Electronic device comprising camera housing in contact with rear plate

Abstract

This electronic device comprises: a housing defining the exterior of the electronic device, wherein the housing includes a rear plate including a portion defining an opening; a camera disposed in the housing and aligned with the opening; and a camera housing covering the camera in the housing. The camera housing includes a window covering the opening, a first portion supporting the window and attached to an outer surface of the rear plate so as to be aligned with the opening, and a second portion secured to the first portion of the camera housing and a side surface of the portion of the rear plate defining the opening. The second portion of the camera housing is in contact with the side surface of the portion of the rear plate defining the opening.

Description

Electronic device including a camera housing in contact with a rear plate

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an electronic device comprising a camera housing that contacts a rear plate.

[0002] The electronic device may include a camera. The camera may be configured to capture a subject to generate an image or video. The electronic device may include a plurality of cameras. For example, the electronic device may include a camera facing the front side of the electronic device and a camera facing the rear side of the electronic device. To protect the camera facing the rear side, the electronic device may include a camera housing. The camera housing may be fastened to a rear plate defining the rear side of the electronic device and may protrude from the rear plate.

[0003] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure.

[0004] An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a housing that defines the exterior of the electronic device. The housing may include a rear plate that includes a portion defining an opening. The electronic device may include a camera disposed within the housing and aligned with the opening. The electronic device may include a camera housing that covers the camera within the housing. The camera housing may include a window covering the opening, a first portion attached to the outer surface of the rear plate to support the window and align with the opening, and a second portion secured to the side of the first portion of the camera housing and the portion of the rear plate defining the opening. The second portion of the camera housing may be in contact with the side of the portion of the rear plate defining the opening.

[0005] An electronic device is disclosed. The electronic device may include a display defining the front side of the electronic device. The electronic device may include a housing including a rear plate opposite to the display and including a portion defining an opening. The electronic device may include a camera disposed within the housing and aligned with the opening. The electronic device may include a camera housing covering the camera. The camera housing may include a bridge portion located within the opening of the rear plate, a first portion exposed to the outside of the rear plate and attached to the outer surface of the rear plate, and a second portion secured to the side of the bridge portion of the first portion of the camera housing and the portion defining the opening of the rear plate. The second portion of the camera housing may be in contact with the side of the portion defining the opening of the rear plate and the bridge portion of the first portion of the camera housing.

[0006] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a rear view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] Figure 5 is a side view of the X region of Figure 4.

[0011] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the camera housing and rear plate.

[0012] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the AA' line of Figure 4.

[0013] FIG. 8 illustrates the process of attaching a first part of the camera housing to the outer surface of the rear plate.

[0014] FIG. 9 illustrates a rear plate seated on the lower plate of a mold base.

[0015] Figure 10 shows an assembled mold base.

[0016] FIG. 11 illustrates the state in which material is injected into the injection port.

[0017] FIG. 12 illustrates a rear plate including a second part of a first camera housing.

[0018] FIG. 13 illustrates the inner surface of a rear plate according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 14 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a ring piece.

[0020] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the first part of the camera housing.

[0021] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the BB' line of FIG. 14.

[0022] FIGS. 17, FIGS. 18, FIGS. 19, and FIGS. 20 illustrate methods for manufacturing ring pieces.

[0023] FIG. 21 illustrates a first camera and bracket of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 22 illustrates a first camera housing including a rib.

[0025] FIG. 23 illustrates an electronic device according to a comparative example.

[0026] FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 25 illustrates a first opening of an electronic device and a first part of a first camera housing according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 25 cut along the DD' line.

[0029] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through 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) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0031] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0032] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) 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. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence is performed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may 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 may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be 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 the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0033] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0034] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0035] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0036] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0037] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., 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 said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0038] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (101).

[0039] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0040] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to 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.

[0041] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can 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).

[0042] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0043] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0044] 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 part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0045] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0046] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an 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 include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and 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., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device (104) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., 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 may 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 identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0047] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), 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), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or network system (e.g., second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) may support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0048] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to 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 a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to some embodiments, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0049] According to one embodiment, 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 to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0050] At least some of the above components can be connected to each other via a communication method between peripheral devices (e.g., bus, GPIO (general purpose input and output), SPI (serial peripheral interface), or MIPI (mobile industry processor interface)) and exchange signals (e.g., commands or data) with each other.

[0051] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through 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 performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104, or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or 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 provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a 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.

[0052] FIG. 2 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0053] Referring to FIG. 2, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210) that forms the exterior of the electronic device (101). For example, the housing (210) may include a first surface (or front) (200A), a second surface (or rear) (200B), and a third surface (or side) (200C) that surrounds the space between the first surface (200A) and the second surface (200B).

[0054] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a display (e.g., a display module (160) of FIG. 1). The display (201) may include a substantially transparent window (e.g., a window (302) of FIG. 3). The window (302) may form at least a portion of a first surface (200A). For example, the window (302) may include a glass plate or a polymer plate comprising various coating layers, but is not limited thereto.

[0055] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a substantially opaque rear plate (211). According to one embodiment, the rear plate (211) may form at least a portion of a second surface (200B). According to one embodiment, the rear plate (211) may be formed by coated or colored glass, ceramic, polymer, metal (e.g., aluminum, stainless steel (STS), or magnesium), or a combination of at least two of the materials.

[0056] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a peripheral part (218). The peripheral part (218) may be combined with a window (302) and / or a rear plate (211) to form at least a portion of a third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101). For example, the peripheral part (218) may form the entire third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101). For example, the peripheral part (218) may form the third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101) together with the window (302) and / or the rear plate (211).

[0057] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include at least one of a display (201), an audio module (203, 204, 207), a sensor module (not shown), a camera module (205, 212, 213), a key input device (217), a light-emitting element (not shown), and / or a connector hole (208). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may omit at least one of the components (e.g., a key input device (217) or a light-emitting element (not shown)) or additionally include other components.

[0058] According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the display (201) may be visible through a window (302) forming a first surface (200A). According to one embodiment, the display (201) may include a display panel (e.g., the display panel (301) of FIG. 3) disposed on the back surface of the window (302).

[0059] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may include a display area (201A). According to one embodiment, the display (201) may provide visual information to a user through the display area (201A).

[0060] According to one embodiment, the display area (201A) may include a sensing area (201B) configured to acquire the user's biometric information. Here, the meaning of "the display area (201A) includes the sensing area (201B)" can be understood as at least a portion of the sensing area (201B) being overlapped with the display area (201A). For example, the sensing area (201B) may refer to an area capable of displaying visual information by the display (201) as well as other areas of the display area (201A), and additionally acquiring the user's biometric information (e.g., fingerprint). According to one embodiment, the sensing area (201B) may be formed in a key input device (217).

[0061] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may include an area where a first camera module (205) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) is located. According to one embodiment, an opening is formed in the area of ​​the display (201), and the first camera module (205) (e.g., punch-hole camera) may be at least partially positioned within the opening so as to face the first surface (200A). For example, the display area (201A) may surround at least a portion of the edge of the opening. According to one embodiment, the first camera module (205) (e.g., under-display camera, UDC) may be positioned below the display (201) so as to overlap with the area of ​​the display (201). For example, the display (201) may provide visual information to the user through the area, and additionally, the first camera module (205) may acquire an image corresponding to the direction toward the first surface (200A) through the area of ​​the display (201).

