Electronic device including protective frame

Abstract

According to various embodiments, an electronic device comprises: a first housing; a second housing rotatably coupled to the first housing via a hinge device; a flexible display that is supported by the first housing and the second housing and includes a bending portion; a first protective frame disposed in the first housing; a second protective frame covering the flexible display so that an edge thereof is not visible from the outside, and including a first region corresponding to the bending portion and a second region that is not the first region; at least one conductive member disposed on the inner surface of the second protective frame corresponding to the first region; and at least one buffer member which is provided between the flexible display and the inner surface of the second protective frame corresponding to the first region and the second region.

Description

Electronic device including a protective frame

[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an electronic device including a protective frame.

[0002] Electronic devices are becoming increasingly slimmer, more rigid, and more aesthetically pleasing, while simultaneously improving their functional aspects to differentiate them. Electronic devices are evolving beyond their standard rectangular form factor and into increasingly diverse shapes. Electronic devices may have a transformable structure that allows for portability while also utilizing large-screen displays. For example, as part of this transformable structure, an electronic device may include a foldable housing structure that folds or unfolds relative to another. Such electronic devices may require a protective structure to protect the display and internal electrical components from external static electricity.

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

[0004] A foldable electronic device may include a hinge device (e.g., a hinge structure or a hinge module) and at least two housings that are foldably connected to each other through the hinge device. The foldable electronic device may be operated in an in-folding and / or out-folding manner by allowing a first housing to rotate relative to a second housing through the hinge device in a range of 0 to 360 degrees. The foldable electronic device may include a flexible display that is arranged to be at least partially supported by the first housing and the second housing in an unfolded state. The flexible display may be arranged to be deformable (e.g., bendable or foldable) along with the folding and unfolding operation of the foldable electronic device.

[0005] The foldable electronic device may be positioned to receive support from the first housing and the second housing, and may include a protective frame (e.g., a protective cover, a protective structure, a protective decorative cover, or a decorative member) for protecting an edge of the flexible display. The protective frame may be fixed to the first housing and / or the second housing, and may cover an edge of the flexible display so that it is not visible from the outside. The foldable electronic device may include a cushioning member (e.g., a sponge) positioned at a position where at least a portion of the protective frame overlaps the flexible display when a surface of the flexible display is viewed from above. The cushioning member may help reduce damage to the flexible display due to external impact and reduce the inflow of external foreign substances.

[0006] Meanwhile, the flexible display may include a bending portion (e.g., a chip on panel (COP)) that extends from the display panel at one edge and then bends toward the back of the flexible display and includes a control circuit. For example, static electricity introduced between the protective frame and the flexible display may flow into the interior along the bending portion that is relatively close to the protective frame (electrostatic discharge (ESD),) resulting in damage to not only the flexible display but also surrounding electrical components.

[0007] The foldable electronic device may further include a conductive member disposed between the protective frame and the flexible display to prevent or reduce such damage and to induce static electricity introduced from the outside.

[0008] However, the absence of a conductive material may hinder the slimming of the electronic device by overlapping the cushioning material when the surface of the flexible display is viewed from above.

[0009] Various embodiments of the present disclosure can provide an electronic device including a protective frame that can help slim down the electronic device while including a smooth electrostatic induction structure.

[0010] According to various embodiments, an electronic device can be provided that includes a protective frame that can help slim down the electronic device while performing smooth buffering and sealing operations.

[0011] However, the problem to be solved in this disclosure is not limited to the problem mentioned above, and may be expanded in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0012] According to various embodiments, an electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing rotatably coupled to the first housing about a folding axis through a hinge device, a flexible display including a bending portion that is arranged to receive support from the first housing and the second housing and extends from at least a portion of a first edge parallel to the folding axis and folds backward, a first protective frame arranged in the first housing and covering an edge of the flexible display so as not to be visible from the outside, a second protective frame arranged in the second housing and covering an edge of the flexible display so as not to be visible from the outside and including a first region corresponding to the bending portion and a second region other than the first region, at least one conductive member arranged on an inner surface of the second protective frame corresponding to the first region and at least one buffer member provided between the inner surface of the second protective frame corresponding to the first region and the second region and the flexible display, wherein, in the first region, when the flexible display is viewed from above, at least One conductive member and the at least one buffer member are at least partially arranged side by side, and between the second protective frame and the flexible display, static electricity introduced through the first edge can be induced to the at least one conductive member.

[0013] An electronic device according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure has a structure in which a conductive member for electrostatic induction and a buffer member for buffering and / or sealing are arranged side by side without overlapping between a protective frame arranged to protect an edge corresponding to a bending portion (e.g., COP, chip on panel) of a flexible display and a flexible display, thereby inducing smooth electrostatic induction, buffering, and sealing operations and at the same time helping to slim down the electronic device.

[0014] In addition, various effects may be provided, either directly or indirectly, through this document.

[0015] The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned can be clearly understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description below.

[0016] In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for the same or similar components.

[0017] FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating the front of an electronic device in a flat state or unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 1b is a drawing illustrating the rear side of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating one side of an electronic device in a folding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 2b is a drawing illustrating the other side of the electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 5A is a plan view of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 5b is a rear view of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 6A is a perspective view illustrating the arrangement structure of a flexible display and protective frames according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 6b is a drawing illustrating a layout structure of conductive members and buffer members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIGS. 6c to 6e are partial perspective views illustrating an attachment structure in which conductive members and buffer members arranged in the 6c region of FIG. 6b are attached to the inner surface of a protective frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 6f is a drawing illustrating a layout structure in which a conductive member and a buffer member are arranged in a protective frame along the z-axis direction in the drawing of FIG. 6d according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 6g is a drawing illustrating a layout structure in which a conductive member and a buffer member are arranged in a protective frame, as seen along the -x-axis direction, in the drawing of FIG. 6d according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7A-7A of FIG. 1A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7b-7b of FIG. 1a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a layout structure in which a protective frame and a conductive member are arranged in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an alignment structure of conductive members and buffer members through jigs according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIGS. 10A to 10F are drawings illustrating arrangement structures of conductive members and buffer members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIGS. 11A to 11F are drawings illustrating arrangement structures of conductive members and buffer members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIGS. 12A and 12B are cross-sectional views of an electronic device including a conductive member and a buffer member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a layout structure in which conductive members and buffer members are arranged in a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 14A is a front perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0039] FIG. 14b is a rear perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0040] FIG. 14c is a drawing illustrating one side of a multi-foldable electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0041] FIG. 15A is a plan view of an electronic device in an extended state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0042] FIG. 15b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 15b-15b of FIG. 15a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0043] FIG. 15c is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 15c-15c of FIG. 15a according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0044] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. However, the present disclosure may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In connection with the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components. Furthermore, in the drawings and related descriptions, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

[0045] FIG. 1A is a diagram illustrating a front side of an electronic device in a flat state (or unfolding state) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 1B is a diagram illustrating a rear side of an electronic device in an unfolding state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0046] FIG. 2A is a diagram illustrating one side of an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2B is a diagram illustrating the other side of an electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0047] Referring to FIGS. 1A to 2B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) (e.g., a first housing portion or a first housing structure) and a second housing (220) (e.g., a second housing portion or a second housing structure) that are rotatably coupled to each other about a folding axis (F) through at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3) (e.g., a hinge, a hinge module, a hinge structure, a hinge unit, or a hinge assembly). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be configured as a housing (e.g., a housing structure, a foldable housing, or a foldable housing structure) of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first display (230) (e.g., a flexible display, a foldable display, or a main display) that is accommodated in or arranged to be supported by the first housing and the second housing. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second display (300) (e.g., a sub-display) arranged through the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a hinge housing (310) (e.g., a hinge cover) that is arranged so as to be at least partially invisible from the outside through the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) when in an unfolded state, and that covers at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices 320, 320-1, 320-2 of FIG. 3) when in a folded state or while being folded so as to be invisible from the outside. In this document, the surface on which the first display (230) is placed may be defined as the front surface of the electronic device (200), and the surface opposite the front surface may be defined as the back surface of the electronic device (200). Additionally, the surface surrounding the space between the front surface and the back surface may be defined as the side surface of the electronic device (200).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are arranged on both sides with respect to the folding axis (F), have an overall symmetrical shape with respect to the folding axis (F), and can be folded to match each other. In some embodiments, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be folded asymmetrically with respect to the folding axis (F). In one embodiment, the angle or distance between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be different depending on whether the electronic device (200) is in an unfolded state, a folded state, or an intermediate state.

[0049] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may be rotatably connected to at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include, in an unfolded state, a first side member (213) arranged to face the front of the electronic device (200), a second side member (212) facing in an opposite direction of the first side member (211), and / or enclosing at least a portion of a first space (2101) between the first side member (211) and the second side member (212).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the second housing (220) may be rotatably connected to at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include, in an unfolded state, a third side member (221) arranged to face the front of the electronic device (200), a fourth side member (222) facing in an opposite direction of the third side member (221), and / or a second side member (223) surrounding at least a portion of a second space (2201) between the third side member (221) and the fourth side member (222).

[0051] According to various embodiments, the first side (211) may face substantially in the same direction as the third side (221) in an unfolded state and at least partially face the third side (221) in a folded state. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a recess (201) formed to accommodate the first display (230) through a structural combination of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the recess (201) may have substantially the same size as the first display (230). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) may include a first protective frame (350) (e.g., a first protective cover or a first decorative member) that is coupled with the first side member (213) and overlaps an edge of the first display (230) when the first display (230) is viewed from above, thereby covering the edge of the first display (230) so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, the first protective frame (350) may be formed integrally with the first side member (213). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) may include a second protective frame (360) (e.g., a second protective cover or a second decorative member) that is coupled to the second side member (223) and overlaps with an edge of the first display (230) when the first display (230) is viewed from above, thereby covering the edge of the first display (230) so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, the second protective frame (360) may be formed integrally with the second side member (223).

[0052] According to various embodiments, the hinge housing (310) (e.g., hinge cover) may be disposed between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and may be disposed to cover a portion of at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the hinge housing (310) may be covered by portions of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) or exposed to the outside, depending on the unfolded state, the folded state, or the intermediate state of the electronic device (200). For example, when the electronic device (200) is in the unfolded state, at least a portion of the hinge housing (310) may be disposed to be covered by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) and substantially not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, at least a portion of the hinge housing (310) may be positioned so as to be visible from the outside between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, when the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) are in an intermediate state where they are folded with a certain angle, the hinge housing (310) may be positioned so as to be at least partially visible from the outside outside of the electronic device (200) between the first housing (210) and the second housing (220). For example, the area of ​​the hinge housing (310) exposed to the outside may be less than when it is in a completely folded state. In one embodiment, the hinge housing (310) may include an outer surface having a curved surface, a flat surface, or various shapes.

[0053] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one of a display (230, 300), an input device (215), an audio output device (227, 228), a sensor module (217a, 217b, 226), a camera module (216a, 216b, 225), a key input device (219), an indicator (not shown), or a connector port (229) disposed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may additionally include at least one other component. In some embodiments, at least one of the above-described components may be omitted.

[0054] According to various embodiments, at least one display (230, 300) may include a first display (230) (e.g., a flexible display) that is arranged to be supported by a third side (221) of a second housing (220) from a first side (211) of a first housing (210), and a second display (300) that is arranged to be at least partially visible from the outside through a fourth side (222) in an internal space of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the second display (300) may be arranged to be visible from the outside through the second side (212) in the first space (2101) of the first housing (210). In one embodiment, the first display (230) may be primarily used in an unfolded state of the electronic device (200), and the second display (300) may be primarily used in a folded state of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) can control the first display (230) and / or the second display (300) to be usable based on the folding angles of the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) when in an intermediate state.

