Electronic apparatus comprising flexible display

Abstract

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic apparatus may comprise: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion; a flexible display; a battery accommodated in a battery frame; a guide rail including an opening; a first circuit board disposed in the first housing portion; a second circuit board disposed in the second housing portion; a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the second circuit board; a second flexible printed circuit board extending from the first circuit board and at least partially disposed on the outer surface of the guide rail; and a conductive connector at least partially disposed in the opening of the guide rail and electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board and the second flexible printed circuit board.

Description

Electronic devices including flexible displays

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device including a flexible display.

[0002] Thanks to remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the proliferation and use of various electronic devices is rapidly increasing. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portability and communication.

[0003] 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 electronic device integration increases and ultra-high-speed, high-capacity wireless communications become more widespread, a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal, can now be equipped with a variety of 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 even functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are becoming smaller so that users can conveniently carry them.

[0004] As mobile communication services expand into the realm of multimedia services, the size of displays on electronic devices may increase in order for users to fully utilize multimedia services in addition to voice calls and text messages.

[0005] 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.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion configured to move relative to the first housing portion, wherein the first housing portion comprises a housing including a battery frame, a first display area disposed on the second housing portion, and a flexible display including a second display area extending from the first display area, wherein at least a portion of the second display area is configured to be movable based on movement of the second housing portion, a battery accommodated in the battery frame, a guide rail configured to guide movement of the at least a portion of the second display area and including an inner surface facing the battery frame, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, and an opening extending from the inner surface to the outer surface, a first circuit board disposed in the first housing portion, a second circuit board disposed in the second housing portion, a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the second circuit board, a second flexible printed circuit board extending from the first circuit board and at least partially disposed on the outer surface of the guide rail, and at least partially connected to the guide rail. It may include a conductive connector disposed in the above opening of the rail and electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board and the second flexible printed circuit board.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion configured to move relative to the first housing portion, wherein the first housing portion comprises a housing including a battery frame, a first display area disposed on the second housing portion, and a second display area extending from the first display area, wherein at least a portion of the second display area is configured to be movable based on movement of the second housing portion, a battery accommodated in the battery frame, a guide rail configured to guide movement of the at least a portion of the second display area and including an inner surface facing the battery frame, an outer surface opposite to the inner surface, and an opening extending from the inner surface to the outer surface, a first circuit board disposed on the first housing portion, a second circuit board disposed on the second housing portion, a first flexible printed circuit board electrically connected to the second circuit board, and a second flexible printed circuit board at least partially disposed on the outer surface of the guide rail and electrically connected to the first circuit board and the first flexible printed circuit board. A flexible printed circuit board is included, wherein the second housing portion is configured to move in a first direction relative to the first housing portion, and the first flexible printed circuit board may not overlap an end portion of the second display area in the first direction when viewed from above on the side of the battery.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is housed inside an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is visually exposed to the outside 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. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 6A is a rear view of an electronic device in a slide-in state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 6b is a rear view of the electronic device in a slide-out state, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 7 is a rear view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line CC' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a battery, a battery frame, and a guide rail according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 11 is a side view illustrating a guide rail and a conductive connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 12A is a drawing for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 12b is a drawing for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 12c is a drawing for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 12d is a drawing for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 12e is a drawing for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 12F is a drawing for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of portion “D” of FIG. 12d, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 14 is a side view illustrating a guide rail and a conductive connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) within a network environment (100) according to various embodiments.

[0032] 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). According to 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)).

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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).

[0036] 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).

[0037] 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).

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.

[0040] 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).

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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).

[0044] 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.

[0045] The camera module (180) can capture still images and moving images. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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).

[0049] 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.

[0050] 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).

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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)).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] The various embodiments of this document and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, each of the phrases "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B, or C", "at least one of A, B, and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among those phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used merely to distinguish one component from another, and do not limit the components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicatively," it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0056] 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).

[0057] 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.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present 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.

[0059] 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.

[0060] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIG. 3) is housed inside an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The second display area, which extends from the first display area, can be at least partially hidden inside the electronic device in a different plane from the first display area.

[0061] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second display area of ​​a display is visually exposed to the outside of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The second display area, which extends from the first display area, can be visually displayed at least partially to the outside of the electronic device, substantially in the same plane as the first display area, based on the movement of the second housing portion.

[0062] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) expands in a longitudinal direction (e.g., +Y direction) when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the expansion direction of the display (203) is not limited to one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the expansion direction of the display (203) may be designed to be expandable in an upward direction (+Y direction), a rightward direction (e.g., +X direction), a leftward direction (e.g., -X direction), and / or a downward direction (e.g., -Y direction).

[0063] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may represent a state in which substantially the entire second display area is hidden within the electronic device, on a different plane from the first display area. For example, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device (101), or a state in which the second display area (A2) of the display (203) is closed.

[0064] The state illustrated in FIG. 3 may represent a state in which the area of ​​the second display area visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maximized on a substantially identical plane with the first display area. For example, the state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device (101), or a state in which the second display area (A2) of the display (203) is open.

[0065] The embodiments of FIGS. 2 to 3 may be combined with the embodiments of FIG. 1 or the embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 15.

[0066] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) that is arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) of the electronic device (101) may be interpreted as a structure in which the first housing portion (201) is arranged to be slidably movable with respect to the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable for a predetermined distance in a direction shown with respect to the first housing portion (201), for example, in a direction indicated by arrow ① of FIG. 3. The first housing portion (201) may be referred to as a first housing (201), and the second housing portion (202) may be referred to as a second housing (202).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202), which may be referred to as a slide portion or slide housing, may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board or a battery. When the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2), the second housing portion (202) may be defined as being in a retracted position, and when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3), the second housing portion (202) may be defined as being in an extended position. For example, the second housing portion (202) may be configured to move between the retracted position and the extended position with respect to the first housing portion (201).

[0068] According to one embodiment, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) based on a defined user input. For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input to a physical button exposed through a portion of the first housing portion (201) or a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input to an executable object displayed within a screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and a pressing strength greater than or equal to a reference strength. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a voice input received through a microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to an external force applied to the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202) to move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201).For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input identified from an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or a smart watch) connected to the electronic device (101). However, the method for causing the slide-in / out operation of the electronic device (101) is not limited thereto.

[0069] In one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) can accommodate an actuator (e.g., a motor), a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board. The second housing portion (202) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) or a communication processor (CP). In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can accommodate an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to the main circuit board, and the first housing portion (201) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) or a communication processor (CP). In one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board may be disposed in the first housing portion (201), or may be disposed in the second housing portion (202).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., a main case). The first cover member (211) may include a first-first side wall (211a), a first-second side wall (211b) extending from the first-first side wall (211a), and a first-third side wall (211c) extending from the first-first side wall (211a) and being substantially parallel to the first-second side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the first-second side wall (211b) and the first-third side wall (211c) may be formed to be substantially perpendicular to the first-first side wall (211a).

[0071] According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed in a shape in which one side (e.g., the front face) is open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be surrounded by the first housing portion (201) and may slide in a direction parallel to the first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4), for example, in the direction of arrow ①, while being guided by the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as an integral part. According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as separate structures and then joined or assembled.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display (203). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be formed to surround by the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211).

[0073] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., a slide plate). The second cover member (221) may have a plate shape and include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) that supports internal components. For example, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., the first display area (A1)). In one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be referred to as a front cover.

[0074] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may include a second-first side wall (221a), a second-second side wall (221b) extending from the second-first side wall (221a), and a second-third side wall (221c) extending from the second-first side wall (221a) and being substantially parallel to the second-second side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the second-second side wall (221b) and the second-third side wall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-first side wall (221a).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can form a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) by moving in a first direction (e.g., direction ① of FIG. 3) parallel to the 2-2 side wall (221b) or the 2-3 side wall (221c). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) is positioned at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201), and in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) can move to be positioned at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 1-1 side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the first housing portion (201) may be formed to surround a portion of the second-second side wall (221b) and the second-third side wall (221c).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be configured to move between a first position (e.g., FIG. 2) and a second position (e.g., FIG. 3) relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have an intermediate state between the slide-in state (e.g., a fully closed state) of FIG. 2 and the slide-out state (e.g., a fully opened state) of FIG. 3. In the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the distance between the first-first sidewall (211a) and the second-first sidewall (221a) may be shorter than the distance between the first-first sidewall (211a) and the second-first sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully opened state, and may be longer than the distance between the first-first sidewall (211a) and the second-first sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display (203) slides in the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), an area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the ratio of the width (e.g., length in the X direction) and the height (e.g., length in the Y direction) of the display (203) and / or the distance between the first-first side wall (211a) and the second-first side wall (221a) may be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device (101).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (203), a key input device (245), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0079] According to one embodiment, the display (203) may be formed such that the size of a portion viewable from the front side of the housing (210) changes based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the display (203) may include a first display area (A1) and a second display area (A2) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). The first display area (A1) may be defined and / or referred to as the first portion or the first area. The second display area (A2) may be defined and / or referred to as the second portion or the second area. Based on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second display area (A2) may be configured to be bent or unbent. For example, at least a portion of the second display area (A2) may be configured to be rollable or unrollable.

