Foldable electronic device comprising protective member

Abstract

This electronic device comprises: a housing including a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part; a first hinge assembly; a second hinge assembly; a flexible display including a first folding part that is out-folded and a second folding part that is in-folded; a protective member; a first magnet member in the third housing part; and a second magnet member in the second housing part. In a first state, the electronic device is folded by the first hinge assembly and folded by the second hinge assembly, and an attractive force acts between the first magnet member and the second magnet member. The protective member surrounds the first folding part in the first state, and the distance between the first magnet member and the second magnet member is a first distance. As the protective member is pressurized toward the inside of the third housing part, the first magnet member may move so that the distance from the second magnet member becomes a second distance.

Description

Foldable electronic device including a protective member

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a foldable electronic device comprising a protective member.

[0002] Electronic devices are being developed in portable or wearable forms to improve mobility and accessibility. These electronic devices are becoming lighter and thinner for ease of portability and are evolving for ease of use.

[0003] For example, foldable electronic devices equipped with a flexible display are gaining popularity as electronic devices that satisfy consumer preferences because they provide a relatively larger screen than conventional bar-type electronic devices, while reducing in size when folded to improve portability.

[0004] Such a foldable electronic device includes a flexible display and a housing, and each part within the housing and the flexible display are connected by a hinge assembly, and each part of the housing can be rotated within a specified range according to user operation. Through the process of rotating each part of the housing, the electronic device can be switched from a folded state to an unfolded state or from an unfolded state to a folded state.

[0005] The information described above may be provided as related art for the purpose of aiding understanding of the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the foregoing may be applied as prior art in relation to the present disclosure.

[0006] A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part.A first housing part includes a first surface and a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, a second housing part includes a second surface and a fifth surface facing in a direction opposite to the second surface, and a third housing part includes a third surface and a sixth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface; a first hinge assembly may be included to rotatably connect the first housing part and the second housing part, and a second hinge assembly may be included to rotatably connect the second housing part and the third housing part; a flexible display disposed across the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface may be included, and the flexible display may include a first folding portion that is folded outward by the first hinge assembly and a second folding portion that is folded inward by the second hinge assembly; a protective member protruding through an opening formed in an edge portion facing in a direction opposite to the second hinge assembly in the third housing part may be included, and a first It may include a magnetic member and a second magnetic member disposed adjacent to a second display area inside a second housing part, and while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, the foldable electronic device is folded by a first hinge assembly so that a fourth side and a fifth side face each other, and the foldable electronic device is folded by a second hinge assembly so that a second side and a third side face each other, and the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are arranged so that an attractive force acts between them while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, and the protective member protrudes to wrap at least a part of the first folding portion while the foldable electronic device is in a first state, and the distance between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member is a first distance, and as the protective member receives a pressing force toward the inside of the third housing part in the first state, the first magnetic member may be moved by the protective member so that the distance from the second magnetic member becomes a second distance.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the appearance of a foldable electronic device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the appearance of a foldable electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the internal structure of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating the operation of a protective member for protecting a first folding portion in which a flexible display is outfolded when the state of a foldable electronic device changes, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of a protective member within a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the placement position of a protective member within a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which the state of a foldable electronic device changes as a protective member according to one embodiment receives force from a user.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating the movement of protective members and magnetic members according to the state of a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating the movement path of a protective member according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the positions in which magnetic members are arranged inside a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the paths in which the magnetic members move in each state, and the effects thereof.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the location where a magnetic member is placed inside a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a foldable electronic device including a latch that holds the movement of a support member according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the structure of a latch included in a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the process in which a foldable electronic device changes from a first state to a third state by holding the position of a support member according to one embodiment by a latch.

[0021] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating the process of a foldable electronic device changing from a third state to a first state by moving the components of the foldable electronic device according to one embodiment by means of a latch.

[0022] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing an embodiment in which a protruding part is disposed on a second housing part in one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a specific process in which, in one embodiment, as the state of the foldable electronic device changes, a protrusion placed in the second housing part moves so that the protective member moves toward the outside of the third housing part.

[0024] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the process in which the attractive force between the first magnet member and the second magnet member changes into a repulsive force by moving the first magnet member as the protective member moves in a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining the process in which a protective member is rotated by a user and moves toward the interior of a third housing in a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the process of a foldable electronic device changing from a second state to a first state as, in one embodiment, the protective member is moved and rotated from the inside to the outside of the third housing part by a user.

[0027] FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the movement path of a first magnetic member and the process of change of magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member accordingly, when a protective member is rotated by a user and positioned to move toward the interior of a third housing part in a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating the movement path of a first magnetic member and the process of change of magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member accordingly, when a protective member is rotated by a user and positioned to move toward the interior of a third housing part in a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating various methods of arranging a protective member in a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the arrangement positions of components including a plurality of protective members within a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating the process of a foldable electronic device changing its state as it receives force from a user when the foldable electronic device according to one embodiment includes a plurality of protective members.

[0032] FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the location where a magnetic member is placed inside a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 27 is an exemplary drawing showing an embodiment in which a button is placed on a protective member or a third housing part in a foldable electronic device.

[0034] FIG. 28 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0035] In relation to the description of the drawings, the same or similar reference numerals may be used for identical or similar components.

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0037] In the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device (100) may mean an electronic device that can be folded or unfolded.

[0038] In the present disclosure, out-folding may mean a case where a foldable electronic device (100) including a flexible display (160) is folded such that the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) faces outward from the foldable electronic device (100).

[0039] In the present disclosure, in-folding may mean that a foldable electronic device (100) including a flexible display (160) is folded so that different parts within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) face each other.

[0040] In the present disclosure, the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100) may be a state in which each foldable part of the foldable electronic device (100) is folded by a hinge assembly (140, 150) within the foldable electronic device (100). For example, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), each foldable part of the flexible display (160) may be folded.

[0041] In the present disclosure, a second state (102) of a foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which at least some of the foldable parts by a hinge assembly (140, 150) within the foldable electronic device (100) are partially folded. For example, in the second state (102) of the foldable electronic device (100), at least some of the foldable parts of a flexible display (160) may be partially folded. For example, the second state (102) may be a state between a first state (101) and a third state (103).

[0042] In the present disclosure, the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100) may be a state in which each part that can be folded by the hinge assembly (140, 150) within the foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded. For example, in the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100), each part that can be folded of the flexible display (160) may be unfolded.

[0043] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings for explaining the structure of a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0044] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a foldable housing (105), a first hinge assembly (140), a second hinge assembly (150), a flexible display (160), and a camera (180).

[0045] According to one embodiment, the foldable housing (105) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), and a third housing part (130). The first housing part (110) may include a first surface (111) and a fourth surface (114) facing in the opposite direction to the first surface (111). The second housing part (120) may include a second surface (122) and a fifth surface (125) facing in the opposite direction to the second surface. The third housing part (130) may include a third surface (133) and a sixth surface (136) facing in the opposite direction to the third surface.

[0046] The first housing part (110) may be rotatably connected to the second housing part (120) by a first hinge assembly (140). For example, the first hinge assembly (140) may be positioned between the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). The third housing part (130) may be rotatably connected to the second housing part (120) by a second hinge assembly (150). For example, the second hinge assembly (150) may be positioned between the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). The foldable electronic device (100) may be folded or unfolded by rotating the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), or the third housing part (130) by the first hinge assembly (140) or the second hinge assembly (150).

[0047] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may be folded or unfolded by at least one of a first hinge assembly (140) or a second hinge assembly (150). The flexible display (160) may be folded or unfolded by at least one of a first hinge assembly (140) or a second hinge assembly (150). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may be folded by the first hinge assembly (140) by rotating the first housing part (110) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) through the first hinge assembly (140). For example, the flexible display (160) may be folded by the first hinge assembly (140) by rotating the first housing part (110) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) through the first hinge assembly (140). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) by rotating the first housing part (110) away from the second housing part (120) through the first hinge assembly (140). For example, the flexible display (160) can be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) by rotating the first housing part (110) away from the second housing part (120) through the first hinge assembly (140). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded by the second hinge assembly (150) by rotating the third housing part (130) towards the second housing part (120) through the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the flexible display (160) can be folded by the second hinge assembly (150) by rotating the third housing part (130) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) through the second hinge assembly (150).For example, the flexible display (160) can be unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150) by rotating the third housing part (130) away from the second housing part (120) through the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the flexible display (160) can be unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150) by rotating the third housing part (130) away from the second housing part (120) through the second hinge assembly (150).

[0048] According to one embodiment, a hinge assembly (251, 252) may be located on a side portion of the second housing part (120). For example, a first hinge assembly (140) connecting the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) may be located on one side of the second housing part (120), and a second hinge assembly (150) connecting the third housing part (130) and the second housing part (120) may be located on the other side of the second housing part (120). By means of the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150), at least one of the first housing part (110) or the third housing part (130) may be rotated relative to the second housing part (120).

[0049] For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may be folded outward by at least one of the first hinge assembly (140) or the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may be folded inward by at least one of the first hinge assembly (140) or the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may be folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150).

[0050] For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded by the first hinge assembly (140) by rotating the first housing part (110) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) by the first hinge assembly (140). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded out by the first hinge assembly (140) by rotating the first housing part (110) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) by the first hinge assembly (140). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded out by rotating the fourth side (114) and the fifth side (125) so that they approach each other by the first hinge assembly (140).

[0051] For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded by the second hinge assembly (150) by rotating the third housing part (130) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) by the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) by rotating the third housing part (130) so that it approaches the second housing part (120) by the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can be folded inward by rotating the second surface (122) and the third surface (133) so that they approach each other by the second hinge assembly (150).

[0052] According to one embodiment, the rotation radius of the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) rotated by the first hinge assembly (140) may be formed to be the same as the rotation radius of the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) rotated by the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the first hinge assembly (140) may include a plate having the same area and facing in the opposite direction to the plate of the second hinge assembly (150).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the flexible display (160) may be disposed on one side of the foldable housing (105). The flexible display (160) may be disposed across one side of the first housing part (110), one side of the second housing part (120), and one side of the third housing part (130). For example, the flexible display (160) may be disposed across the first surface (111) of the first housing part (110), the second surface (122) of the second housing part (120), and the third surface (133) of the third housing part (130). For example, the flexible display (160) may be disposed to cross at least a portion of the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150). The flexible display (160) can be folded or unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150).

[0054] In one embodiment, the flexible display (160) may include a first display portion (161) corresponding to a first surface (111), a second display portion (162) corresponding to a second surface (122), and a third display portion (163) corresponding to a third surface (133). For example, the first display portion (161) may be a portion disposed in a first housing part (110) within the flexible display (160). For example, the second display portion (162) may be a portion disposed in a second housing part (120) within the flexible display (160). For example, the third display portion (163) may be a portion disposed in a third housing part (130) within the flexible display (160).

[0055] In one embodiment, the flexible display (160) may include a first folding portion (164) (e.g., a first folding region) that is out-folded by a first hinge assembly (140). The first folding portion (164) may be located in a portion connecting the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162). The first folding portion (164) may be located between the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162). As the foldable electronic device (100) is out-folded, the first folding portion (164) of the flexible display (160) may be bent or folded. As the foldable electronic device (100) is outfolded by the first hinge assembly (140), the first folding portion (164) can be bent or folded so that the area corresponding to the first folding portion (164) within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) faces the outside of the foldable electronic device (100). As the first folding portion (164) is outfolded by the first hinge assembly (140), the fourth side (114) and the fifth side (125) can face each other. As the first folding portion (164) is outfolded by the first hinge assembly (140), the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) can face in opposite directions. As the foldable electronic device (100) is outfolded by the first hinge assembly (140), the area corresponding to the first folding portion (164) within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) can be bent toward the outside of the foldable electronic device (100). For example, the first folding portion (164) may be outfolded so that the area corresponding to the first folding portion (164) is bent toward the outside of the foldable electronic device (100), and the first folding portion (164) may not be covered by other parts of the foldable electronic device (100).For example, a UI can be displayed through the first folding portion (164) when the first folding portion (164) is not covered by another part of the foldable electronic device (100). For example, at least one of a button, a notification, or an interface set by a user can be displayed through the first folding portion (164) when the first folding portion (164) is not covered by another part of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0056] By unfolding the first folding portion (164) by the first hinge assembly (140), the first surface (111) and the second surface (122) can be made to face in parallel directions. By unfolding the first folding portion (164) by the first hinge assembly (140), the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) can be made to face in parallel directions.