[0055] According to various embodiments, the first display (230) may be disposed in a receiving space formed by a pair of housings (210, 220). For example, the first display (230) may be disposed in a recess (201) formed by the pair of housings (210, 220), and may be disposed to occupy substantially most of the front surface of the electronic device (200) when unfolded. In one embodiment, the first display (230) may include a flexible display in which at least a portion of the display may be transformed into a flat or curved surface. In one embodiment, the first display (230) may include a first region (230a) corresponding to the first housing (210) and a second region (230b) corresponding to the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the first display (230) may include a folding area (230c) (e.g., a third area) that includes a portion of the first area (230a) and a portion of the second area (230b) with respect to the folding axis (F). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the folding area (230c) may include an area that at least partially corresponds to at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the division of the regions of the first display (230) is merely an exemplary division by a pair of housings (210, 220) and at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3), and the first display (230) can be displayed as a seamless, full screen substantially through a pair of housings (210, 220) and at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the first region (230a) and the second region (230b) may have an overall symmetrical shape or a partially asymmetrical shape with respect to the folding region (230c) and / or the folding axis (F).

[0056] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a first back cover (240) disposed on a second side (212) of the first housing (210) and a second back cover (250) disposed on a fourth side (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first back cover (240) may be formed integrally with the first side member (213). In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second back cover (250) may be formed integrally with the second side member (223). In one embodiment, at least one of the first back cover (240) and the second back cover (250) may be formed of a substantially transparent plate (e.g., a glass plate including various coating layers, or a polymer plate) or an opaque plate. In one embodiment, the first rear cover (240) may be formed by an opaque plate, such as, for example, coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the foregoing materials. In one embodiment, the second rear cover (250) may be formed by a substantially transparent plate, such as, for example, glass or polymer. Accordingly, the second display (300) may be arranged in the second space (2201) of the second housing (220) so as to be visible from the outside through the second rear cover (250).

[0057] According to various embodiments, the input device (215) may include a microphone. In some embodiments, the input device (215) may include a plurality of microphones arranged to detect the direction of sound. In one embodiment, the audio output device (227, 228) may include speakers. In one embodiment, the audio output device (227, 228) may include a call receiver (227) arranged through the fourth side (222) of the second housing (220) and an external speaker (228) arranged through at least a portion of the second side member (223) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the input device (215), the audio output device (227, 228), and the connector (229) may be disposed in spaces of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) and may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the holes formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220) may be used in common for the input device (215) and the audio output device (227, 228). In some embodiments, the audio output device (227, 228) may include a speaker (e.g., a piezo speaker) that operates without the holes formed in the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the camera modules (216a, 216b, 225) may include a first camera module (216a) positioned to capture a subject through a first side (211) of the first housing (210), a second camera module (216b) positioned to be exposed through a second side (212) of the first housing (210), and / or a third camera module (225) positioned to capture a subject through a fourth side (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the second camera module (261b) may also be positioned to capture a subject through a third side (221) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a flash (218) positioned near the second camera module (216b). In one embodiment, the flash (218) may include, for example, a light emitting diode or a xenon lamp. In one embodiment, the camera modules (216a, 216b, 225) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one of the camera modules (216a, 216b, 225) may include two or more lenses (e.g., a wide-angle and a telephoto lens) and image sensors, which may be arranged together to capture a subject through either side of the first housing (210) and / or the second housing (220).

[0059] According to various embodiments, the sensor modules (217a, 217b, 226) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (200) or an external environmental state. In one embodiment, the sensor modules (217a, 217b, 226) may include a first sensor module (217a) arranged to detect an external environment through a first surface (211) of the first housing (210), a second sensor module (217b) arranged to detect an external environment through a second surface (212) of the first housing (210), and / or a third sensor module (226) arranged to detect an external environment through a fourth surface (222) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the sensor module (217a, 217b, 226) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, or a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor).

[0060] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include at least one sensor module not shown, for example, a pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or a fingerprint recognition sensor. In some embodiments, the fingerprint recognition sensor may be disposed through at least one of the first side member (213) of the first housing (210) and / or the second side member (223) of the second housing (220).

[0061] According to various embodiments, the key input device (219) may be arranged to be exposed to the outside through the first side member (213) of the first housing (210). In some embodiments, the key input device (219) may also be arranged to be exposed to the outside through the second side member (223) of the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the electronic device (200) may not include some or all of the key input devices (219), and the key input devices (219) that are not included may be implemented in another form, such as a soft key, on at least one display (230, 300). In one embodiment, the key input device (219) may be implemented using a pressure sensor included in at least one display (230, 300).

[0062] According to various embodiments, the connector port (229) may include a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an IF module (interface connector port module)) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the connector port (229) may also perform a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device, or may further include a separate connector port (e.g., an ear jack hole) for performing a function for transmitting and receiving audio signals.

[0063] According to various embodiments, some of the camera modules (216a, 225), some of the sensor modules (217a, 226) and / or the indicator may be arranged to be visually exposed through at least one display (230, 300). For example, at least one camera module (216a, 225), at least one sensor module (217a, 226) and / or the indicator may be arranged in an interior space of at least one housing (210, 220), below an active area (display area) of at least one display (230, 300), and may be arranged to be in contact with the external environment through an opening or transparent area perforated up to a cover member (e.g., a window layer (410) of FIG. 4) and / or a second rear cover (250)). In one embodiment, the area where at least one display (230, 300) and at least one camera module (216a, 225) face each other may be formed as a transparent area having a certain transmittance as part of the area displaying content. In one embodiment, the transparent area may be formed to have a transmittance in the range of about 5% to about 20%. This transparent area may include an area overlapping with an effective area (e.g., a field of view area) of at least one camera module (216a, 225) through which light passes to be imaged by an image sensor to create an image. For example, the transparent area of ​​at least one display (230, 300) may include an area where the pixel density is lower than the surrounding area. For example, the transparent area may replace an opening. For example, at least one camera module (216a, 225) may include an under-display camera (UDC) or an under-panel camera (UPC). In one embodiment, some camera modules (216a, 225) or sensor modules (217a, 226) may be arranged to perform their functions without being visually exposed through the display.For example, the area facing the camera module (216a, 225) and / or sensor module (217a, 226) positioned under the display (230, 300) (e.g., display panel) may have an under display camera (UDC) structure, so that a perforated opening may not be necessary.

[0064] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (200) is in an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 1A and 1B), the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) form an angle of about 180 degrees, and the first region (230a), the second region (230b), and the folding region (230c) of the first display (230) may be arranged to be substantially on the same plane and facing the same direction (e.g., the z-axis direction). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in an unfolded state, the first housing (210) may be rotated about 360 degrees with respect to the second housing (220) so that the second side (212) and the fourth side (222) face each other and may be folded in the opposite direction (out folding method).

[0065] According to various embodiments, when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2A and 2B), the first side (211) of the first housing (210) and the third side (221) of the second housing (220) may be arranged to face each other. In this case, the first region (230a) and the second region (230b) of the first display (230) may be arranged to face each other while forming a narrow angle (e.g., in the range of 0 degrees to about 10 degrees) with each other through the folding region (230c). In one embodiment, the folding region (230c) may be deformed into a curved shape having at least a certain curvature. In one embodiment, when the electronic device (200) is in an intermediate state, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be arranged at a certain angle with each other. In this case, the first region (230a) and the second region (230b) of the first display (230) may form an angle that is greater than the folded state and less than the unfolded state, and the curvature of the folding region (230c) may be less than the folded state and greater than the unfolded state. In some embodiments, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may form an angle that can stop at a specified folding angle between the folded state and the unfolded state through at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3) (free stop function). In some embodiments, the first housing (210) and the second housing (220) may be pressurized to maintain a state (free stop) or to continuously operate in an unfolding or folding direction based on a specified inflection angle through at least one hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3).

[0066] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic device (200) may include a first display (230) (e.g., a flexible display), a second display (300), at least one hinge device (320, 320-1, 320-2), a pair of support members (261, 262), at least one substrate (270) (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)), a first housing (210), a second housing (220), a first rear cover (240), and / or a second rear cover (250).

[0068] According to various embodiments, the first display (230) may include a flexible display arranged to be supported by a first support member (261) of the first housing (210) and a second support member (262) of the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the second display (300) may be arranged in a space between the second housing (220) and the second rear cover (250). In one embodiment, the second display (300) may be arranged so as to be visible from the outside through substantially the entire area of ​​the second rear cover (250) in the space between the second housing (220) and the second rear cover (250).

[0069] According to various embodiments, at least a portion of the first support member (261) may be foldably coupled to the second support member (262) via at least one hinge device (320, 320-1, 320-2). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one wiring member (263) (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB)) that extends from at least a portion of the first support member (261) across the at least one hinge device (320, 320-1, 320-2) to a portion of the second support member (262). In one embodiment, the first support member (261) may be disposed in a manner that extends from the first side member (213) or is structurally coupled with the first side member (213). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a first space (e.g., first space (2101) of FIG. 1A) provided through a first support member (261) and a first rear cover (240). In one embodiment, the first housing (210) (e.g., first housing structure) may be configured through a combination of a first side member (213), a first support member (261), and a first rear cover (240). In one embodiment, the second support member (262) may be arranged in a manner extending from the second side member (223) or structurally coupled with the second side member (223). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second space (e.g., second space (2201) of FIG. 1A) provided through a second support member (262) and a second rear cover (250). In one embodiment, the second housing (220) (e.g., the second housing structure) may be configured by combining a second side member (223), a second support member (262), and a second rear cover (250). In one embodiment, at least one wiring member (263) and / or at least a portion of at least one hinge device (320, 320-1, 320-2) may be arranged to be supported by at least a portion of a pair of support members (261, 262).In one embodiment, at least one wiring member (263) may be arranged to extend from the first support member (261) across the folding axis (F) to the second support member (262). In one embodiment, at least one wiring member (263) may be arranged to have a length in a direction substantially perpendicular to the folding axis (e.g., the y-axis or the folding axis (F) of FIG. 1A) (e.g., the x-axis direction).

[0070] According to various embodiments, at least one substrate (270) may include a first substrate (271) disposed in a first space (2101) and a second substrate (272) disposed in a second space (2201). In one embodiment, the first substrate (271) and the second substrate (272) may include a plurality of electronic components disposed to implement various functions of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, the first substrate (271) and the second substrate (272) may be electrically connected through at least one wiring member (263).

[0071] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one battery (291, 292). In one embodiment, the at least one battery (291, 292) may include a first battery (291) disposed in a first space (2101) of a first housing (210) and electrically connected to a first substrate (271), and a second battery (292) disposed in a second space (2201) of a second housing (220) and electrically connected to a second substrate (272). In one embodiment, the first support member (261) and / or the second support member (262) may further include at least one swelling hole for the first battery (291) and / or the second battery (292).

[0072] According to various embodiments, the first housing (210) may include a first rotation support surface (214), and the second housing (220) may include a second rotation support surface (224) corresponding to the first rotation support surface (214). In one embodiment, the first rotation support surface (214) and the second rotation support surface (224) may include curved surfaces corresponding to (naturally connected to) the curved outer surface of the hinge housing (310). In one embodiment, the first rotation support surface (214) and the second rotation support surface (224) may cover the hinge housing (310) when the electronic device (200) is in an unfolded state, thereby not exposing the hinge housing (310) to the rear surface of the electronic device (200) or exposing only a portion of the hinge housing (310). In one embodiment, the first rotational support surface (214) and the second rotational support surface (224) can rotate along the outer surface of the curve of the hinge housing (310) when the electronic device (200) is in a folded state, thereby exposing at least a portion of the hinge housing (310) to the rear surface of the electronic device (200).

