Input device including support part and electronic device including input device

Abstract

An input device for providing key inputs to an electronic device, according to an embodiment, may comprise: a housing in which a keyboard module for receiving the key inputs is arranged; a support member; a link assembly pivotably connected to the housing and pivotably connected to the support member; and a seating part which is connected to the link assembly and on which the electronic device is seated. The link assembly may be configured such that the support member rotates at a specific ratio relative to the link assembly as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.

Description

Input device including a support member and electronic device including an input device

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an input device including a support member and an electronic device including the input device.

[0002] There are electronic devices capable of performing various functions based on user input. With the advancement of technology, electronic devices may be provided to be portable for the user. For example, electronic devices may include smartphones, tablet PCs, or laptop PCs. Additionally, devices may be provided to extend the functions offered by the electronic devices. Portable electronic devices may include a display to provide a screen to the user.

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

[0004] In one embodiment, an input device providing key input to an electronic device may include a housing, a support member, a link assembly, and a seating portion. A keyboard module receiving key input may be disposed in the housing. The link assembly may be pivotably connected to the housing. The link assembly may be pivotably connected to the support member. The seating portion may be connected to the link assembly. The electronic device may be seated on the seating portion. The link assembly may be configured such that the support member rotates relative to the link assembly at a specific ratio as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.

[0005] In one embodiment, it may include an electronic device, a second housing, a hinge assembly, a flexible display, and a support member. The hinge assembly may connect the first housing and the second housing rotatably relative to each other. The flexible display may be disposed across the first housing and the second housing. The flexible display may be configured to fold at least a portion as the first housing and the second housing rotate relative to each other. The support member may be rotatably connected to the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly may be configured such that the support member rotates relative to the hinge assembly at a specific ratio as the first housing rotates relative to the hinge assembly.

[0006] In one embodiment, the electronic device may include a housing, a support member, a link assembly, and a display. A keyboard module for receiving key input may be disposed in the housing. The link assembly may be rotatably connected to the housing. The link assembly may be rotatably connected to the support member. The display may be connected to the link assembly. The link assembly may be configured such that the support member rotates relative to the link assembly at a specific ratio as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.

[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first state of an input device according to one embodiment.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a first state according to one embodiment and an electronic device mounted on the input device.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a second state and an electronic device mounted on the input device according to one embodiment.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a third state and an electronic device mounted on the input device according to one embodiment.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a fourth state and an electronic device mounted on the input device according to one embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the internal structure of a link assembly of an input device according to one embodiment.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an input device including at least one torque providing part according to one embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' cross section of an input device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of an input device in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0017] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0018] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the CC' cross section of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0019] FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0020] FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the EE' cross-section of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0021] FIG. 15 is a perspective view looking at the rear of an input device according to one embodiment.

[0022] FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the BB' cross section of an input device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0023] FIG. 17 is a perspective view illustrating the interior of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0024] FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the DD' cross-section of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0025] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the gear structure of an input device in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0026] FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the gear structure of an input device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0027] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0028] FIG. 22 is a perspective view looking at the bottom surface of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0029] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of an input device in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0030] FIG. 24 illustrates an example of the arrangement of magnets included in an input device and an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0031] FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0032] FIG. 26 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a fifth state according to one embodiment.

[0033] FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a sixth state according to one embodiment.

[0034] FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating an input device and an electronic device in a seventh state according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating the components of an input device and an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0036] FIG. 30 is a perspective view illustrating the location of a sensor placed in an input device according to one embodiment.

[0037] FIG. 31 illustrates an example of a screen displayed by an electronic device mounted on an input device of a sixth state according to one embodiment.

[0038] FIG. 32 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable device according to one embodiment.

[0039] FIG. 33 illustrates an example of a foldable device according to one embodiment being held by a user.

[0040] FIG. 34 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device according to one embodiment.

[0041] FIG. 35 is a block diagram of an electronic device in a network environment according to various embodiments.

[0042] Hereinafter, embodiments are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the contents of this disclosure. However, the disclosed embodiments may be implemented in various different forms and are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0043] Portable electronic devices may have requirements for a lightweight and thin form factor. In contrast to the requirement for a lightweight and thin form factor, displays may have requirements for a large surface area to provide a wide screen.

[0044] Since portable electronic devices are required to be lightweight and thin, input methods for tablet PCs and smartphones may be limited to touch input via touchscreens and a limited number of physical key inputs. For example, in the case of a tablet PC, incorporating a structure for mounting electronic devices directly into the device can increase its weight and thickness.

[0045] When an electronic device having the form factor of a tablet PC or laptop PC is used with the part containing the display tilted, the electronic device may be inverted due to the weight of the display.

[0046] The technical problems to be solved in this document are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains.

[0047] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first state of an input device (100) according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (100) in a first state according to one embodiment and an electronic device (3501) mounted on the input device (100).

[0048] In the present disclosure, the surface viewed from the +y-axis direction of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the front surface of the electronic device (100). The surface viewed from the -y-axis direction of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the rear surface of the electronic device (100). The surface viewed from the +z-axis direction of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the top surface of the electronic device. The surface viewed from the -z-axis direction of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the bottom surface of the electronic device. The surface viewed from the -x-axis direction of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the left surface of the electronic device. The surface viewed from the +x-axis direction of the electronic device (100) may be referred to as the right surface of the electronic device.

[0049] An input device (100) according to one embodiment may include a housing (110), a link assembly (120), a seating portion (130), and a support member (140). The housing (110) may be pivotally connected to the link assembly (120). The support member (140) may be pivotally connected to the link assembly (120). The link assembly (120) may be configured to rotate the support member (140) relative to the link assembly (120) as the housing (110) rotates relative to the link assembly (120). For example, the link assembly (120) may include a gear assembly such that the angle at which the link assembly (120) rotates relative to the housing (110) and the angle at which the support member (140) rotates relative to the link assembly (120) have a specific ratio.

[0050] In one embodiment, an input means for receiving user input may be disposed in the housing (110). For example, a keyboard module (111) for receiving key input may be disposed in the housing (110). For example, a touch pad (113) for receiving touch input may be disposed in the housing (110). However, the components that may be disposed in the housing (110) are not limited thereto.

[0051] In one embodiment, an electronic device (3501) (e.g., the electronic device (3501) of FIG. 35) may be seated on a mounting portion (130). For example, the electronic device (3501) may be attached to the mounting portion (130) by an attractive force generated between at least one magnet (or ferromagnetic material) included in the mounting portion (130) and at least one magnet placed on the electronic device (3501). The mounting portion (130) may be integrally formed with the cover portion of the link assembly (120), but the mounting portion (130) may be rotatably connected to the link assembly (120).