[0080] According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) moves between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion (201), the size of the display (203) viewed toward the exterior front face of the electronic device (101) can be varied. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is positioned in a retracted position relative to the first housing portion (201) (e.g., FIG. 2), the size (or area) of the display (203) viewed toward the exterior front face of the electronic device (101) can be substantially minimized. Additionally, when the second housing portion (202) is positioned in an extended position relative to the first housing portion (201) (e.g., FIG. 3), the size (or area) of the display (203) viewed toward the exterior front face of the electronic device (101) can be substantially maximized.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second housing portion (202). For example, the first display area (A1) may be disposed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) extends from the first display area (A1) and may be accommodated into the interior of the first housing portion (201) or visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (101) as the second housing portion (202) slides relative to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (203) may extend in a downward direction (e.g., a -Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) can be visually exposed from below (e.g., in the -Y direction) of the display (203). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from the slide-in state to the slide-out state, the display (203) can be expanded in the upper direction (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second display area (A2) can be visually exposed from above (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the display (203).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) moves substantially under the guidance of a portion of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the guide rail (250) of FIG. 4) and may be stored in a space located inside the first housing portion (201) or exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may move based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) in the first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, while the second housing portion (202) slides, a portion of the second display area (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to a portion of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4).

[0083] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., when the second housing portion (202) slides to extend with respect to the first housing portion (201) when viewed from the top (e.g., in the +Z direction or toward the front of the electronic device) of the second cover member (221) (e.g., the front cover), the second display area (A2) may be gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) to form substantially the same plane as the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the display (203) 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 capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen. According to one embodiment, regardless of the slide-in or slide-out state of the electronic device (101), a portion of the exposed second display area (A2) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing portion (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4), and a portion of the second display area (A2) may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a) (e.g., the curved portion).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the key input device (245) may be located in an area of ​​the housing (210) (e.g., the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202)). Depending on the appearance and usage state, the illustrated key input device (245) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a key input device not illustrated, for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be disposed on the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be disposed on the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and / or the second-third side wall (221c) of the second housing portion (202).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (243) may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (243), and some of the plurality of connector holes (243) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is located in the second housing portion (202), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or a connector hole not illustrated may be located in the first housing portion (201).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the audio module (247a, 247b) may include at least one speaker hole (247a) or at least one microphone hole (247b). One of the speaker holes (247a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (247b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones for detecting the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker from which the speaker hole (247a) is excluded (e.g., a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) may be located in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module (249b) (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., the second camera module (249b) of FIGS. 5A and 5B). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and may measure a distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver, depending on the embodiment. The camera modules (249a, 249b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (249a) may be arranged to face the same direction as the display (203). For example, the first camera module (249a) may be disposed around the first display area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (203), and when disposed in an area overlapping with the display (203), may capture a subject by passing through the display (203). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first display area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may capture a subject from a direction opposite to the first display area (A1). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) and / or the second camera module (249b) may be disposed on the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second camera modules (249b) may be formed in multiples to provide various arrangements. For example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) that is substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).According to one embodiment, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along a sliding movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along N * M rows and columns like a matrix.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, and can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225) of FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module (249b) can capture the outside of the electronic device (101) by passing through the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) in the slide-in and slide-out states of the electronic device (101) and can capture the outside. For example, the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) of FIG. 4) may include an opening (201a) for the second camera module (249b).

[0089] According to one embodiment, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) or the second housing portion (202), and may provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal by including a light-emitting diode. The sensor modules (261a, 261b) of the electronic device (101) may generate an electrical signal or a data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and / or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202). For example, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a first sensor module (261a) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front side of the electronic device (101) and / or a second sensor module (261b) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear side of the electronic device (101).

[0090] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5A, and / or 5B, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 3) may include a housing (210), a first housing portion (201), a second housing portion (202), a display assembly (230), and a driving structure (240). The configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display assembly (230) of FIGS. 4, 5A, and / or 5B may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the housing (210), the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display (203) of FIGS. 2 and / or 3.

[0092] The embodiments of FIGS. 4 to 5b may be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3, or the embodiments of FIGS. 6a to 15.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201), or a second housing portion (202) movably coupled to the first housing portion (201).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a battery frame (213), and a first rear plate (215).

[0095] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can accommodate at least a portion of the battery frame (213) and accommodate a component (e.g., a battery (289)) positioned in the battery frame (213). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can protect a component (e.g., a first circuit board (248) and a battery frame (213)) positioned in the first housing portion (201) from external impact. According to one embodiment, a first circuit board (248) electrically connected to an electrical component (e.g., an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a second circuit board (249)) can be connected or disposed in the first cover member (211).

[0096] In one embodiment, the battery frame (213) may be connected to the first cover member (211). For example, the battery frame (213) may be connected to the first cover member (211), and the second housing portion (202) may be relatively movable with respect to the first cover member (211) and / or the battery frame (213). In one embodiment, the battery frame (213) may accommodate the battery (289). For example, the battery frame (213) may include a groove for accommodating the battery (289). The battery frame (213) may be connected to the battery cover (289a) and, together with the battery cover (289a), may surround at least a portion of the battery (289). In one embodiment, the battery frame (213) may include a curved surface (213a) facing the display assembly (230).

[0097] In one embodiment, the first back plate (215) can substantially form at least a portion of the first housing portion (201) or the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the first back plate (215) can be coupled to an outer surface of the first cover member (211). In one embodiment, the first back plate (215) can provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The first back plate (215) can be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0098] According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may be at least partially disposed between the first cover member (211) and the first back plate (215).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a rear cover (223), and a second rear plate (225).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) is connected to the first housing portion (201) through a guide rail (250) and can move linearly back and forth in one direction (e.g., in the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail (250).

[0101] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can support at least a portion of the display (231). For example, the second cover member (221) includes a first surface (F1), and a first display area (A1) of the display (231) can be substantially positioned on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. According to one embodiment, a second circuit board (249) that accommodates electronic components (e.g., the processor (120) and / or the memory (130) of FIG. 1) can be connected to the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can protect components (e.g., the second circuit board (249) and the rear cover (223)) positioned in the second housing portion (202) from external impact.

[0102] According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) can protect a component (e.g., a second circuit board (249)) located on the second cover member (221). For example, the rear cover (223) can be connected to the second cover member (221) and formed to surround at least a portion of the second circuit board (249). According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) can include an antenna pattern (e.g., at least one antenna element (223a)) for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the at least one antenna element (223a) can be disposed on an outer surface (e.g., one surface facing the -Z-axis direction) of the rear cover (223) when the rear cover (223) is formed of an injection-molded product of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may include an LDS (laser direct structuring) antenna pattern formed on the outer surface of the rear cover (223). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be formed in a manner that it is built in when the rear cover (223) is injected. For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the second circuit board (249).

