Electronic device comprising flexible display

Abstract

An electronic device is provided. The electronic device may comprise: a housing comprising a first housing part and a second housing part configured to slidably movie with respect to the first housing part between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a flexible display including a first area and a second area, at least a portion of the second area being moved into the inner space of the housing or moved out of the inner space of the housing according to movements of the second housing part with respect to the first housing part; a multi-bar structure configured to support at least a portion of the second area of the flexible display, and including a plurality of bars each including a conductive material and a plurality of gaps defined between two adjacent bars among the plurality of bars; and an antenna including a plurality of first patterns arranged parallel to the longitudinal direction of one of the plurality of bars.

Description

Electronic devices including flexible displays

[0001] The present disclosure relates to electronic devices, and more particularly, to electronic devices including a flexible display.

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

[0003] As mobile communication services expand into the realm of multimedia services, they can now offer users multimedia services beyond voice calls and text messages. To ensure users can enjoy multimedia services without inconvenience, electronic devices are increasingly equipped with larger display panels. Recently, electronic devices featuring flexible displays have been introduced. These devices can include, for example, foldable electronic devices and rollable electronic devices.

[0004] The above information is provided solely as background information to aid understanding of the present disclosure. No judgment or assertion is made as to whether any of the above information constitutes prior art relating to the present disclosure.

[0005] One aspect of the present disclosure is to address at least the problems and / or disadvantages mentioned above and to provide at least the advantages described below. Accordingly, one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an electronic device including a flexible display.

[0006] Additional aspects are some of which are set forth in the description which follows, some of which will be self-evident from the description, or may be learned by practice of the embodiments disclosed.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an electronic device may be provided. The electronic device comprises a housing comprising a first housing portion; and a second housing portion slidably movable relative to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a flexible display comprising a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is introduced into or withdrawn from an interior space of the housing according to movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; a multi-bar structure configured to support at least a portion of the second region of the flexible display, the multi-bar structure including a plurality of bars each including a conductive material and a plurality of gaps defined between two adjacent bars of the plurality of bars; And an antenna including a plurality of first patterns arranged parallel to one length direction of the plurality of bars. The antenna is configured to be arranged between a first region of the flexible display and a second region of the flexible display in the slide-in state, and each of the plurality of first patterns may be configured to be aligned with a corresponding gap among the plurality of gaps so as to radiate a signal from the antenna through the plurality of gaps in the slide-in state.

[0008] According to another aspect of the present disclosure, a sliderable electronic device according to an embodiment is provided. The sliderable electronic device may include: a housing including a first housing portion; and a second housing portion configured to move in a first direction with respect to the first housing portion; a flexible display configured to move based on the movement of the second housing portion; a multi-bar structure configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display and including a plurality of bars; and an antenna including a plurality of first patterns extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a plurality of second patterns extending in a direction different from the plurality of first patterns. The antenna may be disposed inside the flexible display, and the plurality of first patterns of the antenna may be disposed at positions corresponding to a plurality of gaps between adjacent two bars among the plurality of bars included in the multi-bar structure in a slide-in state of the electronic device.

[0009] Other aspects, advantages and key features of the present disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0010] The above-described aspects or other aspects, features and / or advantages of any embodiment of the present disclosure may be further clarified by the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second area of ​​a display is housed inside an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second area of ​​a display is visually exposed to the outside of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 6A is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example.

[0018] FIG. 6b is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 7A is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example.

[0020] FIG. 7b is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the internal appearance of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a battery, a circuit board, and a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a gap between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a circuit board, a multi-bar structure, and an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a plurality of first patterns of antennas arranged at positions corresponding to gaps between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a circuit board, a multi-bar structure, and an antenna pattern according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a circuit board, a multi-bar structure, and an antenna pattern according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a lattice structure, a multi-bar, and an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of a lattice structure, a multi-bar, and an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a gap between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure and a slit of a lattice structure arranged correspondingly thereto, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 18A is an enlarged view of a multi-bar structure and antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 18b is an enlarged view of a multi-bar structure and antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 18c is an enlarged view of a multi-bar structure and antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a top view of a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a multi-bar structure and a guide rail according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] FIG. 21 is an enlarged view showing the arrangement relationship between a multi-bar structure and a guide rail according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] FIG. 22a is a cross-sectional view of a multi-bar structure and a lattice structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] FIG. 22b is a cross-sectional view of a multi-bar structure and a dielectric according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] It should be noted that throughout the drawings, the same reference numbers are used for identical or similar elements, features and structures.

[0040] The following description, with reference to the attached drawings, is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of the various embodiments of the present disclosure defined by the claims and their equivalents. While this description includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, these are merely exemplary. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various modifications and variations are possible in the various embodiments described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0041] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their dictionary meanings, but rather have been used by the inventors to facilitate a common understanding in the technical field to which the invention pertains and to clearly and consistently describe the present disclosure. Accordingly, those skilled in the art should understand that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0042] The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" should be understood to include the plural unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, the expression "a component surface" is understood to include one or more such surfaces.

[0043] It should be noted that the blocks and combinations of flowcharts in each flowchart can be performed by one or more computer programs containing instructions. One or more computer programs may be stored entirely in a single memory device, or the programs may be divided and partially stored in multiple different memory devices.

[0044] Any function or operation described herein may be performed by one processor or a combination of multiple processors. The above one processor or processor combination is a circuit that performs processing, and includes circuits such as an application processor (AP, e.g., a central processing unit (CPU)), a communication processor (CP, e.g., a modem), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a neural processing unit (NPU, e.g., an artificial intelligence (AI) chip), a Wi-Fi chip, a Bluetooth® chip, a global positioning system (GPS) chip, a near field communication (NFC) chip, a connection chip, a sensor controller, a touch controller, a fingerprint sensor controller, a display driver integrated circuit (DDI), an audio codec (CODEC) chip, a universal serial bus (USB) controller, a camera controller, an image processing IC, a microprocessor unit (MPU), a system on chip (SoC), and an integrated circuit (IC).

[0045] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device within a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0046] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network), or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) via a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) via the server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), a memory (130), an input module (150), an audio output module (155), a display module (160), an audio module (170), a sensor module (176), an interface (177), a connection terminal (178), a haptic module (179), a camera module (180), a power management module (188), a battery (189), a communication module (190), a subscriber identification module (196), or an antenna module (197). In some embodiments, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of these components (e.g., the connection terminal (178)), or may have one or more other components added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., the sensor module (176), the camera module (180), or the antenna module (197)) may be integrated into one component (e.g., the display module (160)).

[0047] The processor (120) may, for example, execute software (e.g., a program (140)) to control at least one other component (e.g., a hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) and perform various data processing or calculations. According to one embodiment, as at least a part of the data processing or calculations, the processor (120) may store commands or data received from other components (e.g., a sensor module (176) or a communication module (190)) in a volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in the volatile memory (132), and store result data in a non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or a secondary processor (123) (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor)) that can operate independently or together therewith. For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and a secondary processor (123), the secondary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a specified function. The secondary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as a part thereof.

[0048] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least a portion of functions or states associated with at least one component (e.g., a display module (160), a sensor module (176), or a communication module (190)) of the electronic device (101), for example, on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., an image signal processor or a communication processor) may be implemented as a part of another functionally related component (e.g., a camera module (180) or a communication module (190)). In one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., a neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing artificial intelligence models. The artificial intelligence models may be generated through machine learning. This learning can be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or can be performed through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm can include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model can include multiple artificial neural network layers.The artificial neural network may be one of a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to, or alternatively to, a hardware structure, an artificial intelligence model may include a software structure.

[0049] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)) of the electronic device (101). The data can include, for example, software (e.g., program (140)) and input data or output data for commands related thereto. The memory (130) can include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0050] The program (140) may be stored as software in the memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0051] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used in a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a processor (120)) from an external source (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The input module (150) can include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0052] The audio output module (155) can output audio signals to the outside of the electronic device (101). The audio output module (155) can include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker can be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver can be used to receive incoming calls. In one embodiment, the receiver can be implemented separately from the speaker or as part of the speaker.

[0053] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external party (e.g., a user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling the device. In one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of a force generated by the touch.

[0054] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal, or vice versa, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150), output sound through the sound output module (155), or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphone) directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0055] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating status (e.g., power or temperature) of the electronic device (101) or the external environmental status (e.g., user status) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected status. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) can include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biometric sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0056] The interface (177) may support one or more designated protocols that may be used to directly or wirelessly connect the electronic device (101) with an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (102)). In one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0057] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) may be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0058] A haptic module (179) can convert electrical signals into mechanical stimuli (e.g., vibration or movement) or electrical stimuli that a user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic sensations. In one embodiment, the haptic module (179) can include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electrical stimulation device.

[0059] The camera module (180) can capture still images and videos. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0060] The power management module (188) can manage power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least a part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0061] A battery (189) may power at least one component of the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0062] The communication module (190) may support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may operate independently from the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and may include one or more communication processors that support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., a cellular communication module, a short-range wireless communication module, or a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., a local area network (LAN) communication module, or a power line communication module). Among these communication modules, the corresponding communication module can communicate with an external electronic device (104) via a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, wireless fidelity (WiFi) direct, or infrared data association (IrDA)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range communication network such as a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules can be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can verify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) by using subscriber information (e.g., an international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0063] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following the 4G network, such as NR access technology (new radio access technology). The NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (eMBB (enhanced mobile broadband)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (mMTC (massive machine type communications)), or high reliability and low latency (URLLC (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications)). The wireless communication module (192) can support, for example, a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in a high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO), full dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., the second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, a loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or a U-plane latency (e.g., 0.5 ms or less for downlink (DL) and uplink (UL), or 1 ms or less for round trip) for URLLC realization.