[0062] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may be combined with or adjacent to a touch detection circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer capable of detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen.

[0063] According to one embodiment, an audio module (203, 204, 207) (e.g., audio module (170) of FIG. 1) may include a microphone hole (203, 204) and / or a speaker hole (207).

[0064] According to one embodiment, the microphone holes (203, 204) may include a first microphone hole (203) formed in a part area of ​​the third surface (200C) and / or a second microphone hole (204) formed in a part area of ​​the second surface (200B). A microphone (not shown) for acquiring external sound may be placed inside the microphone holes (203, 204). The microphone may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of the sound.

[0065] According to one embodiment, a second microphone hole (204) formed in a portion of the second surface (200B) may be positioned adjacent to the camera module (205, 212, 213). For example, the second microphone hole (204) may acquire sound according to the operation of the camera module (205, 212, 213). However, it is not limited thereto.

[0066] According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (207) may include an external speaker hole (207) and a call receiver hole (not shown). The external speaker hole (207) may be formed on a part of the third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the external speaker hole (207) may be implemented as a single hole with the microphone hole (203). Although not shown, the call receiver hole (not shown) may be formed on another part of the third surface (200C). For example, the call receiver hole may be formed on the opposite side of the external speaker hole (207) on the third surface (200C). For example, based on the illustration in FIG. 2, the external speaker hole (207) may be formed on the third surface (200C) corresponding to the bottom part of the electronic device (101), and the call receiver hole may be formed on the third surface (200C) corresponding to the top part of the electronic device (101). However, it is not limited thereto, and according to one embodiment, the call receiver hole may be formed at a location other than the third surface (200C). For example, the call receiver hole may be formed by the spaced-apart space between the display (201) and the edge part (218).

[0067] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one speaker (not shown) configured to output sound to the outside of the housing (210) through an external speaker hole (207) and / or a receiver hole (not shown) for communication.

[0068] According to one embodiment, a sensor module (not shown) (e.g., sensor module (176) of FIG. 1) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. For example, the sensor module may include at least one of a proximity sensor, an HRM sensor, a fingerprint sensor, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0069] According to one embodiment, a camera module (205, 212, 213) (e.g., camera module (180) of FIG. 1) may include a first camera module (205) positioned to face a first surface (200A) of the electronic device (101), a second camera module (212) positioned to face a second surface (200B), and a flash (213).

[0070] According to one embodiment, the second camera module (212) may include a plurality of cameras (e.g., a dual camera, a triple camera, or a quad camera). However, the second camera module (212) is not necessarily limited to including a plurality of cameras and may include a single camera.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the first camera module (205) and the second camera module (212) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor.

[0072] According to one embodiment, the flash (213) may include, for example, a light-emitting diode or a xenon lamp. According to one embodiment, two or more lenses (infrared camera, wide-angle and telephoto lenses) and an image sensor may be disposed on one side of the electronic device (101).

[0073] According to one embodiment, a key input device (217) (e.g., input module (150) of FIG. 1) may be placed on a third side (200C) of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may not include some or all of the key input devices (217), and the key input devices (217) that are not included may be implemented in other forms, such as soft keys, on the display (201).

[0074] According to one embodiment, a connector hole (208) may be formed on a third surface (200C) of the electronic device (101) so as to accommodate a connector of an external device. A connection terminal (e.g., a connection terminal (178) of FIG. 1) that is electrically connected to the connector of the external device may be disposed within the connector hole (208). The electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an interface module (e.g., an interface (177) of FIG. 1) for processing electrical signals transmitted and received through the connection terminal.

[0075] According to one embodiment, the edge part (218) may include a vent hole (206). For example, air from outside the housing (210) may be introduced into the housing (210) through the vent hole (206). For example, air from inside the housing (210) may be discharged to the outside of the housing (210) through the vent hole (206). The location of the vent hole (206) is not limited to the location shown in FIG. 2.

[0076] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a light-emitting element (not shown). For example, the light-emitting element (not shown) may be placed on a first surface (200A) of the housing (210). The light-emitting element (not shown) may provide state information of the electronic device (101) in the form of light. According to one embodiment, the light-emitting element (not shown) may provide a light source that is coupled with the operation of the first camera module (205). For example, the light-emitting element (not shown) may include an LED, an IR LED, and / or a xenon lamp.

[0077] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0078] In the following, redundant descriptions of configurations having the same reference numerals as the aforementioned configurations are omitted.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an edge part (218), a bracket (243), a printed circuit board (250), a support plate (260), and / or a battery (270). The printed circuit board (250) may include a first printed circuit board (251) which is a main board and a second printed circuit board (252) which is a sub-board.

[0080] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an edge part (218) forming the exterior of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a third surface (200C) of FIG. 2) and a bracket (243) coupled to the inside of the edge part (218). According to one embodiment, the edge part (218) and the bracket (243) may be positioned between a display (201) and a rear plate (211). For example, the edge part (218) may surround the space between the rear plate (211) and the display (201). A window (302) may be attached to the edge part (218).

[0081] According to one embodiment, the bracket (243) may support or accommodate other components included in the electronic device (101). For example, a display (201) may be placed on one side of the bracket (243) facing in one direction (e.g., +z direction), and a portion of the display (201) may be supported by the bracket (243). For example, a first printed circuit board (251), a second printed circuit board (252), a battery (270), and a second camera module (212) may be placed on the other side of the bracket (243) facing in the opposite direction (e.g., -z direction) to the one direction. For example, the first printed circuit board (251), the second printed circuit board (252), the battery (270), and the second camera module (212) may each be seated in a recess defined by the edge part (218) and / or the bracket (243).

[0082] According to one embodiment, a first printed circuit board (251), a second printed circuit board (252), and a battery (270) may each be coupled to a bracket (243). For example, the first printed circuit board (251) and the second printed circuit board (252) may be fixedly positioned on the bracket (243) through a coupling member such as a screw. For example, the battery (270) may be fixedly positioned on the bracket (243) through an adhesive member (e.g., double-sided tape). However, it is not limited to the examples described above.

[0083] According to one embodiment, the support plate (260) may be disposed between the first printed circuit board (251) and the rear plate (211). According to one embodiment, the rear plate (260) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (251). For example, the support plate (260) may be disposed on the face facing the -z direction of the first printed circuit board (251).

[0084] According to one embodiment, the support plate (260) may overlap at least partially with the first printed circuit board (251) with respect to the z-axis. According to one embodiment, the support plate (260) may cover at least a portion of the first printed circuit board (251). By doing so, the support plate (260) can protect the first printed circuit board (251) from physical impact or prevent the connector coupled to the first printed circuit board (251) from becoming detached.

[0085] According to one embodiment, the support plate (260) may be fixedly positioned on the first printed circuit board (251) through a coupling member (e.g., a screw) or may be coupled to the bracket (243) together with the first printed circuit board (251) through said coupling member.

