Foldable device including housing

Abstract

An electronic device according to various embodiments may comprise a first housing, a second housing, and a hinge assembly. At least one of the first housing and the second housing may include a first metal portion. The first metal part may form the outside of the electronic device and include a first metal. At least one of the first housing and the second housing may include a second metal portion. The second metal portion may include a second metal different from the first metal. At least one of the first housing and the second housing may include a connection portion connecting the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connection portion may include a first portion extending from the first metal portion, a second portion extending from the second metal portion, a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion, and a fourth portion in contact with the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The third portion may include an injection-molded member. The fourth portion may be positioned between the third portion and an electronic component.

Description

Foldable device including a housing

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a foldable device including a housing.

[0002] Mobile electronic devices like smartphones can offer a variety of functions, including calls, video playback, and internet browsing, based on a variety of applications. Users may want to utilize these various functions on a larger screen, but larger screens can reduce portability. Accordingly, foldable devices are being developed that utilize at least one folding structure to enhance portability.

[0003] An electronic device may include a housing that protects internal components of the electronic device from external impact. The housing may be manufactured to be easily portable by the user, provide an aesthetic appeal to the user during use, and may include various materials.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above is applicable as prior art in connection with the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to an embodiment may include a first housing. The electronic device may include a second housing. The electronic device may include a hinge assembly that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing about a rotational axis. At least one of the first housing and the second housing may include a first metal portion that at least partially covers the hinge assembly. The first metal portion may form an outer surface of the electronic device. The first metal portion may include a first metal. At least one of the first housing and the second housing may include a second metal portion that forms a mounting surface on which an electronic component is placed. The second metal portion may include a second metal different from the first metal. At least one of the first housing and the second housing may include a connecting portion positioned between the electronic component and the hinge assembly. The connecting portion may connect the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a first portion extending from the first metal portion. The connecting portion may include a second portion extending from the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion may include an injection member. The connecting portion may include a fourth portion that is in contact with the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The fourth portion may be positioned between the third portion and the electronic component.

[0006] A foldable device according to one embodiment may include a housing including a first housing and a second housing. The foldable device may include a hinge device that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing about a rotational axis. The foldable device may include an electronic component disposed within the housing. The housing may include a first metal portion covering the hinge device. The first metal portion may form an outer surface of the foldable device. The first metal portion may include a first metal. The housing may include a second metal portion forming a mounting surface on which the electronic component is disposed. The second metal portion may include a second metal different from the first metal. The housing may include a connecting portion positioned between the electronic component and the hinge device. The connecting portion may connect the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a first portion extending from the first metal portion. The connecting portion may include a second portion extending from the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion may include an injection member. The connecting portion may include a fourth portion that is in contact with the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The fourth portion may be located between the third portion and the electronic component.

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

[0008] Figure 2 is a rear plan view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the electronic device of FIGS. 1 and 2 including a hinge device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a plan view of a first housing including a first metal part, a second metal part, a third metal part, and an injection part according to one embodiment, viewed from the front.

[0011] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first housing of Figure 4 viewed from the rear.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a first housing for explaining a connection part according to one embodiment.

[0014] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining the relationship between the third part and the fourth part according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first housing and the second housing viewed from the front according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the first housing and the second housing as viewed from the rear according to one embodiment.

[0017] Fig. 11 is a drawing for explaining a process for machining a base material of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0018] Fig. 12 is a drawing for explaining a process for machining a base material of a housing according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining a process for bonding processed base materials according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 14 is a drawing for explaining a first processing process according to one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 15 is a drawing for explaining an additional processing process according to one embodiment.

[0022] Fig. 16 is a drawing for explaining a connection part according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a housing formed by clad bonding according to one embodiment.

[0024] Below, embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In addition, for the purpose of clearly explaining the present disclosure in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted, and similar parts are designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0025] The terms used in this disclosure are described as currently common terms, taking into account the functions mentioned herein. However, these terms may mean various other terms depending on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be interpreted solely based on their names, but rather based on the meanings of the terms and the overall content of this disclosure.

[0026] An electronic device according to one embodiment may be a flexible electronic device. Furthermore, the electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the aforementioned devices and may include new electronic devices developed in accordance with technological advancements.

[0027] Additionally, while terms such as first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, the components should not be limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one component from another.

[0028] Throughout the specification, when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, this includes not only cases where the component is "directly connected," but also cases where there is another component intervening between them. Furthermore, when a part is said to "include" a component, this does not exclude other components, but rather includes other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0029] The phrases “according to one embodiment” and “in one embodiment” appearing in various places throughout this disclosure are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0030] The present disclosure can provide a housing in which two or more parts including different metals are joined together and a method of manufacturing the same.

[0031] The present disclosure can provide a housing in which two or more parts including different metals are combined to reduce the weight and enhance the exterior of an electronic device.

[0032] The present disclosure can provide a housing having high rigidity while combining two or more parts containing different metals.

[0033] The present disclosure can provide a foldable device that prevents or reduces damage to electronic components, including the housing.

[0034] FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the rear side of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0036] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the electronic device (100) may include a first housing (110) (e.g., a first housing structure) including a first side member (113) (e.g., a side bezel) and a second housing (120) (e.g., a second housing structure) including a second side member (123) (e.g., a side bezel) that are foldably coupled to each other with respect to a folding axis (F) through at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) (e.g., a hinge assembly, a hinge module, or a hinge structure). For example, the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) may be configured as a foldable housing (e.g., a housing structure). For example, the electronic device (100) may include a first display (130) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) arranged to be supported by a first housing (110) and a second housing (120). For example, the first housing (110) may include a first side (111) and a second side (112) facing in an opposite direction (e.g., a -z-axis direction) of the first side (111). For example, the second housing (120) may include a third side (121) and a fourth side (122) facing in an opposite direction (e.g., a -z-axis direction) of the third side (121). For example, the first housing (110) may include a first rear cover (114) coupled with a first side member (113). For example, the second housing (120) may include a second rear cover (124) coupled with a second side member (123). For example, when the electronic device (100) is in a fully unfolded first state (e.g., an unfolded state or an unfolded state), the first side (111) and the third side (121) may be operated so that they face substantially the same direction (e.g., a z-axis direction). For example, when the electronic device (100) is in a fully folded second state (e.g., a folded state or a folded state), the first side (111) and the third side (121) may face each other or face opposite directions.For example, the electronic device (100) may be operated to maintain a third state (e.g., an intermediate state) between the first state and the second state.

