Electronic device including foot structure

Abstract

The present document discloses an electronic device including a foot structure disposed adjacent to the outer surface of a housing and accommodated in the housing as at least a portion thereof rotates. The foot structure may comprise: a foot screw (500) having a first screw thread (512) formed on at least a portion of the inner circumferential surface (511) thereof and having a second screw thread (514) formed on at least a portion of the outer circumferential surface (513) thereof; and an elastic member (400) disposed to be able to contact the outer surface of the first housing (210) and formed in a ring shape along a partial edge of the foot screw (500).

Description

Electronic device including a foot structure

[0001] One embodiment of the present document relates to an electronic device including a foot structure.

[0002] Portable electronic devices, such as laptops, are becoming lighter to maximize portability and convenience for users. Electronic devices (e.g., laptops) display information to the user when unfolded, and can be closed for portability when not in use.

[0003] An electronic device may include a foot structure attached to a bottom surface of the electronic device facing the ground. The foot structure may prevent the bottom surface of the electronic device from contacting the ground. If the foot structure is damaged and the bottom surface of the electronic device contacts the ground, the amount of air flowing into the interior of the electronic device through the bottom surface of the electronic device may be reduced. This reduction in the amount of air flowing into the interior of the electronic device may make it difficult to control heat generation in the electronic device, which may affect the operating performance of the electronic device.

[0004] An electronic device (or a portable electronic device, a portable communication device, or a portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include a first housing (210); a second housing (220); a hinge device (230) that rotatably connects the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) with respect to each other; and a foot structure (300) that is disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210) and is accommodated inside the first housing (210) as at least a portion thereof rotates.

[0005] An electronic device (or a portable electronic device, a portable communication device, or a portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include a first housing (210); a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210); and a foot structure (300) disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210) and removably attachable to the inside of the first housing (210) through a rotational motion, wherein the foot structure (300) may include a foot screw (500) having a first screw thread (512) formed on at least a portion of an inner surface (511) and a second screw thread (514) formed on at least a portion of an outer surface (513); and an elastic member (400) disposed so as to be in contact with the outer surface of the first housing (210) and formed in a ring shape along a rim of a portion of the foot screw (500).

[0006] An electronic device (or portable electronic device, portable communication device, or portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include: a first housing (210); a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing (210); a foot structure (300) disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210), and having a first screw thread (512) formed on an inner surface and a second screw thread (514) formed on an outer surface so as to be accommodated inside the first housing (210) as at least a portion thereof rotates; and a bulkhead pipe (600) accommodated within the first housing and having an internal screw thread (612) engaged with the first screw thread.

[0007] An electronic device (or a portable electronic device, a portable communication device, or a portable electronic device having a communication function) according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include: a first housing (210); a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210); a foot structure (300) disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210) and configured to be received inside the first housing (210) as at least a portion thereof rotates, the foot structure including a first screw thread (512) formed on an inner surface and a second screw thread (514) formed on an outer surface; a partition pipe (600) received within the first housing and having an internal screw thread (612) engaged with the first screw thread; and an internal frame (1810) (or a hinge bracket (1410)) received within the first housing and including an external screw thread (1414, 1814) engaged with the second screw thread.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device capable of performing the operations described herein.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first state, according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second state, according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a foot structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a foot structure according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a process of fastening a first housing and a foot structure according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a first housing to which a foot structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment is attached.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a portion of an electronic device cut along line “C-C’” in FIG. 7.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a foot structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a portion of an electronic device including a bulkhead pipe according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a foot structure fastened to a bulkhead pipe of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an electronic device cut along line “D-D’” in FIG. 11.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating air movement from the inside to the outside of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure and a hinge device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 15 is a perspective view illustrating a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure and a hinge device according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device taken along line “E-E’” in FIG. 15.

[0024] FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure and a hinge device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing an electronic device taken along line “F-F’” in FIG. 17.

[0026] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a detachable accessory case for an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a detachable accessory for an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] Hereinafter, various embodiments of this document are described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0029] One embodiment of the present invention described below provides an electronic device including a foot structure disposed adjacent to an outer surface of a housing and accommodated within the housing by at least a portion thereof rotating. According to one embodiment, the foot structure may include a foot screw having a first screw thread formed on at least a portion of an inner surface and a second screw thread formed on at least a portion of an outer surface; and an elastic member disposed so as to be in contact with an outer surface of the first housing and formed in a ring shape along a periphery of a portion of the foot screw.

[0030] Other intended purposes according to various embodiments of the present invention will be mentioned as needed in the process of describing each embodiment.

[0031] An electronic device according to one embodiment can rotate a rotatable foot structure by hand without a separate tool (e.g., a disassembly tool or a screwdriver), thereby easily attaching and detaching the foot structure from the housing. Damage to the foot structure caused by the use of a separate tool can be prevented or reduced. Damage (or breakage) to the edges of an elastic member included in the foot structure can be prevented or reduced.

[0032] An electronic device according to one embodiment has screw threads formed on both sides of the foot structure, so that the foot structure, which is double-coupled to the structure inside the housing, can be stably fixed without play.

[0033] In one embodiment, an electronic device may be fastened such that a first thread of a foot structure engages with an internal thread of a bulkhead pipe disposed on a support member, and a second thread of the foot structure engages with an external thread of a hinge bracket included in a hinge device. In one embodiment, the electronic device may fasten the foot structure, the support member, and the hinge bracket with high strength, thereby improving shaking of a second housing including a display and ensuring stable usability.

[0034] An electronic device according to one embodiment can easily transfer heat generated inside the electronic device to the outside by including a fan structure communicating with an opening formed in a bulkhead pipe.

[0035] In addition, various purposes and effects provided by electronic devices according to various embodiments may be mentioned according to the embodiments of the detailed description.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an exemplary electronic device (100) capable of performing the operations described in this document.

[0037] Referring to FIG. 1, the electronic device (100) may be one of various forms of electronic devices, such as a notebook (190), smartphones (191) having various form factors (e.g., a bar-type smartphone (191-1), a foldable-type smartphone (191-2), or a sliderable (or rollable) type smartphone (191-3)), a tablet (192), a cellular phone (not shown), a wearable-type device (193), and other similar computing devices (not shown). The components, their relationships, and their functions illustrated in FIG. 1 are exemplary only and do not limit the implementations described or claimed in this document. The electronic device (100) may be referred to as a mobile device, a user device, a multi-function device, a portable device, or a server.

[0038] The electronic device (100) may include components including at least one processor (110) (hereinafter referred to as processor (110)), at least one memory (120) (hereinafter referred to as memory (120)), at least one display (140) (hereinafter referred to as display (140)), at least one image sensor (150) (hereinafter referred to as image sensor (150)), at least one communication circuit (160) (hereinafter referred to as communication circuit (160)), and / or at least one sensor (170) (hereinafter referred to as sensor (170)). The above components are merely exemplary. For example, the electronic device (100) may include other components (e.g., power management integrated circuitry (PMIC), audio processing circuitry, an antenna, a rechargeable battery, or an input / output interface). For example, some components may be omitted from the electronic device (100). For example, some components may be integrated into one component.

[0039] The processor (110) may be implemented as one or more IC (integrated circuit (or circuitry)) chips and may perform various data processing. The processor (110) may include at least one electrical circuit and may individually or collectively perform distributed processing of instructions (or programs, data, etc.) stored in the memory (120). The processor (110) may include a processor assembly including one or more processing circuits. The processor (110) may include any processing circuit operative to control the performance and operations of one or more components (e.g., the memory (120), the display (140), the image sensor (150), the communication circuit (160), and / or the sensor (170)) of the electronic device (100). For example, the processor (110) (e.g., the application processor (AP)) may be implemented as a system on chip (SoC) (e.g., a single chip or a chipset). For example, the processor (110) may be implemented with multiple cores (or at least one core circuit), multiple chips, or multiple chipsets. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits. For example, the processor (110) may include one or more processing circuits configured to individually and / or collectively perform various functions of the present disclosure. As a non-limiting example, at least a portion of the processor (110) may be included in a first chip of the electronic device (100), and at least another portion of the processor (110) may be included in a second chip of the electronic device (100) that is different from the first chip of the electronic device (100).

[0040] For example, the processor (110) may include a central processing unit (CPU) (111), a graphics processing unit (GPU) (112), a neural processing unit (NPU) (113), an image signal processor (ISP) (114), a display controller (115), a memory controller (116), a storage controller (117), a communication processor (CP) (118), and / or a sensor interface (119). These components of the processor (110) are merely exemplary. For example, the processor (110) may further include other components.

[0041] For example, the processor (110) may further include other components. For example, some components of the processor (110) may be omitted from the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) may be included as separate components of the electronic device (100) outside the processor (110). For example, some components of the processor (110) (e.g., the memory controller (116)) may be included within other components (e.g., at least a portion of the memory (120), an interface (e.g., available for connection to at least one component of the electronic device (100)), a display (140) and / or an image sensor (150)).