[0073] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one antenna member (276) disposed in the first space (2101). In one embodiment, the at least one antenna member (276) may be disposed in the first space (2101), on the first battery (291) and the first rear cover (240). In one embodiment, the at least one antenna member (276) may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. In one embodiment, the at least one antenna member (276) may, for example, perform short-range communication with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power required for charging. In some embodiments, the antenna structure may be formed by at least a portion of the first side member (213) or the second side member (223) and / or a portion of the first support member (261) and the second support member (262), or a combination thereof.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may further include at least one electronic component assembly (274, 275) and / or additional support members (263, 273) disposed in a first space (e.g., first space (2101) of FIG. 1A) and / or a second space (e.g., second space (2201) of FIG. 1A). For example, the at least one electronic component assembly (274, 275) may include an interface connector port assembly (274) or a speaker assembly (275).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a first waterproof member (WP1) disposed between a first display (230) and a first support member (261) and a second waterproof member (WP2) disposed between the first display (230) and a second support member (262). In one embodiment, the first waterproof member (WP1) may provide at least one first waterproof space between the first display (230) and the first support member (261). In one embodiment, the at least one first waterproof space may accommodate at least one electronic component (e.g., a camera module or a sensor module) disposed to be supported by the first support member (261). In one embodiment, the second waterproof member (WP2) may provide a second waterproof space between the first display (230) and the second support member (262). In one embodiment, the second waterproof space can accommodate at least a portion of a bending portion (e.g., a bending portion (432) of FIG. 4) that folds toward the back of the first display (230). For example, the second waterproof space can be arranged to extend from the display panel (430) of the first display (230) and surround at least a portion of the bending portion (e.g., a bending portion (432) of FIG. 4) that folds toward the back. Accordingly, a control circuit (e.g., a control circuit (4321a) of FIG. 4) (e.g., a display driver IC (DDI)) and a plurality of electrical components (e.g., electrical components (4322a) of FIG. 5b) arranged in the bending portion (432) can be protected from external moisture and / or foreign substances by being arranged in the second waterproof space.

[0076] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a waterproof tape (241) disposed between the first rear cover (240) and the first support member (261). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a bonding member (251) disposed between the second rear cover (250) and the second support member (262). In some embodiments, the bonding member (251) may be disposed between the second display (300) and the second housing (220). In some embodiments, the waterproof tape (241) may be replaced with the bonding member (251), and the bonding member (251) may be replaced with the waterproof tape (241).

[0077] According to various embodiments, at least one hinge device (320, 320-1, 320-2) may include a first hinge device (320) arranged at one end in a direction parallel to the folding axis (F) and a second hinge device (320-1) arranged at the other end. In one embodiment, the first hinge device (320) and the second hinge device (320-1) may have substantially the same configuration. In one embodiment, at least one hinge device (320, 320-1, 320-2) may include a connecting module (320-2) arranged between the first hinge device (320) and the second hinge device (320-1). In one embodiment, the connecting module (320-2) may be arranged through a combination of at least one gear and / or a combination of at least one link. In some embodiments, the connection module (320-2) may be replaced with a first hinge device (320).

[0078] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a first protective frame (350) disposed along a perimeter of the first housing (210) and covering an edge (e.g., an edge) of a first display (230) (e.g., a flexible display) disposed therebetween so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a second protective frame (360) disposed along a perimeter of the second housing (220) and covering an edge (e.g., an edge) of the first display (230) disposed therebetween so that it is not visible from the outside. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one conductive member (e.g., a conductive member (370) of FIG. 6A) and at least one buffer member (e.g., a buffer member (380) of FIG. 6A) disposed on an inner surface of the second protective frame (360) corresponding to a bending portion (e.g., a bending portion (432) of FIG. 4). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) can conduct static electricity introduced from the outside to the ground of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380) can reduce damage to the first display (230) due to external impact and / or reduce introduction of external foreign substances. In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) are arranged side by side without overlapping on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360), thereby helping to reduce the thickness of the electronic device (200) in the z-axis direction. In some embodiments, depending on the arrangement position of the bending portion (432), at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may be arranged on the inner surface of the first protective frame (350). In some embodiments, the arrangement structure of at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may be applied at a position corresponding to an edge of the first display (230) where the bending portion (432) is not arranged.

[0079] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0080] The flexible display (230) of FIG. 4 may be at least partially similar to the first display (230) of FIG. 1A, or may further include other embodiments of the flexible display.

[0081] The first display (230) according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure may include an unbreakable (UB) type OLED display (e.g., a curved display). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first display (230) may also include a flat type display of an on-cell touch AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) (OCTA) type.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 4, the first display (230) (hereinafter referred to as a 'flexible display') may include a protective layer (410) (e.g., a window layer), a polarizing layer (POL (polarizer)) (420) (e.g., a polarizing film) sequentially disposed on the back surface (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the protective layer (410), a display panel (430), a polymer layer (440), and a support plate (450). In one embodiment, the display panel (430) is a unique property of the first display (230), and the remaining protective layer (410), polarizing layer (420), polymer layer (440), and support plate (450) may be optionally omitted. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one lower layer (460) additionally disposed below the flexible display (230). The above-described plurality of layers can be laminated in a manner of being attached to each other through an adhesive such as, for example, at least one of an optical clear adhesive (OCA), a pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA), a heat-sensitive adhesive, a general adhesive, or a double-sided tape. In one embodiment, the lower layer (460) can include a digitizer (461) and / or a reinforcing plate (462). In one embodiment, the reinforcing plate (462) can include a first reinforcing plate (4621) positioned corresponding to a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 1A) and a second reinforcing plate (4622) positioned corresponding to a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 1A). In some embodiments, the reinforcing plate (462) can be formed integrally. In some embodiments, the flexible display (230) can include a digitizer (461) positioned between the support plate (450) and the reinforcing plate (462).In some embodiments, the digitizer (461) may include a first digitizer (4611) positioned corresponding to a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 1A) and a second digitizer (4612) electrically connected to the first digitizer and positioned corresponding to a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 1A). In some embodiments, the digitizer (461) may be formed integrally. In some embodiments, the digitizer (461) may be positioned between the polymer layer (440) and the support plate (450). In one embodiment, the digitizer (461) may include coil members positioned on a dielectric substrate (e.g., a dielectric film or a dielectric sheet) to detect a resonant frequency of an electromagnetic induction method applied from an electronic pen. In some embodiments, if the flexible display (230) is a POL-less display, the polarizing layer may be omitted, and a transparent reinforcing layer (e.g., a buffer layer) may be further disposed in that location. In some embodiments, the polymer layer (440) and / or the reinforcing plate (462) may be omitted. In some embodiments, the polymer layer (440) may be disposed on the reinforcing plate (462). In some embodiments, the lower layer (460) may be omitted.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the protective layer (410) may have a multilayer structure sequentially laminated on the display panel (430). In one embodiment, the protective layer may be formed of a glass layer and a polymer (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyimide (PI), or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)) laminated on the glass layer. In some embodiments, the layers formed of the polymer may be formed in three or more layers within a range of standard thicknesses allowed for the protective layer (410) of the flexible display. In one embodiment, the layer formed of the polymer may include a coating layer. In one embodiment, the coating layer may include at least one of a hard coating layer (HC layer), an anti-reflection (AR) / low reflection (LR) coating layer, a shatterproof (SP) coating layer, or an anti-fingerprint (AF) coating layer.

[0084] According to various embodiments, the protective layer (410), the polarizing layer (420), the display panel (430), the polymer layer (440), and the support plate (450) may be arranged to span at least a portion of a first side (e.g., the first side (211) of FIG. 1A) of a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 1A) and a third side (e.g., the third side (221) of FIG. 1A) of a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 1A).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the display panel (430) may include a plurality of pixels and a wiring structure (e.g., an electrode pattern). In one embodiment, the polarizing layer (420) may selectively transmit light generated from a light source of the display panel (430) and vibrating in a certain direction. In one embodiment, the display panel (430) and the polarizing layer (420) may be formed integrally. In one embodiment, the polarizing layer (420) may be removed by arranging a color filter formed of red (R), green (G), and blue (B) pigments having a polarizing function on pixels arranged in the display panel (430). In one embodiment, when a color filter having a polarizing function is applied, the display panel (430) may include a light reflection blocking layer (e.g., a black pixel define layer (BPDL)) that can prevent reflection of external light. In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may also include a touch panel (not shown).

[0086] According to various embodiments, the polymer layer (440) may be disposed under the display panel (430) to provide a dark background for ensuring visibility of the display panel (430) and may be formed as a buffer material for buffering. In some embodiments, to ensure waterproofing of the flexible display (230), the polymer layer (440) may be removed or disposed under the support plate (450). In some embodiments, the polymer layer (440) may be omitted when the support plate (450) is formed of an opaque material.

[0087] According to various embodiments, the support plate (450) can provide bending characteristics to the flexible display (230). For example, the support plate (450) can be formed of a non-metallic thin-plate material, such as fiber reinforced plastics (FRP) (e.g., carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) or glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP)) having rigid characteristics for supporting the display panel (430). In one embodiment, the support plate (450) can include a first planar portion (451) corresponding to a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 1A), a second planar portion (452) corresponding to a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 1A), and a flexible portion (453) (flexible portion or bending portion) connecting the first planar portion (451) and the second planar portion (452). In one embodiment, the flexible portion (453) may include a plurality of openings formed to penetrate from the upper surface to the lower surface of the support plate (450) and / or a plurality of recesses formed in a portion of the upper surface and / or a portion of the lower surface to improve bendability. In one embodiment, the bending characteristics of the flexible portion (453) may be determined through at least one of the size, shape, or arrangement density of at least a portion of the plurality of openings and / or at least a portion of the plurality of recesses. In some embodiments, the support plate (450) may be formed of a metal material such as SUS (steel use stainless) (e.g., STS (stainless steel)), Cu, Al, or a metal CLAD (e.g., a laminated member in which SUS and Al are alternately arranged). In this case, the support plate (450) may have a plurality of openings formed throughout its entire area so that a detection operation of a digitizer (461) arranged below may be induced.In one embodiment, the support plate (450) may help reinforce the rigidity of an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 1A), shield ambient noise, and may be used to dissipate heat emitted from surrounding heat-emitting components.

[0088] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include at least one auxiliary material layer (not shown) disposed between the polymer layer (440) and the support plate (450), or under the support plate (450). In one embodiment, the at least one auxiliary material layer may include a graphite sheet for heat dissipation, a force touch FPCB, a fingerprint sensor FPCB, an antenna radiator for communication, or a conductive / non-conductive tape. In one embodiment, the at least one auxiliary material layer may be replaced with a lower layer (460) including the digitizer (461) and / or the reinforcing plate (462) described above. In one embodiment, the at least one auxiliary material layer may be individually disposed in the first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 1A) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 1A) if bending is not possible. In one embodiment, at least one of the auxiliary material layers may be integrally formed to be arranged from a first housing (e.g., the first housing (210) of FIG. 1A) through a hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3) to at least a portion of a second housing (e.g., the second housing (220) of FIG. 1A), if bendable.

[0089] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a bending portion (432) arranged in a manner of being folded from the display panel (430) to at least a portion of the back surface (e.g., in the -z-axis direction) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the bending portion (432) may include an extension portion (4321) extending from the display panel (430) and including a control circuit (4321a), and a flexible substrate (4322) (e.g., a flexible substrate or FPCB, flexible printed circuit board) electrically connected to the extension portion (4321) and including a plurality of electronic elements. In one embodiment, the control circuit (4321a) may include a display driver IC (DDI) or a touch display driver IC (TDDI) arranged in the extension portion (4321) having an electrical wiring structure. In one embodiment, the bending portion (432) may include a chip on panel (COP) or chip on plastic (COP) structure in which the control circuit (4321a) is directly disposed on the extension portion (4321). In some embodiments, the bending portion (432) may also include a chip on film (COF) structure in which the control circuit (4321a) is disposed on a separate connecting film (not shown) that connects the extension portion (4321) and the flexible substrate (4322). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a plurality of electronic components (e.g., the electronic components (4322a) of FIG. 5B) disposed on the flexible substrate (4322). In one embodiment, the plurality of electronic components may include passive components such as a touch IC, a flash memory for a display, an ESD prevention diode, a pressure sensor, a fingerprint sensor, or a decap.In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a connector portion (4323) (e.g., an FPCB connection portion) extending from a flexible substrate (4322) and electrically connected to a substrate (e.g., a second substrate (272) of FIG. 3) of an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 3). According to one embodiment, when the bending portion (432) is positioned in an area facing a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 1A) of the flexible display (230), the FPCB connection portion (4323) may also be electrically connected to another substrate (e.g., a first substrate (271) of FIG. 3) of the electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 3).

