Multi-foldable electronic device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a multi-foldable electronic device. The multi-foldable electronic device, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, comprises: a foldable housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part connected to one side of the first housing part so as to be rotatable toward one surface of the first housing part, and a third housing part connected to the other side of the first housing part so as to be rotatable toward the one surface of the first housing part; a first hinge assembly configured to connect the first housing part and the second housing part so as to be rotatable about a first folding axis positioned between the first housing part and the second housing part; a second hinge assembly configured to connect the first housing part and the third housing part so as to be rotatable about a second folding axis positioned between the first housing part and the third housing part; a flexible display disposed on the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part; and protection members disposed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of the flexible display, wherein the protection members include a third protection member disposed on the third housing part, and, while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, when the edge of the second housing part is adjacent to the portion of the flexible display disposed on the third housing part, the edge of the second housing part is supported by the third protection member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, and thus damage to the flexible display may be suppressed.

Description

Multi-foldable electronic device

[0001] Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to multi-foldable electronic devices, for example, to multi-foldable electronic devices capable of suppressing damage to a flexible display.

[0002] Driven by remarkable advancements in information and communication technology and semiconductor technology, the distribution and use of various electronic devices are increasing rapidly. In particular, recent electronic devices are being developed to enable portable communication.

[0003] The term "electronic device" refers to a device that performs specific functions according to an installed program, ranging from home appliances to electronic notebooks, portable multimedia players, mobile communication terminals, tablet PCs, video / audio devices, desktop / laptop computers, or in-vehicle navigation systems. For example, these electronic devices can output stored information as sound or video. As the integration density of electronic devices increases and ultra-high-speed and / or high-capacity wireless communication becomes commonplace, various functions can recently be integrated into a single electronic device, such as a mobile communication terminal. For instance, not only communication functions but also entertainment functions like games, multimedia functions like music / video playback, communication and security functions like mobile banking, or functions such as schedule management and electronic wallets are being integrated into a single electronic device. These electronic devices are being miniaturized to allow users to carry them conveniently.

[0004] A multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a foldable housing including a first housing portion, a second housing portion rotatably connected to one side of the first housing portion toward one surface of the first housing portion, and a third housing portion rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing portion toward the one surface of the first housing portion; a first hinge assembly configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion around a first folding axis located between the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and a second hinge assembly configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the third housing portion around a second folding axis located between the first housing portion and the third housing portion. A flexible display disposed on the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion, and a protective member disposed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display, wherein the protective member includes a third protective member disposed on the third housing portion, and when the edge of the second housing portion is adjacent to the portion disposed on the third housing portion of the flexible display while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the third protective member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby preventing damage to the flexible display.

[0005] A multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a foldable housing including a first housing portion, a second housing portion rotatably connected to one side of the first housing portion toward one surface of the first housing portion, and a third housing portion rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing portion toward the one surface of the first housing portion; a first hinge assembly configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion around a first folding axis located between the first housing portion and the second housing portion; a second hinge assembly configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the third housing portion around a second folding axis located between the first housing portion and the third housing portion; a flexible display disposed on the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion; and a second folding region extending parallel to the second folding axis between the second housing portion and the third housing portion, wherein the edge region of the flexible display is disposed therein. When the alignment of the foldable housing is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device, which includes a second cap member configured to cover at least a portion and in which the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion are sequentially stacked, the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the second cap member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby preventing damage to the flexible display.

[0006] The aspects, configurations, and / or advantages described above regarding one embodiment of the present disclosure may become more apparent from the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an electronic device in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a side view of an electronic device in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a part of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a plan view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a side view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 16 is a plan view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 19 is a plan view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0027] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0028] FIG. 22 is a plan view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0029] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0030] FIG. 24 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0031] FIG. 25 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0032] FIG. 26 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 27 is a conceptual diagram of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] FIG. 28 is a conceptual diagram of a flexible electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] FIG. 29 is a conceptual diagram of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Throughout the attached drawings, similar parts, configurations, and / or structures may be assigned similar reference numbers.

[0037] The following description relating to the attached drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including the claims and their corresponding contents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described in the present disclosure may be made without departing from the scope and technical spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0038] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meanings but may be used to clearly and consistently describe an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the rights or the disclosure defined as equivalent thereto.

[0039] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, it should be understood that the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" include a plural meaning. Thus, for example, "component surface" can be understood to include one or more of the component surfaces.

[0040] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0041] 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 at least one of 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)).

[0042] 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 lower 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.

[0043] 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 model is executed, 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.

[0044] 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).

[0045] 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).

[0046] 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).

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] 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).

[0050] 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.

[0051] 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.

[0052] 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).

[0053] 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.

[0054] 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.

[0055] The power management module (188) can manage the 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).

[0056] 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.

[0057] 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).

[0058] 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) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, 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 realizing URLLC.

[0059] 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).

[0060] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] 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.

[0063] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this disclosure may be a device 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, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to the devices described above.

[0064] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure 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 the present disclosure, each of 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 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 a component from another component and do not limit the components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., first) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., second) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationally,” it means that said component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., wired), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0065] The term “module” as used in various embodiments of the present disclosure may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, 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).

[0066] Various embodiments of the present disclosure 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 (e.g., processor (120)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (101)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored in 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.

[0067] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided by being 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 an application store (e.g., Play Store). TM It can be distributed online (e.g., downloaded or uploaded) through ) 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 on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0068] 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.

[0069] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device (200) in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device (200) in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 may be a view taken obliquely of one side (e.g., front) of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), and FIG. 3 may be a view taken obliquely of the other side (e.g., rear) of the multi-foldable electronic device (200).

[0070] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a foldable housing (201). The multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a display (202). The foldable housing (201) may form a space in which the display (202) is placed. The display (202) may be a flexible display (202). At least a portion of the display (202) may be folded or unfolded.

[0071] According to one embodiment, the foldable housing (201) may include a first housing portion (210). The foldable housing (201) may include a second housing portion (220). The foldable housing (201) may include a third housing portion (230). The first housing portion (210) may be positioned between the second housing portion (220) and the third housing portion (230). The second housing portion (220) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing portion (210). The third housing portion (230) may be rotatably coupled to the first housing portion (210). The display (202) may include a first display area (202a) corresponding to the first housing portion (210), a second display area (202b) corresponding to the second housing portion (220), and a third display area (202c) corresponding to the third housing portion (230).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a support (240, 250, 260). The support (240, 250, 260) may be disposed between the foldable housing (201) and the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be coupled to the foldable housing (201) and may support the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be disposed to surround the edge of the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may extend along the perimeter of the foldable housing (201). The support members (240, 250, 260) may include a first support member (240) disposed in a first housing portion (210), a second support member (250) disposed in a second housing portion (220), and a third support member (260) disposed in a third housing portion (230). The support members (240, 250, 260) may be named "body". The support members (240, 250, 260) may be named "frame". The support members (240, 250, 260) may be named "sealing member". The support members (240, 250, 260) may be named "peripheral part". The support (240, 250, 260) may be named a "circumferential part." The support (240, 250, 260) may be named a "pheripheral structure." The support (240, 250, 260) may be named a "circumferential structure." The support (240, 250, 260) may be placed between the housing part (210, 220, 230) and the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may reduce friction between the housing part (210, 220, 230) and the display (202). The support (240, 250, 260) may be named a "cushioning member."

[0073] According to one embodiment, the support members (240, 250, 260) may include a first support member (240). The first support member (240) may be positioned between the first housing portion (210) and the display (202). The first support member (240) may be positioned along the edge of the first housing portion (210). The first support member (240) may include a first-1 support member (241) and a first-2 support member (242). At least a portion of the display (202) may be positioned between the first-1 support member (241) and the first-2 support member (242). The first-1 support member (241) may be positioned at one end of the first housing portion (210), and the first-2 support member (242) may be positioned at the other end of the first housing portion (210). Each of the first, second, and third supports (240, 250, 260) may be named "support". The supports (240, 250, 260) may be named "deco", "finishing member", or "non-conductive member".

[0074] According to one embodiment, the support (240, 250, 260) may include a second support (250). The second support (250) may be positioned between the second housing portion (220) and the display (202). The second support (250) may be positioned along the edge of the second housing portion (220). The second support (250) may include a second-1 support (251), a second-2 support (252), and a second-3 support (253). At least a portion of the display (202) may be positioned between the second-2 support (252) and the second-3 support (253). The second-1 support (251) may connect the second-2 support (252) and the second-3 support (253). The second-1 support (251) may extend along the edge of the second housing portion (220) (e.g., the edge (222) in FIG. 3). The second-1 support (251) may be positioned between the edge (222) of the second housing portion (220) and the display (202). The second-1 support (251) may be named "support frame" or "first support frame". The second-2 support (252) and the second-3 support (253) may each be named "second support frame".

[0075] According to one embodiment, the support members (240, 250, 260) may include a third support member (260). The third support member (260) may be positioned between the third housing portion (230) and the display (202). The third support member (260) may be positioned along the edge of the third housing portion (230). The third support member (260) may include a third-1 support member (261), a third-2 support member (262), and a third-3 support member (263). At least a portion of the display (202) may be positioned between the third-2 support member (262) and the third-3 support member (263). The third-1 support member (261) may connect the third-2 support member (262) and the third-3 support member (263). The third-1 support (261) may extend along the edge of the third housing portion (230) (e.g., the edge (232) in FIG. 3). The third-1 support (261) may be positioned between the edge (232) of the third housing portion (230) and the display (202). The third-1 support (261) may be named "support frame" or "first support frame". The third-2 support (262) and the third-3 support (263) may each be named "second support frame".

[0076] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (210) may include a first-1 side portion (211) and a first-2 side portion (212). Each of the first-1 side portion (211) and the first-2 side portion (212) may form opposite sides of the first housing portion (210). The second housing portion (220) may be coupled with the first-1 side portion (211). The third housing portion (230) may be coupled with the first-2 side portion (212). The first-1 side portion (211) may be named the "first coupling portion." The first-2 side portion (212) may be named the "second coupling portion." The first-1 side portion (211) may be named the "first portion." The first-2 side portion (212) may be named the "second portion."

[0077] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (220) may include a second-1 side portion (221) and a second-2 side portion (222). Each of the second-1 side portion (221) and the second-2 side portion (222) may form opposite sides of the second housing portion (220). The second-1 side portion (221) may be combined with the first housing portion (210). The second-2 side portion (222) may form a side of the foldable housing (201). The second-2 side portion (222) may be named "edge". The second-1 side portion (221) may be named "third side portion". The second-2 side portion (222) may be named "fourth side portion".

[0078] According to one embodiment, the third housing portion (230) may include a third-1 side portion (231) and a third-2 side portion (232). Each of the third-1 side portion (231) and the third-2 side portion (232) may form opposite sides of the third housing portion (230). The third-1 side portion (231) may be combined with the first housing portion (210). The third-2 side portion (232) may form a side of the foldable housing (201). The third-2 side portion (232) may be named "edge". The third-1 side portion (231) may be named "fifth side portion". The third-2 side portion (232) may be named "sixth side portion".

[0079] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a first hinge (270) and a second hinge (280). The first hinge (270) may be positioned between a first housing portion (210) and a second housing portion (220). The first hinge (270) may be positioned between a first-1 side portion (211) and a second-1 side portion (221). The first hinge (270) may rotatably connect the first housing portion (210) and the second housing portion (220). The second hinge (280) may be positioned between the first housing portion (210) and a third housing portion (230). The second hinge (280) may be positioned between a first-2 side portion (212) and a third-1 side portion (231). The second hinge (280) can rotatably connect the first housing part (210) and the third housing part (230).