[0042] The processor (110) may cause other components of the electronic device (100) to perform various operations by executing instructions stored in the memory (120). The CPU (111) (or central processing circuit) may be configured to control components of the processor (110) based on the execution of instructions stored in the memory (120) (e.g., volatile memory (121) and / or non-volatile memory (122)). The GPU (112) (or graphics processing circuit) may be configured to execute parallel operations (e.g., rendering). The NPU (113) (or neural processing circuit, or artificial intelligence (AI) chip) may be configured to execute operations for an artificial intelligence model (e.g., convolution computation). The ISP (114) (or image signal processing circuit) may be configured to process a raw image acquired through the image sensor (150) into a format suitable for a component within the electronic device (100) or a component of the processor (110). The display controller (115) (or display control circuit, or display processing unit (DPU)) may be configured to process an image acquired from the CPU (111), the GPU (112), the ISP (114), or the memory (120) (e.g., the volatile memory (121)) into a format suitable for the display (140). The memory controller (116) (or memory control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the volatile memory (121) and writing data to the volatile memory (121). The storage controller (117) (or storage control circuit) may be configured to control reading data from the nonvolatile memory (122) and writing data to the nonvolatile memory (122).The CP (118) (communication processing circuit) may be configured to process data acquired from a component of the processor (110) into a format suitable for transmission to another electronic device via the communication circuit (160), or to process data acquired from another electronic device via the communication circuit (160) into a format suitable for processing by the component of the processor (110). For example, the communication circuit (160) may include one or more communication circuits. The sensor interface (119) (or sensing data processing circuit, sensor hub) may be configured to process data about the state of the electronic device (100) and / or the state of the surroundings of the electronic device (100), acquired via the sensor (170), into a format suitable for the component of the processor (110).

[0043] The memory (120) may include one or more storage media (or one or more storage devices). For example, the memory (120) may include a memory assembly including one or more storage media. For example, the one or more storage media may include permanent memory (e.g., non-volatile memory (122)) such as a hard drive, flash memory, read-only memory (ROM), semi-permanent memory (e.g., volatile memory (121)) such as random access memory (RAM), any other suitable type of storage (or storage assembly), or any combination thereof. The memory (120) may include cache memory, which is one or more different types of memory used to temporarily store data for a function or feature of the electronic device (100). As a non-limiting example, the cache memory may be included within the processor (110). The memory (120) may be fixedly embedded within the electronic device (100) or incorporated into one or more suitable types of components (e.g., a subscriber identity module (SIM) card and / or a secure digital (SD) card) that may be repeatedly inserted into and removed from the electronic device (100).

[0044] For example, the memory (120) may store one or more software applications, such as an operating system (or system) software application, a firmware software application, a driver software application, a plug-in (e.g., add-in, add-on, and / or applet) software application, and / or any other suitable software applications. For example, the one or more software applications may include instructions executable by the processor (110). For example, the memory (120) may store instructions callable by an application programming interface (API). For example, the memory (120) may store instructions within a library.

[0045] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a first state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a second state according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the electronic device when looking at the rear plate of the first housing.

[0046] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (200) may include a housing (202) and a display (204). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may be a laptop computer, a notebook computer, or a portable terminal. The configuration of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1.

[0047] According to one embodiment, the housing (202) may form at least a portion of the exterior of the electronic device (200) or may support a component of the electronic device (200), such as a display (204). For example, the housing (202) may accommodate at least one of the display (204), the input device (206), the touch pad (208), and the foot structure (300) (or foot assembly).

[0048] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can be opened or closed. For example, the housing (202) can include a first housing (210) and a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing (210) about a folding axis (f). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can include at least one hinge device (230) connected to the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0049] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be configured to rotate with respect to the second housing (220) through a specified angular range (e.g., 0 to 360 degrees) using a hinge device (230). For example, the electronic device (200) may be operated in a first state (e.g., FIG. 2) (clamshell mode or laptop mode). In the first state, the angle (θ) between the first front surface (210a) of the first housing (210) and the second front surface (220a) of the second housing (220) may be about 90 to 130 degrees. As another example, the electronic device (200) may be operated in a second state (e.g., FIG. 3) (tablet mode). In the second state, the angle (θ) between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be about 360 degrees. In one embodiment, the rotation of the first housing (210) with respect to the second housing (220) may be interpreted as the rotation of the second housing (220) with respect to the first housing (210).

[0050] According to one embodiment, the housing (202) may be formed of a metallic or non-metallic material having a selected amount of rigidity. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the electronic device (200) formed of the metallic material may provide a ground plane and may be electrically connected to a ground line formed on a printed circuit board (not shown). For example, the housing (202) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board through a capacitive component.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be a flexible display in which at least a portion of the display may be transformed into a flat and / or curved surface. For example, the display (204) may be a foldable or rollable display. The configuration of the display (204) may be all or partly the same as the configuration of the display module (160) of FIG. 1. According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be accommodated in a second housing (220). For example, at least a portion of the display (204) may be disposed within the second housing (220). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (204) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (200).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the display (204) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer configured to detect a magnetic field type stylus pen.

[0053] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include an input device (206) capable of detecting a user input (e.g., pressure). According to one embodiment, the input device (206) may be accommodated in a first housing (210). For example, the input device (206) may be disposed on the first housing (210). According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is closed, at least a portion of the input device (206) may face at least a portion of the display (204). The configuration of the input device (206) of FIG. 2 may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the input module (150) of FIG. 1. For example, the input device (206) may be a keyboard. According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may be interpreted as a main body.

[0054] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a touch pad (208) configured to detect or receive a user input. According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may include a capacitive touch sensor, a resistive touch sensor, an optical touch sensor, or a surface acoustic wave touch sensor. For example, the touch pad (208) may detect current, pressure, light, and / or vibration caused by an input applied to the touch pad (208) by a user, and a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and / or the touch pad (208) may determine the user input based on the detected change in current, pressure, light, and / or vibration. According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may include a touch display. For example, the touch pad (208) may include a resistive touch screen, a capacitive touch screen, and / or an infrared touch screen.

[0055] In one embodiment, the processor and / or the touch pad (208) can determine a user's input location (e.g., XY coordinates). In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) can detect pressure on the touch pad (208). For example, the touch pad (208) can detect force in a thickness direction (e.g., Z-axis direction) using a switch member (not shown) and at least one force sensor (not shown). In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) can detect an external object (e.g., a user's finger or stylus) when the external object directly contacts or is in proximity to a surface of the touch pad (208).

[0056] According to one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may be accommodated in the first housing (210). For example, the touch pad (208) may be connected to the first housing (210) and at least a portion thereof may be exposed to the exterior of the first housing (210).

[0057] In one embodiment, the touch pad (208) may be adjacent to the input device (206). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is closed, at least a portion of the touch pad (208) may face the display (204).

[0058] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) may be disposed on the outer surface (or the bottom surface in contact with the ground) of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). As an example, at least one foot structure (300) may be disposed on the outer surface of the rear plate (215) of the first housing (210) in which the input device (206) is accommodated.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) may be positioned so that the outer surface of the first housing (210) and the ground on which the electronic device (200) is placed do not touch each other. Since the foot structure (300) may space the outer surface of the first housing (210) and the ground at a certain distance, scratches on the outer surface of the first housing (210) (or, the rear plate (215)) may be prevented.

[0060] In one embodiment, the foot structure (300) can elevate a portion of the electronic device (200) from the ground when the electronic device (200) is placed on the ground. For example, the foot structure (300) can contact the ground and support the electronic device (200). The foot structure (300) can prevent the back plate (215) from slipping relative to the ground.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) may include a first foot structure (301), a second foot structure (302), a third foot structure (303), and a fourth foot structure (304) that are positioned adjacent to corners of an outer surface of the first housing (210). For example, the first foot structure (301) and the second foot structure (302) may be positioned adjacent to a first side (211) of the first housing (210). The first foot structure (301) may be positioned adjacent to a corner between the first side (211) and the third side (213), and the second foot structure (302) may be positioned adjacent to a corner between the first side (211) and the fourth side (214). The third foot structure (303) and the fourth foot structure (304) may be positioned adjacent to the second side (212) of the first housing (210). The third foot structure (303) may be positioned adjacent to the corner between the second side (212) and the third side (213), and the fourth foot structure (304) may be positioned adjacent to the corner between the second side (212) and the fourth side (214). Meanwhile, the location of the foot structure (300) is not limited to the above-described area of ​​the first housing (210). For example, at least one foot structure (300) may be positioned in any area adjacent to the outer surface of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the first foot structure (301) and the second foot structure (302) may be positioned close to the hinge device (230). The third foot structure (303) and the fourth foot structure (304) may be positioned far from the hinge device (230). The third foot structure (303) and the fourth foot structure (304) may be positioned close to a battery frame housing a battery and / or a speaker housing housing a speaker.

[0063] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the foot structure (300) may be accommodated in the interior space of the first housing (210). For example, a portion of the foot structure (300) may be accommodated in the interior space of the first housing (210), and at least a portion of the remainder of the foot structure (300) may protrude outside the first housing (210).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) can rotate about a rotational axis (R) (e.g., an axis parallel to the z-axis) that is perpendicular to the folding axis (f) (e.g., an axis parallel to the x-axis) when fastened to the first housing (210). The foot structure (300) can be fastened to the first housing (210) while being inserted into the interior of the first housing (210) by rotating in a first rotational direction about the rotational axis (R). The foot structure (300) can be separated from the first housing (210) by rotating in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction about the rotational axis (R).

