Electronic device comprising cured resin

Abstract

An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion that can be moved with respect to the first housing portion; a display including a first area and a second area at least a part of which is drawn into the inner space of the housing or drawn out from the inner space of the housing; a multi-bar assembly including bars disposed below the second area; a first support plate, which is disposed in the second area, has the multi-bar assembly attached thereto, and has first slits formed in areas to which the bars are not attached; a second support plate which is disposed between the display and the first support plate, and which has second slits formed in at least a part of an area corresponding to the second area; and a cured resin disposed in at least some of the first slits and the second slits.

Description

Electronic device containing cured resin

[0001] The embodiment(s) disclosed in this document relate to electronic devices, for example, electronic devices comprising a cured resin that supports a display.

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

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

[0004] 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.

[0005] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion movable relative to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a display comprising a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing depending on the movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; a multi-bar assembly comprising a plurality of bars disposed below the second region of the display; a first support plate disposed in the second region of the display, wherein a plurality of first slits are formed in a region to which the multi-bar assembly is attached and to which the plurality of bars are not attached; a second support plate disposed between the display and the first support plate, wherein a plurality of second slits are formed in at least a portion of a region corresponding to the second region of the display; and a cured resin disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of first slits and the plurality of second slits.

[0006] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include: a housing comprising a first housing portion and a second housing portion that slides slideably with respect to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a display comprising a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing according to the movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; a multi-bar assembly coupled to the movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion, comprising a plurality of bars disposed below the second region of the display; a support plate disposed below the second region of the display and comprising a plurality of first portions to which the plurality of bars are attached and a plurality of second portions having a plurality of slits formed therein, positioned between two first portions adjacent to each other among the plurality of first portions; and a cured resin disposed in at least one of the plurality of slits and configured to support the second region of the display.

[0007] An electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a housing including a first housing portion and a second housing portion that slides slideably with respect to the first housing portion between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; a display including a first region and a second region, wherein at least a portion of the second region is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing according to the movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion; a multi-bar assembly coupled to the movement of the second housing portion relative to the first housing portion, comprising a plurality of bars disposed below the second region of the display; a first support plate disposed below the second region of the display and comprising a plurality of first portions to which the plurality of bars are attached, and a plurality of second portions positioned between two adjacent first portions among the plurality of first portions and having a plurality of first slits formed therein; a second support plate positioned between the display and the first support plate and having a plurality of second slits formed in an area overlapping with the second region of the display; and at least a portion of the plurality of second slits It may include a cured resin that is positioned and configured to support a second area of ​​the display.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an electronic device in a network environment according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second region of a display is accommodated within a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second region of a display is exposed to the outside of a housing, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the line A-A' shown in Figure 2.

[0013] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of an electronic device cut along the line B-B' shown in Figure 3.

[0014] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 8 is a partial enlarged view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, which is an enlarged portion of FIG. 6.

[0016] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIGS. 14, 15, 16 and 17 illustrate a cured resin disposed in a slit of a support plate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIGS. 18, 19, and 20 illustrate a plurality of cured resins arranged in a slit of a support plate according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0024] FIG. 22 illustrates a display assembly viewed from below, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0025] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0026] The following description relating to the attached drawings may provide an understanding of various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, including the claims and their corresponding contents. While the exemplary embodiments disclosed in the following description include various specific details to aid understanding, they are to be considered as one of various exemplary embodiments. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes and modifications to the various embodiments described herein may be made without departing from the scope and technical spirit of the disclosure. Additionally, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and configurations may be omitted.

[0027] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their literal meanings but may be used to clearly and consistently describe an embodiment of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes, not for the purpose of limiting the scope of the rights or the disclosure defined as equivalent thereto.

[0028] Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, it should be understood that the singular forms of "a," "an," and "the" include a plural meaning. Thus, for example, "component surface" can be understood to include one or more of the component surfaces.

[0029] 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.

[0030] In this document, each of the phrases such as "A or B", "at least one of A and B", "at least one of A or B", "A, B or C", "at least one of A, B and C", and "at least one of A, B, or C" may include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof.