[0080] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device (200) in a folded state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a side view of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) of FIG. 4 viewed from one direction (e.g., -Y direction) toward another direction (e.g., +Y direction). The components described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 may be all or partly the same as the components described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 3.

[0081] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (220) can be rotated relative to the first housing portion (210). The first hinge (270) can provide a center of rotation to the second housing portion (220). The first hinge (270) can connect the first-1 side portion (211) and the second-1 side portion (221). The third housing portion (230) can be rotated relative to the first housing portion (210). The second hinge (280) can provide a center of rotation to the third housing portion (230). The second hinge (280) can connect the first-2 side portion (212) and the third-1 side portion (231).

[0082] According to one embodiment, the width of the second hinge (280) may be greater than the width of the first hinge (270). For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), since the distance between the first housing part (210) and the third housing part (230) is greater than the distance between the first housing part (210) and the second housing part (220), the width of the second hinge (280) connecting the first housing part (210) and the third housing part (230) (e.g., length in the +Z direction) may be greater than the width of the first hinge (270) connecting the first housing part (210) and the second housing part (220) (e.g., length in the +Z direction).

[0083] According to one embodiment, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), each of the first, second, and third housings (210, 220, 230) may be arranged in one direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, the second housing portion (220) may be placed above the first housing portion (210), and the third housing portion (230) may be placed above the second housing portion (220). For example, the second housing portion (220) may be placed between the first housing portion (210) and the third housing portion (230).

[0084] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a first antenna (215), a second antenna (225), and a third antenna (235). The first antenna (215) may form a portion of the first housing portion (210). The first antenna (215) may form at least a portion of the surface of the first housing portion (210). The second antenna (225) may form a portion of the second housing portion (220). The second antenna (225) may form at least a portion of the surface of the second housing portion (220). The third antenna (235) may form a portion of the third housing portion (230). The third antenna (235) may form at least a portion of the surface of the third housing portion (230).

[0085] According to one embodiment, the first antenna (215) may include a first-1 antenna portion (2151), a first-2 antenna portion (2152), and a first-3 antenna portion (2153). The first-1 antenna portion (2151) may be positioned between the first-2 antenna portion (2152) and the first-3 antenna portion (2153). The first antenna (215) may include a first-1 segment portion (2154) and a first-2 segment portion (2155). The first-1 antenna portion (2151) and the first-2 antenna portion (2152) may be spaced apart from each other, and the first-1 segment portion (2154) may be positioned between the first-1 antenna portion (2151) and the first-2 antenna portion (2152). The first-1 antenna portion (2151) and the first-3 antenna portion (2153) may be spaced apart from each other, and the first-2 segment portion (2155) may be positioned between the first-1 antenna portion (2151) and the first-3 antenna portion (2153).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the second antenna (225) may include a second-1 antenna portion (2251), a second-2 antenna portion (2252), and a second-3 antenna portion (2253). The second-1 antenna portion (2251) may be positioned between the second-2 antenna portion (2252) and the second-3 antenna portion (2253). The second antenna (225) may include a second-1 segment portion (2254) and a second-2 segment portion (2255). The second-1 antenna portion (2251) and the second-2 antenna portion (2252) may be spaced apart from each other, and the second-1 segment portion (2254) may be positioned between the second-1 antenna portion (2251) and the second-2 antenna portion (2252). The second-1 antenna portion (2251) and the second-3 antenna portion (2253) may be spaced apart from each other, and the second-2 segment portion (2255) may be positioned between the second-1 antenna portion (2251) and the second-3 antenna portion (2253).

[0087] According to one embodiment, the third antenna (235) may include a third-1 antenna portion (2351), a third-2 antenna portion (2352), and a third-3 antenna portion (2353). The third-1 antenna portion (2351) may be positioned between the third-2 antenna portion (2352) and the third-3 antenna portion (2353). The third antenna (235) may include a third-1 segment portion (2354) and a third-2 segment portion (2355). The third-1 antenna portion (2351) and the third-2 antenna portion (2352) may be spaced apart from each other, and the third-1 segment portion (2354) may be positioned between the third-1 antenna portion (2351) and the third-2 antenna portion (2352). The third-1 antenna portion (2351) and the third-3 antenna portion (2353) may be spaced apart from each other, and the third-2 segment portion (2355) may be positioned between the third-1 antenna portion (2351) and the third-3 antenna portion (2353).

[0088] According to one embodiment, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first housing portion (210), the second housing portion (220), and the third housing portion (230) may be aligned with each other. For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first housing portion (210), the second housing portion (220), and the third housing portion (230) may be aligned in one direction (e.g., +Z direction) in the order described. In the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first antenna (215), the second antenna (225), and the third antenna (235) may be aligned with each other. For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first antenna (215), the second antenna (225), and the third antenna (235) may be aligned in one direction (e.g., +Z direction) in the order described. In the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first antenna (215), the second antenna (225), and the third antenna (235) may be aligned with each other in a stacked direction (e.g., +Z direction) where the housings (210, 220, 230) are stacked. For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first-1 antenna portion (2151), the second-1 antenna portion (2251), and the third-1 antenna portion (2351) may be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first-2 antenna portion (2152), the second-2 antenna portion (2252), and the third-2 antenna portion (2352) may be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first-third antenna portion (2153), the second-third antenna portion (2253), and the third-third antenna portion (2353) can be aligned in the first direction (e.g., +Z direction).For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first-1 segment (2154), the second-1 segment (2254), and the third-1 segment (2354) may be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction). For example, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the first-2 segment (2155), the second-2 segment (2255), and the third-2 segment (2355) may be aligned in a first direction (e.g., +Z direction).

[0089] FIG. 6 illustrates a disassembled portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (200) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is in a state where the display (e.g., the display (202) of FIG. 2) is not shown. The components described with reference to FIG. 6 may be all or partly the same as the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through FIG. 5.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first housing portion (210) may include a first housing body (216). The first housing portion (210) may include a first cover (217). The first housing body (216) and the first cover (217) may be combined. At least a portion of a display (e.g., the display (202) of FIG. 2) may be seated on the first housing body (216). A second display (206) may be placed on the first cover (217). The second display (206) may be part of the first cover (217).

[0091] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (220) may include a second housing body (226). The second housing portion (220) may include a second cover (227). The second housing body (226) and the second cover (227) may be combined. At least a portion of a display (e.g., the display (202) of FIG. 2) may be seated on the second housing body (226).

[0092] According to one embodiment, the third housing portion (230) may include a third housing body (236). The third housing portion (230) may include a third cover (237). The third housing body (236) and the third cover (237) may be combined. At least a portion of a display (e.g., the display (202) of FIG. 2) may be seated on the third housing body (236).

[0093] According to one embodiment, the first hinge (270) can rotatably connect the first housing body (216) and the second housing body (226). The second hinge (280) can rotatably connect the first housing body (216) and the third housing body (236).

[0094] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a battery (203). The battery (203) may supply power to the electrical components of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) (e.g., a display (202), a second display (206), a circuit board (204)). The battery (203) may be placed between the housing body (216, 226, 236) and the cover (217, 227, 237). The multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a circuit board (204). The circuit board (204) may be electrically connected to the electrical components of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) (e.g., a display (202), a second display (206), a battery (203)). A circuit board (204) may be placed between a housing body (216, 226, 236) and a cover (217, 227, 237). The multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a camera assembly (205). The camera assembly (205) may be placed between a housing body (216, 226, 236) and a cover (217, 227, 237). The multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a flexible circuit board (209). The flexible circuit board (209) may be connected to the circuit board (204).

[0095] FIG. 7 is a disassembled view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device (200). The components described with reference to FIG. 7 may be partially or entirely identical to the components described with reference to FIG. 1 through 6.

[0096] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a display (202) and a housing (210, 220, 230). The display (202) may be seated in the housing (210, 220, 230). At least a portion of the display (202) may be deformably disposed in the housing (210, 220, 230). The housing (210, 220, 230) may include a first housing portion (210), a second housing portion (220), and a third housing portion (230). The first housing portion (210) and the second housing portion (220) may be rotatably coupled. The first housing portion (210) and the third housing portion (230) may be rotatably coupled. The second housing part (220) may be named "third housing", and the third housing part (230) may be named "second housing".

[0097] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (200) may include a first hinge (270) and a second hinge (280). The first hinge (270) may rotatably connect the first housing portion (210) and the second housing portion (220). The second hinge (280) may rotatably connect the first housing portion (210) and the third housing portion (230). Referring to FIG. 5, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (200), the second housing portion (220) may be positioned between the first housing portion (210) and the third housing portion (230). The second hinge (280) may be wider than the first hinge (270). Referring to FIG. 5, the width of the second hinge (280) in one direction (e.g., +Z direction) may be greater than the width of the first hinge (270) in one direction (e.g., +Z direction). The second hinge (280) may be named a "wide hinge." The first hinge (270) may be named a "narrow hinge." Each of the first hinge (270) and the second hinge (280) may be named a "hinge." Each of the first hinge (270) and the second hinge (280) may be named a "hinge assembly."

[0098] FIG. 8 is a plan view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 10 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12 is a side view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0099] Specifically, FIG. 8 illustrates the unfolded state of a multi-foldable electronic device (300) as viewed from the first thickness direction (+Z direction). FIG. 9 illustrates the state in which the edge of the second housing portion (312) is adjacent to the portion of the flexible display (320) that is placed on the third housing portion (313) while the multi-foldable electronic device (300) is being folded or unfolded. For example, the state of FIG. 9 may occur in a normal folding operation in which the second housing portion (312) is folded before the third housing portion (313) in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). For example, the state of FIG. 9 may occur when the folding of the third housing portion (313) is delayed compared to the folding of the second housing portion (312) in the folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view along the line A-A' of FIG. 9. FIG. 11 illustrates a state in which the edge of the third housing portion (313) is adjacent to the portion of the flexible display (320) that is placed on the second housing portion (312) while the multi-foldable electronic device (300) is being folded or unfolded. For example, the state of FIG. 11 may occur in a reverse folding operation in which the third housing portion (313) is folded before the second housing portion (312) in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). FIG. 12 is an enlarged side view showing the portion where the second hinge assembly (HG2) of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) is positioned, illustrating the state in which the alignment of the foldable housing (310) is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). FIG. 13 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view showing the second housing portion (312) and the second folding area (FA2) portion along the line A-A' of FIG. 12. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional perspective view shown along the line A-A' of FIG. 12.