[0086] According to one embodiment, the display (201) may be positioned between the bracket (243) and the window (302). For example, the window (302) may be positioned on one side (e.g., +z direction) of the display panel (301), and the bracket (243) may be positioned on the other side (e.g., -z direction).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the window (302) may be combined with the display panel (301). For example, the window (302) and the display panel (301) may be bonded to each other through an optical adhesive member (e.g., optically clear adhesive (OCA) or optically clear resin (OCR)) interposed between them.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the window (302) may be combined with an edge part (218). For example, the window (302) may include an outer portion extending outward from the display (201) when viewed in the z-axis direction, and may be bonded to the edge part (218) through an adhesive member (e.g., waterproof tape) placed between the outer portion of the window (302) and the edge part (218). However, it is not limited to the example described above.

[0089] According to one embodiment, a processor (e.g., processor (120) of FIG. 1), memory (e.g., memory (130) of FIG. 1), and / or an interface (e.g., interface (177) of FIG. 1) may be disposed on the first printed circuit board (251) and / or the second printed circuit board (252). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. The memory may include, for example, volatile memory or non-volatile memory. 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 and may include a USB connector, an SD card / MMC connector, or an audio connector. According to one embodiment, the first printed circuit board (251) and the second printed circuit board (252) may be operatively or electrically connected to each other through a connecting member (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board).

[0090] According to one embodiment, a battery (270) (e.g., battery (189) of FIG. 1) can supply power to at least one component of an electronic device (101). For example, the battery (270) may include a rechargeable secondary battery or a fuel cell. At least a portion of the battery (270) may be disposed substantially coplanar with the first printed circuit board (251) and / or the second printed circuit board (252).

[0091] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include an antenna module (not shown) (e.g., antenna module (197) of FIG. 1). According to one embodiment, the antenna module may be positioned between the rear plate (211) and the battery (270). The antenna module may include, for example, a near field communication (NFC) antenna, a wireless charging antenna, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna. The antenna module may, for example, communicate near-field with an external device or wirelessly transmit and receive power with an external device.

[0092] According to one embodiment, a first camera module (205) (e.g., front camera) may be placed in at least a part of a bracket (243) so that a lens can receive external light through a part of a window (302) (e.g., front (200A) of FIG. 2) (e.g., camera area (237)).

[0093] According to one embodiment, a second camera module (212) (e.g., rear camera) may be positioned between a bracket (243) and a rear plate (211). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (212) may be electrically connected to a first printed circuit board (251) through a connecting member (e.g., a connector).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the housing (210) of the electronic device (101) may mean a configuration or structure that forms at least a part of the exterior of the electronic device (101). In this regard, at least a part of the window (302), edge part (218), bracket (243), and / or rear plate (211) that form the exterior of the electronic device (101) may be referred to as the housing (210) of the electronic device (101).

[0095] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a rear plate (211). The rear plate (211) may define at least a portion of the rear surface (e.g., the second surface (200B) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101). The rear plate (211) may be referred to as a cover plate, a rear cover, a back cover, or a back glass in that it defines at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device (101). For example, the rear plate (211) may be opposite to a display (or a window (302) of the display) that forms at least a portion of the front surface (e.g., the first surface (200A) of FIG. 2) of the electronic device (101). The window (302) of the display (201) may form at least a portion of the front surface of the electronic device (101), and the rear plate (211) may form at least a portion of the rear surface of the electronic device (101). The display can substantially face the +z direction, and the rear plate (211) can substantially face the -z direction.

[0096] In this disclosure, terms such as "above" and "below" are used to indicate relative positional relationships rather than absolute positional relationships and should be understood as terms specified for convenience of explanation. For example, if an electronic device illustrated in the drawings is inverted, the top and bottom may be reversed.

[0097] FIG. 4 is a rear view of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a side view of the X region of FIG. 4.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 4, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may define the exterior of the electronic device (101). The housing (210) may include a rear plate (211) that defines the rear side of the electronic device (101).

[0099] According to one embodiment, the rear plate (211) may include openings (411, 412, 413). The openings (411, 412, 413) may be defined by a part of the rear plate (211). For example, the opening (410) may be formed by penetrating a part of the rear plate (211).

[0100] An electronic device according to one embodiment may include a first camera (421) (e.g., the camera module (180) of FIG. 1). The first camera (421) may be disposed within a housing (210). For example, the first camera (421) may be disposed to face the rear side of the electronic device (101). The electronic device may further include other cameras (422, 423) in addition to the first camera (421). For example, the electronic device (101) may further include a second camera (422) and / or a third camera (423), as illustrated in FIG. 4, but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. For example, the cameras (421, 422, 423) may each be at least one of a wide-angle camera, an ultra-wide-angle camera, or a telephoto camera. Since the cameras (421, 422, 423) must acquire light reflected from the subject in order to photograph the subject, the rear plate (211) may include openings corresponding to each of the cameras (421, 422, 423).

[0101] According to one embodiment, each of the cameras (421, 422, 423) disposed within the housing (210) may be aligned with each of the openings (411, 412, 413). For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first opening (411) aligned with a first camera (421), a second opening (412) aligned with a second camera (422), and / or a third opening (413) aligned with a third camera (423). For example, the first camera (421) aligned with the first opening (411) may be configured to acquire light reflected from a subject through the first opening (411).

[0102] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include camera housings (431, 432, 433). Referring to FIG. 5, cameras (421, 422, 423) may be disposed within a housing (210). Each of the cameras (421, 422, 423) may include a lens configured to acquire light reflected from a subject and a barrel for protecting and securing the lens. The barrel may be disposed to surround the lens. The lens is disposed within the housing (210), and a portion of the barrel surrounding the lens may protrude outside the housing (210). For example, a portion of the barrel may protrude downward (e.g., in the -z direction) from the rear plate (211) of the housing (210). An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include camera housings (431, 432, 433) for protecting a barrel protruding from the outer surface (211a) of a rear plate (211) and covering openings (e.g., openings (411, 412, 413) of FIG. 4). The outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) may be a surface of the rear plate (211) exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). For example, the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) may be referred to as a surface of the rear plate (211) facing the -z direction. For example, the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) may be opposite to a display (e.g., display (201) of FIG. 3). The above outer surface (211a) can be referred to as the rear side of the electronic device (101).

[0103] For example, the electronic device (101) may include a first camera housing (431) corresponding to a first camera (421), a second camera housing (432) corresponding to a second camera (422), and / or a third camera housing (433) corresponding to a third camera (423).

[0104] According to one embodiment, each of the camera housings (431, 432, 433) can cover the cameras (421, 422, 423) disposed within the housing (210) and cover the barrel protruding from the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). Each of the camera housings (431, 432, 433) can be secured to the rear plate (211). By means of the camera housings (431, 432, 433), the cameras (421, 422, 423) may not be visible from outside the electronic device (101). The camera housing may be referred to as a camera cover, a camera frame, or a camera decoration, a decorative member, or a decorative frame in terms of covering and protecting the camera.

[0105] According to one embodiment, the first camera housing (431) may include a first part (e.g., the first part (611) of FIG. 6) that protrudes from the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) and is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101), and a second part (e.g., the second part (621) of FIG. 6) that is located inside the housing (210) and is not exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). In order to reduce the thickness of the first camera housing (431) and eliminate the gap between the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211), the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) may not be manufactured as a single piece, but may each be manufactured separately. As the thickness of the first camera housing (431) is reduced, the thickness of the housing (210) of the electronic device (101) may be reduced. The thickness of the electronic device (101) can be reduced by reducing the thickness of the first camera housing (431). The durability of the electronic device (101) can be improved as the first camera housing (431) comes into direct contact with a part of the rear plate (211) that defines the first opening (411) without a gap between the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211).