[0057] In one embodiment, the flexible display (160) may include a second folding portion (165) (e.g., a second folding region) that is in-folded by a second hinge assembly (150). The second folding portion (165) may be located in a portion connecting the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163). The second folding portion (165) may be located between the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163). As the foldable electronic device (100) is in-folded, the second folding portion (165) of the flexible display (160) may be bent or folded. By folding the foldable electronic device (100) inwardly by the second hinge assembly (150), the second folding portion (165) can be bent or folded so that different parts face each other within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160). By folding the second folding portion (165) inwardly by the second hinge assembly (150), the second surface (122) and the third surface (133) can be made to face each other. By folding the second folding portion (165) inwardly by the second hinge assembly (150), the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) can be made to face each other.

[0058] By unfolding the second folding part (165) by the second hinge assembly (150), the second surface (122) and the third surface (133) can be made to face in parallel directions. By unfolding the second folding part (165) by the second hinge assembly (150), the second display part (162) and the third display part (163) can be made to face in parallel directions.

[0059] According to one embodiment, the camera (180) may be disposed on one side of the third housing part (130). For example, the camera (180) may be disposed on the other side of the third housing part (130) where the flexible display (160) is disposed. There may be a plurality of cameras (180). For example, the cameras (180) may include a first camera having a wide-angle field of view, a second camera having a standard field of view, and a third camera having a telephoto field of view, but are not limited thereto. Also, for example, the location where the camera (180) is disposed is not limited to the third housing part (130).

[0060] According to one embodiment, the button (190) may be placed on the third housing part (130). For example, the button (190) may be placed on the side opposite to the side where the third housing part (130) is joined to the second hinge assembly (150). By placing the button (190) on the third housing part (130), the method of operation can be consistent because the hand pressing the button (190) is the same regardless of whether the electronic device is folded or unfolded. The button (190) can receive user input regarding a function to be performed by the foldable electronic device (100).

[0061] Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 1, the structure of the foldable electronic device when it is in a first state (101) will be described, with reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the foldable electronic device when it is in a third state (103) will be described, and with reference to FIG. 3, the internal structure of the foldable device of the present disclosure will be described.

[0062] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing the appearance of a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101) according to one embodiment.

[0063] Referring to FIG. 1, a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100) may include a state in which the foldable electronic device (100) is folded by a first hinge assembly (140) and folded by a second hinge assembly (150). For example, in the first state (101), a third housing part (130) may be arranged to overlap with the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). For example, in the first state (101), the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) may be arranged to overlap each other.

[0064] In one embodiment, the first folding portion (164) can be bent or folded so that the area corresponding to the first folding portion (164) within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) faces outward from the foldable electronic device (100) by the first hinge assembly (140). By the first folding portion (164) being outwardly folded by the first hinge assembly (140), the fourth side (114) and the fifth side (125) can face each other. By the first folding portion (164) being outwardly folded by the first hinge assembly (140), the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) can face in opposite directions.

[0065] In one embodiment, the second folding portion (165) can be bent or folded so that different parts face each other within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) by being folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) of the foldable electronic device (100). By being folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) of the second folding portion (165), the second surface (122) and the third surface (133) can face each other. By being folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) of the second folding portion (165), the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) can face each other.

[0066] For example, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), the first folding part (164) can be bent so that the area corresponding to the first folding part (164) within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) faces outwardly by the first hinge assembly (140), and the second folding part (165) can be bent so that different parts within the display area of ​​the flexible display (160) face each other by being folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150). In the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the first folding part (164) is folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) so that the fourth side (114) and the fifth side (125) face each other, and the second folding part (165) is folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) so that the second side (122) and the third side (133) face each other. In the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the first folding part (164) is folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) so that the first display part (161) and the second display part (162) face each other, and the second folding part (165) is folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) so that the second display part (162) and the third display part (163) can face each other.

[0067] For example, in the first state (101), the first display portion (161) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may face the first direction, and the second display portion (162) may face the second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in a first state (101), a second housing part (120) may be located between a first housing part (110) and a third housing part (130).

[0069] For example, the state of the foldable electronic device (100) in the third state (103) can be changed to the first state (101) by folding the foldable electronic device (100) by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the state of the foldable electronic device (100) in the third state (103) can be changed to the first state (101) by folding the first folding part (164) outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and folding the second folding part (165) inward by the second hinge assembly (150).

[0070] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing the appearance of a foldable electronic device in a third state (103) according to one embodiment.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 2, a third state (103) of a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a state in which the foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded by a first hinge assembly (140) and unfolded by a second hinge assembly (150). For example, in the third state (103) in which the foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150), the first housing part (110), the second housing part (120), and the third housing part (130) may be arranged substantially parallel. For example, in the third state (103) in which the foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded, the first display part (161), the second display part (162), and the third display part (163) of the flexible display (160) may be arranged substantially parallel. For example, in a third state (103) in which the foldable electronic device (100) is unfolded, the first display portion (161), the second display portion (162), and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be positioned to face a first direction (e.g., the +z axis direction).

[0072] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) can be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150). For example, at least one of the second housing part (120) or the third housing part (130) can be rotated relative to each other by the second hinge assembly (150). For example, at least one of the first housing part (110) or the second housing part (120) can be rotated relative to each other by the first hinge assembly (140).

[0073] In one embodiment, as the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) are rotated by the first hinge assembly (140), the first display part (161) and the second display part (162) of the flexible display (160) may be positioned substantially parallel. For example, the first display part (161) and the second display part (162) may be positioned to face a first direction. For example, as at least one of the first housing part (110) or the second housing part (120) is rotated relative to each other by the second hinge assembly (150), the first display part (161) of the flexible display (160) may be moved away from the second display part (162). In one embodiment, the first folding portion (164) is unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140), so that the first surface (111) and the second surface (122) can face in parallel directions. The first folding portion (164) is unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140), so that the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) can face in parallel directions.

[0074] In one embodiment, as the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are rotated by the second hinge assembly (150), the second display part (162) and the third display part (163) of the flexible display (160) may be positioned substantially parallel. For example, the second display part (162) and the third display part (163) may be positioned to face a first direction. For example, as at least one of the second housing part (120) or the third housing part (130) is rotated relative to each other by the second hinge assembly (150), the second display part (162) of the flexible display (160) may be moved away from the third display part (163). In one embodiment, the second folding portion (165) is unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150), so that the second surface (122) and the third surface (133) can face in parallel directions. The second folding portion (165) is unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150), so that the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) can face in parallel directions.

[0075] For example, in the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100), the first folding part (164) is unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) is unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150), so that the first surface (111), the second surface (122), and the third surface (133) can face in parallel directions. For example, in the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100), the first folding part (164) is unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) is unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150), so that the first display part (161), the second display part (162), and the third display part (163) can face in parallel directions.

[0076] For example, the state of the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101) can be changed to the third state (103) by unfolding the foldable electronic device (100) by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the state of the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101) can be changed to the third state (103) by unfolding the first folding part (164) by the first hinge assembly (140) and unfolding the second folding part (165) by the second hinge assembly (150).

[0077] For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can go from a first state (101) through a second state (102) to a third state (103). For example, the foldable electronic device (100) can go from a third state (103) through a second state (102) to a first state (101).

[0078] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the internal structure of a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 3, in one embodiment, a foldable electronic device (100) may include a first housing part (110), a second housing part (120), a third housing part (130), a first hinge assembly (140), a second hinge assembly (150), a flexible display (160), printed circuit boards (200), flexible printed circuit boards (240), batteries (400), and covers (440).

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first hinge assembly (140) may be disposed between a first housing part (110) and a second housing part (120) and a flexible display (160). The first hinge assembly (140) may rotatably connect the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120). As the first housing part (110) or the second housing part (120) rotates by the first hinge assembly (140), the first display portion (161) or the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160) may be folded. The first hinge assembly (140) may support at least a portion of the first display portion (161) and the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160).

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second hinge assembly (150) may be disposed between a second housing part (120) and a third housing part (130) and a flexible display (160). The second hinge assembly (150) may rotatably connect the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130). As the second housing part (120) or the third housing part (130) rotates by the second hinge assembly (150), the second display portion (162) or the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) may be folded. The second hinge assembly (150) may support at least a portion of the second display portion (162) and the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160).

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device (100) may include printed circuit boards (PCBs) (200) and flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) (240). The printed circuit boards (200) and the flexible printed circuit boards (240) may electrically connect a plurality of electronic components disposed in the foldable electronic device (100).

[0083] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, printed circuit boards (200) may include a first printed circuit board (210), a second printed circuit board (220), and a third printed circuit board (230). The first printed circuit board (210) may be placed on the other side opposite to one side of the first housing part (110) on which the first display portion (161) of the flexible display (160) is placed. The second printed circuit board (220) may be placed on the other side opposite to one side of the second housing part (120) on which the second display portion (162) of the flexible display (160) is placed. The third printed circuit board (230) may be placed on the other side opposite to one side of the third housing part (130) on which the third display portion (163) of the flexible display (160) is placed.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flexible printed circuit boards (240) may include a first flexible printed circuit board (250) and a second flexible printed circuit board (260). For example, the first flexible printed circuit board (250) may electrically connect a first printed circuit board (210) placed on the other side of a first housing part (110) and a second printed circuit board (220) placed on the other side of a second housing part (120). The first flexible printed circuit board (250) may be formed of a material that can be bent by a first hinge assembly (140). For example, the second flexible printed circuit board (260) may electrically connect a second printed circuit board (220) placed on the other side of a second housing part (120) and a third printed circuit board (230) placed on the other side of a third housing part (130). The second flexible printed circuit board (260) may be formed of a material that can be bent by the second hinge assembly (150).

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a foldable electronic device (100) may include covers (440). The covers (440) form the exterior of the foldable electronic device (100) and may protect a plurality of electronic components disposed inside the foldable electronic device (100). The covers (440) may include a first cover (450), a second cover (460), and a third cover (470). The first cover (450) may be disposed to protect a first housing part (110) and electronic components disposed on the other side of the first housing part (110). The second cover (460) may be disposed to protect a second housing part (120) and electronic components disposed on the other side of the second housing part (120). The third cover (470) may be disposed to protect a third housing part (130) and electronic components disposed on the other side of the third housing part (130).

[0086] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) may include batteries (400) capable of supplying power to the foldable electronic device (100). The batteries (400) may include a first battery (410), a second battery (420), and a third battery (430). For example, the first battery (410) may be placed between a first printed circuit board (210) and a first cover (450). For example, the second battery (420) may be placed between a second printed circuit board (220) and a second cover (460). For example, the third battery (430) may be placed between a third printed circuit board (230) and a third cover (470).

[0087] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating the operation of a protective member (550) for protecting a first folding portion (164) in which a flexible display (160) is outfolded when the state of a foldable electronic device (100) changes according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0088] Referring to identification number 101, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), a protective member (550) may protrude outside the foldable electronic device (100) through an opening (138) formed in the edge portion of the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the protective member (550) may protect the first folding portion (164) where the flexible display (160) is folded out.

[0089] According to one embodiment, in a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101), a first magnetic member (131) and a second magnetic member (121) may be arranged adjacently. Accordingly, in the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101), an attractive force may be exerted between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121).

[0090] Referring to identification number 102, when the protective member (550) receives a force directed toward the interior of the third housing part (130) by a user, the protective member (550) can move into the interior of the third housing part (130). As the protective member (550) moves, the distance between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) can increase. As the distance between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) increases, the attractive force between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) can be weakened. Accordingly, the fourth folding part (164) of the flexible display (160) can begin to unfold. As the attractive force between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) weakens, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) can be moved apart and the fourth folding part (164) can be unfolded even with less force applied by the user.

[0091] Referring to identification number 103, in the third state (103), the protective member (550) may be placed inside the third housing part (130). In the third state (103), the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be maintained apart from each other.

[0092] According to one embodiment, when the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a third state (103) to a first state (101), the protective member (550) may protrude toward the outside of the foldable electronic device (100) through the opening (138), and the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be positioned adjacently again.

[0093] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining the arrangement of a protective member (550) within a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view showing the arrangement position of the protective member (550) within a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0094] A foldable electronic device (100) according to the present disclosure may include the configurations disclosed in FIGS. 2 through 4 and the configurations disclosed in FIGS. 5 through 6. The foldable electronic device (100) may omit at least one of the components or additionally include other components. For example, the foldable electronic device (100) may further include a front member (610). At least one of the components of the electronic device (100) may be identical or similar to at least one of the components of the foldable electronic device (100) of FIGS. 1 through 4, and redundant descriptions are omitted. However, it is not limited to embodiments including all configurations disclosed in FIGS. 1 through 6.

[0095] In FIG. 5, identification number 101 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101), and identification number 107 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101). Identification number 103 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a third state (103).

[0096] In one embodiment, the third housing part (130) may include an opening (138) (e.g., an opening). The opening (138) may be penetrated by a protective member (550). The opening (138) may be formed in the third housing part (130) at an edge portion in a direction opposite to the second hinge assembly (150). For example, the opening (138) may be formed in a front member (610) positioned at the edge of the third housing part (130). For example, the opening (138) may be formed between the edge portion of the third housing part (130) and the front member (610). For example, the opening (138) may be formed on a third surface (133) of the third housing part (130). For example, the opening (138) may be formed on a surface adjacent to the third surface (133) and opposite to the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130).