[0037] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a first receiver (101), at least one first sensor module (104) (e.g., an ambient light sensor) and / or at least one first camera module (105) (e.g., a UDC, under display camera) disposed on a first side (111) of the first housing (110). For example, the electronic device (100) may include at least one key (106) disposed on a first side member (113). For example, the electronic device (100) may include at least one second camera module (108) and / or a flash (109) disposed on a second side (112) of the first housing (110) (e.g., a first rear cover (114)). For example, the electronic device (100) may include a second display (131) disposed on a fourth side (122) of a second housing (120), at least one third camera module (125) (e.g., UDC, under display camera), at least one second sensor module (126), and / or a second receiver (127). For example, the second display (131) may be disposed to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the second rear cover (124). For example, the electronic device (100) may include a speaker (102) disposed on a second side member (123), a microphone (103) disposed on a first side member (113), and / or a connector port (107). At least some of the components described above may be disposed in the first housing (110) and / or the second housing (120).

[0038] According to one embodiment, the first display (130) (e.g., a flexible display) may include a first region (130a) (e.g., a first planar portion) corresponding to at least a portion of the first surface (111), a second region (130b) (e.g., a second planar portion) corresponding to at least a portion of the third surface (121), and a third region (130c) (e.g., a flexible portion) connecting the first region (130a) and the second region (130b) and allowing the electronic device (100) to be deformed in a second state (e.g., a folded state) and / or a third state. For example, the third region (130c) may be positioned to at least partially overlap at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) when the first display (130) is viewed from above (e.g., in the z-axis direction). For example, the first display (130) may be arranged so that it is not visible from the outside in the second state by having the first side (111) and the third side (121) face each other (e.g., inward-fold type). For example, the first display (130) may be arranged so that it is visible from the outside in the second state by having the first side (111) and the third side (121) face each other in opposite directions (e.g., outward-fold type).

[0039] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of the electronic device of FIGS. 1 and 2 including a hinge device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (100) may include at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) (e.g., a hinge module or a hinge structure) connecting the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) under the first display (130) (e.g., in the -z-axis direction). For example, the at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) may include a first hinge device (140) and a second hinge device (140-1) spaced apart from the first hinge device (140) along a direction parallel to the folding axis (F) (e.g., in the ±y-axis direction). For example, at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) may be supported by a first support member (2131) extending from the first side member (113) to the first space (2101) of the first housing (110) and a second support member (2231) extending from the second side member (123) to the second space (2201) of the second housing (120). For example, at least one hinge device (140, 140-1) may be arranged between the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) so as to be invisible from the outside through a hinge housing (150) (e.g., a hinge cover).

[0041] According to one embodiment, the first hinge device (140) may include a first rotation member (141) (e.g., a first arm or a first rotator) disposed on a first support member (2131) of the first housing (110), a second rotation member (142) (e.g., a second arm or a second rotator) disposed on a second support member (2231) of the second housing (120), and a gear assembly (143) connected to the first rotation member (141) and the second rotation member (142) such that the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) rotate symmetrically with respect to each other. For example, the gear assembly (143) may include a plurality of gears (e.g., spur gears and / or worm gears) gear-coupled to one another. For example, the gear assembly (143) may include a cam coupling structure for urging the first housing (110) and the second housing (120) in a direction in which they are to transition from a first state (e.g., an unfolded state or an unfolded state) to a second state (e.g., a folded state or a folded state) or in a direction in which they are to transition from the second state to the first state, based on a predetermined angle, and for providing a free stop at various folding angles. For example, the second hinge device (140-1) may have substantially the same configuration as the first hinge device (140).

[0042] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (100) may include a first hinge plate (161) connected to a first support member (2131) and / or a first rotation member (141). The electronic device (100) may include a second hinge plate (162) connected to a second support member (2231) and / or a second rotation member (142). For example, at least one hinge device (140, 140-1), the first rotation member (141), the second rotation member (142), the first hinge plate (161), and the second hinge plate (162) may form substantially the same plane as the first support member (2131) and the second support member (2231) when the electronic device (100) is in a first state. For example, the second hinge device (140-1) may be substantially symmetrical with the first hinge device (140) or may have a substantially identical configuration.

[0043] FIG. 4 is a plan view of a first housing including a first metal part, a second metal part, a third metal part, and an injection part according to one embodiment, viewed from the front.

[0044] The configuration of FIG. 4 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings. In FIG. 4, only the first housing (310) is illustrated and described for convenience of explanation, and the description of the first housing of the present disclosure may be applied to the second housing. The description of the second housing of the present disclosure may also be applied to the first housing.

[0045] Referring to FIG. 4, a first housing (310) according to one embodiment may include a first metal portion (311), a second metal portion (312), a third metal portion (313), and an injection portion (314). However, the configuration of the first housing (310) is not limited thereto. For example, the first housing (310) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations, or may further include at least one other configuration. In one example, the third metal portion (313) may be replaced with an injection portion (314).