[0052] In the present disclosure, a first state may mean a state in which one side of an electronic device (3501) mounted on a mounting portion (130) and one side of a housing (110) are arranged to face each other. In the first state, one side of the mounting portion (130) may be arranged to face the housing (110). In the first state, one side of the support member (140) may be arranged to face the housing (110).

[0053] FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a second state input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) mounted on the input device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0054] In the present disclosure, the second state may mean a state in which the support member (140) rotates from the link assembly (120) as the link assembly (120) rotates relative to the housing (110) from the first state.

[0055] According to one embodiment, in a second state, by rotating the electronic device (3501) by a first angle (310) with respect to the housing (110), the mounting portion (130) on which the electronic device (3501) is mounted can rotate by a first angle (310) with respect to the housing (110). As the mounting portion (130) rotates, the link assembly (120) connected to the mounting portion (130) can also rotate with respect to the housing (110). As the link assembly (120) rotates with respect to the housing (110), the support member (140) can rotate with respect to the link assembly (120) at a specific ratio. For example, the link assembly (120) can rotate the support member (140) with respect to the link assembly (120) by an angle at which the link assembly (120) rotates with respect to the housing (110). As the support member (140) rotates relative to the link assembly (120) from the first state, the support member (140) can rotate relative to the housing (110) by a second angle (320) which is greater than the first angle (310).

[0056] In one embodiment, as the electronic device (3501) rotates relative to the housing (110), the side on which the display (3560) of the electronic device is placed may be exposed to the outside.

[0057] FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a third state input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) mounted on the input device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0058] In the present disclosure, the third state may mean a state in which the fourth angle (420) formed by one side of the housing (110) and one side of the support member (140) facing each other in the first state with respect to the link assembly (120) forms substantially 180 degrees. For example, when the ratio of the angle of rotation of the link assembly (120) relative to the housing (110) to the angle of rotation of the support member (140) relative to the link assembly (120) is 1:1, the third angle (410) in which the link assembly (120) (or the seating portion (130), or the electronic device (3501)) rotates relative to the housing (110) may be 90 degrees, and the fourth angle (420) may be 180 degrees.

[0059] In one embodiment, the link assembly (120) may include a structure that limits the support member (140) from rotating beyond a fourth angle (420). For example, the link assembly (120) may include a structure that limits the link assembly (120) to rotate only within a range of a third angle (410) relative to the housing (110). For example, the link assembly (120) may include a structure that limits the support member (140) to rotate only within a range excluding the third angle (410) from the fourth angle (420) relative to the link assembly (120).

[0060] In one embodiment, the link assembly (120) may not include a structure that limits the angle at which the support member (140) rotates. In this case, as the electronic device (3501) rotates beyond a third angle (410) in a third state, the support member (140) may rotate beyond a fourth angle (140).

[0061] FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (100) in a fourth state according to one embodiment and an electronic device (3501) mounted on the input device (100).

[0062] In the present disclosure, the fourth state may indicate a state in which the seating portion (130) is rotated by a fifth angle (510) relative to the link assembly (120), from a state in which the support member (140) is restricted from rotating by more than a fourth angle (420) in the third state.

[0063] In one embodiment, the mounting portion (130) may be connected to the link assembly (120) so as to be rotatable within a specified range for the link assembly (120). In one embodiment, as the angle of the mounting portion (130) with respect to the housing (110) increases, in a second state, the mounting portion (130) rotates integrally with the link assembly (120) with respect to the housing (110), and from a third state, the mounting portion (130) can rotate with respect to the link assembly (120).

[0064] FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the internal structure of a link assembly (120) of an input device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0065] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include a first bracket (611) coupled to a housing (110) and a second bracket (612) coupled to a support member (140). The first bracket (611) may rotate about an axis on which the housing (110) rotates as the housing (110) rotates about the link assembly (120). The second bracket (612) may rotate about an axis on which the support member (140) rotates as the support member (140) rotates about the link assembly (120).

[0066] In one embodiment, the link assembly (120) may include a first gear (621) coupled to a first bracket (611) and a second gear (622) coupled to a second bracket (612). The first gear (621) may rotate as the first bracket (611) rotates. The second gear (622) may be configured to rotate as the first gear (621) rotates. As the second gear (622) rotates, the second bracket (612) connected to the second gear (622) and the support member (140) connected to the second bracket (612) may rotate.

[0067] Referring to FIG. 6, the link assembly (120) may further include a third gear (623) configured to mesh with a first gear (621), a second gear (622), and a fourth gear (624) configured to mesh with the third gear (623). The rotational motion of the first gear (621) may be transmitted to the second gear (622) through the third gear (623) and the fourth gear (624). The third gear (623) and the fourth gear (624) are components for connecting the spaced-apart first gear (621) and second gear (622), and may be omitted or the number of gears may be changed depending on the size of the first gear (621) and the second gear (622). By using the third gear (623) and the fourth gear (624), the size of the first gear (621) and the second gear (622) can be reduced, while the second gear (622) can rotate within the link assembly (120) according to the rotation of the first gear (621). By reducing the size of the first gear (621) and the second gear (522), the thickness of the link assembly (120) can be reduced. In FIG. 6, the first gear (621), the second gear (622), the third gear (623), and the fourth gear (624) are shown as cylindrical gears, but the shapes of the first gear (621), the second gear (622), the third gear (623), and the fourth gear (624) are not limited thereto.

[0068] In one embodiment, the mounting portion (130) can be connected to the link assembly (120) through at least one hinge (630).

[0069] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an input device (100) including at least one torque providing part (710, 720) according to one embodiment.

[0070] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include at least one first torque providing member (720) that generates a first torque in a direction opposite to the rotational direction in which the seating member (130) rotates relative to the link assembly (120). For example, the at least one first torque providing member (720) may include at least one elastic member positioned to wrap around at least a portion of a shaft forming the axis on which the hinge (630) rotates. For example, the at least one elastic member may be made of a rubber material.

[0071] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include at least one second torque providing unit (710) that generates a second torque in the opposite direction of rotation to at least one of the first gear (621) or the second gear (622). For example, the at least one second torque providing unit (710) may include at least one screw. Pressure may be applied to at least one of the first gear (621) or the second gear (622) by tightening the screw. The magnitude of the second torque may be adjusted through the degree to which the screw is tightened.