[0100] Hereinafter, 'first direction' may mean a direction parallel to the first folding axis (F1) and / or the second folding axis (F2), and an upward direction +X direction with respect to FIG. 8. 'Second direction' may mean a direction opposite to the first direction (+X direction), and a downward direction -X direction with respect to FIG. 8. 'Third direction' may mean a direction intersecting the first folding axis (F1) and / or the second folding axis (F2), a direction toward the first folding axis (F1) with respect to the first housing part (311), a direction away from the first folding axis (F1) with respect to the second housing part (312), and / or a direction toward the first housing part (311) with respect to the third housing part (313), and a leftward direction +Y direction with respect to FIG. 8. 'The fourth direction' may mean the -Y direction, which is the right direction with respect to FIG. 8, a direction opposite to the third direction (+Y direction), a direction intersecting the first folding axis (F1) and / or the second folding axis (F2), a direction toward the second folding axis (F2) with respect to the first housing part (311), a direction toward the first folding axis (F1) with respect to the second housing part (312), and / or a direction away from the second folding axis (F2) with respect to the third housing part (313). 'The first thickness direction' may mean the direction toward which the flexible display (320) faces among the thickness directions of the first housing part (311), the second housing part (312), and the third housing part (313), and may mean the +Z direction with respect to FIG. 8. 'The second thickness direction' may mean the direction opposite to the first thickness direction (+Z direction), and may mean the -Z direction with respect to FIG. 8.

[0101] Hereinafter, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a foldable housing (310), a first hinge assembly (HG1), a second hinge assembly (HG2), a flexible display (320), a protective member (330), a first cap member (340), and a second cap member (350), but some of these may be omitted and implemented, and additional configurations are not excluded.

[0102] The detailed configuration of a multi-foldable electronic device (300) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure not described below may be the same as the detailed configuration of the electronic device (101) described in relation to FIG. 1 and / or the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) described in relation to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7.

[0103] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3). The unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3) may refer to a state in which the first housing portion (311), the second housing portion (312), and the third housing portion (313) are arranged laterally without being stacked on each other. In the unfolded state, the second housing portion (312) may be positioned on one side of the first housing portion (311) (e.g., the third direction (+Y direction) side of the first housing portion (311)), and the third housing portion (313) may be positioned on the other side of the first housing portion (311) (e.g., the fourth direction (-Y direction) side of the first housing portion (311). The multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and 5). The folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and 5) may refer to a state in which a first housing portion (311), a second housing portion (312), and a third housing portion (313) are stacked sequentially.

[0104] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may be an 'in-fold' type multi-foldable electronic device (300) in which the second housing portion (312) and the third housing portion (313) are folded toward one side of the first housing portion (311) (e.g., the side facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the first housing portion (311)).

[0105] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) and / or the flexible display (320) may include a first folding region (FA1). The first folding region (FA1) may be positioned between a first housing portion (311) and a second housing portion (312). The first folding region (FA1) may extend parallel to a first folding axis (F1). The first folding region (FA1) may overlap with the first folding axis (F1). The first folding region (FA1) may be a portion of the flexible display (320) that bends during the process in which the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changes from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) to a folded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5).

[0106] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) and / or the flexible display (320) may include a second folding region (FA2). The second folding region (FA2) may be positioned between the first housing portion (311) and the third housing portion (313). The second folding region (FA2) may extend parallel to the second folding axis (F2). The second folding region (FA2) may overlap the second folding axis (F2). The second folding region (FA2) may be a portion of the flexible display (320) that bends during the process in which the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changes from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3) to a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and 5). The width of the second folding region (FA2) (e.g., length in the third direction (+Y direction) and / or the fourth direction (-Y direction)) may be larger than the width of the first folding region (FA1) (e.g., length in the third direction (+Y direction) and / or the fourth direction (-Y direction)).

[0107] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) and / or the flexible display (320) may include a first non-folding region (NFA1). The first non-folding region (NFA1) may be disposed in a first housing portion (311). The first non-folding region (NFA1) may be disposed between a first folding region (FA1) and a second folding region (FA2). The first non-folding region (NFA1) may be a portion that does not bend during the process in which the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changes from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3) to a folding state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0108] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) and / or the flexible display (320) may include a second non-folding region (NFA2). The second non-folding region (NFA2) may be disposed in the second housing portion (312). The second non-folding region (NFA2) may be disposed on the side of the second housing portion (312) relative to the first folding region (FA1). The second non-folding region (NFA2) may be a portion that does not bend during the process in which the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changes from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3) to a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0109] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) and / or the flexible display (320) may include a third non-folding region (NFA3). The third non-folding region (NFA3) may be disposed in the third housing portion (313). The third non-folding region (NFA3) may be disposed on the side of the third housing portion (313) relative to the second folding region (FA2). The third non-folding region (NFA3) may be a portion that does not bend during the process in which the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changes from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3) to a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and 5).

[0110] According to one embodiment, a multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a foldable housing (310). A flexible display (320) may be disposed in the foldable housing (310). The foldable housing (310) may accommodate an electronic component disposed inside the foldable housing (310).

[0111] According to one embodiment, the foldable housing (310) may include a first housing portion (311). The first housing portion (311) may be positioned between a first folding axis (F1) and a second folding axis (F2). The first housing portion (311) may be positioned between a second housing portion (312) and a third housing portion (313). The first housing portion (311) may be a housing portion positioned in the middle of the foldable housing (310) composed of three housing portions (311, 312, 313).

[0112] According to one embodiment, the foldable housing (310) may include a second housing portion (312). The second housing portion (312) may be positioned on one side of the first housing portion (311). For example, the second housing portion (312) may be positioned on the third direction (+Y direction) side of the first folding axis (F1). The second housing portion (312) may be rotatably connected to one side of the first housing portion (311) so as to face one side of the first housing portion (311) (e.g., the side facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the first housing portion (311). For example, the second housing portion (312) may be 'in-folded' with respect to the first housing portion (311).

[0113] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (312) may include a first edge (3121). The first edge (3121) may be an edge facing away from the first folding axis (F1) (e.g., a third direction (+Y direction) relative to the second housing portion (312)). The first edge (3121) may extend parallel to the first folding axis (F1). The first edge (3121) may be referred to as the 'first longitudinal edge'.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (312) may include a first corner portion (3124). The first corner portion (3124) may be formed at both ends of the first edge (3121). The first corner portion (3124) may be positioned between the first edge (3121) and the edge facing the first direction (+X direction) of the second housing portion (312) (e.g., the first horizontal edge (3122)) and between the first edge (3121) and the edge facing the second direction (-X direction) of the second housing portion (312) (e.g., the second horizontal edge (3123)) and between the first edge (3121). The first corner portion (3124) may have a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion (312) (e.g., when viewed from the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction) of the second housing portion (312). The first corner portion (3124) may include a first-1 corner portion (3124a) positioned at the end facing the first direction (+X direction) of the first edge (3121) and a first-2 corner portion (3124b) positioned at the end facing the second direction (-X direction) of the first edge (3121).

[0115] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (312) may include a first boundary portion (3125). The first boundary portion (3125) may be a boundary between the first edge (3121) and the first corner portion (3124). The first boundary portion (3125) may be formed at both ends of the first edge (3121). One side of the first boundary portion (3125) of the edge of the second housing portion (312) may extend parallel to the first folding axis (F1), and the other side of the first boundary portion (3125) of the edge of the second housing portion (312) may be formed rounded. The first boundary portion (3125) may include a first-1 boundary portion (3125a) disposed at the end facing the first direction (+X direction) of the first edge (3121) and a first-2 boundary portion (3125b) disposed at the end facing the second direction (-X direction) of the first edge (3121).

[0116] According to one embodiment, the foldable housing (310) may include a third housing portion (313). The third housing portion (313) may be positioned on the other side of the first housing portion (311). For example, the third housing portion (313) may be positioned on the side of the fourth direction (-Y direction) of the second folding axis (F2). The third housing portion (313) may be rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing portion (311) so as to face one side of the first housing portion (311) (e.g., the side facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the first housing portion (311)). For example, the third housing portion (313) may be 'infolded' relative to the first housing portion (311).

[0117] According to one embodiment, the third housing portion (313) may include a second edge (3131). The second edge (3131) may be an edge facing away from the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., a fourth direction (-Y direction) relative to the third housing portion (313)). The second edge (3131) may extend parallel to the second folding axis (F2). The second edge (3131) may be referred to as the 'second longitudinal edge'.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the third housing portion (313) may include a second corner portion (3134). The second corner portion (3134) may be formed at both ends of the second edge (3131). The second corner portion (3134) may be positioned between the edge facing the first direction (+X direction) of the third housing portion (313) (e.g., the third horizontal edge (3132)) and the second edge (3131), and between the edge facing the second direction (-X direction) of the third housing portion (313) (e.g., the fourth horizontal edge (3133)) and the first edge (3121). The second corner portion (3134) may have a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the third housing portion (313) (e.g., when viewed from the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction) of the third housing portion (313). The second corner portion (3134) may include a second-1 corner portion (3134a) positioned at the end facing the first direction (+X direction) of the second edge (3131) and a second-2 corner portion (3134b) positioned at the end facing the second direction (-X direction) of the second edge (3131).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the third housing portion (313) may include a second boundary portion (3135). The second boundary portion (3135) may be a boundary between the second edge (3131) and the second corner portion (3134). The second boundary portion (3135) may be formed at both ends of the second edge (3131). One side of the second boundary portion (3135) of the edge of the third housing portion (313) may extend parallel to the second folding axis (F2), and the other side of the second boundary portion (3135) of the edge of the third housing portion (313) may be formed rounded. The second boundary portion (3135) may include a second-1 boundary portion (3135a) disposed at the end facing the first direction (+X direction) of the second edge (3131) and a second-2 boundary portion (3135b) disposed at the end facing the second direction (-X direction) of the second edge (3131).

[0120] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a first hinge assembly (HG1). The first hinge assembly (HG1) may be positioned between a first housing portion (311) and a second housing portion (312). The first hinge assembly (HG1) may be configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion (311) and the second housing portion (312) around a first folding axis (F1) located between the first housing portion (311) and the second housing portion (312). The first hinge assembly (HG1) may be referred to as a 'hinge assembly'.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a second hinge assembly (HG2). The second hinge assembly (HG2) may be positioned between the first housing portion (311) and the third housing portion (313). The second hinge assembly (HG2) may be configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion (311) and the third housing portion (313) around a second folding axis (F2) located between the first housing portion (311) and the third housing portion (313). The second hinge assembly (HG2) may be referred to as a 'hinge assembly'.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a flexible display (320). The flexible display (320) may be disposed on a first housing portion (311), a second housing portion (312), and a third housing portion (313). For example, the flexible display (320) may be disposed on a surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the first housing portion (311), a surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the second housing portion (312), and a surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the third housing portion (313). The flexible display (320) may extend from the second housing portion (312) to the third housing portion (313). The flexible display (320) may be configured to be bendable. For example, in the process of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changing from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and FIGS. 3) to a folded state (e.g., the state of FIGS. 4 and FIGS. 5), the flexible display (320) may be bent in the first folding area (FA1) and the second folding area (FA2).

[0123] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a protective member (330). The protective member (330) may be disposed in a first non-folding area (NFA1), a second non-folding area (NFA2), and / or a third non-folding area (NFA3). The protective member (330) may be disposed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display (320). The protective member (330) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320). For example, the protective member (330) may be disposed above at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display (320) (e.g., on the side of the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the edge of the flexible display (320). For example, the protective member (330) may overlap at least partially with the flexible display (320) in the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction).

[0124] According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) may protrude from the flexible display (320). For example, at least a portion of the protective member (330) may protrude from the flexible display (320) in a first thickness direction (+Z direction). For example, the upper surface of the protective member (330) (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the protective member (330)) may be positioned on top of the flexible display (320) (e.g., the side facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the flexible display (320).

