Electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electronic device. An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a circuit board assembly disposed in the inner space of the housing and including a first connector; a bracket disposed on a side of the circuit board assembly in a first direction and including an opening formed in an area overlapping the first connector; a display disposed on a side of the first connector in the first direction; a flexible circuit board including a second connector connected to the first connector, the flexible circuit board being connected to the display; and a cap assembly disposed in the opening so as to at least partially cover the second connector. The cap assembly includes: a first cap having a portion supported in a second direction opposite to the first direction of the bracket by a surface facing in the second direction and fixed to the display; and a second cap disposed between the second connector and the first cap and fixed to the second connector. The portion of the first cap supported by the bracket can be elastically deformed, and a portion of the second cap can be supported in the first direction by the first cap.

Description

electronic devices

[0001] Various embodiments disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices including a cap structure capable of securing a connection between an FPCB and a circuit board assembly.

[0002] Electronic devices can refer to devices that perform specific functions based on the programs installed on them, such as home appliances, electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, audio / video devices, desktop / laptop computers, or car navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as audio or video. As the integration of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communication becomes more widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can be equipped with various functions. For example, in addition to communication functions, entertainment functions such as games, multimedia functions such as music / video playback, communication and security functions for mobile banking, or functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device.

[0003] As the use of personal or portable communication devices, such as smartphones, becomes more widespread, user demand for portability and ease of use is increasing. For example, a touchscreen display can serve as an output device, such as a screen that outputs visual information, while also providing a virtual keypad that replaces mechanical input devices (e.g., button-type input devices). This allows portable communication devices or electronic devices to be miniaturized while still offering the same or improved usability (e.g., a larger screen). On the other hand, the commercialization of flexible displays, such as those that can be folded or rolled, is expected to further enhance the portability and usability of electronic devices. Electronic devices including flexible displays can be carried in a folded or rolled state with multiple different structures (e.g., housings) and can provide a large screen when unfolded, thereby enhancing portability and usability.

[0004] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a circuit board assembly disposed in an internal space of the housing and including a first connector; a bracket disposed on a first direction side of the circuit board assembly and including an opening formed in an area overlapping the first connector; a display disposed on the first direction side of the first connector; a flexible circuit board connected to the display and including a second connector connected to the first connector; and a cap assembly disposed in the opening and at least partially covering the second connector, wherein the cap assembly includes a first cap supported in a second direction by a surface of the bracket facing a second direction opposite to the first direction and fixed to the display, and a second cap disposed between the second connector and the first cap and fixed to the second connector, wherein a portion of the first cap supported by the bracket is elastically deformable, and a portion of the second cap can be supported in the first direction by the first cap.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing; a circuit board assembly disposed in an internal space of the housing and including a first connector; a bracket disposed on a first direction side of the circuit board assembly and including an opening formed in an area overlapping the first connector; a display disposed on the first direction side of the first connector; a flexible circuit board connected to the display and including a second connector connected to the first connector; and a cap disposed in the opening and at least partially covering the second connector, wherein the cap is provided such that at least an end of the cap facing a third direction intersecting the first direction and an end of the cap facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction are supported in the second direction by a surface of the bracket facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a strength with which the end of the cap facing the third direction is supported by the bracket and a strength with which the end of the cap facing the fourth direction is supported by the bracket may be different from each other.

[0007] The above-described aspects or other aspects, configurations and / or advantages of various embodiments of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIGS. 11 to 22 illustrate an assembly process of some components of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 23 illustrates a disassembly process of some components of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 26 is a perspective view illustrating a process of separating a display from an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIGS. 27, 28, and 29 are cross-sectional views illustrating a disassembly process of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] Throughout the attached drawings, similar reference numbers may be assigned to similar parts, components and / or structures.

[0025] The following description of the accompanying drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, including the claims and their equivalents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include numerous specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one example of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations of the various implementations described herein may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0026] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their reference meanings and can be used to clearly and consistently describe one embodiment of the present disclosure. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various implementations of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the disclosure and its equivalents.

[0027] Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include plural meanings. Thus, for example, "a component surface" could be understood to include one or more of the surfaces of the component.

[0028] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0030] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor) that can operate independently or together with the main processor (121). For example, when the electronic device (101) includes the main processor (121) and the auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a given function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0031] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0032] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0033] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0034] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0035] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0036] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0037] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0038] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0039] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0040] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0041] The haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0042] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0043] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented as, for example, at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0044] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0045] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0046] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0047] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. In one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high-frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high-frequency band.

[0049] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0050] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0051] Electronic devices according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to the embodiments of this document are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0052] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0053] The term "module" used in various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0054] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one instruction among the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0055] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in this document may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a product between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or an intermediary server.

[0056] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0057] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an unfolded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a folded state of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (201), a hinge cover (240) covering a foldable portion of the housing (201), and a display (230) (e.g., the display module (160) of FIG. 1) disposed within a space formed by the housing (201).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the surface on which the screen output from the display (230) is exposed may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first front surface (210a) and the second front surface (220a)). The surface opposite to the front surface may be defined as the back surface of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first back surface (210b) and the second back surface (220b)). In one embodiment, the surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the back surface may be defined as the side surface of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first side surface (210c) and the second side surface (220c)). The side surface of the electronic device (101) may be the side surface of at least one of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). The electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 and 3 may be referred to as a foldable electronic device, a portable electronic device, or a portable foldable electronic device. According to one embodiment, the housing (201) may be referred to as a foldable housing. The display (230) may be referred to as a “flexible display.”

[0060] According to one embodiment, the housing (201) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220) rotatable with respect to the first housing (210), a first rear cover (280), and a second rear cover (290). The housing (201) of the electronic device (101) is not limited to the shape and combination shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and may be implemented by other shapes or combinations and / or combinations of parts. For example, in one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the first rear cover (280) may be formed integrally, and the second housing (220) and the second rear cover (290) may be formed integrally.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) is connected to a hinge structure (e.g., the hinge structure (202) of FIG. 4) and may include a first front surface (210a) facing a first direction and a first rear surface (210b) facing a second direction opposite to the first direction. The second housing (220) is connected to the hinge structure and includes a second front surface (220a) facing a third direction and a second rear surface (220b) facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and may rotate with respect to the first housing (210) about the hinge structure (202). Accordingly, the electronic device (101) may be variable between a folded state and an unfolded state. The folding or unfolding motion of the electronic device (101) can be understood as the rotation of the first housing (210) with respect to the hinge structure or the rotation of the second housing (220) with respect to the hinge structure. When the electronic device (101) is in a folded state, the first front side (210a) can face the second front side (220a). When the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, the third direction can be the same as the first direction. In the following, unless otherwise stated, the directions are described based on the unfolded state of the electronic device (101).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are arranged on both sides with respect to the folding axis (Ax) as the center, and may have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (Ax). As described below, the angle or distance between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may vary depending on whether the state of the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state. According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) additionally includes a sensor area (224) in which sensors (e.g., a front camera) are arranged, but may have a mutually symmetrical shape in other areas.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the folding axis (Ax) may be a plurality of parallel folding axes (e.g., two). In the present disclosure, the folding axis (Ax) is provided along the longitudinal direction (Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101), but the direction of the folding axis (Ax) is not limited thereto. For example (not shown), an embodiment may be implemented in which the electronic device (101) includes a folding axis extending along the width direction (e.g., X-axis direction).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a structure into which a digital pen (not shown) can be attached. For example, the electronic device (101) may include a magnetic body configured to attach the digital pen to a side of the first housing (210) or a side of the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a structure into which a digital pen can be inserted. For example, a hole (not shown) into which a digital pen can be inserted may be formed in a side of the first housing (210) or a side of the second housing (220) of the electronic device (101).

[0065] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be formed of a metallic or non-metallic material having a rigidity of a size selected to support the display (230). At least a portion formed of the metallic material may provide a ground plane of the electronic device (101) and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board (e.g., the board portion (260) of FIG. 4).

[0066] According to one embodiment, the sensor area (224) may be formed to have a predetermined area adjacent to one edge or one corner of the second housing (220). However, the arrangement, shape, and size of the sensor area (224) are not limited to the illustrated example. For example, in one embodiment, the sensor area (224) may be provided in another corner of the second housing (220) or any area between the upper and lower corners or in the first housing (210). In one embodiment, components for performing various functions built into the electronic device (101) may be exposed to the front of the electronic device (101) through the sensor area (224) or through one or more openings provided in the sensor area (224). In one embodiment, the components may include various types of sensors. The sensor(s) may include, for example, at least one of a front camera, a receiver, or a proximity sensor.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the first rear cover (280) is disposed on one side of the folding axis (Ax) at the rear of the electronic device (101) and may have, for example, a substantially rectangular periphery, the periphery of which may be wrapped by another structure of the first housing (210). Similarly, the second rear cover (290) is disposed on the other side of the folding axis (Ax) at the rear of the electronic device (101) and the periphery of which may be wrapped by another structure of the second housing (220).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the first rear cover (280) and / or the second rear cover (290) may have a shape that is substantially symmetrical about the folding axis (Ax). However, the first rear cover (280) and the second rear cover (290) do not necessarily have mutually symmetrical shapes, and in one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include the first rear cover (280) and the second rear cover (290) of different shapes that are not symmetrical.

[0069] In one embodiment, the first rear cover (280), the second rear cover (290), the first housing (210), and the second housing (220) may provide spaces in which various components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a printed circuit board or a battery) may be placed. In one embodiment, one or more components may be placed or visually exposed on the rear surface of the electronic device (101). For example, at least a portion of the sub-display (234) may be visually exposed through at least a portion of the first rear cover (280). In another embodiment, one or more components or sensors may be visually exposed through at least a portion of the second rear cover (290). In various embodiments, the sensors may include a proximity sensor and / or a camera module (206) (e.g., a rear camera).