[0103] In one embodiment, the second back plate (225) can substantially form at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) or the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the second back plate (225) can be coupled to an outer surface of the second cover member (221). In one embodiment, the second back plate (225) can provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second back plate (225) can be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (249) may be at least partially disposed between the second cover member (221) and the second back plate (225).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (230) may include a flexible display (231) (e.g., display (203) of FIG. 2 and / or FIG. 3) and a multi-bar (232) supporting the flexible display (231). According to one embodiment, the flexible display (231) may be referred to as a display, a foldable display, and / or a rollable display. According to one embodiment, a first display area (A1) of the flexible display (231) may be supported by a rigid body, and a second display area (A2) may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first display area (A1) may be supported by a first surface (F1) of the second cover member (221) or a plate (not shown). The second display area (A2) can be supported by a multi-bar (232).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar (232) can be connected or attached to at least a portion (e.g., the second display area (A2)) of the flexible display (231). According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) slides, the multi-bar (232) can move with respect to the first housing portion (201). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), the multi-bar (232) can be mostly accommodated inside the first housing portion (201) and positioned between the first cover member (211) and the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar (232) can move in response to a curved surface (213a) positioned at the edge of the battery frame (213). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar (232) can be referred to as a display support member, a support structure, or a multi-bar structure. The multi-bar (232) may include a plurality of bars. In some embodiments, the multi-bar (232) may be in the form of a single, bendable plate.

[0107] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) of the flexible display (231) may include one end connected to the first display area (A1) and another end (2311) opposite to the one end. The other end (2311) may be defined and / or referred to as a first end (2311).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) can be accommodated inside the housing (210). For example, the first end (2311) can be accommodated inside the electronic device (101) regardless of the slide state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 5A or FIG. 5B).

[0109] In one embodiment, the drive structure (240) can move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, the drive structure (240) can include an actuator (241) configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). The drive structure (240) can include a gear (244) (e.g., a pinion) connected to the actuator (241) and a rack (242) configured to mesh with the gear. Referring to FIG. 4, components of the drive structure (240) (e.g., the actuator (241), the rack (242), and the gear (244)) are illustrated inverted within a P1 circle (e.g., facing in the -Z-axis direction).

[0110] In one embodiment, the housing in which the rack (242) is positioned and the housing in which the actuator (241) is positioned may be different. In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the first housing portion (201), and the rack (242) may be connected to the second housing portion (202). In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the second housing portion (202), and the rack (242) may be connected to the first housing portion (201).

[0111] In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be controlled by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) may include an actuator driver driving circuit and may transmit a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the actuator (241) for controlling the speed of the actuator (241) and / or the torque of the actuator (241). In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board.

[0112] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can accommodate a second circuit board (249) (e.g., a main circuit board). For example, the second circuit board (249) can be disposed inside the second housing portion (202).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (249) may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and / or a rigid-flexible PCB (RF-PCB).

[0114] According to one embodiment, a processor, a memory, and / or an interface may be mounted on a second circuit board (249). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the second circuit board (249) may include a radio frequency cable (FRC) of a flexible printed circuit board type. The second circuit board (249) may be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member (221) and may be electrically connected to an antenna module (e.g., an antenna module (197) of FIG. 1) and a communication module (e.g., a communication module (190) of FIG. 1).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a sub circuit board) disposed within a first housing portion (201). For example, the first circuit board (248) may be accommodated in the first housing portion (201).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) and the second circuit board (249) may be disposed within the housing (210). The first circuit board (248) and the second circuit board (249) may be spaced apart from each other.

[0119] According to one embodiment, based on the sliding motion of the electronic device (101), the first circuit board (248) and the second circuit board (249) can be positioned to be relatively far from each other or relatively close to each other.

[0120] In one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may be electrically connected to the second circuit board (249). For example, the first circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to the second circuit board (249) via a conductive connection path. For example, the conductive connection path may include, but is not limited to, at least one flexible printed circuit board.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed in an end region of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289), a speaker, and / or a SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may accommodate or be connected to an antenna member (271) (e.g., a coil). The antenna member (271) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna including a wireless charging antenna for a wireless charging function, an NFC (near field communication) antenna for an NFC function, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna for performing an electronic payment function. For example, the battery (289) may receive power from an external electronic device using the antenna member (271) for wireless charging. According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may transmit power to an external electronic device using the antenna member (271) for wireless charging.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and / or a rigid-flexible PCB (RF-PCB).

[0123] In one embodiment, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (289) may be integrally disposed within the electronic device (101), or may be detachably disposed with the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single integral battery or may include multiple detachable batteries. In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned in the battery frame (213). For example, the battery (289) may be surrounded by the battery frame (213) and a battery cover (289a). In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned within the second housing portion (202) and may slide together with the second housing portion (202).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) may be configured to guide the movement of the multi-bar (232). The guide rail (250) may include a first guide rail (250A) and a second guide rail (250B). The first guide rail (250A) may be disposed between the battery frame (213) and the first-second side wall (2111) of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first-second side wall (211b) of FIGS. 2 to 3). The second guide rail (250B) may be disposed between the battery frame (213) and the first-third side wall (211c) of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first-third side wall (211c) of FIGS. 2 to 3). The configuration of the second guide rail (250B) may be partially or entirely identical to the configuration of the first guide rail (250A). The multi-bar (232) can slide along a slit (251) formed in the guide rail (250). In one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can be connected to the first housing part (201). For example, the guide rail (250) can be connected to the first cover member (211) and / or the battery frame (213). In one embodiment, the slit (251) can be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail (250). Referring to FIG. 4, the guide rail (250) enlarged within the P2 circle is illustrated.

[0125] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can provide force to the multi-bar (232) based on the driving of the actuator (241).

[0126] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be visually exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) through the actuation of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can rotate in the first rotational direction based on the actuation of the actuator (241). As the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be visually exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) based on the slide movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-out direction.

[0127] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the guide rail (250) may be configured to guide the movement of the multi-bar (232). For example, the multi-bar (232) may move along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250). For example, at least a portion of the multi-bar (232) may change position on the slit (251) formed between the inner portion (252) and the outer portion (253). The second housing portion (202) may slide to expand with respect to the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the battery frame (213) may expand toward the front.

[0128] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) through the driving of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can rotate in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). Since the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can slide to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-in direction.

[0129] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion (253) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the bent multi-bar (232). The multi-bar (232) provided with force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250), and at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) can be accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the battery frame (213).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be configured to stop in a designated intermediate state between the slide-in state and the slide-out state by controlling the driving of the actuator (241) (free stop function). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be changed to the slide-in state, the intermediate state, or the slide-out state through a user's operation in a state where no driving force is provided to the actuator (241).

[0131] Referring to FIG. 5A, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be received in the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) is arranged to be received in the first housing portion (201), the overall size of the electronic device (101) may be reduced. In one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) is received in the first housing portion (201), the size of the visually exposed display (231) may be minimized. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is completely received in the first housing portion (201), the first display area (A1) of the display (231) is visually exposed, and at least a portion (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) of the second display area (A2) may be arranged between the battery (289) and the first rear plate (215).

[0132] According to one embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) may be placed inside a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4).

[0133] Referring to FIG. 5B, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may protrude from the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), the overall size of the electronic device (101) may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second display area (A2) of the display (231) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) together with the first display area (A1).

[0134] According to one embodiment, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) may be placed inside a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4).

[0135] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5a and 5b, regardless of the slide state of the electronic device (101), the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) can be placed within a housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4).

[0136] According to one embodiment, when the state of the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 5b) to a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 5a), the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) can move in a direction (e.g., +Y direction in FIG. 5a) toward the second circuit board (249) within the housing (e.g., housing (210) in FIG. 4).

[0137] According to one embodiment, when the state of the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 5a) to a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 5b), the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) can move in a direction away from the second circuit board (249) within the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4) (e.g., the -Y direction of FIG. 5a).

[0138] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided that includes a structure in which a first end (2311) of a second display area (A2) does not interfere with a portion of a conductive connection path (e.g., a first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7) connecting a first circuit board (248) and a second circuit board (249) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 or FIG. 5A). For example, the first end (2311) may not overlap a portion of the conductive connection path (e.g., a first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7) in a first direction (e.g., a Y-axis direction of FIGS. 5A and 5B) in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0139] According to one embodiment, a portion of the conductive connection path (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7) may not overlap the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) in the first direction (e.g., the Y-axis direction of FIGS. 5A and 5B) when viewed from above on the side of the battery (289) (e.g., when viewed from the +X direction to the -X direction of FIGS. 6A to 7, or when viewed from the -X direction to the +X direction of FIGS. 6A to 7, or when viewed from the first side (2892) of FIGS. 6A to 7).

[0140] According to one embodiment, since the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) does not interfere with a portion of the conductive connection path, the electronic device (101) can secure a large area and / or size of the second display area (A2) that can be accommodated inside the housing (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 4). Accordingly, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) can secure a large area and / or size of the flexible display (231) exposed to the outside of the housing in a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 3 or FIG. 5b).