[0125] According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) may include a flexible material. For example, the protective member (330) may include an elastomer material such as rubber or a sponge material. The protective member (330) can prevent or mitigate the ingress of foreign matter between the flexible display (320) and the foldable housing (310). The protective member (330) can protect the edges of the flexible display (320) from external impact.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) may include a first protective member (331). The first protective member (331) may be disposed in the first housing portion (311). The first protective member (331) may be disposed in the first non-folding area (NFA1). The first protective member (331) may be disposed in the edge area facing the first direction (+X direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the first housing portion (311) and the edge area facing the second direction (-X direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the first housing portion (311). The first protective member (331) may be disposed in an edge area facing the first direction (+X direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the first housing portion (311) and an edge area facing the second direction (-X direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the first housing portion (311). For example, the first protective member (331) may include a first-1 protective member (331a) disposed on the first direction (+X direction) side of the first housing portion (311) and a first-2 protective member (331b) disposed on the second direction (-X direction) side of the first housing portion (311). According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) may include a second protective member (332). The second protective member (332) may be disposed in the second housing portion (312). The second protective member (332) may be placed in the second non-folding area (NFA2). The second protective member (332) may be placed in the edge area facing the first direction (+X direction) of the flexible display (320) placed in the second housing part (312), the edge area facing the second direction (-X direction) of the flexible display (320) placed in the second housing part (312), and the area facing the third direction (+Y direction) of the flexible display (320) placed in the second housing part (312).For example, the second protective member (332) may include a second-1 protective member (332a) disposed on the first direction (+X direction) side of the second housing part (312), a second-2 protective member (332b) disposed on the second direction (-X direction) side of the second housing part (312), and a second-3 protective member (332c) disposed on the third direction (+Y direction) side of the second housing part (312).

[0127] According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) may include a third protective member (333). The third protective member (333) may be disposed in the third housing portion (313). The third protective member (333) may be disposed in the third non-folding area (NFA3). The third protective member (333) may be disposed in an edge area facing the first direction (+X direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the third housing portion (313), an edge area facing the second direction (-X direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the third housing portion (313), and an area facing the fourth direction (-Y direction) of the flexible display (320) disposed in the third housing portion (313). For example, the third protective member (333) may include a third-1 protective member (333a) disposed on the first direction (+X direction) side of the third housing part (313), a third-2 protective member (333b) disposed on the second direction (-X direction) side of the third housing part (313), and a third-3 protective member (333c) disposed on the fourth direction (-Y direction) side of the third housing part (313).

[0128] According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) (e.g., the third protective member (333)) may include a protective body portion (e.g., the third protective body portion (3331)). The protective body portion (e.g., the third protective body portion (3331)) may be positioned between the edge of the flexible display (320) and the foldable housing (310) (e.g., the edge of the third housing portion (313)).

[0129] According to one embodiment, the protective member (330) (e.g., the third protective member (333)) may include a protective flange portion (e.g., the third protective flange portion (3332)). The protective flange portion (e.g., the third protective flange portion (3332)) may extend from the protective body portion (e.g., the third protective body portion (3331)) toward the flexible display (320). The protective flange portion (e.g., the third protective flange portion (3332)) may be positioned on the flexible display (320). For example, the protective flange portion (e.g., the third protective flange portion (3332)) may be positioned on the first thickness direction (+Z direction) side of the flexible display (320). A protective flange portion (e.g., a third protective flange portion (3332)) may be configured to cover at least partially the flexible display (320).

[0130] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a first cap member (340). The first cap member (340) may be positioned between a first protective member (331) and a second protective member (332). At least a portion of the first cap member (340) may be positioned in a first folding area (FA1). For example, the central portion of the first cap member (340) may be positioned in the first folding area (FA1), and the two side portions of the first cap member (340) may be positioned in a first non-folding area (NFA1) and a second non-folding area (NFA2), respectively. The first cap member (340) may be positioned in an edge area of ​​the flexible display (320). The first cap member (340) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320). The first cap member (340) may overlap at least partially with the flexible display (320). The first cap member (340) may prevent or mitigate the ingress of foreign matter between the flexible display (320) and the foldable housing (310) (e.g., the first housing portion (311) and the second housing portion (312)). The first cap member (340) may protect the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320) from external impact. The first cap member (340) may include a first-1 cap member (340a) positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side and a first-2 cap member (340b) positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side in the first folding area (FA1). The first cap member (340) may be referred to as the 'cap member'.

[0131] According to one embodiment, the first cap member (340) may protrude from the flexible display (320). For example, at least a portion of the first cap member (340) may protrude from the flexible display (320) in a first thickness direction (+Z direction). For example, the upper surface of the first cap member (340) (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the first cap member (340)) may be positioned on top of the flexible display (320) (e.g., the side facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the flexible display (320).

[0132] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a second cap member (350). The second cap member (350) may be positioned between the first protective member (331) and the third protective member (333). At least a portion of the second cap member (350) may be positioned in the second folding area (FA2). For example, the central portion of the second cap member (350) may be positioned in the second folding area (FA2), and the two side portions of the second cap member (350) may be positioned in the first non-folding area (NFA1) and the third non-folding area (NFA3), respectively. For example, the second cap member (350) may be partially extended from the second folding area (FA2) to the first non-folding area (NFA1) and partially extended from the second folding area (FA2) to the second non-folding area (NFA2). The second cap member (350) may be placed in the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320). The second cap member (350) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320). The second cap member (350) may overlap at least partially with the flexible display (320). The second cap member (350) may prevent or mitigate the ingress of foreign matter between the flexible display (320) and the foldable housing (310) (e.g., the first housing portion (311) and the third housing portion (313)). The second cap member (350) may protect the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320) from external impact. The second cap member (350) may include a second-1 cap member (350a) positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side and a second-2 cap member (350b) positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side in the second folding area (FA2). The second cap member (350) may be referred to as a 'cap member'.

[0133] According to one embodiment, the second cap member (350) may protrude from the flexible display (320). For example, at least a portion of the second cap member (350) may protrude from the flexible display (320) in a first thickness direction (+Z direction). For example, the upper surface of the second cap member (350) (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the second cap member (350)) may be positioned above the flexible display (320) (e.g., the side facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the flexible display (320).

[0134] According to one embodiment, when the edge of the second housing portion (312) is adjacent to the portion of the third housing portion (313) of the flexible display (320) while the foldable housing (310) is being folded or unfolded (e.g., the state of FIG. 9) (e.g., a normal folding process in which the second housing portion (312) is folded before the third housing portion (313)), the edge of the second housing portion (312) may be supported by the third protective member (333) and may not come into contact with the flexible display (320). For example, referring to FIGS. 8 through 10, the first boundary portion (3125) may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE1) of each of the portion of the third protective member (333) facing the first direction (+X direction) (e.g., third-1 protective member (333a)) and the portion of the third protective member (333) facing the second direction (-X direction) (e.g., third-2 protective member (333b)). For example, the first-1 boundary portion (3125a) may be positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side of the inner edge (IE1) of the third-1 protective member (333a) (e.g., the edge (IE1) facing the second direction (-X direction)). For example, the first-2 boundary portion (3125b) may be positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side of the inner edge (IE1) of the third-2 protective member (333b) (e.g., the edge (IE1) facing the first direction (+X direction)). For example, the first boundary portion (3125) may be understood to be positioned in a location overlapping the third-1 protective member (333a) and the third-2 protective member (333b) in the thickness direction (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) of the third housing portion (313) when the edge of the second housing portion (312) is adjacent to the flexible display (320) placed on the third housing portion (313) during the normal folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 9).Through this, as illustrated in FIG. 9, during the normal folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (300), when the edge of the second housing portion (312) is adjacent to the flexible display (320) placed on the third housing portion (313), the edge of the second housing portion (312) (e.g., the first edge (3121)) and the flexible display (320) placed on the third housing portion (313) can be separated from each other, so that damage to the flexible display (320) can be suppressed.

[0135] According to one embodiment, when the edge of the third housing portion (313) is adjacent to the portion of the second housing portion (312) of the flexible display (320) while the foldable housing (310) is being folded or unfolded (e.g., the state of FIG. 11) (e.g., a reverse folding process in which the third housing portion (313) is folded before the second housing portion (312)), the edge of the third housing portion (313) may be supported by the second protective member (332) and may not come into contact with the flexible display (320). For example, referring to FIGS. 8 and FIGS. 11, the second boundary portion (3135) may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE2) of each of the portion of the second protective member (332) facing the first direction (+X direction) parallel to the first folding axis (F1) (e.g., second-1 protective member (332a)) and the portion of the second protective member (332) facing the second direction (-X direction) opposite to the first direction (+X direction) (e.g., second-2 protective member (332b)). For example, the second-1 boundary portion (3135a) may be positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side of the inner edge (IE2) of the second-1 protective member (332a) (e.g., the edge (IE2) facing the second direction (-X direction)). For example, the second-2 boundary portion (3135b) may be positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side of the inner edge (IE2) of the second-2 protective member (332b) (e.g., the edge (IE2) facing the first direction (+X direction)). For example, the second boundary portion (3135) may be understood to be positioned in a location overlapping the second-1 protective member (332a) and the second-2 protective member (332b) in the thickness direction (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) of the second housing portion (312) when the edge of the third housing portion (313) is adjacent to the flexible display (320) placed on the second housing portion (312) during the reverse folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 11).Through this, as illustrated in FIG. 11, during the reverse folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (300), when the edge of the third housing part (313) is adjacent to the second housing part (312), the edge of the third housing part (313) (e.g., the second edge (3131)) and the flexible display (320) placed on the second housing part (312) can be separated from each other, so that damage to the flexible display (320) can be suppressed.

[0136] According to one embodiment, when an external force is applied to the foldable housing (310) in a folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) and the alignment of the foldable housing (310) is twisted (e.g., the state of FIG. 12), the edge of the second housing portion (312) can be supported by the second cap member (350). For example, referring to FIG. 8 and FIG. 12 through FIG. 14, the first boundary portion (3125) can be positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member (350) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., the first direction (+X direction) and / or the second direction (-X direction)). For example, the first-1 boundary portion (3125a) may be positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side of the inner edge (IE3) of the second-1 cap member (350a) (e.g., the edge (IE3) facing the second direction (-X direction). For example, the first-2 boundary portion (3125b) may be positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side of the inner edge (IE3) of the second-2 cap member (350b) (e.g., the edge (IE3) facing the first direction (+X direction). For example, referring to FIG. 13, the first boundary portion (3125) may be understood to be positioned in a location overlapping with the second cap member (350) in the thickness direction of the flexible display (320) (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) in the folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5).Through this, when an external force is applied to the multi-foldable electronic device (300) in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) due to reasons such as the multi-foldable electronic device (300) falling as in FIG. 12, and the alignment of the foldable housing (310) is twisted obliquely, the edge of the second housing part (312) (e.g., the first edge (3121)) is supported by the second cap member (350), so that the edge of the second housing part (312) (e.g., the first edge (3121)) and the flexible display (320) placed on the second folding area (FA2) can be separated from each other, thereby suppressing damage to the flexible display (320).

[0137] FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 16 is a plan view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0138] Specifically, FIGS. 15 and 16 are perspective views showing an enlarged area in which the second-1 cap member (350a) is positioned in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3). FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' of FIG. 16.