[0090] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include perforated openings (4201, 4301, 4401, 4501, 4601, 4602) disposed in each of the layers (420, 430, 440, 450, 460) and corresponding to electronic components (e.g., camera devices) disposed thereunder. In some embodiments, the display panel (430) and / or the polarizing layer (420) may not require perforated openings (4301, 4201).

[0091] FIG. 5A is a plan view of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5B is a rear view of a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0092] The flexible display (230) of FIGS. 5A and 5B may be substantially similar to the first display (230) of FIG. 1A, or may further include other embodiments of the flexible display.

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 5A and 5B, the flexible display (230) may include a first edge (401) having a first length, a second edge (402) extending from the first edge (401) in a direction perpendicular to the first edge (401) (e.g., in the x-axis direction) and having a second length, a third edge (403) extending from the second edge (402) in a direction parallel to the first edge (401) (e.g., in the y-axis direction) and having a first length, and a fourth edge (404) extending from the third edge (403) to the first edge (401) in a direction parallel to the second edge (402) (e.g., in the -x-axis direction) and having a second length. In one embodiment, the first edge (401) may be formed to have a length in a direction parallel to the folding axis (F). In one embodiment, the first length may be formed to be longer than the second length. In some embodiments, the first length may be formed to be equal to the second length or shorter than the second length.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a display panel (430) and a protective layer (410) laminated on an upper surface of the display panel (430). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a bending portion (432) attached to a back surface of the flexible display (230) in a manner that extends from the display panel (430) and bends at a first edge (401). In one embodiment, the bending portion (432) may include an extension portion (4321), a flexible substrate (4322) extending from the extension portion (4321), and a connector portion (4323) extending from at least a portion of the flexible substrate (4322). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a control circuit (4321a) disposed on an extension portion (4321) and a plurality of electronic elements (4322a) disposed on a flexible substrate (4322).

[0095] According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a second protective frame (e.g., a second protective frame (360) of FIG. 3) disposed in a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 3) to cover a first edge (401) of a flexible display (230) corresponding to a bending portion (432). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include at least one conductive member (e.g., a conductive member (370) of FIG. 6A) and at least one buffer member (e.g., a buffer member (380) of FIG. 6A) disposed on an inner surface of the second protective frame (360). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) may be disposed on an inner surface of the second protective frame (360) in a first region corresponding to the bending portion (432). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380) may be disposed on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) in the first region and a second region (e.g., the entire region) other than the first region. For example, in the first region, at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may be disposed together. For example, in the second region, only at least one buffer member (380) may be disposed. In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) may conduct static electricity introduced from the outside to the ground of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380) may reduce damage to the first display (230) due to external impact and / or reduce introduction of external foreign substances. In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may be arranged side by side without overlapping on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360), thereby helping to reduce the thickness of the electronic device (200) in the z-axis direction. In some embodiments, the bending portion (432) may be arranged to extend from any one of the second edge (402), the third edge (403), or the fourth edge (404), rather than the first edge (401).In such a case, at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may be placed on the inner surface of a protective frame (e.g., a first protective frame (350) or a second protective frame (360)) corresponding to the corresponding edge.

[0096] FIG. 6a is a perspective view illustrating the arrangement structure of a flexible display and protective frames according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6b is a diagram illustrating the arrangement structure of conductive members and buffer members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0097] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a flexible display (230) that is arranged to be supported by a first housing (e.g., first housing (210) of FIG. 3) and a second housing (e.g., second housing (220) of FIG. 3). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a first edge (401) (e.g., a first edge) positioned in a direction parallel to the folding axis (F), a second edge (402) (e.g., a second edge) extending from the first edge (401) in a direction perpendicular to the folding axis (F), a third edge (403) (e.g., a third edge) extending from the second edge (402) in a direction parallel to the first edge (401), and a fourth edge (404) (e.g., a fourth edge) extending from the third edge (403) to the first edge (401). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a bending portion (e.g., bending portion (432) of FIG. 4) that extends beyond the first edge (401) from the display panel (e.g., display panel (430) of FIG. 4) in a manner that folds toward the back of the flexible display (230).

[0098] According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a first protective frame (350) disposed along a border of a first housing (210) and covering edges of a flexible display (230) such that they are not visible from the outside (e.g., a portion of a second edge (402), a portion of a third edge (403), and a portion of a fourth edge (404)), and a second protective frame (360) disposed along a border of a second housing (220) and covering edges of the flexible display (230) such that they are not visible from the outside (e.g., a portion of a first edge (401), a portion of a second edge (402), and a portion of a fourth edge (404)). In one embodiment, the protective frames (350, 360) may be formed of a non-conductive material. In one embodiment, the protective frames (350, 360) may comprise an injection molded article.

[0099] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 3) may include at least one conductive member (370) disposed at least partially between the second protective frame (360) and the flexible display (230) in an area corresponding to the first edge (401) where the bending portion (e.g., the bending portion (432) of FIG. 4) is disposed. In one embodiment, the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device of FIG. 3) may include at least one buffer member (380) disposed between the flexible display (230) and the protective frames (350, 360). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) may include a conductive plate or conductive film attached to an inner surface of the second protective frame (360). In some embodiments, the at least one conductive member (370) may be replaced with a conductive paint applied to an inner surface of the second protective frame (360). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member may include an elastic material. For example, at least one buffer member (380) may include at least one of sponge, rubber, urethane, or silicone, and may be attached to the inner surface of the first protective frame (350) and the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) via an adhesive member (e.g., an adhesive or double-sided tape). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) may also be attached to the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) via the same or a similar adhesive member. In one embodiment, since static electricity introduced from the outside of the electronic device (200) is likely to be introduced into the bending portion (432) extending outward from the first edge (401) of the flexible display (230), at least one conductive member (370) may be attached to the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) along the first edge (401) for the purpose of inducing static electricity.However, it is not limited thereto, and at least one conductive member (370) may be placed on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) and the inner surface of the first protective frame (350) corresponding to the second edge (402), the third edge (403), and the fourth edge (404).

[0100] According to various embodiments, at least one conductive member (370) may include a plurality of conductive members (371, 372, 373) arranged in a manner that is segmented along the first edge (401). For example, at least one conductive member (370) may include a first conductive member (371), a second conductive member (372) spaced apart from the first conductive member (371) to have a first separation space (370a), and a third conductive member (373) spaced apart from the second conductive member (372) to have a second separation space (370b). In one embodiment, these separation spaces (370a, 370b) can reduce the degradation of the radiation performance of the antenna when at least one conductive portion (e.g., conductive portions (2231, 2232, 2233) of FIG. 8) segmented by non-conductive portions (e.g., non-conductive portions (2234, 2235) of FIG. 8) of a second side member (e.g., second side member (223) of FIG. 8) of a second housing (e.g., second housing (220) of FIG. 8) to be described later is used as an antenna, by being arranged at a position aligned with the non-conductive portions (2234, 2235). In some embodiments, the at least one conductive member (370) may include four or more conductive members having one or three or more separation spaces along the first edge (401).

[0101] According to various embodiments, at least one buffer member (380) may include a plurality of buffer members (381) arranged parallel to at least one conductive member (370) on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360). In one embodiment, each of the plurality of buffer members (381) may be arranged in a manner that is at least partially received in a plurality of openings (3701) (e.g., recesses, depressions, or notches) spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the at least one conductive member (370) (e.g., along the first edge (401)). In one embodiment, each of the plurality of openings (3701) may have a shape that is recessed inwardly relative to a border of the at least one conductive member (370). For example, when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above (e.g., when the upper surface of the flexible display (230) is viewed from above), at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may be arranged side by side without overlapping each other. In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) may be arranged at a position at least partially overlapping the first edge (401) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above. In one embodiment, the parallel arrangement structure of at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) may help reduce the thickness of the electronic device (200) in the z-axis direction, and effective electrostatic induction through at least one conductive member (370) and buffering and sealing actions through at least one buffer member (380) may be induced. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of openings (3701) may have a different shape and / or size. In such a case, the buffer members (381) accommodated in each of the plurality of openings (3701) and positioned on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) may also be formed in a shape corresponding to each of the plurality of openings (3701).Moreover, the arrangement structure in which the buffer members (381) are at least partially accommodated in the openings (3701) of the conductive member (370) can help reduce the arrangement space in the width direction (e.g., x-axis direction) while the conductive member (370) and the buffer members (381) are arranged side by side.

[0102] In various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include buffer members (391, 392, 393, 394, 395) disposed on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) and the inner surface of the first protective frame (350) corresponding to the second edge (402) of the flexible display (230), the inner surface of the first protective frame (350) and the inner surface of the third edge (403) of the flexible display (230), the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) and the inner surface of the first protective frame (350) corresponding to the fourth edge (404) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, these buffer members (391, 392, 393, 394, 395) may be formed of substantially the same material as at least one buffer member (380) positioned corresponding to the first edge (401) of the flexible display (230).

[0103] FIGS. 6C to 6E are partial perspective views illustrating an attachment structure in which conductive members and buffer members arranged in the 6C region of FIG. 6B are attached to the inner surface of a protective frame according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0104] For example, FIG. 6c is a drawing showing a state before the conductive member (370) and the buffer member (380) are attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360). For example, FIGS. 6d and 6e are drawings showing a state in which the conductive member (370) and the buffer member (380) are attached side by side to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) from various directions.

[0105] Referring to FIGS. 6C to 6E, the second protective frame (360) may include a fixing portion (360a) for fixing to the second housing (220) and a support portion (360b) extending from the fixing portion (360a) in the direction of the flexible display (e.g., the x-axis direction). In one embodiment, the support portion (360b) may be formed in a manner of being bent from the fixing portion (360a). In one embodiment, the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) formed by the fixing portion (360a) and the supporting portion (360b) may include a first planar portion (3611) positioned to at least partially overlap the flexible display (230) at the supporting portion (360b) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above, a second planar portion (3612) positioned in a direction perpendicular to a surface (e.g., a top surface) of the flexible display (230) at the fixing portion (360a) (e.g., a z-axis direction), and a curved portion (3613) having a specific curvature connecting the first planar portion (3611) and the second planar portion (3612). In one embodiment, a portion of the curved portion (3613) may be included in at least a portion of the fixing portion (360a) and the supporting portion (360b).

[0106] According to various embodiments, the conductive member (372) may be arranged in such a way that it is attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360). In this case, at least a portion of the conductive member (372) may be arranged in such a way that it extends from at least a portion of the first flat portion (3611) of the second protective frame (360) through the curved portion (3613) to at least a portion of the second flat portion (3612). In one embodiment, the conductive member (372) may be arranged such that at least a portion of each of the openings (3701) is positioned from at least a portion of the curved portion (3613) to at least a portion of the first flat portion (3611). For example, the conductive member (372) may be arranged at a position where at least a portion of each of the openings (3701) overlaps the flexible display (230) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

[0107] According to various embodiments, the buffer members (381) may be arranged in such a way that they are received in each of the openings (3701) formed in the conductive member (372) and attached to the first planar portion (3611) via at least one tape member (T). In one embodiment, the at least one tape member (T) may include a plurality of tape members (T') for application to each of the buffer members (381). In some embodiments, each of the buffer members (381) may be arranged in such a way that it extends from the first planar portion (3611) to a portion of the curved portion (3613) in the openings (3701). In one embodiment, the buffer members (381) may be arranged at a position that at least partially overlaps the flexible display (230) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above. In one embodiment, the buffer members (381) may be arranged in such a way that they contact the upper surface of the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the buffer members (381) may be positioned in proximity to, but not in contact with, the upper surface of the flexible display (230).