[0141] FIG. 6A is a rear view of an electronic device in a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2 ), according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6B is a rear view of an electronic device in a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3 ), according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a rear view of an electronic device in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0142] The embodiments of FIGS. 6A to 7 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5B or the embodiments of FIGS. 8 to 15.

[0143] The configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 6A to 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5B, or the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 8 to 15.

[0144] Referring to FIGS. 6A to 7, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 5B) may include a first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first housing portion (201) of FIG. 4) and a second housing portion (202) (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIG. 4).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a battery frame (213) (e.g., battery frame (213) of FIG. 4) that accommodates a battery (289) (e.g., battery (289) of FIGS. 4 to 5B).

[0146] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). The second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIG. 4).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second circuit board (330) (e.g., the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4) disposed on a second cover member (221). For example, the second circuit board (330) may be disposed at the second housing portion (202). The second circuit board (330) may be disposed inside the first housing portion (201).

[0148] According to one embodiment, one end of the rack (242) (e.g., the rack (242) of FIG. 4) may be fixed or placed on the battery frame (213). The motor (241) (e.g., the motor (241) of FIG. 4) may be fixed or placed on the second cover member (221).

[0149] According to one embodiment, when the pinion of the motor (241) (e.g., pinion (244) of FIG. 4) rotates on the rack (242), the second cover member (221) can move relative to the battery frame (213).

[0150] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first flexible printed circuit board (340).

[0151] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) can be electrically connected to a first circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8) and a second circuit board (330). For example, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) can form at least a portion of a conductive connection path connecting the first circuit board and the second circuit board (330).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be disposed at the battery frame (213). For example, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be accommodated in a slit or recess formed in the battery frame (213).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) can extend along at least one side surface of the battery (289). The battery (289) can include a front surface (e.g., a side facing the +Z direction of FIGS. 5A and 5B ), a back surface (e.g., a side facing the -Z direction of FIGS. 5A to 7 ), and at least one side surface (e.g., side surfaces facing the X-axis direction or the Y-axis direction of FIGS. 6A to 7 ). The at least one side surface can connect the front surface and the back surface.

[0154] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may include a first portion (341) and a second portion (342).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the first portion (341) may extend along a first side surface (2892) of the battery (289) (e.g., the side facing the -X direction in FIGS. 6A and 6B). The first portion (341) may extend in a first direction. The first direction may be substantially parallel to, but is not limited to, a direction in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIGS. 6A and 6B).

[0156] According to one embodiment, the second portion (342) may extend along a second side (2893) of the side of the battery (289) (e.g., a side facing the +Y direction of FIGS. 6A and 6B). The second side (2893) may be different from the first side (2892). The second portion (342) may extend in a second direction. The second direction may be, but is not limited to, a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIGS. 6A and 6B).

[0157] According to one embodiment, the second portion (342) may extend from one end of the first portion (341). A connector (343) disposed in the second portion (342) may be physically and / or electrically connected to the first rigid portion (371) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0158] According to one embodiment, a first portion (341) of a first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be electrically connected to a first circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8). For example, at least a portion (341a) of the first portion (341) may be electrically connected to a second flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the second flexible printed circuit board (350) of FIG. 9) extending from the first circuit board.

[0159] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a third flexible printed circuit board (370). The third flexible printed circuit board (370) may be physically and / or electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340) and the first circuit board (330).

[0160] According to one embodiment, the third flexible printed circuit board (370) may include a first rigid portion, a flexible portion, and a second rigid portion.

[0161] In one embodiment, the flexible portion (372) may be configured to bend or unfold. The first rigid portion (371) and the second rigid portion (373) may include a material harder than the flexible portion (372) and may be configured not to bend.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the first rigid portion (371) may include a connector. The second rigid portion (373) may include a connector.

[0163] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may include a connector (343) disposed on the second portion (342). The connector (343) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be physically and / or electrically connected to a connector of the first rigid portion (371) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0164] According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may include a connector (2891) physically and / or electrically connected to a connector of the first rigid portion (371) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0165] According to one embodiment, the connector of the second rigid portion (373) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370) may be physically and / or electrically connected to the second circuit board (330). For example, the connector of the second rigid portion (373) may be connected to a connector of the second circuit board (330).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the flexible portion (372) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370) is at least partially foldable or unfoldable depending on the sliding motion of the electronic device (101).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (330) can be moved together with the second cover member (221) according to the sliding operation of the electronic device (101). The second circuit board (330) can be positioned relatively farther away or closer to the battery (289) and / or the first circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8) according to the sliding operation of the electronic device (101).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the distance between the first circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8) and the second circuit board (330) can be varied based on the movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the flexible portion (372) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370) can be at least partially folded or unfolded according to the movement of the second rigid portion (373) fixed to the second circuit board (330). For example, when the state of the electronic device (101) is a slide-in state (e.g., FIG. 2, FIG. 5A, or FIG. 6A), the flexible portion (372) can be at least partially folded. For example, when the state of the electronic device (101) is a slide-out state (e.g., FIG. 3, FIG. 5B, or FIG. 6B), the flexible portion (372) can be at least partially unfolded.

[0170] According to one embodiment, when the state of the electronic device (101) is a slide-in state, the flexible portion (372) is at least partially folded can be defined as, but is not limited to, the flexible portion (372) being folded so that the first rigid portion (371) and the second rigid portion (372) are positioned relatively close to each other. According to one embodiment, when the state of the electronic device (101) is a slide-out state, the flexible portion (372) is at least partially unfolded can be defined as, but is not limited to, the flexible portion (372) being unfolded so that the first rigid portion (371) and the second rigid portion (372) are positioned relatively far from each other.

[0171] According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201), the distance between the first circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8) and the second circuit board (330) can be varied.

[0172] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be at least partially accommodated in the battery frame (213). The first flexible printed circuit board (340) may extend along a side surface of the battery (289).

[0173] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may not interfere with a first end (e.g., the first end (2311) of FIGS. 4 to 5B) of a second display area (e.g., the second display area (A2) of FIGS. 4 to 5B) of a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (231) of FIGS. 4 to 5B) when the electronic device (101) slides. For example, when the electronic device (101) slides, the first end of the second display area may move above (e.g., the upper end in the -Z direction of FIGS. 7 of FIGS. 5A to 7) the rear surface of the battery (289). For example, the first end may move over the rear surface of the battery (289).

[0174] According to one embodiment, as the first flexible printed circuit board (340) extends along the side of the battery (289), the first end of the flexible display may not interfere with the first flexible printed circuit board (340). Accordingly, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the area and / or size of the flexible display accommodated inside the electronic device (101) may be secured to be large. Through this, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, the area and / or size of the flexible display exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) may be secured to be large.

[0175] Referring to FIG. 7, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may include a fourth portion (345) and a fifth portion (346).

[0176] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (345) may extend along a third side surface (2894) of the side surface of the battery (289) (e.g., the side facing the +X direction in FIG. 7). The fourth portion (345) may extend in a first direction. The first direction may be substantially parallel to, but is not limited to, a direction in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the Y-axis direction in FIG. 7).

[0177] According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned between the first portion (341) and the fourth portion (345).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the fifth portion (346) may extend along a second side (2893) of the side of the battery (289) (e.g., a side facing the +Y direction in FIG. 7). The second side (2893) may be different from the third side (2893). The fifth portion (346) may extend in a second direction. The second direction may be, but is not limited to, a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 7).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the fifth portion (346) may extend from one end of the fourth portion (345). A connector (343) disposed in the fifth portion (346) may be physically and / or electrically connected to the first rigid portion (371) of the third flexible printed circuit board (370).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the second portion (342) and the fifth portion (346) may be formed integrally, but are not limited thereto. For example, the second portion (342) and the fifth portion (346) may be defined and / or interpreted as a single configuration, but are not limited thereto and may be defined and / or interpreted as separate configurations.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the fourth portion (345) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) can be electrically connected to a first circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8). For example, at least a portion of the fourth portion (345) can be electrically connected to a separate flexible printed circuit board extending from the first circuit board (e.g., the second flexible printed circuit board (350) of FIG. 9).