[0064] The antenna module (197) can transmit or receive signals or power to or from an external device (e.g., an external electronic device). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna including a radiator formed of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). In one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as the first network (198) or the second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas by, for example, the communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device via the selected at least one antenna. In some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, another component (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as a part of the antenna module (197).

[0065] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent a first side (e.g., a bottom side) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a designated high frequency band (e.g., a mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna) disposed on or adjacent a second side (e.g., a top side or a side side) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving signals in the designated high frequency band.

[0066] At least some of the above components can be interconnected and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., a bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)).

[0067] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) via a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations executed in the electronic device (101) may be executed in one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, when the electronic device (101) is to perform a certain function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may, instead of or in addition to executing the function or service itself, request one or more external electronic devices to perform the function or at least a part of the service. One or more external electronic devices that receive the request may execute at least a portion of the requested function or service, or an additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may process the result as is or additionally and provide it as at least a portion of a response to the request. For this purpose, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used, for example. The electronic device (101) may provide an ultra-low latency service by using distributed computing or mobile edge computing, for example. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server utilizing machine learning and / or a neural network. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included in the second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0068] Electronic devices according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may take various forms. Electronic devices may include, for example, portable communication devices (e.g., smartphones), computer devices, portable multimedia devices, portable medical devices, cameras, wearable devices, or home appliances. Electronic devices according to embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the aforementioned devices.

[0069] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments, but should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutes of the embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. In the present disclosure, each of the phrases "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase among the phrases, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When a component (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being “coupled” or “connected” to another component (e.g., a second component), with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicatively,” it means that the component can be connected to the other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0070] The term "module" used in various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit. A module may be an integral component, or a minimum unit or part of such a component that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0071] Various embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented as software (e.g., a program (140)) including one or more commands stored in a storage medium (e.g., an internal memory (136) or an external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (e.g., a processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., an electronic device (101)) may call at least one command among the one or more commands stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to operate to perform at least one function according to the at least one command called. The one or more commands may include code generated by a compiler or code executable by an interpreter. The machine-readable storage medium may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-transitory' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain signals (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently or temporarily on the storage medium.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the method according to various embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded as a commodity between a seller and a buyer. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a machine-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or may be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) via an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smart phones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily generated in a machine-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0073] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., a module or a program) of the above-described components may include one or more entities, and some of the entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Alternatively or additionally, a plurality of components (e.g., a module or a program) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the plurality of components identically or similarly to those performed by the corresponding component among the plurality of components prior to the integration. According to various embodiments, the operations performed by a module, program, or other component may be executed sequentially, in parallel, iteratively, or heuristically, or one or more of the operations may be executed in a different order, omitted, or one or more other operations may be added.

[0074] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second area of ​​a display (e.g., the second area (A2) of FIG. 3) is housed inside an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The second area (A2) extending from the first area (A1) can be at least partially hidden inside the electronic device in a different plane from the first area (A1).

[0075] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state in which a second area (A2) of a display is visually exposed to the outside of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The second area (A2), extending from the first area (A1), can be visually visible to the outside of the electronic device at least partially in a substantially coplanar manner with the first area based on movement of the second housing portion.

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display (231) may include a first area (A1) and a second area (A2) at least a portion of which is introduced into or withdrawn from the interior space of the housing. According to one embodiment, in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the screen display area may correspond to the first area (A1), and in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the screen display area may correspond to the first area (A1) and a visually newly exposed second area (A2).

[0077] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (231) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) expands in a longitudinal direction (e.g., +Y direction) when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the expansion direction of the display (231) is not limited to one direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the expansion direction of the display (231) may be designed to be expandable in an upward direction (e.g., +Y direction), a rightward direction (e.g., +X direction), a leftward direction (e.g., -X direction), and / or a downward direction (e.g., -Y direction). When describing the components of the present disclosure, the description may be based on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis of the XYZ rectangular coordinate system. In describing the direction of the present disclosure, the negative (-) / positive (+) direction may be additionally mentioned, and unless otherwise specified, if the negative (-) / positive (+) direction is not described together, the direction may be interpreted to include both the negative (-) / positive (+) direction. In the present disclosure, the direction of movement of the second housing (202) with respect to the first housing (201) (or the direction of movement of the first housing (201) with respect to the second housing (202)) may be parallel to the +Y axis or the -Y axis. In the present disclosure, when it is said that a component is disposed on another component, the reference may be the Z axis. In the present disclosure, the first direction may mean a direction parallel to the -Y axis, and the second direction may mean a direction parallel to the +Y axis. The third direction may mean a direction parallel to the +X axis which is perpendicular to the +Y axis and the -Y axis, or a direction parallel to the -X axis. For example, in the examples below, “the longitudinal direction of the bar” may mean a third direction parallel to the +X-axis or the -X-axis.

[0078] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may represent a state in which the second area (A2) is hidden inside the electronic device. For example, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (and / or the second area (A2) of the display (231)). The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may represent a state in which the second area is completely hidden inside the electronic device. For example, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a fully slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (and / or the second area (A2) of the display (231)). In other words, the state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a closed state of the electronic device (10) (and / or the second area (A2) of the display (231)). The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may also be referred to as a fully closed state of the electronic device (101) (and / or the second area (A2) of the display (231)).

[0079] The state illustrated in FIG. 3 may represent a state in which the area of ​​the second region visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device is maximized on a substantially same plane as the first region. For example, the state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device (101), or a state in which the second region (A2) of the display (231) is open. The state illustrated in FIG. 3 may also be referred to as a fully closed state of the electronic device (101) (and / or the second region (A2) of the display (231). Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 1) may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may have an angular outer shape as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3. However, it is not necessarily limited thereto, and the exterior shape of the housing (210) may be at least partially curved, and may have an exterior shape in which a side facing one direction and a side facing another direction are seamlessly connected. The housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) that is arranged to be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may be referred to as a “first housing”, and the second housing portion (202) may be referred to as a “second housing”. The electronic device (101) may be referred to as a “rollable electronic device” or a “slidable electronic device” in that a part of the housing is movable.

[0080] The electronic device (101) of the present disclosure may have a structure in which the second housing portion (202) slides relative to the first housing portion (201) in a slide-in state and a slide-out state. However, the present disclosure is not limited to an embodiment in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, the present disclosure may also include a structure in which the first housing portion (201) is arranged to be slidably movable relative to the second housing portion (202) in the electronic device (101). Although the following embodiment will be described with a focus on an embodiment in which the second housing portion (202) moves relative to the first housing portion (201), it should be noted that this description may also be applied to an embodiment in which the first housing portion (201) moves relative to the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable for a predetermined distance in a direction shown with respect to the first housing portion (201), for example, in the direction indicated by arrow ① in FIG. 3.

[0081] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202), which may be referred to as a slide portion or slide housing, may be relatively movable with respect to the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components, such as a circuit board (e.g., a printed circuit board) or a battery. When the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the second housing portion (202) may be defined as a retracted position, and when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, the second housing portion (202) may be defined as an extended position. For example, the second housing portion (202) may be configured to move between the retracted position and the extended position with respect to the first housing portion (201).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) based on a predefined user input and / or a predefined operation state of the electronic device. Information about the predefined user input and / or the predefined operation state of the electronic device may be stored in a memory of the electronic device (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1).

[0083] Examples of the above user input may vary. For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input to a physical button exposed through a portion of the first housing portion (201) or a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input to an executable object displayed within a screen display area (e.g., the first area (A1)). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first area (A1)) and a pressing strength greater than or equal to a reference strength. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a voice input received through a microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to an external force applied to the first housing part (201) and / or the second housing part (202) to move the second housing part (202) relative to the first housing part (201).For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a user input identified from an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or a smart watch) connected to the electronic device (101). However, examples of the user input that cause the slide-in / out operation of the electronic device (101) are not limited thereto.

[0084] Examples of the operating states of the electronic device may vary. For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) depending on the operating state of the electronic device based on tilt information from a sensor (e.g., a gyro sensor) provided in the electronic device. For example, the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) depending on the operating state of the electronic device related to the charge level of the battery power of the electronic device (e.g., when the charge level of the battery power is less than 1%). However, examples of the operating states of the electronic device that cause the slide-in / out operation of the electronic device (101) are not limited thereto.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) can accommodate an actuator (e.g., a motor), a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4) electrically connected to a main circuit board (e.g., the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4). The second housing portion (202) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) or a communication processor (CP). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can accommodate an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to a main circuit board, and the first housing portion (201) can accommodate a main circuit board equipped with electrical components such as an application processor (AP) or a communication processor (CP). However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. According to one embodiment, a sub-circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4) may be disposed in the second housing portion (202), and a main circuit board (e.g., the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201).