[0108] According to various embodiments, the attachment positions of the buffer members (381) may be limited in the openings (3701). For example, if the buffer members (381) excessively extend from the first flat portion (3611) through the curved portion (3613), the distance between them and the bending portion (432) of the flexible display (230) becomes close, and the bending portion (432) may be damaged by colliding with the buffer members (381) due to an external impact, such as a drop of the electronic device (200). Therefore, the distance between the bending portion (432) and the curved portion (3613) is advantageous as much as possible, and the buffer members (381) may be attached to the curved portion (3613) within a range that satisfies this condition. For example, the buffer members (381) may extend from the first flat portion (3611) to a point (C) where a first virtual line (L1) extended from the first flat portion (3611) and a second virtual line (L2) extended from the second flat portion (3612) meet, and when a third virtual line (L3) passing through the curved portion (3613) forms an angle with the first virtual line (L1) at a specific angle (θ), to a corresponding point on the curved portion (3613) through which the third virtual line (L3) passes. In one embodiment, the specific angle (θ) may be determined to be less than 60 degrees or less than 45 degrees. In one embodiment, through this arrangement structure of the buffer members (381), the gap between the curved portion (3613) and the bending portion (432) is secured to the maximum extent possible, thereby helping to reduce damage to the bending portion (432). In some embodiments, the buffer members (381) may be positioned only on the first planar portion (3611) through the openings (3701) of the conductive member (372).

[0109] FIG. 6f is a drawing illustrating a configuration structure in which a conductive member and a buffer member are arranged in a protective frame, as seen along the z-axis direction, in the drawing of FIG. 6d according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6g is a drawing illustrating a configuration structure in which a conductive member and a buffer member are arranged in a protective frame, as seen along the -x-axis direction, in the drawing of FIG. 6d according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 6F and 6G, the electronic device (200) may include at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) arranged side by side on the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) may include spaced-apart openings (3701). In one embodiment, the at least one buffer member (380) may include buffer members (381) that are received in each of the openings (3701) and directly attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360). In one embodiment, the size (e.g., area) of the buffer members (381) may be formed to be smaller than the size (e.g., receiving area) of the openings (3701) so as to have a specific gap (g) with the conductive member (370). Through this gap arrangement structure, when the buffer members (381) are first attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) and then the conductive member (370) is attached, unintended overlapping arrangement (e.g., misassembly) between the conductive member (370) and the buffer members (381) due to assembly errors can be reduced.

[0111] According to various embodiments, the first thickness (t1) of the buffer members (381) may be set to be greater than the second thickness (t2) of the conductive member (370). This is so that the buffer members (381) can smoothly perform a buffering function by being attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) and coming into contact with the upper surface of the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the first thickness (t1) may be set to be substantially the same as the second thickness (t2). In some embodiments, the plurality of buffer members (381) individually attached to the plurality of openings (3701) may be configured such that one buffer member (381) and an adjacent buffer member (381) are connected to each other through a connecting portion having a thickness equal to the difference between the first thickness (t1) and the second thickness (t2). In this case, the connecting portion of at least one buffer member (380) may be arranged to overlap the conductive member (370) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

[0112] FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7A-7A of FIG. 1A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7B is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device taken along line 7B-7B of FIG. 1A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0113] For example, FIG. 7A is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (200) showing a portion in which a conductive member (370) (e.g., the conductive member (370) of FIG. 6B) and a buffer member (380) accommodated in an opening of the conductive member (370) (e.g., the opening (3701) of FIG. 6B) are arranged side by side on the inner surface of a second protective frame (360).

[0114] For example, FIG. 7b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (200) showing a state in which only a conductive member (370) (e.g., a conductive member (370) of FIG. 6b) is placed in a portion where no opening (e.g., an opening (3701) of FIG. 6b) exists.

[0115] Referring to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the electronic device (200) may include a first housing (210) including a first side member (213), a second side member (223), a second housing (220) foldably connected to the first housing (210) through a hinge device (e.g., hinge devices (320, 320-1, 320-2) of FIG. 3), and a flexible display (230) arranged to be supported by the first housing (210) and the second housing (220).

[0116] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a protective layer (410), a display panel (430) sequentially disposed below the protective layer (410), a polymer layer (440), and a support plate (450). In one embodiment, the support plate (450) may include a pattern (4531) including a plurality of openings formed at designated intervals in a folding area (e.g., the folding area (230c) of FIG. 1A) to provide flexibility to the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the pattern (4531) may be replaced with a plurality of recesses formed lower than the outer surface. In some embodiments, the pattern (4531) may be configured in a mixed form of a plurality of openings and a plurality of recesses. In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a blocking member (4532) disposed under the support plate (450) in an area corresponding to the folding area (230c) and disposed to block a plurality of openings of the pattern (4531). According to one embodiment, the blocking member (4532) may include a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) attached to the support plate (450). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include a lower layer (460) disposed under the flexible display (230). In this case, the lower layer (460) may be at least partially attached to the support plate (450) via an adhesive (P). In one embodiment, the lower layer (460) may include a digitizer (e.g., the digitizer (461) of FIG. 4) and / or a reinforcing plate (e.g., the reinforcing plate (462) of FIG. 4). In some embodiments, the lower layer (460) may be omitted.

[0117] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one adhesive member (471, 472) disposed between the flexible display (230) and the housings (210, 220). For example, the at least one adhesive member (471, 472) may include a first adhesive member (471) disposed between the lower layer (460) and the first housing (210), and a second adhesive member (472) disposed between the lower layer (460) and the second housing (220). In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may further include at least one of graphite for heat dissipation, a buffering member (e.g., sponge) for cushioning, a step compensation member for step compensation, and / or a waterproofing member for waterproofing, disposed in at least a portion of the lower layer (460) and the first housing (210) and / or between the lower layer (460) and the second housing (220), other than the area where the first adhesive member (471) and the second adhesive member (472) are disposed.

[0118] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (230) may include a bending portion (432) attached to a back surface of the flexible display (230) in a manner that extends and bends from the display panel (430) at the first edge (401). In one embodiment, the bending portion (432) may include an extension portion (4321) and a flexible substrate (4322) extending from the extension portion (4321). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include a control circuit (4321a) disposed in the extension portion (4321). In one embodiment, the control circuit (4321a) may be disposed in a sealed space formed by a cover tape (4324) attached to connect the bending portion (432) and the flexible substrate (4322), thereby being protected from external moisture and / or foreign substances. In one embodiment, the bending portion (432) may further include a bending portion protection layer (431) that protects the bending portion (432) by being laminated on the outer surface.

[0119] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include a first protective frame (350) disposed in a first housing (210) and arranged to at least partially cover an edge (e.g., a third edge (403)) of the flexible display (230), and a second protective frame (360) disposed in a second housing (220) and arranged to at least partially cover an edge (e.g., a first edge (401)) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may be concealed from the outside through the first protective frame (350) and the second protective frame (360) such that not only the first edge (401) and the third edge (403), but also the second edge (e.g., the second edge (402) of FIG. 6A) and the fourth edge (e.g., the fourth edge (404) of FIG. 6A), which are not shown, are not visible.

[0120] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include at least one conductive member (370) disposed between the second protective frame (360) and the flexible display (230) along the first edge (401), and at least one buffer member (380) disposed in parallel with the at least one conductive member (370). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) may be disposed in a manner attached to an inner surface of the second protective frame (360). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) may be disposed so as to at least partially overlap the first edge (401) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above. In one embodiment, the at least one buffer member (381) may be disposed in a manner contacting an upper surface of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) may be arranged in a manner spaced apart from the flexible display (230). For example, the at least one conductive member (370) may be formed thinner than the thickness of the at least one buffer member (380) so as not to come into contact with the upper surface of the flexible display (230). In some embodiments, the at least one conductive member (370) may be formed to have substantially the same thickness as the at least one buffer member (380) or may be formed thicker so as to come into contact with the upper surface of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) may help reduce damage to the flexible display (230) and surrounding electrical components by conducting static electricity introduced from the outside to the ground and / or conductive structure of the electronic device (200). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380) can reduce breakage of the flexible display (230) due to external impact, such as dropping, and / or reduce inflow of external foreign substances.In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) (e.g., a first buffer member) may be arranged side by side without overlapping on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360), thereby helping to reduce the thickness of the electronic device (200) in the z-axis direction. In one embodiment, the electronic device (200) may include another buffer member (393) (e.g., a second buffer member) arranged between the first protective frame (350) and the flexible display (230). The another buffer member (393) may be arranged in a manner that it contacts the upper surface of the flexible display (230) alone, without the conductive member (370).

[0121] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a layout structure in which a protective frame and a conductive member are arranged in an electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0122] Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (200) may include at least one conductive member (370) disposed between the second protective frame (360) and the flexible display (230) in an area corresponding to a first edge (e.g., the first edge (401) of FIG. 6A) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) may include a plurality of conductive members (371, 372, 373) spaced apart along the first edge (401) of the flexible display (230). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370) may include a first conductive member (371), a second conductive member (372) spaced apart from the first conductive member (371) to have a first separation space (370a), and a third conductive member (373) spaced apart from the second conductive member (372) to have a second separation space (370b).

[0123] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (200) may include conductive portions (2231, 2232, 2233) disposed through at least a portion of a second side member (223) formed of a conductive material (e.g., metal). In one embodiment, the conductive portions (2231, 2232, 2233) may include a first conductive portion (2231) disposed through a first non-conductive portion (2234) (e.g., a first segment) and a second non-conductive portion (2235) (e.g., a second segment), a second conductive portion (2232) disposed opposite the first conductive portion (2231) with respect to the first non-conductive portion (2234), and a third conductive portion (2233) disposed opposite the first conductive portion (2231) with respect to the second non-conductive portion (2235). In one embodiment, at least one of the first conductive portion (2231), the second conductive portion (2232), and / or the third conductive portion (2233) may be configured to operate as an antenna configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal in at least one specific frequency band.

[0124] According to various embodiments, the spacing spaces (370a, 370b) of the conductive portions (371, 372, 373) may be aligned with the non-conductive portions (2234, 2235) disposed on the second side member (223). Through this alignment, the second conductive portion (372) may be aligned with and have the same length as the first conductive portion (2231). In one embodiment, the alignment between the spacing spaces (370a, 370b) of the conductive portions (371, 372, 373) and the non-conductive portions (2234, 2235) of the second side member (223) may help reduce radiation performance degradation of an antenna operating via the conductive portions (2231, 2232, 2233).

[0125] FIG. 9 is a drawing illustrating an alignment structure of conductive members and buffer members through jigs according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 9, on the inner surface (e.g., the inner surface (361) of FIG. 6c) of the second protective frame (e.g., the second protective frame (360) of FIG. 6c), at least one buffer member (380) may be first attached through a first jig (Jig 1), and then at least one conductive member (370) may be attached through a second jig (Jig 2). For example, even if at least one buffer member (380) has a thickness thicker than at least one conductive member (370), since it is compressed by its own elasticity, even if at least one conductive member (370) is attached later, a compressive force may be smoothly provided. However, if at least one conductive member (370) is first attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360), sufficient compressive force may not be provided because the at least one buffer member (380) attached later is hindered by the thickness of the at least one conductive member (370). In one embodiment, the first jig (Jig 1) and the second jig (Jig 2) may include alignment holes (h) for proper alignment between at least one buffer member (380) and at least one conductive member (370).