[0097] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a protective member (550). The protective member (550) can protect a first folding portion (164) of a flexible display (160) from impact while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a first state (101). The protective member (550) can protect the first folding portion (164) from impact applied to the first folding portion (164) on the flexible display (160) from the outside while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a first state (101). For example, the protective member (550) can protect the first folding portion (164) from external impact when the foldable electronic device (100) falls while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a first state (101). For example, when a user's force is applied to unfold the foldable electronic device (100) to change it to a third state (103) while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a first state (101), the protective member (550) can protect the first folding part (164) from the user's force applied to the first folding part (164).

[0098] A protective member (550) according to one embodiment may be positioned to protrude outside the third housing part (130) through an opening (138) formed in the third housing part (130) at an edge portion opposite to the second hinge assembly (150). The protective member (550) may be positioned to penetrate the third housing part (130) through the opening (138). The protective member (550) may be positioned to protrude from the third housing part (130) toward the outside of the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) may protrude from the third housing part (130) toward the outside of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138). For example, the protective member (550) may be positioned such that a portion of the protective member (550) is located inside the third housing part (130) and the remainder of the protective member (550) is located outside the third housing part (130).

[0099] In one embodiment, the protective member (550) may wrap around at least a portion of the first folding portion (164) in the first state (101). The protective member (550) may be positioned to surround at least a portion of the first folding portion (164) adjacent to and spaced apart from the first folding portion (164) in the first state (101). For example, the protective member (550) may include a curved surface that wraps around at least a portion of the first folding portion (164). For example, the protective member (550) may include a portion of an arc that wraps around at least a portion of the first folding portion (164) when viewed from the y-axis direction.

[0100] The protective member (550) may be positioned to apply force to the first magnetic member (131) to be described later. For example, the protective member (550) may cause the first magnetic member (131), which is supported by the support member (137), to move by applying force to the support member (137) to be described later. A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a first magnetic member (131). The first magnetic member (131) may be located inside the third housing part (130). For example, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the first magnetic member (131) may be positioned adjacent to the third surface (133) inside the third housing part (130). The first magnetic member (131) may be positioned adjacent to the third display part (163) inside the third housing part (130). The first magnetic member (131) may be positioned inside the third housing part (130), adjacent to the edge portion in the direction opposite to the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130). According to one embodiment, the first magnetic member (131) may be positioned on a support member (137) to be described later, so that the first magnetic member (131) may be moved inside the third housing part (130) as the support member (137) to be described later is moved by the protective member (550) within the third housing part (130).

[0101] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a second magnetic member (121). The second magnetic member (121) may be positioned adjacent to a second display portion (162) inside a second housing part (120). The second magnetic member (121) may be positioned adjacent to a second surface (122) inside a second housing part (120). The second magnetic member (121) may be positioned at a location where an attractive force acts with the first magnetic member (131) in a first state (101).

[0102] In one embodiment, the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) can exert an attractive force on each other in the first state (101). For example, in the first state (101), the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) may be arranged such that the parts having opposite polarities within each magnet member are closest to each other.

[0103] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a support member (137). The support member (137) may support a first magnet member (131) inside a third housing part (130). For example, the support member (137) may move inside the third housing part (130) in accordance with the movement of the protection member (550). For example, the support member (137) may be positioned to overlap at least partially with the protection member (550) when the foldable electronic device (100) is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the third surface (133) (e.g., the +z direction in FIG. 5). For example, the support member (137) may receive a force directed toward one side of the support member (137) from the protection member (550) and apply force to the first magnet member (131), thereby causing the first magnet member (131) to move. For example, the first magnetic member (131) may be disposed at one end of the support member (137). For example, the first magnetic member (131) may be disposed within the support member (137) at a portion far from the edge of the third housing part (130).

[0104] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include an elastic member (139). The elastic member (139) may cause the state of the foldable electronic device (100) to change by moving the protective member (550) inside the third housing part (130). For example, the elastic member (139) may be combined with a support member (137) to cause the protective member (550), the support member (137), and the first magnetic member (131) to move. For example, the elastic member (139) may cause the foldable electronic device (100) to change from the third state (103) to the first state (101) by moving the protective member (550) from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) by means of elasticity.

[0105] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing an example in which the state of a foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., first state (101), second state (102), third state (103)) changes as a protective member (550) according to one embodiment receives force from a user, and FIG. 8 is a drawing for explaining the movement of the protective member (550) and magnetic members (121, 131) according to the state of the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment (e.g., first state (101), second state (102), third state (103)).

[0106] Identification number 101 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101), identification number 102 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a second state (102), and identification number 103 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a third state (103).

[0107] Identification number 107 is a cross-sectional view showing the AA' cross section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101), identification number 108 is a cross-sectional view showing the BB' cross section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the second state (102), and identification number 109 is a cross-sectional view showing the CC' cross section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the third state (103).

[0108] In one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) can change from a first state (101) through a second state (102) to a third state (103).

[0109] In the first state (101), the distance between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be the first distance.

[0110] According to one embodiment, in a first state (101), the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force from a user. For example, in a first state (101), the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user in a direction toward the sixth surface (136) from the third surface (133) (e.g., the -z-axis direction of FIG. 8). For example, the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) by the user's hand.

[0111] In one embodiment, the protective member (550) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) as it receives a force (810) from the user. In one embodiment, the protective member (550) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138). According to one embodiment, as the protective member (550) receives a force (810) pressing toward the interior of the third housing part (130), the first magnet member (131) can be moved by the protective member (550). For example, as the protective member (550) moves, the support member (137) supporting the first magnet member (131) moves, thereby allowing the first magnet member (131) to move. For example, as the protective member (550) moves, the support member (137) coupled to the protective member (550) moves, thereby allowing the first magnetic member (131) supported by the support member (137) to move. For example, as the protective member (550) moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130), the support member (137) moves, and the elastic member (139) coupled to the support member (137) can be compressed. For example, the protective member (550) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) in a direction from the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136). Accordingly, as the support member (137) moves in a direction toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136), the first magnet member (131) supported by the support member (137) can move in a direction toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136). Accordingly, the elastic member (139) coupled with the support member (137) can be compressed by receiving force in a direction toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136). For example, the protective member (550) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) and in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the protective member (550).Accordingly, as the support member (137) moves in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the protection member (550), the first magnet member (131) supported by the support member (137) can move in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the protection member (550). Accordingly, the elastic member (139) coupled with the support member (137) can be compressed by receiving a force in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the protection member (550).

[0112] In one embodiment, the first magnet member (131) is moved by the protective member (550), so that the distance between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) becomes a second distance. For example, the second distance may be different from the first distance. For example, the second distance may be a greater distance than the first distance.

[0113] In one embodiment, the distance between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) changes from a first distance to a second distance, thereby weakening the magnetic attraction acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121).

[0114] For example, the second distance may be greater than the first distance. In this case, when the distance between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) is the second distance rather than the first distance, the magnetic force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) is weakened, so the attractive force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) may be weakened.

[0115] According to one embodiment, a repulsive force may be applied between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) by changing the position of the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121). For example, the magnetic force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) may change from an attractive force to a repulsive force by changing the position of the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121). A detailed description of an embodiment in which a repulsive force is applied between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) by changing the position of the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) is provided in FIG. 17, and is omitted here for convenience.

[0116] According to one embodiment, in a second state (102), the foldable electronic device (100) may receive a force (820) from the user that causes the first folding part (164) to be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) to be unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150). As the magnetic attraction acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) weakens, even a smaller force (820) may cause the part adjacent to the first hinge assembly (140) within the first housing part (110) and the second housing part (120) to be moved away from the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the first folding part (164) can be unfolded by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) can be unfolded by the second hinge assembly (150) even by a smaller force (820).

[0117] As the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101) receives a force (820) from the user that causes the first folding part (164) to unfold by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) to unfold by the second hinge assembly (150), the foldable electronic device (100) can change to the third state (103) through the second state (102).

[0118] In one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) can change from a third state (103) to a first state (101) via a second state (102).

[0119] According to one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) in the third state (103) can receive a force from a user to cause the first folding part (164) to be folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) to be folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150).

[0120] In one embodiment, as the foldable electronic device (100) receives a force from a user that causes the first folding portion (164) to be folded outward and the second folding portion (165) to be folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150), the first folding portion (164) may be at least partially folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding portion (165) may be at least partially folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150). Accordingly, the state of the foldable electronic device (100) may become a second state (102).

[0121] As the first folding part (164) is folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding part (165) is folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150), the protective member (550) can move toward the outside of the third housing part (130).

[0122] For example, in the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100), the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user. For example, in the third state (103), the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user in a direction toward the sixth side (136) from the third side (133) (e.g., the -z-axis direction of FIG. 8). For example, the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) by the user's hand.

[0123] For example, in the second state (102), the protective member (550) can move toward the inside of the third housing part (130) and then move toward the outside of the third housing part (130) as it receives a pressing force (810) from the user toward the inside of the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the protective member (550) can move to the position of the protective member (550) in the first state (101). Accordingly, the state of the foldable electronic device (100) can become the first state (101). In one embodiment, the protective member (550) can move toward the outside of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138). For example, the protective member (550) can move to the position of the protective member (550) in the first state (101) by the elasticity of the elastic member (139). For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the first magnet member (131) can be moved by moving the support member (137) that supports the first magnet member (131). For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the support member (137) that supports the first magnet member (131) can be moved by moving the support member (137), so that the protective member (550) coupled with the support member (137) can move toward the outside of the third housing part (130). For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands in the direction from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the support member (137) supporting the first magnet member (131) is moved in the direction from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133), thereby allowing the protective member (550) coupled with the support member (137) to move toward the outside of the third housing part (130).For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands in the direction toward the protective member (550) from the second hinge assembly (150) due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the support member (137) supporting the first magnet member (131) is moved in the direction toward the protective member (550) from the second hinge assembly (150), thereby allowing the protective member (550) coupled with the support member (137) to move toward the outside of the third housing part (130).

[0124] In one embodiment, the distance between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) can be a first distance as the first magnet member (131) moves by means of the elastic member (139). For example, the second distance may be different from the first distance. For example, the second distance may be a distance closer than the first distance.

[0125] In one embodiment, the distance between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) changes from a second distance to a first distance, thereby increasing the magnetic attraction acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121).

[0126] For example, the first distance may be closer than the second distance. In this case, when the distance between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) is the first distance rather than the second distance, the magnetic force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) becomes stronger, so the attractive force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) can become stronger.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) can change from a repulsive force to an attractive force by changing the position of the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121). A detailed description of the embodiment in which the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) changes from a repulsive force to an attractive force by changing the position of the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) is provided in FIG. 17 and is omitted here for convenience.

[0128] According to one embodiment, in a second state (102), the foldable electronic device (100) may receive a force from a user that causes the first folding portion (164) to be folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding portion (165) to be folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150). As the magnetic attraction acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) becomes stronger, the first folding portion (164) may be folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding portion (165) may be folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150) even by a smaller force.

[0129] As the first folding portion (164) is folded outward by the first hinge assembly (140) and the second folding portion (165) is folded inward by the second hinge assembly (150), the foldable electronic device (100) can change to a first state (101).

[0130] FIG. 9 is a drawing for explaining the movement path of a protective member (550) according to one embodiment.

[0131] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a protective member (550). The protective member (550) may be positioned to penetrate the third housing part (130) through an opening (138) and protrude from the inside of the third housing part (130) toward the outside of the third housing part (130). The protective member (550) may be positioned to apply force to the first magnet member (131). For example, the protective member (550) may have a curved shape. For example, the protective member (550) may be positioned at an angle toward the inside of the third housing part (130).

[0132] According to one embodiment, in a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101), a protective member (550) can move toward the interior of a third housing part (130) as it receives a pressing force from a user. For example, with reference to FIG. 9, a movement path (910) through which the protective member (550) can move may be formed inside the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) can move along the movement path (910) formed inside the third housing part (130) as it receives a force (810) from a user. For example, the movement path (910) may be in the shape of a curve. For example, the movement path (910) may include a portion of an arc. The movement path (910) may be a path extending from an opening (138) adjacent to an edge portion facing the opposite direction of the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130) toward a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). For example, if the protective member (550) has a shape including a curved surface that wraps around the first folding portion (164) in the first state (101), a movement path (910) may be formed forming a curved surface extending from an opening (138) adjacent to an edge portion facing the opposite direction of the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130) toward a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130).