[0031] Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish a component from another component and do not limit the components in other aspects (e.g., importance or order).

[0032] 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.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an electronic device (101) in a network environment (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Referring to FIG. 1, in a network environment (100), an electronic device (101) may communicate with an electronic device (102) through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range wireless communication network) or with at least one of an electronic device (104) or a server (108) through a second network (199) (e.g., a long-range wireless communication network). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may communicate with the electronic device (104) through a server (108). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a processor (120), memory (130), input module (150), sound output module (155), display module (160), audio module (170), sensor module (176), interface (177), connection terminal (178), haptic module (179), camera module (180), power management module (188), battery (189), communication module (190), subscriber identification module (196), or antenna module (197). In one embodiment, at least one of these components (e.g., connection terminal (178)) may be omitted from the electronic device (101), or one or more other components may be added. In one embodiment, some of these components (e.g., sensor module (176), camera module (180), or antenna module (197)) may be integrated into a single component (e.g., display module (160)).

[0035] The processor (120) can control at least one other component (e.g., hardware or software component) of the electronic device (101) connected to the processor (120) by executing software (e.g., program (140)), for example, and can perform various data processing or operations. According to one embodiment, as at least part of the data processing or operations, the processor (120) can store commands or data received from other components (e.g., sensor module (176) or communication module (190)) in volatile memory (132), process the commands or data stored in volatile memory (132), and store the resulting data in non-volatile memory (134). According to one embodiment, the processor (120) may include a main processor (121) (e.g., central processing unit or application processor) or an auxiliary processor (123) that can operate independently or together with it (e.g., graphics processing unit, neural processing unit (NPU), image signal processor, sensor hub processor, or communication processor). For example, if the electronic device (101) includes a main processor (121) and an auxiliary processor (123), the auxiliary processor (123) may be configured to use less power than the main processor (121) or to be specialized for a designated function. The auxiliary processor (123) may be implemented separately from the main processor (121) or as part thereof.

[0036] The auxiliary processor (123) may control at least some of the functions or states associated with at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., display module (160), sensor module (176), or communication module (190)) on behalf of the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an inactive (e.g., sleep) state, or together with the main processor (121) while the main processor (121) is in an active (e.g., application execution) state. According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., image signal processor or communication processor) may be implemented as part of another functionally related component (e.g., camera module (180) or communication module (190)). According to one embodiment, the auxiliary processor (123) (e.g., neural network processing unit) may include a hardware structure specialized for processing an artificial intelligence model. The artificial intelligence model may be generated through machine learning. Such learning may be performed, for example, on the electronic device (101) itself where the artificial intelligence model is executed, or through a separate server (e.g., server (108)). The learning algorithm may include, for example, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning, or reinforcement learning, but is not limited to the examples described above. The artificial intelligence model may include a plurality of artificial neural network layers.An artificial neural network may be a deep neural network (DNN), a convolutional neural network (CNN), a recurrent neural network (RNN), a restricted Boltzmann machine (RBM), a deep belief network (DBN), a bidirectional recurrent deep neural network (BRDNN), a deep Q-network, or a combination of two or more of the above, but is not limited to the examples described above. In addition to the hardware structure, the artificial intelligence model may include a software structure, either additionally or substantially.

[0037] The memory (130) can store various data used by at least one component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120) or sensor module (176)). The data may include, for example, input data or output data for software (e.g., program (140)) and related commands. The memory (130) may include volatile memory (132) or non-volatile memory (134).

[0038] The program (140) may be stored as software in memory (130) and may include, for example, an operating system (142), middleware (144), or an application (146).

[0039] The input module (150) can receive commands or data to be used for a component of the electronic device (101) (e.g., processor (120)) from outside the electronic device (101) (e.g., user). The input module (150) may include, for example, a microphone, a mouse, a keyboard, a key (e.g., a button), or a digital pen (e.g., a stylus pen).