[0106] The structure of the first camera housing (431) is described below. The descriptions of the first camera housing (431) described below may be substantially applied to the second camera housing (432) and / or the third camera housing (433). For example, the structure of the second camera housing (432) and / or the structure of the third camera housing (433) may correspond to the structure of the first camera housing (431).

[0107] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the camera housing and rear plate. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device cut along the AA' line of FIG. 4.

[0108] Referring to FIG. 6, the first camera housing (431) may include a first window (631), a first part (611), and a second part (621).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the first window (631) may be formed of a substantially transparent material. For example, the first window (631) may be formed of a glass material, but is not limited thereto. Light reflected from an object may pass through the first window (631) formed of a substantially transparent material.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the first window (631) may be positioned below the first opening (411) (e.g., in the -z direction) to cover the first opening (411). For example, the first window (631) may be spaced apart from the first opening (411) and, by covering the first opening (411), may reduce the inflow of foreign matter through the open first opening (411). The first window (631) may be positioned on the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) and supported by the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431).

[0111] According to one embodiment, a first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) may support a first window (631). The first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) may include a through hole (e.g., through hole (710) of FIG. 7) that is aligned with the first opening (411). When the first window (631) is placed on the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431), the first window (631) may cover both the through hole and the first opening (411) that are aligned with each other. Light reflected from the subject may be transmitted to the lens of the first camera (e.g., the first camera (421) of FIG. 5) through the first window (631), the through hole of the first portion (611), and the first opening (411) of the rear plate (211).

[0112] According to one embodiment, a first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) may be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). The outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) may be referred to as the surface facing the -z direction of FIG. 6 as the surface of the rear plate (211) that is exposed to the outside. For example, the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) may be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through a first adhesive (441). The first adhesive (441) may be interposed between the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). For example, the first adhesive (441) may be double-sided tape. One side of the first adhesive (441) is attached to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), and the other side of the first adhesive (441) opposite to the one side of the first adhesive (441) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) can fix the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) to the rear plate (211). For example, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be fastened to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411), and the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211).

[0114] The second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) is not fastened to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211), and the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) through a separate adhesive member, but can be fastened to the first part (611), the side (211c) of the part, and the inner surface (211b) respectively through an insert molding process. The insert molding process for forming the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 9, 10, 11, and 12. The inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) may be a surface of the rear plate (211) that is not exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). For example, the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) may be referred to as the surface of the rear plate (211) facing the +z direction. For example, the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) may be opposite to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211).

[0115] According to one embodiment, since the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) are manufactured separately, the material forming the first part (611) (e.g., first material) may be different from the material forming the second part (621) (e.g., second material). For example, the first part (611) may be formed of a relatively rigid metal material because it protrudes from the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) and is exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101). For example, the second part (621) may be formed of a resin material having high adhesion, low cost, and ease of molding because it is placed inside the electronic device (101).

[0116] If the electronic device (101) includes a plurality of cameras, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of openings corresponding to each of the plurality of cameras. For example, if the electronic device (101) further includes a second camera (e.g., the second camera (422) of FIG. 5) and a third camera (e.g., the third camera (423) of FIG. 5), the rear plate (211) may further include a second opening (412) aligned with the second camera (422) and a third opening (413) aligned with the third camera (423). The electronic device (101) may include a second window (632) for covering the second opening (412) and a third window (633) for covering the third opening (413). The electronic device (101) may include a second camera housing (432) corresponding to a second camera (422) and a third camera housing (433) corresponding to a third camera (423).

[0117] The second camera housing (432) may include a third part (612) and a fourth part (622). The third camera housing (433) may include a fifth part (613) and a sixth part (623). The third part (612) of the second camera housing (432) and the fifth part (613) of the third camera housing (433) may correspond to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431). The fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432) and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) may correspond to the second part (612) of the first camera housing (431). The third part (612) of the second camera housing (432) may be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through the second adhesive (442). The fifth part (613) of the third camera housing (433) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through the third adhesive (443).

[0118] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431), the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432), and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) may be formed as a single piece by being connected to each other. However, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. As described below with reference to FIG. 13, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431), the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432), and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) may be formed as separate pieces separated from each other.

[0119] The descriptions of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) described below may be substantially applied to the third part (612) of the second camera housing (432) and the fifth part (613) of the third camera housing (433). The descriptions of the second part (612) of the second camera housing (432) described below may be substantially applied to the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432) and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433).

[0120] Referring to FIG. 7, a first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) can be fixed to the rear plate (211) through a second part (621) of the first camera housing (431). A first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through a first adhesive (441). The first adhesive (441) can attach the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) to a designated location on the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) so that the through hole (710) of the first part (611) is aligned with the first opening (411). The second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be firmly secured to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) at the designated location by being fastened to the rear plate (211) and the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) attached at the designated location. The second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be in contact with the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411), and the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) by being injected into a mold base (e.g., the mold base (910) of FIG. 9) in a liquid or semi-solid state and then solidified.

[0121] For example, in the case of an integral structure where the first part of the first camera housing and the second part of the first camera housing are manufactured as a single piece, in order to attach the first camera housing to the rear plate, the first part may be inserted into the first opening of the rear plate, and then the second part may be attached to the inner surface of the rear plate through a separate material such as an adhesive. In the case of the integral structure, since a thickness of the first camera housing greater than a certain thickness may be required to attach the first camera housing to the rear plate, the thickness of the first camera housing may be increased. An increase in the thickness of the first camera housing may cause an increase in the thickness of the housing of the electronic device. If the thickness of the housing of the electronic device increases, the portability of the electronic device may be degraded. In the case of the integral structure, since the first camera housing is assembled to the rear plate through the first adhesive, an assembly tolerance may be formed between the first camera housing and the rear plate. Due to the above tolerance, a gap may be formed between the first camera housing and the rear plate, so the durability of the electronic device may deteriorate.

[0122] According to one embodiment, since the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) is formed through an insert injection process, the electronic device (101) may include only a first adhesive (441) located between the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) and the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431). The electronic device (101) may not include an adhesive attached between the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) or the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411) and the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431). A second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431) formed through an insert injection process can be in full contact with the side (211c) of a portion of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411). According to one embodiment, the second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431) can have a relatively thin thickness because it is not attached to the rear plate (211) through a separate material such as an adhesive. As the thickness of the first camera housing (431) is reduced, the thickness of the housing of the electronic device (101) (e.g., the housing (210) of FIG. 2) can be reduced, thereby improving the portability of the electronic device (101).

[0123] As the first camera housing (431) according to one embodiment contacts the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411), a gap may not be formed between the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211). Since the gap is not formed, the durability of the electronic device (101) may be improved.

[0124] Below, the process of attaching the first camera housing (431) to the rear plate (211) is described.

[0125] FIG. 8 illustrates the process of attaching a first part of the camera housing to the outer surface of the rear plate.