[0046] According to one embodiment, the first metal portion (311) may form at least a portion of an exterior of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1). For example, the first metal portion (311) may form at least a portion of an exterior of a first housing (310). For example, the first metal portion (311) may be visible or exposed from the exterior of the electronic device.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the first metal portion (311) may include a first metal. For example, the first metal may include titanium. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0048] According to one embodiment, the aesthetics of the appearance of the electronic device can be improved by forming at least a portion of the outer side of the electronic device with the first metal portion (311).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the second metal portion (312) may form at least a portion of the interior of the electronic device. For example, the second metal portion (312) may form at least a portion of the interior of the first housing (310). For example, the second metal portion (312) may form a portion where at least one electronic component disposed inside the electronic device is disposed. For example, the second metal portion (312) may form a mounting surface where the electronic component is disposed. For example, the second metal portion (312) may at least partially support a flexible display. For example, a flexible display may be disposed on the second metal portion (312).

[0050] In one embodiment, the second metal portion (312) may include a second metal. The second metal may be different from the first metal. In one example, the second metal may include aluminum. For example, the second metal may include at least one of 60 series aluminum or 70 series aluminum. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the third metal portion (313) can connect the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). For example, the third metal portion (313) can join the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). The third metal portion (313) can be in contact with the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). In one example, the third metal portion (313) can be positioned between the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312).

[0052] In one embodiment, the third metal portion (313) may include a third metal different from the first and second metals. For example, the third metal may have different chemical properties from the first and second metals. For example, the third metal portion (313) may include cast aluminum. For example, the third metal portion (313) may include at least one of S33N, S36, or SR1. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the injection portion (314) may be positioned between the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). For example, the injection portion (314) may fill a space formed between the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312).

[0054] According to one embodiment, the injection part (314) may include an injection member. For example, the injection part (314) may include an injection material. For example, the injection part (314) may include at least one of PC, PC+GF, PBT, PBT+GF, PA, PA+GF, PPA, or POM. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the injection part (314) may include various materials that are resistant to moisture (e.g., water).

[0055] According to one embodiment, the first metal portion (311) can at least partially surround the second metal portion (312) and the injection portion (314). For example, the second metal portion (312) and the injection portion (314) can be positioned within a space formed by the first metal portion (311).

[0056] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first housing of Figure 4 viewed from the rear.

[0057] The configuration of FIG. 5 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the second metal portion (312) may form a portion where at least one electronic component disposed within the electronic device is disposed. For example, the second metal portion (312) may form a mounting surface where the electronic component is disposed. For example, at least one of a battery or a printed circuit board may be disposed on the second metal portion (312).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the second metal portion (312) may be positioned between the flexible display and the battery. For example, the second metal portion (312) may be positioned between the flexible display and the printed circuit board.

[0060] According to one embodiment, the third metal portion (313) may be positioned adjacent to the boundary between the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). For example, the third metal portion (313) may be positioned adjacent to the portion where the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312) are joined. For example, the third metal portion (313) may be positioned along the connecting portion (315) connecting the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may be arranged along the longitudinal direction of the electronic device. For example, the connecting portion (315) may be arranged along the longitudinal direction (e.g., the y-axis direction) of the first housing (310). According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may be arranged closer to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge device of FIG. 1) than to the side of the electronic device. For example, the connecting portion (315) may be arranged closer to the second side of the first housing (310) that at least partially covers the hinge assembly than to the first side of the first housing (310). The first side may be opposite the second side.

[0062] According to one embodiment, the interior space of the first housing (310) may be partitioned by the connecting portion (315). For example, the interior space of the first housing (310) may be partitioned by the connecting portion (315) into a space in which at least a portion of the hinge assembly is disposed and a space in which electronic components are disposed. For example, a space in which electronic components are disposed may be formed between the first side of the first housing (310) and the connecting portion (315). For example, at least a portion of the hinge assembly may be disposed between the second side of the first housing (310) and the connecting portion (315).

[0063] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may include a portion of the first metal portion (311), a portion of the second metal portion (312), a portion of the third metal portion (313), and a portion of the injection portion (314).

[0064] Below, the specific details of the connecting portion (315) will be described later.

[0065] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0066] The configuration of FIG. 6 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0067] FIG. 6 may be a cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line A-A' of FIG. 1.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 6, an electronic device according to an embodiment may include a hinge assembly (330) that rotatably connects a first housing and a second housing about a rotation axis. The electronic device may include at least one electronic component (340) disposed in at least one of the first housing or the second housing. In one example, the electronic component (340) may include at least one of a battery or a printed circuit board, but is not limited thereto. The electronic device may include a flexible display (350) supported by the first housing and the second housing. The electronic device may include a rear cover (360) disposed in the first housing. The electronic device may include a sub-display disposed in the second housing. In one example, the sub-display may be disposed in the first housing, and the rear cover (360) may be disposed in the second housing. The sub-display and the rear cover (360) may be disposed opposite the flexible display (350). The electronic device may omit at least one of the above-described components, or may further include at least one component.

[0069] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (350) may be at least partially supported by the second metal portion (312). For example, the flexible display (350) may be at least partially disposed on the second metal portion (312). For example, the second metal portion (312) may be positioned between the electronic component (340) and the flexible display (350).

[0070] According to one embodiment, at least one of the rear cover (360) or the sub-display may be at least partially supported by the first metal portion (311). For example, at least one of the rear cover (360) or the sub-display may be at least partially disposed on the first metal portion (311). For example, the first metal portion (311) may be positioned between at least one of the rear cover (360) or the sub-display and the hinge assembly (330).