[0086] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be referred to as a main cover, a fixed cover, or a rear cover. According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be referred to as a main plate or a fixed plate. The first cover member (211) may include a 1-1 side wall (211a), a 1-2 side wall (211b) extending from the 1-1 side wall (211a), and a 1-3 side wall (211c) extending from the 1-1 side wall (211a) and being substantially parallel to the 1-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the first-second side wall (211b) and the first-third side wall (211c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the first-first side wall (211a).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed in a shape in which one side (e.g., the front face) is open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be surrounded by the first housing portion (201) and may slide in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) faces, for example, in the first direction or in a second direction (direction of arrow ①) opposite to the first direction, while being guided by the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as an integral body. According to one embodiment, the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as separate structures and then joined or assembled.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display (231). For example, at least a portion of the display (231) may be formed to surround by the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211).

[0089] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221). The second cover member (221) may have a plate shape and include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) that supports internal components. For example, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion (e.g., the first area (A1)) of the display (231). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be referred to as a slide cover or a front cover. According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be referred to as a slide plate or a front plate.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may include a 2-1 side wall (221a), a 2-2 side wall (221b) extending from the 2-1 side wall (221a), and a 2-3 side wall (221c) extending from the 2-1 side wall (221a) and being substantially parallel to the 2-2 side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the 2-2 side wall (221b) and the 2-3 side wall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the 2-1 side wall (221a).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can form a slide-in state or a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) by moving in a first direction parallel to the 2-2 side wall (221b) or the 2-3 side wall (221c) or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., direction ① of FIG. 3). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) can be positioned at a first distance from the 1-1 side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201), and in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) can be positioned at a second distance greater than the first distance from the 1-1 side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the first housing portion (201) may be formed to surround a portion of the second-second side wall (221b) and the second-third side wall (221c).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can be configured to move between a first position (e.g., FIG. 2) and a second position (e.g., FIG. 3) relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the electronic device is shown to slide out by the second housing portion (202) moving in the +Y-axis direction relative to the first housing portion (201), and the electronic device is shown to slide in by the second housing portion (202) moving in the -Y-axis direction relative to the first housing portion (201), but is not necessarily limited thereto. Although not shown in the drawings of the present disclosure, an embodiment may be included in which the electronic device slides out by the first housing portion (201) moving in the -Y-axis direction with respect to the second housing portion (202), and the electronic device slides in by the first housing portion (201) moving in the +Y-axis direction with respect to the second housing portion (202). Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the second housing portion (202) slides with respect to the first housing portion (201) may be described, and the description thereof may be applied to an embodiment in which the first housing portion (201) slides with respect to the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may have an intermediate state between the slide-in state of FIG. 2 (e.g., a fully closed state) and the slide-out state of FIG. 3 (e.g., a fully opened state). In the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the distance between the 1-1 side wall (211a) and the 2-1 side wall (221a) may be shorter than the distance between the 1-1 side wall (211a) and the 2-1 side wall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in a fully open state, and may be longer than the distance between the 1-1 side wall (211a) and the 2-1 side wall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in a fully closed state.According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display (231) slides in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), an area exposed to the outside may be varied. For example, in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), a ratio of a width (e.g., length in the X direction) to a height (e.g., length in the Y direction) of the display (231) and / or a distance between a first side wall (211a) and a second side wall (221a) may be varied based on the sliding movement of the electronic device (101).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a display (231), a key input device (245), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0094] According to one embodiment, the display (231) may be formed such that the size of a portion that can be viewed from the front side of the housing (210) changes based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the display (231) may include a first area (A1) and a second area (A2) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). The first area (A1) may be referred to as a first display area. The second area (A2) may be referred to as a second display area. Based on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second area (A2) may be configured to be bent.

[0095] According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) moves between a retracted position and an extended position relative to the first housing portion (201), the size of the display (231) viewed toward the exterior front face of the electronic device (101) can be varied. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is positioned in a retracted position relative to the first housing portion (201) (e.g., FIG. 2), the size (or area) of the display (231) viewed toward the exterior front face of the electronic device (101) can be substantially minimized. Additionally, when the second housing portion (202) is positioned in an extended position relative to the first housing portion (201) (e.g., FIG. 3), the size (or area) of the display (231) viewed toward the exterior front face of the electronic device (101) can be substantially maximized.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the first region (A1) may be disposed on the second housing portion (202). For example, the first region (A1) may be disposed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second region (A2) extends from the first region (A1) and may be accommodated into the interior of the first housing portion (201) or visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (101) as the second housing portion (202) slides relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0097] Referring to FIG. 3, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (231) may extend in a downward direction (e.g., -Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second area (A2) may be visually exposed in a downward direction (e.g., -Y direction) of the display (231). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second area (A2) may be visually exposed between the first area (A1) of the display (231) and the 1-1 side wall (211a) of the first housing portion (201). However, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3. Unlike that illustrated in FIG. 3, according to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (231) may extend upwardly (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second area (A2) may be visually exposed upwardly (e.g., in the +Y direction) of the display (231). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second area (A2) may be visually exposed between the first area (A1) of the display (231) and the second-first side wall (221a) of the second housing portion (202).

[0098] According to one embodiment, the second region (A2) moves substantially under the guidance of a region of the first housing part (201) (e.g., the guide rail (250) of FIG. 4) and may be stored in a space located inside the first housing part (201) or exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second region (A2) may move based on the sliding movement of the second housing part (202) in the first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). According to one embodiment, the second region (A2) may have a shape that is deformed based on the sliding movement of the second housing part (202) in the first direction or in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow ①). For example, a part of the second region (A2) may have a flat shape while the second housing part (202) slides. For example, while the second housing part (202) slides, a portion of the second area (A2) may have a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a) (e.g., curved portion) of the first housing part (201). According to one embodiment, a portion of the exposed second area (A2) of the electronic device (101) may be positioned on a portion of the first housing part (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4), and another portion of the second area (A2) positioned at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a) may maintain a curved shape.

[0099] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is changed from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., when the second housing portion (202) slides to extend relative to the first housing portion (201) when viewed from the top (e.g., in the +Z direction or toward the front of the electronic device) of the second cover member (221) (e.g., the front cover), the second area (A2) may be gradually exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) to form substantially the same plane as the first area (A1).

[0100] According to one embodiment, the display (231) may be coupled to or disposed adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of a touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field-type stylus pen.

[0101] According to one embodiment, the key input device (245) may be located in an area of ​​the housing (210) (e.g., the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202)). Depending on the appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device (245) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a key input device not illustrated, for example, a home key button, or a touch pad disposed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be disposed on the first-first side wall (211a), the first-second side wall (211b), and / or the first-third side wall (211c) of the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be disposed on the second-first side wall (221a), the second-second side wall (221b), and / or the second-third side wall (221c) of the second housing portion (202).

[0102] According to one embodiment, the connector hole (243) may be omitted depending on the embodiment, and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (243), and some of the plurality of connector holes (243) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with the external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is located in the second housing portion (202), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or a connector hole not illustrated may be located in the first housing portion (201).

[0103] According to one embodiment, the audio module (247a, 247b) may include at least one speaker hole (247a) or at least one microphone hole (247b). One of the speaker holes (247a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. The electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (247b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones for detecting the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker from which the speaker hole (247a) is excluded (e.g., a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) may be located in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202).

[0104] According to one embodiment, the camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module (249b) (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., the second camera module (249b) of FIGS. 5A and 5B). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and may measure a distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver, depending on the embodiment. The camera modules (249a, 249b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (249a) may be arranged to face the same direction as the display (231). For example, the first camera module (249a) may be disposed around the first area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (231), and when disposed in an area overlapping with the display (231), may capture a subject by passing through the display (231). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may capture a subject from a direction opposite to the first area (A1). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) and / or the second camera module (249b) may be disposed on the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may be formed in multiples to provide various arrangements. For example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) that is substantially perpendicular to the sliding movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).According to one embodiment, the plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along the sliding movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along an N * M matrix form (e.g., N rows * M columns).

[0105] Referring to FIG. 3, the second camera module (249b) may be configured to not be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, but to be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state to capture the outside. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and according to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may be configured to capture the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225) of FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module (249b) can capture the exterior of the electronic device (101) through the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225). In one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) can be configured to be visually exposed to the exterior of the electronic device (101) in both a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) to capture the exterior. For example, the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) of FIG. 4) can include an opening (201a) for the second camera module (249b).

[0106] According to one embodiment, an indicator (not shown) of the electronic device (101) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) or the second housing portion (202), and may include a light-emitting diode to provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal. The sensor modules (261a, 261b) of the electronic device (101) may generate electrical signals or data values ​​corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. The sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor, and / or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / facial recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyro sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an acceleration sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an infrared (IR) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may be disposed in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202). For example, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a first sensor module (261a) (e.g., a proximity sensor or a light sensor) disposed on the front of the electronic device (101) and / or a second sensor module (261b) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor) disposed on the rear of the electronic device (101).