[0070] According to one embodiment, a front camera exposed to the front of the electronic device (101) through one or more openings provided in the sensor area (224) or a camera module (206) exposed through at least a portion of the second rear cover (290) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, and / or image signal processors. In some embodiments, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and image sensors may be arranged on one side of the electronic device (101).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the hinge cover (240) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) to cover internal components (e.g., the hinge structure (202) of FIG. 4). According to one embodiment, the hinge cover (240) may be covered by a portion of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) or exposed to the outside, depending on the state of the electronic device (101) (flat state or folded state).

[0072] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 2, when the electronic device (101) is in an unfolded state, the hinge cover (240) may be covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and may not be exposed. As another example, as illustrated in FIG. 3, when the electronic device (101) is in a folded state (e.g., a fully folded state), the hinge cover (240) may be exposed to the outside between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). As another example, when the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are in an intermediate state where they are folded at a certain angle, the hinge cover (240) may be partially exposed to the outside between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). However, in this case, the exposed area may be less than that in the fully folded state. In one embodiment, the hinge cover (240) may include a curved surface.

[0073] According to one embodiment, the display (230) may be positioned on a space formed (or defined) by the housing (201). For example, the display (230) may be seated on a recess provided by the housing (201) and may form a majority of the front surface of the electronic device (101). Accordingly, the front surface of the electronic device (101) may include the display (230), a portion of the first housing (210) adjacent to the display (230) and a portion of the second housing (220). The back surface of the electronic device (101) may include a first back cover (280), a portion of the first housing (210) adjacent to the first back cover (280), a second back cover (290), and a portion of the second housing (220) adjacent to the second back cover (290).

[0074] In one embodiment, the display (230) may include a plurality of display areas spaced apart from each other. For example, the display (230) may include a first display area (231) disposed on a first housing (210), a second display area (232) disposed on a second housing (220), and a folding area (233). In one embodiment, the first display area (231) and the second display area (232) may rotate relative to each other about a folding axis (Ax).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the display (230) may refer to a display in which at least a portion of the display can be transformed into a flat or curved surface. For example, the display (230) may be a foldable or flexible display. According to one embodiment, the display (230) may include a folding area (233), a first display area (231) arranged on one side (e.g., the left side of the folding area (233) illustrated in FIG. 2) with respect to the folding area (233), and a second display area (232) arranged on the other side (e.g., the right side of the folding area (233) illustrated in FIG. 2). However, the division of the areas of the display (230) is exemplary, and the display (230) may be divided into a plurality of areas (e.g., four or more or two) depending on the structure or function. For example, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the display (230) may be divided into regions by a folding region (233) or a folding axis (Ax) extending parallel to the Y-axis, but in other embodiments, the display (230) may be divided into regions based on other folding regions (e.g., a folding region parallel to the X-axis) or other folding axes (e.g., a folding axis parallel to the X-axis). According to one embodiment, the display (230) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer (not shown) configured to detect a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first display area (231) and the second display area (232) may have an overall symmetrical shape centered on the folding area (233). According to one embodiment (not shown), the second display area (232), unlike the first display area (231), may include a cut notch depending on the presence of the sensor area (224), but may have a shape that is substantially symmetrical with respect to the first display area (231) in other areas. For example, the first display area (231) and the second display area (232) may include a portion having a symmetrical shape with respect to each other and a portion having an asymmetrical shape with respect to each other.

[0077] Hereinafter, the operation of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and each area of ​​the display (230) according to the state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., flat state or unfolded state and folded state) will be described.

[0078] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in a flat state (e.g., FIG. 2), the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged to face the same direction at a substantially 180-degree angle. The surface of the first display area (231) of the display (230) and the surface of the second display area (232) may form a 180-degree angle with each other and face the same direction (e.g., toward the front of the electronic device). The folding area (233) may form the same plane as the first display area (231) and the second display area (232).

[0079] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in a folded state (e.g., FIG. 3), the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged to face each other. The surface of the first display area (231) of the display (230) and the surface of the second display area (232) may form a narrow angle (e.g., between about 0 and 10 degrees) with each other and may face each other. When the electronic device (101) is in a folded state, at least a portion of the folding area (233) may be formed as a curved surface having a predetermined curvature.

[0080] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in an intermediate state (not shown), the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged at a certain angle with respect to each other. The surface of the first display area (231) of the display (230) and the surface of the second display area (232) may form an angle that is greater than the angle in the folded state and less than the angle in the unfolded state. The folding area (233) may be formed as a curved surface having at least a certain curvature, and the curvature at this time may be less than that in the folded state.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a sub-display (234). The sub-display (234) may display a screen in a different direction from the display areas (231, 232). For example, the sub-display (234) may output a screen in a direction opposite to the first display area (231). According to one embodiment, the sub-display (234) may be disposed on the first rear cover (280).

[0082] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0083] The embodiment of FIG. 4 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3, or the embodiments of FIGS. 5 to 27.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 3) may include a housing (201), a hinge structure (202), a display (230), a sub-display (234), a hinge cover (240), a battery (250), and a circuit board (260). For example, the housing (201) may include a first housing (210), a second housing (220), a first rear cover (280), and a second rear cover (290). In one embodiment, the housing (201) may be understood to include a hinge cover (240). The configuration of the first housing (210), the second housing (220), the hinge cover (240), the first rear cover (280), and the second rear cover (290) of FIG. 4 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the first housing (210), the second housing (220), the hinge cover (240), the first rear cover (280), and the second rear cover (290) of FIG. 2 and / or FIG. 3.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can be assembled to each other so as to be coupled to both sides of the hinge structure (202). For example, the hinge structure (202) can be arranged in a hinge area between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) to rotatably couple the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). Here, the 'hinge area' may refer to a space in which the hinge structure (202) is arranged, an area at least partially surrounded by the hinge cover (240), and / or a space between the folding area (233) of the display (230) and the hinge cover (240). In one embodiment, the hinge area may be understood as a space arranged substantially corresponding to the folding area (233).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the hinge structure (202) may connect the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) so that the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) can rotate relative to each other. The hinge structure (202) may be covered by a hinge cover (240). The electronic device (101) may include a hinge assembly including the hinge structure (202) and the hinge cover (240).

[0087] In one embodiment, the hinge structure (202) may provide a folding axis (Ax) (e.g., the folding axis (Ax) of FIG. 2). The hinge structure (202) may be connected to a first plate (212) of a first housing (210) and a second plate (222) of a second housing (220). The housings (210, 220) may be coupled to the hinge structure (202) and may rotate with respect to the hinge structure (202) or the hinge cover (240).

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first plate (212) (e.g., a first support member or a first support area) capable of supporting a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a first circuit board (262) and / or a first battery (252)) and a first side wall (211) surrounding at least a portion of the first plate (212). The first side wall (211) may include a first side surface of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first side surface (210c) of FIG. 2). According to one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second plate (222) (e.g., a second support member or a second support area) capable of supporting components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a second circuit board (264) and / or a second battery (254)) and a second side wall (221) surrounding at least a portion of the second plate (222). The second side wall (221) may include a second side surface of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the second side surface (220c) of FIG. 2).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the first side wall (211) or the second side wall (221) may be understood as a frame shape that at least partially surrounds the space between the front and the back of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the first housing (210) or the second housing (220)). In one embodiment, the plates (212, 222) may have a structure extending from one of the side walls (211, 221). For example, for convenience of explanation, the plates (212, 222) and the side walls (211, 221) are described separately, but the embodiment(s) of the present disclosure are not limited thereto, and the plates (212 or 222) and the side walls (211 or 221) may be implemented as a single body. In one embodiment, the plates (212 or 222) and the side walls (211 or 221) may be implemented by combining an insulating material and an electrically conductive material, in which case the housings (210, 220) may be implemented by integrally forming the plates (212 or 222) and the side walls (211 or 221) through an insert injection process and / or a computer numerical control machining process.

[0090] In one embodiment, a portion of at least one of the housings (210, 220) may function as an antenna. For example, the portion of the electronic device (101) that functions as an antenna may embody at least a portion of a side surface of at least one of the housings (210, 220).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the portion functioning as an antenna of the electronic device (101) may be arranged adjacent to at least one side surface of the housings (210, 220) and / or oriented in a direction intersecting the Z-axis (e.g., X-axis direction or Y-axis direction). For example, the portion functioning as an antenna of the electronic device (101) may be implemented by a portion of the housings (210, 220), or may be manufactured as a separate component from the housings (210, 220) and arranged adjacent to an edge of the housings (210, 220). According to one embodiment, the phrase "the portion functioning as an antenna of the electronic device (101) is implemented by a portion of the housings (210, 220)" may be understood to include, for example, an example in which the portion functioning as an antenna is arranged to form a side surface of at least one of the housings (210, 220).

[0092] Although not shown, the first housing (210) may include a first waterproof member arranged on the first plate (212), and the second housing (220) may include a second waterproof member arranged on the second plate (222). The first waterproof member and / or the second waterproof member may be arranged in a gap between the display (230) and the plates (212, 222) to prevent moisture or foreign substances from entering the interior of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) from the outside.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the display (230) (e.g., a flexible display or a foldable display) may include a first display area (231), a second display area (232), and / or a folding area (233). The configurations of the first display area (231), the second display area (232), and the folding area (233) of FIG. 4 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the first display area (231), the second display area (232), and the folding area (233) of FIG. 2.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the sub-display (234) can output a screen in an opposite direction to the first display area (231). For example, the sub-display (234) can be positioned between the first rear cover (280) and the first plate (212).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a camera assembly (204) comprising a plurality of cameras (e.g., the camera module (206) of FIG. 2 or 3). Although not shown, the electronic device (101) may further include a camera that captures a subject by penetrating a portion of the display (230) (e.g., the first display area (231) or the second display area (232)) or a camera that captures a subject by penetrating a portion of the sub-display (234).