[0126] Referring to FIG. 8, a first part (611) of a first camera housing (e.g., the first camera housing (431) of FIG. 5) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of a rear plate (211) through a first adhesive (441). The first part (611) can be formed of a metal material. The first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) so as to be aligned with the first opening (411). For example, when the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) is attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through the first adhesive (441), the through hole (710) of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) can be aligned with the first opening (411) of the rear plate (211). For example, the center of the through hole (710) can be aligned with the center of the first opening (411). The diameter of the through hole (710) can be less than or equal to the diameter of the first opening (411).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the first adhesive (441) can attach the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). The shape of the first adhesive (441) may correspond to the shape of the cross-section of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431). For example, the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) may have a ring-shaped cross-section, and the first adhesive (441) may have a ring shape corresponding to the ring shape. The diameter of the first adhesive (441) may be larger than the diameter of the first opening (411). The first adhesive (441) can be attached to the rear plate (211) to surround the first opening (411), and the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) can be attached to the first adhesive (441).

[0128] The first adhesive (441) may be used to attach the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) before forming the second part (e.g., the second part (621) of FIG. 6) of the first camera housing (431). As described below, when the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) is formed through an insert injection process, the first adhesive (441) may fix the position of the first camera housing (431) to the position where the first part (611) is located on the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). The electronic device (101) may include a coating layer (810) that is coated on the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). For example, the coating layer (810) may be an anti-fingerprint coating layer to prevent contamination of the surface of the rear plate (211). In order for the first adhesive (441) to be stably attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211), the coating layer (810) within the area of ​​the rear plate (211) to which the first adhesive (441) is attached may be removed.

[0129] The above descriptions may be applied substantially the same to the third part (612) of the second camera housing (e.g., the second camera housing (432) of FIG. 5) and the fifth part (613) of the third camera housing (e.g., the third camera housing (433) of FIG. 5). The third part (612) may be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) via the second adhesive (442). The fifth part (613) may be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) via the third adhesive (443). The first part (611) can be attached to the rear plate (211) so as to be aligned with the first opening (411), the third part (612) can be attached to the rear plate (211) so as to be aligned with the second opening (412), and the fifth part (613) can be attached to the rear plate (211) so as to be aligned with the third opening (413).

[0130] FIG. 9 illustrates a rear plate seated on the lower plate of a mold base. FIG. 10 illustrates an assembled mold base. FIG. 11 illustrates a state in which material is injected through an injection port. FIG. 12 illustrates a rear plate including a second part of a first camera housing.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 9, the rear plate (211) may be seated on the bottom plate (911) of a mold base (910) for forming a second part (e.g., the second part (621) of FIG. 6) of a first camera housing (e.g., the first camera housing (431) of FIG. 5). The second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) may be formed to be fastened to the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) and to the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) that defines the first opening (411). When the rear plate (211) is seated on the bottom plate (911) of the mold base (910), the rear plate (211) may be seated such that the outer surface of the rear plate (211) (e.g., the outer surface (211a) of FIG. 6) faces the bottom plate (911) of the mold base (910). For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) may be exposed. A first part of the first camera housing (431) (e.g., the first part (611) of FIG. 6) attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through a first adhesive (e.g., the first adhesive (441) of FIG. 8) may face the bottom plate (911) of the mold base (910).

[0132] Referring to FIG. 10, the top plate (912) of the mold base (910) can be assembled to the bottom plate (911) of the mold base (910). When the top plate (912) of the mold base (910) is assembled to the bottom plate (911) of the mold base (910), the rear plate (211) located inside the mold base (910) may not be visible from the outside of the mold base (910).

[0133] The top plate (912) of the mold base (910) may include a window (1011), a silicone molding frame (1012), an injection port (1013), and an exhaust port (1014). The silicone molding frame (1012) may have a cavity corresponding to the shape of the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431). The injection port (1013) is a part for injecting a material forming the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) into the cavity of the silicone molding frame (1012), and the material forming the second part (621) may be injected into the cavity of the silicone molding frame (1012) through the injection port (1013). When the material is injected through the injection port (1013), the material may fill the cavity. After the cavity of the silicone molding frame (1012) is completely filled with the material, the injected material can be discharged through the discharge port (1014). For example, the material may be a resin material, but is not limited thereto. The window (1011) may be formed of a substantially transparent material so that the position of the silicone molding frame (1012) can be checked.

[0134] Referring to FIG. 11, an injector (1101) for injecting material to form a second part (e.g., the second part (621) of FIG. 6) of a first camera housing (e.g., the first camera housing (431) of FIG. 5) may be inserted into an injection port (1013). The injector (1101) inserted through the injection port (1013) may be inserted into a cavity of a silicone molding frame (1012). The injector (1101) may discharge the material at a constant pressure. The material discharged from the injector (1101) may fill the cavity of the silicone molding frame (1012). For example, the material may be a liquid or semi-solid resin, but is not limited thereto. The injected material, which increases the volume of the cavity, may be discharged to the outside of the silicone molding frame (1012) through an outlet (1014).

[0135] After the injection of the material to form the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) is completed, a curing process of the material may be performed. The material, in a liquid or semi-solid state, may be cured under certain conditions. Referring to FIG. 12, after the curing process is completed, when the upper plate (912) of the mold base (910) is separated from the lower plate (911) of the mold base (910), the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) attached to the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) and the first opening (411) may be seen. When the rear plate (211) is separated from the lower plate (911) of the mold base (910), the rear plate (211) to which the first camera housing (431) is attached can be provided. The fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432) and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) can also be formed through the same process as the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) may be fastened to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211), and a part of the side of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411). Since the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) are not manufactured as a single piece but are each manufactured separately, the first camera housing (431) may be firmly fastened to the rear plate (211). As described above, after the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) is attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through the first adhesive (441), the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be formed through an insert injection process. As the first camera housing (431) is fastened by directly contacting the rear plate (211), the thickness of the first camera housing (431) can be reduced, and the gap between the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211) can be eliminated.

[0137] FIG. 13 illustrates the inner surface of a rear plate according to one embodiment.

[0138] As illustrated in FIGS. 6 and FIGS. 12, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) may be formed as a single piece connected to the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432) and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433), but embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited thereto.

[0139] Referring to FIG. 13, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431), the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432), and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) may be formed as separate pieces separated from each other.

[0140] For example, the second part (621) may be fastened to the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) and the side (1311) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411) in order to fasten the first part (e.g., the first part (611) of FIG. 6) to the rear plate (211). The fourth part (622) may be fastened to the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) and the side (1312) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the second opening (412) in order to fasten the third part (e.g., the third part (612) of FIG. 6) to the rear plate (211). The sixth part (623) can be fastened to the side (1323) of a part of the rear plate (211) that defines the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) and the third opening (413) in order to secure the fifth part (e.g., the fifth part (613) of FIG. 6) to the rear plate (211).

[0141] According to one embodiment, if the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431), the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432), and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) are formed as separate pieces separated from each other, the camera housings (431, 432, 433) may be easy to repair. However, if the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431), the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432), and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) are formed as a single piece, even if only the first part (611) is damaged, the entire camera housings (431, 432, 433) may need to be replaced. 1. If the second part (621) of the camera housing (431), the fourth part (622) of the second camera housing (432), and the sixth part (623) of the third camera housing (433) are formed as separate pieces separated from each other, if a part of the first camera housing (431) is damaged, only the damaged part of the first camera housing (431) can be separated and replaced. For example, if only the first part (611) is damaged, only the first part (611) and the second part (621) can be replaced, and replacement of the second camera housing (432) and the third camera housing (433) may not be necessary.