[0107] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0108] FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A' of FIG. 2 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0109] FIG. 5b is a cross-sectional view taken along line B-B' of FIG. 3, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0110] Referring to FIGS. 4, 5A, and / or 5B, an electronic device (101) (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIGS. 1 to 3) may include a housing (210), a first housing portion (201), a second housing portion (202), a display assembly (230), and a driving module (240). The configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display assembly (230) of FIGS. 4, 5A, and / or 5B may be all or part of the same as the configuration of the housing (210), the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display (231) of FIGS. 2 and / or 3. In describing the embodiments of FIGS. 4, 5A, and 5B, any overlapping content with that described above in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 to 3 may be omitted.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201), or a second housing portion (202) configured to slideably move between a slide-in state and a slide-out state relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a frame (213), and a first rear plate (215).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can accommodate at least a portion of the frame (213) and can accommodate a component (e.g., a battery (289)) positioned in the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) can protect a component (e.g., a second circuit board (249) and the frame (213)) positioned in the first housing portion (201) from external impact. According to one embodiment, a second circuit board (249) electrically connected to an electrical component (e.g., an actuator, a speaker, a SIM socket, and / or the first circuit board (248)) can be connected to the first cover member (211).

[0114] In one embodiment, the frame (213) can be connected to the first cover member (211). For example, the frame (213) can be connected to the first cover member (211), and the second housing portion (202) can move relatively to the first cover member (211) and / or the frame (213). In one embodiment, the frame (213) can accommodate a battery (289). For example, the frame (213) can include a groove for accommodating the battery (289). The frame (213) can be connected to the battery cover (289a) and, together with the battery cover (289a), can surround at least a portion of the battery (289). In one embodiment, the frame (213) can include a curved surface (213a) facing the display assembly (230).

[0115] In one embodiment, the first rear plate (215) may substantially form at least a portion of the first housing portion (201) or the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the first rear plate (215) may be coupled to an outer surface of the first cover member (211). In one embodiment, the first rear plate (215) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The first rear plate (215) may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic. In one embodiment, the first rear plate (215) may be formed integrally with the first cover member (211).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIGS. 2 and 3), a rear bracket (223), and a second rear plate (225).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) is connected to the first housing portion (201) through a guide rail (250) and can move linearly back and forth in one direction (e.g., in the direction of arrow ① in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail (250).

[0118] According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can support at least a portion of the display (231). For example, the second cover member (221) includes a first surface (F1), and a first area (A1) of the display (231) can be substantially positioned on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat shape. According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can be formed of a metallic material and / or a non-metallic (e.g., a polymer) material. According to one embodiment, a first circuit board (248) that accommodates electronic components (e.g., the processor (120) and / or the memory (130) of FIG. 1) can be connected to the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) can protect components (e.g., the first circuit board (248) and the rear bracket (223)) located in the second housing portion (202) from external impact.

[0119] In one embodiment, the rear bracket (223) may protect a component (e.g., a first circuit board (248)) located on the second cover member (221). For example, the rear bracket (223) may be connected to the second cover member (221) and formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board (248). In one embodiment, the rear bracket (223) may include an antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element (2231)) for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the at least one antenna element (2231) may be disposed on an outer surface (e.g., a surface facing the -Z-axis direction) of the rear bracket (223) when the rear bracket (223) is formed as an injection-molded product of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier). For example, at least one antenna element (2231) may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna formed on the outer surface of the rear bracket (223). For example, at least one antenna element (2231) may be formed in a manner that it is built in when the rear bracket (223) is injected. For example, at least one antenna element (2231) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., a legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., a wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the first circuit board (248).

[0120] In one embodiment, the second rear plate (225) may substantially form at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) or the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the second rear plate (225) may be coupled to an outer surface of the second cover member (221). In one embodiment, the second rear plate (225) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second rear plate (225) may be manufactured using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic. In one embodiment, the second rear plate (225) may be formed integrally with the second cover member (221).

[0121] According to one embodiment, the display assembly (230) may include a display (231) (e.g., the display (231) of FIGS. 2 and / or 3) and a multi-bar structure (232) supporting the display (231). According to one embodiment, the display (231) may be referred to as a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a rollable display. According to one embodiment, a first area (A1) of the display (231) may be supported by a rigid body, and a second area (A2) may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first area (A1) may be supported by a first surface (F1) of the second cover member (221) or a plate (not shown). The second area (A2) may be supported by the multi-bar structure (232).

[0122] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) can be connected or attached to at least a portion (e.g., the second area (A2)) of the display (231). According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) slides, the multi-bar structure (232) can move with respect to the first housing portion (201). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), the multi-bar structure (232) can be mostly accommodated inside the first housing portion (201). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), the multi-bar structure (232) can be positioned between the first cover member (211) and the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure (232) can move in response to a curved surface (213a) positioned at an edge of the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) may be referred to as a display support member or support structure. The multi-bar structure (232) may include a plurality of bars. According to one embodiment, one of the plurality of bars included in the multi-bar structure (232) may be thin in width and long in length. According to one embodiment, a plurality of unit bars that are short in the width direction and long in the length direction may be assembled in parallel in the length direction to form the multi-bar structure (232).

[0123] In one embodiment, the drive module (240) can move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, the drive module (240) can include an actuator (241) configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). The drive module (240) can include a gear (244) (e.g., a pinion) connected to the actuator (241) and a rack (242) configured to mesh with the gear. Referring to FIG. 4, components of the drive module (240) (e.g., the actuator (241), the rack (242), and the gear (244)) are illustrated inverted within a P1 circle (e.g., facing in the -Z-axis direction).

[0124] In one embodiment, the housing in which the rack (242) is positioned and the housing in which the actuator (241) is positioned may be different. In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the first housing portion (201), and the rack (242) may be connected to the second housing portion (202). In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to the second housing portion (202), and the rack (242) may be connected to the first housing portion (201).

[0125] In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be controlled by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) may include an actuator driver driving circuit and may transmit a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the actuator (241) for controlling the speed of the actuator (241) and / or the torque of the actuator (241). In one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board.

[0126] In one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) can accommodate a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main circuit board). In one embodiment, a processor, memory, and / or an interface can be mounted on the first circuit board (248). The processor can include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. In various embodiments, the first circuit board (248) can include a radio frequency cable (FRC) of a flexible printed circuit board type. The first circuit board (248) can be disposed on at least a portion of the second cover member (221) and can be electrically connected to an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module (197) of FIG. 1) and a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may include an antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element (2481)) for communicating with an external electronic device. The antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element (2481)) disposed on the first circuit board (248) may be additionally or alternatively disposed with respect to an antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element (2231)) disposed on the rear bracket (223).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the interface may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, and / or an audio interface. The interface may electrically or physically connect the electronic device (101) to an external electronic device, for example, and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector.

[0129] In one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a sub-circuit board) and a second circuit board (249) (e.g., a main circuit board) spaced apart from a first circuit board (248) within a first housing portion (201). The first circuit board (248) may be electrically connected to the second circuit board (249) via a flexible substrate. The first circuit board (248) may be electrically connected to electrical components disposed in an end region of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289) or a speaker and / or a SIM socket, to transmit signals and power. In one embodiment, the first circuit board (248) may accommodate or be connected to an antenna (2481) (e.g., a coil). The antenna (2481) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna including a wireless charging antenna for a wireless charging function, an NFC (near field communication) antenna for an NFC function, and / or an MST (magnetic secure transmission) antenna for performing an electronic payment function. For example, the battery (289) may receive power from an external electronic device using the antenna (2481) for wireless charging. According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may transmit power to an external electronic device using the antenna (2481) for wireless charging. For example, the electronic device may perform NFC functions and / or MST functions, such as ticketing and contactless payment, with the external electronic device using the antenna (2481).

[0130] In one embodiment, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101), and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (289) may be integrally disposed within the electronic device (101), or may be detachably disposed with the electronic device (101). In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single integral battery or may include multiple detachable batteries. In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned in the frame (213). For example, the battery (289) may be surrounded by the frame (213) and a battery cover (289a). In one embodiment, the battery (289) may be positioned within the second housing portion (202) and may slide together with the second housing portion (202).

[0131] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can guide the movement of the multi-bar structure (232). The guide rail (250) can include a first guide rail (250A) and a second guide rail (250B). The first guide rail (250A) can be disposed between the frame (213) and the first-second side walls of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first-second side walls (211b) of FIGS. 2 and 3). The second guide rail (250B) can be disposed between the frame (213) and the first-third side walls of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first-third side walls (211c) of FIGS. 2 and 3). The configuration of the second guide rail (250B) can be partially or entirely the same as the configuration of the first guide rail (250A). The multi-bar structure (232) can slide along a guide recess (251) formed in a guide rail (250). In one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can be connected to the first housing portion (201). For example, the guide rail (250) can be connected to the first cover member (211) and / or the frame (213). In one embodiment, the guide recess (251) can be referred to as a groove or guide slit formed on the inner surface of the guide rail (250). Referring to FIG. 4, the guide rail (250) enlarged within a P2 circle is illustrated.

[0132] According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can provide a driving force to move the multi-bar structure (232) based on the driving of the actuator (241).

[0133] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be visually exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) through the actuation of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can rotate in the first rotational direction based on the actuation of the actuator (241). Since the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be visually exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) based on the slide movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-out direction.

[0134] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the guide rail (250) may be configured to guide the movement of the multi-bar structure (232). For example, the multi-bar structure (232) may move along the guide recess (251) of the guide rail (250). For example, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure (232) may change position on the guide recess (251) formed between the inner portion (252) and the outer portion (253). The second housing portion (202) may slide to expand relative to the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213) may expand toward the front.