[0065] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a foot structure of an electronic device according to one embodiment. In Figure 4 <401> is a perspective view of the foot structure viewed from above (e.g. from the +z-axis direction to the -z-axis direction). <402> Is <401> This is a perspective view showing the foot structure cut along the line "A1-A1'". <403> is a perspective view of the foot structure viewed from below (e.g. from the -z-axis direction to the +z-axis direction). <404> Is <403> This is a perspective view showing the foot structure cut along the line "A2-A2'".

[0066] Referring to FIG. 4, a foot structure (300) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) may include a foot screw (500) and an elastic member (400).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the foot screw (500) may have threads formed on both sides so as to be coupled with a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIGS. 2 and 3). The foot screw (500) may include threads formed along an inner circumference and screw threads formed along an outer circumference. The foot screw (500) may be fastened to the first housing through a rotational motion in a first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise). The foot screw (500) may be separated from the first housing through a rotational motion in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction.

[0068] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (400) (or ring member) may be formed in a ring shape along the edge of a portion of the foot screw (500) (e.g., a surface facing the -z axis). The elastic member (400) may contact the ground and support the electronic device when the electronic device is placed on the ground. The elastic member (400) may prevent the electronic device from slipping on the ground. For example, the coefficient of friction of the elastic member (400) may be greater than the coefficient of friction of the foot screw (500). The elastic member (400) may be formed of a rubber material.

[0069] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the foot screw (500) may be formed of a metal material, unlike the elastic member (400). For example, the elastic member (400) and the foot screw (500), which are formed of different materials, may be formed separately and then coupled to each other. For example, the elastic member (400) and the foot screw (500) may be formed by double injection molding. For example, the elastic member (400) and the foot screw (500) may be formed as one body (or, integrally).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the foot screw (500) may be formed of the same material as the rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (215) of FIG. 3) of the first housing (210) to which the foot screw (500) is coupled. As an example, the foot screw (500) and the rear plate may be formed of a metal material (e.g., Al).

[0071] Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a foot structure according to one embodiment. In the figure <501> is an exploded perspective view showing the foot structure, <502> Is <501> An exploded perspective view showing the foot structure cut along the line "B-B'".

[0072] Referring to FIG. 5, according to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) may include an elastic member (400) and a foot screw (500) coupled with the elastic member (400). The foot screw (500) may include a body portion (510), a fan structure (530) (or a cooling fan), a center frame (540) (or a fixed frame), and at least one fixed member (520, 550).

[0073] According to one embodiment, the body part (510) may be formed in a hollow shape. The body part (510) may include an inner circumferential surface (511) surrounding the inside (or hollow portion) and an outer circumferential surface (513) surrounding the inner circumferential surface (511). A first screw thread (512) protruding in a spiral shape toward the inside of the body part (510) may be formed on the inner circumferential surface (511). A second screw thread (514) protruding in a spiral shape toward the outside of the body part (510) may be formed on the outer circumferential surface (513).

[0074] According to one embodiment, the body portion (510) may include a flange (515). The flange (515) may extend from the outer surface (513) toward the exterior of the body portion (510). The flange (515) may protrude in a direction parallel to the protruding direction of the second screw thread (514). The outer diameter of the flange (515) may be larger than the outer diameter of the outer surface (513).

[0075] According to one embodiment, the body portion (510) may include a mounting portion (516). The mounting portion (516) may extend from the inner surface (511) toward the inside of the body portion (510). The mounting portion (516) may protrude in a direction parallel to the protrusion direction of the first screw thread (514). The mounting portion (516) may protrude in a direction opposite to the protrusion direction of the flange (515). The inner diameter of the mounting portion (516) may be smaller than the inner diameter of the inner surface (511).

[0076] According to one embodiment, the fan structure (530) may be mounted on the mounting portion (516) of the body portion (510). The fan structure (530) may include a plurality of blades arranged along the rotational direction (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) of the foot structure (300) around the center frame (540) (or, center shaft (542)). The fan structure (530) may be formed to communicate with the interior of the body portion (510). For example, heat generated from components arranged inside the electronic device may be discharged to the exterior of the electronic device through the interior of the body portion (510) and the fan structure (530). External air of the electronic device may be introduced into the interior of the electronic device through the fan structure (530) and the interior of the body portion (510).

[0077] According to one embodiment, the inner edge (or first edge) (531) of the fan structure (530) may be arranged to face the rotational axis (R) of the foot structure (300). The inner edge (531) of the fan structure (530) may be in contact with the center fixing portion (541). The inner edge (531) of the fan structure (530) may be pressed toward the body portion (510) by the center fixing portion (541). The inner edge (531) of the fan structure (530) may be fixed by the center fixing portion (541).

[0078] According to one embodiment, the outer edge (or second edge) (532) of the fan structure (530) may be arranged to face in an opposite direction to the inner edge (531) of the fan structure (530). The outer edge (532) of the fan structure (530) may be arranged to face the flange (515). The outer edge (532) of the fan structure (530) may be in contact with the elastic member (400). The outer edge (532) of the fan structure (530) may be pressed toward the body portion (510) by the elastic member (400). The outer edge (532) of the fan structure (530) may be fixed between the elastic member (400) and the body portion (510).

[0079] According to one embodiment, the center frame (540) may include a center shaft (542) and a center fixing portion (541). The center shaft (542) may be located at the center of the interior of the body portion to form a rotational axis (R) of the foot structure (300). The center fixing portion (541) may extend from the center shaft (542) toward the fan structure (530). When the foot structure (300) is viewed from above, the center fixing portion (541) may overlap an inner edge (531) of the fan structure (530).

[0080] According to one embodiment, the first fixing member (520) may be formed in a ring shape surrounding the lower end of the body portion (510) (e.g., one end facing the +z-axis or one end positioned in the opposite direction to the direction in which the elastic member (400) faces). For example, the first fixing member (520) may include an O-ring. The first fixing member (520) may block a gap between the body portion (510) and a structure adjacent to the body portion (510) (e.g., the first bulkhead (610) of FIG. 8, the hinge bracket (1410) of FIG. 16, the internal frame (1810) of FIG. 18). Since the sealing force is increased by the first fixing member (520), foreign substances (e.g., water, moisture, dust) from the outside cannot enter the interior of the electronic device.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the first fixing member (520) is formed of a highly elastic rubber material so as to be elastically deformed between the body part (510) and the structure adjacent to the body part (510). The elastically deformed first fixing member (520) is brought into close contact between the body part (510) and the structure adjacent to the body part (510), so that the fastening force between the body part (510) and the structure adjacent to the body part (510) can be increased by the first fixing member (520). According to one embodiment, the first fixing member (520) can be formed of the same material as the elastic member (400). For example, the first fixing member (520) and the elastic member (400) can be formed through the same injection molding process.

[0082] According to one embodiment, the second fixing member (550) may be formed to surround the lower end (e.g., the end facing the +z axis) of the center shaft (542) of the center frame (540). The second fixing member (550) may be accommodated in a receiving groove (e.g., the receiving groove (625) of FIG. 8) of a second bulkhead (e.g., the second bulkhead (620) of FIG. 8). The second fixing member (550) may block a gap between the center shaft (542) and the second bulkhead. Since the sealing force is increased by the second fixing member (550), foreign substances (e.g., water, moisture, dust) from the outside cannot enter the interior of the electronic device.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the second fixing member (550) is formed of a highly elastic rubber material so as to be elastically deformed between the center shaft (542) and the second bulkhead. The elastically deformed second fixing member (550) is pressed against the center shaft (542) and the second bulkhead, so that the fastening force between the center frame (540) and the second bulkhead can be increased by the second fixing member (550). According to one embodiment, the second fixing member (550) may be formed of the same material as at least one of the first fixing member (520) and the elastic member (400). For example, the second fixing member (550) may be formed through the same injection molding process as at least one of the first fixing member (520) and the elastic member (400).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (400) may be formed in a ring shape to surround at least a portion of the flange (515) and / or an edge of the fan structure (530). The elastic member (400) may be formed on the other surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z-axis) of the flange (515) and a side surface bent from the other surface. The elastic member (400) may be formed to contact the other surface and the side surface bent from the other surface of the flange (515). A portion of the elastic member (400) may contact a rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (215) of FIGS. 2 and 3).

[0085] In one embodiment, the elastic member (400) can support the electronic device by making contact with the ground when the electronic device is placed on the ground. The elastic member (400) can prevent the electronic device (e.g., the back plate) from slipping on the ground. For example, the coefficient of friction of the elastic member (400) can be greater than the coefficient of friction of the back plate and / or the foot screw (500). For example, the elastic member (400) can be formed of a rubber material.

[0086] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the elastic member (400) may be in close contact with the ground on which the electronic device is positioned. For example, a portion of the elastic member (400) may be in close contact with the ground on which the electronic device is positioned, and the remaining portion of the elastic member (400) may not be in close contact with the ground on which the electronic device is positioned.