[0096] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) and / or the second rear cover (290) may include a cover plate (299) arranged correspondingly to the camera assembly (204). The cover plate (299) may, for example, provide an optical path (e.g., a through hole) corresponding to the camera assembly (204) while allowing the optical path to be harmonized with the exterior of the electronic device (101). To provide aesthetic appeal to the exterior of the electronic device (101) or to realize a harmonious appearance, the cover plate (299) may include a metal material. For example, the cover plate (299) may be made of a metal material or may be finished (e.g., printed, deposited, coated, or plated) with a metal material. In one embodiment, the cover plate (299) may be understood as a part of the second rear cover (290), with a portion (e.g., an edge) disposed inside the second rear cover (290) and another portion exposed to the exterior.

[0097] In one embodiment, the battery (250) may include a first battery (252) disposed within the first housing (210) and a second battery (254) disposed within the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the first battery (252) may be connected to the first circuit board (262), and the second battery (254) may be connected to the second circuit board (264). In one embodiment, the battery (250) may supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (250) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0098] In one embodiment, the circuit board (260) may include a first circuit board (262) disposed within a first housing (210) and a second circuit board (264) disposed within a second housing (220). In one embodiment, the first circuit board (262) and the second circuit board (264) may be electrically connected by at least one flexible printed circuit board (266). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the flexible printed circuit board (266) may be disposed across a hinge region or a hinge structure (e.g., hinge structure (202)). In one embodiment, the first circuit board (262) and the second circuit board (264) may be disposed within a space formed by the first housing (210), the second housing (220), the first rear cover (280), and the second rear cover (290). Components for implementing various functions of the electronic device (101) can be placed on the first circuit board (262) and the second circuit board (264).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include speakers (208a, 208b). According to one embodiment, the speakers (208a, 208b) may convert electrical signals into sound. According to one embodiment, the speakers (208a, 208b) may be disposed within a space formed by the first housing (210), the second housing (220), the first rear cover (280), and the second rear cover (290). According to one embodiment, the speakers (208a, 208b) may include an upper speaker (208a) positioned at the top (+Y direction) of the electronic device (101) and a lower speaker (208b) positioned at the bottom (-Y direction) of the electronic device (100). In the present disclosure, the speakers (208a, 208b) are illustrated as being positioned within one housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 4), but this is an optional structure. For example, the speakers (208a, 208b) may be located within at least one of the first housing (210) or the second housing (220). The configuration of the speakers (208a, 208b) of FIG. 4 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the sound output module (155) of FIG. 1.

[0100] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a rear member (270) (or rear case). According to one embodiment, the rear member (270) may be disposed within the housing (201) (e.g., the second housing (220)). According to one embodiment, the rear member (270) may accommodate at least one antenna (275). In one embodiment, the rear member (270) may function as a structure for disposing the antenna (275) and may function as a structure for supporting or protecting one of the circuit boards (262, 264). For example, a portion of the rear member (270) indicated by reference numeral '279' may support a portion of the circuit board (262, 264).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an antenna (275). The antennas (275a, 275b) may include, for example, an ultra wide band (UWB) antenna (275a), a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna (275b). The antenna (275) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging.

[0102] In one embodiment, an antenna structure may be formed by a portion or a combination of the housing (201). For example, the antenna (275) may include a communication antenna (275c). The communication antenna (275c) may be used for communication with an external electronic device (e.g., Wi-Fi). For example, the communication antenna (275c) may be positioned on the upper portion (271a) or the lower portion (271b) of the rear member (270). In addition, the electronic device (101) may further include additional antennas positioned adjacent to portions of the side walls (211, 221) or electronic components such as the camera assembly (204).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the first plate (212) may be disposed between the first display area (231) and the first rear cover (280). The first display area (231) may be disposed on one surface of the first plate (212) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 4). The first rear cover (280) may be disposed below the other surface of the first plate (212) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 4).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the first battery (252) and the first circuit board (262) may be disposed on the other surface of the first plate (212) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 4). For example, the first battery (252) and the first circuit board (262) may be disposed between the first plate (212) and the first rear cover (280). The first plate (212) may be disposed between the first display area (231) and the first battery (252). The first plate (212) may be disposed between the first display area (231) and the first circuit board (262).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the second plate (222) may be disposed between the second display area (232) and the second rear cover (290). The second display area (232) may be disposed on one surface of the second plate (222) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 4 ). The second rear cover (290) may be disposed below the other surface of the second plate (222) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 4 ).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the second battery (254) and the second circuit board (264) may be disposed on the other surface of the second plate (222) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 4). For example, the second battery (254) and the second circuit board (264) may be disposed between the second plate (222) and the second rear cover (290). The second plate (222) may be disposed between the second display area (232) and the second battery (254). The second plate (222) may be disposed between the second display area (232) and the second circuit board (264).

[0107] According to one embodiment, at least one electrical component (e.g., the processor (120) and / or memory (130) of FIG. 1) may be disposed and / or mounted on a circuit board (260). The at least one electrical component may generate heat during operation. The electronic device (101) may include a heat dissipation member configured to dissipate heat generated from the at least one electrical component.

[0108] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a front perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a rear perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] Specifically, FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the connection portion of the circuit board assembly (320), the bracket (330), and the display (340) of the electronic device (301). FIGS. 6 and 7 are enlarged views of the first cap (360), the second cap (370), the first attachment member (A1), and the second attachment member (A2). FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the first cap (360), the second cap (370), the first attachment member (A1), and the second attachment member (A2). FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 6 of a portion where the flexible circuit board (350) is connected to the circuit board assembly (320). FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 6 of a portion where the flexible circuit board (350) is connected to the circuit board assembly (320).

[0110] Hereinafter, the 'first direction' may mean the upward direction (+Z direction) based on FIGS. 5 and 9. The 'second direction' may mean the direction opposite to the first direction (+Z direction) and the downward direction (-Z direction) based on FIG. 9. The 'third direction' may mean the direction intersecting the first direction (+Z direction) and / or the second direction (-Z direction) and the leftward direction (+X direction) based on FIG. 9. The 'fourth direction' may mean the direction opposite to the third direction (+X direction) and the rightward direction (-X direction) based on FIG. 9.

[0111] Hereinafter, the third direction (+X direction) may refer to a direction toward the folding axis (Ax) of the electronic device (301) based on FIG. 5, and the fourth direction (-X direction) may refer to a direction away from the folding axis (Ax) of the electronic device (301) based on FIG. 5. However, the description of the detailed configuration of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure below may be applied identically and / or similarly even when the third direction (+X direction) refers to a direction away from the folding axis (Ax) of the electronic device (301) based on FIG. 5, and the fourth direction (-X direction) refers to a direction toward the folding axis (Ax) of the electronic device (301) based on FIG. 5. In addition, the detailed configuration of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure below can be applied identically and / or similarly even when one of the third direction (+X direction) or the fourth direction (-X direction) is a one-sided direction parallel to the folding axis (Ax) based on FIG. 5, and the other of the third direction (+X direction) or the fourth direction (-X direction) is a other-sided direction parallel to the folding axis (Ax) based on FIG. 5.

[0112] Hereinafter, the electronic device (301) may include a housing (310), a circuit board assembly (320), a bracket (330), a display (340), a flexible circuit board (350), and a cap assembly (CA), but some of these may be omitted and implemented, and additional configurations are not excluded.

[0113] Hereinafter, an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described as an example of a foldable electronic device (101) described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. However, it should be noted that the detailed configuration of the electronic device (301) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure described below can be equally applied to other types of electronic devices (e.g., bar-type electronic devices, rollable electronic devices, wearable electronic devices, laptop-type electronic devices, video output devices such as TVs, etc.).

[0114] The detailed configuration of an electronic device (301) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, which is not described below, may be the same as the detailed configuration of an electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0115] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a housing (310) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIGS. 2 to 4). Hereinafter, the housing (310) may be all or partly identical to the first housing (210) of FIGS. 2 to 4. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the housing (310) may also be the second housing (220) of FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a circuit board assembly (320) (e.g., the first circuit board (262) of FIG. 4). The circuit board assembly (320) may be disposed in the interior space of the housing (310). Hereinafter, the circuit board assembly (320) is described as the first circuit board (262) of FIG. 4 as an example, but the circuit board assembly (320) may also be the second circuit board (262) of FIG. 4, and other additional circuit boards are not excluded.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the circuit board assembly (320) may include a first connector (321). The first connector (321) may be disposed on the circuit board assembly (320). For example, the first connector (321) may be mounted on the circuit board assembly (320). The first connector (321) may be an electrical terminal disposed on the circuit board assembly (320). A second connector (351) of a flexible circuit board (350) may be connected to the first connector (321). Through the first connector (321), electrical signals may be transmitted and received between the circuit board assembly (320) and the display (340).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a bracket (330). The bracket (330) may be disposed on a circuit board assembly (320). The bracket (330) may be disposed on a first direction (+Z direction) side of the circuit board assembly (320). The bracket (330) may cover at least a portion of the circuit board assembly (320). The bracket (330) may support the circuit board assembly (320) and / or various electronic components mounted on the circuit board assembly (320). Electronic components, such as an earpiece speaker, may be fixed to a side of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the bracket (330) may include an opening (O). The opening (O) may be formed in an area overlapping the first connector (321). During the assembly process of the electronic device (301), the first connector (321) of the circuit board assembly (320) may be exposed through the opening (O) of the bracket (330), and the flexible circuit board (350) may be connected to the first connector (321) through the opening (O) of the bracket (330).