[0133] For example, with reference to FIG. 9, the protective member (550) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) in a direction toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136). Accordingly, as the support member (137) moves toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136), the first magnetic member (131) supported by the support member (137) can move toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136). Accordingly, the elastic member (139) coupled with the support member (137) can be compressed by receiving a force in the direction toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136).

[0134] According to one embodiment, in a foldable electronic device (100), a protective member (550) can move toward the outside of a third housing part (130).

[0135] For example, in the foldable electronic device (100) of the third state (103), the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user. For example, the protective member (550) may receive a pressing force (810) from the user in a direction from the third side (133) toward the sixth side (136) (e.g., the -z-axis direction of FIG. 9).

[0136] According to one embodiment, the protective member (550) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) and then move toward the exterior of the third housing part (130) as it receives a pressing force (810) from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the protective member (550) can move to the position of the protective member (550) in the first state (101). In one embodiment, the protective member (550) can move toward the exterior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138).

[0137] For example, with reference to FIG. 9, a movement path (910) through which a protective member (550) can move may be formed inside the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) may move to the position of the protective member (550) in the first state (101) by the elasticity of the elastic member (139). For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the first magnet member (131) may move by moving the support member (137) that supports the first magnet member (131). For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the protective member (550) coupled with the support member (137) may move toward the outside of the third housing part (130). For example, as the compressed elastic member (139) expands in the direction from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) due to the elasticity of the elastic member (139), the support member (137) supporting the first magnet member (131) is moved in the direction from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133), thereby allowing the protective member (550) coupled with the support member (137) to move toward the outside of the third housing part (130).

[0138] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the positions in which magnetic members (131, 121) are arranged inside a foldable electronic device according to one embodiment, the paths in which the magnetic members (131, 121) move in each state, and the effects thereof.

[0139] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a first magnetic member (131). The first magnetic member (131) may be located inside a third housing part (130). The first magnetic member (131) may be positioned adjacent to a third surface (133) inside the third housing part (130). The first magnetic member (131) may be positioned adjacent to a third display portion (163) inside the third housing part (130). The first magnetic member (131) may be positioned adjacent to an edge portion in the direction opposite to the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130).

[0140] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a second magnetic member (121). The second magnetic member (121) may be positioned adjacent to a second display portion (162) inside a second housing part (120). The second magnetic member (121) may be positioned adjacent to a second surface (122) inside a second housing part (120). The second magnetic member (121) may be positioned at a location where an attractive force acts with the first magnetic member (131) in a first state (101).

[0141] In one embodiment, the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may exert an attractive force on each other in the first state (101). Accordingly, by counteracting the force that causes the first folding part (164) and the second folding part (165) to unfold in the first state (101), the first folding part (164) and the second folding part (165) may not unfold and the first state (101) may be maintained. For example, in the first state (101), the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be arranged so that the parts having opposite polarities within each magnetic member are closest to each other. For example, in the first state (101), the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be arranged so that the N-pole part of the first magnetic member (131) and the S-pole part of the second magnetic member (121) are closest to each other. For example, in the first state (101), the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) may be arranged such that the S pole portion of the first magnet member (131) and the N pole portion of the second magnet member (121) are closest to each other.

[0142] According to one embodiment, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), as the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) exert an attractive force on each other, the force causing the second folding portion (165) within the display (160) to unfold can be offset. Accordingly, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the foldable electronic device (100) can maintain a state in which the second folding portion (165) is not unfolded.

[0143] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing the location where a magnetic member (121, 131) is placed inside a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0144] According to one embodiment, a plurality of magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed within a foldable electronic device (100). For example, the plurality of magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed adjacent to an edge portion of a foldable housing (105). For example, the plurality of magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed inside the foldable housing (105) in a portion adjacent to a front member (610) disposed at an edge portion of the foldable housing (105). For example, the magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed inside the foldable electronic device (100) at the rear (e.g., the -z direction of FIG. 11) of the front member (610). Accordingly, the space for other components to be placed inside the foldable housing (105) can be formed more widely.

[0145] Referring to FIGS. 10 and 11, a first magnetic member (131) and a second magnetic member (121) may be included within the foldable electronic device (100). The first magnetic member (131) is disposed inside a third housing part (130), and the second magnetic member (121) is disposed inside a second housing part (120), so that the foldable electronic device (100) can exert an attractive force on each other in a first state (101).

[0146] For example, with reference to identification numbers 1110 and 1120 of FIG. 11, the first magnetic member (131) may be disposed in the edge portion facing the opposite direction to the second folding portion (165) in the third housing part (130). For example, the first magnetic member (131) may be disposed at each end portion of the edge portion facing the opposite direction to the second folding portion (165) in the third housing part (130). For example, the first magnetic member (131) may be disposed in the portion adjacent to the third surface (133) inside the third housing part (130).

[0147] For example, the second magnet member (121) may be positioned in a portion adjacent to the first hinge assembly (140) inside the foldable housing (105). For example, the second magnet member (121) may be positioned in a portion adjacent to the first hinge assembly (140) inside the second housing part (120). For example, the second magnet member (121) may be positioned in a portion adjacent to the second surface (122) inside the second housing part (120).

[0148] For example, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), parts having different polarities in each of the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be arranged adjacently. For example, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), the N-pole part of the first magnetic member (131) and the S-pole part of the second magnetic member (121) may be arranged adjacently. For example, the polarity of the part adjacent to the third surface (133) in the first magnetic member (131) and the polarity of the part adjacent to the second surface (122) in the second magnetic member (121) may have opposite polarities. For example, the part adjacent to the third surface (133) in the first magnetic member (131) may be an S-pole, and the part adjacent to the second surface (122) in the second magnetic member (121) may be an N-pole.

[0149] Accordingly, while the foldable electronic device (100) is in the first state (101), the edge portion facing the opposite direction to the second folding portion (165) in the third housing part (130) and the first hinge assembly (140) are adjacent to each other, so that the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) are close together and can exert an attractive force on each other.

[0150] According to one embodiment, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), as the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) exert an attractive force on each other, the force causing the second folding portion (165) within the display (160) to unfold can be offset. Accordingly, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the foldable electronic device (100) can maintain a state in which the second folding portion (165) is not unfolded.

[0151] According to one embodiment, a third magnetic member (113) and a fourth magnetic member (151) may be disposed inside the foldable electronic device (100) to counteract the force causing the first folding portion (164) to unfold and to prevent the first folding portion (164) from unfolding. The third magnetic member (113) may be disposed inside the first housing part (110), and the fourth magnetic member (151) may be disposed inside the second housing part. Accordingly, the foldable electronic device (100) may exert an attractive force on each other in the first state (101).

[0152] Referring to identification numbers 1110 and 1120 of FIG. 11, for example, the third magnetic member (113) may be positioned in the first housing part (110) at an edge portion facing in the opposite direction to the first folding portion (164). For example, the third magnetic member (113) may be positioned at each end portion of the edge portion facing in the opposite direction to the first folding portion (164) in the first housing part (110). For example, the third magnetic member (113) may be positioned in the interior of the first housing part (110) at a location adjacent to the fourth surface (114).

[0153] For example, with reference to identification numbers 1110 and 1120 of FIG. 11, the fourth magnet member (151) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to the second hinge assembly (150) inside the foldable housing (105). For example, the fourth magnet member (151) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to the second hinge assembly (150) inside the second housing part (120). For example, the fourth magnet member (151) may be disposed in a portion adjacent to the fifth surface (125) inside the second housing part (120).

[0154] For example, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), parts having different polarities in each of the third magnet member (113) and the fourth magnet member (151) may be arranged adjacently. For example, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), the N-pole part of the third magnet member (113) and the S-pole part of the fourth magnet member (151) may be arranged adjacently. For example, the polarity of the part adjacent to the fourth face (114) in the third magnet member (113) and the polarity of the part adjacent to the fifth face (125) in the fourth magnet member (151) may have opposite polarities. For example, the part adjacent to the fourth face (114) in the third magnet member (113) may be the S-pole, and the part adjacent to the fifth face (125) in the fourth magnet member (151) may be the N-pole.

[0155] Accordingly, while the foldable electronic device (100) is in the first state (101), the edge portion facing the opposite direction to the first folding portion (164) in the first housing part (110) and the second hinge assembly (150) are adjacent to each other, so that the third magnetic member (113) and the fourth magnetic member (151) are close together and can exert an attractive force on each other.

[0156] According to one embodiment, in a first state (101) of a foldable electronic device (100), as the third magnetic member (113) and the fourth magnetic member (151) exert an attractive force on each other, the force attempting to unfold the first folding portion (164) within the display (160) can be offset. Accordingly, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the foldable electronic device (100) can maintain a state in which the first folding portion (164) is not unfolded.

[0157] FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a foldable electronic device including a latch (1210) that holds the movement of a support member (137) according to one embodiment.

[0158] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a latch (1210). In one embodiment, the latch (1210) may be disposed inside a third housing part (130). The latch (1210) may be connected to a support member (137) to hold the movement of the support member (137) and the first magnetic member (131) supported by the support member (137). In one embodiment, the latch (1210) may be connected to the support member (137) to allow the support member (137) to move within a certain path (e.g., a path from the position of the support member (137) in the first state (101) of FIG. 14 to the position of the support member (137) in the third state (103), a path from the position of the support member (137) in the third state (103) of FIG. 15 to the position of the support member (137) in the first state (101). In one embodiment, the latch (1210) is connected to a support member (137) so that at least one of the support member (137) or the first magnetic member (131) can be fixed at a predetermined position for each state of the foldable electronic device (100) (e.g., first state (101), third state (103)).

[0159] While the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment is in a first state (101), the latch (1210) may be positioned at the rear of the support member (137) (e.g., in the -z direction of FIG. 12).

[0160] In one embodiment, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state (101) to a third state (103), the latch (1210) can guide the support member (137) to move within a certain path. Accordingly, while the state of the foldable electronic device (100) moves from the first state (101) to the third state (103), the first magnetic member (131) can be allowed to move within a certain path.

[0161] In one embodiment, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a third state (103) to a first state (101), the latch (1210) can guide the support member (137) to move within a certain path. Accordingly, while the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a third state (103) to a first state (101), the first magnet member (131) can be moved within a certain path. A detailed description regarding the method of causing at least one of the support member (137) or the first magnet member (131) to move within a certain path by the latch (1210) while the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is changing will be provided in the description of FIGS. 13 to 15, and will be omitted here for convenience.

[0162] While the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment is in a third state (103), the support member (137) may be held by the latch (1210) and fixed at the rear of the latch (1210) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 12). A detailed description of the method of fixing the support member (137) by the latch (1210) in the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100) will be provided in the description section for FIG. 13 to FIG. 15, and will be omitted here for convenience.

[0163] FIG. 13 is a drawing illustrating the structure of a latch (1210) included in a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0164] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a latch (1210). In one embodiment, a moving member (1301) may be disposed inside the latch (1210). In one embodiment, a space (1350) in which the moving member (1301) is movably disposed may be formed inside the latch (1210). In each state of the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment (e.g., first state (101), third state (103)), the moving member (1301) may be disposed at a predetermined position (e.g., first position (1310), second position (1320) of FIG. 13) within the space formed inside the latch (1210).

[0165] In one embodiment, a moving member (1301) inside a latch (1210) is connected to a supporting member (137) and can hold at least one of the movement of the supporting member (137) or the movement of a first magnetic member (131) supported by the supporting member (137). While the state of a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment is changing, the moving member (1301) can move inside the latch (1210). As the moving member (1301) moves along a certain path inside the latch (1210), the supporting member (137) coupled to the moving member (1301) can move along a certain path.

[0166] FIG. 14 is a drawing for explaining the process in which the position of a support member (137) according to one embodiment is held by a latch (1210), so that a foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state (101) to a third state (103).

[0167] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the process of a foldable electronic device (100) changing from a first state (101) to a third state (103) will be described in detail.

[0168] While the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment is in a first state (101), the moving member (1301) inside the latch (1210) may be located at a first position (1310). For example, while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a first state (101), the moving member (1301) fixed at the first position (1310) and the supporting member (137) may be combined, and the first magnetic member (131) supported by the supporting member (137) may be located at a fourth position (1410).

[0169] In one embodiment, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state (101) to a third state (103), a moving member (1301) moving inside the latch (1210) can guide the support member (137) to move within a certain path. Accordingly, while the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state (101) to a third state (103), the first magnetic member (131) can be made to move within a certain path. For example, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state (101) to a third state (103), as the protective member (550) is moved by the user, the support member (137) connected to the protective member (550) moves, and accordingly, the moving member (1301) connected to the support member (137) can move within the latch (1210). For example, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a first state (101) to a third state (103), as the protective member (550) moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130) by the user, the support member (137) coupled with the protective member (550) can move. Accordingly, the moving member (1301) connected to the support member (137) can move within the latch (1210). As the moving member (1301) moves along a certain path within the latch (1210), the support member (137) coupled with the moving member (1301) can move along a certain path. As the support member (137) moves along a certain path, the first magnetic member (131) supported by the support member (137) can move along a predetermined path.