[0087] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (400) may include at least one trench (401) that is recessed toward the foot screw (500). Since the elastic member (400) is spaced from the ground in an area corresponding to the trench (401), the outside of the electronic device and the inside of the electronic device may be in communication with each other. Air inside the electronic device may move (or be discharged) to the outside of the electronic device through the trench (401), and air outside the electronic device may move (or be introduced) to the inside of the electronic device through the trench (401). Even if the elastic member (400) and / or the back plate (215) are in close contact with the ground, a reduction in the amount of air moving into the inside of the electronic device may be prevented.

[0088] At least one of the components included in the above-described foot screw (500) may be omitted. For example, the first screw thread (512) is engaged with an internal screw thread (e.g., the internal screw thread (612) of FIG. 8) so that the foot screw can secure a fastening force and a sealing force even without the first fixing member (520).

[0089] FIG. 6 is a drawing for explaining a process of fastening a first housing and a foot structure according to an embodiment, FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a first housing to which a foot structure of an electronic device is fastened according to an embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a part of an electronic device including a foot structure cut along the line "C-C'" in FIG. 7. The electronic devices of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8 may include embodiments that are at least partially similar to or different from at least one of the preceding embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 5. In the electronic devices of FIGS. 6, 7, and 8, reference numerals in the drawings are given the same meaning as or omitted for configurations that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0090] Referring to FIGS. 6, 7 and 8, an electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first housing (210) and a foot structure (300).

[0091] The first housing (210) may include a rear plate (215), a side member (315), and a support member (710) extending from the side member (315).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the rear plate (215) may include at least one through hole (601) formed in an area corresponding to the foot structure (300). At least a portion of the foot structure (300) may be inserted into the through hole (601). The through hole (601) may be formed to penetrate a portion of the rear plate (215) in a direction parallel to the insertion direction of the foot structure (300) (e.g., the z-axis direction) by removing a portion of the rear plate (215). The through hole (601) may be formed to penetrate one surface (e.g., the surface facing the +z-axis) and the other surface (e.g., the surface facing the -z-axis) of the rear plate (215). According to one embodiment, the diameter of the through hole (601) may be formed to be smaller than the outer diameter of the flange (515). When the foot structure (300) is fastened to the first housing (210), the flange (515) can prevent the elastic member (400) from being inserted into the first housing (210).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the support member (710) may be disposed inside an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 and / or the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) and connected to the side member (315) or may be formed integrally with the side member (315). The support member (710) may have an input device (e.g., the input device (206) of FIG. 2) disposed on one surface and a printed circuit board (not shown) disposed on the other surface. The support member (710) may be formed of, for example, a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. As an example, the support member (710) may be formed by processing at least a portion of a metal plate and adding an injection-molded structure at least partially through an injection molding operation.

[0094] According to one embodiment, at least one bulkhead pipe (600) may be formed on the support member (710). The at least one bulkhead pipe (600) may include a first bulkhead (610) and a second bulkhead (620) spaced apart from each other with a first opening (615) therebetween. At least one of the first bulkhead (610) and the second bulkhead (620) may be formed to protrude in a direction parallel to the rotational axis (R) of the foot structure (300) on the support member (710). For example, each of the first bulkhead (610) and the second bulkhead (620) may be formed to protrude in the -z-axis direction on the support member (710).

[0095] The first bulkhead (610) may be formed to surround the second bulkhead (620) while being spaced apart from the second bulkhead (620) by a constant distance. The first bulkhead (610) may be arranged to be spaced apart from the first bulkhead (620) with a first opening (615) therebetween. For example, the first opening (615) may be formed in a groove shape that is recessed in a direction (e.g., a +z-axis direction) from the other surface of the first bulkhead (610) (e.g., a surface facing the -z-axis) toward the support member (710). For example, the first opening (615) may be formed in a hole shape that penetrates from the other surface of the first bulkhead (610) (e.g., a surface facing the -z-axis) to one surface (e.g., a surface facing the +z-axis) of the support member (710).

[0096] The second bulkhead (620) may be formed in an area corresponding to the center frame (540). The second bulkhead (620) may include a receiving groove (625) in which a portion of the center frame (540) is received. At least a portion of the center shaft (542) of the center frame (540) may be received within the receiving groove (625).

[0097] An internal screw thread (612) may be formed on at least a portion of the outer surface of the first bulkhead (610). The internal screw thread (612) of the first bulkhead (610) may be coupled to be engaged with the first screw thread (512) of the body portion (510). The foot structure (300) may be screw-fastened to the first bulkhead (610), thereby stably fixing the foot structure (300) to the first housing (210) without any play. By stably fastening the foot structure (300) to the first housing (210), the foot structure may be prevented or reduced from being detached from the first housing (210).

[0098] Fig. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure according to one embodiment. The electronic device of Fig. 9 may include embodiments that are at least partially similar to or different from at least one of the preceding embodiments of Figs. 1 to 8. In the electronic device of Fig. 9, components that are identical to or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments are given the same reference numbers in the drawings or are omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0099] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 9, according to one embodiment, at least a portion of the first housing (210) may be formed to be inclined with respect to the ground (901). According to one embodiment, in a state where the rear plate (215) is arranged to face the ground (901), the support member (710) may be arranged to be inclined with respect to the rear plate (215) adjacent to the ground (901). According to one embodiment, in a state where the support member (710) is arranged to face the ground (901), the rear plate (215) may be formed to be inclined with respect to the support member (710) adjacent to the ground (901).

[0100] According to one embodiment, an input device (e.g., an input device (206) of FIG. 2) and / or a touch pad (or a touch pad (208) of FIG. 2) accommodated in the first housing (210) may be supported at an angle relative to the ground (901) by at least one of the support member (710) and the rear plate (215). A user's input operation through an input device and / or a touch pad disposed at an angle relative to the ground may be facilitated.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the distance between the back plate (215) adjacent to the ground (901) and the support member (710) may become closer as the distance from the first side (211) and / or the hinge device (e.g., the hinge device (230) of FIG. 2) increases. The distance (L21) between the support member (710) close to the hinge device and the ground (901) (or, the back plate (215)) may be greater than the distance (L22) between the support member (710) far from the hinge device and the ground (901) (or, the back plate (215)).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the inclination direction of the foot structure (300) may be determined based on the inclination direction of the rear plate (215) that is arranged to be inclined with respect to the support member (710). The inclination direction of the rear plate (215) that is arranged to be inclined with respect to the support member (710) may be parallel to the inclination direction of the foot structure (300) that is arranged to be inclined with respect to the support member (710). The inclination direction of at least a portion of the rear plate (215) may be a direction that becomes closer to the support member (710) as it gets farther away from the first side (211) and / or the hinge device (or a direction that becomes inclined with respect to the z-axis). The inclination direction of at least a portion of the foot structure (300) may be a direction that becomes closer to the support member (710) as it gets farther away from the first side (211) and / or the hinge device (or a direction that becomes inclined with respect to the z-axis).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the first side (211) and the second side (e.g., the second side (212) of FIGS. 2 and 3) of the first housing (210) (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 3) may be formed to have different heights. The first side (211) closer to the hinge device (e.g., the hinge device (230) of FIG. 2) may be formed to have a higher height from the support member (710) than the second side. The rear plate (215) may be positioned higher from the support member (710) as it gets closer to the first side (211). The rear plate (215) may be positioned lower from the support member (710) as it gets closer to the second side (e.g., the second side (212) of FIG. 3) which is positioned opposite the first side (211).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the fastening direction of the foot structure (300) can be determined by considering the height difference between the first side (211) and the second side. Due to the height difference between the first side (211) and the second side, the foot structure (300) can also be fastened at an angle along the rear plate (215) which is arranged at an angle with respect to the support member (710). The foot structure (300) can be fastened parallel to the rear plate (215) and at an angle with respect to the support member (710).

[0105] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514) may include a plurality of first mountain portions (512a, 514a) (or starting portions) and a plurality of second mountain portions (512b, 514b) (or extension portions). For example, the plurality of first mountain portions (512a, 514a) and the plurality of second mountain portions (512b, 514b) may be formed in a continuous manner without interruption. For example, the plurality of first mountain portions (512a, 514a) and the plurality of second mountain portions (512b, 514b) may be portions that protrude in a spiral shape. The plurality of first mountain portions (512a, 514a) may be portions that protrude in a first direction. Among the plurality of first mountain portions (512a, 514a), the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) positioned closest to the flange (515) may be the starting portion (or the first portion) of a screw thread (512, 514) that protrudes in a spiral shape. The second mountain portion (512b, 514b) may be a portion that extends in a spiral shape away from the flange (515) from the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) and protrudes in the opposite direction to the first mountain portion (512a, 514a). For example, the first mountain portion (512a) of the first screw thread (512) may protrude in the +y-axis direction, and the second mountain portion (512b) of the first screw thread (512) may protrude in the -y-axis direction. The first mountain portion (514a) of the second screw thread (514) can protrude in the -y-axis direction, and the second mountain portion (514b) of the second screw thread (514) can protrude in the +y-axis direction.

[0106] According to one embodiment, considering the height difference between the first side (211) and the second side, at least one of the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514) may be fastened so as to face the first side (211) at a first mountain portion (512a, 514a) (or a starting portion). At least one of the second mountain portions (512b, 514b) of the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514) may be fastened so as to face the second side (e.g., the second side (212) of FIGS. 2 and 3) having a lower height than the first side (211). This can prevent incorrect assembly of the foot structure (300) including the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514).