[0040] The sound output module (155) can output a sound signal to the outside of the electronic device (101). The sound output module (155) may include, for example, a speaker or a receiver. The speaker may be used for general purposes, such as multimedia playback or recording playback. The receiver may be used to receive incoming calls. According to one embodiment, the receiver may be implemented separately from the speaker or as part thereof.

[0041] The display module (160) can visually provide information to an external (e.g., user) of the electronic device (101). The display module (160) may include, for example, a display, a holographic device, or a projector and a control circuit for controlling said device. According to one embodiment, the display module (160) may include a touch sensor configured to detect a touch, or a pressure sensor configured to measure the intensity of the force generated by said touch.

[0042] The audio module (170) can convert sound into an electrical signal or, conversely, convert an electrical signal into sound. According to one embodiment, the audio module (170) can acquire sound through the input module (150) or output sound through the sound output module (155) or an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)) (e.g., speaker or headphones) that is directly or wirelessly connected to the electronic device (101).

[0043] The sensor module (176) can detect the operating state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., power or temperature) or the external environmental state (e.g., user state) and generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to the detected state. According to one embodiment, the sensor module (176) may include, for example, a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a proximity sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a biosensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor.

[0044] The interface (177) may support one or more specified protocols that can be used for the electronic device (101) to be connected directly or wirelessly to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the interface (177) may include, for example, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), a universal serial bus (USB) interface, an SD card interface, or an audio interface.

[0045] The connection terminal (178) may include a connector through which the electronic device (101) can be physically connected to an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102)). According to one embodiment, the connection terminal (178) may include, for example, an HDMI connector, a USB connector, an SD card connector, or an audio connector (e.g., a headphone connector).

[0046] The haptic module (179) can convert an electrical signal into a mechanical stimulus (e.g., vibration or movement) or an electrical stimulus that the user can perceive through tactile or kinesthetic senses. According to one embodiment, the haptic module (179) may include, for example, a motor, a piezoelectric element, or an electric stimulation device.

[0047] The camera module (180) can capture still images and video. According to one embodiment, the camera module (180) may include one or more lenses, image sensors, image signal processors, or flashes.

[0048] The power management module (188) can manage the power supplied to the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the power management module (188) can be implemented, for example, as at least part of a power management integrated circuit (PMIC).

[0049] The battery (189) can supply power to at least one component of the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (189) may include, for example, a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell.

[0050] The communication module (190) can support the establishment of a direct (e.g., wired) communication channel or a wireless communication channel between an electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (102), electronic device (104), or server (108)), and the performance of communication through the established communication channel. The communication module (190) may include one or more communication processors that operate independently of the processor (120) (e.g., application processor) and support direct (e.g., wired) communication or wireless communication. According to one embodiment, the communication module (190) may include a wireless communication module (192) (e.g., cellular communication module, short-range wireless communication module, or GNSS (global navigation satellite system) communication module) or a wired communication module (194) (e.g., LAN (local area network) communication module, or power line communication module). The corresponding communication module among these communication modules can communicate with an external electronic device through a first network (198) (e.g., a short-range communication network such as Bluetooth, WiFi (wireless fidelity) direct, or IrDA (infrared data association)) or a second network (199) (e.g., a legacy cellular network, a 5G network, a next-generation communication network, the Internet, or a computer network (e.g., a LAN or WAN)). These various types of communication modules may be integrated into a single component (e.g., a single chip) or implemented as multiple separate components (e.g., multiple chips). The wireless communication module (192) can identify or authenticate the electronic device (101) within a communication network such as the first network (198) or the second network (199) using subscriber information (e.g., International Mobile Subscriber Identifier (IMSI)) stored in the subscriber identification module (196).