[0071] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first housing or the second housing may include a connecting portion (315) connecting the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may be located between the hinge assembly (330) and the electronic component (340). For example, the connecting portion (315) may be formed between the hinge assembly (330) and the electronic component (340). For example, the connecting portion (315) may be formed on a side wall between the hinge assembly (330) and the electronic component (340).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may include a first portion (411), a second portion (412), a third portion (413), and a fourth portion (414). However, the configuration of the connecting portion (315) is not limited thereto. For example, the connecting portion (315) may omit at least one of the above-described configurations, or may further include at least one other configuration. For example, the third portion and the fourth portion (414) may be formed integrally.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may be positioned between the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). For example, it may be formed between the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may be substantially perpendicular to the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). For example, the first metal portion (311) may extend from one end of the connecting portion (315) in a first direction (e.g., a -x direction). For example, the second metal portion (312) may extend from the other end of the connecting portion (315) in a second direction (e.g., a +x direction) opposite to the first direction.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the first portion (411) may extend from the first metal portion (311). For example, the first portion (411) may extend from the first metal portion (311) in a direction (e.g., +z direction) from the rear cover (360) (or sub-display) toward the flexible display (350). For example, the first portion (411) may extend from one end of the first metal portion (311) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first metal portion (311). According to one embodiment, the first portion (411) may be formed integrally with the first metal portion (311). For example, the first metal portion (311) may include the first portion (411). For example, the first portion (411) may include the first metal.

[0076] In one embodiment, the second portion (412) may extend from the second metal portion (312). For example, the second portion (412) may extend from the second metal portion (312) in a direction (e.g., a -z direction) from the flexible display (350) toward the rear cover (360) (or sub-display). For example, the second portion (412) may extend from one end of the second metal portion (312) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second metal portion (312). In one embodiment, the second portion (412) may be formed integrally with the second metal portion (312). For example, the second metal portion (312) may include the second portion (412). For example, the second portion (412) may include the second metal.

[0077] In one embodiment, the third portion (413) may be positioned between the first portion (411) and the second portion (412). In one embodiment, the third portion (413) may be formed integrally with an injection portion (e.g., injection portion (314) of FIG. 4). For example, the injection portion may include the third portion (413). For example, the third portion (413) may include an injection member. For example, the third portion (413) may include an injection material.

[0078] According to one embodiment, the third portion (413) may connect the first portion (411) and the second portion (412). For example, the first portion (411) and the second portion (412) may be coupled to the third portion (413). For example, the first portion (411) and the second portion (412) may be coupled by the third portion (413).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (414) may face the first portion (411), the second portion (412), and the third portion (413). For example, the fourth portion (414) may contact the first portion (411), the second portion (412), and the third portion (413). However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth portion (414) may further contact at least one of the first metal portion (311) or the second metal portion (312).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (414) can connect the first portion (411) and the second portion (412). For example, the first portion (411), the second portion (412), and the third portion (413) can be coupled to the fourth portion (414). For example, the first portion (411), the second portion (412), and the third portion (413) can be coupled by the fourth portion (414).

[0081] In one embodiment, the fourth portion (414) may be positioned between the electronic component (340) and the third portion (413). For example, the fourth portion (414) may be formed between the electronic component (340) and the third portion (413). In one embodiment, the third portion (413) may be positioned between the fourth portion (414) and the hinge assembly (330). For example, the third portion (413) may be formed between the fourth portion (414) and the hinge assembly (330). For example, the third portion (413) may shield between the fourth portion (414) and the hinge assembly (330).

[0082] In one embodiment, the third portion (413) is positioned between the fourth portion (414) and the hinge assembly (330) to prevent or reduce damage to the fourth portion (414) caused by contact with foreign matter from the electronic device. For example, the third portion (413) can prevent or reduce corrosion of the fourth portion (414) caused by contact with moisture flowing between the hinge assembly (330) and at least one of the first housing or the second housing.

[0083] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of a first housing for explaining a connection part according to one embodiment.

[0084] The configuration of FIG. 7 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) may be formed in a portion that is thicker than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312). For example, the thickness (W1) of the connecting portion (315) in a direction (e.g., in the x-axis direction) from the electronic component (e.g., the electronic component (340) of FIG. 6) toward the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (330) of FIG. 6)) may be greater than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) in a direction (e.g., in the z-axis direction) from the rear cover (e.g., the rear cover (360) of FIG. 6) (or the sub-display) toward the flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (350) of FIG. 5)). For example, the thickness (W1) of the connecting portion (315) may be greater than the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312) in the direction (e.g., z-axis direction) from the rear cover (or sub-display) toward the flexible display. For example, the thickness (W1) of the connecting portion (315) may be greater than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (315) is formed in a portion that is thicker than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312), so that the rigidity of the connecting portion (315) can be increased, and the rigidity of the housing (e.g., the first housing (310)) can be increased.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the thickness (W1) of the connecting portion (315) in the direction from the third portion (413) to the fourth portion (414) may be greater than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) in the direction from the first portion (411) to the second portion (412). The thickness (W1) of the connecting portion (315) in the direction from the third portion (413) to the fourth portion (414) may be greater than the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312) in the direction from the first portion (411) to the second portion (412). Since the connecting portion (315) is formed in a portion (e.g., a side wall positioned between an electronic component and a hinge assembly) that is thicker than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312), the rigidity of the first housing (310) may be increased.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the sum of the thickness of the third portion (413) and the thickness of the fourth portion (414) may be greater than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312). According to one embodiment, the sum of the thickness of the first portion (411) and the thickness of the fourth portion (414) may be greater than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312). According to one embodiment, the sum of the thickness of the second portion (412) and the thickness of the fourth portion (414) may be greater than the thickness (W2) of the first metal portion (311) and the thickness (W3) of the second metal portion (312).

[0089] Figure 8 is a drawing for explaining the relationship between the third part and the fourth part according to one embodiment.