[0107] According to one embodiment, considering the height difference between the first side (211) and the second side, the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) may be fastened closer to the first side (211) which is higher than the second side and further away from the second side. The second mountain portion (512b, 514b) which is lower in height than the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) may be fastened closer to the second side which is lower than the first side (211) and further away from the first side (211). For example, the first mountain portion (514a) of the second screw thread (514) may be fastened closer to the first side (211) and further away from the second side, and the second mountain portion (514b) of the second screw thread (514) may be fastened closer to the second side and further away from the first side (211).

[0108] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514) may have a first mountain portion (512a, 514a) higher from the support member (710) than a second mountain portion (512b, 514b) of at least one of the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514). For example, the first mountain portion (514a) of the second screw thread (514) may be spaced apart from the flange (515) by a first distance (L11). The second mountain portion (514b) of the second screw thread (514) may be spaced apart from the flange (515) by a second distance (L12) that is greater than the first distance (L11).

[0109] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a portion of an electronic device including a bulkhead pipe according to one embodiment. The electronic device of FIG. 10 may include embodiments that are at least partially similar to or different from at least one of the preceding embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 9. The electronic device of FIG. 10 is identical to or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and reference numbers in the drawings are given the same reference numbers or are omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0110] Referring to FIG. 10, a bulkhead pipe (600) of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (100) of FIG. 1 and the electronic device (200) of FIG. 2) according to one embodiment may include a first bulkhead (610) having an internal screw thread (612) formed therein, and a second bulkhead (620) positioned inside the first bulkhead (610) and forming a concentric circle with the first bulkhead (610).

[0111] The first bulkhead (610) may include at least one second opening (1010). The second opening (1010) may be formed in the shape of a hole having a depth in a direction (e.g., y-axis direction) perpendicular to the depth direction (e.g., z-axis direction) of the first opening (615). The second opening (1010) may be formed to penetrate from the outer peripheral surface of the first bulkhead (610) to the inner peripheral surface of the first bulkhead (610).

[0112] The second opening (1010) may be positioned between the first bulkhead (610) and the support member (710). Through the second opening (1010), a portion of the first bulkhead (610) may be spaced apart from the support member (710). The second opening (1010) may be communicated with the first opening (615) positioned between the first bulkhead (610) and the second bulkhead (620). Through the second opening (1010), the external space of the bulkhead pipe (600) (or the space between the back plate (e.g., the back plate (215) of FIG. 9) and the support member (710)) and the internal space of the bulkhead pipe (600) (or the first opening (615)) may be communicated. Air in the external space of the bulkhead pipe (600) can move (or be discharged) into the internal space of the bulkhead pipe (600) through the second opening (1010), and air in the internal space of the bulkhead pipe (600) can move (or be introduced) into the external space of the bulkhead pipe (600) through the second opening (1010).

[0113] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a foot structure attached to a bulkhead pipe of an electronic device according to one embodiment, FIG. 12 is a drawing showing an electronic device cut along the line "D-D'" in FIG. 11, and FIG. 13 is a drawing showing the movement of air from the inside to the outside of an electronic device according to one embodiment. In FIG. 11, <1101> is a drawing showing the airflow of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present invention; <1102> Is <1101> A drawing showing a portion of an electronic device cut along the line "D-D'".

[0114] The electronic devices of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 may include embodiments that are at least partially similar to or different from at least one of the preceding embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 10. The electronic devices of FIGS. 11, 12, and 13 are assigned the same reference numbers as or omitted from the drawings for components that are identical to or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 11, 12 and 13, according to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) can be fastened to the first bulkhead (610) and the second bulkhead (620). The first screw thread (512) of the body portion (510) of the foot structure (300) can be screw-fastened to engage with the internal screw thread (612) of the first bulkhead (610) having the second opening (1010). The center shaft (542) of the center frame (540) of the foot structure (300) can be fastened to the receiving groove (625) of the second bulkhead (620).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the first bulkhead (610) having the second opening (1010) and the foot structure (300) may form a conduit connecting the inside of the electronic device and the outside of the electronic device. The conduit (or flow path) may be formed by the communication between the second opening (1010), the first opening (615) and the slits between the wing portions of the fan structure (530). The internal air of the electronic device (or the air between the support member (710) and the back plate) may move (or exhaust) to the outside of the electronic device through the conduit, and the external air of the electronic device may move (or introduce) to the inside of the electronic device through the conduit.

[0117] Heat generated from components placed inside the electronic device can be discharged to the outside of the electronic device through a conduit. For example, heat generated from components placed inside the electronic device can be discharged to the outside of the electronic device through the second opening (1010), the first opening (615), and the slit of the fan structure (530).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the blades of the fan structure (530) may be mounted on the body portion (510). The blades of the fan structure (530) may be formed non-integrally with the body portion (510). The blades of the fan structure (530) may rotate under the influence of an air flow (e.g., wind) outside the electronic device. The blades of the fan structure (530) may rotate along the direction of the air flow (e.g., wind) outside the electronic device. The blades of the fan structure (530) may rotate relative to the fixed frame (540). The rotating fan structure (530) may generate airflow inside the electronic device. The fan structure (530) may blow air in a direction toward the outside of the electronic device from the second opening (1010) and the first opening (615), thereby forcibly discharging heat generated inside the electronic device to the outside.

[0119] According to one embodiment, at least one blade of the fan structure (530) may be coupled to the body portion (510). For example, at least one blade of the fan structure (530) may be integrated with the body portion (510). The fan structure (530) integrated with the body portion (510) may be fixed to the body portion (510) without rotating regardless of the air flow (e.g., wind) outside the electronic device.

[0120] FIG. 14 is an exploded perspective view showing a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure and a hinge device according to one embodiment, FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure and a hinge device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing the electronic device taken along the line "E-E'" in FIG. 15. The electronic devices of FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 may include at least some similar or different embodiments from at least one of the preceding embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 13. The electronic devices of FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 are given the same reference numerals in the drawings or are omitted for components that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0121] Referring to FIGS. 14, 15, and 16, an electronic device according to an embodiment may include a plurality of foot structures (300). At least some of the plurality of foot structures (300) may be positioned adjacent to a hinge device (230). For example, the first foot structure (301) and the second foot structure (302) illustrated in FIG. 3 may be positioned adjacent to the hinge device (230).

[0122] A hinge bracket (1410) included in the hinge device (230) can be coupled to a support member (710) via a foot structure (300) and / or at least one fastening member (1410).

[0123] The hinge bracket (1410) may include at least one first fastening hole (1415) into which the foot structure (300) can be inserted, and at least one second fastening hole (1425) into which the fastening member (1401) can be inserted. The first fastening hole (1415) may be formed to have a larger diameter than the second fastening hole (1425). For example, an external screw thread (1414) corresponding to a second screw thread (514) of the foot structure (300) may be formed on an inner surface of the first fastening hole (1415). For example, a screw thread corresponding to a screw thread of the fastening member (1401) may be formed on an inner surface of the second fastening hole (1425). For example, the inner surface of the second fastening hole (1425) may be formed as a flat surface without a separate shape (e.g., screw thread).

[0124] The support member (710) may include at least one bulkhead pipe (600) connected to at least one foot structure (300), and at least one fastening boss (1402) connected to at least one fastening member (1401). A screw thread corresponding to a screw thread of the fastening member (1401) may be formed on an inner surface of the at least one fastening boss (1402). The at least one fastening boss (1402) may protrude from the support member (710) in the same direction as the bulkhead pipe (600). The at least one fastening boss (1402) may protrude from the support member (710) in a direction toward the hinge bracket (1410). The at least one fastening boss (1402) may be formed to have a lower height (e.g., length in the z-axis direction) from the support member (710) than the bulkhead pipe (600).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) can be fastened to a bulkhead pipe (600) formed on a support member (710) and a hinge bracket (1410). The bulkhead pipe (600) can be placed within a first fastening hole (1415) of the hinge bracket (1410). Since the diameter of the first fastening hole (1415) is larger than the outer diameter of the bulkhead pipe (600), a space can be created between the inner surface of the hinge bracket (1410) on which the external screw thread (1414) is formed and the bulkhead pipe (600). Since a part of the body portion (510) of the foot structure (300) is inserted between the hinge bracket (1410) and the bulkhead pipe (600), the foot structure (300), the hinge bracket (1410), and the bulkhead pipe (600) can be fastened simultaneously.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) coupled to the hinge bracket (1410) and the bulkhead pipe (600) can be fastened so that the starting portion of the second screw thread (514) (e.g., the first screw thread portion positioned closest to the flange (515)) faces the first side (211) which is the opposite side of the second side (212). The foot structure (300) is fastened while taking into account the height difference between the first side (211) and the second side (212), thereby preventing incorrect assembly of the foot structure (300).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the first screw thread (512) of the foot structure (300) may be engaged with the internal screw thread (612) of the bulkhead pipe (600), and the second screw thread (514) of the foot structure (300) may be engaged with the external screw thread (1414) of the hinge bracket (1410). The foot structure (300) has a wider contact area with the hinge bracket (1410) and the bulkhead pipe (600) than the fastening member (1401), so that the foot structure (300), the hinge bracket (1410), and the bulkhead pipe (600) may be fastened to each other with high strength. The hinge bracket (1410) may be firmly fixed to the support member (710) through the foot structure (300). A second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 2) can be stably coupled to a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 2) by a hinge device (230) including a hinge bracket (1410) fixed to a support member (710). Even when a user touches a display (e.g., the display (140) of FIG. 1 and / or the display (204) of FIG. 2) accommodated in the second housing (220), shaking (or nodding) of the display and / or the second housing (220) can be minimized and / or prevented.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the fastening member (1401) can be fastened to a fastening boss (1402) formed on a supporting member (710) and a hinge bracket (1410). Since the fastening member (1401) is inserted into the second fastening hole (1425) and the fastening boss (1402) of the hinge bracket (1410), the hinge bracket (1410) can be fixed to the supporting member (710).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the hinge bracket (1410) may be sequentially or simultaneously fastened to the fastening boss (1402) on the support member (710) and the bulkhead pipe (600). For example, the fastening member (1401) may be inserted into the second fastening hole (1425) and the fastening boss (1402), and the hinge bracket (1410) may be first fastened (or temporarily fastened, pre-fastened) to the fastening boss (1402) on the support member (710). After the hinge bracket (1410) is first fastened through the fastening member (1401), the rear plate (215) including the through hole (601) may be aligned on the side member. The foot structure (300) may be fastened to the first fastening hole (1415) and the bulkhead pipe (600) via the through hole (601) of the rear plate (215). The hinge bracket (1410) can be secondarily fastened (or post-fastened) to the bulkhead pipe (600) on the support member (710) via the foot structure (300).