[0051] The wireless communication module (192) can support 5G networks and next-generation communication technologies following 4G networks, for example, new radio access technology. NR access technology can support high-speed transmission of high-capacity data (enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB)), minimization of terminal power and connection of multiple terminals (massive machine type communications (mMTC)), or high reliability and low latency (ultra-reliable and low-latency communications (URLLC)). The wireless communication module (192) can support a high-frequency band (e.g., mmWave band) to achieve a high data transmission rate, for example. The wireless communication module (192) can support various technologies for securing performance in the high-frequency band, such as beamforming, massive MIMO (multiple-input and multiple-output), full-dimensional MIMO (FD-MIMO), array antenna, analog beam-forming, or large-scale antenna. The wireless communication module (192) can support various requirements specified by the electronic device (101), an external electronic device (e.g., electronic device (104)), or a network system (e.g., a second network (199)). According to one embodiment, the wireless communication module (192) can support a Peak data rate (e.g., 20 Gbps or more) for realizing eMBB, loss coverage (e.g., 164 dB or less) for realizing mMTC, or U-plane latency (e.g., downlink (DL) and uplink (UL) each 0.5 ms or less, or round trip 1 ms or less) for realizing URLLC.

[0052] An antenna module (197) can transmit a signal or power to or from an external source (e.g., an external electronic device). According to one embodiment, the antenna module may include an antenna comprising a radiator made of a conductor or a conductive pattern formed on a substrate (e.g., a PCB). According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may include a plurality of antennas (e.g., an array antenna). In this case, at least one antenna suitable for a communication method used in a communication network, such as a first network (198) or a second network (199), may be selected from the plurality of antennas, for example, by a communication module (190). A signal or power may be transmitted or received between the communication module (190) and an external electronic device through the selected at least one antenna. According to one embodiment, in addition to the radiator, other components (e.g., a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC)) may be additionally formed as part of the antenna module (197).

[0053] According to one embodiment, the antenna module (197) may form a mmWave antenna module. According to one embodiment, the mmWave antenna module may include a printed circuit board, an RFIC disposed on or adjacent to a first surface (e.g., bottom surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of supporting a specified high frequency band (e.g., mmWave band), and a plurality of antennas (e.g., array antennas) disposed on or adjacent to a second surface (e.g., top surface or side surface) of the printed circuit board and capable of transmitting or receiving a signal of the specified high frequency band.

[0054] 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.

[0055] According to one embodiment, commands or data may be transmitted or received between the electronic device (101) and an external electronic device (104) through a server (108) connected to a second network (199). Each of the external electronic devices (102 or 104) may be the same or different type of device as the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, all or part of the operations performed on the electronic device (101) may be performed on one or more of the external electronic devices (102, 104 or 108). For example, if the electronic device (101) needs to perform a function or service automatically or in response to a request from a user or another device, the electronic device (101) may request one or more external electronic devices to perform at least part of the function or service instead of performing the function or service itself or additionally. One or more external electronic devices that receive the above request may execute at least part of the requested function or service, or additional function or service related to the request, and transmit the result of the execution to the electronic device (101). The electronic device (101) may provide the result as is or additionally processed as at least part of the response to the request. For this purpose, for example, cloud computing, distributed computing, mobile edge computing (MEC), or client-server computing technology may be used. The electronic device (101) may provide ultra-low latency services using, for example, distributed computing or mobile edge computing. In one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) may include an Internet of Things (IoT) device. The server (108) may be an intelligent server using machine learning and / or neural networks. According to one embodiment, the external electronic device (104) or the server (108) may be included within a second network (199).The electronic device (101) can be applied to intelligent services (e.g., smart home, smart city, smart car, or healthcare) based on 5G communication technology and IoT-related technology.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a state in which a second region of a display (e.g., the display region (A2) of FIG. 3) is received within a housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a state in which a second region of a display is exposed to the outside of the housing according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] FIGS. 2 and 3 illustrate a structure in which a display (203) (e.g., a flexible display or a rollable display) extends in the longitudinal direction (e.g., +Y direction) when viewed from the front of an electronic device (101). However, the extension direction of the display (203) is not limited to a single direction (e.g., +Y direction). For example, the extension direction of the display (203) may be designed to extend upward (+Y direction), to the right (e.g., +X direction), to the left (e.g., -X direction), and / or downward (e.g., -Y direction).

[0058] The state illustrated in FIG. 2 may be referred to as a slide-in state of the electronic device (101), or a state in which the second region (A2) of the display (203) is closed. The state illustrated in FIG. 3 may be referred to as a slide-out state of the electronic device (101), or a state in which the second region (A2) of the display (203) is open.