[0090] The configuration of FIG. 8 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0091] Referring to FIG. 8, the fourth portion (414) according to one embodiment may be in contact with the first metal portion (311) and the second metal portion (312). However, this is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth portion (414) may be in contact with the first metal portion (311), the second metal portion (312), and the injection portion (e.g., the injection portion (314) of FIG. 4).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (414) may be in contact with a wall formed by the first portion (411), the second portion (412), and the third portion (413). For example, the fourth portion (414) may be located on one side of the wall. For example, the fourth portion (414) may be arranged on one side of the wall. For example, the fourth portion (414) may be formed on one side of the wall. For example, the fourth portion (414) may cover one side of the wall. For example, the fourth portion (414) may be applied to one side of the wall.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the height (H1) of the third portion (413) in the direction from the first portion (411) toward the second portion (412) (e.g., in the z-axis direction) may be different from the height (H2) of the fourth portion (414). For example, the height (H2) of the fourth portion (414) may be greater than the height (H1) of the third portion (413). However, this is not limited thereto.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the height (H2) of the fourth portion (414) is greater than the height (H1) of the third portion (413), so that the rigidity of the connecting portion (315) can be increased and the rigidity of the housing can be increased.

[0095] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the first housing and the second housing viewed from the front according to one embodiment.

[0096] The configuration of FIG. 9 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0097] Referring to FIG. 9, a housing (e.g., a foldable housing) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (310) and a second housing (320). The first housing (310) and the second housing (320) may be rotatably connected about a rotational axis via a hinge assembly (330).

[0098] According to one embodiment, when the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) are viewed from the front (e.g., the side on which the flexible display is placed) in the unfolded state of the electronic device, the hinge assembly (330) may be placed on the first housing (310) and the second housing (320). Hereinafter, in the contents of FIG. 9, a case in which the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) are viewed from the front will be described.

[0099] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first housing (310) or the second housing (320) may include a first metal portion (311), a second metal portion (312), and an injection portion (314). However, the present invention is not limited thereto. At least one of the first housing (310) or the second housing (320) may omit at least one of the above-described components, or may further include at least one component. For example, at least one of the first housing (310) or the second housing (320) may further include a third metal portion (not shown).

[0100] In one embodiment, the first housing (310) may include a connection portion (315) positioned between the hinge assembly (330) and a first side of the first housing (310). For example, the first housing (310) may include the first connection portion. The second housing (320) may include a connection portion (315) positioned between the hinge assembly (330) and a first side of the second housing (320). For example, the second housing (320) may include the second connection portion. In one example, the hinge assembly (330) may be positioned between the first connection portion and the second connection portion.

[0101] According to one embodiment, a first portion (e.g., the first portion (411) of FIG. 8), a second portion (e.g., the second portion (412) of FIG. 8), and a third portion (e.g., the third portion (413) of FIG. 8) may be positioned on one side of the connecting portion (315) facing the hinge assembly (330). For example, on one side of the first housing (310) facing the hinge assembly (330), the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion may be visible. For example, on one side of the second housing (320) facing the hinge assembly (330), the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion may be visible.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (e.g., the fourth portion (414) of FIG. 8) may not be positioned on one side of the connecting portion (315) facing the hinge assembly (330). For example, on one side of the first housing (310) facing the hinge assembly (330), the fourth portion may not be visible. For example, on one side of the second housing (320) facing the hinge assembly (330), the fourth portion may not be visible. Therefore, the fourth portion may be protected from external foreign substances.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the first portion of the connecting portion (315) (e.g., the first portion (411) of FIG. 8) may have a height greater than or equal to a height specified in a portion corresponding to at least one electronic component. For example, the first portion of the first connecting portion may have a height greater than or equal to a height specified in a portion corresponding to the first battery (341). For example, the first portion of the second connecting portion may have a height greater than or equal to a height specified in a portion corresponding to the second battery (342).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the first part of the connecting portion (315) may have a height less than or equal to the specified height in at least a portion of the portion excluding a portion corresponding to at least one electronic component. For example, the first part of the first connecting portion may have a height less than or equal to the specified height in at least a portion of the portion excluding a portion corresponding to the first battery (341). For example, the first part of the second connecting portion may have a height less than or equal to the specified height in at least a portion of the portion excluding a portion corresponding to the second battery (342).

[0105] For example, the first portion of the connecting portion (315) may have a first height in a portion corresponding to at least one electronic component. The first portion of the connecting portion (315) may have a second height in at least a portion excluding the portion corresponding to at least one electronic component. The first height may be greater than or equal to the second height. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0106] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the first housing and the second housing as viewed from the rear according to one embodiment.

[0107] The configuration of FIG. 10 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0108] According to one embodiment, when the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) are viewed from the rear side (e.g., the side where the rear cover or the sub-display is placed) in the unfolded state of the electronic device, the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) may cover the hinge assembly (330). For example, the first metal portion (311) may cover the hinge assembly (330). For example, the hinge assembly (330) may be hidden by the first metal portion (311) and not be visible. Hereinafter, in the contents of FIG. 10, a description will be given of a case in which the first housing (310) and the second housing (320) are viewed from the rear.

[0109] According to one embodiment, at least one electronic component may be placed in the first housing (310). For example, the electronic component may be placed in the second metal portion (312) of the first housing (310). For example, a first battery (341) may be placed in the second metal portion (312) of the first housing (310).

[0110] According to one embodiment, at least one electronic component may be disposed in the second housing (320). For example, the electronic component may be disposed in the second metal portion (312) of the second housing (320). For example, a second battery (342) may be disposed in the second metal portion (312) of the second housing (320).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the connection portion (315) may be formed between at least one electronic component and a hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (330) of FIG. 9). For example, the first connection portion of the first housing (310) may be formed between at least one electronic component and the hinge assembly disposed in the first housing (310). For example, the first connection portion of the first housing (310) may be formed between the first battery (341) and the hinge assembly. The second connection portion of the second housing (320) may be formed between at least one electronic component and the hinge assembly disposed in the second housing (320). For example, the second connection portion of the second housing (320) may be formed between the second battery (342) and the hinge assembly.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion of the connecting portion (315) (e.g., the fourth portion (414) of FIG. 8) may have a height greater than or equal to a specified height at a portion facing at least one electronic component. For example, the fourth portion of the first connecting portion may have a height greater than or equal to a specified height at a portion facing the first battery (341). For example, the fourth portion of the second connecting portion may have a height greater than or equal to a specified height at a portion facing the second battery (342).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion of the connecting portion (315) may have a height less than or equal to the specified height in at least a portion of the portion excluding a portion facing at least one electronic component. For example, the fourth portion of the first connecting portion may have a height less than or equal to the specified height in at least a portion of the portion excluding a portion facing the first battery (341). For example, the fourth portion of the second connecting portion may have a height less than or equal to the specified height in at least a portion of the portion excluding a portion facing the second battery (342).