[0135] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) through the driving of the actuator (241). For example, the gear (244) can rotate in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). Since the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can slide to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-in direction.

[0136] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion (253) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the bent multi-bar structure (232). The multi-bar structure (232) provided with force moves along the guide recess (251) of the guide rail (250), and at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can slide so as to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (230) can be accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213).

[0137] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be configured to stop in a designated intermediate state between the slide-in state and the slide-out state by controlling the driving of the actuator (241) (free stop function). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be changed to the slide-in state, the intermediate state, or the slide-out state through a user's operation in a state where no driving force is provided to the actuator (241).

[0138] Referring to FIG. 5A, in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) is arranged to be accommodated in the first housing portion (201), the overall size of the electronic device (101) may be reduced. In one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) is accommodated in the first housing portion (201), the size of the visually exposed display (231) may be minimized. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is completely accommodated in the first housing portion (201), the first area (A1) of the display (231) is visually exposed, and at least a portion (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) of the second area (A2) may be arranged between the battery (289) and the first rear plate (215).

[0139] Referring to FIG. 5B, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may protrude from the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), the overall size of the electronic device (101) may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second area (A2) of the display (231) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) together with the first area (A1).

[0140] According to one embodiment, one end (2311) of the display (231) may be positioned between the first cover member (211) and the battery (289). The other end (2312) of the display (231) may be exposed to the outside while being fixed to the second cover member (221).

[0141] FIG. 6A is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative example.

[0142] FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Both FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B may represent enlarged views of portion C of the electronic device in the slide-in state illustrated in FIG. 5A.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 6A, according to a comparative embodiment, an electronic device (101') may have an antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element (2481)) disposed between a rear plate (215) and a display (231) for communicating with an external electronic device. On the other hand, referring to FIG. 6B, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may have an antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element (310)) disposed inside a display assembly (230) including a display (231) and a multi-bar structure (232) for communicating with an external electronic device.

[0144] The electronic device (101') of FIG. 6a and the electronic device (101) of FIG. 6b illustrate that the overall thickness of the devices is the same, T1. And, the partial thickness of the electronic device between the surface where one end (e.g., one end (2311) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) of the display (231) of the electronic device (101') of FIG. 6A is disposed and the surface where the other end (e.g., the other end (2312) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) is disposed is T2, and the partial thickness of the electronic device between the surface where one end (e.g., one end (2311) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) of the display (231) of the electronic device (101') of FIG. 6B is disposed and the surface where the other end (e.g., the other end (2312) of FIGS. 5A and 5B) is disposed is T3, and the thickness T3 can be shown to be thicker than the thickness T2 by a distance R.

[0145] Referring to FIG. 6A, since an antenna (e.g., 2481) is disposed between the rear plate (215) and the display (231) of the electronic device (101'), a space equivalent to the thickness of the antenna (e.g., 2481) and the thickness of the circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248)) for disposing the antenna (e.g., 2481) may be required between the rear plate (215) and the display (231). In contrast, the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 6B does not need to have an antenna and a circuit board for disposing the same between the rear plate (215) and the display (231), and thus the curvature of the display (231) can be made smaller (the radius of curvature can be made larger) by that space, thereby reducing the repulsive force of the display (231). Referring to FIG. 6A, since an antenna (e.g., 2481) is arranged between the rear plate (215) and the display (231) of the electronic device (101'), a space corresponding to the thickness of the antenna (e.g., 2481) and the thickness of the circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248)) for arranging the antenna (e.g., 2481) may be required. In contrast, the electronic device (101) illustrated in FIG. 6B does not need to have an antenna and a circuit board for arranging the same between the rear plate (215) and the display (231), and thus the curvature of the display (231) can be made smaller (the radius of curvature can be made larger) by that space, and thus the repulsive force of the display (231) can be reduced.

[0146] The electronic device of the present disclosure may be configured such that, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the antenna (310) is disposed between the second area (A2) of the display (231) and the first area (A1) of the display (231) to make the curvature of the display (231) smaller (and / or to reduce the display repulsive force). The electronic device of the present disclosure may also be understood as having at least a portion of the second area (A2) disposed between the rear plate (215) and the antenna (310). The electronic device of the present disclosure may also be understood as having the antenna (310) disposed inside the display assembly (230).

[0147] Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, the display (231) may include a first area (A1) corresponding to a screen display area in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101), and a second area (A2) accommodated inside the electronic device (101). The second area (A2) may include a second-first area (A21) that is connected to the first area (A1) in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101) and is partially curved to correspond to a curved surface (curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4), and a second-second area (A22) that is connected to the second-first area (A21) and is arranged on a different plane from the first area (A1). In the present disclosure, “when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the antenna (310) is configured to be disposed between the second area (A2) of the display (231) and the first area (A1) of the display (231)” may mean that “when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the antenna (310) is disposed between the second-second area (A2) of the display (231) and the first area (A1) of the display (231).

[0148] According to one embodiment, a protective layer (290) may be disposed between the display (231) and the antenna (310). The protective layer (290) may be provided to prevent physical and chemical impacts from being applied to the antenna (310). According to one embodiment, the protective layer (290) may include a material, for example, a non-conductive material, that minimizes the impact on a signal transmitted from or received by the antenna (310).

[0149] FIG. 7A is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to a comparative embodiment. FIG. 7B is an enlarged view of a portion of an electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] FIG. 7A may conceptually illustrate the embodiment of FIG. 6A, and FIG. 7B may conceptually illustrate the embodiment of FIG. 6B. Both FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B may briefly illustrate the relative positions of the antenna with respect to the rear plate (215) and the display assembly (230).

[0151] Referring to FIG. 7A, according to a comparative embodiment, an electronic device (101') has an antenna (e.g., 2481) disposed between a rear plate (215) and a display assembly (230), wherein the radius of curvature of the display included in the display assembly (230) may be r1. Referring to FIG. 7B, according to an embodiment, an electronic device (101) has an antenna (e.g., 310) disposed inside a display assembly (230), wherein the radius of curvature of the display included in the display assembly (230) may be r2. As described above in the embodiments of FIGS. 6A and 6B, the embodiment of FIG. 7B has fewer spatial constraints for disposing the display assembly (230) than the embodiment of FIG. 7A, and thus the radius of curvature of the display may be formed larger. For example, the radius of curvature r1 of Fig. 7a can be formed as 3.5 (mm), and the radius of curvature r2 of Fig. 7b can be formed as 4 (mm). However, this is only an example, and the numerical range may vary depending on the embodiment.

[0152] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the internal appearance of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0153] Fig. 8 may illustrate the internal appearance of an electronic device in a slide-in state. With respect to the components mentioned in the embodiments of Figs. 1 to 4, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, and 7b, descriptions of the overlapping components may be omitted when describing the embodiment of Fig. 8.

[0154] The electronic device (101) may, according to one embodiment, include a housing (201) including a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) configured to move in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., direction ① of FIG. 3) with respect to the first housing portion (201). The electronic device (101) may include a flexible display (e.g., display (231) of FIGS. 2 to 4, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, and 7B) configured to move based on movement of the second housing portion (202). The electronic device (101) is configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display (231) and may include a multi-bar structure including a plurality of bars (e.g., the multi-bar structure (232) of FIGS. 4, 5A, 5B, 6A, and 6B). FIG. 8 illustrates a first cover member (e.g., a frame (213) excluding the first cover member (211) of FIG. 4) as a first housing portion (201), and a second cover member (221) as a second housing portion (202).

[0155] The electronic device (101) may include a circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4) on which at least one processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) are disposed. Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (101) may further include a circuit board (246) other than the circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4) on which at least one processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) and memory (e.g., the memory (130) of FIG. 1) are disposed. The circuit board (246) may be hereinafter referred to as a third circuit board (246). According to one embodiment, the third circuit board (246) may be provided for electrical connection between any circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4 or the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4) and / or other electronic component(s). According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 4, the third circuit board (246) may be provided for electrical connection between the first circuit board (248) and the second circuit board (249) and / or electrical connection between the second circuit board (249) and other electronic component (e.g., the battery (289)). According to one embodiment, the third circuit board (246) may include a radio frequency cable (FRC) of a flexible printed circuit board type (FPCB type). The third circuit board (246) may be configured to be folded as illustrated in FIG. 8 when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, and to be unfolded when the electronic device is in a slide-out state. Accordingly, by using the third circuit board (246), stable signal and / or power transmission can be achieved even if the electronic device (101) repeats the slide-in and slide-out states multiple times.

[0156] The electronic device (101) may further include a circuit board (300) provided additionally or alternatively to the first circuit board (248), the second circuit board (249), and / or the third circuit board (246). The circuit board (300) may be hereinafter referred to as a fourth circuit board (300). According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be provided for electrical connection between any circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4, the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4, and / or the third circuit board (246))(s) and / or other electronic components. However, this is not limited thereto, and according to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be provided to dissipate heat generated from any circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4, the second circuit board (249) of FIG. 4, and / or the third circuit board (246)) and / or other electronic component(s) to a relatively low temperature area (e.g., an area where the battery (289) is disposed). According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be integrated with at least one of the first circuit board (248), the second circuit board (249), and / or the third circuit board (246). According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be disposed at a position adjacent to the battery (289). According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be disposed between the battery (289) and the rear plate (215). According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be configured to face one side of the battery (289). According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may be formed to have a thin thickness and may have a wide flat shape to cover most of the area of ​​one side of the battery (289).According to one embodiment, the fourth circuit board (300) may include a printed circuit board (PCB), a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB), and / or a radio frequency cable (FRC) of a flexible printed circuit board type (FPCB type).

