side (123B)) of the second housing (e.g., the second housing (12)) in a folded state of the storage case (e.g., the storage case (1)), and the first inner side can be configured to be visible through the first outer side (e.g., the first outer side (11C)). A deposition layer (e.g., the deposition layer (1002)) forming an inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)) of the support member (e.g., the second support member (123)) can extend to the second inner side (e.g., the second inner side (123B)) of the second housing. The first inner side of the first housing (e.g., the first inner side (11D)) may be formed by a layer coated or deposited with the same material as the coating or deposited layer (e.g., the deposited layer (1002)) that forms the inclined surface (e.g., the inclined surface (123A)).

[0192] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage case (e.g., storage case (1)) may include a plurality of light sources (e.g., a plurality of light sources (30)) arranged in a circular manner in a first housing (e.g., a first housing (11)). The plurality of light sources may be configured to emit light between a wearable ring device (e.g., a wearable ring device (4)) and an inclined surface (e.g., an inclined surface (123A)) of a support member (e.g., a second support member (123)) in a folded state of the storage case.

[0193] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a first housing (e.g., the first housing (11)) may include a first cover member (e.g., the first cover member (111)) including a plate portion (e.g., the plate portion (1111)) and a protrusion extending from the plate portion (e.g., the first protrusion (1112)). A storage case (e.g., the storage case (1)) may include a plurality of light sources (e.g., the plurality of light sources (30)) and a ring-shaped light guide member (e.g., the light guide member (28)) disposed between the plate portion of the first cover member. The storage case may include a light shielding layer (e.g., the light shielding layer (29)) disposed on the first cover member. The light shielding layer may include a ring-shaped slit (e.g., the slit (291)) between the plate portion of the first cover member and the light guide member.

[0194] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a storage case (e.g., storage case (1)) may include at least one flexible member (e.g., a first flexible member (151) and a second flexible member (152)) disposed on a protrusion (e.g., a first protrusion (1112)) to elastically support a wearable ring device (e.g., a wearable ring device (4)).

[0195] The embodiments disclosed in this disclosure and the drawings are merely examples to more easily explain the technical content and to help understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure includes modified or altered forms in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Additionally, it should be understood that any embodiment(s) described herein can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein. For example, although the present disclosure is presented in the form of providing multiple embodiments each defining multiple features, the various embodiments may be connected by reference to the same drawing or drawings. The present disclosure should be understood to include all combinations of these embodiments, unless there is an apparent contradiction between two (or more) embodiments. For example, if features are presented as optional in the present disclosure, all combinations of such optional features are included in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In a storage case (1) for a wearable ring device, A first housing (11) configured to support the wearable ring device (4), the first housing (11) including a protrusion (1112) configured to allow the wearable ring device (4) to be fitted therein; and As a second housing (12) rotatably connected to the first housing (11) through a hinge (13), A light-transmitting member (121) having a recess (R1) configured to allow the protrusion (1112) of the first housing (11) and the wearable ring device (4) to be inserted in the folded state of the storage case (1), and A second housing (12) comprising a ring-shaped support member (123) coupled to the light-transmitting member (121) so as to have an inclined surface (123A) configured to surround the wearable ring device (4) in the folded state of the storage case (1), A storage case in which the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) is configured to reflect light so that the wearable ring device (4) can be seen through the light-transmitting member (121) of the second housing (12) in the folded state of the storage case (1).

2. In paragraph 1, The above inclined surface (123A) of the above support member (123) is a storage case formed by a coating or deposition layer (1002) of a reflective material.

3. In paragraph 1, The inclined surface (123A) of the above support member (123) is a storage case formed through surface polishing.

4. In paragraph 1, A storage case in which, in the folded state of the storage case (1), a part (913) of the light-transmitting member (121) faces the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) and is positioned between the inclined surface (123A) and the wearable ring device (4).

5. In paragraph 4, A storage case in which an air gap (AG) is formed between the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) and the part (913) of the light-transmitting member (121).

6. In paragraph 1, The inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) corresponds to a rotational plane formed by rotating a straight line on a plane including the center line (B) of the storage case (1) with the center line (B) as the rotational axis in the folded state of the storage case (1), and The above protrusion (1112) is positioned on the center line (B) and is a storage case that protrudes in a direction parallel to the center line (B).

7. In paragraph 6, The above-mentioned inclined surface (123A) is a storage case in which the above-mentioned protrusion (1112) forms an angle of 35 to 55 degrees with respect to the protruding direction.

8. In paragraph 1, The inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) corresponds to a rotational surface formed by rotating a curve on a plane including the center line (B) of the storage case (1) in the folded state of the storage case (1) about the center line (B) as the rotational axis, and The above protrusion (1112) is positioned on the center line (B) and is a storage case that protrudes in a direction parallel to the center line (B).

9. In paragraph 1, The above light-transmitting member (121) forms a second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12), The above support member (123) forms a second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) configured to be visible through the second outer side (12C), The second inner side (123B) is positioned between the second outer side (12C) and the inclined surface (123A), and A storage case in which the above-mentioned inclined surface (123A) and the second inner side surface (123B) form an acute or obtuse angle.

10. In paragraph 9, A storage case in which a coating or deposition layer (1002) of a reflective material forming the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) extends to the second inner side (123B).

11. In paragraph 9, The above first housing (11) is, A first cover member (111) facing the second housing (12) in the folded state of the storage case (1), and including a plate portion (1111) and the protrusion portion (1112) extending from the plate portion (1111), A second cover member (112) positioned opposite to the first cover member (111), and It includes a side member (113) surrounding the space between the first cover member (111) and the second cover member (112), The side member (113) of the first housing (11) forms a first outer side (11C) aligned with the second outer side (12C) of the second housing (12) in the folded state of the storage case (1), and A storage case in which the side member (113) of the first housing (11) includes the same light-transmitting material as the light-transmitting member (121) of the second housing (12).

12. In Article 11 The first housing (11) further includes another support member (114) arranged between the first cover member (111) and the second cover member (112) so as to be surrounded by the side member (113), The other support member (114) forms a first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11) aligned with the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12) in the folded state of the storage case (1), and the first inner side (11D) is configured to be visible through the first outer side (11C). The coating or deposition layer (1002) forming the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) extends to the second inner side (123B) of the second housing (12), and A storage case formed by a layer coated or deposited with the same material as the deposition layer (1002) forming the inclined surface (123A) on the first inner side (11D) of the first housing (11).

13. In paragraph 1, A storage case further comprising a plurality of light sources (30) arranged in a circular arrangement in the first housing (11), configured to emit light between the wearable ring device (4) and the inclined surface (123A) of the support member (123) in the folded state of the storage case (1).

14. In paragraph 13, The first housing (11) includes a first cover member (111) including a plate portion (1111) and a protrusion (1112) extending from the plate portion (1111), The above storage case (1) is, A ring-shaped light guide member (28) arranged between the plurality of light sources (30) and the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111), and A storage case further comprising a light shielding layer (29) disposed on the first cover member (111) and including a ring-shaped slit (291) between the plate portion (1111) of the first cover member (111) and the light guide member (28).

15. In paragraph 1, A storage case further comprising at least one flexible member (151, 152) arranged on the protrusion (1112) configured to flexibly support the wearable ring device (4).

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