[0127] In some embodiments, the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) may be configured to detect when the plurality of buffer members (381) are not properly aligned with the openings (3701) of the at least one conductive member (370). For example, by configuring the color of the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) and the color of the at least one conductive member (370) and the color of the at least one buffer member (380) to be different, misattachment between the two members (370, 380) may be easily visually identified. For example, when the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) is formed with a dark color, by configuring the color of at least one buffer member (380) to be relatively bright or to be formed as a reflective surface, and configuring the color of at least one conductive member (370) to be applied later to be relatively dark, incorrect attachment (e.g., overlapping attachment) between the two members (370, 380) can be easily determined.

[0128] FIGS. 10A to 10F are drawings illustrating arrangement structures of conductive members and buffer members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0129] Referring to FIG. 10A, at least one conductive member (370) may include a first conductive member (371), a second conductive member (372), and a third conductive member (373) spaced apart from each other by a first separation space (370a) and a second separation space (370b). In one embodiment, the at least one conductive member (370) may include a plurality of openings (3701) arranged at specific intervals. In one embodiment, the plurality of openings (3701) may include recesses or notches that are recessed inwardly from one edge of the at least one conductive member (370).

[0130] According to various embodiments, at least one buffer member (380-1) may include a connecting portion (382) extending along the longitudinal direction of at least one conductive member (370) and protrusions (381) protruding from the connecting portion (382) at positions corresponding to each of the openings (3701). In one embodiment, the connecting portion (382) and the protrusions (381) may be formed integrally. In one embodiment, the connecting portion (382) and the protrusions (381) may be arranged side by side without overlapping with the at least one conductive member (370). In one embodiment, each of the protrusions (381) may be arranged in such a way that it is at least partially received in each of the openings (3701). In one embodiment, the connecting portion (382) may be disposed on a first flat portion (3611) of the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) formed to have an area for accommodating interlayer slip of the flexible display (230) that occurs according to the folding and unfolding motion of the electronic device (200).

[0131] Referring to FIG. 10B, at least one conductive member (370) may include a first conductive member (371), a second conductive member (372), and a third conductive member (373) divided by a first separation space (370a) and a second separation space (370b). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370-1) may include an opening (3702) formed continuously from a perimeter of the first conductive member (371), through a perimeter of the second conductive member (372), and along a perimeter of the third conductive member (373). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380-2) may include one buffer member (380-2) accommodated in an opening (3702) formed from the first conductive member (371), through the second conductive member (372), and to the third conductive member (373).

[0132] Referring to FIG. 10c, at least one conductive member (370) may include a first conductive member (371), a second conductive member (372), and a third conductive member (373) divided by a first separation space (370a) and a second separation space (370b). In one embodiment, at least one conductive member (370-1) may be formed continuously from a perimeter of the first conductive member (371) to a perimeter of the second conductive member (372) to a perimeter of the third conductive member (373), and may include an opening (3702) for at least partially accommodating at least one buffer member (380-3). In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380-3) may include a first buffer member (383) arranged parallel to the first conductive member (371), a second buffer member (384) arranged parallel to the second conductive member (372), and a third buffer member (385) arranged parallel to the third conductive member (373). In one embodiment, the first, second, and third buffer members (383, 384, 385) may have substantially the same length as the first, second, and third conductive members (371, 372, 373) and may be arranged in a manner aligned with respect to one another.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 10d, at least one buffer member (380-4) applied to the conductive members (371, 372, 373) of FIG. 10c may include a first buffer member (383), a second buffer member (384), and a third buffer member (385) spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of at least one conductive member (370). In one embodiment, the first, second, and third buffer members (383, 384, 385) may be arranged to have different lengths from the first, second, and third conductive members (371, 372, 373). For example, one end of the second buffer member (384) may extend past the first separation space (370a) to a portion of the first conductive member (371), and the other end may extend past the second separation space (370b) to a position corresponding to a portion of the third conductive member (373).

[0134] Referring to FIG. 10e, in the configuration of FIG. 6b, at least one buffer member (380) may further include additional buffer members (381-1) accommodated in at least a portion of the first separation space (370a) and the second separation space (370b).

[0135] Referring to FIG. 10f, in the configuration of FIG. 10e, additional buffer members (381-1) may be arranged in a manner that extends from the separation spaces (370a, 370b) to the openings (3701) formed in the surrounding conductive members (371, 372, 373).

[0136] FIGS. 11A to 11F are drawings illustrating arrangement structures of conductive members and buffer members according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0137] Referring to FIG. 11A, at least one conductive member (370) may include a plurality of openings (3701) spaced apart from each other along a length direction. In one embodiment, at least one buffer member (380) may include a plurality of buffer members (381) that are at least partially received in each of the plurality of openings (3701). In one embodiment, each of the plurality of buffer members (381) may be formed in a substantially triangular shape (e.g., a sawtooth shape), and the plurality of openings (3701) may also be formed in a corresponding shape.

[0138] Referring to FIG. 11B, in the configuration of FIG. 11A, at least one buffer member (380) may include a connecting portion (382) integrally connecting a plurality of buffer members (381) (e.g., protrusions). In this case, each of the plurality of buffer members (381) may be arranged to be received in each of the plurality of openings (3701). In one embodiment, the plurality of buffer members (381) and the connecting portion (382) may be arranged side by side without overlapping with at least one conductive member (370).

[0139] Referring to FIG. 11c, in a configuration substantially the same as FIG. 11a, each of the plurality of buffer members (381) may be formed in a trapezoidal shape, and each of the plurality of openings (3701) may be formed in a corresponding shape.

[0140] Referring to FIG. 11d, in the configuration of FIG. 11c, at least one buffer member (380) may include a connecting portion (382) that integrally connects a plurality of trapezoidal buffer members (381).

[0141] Referring to FIG. 11e, in a configuration substantially identical to FIG. 11a, each of the plurality of buffer members (381) may be formed in a trapezoidal shape, and each of the plurality of openings (3701) may be formed in a corresponding shape.

[0142] Referring to FIG. 11f, in the configuration of FIG. 11e, at least one buffer member (380) may include a connecting portion (382) that integrally connects a plurality of buffer members (381) having a trapezoidal shape.

[0143] FIGS. 12A and 12B are cross-sectional views of an electronic device including a conductive member and a buffer member according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0144] In describing the electronic device (200) of FIGS. 12a and 12b, the same reference numerals are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the electronic device (200) of FIG. 7, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 12A, the conductive member (370) may be electrically connected to the ground of a substrate (e.g., the second substrate (272) of FIG. 3) through an electrical connection member (370c). In some embodiments, the conductive member (370) may be connected to a surrounding conductive structure (e.g., a metal bracket, electrical components connected to the ground of the display or the ground of the substrate) through the electrical connection member (370c), thereby helping to stably induce static electricity introduced from the outside. In one embodiment, the electrical connection member (370c) may include a wiring structure such as a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) or a cable.

[0146] Referring to FIG. 12b, at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) that are arranged side by side and not overlapping on the inner surface of the second protective frame (360) may include an insulating member (370d) that is commonly arranged. In one embodiment, the insulating member (370d) is arranged between the at least one conductive member (370) and the flexible display (230), so that static electricity introduced from the outside may be induced to be applied only to the conductive member (370). In one embodiment, the insulating member (370d) may include a thin film insulating tape that is attached together to the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380).

[0147] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating a layout structure in which conductive members and buffer members are arranged in a flexible display according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0148] In describing the flexible display (230) of FIG. 13, the same symbols are given to components that are substantially the same as those of the flexible display (230) of FIG. 5a, and a detailed description thereof may be omitted.

[0149] Referring to FIG. 13, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (200) of FIG. 3) may include a digitizer (461) as a lower layer. In one embodiment, the digitizer (461) may include an FPCB (461a) that extends outward and includes a connector (461b) at an end thereof to be electrically connected to a substrate of the electronic device (200) (e.g., the first substrate (271) of FIG. 3). For example, the FPCB (461a) may extend outward through at least a portion of the third edge (403) of the flexible display (230). In this case, external static electricity may flow into the interior through the FPCB (461a) that protrudes outward from the third edge (403) and may damage electrical components. In some embodiments, the FPCB (461a) may protrude outwardly through at least one of the first edge (401), the second edge (402), or the fourth edge (404) of the flexible display (230).

[0150] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (200) may include a conductive member (370-2) that includes at least one further opening (e.g., opening 3701 of FIG. 6B) arranged in a portion corresponding to the FPCB (461a) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above. In one embodiment, the flexible display (230) may include at least one further buffer member (3933) accommodated in the further openings and arranged parallel to the conductive member (370-2) in a portion corresponding to the FPCB (461a) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above. In one embodiment, the configuration of the conductive member (370-2) that includes the further openings and the mutual arrangement structure of the further buffer members (3933) accommodated in the further openings may be substantially the same as the arrangement structure of the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) of FIGS. 6A to 6F. In one embodiment, only the buffer members (3931, 3932) may be placed in the area of ​​the third edge (403) where the FPCB (491a) is not drawn out. In some embodiments, the digitizer (461) may be replaced with at least one of a touch panel, a fingerprint sensor module, or a display antenna that is laminated as a component of the flexible display (230) and includes at least one FPCB drawn outwardly of at least one edge.

[0151] FIG. 14A is a front perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 14B is a rear perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device in an unfolded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 14C is a diagram illustrating one side of a multi-foldable electronic device in a folded state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0152] Referring to FIGS. 14A to 14C , a multi-foldable electronic device (600) (e.g., a portable communication device or an electronic device) may include a first housing (610), a second housing (620) that is rotatably connected to the first housing (610) in a direction (e.g., the x-axis direction) on one side (e.g., the right side) of the first housing (610) via a first hinge device (not shown) with respect to a first folding axis (F1), and a third housing (630) (e.g., a third housing portion) that is rotatably connected to the first housing (610) in a direction (e.g., the -x-axis direction) on the other side (e.g., the left side) of the first housing (610) via a second hinge device (not shown) with respect to a second folding axis (F2). In one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a flexible display (640) (e.g., the flexible display (230) of FIG. 1A) (e.g., the first display) arranged to be supported by a first housing (610), a second housing (620), and a third housing (630). In one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a sub-display (650) (e.g., the second display) arranged through the third housing (630).

[0153] According to various embodiments, the first housing (610) may include a first side (611), a second side (612) facing in an opposite direction from the first side (611), and a first side member (613) surrounding a first space between the first side (611) and the second side (612). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the first side member (613) may form at least a portion of a side of the multi-foldable electronic device (600). In one embodiment, the first side member (613) may include a first side (6131) and a second side (6132) positioned opposite the first side (6131). In one embodiment, the first housing (610) may include a first rear cover (614) coupled with the first side member (613). In one embodiment, the first space may be formed by a first rear cover (614) coupled with a first side member (613) on a second surface (612) of the first housing (610). According to various embodiments, the second housing (620) may include a third surface (621), a fourth surface (622) facing in an opposite direction from the third surface (621), and a second surface member (623) surrounding a second space between the third surface (621) and the fourth surface (622). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the second surface member (623) may form at least a portion of a side surface of the multi-foldable electronic device (600). In one embodiment, the second side member (623) can include a third side member (6231), a fourth side member (6232) extending perpendicularly from the third side member (6231), and a fifth side member (6233) extending from the fourth side member (6232) and parallel to the third side member (6231). In one embodiment, the second housing (620) can include a second rear cover (624) coupled with the second side member (623). In one embodiment, the second space can be formed through the second rear cover (624) coupled with the second side member (623) in the fourth side member (622).