[0157] The electronic device (101) may include an antenna (e.g., at least one antenna element) (310) electrically connected to a circuit board (e.g., a first circuit board (248), a second circuit board (249), a third circuit board (246), and / or a fourth circuit board (300)). In one embodiment, the antenna (310) of the electronic device (101) may be additionally or alternatively provided with respect to the antenna (2481) of FIG. 4. In one embodiment, the antenna (310) may be disposed on one surface of the circuit board (300) disposed between the battery (289) and the rear plate (215). For example, the antenna pattern (310) may include a coil having at least one turn. In one embodiment, the antenna (310) may be an antenna (310) having an operating frequency in a low frequency band. For example, the antenna (310) may include a wireless charging antenna for a wireless charging function, an NFC antenna for an NFC function, and / or an MST antenna for performing an electronic payment function. The antenna (310) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna that performs two or more functions of the wireless charging antenna, the NFC antenna, or the MST antenna.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 8, the electronic device (101) may include a drive module (240) including an actuator (241) and a rack (242). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device (101) may be provided that can reduce the repulsive force of a display (e.g., the display (231) of FIGS. 2 to 4 , FIGS. 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, and 7B) by increasing the radius of curvature of the display without increasing the size of the actuator (241) and / or increasing the output. To this end, the electronic device (101) may place the antenna (310) on the inside of the display (231). In other words, the present disclosure may provide embodiments of an electronic device (101) in which a display (231) is placed between a housing (210) and an antenna (310).

[0159] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a battery, a circuit board, and a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a gap between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 may be an enlarged view of part D in the embodiment of FIG. 9.

[0161] The embodiment of FIG. 9 may be a more detailed illustration of the battery (289) and circuit board (300) portions of the electronic device (101) of the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8. In addition, the embodiment of FIG. 9 additionally illustrates a multi-bar structure (232) compared to the embodiment of FIG. 8.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 9, when the electronic device (101) is viewed from above (e.g., when viewed from the +Z-axis direction to the -Z-axis direction), according to one embodiment, a circuit board (300) may overlap a majority of an area with a battery (289). Although not shown in the drawing, the electronic device (101) may further include a heat dissipation member including a heat dissipation material (e.g., graphite) on a surface facing the battery (289). By further including a heat dissipation member including a heat dissipation material (e.g., graphite) on the surface of the circuit board (300) facing the battery (289), heat emitted from a heat-generating component (e.g., a processor) included in the electronic device (101) can be dissipated to a relatively low-temperature area (e.g., an area on the battery (289) side).

[0163] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10 , when the electronic device (101) is viewed from above (e.g., when viewed from the +Z-axis direction to the -Z-axis direction), according to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a multi-bar structure (232) arranged to overlap a majority of an area of ​​a circuit board (300) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state. The multi-bar structure (232) may include a plurality of bars, and the plurality of bars may be spaced apart from each other by a predetermined gap. According to one embodiment, the distance between the plurality of bars may be constant. For example, two adjacent bars among the plurality of bars may be spaced apart by a predetermined gap, and the predetermined gap may be maintained substantially constant in the gap between other plurality of bars.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) may be configured to support at least a portion of the second area (A2) of the display (@31) (e.g., the second-first area (A21) of FIGS. 6A and 6B ). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) may include a conductive material (e.g., a metallic material or a non-metallic but conductive material).

[0165] In one embodiment, the distance between the plurality of bars may be referred to as a 'gap'. However, this is not necessarily limited to this, and may also be referred to by various other terms such as a hole or an opening.

[0166] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) may include a plurality of bars, and a plurality of gaps may be defined between two adjacent bars among the plurality of bars.

[0167] In the present disclosure, by arranging an antenna (310) between a first area (A1) and a second area (A2) of a display (231) in a slide-in state of an electronic device (101), an embodiment can be provided in which the curvature of the display is made small, thereby reducing the repulsive force of the display, and at the same time, as an antenna (310) capable of communicating with an external electronic device, antenna performance can be improved.

[0168] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a circuit board, a multi-bar structure, and an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0169] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a plurality of first patterns of antennas arranged at positions corresponding to gaps between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 may be an enlarged view of part E in the embodiment of FIG. 11.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 11, an antenna (310) may be placed on one side (300a) of a circuit board (300). The antenna (310) may include a coil having a plurality of turns. According to one embodiment, the antenna (310) may cover a wide area of ​​one side (300a) of the circuit board (300). According to one embodiment, the antenna (310) may have an overall rectangular shape. However, the specific shape or area may vary depending on the embodiment. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 11, except for a portion (left side) of the antenna (310), the remaining portion may have an overall rectangular shape. According to one embodiment, when the antenna (310) is placed between a first point (310a) (e.g., a first point (311a) of a plurality of first patterns (311)) on one side (300a) of the circuit board (300) and a second point (310b) (e.g., a second point (311b) of a plurality of first patterns (311)) which is further than the first point (310a) based on the first-first side wall (211a) of the first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 3), in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the position (e.g., an initial position or a reference position) of one end (2321) of the multi-bar structure is moved relative to the display (e.g., the display (231) of FIGS. 2 to 4, 5a, 5b, 6a, and 6b). It can be positioned at a position farther than the first point (310a) based on the direction (e.g., the first direction (-Y-axis direction in FIG. 11)).According to one embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 11, when the antenna (310) is disposed between a first point (310a) on one surface (300a) of the circuit board (300) and a second point (310b) that is further away from the first point (310a) with respect to the 1-1 side wall (211a), the position (e.g., initial position or reference position) of one end (2321) of the multi-bar structure may be disposed at a position further away from the second point (310a) with respect to the movement direction (e.g., the first direction (-Y-axis direction in FIG. 11)) of the display (e.g., the display (231) of FIGS. 2 to 4, FIGS. 5A, 5B, FIGS. 6A and 6B) in the slide-in state of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, when the display (e.g., the display (231) of FIGS. 2 to 4 , FIGS. 5A, 5B, FIGS. 6A and 6B) moves based on movement of the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (202) of FIGS. 2 to 4 , FIGS. 5A, 5B, FIGS. 6A and 6B), the antenna (310) can be configured such that the area overlapping with the area where the multi-bar structure (232) is arranged is reduced.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 12, the antenna (310) may include a plurality of first patterns (311) extending in one direction. According to one embodiment, the plurality of first patterns (311) may also be referred to as “a plurality of first coils” or “a plurality of first conductive lines.” According to one embodiment, the plurality of first patterns (311) may be arranged parallel to one longitudinal direction of the plurality of bars. The plurality of first patterns (311) may provide a structure in which the plurality of first patterns (311) may be arranged between a plurality of bars that are parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other by a constant distance. When the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the plurality of bars and the plurality of first patterns are alternately arranged along a first direction that is perpendicular to the first direction (or the longitudinal direction of the bars).

[0172] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the center of each of the plurality of first patterns (311) may be located in an area corresponding to the center of each of the plurality of gaps.

[0173] According to one embodiment, the antenna pattern (310) may include a plurality of second patterns (312) extending from a plurality of first patterns (311). According to one embodiment, the plurality of second patterns (312) may also be referred to as “a plurality of second coils” or “a plurality of second conductive lines.” The plurality of second patterns (312) may form a loop together with the plurality of first patterns (311). Here, the loop may not only mean a completely closed loop. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 11, when the plurality of first patterns (311) and the plurality of second patterns (312) are connected, the coil may have a form in which the coil is wound multiple times based on a concentric circle. According to one embodiment, the plurality of second patterns (312) may extend along the first direction.

[0174] FIG. 13 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a circuit board, a multi-bar structure, and an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0175] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a circuit board, a multi-bar structure, and an antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0176] If Fig. 11 shows the arrangement relationship in the slide-in state of the electronic device, Fig. 14 shows the arrangement relationship in the slide-out state of the electronic device, and Fig. 13 can show the arrangement relationship in the intermediate state between Figs. 11 and 14.

[0177] Referring to FIGS. 11 to 14, when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the fully retracted position of the second housing portion (202) can be set so that one end (2321) of the multi-bar structure (232) is positioned between the outermost portion of the plurality of first patterns (311) and the 2-1 side wall (221a) of the second housing portion (202) (e.g., the second cover member (221)).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure (232) is configured such that as the second housing portion (202) moves in a second direction (e.g., in the +Y-axis direction) with respect to the first housing portion (201), one end (2321) of the multi-bar structure (232) moves in a first direction (e.g., in the -Y-axis direction) opposite to the second direction (e.g., in the +Y-axis direction). Accordingly, an area in which the plurality of gaps are aligned with at least one of the plurality of corresponding first patterns (311) can be substantially gradually reduced.

[0179] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a lattice structure, a multi-bar, and an antenna pattern according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0180] FIG. 16 is an enlarged view of a lattice structure, a multi-bar, and an antenna pattern according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0181] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a gap between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure and a slit of a lattice structure arranged correspondingly thereto, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 may be an enlarged view of part D in the embodiment of FIG. 9 with an additional lattice structure arranged therein.