[0170] In the process of changing the state of a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment from a first state (101) to a third state (103), as the protective member (550) is moved by the user, the moving member (1301) may move from a first position (1310) within the latch (1210) toward a second position (1320) along a first path (1315). For example, the movement path (910) of the protective member (550) may be a path facing the second hinge assembly (150) from an opening (138) adjacent to an edge portion facing the opposite direction of the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130) toward a direction facing the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). In this case, the protective member (550) can be moved by the user along a movement path (910) in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the moving member (1301) inside the latch (1210) can also receive a force in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). Thus, as the protective member (550) receives a force pressing toward the inside of the third housing part (130) by the user, the moving member (1301) inside the latch (1210) can move along the first path (1315) from the first position (1310) and then move toward a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 13) to reach the second position (1320). Accordingly, the support member (137) coupled with the moving member (1301) can move a predetermined distance in a direction close to the sixth surface (136) of the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the first magnet member (131) coupled to the support member (137) can move a predetermined distance in a direction close to the sixth surface (136) of the third housing part (130) to reach the fifth position (1420).Accordingly, the elastic member (139) coupled to the support member (137) can be compressed in a direction toward the sixth side (136) from the third side (133) of the third housing part (130).

[0171] In one embodiment, a projection (1340) may be disposed within the latch (1210) adjacent to the second position (1320) but closer to the second hinge assembly (150) than the second position (1320). The projection (1340) may prevent the pin (1310) at the second position (1320) from moving further toward the second hinge assembly (150) when the pin (1310) at the second position (1320) does not receive additional force from the outside. In one embodiment, a moving member (1301) that has reached the second position (1320) may be caught by the projection (1340) inside the latch (1210) and fixed at the second position (1320). The moving member (1301) fixed at the second position (1320) may remain fixed at the second position (1320) when it does not receive additional force from the outside. While the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment is in a third state (103), the support member (137) may be held by the moving member (1301) within the latch (1210) and fixed at the rear of the latch (1210) (e.g., the -z direction of FIG. 12). For example, while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a third state (103), as the moving member (1301) within the latch (1210) is fixed at a second position (1320), at least one of the support member (137) or the first magnetic member (131) may be fixed at the rear of the latch (1210) (e.g., the -z direction of FIG. 12). Accordingly, while the foldable electronic device (100) is in a third state (103), a support member (137) coupled to a moving member (1301) may be fixed at a predetermined position, and a first magnet member (131) supported by the support member (137) may be fixed at a fifth position (1420). While the first magnet member (131) is fixed at the fifth position (1420), an elastic member (139) coupled to the support member (137) may be compressed in a direction toward the sixth surface (136) from the third surface (133) of the third housing part (130).

[0172] FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the process in which the components of a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment are moved by a latch (1210), thereby changing the foldable electronic device (100) from a third state (103) to a first state (101).

[0173] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 13 and FIGS. 15, the process of a foldable electronic device (100) changing from a third state (103) to a first state (101) will be described in detail.

[0174] In one embodiment, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a third state (103) to a first state (101), a moving member (1301) moving inside the latch (1210) can guide the support member (137) to move within a certain path. Accordingly, while the state of the foldable electronic device (100) is changing from a third state (103) to a first state (101), the moving member (1301) moving inside the latch (1210) can cause the first magnetic member (131) to move within a certain path. For example, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from the third state (103) to the first state (101), as the protective member (550) moves by receiving a pressing force from the user, the protective member (550), the support member (137), and the moving member (1301) connected to the support member (137) can move within the latch (1210). For example, during the process in which the state of the foldable electronic device (100) changes from the third state (103) to the first state (101), as the protective member (550) moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130) by the user, the support member (137) coupled with the protective member (550) can move. Accordingly, the moving member (1301) connected to the support member (137) can move within the latch (1210). As the moving member (1301) moves along a certain path inside the latch (1210), the supporting member (137) coupled to the moving member (1301) can move along a certain path. As the supporting member (137) moves along a certain path, the first magnetic member (131) supported by the supporting member (137) can move along a predetermined path.

[0175] In the process of the state of the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment changing from a third state (103) to a first state (101), as the protective member (550) moves by receiving a pressing force from the user, the moving member (1301) can move from a second position (1320) within the latch (1210) toward a third position (1330) along a second path (1325). For example, in the third state (103) of the foldable electronic device (100), the protective member (550) can receive a pressing force from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). For example, the movement path (910) of the protective member (550) may be a path extending from an opening (138) adjacent to an edge portion facing the opposite direction of the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130) toward the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). In this case, the protective member (550) may be moved by a user along the movement path (910) toward the direction of the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the moving member (1301) within the latch (1210) may also receive a force toward the direction of the second hinge assembly (150) inside the third housing part (130). Accordingly, as the protective member (550) receives a force from the user pressing toward the interior of the third housing part (130), the moving member (1301) within the latch (1210) can move a predetermined distance from the second position (1320) along the second path (1325) toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 13) to reach the third position (1330). Accordingly, for example, the supporting member (137) coupled with the moving member (1301) can move a predetermined distance toward the sixth surface (136) of the third housing part (130).

[0176] In one embodiment, the moving member (1301) within the latch (1210) reaches a third position (1330) by the user's pressing force, and then the force pressing the protective member (550) by the user may disappear. For example, the user's pressing force may not act on the protective member (550). Accordingly, the force acting on the supporting member (137) and the moving member (1301) through the protective member (550) by the user's pressing force may not act. As the force acting on the supporting member (137) by the user's pressing force disappears, a resultant force directed from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) may act on the supporting member (137) by the elasticity of the compressed elastic member (139). Accordingly, the support member (137) and the first magnet member (131) supported by the support member (137) can receive a force directed from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133). The moving member (1301) located at the third position (1330) is coupled to the support member (137) and can receive a force directed from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133). Accordingly, the moving member (1301) located at the third position (1330) can move in a direction from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) through the third path (1335) to reach the first position (1310). Accordingly, the support member (137) and the first magnet member (131) can each move a predetermined distance to reach the positions of the support member (137) and the first magnet member (131) in the first state (101). The first magnet member (131) coupled to the support member (137) can move a predetermined distance in a direction close to the third surface (133) of the third housing part (130) to reach the fourth position (1410).

[0177] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing an embodiment in which a protruding part (1610) is disposed on a second housing part (120) in one embodiment.

[0178] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a protruding portion (1610). In one embodiment, the protruding portion (1610) may be disposed on a second housing part (120). In one embodiment, the protruding portion (1610) may be disposed on a second surface (122) of the second housing part (120). For example, the protruding portion (1610) may be disposed on the second surface (122) at a position adjacent to a front member (e.g., front member (610) of FIG. 6). For example, the protruding portion (1610) may be disposed on the second surface (122) on the outside of the front member (e.g., front member (610) of FIG. 6).

[0179] According to one embodiment, the protruding portion (1610) may protrude in a direction toward the third surface (133) of the third housing part (130) in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100). For example, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the protruding portion (1610) may apply pressure toward the third surface (133) of the third housing part (130). For example, the protruding portion (1610) may protrude to the extent that it can apply pressure to the third surface (133) by contacting the third surface (133) in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100).

[0180] A foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment may include a transfer member (1630). In one embodiment, the transfer member (1630) may be disposed on a third housing part (130). The transfer member (1630) may be disposed on a third surface (133) of the third housing part (130) in the foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101). For example, the transfer member (1630) may be disposed on the third surface (133) at a position adjacent to a front member (e.g., front member (610) of FIG. 6). For example, the transfer member (1630) may be disposed on the third surface (133) on the outside of the front member (e.g., front member (610) of FIG. 6). For example, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the transfer member (1630) may be positioned on a second surface (122) facing the protruding part (1610). Accordingly, in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100), the transfer member (1630) may receive pressure from the protruding part (1610) by contacting the protruding part (1610).

[0181] FIG. 17 is a drawing for explaining a specific process in which, in one embodiment, as the state of the foldable electronic device (e.g., first state (101), third state (103)) changes, the protruding part (1610) placed in the second housing part (120) moves so that the protective member (550) moves toward the outside of the third housing part (130).

[0182] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 13, 16 and 17, a process in which a protective member (550) is moved toward the outside of the third housing part (130) by moving a protruding part (1610) disposed on the second housing part (120) during the process in which the foldable electronic device (100) changes from the third state (103) to the first state (101) will be described in detail.

[0183] As the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment changes from a third state (103) to a first state (101), the second surface (122) of the second housing part (120) and the third surface (133) of the third housing part (130) may face each other. Accordingly, the transfer member (1630) may receive pressure (1710) from the protruding part (1610) by contacting the protruding part (1610). For example, the transfer member (1630) and the protruding part (1610) may be formed integrally. For example, the protruding part (1610) may be coupled to the transfer member (1630). In a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101) according to one embodiment, a protruding portion (1610) may apply pressure (1710) to a transfer member (1630) in a direction toward the third surface (133) from the second surface (122) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17). The transfer member (1630) receiving the pressure (1710) may move in a direction toward the sixth surface (136) from the third surface (133) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17) inside the third housing part (130).

[0184] In a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101) according to one embodiment, a support member (137) may be coupled with a projection (1340) within a latch (1210). In the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101), the projection (1340) coupled with the support member (137) may be moved a predetermined distance in a direction toward the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 13, 16 and 17) within a space within the latch (1210) (e.g., 1350 in FIG. 13). As the projection (1340) moves from the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 13, 16, and 17), the moving member (1301), which was located at the second position (1320) within the latch (1210), can move along the third path (1335) toward the third surface (133) from the sixth surface (136) by means of the pressure of the elastic member (139) acting on the moving member (1301) and the supporting member (137) (e.g., the +z direction in FIG. 13, 16, and 17). Accordingly, the moving member (1301) can move from the second position (1320) along the third path (1335) to reach the first position (1310). As the moving member (1301) moves from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) (e.g., the +z direction in FIGS. 13, 16, and 17), the supporting member (137) coupled with the moving member (1301) can move from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) (e.g., the +z direction in FIGS. 13, 16, and 17). Accordingly, the first magnetic member (131) supported by the supporting member (137) can move from the sixth surface (136) toward the third surface (133) (e.g., the +z direction in FIGS. 13, 16, and 17) to reach a fourth position (e.g., the fourth position (1410) in FIGS. 14 and 15).Accordingly, even without receiving separate input from the user, during the process in which the foldable electronic device (100) changes from the third state (103) to the first state (101), the first magnetic member (131) at the fifth position (e.g., the fifth position (1420) in FIGS. 14 and 15) can move to the fourth position (e.g., the fourth position (1410) in FIGS. 14 and 15). Additionally, even without receiving separate input from the user, during the process in which the foldable electronic device (100) changes from the third state (103) to the first state (101), the support member (137) can move in a direction toward the third surface (133) from the sixth surface (136) (e.g., the +z direction in FIGS. 13, 16 and 17), and the protective member (550) coupled with the support member (137) moves toward the outside of the third housing part (130), so that the first It can return to the position of the protective member (550) in state (101).

[0185] FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the process in which the attractive force between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) changes into a repulsive force by moving the first magnet member (131) as the protective member (550) moves in a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0186] Referring to identification number 101 in FIG. 18, in a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101) according to one embodiment, a first magnetic member (131) and a second magnetic member (121) may be arranged so that parts having opposite polarities within each magnetic member face each other. For example, in a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101), the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be arranged so that a part (1801) having a first polarity within the first magnetic member (131) and a part (1804) having a second polarity within the second magnetic member (121) face each other, and a part (1802) having a second polarity within the first magnetic member (131) and a part (1803) having a first polarity within the second magnetic member (121) face each other. For example, in a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101), a first magnetic member (131) and a second magnetic member (121) may be arranged such that the N pole of the first magnetic member (131) and the S pole of the second magnetic member (121) face each other, and the S pole of the first magnetic member (131) and the N pole of the second magnetic member (121) face each other. Accordingly, in a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101), an attractive force may act between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121). By offsetting the force that causes the second folding portion (165) of the flexible display (160) to unfold in the first state (101) of the foldable electronic device (100) by the attractive force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121), the foldable electronic device (100) can maintain the first state (101).

[0187] Referring to FIG. 18, for example, in a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101), the support member (137) and the first magnet member (131) can move toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 18) as the protection member (550) moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130) by the user. As the first magnet member (131) moves toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 18), parts having the same polarity in each of the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) can come to face each other. For example, as the first magnet member (131) moves toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 18), the first polarity portion (1801) within the first magnet member (131) and the first polarity portion (1803) within the second magnet member (121) may face each other.