[0059] Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a housing (210). The housing (210) may include a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) disposed movably relative to the first housing portion (201). The second housing portion (202) may slideably move relative to the first housing portion (201) between a slide-in state and a slide-out state.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) may be interpreted as having a structure in which a first housing portion (201) is arranged to be slidably movable relative to a second housing portion (202). The second housing portion (202) may be arranged to be reciprocally movable a certain distance in the direction shown relative to the first housing portion (201), for example, in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

[0061] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing portion (202) may be referred to as a slide portion or a slide housing and may be movable relative to the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate various electrical and electronic components such as a circuit board or a battery. When the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, the second housing portion (202) may be defined as a retracted position, and when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state, the second housing portion (202) may be defined as an extended position.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) based on predefined user input. For example, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to user input for a physical button exposed through a part of the first housing portion (201) or a part of the second housing portion (202). For example, the slide-in state (or slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to touch input for an executable object displayed within a screen display area (e.g., a first area (A1)). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a touch input having a contact point on the screen display area (e.g., the first area (A1)) and a pressing force greater than or equal to a reference strength. For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to a voice input received through the microphone of the electronic device (101). For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to an external force applied to the first housing part (201) and / or the second housing part (202) to move the second housing part (202) relative to the first housing part (201).For example, the slide-in state (or the slide-out state of the electronic device (101)) may be changed to the slide-out state (or the slide-in state of the electronic device (101)) in response to user input identified from an external electronic device (e.g., earbuds or a smart watch) connected to the electronic device (101). However, the slide-in and slide-out operation of the electronic device (101) is not limited thereto.

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first housing portion (201) may accommodate an actuator (e.g., a motor), a speaker, a shim socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to a main circuit board. A second housing portion (202) may accommodate a main circuit board on which electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) are placed. According to one embodiment, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate an actuator, a speaker, a shim socket, and / or a sub-circuit board electrically connected to a main circuit board, and the first housing portion (201) may accommodate a main circuit board on which electrical components such as an application processor (AP) and a communication processor (CP) are placed. According to one embodiment, the sub-circuit board and the main circuit board may be placed in the first housing portion (201) or in the second housing portion (202).

[0064] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., a main case). The first cover member (211) may include a first-1 side wall (211a), a first-2 side wall (211b) extending from the first-1 side wall (211a), and a first-3 side wall (211c) extending from the first-1 side wall (211a) and substantially parallel to the first-2 side wall (211b). According to one embodiment, the first-2 side wall (211b) and the first-3 side wall (211c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the first-1 side wall (211a).

[0065] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed with one side (e.g., front face) open to accommodate (or surround) at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). For example, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be surrounded by the first housing portion (201) and may slide in a direction parallel to the first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) while being guided by the first housing portion (201), e.g., in the direction of arrow (1). According to one embodiment, the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and / or the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed integrally. According to one embodiment, the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and / or the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211) may be formed as separate structures and combined or assembled.

[0066] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the display (203). For example, at least a portion of the display (203) may be formed to surround by the first-1 side wall (211a), the first-2 side wall (211b), and / or the first-3 side wall (211c) of the first cover member (211).

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., a slide plate). The second cover member (221) may have a plate shape and may include a first surface (e.g., the first surface (F1) of FIG. 4) that supports internal components. For example, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion (e.g., a first region (A1)) of the display (203). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may be referred to as a front cover.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cover member (221) may include a second-1 side wall (221a), a second-2 side wall (221b) extending from the second-1 side wall (221a), and a second-3 side wall (221c) extending from the second-1 side wall (221a) and substantially parallel to the second-2 side wall (221b). According to one embodiment, the second-2 side wall (221b) and the second-3 side wall (221c) may be formed substantially perpendicular to the second-1 side wall (221a).