[0120] In one embodiment, at least one side of the opening (O) may be open. For example, referring to FIG. 5, the edge of the opening (O) that approaches the flexible circuit board (350) may be open. Through this structure, interference between the flexible circuit board (350) and the bracket (330) may be prevented. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the edges of the opening (O) may not be entirely open. For example, the opening (O) may be a hole-shaped opening formed by penetrating the bracket (330).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a display (340) (e.g., the sub-display (234) of FIGS. 2 to 4). The display (340) may be placed on the bracket (330). The display (340) may be placed on the first direction (+Z direction) side of the first connector (321). Hereinafter, the case where the display (340) is the sub-display (234) of FIGS. 2 to 4 will be described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the display (340) may also be the display (230) of FIGS. 2 to 4.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a flexible circuit board (350). The flexible circuit board (350) may be connected to a display (340). For example, one end (e.g., a second connector (351)) of the flexible circuit board (350) may be connected to a circuit board assembly (320), and the other end of the flexible circuit board (350) may be connected to the display (340). Electrical signals between the circuit board assembly (320) and the display (340) may be transmitted through the flexible circuit board (350).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the flexible circuit board (350) may include a second connector (351). The second connector (351) may constitute one end of the flexible circuit board (350). The second connector (351) may constitute an electrical terminal of the flexible circuit board (350). The second connector (351) may be connected to the first connector (321).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (301) may include a cap assembly (CA). The cap assembly (CA) may be disposed in an opening (O) formed in the bracket (330). For example, at least a portion of the cap assembly (CA) may be disposed inside the opening (O). The cap assembly (CA) may at least partially cover the second connector (351). The cap assembly (CA) may prevent the second connector (351) from being detached.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the cap assembly (CA) may include a first cap (360). The first cap (360) may be disposed in the opening (O) of the bracket (330). The first cap (360) may be disposed on a second cap (370). The first cap (360) may cover at least a portion of the second cap (370). The first cap (360) may support the second connector (351) and / or the second cap (370) of the flexible circuit board (350), thereby preventing movement and / or detachment of the second connector (351) and / or the second cap (370).

[0126] In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first cap (360) may be provided to be hooked onto a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction). For example, a portion of the first cap (360) may be supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction). For example, at least a portion of an edge of the first cap (360) (e.g., the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363)) may extend outwardly of the opening (O), and the extended portion may be disposed on a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction), thereby allowing the first cap (360) to be supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the bracket (330). In this way, the first cap (360) may be fixed to the bracket (330).

[0127] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first cap (360) that is caught by the bracket (330) may be elastically deformable. For example, a portion of the first cap (360) that is supported by the bracket (330) may be elastically deformable. For example, the first hook (362), the second hook (363) and / or adjacent portions thereof, which are portions of the first cap (360) that are supported by the bracket (330), may be elastically deformable. For example, the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363) may be elastically deformable. For example, the horizontal support portion (3612) to which the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363) is connected may be elastically deformable. For example, a portion of the first flat portion (3611) to which the horizontal support portion (3612) is connected (e.g., an edge region of the first flat portion (3611)) may be elastically deformable. For example, the first cap (360) may be capable of elastic deformation as a whole. This allows the process of assembling the first cap (360) to the bracket (330) and / or the process of separating the first cap (360) from the bracket (330) to be easily performed.

[0128] In one embodiment, the first cap (360) may include a flexible material. For example, at least a portion of the first cap (360) that is hooked to the bracket (330) and / or an area adjacent thereto may be made of a flexible material. For example, a portion of the first cap (360) that is supported by the bracket (330) and / or an area adjacent thereto may be made of a flexible material. For example, the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363) may be made of a flexible material. For example, the horizontal support portion (3612) to which the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363) is connected may be made of a flexible material. For example, a portion of the first flat portion (3611) to which the horizontal support portion (3612) is connected (e.g., an edge area of ​​the first flat portion (3611)) may be made of a flexible material. For example, the first cap (360) may be composed entirely of a flexible material.

[0129] According to one embodiment, the first cap (360) may include an elastomer material such as rubber. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as long as appropriate elastic deformation of the first cap (360) can be secured, the first cap (360) may also include a hard material such as SUS (Steel Used Stainless), SPCC (Steel Plate Cold Rolled Commercial), PC (Polycarbonate) and / or PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). For example, even if the first cap (360) includes a hard material, the thickness of the first cap (360), the protruding length or size of the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363), etc., can be adjusted to secure appropriate elastic deformation of the first cap (360).

[0130] Unlike the above, at least a portion of the first cap (360) may be elastically deformable by a mechanical mechanism. For example, an elastically restorable hinge structure may be provided at a portion where the first hook (362) and / or the second hook (363) and the horizontal support (3612) are connected. For example, an elastically restorable hinge structure may be provided at a portion where the horizontal support (3612) and the first flat portion (3611) are connected.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the first cap (360) can be fixed to the display (340). For example, a surface of the first flat portion (3611) of the first cap (360) facing the display (340) (e.g., a surface of the first flat portion (3611) facing the first direction (+Z direction)) can be fixed to a back surface of the display (340) (e.g., a surface of the display (340) facing the second direction (-Z direction)). In this way, the first cap (360) can be separated from the bracket (330) at the same time as the display (340) is separated from the housing (310).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the first cap (360) may be attached to the display (340) by a first attachment member (A1). The first attachment member (A1) may be a double-sided tape. For example, the first attachment member (A1) may be a film-type tape or a foam-type tape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first cap (360) may be fixed to the display (340) by a separate mechanical coupling structure.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the first cap (360) may include a first body portion (361). The first body portion (361) may at least partially overlap the second connector (351) in the first direction (+Z direction). The first body portion (361) may be a portion that substantially covers the second cap (370) and / or the second connector (351).

[0134] According to one embodiment, the first body portion (361) may include a first planar portion (3611). The first planar portion (3611) may extend in a plane intersecting the first direction (+Z direction) and / or the second direction (-Z direction). For example, the first planar portion (3611) may be provided substantially parallel to a surface of the second connector (351) facing the first direction (+Z direction) and / or a second planar portion (3711) of the second cap (370). The first planar portion (3611) may be disposed on the first direction (+Z direction) side of the second planar portion (3711) of the second cap (370). The first planar portion (3611) may be in close contact with the second planar portion (3711). The first flat portion (3611) may be a portion that substantially supports the second connector (351) and / or the second cap (370) in the second direction (-Z direction).

[0135] According to one embodiment, the first body portion (361) may include a horizontal support portion (3612). The horizontal support portion (3612) may protrude in a second direction (-Z direction) from at least a portion of the first planar portion (3611). For example, the horizontal support portion (3612) may protrude in the second direction (-Z direction) from an edge of the first planar portion (3611) facing a third direction (+X direction), an edge of the first planar portion (3611) facing a fourth direction (-X direction), and / or an edge opposite to an edge of the first planar portion (3611) approaching the flexible circuit board (350).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the horizontal support (3612) may be disposed on the outside of the second cap (370) when viewed from the first direction (+Z direction). For example, the horizontal support (3612) may be disposed at a position horizontally overlapping the second cap (370) and / or the second connector (351). The horizontal support (3612) may be understood as a portion that surrounds the second cap (370) and / or the second connector (351). The horizontal support (3612) may be in close contact with a portion of the edge of the second cap (370). The horizontal support (3612) may support the second cap (370) and / or the second connector (351) in the horizontal direction. For example, the horizontal support (3612) may prevent horizontal movement and / or separation of the second cap (370) and / or the second connector (351).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the first body portion (361) may include a protrusion (3613). The protrusion (3613) may protrude in a third direction (+X direction) from the horizontal support portion (3612). For example, referring to FIGS. 9 and 10 , the protrusion (3613) may protrude in a third direction (+X direction) from the horizontal support portion (3612) that protrudes in a second direction (-Z direction) from an edge of the first planar portion (3611) facing in a fourth direction (-X direction). A space may be provided between the first planar portion (3611) and the protrusion (3613) in which a second cap (370) (e.g., an end portion on the fourth direction (-X direction) side of the second planar portion (3711)) may be disposed.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the first cap (360) may include a first hook (362). The first hook (362) may protrude in a third direction (+X direction) from the first body portion (361). For example, the first hook (362) may protrude in the third direction (+X direction) from a horizontal support portion (3612) (e.g., a horizontal support portion (3612) protruding from an edge of the first flat portion (3611) facing in the third direction (+X direction).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the first hook (362) may be arranged on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the bracket (330). The first hook (362) may be mounted on a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction). The first hook (362) may be supported by the bracket (330) in the second direction (-Z direction). Through this, a structure in which the third direction (+X direction) side end of the first cap (360) is hooked to the bracket (330) may be realized.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the first cap (360) may include a second hook (363). The second hook (363) may protrude in a fourth direction (-X direction) from the first body portion (361). For example, the second hook (363) may protrude in the fourth direction (-X direction) from a horizontal support portion (3612) (e.g., a horizontal support portion (3612) protruding from an edge of the first flat portion (3611) facing in the fourth direction (-X direction).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the second hook (363) may be arranged on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the bracket (330). The second hook (363) may be mounted on a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction). The second hook (363) may be supported by the bracket (330) in the second direction (-Z direction). Through this, a structure in which the end of the first cap (360) on the fourth direction (-X direction) side is hooked to the bracket (330) may be realized.

[0142] According to one embodiment, the cap assembly (CA) may include a second cap (370). The second cap (370) may be positioned in the opening (O) of the bracket (330). The second cap (370) may be positioned between the second connector (351) and the first cap (360). The second cap (370) may cover at least a portion of the second connector (351). The second cap (370) may support the second connector (351) to prevent the second connector (351) from being detached from the first connector (321).