[0188] In one embodiment, a repulsive force may be applied between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121) as the parts having the same polarity face each other in each of the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121). For example, the second hinge assembly (150) may be rotated by the repulsive force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121), thereby allowing the second folding part (165) to unfold. For example, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may move away from each other by the repulsive force acting between the first magnet member (131) and the second magnet member (121). As the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) move away from each other, the second hinge assembly (150) may rotate. By rotating the second hinge assembly (150), the second folding part (165) can be unfolded.

[0189] Referring to identification number 102 in FIG. 18, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) are moved apart from each other, so that the foldable electronic device (100) can change from the first state (101) to the second state (102).

[0190] With respect to the foldable electronic device (100) disclosed in FIG. 18, descriptions not disclosed in FIG. 18 may correspond to descriptions of the foldable electronic device (100) disclosed in FIG. 1 to FIG. 17. However, the foldable electronic device (100) of the present disclosure is not required to include all configurations disclosed in FIG. 1 to FIG. 18. For convenience, other descriptions will be omitted.

[0191] FIG. 19 is a drawing for explaining the process in which a protective member (550) is rotated by a user and moves toward the interior of a third housing part (130) in a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0192] Referring to FIG. 19, in the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101), a protective member (550) may be positioned to protrude outward toward the outside of the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) protruding outward toward the outside of the third housing part (130) in the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101) may be positioned to wrap around the first folding part (164) while not receiving force from the outside.

[0193] For example, a protective member (550) protruding outward toward the outside of the third housing part (130) may be rotatably positioned. For example, the protective member (550) may be rotatable with respect to a rotation axis (555) located in a portion adjacent to the edge opposite to the second hinge assembly (150) within the third housing part (130). In this case, the opening (138) may be formed so that the protective member (550) can rotate through the opening (138). For example, the opening (138) may be formed on the third housing part (130) across a portion of the surface located opposite to the second hinge assembly (150) and a portion of the third surface (133).

[0194] For example, the protective member (550) protruding outward from the third housing part (130) can receive a pressing force (1913) from the user in a direction from the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 19). Accordingly, the protective member (550) protruding outward from the third housing part (130) can rotate in a direction away from the first folding part (164) with respect to the rotation axis (555). For example, the protective member (550) protruding outward from the third housing part (130) can rotate in a direction from the third surface (133) toward the sixth surface (136) (e.g., the -z direction in FIG. 19).

[0195] For example, the protective member (550) rotated away from the first folding part (164) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138) as it receives a pressing force (810) from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). For example, the protective member (550) rotated away from the first folding part (164) can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) as it receives a pressing force (810) toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19). For example, the protective member (550) rotated away from the first folding part (164) can move into the interior of the third housing part (130) in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19) as it receives a pressing force (810) in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19).

[0196] For example, as the protective member (550) moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130), the pin (1940) connected to the protective member (550) may move. For example, as the protective member (550) receives a pressing force (810) in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19), it moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130) in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19), and accordingly, the pin (1940) connected to the protective member (550) may move toward the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19). For example, a pin (1940) connected to a protective member (550) can move along a predetermined path formed inside the third housing part (130). By the pin (1940) moving in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19), a support member (1960) connected to the pin (1940) can move in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19). Accordingly, a first magnet member (131) supported by the support member (1960) can move in the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19). For example, the elastic member (139) can be contracted by a support member (1960) that moves in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19). For example, as a pin (1940) connected to a protective member (550) moves along a predetermined path formed inside the third housing part (130), the support member (1960) connected to the pin (1940) can move along a certain path.For example, a first magnet member (e.g., the first magnet member (131) of FIG. 21) supported by a support member (1960) that moves along a certain path can move along a certain path. For example, a pin (1940) can move along a certain path and be fixed at a certain position within the path. For example, a pin (1940) fixed at a certain position can be fixed at a certain position while not receiving a separate force from the outside.

[0197] For example, as the first magnetic member (e.g., the first magnetic member (131) of FIG. 21) moves, the attractive force may weaken or a repulsive force may act in relation to the second magnetic member (e.g., the second magnetic member (121) of FIG. 21 or FIG. 22). In the embodiment of FIG. 19, a detailed description regarding the change in magnetic force due to the movement of the first magnetic member (e.g., the first magnetic member (131) of FIG. 21 or FIG. 22) will be described later in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, and will be omitted here.

[0198] For example, between the first magnetic member (e.g., the first magnetic member (131) of FIG. 21) and the second magnetic member (e.g., the second magnetic member (121) of FIG. 21), as the attractive force weakens or the repulsive force acts, the second hinge assembly (150) rotates so that the second folding portion (165) can be unfolded. Accordingly, the foldable electronic device (100) can change from the first state (101) to the second state (102).

[0199] FIG. 20 is a drawing for explaining the process in which, in one embodiment, the foldable electronic device (100) changes from a second state (102) to a first state (101) by moving and rotating the protective member (550) from inside to outside of the third housing part (130) by the user.

[0200] The foldable electronic device (100) and its components disclosed in FIG. 20 may correspond to the foldable electronic device (100) and its components disclosed in FIG. 19. Hereinafter, descriptions that overlap with FIG. 19 will be omitted, and details regarding the process of the foldable electronic device (100) in the second state (102) changing to the first state (101) will be explained.

[0201] Referring to FIG. 20, in the foldable electronic device (100) in the second state (102), a user may apply a force (2010) to the protective member (550) in a direction toward the interior of the third housing part (130). For example, in the foldable electronic device (100) in the second state (102), the user may apply a force to the protective member (550) in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 20). Accordingly, the pin (1940) connected to the protective member (550) can move along a predetermined path within the third housing part (130) in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 20), and then move along a predetermined path within the third housing part (130) in a direction toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20). For example, a pin (1940) connected to a protective member (550) may move along a predetermined path within the third housing part (130) in a direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 20), and then, as the retracted elastic member (139) expands due to elasticity, it may move from the second hinge assembly (150) in a direction toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20). For example, as the retracted elastic member (139) expands due to elasticity in the foldable electronic device (100) of the second state (102), a support member (137) connected to the elastic member (139) may move from the second hinge assembly (150) in a direction toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20). Accordingly, the pin (1940) connected to the support member (137) can move in a direction toward the third housing part (130) from the second hinge assembly (150) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20).As the support member (137) moves from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20), the first magnet member (e.g., the first magnet member (131) in FIG. 21 or FIG. 22) connected to the support member (137) may move from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20). As the support member (137) moves from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20), the protective member (550) connected to the support member (137) may move from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20).

[0202] For example, a protective member (550) that has moved from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20) can rotate (1930) toward the first folding part (164) with respect to the axis of rotation (555). For example, a protective member (550) that has moved from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the third housing part (130) (e.g., the +x direction in FIG. 20) can rotate (1930) toward the first folding part (164) with respect to the axis of rotation (555) by means of an elastic member provided in the axis of rotation (555) portion.

[0203] For example, as the first magnetic member (e.g., the first magnetic member (131) of FIG. 21) moves, the attractive force acting in relation to the second magnetic member (e.g., the second magnetic member (121) of FIG. 21 or FIG. 22) may become stronger, or the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may change from a repulsive force to an attractive force. In the embodiment of FIG. 20, a detailed description regarding the change in magnetic force due to the movement of the first magnetic member (e.g., the first magnetic member (131) of FIG. 21 or FIG. 22) will be described later in FIG. 21 and FIG. 22, and will be omitted here.

[0204] For example, as the first magnetic member (e.g., the first magnetic member (131) of FIG. 21) moves, the attractive force acting in relation to the second magnetic member (e.g., the second magnetic member (121) of FIG. 21 or FIG. 22) may become stronger, or the magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may change from a repulsive force to an attractive force. Accordingly, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may come closer to each other. The second folding part (165) may be folded by rotating the second hinge assembly (150). Accordingly, the foldable electronic device (100) may change from the second state (102) to the first state (101).

[0205] With respect to the foldable electronic device (100) disclosed in FIGS. 19 to 20, descriptions not disclosed in FIGS. 19 to 20 may correspond to descriptions of the foldable electronic device (100) disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 18. However, the foldable electronic device (100) of the present disclosure is not required to include all configurations disclosed in FIGS. 1 to 20. For convenience, other descriptions will be omitted.

[0206] FIGS. 21 and 22 are drawings for explaining the movement path of a first magnetic member (131) and the process of change of magnetic force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) accordingly, when a protective member (550) is rotated by a user and positioned to move toward the interior of a third housing part (130) in a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0207] The embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 21 and 22 may correspond to the embodiments disclosed in FIGS. 19 and 20. Accordingly, the detailed description of the embodiments in FIGS. 21 and 22 may correspond to the detailed description of the embodiments in FIGS. 19 and 20.

[0208] For example, with reference to FIG. 21, a foldable electronic device (100) may include a plurality of second magnetic members (121). For example, at least one of the plurality of second magnetic members (121) may be positioned such that a portion having a first polarity is adjacent to a second surface (122), and at least one other magnetic member among the plurality of second magnetic members (121) may be positioned such that a portion having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity is adjacent to a second surface (122).

[0209] In the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101), at least one of the plurality of second magnetic members (121) and the first magnetic member (131) may be arranged so that parts having opposite polarities within each magnetic member face each other. For example, a part having a second polarity within the first magnetic member (131) may be arranged toward the third surface (133), and a part having a first polarity in at least one of the second magnetic members (121) may be arranged so as to face the second surface (122) at a position facing the first magnetic member (131). Accordingly, in the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101), an attractive force may act between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) arranged to face each other.

[0210] The protective member (550), rotated away from the first folding part (164), can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138) as it receives a pressing force (810) from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the first magnetic member (131) can move toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) in the direction (e.g., the -x direction of FIG. 19). As the first magnetic member (131) moves, the second magnetic member (121) in a position facing the first magnetic member (131) among the plurality of second magnetic members (121) can be changed. For example, as the first magnetic member (131) moves, a portion having a second polarity within the first magnetic member (131) may be positioned toward the third surface (133), and a portion having a second polarity in at least one of the second magnetic members (121) may be positioned toward the second surface (122) in a position facing the first magnetic member (131). Accordingly, a repulsive force may be applied in relation to the second magnetic member (121) in a position facing the first magnetic member (131). Accordingly, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may move apart. As the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) move apart, the second hinge assembly (150) may rotate. By rotating the second hinge assembly (150), the second folding portion (165) may unfold. Accordingly, the foldable electronic device (100) can change from a first state (101) to a second state (102).

[0211] Referring to FIG. 22, for example, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a second magnetic member (121). For example, a portion having a first polarity in the second magnetic member (121) may be positioned adjacent to a second surface (122).

[0212] In the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101), at least one of the plurality of second magnetic members (121) and the first magnetic member (131) may be arranged so that parts with opposite polarities within each magnetic member face each other. For example, a part having a second polarity within the first magnetic member (131) may be arranged toward the third surface (133), and a part having a first polarity in the second magnetic member (121) may be arranged so as to face the second surface (122) at a position facing the first magnetic member (131). Accordingly, in the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101), an attractive force may act between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) arranged to face each other.

[0213] The protective member (550), rotated in a direction away from the first folding part (164), can move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138) as it receives a pressing force (810) from the user toward the interior of the third housing part (130). Accordingly, the first magnetic member (131) can move toward the direction toward the second hinge assembly (150) from the third housing part (130) (e.g., the -x direction in FIG. 19). As the first magnetic member (131) moves, the distance between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) can increase. For example, as the first magnetic member (131) moves, the distance between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) can change from a first distance to a second distance that is further than the first distance. Accordingly, the attractive force acting between the first magnetic member (131) and the second magnetic member (121) may be reduced. Accordingly, the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) may move away from each other. As the second housing part (120) and the third housing part (130) move away from each other, the second hinge assembly (150) may rotate. As the second hinge assembly (150) rotates, the second folding part (165) may unfold. Accordingly, the foldable electronic device (100) may change from the first state (101) to the second state (102).

[0214] FIG. 23 is a drawing illustrating various methods of arranging a protective member (550) in a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0215] In a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment, the protective member (550) may be a plurality of or one.

[0216] For example, with reference to identification numbers 2301 and 2302, the foldable electronic device (100) may include a plurality of protective members (551, 552).

[0217] For example, a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101) comprising a plurality of protective members (551, 552) may include two protective members (551, 552) adjacent to each of the two edge portions on the y-axis when viewed from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the first hinge assembly (140). For example, a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101) comprising a plurality of protective members (551, 552) may include two protective members (551, 552) that wrap at least a portion adjacent to each of the two edge portions on the y-axis when viewed from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the first hinge assembly (140). In this case, the two edge portions on the y-axis that are relatively vulnerable to impact on the first folding portion (164) can be protected from impact. In addition, in this case, the volume of the space in which the protective members (551, 552) are to be accommodated within the third housing part (130) can be reduced, so the volume of the third housing part (130) can be reduced.