[0114] For example, the fourth portion of the connecting portion (315) may have a third height at a portion facing at least one electronic component. The fourth portion of the connecting portion (315) may have the fourth height at least in a portion excluding the portion facing at least one electronic component. The third height may be greater than or equal to the fourth height. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0115] Hereinafter, the process for manufacturing the first housing and the second housing will be described with reference to FIGS. 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15.

[0116] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining a process for machining a base material of a housing according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a process for machining a base material of a housing according to one embodiment. FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining a process for joining a processed base material according to one embodiment.

[0117] The configurations of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 may be referenced by the configurations of other drawings. The same terms and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0118] Referring to FIG. 11, a manufacturing process of a housing (e.g., a first housing and a second housing) may include a process of machining a first base material (521a) of a first metal part (e.g., the first metal part (311) of FIG. 4). In the first base material machining process, the first base material (521a) may be machined to form a first part (621a) of the first metal part. For example, the first base material (521a) may be formed into the first part (621a) of the first metal part through CNC machining. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the first part (621a) may also be formed through 3D printing.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 12, the manufacturing process of the housing may include a process of processing a second base material (521b) of a first metal portion. In the second base material processing process, the second base material (521b) may be processed to form a second part (621b) of the first metal portion. For example, the second base material (521b) may be formed into the second part (621b) of the first metal portion through a forging process or a bending process. For example, the second part (621b) of the first metal portion may be formed by bending the second base material (521b) at least once.

[0120] Referring to FIG. 13, the manufacturing process of the housing may include a first joining process for joining a first part and a second part. In the first joining process, a first part (621a) of a first metal part (e.g., the first metal part (311) of FIG. 4) may be joined to a second part (621b) of the first metal part. For example, the first part (621a) may be joined to the second part (621b).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the manufacturing process of the housing may include a second joining process of joining the first part and the second part with a third base material. In the second joining process, the third base material (622a) of the second metal part (e.g., the second metal part (312) of FIG. 4) may be positioned in a space formed by the first part (621a) and the second part (621b) of the first metal part. For example, the third base material (622a) may be positioned within a space at least partially surrounded by the first part (621a) and the second part (621b).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the housing manufacturing process may include a third base material machining process that processes a first part (621a), a second part (621b), and a third base material (622a). In the third base material machining process, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), or the third base material (622a) may be machined. For example, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), or the third base material (622a) may be machined through a CNC machining process. For example, in the third base material machining process, a first part (e.g., the first part (411) of FIG. 6) and a second part (e.g., the second part (412) of FIG. 6)) of a connecting portion (e.g., the connecting portion (315) of FIG. 6) may be formed.

[0123] Figure 14 is a drawing for explaining a first processing process according to one embodiment.

[0124] The configuration of FIG. 14 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0125] Referring to (a) of FIG. 14, a manufacturing process of a housing according to an embodiment may include an insert die-casting process. In the insert die-casting process, a fourth base material (623a) of a third metal part (e.g., the third metal part (313) of FIG. 4) may be placed. For example, the fourth base material (623a) may be placed at a position such that the first part (621a) and the second part (621b) and the third base material (622a) are joined. For example, the fourth base material (623a) may be placed between the first part (621a) and the third base material (622a). For example, the fourth base material (623a) may be placed between the second part (621b) and the third base material (622a).

[0126] Referring to (b) of FIG. 14, a manufacturing process of a housing according to an embodiment may include a first machining process. In the first machining process, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), the third base material (622a), or the fourth base material (623a) may be machined. For example, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), the third base material (622a), or the fourth base material (623a) may be machined through a CNC machining process. For example, in the first machining process, a fourth part (e.g., the fourth part (414) of FIG. 6) of a connecting portion (e.g., the connecting portion (315) of FIG. 6) may be formed.

[0127] Referring to (c) of FIG. 14, a manufacturing process of a housing according to an embodiment may include an injection molding process. In the injection molding process, a fifth base material (624a) of an injection portion (e.g., an injection portion (314) of FIG. 4) may be disposed. For example, the fifth base material (624a) may be disposed through an insert injection process. For example, an injection member may be injected. For example, the fifth base material (624a) may be positioned between a first portion (e.g., a first portion (411) of FIG. 6) and a second portion (e.g., a second portion (412) of FIG. 6).

[0128] Figure 15 is a drawing for explaining an additional processing process according to one embodiment.

[0129] The configuration of FIG. 15 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0130] Referring to (a) of FIG. 15, a manufacturing process of a housing according to an embodiment may include a second machining process. In the second machining process, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), the third base material (622a), the fourth base material (623a), or the fifth base material (624a) may be machined. For example, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), the third base material (622a), the fourth base material (623a), or the fifth base material (624a) may be machined through a CNC machining process.

[0131] Referring to (b) of FIG. 15, the manufacturing process of the housing according to one embodiment may include a third machining process. In the third machining process, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), the third base material (622a), the fourth base material (623a), or the fifth base material (624a) may be machined. For example, at least one of the first part (621a), the second part (621b), the third base material (622a), the fourth base material (623a), or the fifth base material (624a) may be machined through a CNC machining process. For example, the third machining process may include an anodizing process.

[0132] Referring to (c) of FIG. 15, a housing (e.g., a second housing (620)) may be formed through a manufacturing process of a housing according to one embodiment. The second housing (620) may include a first metal portion (621), a second metal portion (622), a third metal portion (623), and an injection portion (624).