[0072] In one embodiment, the first torque providing unit (720) and the second torque providing unit (710) may be configured such that the first torque generated in the first torque providing unit (720) is greater than the second torque generated in the second torque providing unit (710). By generating the first torque as a value greater than the second torque, when the mounting unit (130) rotates due to the movement of the electronic device (3501) in the second state, the link assembly (120) can rotate together with the mounting unit (130).

[0073] FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (100) in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the AA' cross section of the input device (100) in a first state according to one embodiment.

[0074] According to one embodiment, in a first state, one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (920) of the seating portion (130) and the support member (140) may be arranged to face each other. In the first state, as the seating portion (130) and the link assembly (120) rotate relative to the housing (110), the first gear (621) connected to the housing (110) via the first bracket (611) within the link assembly (120) may rotate. As the first gear (621) rotates, the second gear (622), the third gear (623), and the fourth gear (624) may rotate. Due to the rotation of the second gear (622), the support member (140) connected to the second gear (622) via the second bracket (612) may rotate relative to the link assembly (120).

[0075] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a cross-section of an input device (100) in a second state according to one embodiment.

[0076] According to one embodiment, from a first state, as the seating portion (130) rotates relative to the housing (110), the link assembly (120) can rotate relative to the housing (110). Referring to FIG. 7, when the first torque generated by the first torque generating portion (720) is greater than the second torque generated by the second torque generating portion (710), the link assembly (120) can rotate relative to the housing (110) while the seating portion (130) is fixed to the link assembly (120). As the first gear (621), connected to the housing (110) via the first bracket (611) within the link assembly (120), rotates, the support member (140), connected to the second gear (622) via the second bracket (612), can rotate relative to the link assembly (120).

[0077] In one embodiment, as the support member (140) rotates relative to the link assembly (120), the angle formed between one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1030) of the support member (140) may be larger than the angle formed between one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1020) of the seating portion (130).

[0078] FIG. 11 is a perspective view illustrating a third state input device (100) according to one embodiment. FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the CC' cross section of the third state input device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0079] In one embodiment, as the seating portion (130) rotates relative to the housing (110), the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1030) of the support member (140) may reach a designated angle (e.g., 180 degrees) before the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1020) of the seating portion (130). The state in which the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1030) of the support member (140) reaches a designated angle may be referred to as a third state.

[0080] According to one embodiment, when the input device (100) is placed on the floor, if a force is applied in a direction that increases the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1020) of the seating portion (130) in a third state, the angle between the first housing (110) and the support member (140) does not change due to the resistance of the floor, and the seating portion (130) can rotate relative to the link assembly (120).

[0081] Alternatively, according to one embodiment, if the link assembly (120) includes a structure that limits the rotation angle of the support member (140) to a specified angle or less, as a force is applied in a direction that increases the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1020) of the seating portion (130) in a third state, the angle between the first housing (110) and the support member (140) does not change, and the seating portion (130) may rotate relative to the link assembly (120).

[0082] FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating an input device (100) in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view illustrating the EE' cross section of the input device (100) in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0083] According to one embodiment, from a third state, the seating portion (130) can be rotated with respect to the link assembly (120). While the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side of the support member (1030) is maintained, the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1020) of the seating portion (130) can be increased.

[0084] Referring to FIG. 7, the mounting portion (130) can rotate from the link assembly (120) by transmitting a torque greater than the first torque generated by the first torque generating portion (720) to the hinge (630) connecting the link assembly (120) and the mounting portion (130). In the fourth state, when no separate external force is applied, the angle formed by one side (910) of the housing (110) and one side (1020) of the mounting portion (130) can be fixed by the first torque generating portion (720) at any angle.

[0085] FIG. 15 is a perspective view looking at the rear of an input device (100) according to one embodiment. FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view showing the BB' cross-section of an input device (110) in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing the interior of an input device (100) in a third state according to one embodiment. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view showing the DD' cross-section of an input device (100) in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0086] In one embodiment, the input device (110) may include at least one of a first rotating part (1501) or a second rotating part (1502). The first rotating part (1501) may rotate as the first gear (621) rotates. The second rotating part (1502) may rotate as the second gear (622) rotates. Referring to FIG. 15, the first rotating part (1501) is shown positioned at a location connecting the first gear (621) and the first bracket (611), but is not limited thereto. For example, the first rotating part (1501) may be positioned in the -x direction of the first bracket (611) or in the +x direction of the first gear (621). In FIG. 15, the second rotating part (1502) is shown positioned at the location connecting the second gear (622) and the second bracket (612), but is not limited thereto. For example, the second rotating part (1502) may be positioned in the -x direction of the second bracket (612) or in the +x direction of the second gear (622).

[0087] Referring to FIG. 16, the cross-section of the first rotating part (1501) may have a shape that is not circular, centered on the axis of rotation of the first gear (621). In one embodiment, the link assembly (120) may include at least one first stopper (1601) that limits the rotational range of the first rotating part (1501). The at least one first stopper (1601) may include at least one projection protruding toward the space where the first rotating part (1501) is placed. However, the shape of the at least one first stopper (1601) is not limited thereto. The cross-section of the second rotating part (1502) may have a shape that is not circular, centered on the axis of rotation of the second gear (622). In one embodiment, the link assembly (120) may include at least one second stopper (1602) that limits the rotational range of the second rotating part (1502). At least one second stopper (1602) may be formed to limit the space where the second rotating part (1502) can be placed. However, the shape of at least one second stopper (1602) is not limited thereto.

[0088] Referring to FIGS. 17 and 18, as the link assembly (120) rotates relative to the housing (110) from the first state to reach the third state, the first rotating part (1501) can rotate and engage at least one first stopper (1601). As the support member (140) rotates relative to the link assembly (120) from the first state to reach the third state, the second rotating part (1502) can rotate and engage at least one second stopper (1602).

[0089] FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating the gear structure of an input device (100) in a first state according to one embodiment. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the gear structure of an input device (100) in a third state according to one embodiment.

[0090] In one embodiment, the link assembly (120) may include at least one of a first gear (1921) or a second gear (1922) having teeth formed only on a portion of the outer surface. Referring to FIG. 19, the first gear (1921) may have teeth formed in a first tooth region (1911) on the outer surface. The remaining region (1912) of the first gear (1921) may be formed without teeth. The second gear (1922) may have teeth formed in a second tooth region (1913) on the outer surface. The remaining region (1914) of the second gear (1922) may be formed without teeth.