[0142] FIG. 14 illustrates an electronic device according to one embodiment including a ring piece.

[0143] Referring to FIG. 14, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may include a first ring piece (1411). The first ring piece (1411) may be positioned between the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) and the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431).

[0144] As described above, the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) may protrude from the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) to protect the barrel. Since the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) protrudes from the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211), it may affect the aesthetics of the electronic device (101). For example, if the rear plate (211) is formed of glass material and the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) is formed of metal material, the aesthetics of the electronic device (101) may deteriorate due to the disparity between the first part (611) and the rear plate (211). When a user looks at the electronic device (101), the thickness of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) protruding from the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) may appear visually thin, so that the first ring piece (1411) may be formed of a material identical to the material forming the rear plate (211) or a material having a texture similar to the material forming the rear plate (211). For example, if the rear plate (211) is formed of glass material, the first ring piece (1411) may be formed of said glass material or a material having a texture similar to glass material. A first ring piece (1411) formed of a material having the same material as the material forming the rear plate (211) or a material having a texture similar to the texture of the material forming the rear plate (211) is placed between the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) to reduce the sense of difference, thereby making the thickness of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) appear visually thinner.

[0145] The electronic device (101) may include a second ring piece (1412) and a third ring piece (1413). The second ring piece (1412) may be positioned between the third part (612) of the second camera housing (432) and the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). The third ring piece (1413) may be positioned between the fifth part (613) of the third camera housing (433) and the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). The descriptions of the first ring piece (1411) described below may be applied substantially the same to the second ring piece (1412) and the third ring piece (1413).

[0146] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the first part of the camera housing. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device cut along the BB' line of FIG. 14.

[0147] Referring to FIGS. 15 and 16, a first portion (611) of a first camera housing (431) may include a support portion (1511) that supports a first window (e.g., the first window (631) of FIG. 6) and a flange portion (1512) that protrudes outward from the support portion (1511). As the flange portion (1512) protrudes outward from the support portion (1511), a space may be formed between the flange portion (1512) and the support portion (1511). A first ring piece (1411) may be positioned within the space. As illustrated in FIG. 16, the first adhesive (441) can attach the first ring piece (1411) and the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) to the outer surface (e.g., the outer surface (211a) of FIG. 14) of the rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (211) of FIG. 14).

[0148] According to one embodiment, a first portion (611) of a first camera housing (431) may include a bridge portion (1513). The bridge portion (1513) may extend from a support portion (1511) and be positioned within a first opening (e.g., the first opening (411) of FIG. 16). As the bridge portion (1513) is positioned within the first opening (411), a second portion of the first camera housing (431) (e.g., the second portion (621) of FIG. 16) may surround the bridge portion (1513). The bridge portion (1513) may increase the area of ​​the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) that is in contact with the second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431). Since the contact area can be increased by the bridge portion (1513), the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be firmly connected.

[0149] According to one embodiment, the bridge portion (1513) may include an uneven portion (1514). The uneven portion (1514) may be formed on the inner surface of the bridge portion (1513). As the uneven portion (1514) is formed on the inner surface of the bridge portion (1513), the inner surface of the bridge portion (1513) may not be flat and may include protruding portions and recessed portions. The uneven portion (1514) may come into contact with the second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431). Due to the uneven portion (1514), the contact area between the bridge portion (1513) and the second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431) may be increased. Since the contact area can be increased by the uneven portion (1514) of the bridge portion (1513), the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the second portion (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be firmly connected.

[0150] Referring to FIG. 16, a recessed portion (1611) may be formed on the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) that defines the first opening (411). The recessed portion (1611) may be formed by machining a part of the side (211c) that defines the first opening (411). By the recessed portion (1611), the contact area between the side (211c) and the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) may be increased. With the increase in the contact area, the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211) may be firmly connected.

[0151] The structures of the first camera housing (431) described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16 can be substantially applied to the second camera housing (e.g., the second camera housing (432) of FIG. 6) and the third camera housing (e.g., the third camera housing (433) of FIG. 6). For example, the second camera housing (432) and the third camera housing (433) may include a support portion, a flange portion, a bridge portion, and / or an uneven portion.

[0152] FIGS. 17, FIGS. 18, FIGS. 19, and FIGS. 20 illustrate methods for manufacturing ring pieces.

[0153] The structure of the first ring piece (1411) is not limited to the structure shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16.

[0154] Referring to FIG. 17, the first ring piece (1411) can be manufactured as a separate structure and then placed between the first part (e.g., the first part (611) of FIG. 14) of the camera housing (e.g., the first camera housing (431) of FIG. 14) and the outer surface (e.g., the outer surface (211a) of FIG. 14) of the rear plate (e.g., the rear plate (211) of FIG. 14). For example, the ring-shaped first ring piece (1411) can be manufactured by manufacturing a disc-shaped structure (1710) of the same material as the material forming the rear plate (211), and then processing the structure (1710) to form an opening (1720). The manufactured first ring piece (1411) can be attached to the rear plate (211) before the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) is attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211).

[0155] Referring to FIG. 18, a first ring piece (1411) manufactured through the process of FIG. 17 can be attached to a rear plate (211). For example, the first ring piece (1411) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) to correspond to the first opening (411). After the first ring piece (1411) is attached to the rear plate (211), a first part (e.g., the first part (611) of FIG. 14) of a camera housing (e.g., the first camera housing (431) of FIG. 14) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211). The descriptions described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18 may be substantially applied to a second ring piece (1412) attached to a rear plate (211) to correspond to a second opening (412) and a third ring piece (1413) attached to a rear plate (211) to correspond to a third opening (413).

[0156] Referring to FIG. 19, the first ring piece (1411) can be coupled to the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) through an injection molding process. For example, the first state (1901) of FIG. 19 can be referred to as the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) before the first ring piece (1411) is injected. The second state (1902) of FIG. 19 can be referred to as the state in which the first ring piece (1411) is injected onto the outer surface of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) of the first state (1901). The third state (1903) of FIG. 19 can be referred to as the state in which the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) of the second state (1902) is processed. For example, by cutting off a portion of the first camera housing (431) protruding from the first ring piece (1411), the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) and the first ring piece (1411) of the third state (1903) may be provided. As the first ring piece (1411) is injected onto the outer surface of the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431), the first ring piece (1411) may be coupled to the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431). The descriptions described with reference to FIG. 19 may be substantially applied to a second ring piece (e.g., the second ring piece (1412) of FIG. 14) attached to a second camera housing (e.g., the second camera housing (432) of FIG. 6) and a third ring piece (e.g., the third ring piece (1413) of FIG. 14) attached to a third camera housing (e.g., the third camera housing (433) of FIG. 6).