[0154] According to various embodiments, the third housing (630) may include a fifth side (631), a sixth side (632) facing opposite to the fifth side (631), and a third side member (633) surrounding a third space between the fifth side (631) and the sixth side (632). In one embodiment, at least a portion of the third side member (633) may form at least a portion of a side surface of the multi-foldable electronic device (600). In one embodiment, the third side member (633) may include a sixth side surface (6331), a seventh side surface (6332) extending perpendicularly from the sixth side surface (6331), and an eighth side surface (6333) extending from the seventh side surface (6332) and being parallel to the sixth side surface (6331). In one embodiment, the third space may be formed through a third rear cover (634) coupled with a third side member (633) on the sixth side (6331).

[0155] According to various embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may be configured such that, in an unfolded state (e.g., a first state), the first housing (610), the second housing (620), and the third housing (630) are positioned side by side so that the first side (611), the third side (621), and the fifth side (631) face the same direction. In one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may be configured such that, in a folded state (e.g., a second state), the first housing (610), the second housing (620), and the third housing (630) are positioned in a sequentially stacked manner so that the first side (611) and the third side (621) face each other, and the fourth side (622) and the fifth side (631) face each other. In such a case, the second side (612) and the sixth side (632) may be visible from the outside, and the third side (621) and the fourth side (622) may be positioned so as not to be visible from the outside through the first housing (610) and the third housing (630). In one embodiment, the sub-display (650) may be positioned so as to be visible from the outside through at least a portion of the sixth side (632) in the unfolded and / or folded states.

[0156] According to various embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a first protective frame (661) (e.g., a first decorative member) and a second protective frame (662) (e.g., a second decorative member) disposed in a first housing (610) and arranged to cover an edge of a flexible display (640). In one embodiment, the first protective frame (661) may be disposed along a first side (6131) of the first housing (610), and the second protective frame (662) may be disposed along a second side (6132). In one embodiment, an edge of the flexible display (640) corresponding to the first housing (610) may be concealed from the outside through the first and second protective frames (661, 662).

[0157] According to various embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a third protective frame (663) (e.g., a third decorative member) disposed in the second housing (620) and arranged to cover an edge of the flexible display (640). In one embodiment, the third protective frame (663) may be disposed along a third side (6231), a fourth side (6232), and a fifth side (6233) of the second housing (620). In one embodiment, an edge of the flexible display (640) corresponding to the second housing (620) may be concealed from the outside through the third protective frame (663). In one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a fourth protective frame (664) (e.g., a fourth decorative member) disposed in the third housing (630) and arranged to cover an edge of the flexible display (640). In one embodiment, the fourth protective frame (664) may be positioned along the sixth side (6331), the seventh side (6332), and the eighth side (6333) of the third housing (630). In one embodiment, the edge of the flexible display (640) corresponding to the third housing (630) may be concealed from the outside through the fourth protective frame (664).

[0158] According to various embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a first protective cap (665a) disposed between a first protective frame (661) and a third protective frame (663) and arranged to cover at least a portion of an edge of the flexible display (640), and a second protective cap (665b) disposed between a second protective frame (662) and a third protective frame (663) and arranged to cover at least a portion of an edge of the flexible display (640). In one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a third protective cap (665c) disposed between the first protective frame (661) and the fourth protective frame (664) and arranged to cover at least a portion of an edge of the flexible display (640), and a fourth protective cap (665d) disposed between the second protective frame (662) and the fourth protective frame (664) and arranged to cover at least a portion of an edge of the flexible display (640). In one embodiment, at least one of the first, second, third, and fourth protective caps (665a, 665b, 665c, 665d) may be omitted.

[0159] According to various embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include at least one electronic component disposed in at least one of the first housing (610), the second housing (620), and / or the third housing (630). In one embodiment, at least one electronic component may include a flexible display (640) (e.g., a first display) disposed through a first housing (610), a second housing (620), and a third housing (630), a sub-display (650) (e.g., a second display) disposed in the third housing (630), at least one microphone (671a, 671b) (e.g., an input module or input device), at least one speaker (672a, 672b, 672c, 672d) (e.g., an audio output module or audio output device), at least one camera (673a, 673b, 673c) (e.g., a camera module or camera device), at least one sensor (674a, 674b, 674c) (e.g., a sensor module), at least one key button (675) (e.g., an input device or a physical key), a connector port (676) or a socket device (677). In some embodiments, the electronic device (600) may additionally include at least one other component. In some embodiments, at least one of the components described above may be omitted.

[0160] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (640) may be placed in a receiving space formed by the housings (610, 620, 630). For example, the flexible display (640) may be placed in a recess formed by the housings (610, 620, 630) and, when unfolded, may be placed to occupy substantially most of the front surface of the electronic device (600). In one embodiment, the sub-display (650) may be placed in the third housing (630) so as to be visible from the outside through the third rear cover (634).

[0161] In various embodiments, at least one microphone (671a, 671b) may include a first microphone (671a) positioned through a first side (6131) of the first housing (610) and a second microphone (671b) positioned through a second side (6132) of the first housing (610). In some embodiments, at least one microphone (671a, 671b) may be positioned on a third side (6231) and / or a fifth side (6233) of the second housing (620). In some embodiments, at least one microphone (671a, 671b) may be positioned on a sixth side (6331) and / or an eighth side (6333) of the third housing (630).

[0162] In various embodiments, at least one speaker (672a, 672c) may include a first speaker (672a) positioned to emit sound through a third side (6231) of the second housing (620) and a second speaker (672c) positioned to emit sound through a sixth side (6331) of the third housing (630). In one embodiment, the at least one speaker (672a, 672c) may be symmetrically positioned to implement stereophonic sound (e.g., three-dimensional sound) in an unfolded or folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200).

[0163] According to various embodiments, at least one camera (673a, 673b, 673c) may be disposed in the third space of the third housing (630) and may include a first camera (673a) disposed through a fifth side (631) of the third housing (630), a second camera (673b) disposed through a second side (612) of the first housing (610), and / or a third camera (673c) disposed through a sixth side (632) of the third housing (630). In one embodiment, the at least one camera (673a, 673b, 673c) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. In some embodiments, at least one camera (673a, 673b, 673c) includes two or more lenses (e.g., wide-angle and / or telephoto lenses) and image sensors, and may be arranged together on one side of any one of the first housing (610), the second housing (620), or the third housing (630).

[0164] According to various embodiments, at least one sensor (674a, 674b, 674c) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state or an external environmental state of the multi-foldable electronic device (600). In one embodiment, at least one sensor (674a, 674b, 674c) may include a first sensor (674a) disposed on a fifth side (631) of the third housing (630), a second sensor (674b) disposed on a second side (612) of the first housing (610), and / or a third sensor (674c) disposed on a sixth side (632) of the third housing (630). In some embodiments, at least one sensor (674a, 674b, 674c) may include at least one of a gesture sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a light sensor, an ultrasonic sensor, an iris recognition sensor, and a distance detection sensor (e.g., a time of flight (TOF) sensor or a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensor).

[0165] According to various embodiments, at least one key button (675) may be positioned on the seventh side (6332) of the third housing (630). This may help improve usability when the multi-foldable electronic device (600) is in a folded state, as the sixth side (632) faces upward for using the sub-display (650) and at least one key button (675) is positioned on the right side. In some embodiments, at least one key button (675) may be positioned on at least one of the first side (6131) or the second side (6132) of the first housing (610), the third side (6231) or the fifth side (6233) of the second housing (620), and / or the sixth side (6331) or the eighth side (6333) of the third housing (630), which may be used when the multi-foldable electronic device (600) is in an unfolded state and / or a folded state.

[0166] According to various embodiments, the connector port (676) may be disposed through the first side (6131) of the first housing (610). In one embodiment, the connector port (676) may include a connector (e.g., a USB connector or an interface connector port module) structure for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. In some embodiments, the connector port (676) may be disposed on at least one of the second side (6132) of the first housing (610), the third side (6231), the fourth side (6232), or the fifth side (6233) of the second housing (620), and / or the sixth side (6331), the seventh side (6332), or the eighth side (6333) of the third housing (630), which may be used when the multi-foldable electronic device (600) is in an unfolded state and / or a folded state.

[0167] According to various embodiments, the socket device (677) may be positioned on the seventh side (6332) of the third housing (630) so that the multi-foldable electronic device (600) can be used even when folded. In one embodiment, the socket device (677) may include a tray retractably coupled from the seventh side (6332) to accommodate a SIM card or an external memory card.

[0168] According to various embodiments, at least one microphone (671a, 671b), at least one speaker (672a, 672c), at least one key button (675), connector port (676) or socket device (677) may be exposed to the external environment through at least one hole (e.g., a through hole) formed in the first housing (610), the second housing (620) and / or the third housing (630).

[0169] According to various embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include a bending portion (e.g., the bending portion (432) of FIG. 7) that extends outwardly of the flexible display (640) and folds toward the back of the flexible display (640) through a region (region A) corresponding to the seventh side (6332) parallel to the second folding axis (F2). In this case, static electricity introduced between the fourth protective frame (664) positioned at a position corresponding to the seventh side (6332) and the flexible display (640) may damage internal electrical components along the bending portion (e.g., the bending portion (432) of FIG. 7).

[0170] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include at least one conductive member (e.g., the conductive member (370) of FIG. 7) and at least one buffer member (e.g., the buffer member (380) of FIG. 7) that are arranged side by side and not overlapping each other between the fourth protective frame (664) and the flexible display (640) at a position corresponding to the seventh side (6332). The arrangement structure of the at least one conductive member and the at least one buffer member may be substantially the same as the arrangement structure of the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) of FIGS. 6A to 6F. In some embodiments, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may include another bending portion (e.g., the bending portion (432) of FIG. 7) that protrudes outward from the edge of the flexible display (640) and folds toward the back of the flexible display (640) in an area (area B) corresponding to the fourth side (6232). In this case, the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may further include at least one conductive member (e.g., the conductive member (370) of FIG. 7) and at least one buffer member (e.g., the buffer member (380) of FIG. 7) that are arranged side by side and not overlapping each other between the third protective frame (663) and the flexible display (640) in a position corresponding to the fourth side (6232). In one embodiment, the parallel arrangement structure of at least one conductive member and at least one buffer member can help reduce the thickness of the electronic device (600) in the z-axis direction, and effective electrostatic induction through at least one conductive member and buffering and sealing actions through at least one buffer member can be induced.

[0171] FIG. 15A is a plan view of an electronic device in an extended state according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 15B is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line 15B-15B of FIG. 15A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 15C is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device taken along line 15C-15C of FIG. 15A according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0172] For example, FIG. 15b is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (700) showing a portion in which a conductive member (370) (e.g., the conductive member (370) of FIG. 6b) and a buffer member (380) (e.g., the buffer member (380) of FIG. 6b) accommodated in an opening of the conductive member (370) (e.g., the opening (3701) of FIG. 6b)) are arranged side by side on the inner surface of a second housing (720).

[0173] For example, FIG. 15c is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device (700) showing a state in which only a conductive member (370) (e.g., a conductive member (370) of FIG. 6b) is placed in a portion where no opening (e.g., an opening (3701) of FIG. 6b) exists.

[0174] Referring to FIGS. 15A to 15C , an electronic device (700) (e.g., a slideable electronic device or a rollable electronic device) may include a first housing (710) including a first side member (711) and a second housing (720) that is slidably coupled from the first housing (710) in a specified direction and a specified reciprocal distance and includes a second side member (721). In one embodiment, the electronic device (700) may include a flexible display (730) that is fixed to at least a portion of the second housing (720) and slides in or out of an internal space (7101) of the first housing (710) according to a sliding motion of the second housing (720), thereby having a variable display area. For example, the flexible display (730) may have a first display area when the second housing (720) is pulled out from the first housing (710) in a first direction (e.g., in the y-axis direction). In one embodiment, the flexible display (730) may have a second display area smaller than the first display area when the second housing (720) is pulled in in a second direction (e.g., in the -y-axis direction) opposite to the first direction.