[0091] In one embodiment, as the link assembly (120) rotates relative to the housing (110), the third gear (623) may rotate and move along the first tooth area (1911) of the first gear (1921). As the third gear (623) rotates, the fourth gear (624) may rotate. As the fourth gear (624) rotates, the fourth gear (624) may move along the second tooth area (1913) of the second gear (1922). Referring to FIG. 20, when the third gear (623) moves to one end of the first tooth area (1911), rotation between the first gear (1921) and the third gear (623) may be restricted. When the fourth gear (624) moves to one end of the second gear area (1913), rotation between the second gear (1922) and the fourth gear (624) may be restricted.

[0092] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of an input device (100) in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 22 is a perspective view of the bottom surface of an input device (100) in a fourth state according to one embodiment. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of an input device (100) in a fourth state according to one embodiment.

[0093] Referring to FIGS. 21 to 23, the mounting portion (130) may include a covering shape (2010) protruding from the surface facing the link assembly (120) in the first to third states. In the fourth state, the covering shape (2010) may prevent the structure or part (e.g., a flexible printed circuit board) of the link assembly (120) from being visible from the outside.

[0094] Referring to FIG. 23, the link assembly (120) may include a receiving portion (2220) that accommodates a covering shape (2010). In the first to third states, the covering shape (2010) may be inserted into the receiving portion (2220).

[0095] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include a structure that limits the range in which the mounting portion (130) can rotate with respect to the link assembly (120). Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, a hinge (630) that rotatably connects the mounting portion (130) to the link assembly (120) may include a third bracket coupled to the mounting portion (130). The link assembly (120) may include a structure that limits the rotation angle of the third bracket. Referring to FIG. 23, the link assembly (120) may include a bracket guide (2240) that limits the rotation angle of the mounting portion (130) by contacting a protrusion (2230) of the third bracket. The bracket guide (2240) may be implemented in the form of a recess formed in the link assembly (120), but is not limited thereto.

[0096] FIG. 24 illustrates an example of the arrangement of magnets included in an input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) according to one embodiment.

[0097] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include at least one first magnet (2410) disposed in the mounting portion (130). When the electronic device (3501) is mounted on the mounting portion (130), the electronic device (3501) may be attached to the mounting portion (130) by the attractive force generated between at least one magnet of the electronic device (3501) and at least one first magnet (2410).

[0098] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include at least one second magnet (2421) disposed on a support member (140). The electronic device (3501) may include at least one third magnet (2422) disposed at a position corresponding to at least one second magnet (2421) in a first state. In the first state, the electronic device (3501) may be coupled to the input device (100) by the attractive force generated between at least one second magnet (2421) and at least one third magnet (2422).

[0099] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include at least one fourth magnet (2431) disposed in the housing (110). The electronic device (3501) may include at least one fifth magnet (2432) disposed at a position corresponding to at least one fourth magnet (2431) in a first state. In the first state, the attractive force generated between at least one fourth magnet (2431) and at least one fifth magnet (2432) may prevent the user from unintentionally opening the seating portion (130) and the electronic device (3501) by rotating them in the first state.

[0100] FIG. 25 is a perspective view illustrating a third state input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) according to one embodiment. FIG. 26 is a perspective view illustrating a fifth state input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) according to one embodiment. FIG. 27 is a perspective view illustrating a sixth state input device (100) and an electronic device (13501) according to one embodiment. FIG. 28 is a perspective view illustrating a seventh state input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) according to one embodiment.

[0101] In the present disclosure, the fifth state may mean a state in which the housing (110) and the support member (140) are separated from the plane when the support member (140) is further rotated from the third state to place the input device (100) on the plane. In the present disclosure, the sixth state may mean a state in which the input device (100) is tilted toward the electronic device (3501) due to the weight of the electronic device (3501) when the support member (140) is further rotated from the fifth state to place the input device (100) on the plane. In the present disclosure, the seventh state may mean a state in which the housing (110) and the seating portion (130) are spread out as shown in FIG. 28.

[0102] According to one embodiment, in a third state, the user can move the electronic device (3501) so that the mounting portion (130) and the electronic device (3501) rotate about the axis of the link assembly (120) relative to the housing (110). In the absence of a structure limiting the rotation range of the support member (140), if the mounting portion (130) is rotated in a direction that increases the angle between the housing (110) and the mounting portion (130) in the third state, the support member (140) may rotate further in the third state. Referring to FIG. 26, the support member (140) may rotate to a position exceeding 180 degrees relative to the housing (110).

[0103] Referring to FIG. 27, if the electronic device (3501) and the mounting portion (130) rotate further in the fifth state, the support member (140) can also rotate further from the fourth state.

[0104] Referring to FIG. 28, when the electronic device (3501) and the mounting portion (130) are rotated 180 degrees from the first state, the support member (140) can be rotated 360 degrees and placed on the bottom surface of the housing (110).

[0105] FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating the components of an input device (100) and an electronic device (3501) according to one embodiment.

[0106] In one embodiment, the input device (100) may include at least one sensor (2911), a memory (2913), and at least one processor (2912). The input device may further include communication means for performing communication with the electronic device (3501). For example, the communication means may include at least one of a connector (2914) or a communication module (2915). The connector (2914) may be connected to the connector (2924) of the electronic device (3501) as the electronic device (3501) is seated on the input device (100). For example, the connector (2914) may include a pogo pin capable of contacting the terminal of the connector (2924). The communication module (2915) may perform short-range wireless communication with the communication module (2925) of the electronic device (2925). The memory (2913) may store a computer program containing computer-executable instructions. Instructions may be executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (2912) to enable the input device (100) to perform an operation. A sensor (2911) may detect information to identify the state of the input device (100). For example, the sensor (2911) may be configured to detect information to identify the angle formed by the housing (110) and the support member (140). Based on the information detected through the sensor (2911), the input device (100) may transmit a signal to the electronic device (3501) via a communication means. For example, as the angle formed by the housing (110) and the support member (140) falls within a specified range, the input device (100) may transmit a signal to the electronic device (3501) to display a notification. The specified range may refer to an angle indicating that the input device (100) is in a sixth state.For example, a signal transmitted to an electronic device (3501) may include at least one of information about a value detected through a sensor (2911), information that can identify the state of an input device (100), or information requesting the display of a notification.

[0107] In one embodiment, the electronic device (3501) may include at least one processor (2922) (e.g., processor (3520) of FIG. 35), memory (2923) (e.g., memory (3530) of FIG. 35), and a display (2926) (e.g., display module (3560) of FIG. 35). The electronic device may further include communication means for performing communication with an input device. The communication means may include at least one of a connector (2924) (e.g., connection terminal (3578) of FIG. 35) or a communication module (2925) (e.g., communication module (3590) of FIG. 35). The memory (2923) may store a computer program containing computer-executable instructions. The instructions may be executed individually or collectively by at least one processor (2922) to enable the electronic device (3501) to perform an operation. The electronic device (3501) can display a screen on the display (2926) based on a signal received from the input device (100). For example, if the input device (100) and the electronic device (3501) are in a state where there is a risk of conduction, the electronic device (3501) can display a notification through the display (2926).