[0130] FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing a portion of an electronic device including a foot structure and a hinge device according to one embodiment, and FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing the electronic device taken along the line "F-F'" in FIG. 17. The electronic devices of FIGS. 17 and 18 may include at least some similar or different embodiments from at least one of the preceding embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 16. In the electronic devices of FIGS. 17 and 18, reference numerals in the drawings are given the same or omitted for components that are the same as or can be easily understood through the preceding embodiments, and detailed descriptions thereof are also omitted.

[0131] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, an electronic device according to one embodiment may include a plurality of foot structures (300).

[0132] For example, at least some of the plurality of foot structures (300) may be positioned away from the hinge device (230). The third foot structure (303) and the fourth foot structure (304) illustrated in FIG. 3 may be positioned away from the hinge device (230). For example, at least some of the plurality of foot structures (300) may be positioned adjacent to an internal structure (1720) of the electronic device (e.g., a speaker and / or a battery).

[0133] For example, at least some of the plurality of foot structures (300) may be positioned adjacent to an internal structure (1720) (e.g., a speaker and / or a battery) and / or an internal frame (1810) (e.g., a speaker housing and / or a battery frame) housed within the first housing (220) and away from the hinge device. The internal frame (1810) may be a structure for housing, protecting, and / or positioning the internal structure (1720).

[0134] For example, a speaker adjacent to the foot structure (300) may be accommodated within a speaker housing, which is an internal frame (1810) located within the first housing (210). For example, a battery adjacent to the foot structure (300) may be accommodated within a battery frame, which is an internal frame (1810) located within the first housing (210). Meanwhile, in FIGS. 17 and 18, the case where the internal structure (1720) is a battery and the internal frame (1810) is a battery frame is illustrated as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, various structures made of an insulating material (or, non-metallic material) accommodated within the first housing (210) may also be utilized as the internal frame (1810). For example, the internal structure (1720) may be a speaker and the internal frame (1810) may be a speaker housing.

[0135] According to one embodiment, the inner frame (1810) can be coupled to the support member (710) via the foot structure (300).

[0136] The inner frame (1810) may include at least one first fastening hole (1415) into which the foot structure (300) can be inserted. The first fastening hole (1415) may be formed to have a larger diameter than the second fastening hole (1425). For example, an external screw thread (1414) corresponding to the second screw thread (514) of the foot structure (300) may be formed on the inner surface of the first fastening hole (1415).

[0137] At least one second bulkhead pipe (1600) may be formed on the support member (710) and connected to at least one foot structure (300). The second bulkhead pipe (1600) may include a first bulkhead (1610) and a second bulkhead (1620) spaced apart from each other with a first opening (1610) therebetween. For example, the second bulkhead pipe (1600) including the first bulkhead (1610) and the second bulkhead (1620) illustrated in FIG. 18 may be applied to the description of the bulkhead pipe including the first bulkhead (610) and the second bulkhead (620) described above (e.g., the bulkhead pipe (600) of FIGS. 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, and 16). For example, the description of the first bulkhead (1610) and the second bulkhead (1620) included in the second bulkhead pipe (1600) illustrated in FIG. 18 may be applied to the description of the first bulkhead (610) and the second bulkhead (620) included in the bulkhead pipe (600) described above. The second bulkhead (1620) including the second receiving groove (1625) illustrated in FIG. 18 may be applied to the description of the second bulkhead including the receiving groove (625) described above.

[0138] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) can be fastened to a second bulkhead pipe (1600) formed on a support member (710) and an inner frame (1810). The second bulkhead pipe (1600) can be arranged within a fastening hole (1815) of the inner frame (1810). Since the diameter of the fastening hole (1815) is larger than the outer diameter of the second bulkhead pipe (1600), a space can be created between the inner surface of the hinge bracket (1410) in which the external screw thread (1414) is formed and the second bulkhead pipe (1600). A portion of the body portion (510) of the foot structure (300) can be inserted between the inner frame (1810) and the second bulkhead pipe (1600). The foot structure (300), the inner frame (1810) and the second bulkhead pipe (1600) can be simultaneously fastened through the foot structure (300).

[0139] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) coupled to the inner frame (1810) and the second bulkhead pipe (1600) can be fastened so that the beginning portion of the second screw thread (514) (e.g., the first thread portion positioned closest to the flange (515)) faces the first side (211) which is the opposite side of the second side (212). Since the foot structure (300) is fastened so that the first side (211) and the second side (212) have a fastening direction set based on the height difference, incorrect assembly of the foot structure (300) can be prevented.

[0140] According to one embodiment, the first screw thread (512) of the foot structure (300) may be engaged (or contacted) with the internal screw thread (1612) of the first bulkhead (1610), and the second screw thread (514) of the foot structure (300) may be engaged with the external screw thread (1814) of the internal frame (1810). The foot structure (300) has a larger contact area with each of the internal frame (1810) and the second bulkhead pipe (1600), so that the foot structure (300), the internal frame (1810), and the second bulkhead pipe (1600) may be fastened to each other with high strength. The foot structure (300) may be stably coupled to the internal frame (1810) and the support member (710).

[0141] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a detachable accessory case for an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0142] Referring to FIG. 19, an electronic device according to one embodiment may be equipped with an accessory case (1910) to prevent the exterior of the electronic device from being damaged. The accessory case (1910) may be equipped on the rear plate (215) of the first housing (210) of the electronic device, thereby protecting the rear surface of the electronic device. According to one embodiment, the accessory case (1910) may include various colors or various functions. For example, the accessory case (1910) may be formed of an outer shell made of leather material in various colors. Through this, the accessory case (1910) may provide a luxurious feel to the user.

[0143] In one embodiment, the accessory case (1910) may be detachably coupled to the electronic device. For example, a damaged accessory case (1910) may be detached from the electronic device and replaced. For example, at the user's request, the accessory case (2010) may be detached from the electronic device and replaced.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the accessory case (1910) may include at least one case hole (1901) formed in an area corresponding to at least one through hole (601) of the first housing (210). The case hole (1901) may have a diameter greater than or equal to the diameter of the through hole (601). The case hole (1901) may have a concentric shape centered on a central axis of the through hole (601). A screw thread may be formed on an inner surface of the case hole (1901). A screw thread that engages with a second screw thread of the foot structure (300) (e.g., the second screw thread (514) of FIG. 5) may be formed on the inner surface of the case hole (1901).

[0145] According to one embodiment, the accessory case (1910) can be mounted to the electronic device via the foot structure (300) (e.g., the first foot structure (301), the second foot structure (302), the third foot structure (303), and the fourth foot structure (304) of FIG. 3). To mount the accessory case (1910) to the electronic device, the first housing (210) and the accessory case (1910) can be aligned. The first housing (210) and the accessory case (1910) can be aligned such that the center axes of the through hole (601) of the first housing (210) and the case hole (1901) are arranged on the same axis (e.g., the z-axis). In a state where the through hole (601) of the first housing (210) and the case hole (1901) are aligned, the foot structure (300) can be inserted into the case hole (1901) and the foot structure (300) can be rotated in a first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) toward a support member (e.g., at least one support member (710) of FIGS. 6, 8, and 18). For example, a user of the electronic device and / or accessory case (1910) can rotate the foot structure (300) in the first rotational direction by hand. The foot structure (300) that rotates in the first rotational direction can be coupled to the bulkhead pipe of the support member via the accessory case (1910) and the rear plate (215). The foot structure (300) coupled to the accessory case (1910) and the bulkhead pipe can be fastened so that the first end portion (514a) of the second screw thread (the second screw thread (514) of FIG. 9) (e.g., the starting portion closest to the flange of FIG. 9) faces the hinge housing. The foot structure (300) is fastened so as to have a fastening direction set based on the height difference between the portion where the hinge housing is formed and the portion where the hinge housing is not formed, thereby preventing incorrect assembly of the foot structure (300).