[0139] According to one embodiment, the multi-foldable electronic device (300) may include a second cap member (350). At least a portion of the second cap member (350) may be placed in a second folding area (FA2). A portion of the second cap member (350) may be placed in a first non-folding area (NFA1). A portion of the second cap member (350) may be placed in a third non-folding area (NFA3). For example, the central portion of the second cap member (350) may be placed in the second folding area (FA2), the portion of the second cap member (350) facing the third direction (+Y direction) may be placed in the first non-folding area (NFA1), and the portion of the second cap member (350) facing the fourth direction (-Y direction) may be placed in the third non-folding area (NFA3).

[0140] According to one embodiment, the second cap member (350) may include a fixed portion (351). The fixed portion (351) may be positioned in the second folding area (FA2). The fixed portion (351) may have a shape that extends in a plane perpendicular to the second folding axis (F2). The fixed portion (351) may be positioned between the edges of the flexible display (320) and the foldable housing (310). A portion of the fixed portion (351) may be positioned between the edges of the flexible display (320) and / or the second hinge assembly (HG2) and the first housing portion (311). Another portion of the fixed portion (351) may be positioned between the edges of the flexible display (320) and / or the second hinge assembly (HG2) and the third housing portion (313). The fixed part (351) can be fixed to the second hinge assembly (HG2).

[0141] According to one embodiment, the second cap member (350) may include a cover portion (352). The cover portion (352) may be positioned on the side of the flexible display (320) of the fixed portion (351) (e.g., the side of the second direction (-X direction) of the fixed portion (351). The cover portion (352) may be fixed to the side of the flexible display (320) of the fixed portion (351). The cover portion (352) may extend in a direction intersecting the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., the third direction (+Y direction) and / or the fourth direction (-Y direction)). At least a portion of the cover portion (352) may be positioned in the second folding area (FA2). A portion of the cover portion (352) (e.g., the portion on the side of the third direction (+Y direction) of the cover portion (352)) may be positioned in the first non-folding area (NFA1). A portion of the cover portion (352) (e.g., a portion of the cover portion (352) in the fourth direction (-Y direction)) may be placed in the third non-folding area (NFA3). The cover portion (352) may be understood to extend from the portion placed in the second folding area (FA2) to the first non-folding area (NFA1) and the third non-folding area (NFA3).

[0142] According to one embodiment, in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3), the portion of the cover portion (352) that is positioned in the second folding region (FA2) may be exposed to the outside. The portion of the cover portion (352) that is positioned in the third non-folding region (NFA3) may be positioned below (e.g., on the second thickness direction (-Z direction) side) the third protective member (333) (e.g., the third protective flange portion (3332)) and may be at least partially covered by the third protective member (333). For example, the portion of the cover portion (352) that is positioned in the third non-folding region (NFA3) may be positioned below (e.g., on the second thickness direction (-Z direction) side) the third protective flange portion (3332). The portion of the cover portion (352) positioned in the first non-folding area (NFA1) may be positioned below the first protective member (331) (e.g., on the side of the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) and may be at least partially covered by the first protective member (331). For example, the portion of the cover portion (352) positioned in the first non-folding area (NFA1) may be positioned below the protective flange portion (not shown) of the first protective member (331) (e.g., on the side of the second thickness direction (-Z direction)).

[0143] According to one embodiment, the cover portion (352) may be configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320). For example, the cover portion (352) may be positioned above the edge of the flexible display (320) (e.g., on the side of the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the edge of the flexible display (320).

[0144] According to one embodiment, at least one portion of the cover portion (352) that is positioned in the second folding area (FA2) may protrude upward from the flexible display (320) (e.g., in the first thickness direction (+Z direction)). The cover portion (352) may be configured to prevent foreign matter from entering between the flexible display (320) and the foldable housing (310) in the second folding area (FA2) and to protect the edge area of ​​the flexible display (320) from external impact.

[0145] According to one embodiment, the portion of the cover portion (352) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may have an upwardly convex shape in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). For example, the portion of the cover portion (352) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may have a convex shape in the first thickness direction (+Z direction). The top of the cover portion (352) (e.g., the end in the first thickness direction (+Z direction)) may be placed above (e.g., on the first thickness direction (+Z direction) side) the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction)) of the flexible display (320) and / or protective member (330) (e.g., the first protective member (331) and / or the third protective member (333)). Through this, the cushioning power of the cover portion (352) can be improved, so the edge portion of the flexible display (320) can be effectively protected.

[0146] According to one embodiment, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125) of FIG. 8) may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the cover portion (352) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2). For example, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125) of FIG. 8) may be positioned in an area overlapping with the cover portion (352) in the thickness direction of the flexible display (320) (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) in the folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). For example, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125a) of FIG. 8) may be placed in an area overlapping with the cover portion (352) of the second boundary member (350a), and the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary 1 of FIG. 8) may be placed in an area overlapping with the cover portion (352) of the second boundary member (e.g., the second boundary member (350b) of FIG. 8). Through this, when the foldable housing (310) is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) (e.g., the state of FIG. 12), the first edge (e.g., the first edge (3121) of FIG. 8) can come into contact with the cover portion (352) and be supported by the cover portion (352), so that the first edge (e.g., the first edge (3121) of FIG. 8) and the flexible display (320) are separated from each other, and damage to the flexible display (320) can be prevented or mitigated. In one embodiment, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125) of FIG. 8) may be placed in an area overlapping with the fixed portion (351) in the thickness direction of the flexible display (320) (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5).

[0147] According to one embodiment, the length in the direction intersecting the second folding axis (F2) of the portion of the cover portion (352) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may be greater than the thickness of the second housing portion (312). For example, the length in the third direction (+Y direction) and / or the fourth direction (-Y direction) of the portion of the cover portion (352) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may be greater than the thickness of the second housing portion (312). Through this, in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5), the edge of the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion of FIG. 8) (e.g., the first edge (3121) of FIG. 8) can be effectively prevented from contacting the flexible display (320).

[0148] According to one embodiment, the cover portion (352) may include a flexible material. For example, the cover portion (352) may include an elastomer material such as rubber and / or a sponge material. This allows the cover portion (352) to be easily bent during the process in which the multi-foldable electronic device (300) changes from an unfolded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) to a folded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). Additionally, since the cover portion (352) can effectively absorb external forces, damage to the flexible display (320) can be effectively prevented or mitigated.

[0149] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19 is a plan view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 21 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] Specifically, FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate an enlarged view of the area where the second-1 cap member (450a) is positioned in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3). FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line A-A' of FIG. 19. FIG. 21 illustrates an enlarged view of the area where the second-1 cap member (450a) is positioned in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) (e.g., the state of FIGS. 2 and 3).

[0151] The detailed configuration of a multi-foldable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure not described below may be identical to the detailed configuration of the electronic device (101) described in relation to FIG. 1, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) described in relation to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7, and / or the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) described in relation to FIG. 8 to FIG. 17.

[0152] According to one embodiment, the second cap member (450) may include a fixed portion (451). The fixed portion (451) may be placed in the second folding area (FA2). The fixed portion (451) may be placed between the edges of the flexible display (420) (e.g., the flexible display (320) of FIG. 8) and the foldable housing (410) (e.g., the foldable housing (310) of FIG. 8). The fixed portion (451) may be fixed to the second hinge assembly (HG2).

[0153] According to one embodiment, the fixed portion (451) may include a body portion (4511). The body portion (4511) may have a shape that extends in a plane perpendicular to the second folding axis (F2). The body portion (4511) may be positioned between the edges of the flexible display (420) and the foldable housing (410). A portion of the body portion (4511) may be positioned between the edges of the flexible display (420) and / or the second hinge assembly (HG2) and the first housing portion (411) (e.g., the first housing portion (311) in FIG. 8). Another portion of the body portion (4511) may be positioned between the edges of the flexible display (420) and / or the second hinge assembly (HG2) and the third housing portion (413) (e.g., the third housing portion (313) in FIG. 8).

[0154] According to one embodiment, the fixed portion (451) may include a flange portion (4512). The flange portion (4512) may be positioned at the upper portion of the body portion (4511) (e.g., the area on the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the fixed portion (451). The flange portion (4512) may extend from the body portion (4511) toward the flexible display (420). The flange portion (4512) may be positioned in an area that overlaps at least partially with the second folding axis (F2) when viewed from the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the flexible display (420). The flange portion (4512) may be positioned above the cover portion (452) (e.g., the area on the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the cover portion (452). The flange portion (4512) may partially overlap the flexible display (420) and / or the cover portion (452). The flange portion (4512) may be configured to protect the flexible display (420) placed in the second folding area (FA2) from external impact (e.g., impact by the edge of the second housing portion (312) of FIG. 12).

[0155] According to one embodiment, the second cap member (450) may include a cover portion (452). The cover portion (452) may be positioned on the side of the flexible display (420) of the body portion (4511) of the fixed portion (451). The cover portion (452) may be positioned below the flange portion (4512) (e.g., on the side of the second thickness direction (-Z direction) of the flange portion (4512). For example, the cover portion (452) may overlap at least partially with the flange portion (4512) in the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction). At least a portion of the cover portion (452) may be covered by the flange portion (4512). The cover portion (452) may be positioned between the flange portion (4512) and the flexible display (420).

[0156] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the upper surface of the portion of the cover portion (452) placed in the second folding region (FA2) (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction) of the cover portion (452)) may have a flat shape in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). For example, it may be understood that the thickness of the portion of the cover portion (452) placed in the second folding region (FA2) (e.g., the length in the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) is configured to be thin. The flexible display (420) placed in the second folding area (FA2) can be protected by the flange portion (4512) of the fixed portion (451), and the thin cover portion (452) can be easily bent during the folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (400).

[0157] According to one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21, at least a portion of the upper surface (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction)) of the portion of the cover portion (452) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may be placed at a height corresponding to the upper surface of the flange portion (4512). For example, the portion of the cover portion (452) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may have an upwardly convex shape in the unfolded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). For example, the portion of the cover portion (452) placed in the second folding area (FA2) may have a convex shape in the first thickness direction (+Z direction). A groove is formed in the central portion of the portion of the cover portion (452) placed in the second folding area (FA2), and the flange portion (4512) may be seated in the groove. At least a portion of the upper surface of the cover portion (452) (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction)) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the upper surface of the flange portion (4512) (e.g., the surface facing the first thickness direction (+Z direction)). In this way, when the alignment of the foldable housing (410) is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) (e.g., the state of FIG. 12), the portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display (420) placed in the second folding area (FA2) that is not covered by the flange portion (4512) can be effectively protected by the cover portion (452).

[0158] According to one embodiment, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125) of FIG. 8) may be positioned outside at least one of the inner edge (IE3-1) of the flange portion (4512) or the inner edge (IE3-2) of the cover portion (452) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2). For example, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125) of FIG. 8) may be positioned in an area overlapping the flange portion (4512) and / or the cover portion (452) in the thickness direction of the flexible display (420) (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) when the multi-foldable electronic device (400) is in a folded state (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5). For example, the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125a) of FIG. 8) may be placed in an area overlapping with the flange (4512) and / or cover (452) of the second-first cap member (450a), and the first boundary (e.g., the first boundary (3125b) of FIG. 8) may be placed in an area overlapping with the flange (4512) and / or cover (452) of the second-second cap member (e.g., the second-second cap member (350b) of FIG. 8). Through this, when the foldable housing (410) is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) (e.g., the state of FIG. 12), the first edge (e.g., the first edge (3121) of FIG. 8) can be supported by contacting the flange portion (4512) and / or the cover portion (452), so that the first edge (e.g., the first edge (3121) of FIG. 8) and the flexible display (420) are separated from each other, and damage to the flexible display (420) can be prevented or mitigated.