[0108] FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing the location of a sensor (2911) placed in an input device (100) according to one embodiment.

[0109] Referring to FIG. 30, the sensor (2911) may be positioned adjacent to the support member (140) of the housing (110). For example, the sensor (2911) may include a Hall sensor. The sensor (2911) may detect a magnetic field that changes as the magnet (3000) placed on the support member (140) moves. However, the position of the sensor (2911) is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 30. For example, the sensor (2911) may be positioned on the support member (140) or on the link assembly (120).

[0110] FIG. 31 illustrates an example of a screen displayed by an electronic device (3501) mounted on an input device (100) of the sixth state according to one embodiment.

[0111] According to one embodiment, when the input device (100) is in a sixth state, it may transmit a signal to the electronic device (3501) to display a notification. Upon receiving the signal, the electronic device (3501) may display a screen containing the notification (3100) through the display (3560).

[0112] FIG. 32 is a perspective view illustrating a foldable device (3200) according to one embodiment.

[0113] In one embodiment, the structure of the input device (100) may also be applied to a foldable device (3200). A foldable device (3200) according to one embodiment may include a first housing (3210), a hinge assembly (3220), a second housing (3230), a support member (3240), and a flexible display (3250). The first housing (3210) may correspond to the housing (110) of the input device (100). The hinge assembly (3220) may correspond to the link assembly (120) of the input device (100). The second housing (3220) may correspond to the seating portion (130) of the input device (100). The support member (3240) may correspond to the support member (140) of the input device (100). The flexible display (3250) may be positioned across the first housing (3210) and the second housing (3230). The flexible display may be foldable in at least a portion as the first housing (3210) and the second housing (3230) rotate relative to each other.

[0114] FIG. 33 illustrates an example of a foldable device (3200) according to one embodiment being held by a user.

[0115] According to one embodiment, when the first housing (3210) and the second housing (3230) form a specific angle, the user can easily grasp the foldable device (3200) using the support member (3240). Alternatively, when the first housing (3210) and the second housing (3230) form a specific angle, the support member (3240) can support the foldable device (3200) placed on a flat surface so that it does not tip over.

[0116] FIG. 34 is a perspective view illustrating an electronic device (3400) according to one embodiment.

[0117] An electronic device (3400) according to one embodiment may be implemented in the form of a laptop PC. The electronic device (3400) may include a housing (110), a link assembly (120), a display unit (3430), and a support member (140). The display unit (3430) may correspond to the combination of the mounting portion (130) of the input device (100) shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 and the display (3560) of the electronic device (3501). A configuration corresponding to the processor (2922), memory (2923), and communication means of the electronic device (3501) may be disposed in the housing (110).

[0118] FIG. 35 is a block diagram of an electronic device (3501) in a network environment (3500) according to various embodiments. Referring to FIG. 35, in the network environment (3500), the electronic device (3501) may communicate with an electronic device (3502) through a first network (3598) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or may communicate with at least one of an electronic device (3504) or a server (3508) through a second network (3599) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (3501) may communicate with the electronic device (3504) through a server (3508). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (3501) may include a processor (3520), memory (3530), input module (3550), sound output module (3555), display module (3560), audio module (3570), sensor module (3576), interface (3577), connection terminal (3578), haptic module (3579), camera module (3580), power management module (3588), battery (3589), communication module (3590), subscriber identification module (3596), or antenna module (3597). In some embodiments, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (3578)) may be omitted from the electronic device (3501), or one or more other components may be added. In some embodiments, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (3576), camera module (3580), or antenna module (3597)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (3560)).

[0119] The processor (3520) can, for example, execute software (e.g., program (3540)) to control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (3501) connected to the processor (3520) and perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (3520) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (3576) or communication module (3590)) in volatile memory (3532), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (3532), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (3534). According to one embodiment, the processor (3520) may include a main processor (3521) (e.g., a central processing unit or an application processor) or an auxiliary processor (3523) 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 (3501) includes a main processor (3521) and an auxiliary processor (3523), the auxiliary processor (3523) may be configured to use lower power than the main processor (3521) or to be specialized for a specified function. The auxiliary processor (3523) may be implemented separately from the main processor (3521) or as part thereof.

[0120] The auxiliary processor (3523) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (3501) (e.g., display module (3560), sensor module (3576), or communication module (3590)) on behalf of the main processor (3521) while the main processor (3521) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (3521) while the main processor (3521) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (3523) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (3580) or communication module (3590)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (3523) (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 (3501) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (3508)). 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.

[0121] The memory (3530) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (3501) (e.g., processor (3520) or sensor module (3576)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (3540)) and related commands. The memory (3530) may include volatile memory (3532) or non-volatile memory (3534).

[0122] The program (3540) may be stored as software in memory (3530) and may include, for example, an operating system (3542), middleware (3544), or an application (3546).

[0123] The input module (3550) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (3501) (e.g., processor (3520)) from outside the electronic device (3501) (e.g., user). The input module (3550) 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).

[0124] The sound output module (3555) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (3501). The sound output module (3555) 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.

[0125] The display module (3560) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (3501). The display module (3560) 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 (3560) 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.

[0126] The audio module (3570) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (3570) can acquire sound through the input module (3550) or output sound through the sound output module (3555) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3502)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) connected directly or wirelessly to the electronic device (3501).

[0127] The sensor module (3576) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (3501) (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 (3576) 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.

[0128] The interface (3577) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (3501) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3502)). According to one embodiment, the interface (3577) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0129] The connection terminal (3578) may include a connector through which the electronic device (3501) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3502)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (3578) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0130] The haptic module (3579) 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 (3579) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0131] The camera module (3580) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (3580) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0132] The power management module (3588) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (3501). According to one embodiment, the power management module (3588) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0133] The battery (3589) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (3501). According to one embodiment, the battery (3589) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0134] The communication module (3590) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (3501) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3502), electronic device (3504), or server (3508)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (3590) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (3520) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (3590) may include a wireless communication module (3592) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (3594) (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 (3504) via a first network (3598) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (3599) (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 (3592) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (3501) within a communication network such as the first network (3598) or the second network (3599) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (3596).