[0143] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second cap (370) may be provided to be hooked onto the first cap (360). For example, a portion of the second cap (370) may be supported in the first direction (+Z direction) by the first cap (360). For example, an end of the second body portion (371) of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) (e.g., an edge portion (3712) of the second body portion (371)) may be provided to be hooked onto the first cap (360). For example, an end of the second body portion (371) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) (e.g., an edge portion (3712) of the second body portion (371)) may be arranged (or seated) between the first flat portion (3611) and the protrusion (3613) of the first cap (360). An end portion (e.g., an edge portion (3712) of the second body portion (371)) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) of the second body portion (371) can be supported in the first direction (+Z direction) by a protrusion (3613). Through this, in the process of separating the first cap (360) from the bracket (330), the end portion of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) can be lifted together with the first cap (360).

[0144] According to one embodiment, the second cap (370) may include a rigid material. For example, the second cap (370) may include a material with relatively little elastic deformation, such as SUS (Steel Used Stainless), SPCC (Steel Plate Cold Rolled Commercial), PC (Polycarbonate), and / or PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). For example, the second cap (370) may be composed of a rigid material. For example, the second cap (370) may have a structure in which an insulating material is coated on a core of a rigid material. Through this, the second cap (370) can stably support the second connector (351), so that detachment of the second connector (351) can be effectively prevented.

[0145] In one embodiment, the second cap (370) can be secured to the second connector (351). For example, a surface of the second flat portion (3711) of the second cap (370) facing the second connector (351) (e.g., a surface of the second flat portion (3711) facing the second direction (-Z direction)) can be secured to a surface of the second connector (351) facing the first direction (+Z direction). In this way, the second connector (351) can be lifted together with the second cap (370) and separated from the first connector (321) as the second cap (370) is lifted together with the first cap (360).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the second cap (370) can be attached to the second connector (351) by a second attachment member (A2). The second attachment member (A2) can be a double-sided tape. For example, the second attachment member (A2) can be a film-type tape or a foam-type tape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second cap (370) can also be fixed to the second connector (351) by a separate mechanical coupling structure.

[0147] According to one embodiment, the second cap (370) may include a second body portion (371). The second connector (351) of the second body portion (371) may at least partially overlap with the first direction (+Z direction). The second body portion (371) may be a portion that substantially covers the second connector (351).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the second body portion (371) may include a second planar portion (3711). The second planar portion (3711) may extend in a plane intersecting the first direction (+Z direction) and / or the second direction (-Z direction). For example, the second planar portion (3711) may be provided substantially parallel to a surface of the second connector (351) facing the first direction (+Z direction) and / or the first planar portion (3611) of the first cap (360). The second planar portion (3711) may be disposed on the first direction (+Z direction) side of the second connector (351). The second planar portion (3711) may be disposed on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the first planar portion (3611). The second planar portion (3711) may be in close contact with the first planar portion (3611). The second flat portion (3711) may be a portion that substantially supports the second connector (351) in the second direction (-Z direction).

[0149] According to one embodiment, the second cap (370) may include a third hook (372). The third hook (372) may protrude in a third direction (+X direction) from the second body portion (371). For example, the third hook (372) may extend in the third direction (+X direction) from an edge of the second body portion (371) facing in the third direction (+X direction). For example, the third hook (372) may include a portion that protrudes in the third direction (+X direction) while being obliquely inclined in the second direction (-Z direction) from an edge of the second body portion (371) facing in the third direction (+X direction).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the third hook (372) may be arranged on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the bracket (330). The third hook (372) may be mounted on a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction). The third hook (372) may be supported by the bracket (330) in the second direction (-Z direction). According to one embodiment, in the process in which the fourth direction (-X direction) side end of the second cap (370) is lifted by the first cap (360), the third hook (372) may act as a rotational support point for the bracket (330) of the second cap (370).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first hook (362) and the third hook (372) may be positioned in non-overlapping positions in the first direction (+Z direction). In this way, even if the first hook (362) of the first cap (360) and the third hook (372) of the second cap (370) protrude in the same direction, they may be seated on the surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction) without being indirect of each other.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the third hook (372) may be positioned on both sides of the first hook (362). For example, the third hook (372) may be provided in two pieces, and the two third hooks (372) may be positioned on both sides of the first hook (362), respectively. Through this structure, when the second cap (370) rotates while the third hook (372) acts as a rotational support point, the third hook (372) is stably supported by the bracket (330), so that the second cap (370) can rotate effectively.

[0153] According to one embodiment, the second body portion (371) may include an edge portion (3712). The edge portion (3712) may protrude in the second direction (-Z direction) from an end of the second planar portion (3711) facing the fourth direction (-X direction). The edge portion (3712) may be a portion formed by bending from the second planar portion (3711).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the edge portion (3712) may be positioned on the outer side (e.g., the fourth direction (-X direction) side) of the second connector (351) when viewed from the first direction (+Z direction) side. For example, the edge portion (3712) may be positioned at a position that overlaps the second connector (351) in a horizontal direction. The edge portion (3712) may be understood as a portion that surrounds the second connector (351).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the edge portion (3712) may be positioned between the protrusion portion (3613) and the first flat portion (3611). The edge portion (3712) may be seated on a surface of the protrusion portion (3613) facing the first direction (+Z direction). The edge portion (3712) may be a portion that directly receives force from the protrusion portion (3613) of the first cap (360) when the first cap (360) is lifted. According to one embodiment, when the first cap (360) is separated from the bracket (330), the end of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) is lifted by the first cap (360), so that the second cap (370) can rotate with respect to the first cap (360), and at this time, the end of the edge portion (3712) facing the second direction (-Z direction) can act as a rotational support point of the second cap (370) with respect to the first cap (360). According to one embodiment, since the edge portion (3712) has a height value in the first direction (+Z direction) and / or the second direction (-Z direction), when the second cap (370) rotates with respect to the first cap (360), the second flat portion (3711) of the second cap (370) can be prevented from interfering with the protrusion (3613).

[0156] FIGS. 11 to 22 illustrate an assembly process of some components of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0157] Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 11 to 22, a process of assembling a display (340) of an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure into a housing (310) will be described.

[0158] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the second connector (351) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment can be exposed in the first direction (+Z direction) through the opening (O) of the bracket (330).

[0159] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, a method of manufacturing an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment may include a step of providing a second connector (351) of a flexible circuit board (350) on a first connector (321) of a circuit board assembly (320). The second connector (351) may be mounted on the first connector (321) of the circuit board assembly (320) through an opening (O) of a bracket (330).

[0160] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, a method of manufacturing an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment may include a step of providing a first attachment member (A1) on a second connector (351). The first attachment member (A1) may be provided to the second connector (351) through an opening (O) of a bracket (330). The first attachment member (A1) may be attached to a surface of the second connector (351) facing a first direction (+Z direction).

[0161] Unlike the above, the step of providing the first attachment member (A1) on the second connector (351) may be performed before the step of providing the second connector (351) on the first connector (321). For example, the second connector (351) may be provided on the first connector (321) while the first attachment member (A1) is pre-attached to the second connector (351).

[0162] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, a method of manufacturing an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment may include a step of providing a second cap (370) on a second connector (351). The second cap (370) may be provided on the second connector (351) through an opening (O) of the bracket (330). For example, the second cap (370) may be provided on the second connector (351) by first arranging the third hook (372) in a slanted state on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the bracket (330) and then covering the second connector (351) with the second body portion (371). When the second cap (370) is provided on the second connector (351), the third hook (372) can be secured on the surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction) and supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the bracket (330), and the second flat portion (3711) and the second connector (351) can be attached by the first attachment member (A1).

[0163] Referring to FIGS. 19 and 20, a method of manufacturing an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment may include a step of providing a first cap (360) on a second cap (370). The first cap (360) may be provided on the second cap (370) through an opening (O) of a bracket (330). For example, after the first cap (360) is placed on the opening (O), a worker may press the first cap (360) in a second direction (-Z direction). In this process, the first hook (e.g., the first hook (362) of FIGS. 6 to 10) and / or the second hook (363) may be elastically deformed, or a portion of the first cap (360) adjacent to the first hook and / or the second hook (363) may be elastically deformed, thereby allowing the first cap (360) to be inserted into the opening (O). When the first cap (360) is provided on the second cap (370), the first hook (e.g., the first hook (362) of FIGS. 6 to 10) and the second hook (363) are seated on a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction (-Z direction), and can be supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the bracket (330). In addition, when the first cap (360) is provided on the second cap (370), the first flat surface (3611) can be in close contact with the second flat surface (3711) of the second cap (370), and the second cap (370) can be supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the first cap (360). Additionally, when the first cap (360) is provided on the second cap (370), a horizontal support member (3612) may be arranged on the outside of the second cap (370) to support the second cap (370) and / or the second connector (351) in a horizontal direction.

[0164] Referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, a method of manufacturing an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment may include a step of providing a display (340) on a first cap (360). When the display (340) is provided on the first cap (360), the display (340) and the first cap (360) may be attached to each other by a second attachment member (A2).

[0165] According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the second attachment member (A2) may be provided together with the display (340) in a state in which it is pre-attached to the display (340). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the second attachment member (A2) may be provided separately from the display (340). For example, the second attachment member (A2) may be attached to the first cap (360) before the display (340) is provided on the first cap (360).