[0159] FIG. 22 is a plan view of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 24 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0160] Specifically, FIG. 22 illustrates the unfolded state of a multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3) as viewed from the first thickness direction (+Z direction). FIG. 23 illustrates an enlarged view of the portion of the second housing portion (512) where the first-1 bumper portion (5611) is positioned. FIG. 24 illustrates the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) along the line A-A' of FIG. 12.

[0161] The detailed configuration of a multi-foldable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure not described below may be identical to the detailed configuration of the electronic device (101) described in relation to FIG. 1, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) described in relation to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) described in relation to FIG. 8 to FIG. 17, and / or the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) described in relation to FIG. 18 to FIG. 21.

[0162] According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (512) (e.g., the second housing portion (312) of FIG. 8) may include a first bumper portion (561). The first bumper portion (561) may protrude from the first edge (5121) in a direction away from the first folding axis (F1) (e.g., a third direction (+Y direction)).

[0163] According to one embodiment, the first bumper portion (561) may be positioned at both end regions of the first edge (5121) (e.g., the first edge (3121) of FIG. 8). For example, the first bumper portion (561) may include a first-1 bumper portion (5611) positioned at one end of the first edge (5121) (e.g., the end on the first direction (+X direction) side) and a first-2 bumper portion (5612) positioned at the other end of the first edge (5121) (e.g., the end on the second direction (-X direction) side). The first bumper portion (561) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the first boundary portion (5125) (e.g., the first boundary portion (3125) of FIG. 8). For example, the first bumper portion (561) may be positioned in a location that overlaps at least partially with a part of the first edge (5121), the first boundary portion (5125), and the first corner portion (5124) (e.g., the first corner portion (3124) of FIG. 8) in the third direction (+Y direction). For example, the first bumper portion (561) is, when the edge of the second housing portion (512) is adjacent to the flexible display (520) (e.g., the flexible display (320) of FIG. 8) placed in the third housing portion (513) (e.g., the third housing portion (313) of FIG. 8) during the normal folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 9), the portion of the third protective member (533) (e.g., the third-1 protective member (533a) of FIG. 8) facing the first direction (+X direction) (e.g., the third-1 protective member (533a) of FIG. 8) and the portion of the third protective member (533) facing the second direction (-X direction) (e.g., the third-2 It can be understood that the protective member (533b) (e.g., the third-second protective member (333b) of FIG. 8) is positioned overlapping with the inner edge (IE1) of each. The first bumper portion (561), the first-first bumper portion (5611) and / or the first-second bumper portion (5612) may be referred to as the 'bumper portion (560)'.

[0164] According to one embodiment, the first bumper portion (561) may include a flexible material. For example, the first bumper portion (561) may include an elastomer material such as rubber and / or a sponge material.

[0165] According to one embodiment, the first bumper portion (561) can be supported by a third protective member (533) when the edge of the second housing portion (512) is adjacent to the portion of the third housing portion (513) of the flexible display (520) while the foldable housing (510) (e.g., the foldable housing (310) of FIG. 8) is being folded or unfolded (e.g., the state of FIG. 9). By doing so, contact between the edge of the second housing portion (512) (e.g., the first edge (5121) and / or the first bumper portion (561)) and the flexible display (520) can be prevented or mitigated, thereby preventing or mitigating damage to the flexible display (520).

[0166] According to one embodiment, the first bumper portion (561) may at least partially face the second cap member (550) (e.g., the second cap member (350) of FIG. 8) in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 24). For example, referring to FIG. 22 and FIG. 24, the first bumper portion (561) may overlap with the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member (550) in the thickness direction (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)) of the flexible display (520) placed in the second folding area (FA2) in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 24). Through this, when the foldable housing (510) is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 24) (e.g., the state of FIG. 12), the edge of the second housing part (512) (e.g., the first edge (5121) and / or the first bumper part (561)) and the flexible display (520) can be separated from each other, so that damage to the flexible display (520) can be prevented or mitigated.

[0167] In one embodiment (not shown), the first bumper portion (561) may be positioned at a location that does not overlap with the first boundary portion (5125). For example, the first bumper portion (561) may be positioned at the second direction (-X direction) side of the end facing the first direction (+X direction) of the first edge (5121) and at the first direction (+X direction) side of the end facing the second direction (-X direction) of the first edge (5121). For example, the first bumper portion (561) may be positioned at each of the areas adjacent to both ends of the first edge (5121), may be positioned at additional locations, or may be positioned at any one of the areas overlapping with the first edge (5121). In this case, the first bumper portion (561) may not be supported by the third protective member (533) when the edge of the second housing portion (512) is adjacent to the flexible display (520) of the third housing portion (513) during the normal folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 9), but since the hard first edge (5121) may be prevented or mitigated from directly contacting the flexible display (520) by the soft first bumper portion (561), damage to the flexible display (520) may be suppressed. Additionally, the first bumper portion (561) may not be supported by the second cap member (550) when the foldable housing (510) is twisted by an external force in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 24), but since the hard first edge (5121) may be prevented or mitigated from directly contacting the flexible display (520) by the soft first bumper portion (561), damage to the flexible display (520) may be suppressed.

[0168] According to one embodiment, the third housing portion (513) may include a second bumper portion (562). The second bumper portion (562) may protrude from the second edge (5131) (e.g., the second edge (3131) of FIG. 8) in a direction away from the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., a fourth direction (-Y direction)).

[0169] According to one embodiment, the second bumper portion (562) may be positioned at both end regions of the second edge (5131). For example, the second bumper portion (562) may include a second-1 bumper portion (5621) positioned at one end of the second edge (5131) (e.g., the end on the first direction (+X direction) side) and a second-2 bumper portion (5622) positioned at the other end of the second edge (5131) (e.g., the end on the second direction (-X direction) side). The second bumper portion (562) may be positioned at a location corresponding to the second boundary portion (5135) (e.g., the second boundary portion (3135) of FIG. 8). For example, the second bumper portion (562) may be positioned in a location that overlaps with a part of the second edge (5131), the second boundary portion (5135), and the second corner portion (5134) (e.g., the second corner portion (3134) of FIG. 8) in the fourth direction (-Y direction). For example, the second bumper portion (562) may be understood to be positioned in a location that overlaps with the inner edge (IE2) of each of the portions of the second protective member (532) facing the first direction (+X direction) (e.g., second-1 protective member (532a)) and the portion of the second protective member (532) facing the second direction (-X direction) (e.g., second-2 protective member (532b)) in the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction) of the second protective member (532) when the edge of the third housing portion (513) is adjacent to the flexible display (520) placed in the second housing portion (512) during the reverse folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 11). The second bumper part (562), the second-1 bumper part (5621) and / or the second-2 bumper part (5622) may be referred to as the ‘bumper part (560)’.

[0170] According to one embodiment, the second bumper portion (562) may include a flexible material. For example, the second bumper portion (562) may include an elastomer material such as rubber and / or a sponge material.

[0171] According to one embodiment, the second bumper portion (562) can be supported by a second protective member (532) (e.g., the second protective member (332) of FIG. 8) when the edge of the third housing portion (513) is adjacent to the portion of the flexible display (520) placed on the second housing portion (512) while the foldable housing (510) is being folded or unfolded (e.g., the state of FIG. 11). By doing so, the edge of the third housing portion (513) (e.g., the second edge (5131) and / or the second bumper portion (562)) and the flexible display (520) can be separated, thereby preventing or mitigating damage to the flexible display (520).

[0172] In one embodiment (not shown), the second bumper portion (562) may be positioned at a location that does not overlap with the second boundary portion (5135). For example, the second bumper portion (562) may be positioned at the second direction (-X direction) side of the end facing the first direction (+X direction) of the second edge (5131) and at the first direction (+X direction) side of the end facing the second direction (-X direction) of the second edge (5131). For example, the second bumper portion (562) may be positioned one at a time in an area adjacent to each of the two ends of the second edge (5131), or in other additional locations, or in any one of the areas overlapping with the second edge (5131). In this case, the second bumper portion (562) may not be supported by the second protective member (532) when the edge of the third housing portion (513) is adjacent to the flexible display (520) of the second housing portion (512) during the reverse folding process of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) (e.g., the state of FIG. 11), but since the hard second edge (5131) may be prevented or mitigated from directly contacting the flexible display (520) by the soft second bumper portion (562), damage to the flexible display (520) may be suppressed.

[0173] FIG. 25 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 26 is a plan view and a cross-sectional view of a part of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0174] Specifically, FIG. 25 illustrates a state in which, during the process of folding or unfolding the multi-foldable electronic device (600), the edge of the second housing portion (612) is adjacent to the portion placed in the third housing portion (613) of the flexible display (620) (e.g., the state of FIG. 9). FIG. 26 illustrates a state in which, during the folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (600) (e.g., the state of FIG. 4 and FIG. 5), the edge of the second housing portion (612) is adjacent to the portion placed in the second folding area (FA2) of the flexible display (620) (e.g., the state of FIG. 12).

[0175] The detailed configuration of a multi-foldable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, which is not described below, may be identical to the detailed configuration of the electronic device (101) described in relation to FIG. 1, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) described in relation to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) described in relation to FIG. 8 to FIG. 17, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) described in relation to FIG. 18 to FIG. 21, and / or the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) described in relation to FIG. 22 to FIG. 24.

[0176] According to one embodiment, the first boundary portion (6125) may be positioned inward from the inner edge (IE1) of the third protective member (633) (e.g., the third protective member (333) of FIG. 8) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., the first direction (+X direction) and / or the second direction (-X direction)). For example, the first-1 boundary portion (6125a) may be positioned inward from the inner edge (IE1) of the third-1 protective member (633a) (e.g., the edge (IE1) facing the second direction (-X direction)) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., the second direction (-X direction) side). For example, the first-2 boundary (e.g., the first-2 boundary (3125b) of FIG. 8) may be positioned inward (e.g., on the first direction (+X direction) side) than the inner edge (IE1) (e.g., the edge (IE1) facing the first direction (+X direction)) of the third-2 protective member (e.g., the third-2 protective member (333b) of FIG. 8) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2).

[0177] According to one embodiment, when a first corner portion (6124) (e.g., first-1 corner portion (6124a)) comes into contact with a third protective member (633) (e.g., third-1 protective member (633a)) while the foldable housing (610) is being folded or unfolded, the first corner portion (6124) is supported by the third protective member (633) so that the first edge (6121) can be separated from the flexible display (620) (e.g., the flexible display (320) of FIG. 8). For example, when the first corner portion (6124) comes into contact with the third protective member (633) (e.g., third-1 protective member (633a)), the distance in the thickness direction of the third housing portion (613) between the contact point of the first corner portion (6124) and the third protective member (633) and the first edge (6121) (e.g., first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or second thickness direction) may be smaller than the distance in the thickness direction of the third housing portion (613) between the contact point of the first corner portion (6124) and the third protective member (633) and the flexible display (620) (e.g., first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or second thickness direction (-Z direction)). By doing so, damage to the flexible display (620) can be suppressed.