[0135] The wireless communication module (3592) 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 (3592) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (3592) 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 (3592) can support various requirements specified in the electronic device (3501), external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3504)), or network system (e.g., second network (3599)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (3592) 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.

[0136] An antenna module (3597) 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 (3597) 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 (3597) 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 (3598) or a second network (3599), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (3590). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (3590) 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 (3597).

[0137] According to various embodiments, the antenna module (3597) 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.

[0138] 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.

[0139] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (3501) and an external electronic device (3504) through a server (3508) connected to a second network (3599). Each of the external electronic devices (3502, or 3504) may be the same or a different type of device as the electronic device (3501). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (3501) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (3502, 3504, or 3508). For example, if the electronic device (3501) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (3501) 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 (3501). The electronic device (3501) 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 (3501) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (3504) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (3508) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks.According to one embodiment, an external electronic device (3504) or server (3508) may be included within the second network (3599). The electronic device (3501) 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.

[0140] 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.

[0141] 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.

[0142] 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).

[0143] Various embodiments of the present document may be implemented as software (e.g., program (3540)) comprising one or more instructions stored in a storage medium (e.g., internal memory (3536) or external memory (3538)) readable by a machine (e.g., electronic device (3501)). For example, a processor (e.g., processor (3520)) of the machine (e.g., electronic device (3501)) 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.

[0144] According to one embodiment, the method according to the various embodiments disclosed herein may be provided as included in a computer program product. The computer program product may be traded between a seller and a buyer as a product. The computer program product may be distributed in the form of a device-readable storage medium (e.g., compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM)), or distributed online (e.g., download or upload) through an application store (e.g., Play Store™) or directly between two user devices (e.g., smartphones). In the case of online distribution, at least a portion of the computer program product may be temporarily stored or temporarily created on a device-readable storage medium, such as the memory of a manufacturer's server, an application store's server, or a relay server.

[0145] 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.

[0146] According to various embodiments, an input device or an electronic device including an input device may be provided, which allows the support member to be easily unfolded from a folded state for easy portability without the user having to separately unfold the support member.

[0147] The input device or electronic device according to various embodiments can reduce weight by not separately including a wide support on the rear.

[0148] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the description of the present disclosure.

[0149] In one embodiment, an input device (e.g., input device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 31) providing key input to an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, 24 to 29 and 31) comprises a housing (e.g., housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31), a support member (e.g., support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31), a link assembly (e.g., link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31), and a seating portion (e.g., housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and FIGS. It may include a seating portion (130) of 31. A keyboard module (e.g., a keyboard module (111) of FIGS. 1, 3, 5) for receiving key input may be disposed in the housing (e.g., housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30, and 31). The link assembly (e.g., link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30, and 31) may be pivotally connected to the housing (e.g., housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30, and 31). The above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) may be rotatably connected to the above support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31). The above seating portion (e.g., the seating portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) may be connected to the above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31).The electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, FIGS. 24 to 29 and FIGS. 31) can be placed on the above-mentioned mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31). As the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) rotates with respect to the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31), the support member (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) with respect to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31)) with respect to the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 31), the support member (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) The support member (140)) can be configured to rotate at a specific ratio.

[0150] In one embodiment, the input device (e.g., the input device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 31) may further include a first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (611) of FIGS. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 17) coupled to the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30, and 31) and a second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (612) of FIGS. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, and 17) coupled to the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30, and 31)). The above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) may include a first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, 9, 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14 and FIGS. 15; the first gear (1921) of FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20)) and a second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, 9, 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14 and FIGS. 15; the second gear (1922) of FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20). The first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and 20) may be coupled to the first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (611) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17). The second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and 20) may be coupled to the second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (612) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17).The second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and 20)) may be configured to rotate as the first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and 20) rotates.

[0151] In one embodiment, the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) may further include a third gear (e.g., the third gear (623) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, FIGS. 9, FIGS. 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14 and FIGS. 15, the first gear (621) of FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20) configured to mesh with the first gear (e.g., the third gear (623) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, FIGS. 9, FIGS. 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14, FIGS. 15, FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20). The above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) may further include a fourth gear (e.g., the fourth gear (624) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, FIGS. 9, FIGS. 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14, FIGS. 15, FIGS. 19 and FIGS. 20)) configured to mesh with the second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, FIGS. 9, FIGS. 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14, FIGS. 15, FIGS. 19, FIGS. 20) and the third gear (e.g., the third gear (623) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, FIGS. 9, FIGS. 10, FIGS. 12, FIGS. 14, FIGS. 15, FIGS. 19, FIGS. 20).

[0152] In one embodiment, the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) comprises at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601) of FIGS. 16 and 18) that limits the range of rotation of at least one of the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) or the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) with respect to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) It may include 1602).

[0153] In one embodiment, the mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) may be connected via at least one hinge (e.g., the hinge (630) of FIGS. 6, FIGS. 7, FIGS. 22 and 23) so as to be rotatable with respect to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31).

[0154] In one embodiment, the input device (e.g., the input device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 31) may further include a first torque providing part (e.g., the first torque providing part (720) of FIG. 7) that generates a first torque in the opposite direction of rotation as the mounting part (e.g., the mounting part (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) rotates relative to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31).

[0155] In one embodiment, the first torque providing part (e.g., the first torque providing part (720) of FIG. 7) may include at least one elastic member.

[0156] In one embodiment, the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) comprises, as the first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIGS. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15; the first gear (1921) of FIGS. 19 and 20) and the second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIGS. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15; the second gear (1922) of FIGS. 19 and 20)) rotates, the first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIGS. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15; FIGS. 19 and 20) It may further include a second torque providing unit (e.g., the second torque providing unit (710) of FIG. 7) that generates a second torque in the opposite direction of rotation for at least one of the first gear (1921) of FIG. 20 or the second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15, FIG. 19, FIG. 20).

[0157] In one embodiment, the second torque providing part (e.g., the second torque providing part (710) of FIG. 7) may include at least one screw that presses at least one of the first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and FIG. 20) or the second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and FIG. 20).

[0158] In one embodiment, the first torque providing unit (e.g., the first torque providing unit (720) of FIG. 7) may be configured such that the first torque generated in the first torque providing unit (e.g., the first torque providing unit (720) of FIG. 7) is greater than the second torque generated in the second torque providing unit (e.g., the second torque providing unit (710) of FIG. 7).