[0175] According to various embodiments, the flexible display (730) may have substantially the same laminated structure as the flexible display (230) of FIG. 7. In one embodiment, the flexible display (730) may include a display panel (430), a POL (420) laminated on an upper surface of the display panel (430), a protective layer (410) (e.g., a window layer), and a polymer layer (440) laminated on a back surface of the display panel (430) and / or a support plate (450). In one embodiment, the flexible display (730) may include a bending portion (432) and a protective layer (431) that extend from the display panel (430) and are arranged in a foldable manner on the back surface of the support plate (450). In one embodiment, the flexible display (730) may include a control circuit (e.g., a DDI (display IC)) (not shown) arranged on the bending portion (432).

[0176] According to various embodiments, the electronic device (700) may include a protective frame (760) that covers an edge of the flexible display (730) along a border of the second housing (720) so as not to be visible from the outside. In one embodiment, the protective frame (760) may be fixed to a second side member (721) of the second housing (720). In one embodiment, the electronic device (700) may include at least one conductive member (370) disposed between an inner surface (761) of the protective frame (760) and the flexible display (730), and at least one buffer member (380) disposed parallel to the at least one conductive member (370). In one embodiment, the arrangement structure of the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) may be substantially the same as the arrangement structure of the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) of FIGS. 6A to 6F. In one embodiment, the parallel arrangement of at least one conductive member (370) and at least one buffer member (380) can help reduce the thickness of the electronic device (700) in the z-axis direction, and effective electrostatic induction through at least one conductive member (370) and buffering and sealing actions through at least one buffer member (380) can be induced.

[0177] According to various embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., an electronic device (200) of FIG. 7) includes a first housing (e.g., a first housing (210) of FIG. 7), a second housing (e.g., a second housing (220) of FIG. 7) rotatably coupled to the first housing about a folding axis (e.g., a folding axis (F) of FIG. 7) via a hinge device (e.g., a hinge device (320) of FIG. 3), a flexible display (e.g., a flexible display (230) of FIG. 7) that is arranged to receive support from the first housing and the second housing, includes a display panel (430), and includes a bending portion that extends from at least a portion of a first edge (e.g., a first edge (401) of FIG. 7) of the display panel (430) that is parallel to the folding axis and folds toward the back surface of the flexible display (230), and a first housing that is connected to the second housing. A first protective frame (e.g., a first protective frame (350) of FIG. 7) that is arranged and covers an edge of the flexible display (e.g., a part of the second edge (402), a part of the third edge (403) and a part of the fourth edge (404) of FIG. 6A) so that it is not visible from the outside, a second protective frame (e.g., a second protective frame (360) of FIG. 7) that is arranged in the second housing and covers an edge of the flexible display (e.g., a part of the first edge (401), a part of the second edge (402) and a part of the fourth edge (404) of FIG. 6A) so that it is not visible from the outside, and includes a first region corresponding to the bending portion and a second region other than the first region, and at least one conductive member (e.g., a conductive member (370) of FIG. 7) arranged on an inner surface of the second protective frame corresponding to the first region and corresponding to the first region and the second region At least one buffer member (e.g., buffer member (380) of FIG. 7) disposed on the inner surface of the second protective frame, wherein in the first region, when the flexible display is viewed from above, the at least one conductive member and the at least one buffer member are disposed at least partially side by side,Between the second protective frame and the flexible display, static electricity introduced through the first edge can be induced to the at least one conductive member.

[0178] According to various embodiments, the flexible display may include a control circuit (e.g., control circuit (4321a) of FIG. 5A) disposed in the bending portion.

[0179] According to various embodiments, when the flexible display is viewed from above, the at least one buffer member may be positioned so as not to overlap the at least one conductive member.

[0180] According to various embodiments, when the flexible display is viewed from above, the at least one buffer member may be positioned at a position that at least partially overlaps the flexible display.

[0181] According to various embodiments, when the flexible display is viewed from above, the at least one conductive member may be positioned at a position that at least partially overlaps the flexible display.

[0182] According to various embodiments, the at least one conductive member may include a plurality of openings (e.g., openings (3701) of FIG. 6B) arranged at specific intervals along the first direction, and the at least one buffer member may include a plurality of buffer members (e.g., buffer members (381) of FIG. 6B) arranged in a manner that is received in each of the plurality of openings and attached to an inner surface of the second protective frame.

[0183] According to various embodiments, the thickness of the at least one buffer member (e.g., the first thickness (t1) of FIG. 6f) may be formed to be equal to or thicker than the thickness of the at least one conductive member (e.g., the second thickness (t2) of FIG. 6f).

[0184] According to various embodiments, the at least one buffer member may be positioned in such a manner as to contact the upper surface of the flexible display.

[0185] According to various embodiments, the at least one conductive member includes a plurality of openings arranged at specific intervals along the first direction, the at least one buffer member (e.g., the buffer member (380-1) of FIG. 10A) includes a connecting portion having a length along the first direction (e.g., the connecting portion (382) of FIG. 10A) and a plurality of protrusions (e.g., the protrusions (381) of FIG. 10A) protruding from the connecting portion at specific intervals, and the at least one buffer member can be attached to an inner surface of the second protective frame (e.g., the inner surface (361) of FIG. 6C) such that each of the plurality of protrusions is received through each of the plurality of openings.

[0186] According to various embodiments, the connecting member may be positioned so as not to overlap the at least one conductive member when the flexible display is viewed from above.

[0187] According to various embodiments, the connecting member may be arranged to overlap the at least one conductive member when the flexible display is viewed from above.

[0188] According to various embodiments, the inner surface of the second protective frame (e.g., the inner surface (361) of FIG. 6c) includes a first planar portion (e.g., the first planar portion (3611) of FIG. 6c) arranged in a direction parallel to the upper surface of the flexible display, a second planar portion (e.g., the second planar portion (3612) of FIG. 6c) arranged in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the flexible display, and a curved portion (e.g., the curved portion (3613) of FIG. 6c) connecting the first planar portion and the second planar portion, and the at least one conductive member can be arranged from at least a portion of the first planar portion to at least a portion of the curved portion.

[0189] According to various embodiments, the at least one buffer member may be disposed on at least a portion of the first planar portion.

[0190] According to various embodiments, the device may further include an insulating member (e.g., insulating member (370d) of FIG. 12b) arranged to cover at least a portion of the at least one conductive member and the at least one buffer member.

[0191] According to various embodiments, the second housing comprises at least two conductive portions (e.g., the first, second, and third conductive portions (2231, 2232, 2233) of FIG. 8) that are electromagnetically segmented through at least one non-conductive portion (e.g., the first and second non-conductive portions (2234, 2235) of FIG. 8), wherein the at least one conductive member can be segmented and arranged such that it is not arranged at a position corresponding to the non-conductive portion.

[0192] According to various embodiments, the at least one buffer member (e.g., buffer member (381-1) of FIG. 10A) may be positioned at a position corresponding to the non-conductive portion.

[0193] According to various embodiments, the at least two conductive portions may be used as an antenna configured to transmit and / or receive a wireless signal in at least one frequency band.

[0194] According to various embodiments, the at least one conductive member and the at least one buffer member may be positioned at a position that at least partially overlaps the first edge when the flexible display is viewed from above.

[0195] According to various embodiments, the flexible display may include a lower layer (e.g., the lower layer (460) of FIG. 4) disposed under the display panel, a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (e.g., FPCB (461a) of FIG. 13) extending from the lower layer through a portion of a second edge (e.g., a third edge (403) of FIG. 13) different from the first edge and connected to a substrate disposed in the electronic device, a conductive member (e.g., the conductive member (370-2) of FIG. 13) including at least one other opening disposed in a portion corresponding to the FPCB when the flexible display is viewed from above, and at least one other buffer member (e.g., the buffer member (3933) of FIG. 13) accommodated in the other openings and disposed parallel to the conductive member when the flexible display is viewed from above, in a portion corresponding to the FPCB.

[0196] According to various embodiments, the lower layer may include a digitizer (e.g., digitizer (461) of FIG. 13).

[0197] In addition, the embodiments of the present disclosure disclosed in this specification and drawings are merely specific examples to easily explain the technical contents according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and to help understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the various embodiments of the present disclosure should be interpreted as including all changes or modified forms derived based on the technical ideas of the various embodiments of the present disclosure in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

Claims

1. In electronic devices, First housing (210); A second housing (220) rotatably coupled to the first housing (210) with respect to the folding axis (F) through a hinge device (320); A flexible display (230) including a bending portion (432) that is arranged to receive support from the first housing (210) and the second housing (220), extends from at least a portion of the first edge (401) parallel to the folding axis (F), and folds toward the back; A first protective frame (350) disposed in the first housing (210) and covering the edges (402, 403, 404) of the flexible display (230) so that they are not visible from the outside; A second protective frame (360) disposed in the second housing (220), covering the edges (401, 402, 404) of the flexible display (230) so that they are not visible from the outside, and including a first region corresponding to the bending portion (432) and a second region other than the first region; At least one conductive member (370) arranged on the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360), corresponding to the first region; and At least one buffer member (380) provided between the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) and the flexible display (230), corresponding to the first region and the second region, In the first region, when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above, the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380) are arranged at least partially side by side, An electronic device in which static electricity introduced through the first edge (401) between the second protective frame (360) and the flexible display (230) is induced to the at least one conductive member (370).

2. In paragraph 1, A flexible display (230) is an electronic device including a control circuit (4321a) arranged in the bending portion (432).

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, An electronic device in which the at least one buffer member (380) is positioned so as not to overlap the at least one conductive member (370) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, An electronic device in which the at least one buffer member (380) is positioned at least partially overlapping the flexible display (230) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, An electronic device in which the at least one conductive member (370) is positioned at least partially overlapping the flexible display (230) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The at least one conductive member (370) includes a plurality of openings (3701) arranged at specific intervals along the first direction, An electronic device comprising a plurality of buffer members (381) arranged in such a manner that at least one buffer member (380) is received in each of the plurality of openings (3701) and attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, An electronic device in which the thickness (t1) of at least one buffer member (380) is formed to be equal to or thicker than the thickness (t2) of at least one conductive member (370).

8. In paragraph 7, An electronic device in which at least one buffer member (380) is arranged in such a manner as to contact the upper surface of the flexible display (230).

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, The at least one conductive member (370) includes a plurality of openings arranged at specific intervals along the first direction, The at least one buffer member (380-1) includes a connecting portion (382) having a length along the first direction and a plurality of protrusions (381) protruding from the connecting portion (382) at specific intervals, An electronic device in which at least one buffer member (380-1) is attached to the inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) and each of the plurality of protrusions (381) is received through each of the plurality of openings.

10. In paragraph 9, An electronic device in which the above connecting portion (382) is positioned so as not to overlap the at least one conductive member (370) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

11. In paragraph 9, An electronic device in which the above connecting portion (382) is arranged to overlap the at least one conductive member (370) when the flexible display (230) is viewed from above.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 11, The inner surface (361) of the second protective frame (360) is A first flat surface (3611) arranged in a direction parallel to the upper surface of the flexible display (230); A second flat surface (3612) arranged in a direction perpendicular to the upper surface of the flexible display (230); and It includes a curved portion (3613) connecting the first flat portion (3611) and the second flat portion (3612), An electronic device in which at least one conductive member (370) is arranged from at least a portion of the first flat portion (3611) to at least a portion of the curved portion (3613).

13. In paragraph 12, An electronic device in which at least one buffer member (380) is disposed on at least a portion of the first flat portion (3611).

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An electronic device further comprising an insulating member (370d) arranged to cover at least a portion of the at least one conductive member (370) and the at least one buffer member (380).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 14, The second housing (220) comprises at least two conductive portions (2231, 2232, 2233) electromagnetically separated by at least one non-conductive portion (2234, 2235), An electronic device in which at least one conductive member (370) is divided and arranged so as not to be positioned corresponding to the non-conductive portion.

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