[0178] According to one embodiment, the first boundary portion (6125) may be positioned inward from the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member (650) (e.g., the second cap member (350) of FIG. 8) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., the first direction (+X direction) and / or the second direction (-X direction)). For example, the first-1 boundary portion (6125a) may be positioned inward from the inner edge (IE3) (e.g., the edge (IE3) facing the second direction (-X direction)) of the second-1 cap member (650a) (e.g., the second-1 cap member (350a) of FIG. 8) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2) (e.g., the second direction (-X direction) side). For example, the second-2 boundary (e.g., the second-2 boundary (3135b) of FIG. 8) may be positioned inward (e.g., on the first direction (+X direction) side) than the inner edge (IE3) (e.g., the edge (IE3) facing the first direction (+X direction)) of the second-2 cap member (e.g., the second-2 cap member (350b) of FIG. 8) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis (F2).

[0179] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 26, when an external force is applied to the multi-foldable electronic device (600) in a folded state and the first corner portion (6124) comes into contact with the second cap member (650) (e.g., the state of FIG. 12), the first corner portion (6124) is supported by the second cap member (650) so that the first edge (6121) can be separated from the flexible display (620). For example, when the first corner portion (6124) comes into contact with the second cap member (650) (e.g., the second-first cap member (650a)), the distance in the thickness direction of the third housing portion (613) between the contact point of the first corner portion (6124) and the second cap member (650) and the first edge (6121) (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction) may be smaller than the distance in the thickness direction of the third housing portion (613) between the contact point of the first corner portion (6124) and the second cap member (650) and the flexible display (620) (e.g., the first thickness direction (+Z direction) and / or the second thickness direction (-Z direction)). By doing so, damage to the flexible display (620) can be suppressed.

[0180] According to one embodiment, when the edge of the third housing portion (613) is adjacent to the portion of the flexible display (620) placed in the second housing portion (612) during folding or unfolding of the foldable housing (610) (e.g., the state of FIG. 11), the flexible display (620) placed in the second housing portion (612) may be prevented or mitigated from being damaged in the same or similar manner as the flexible display (620) placed in the third housing portion (613) during the normal folding process. For example, the second boundary portion (e.g., the second boundary portion (3135) of FIG. 8) is positioned inwardly to the inner edge (e.g., the edge (IE2) of FIG. 8) of the second protective member (e.g., the second protective member (332) of FIG. 8) in a direction parallel to the first folding axis (e.g., the first folding axis (F1) of FIG. 8), and when the edge of the third housing portion (613) is adjacent to the flexible display (620) positioned in the second housing portion (e.g., the second housing portion (312) of FIG. 8) during the reverse folding process (e.g., the state of FIG. 11), the second corner portion (e.g., the second corner portion (3134) of FIG. 8) is supported by the second protective member (e.g., the second protective member (332) of FIG. 8) so that the second edge (e.g., the second edge of FIG. 8) is separated from the flexible display (620). It is possible.

[0181] FIG. 27 is a conceptual diagram of a multi-foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 28 is a conceptual diagram of a flexible electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 29 is a conceptual diagram of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0182] Specifically, FIG. 27 illustrates a state in which the edge of the fourth housing part (714) is adjacent to the portion of the first housing part (711) of the flexible display (720) that is positioned thereon, during the operation in which a multi-foldable electronic device (700) composed of four housing parts (711, 712, 713, 714) is folded or unfolded, wherein the foldable housing (710) is adjacent to the flexible display (820). FIG. 28 illustrates a state in which the edge of the housing (810) is adjacent to the flexible display (820) during the process in which the flexible electronic device (800) is bent. FIG. 29 illustrates a state in which a foldable electronic device (900) including a plurality of housing parts (910a) is rolled up.

[0183] The detailed configuration of an electronic device (700, 800, 900) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure not described below may be identical to the detailed configuration of the electronic device (101) described in relation to FIG. 1, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (200) described in relation to FIG. 2 to FIG. 7, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (300) described in relation to FIG. 8 to FIG. 17, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) described in relation to FIG. 18 to FIG. 21, the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (500) described in relation to FIG. 22 to FIG. 24, and / or the detailed configuration of the multi-foldable electronic device (600) described in relation to FIG. 25 and FIG. 26.

[0184] According to one embodiment, the breakage prevention structure of the flexible display (720) described in relation to FIGS. 8 to 26 can be applied to various types of foldable electronic devices or flexible electronic devices.

[0185] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 27, a multi-foldable electronic device (700) may include a first housing portion (711), a second housing portion (712), a third housing portion (713), and a fourth housing portion (714). The second housing portion (712) may be positioned on one side of the first housing portion (711), the third housing portion (713) may be positioned on the other side of the first housing portion (711), and the fourth housing portion (714) may be positioned on one side of the second housing portion (712). The first housing portion (711), the second housing portion (712), the third housing portion (713), and the fourth housing portion (714) may each be rotatably coupled with respect to an adjacent housing portion. The flexible display (720) may be disposed on the first housing portion (711), the second housing portion (712), the third housing portion (713), and the fourth housing portion (714). A protective member (not shown) may be disposed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display (720) and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display (720). A cap member (not shown) may be disposed between the first housing portion (711) and the second housing portion (712), between the first housing portion (711) and the third housing portion (713), and between the second housing portion (712) and the fourth housing portion (714).

[0186] According to one embodiment, the boundary portion (B) between the edge (E) formed in a direction parallel to the folding axis at the edge of the fourth housing portion (714) and the corner portion (C) formed at both ends of the edge (E) may be positioned outside the inner edge of each of the portion of the protective member positioned in the first direction (+X direction) parallel to the folding axis and the portion of the protective member positioned in the second direction (-X direction) opposite to the first direction (+X direction) in a direction parallel to the folding axis (e.g., first direction (+X direction) and / or second direction (-X direction)). Additionally, the boundary portion (B) of the fourth housing portion (714) may be positioned outside the inner edge of each of the portion positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side and the portion positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side of the cap member, in a direction parallel to the folding axis (F) (e.g., the first direction (+X direction) and / or the second direction (-X direction)). By doing so, while the foldable housing (710) is being folded or unfolded, or while the multi-foldable electronic device (700) is in a folded state, the edge of the fourth housing portion (714) may be supported by the protective member and / or the cap member so as not to come into contact with the flexible display (720), thereby preventing or mitigating damage to the flexible display (720).

[0187] According to one embodiment, the boundary portion (B') between the edge (E') formed in a direction parallel to the folding axis at the edge of the third housing portion (713) and the corner portion (C') formed at both ends of the edge (E') may be positioned outside the inner edge of each of the portion of the protective member positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side and the portion of the protective member positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side. Additionally, the boundary portion (B') of the third housing portion (713) may be positioned outside the inner edge of each of the portion of the cap member positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side and the portion of the cap member positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side, in a direction parallel to the folding axis (F) (e.g., first direction (+X direction) and / or second direction (-X direction)). Through this, while the multi-foldable housing (710) is being folded or unfolded, or in the folded state of the multi-foldable electronic device (700), the edge of the third housing portion is supported by a protective member so that it does not come into contact with the flexible display (720), thereby preventing or mitigating damage to the flexible display (720).

[0188] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 28, the flexible electronic device (800) may be configured to be flexible. For example, the flexible electronic device (800) may include a housing (810) comprising a flexible material, a flexible display (820) placed on the housing (810), and a protective member (not shown) placed in an edge area of ​​the flexible display (820) and configured to cover the edge of the flexible display (820).

[0189] According to one embodiment, the boundary portion (B) between the edge (E), which is one side edge of the housing (810), and the corner portion (C) formed at both ends of the edge (E) may be positioned outside the inner edge of the angle between the portion positioned on the first direction (+X direction) side of the protective member and the portion positioned on the second direction (-X direction) side of the protective member.

[0190] According to one embodiment, with reference to FIG. 29, a multi-foldable electronic device (900) may include a plurality of housing portions (910a). The plurality of housing portions (910a) may be configured to rotate relative to adjacent housing portions (910a). The multi-foldable electronic device (900) may be deformed to be rolled into a roll shape as the plurality of housing portions (910a) rotate. A flexible display (not shown) may be placed across the plurality of housing portions (910a) and may be bent during the rolling process of the plurality of housing portions (910a). A protective member (not shown) may be placed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display.

[0191] According to one embodiment, the boundary portion (not shown) between the edge (not shown) that constitutes one end of the housing portion (910a) among the plurality of housing portions (910a) and the corner portion (not shown) that is positioned at both ends of the edge may be positioned outside the inner edge of each of the portion positioned in the first direction (+X direction) of the protective member and the portion positioned in the second direction (-X direction) of the protective member.

[0192] A multi-foldable electronic device comprises a first housing portion, a second housing portion connected to one side of the first housing portion and rotatably connected with respect to the first housing portion, and a third housing portion connected to the other side of the first housing portion and rotatably connected with respect to the first housing portion. The multi-foldable electronic device may be classified into an out-fold type multi-foldable electronic device in which the second housing portion and the third housing portion rotate in the same direction relative to the first housing portion, and an in-fold type multi-foldable electronic device in which the second housing portion and the third housing portion rotate in opposite directions relative to the first housing portion. An in-fold type multi-foldable electronic device may be understood as having a structure in which both the second housing portion and the third housing portion rotate toward one side of the first housing portion.

[0193] In an in-fold type multi-foldable electronic device, a situation may occur where the second housing portion and the third housing portion interfere with each other during the folding process. For example, a situation may occur where the edge of the second housing portion is adjacent to or contacts the flexible display portion of the third housing portion, or where the edge of the third housing portion is adjacent to or contacts the flexible display portion of the second housing portion.

[0194] Additionally, in an in-fold type multi-foldable electronic device, a second housing portion may be disposed between a first housing portion and a third housing portion in a folded state. In the folded state of such an in-fold type multi-foldable electronic device, if an external impact, such as a drop, is applied, the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion may twist relative to each other, and a situation may occur in which the edge of the second housing portion comes into contact with or is adjacent to a flexible display disposed in the folding area between the first housing portion and the third housing portion.

[0195] In conventional multi-foldable electronic devices, a structure is not provided to prevent contact between the edge of the housing portion and the flexible display while the multi-foldable electronic device is being folded or unfolded, or when the multi-foldable electronic device is in a folded state, so a problem may occur in which the flexible display is damaged.

[0196] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure is to provide a structure that can prevent or mitigate contact between the edge of a housing portion and a flexible display while the multi-foldable electronic device is being folded or unfolded, or when the multi-foldable electronic device is in a folded state, thereby preventing or mitigating damage to the flexible display.

[0197] The problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0198] A multi-foldable electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can prevent or mitigate damage to a flexible display through a structure that prevents or mitigates contact between the edge of a housing portion and the flexible display while the multi-foldable electronic device is being folded or unfolded, or when the multi-foldable electronic device is in a folded state.

[0199] 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 from the description below.

[0200] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a foldable housing (310; 410; 510; 610) comprising a first housing portion (311; 411), a second housing portion (312; 512; 612) rotatably connected to one side of the first housing portion toward one surface of the first housing portion, and a third housing portion (313; 413; 513; 613) rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing portion toward the one surface of the first housing portion.

[0201] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first hinge assembly (HG1) configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion around a first folding axis (F1) located between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.

[0202] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second hinge assembly (HG2) configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the third housing portion around a second folding axis (F2) located between the first housing portion and the third housing portion.

[0203] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (320; 420; 520; 620) disposed on the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion.

[0204] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a protective member (330; 530; 630) disposed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display.