[0166] FIG. 23 illustrates a disassembly process of some components of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0167] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 23, a disassembly process of a display (340) of an electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0168] According to one embodiment, since the first cap (360) is fixed to the display (340) by the second attachment member (A2), when the display (340) is separated from the housing (e.g., the housing (310) of FIG. 5), the first cap (360) fixed to the display (340) by the second attachment member (A2) can be separated from the bracket (330). The first cap (360) can be separated from the bracket (330) as the portion that is caught on the bracket (330) is elastically deformed. For example, the first hook (e.g., the first hook (362) of FIGS. 6 to 10), the second hook (363) of the first cap (360) and / or the portions adjacent to the first hook and the second hook (363) of the first cap (360) may be elastically deformed as the first cap (360) is pulled in the first direction (+Z direction) by the display (340).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the end (e.g., edge portion (3712)) of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) is supported in the first direction (+Z direction) by the protrusion (3613) of the first cap (360), so that as the first cap (360) is separated from the bracket (330) and moves in the first direction (+Z direction), the end (e.g., edge portion (3712)) of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) can be lifted in the first direction (+Z direction). The end (e.g., third hook (372)) of the second cap (370) facing the third direction (+X direction) is supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the bracket (330), so that the second cap (370) can rotate (e.g., counterclockwise rotate with reference to FIG. 23) with respect to the third hook (372) portion.

[0170] According to one embodiment, as the second cap (370) rotates relative to the third hook (372) portion, the second connector (351) fixed to the second cap (370) by the first attachment member (A1) can be separated from the first connector (321) while rotating in a direction corresponding to the rotational direction of the second cap (370) relative to the first connector (321) (e.g., counterclockwise rotational movement with reference to FIG. 23). Through this, the second connector (351) can be easily separated from the first connector (321) by rotating relative to the first connector (321).

[0171] In this way, through a structure in which the first cap (360) is fixed to the display (340), the second cap (370) is fixed to the second connector (351), and the end of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) is supported by the first cap (360), the display (340) can be separated from the housing (e.g., the housing (310) of FIG. 5) and the second connector (351) can be automatically separated from the first connector (321) at the same time. Accordingly, the flexible circuit board (350) can be prevented from being damaged during the separation process of the display (340), the disassembly efficiency of the electronic device (301) can be improved, and since there is no need to unnecessarily extend the flexible circuit board (350) to prevent damage to the flexible circuit board (350), the space efficiency inside the housing (e.g., the housing (310) of FIG. 5) can be improved.

[0172] FIG. 24 is a front perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 25 is a rear perspective view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 26 is a perspective view illustrating a process of separating a display from an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 27 to 29 are cross-sectional views illustrating a process of disassembling a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0173] The detailed configuration of the electronic device (401) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure not described below may be the same as the detailed configuration of the electronic device (101) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 and / or the detailed configuration of the electronic device (301) according to an embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 23.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may include a cap (460). The cap (460) may be positioned in an opening (O) formed in the bracket (430). For example, at least a portion of the cap (460) may be positioned inside the opening (O). The cap (460) may at least partially cover the second connector (451). The cap (460) may prevent the second connector (451) from being detached.

[0175] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) may be arranged such that at least a portion thereof is caught on a surface of the bracket (430) facing in the second direction (-Z direction). For example, at least a portion of an edge of the cap (460) may extend outwardly of the opening (O), and the extended portion may be disposed on a surface of the bracket (430) facing in the second direction (-Z direction). At least an end of the cap (460) facing in the third direction (+X direction) (e.g., a first hook (462)) and an end of the cap (460) facing in the fourth direction (-X direction) (e.g., a second hook (463)) may be caught on a surface of the bracket (430) facing in the second direction (-Z direction). For example, at least an end (e.g., a first hook (462)) of the cap (460) facing in the third direction (+X direction) and an end (e.g., a second hook (463)) facing in the fourth direction (-X direction) may be supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by a surface of the bracket (430) facing in the second direction (-Z direction). In this way, the cap (460) may be supported in the second direction (-Z direction) by the bracket (430).

[0176] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the cap (460) that is caught by the bracket (430) may be elastically deformable. For example, a portion of the cap (460) supported by the bracket (430) may be elastically deformable. For example, the second hook (463) and / or a portion of the cap (460) adjacent to the second hook (463) may be elastically deformable. For example, the second hook (463) may be elastically deformable. For example, the horizontal support portion (4612) to which the second hook (463) is connected may be elastically deformable. For example, a portion of the flat portion (4611) to which the horizontal support portion (4612) is connected (e.g., an edge region of the flat portion (4611)) may be elastically deformable. For example, the cap (460) as a whole may be elastically deformable. Through this, the process of assembling the cap (460) to the bracket (430) and / or the process of separating the cap (460) from the bracket (430) can be easily performed.

[0177] In one embodiment, the cap (460) may include a flexible material. For example, at least a portion of the cap (460) that is hooked to the bracket (430) and / or an area adjacent thereto may be made of a flexible material. For example, a portion of the cap (460) that is supported by the bracket (430) and / or an area adjacent thereto may be made of a flexible material. For example, the second hook (463) may be made of a flexible material. For example, the horizontal support portion (4612) to which the second hook (463) is connected may be made of a flexible material. For example, a portion of the flat portion (4611) to which the horizontal support portion (4612) is connected (e.g., an edge area of ​​the flat portion (4611)) may be made of a flexible material. For example, the cap (460) may be made entirely of a flexible material.

[0178] In one embodiment, the cap (460) may include an elastomer material such as rubber. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and as long as appropriate elastic deformation of the cap (460) can be secured, the cap (460) may also include a hard material such as SUS (Steel Used Stainless), SPCC (Steel Plate Cold Rolled Commercial), PC (Polycarbonate), and / or PET (Polyethylene terephthalate). For example, even if the cap (460) includes a hard material, the thickness of the cap (460), the protruding length or size of the second hook (463), etc., can be adjusted to secure appropriate elastic deformation of the cap (460).

[0179] Unlike the above, at least a portion of the cap (460) may be elastically deformable by a mechanical mechanism. For example, an elastically restorable hinge structure may be provided at the connection between the second hook (463) and the horizontal support member (4612). For example, an elastically restorable hinge structure may be provided at the connection between the horizontal support member (4612) and the flat portion (4611).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) can be fixed to the display (440). For example, a surface of the flat portion (4611) of the cap (460) facing the display (440) (e.g., a surface of the flat portion (4611) facing the first direction (+Z direction)) can be fixed to a back surface of the display (440) (e.g., a surface of the display (440) facing the second direction (-Z direction)). In this way, the display (440) can be separated from the housing (410) and the cap (460) can be separated from the bracket (430) at the same time.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) may be attached to the display (440) by a first attachment member (A1). The first attachment member (A1) may be a double-sided tape. For example, the first attachment member (A1) may be a film-type tape or a foam-type tape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the cap (460) may be fixed to the display (440) by a separate mechanical coupling structure.

[0182] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) may include a body portion (461). The body portion (461) may at least partially overlap the second connector (451) in the first direction (+Z direction). The body portion (461) may be a portion that substantially covers the second connector (451).

[0183] According to one embodiment, the body portion (461) may include a planar portion (4611). The planar portion (4611) may extend in a plane intersecting the first direction (+Z direction) and / or the second direction (-Z direction). For example, the planar portion (4611) may be provided to be substantially parallel to a surface of the second connector (451) facing the first direction (+Z direction). The planar portion (4611) may be disposed on the first direction (+Z direction) side of the second connector (451). The planar portion (4611) may be a portion that substantially supports the second connector (451) in the second direction (-Z direction).

[0184] According to one embodiment, the body portion (461) may include a horizontal support portion (4612). The horizontal support portion (4612) may protrude in a second direction (-Z direction) from at least a portion of the flat portion (4611). For example, the horizontal support portion (4612)d may protrude in the second direction (-Z direction) from an edge of the flat portion (4611) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) and / or an edge opposite to an edge of the flat portion (4611) toward which the flexible circuit board (450) approaches.

[0185] According to one embodiment, the horizontal support (3612) may be arranged on the outside of the second connector (451) when viewed from the first direction (+Z direction). For example, the horizontal support (4612) may be arranged at a position that horizontally overlaps the second connector (451). The horizontal support (4612) may be understood as a portion that surrounds the second connector (451). The horizontal support (4612) may support the second connector (451) in a horizontal direction. For example, the horizontal support (4612) may prevent horizontal movement and / or detachment of the second connector (451).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) may include a first hook (462). The first hook (462) may protrude in a third direction (+X direction) from the body portion (461). For example, the first hook (462) may extend in a third direction (+X direction) from an edge of the body portion (461) facing in the third direction (+X direction). For example, the first hook (462) may include a portion that protrudes in the third direction (+X direction) while being obliquely inclined in the second direction (-Z direction) from an edge of the body portion (461) facing in the third direction (+X direction).

[0187] According to one embodiment, the first hook (462) may be arranged on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the bracket (430). The first hook (462) may be seated on a surface of the bracket (430) facing the second direction (-Z direction). The first hook (462) may be supported by the bracket (430) in the second direction (-Z direction). According to one embodiment, during the process of detaching the cap (460) while it is attached to the display (440), the first hook (462) may act as a rotational support point for the bracket (430) of the cap (460).