[0182] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be arranged to surround at least a portion of the side surfaces of the battery (289), but is not limited thereto.

[0183] Hereinafter, the first part (341) and the second part (342) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 8 to 15 as examples, but the description thereof can be applied and / or interpreted in the same and / or similar manner to the fourth part (345) and the fifth part (346) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

[0184] FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0185] The embodiment of FIG. 8 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 7, or the embodiments of FIGS. 9 to 15.

[0186] The configurations of the embodiment of FIG. 8 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 7, or the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 9 to 15.

[0187] Referring to FIG. 8, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 7) may include a first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first housing portion (201) of FIG. 4) and a second housing portion (202) (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIG. 4).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first circuit board (320) (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4). The first circuit board (320) may be disposed at a first housing portion (201). The first circuit board (320) may be disposed inside the first housing portion (201). The first circuit board (320) may be disposed on a rear surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z direction of FIG. 8) of a first cover member (211) of the first housing portion (201). The first circuit board (320) may be covered by a first rear plate (e.g., the first rear plate (215) of FIG. 4) of the first housing portion (201).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an antenna member (271) (e.g., the antenna member (271) of FIG. 4) disposed on the rear side of the first cover member (211).

[0190] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second circuit board (330) (e.g., the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4 or the second circuit board (330) of FIGS. 6A to 7). The second circuit board (330) may be disposed on a rear surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z direction of FIG. 8) of a second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202). The second circuit board (330) may be covered by a second rear plate (e.g., the second rear plate (225) of FIG. 4) of the second housing portion (202).

[0191] According to one embodiment, a battery (e.g., battery (289) of FIG. 4 or FIGS. 6A to 7) may be surrounded by a battery frame (213) and a battery cover (289a) (e.g., battery cover (289a) of FIG. 4).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first guide rail (250A) (e.g., the first guide rail (250A) of FIG. 4) and a second guide rail (250B) (e.g., the second guide rail (250B) of FIG. 4). The first guide rail (250A) may be coupled to one side of the battery frame (213) (e.g., a portion facing the -X direction of FIG. 8). The second guide rail (250B) may be coupled to another side of the battery frame (213) (e.g., a portion facing the +X direction of FIG. 8).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first head (2501A) and a second head (2501B). The first head (2501A) may be fixed to at least a portion of one side (e.g., a portion facing the -X direction of FIG. 8) of the second cover member (221). The second head (2501B) may be fixed to at least a portion of another side (e.g., a portion facing the +X direction of FIG. 8) of the second cover member (221).

[0194] In one embodiment, the first head (2501A) may be slidably coupled to the first guide rail (250A). For example, the first head (2501A) may be coupled to the first guide rail (250A) so as to be relatively movable with respect to the first guide rail (250A).

[0195] In one embodiment, the second head (2501B) may be slidably coupled to the second guide rail (250B). For example, the second head (2501B) may be coupled to the second guide rail (250B) so as to be relatively movable with respect to the second guide rail (250B).

[0196] According to one embodiment, the head(s) (2501A, 2501B) may be configured to be movable in a linear direction (e.g., Y direction in FIG. 8) relative to the guide rail(s) (250A, 250B) fixed to the battery frame (213). Accordingly, the second cover member (221) and / or the second housing portion (202) coupled to the head(s) (2501A, 2501B) may be configured to be movable in a linear direction relative to the battery frame (213), the first cover member (211) and / or the first housing portion (201).

[0197] According to one embodiment, when assembling the first housing portion (201) and the second housing portion (202), the first cover member (211) can slide toward the battery frame (213) from one side of the second cover member (221) and the battery frame (213) (e.g., the battery frame (213) of FIG. 4 or FIGS. 6A to 7) that are arranged parallel to each other.

[0198] Although not shown, when the first housing portion (201) and the second housing portion (202) are assembled, the first cover member (211) can be arranged to cover the first guide rail (250A) and the second guide rail (250B). The first cover member (211) can be fixed to the guide rail(s) (250A, 250B) by a retainer (e.g., retainer (393) of FIG. 9) described below. For example, the first cover member (211) can be coupled to the guide rail(s) (250A, 250B) coupled to the battery frame (213) via the retainer.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may include a hole (2112). The hole (2112) may be formed to penetrate from the rear surface of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction of FIG. 8) to the front surface of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction of FIG. 8). The hole (2112) may be defined and / or referred to as an opening (2112).

[0200] According to one embodiment, the hole (2112) may be positioned adjacent to, but is not limited to, the first-second side wall (2111) of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the first-second side wall (2111) of FIG. 4). The hole (2112) may be positioned on at least a portion of a second flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the second flexible printed circuit board (350) of FIG. 9) extending from the first circuit board (248).

[0201] According to one embodiment, the first-second side wall (2111) may be defined and / or referred to as a first side wall (2111).

[0202] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line CC' of FIG. 2 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a battery, a battery frame, and a guide rail according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a side view illustrating a guide rail and a conductive connector according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12a is a diagram for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12b is a diagram for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12c is a diagram for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12d is a diagram for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12e is a diagram for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12f is a diagram for explaining an assembly process of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of a portion "D" of FIG. 12d according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0203] The embodiments of FIGS. 9 to 13 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 8 or the embodiments of FIGS. 13 to 14.

[0204] The configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 9 to 12f may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 8, or the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 13 to 15.

[0205] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 12F, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 7, or the electronic device (101) of FIG. 8) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 8) and a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIG. 8).

[0206] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, the battery (289) may be surrounded by a battery frame (213) and a battery cover (289a). For example, the battery (289) may be accommodated in the battery frame (213).

[0207] According to one embodiment, a guide rail (310) (e.g., the first guide rail (250A) of FIG. 8) may be coupled to one side of a battery frame (213).

[0208] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (310) may include an inner surface (e.g., inner surface (311) of FIG. 10) facing the battery frame (213), an outer surface (e.g., outer surface (312) of FIG. 10) opposite the inner surface (311), and an opening (313) extending from the inner surface (311) to the outer surface (312).

[0209] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display assembly (230) (e.g., the display assembly (230) of FIG. 4). The display assembly (230) may include a flexible display (231) and a multi-bar (232) configured to support at least a portion (e.g., a second display area (A2)) of the flexible display (231).

[0210] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar (232) can be moved along a slit (314) formed on the inner surface (311) of the guide rail (310) (e.g., the slit (251) of FIG. 4). The multi-bar (232) can be configured to support at least a portion of the second display area (A2).

[0211] According to one embodiment, the second display area (A2) may be visually exposed, at least partially, toward the front side of the electronic device (101) (e.g., toward the +Z direction in FIG. 9). According to one embodiment, at least a portion (A21) of the second display area (A2) may be housed inside the electronic device (101) and not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101).

[0212] According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (320) (e.g., the first circuit board (320) of FIG. 8) may be disposed on the rear surface of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction of FIG. 9).

[0213] In one embodiment, the first circuit board (320) may include a second flexible printed circuit board (350). The second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be integrally formed with the first circuit board (320). For example, the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may extend from the first circuit board (320).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be formed separately from the first circuit board (320) and assembled to the first circuit board (320) via a connector.

[0215] According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (320) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be covered by the first back plate (215).

[0216] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be positioned to penetrate a hole (2112) formed in the first cover member (211). For example, at least a portion (350a) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be positioned in the hole (2112). The second flexible printed circuit board (350) may extend through the hole (2112) to the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310). A third portion (351) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be positioned and / or laminated on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310).

[0217] According to one embodiment, the third portion (351) may be disposed on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310). According to one embodiment, a separate member may be disposed between the third portion (351) and the outer surface (312). According to one embodiment, the third portion (351) may be spaced apart from the outer surface (312).

[0218] According to one embodiment, the hole (2112) may be formed to penetrate from the rear surface of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the surface facing the -Z direction in FIG. 9) to the front surface of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the surface facing the +Z direction in FIG. 9). The hole (2112) may be formed adjacent to the first side wall (2111) (e.g., the first-second side wall (2111) in FIG. 8) of the electronic device (101) and / or the first housing portion (e.g., the first housing portion (201) in FIG. 8), but is not limited thereto.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support portion (391). The support portion (391) may include, but is not limited to, stainless steel (STS). The support portion (391) may be coupled to the first cover member (211). The support portion (391) may be disposed around the hole (2112). The support portion (391) may be configured to support at least a portion of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) that passes through the hole (2112). The support portion (391) may support the second flexible printed circuit board (350) to limit excessive deformation of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) when the electronic device (101) slides.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive connector (360) electrically connecting a third portion (351) of a second flexible printed circuit board (350) and a first portion (341) of a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7).