[0133] Fig. 16 is a drawing for explaining a connection part according to one embodiment.

[0134] The configuration of FIG. 16 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 16, a housing (e.g., at least one of the first housing or the second housing) according to one embodiment may include a first metal portion (711), a second metal portion (712), and a connecting portion (715). According to one embodiment, the connecting portion (715) may include a first portion (811) extending from the first metal portion (711), a second portion (812) extending from the second metal portion (712), and a third portion (813) positioned between the first portion (811) and the second portion (812). The third portion (813) may include an injection-molded member. For example, the third portion (813) may include an injection-molded material.

[0136] According to one embodiment, the first metal portion (711) and the second metal portion (712) may be joined only by the third portion (813). For example, the first portion (811) and the second portion (812) may be joined only by the third portion (813). For example, the fourth portion (e.g., the fourth portion (414) of FIG. 6) may be omitted from the connecting portion.

[0137] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a housing formed by clad bonding according to one embodiment.

[0138] The configuration of Figure 17 may be referenced by the configuration of other drawings. The same terminology and / or the same reference numerals are used for configurations that are identical or substantially identical to those of other drawings.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 17, a housing (e.g., at least one of the first housing or the second housing) according to one embodiment may include a first metal portion (911), a second metal portion (912), and a connecting portion (915) including the first metal portion (911) and the second metal portion (912).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the first metal portion (911) and the second metal portion (912) may be joined at the connecting portion (915). For example, the first metal portion (911) and the second metal portion (912) may be joined at the connecting portion (915). For example, the first metal portion (911) and the second metal portion (912) may be joined through clad bonding at the bonding surface (913). For example, when the first metal portion (911) and the second metal portion (912) are joined through clad bonding, the third portion (e.g., the third portion (413) of FIG. 6) and the fourth portion (e.g., the fourth portion (414) of FIG. 6) at the connecting portion may be omitted.

[0141] According to one embodiment, the bonding surface (913) may face in a direction substantially parallel to the direction in which the first metal portion (911) faces. For example, the bonding surface (913) may face in a direction (e.g., in the z-axis direction) toward the flexible display or the rear cover (or sub-display).

[0142] As described above, an electronic device according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a first housing (e.g., the first housing (310) of FIG. 4). The electronic device may include a second housing (e.g., the second housing (320) of FIG. 9). The electronic device may include a hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (330) of FIG. 6) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing about a rotational axis. At least one of the first housing or the second housing may include a first metal portion (e.g., the first metal portion (311) of FIG. 4) that at least partially covers the hinge assembly. The first metal portion may form an outer surface of the electronic device. The first metal portion may include a first metal. At least one of the first housing or the second housing may include a second metal portion (e.g., the second metal portion (312) of FIG. 4) forming a mounting surface on which an electronic component is placed. The second metal portion may include a second metal different from the first metal. At least one of the first housing or the second housing may include a connecting portion (e.g., the connecting portion (315) of FIG. 5) positioned between the electronic component and the hinge assembly. The connecting portion may connect the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (411) of FIG. 6) extending from the first metal portion. The connecting portion may include a second portion (e.g., the second portion (412) of FIG. 6) extending from the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a third portion (e.g., the third portion (413) of FIG. 6) positioned between the first portion and the second portion. The third part may include an injection member.The connecting portion may include a fourth portion (e.g., the fourth portion (414) of FIG. 6) that is in contact with the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion. The fourth portion may be positioned between the third portion and the electronic component.

[0143] In one embodiment, the connecting portion may be positioned between the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connecting portion may be substantially perpendicular to the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The first metal portion may extend from the first portion in a first direction. The second metal portion may extend from the second portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0144] In one embodiment, the first portion may be formed integrally with the first metal portion. The second portion may be formed integrally with the second metal portion.

[0145] In one embodiment, the third portion may be positioned between the fourth portion and the hinge assembly. The third portion may shield between the fourth portion and the hinge assembly.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the height of the fourth portion in the direction from the first portion toward the second portion may be greater than the height of the third portion.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a flexible display supported by the first housing and the second housing. The electronic device may include a rear cover disposed in the first housing. The electronic device may include a sub-display disposed in the second housing. At least one of the rear cover or the sub-display may be at least partially supported by the first metal part. The flexible display may be at least partially supported by the second metal part. At least a portion of the first metal part may be positioned between the hinge assembly and at least one of the rear cover or the sub-display. At least a portion of the second metal part may be positioned between the flexible display and the electronic component.

[0148] According to one embodiment, a thickness of the connecting portion in a direction from the electronic component toward the hinge assembly may be greater than a thickness of the first metal portion in a direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display. A thickness of the connecting portion in a direction from the electronic component toward the hinge assembly may be greater than a thickness of the second metal portion in a direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display. A thickness of the connecting portion in a direction from the electronic component toward the hinge assembly may be greater than a thickness of the first metal portion and a thickness of the second metal portion in a direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display.

[0149] In one embodiment, the first metal may include titanium. The second metal may include aluminum. The fourth portion may include a third metal different from the first and second metals.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the electronic component may include at least one of a battery and a substrate. The first portion may have a height equal to or greater than a specified height in a portion corresponding to the electronic component, and may have a height equal to or less than the specified height in at least a portion excluding the portion corresponding to the electronic component.