[0182] The antenna (310) illustrated in FIGS. 15 and 16 may illustrate a plurality of first patterns (e.g., a plurality of first patterns (311) of FIG. 12) included in the antenna (310).

[0183] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a gap (e.g., g1, g2) defined between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars of a multi-bar structure (232) may be configured to correspond to a position of at least a portion of the plurality of first patterns (311) when the housing is at its minimum size (or when the electronic device is in a slide-in state). The multi-bar structure (232) may include a plurality of bars including a conductive material, and when the bars of the metal material and the antenna (310) are arranged at positions corresponding to each other when viewed from above (e.g., when viewed from the +Z axis to the -Z axis), they may be coupled to each other, thereby tuning the operating frequency and lowering the antenna efficiency. In the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) may exhibit high antenna performance by having at least a portion of the antenna (310) arranged at a position corresponding to a gap between two adjacent bars among the plurality of bars included in the multi-bar structure (232) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state. Here, the antenna (310) positioned at a position corresponding to the gap may correspond to a plurality of first patterns (311).

[0184] According to one embodiment, referring to FIGS. 11 to 16 together, a plurality of first patterns (311) of the antenna (310) may be arranged at positions corresponding to a plurality of gaps (e.g., g1, g2). When the plurality of first patterns (311) of the antenna (310) are arranged at positions corresponding to the gaps in this way, the antenna (310) may communicate more smoothly with an antenna of an external electronic device through the gaps. According to one embodiment, as the antenna (310) is arranged at a position corresponding to the gaps, a coupling phenomenon between, for example, a multi-bar structure (232) including a conductive material may be reduced. In the case of an antenna (310) having an operating frequency in a high-frequency band (e.g., 2 GHz or higher), beam forming may be possible for a wider area through coupling with the multi-bar structure (232). However, in contrast, an antenna (310) having an operating frequency of a low-frequency band (e.g., less than 2 GHz), for example, an NFC antenna / MST antenna / wireless charging antenna, may have its antenna transmission / reception efficiency reduced due to coupling between the antenna pattern and the multi-bar structure. In the present disclosure, by arranging the antenna (310) at a position corresponding to a gap of the multi-bar structure (232), it is possible to prevent the antenna transmission / reception efficiency from being reduced due to coupling between the antenna (310) and the multi-bar structure (232). For example, the electronic device of the present disclosure may arrange the antenna pattern at a position corresponding to the gap when the electronic device is in a slide-in state. According to one embodiment, the antenna (310) is configured to be arranged at a position corresponding to the gap when the electronic device is in a completely slide-in state, and when the electronic device is switched to a slide-out state, the overlapping area between the antenna (310) and the multi-bar structure (232) is reduced, thereby at least preventing the antenna transmission / reception efficiency from being reduced.

[0185] Referring to FIGS. 15 to 17, the electronic device (101) may further include a lattice structure (233) for supporting the display (231) between the multi-bar structure (232) and the display (231). The lattice structure (233) may be provided to increase the support force for the display (231). According to one embodiment, the lattice structure (233) may also be formed of a conductive material similar to the plurality of bars included in the multi-bar structure. According to one embodiment, a slit (slit;s) may be formed in the lattice structure (233) to support the display while reducing the repulsive force. According to one embodiment, the slit (slit;s) may be formed in the lattice structure (233) at a position corresponding to a gap of the metal bar structure.

[0186] According to one embodiment, each of the plurality of first patterns (311) of the antenna (310) is formed to be aligned with a corresponding gap among the plurality of gaps so as to radiate a signal from the antenna (310) through the gap of the multi-bar structure (232) in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101), and may additionally be aligned with a slit (s) of the lattice structure (233).

[0187] FIG. 18A is an enlarged view of a multi-bar structure and antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0188] FIG. 18b is an enlarged view of a multi-bar structure and antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0189] FIG. 18c is an enlarged view of a multi-bar structure and antenna according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0190] According to one embodiment, the antenna (310) may include a plurality of first patterns at positions corresponding to a gap (e.g., a gap in FIGS. 15 to 17) between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure (232) in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101). Referring to FIG. 18A, two antenna patterns (310, 320) are illustrated at positions corresponding to the gaps, respectively. The antenna patterns (310, 320) illustrated in FIG. 18A may all be a plurality of first patterns (e.g., 311) oriented in the longitudinal direction of the bar (e.g., the third direction).

[0191] Referring to FIGS. 18A to 18C, the positioning of a component (e.g., an antenna) relative to another component (e.g., a slit) may include not only positioning the component on a line drawn virtually from another component (e.g., a gap) when the electronic device is viewed from above (e.g., from the +Z-axis direction to the -Z-axis direction), but also positioning the component (e.g., an antenna) such that at least a portion of the component overlaps the line drawn virtually.

[0192] According to one embodiment, the antenna may include a first pattern disposed at a position corresponding to a gap (e.g., a gap in FIGS. 15 to 17) between adjacent two bars included in a multi-bar structure (232) in a slide-in state of the electronic device (101), and a third pattern disposed at a position corresponding to one bar among the plurality of bars. Referring to FIG. 18B, one antenna pattern (310) may be disposed at a position corresponding to the gap, and one antenna pattern (330) may be disposed at a position corresponding to the bar. The antenna patterns (310, 330) illustrated in FIG. 15B may be a first pattern (e.g., 311) configured to be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the bar and disposed at a position corresponding to the gap, and a third pattern parallel to the first pattern. In the slide-in state of the electronic device, the transmission / reception efficiency of the antenna (310) can be increased through the first pattern (e.g., 311) arranged at a position corresponding to the gap. For example, in the case of an antenna using a low frequency band such as NFC, MST, and / or wireless charging, the antenna efficiency can be increased through the first pattern (e.g., 311) arranged at a position corresponding to the gap. In contrast, the third pattern arranged at a position corresponding to the bar can widen the frequency band through coupling with the multi-bar, for example, when the antenna pattern (330) is used as an antenna for operating in a high frequency band. According to one embodiment, the third pattern arranged at a position corresponding to the bar can have the effect of expanding the antenna band.

[0193] According to one embodiment, the antenna pattern may include a plurality of first patterns arranged at positions corresponding to gaps between two adjacent bars among a plurality of bars included in a multi-bar structure (232) in a slide-in state of the electronic device, and a third pattern arranged at a position corresponding to one of the plurality of bars. Referring to FIG. 15c, a plurality of antenna patterns (310, 320) may be arranged at positions corresponding to slits, and one antenna pattern (330) may be arranged at a position corresponding to a bar.

[0194] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a top view of a multi-bar structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0195] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing the arrangement relationship of a multi-bar structure and a guide rail according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0196] FIG. 21 is an enlarged view showing the arrangement relationship between a multi-bar structure and a guide rail according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0197] Fig. 20 may represent a cross-section of Fig. 19 taken along the G-G' direction, and Fig. 21 may be an enlarged view of part I in the drawing of Fig. 20.

[0198] The guide rail (250) can guide the movement of the multi-bar structure (232). As described above, the multi-bar structure (232) can move along the guide recess (251) of the guide rail (250). For example, at least a portion of the multi-bar structure (232) can change position on the guide recess (251) formed between the inner portion (252) and the outer portion (253). According to one embodiment, the inner portion (252) of the guide rail (250) can have a structure supported by middle guides (261, 262, 263) having a roughly 'ㄷ' shape as illustrated in FIG. 16 and guide balls (264, 265) arranged thereon. Referring to Fig. 19, the middle guides (261, 262, 263) and the guide balls (264, 265) may be supported by a bracket (270) (e.g., a side member) on the other side. The configuration and / or arrangement relationship of the guide rail (250), the middle guides (261, 262, 263) and the bracket (270) illustrated in Fig. 19 is only an example and does not limit the scope of the present invention. The configuration and / or arrangement relationship of the guide rail (250), the middle guides (261, 262, 263) and the bracket (270) may be configured differently from the embodiment illustrated in Fig. 19.

[0199] In the present disclosure, a configuration can be disclosed in which a multi-bar structure (232) and / or a lattice structure (233) made of a conductive material are electrically insulated from a guide rail (250) supporting the multi-bar structure (232) so as not to be coupled with an antenna (310).

[0200] According to one embodiment, as referenced in FIG. 20, the multi-bar structure (232) may be configured to include a multi-bar body (2322) and a multi-bar head (2321). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar body (2322) may be electrically insulated from the multi-bar head (2321). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 21, an insulating material (2323) (e.g., insulating tape or adhesive) may be placed between the multi-bar body (2322) and the multi-bar head (2321).

[0201] In one embodiment, although not shown in the drawing, an insulating material (e.g., insulating tape or adhesive) may also be placed between the multi-bar structure (232) and the lattice structure (233).

[0202] FIG. 22a is a cross-sectional view of a multi-bar structure and a lattice structure according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0203] FIG. 22b is a cross-sectional view of a multi-bar structure and a dielectric according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIGS. 22a and 22b may represent cross-sections taken along the H-H' direction of FIG. 19.