[0157] Referring to FIG. 20, the first ring piece (1411) can be formed by injection into the first opening (411) of the rear plate (211). For example, the first state (2001) of FIG. 20 can be referred to as the rear plate (211) in which the first opening (411) is formed, placed into a mold, and a material for forming the first ring piece (1411) is injected into the cavity of the mold. The material for forming the first ring piece (1411) may be the same as the material forming the rear plate (211). The second state (2002) of FIG. 20 can be referred to as the rear plate (211) in which the first ring piece (1411) is processed after the material has been cured. As the first ring piece (1411) is formed by injection molding on the rear plate (211), the first ring piece (1411) can be firmly coupled to the rear plate (211). The descriptions described with reference to FIG. 20 may be applied substantially the same to the second ring piece (1412) corresponding to the second opening (412) and the third ring piece (1413) corresponding to the third opening (413).

[0158] As described above, the first ring piece (1411) formed in various ways can make the thickness of the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) appear visually thin. As the thickness of the first part (611) protruding onto the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) is perceived as thin, the appearance quality of the electronic device (101) can be improved.

[0159] FIG. 21 illustrates a first camera and bracket of an electronic device according to one embodiment. FIG. 22 illustrates a first camera housing including a rib.

[0160] Referring to FIG. 21, an electronic device according to one embodiment (e.g., the electronic device (101) of FIG. 4) may include a bracket (2110) attached to cameras (421, 422, 423). The bracket (2110) may protect the cameras (421, 422, 423) and fix the position of the cameras (421, 422, 423). The bracket (2110) may overlap the camera housings. Although not shown in FIG. 21, the camera housings may be positioned in the direction (e.g., the -z direction) in which the cameras (421, 422, 423) are facing.

[0161] For example, a gap may be formed between the bracket (2110) and the first camera housing (e.g., the first camera housing (431) of FIG. 5). When an impact is applied to the electronic device (101), the first camera housing (431) may move along the gap, causing a collision between the bracket (2110) and the first camera housing (431). The collision may cause damage to the first camera (421). To reduce such damage, the bracket (2110) may include a rib (2111) protruding toward the first camera housing (431). The rib (2111) may be positioned between the bracket (2110) and a second part of the first camera housing (431) (e.g., the second part (621) of FIG. 22) so as to come into contact with each of the bracket (2110) and the first camera housing (431). If the bracket (2110) includes a rib (2111), there may be a location in the bracket (2110) where it is difficult to form the rib (2111). For example, the bracket (2110) may include a bonding area (2112) attached to the cameras (421, 422, 423). Since the bonding area (2112) is obscured by the cameras (421, 422, 423), the rib (2111) of the bracket (2110) cannot be formed, so the bonding area (2112) of the bracket (2110) may have difficulty firmly supporting the first camera housing (431).

[0162] Referring to FIG. 22, camera housings (431, 432, 433) may include a rib (2210). The rib (2210) may protrude from the camera housings (431, 432, 433) toward cameras (e.g., cameras (421, 422, 423) of FIG. 21). For example, the rib (2210) may protrude upward (e.g., in the +z direction) from the camera housings (431, 432, 433). The rib (2210) may support and secure the cameras (421, 422, 423) and the camera housings (431, 432, 433) by contacting the cameras (421, 422, 423). Even if an external impact is applied, the camera housings (431, 432, 433) can be supported by a rib (2210) positioned between the cameras (421, 422, 423) and the camera housings (431, 432, 433). Since the camera housings (431, 432, 433) are supported by the rib (2210) and thus do not move due to the impact, the collision between the cameras (421, 422, 423) and the camera housings (431, 432, 433) can be reduced. In areas where it is difficult to form a rib (e.g., the rib (2111) of FIG. 21) on the bracket (2110), the rib (2210) can support and fix the cameras (421, 422, 423) and camera housings (431, 432, 433).

[0163] FIG. 23 illustrates an electronic device according to a comparative example. FIG. 24 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 23, the electronic device (2301) according to the comparative example may include an integrated first camera housing (2310). Referring to a cross-sectional view of the first camera housing (2310) cut along the CC' line of FIG. 23, for example, the first camera housing (2310) may be manufactured as a single piece in which a first part (2311) and a second part (2312) are integrally formed. The first camera housing (2310) manufactured as a single piece may be attached to the inner surface (2303) of the rear plate (2302) through an adhesive (2320). When the first camera housing (2310) is attached to the inner surface (2303) of the rear plate (2302), the first part (2311) of the first camera housing (2310) can pass through the opening of the rear plate (2302) and protrude to the outside of the rear plate (2302).

[0165] In the case of the electronic device (2301) according to the comparative example, since the first part (2311) of the rear plate (2302) passes through the opening, a gap (g) may be formed between the side (2304) of the part of the rear plate (2302) defining the opening and the first part (2311) of the first camera housing (2310). When an impact is applied to the electronic device (2301) according to the comparative example, a collision between the first camera housing (2310) and the rear plate (2302) may be caused by the gap (g). For example, when the electronic device (2301) is dropped, the rear plate (2302) may move due to the gap (g), and as the rear plate (2302) moves, the rear plate (2302) may collide with the first camera housing (2310). Since the first camera housing (2310) or the rear plate (2302) may be damaged by the above collision, the durability of the electronic device (2301) according to the comparative example may be weakened.

[0166] Referring to FIG. 24, in the case of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment, a gap between the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211) may not be formed.

[0167] As described above, the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) can be attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) through the first adhesive (441). After the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431) is attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211), the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) can be formed through an insert injection process. The material injected through the insert injection process (e.g., resin material) can be cured while in contact with the first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211), and the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) that defines the first opening (411). When the above material is cured, a first part (611) of the first camera housing (431), an inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211), and a second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) in contact with the side surface (211c) of the rear plate (211) may be formed. As the second part (621) of the first camera housing (431) is in direct contact with the side surface (211c) of the rear plate (211), a gap may not be formed between the first camera housing (431) and the side surface (211c) of the rear plate (211).

[0168] An electronic device (101) according to one embodiment may have improved durability because no gap is formed between the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211). For example, even if an impact is applied to the electronic device (101), the rear plate (211) and the first camera housing (431) may not collide with each other due to the impact because there is no gap between the first camera housing (431) and the rear plate (211). For example, even if the electronic device (101) is dropped, the position of the rear plate (211) and the position of the first camera housing (431) may be substantially fixed because there is no gap. Since the rear plate (211) does not move due to the impact, a collision between the rear plate (211) and the first camera housing (431) may not occur.

[0169] FIG. 25 illustrates a first opening of an electronic device and a first portion of a first camera housing according to one embodiment. FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device of FIG. 25 cut along the DD' line.

[0170] If the first camera housing (431) has a relatively small size or a relatively thin thickness, the first camera housing (431) can be attached to the rear plate (211) using an adhesive material.

[0171] Referring to FIG. 25, a first portion (611) of a first camera housing (431) may include a bridge portion (1513). The bridge portion (1513) may be located within a first opening (411). A gap (2510) may be formed between a side (211c) of a portion of a rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411) and the bridge portion (1513) located within the first opening (411). By applying an adhesive material (e.g., bond) into the gap (2510) and then solidifying the adhesive material, the first portion (611) of the first camera housing (431) may be attached to the rear plate (211).

[0172] Referring to FIG. 26, the adhesive material (2610) can fill the gap between the side (211c) of a part of the rear plate (211) defining the first opening (411) and the bridge part (1513). As the adhesive material (2610) solidifies, the first camera housing (431) can be attached to the side (211c) of the rear plate (211).