[0151] As described above, a foldable device according to an embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1) may include a housing including a first housing (e.g., the first housing (310) of FIG. 4) and a second housing (e.g., the second housing (320) of FIG. 9). The foldable device may include a hinge device (e.g., the hinge assembly (330) of FIG. 6) that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing about a rotation axis. The foldable device may include electronic components arranged within the housing. The housing may include a first metal portion (e.g., the first metal portion (311) of FIG. 4) that covers the hinge device. The first metal portion may form an outer side of the foldable device. The first metal portion may include a first metal. The housing may include a second metal portion (e.g., the second metal portion (312) of FIG. 4) forming a mounting surface on which the electronic component is placed. The second metal portion may include a second metal different from the first metal. The housing may include a connecting portion (e.g., the connecting portion (315) of FIG. 5) positioned between the electronic component and the hinge device. The connecting portion may connect the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a first portion (e.g., the first portion (411) of FIG. 6) extending from the first metal portion. The connecting portion may include a second portion (e.g., the second portion (412) of FIG. 6) extending from the second metal portion. The connecting portion may include a third portion (e.g., the third portion (413) of FIG. 6) positioned between the first portion and the second portion. The third portion may include an injection member. The above connecting portion may include a fourth portion (e.g., the fourth portion (414) of FIG. 6) that is in contact with the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion.The fourth part may be positioned between the third part and the electronic component.

[0152] In one embodiment, the connecting portion may be positioned between the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The connecting portion may be substantially perpendicular to the first metal portion and the second metal portion. The first metal portion may extend from the first portion in a first direction. The second metal portion may extend from the second portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0153] In one embodiment, the first portion may be formed integrally with the first metal portion. The second portion may be formed integrally with the second metal portion.

[0154] In one embodiment, the third portion may be positioned between the fourth portion and the hinge device. The third portion may shield between the fourth portion and the hinge device.

[0155] According to one embodiment, the height of the fourth portion in the direction from the first portion toward the second portion may be greater than the height of the third portion.

[0156] According to one embodiment, the foldable device may include a flexible display supported by the first housing and the second housing. The foldable device may include a rear cover disposed in the first housing. The foldable device may include a sub-display disposed in the second housing. At least one of the rear cover or the sub-display may be at least partially supported by the first metal portion. The flexible display may be at least partially supported by the second metal portion. At least a portion of the first metal portion may be positioned between the hinge device and at least one of the rear cover or the sub-display. At least a portion of the second metal portion may be positioned between the flexible display and the electronic component.

[0157] According to one embodiment, a thickness of the connecting portion in a direction from the electronic component toward the hinge device may be greater than a thickness of the first metal portion in a direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display. A thickness of the connecting portion in a direction from the electronic component toward the hinge device may be greater than a thickness of the second metal portion in a direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display. A thickness of the connecting portion in a direction from the electronic component toward the hinge device may be greater than a thickness of the first metal portion and a thickness of the second metal portion in a direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display.

[0158] In one embodiment, the first metal may include titanium. The second metal may include aluminum. The fourth portion may include a third metal different from the first and second metals.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the electronic component may include at least one of a battery and a substrate. The first portion may have a height equal to or greater than a specified height in a portion corresponding to the electronic component, and may have a height equal to or less than the specified height in at least a portion excluding the portion corresponding to the electronic component.

[0160] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, components included in the disclosure are expressed in the singular or plural form, depending on the specific embodiment presented. However, the singular or plural expressions are selected to suit the presented situation for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components. Components expressed in the plural form may be composed of singular elements, or components expressed in the singular form may be composed of plural elements.

[0161] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, including only b, including only c, or including a combination of two or more (including a and b, including b and c, including a and c, or including all of a, b, and c).

[0162] While the detailed description of this disclosure has described specific embodiments, it should be understood that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of this disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the claims described below, but also by equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, 1st housing; Second housing; and A hinge assembly that rotatably connects the first housing and the second housing about a rotation axis; At least one of the first housing or the second housing includes a first metal portion that at least partially covers the hinge assembly and forms an outer side of the electronic device and includes a first metal, a second metal portion that forms a mounting surface on which an electronic component is placed and includes a second metal different from the first metal, and a connecting portion that is positioned between the electronic component and the hinge assembly and connects the first metal portion and the second metal portion, The connecting portion includes a first portion extending from the first metal portion, a second portion extending from the second metal portion, a third portion positioned between the first portion and the second portion and including an injection member, and a fourth portion contacting the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion and positioned between the third portion and the electronic component. Electronic devices.

2. In claim 1, The connecting portion is located between the first metal portion and the second metal portion, and is substantially perpendicular to the first metal portion and the second metal portion, The first metal portion extends from the first portion in a first direction, and the second metal portion extends from the second portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Electronic devices.

3. In claim 1, The above first part is formed integrally with the above first metal part, The second part is formed integrally with the second metal part, Electronic devices.

4. In claim 1, The third part is positioned between the fourth part and the hinge assembly, and shields between the fourth part and the hinge assembly. Electronic devices.

5. In claim 1, The height of the fourth portion in the direction from the first portion toward the second portion is greater than the height of the third portion. Electronic devices.

6. In claim 1, A flexible display supported by the first housing and the second housing; a rear cover disposed in the first housing and facing opposite to the flexible display; and Further comprising a sub-display disposed in the second housing and facing opposite to the flexible display; At least one of the rear cover or the sub-display is at least partially supported by the first metal part, The flexible display is at least partially supported by the second metal portion, At least a portion of the first metal portion is located between the hinge assembly and at least one of the rear cover or the sub-display, At least a portion of the second metal portion is positioned between the flexible display and the electronic component. Electronic devices.

7. In claim 6, The thickness of the connecting portion in the direction from the electronic component toward the hinge assembly is greater than the thickness of the first metal portion and the thickness of the second metal portion in the direction from the rear cover toward the flexible display. Electronic devices.

8. In claim 1, The first metal comprises titanium, The second metal comprises aluminum, The fourth part comprises a third metal different from the first metal and the second metal. Electronic devices.

9. In claim 1, The electronic component includes at least one of a battery or a substrate, The first part has a height equal to or greater than the height specified in the portion corresponding to the electronic component, and has a height equal to or less than the specified height in at least a portion excluding the portion corresponding to the electronic component. Electronic devices.

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