[0146] The accessory case (1910) and the first housing (210) can be firmly fastened through the foot structure (300). The accessory case (1910) can be mounted to the electronic device through the foot structure (300) that is coupled to the first housing (210) without a separate protruding hook and / or magnet.

[0147] According to one embodiment, when the accessory case (1910) is attached to the electronic device, a user of the electronic device and / or the accessory case (1910) can rotate the foot structure (300) in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The user of the electronic device and / or the accessory case (1910) can rotate the foot structure (300) in the second rotational direction by hand to detach the foot structure from the accessory case (1910). The accessory case (1910) can be easily detached and / or replaced from the electronic device.

[0148] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing a detachable accessory for an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 20, an electronic device according to one embodiment may be equipped with an accessory case (2010) having a stand function. According to one embodiment, the accessory case (2010) may be detachably coupled to the electronic device. For example, a damaged accessory case (2010) may be separated from the electronic device and replaced. For example, at the user's request, the accessory case (2010) may be separated from the electronic device and replaced.

[0150] According to one embodiment, the accessory case (2010) may include a cover portion (2011) and a stand portion (2012) extending from the cover portion (2011). Since the stand portion (2012) maintains a specified angle with respect to the cover portion (2011), the stand portion (2012) may support (or hold) the electronic device. For example, since the stand portion (2012) is fixed to the cover portion, the angle between the stand portion (2012) and the cover portion (2011) may be maintained constant. For example, the stand portion (2012) may be rotatably coupled to the cover portion (2011). Depending on the degree of rotation of the stand portion (2012), the angle between the stand portion (2012) and the cover portion (2011) may vary.

[0151] The cover portion (2011) may include a case hole (2001) formed in an area corresponding to the through hole (601) of the first housing (210). The case hole (2001) may have a diameter greater than or equal to the diameter of the through hole (601). The case hole (2001) may have a concentric shape centered on the central axis of the through hole (601). A screw thread may be formed on the inner surface of the case hole (2001). A screw thread that engages with a second screw thread of the foot structure (300) (e.g., the second screw thread (514) of FIG. 5) may be formed on the inner surface of the case hole (2001).

[0152] According to one embodiment, the accessory case (2010) can be easily attached to and detached from the electronic device via the foot structure (300) (e.g., the first foot structure (301) and the second foot structure (302) of FIG. 3).

[0153] According to one embodiment, when the through hole (601) of the first housing (210) and the case hole (2001) are aligned, the foot structure (300) can be inserted into the case hole (2001) and the foot structure (300) can be rotated in a first rotational direction (e.g., clockwise or counterclockwise) toward a support member (e.g., at least one support member (710) of FIGS. 6, 8, and 18). For example, a user of the electronic device and / or accessory case (2010) can rotate the foot structure (300) in the first rotational direction by hand. The foot structure (300) that rotates in the first rotational direction can be coupled to the bulkhead pipe of the support member via the accessory case (2010) and the rear plate (215). The foot structure (300) coupled to the accessory case (2010) and the bulkhead pipe can be fastened such that the first end portion (514a) of the second screw thread (the second screw thread (514) of FIG. 9) (e.g., the starting portion closest to the flange of FIG. 9) faces the hinge housing.

[0154] According to one embodiment, the accessory case (2010) and the first housing (210) can be firmly fastened through the foot structure (300). The accessory case (2010) can be mounted to the electronic device through the foot structure (300) that is coupled to the first housing (210) without a separate protruding hook and / or magnet.

[0155] According to one embodiment, when the accessory case (2010) is attached to the electronic device, a user of the electronic device and / or the accessory case (2010) can rotate the foot structure (300) in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The foot structure rotated in the second rotational direction is separated from the accessory case (2010), thereby allowing the accessory case (2010) to be easily separated and / or replaced from the electronic device.

[0156] Meanwhile, the electronic devices described above are not limited to the embodiments described in each drawing, and the electronic devices described in each drawing can be applied in a complex manner with each other.

[0157] For example, the embodiments of FIG. 19 and / or FIG. 20 may be applied in combination with at least one of the various embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 17.

[0158] For example, the embodiment of FIG. 9 can be applied in combination with at least one of the various embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 8 and FIGS. 10 to 20.

[0159] For example, the foot structure (300) described in FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 and the foot structure (300) described in FIGS. 17 and 18 can be applied in combination with each other to an electronic device. For example, the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600) described in FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 can be formed near the first side close to the hinge device, and the foot structure and the bulkhead pipe (1600) described in FIGS. 17 and 18 can be formed near the second side far from the hinge device. For example, the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600) described in FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 may be formed near the first side (211) close to the hinge device (230), and the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (1600) described in FIGS. 17 and 18 may be formed near the second side (211) far from the hinge device (230). For example, the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600) described in FIGS. 14, 15, and 16 may be formed far from the internal structure (1720), and the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (1600) described in FIGS. 17 and 18 may be formed close to the internal structure (1720).

[0160] In addition, the number and shape of the foot structures (300) described in each drawing are not limited to the examples described above and can be changed in various ways.

[0161] As described above, an electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments may include a first housing (210); a second housing (220); a hinge device (230) that rotatably connects the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) with respect to each other; and a foot structure (300) that is disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210) and is accommodated within the first housing (210) as at least a portion thereof rotates.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) may include a foot screw (500) having a first screw thread (512) formed on at least a portion of an inner surface (511) and a second screw thread (514) formed on at least a portion of an outer surface (513); and an elastic member (400) formed along a periphery of a portion of the foot screw (500) and arranged to be in contact with an outer surface of the first housing (210).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the foot screw (500) may include a body portion (510) including an inner surface on which the first screw thread (512) is formed, an outer surface on which the second screw thread (514) is formed, and a flange (515) protruding from the outer surface in a direction parallel to the protrusion direction of the second screw thread; a center frame (540) disposed inside the body portion (510); and a fan structure (530) including a plurality of blades disposed around the center frame (540).

[0164] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a rear plate (215) forming an outer surface of the first housing and including a through hole into which the foot screw can be inserted; a side member (315) surrounding an edge of the rear plate and including a first side (211) and a second side (212) facing in opposite directions; and a support member (710) formed with a partition pipe (600) coupled to the foot structure (300) and disposed inside the first housing.

[0165] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first screw thread and the second screw thread may include a first mountain portion (512a, 514a) and a second mountain portion (512b, 514b) protruding in opposite directions.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) may be arranged to face the first side (211).

[0167] According to one embodiment, the second mountain portion (512b, 514b) may extend away from the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) toward the flange (515) and may be positioned toward the second side (212) which is lower in height than the first side (211).

[0168] According to one embodiment, the hinge bracket (1410) included in the hinge device (230) may include a fastening hole (1415) that can accommodate at least a portion of the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the hinge bracket (1410) is formed on the inner surface of the fastening hole (1415) and may include an external screw thread (1414) that engages with the second screw thread.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include an internal structure (1720) disposed within the first housing; and an internal frame (1810) surrounding the internal structure.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the inner frame (1810) may include a fastening hole (1815) capable of accommodating at least a portion of the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600).

[0172] According to one embodiment, the inner frame (1810) is formed on the inner surface of the fastening hole (1815) and may include an external screw thread (1814) that engages with the second screw thread.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the internal structure (1720) may include at least one of a battery and a speaker.

[0174] According to one embodiment, the bulkhead pipe (600) may include internal threads (612, 1612) that engage with the first screw threads (512).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the bulkhead pipe may include a first bulkhead (610, 1610) having the internal threads formed therein; and a second bulkhead (620, 1620) spaced apart from the first bulkhead with the first opening (615) therebetween and including a receiving groove for receiving a portion of the center frame.

[0176] According to one embodiment, a portion of the first bulkhead may be spaced apart from the support member (710) through a second opening (1010).

[0177] According to one embodiment, the first opening (615) may communicate with the second opening (1010) and the fan structure (530).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the foot screw (500) may further include a first fixing member (520) surrounding the lower end of the body portion facing the support member; and a fixing member (550) disposed within the receiving groove of the second bulkhead and surrounding the lower end of the center frame.

[0179] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the foot screw (500) may be formed of a metal material.

[0180] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (400) may be formed of a rubber material.

[0181] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (400) may be formed in a ring shape that surrounds a portion of the flange (515).

[0182] According to one embodiment, the elastic member (400) may include at least one trench (401).

[0183] An electronic device according to at least one embodiment of the present invention may include a first housing (210); a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing (210); and a foot structure (300) disposed adjacent to an outer surface (215) of the first housing (210) and removably attachable to the inside of the first housing (210) through a rotational motion.

[0184] The above foot structure (300) may include a foot screw (500) having a first screw thread (512) formed on at least a portion of an inner surface (511) and a second screw thread (514) formed on at least a portion of an outer surface (513); and an elastic member (400) formed in a ring shape along a periphery of a portion of the foot screw (500) and arranged to be in contact with the outer surface of the first housing (210).