[0221] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (360) can be at least partially accommodated in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310). One end of the conductive connector (360) can be electrically and / or physically connected to a third portion (351) of a second flexible printed circuit board (350). The other end of the conductive connector (360) can be electrically and / or physically connected to at least a portion (341a) of a first portion (341) of a first flexible printed circuit board (350) (e.g., at least a portion (341a) of the first portion (341) of FIGS. 6A to 7 ).

[0222] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (360) may include a block (361) and a plurality of pogo pins (362) at least partially supported by the block (361).

[0223] According to one embodiment, the block (361) may include a molding material including, but not limited to, polycarbonate (PC).

[0224] In one embodiment, the block (361) can surround a plurality of pogo pins (362). The block (361) can be at least partially accommodated in an opening (313) of the guide rail (310).

[0225] According to one embodiment, block (361) may include a first block portion (3611) and a second block portion (3612).

[0226] According to one embodiment, the first block portion (3611) may face the third portion (351) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350). The first block portion (3611) may be placed in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310).

[0227] According to one embodiment, the second block portion (3612) may be arranged parallel to the first block portion (3611). At least a portion of the second block portion (3612) may be arranged in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310). The remainder of the second block portion (3612) may be arranged in a first recess (2132) formed in a second side wall (2133) of the battery frame (213). The second side wall (2133) may be arranged between the battery (289) and the guide rail (310). The first recess (2132) may be recessed toward the battery (289) from an outer surface (e.g., a surface facing the -X direction of FIG. 10) of the second side wall (2133).

[0228] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (360) may be assembled by inserting a first block portion (3611) and a second block portion (3612) into each of two ends of a plurality of pogo pins (362), and sliding the conductive connector (360) so that the block portions (3611, 3612) are arranged in parallel, but is not limited thereto.

[0229] According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of pogo pins (362) may include a first connection portion (362a) and a second connection portion (362b). According to one embodiment, the first connection portion (362a) may be defined as one end of the plurality of pogo pins (362), and the second connection portion (362b) may be defined as another end of the plurality of pogo pins (362).

[0230] According to one embodiment, the first connecting portion (362a) may be electrically and / or physically connected to a connecting hole formed in a third portion (351) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350). For example, the first connecting portion (362a) may be inserted into a connecting hole of the third portion (351). The number of first connecting portions (362a) may be substantially the same as the number of connecting holes of the third portion (351), but is not limited thereto.

[0231] According to one embodiment, the second connecting portion (362b) may be electrically and / or physically connected to a connecting hole formed in at least a portion (341a) of a first portion (341) of a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7). For example, the second connecting portion (362b) may be inserted into a connecting hole of the first portion (341). The number of second connecting portions (362b) may be substantially the same as the number of connecting holes of the first portion (341), but is not limited thereto.

[0232] Referring to FIG. 11, the guide rail (310) is illustrated as viewed from above on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310). The block (361) and / or the first block portion (3611) may have a rectangular shape having a first width (w1) and a second width (w2), but is not limited thereto. The block (361) and / or the first block portion (3611) may be positioned and / or inserted into the opening (313) of the guide rail (310).

[0233] According to one embodiment, the first width (w1) may be defined as a width in a sliding direction of the electronic device (e.g., the Y-axis direction of FIG. 11). The second width (w2) may be defined in a direction perpendicular to the sliding direction of the electronic device (e.g., the Z-axis direction of FIG. 11).

[0234] In one embodiment, the first width (w1) may be greater than the second width (w2). The first width (w1) may be, but is not limited to, about 9 mm to about 11 mm. For example, the first width (w1) may be, but is not limited to, about 10 mm. The second width (w2) may be, but is not limited to, about 2.1 mm to about 2.5 mm. For example, the second width (w2) may be, but is not limited to, about 2.3 mm.

[0235] According to one embodiment, the plurality of pogo pins (362) and / or the first connecting portions (362a) may be positioned inside the block (361) and / or the first block portion (3611) when viewed from above the outer surface (312).

[0236] According to one embodiment, the pogo pins (362) and / or the first connecting portions (362a) may be arranged to have a specified spacing and / or a specified arrangement. The number and / or arrangement of the pogo pins (362) and / or the first connecting portions (362a) according to the illustrated embodiment are exemplary and are not limited thereto.

[0237] Referring to FIGS. 9 to 11, the battery frame (213) may include a slit (2131) for accommodating the first portion (341). The slit (2131) may be formed in the second side wall (2133) of the battery frame (213). For example, the slit (2131) may be recessed into the second side wall (2133) so that the first portion (341) may be inserted and / or accommodated therein.

[0238] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second side wall (2133) of the battery frame (213) may be positioned between the first portion (341) and the battery (289).

[0239] According to one embodiment, at least a portion (341a) of the first portion (341) may be disposed in a first recess (2132) of the battery frame (213). At least a portion (341a) of the first portion (341) may be connected to a second connecting portion (362b) within the first recess (2132).

[0240] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a guide plate (392). The guide plate (392) may cover a third portion (351) of a second flexible printed circuit board (350). The guide plate (392) may align the third portion (351) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) with a conductive connector (360). The guide plate (392) may be disposed on an outer surface of the third portion (351). The guide plate (392) may be disposed between the third portion (351) and a retainer (393).

[0241] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a retainer (393). The retainer (393) may cover the guide plate (392). The retainer (393) may be configured to secure the guide plate (392) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350) to the guide rail (310). The retainer (393) may be coupled to an outer surface of the guide plate (392). The retainer (393) may be disposed between the guide plate (392) and the side cover (394).

[0242] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a side cover (394). The side cover (394) may cover the retainer (393). The side cover (394) may close an opening formed in the first side wall (2111) so that the retainer (393) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350) are not exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101).

[0243] According to one embodiment, the retainer (393) may include a fixing protrusion (3932). The fixing protrusion (3932) may protrude from at least a portion of the retainer (393). The fixing protrusion (3932) may be inserted into the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310). As the fixing protrusion (3932) is inserted into the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310), the retainer (393), the guide plate (392), and the third portion (351) may be fixed to the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310).

[0244] According to one embodiment, the side cover (394) may be coupled to the outer surface of the retainer (393). The side cover (394) may form at least a portion of the first side wall (2111). For example, the side cover (394) may be interpreted as at least a portion of the first cover member (211), but is not limited thereto.

[0245] According to one embodiment, a first circuit board (320) disposed within a first housing portion (e.g., the first housing portion (201) of FIG. 4) may be electrically connected to a conductive connector (360) via a second flexible printed circuit board (350). The second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be electrically connected to a first portion (341) of a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7) via the conductive connector (360). The conductive connector (360) may be electrically connected to a third flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the third flexible printed circuit board (370) of FIGS. 6A to 7B) via the first flexible printed circuit board. The third flexible printed circuit board can be electrically connected to a second circuit board (e.g., the second circuit board (330) of FIGS. 6A to 7) disposed within a second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIG. 4).

[0246] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (350), the conductive connector (360), the first flexible printed circuit board (340), and the third flexible printed circuit board (370) can form a conductive connection path that electrically connects the first circuit board (320) and the second circuit board (330).

[0247] According to one embodiment, the conductive connection path may form a path for transmitting and receiving power, signals, and / or data between the first circuit board (320) and the second circuit board (330).

[0248] Hereinafter, the assembly process of the electronic device (101) will be described with reference to FIGS. 12a to 13 as examples. The configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 12a to 13 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 9 to 11.

[0249] Referring to FIG. 12a, when the battery (289) is accommodated in the battery frame (213), the battery frame (213) can be aligned with the second cover member (221).

[0250] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (360) can be at least partially accommodated in the guide rail (310). The second connection portion (362b) of the conductive connector (360) can be connected to at least a portion (341a) of the first portion (341) of the first flexible printed circuit board.

[0251] Referring to Fig. 12b, a second circuit board (320) may be arranged on the rear surface of the first cover member (211). The second flexible printed circuit board (350) may extend from the first circuit board (320). At least a portion (350a) of the first flexible printed circuit board (350) may be arranged to penetrate the hole (2112) of the first cover member (211).