[0204] According to one embodiment, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a multi-bar structure (232) and a lattice structure (233) stacked with the multi-bar structure. The lattice structure (233) may be formed of a conductive material. Referring to FIG. 22A, a slit (s) may be formed in the lattice structure (233) to support a display while reducing a repulsive force. The slit (s) may be formed at a position corresponding to a gap of the metal bar structure.

[0205] According to another embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a support member (234) comprising a non-conductive material, alternatively or additionally, for the lattice structure (233). FIG. 22B illustrates an embodiment in which the support member (234) is arranged in place of the lattice structure (233), according to one embodiment. The support member (234) may have a flexible material. For example, the support member (234) may include a urethane support member or a UV-curable resin. The support member (234) may also include a material for molding. According to one embodiment, the support member (234) may be formed to fill a gap of the multi-bar structure (232). According to one embodiment, the support member (234) may be formed to surround the multi-bar structure (232). According to one embodiment, a configuration may be provided in which a support member (234) is placed between a multi-bar structure (232) and a display (231) and electrically insulated therefrom.

[0206] According to one embodiment, an electrically insulating configuration may be provided by forming the material of the guide rail (250) in contact with the multi-bar head (2321) from a non-conductive material.

[0207] The communicable area between the antenna pattern and the external electronic device can be changed based on the position of the second housing portion with respect to the first housing portion.

[0208] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (210) including a first housing portion (201); and a second housing portion (202) that slides relative to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a flexible display (231) including a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is introduced into or withdrawn from an internal space of the housing according to movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; a multi-bar structure (232) configured to support at least a portion of the second region of the flexible display, the multi-bar structure including a plurality of conductive bars and a plurality of gaps defined between two adjacent bars of the plurality of bars; and an antenna (310) including a plurality of first patterns arranged parallel to one longitudinal direction of the plurality of bars. The antenna is configured to be positioned within a space formed between a portion of a first region of the flexible display and a portion of a second region of the flexible display in the slide-in state, and each of the plurality of first patterns may be configured to be aligned with each of the plurality of gaps so as to radiate a signal from the antenna through the plurality of gaps in the slide-in state.

[0209] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the plurality of bars and the plurality of first patterns may be alternately arranged along a first direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction.

[0210] In one embodiment, the multi-bar structure may be configured such that as the second housing portion moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing portion, the first end (2321) of the multi-bar structure moves in the first direction, and the area where the plurality of gaps and the plurality of first patterns are aligned may be substantially reduced.

[0211] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the fully contracted position of the second housing portion can be set such that the first end (2321) of the multi-bar structure is positioned between the outermost of the plurality of first patterns and the 2-1 side wall (221a) of the second housing portion.

[0212] According to one embodiment, the antenna (310) may be configured to operate in a low frequency band of approximately 2 GHz or less. According to one embodiment, the antenna may include at least one of a wireless charging antenna for wireless charging, an NFC antenna for short-range wireless communication, or an MST antenna for performing an electronic payment function.

[0213] According to one embodiment, the circuit board may further include a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (300) disposed between the battery (289) and the rear plate (215).

[0214] According to one embodiment, the plurality of first patterns of the antenna (310) may be arranged on one surface of the FPCB (300) disposed between the battery (289) and the rear plate (215).

[0215] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the center of each of the plurality of first patterns may be positioned at a position corresponding to the center of each of the plurality of gaps.

[0216] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, at least two of the plurality of first patterns may be positioned at positions corresponding to at least one of the plurality of gaps.

[0217] According to one embodiment, the device may further include a plurality of second patterns extending from the plurality of first patterns and configured to form loops with the plurality of first patterns.

[0218] According to one embodiment, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the electronic device may further include a third pattern positioned at a position corresponding to the plurality of bars.

[0219] According to one embodiment, the device may further include a lattice structure disposed between the multi-bar structure and the flexible display.

[0220] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure and the lattice structure may be configured to be electrically insulated from a rail structure supporting the multi-bar structure.

[0221] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure includes a multi-bar body and a multi-bar head, and the multi-bar body can be configured to be electrically insulated from the multi-bar head.

[0222] According to one embodiment, the flexible display may further include a protective layer disposed between the flexible display and the antenna. The protective layer may include a non-conductive material configured to minimize interference with signals transmitted and received by the antenna.

[0223] According to one embodiment, the multi-bar structure may be configured such that when the electronic device is switched from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, an overlapping area between the antenna and the multi-bar structure is reduced, thereby maintaining the transmission and reception efficiency of the antenna.

[0224] In one embodiment, the lattice structure may include slits formed at positions corresponding to the spacing between the plurality of bars of the multi-bar structure. The plurality of first patterns of the antenna may be aligned with the spacing of the multi-bar structure and the slits of the lattice structure in a slide-in state.

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a sliderable electronic device may include: a housing including a first housing portion; and a second housing portion configured to move in a first direction with respect to the first housing portion; a flexible display configured to move based on movement of the second housing portion; a multi-bar structure configured to support at least a portion of the flexible display and including a plurality of bars; and an antenna including a plurality of first patterns extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and a plurality of second patterns extending in a direction different from the plurality of first patterns. The antenna may be disposed on an inner side of the flexible display, and the plurality of first patterns of the antenna may be disposed at positions corresponding to gaps between adjacent two bars among the plurality of bars included in the multi-bar structure in a slide-in state of the electronic device.

[0226] According to one embodiment, when the sliderable electronic device is in a slide-in state, the plurality of bars and the plurality of first patterns may be alternately arranged along a first direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The multi-bar structure may be configured such that as the second housing portion moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing portion, the first end (2321) of the multi-bar structure moves in the first direction, and an area where the plurality of gaps and the plurality of first patterns are aligned may be substantially reduced.

[0227] While the present disclosure has been described with reference to various embodiments, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In an electronic device (101), A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201); and a second housing portion (202) that slideably moves relative to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; A flexible display (231) comprising a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is introduced into or withdrawn from the internal space of the housing according to movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; A multi-bar structure (232) configured to support at least a portion of the second area of ​​the flexible display, the multi-bar structure including a plurality of conductive bars and a plurality of gaps defined between two adjacent bars among the plurality of bars; and An antenna (310) comprising a plurality of first patterns arranged parallel to one length direction of the plurality of bars, An electronic device wherein the antenna is configured to be positioned within a space formed between a portion of a first area of ​​the flexible display and a portion of a second area of ​​the flexible display in the slide-in state, and each of the plurality of first patterns is configured to be aligned with each of the plurality of gaps so as to radiate a signal from the antenna through the plurality of gaps in the slide-in state.

2. In paragraph 1, When the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the plurality of bars and the plurality of first patterns are alternately arranged along a first direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, An electronic device in which the multi-bar structure has a first end (2321) of the multi-bar structure that moves in the first direction as the second housing portion moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction with respect to the first housing portion, and an area in which a plurality of gaps and a plurality of first patterns are aligned is substantially reduced.

3. In paragraph 1, An electronic device in which the fully contracted position of the second housing portion is set such that, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the first end (2321) of the multi-bar structure is positioned between the outermost edge of the plurality of first patterns and the 2-1 side wall (221a) of the second housing portion.

4. In paragraph 1, The antenna (310) is configured to operate in a low frequency band of approximately 2 GHz or less, An electronic device comprising at least one of a wireless charging antenna for wireless charging, an NFC (near field communication) antenna for short-range wireless communication, or an MST (magnetic secure transmission) antenna for performing electronic payment functions.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, An electronic device further comprising a flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) (300) disposed between a battery (289) and a rear plate (215).

6. In paragraph 5, An electronic device in which a plurality of first patterns of the above antenna (310) are arranged on one side of an FPCB (300) arranged between a battery (289) and a rear plate (215).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, An electronic device in which, when the electronic device is in a slide-in state, the center of each of the plurality of first patterns is positioned at a position corresponding to the center of each of the plurality of gaps.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, An electronic device in which at least two of the plurality of first patterns are positioned at positions corresponding to at least one of the plurality of gaps when the electronic device is in a slide-in state.

9. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, An electronic device further comprising a plurality of second patterns extending from the plurality of first patterns and configured to form a loop with the plurality of first patterns.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 9, An electronic device further comprising a third pattern arranged at a position corresponding to the plurality of bars when the electronic device is in a slide-in state.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, An electronic device further comprising a lattice structure disposed between the multi-bar structure and the flexible display.

12. In paragraph 11, The above multi-bar structure and the above lattice structure are configured to be electrically insulated from the rail structure supporting the above multi-bar structure, The above multi-bar structure includes a multi-bar body and a multi-bar head, and the multi-bar body is an electronic device configured to be electrically insulated from the multi-bar head.

13. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 12, Further comprising a protective layer disposed between the flexible display and the antenna, An electronic device wherein the protective layer comprises a non-conductive material configured to minimize interference with signals transmitted and received by the antenna.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 13, An electronic device configured such that the above multi-bar structure is configured to reduce the overlapping area between the antenna and the multi-bar structure when the electronic device is switched from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, thereby maintaining the transmission and reception efficiency of the antenna.

15. In paragraph 11, The lattice structure includes slits formed at positions corresponding to the spacing between the plurality of bars of the multi-bar structure, and the plurality of first patterns of the antenna are an electronic device aligned with the spacing of the multi-bar structure and the slits of the lattice structure in a slide-in state.

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