[0188] In one embodiment, the cap (460) may include a second hook (463). The second hook (463) may protrude in a fourth direction (-X direction) from the body portion (461). For example, the second hook (463) may protrude in the fourth direction (-X direction) from a horizontal support portion (4612) (e.g., a horizontal support portion (4612) protruding from an edge of the flat portion (4611) facing in the fourth direction (-X direction).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the second hook (463) may be arranged on the second direction (-Z direction) side of the bracket (430). The second hook (463) may be mounted on a surface of the bracket (430) facing the second direction (-Z direction). The second hook (463) may be supported by the bracket (430) in the second direction (-Z direction). Through this, a structure in which the third direction (+X direction) side end of the cap (460) is hooked to the bracket (430) may be realized.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction (+X direction) is attached to the bracket (430) and the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) is attached to the bracket (430) may be different from each other. For example, the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction (+X direction) is supported by the bracket (430) and the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) is supported by the bracket (430) may be different from each other. For example, the elastic modulus of the second hook (463) (and / or the portion of the cap (460) adjacent to the second hook (463)) and the elastic modulus of the first hook (462) (and / or the portion of the cap (460) adjacent to the first hook (462)) may be different from each other. Through this, in the process of attaching the cap (460) to the display (440) and separating from the bracket (430), the cap (460) can be separated while rotating with respect to the bracket (430). For example, it can be understood that one side of the cap (460) is separated from the bracket (430) first, while the other side of the cap (460) is caught on the bracket (430) and acts as a rotational support point. As the cap (460) is separated while rotating with respect to the bracket (430) in this way, the second connector (451) fixed to the cap (460) can be separated while rotating from the first connector (421), so that the second connector (451) can be easily separated from the first connector (421).

[0191] Hereinafter, the fourth direction (-X direction) may be a direction toward the edge of the display (440) that is separated first from the housing (410) when the display (440) is separated from the housing (410), and the third direction (+X direction) may be a direction toward the opposite edge of the edge of the display (440) that is separated first from the housing (410) when the display (440) is separated from the housing (410). For example, referring to FIG. 26, when the display (440) is separated from the housing (410), the display (440) may be separated starting from the edge that is farther away from the folding axis (Ax), in which case the fourth direction (-X direction) may mean a direction away from the folding axis (Ax), and the third direction (+X direction) may mean a direction toward the folding axis (Ax). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the third direction (+X direction) and the fourth direction (-X direction) may be set differently depending on the direction in which the display (440) is separated from the housing (410). For example, if the edge of the display (440) facing the folding axis (Ax) is separated first, the fourth direction (-X direction) may mean the direction toward the folding axis (Ax), and the third direction (+X direction) may mean the direction away from the folding axis (Ax).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) (e.g., the second hook (463)) is caught by the bracket (430) may be weaker than the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction (+X direction) (e.g., the first hook (462)) is caught by the bracket (430). For example, the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) (e.g., the second hook (463)) is supported by the bracket (430) may be weaker than the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction (+X direction) (e.g., the first hook (462)) is supported by the bracket (430). For example, the elastic modulus of the second hook (463) (and / or the portion of the cap (460) adjacent to the second hook (463)) may be greater than the elastic modulus of the first hook (462) (and / or the portion of the cap (460) adjacent to the first hook (462). For example, in the process of separating the cap (460) from the bracket (430), it may be understood that the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) (e.g., the second hook (463)) is separated from the bracket (430) before the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction (+X direction) (e.g., the first hook (462)), but the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction (+X direction) (e.g., the first hook (462)) acts as a rotational support point while being caught on the bracket (430).

[0193] In one embodiment, when both the first hook (462) and the second hook (463) comprise a flexible material, the second hook (463) may be thicker than the first hook (462). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first hook (462) and the second hook (463) may be formed of different materials or have different strengths. For example, the first hook (462) may comprise a rigid material, and the second hook (463) may comprise a flexible material.

[0194] According to one embodiment, during the process of separating the display (440) from the housing (410), the cap (460) may be separated while rotating in a direction corresponding to the direction in which the display (440) rotates and is separated (e.g., counterclockwise with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29) with respect to the bracket (430). Through this, during the process of separating the display (440) from the housing (410), the cap (460) may be easily separated from the bracket (430) while being attached to the display (440), and the cap (460) may be prevented from falling off from the display (440).

[0195] According to one embodiment, the opening (O) may be formed adjacent to an edge facing the third direction (+X direction) of the bracket (430). For example, referring to FIG. 26, the opening (O) may be formed in an area adjacent to the folding axis (Ax) of the bracket (430). Through this, when the display (440) is separated from the housing (410), a sufficient rotation angle of the cap (460) with respect to the bracket (430) can be secured. As the rotation angle of the cap (460) increases, the rotation angle of the second connector (451) with respect to the first connector (421) can also increase, so that the second connector (451) can be separated more easily from the first connector (421). In addition, the problem of the display (440) being bent and damaged due to a mismatch in the rotation angles between the display (440) and the cap (460) can be prevented.

[0196] In one embodiment, the side of the cap (460) facing the first direction (+Z direction) can be fixed to the display (440). For example, the side of the flat portion (4611) of the cap (460) facing the display (440) (e.g., the side of the flat portion (4611) facing the first direction (+Z direction)) can be fixed to the back surface of the display (440) (e.g., the side of the display (440) facing the second direction (-Z direction)). In this way, the cap (460) can be separated from the bracket (430) at the same time as the display (440) is separated from the housing (410).

[0197] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) may be attached to the display (440) by a first attachment member (A1). The first attachment member (A1) may be a double-sided tape. For example, the first attachment member (A1) may be a film-type tape or a foam-type tape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the cap (460) may be fixed to the display (440) by a separate mechanical coupling structure.

[0198] In one embodiment, the side of the cap (460) facing the second direction (-Z direction) may be fixed to the second connector (451). For example, the side of the flat portion (4611) of the cap (460) facing the second connector (451) (e.g., the side of the flat portion (4611) facing the second direction (-Z direction)) may be fixed to the side of the second connector (451) facing the first direction (+Z direction). In this way, the second connector (451) may be lifted together with the cap (460) and separated from the first connector (421) as the cap (460) is lifted together with the display (440).

[0199] According to one embodiment, the cap (460) may be attached to the second connector (451) by a second attachment member (A2). The second attachment member (A2) may be a double-sided tape. For example, the second attachment member (A2) may be a film-type tape or a foam-type tape. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the cap (460) may be fixed to the second connector (451) by a separate mechanical coupling structure.

[0200] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 26 to 29, a disassembly process of a display (440) of an electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0201] According to one embodiment, in the process of separating the display (440) from the housing (410), any edge of the display (440) may be separated from the housing (410) first. The display (440) may be separated from the housing (410) while rotating around an edge opposite to the edge that is separated from the housing (410) first. For example, referring to FIG. 26, in the process of separating the display (440) from the housing (410), an edge of the display (440) facing the fourth direction (-X direction) may be separated from the housing (410) first. At this time, the display (440) may rotate around the edge facing the third direction (+X direction) (e.g., rotate counterclockwise with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29).

[0202] In one embodiment, as the display (440) is separated from the housing (410), the cap (460), which is secured to the display (440) by the second attachment member (A2), can be separated from the bracket (430). The cap (460) can be separated from the bracket (430) as a portion that is caught on the bracket (430) is elastically deformed. For example, the second hook (463) and / or a portion of the cap (460) adjacent to the second hook (463) can be elastically deformed as the cap (460) is pulled by the display (440). The cap (460) can be separated while rotating with respect to the bracket (430) as the first hook (462) is caught on the bracket (430) and the second hook (463) is detached from the bracket (430). The rotation direction of the cap (460) may correspond to the rotation direction of the display (440).

[0203] According to one embodiment, as the cap (460) is separated from the bracket (430), the second connector (451) fixed to the cap (460) can be separated from the first connector (421). The second connector (451) can be separated from the first connector (421) while rotating in a direction corresponding to the rotational direction of the cap (460) with respect to the first connector (421). As a result, the second connector (451) can be easily separated from the first connector (421) by rotating and separating with respect to the first connector (421).

[0204] In this way, the cap (460) is attached to the display (440) and the second connector (451), and the cap (460) is separated from the bracket (430) while rotating together with the display (440), so that the second connector (451) can be automatically separated from the first connector (421) at the same time as the display (440) is separated from the housing (410). Accordingly, the flexible circuit board (450) can be prevented from being damaged during the separation process of the display (440), the disassembly efficiency of the electronic device (401) can be improved, and since there is no need to unnecessarily extend the flexible circuit board (450) to prevent damage to the flexible circuit board (450), the space efficiency inside the housing (410) can be improved.

[0205] In electronic devices, a display is connected to a Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PBA) via a Flexible Printed Circuit Board (FPCB). Electrical signals and / or power between the display and the PBA are transmitted and received through the FPCB. Conventionally, a rear cap was mounted on the FPCB connector to prevent the FPCB connector from being detached from the PBA connector due to external impact on the electronic device. The rear cap has a structure that is fixed to a bracket placed on the PBA. Conventional rear caps are made of a rigid material that is not easily elastically deformed and are fitted to the bracket using a snap-fit ​​method using a hook structure. However, the conventional rear cap structure is difficult to disassemble from the bracket, requiring a separate jig for separation. Furthermore, in conventional electronic devices, a two-step disassembly process was required to completely separate the display from the housing, and then the rear cap was separated from the bracket to disconnect the connector of the FPCB. This reduced the efficiency of the disassembly process. Furthermore, during the process of separating the display, tension was applied to the FPCB, causing it to break. Furthermore, to prevent breakage of the FPCB, the length of the FPCB was extended, which resulted in a reduction in the space efficiency within the housing.

[0206] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device that can improve the efficiency of display disassembly work through a structure that can easily separate a rear cap from a bracket without a separate jig for separating the rear cap.

[0207] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device that can improve the efficiency of display disassembly work by allowing the separation of the rear cap and FPCB to be performed simultaneously with the separation of the display.

[0208] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device capable of preventing an FPCB from being broken due to tension.

[0209] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device capable of improving space efficiency within a housing.

[0210] The problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0211] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the efficiency of a display disassembly operation through a structure in which a rear cap can be easily separated from a bracket.

[0212] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the efficiency of a display disassembly operation by allowing the separation of a rear cap and an FPCB to be performed simultaneously with the separation of the display.