[0218] Referring to identification numbers 2303, 2304 and 2305, for example, the foldable electronic device (100) may include one protective member (553, 555).

[0219] For example, with reference to identification numbers 2303 and 2304, a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101) comprising one protective member (553) may include one protective member (553) adjacent to both edge portions on the y-axis when viewed in the direction toward the first hinge assembly (140) from the second hinge assembly (150). For example, with reference to identification number 2303, in the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101), the protective member (553) may be positioned to wrap around at least a portion of the edge portion in the +y-axis direction of the first folding portion (164). For example, with reference to identification number 2304, in the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101), the protective member (553) may be positioned to wrap around at least a portion of the edge portion in the -y-axis direction of the first folding portion (164).

[0220] Referring to identification number 2305, for example, in a foldable electronic device (100) of a first state (101), when viewed from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the first hinge assembly (140), the first folding portion (164) may be arranged to completely wrap around the y-axis direction.

[0221] In FIGS. 24 to 26 below, the foldable electronic device (100) disclosed in identification numbers 2301 to 2305 will be described in detail.

[0222] FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view illustrating the arrangement positions of components including a plurality of protective members (551, 552) within a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment, and FIG. 25 is a drawing for explaining the process of changing the state of a foldable electronic device (100) as it receives force from a user when the foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment includes a plurality of protective members (551, 552).

[0223] The plurality of protective members (551, 552) of FIGS. 24 and 25 may correspond to the protective member (550) of FIG. 6 and the protective member (550) disclosed throughout the specification.

[0224] In FIG. 25, identification number 2501 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a first state (101), identification number 2502 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a second state (102), and identification number 2503 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable electronic device (100) in a third state (103). Identification number 2507 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the first state (101), identification number 2508 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the BB' section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the second state (102), and identification number 2509 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the CC' section of the foldable electronic device (100) in the third state (103).

[0225] Referring to FIGS. 24 and 25, for example, a plurality of protective members (551, 552) may be disposed inside the third housing part (130). For example, the plurality of protective members (551, 552) may be disposed to protrude outside the third housing part (130) through a plurality of openings (138) formed in the edge portion opposite to the second hinge assembly (150) in the third housing part (130). Each protective member (551, 552) may be disposed to penetrate the third housing part (130) through each opening (e.g., the opening (138) in FIG. 25). The plurality of protective members (551, 552) may be disposed to protrude from the third housing part (130) toward the outside of the third housing part (130). For example, each protective member (551, 552) may protrude outward from the third housing part (130) through each opening (e.g., opening (138) of FIG. 25) in the third housing part (130).

[0226] Referring to FIG. 25, in the first state (101), at least one of the plurality of protective members (551, 552) may receive a pressing force from a user. For example, in the first state (101), at least one of the plurality of protective members (551, 552) may receive a pressing force from a user toward the interior of the third housing part (130).

[0227] For example, multiple protective members (551, 552) may be connected to each other. Accordingly, when at least one of the multiple protective members (551, 552) moves, the multiple protective members (551, 552) connected to each other may all move in the same direction. In this case, when at least one of the multiple protective members (551, 552) receives a pressing force from a user, all of the multiple protective members (551, 552) may move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138). For example, when at least one of the multiple protective members (551, 552) moves toward the interior of the third housing part (130), all of the multiple protective members (551, 552) may move toward the interior of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138). For example, if at least one of the plurality of protective members (551, 552) moves toward the outside of the third housing part (130), all of the plurality of protective members (551, 552) can move toward the outside of the third housing part (130) through the opening (138).

[0228] Descriptions other than those for FIGS. 24 and 25 correspond to descriptions for FIGS. 5 to 8, so they will be omitted here.

[0229] FIG. 26 is a drawing showing the location where a magnetic member (121, 131) is placed inside a foldable electronic device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0230] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 23 to 26, details regarding the position in which a magnetic member (121, 13) is placed inside a foldable electronic device (100) will be explained.

[0231] According to one embodiment, a plurality of magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed within a foldable electronic device (100). For example, the plurality of magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed adjacent to an edge portion of a foldable housing (105). For example, the plurality of magnetic members (113, 121, 151, 131) may be disposed inside the foldable housing (105) in a portion adjacent to a front member (610) disposed at an edge portion of the foldable housing (105).

[0232] For example, with reference to identification numbers 2610 and 2620, the first magnetic member (131) may be positioned at a location corresponding to a position on the third housing part (130) where the protective member (550) is placed. For example, in identification number 2301 of FIG. 23, the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101) comprising a plurality of protective members (551, 552) may include two protective members (551, 552) that wrap at least a portion adjacent to each of the two edge portions on the y-axis when viewed from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the first hinge assembly (140). In this case, each first magnetic member (131) may be positioned on an edge portion of a third housing part (130) adjacent to each of the two edge portions on the y-axis when viewed from the second hinge assembly (150) toward the first hinge assembly (140). In this case, each second magnetic member (121) may be positioned facing each first magnetic member (131) so that an attractive force can be exerted between each first magnetic member (131) and each first magnetic member (131) in the foldable electronic device (100) of the first state (101).

[0233] Other descriptions for Fig. 26 correspond to the description for Fig. 11, so they will be omitted here.

[0234] FIG. 27 is an exemplary drawing showing an embodiment in which a button (190) is placed on a protective member (550) or a third housing part (130) in a foldable electronic device (100).

[0235] Referring to identification number 2501, for example, in a foldable electronic device (100), a button (190) may be placed on a protective member (550). For example, on the protective member (550), a button (191, 192) may be placed on the outer side of a surface opposite to the second hinge assembly (150).

[0236] Referring to identification number 2502, for example, a button (190) may be placed on a third housing part (130) in a foldable electronic device (100). For example, on the third housing part (130), a button (193, 194) may be placed on the outer side of a surface opposite to the second hinge assembly (150).

[0237] FIG. 28 is a block diagram of an electronic device (2301) in a network environment (2500) according to various embodiments.

[0238] The electronic device (2801) of FIG. 28 may correspond to the foldable electronic device (100) of the present disclosure. The description of FIG. 28 may correspond to the description of the foldable electronic device (100) disclosed in FIG. 1 to FIG. 27 of the present disclosure. However, the foldable electronic device (100) of the present disclosure is not limited to the foldable electronic device (100) that includes all the configurations disclosed in FIG. 1 to FIG. 28, but may include only some configurations disclosed in FIG. 1 to FIG. 28.

[0239] Referring to FIG. 28, in a network environment (2800), an electronic device (2801) may communicate with an electronic device (2802) through a first network (2898) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (2804) or a server (2808) through a second network (2899) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2801) may communicate with the electronic device (2804) through a server (2808). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (2801) may include a processor (2820), memory (2830), input module (2850), sound output module (2855), display module (2860), audio module (2870), sensor module (2876), interface (2877), connection terminal (2878), haptic module (2879), camera module (2880), power management module (2888), battery (2889), communication module (2890), subscriber identification module (2896), or antenna module (2897). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (2878)) may be omitted from the electronic device (2801), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (2876), camera module (2880), or antenna module (2897)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (2860)).

[0240] The processor (2820) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (2840)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (2801) connected to the processor (2820) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (2820) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (2876) or communication module (2890)) in volatile memory (2832), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (2832), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (2834). According to one embodiment, the processor (2820) may include a main processor (2821) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (2823) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., a graphics processing unit, a neural processing unit (NPU), an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (2801) includes a main processor (2821) and an auxiliary processor (2823), the auxiliary processor (2823) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (2821) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (2823) may be implemented separately from the main processor (2821) or as part thereof.

[0241] The auxiliary processor (2823) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (2801) (e.g., display module (2860), sensor module (2876), or communication module (2890)) on behalf of the main processor (2821) while the main processor (2821) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (2821) while the main processor (2821) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2823) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (2880) or communication module (2890)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (2823) (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 (2801) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (2808)). 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.

[0242] The memory (2830) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (2801) (e.g., processor (2820) or sensor module (2876)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (2840)) and related commands. The memory (2830) may include volatile memory (2832) or non-volatile memory (2834).

[0243] The program (2840) may be stored as software in memory (2830) and may include, for example, an operating system (2842), middleware (2844), or an application (2846).

[0244] The input module (2850) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (2801) (e.g., processor (2820)) from outside the electronic device (2801) (e.g., user). The input module (2850) 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).

[0245] The sound output module (2855) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (2801). The sound output module (2855) 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.

[0246] The display module (2860) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (2801). The display module (2860) 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 (2860) 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.

[0247] The audio module (2870) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (2870) can acquire sound through the input module (2850) or output sound through the sound output module (2855) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2802)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (2801).

[0248] The sensor module (2876) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (2801) (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 (2876) 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.

[0249] The interface (2877) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (2801) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2802)). According to one embodiment, the interface (2877) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0250] The connection terminal (2878) may include a connector through which the electronic device (2801) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2802)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (2878) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0251] The haptic module (2879) 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 (2879) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0252] The camera module (2880) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (2880) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0253] The power management module (2888) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (2801). According to one embodiment, the power management module (2888) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0254] The battery (2889) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (2801). According to one embodiment, the battery (2889) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0255] The communication module (2890) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (2801) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2802), electronic device (2804), or server (2808)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (2890) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (2820) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (2890) may include a wireless communication module (2892) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (2894) (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 (2804) via a first network (2898) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (2899) (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 (2892) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (2801) within a communication network such as the first network (2898) or the second network (2899) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (2896).

[0256] The wireless communication module (2892) 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 (2892) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (2892) 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 (2892) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (2801), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (2804)), or network system (e.g., second network (2899)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (2892) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for eMBB realization, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for mMTC realization, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for URLLC realization.

[0257] An antenna module (2897) 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 (2897) 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 (2897) 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 (2898) or a second network (2899), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (2890). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (2890) 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 (2897).

[0258] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (2897) 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.

[0259] 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.

[0260] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (2801) and an external electronic device (2804) through a server (2808) connected to a second network (2899). Each of the external electronic devices (2802, or 2804) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (2801). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (2801) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (2802, 2804, or 2808). For example, if the electronic device (2801) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (2801) 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 (2801). The electronic device (2801) 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 (2801) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In another embodiment, the external electronic device (2804) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (2808) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (2804) or server (2808) may be included within the second network (2899). The electronic device (2801) may be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0261] The electronic device according to the various embodiments disclosed in this document may be of various forms. The electronic device may include, for example, a portable communication device (e.g., a smartphone), a computer device, a portable multimedia device, a portable medical device, a camera, a wearable device, or a consumer electronics device. The electronic device according to the embodiments of this document is not limited to the devices described above.

[0262] The various embodiments of this document and the terms used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in this document to specific embodiments, and should be understood to include various modifications, equivalents, or substitutions of said embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of said items unless the relevant context clearly indicates otherwise. In this document, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B or C," "at least one of A, B and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" may each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish said components from other said components and do not limit said components in any other aspect (e.g., importance or order). Where any (e.g., 1st) component is referred to as “coupled” or “connected” to another (e.g., 2nd) component, with or without the terms “functionally” or “communicationly,” it means that said any component may be connected to said other component directly (e.g., via a wire), wirelessly, or through a third component.

[0263] The term “module” as used in the various embodiments of this document may include a unit implemented in hardware, software, or firmware, and may be used interchangeably with terms such as logic, logic block, component, or circuit, for example. A module may be a component formed integrally, or a minimum unit of said component or a part thereof that performs one or more functions. For example, according to one embodiment, a module may be implemented in the form of an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).

[0264] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (2840)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (2836) or external memory (2838)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (2801)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (2820)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (2801)) may call at least one of the one or more instructions stored from the storage medium and execute it. This enables the machine to be operated to perform at least one function according to the at least one called instruction. The one or more instructions may include code generated by a compiler or code that can be executed by an interpreter. The storage medium readable by the machine may be provided in the form of a non-transitory storage medium. Here, 'non-temporary' simply means that the storage medium is a tangible device and does not contain a signal (e.g., electromagnetic waves), and the term does not distinguish between cases where data is stored semi-permanently and cases where it is stored temporarily.

[0265] 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.

[0266] 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.