[0205] The protective member of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a third protective member (333; 533; 633) disposed in the third housing portion.

[0206] When the edge of the second housing portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is adjacent to a portion of the third housing portion of the flexible display while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the third protective member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby preventing damage to the flexible display.

[0207] The second housing portion (312; 512) of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge (3121; 5121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (3124; 5124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (3125; 5125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0208] The first boundary portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE1) of each of the portion (333a; 533a) of the third protective member (333; 533) facing a first direction parallel to the second folding axis and the portion (333b; 533b) of the third protective member facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0209] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may further include a second cap member (350; 450; 550; 650) which is disposed in a second folding region (FA2) that extends parallel to the second folding axis between the second housing portion and the third housing portion, disposed in an edge region of the flexible display, and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display.

[0210] In a folding state of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion are sequentially stacked, when the alignment of the foldable housing is twisted by an external force, the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the second cap member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby preventing damage to the flexible display.

[0211] The second housing portion (312; 512) of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge (3121; 5121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (3124; 5124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (3125; 5125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0212] The first boundary portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0213] The second cap member of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fixed portion (351; 451) disposed between the edge of the flexible display and the edge of the foldable housing, and a cover portion (352; 452) fixed to the side of the flexible display of the fixed portion and extended in a direction intersecting the second folding axis and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display.

[0214] The second housing portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0215] The first boundary portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the cover portion in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0216] The fixed portion (451) of a multi-foldable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a body portion (4511) disposed between the edges of the flexible display (420) and the foldable housing (410), and a flange portion (4512) extending from the body portion toward the flexible display and disposed on the cover portion (452).

[0217] The second housing portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0218] The first boundary portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside at least one of the inner edge (IE3-1) of the flange portion or the inner edge (IE3-2) of the cover portion in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0219] At least a portion of the upper surface of the portion disposed in the second folding area among the cover portions of the multi-foldable electronic device (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be disposed at a height corresponding to the upper surface of the flange portion.

[0220] The second housing portion (612) of a multi-foldable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge (6121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (6124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (6125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0221] The first boundary portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned inwardly from the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member (650) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0222] In the folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when an external force is applied to the multi-foldable electronic device and the first corner portion comes into contact with the second cap member, the first corner portion is supported by the second cap member so that the first edge can be separated from the flexible display (620).

[0223] The third protective member of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a third protective body portion (3331) disposed between the edge of the flexible display and the third housing portion, and a third protective flange portion (3332) extending from the third protective body portion toward the flexible display and configured to cover the flexible display at least partially.

[0224] The protective member of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second protective member (332; 532) disposed in the second housing portion.

[0225] When the edge of the third housing portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is adjacent to a portion of the second housing portion of the flexible display while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, the edge of the third housing portion may be supported by the second protective member and may not come into contact with the flexible display.

[0226] The third housing portion (313; 413; 513) of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second edge (3131; 5131) facing away from the second folding axis, a second corner portion (3134; 5134) formed at both ends of the second edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the third housing portion, and a second boundary portion (3135; 5135) which is a boundary between the second edge and the second corner portion.

[0227] The second boundary portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE2) of each of the portion (332a; 532a) of the second protective member (332; 532) facing a first direction parallel to the first folding axis and the portion (332b; 532b) of the second protective member facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, in a direction parallel to the first folding axis.

[0228] The second housing portion (512) of a multi-foldable electronic device (500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge (5121) facing away from the first folding axis and a bumper portion (560) protruding from the first edge in a direction away from the first folding axis and comprising a flexible material.

[0229] The second housing portion (612) of a multi-foldable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge (6121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (6124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (6125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first boundary portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (600) may be positioned inwardly from the inner edge (IE1) of the third protective member (633) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0231] When the first corner portion comes into contact with the third protective member while the foldable housing of the multi-foldable electronic device (600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is being folded or unfolded, the first corner portion is supported by the third protective member so that the first edge can be separated from the flexible display.

[0232] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a foldable housing (310; 410; 510; 610) comprising a first housing portion (311; 411), a second housing portion (312; 512; 612) rotatably connected to one side of the first housing portion toward one surface of the first housing portion, and a third housing portion (313; 413; 513; 613) rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing portion toward the one surface of the first housing portion.

[0233] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first hinge assembly (HG1) configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion around a first folding axis (F1) located between the first housing portion and the second housing portion.

[0234] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second hinge assembly (HG2) configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the third housing portion around a second folding axis (F2) located between the first housing portion and the third housing portion.

[0235] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible display (320; 420; 520; 620) disposed on the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion.

[0236] A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second cap member (350; 450; 550; 650) disposed in an edge region of the flexible display in a second folding region (FA2) that extends parallel to the second folding axis between the second housing portion and the third housing portion, and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge region of the flexible display.

[0237] In a folding state of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in which the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion are sequentially stacked, when the alignment of the foldable housing is twisted by an external force, the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the second cap member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby preventing damage to the flexible display.

[0238] The second housing portion (312; 512) of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge (3121; 5121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (3124; 5124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (3125; 5125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0239] The first boundary portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0240] The second cap member of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a fixed portion (351; 451) disposed between the edge of the flexible display and the edge of the foldable housing, and a cover portion (352; 452) fixed to the side of the flexible display of the fixed portion and extended in a direction intersecting the second folding axis and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display.

[0241] The second housing portion of a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first edge facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion.

[0242] The first boundary portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the cover portion in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

[0243] The cover portion of the multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a flexible material.

[0244] Although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0245] Although the present disclosure has been described by way of example with respect to one embodiment, it should be understood that the embodiment is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. It will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various changes in form and detailed configuration may be made without departing from the whole context of the present disclosure, including the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. In a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600), A foldable housing (310; 410; 510; 610) comprising a first housing portion (311; 411), a second housing portion (312; 512; 612) rotatably connected to one side of the first housing portion toward one surface of the first housing portion, and a third housing portion (313; 413; 513; 613) rotatably connected to the other side of the first housing portion toward the one surface of the first housing portion; A first hinge assembly (HG1) configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the second housing portion around a first folding axis (F1) located between the first housing portion and the second housing portion; A second hinge assembly (HG2) configured to rotatably connect the first housing portion and the third housing portion around a second folding axis (F2) located between the first housing portion and the third housing portion; A flexible display (320; 420; 520; 620) disposed on the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion; and It includes a protective member (330; 530; 630) disposed along at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display, and The above protective member includes a third protective member (333; 533; 633) disposed in the third housing portion, and A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) in which, while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, the edge of the second housing portion is adjacent to the portion disposed in the third housing portion of the flexible display, and the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the third protective member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby suppressing damage to the flexible display.

2. In Paragraph 1, The second housing portion (312; 512) comprises a first edge (3121; 5121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (3124; 5124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (3125; 5125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion. The above-mentioned first boundary portion is a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) positioned outside the inner edge (IE1) of each of the portion (333a; 533a) of the third protective member (333; 533) facing a first direction parallel to the second folding axis and the portion (333b; 533b) of the third protective member facing a second direction opposite to the first direction, in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, It further includes a second cap member (350; 450; 550; 650) which is disposed in a second folding region (FA2) that extends parallel to the second folding axis between the second housing portion and the third housing portion, disposed in an edge region of the flexible display, and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge of the flexible display. A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) in which, when the alignment of the foldable housing is twisted by an external force in a folded state in which the first housing portion, the second housing portion, and the third housing portion are sequentially stacked, the edge of the second housing portion is supported by the second cap member and does not come into contact with the flexible display, thereby suppressing damage to the flexible display.

4. In Paragraph 3, The second housing portion (312; 512) comprises a first edge (3121; 5121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (3124; 5124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (3125; 5125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion. The first boundary portion is a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

5. In Paragraph 3 or 4, The second cap member comprises a fixed portion (351; 451) disposed between the edge of the flexible display and the foldable housing, and a cover portion (352; 452) fixed to the side of the flexible display of the fixed portion, extending in a direction intersecting the second folding axis and configured to cover at least a portion of the edge area of ​​the flexible display. (300; 400; 500; 600).

6. In Paragraph 5, The second housing portion comprises a first edge facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion. The first boundary portion is a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) positioned outside the inner edge (IE3) of the cover portion in a direction parallel to the second folding axis.

7. In Paragraph 5 or 6, The above fixed portion (451) comprises a body portion (4511) disposed between the edges of the flexible display (420) and the foldable housing (410), and a flange portion (4512) extending from the body portion toward the flexible display and disposed on the cover portion (452), forming a multi-foldable electronic device (400).

8. In Paragraph 7, The second housing portion comprises a first edge facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion. The above first boundary portion is positioned outside of at least one of the inner edge (IE3-1) of the flange portion or the inner edge (IE3-2) of the cover portion in a direction parallel to the second folding axis, in a multi-foldable electronic device (400).

9. In Paragraph 7 or 8, A multi-foldable electronic device (400) in which at least a portion of the upper surface of the portion of the cover portion disposed in the second folding area is disposed at a height corresponding to the upper surface of the flange portion.

10. In Paragraph 3, The second housing portion (612) comprises a first edge (6121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (6124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (6125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion. The first boundary portion is positioned inwardly from the inner edge (IE3) of the second cap member (650) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis, and In the folding state of the multi-foldable electronic device (600), when an external force is applied to the multi-foldable electronic device and the first corner portion comes into contact with the second cap member, the first corner portion is supported by the second cap member and the first edge is separated from the flexible display (620).

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 10, The above-described third protective member comprises a third protective body portion (3331) disposed between the edge of the flexible display and the third housing portion, and a third protective flange portion (3332) extending from the third protective body portion toward the flexible display and configured to cover the flexible display at least partially. This describes a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600).

12. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 11, The above protective member includes a second protective member (332; 532) disposed in the second housing portion, and A multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500; 600) in which, while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, the edge of the third housing portion is adjacent to the portion disposed in the second housing portion of the flexible display, and the edge of the third housing portion is supported by the second protective member and does not come into contact with the flexible display.

13. In Paragraph 12, The third housing portion (313; 413; 513) comprises a second edge (3131; 5131) facing away from the second folding axis, a second corner portion (3134; 5134) formed at both ends of the second edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the third housing portion, and a second boundary portion (3135; 5135) which is a boundary between the second edge and the second corner portion. The second boundary portion is a multi-foldable electronic device (300; 400; 500) positioned outside the inner edge (IE2) of each of the second protective member (332; 532) facing a first direction parallel to the first folding axis (332a; 532a) and the second protective member facing a second direction opposite to the first direction (332b; 532b), in a direction parallel to the first folding axis.

14. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 13, The above second housing portion (512) comprises a first edge (5121) facing away from the first folding axis and a bumper portion (560) protruding from the first edge in a direction away from the first folding axis and comprising a flexible material.

15. In Paragraph 1, The second housing portion (612) comprises a first edge (6121) facing away from the first folding axis, a first corner portion (6124) formed at both ends of the first edge and having a rounded shape when viewed from the front of the second housing portion, and a first boundary portion (6125) which is a boundary between the first edge and the first corner portion. The first boundary portion is positioned inwardly from the inner edge (IE1) of the third protective member (633) in a direction parallel to the second folding axis, and A multi-foldable electronic device (600) in which, when the first corner portion contacts the third protective member while the foldable housing is being folded or unfolded, the first corner portion is supported by the third protective member so that the first edge is separated from the flexible display.

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