[0252] According to one embodiment, a guide plate (392) may be arranged on an outer surface (e.g., a surface facing the -X direction in FIG. 12A) of a third portion (351) of a second flexible printed circuit board (350). A guide member (10) may be arranged on an inner surface (e.g., a surface facing the +X direction in FIG. 12A) of a third portion (351) of a second flexible printed circuit board (350). The guide member (10) may be defined as a knob configured to facilitate assembly and / or movement of the second flexible printed circuit board (350).

[0253] Referring to FIGS. 12c and 12d, a state in which the configurations of the embodiment of FIG. 12a and the configurations of the embodiment of FIG. 12b are combined is illustrated.

[0254] According to one embodiment, the third portion (351) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) can be aligned to the conductive connector (360) by the knob (10). When the knob (10) is pulled and the third portion (351) and the first connecting portion (361a) are connected, the knob (10) can be removed.

[0255] Referring to FIGS. 12d and 13, the guide rail (310) may include an aligned protrusion (316) protruding from the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310). The aligned protrusion (316) may be positioned to penetrate a hole formed in the third portion (351) and a hole formed in the guide plate (392).

[0256] According to one embodiment, the position where the second flexible printed circuit board (350) and the guide plate (392) are coupled to the guide rail (310) can be guided by inserting the alignment protrusion (316) into the hole of the guide plate (392) and the hole of the third portion (351). Accordingly, the first connecting portion (361a) can be aligned and inserted into the connecting hole of the third portion (351).

[0257] Referring to FIG. 12E, the retainer (393) may be coupled to the outer surface of the guide plate (392). The retainer (393) may include a recess (3931) sunken from the inner surface of the retainer (393). The guide plate (392) may include an inserted protrusion (3921) protruding from the outer surface of the guide plate (392). As the inserted protrusion (3921) is inserted into the recess (3931), the position at which the retainer (393) is coupled to the guide plate (392) may be guided.

[0258] Referring to FIG. 12F, a side cover (394) may be coupled to an outer surface of a retainer (393). The side cover (394) may form at least a portion of a first side wall (2111) (e.g., a first-second side wall (211b) of FIGS. 2 to 3) of an electronic device (101) and / or a first housing portion (e.g., a first housing portion (201) of FIGS. 2 to 4).

[0259] FIG. 14 is a side view illustrating a guide rail and a conductive connector according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0260] The embodiment of FIG. 14 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 13, or the embodiment of FIG. 15.

[0261] The configurations of the embodiment of FIG. 14 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 13, or the configurations of the embodiment of FIG. 15.

[0262] Referring to FIG. 14, a battery (289) (e.g., battery (289) of FIG. 9) can be accommodated in a battery frame (213) (e.g., battery frame (213) of FIG. 9).

[0263] According to one embodiment, a guide rail (310) (e.g., guide rail (310) of FIG. 9) may be coupled to a battery frame (213). At least a portion of a conductive connector (360) (e.g., connector (360) of FIG. 9) may be disposed in an opening (313) of the guide rail (310) (e.g., opening (313) of FIG. 9).

[0264] According to one embodiment, a first portion (3411) (e.g., the first portion (341) of FIGS. 6 and 9) of a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7) may be disposed in a second recess (2134) formed in a second side wall (2133) of a battery frame (213) (e.g., the second side wall (2133) of FIG. 10).

[0265] According to one embodiment, the second recess (2134) may be recessed from an inner surface of the second sidewall (2133) (e.g., a surface facing the +X direction of FIG. 14, or a surface facing the battery (289)).

[0266] In one embodiment, the first portion (3411) and at least a portion (3411a) of the first portion (3411) may be positioned in the second recess (2134) to face the battery (289). For example, the first portion (3411) may at least partially cover at least a portion of a side surface of the battery (289).

[0267] According to one embodiment, at least a portion (3411a) of the first portion (3411) can be connected to a second connecting portion (362a) of a plurality of pogo pins (362) of the conductive connector (360).

[0268] According to one embodiment, a block (361) of a conductive connector (360) (e.g., block (361) of FIG. 9) may include a first block portion (3611) (e.g., first block portion (3611) of FIG. 10) and a second block portion (3612) (e.g., second block portion (3612) of FIG. 10).

[0269] According to one embodiment, the first block portion (3611) may be placed in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310). At least a portion of the first block portion (3612) may be placed in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310), and the remaining portion of the first block portion (3612) may be placed in a hole (2135) formed in the battery frame (213). The hole (2135) may be connected to the second recess (2134).

[0270] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0271] The embodiment of FIG. 15 can be combined with the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 14.

[0272] The configurations of the embodiment of FIG. 15 may be partially or entirely identical to the configurations of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 14.

[0273] Referring to FIG. 15, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 2 to 6 and FIG. 9) may include a battery frame (213) (e.g., the battery frame (213) of FIG. 9) that accommodates a battery (289) (e.g., the battery (289) of FIG. 9).

[0274] According to one embodiment, a first portion (341) (e.g., the first portion (341) of FIG. 9) of a first flexible printed circuit board (e.g., the first flexible printed circuit board (340) of FIGS. 6A to 7) may be placed in a slit of a battery frame (213) (e.g., the slit (2131) of FIG. 10).

[0275] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (460) may be positioned at least partially in an opening (313) (e.g., opening (313) of FIG. 15) of a guide rail (310) (e.g., guide rail (310) of FIG. 9).

[0276] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (460) can be electrically and / or physically connected to at least a portion (341a) of a first portion (341) of a first flexible printed circuit board. The conductive connector (460) can be electrically and / or physically connected to a third portion (351) of a second flexible printed circuit board (350) (e.g., the second flexible printed circuit board (350) of FIG. 9).

[0277] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (460) may include an interposer circuit board (461), a first connection portion (462a) (e.g., the first connection portion (362a) of FIG. 10) and a second connection portion (462b) (e.g., the second connection portion (362b) of FIG. 10).

[0278] According to one embodiment, a first connection portion (462a) may be disposed on one side (e.g., the side facing the -X direction of FIG. 15, or a layer) of an interposer circuit board (461). The first connection portion (462a) may include a connector and may be electrically and / or physically connected to a connector (3512) of the third portion (351).

[0279] According to one embodiment, a second connection portion (462b) may be disposed on the other side (e.g., the side facing the +X direction of FIG. 15, or layer) of the interposer circuit board (461). The second connection portion (462b) may include a connector and may be electrically and / or physically connected to a connector (3412) of at least a portion (341a) of the first portion (341).

[0280] Electronic devices, including displays, may face limitations in implementing screens larger than the size of the electronic device due to the fixed display structure. Therefore, electronic devices incorporating rollable displays are being studied.

[0281] An electronic device including a rollable display may have an area of ​​a display area of ​​the display and / or a portion of the electronic device that may expand or contract when a sliding motion is implemented. At least a portion of the rollable display may be retracted into or exposed within the electronic device based on the sliding motion of the electronic device.

[0282] The area and / or length of the rollable display exposed to the outside of the electronic device may be related to the area and / or length of the rollable display that can be stored inside the electronic device. For example, if the rollable display can be stored in a large and / or long manner inside the electronic device, the area and / or length of the rollable display exposed to the outside of the electronic device can be secured to a large extent when the electronic device slides out.

[0283] However, the area and / or length of the rollable display that can be accommodated inside the electronic device may be limited due to other components (e.g., components such as FPCBs) that interfere with the rollable display in the limited internal space of the electronic device.

[0284] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a conductive connection path for connecting substrates arranged in respective housings.

[0285] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a conductive connection path positioned so as not to interfere with a flexible display.

[0286] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0287] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided that includes a flexible display having an increased length and / or area that can be stored within the electronic device.

[0288] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device including a flexible display with improved design freedom can be provided, as conductive connection paths connecting circuit boards arranged in different housings are arranged to bypass the flexible display.

[0289] 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.

[0290] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may include a housing (210) including a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) configured to move relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0291] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a battery frame (213).

[0292] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a flexible display (203; 231) including a first display area (A1) disposed on the second housing portion (202), and a second display area (A2) extending from the first display area (A1).

[0293] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second display area (A2) may be configured to be movable based on movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0294] According to one embodiment, the battery (289) can be accommodated in the battery frame (213).