[0159] In one embodiment, the hinge (e.g., the hinge (630) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 22, FIG. 23) may include a third bracket coupled to the seating portion (e.g., the seating portion (130) of FIG. 1 to 6, FIG. 8 to 14, FIG. 16 to 28, FIG. 30, and FIG. 31). The above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) is a bracket guide (e.g., the mounting portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) that limits the rotation angle of the mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (130) of FIGS. 31) by contacting a part of the third bracket (e.g., the protrusion (2230) of FIG. 23) as the mounting portion (e.g., the mounting portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) as the mounting portion rotates relative to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) It may include the bracket guide (2240) of Fig. 23.

[0160] In one embodiment, when the angle formed by one surface of the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and one surface of the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601, 1602) of FIGS. 16 and 18), the angle between one surface of the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and the seating portion (e.g., FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) As the angle formed by one surface of the seating portion (130) increases, the seating portion (e.g., the seating portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) is fixed to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and the support member (e.g., FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) with respect to the link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 31 and 31) The support member (140) of FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) can be configured to rotate.In a state where the angle formed by one surface of the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and one surface of the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) is the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601, 1602) of FIGS. 16 and 18), one surface of the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and the seating portion (e.g., FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) As the angle formed by one surface of the seating portion (130) increases, the housing (e.g., housing (110) in FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) and the support member (e.g., support member (140) in FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) are fixed with respect to the link assembly (e.g., link assembly (120) in FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31), and the seating portion (e.g., seating portion (130) in FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and 31) is fixed to the link assembly (e.g., FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 30 and 31). It can be configured to rotate with respect to the link assembly (120) of FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31, 16 to 28.

[0161] In one embodiment, when the angle formed by one surface of the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and one surface of the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601, 1602) of FIGS. 16 and 18), with respect to the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31), the support member (e.g., the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31)) The member (140)) can be rotated by twice the angle of rotation of the seating portion (e.g., the seating portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31).

[0162] In one embodiment, at least one of the first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and 20) or the second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and 20) may include a cylindrical gear in which teeth are formed on a portion of the outer surface and the remaining portion of the outer surface is formed without teeth.

[0163] In one embodiment, an input device (e.g., an input device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 31) may include at least one processor (e.g., a processor (2912) of FIG. 29), a memory (e.g., a memory (2913) of FIG. 29), and a sensor (e.g., a sensor (2911) of FIG. 29). The input device (e.g., an input device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 31) may include at least one of a connector (e.g., a connector (2914) of FIG. 29) or a wireless communication module (e.g., a communication module (2915) of FIG. 29). The memory may store a computer program containing instructions executable by a computer. The above connector can be connected to the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, FIGS. 24 to 29 and FIGS. 31) as the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, FIGS. 24 to 29 and FIGS. 31) is seated on the above seating portion (e.g., the seating portion (130) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31). The above wireless communication module can perform short-range wireless communication with the electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, FIGS. 24 to 29 and FIGS. 31). The sensor can detect the angle formed by the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31) and the support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, FIGS. 8 to 14, FIGS. 16 to 28, FIGS. 30 and FIGS. 31).The above commands are executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor so that the input device (e.g., input device (100) of FIGS. 1 to 31) causes the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, 24 to 29 and 31) to display a notification to the electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3501) of FIGS. 2 to 5, 24 to 29 and 31) through the connector or the wireless communication module as the angle formed by the housing (e.g., housing (110) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) and the support member (e.g., support member (140) of FIGS. 1 to 6, 8 to 14, 16 to 28, 30 and 31) is included within a specified range based on information detected through the sensor. It can be made to transmit a signal.

[0164] In one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., the electronic device (3200) of FIG. 32 and 33) may include a first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33), a second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33), a hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32), a flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (3250) of FIG. 32), and a support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33). The hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) can connect the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33) so as to be rotatable relative to each other. The flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (3250) of FIG. 32) can be positioned across the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33). The flexible display (e.g., the flexible display (3250) of FIG. 32) may be configured to be folded at least partially as the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33) rotate relative to each other. The support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33) may be rotatably connected to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32). The hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) may be configured such that as the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) rotates with respect to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32), the support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33)) rotates at a specific ratio with respect to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32).

[0165] In one embodiment, the input device may further include a first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (611) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17) and a second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (612) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17). The first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (611) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17) may be coupled to the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33). The second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (612) of FIG. 6, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15 and FIG. 17) may be coupled to the support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and FIG. 33). The hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) may include a first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and FIG. 20) and a second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, FIG. 7, FIG. 9, FIG. 10, FIG. 12, FIG. 14, FIG. 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and FIG. 20). The first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and 20) may be coupled to the first bracket (e.g., the first bracket (611) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17). The second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and 20) may be coupled to the second bracket (e.g., the second bracket (612) of FIG. 6, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17).The second gear (e.g., the second gear (622) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the second gear (1922) of FIG. 19 and 20)) may be configured to rotate as the first gear (e.g., the first gear (621) of FIG. 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, and 15; the first gear (1921) of FIG. 19 and 20) rotates.

[0166] In one embodiment, the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) may include at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601, 1602) of FIG. 16 and 18) that limits the range of rotation of at least one of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) or the support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33) with respect to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32).

[0167] According to one embodiment, in a state where the angle formed by one surface of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and one surface of the support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33) is less than the maximum angle limited by at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601, 1602) of FIG. 16 and 18), the electronic device is fixed to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) as the angle formed by one surface of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and one surface of the second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33) increases, and the first housing (e.g., FIG. 32) is fixed to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) with respect to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32). The first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33 and the support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33) may be configured to rotate. In a state where the angle formed by one side of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and one side of the support member (e.g., the support member (3240) of FIG. 32 and 33) is the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper (e.g., the stopper (1601, 1602) of FIG. 16 and 18), the electronic device, as the angle formed by one side of the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and one side of the second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33) increases, the first housing (e.g., the first housing (3210) of FIG. 32 and 33) and the support member (e.g., the support member of FIG. 32 and 33) are relative to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32) The member (3240)) is fixed, and the second housing (e.g., the second housing (3230) of FIG. 32 and 33) may be configured to rotate relative to the hinge assembly (e.g., the hinge assembly (3220) of FIG. 32).

[0168] In one embodiment, an electronic device (e.g., electronic device (3400) of FIG. 34) may include a housing (e.g., housing (110) of FIG. 34), a support member (e.g., support member (140) of FIG. 34), a link assembly (e.g., link assembly (120) of FIG. 34), and a display (e.g., display (3430) of FIG. 34). A keyboard module (e.g., keyboard module (111) of FIG. 1) for receiving key input may be disposed in the housing. The link assembly (e.g., link assembly (120) of FIG. 34) may be rotatably connected to the housing (e.g., housing (110) of FIG. 34). The link assembly (e.g., link assembly (120) of FIG. 34) may be rotatably connected to the support member (e.g., support member (140) of FIG. 34). The above display (e.g., the display (3430) of FIG. 34)) may be connected to the above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIG. 34). The above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIG. 34) may be configured such that as the above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIG. 34) is rotated relative to the housing (e.g., the housing (110) of FIG. 34), the above support member (e.g., the support member (140) of FIG. 34)) is rotated at a specific ratio relative to the above link assembly (e.g., the link assembly (120) of FIG. 34).