[0213] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can prevent an FPCB from being broken due to tension.

[0214] Electronic devices according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve space efficiency within a housing.

[0215] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0216] An electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (310).

[0217] An electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circuit board assembly (320) disposed in an internal space of the housing (310) and including a first connector (321).

[0218] An electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a bracket (330) disposed on a first direction side of the circuit board assembly (320) and including an opening (O) formed in an area overlapping the first connector (321).

[0219] An electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (340) disposed on the first direction side of the first connector (321).

[0220] An electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second connector (351) connected to the first connector (321) and a flexible circuit board (350) connected to the display (340).

[0221] An electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cap assembly (CA) disposed in the opening (O) and at least partially covering the second connector (351).

[0222] The cap assembly (CA) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first cap (360) that is supported in the second direction by a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction opposite to the first direction and fixed to the display (340), and a second cap (370) that is disposed between the second connector (351) and the first cap (360) and fixed to the second connector (351).

[0223] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a portion of the first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) supported by the bracket (330) may be elastically deformable.

[0224] A part of the second cap (370) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be supported in the first direction by the first cap (360).

[0225] The first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible material.

[0226] The second cap (370) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a rigid material.

[0227] The first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, a first hook (362) that protrudes from the first body portion (361) in a third direction intersecting the first direction and is disposed on the second direction side of the bracket (330), and a second hook (363) that protrudes from the first body portion (361) in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction and is disposed on the second direction side of the bracket (330).

[0228] The first hook (362) and the second hook (363) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be elastically deformable.

[0229] The second cap (370) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second body portion (371) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, and a third hook (372) that protrudes from the second body portion (371) in a third direction intersecting the first direction and is disposed on the second direction side of the bracket (330).

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an end of the second body portion (371) of the electronic device (301) facing the fourth direction opposite to the third direction may be supported in the first direction by the first cap (360).

[0231] The first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction.

[0232] The first body portion (361) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first planar portion (3611) extending in a plane intersecting the first direction, a horizontal support portion (3612) protruding in the second direction from an end of the first planar portion (3611) facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a protrusion portion (3613) protruding in the third direction from the horizontal support portion (3612).

[0233] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the end of the second cap (370) of the electronic device (301) facing the fourth direction may be disposed between the first flat portion (3611) and the protrusion (3613).

[0234] The second body portion (371) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second planar portion (3711) extending in a plane intersecting the first direction, and an edge portion (3712) protruding in the second direction from an end of the second planar portion (3711) facing the fourth direction.

[0235] The edge portion (3712) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be mounted on the surface of the protrusion (3613) facing the first direction.

[0236] The first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, and a first hook (362) that protrudes from the first body portion (361) in a third direction intersecting the first direction and is disposed on the second direction side of the bracket (330).

[0237] The second cap (370) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second body portion (371) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, and a third hook (372) that protrudes from the second body portion (371) in the third direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (330).

[0238] The first hook (362) and the third hook (372) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned at non-overlapping positions in the first direction.

[0239] The third hook (372) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be placed on both sides of the first hook (362).

[0240] The first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction.

[0241] The first body portion (361) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first planar portion (3611) extending in a plane intersecting the second direction, and a horizontal support portion (3612) protruding from the first planar portion (3611) in the second direction.

[0242] The horizontal support member (3612) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be disposed on the outside of the second cap (370) when viewed from the first direction side.

[0243] The first cap (360) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be attached to the display (340) by a first attachment member (A1).

[0244] The second cap (370) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can be attached to the second connector (351) by a second attachment member (A2).

[0245] The first attachment member (A1) and the second attachment member (A2) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be double-sided tapes.

[0246] The first attachment member (A1) of the electronic device (301) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be a foam type tape.

[0247] An electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (410).

[0248] An electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a circuit board assembly (420) disposed in an internal space of the housing (410) and including a first connector (421).

[0249] An electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an opening (O) disposed on the first direction side of the circuit board assembly (420) and formed in an area overlapping the first connector (421).

[0250] An electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a display (440) disposed on the first direction side of the first connector (421).

[0251] An electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second connector (451) connected to the first connector (421) and a flexible circuit board (450) connected to the display (440).

[0252] An electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a cap (460) disposed in the opening (O) and at least partially covering the second connector (451).

[0253] The cap (460) of the electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be provided such that at least an end of the cap (460) facing a third direction intersecting the first direction and an end facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction are supported in the second direction by a surface of the bracket (430) facing a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0254] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction is supported by the bracket (430) and the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction is supported by the bracket (430) may be different from each other.

[0255] The cap (460) of the electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a body portion (461) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (451) in the first direction, a first hook (462) that protrudes from the body portion (461) in the third direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (430), and a second hook (463) that protrudes from the body portion (461) in the fourth direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (430).

[0256] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic coefficient of the first hook (462) and the elastic coefficient of the second hook (463) of the electronic device (401) may be different from each other.

[0257] In an electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the fourth direction may be a direction toward an edge of the display (440) that is separated from the housing (410) first when the display (440) is separated from the housing (410).

[0258] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the fourth direction is supported by the bracket (430) may be weaker than the strength with which the end of the cap (460) facing the third direction is supported by the bracket (430).

[0259] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the surface of the cap (460) of the electronic device (401) facing the first direction can be fixed to the display (440).

[0260] The surface of the cap (460) of the electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure facing the second direction can be fixed to the second connector (451).

[0261] In an electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third direction may be a direction toward an edge of the display (440) opposite to an edge that is separated from the housing (410) first when the display (440) is separated from the housing (410).

[0262] The opening (O) of the electronic device (401) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be formed adjacent to an edge facing the third direction in the bracket (430).

[0263] Although the detailed description of the present disclosure has described specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0264] While this disclosure has been described by way of example and example, it should be understood that the example is intended to be illustrative and not limiting. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the overall scope of this disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In the electronic device (301), Housing (310); A circuit board assembly (320) disposed in the internal space of the housing (310) and including a first connector (321); A bracket (330) disposed on the first direction side of the circuit board assembly (320) and including an opening (O) formed in an area overlapping the first connector (321); A display (340) arranged on the first direction side of the first connector (321); A flexible circuit board (350) including a second connector (351) connected to the first connector (321) and connected to the display (340); and A cap assembly (CA) disposed in the above opening (O) and at least partially covering the second connector (351), The cap assembly (CA) includes a first cap (360) that is supported in the second direction by a surface of the bracket (330) facing the second direction opposite to the first direction and fixed to the display (340), and a second cap (370) that is positioned between the second connector (351) and the first cap (360) and fixed to the second connector (351). The part supported by the bracket (330) of the first cap (360) is capable of elastic deformation, An electronic device (301) in which a part of the second cap (370) is supported in the first direction by the first cap (360).

2. In paragraph 1, The above first cap (360) includes a flexible material, The above second cap (370) is an electronic device (301) including a hard material.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device (301) in which the first cap (360) includes a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, a first hook (362) that protrudes from the first body portion (361) in a third direction intersecting the first direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (330), and a second hook (363) that protrudes from the first body portion (361) in a fourth direction opposite to the third direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (330).

4. In paragraph 3, The first hook (362) and the second hook (363) are an electronic device (301) capable of elastic deformation.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, An electronic device (301) comprising a second body portion (371) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, and a third hook (372) that protrudes from the second body portion (371) in a third direction intersecting the first direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (330).

6. In paragraph 5, An electronic device (301) in which the end of the second body part (371) facing the fourth direction opposite to the third direction is supported in the first direction by the first cap (360).

7. In paragraph 5 or 6, The first cap (360) includes a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, The first body part (361) includes a first flat portion (3611) extending on a plane intersecting the first direction, a horizontal support portion (3612) protruding in the second direction from an end of the first flat portion (3611) facing a fourth direction opposite to the third direction, and a protrusion portion (3613) protruding in the third direction from the horizontal support portion (3612). An electronic device (301) in which the end of the second cap (370) facing the fourth direction is disposed between the first flat portion (3611) and the protrusion (3613).

8. In paragraph 7, The second body portion (371) includes a second plane portion (3711) extending on a plane intersecting the first direction, and an edge portion (3712) protruding in the second direction from an end of the second plane portion (3711) facing the fourth direction. The above edge portion (3712) is an electronic device (301) that is mounted on the surface of the above protrusion (3613) facing the first direction.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, The first cap (360) includes a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, and a first hook (362) that protrudes from the first body portion (361) in a third direction that intersects the first direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (330). The second cap (370) includes a second body portion (371) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, and a third hook (372) that protrudes from the second body portion (371) in the third direction and is arranged on the second direction side of the bracket (330). An electronic device (301) in which the first hook (362) and the third hook (372) are positioned in a non-overlapping position in the first direction.

10. In paragraph 9, The third hook (372) is an electronic device (301) placed on both sides of the first hook (362).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The first cap (360) includes a first body portion (361) that at least partially overlaps the second connector (351) in the first direction, An electronic device in which the first body portion (361) includes a first flat portion (3611) extending in a plane intersecting the second direction, and a horizontal support portion (3612) protruding from the first flat portion (3611) in the second direction.

12. In paragraph 11, The above horizontal support member (3612) is an electronic device (301) arranged on the outside of the second cap (370) when viewed from the first direction side.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, The first cap (360) is attached to the display (340) by the first attachment member (A1), The second cap (370) is an electronic device (301) attached to the second connector (351) by a second attachment member (A2).

14. In paragraph 13, An electronic device (301) in which the first attachment member (A1) and the second attachment member (A2) are double-sided tapes.

15. In paragraph 13 or 14, The above first attachment member (A1) is an electronic device (301) that is a foam type tape.

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