[0295] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a guide rail (310) configured to guide movement of at least a portion of the second display area (A2).

[0296] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (310) may include an inner surface (311) facing the battery frame (213), an outer surface (312) opposite to the inner surface (311), and an opening (313) penetrating from the inner surface (311) to the outer surface (312).

[0297] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first circuit board (320) disposed in the first housing portion (201).

[0298] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second circuit board (330) disposed in the second housing portion (202).

[0299] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be electrically connected to the second circuit board (330).

[0300] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second flexible printed circuit board (350) extending from the first circuit board (320) and disposed at least partially on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310).

[0301] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a conductive connector (360; 460) disposed at least partially in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310) and electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350).

[0302] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be at least partially accommodated in a slit (2131) formed in the battery frame (213) and may extend along at least one side of the battery (289).

[0303] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may include a first portion (341) extending parallel to a first side (2892) of the battery (289) and a second portion (342) extending parallel to a second side (2893) of the battery (289) that is different from the first side (2892) of the battery (289).

[0304] According to one embodiment, the first portion (341) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may extend along a direction in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0305] According to one embodiment, the second portion (342) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) can be substantially perpendicular to the first portion (341) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

[0306] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a third flexible printed circuit board (370) electrically connected to the second circuit board (330) and the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

[0307] According to one embodiment, the third flexible printed circuit board (370) may be configured to at least partially fold or unfold based on movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0308] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may further include a first cover member (211) that accommodates the battery frame (213).

[0309] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may include a hole (2112) extending from the rear surface of the first cover member (211) to the front surface of the first cover member (211).

[0310] According to one embodiment, at least a portion (350a) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may be positioned to penetrate the hole (2112).

[0311] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a support portion (391) arranged around the hole (2112) and configured to support the second flexible printed circuit board (350).

[0312] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (360) may include a plurality of pogo pins (362) electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350), and a block (361) surrounding the plurality of pogo pins (362) and at least partially accommodated in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310).

[0313] According to one embodiment, the conductive connector (460) may include an interposer circuit board (461) at least partially accommodated in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310), a first connection portion (462a) disposed on one surface of the interposer circuit board (461) and electrically connected to the second flexible printed circuit board (350), and a second connection portion (462b) disposed on the other surface of the interposer circuit board (461) and electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

[0314] According to one embodiment, the second flexible printed circuit board (350) may include a third portion (351) laminated on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310).

[0315] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a guide plate (392) coupled to the third portion (351) such that the third portion (351) is aligned with the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310).

[0316] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a retainer (393) configured to secure the third portion (351) and the guide plate (392) to the guide rail (310).

[0317] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a side cover (394) configured to cover the retainer (393) and forming at least a portion of a side wall of the first housing portion (201).

[0318] According to one embodiment, the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) may not overlap the first flexible printed circuit board (340) in the direction in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0319] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may include a housing (210) including a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) configured to move relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0320] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a battery frame (213).

[0321] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a flexible display (203; 231) including a first display area (A1) disposed on the second housing portion (202), and a second display area (A2) extending from the first display area (A1).

[0322] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the second display area (A2) may be configured to be movable based on movement of the second housing portion (202).

[0323] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a battery (289) accommodated in the battery frame (213).

[0324] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a guide rail (310) configured to guide movement of the second display area (A2).

[0325] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (310) may include an inner surface (311) facing the battery frame (213), an outer surface (312) opposite to the inner surface (311), and an opening (313) penetrating from the inner surface (311) to the outer surface (312).

[0326] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first circuit board (320) disposed in the first housing portion (201).

[0327] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second circuit board (330) disposed in the second housing portion (202).

[0328] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first flexible printed circuit board (340) electrically connected to the second circuit board (330).

[0329] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a second flexible printed circuit board (350) disposed at least partially on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310) and electrically connected to the first circuit board (320) and the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

[0330] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be configured to move in a first direction relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0331] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may not overlap the end (2311) of the second display area (A2) in the first direction when viewed from above on the side of the battery (289).

[0332] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be disposed at least partially in a slit (2131) formed in the battery frame (213).

[0333] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the battery frame (213) may be disposed between the first portion (341) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) and the battery (289).

[0334] According to one embodiment, the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may be disposed at least partially in a recess (2134) formed in the battery frame (213).

[0335] According to one embodiment, the first portion (3411) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) may face the battery (289).

[0336] According to one embodiment, the distance between the first circuit board (320) and the second circuit board (330) may be configured to vary when the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0337] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a multi-bar (232) supporting the second display area (A2).

[0338] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar (232) may be configured to move along a slit (314) formed on the inner surface (311) of the guide rail (310).

[0339] Although the detailed description of this document 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 this document.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) configured to move relative to the first housing portion (201), wherein the first housing portion (201) comprises: a housing (210) including a battery frame (213); A flexible display (203; 231) comprising a first display area (A1) arranged on the second housing portion (202) and a second display area (A2) extending from the first display area (A1), wherein at least a portion of the second display area (A2) is configured to be movable based on movement of the second housing portion (202); A battery (289) accommodated in the above battery frame (213); A guide rail (310) configured to guide movement of at least a portion of the second display area (A2), the guide rail including an inner surface (311) facing the battery frame (213), an outer surface (312) opposite to the inner surface (311), and an opening (313) penetrating from the inner surface (311) to the outer surface (312); A first circuit board (320) placed in the first housing portion (201); A second circuit board (330) disposed in the second housing portion (202); A first flexible printed circuit board (340) electrically connected to the second circuit board (330); A second flexible printed circuit board (350) extending from the first circuit board (320) and at least partially disposed on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310); and An electronic device (101) comprising a conductive connector (360; 460) disposed at least partially in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310) and electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350).

2. In paragraph 1, The first flexible printed circuit board (340) is at least partially accommodated in a slit (2131) formed in the battery frame (213) and extends along at least one side surface of the battery (289).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above first flexible printed circuit board (340) is A first portion (341) extending parallel to the first side (2892) of the battery (289); and An electronic device (101) comprising a second portion (342) extending parallel to the first side (2892) of the battery (289) and a second side (2893) of the battery (289).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, The first portion (341) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) is an electronic device (101) extending along the direction in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The second portion (342) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340) is an electronic device (101) substantially perpendicular to the first portion (341) of the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, An electronic device (101) further comprising a third flexible printed circuit board (370) electrically connected to the second circuit board (330) and the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The third flexible printed circuit board (370) is an electronic device (101) configured to be at least partially folded or unfolded based on movement of the second housing portion (202).

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The first housing portion (201) further includes a first cover member (211) that accommodates the battery frame (213), The first cover member (211) includes a hole (2112) extending from the rear surface of the first cover member (211) to the front surface of the first cover member (211). At least a portion (350a) of the second flexible printed circuit board (350) is arranged to penetrate the hole (2112), an electronic device (101).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, An electronic device (101) further comprising a support portion (391) arranged around the hole (2112) and configured to support the second flexible printed circuit board (350).

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, The above conductive connector (360) is A plurality of pogo pins (362) electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340) and the second flexible printed circuit board (350); and An electronic device (101) comprising a block (361) surrounding the plurality of pogo pins (362) and at least partially accommodated in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, The above conductive connector (460) is An interposer circuit board (461) at least partially accommodated in the opening (313) of the guide rail (310); A first connection portion (462a) disposed on one surface of the interposer circuit board (461) and electrically connected to the second flexible printed circuit board (350); and An electronic device (101) comprising a second connection portion (462b) disposed on the other surface of the interposer circuit board (461) and electrically connected to the first flexible printed circuit board (340).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The second flexible printed circuit board (350) includes a third portion (351) laminated on the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310), The electronic device (101) further includes a guide plate (392) coupled to the third part (351) so that the third part (351) is aligned with the outer surface (312) of the guide rail (310).

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, An electronic device (101) further comprising a retainer (393) configured to secure the third portion (351) and the guide plate (392) to the guide rail (310).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An electronic device (101) further comprising a side cover (394) configured to cover the retainer (393) and forming at least a portion of a side wall of the first housing portion (201).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, An electronic device (101) in which the first end (2311) of the second display area (A2) does not overlap the first flexible printed circuit board (340) in the direction in which the second housing part (202) moves relative to the first housing part (201).

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