[0169] 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.

[0170] 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.

[0171] 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 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), 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.

[0172] 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.

[0173] 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.

[0174] 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.

[0175] 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.

[0176] "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.

[0177] 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.

[0178] 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).”

[0179] 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.

[0180] In the present disclosure, the term “if” will be understood, depending on the context, to mean “when, upon,” “in response to a decision,” or “in response to a detection.” Similarly, “when decided to,” or “when [mentioned condition or event] is detected” will be understood, optionally, to mean “when decided,” or “in response to a decision,” “when [mentioned condition or event] is detected,” or “in response to a detection.”

[0181] The device described above may be implemented as a hardware component, a software component, and / or a combination of a hardware component and a software component. For example, the device and components described in the embodiments may be implemented using one or more general-purpose or special-purpose computers, such as a processor, a controller, an arithmetic logic unit (ALU), a digital signal processor, a microcomputer, a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a programmable logic unit (PLU), a microprocessor, or any other device capable of executing and responding to instructions. The processing unit (or processing circuit) may execute an operating system (OS) and one or more software applications executed on said operating system. Additionally, the processing unit may access, store, manipulate, process, and generate data in response to the execution of the software. For ease of understanding, the processing unit may be described as being used as a single unit, but those skilled in the art will understand that the processing unit may include multiple processing elements and / or multiple types of processing elements. For example, the processing unit may include multiple processors or one processor and one controller. Additionally, other processing configurations, such as parallel processors, are also possible.

[0182] Software may include computer programs, code, instructions, or a combination of one or more of these, and may configure a processing unit to operate as desired or instruct the processing unit independently or collectively. Software and / or data may be embodied in any type of machine, component, physical device, computer storage medium, or device so as to be interpreted by the processing unit or to provide instructions or data to the processing unit. Software may be distributed over networked computer systems and may be stored or executed in a distributed manner. Software and data may be stored on one or more computer-readable recording media.

[0183] The method according to the embodiment may be implemented in the form of program instructions that can be executed through various computer means and recorded on a computer-readable medium. In this case, the medium may continuously store a program executable by a computer, or temporarily store it for execution or download. Additionally, the medium may be various recording or storage means in the form of a single or several hardware combined, and may not be limited to a medium directly connected to a computer system but may exist distributed over a network. Examples of media may include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical recording media such as CD-ROMs and DVDs; magneto-optical media such as floptical disks; and media configured to store program instructions, including ROM, RAM, and flash memory. Additionally, other examples of media may include recording or storage media managed by an app store that distributes applications or a site or server that supplies or distributes various other software.

[0184] Although the embodiments have been described above with reference to limited examples and drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations from the description above. For example, suitable results can be achieved even if the described techniques are performed in a different order than described, and / or the components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or assembled in a form different from described, or replaced or substituted by other components or equivalents.

Claims

1. An input device that provides key input to an electronic device, A housing in which a keyboard module receiving the above key input is placed; Support member; A link assembly pivotably connected to the housing and pivotably connected to the support member; and It includes a mounting portion connected to the above link assembly and on which the electronic device is mounted, An input device in which the link assembly is configured such that the support member rotates at a specific ratio relative to the link assembly as the link assembly rotates relative to the housing.

2. In Claim 1, A first bracket coupled to the above housing; and It further includes a second bracket coupled to the above-mentioned support member, and The above link assembly is: A first gear coupled to the first bracket, and An input device comprising a second gear coupled to the second bracket and configured to rotate as the first gear rotates.

3. In Claim 2, The above link assembly is: A third gear configured to mesh with the first gear, and An input device further comprising a fourth gear configured to mesh with the second gear and the third gear.

4. In Claim 2, An input device comprising at least one stopper that limits the range of rotation of at least one of the housing or the support member relative to the link assembly.

5. In Claim 4, The above-described mounting portion is connected to the link assembly via at least one hinge so as to be rotatable, an input device.

6. In Claim 5, An input device further comprising a first torque providing member that generates a first torque in the opposite direction of rotation as the above-mentioned seating member rotates relative to the above-mentioned link assembly.

7. In Claim 6, The above first torque providing part is an input device comprising at least one elastic member.

8. In Claim 6, The above link assembly further comprises a second torque providing member that generates a second torque in a direction opposite to rotation for at least one of the first gear or the second gear as the first gear and the second gear rotate.

9. In Claim 8, The second torque providing unit comprises at least one screw that presses at least one of the first gear or the second gear, an input device.

10. In Claim 8, The input device is configured such that the first torque providing unit generates a first torque greater than the second torque generated by the second torque providing unit.

11. In Claim 5, The above hinge includes a third bracket coupled to the above seating portion, and An input device comprising a bracket guide that limits the rotation angle of the seating portion by contacting a part of the third bracket as the seating portion rotates relative to the link assembly.

12. In Claim 4, In a state where the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the support member is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, as the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the seating portion increases, the housing and the support member rotate with respect to the link assembly while the seating portion is fixed to the link assembly, and An input device configured such that, in a state where the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the support member is the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, as the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the seating portion increases, the housing and the support member are fixed with respect to the link assembly, and the seating portion is configured to rotate with respect to the link assembly.

13. In Claim 12, An input device in which, when the angle formed by one side of the housing and one side of the support member is less than the maximum angle limited by the at least one stopper, the support member rotates relative to the housing by twice the angle at which the seating portion rotated.

14. In Claim 3, An input device comprising a cylindrical gear, wherein at least one of the first gear or the second gear has teeth formed on a portion of its outer surface and the remaining portion of its outer surface is formed without teeth.

15. In Claim 1, At least one processor; Memory for storing a computer program containing instructions executable by a computer; As the electronic device is seated on the above-mentioned mounting portion, a connector connected to the electronic device or a wireless communication module that performs short-range wireless communication with the electronic device; and It further includes a sensor that detects the angle formed by the housing and the support member, and The above commands are executed collectively or individually by the at least one processor, and the input device transmits a signal to the electronic device through the connector or the wireless communication module to display a notification, based on information detected through the sensor, such that the angle formed by the housing and the support member is included within a specified range.

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