[0173] The technical problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure belongs.

[0174] An electronic device (101) is disclosed. The electronic device (101) may include a housing (210) that defines the exterior of the electronic device (101). The housing (210) may include a rear plate (211) that includes a portion defining an opening (411). The electronic device (101) may include a camera (421) disposed within the housing (210) and aligned with the opening (411). The electronic device (101) may include a camera housing (431) that covers the camera (421) within the housing (210). The camera housing (431) may include a window (631) covering the opening (411), a first part (611) attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) to support the window (631) and align with the opening (411), and a second part (621) secured to the side (211c) of the part of the rear plate (211) defining the first part (611) of the camera housing (431) and the opening (411). The second part (621) of the camera housing (431) may come into contact with the side (211c) of the part of the rear plate (211) defining the opening (411).

[0175] According to one embodiment, the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431) may be formed of a first material. The second portion (621) of the camera housing (431) may be formed of a second material different from the first material.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the first material may include a metal material. The second material may include a resin material.

[0177] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an adhesive (440) that is interposed between a first part (611) of the camera housing (431) and the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) to attach the first part (611) of the camera housing (431) to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211).

[0178] According to one embodiment, the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431) may include a bridge portion (1513) located within the opening (411) of the rear plate (211). The second portion (621) of the camera housing (431) may be in contact with the bridge portion (1513).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the bridge portion (1513) may include a convex-concave portion (1514) formed on the inner surface of the bridge portion (1513) of the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431) that contacts the second portion (621) of the camera housing (431).

[0180] According to one embodiment, the second part (621) of the camera housing (431) may also be fastened to the inner surface (211b) of the rear plate (211) opposite to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211).

[0181] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a ring piece (1411) disposed between the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) and the first part (611) of the camera housing (431).

[0182] According to one embodiment, the ring piece (1411) may be formed of the same material as the material forming the rear plate (211).

[0183] According to one embodiment, the second portion (621) of the camera housing (431) may include a rib (2210) that protrudes toward the camera (421) within the housing (210).

[0184] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a bracket (2110) that is attached to the camera (421) and secures the camera (421) within the housing (210).

[0185] According to one embodiment, the rear plate (211) may include another opening (412) spaced apart from the opening (411). The electronic device (101) may further include another camera (422) disposed within the housing (210) and aligned with the other opening (411), and another camera housing (432) covering the other camera (422) within the housing (210).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the other camera housing (432) can be separated from the camera housing (431).

[0187] According to one embodiment, the other camera housing (432) can be connected to the camera housing (431).

[0188] According to one embodiment, the second part (621) of the camera housing (431) can be formed by injecting a resin material.

[0189] An electronic device (101) is disclosed. The electronic device (101) may include a display (201) defining the front side of the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may include a housing (210) including a rear plate (211) opposite to the display (201) and including a portion defining an opening (411). The electronic device (101) may include a camera (421) disposed within the housing (210) and aligned with the opening (411). The electronic device (101) may include a camera housing (431) covering the camera (421). The camera housing (431) may include a bridge portion (1513) located within the opening (411) of the rear plate (211), a first portion (611) that is exposed to the outside of the rear plate (211) and attached to the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211), and a second portion (621) that is secured to the side (211c) of the rear plate (211) that defines the bridge portion (1513) of the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431) and the opening (411). The second part (621) of the camera housing (431) may come into contact with the side (211c) of the part of the rear plate (211) defining the opening (411) and the bridge part (1513) of the first part (611) of the camera housing (431).

[0190] According to one embodiment, the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431) may be formed of a metal material. The second portion (621) of the camera housing (431) may be formed of a resin material.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the bridge portion (1513) of the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431) may include an uneven portion (1514) formed on the inner surface of the bridge portion (1513) of the first portion (611) of the camera housing (431).

[0192] According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include a ring piece (1411) disposed between the outer surface (211a) of the rear plate (211) and the first part (611) of the camera housing (431). The ring piece (1411) may be formed of the same material as the material forming the rear plate (211).

[0193] According to one embodiment, the second portion (621) of the camera housing (431) may further include a rib (2210) that protrudes toward the camera (421) within the housing (210).

[0194] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs.

[0195] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, an electronic device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0196] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "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" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as "coupled" or "connected" to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms "functionally" or "communicationly," it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0197] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof 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).

[0198] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (140)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (136) or external memory (138)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (101)). For example, a processor (120) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0199] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created in a device-readable storage medium such as a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server's memory (130).

[0200] According to various embodiments, each component (e.g., module or program) of the components described above may include a singular or multiple entities, and some of the multiple entities may be separated and placed in other components. According to various embodiments, one or more of the components or operations of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components or operations may be added. Generally or additionally, multiple components (e.g., module or program) may be integrated into a single component. In this case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in the same or similar manner as those performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration. According to various embodiments, operations performed by the module, program, or other components 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.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, A housing defining the exterior of the electronic device, wherein the housing includes a rear plate comprising a portion defining an opening; A camera disposed within the housing and aligned with the opening; and A camera housing covering the camera within the above housing, the camera housing is, A window covering the above opening, A first part attached to the outer surface of the rear plate to support the window and align with the opening, and It includes a second part secured to the side of the first part of the camera housing and the part of the rear plate defining the opening, and The second part of the camera housing is, contacting the side of the part of the rear plate defining the opening, Electronic device.

2. In Paragraph 1, The first part of the camera housing is, Formed from a first material, The second part of the camera housing is, formed of a second material different from the first material above, Electronic device.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above first material is, Includes metal materials, The above second material is, including resin materials, Electronic device.

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 3, A further comprising an adhesive interposed between a first part of the camera housing and the outer surface of the rear plate, for attaching the first part of the camera housing to the outer surface of the rear plate. Electronic device.

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 4, The first part of the camera housing is, It includes a bridge portion located within the opening of the rear plate, and The second part of the camera housing is, contacting the above bridge portion, Electronic device.

6. In Paragraph 5, The above bridge part is, A convex-concave portion formed on the inner surface of the bridge portion of the first portion of the camera housing that contacts the second portion of the camera housing. Electronic device.

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, The second part of the camera housing is, A device that is fastened to the inner surface of the rear plate opposite to the outer surface of the rear plate, Electronic device.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 7, A ring piece further comprising a ring piece disposed between the outer surface of the rear plate and the first part of the camera housing. Electronic device.

9. In Paragraph 8, The above ring piece is, Formed of the same material as the material forming the rear plate above, Electronic device.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 9, The second part of the camera housing is, A rib protruding toward the camera within the housing, Electronic device.

11. In Paragraph 10, A bracket further comprising a bracket attached to the camera and securing the camera within the housing. Electronic device.

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 11, The above rear plate is, It includes another opening spaced apart from the above opening, and The above electronic device is, Another camera disposed within the housing and aligned with the other opening; and A further comprising another camera housing covering the other camera within the housing, Electronic device.

13. In Paragraph 12, The above other camera housing is, Separated from the camera housing above, Electronic device.

14. In Paragraph 12, The above other camera housing is, Connected to the above camera housing, Electronic device.

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 14, The second part of the camera housing is, formed by injecting resin material, Electronic device.

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