[0185] According to one embodiment, the foot screw (500) may include a body portion (510) including an inner surface on which the first screw thread (512) is formed, an outer surface on which the second screw thread (514) is formed, and a flange (515) protruding from the outer surface toward the outer surface of the first housing (210); a center frame (540) at least a portion of which is disposed inside the body portion (510); and a fan structure (530) including a plurality of blades disposed around the center frame (540).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a rear plate (215) forming an outer surface of the first housing and including a through hole into which the foot screw can be inserted; a side member (315) surrounding an edge of the rear plate and including a first side (211) and a second side (212) facing in opposite directions; and a support member (710) disposed inside the first housing.

[0187] According to one embodiment, the bulkhead pipe (600) disposed on the support member (710) may include internal threads that engage the first threads of the foot structure (300) and may include at least one opening that communicates with the fan structure (530).

[0188] According to one embodiment, at least one of the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514) may include a first mountain portion (512a, 514a) and a second mountain portion (512b, 514b) protruding in opposite directions.

[0189] According to one embodiment, the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) may be arranged to face the first side (211).

[0190] According to one embodiment, the second mountain portion (512b, 514b) may extend away from the first mountain portion (512a, 514a) toward the flange (515) and may be positioned toward the second side (212) which is lower in height than the first side (211).

[0191] According to one embodiment, the electronic device may further include a hinge device (230) disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and having a hinge bracket.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the hinge bracket (1410) may include a fastening hole (1415) that can accommodate at least a portion of the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the hinge bracket (1410) is formed on the inner surface of the fastening hole (1415) and may include an external screw thread (1414) that engages with the second screw thread (514).

[0194] An electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments may include: a first housing (210); a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable relative to the first housing (210); a foot structure (300) disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210), and having a first screw thread (512) formed on an inner surface and a second screw thread (514) formed on an outer surface so as to be received inside the first housing (210) as at least a portion thereof rotates; and a bulkhead pipe (600) received within the first housing and having an internal screw thread (612) engaged with the first screw thread.

[0195] According to one embodiment, the foot structure (300) may include a foot screw (500) including the first screw thread (512) and the second screw thread (514); and an elastic member (400) arranged to be in contact with the outer surface of the first housing (210) and formed in a ring shape along a portion of the edge of the foot screw (500).

[0196] An electronic device according to at least one embodiment among various embodiments may include: a first housing (210); a second housing (220) configured to be rotatable with respect to the first housing (210); a foot structure (300) disposed adjacent to an outer surface of the first housing (210) and configured to be received inside the first housing (210) as at least a portion thereof rotates, the foot structure including a first screw thread (512) formed on an inner surface and a second screw thread (514) formed on an outer surface; a bulkhead pipe (600) received within the first housing and having an internal screw thread (612) engaged with the first screw thread; and an internal frame (1810) (or hinge bracket (1410)) received within the first housing and including an external screw thread (1414, 1814) engaged with the second screw thread.

[0197] The embodiments of this document and the terminology used herein are not intended to limit the technology described in this document to a specific embodiment, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, and / or substitutes of the embodiment. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar components. The singular expression may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, expressions such as "A or B," "at least one of A and / or B," "A, B, or C," or "at least one of A, B, and / or C" may include all possible combinations of the items listed together. Expressions such as "first," "second," "first," or "second," may modify the corresponding components regardless of order or importance, and are only used to distinguish one component from another, but do not limit the corresponding components. When it is said that a component (e.g., a first component) is “(functionally or communicatively) connected” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), said component may be directly connected to said other component, or may be connected via another component (e.g., a third component).

[0198] In this document, "adapted to or configured to" may be used interchangeably with, for example, "suitable for," "capable of," "modified to," "made to," "capable of," or "designed to," depending on the context, e.g., hardware or software. In some contexts, the phrase "a device configured to" may mean that the device is "capable of" doing something together with other devices or components. For example, the phrase "a processor configured (or adapted) to perform A, B, and C" may mean a dedicated processor (e.g., an embedded processor) for performing those operations, or a general-purpose processor (e.g., a CPU or AP) that can perform those operations by executing one or more programs stored in a memory device (e.g., a memory).

[0199] The term "module" as used in this document includes a unit composed of 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 thereof that performs one or more functions. A "module" may be implemented mechanically or electronically, and may include, for example, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip, field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or programmable logic device, known or to be developed in the future, that performs certain operations.

[0200] At least a part of a device (e.g., modules or functions thereof) or a method (e.g., operations) according to various embodiments may be implemented as instructions stored in a computer-readable storage medium (e.g., memory) in the form of a program module. When the instructions are executed by a processor (e.g., a processor), the processor may perform a function corresponding to the instructions. The computer-readable recording medium may include a hard disk, a floppy disk, a magnetic medium (e.g., a magnetic tape), an optical recording medium (e.g., a CD-ROM, a DVD, a magneto-optical medium (e.g., a floptical disk), an internal memory, etc. The instructions may include a code generated by a compiler or a code executable by an interpreter.

[0201] Each component (e.g., a module or a program module) according to various embodiments may be composed of one or more entities, and some of the aforementioned sub-components may be omitted, or other sub-components may be further included. Alternatively or additionally, some components (e.g., a module or a program module) may be integrated into a single entity, which may perform the same or similar functions as those performed by each of the respective components prior to integration. Operations performed by modules, program modules, or other components according to various embodiments may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or at least some operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or other operations may be added.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, 1st housing (210); Second housing (220); A hinge device (230) that rotatably connects the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) with respect to each other; and It includes a foot structure (300) that is positioned adjacent to the outer surface of the first housing (210) and is accommodated inside the first housing (210) as at least a part thereof rotates. The above foot structure (300) A foot screw (500) having a first screw thread (512) formed on at least a portion of the inner surface (511) and a second screw thread (514) formed on at least a portion of the outer surface (513); and An electronic device including an elastic member (400) arranged so as to be in contact with the outer surface of the first housing (210) and formed along the edge of a portion of the foot screw (500).

2. In paragraph 1, The above foot screw (500) A body part (510) including an inner surface on which the first screw thread (512) is formed, an outer surface on which the second screw thread (514) is formed, and a flange (515) protruding from the outer surface in a direction parallel to the protrusion direction of the second screw thread; A center frame (540) placed inside the body portion (510); and An electronic device comprising a fan structure (530) including a plurality of blades arranged around the center frame (540).

3. In paragraph 2, The above first housing (210) is, A rear plate (215) forming the outer surface of the first housing and including a through hole into which the foot screw can be inserted; A side member (315) surrounding the edge of the rear plate and including a first side (211) and a second side (212) facing in opposite directions; and An electronic device comprising a bulkhead pipe (600) formed to be coupled with the foot structure (300) and a support member (710) disposed inside the first housing.

4. In paragraph 3, At least one of the first screw thread and the second screw thread, It includes a first mountain portion (512a, 514a) and a second mountain portion (512b, 514b) that protrude in opposite directions, The above first mountain portion (514a) is arranged to face the first side (211), An electronic device in which the second mountain portion (514b) extends away from the first mountain portion (514a) toward the flange (515) and is positioned toward the second side (212) which is lower in height than the first side (211).

5. In either of paragraphs 3 and 4, The hinge bracket (1410) included in the above hinge device (230) is An electronic device comprising a fastening hole (1415) capable of accommodating at least a portion of the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600).

6. In paragraph 5, An electronic device in which the above hinge bracket (1410) is formed on the inner surface of the above fastening hole (1415) and includes an external screw thread (1414) that engages with the second screw thread.

7. In any one of paragraphs 3 and 4, An internal structure (1720) disposed within the first housing; It further includes an inner frame (1810) surrounding the above inner structure, The above inner frame (1810) An electronic device comprising a fastening hole (1815) capable of accommodating at least a portion of the foot structure (300) and the bulkhead pipe (600).

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device in which the inner frame (1810) is formed on the inner surface of the fastening hole (1815) and includes an external screw thread (1814) that engages with the second screw thread.

9. In paragraph 7, The above internal structure (1720) is an electronic device including at least one of a battery and a speaker.

10. In paragraph 3, The above bulkhead pipe (600) An electronic device comprising an internal screw thread (612, 1612) coupled with the first screw thread (512).

11. In paragraph 10, The above bulkhead pipe The first bulkhead (610, 1610) having the internal screw thread formed therein; An electronic device comprising a second bulkhead (620, 1620) spaced apart from the first bulkhead and the first opening (615) and including a receiving groove in which a portion of the center frame is received.

12. In paragraph 11, A portion of the first bulkhead is separated from the support member (710) through a second opening (1010), The above first opening (615) is an electronic device communicating with the above second opening (1010) and the above fan structure (530).

13. In paragraph 11, The above foot screw (500) A first sealing member (520) surrounding the lower part of the body portion facing the support member; and An electronic device further comprising a sealing member (550) disposed within the receiving groove of the second bulkhead and surrounding the lower end of the center frame.

14. In paragraph 1, At least a portion of the above foot screw (500) is formed of a metal material, An electronic device in which the above elastic member (400) is formed of a rubber material.

15. In paragraph 2, The above elastic member (400) is formed in a ring shape that surrounds a portion of the above flange (515), An electronic device wherein the elastic member (400) includes at least one trench (401).

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