[0267] A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part, and a third housing part, wherein the first housing part may include a first surface and a fourth surface facing in a direction opposite to the first surface, the second housing part may include a second surface and a fifth surface facing in a direction opposite to the second surface, and the third housing part may include a third surface and a sixth surface facing in a direction opposite to the third surface, and may include a first hinge assembly rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part, and may include a second hinge assembly rotatably connecting the second housing part and the third housing part, and may include a flexible display disposed across the first surface, the second surface, and the third surface. The flexible display may include a first display portion corresponding to the first surface, a second display portion corresponding to the second surface, a third display portion corresponding to the third surface, a first folding portion that is outfolded by the first hinge assembly, and a second folding portion that is infolded by the second hinge assembly. The third housing part may include a protective member protruding through an opening formed in an edge portion in a direction opposite to the second hinge assembly. The foldable electronic device may include a first magnetic member disposed adjacent to the third display portion and the edge portion inside the third housing part, and a second magnetic member disposed adjacent to the second display portion inside the second housing part. While the foldable electronic device is in a first state, the foldable electronic device may be folded by the first hinge assembly so that the fourth surface and the fifth surface face each other.The foldable electronic device can be folded by the second hinge assembly so that the second surface and the third surface face each other. The first magnetic member and the second magnetic member may be arranged so that an attractive force acts between them while the foldable electronic device is in the first state. The protective member protrudes to wrap at least a portion of the first folding portion while the foldable electronic device is in the first state, and the distance between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member may be a first distance. As the protective member receives a pressing force toward the interior of the third housing part in the first state, the first magnetic member may be moved by the protective member so that the distance from the second magnetic member becomes a second distance.

[0268] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, the protective member may move toward the interior of the third housing part as it receives the force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part. In the foldable electronic device, the first magnet member may move such that the distance from the second magnet member becomes the second distance due to the protective member moving toward the interior of the third housing part.

[0269] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, the second distance may be a distance greater than the first distance.

[0270] A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a support member that moves within the third housing part according to the movement of the protective member. The first magnetic member may be disposed on a support member that is positioned to overlap at least partially with the protective member when the foldable electronic device is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the third surface.

[0271] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the protective member moves toward the interior of the third housing part, the support member coupled to the protective member may move, and as the support member moves, the first magnet member may move so that the distance from the second magnet member becomes a second distance. The protective member may be positioned to apply force to one side of the support member. The foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include an elastic member positioned on the other side opposite to the one side of the support member.

[0272] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, the first magnetic member may be disposed on one side of the support member in a portion adjacent to the other side opposite to the side of the third housing part.

[0273] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the protective member applies force to one surface of the support member, the support member may move from the one surface toward the other surface. As the support member moves from the one surface toward the other surface, the elastic member, having received a force in the direction toward the other surface, may contract. As the protective member receives a predetermined input from a user, the elastic member may expand from the other surface toward the one surface. As the elastic member expands, the support member and the protective member may move from the other surface toward the one surface.

[0274] A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a latch disposed to be connected to the support member within the third housing part. The latch may include an internal space that forms a path for a moving member connected to the support member to move.

[0275] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the moving member moves along the path, the supporting member connected to the moving member may move along a predetermined path.

[0276] A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a front member disposed along the edge of the housing in front of the flexible display. A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a protruding portion disposed on the outer side of the front member on a second surface of the second housing part. A foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure may include a transfer member disposed on the third surface in a position facing the protruding portion while the foldable electronic device is in a first state. The protruding portion may be disposed to protrude in a direction toward the third surface of the third housing part while the foldable electronic device is in the first state.

[0277] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, while the foldable electronic device is in a third state, the foldable electronic device may be unfolded by the first hinge assembly and the foldable electronic device may be unfolded by the second hinge assembly.

[0278] As the foldable electronic device changes from the third state to the first state, the protruding part and the transmission member come into contact, and the transmission member may receive a force directed from the third surface toward the sixth surface by the protruding part. By the transmission member receiving the force directed from the third surface toward the sixth surface, the support member coupled to the transmission member may move in a direction directed from the third surface toward the sixth surface. By the support member, the protective member may move toward the outside of the third housing part.

[0279] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the first magnetic member moves, the distance between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member becomes the second distance, so that the attractive force may be weakened.

[0280] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, when the foldable electronic device is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the third surface in the first state, the edge portion may not overlap with the first housing part and the second housing part.

[0281] The above protective member can move in a direction toward the third surface toward the sixth surface as it receives the force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part. By the protective member, the first magnetic member can move in a direction toward the third surface toward the sixth surface.

[0282] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, the protective member may move in a direction toward the second hinge assembly at the edge portion as it receives the force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part.

[0283] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, the first magnetic member can move toward the second hinge assembly at the edge portion by means of the protective member.

[0284] The above protective member can rotate in the direction opposite to the first folding part by receiving a force in the first state that is directed in the opposite direction to the first folding part.

[0285] As the protective member receives the force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part, the protective member may move toward the interior of the third housing part.

[0286] The first magnet member can be moved by the above protective member so that the distance between the first magnet member and the second magnet member becomes the second distance.

[0287] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, the first magnet member and the second magnet member may be arranged such that, while the foldable electronic device is in the first state, a portion having a first polarity within the first magnet member and a portion having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity within the second magnet member face each other.

[0288] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the protective member receives a force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part in the first state, the first magnetic member may be moved by the protective member.

[0289] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the first magnetic member moves, a portion having a first polarity within the first magnetic member and a portion having the first polarity within the second magnetic member may be arranged to face each other.

[0290] In a foldable electronic device according to the present disclosure, as the first magnetic member moves toward the second hinge assembly at the edge portion, a repulsive force may be applied between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member.

[0291] Methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of the present disclosure may be implemented in the form of hardware, software, or a combination of hardware and software.

[0292] When implemented in software, a computer-readable storage medium may be provided for storing one or more programs (software modules). One or more programs stored in the computer-readable storage medium are configured for execution by one or more processors within an electronic device. One or more programs include instructions that cause the electronic device to execute methods according to the claims or embodiments described in the specification of this disclosure.

[0293] In the present disclosure, the function or operation performed by an electronic device may be performed by one or more processors executing one or more instructions stored in memory. The function or operation of the electronic device mentioned in the present disclosure may be performed by a single processor executing one or more instructions, or by a combination of multiple processors executing one or more instructions. A processor mentioned in the present disclosure is understood to include a circuit for performing operations or controlling other components of the electronic device. For example, the one or more processors may include at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a micro-processor unit (MPU), an application processor (AP), a communication processor (CP), a neural processing unit (NPU), a system on chip (SoC), an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), or an integrated circuit (IC) configured to execute one or more instructions. The one or more processors may be configured to perform the operation of the electronic device described above.

[0294] In the present disclosure, a program (software module, software) may be stored in a random access memory, a non-volatile memory including flash memory, a read-only memory (ROM), an electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), a magnetic disc storage device, a compact disc-ROM (CD-ROM), digital versatile discs (DVDs), or other forms of optical storage devices, or a magnetic cassette. Alternatively, it may be stored in a memory composed of some or all of these. The memory may be composed of a single storage medium or a combination of multiple storage media. The one or more instructions may be stored in a single storage medium or distributed across multiple storage media.

[0295] Additionally, the above program may be stored on an attachable storage device that can be accessed via a communication network such as the Internet, Intranet, LAN (local area network), WLAN (wide LAN), or SAN (storage area network), or a combination thereof. Such a storage device may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure through an external port. Additionally, a separate storage device on a communication network may be connected to a device performing an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0296] In the specific embodiments of the present disclosure described above, the components included in the disclosure are expressed in a singular or plural form according to the specific embodiments presented. However, the singular or plural expression is selected to suit the situation presented for convenience of explanation, and the present disclosure is not limited to singular or plural components; even if a component is expressed in the plural form, it may be composed of a singular form, and even if a component is expressed in the singular form, it may be composed of a plural form.

[0297] Additionally, in the present disclosure, terms such as “part,” “module,” etc. may be a hardware component, such as a processor or circuit, and / or a software component executed by a hardware component, such as a processor.

[0298] "Parts" and "modules" may be implemented by a program that is stored on an addressable storage medium and can be executed by a processor. For example, "parts" and "modules" may be implemented by components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as by processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables.

[0299] The specific embodiments described in this disclosure are merely examples and do not limit the scope of this disclosure in any way. For the sake of brevity, descriptions of prior electronic configurations, control systems, software, and other functional aspects of said systems may be omitted.

[0300] Additionally, in the present disclosure, “comprising at least one of a, b, or c” may mean “comprising only a, comprising only b, comprising only c, or comprising a combination of two or more (comprising a and b, comprising b and c, comprising a and c, or comprising all of a, b, and c).”

[0301] Meanwhile, although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of the present disclosure, it is understood that various modifications are possible within the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined by the claims set forth below as well as equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. In a foldable electronic device, A foldable housing comprising a first housing part, a second housing part and a third housing part, A first hinge assembly rotatably connecting the first housing part and the second housing part; A second hinge assembly rotatably connecting the second housing part and the third housing part; A flexible display disposed across the first housing part, the second housing part, and the third housing part, wherein the flexible display includes a first folding area that is outfolded by the first hinge assembly and a second folding area that is infolded by the second hinge assembly; An opening formed in the edge portion of the third housing part; A protective member movable through the above opening; A first magnetic member disposed inside the third housing part; and It includes a second magnetic member disposed inside the second housing part, and While the above-mentioned foldable electronic device is in a first state, the foldable housing is folded by the first hinge assembly and folded by the second hinge assembly, and While the above foldable electronic device is in the first state, The first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are arranged so that an attractive force acts between them, The above protective member wraps at least a portion of the first folding portion while at least a portion of the protective member moves outside the third housing part, and The first magnetic member is moved at least partially by the protective member while moving into the interior of the third housing part, Foldable electronic device.

2. In Claim 1, While the foldable electronic device is in the first state, the distance between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member is the first distance, and In the first state above, as the protective member receives a force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part, it moves toward the interior of the third housing part, and the first magnet member moves by the protective member such that the distance from the second magnet member becomes a second distance. Foldable electronic device.

3. In Claim 1, It includes a support member that moves inside the third housing part according to the movement of the protective member, and The first magnetic member is disposed on a support member disposed to overlap at least partially with the protective member when the foldable electronic device is viewed in a direction perpendicular to the flexible display disposed in the third housing part, and As the protective member moves toward the interior of the third housing part, the support member coupled to the protective member moves, and As the support member moves, the first magnet member moves, Foldable electronic device.

4. In Claim 3, The support member includes a guide groove that supports at least a portion of the protection member and guides the movement path of the protection member. Foldable electronic device.

5. In Claim 4, The guide groove above includes a recess that accommodates at least a portion of the support member, and The above protective member slides and moves along the recess of the guide groove, Foldable electronic device.

6. In Claim 5, At least a portion of the above protective member slides along the recess of the above support member and moves in at least one of a direction toward the second housing part or the opposite direction within the third housing part, Foldable electronic device.

7. In Claim 4, It further includes an elastic member, The above protective member is positioned to apply force to one side of the above support member, and The elastic member is disposed on the other side opposite to the one side of the support member, Foldable electronic device.

8. In Claim 7, As the protective member applies force to the one surface of the support member, the support member moves from the one surface toward the other surface, and As the support member moves from the one surface toward the other surface, the elastic member, which receives a force in the direction toward the one surface toward the other surface, contracts, and As the above protective member receives a predetermined input from a user, the contracted elastic member expands from the other surface toward the one surface, and As the elastic member expands, the support member and the protective member move in a direction toward the one side from the other side. Foldable electronic device.

9. In Claim 4, In the interior of the third housing part, it includes a latch positioned to be connected to the support member, and The above latch includes an internal space that forms a path for a moving member connected to the support member to move. Foldable electronic device.

10. In Claim 9, As the moving member moves along the path, the supporting member connected to the moving member moves along a predetermined path. Foldable electronic device.

11. In Claim 3, As the first magnetic member moves, the distance between the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member becomes the second distance, thereby weakening the attractive force. Foldable electronic device.

12. In Claim 1, The first housing part includes a first surface and a fourth surface facing in the opposite direction to the first surface, the second housing part includes a second surface and a fifth surface facing in the opposite direction to the second surface, and the third housing part includes a third surface and a sixth surface facing in the opposite direction to the third surface. The flexible display is disposed across the first surface of the first housing part, the second surface of the second housing part, and the third surface of the third housing part, and The above protective member moves in a direction toward the sixth surface from the third surface as it receives the force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part, and By means of the above protective member, the first magnetic member moves in a direction toward the third surface toward the sixth surface, Foldable electronic device.

13. In Claim 1, The first magnet member and the second magnet member are arranged such that, while the foldable electronic device is in the first state, a portion having a first polarity within the first magnet member and a portion having a second polarity opposite to the first polarity within the second magnet member face each other. Foldable electronic device.

14. In Claim 13, In the first state above, as the protective member receives a force pressing toward the interior of the third housing part, the first magnetic member moves by the protective member, and As the first magnet member moves, a portion having the first polarity within the first magnet member and a portion having the first polarity within the second magnet member are arranged to face each other. Foldable electronic device.

15. In Claim 14, As the first magnet member moves in a direction toward the second hinge assembly at the edge portion, a repulsive force acts between the first magnet member and the second magnet member. Foldable electronic device.

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