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing portion (202) can form a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101) as it moves in a first direction (e.g., in the direction of arrow (1)) parallel to the second-2 sidewall (221b) or the second-3 sidewall (221c). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) is located at a first distance from the first-1 sidewall (211a) of the first housing portion (201), and in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the second housing portion (202) can be moved to be located at a second distance greater than the first distance from the first-1 sidewall (211a) of the first housing portion (201). In one embodiment, when the electronic device (101) is in a sliding state, the first housing portion (201) may be formed to surround a portion of the second-2 side wall (221b) and the second-3 side wall (221c).

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) may have an intermediate state between the slide-in state of FIG. 2 (e.g., fully closed state) and the slide-out state of FIG. 3 (e.g., fully opened state). In the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the distance between the first-1 sidewall (211a) and the second-1 sidewall (221a) may be shorter than the distance between the first-1 sidewall (211a) and the second-1 sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully open state, and longer than the distance between the first-1 sidewall (211a) and the second-1 sidewall (221a) of the electronic device (101) in the fully closed state. According to one embodiment, as at least a portion of the display (203) slides in the intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the area exposed to the outside may vary. For example, in an intermediate state of the electronic device (101), the ratio of the width (length in the X direction) and height (length in the Y direction) of the display (203) and / or the distance between the first-1 side wall (211a) and the second-1 side wall (221a) may be changed based on the slide movement of the electronic device (101).

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) may include a display (203), a key input device (245), a connector hole (243), an audio module (247a, 247b), or a camera module (249a, 249b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may further include an indicator (e.g., an LED device) or various sensor modules.

[0072] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display (203) may be formed such that the size of the portion visible from the front side of the housing (210) changes based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). The display (203) may include a first area (A1) and a second area (A2) configured to be exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) based on the sliding movement of the second housing portion (202). Depending on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second area (A2) may be drawn into the internal space of the housing (210) or drawn out from the internal space of the housing (210).

[0073] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first region (A1) of the display (203) may be disposed on a second housing portion (202). For example, the first region (A1) may be disposed on a second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202). A second region (A2) extends from the first region (A1) and may be housed inside the first housing portion (201) or visually exposed outside the electronic device (101) as the second housing portion (202) slides relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (203) may be extended in the downward direction (e.g., -Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), a second area (A2) may be visually exposed from below (e.g., -Y direction) of the display (203). According to one embodiment, as the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the display (203) may be extended in the upward direction (e.g., +Y direction) of the electronic device (101). For example, in the slide-out state of the electronic device (101), a second area (A2) may be visually exposed from above (e.g., +Y direction) of the display (203).

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region (A2) moves substantially while being guided by a region of the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4) and may be housed in a space located inside the first housing portion (201) or exposed outside the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the second region (A2) may move based on a sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) in a first direction (e.g., the direction indicated by arrow (1). For example, while the second housing portion (202) is sliding, a portion of the second region (A2) may be deformed into a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a) of the first housing portion (201).

[0076] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when viewed from above the second cover member (221) (e.g., front cover), if the electronic device (101) is varied from a slide-in state to a slide-out state (e.g., if the second housing portion (202) is slid out so as to extend relative to the first housing portion (201), the second region (A2) may gradually be exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) and may form a substantially flat plane together with the first region (A1). According to one embodiment, the display (203) may be combined with or adjacent to a touch sensing circuit, a pressure sensor capable of measuring the intensity (pressure) of the touch, and / or a digitizer for detecting a magnetic field type stylus pen. According to one embodiment, regardless of whether the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in or slide-out state, a portion of the exposed second region (A2) may be located on a portion of the first housing part (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of FIG. 4), and a portion of the second region (A2) may maintain a curved shape at a position corresponding to the curved surface (213a).

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a key input device (245) may be located in a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., a first housing portion (201) and / or a second housing portion (202)). Depending on the appearance and usage conditions, the illustrated key input device (245) may be omitted, or the electronic device (101) may be designed to include additional key input device(s). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an unillustrated key input device, e.g., a home key button, or a touch pad placed around the home key button. According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be placed on the first-1 sidewall (211a), the first-2 sidewall (211b), and / or the first-3 sidewall (211c) of the first housing portion (201). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the key input device (245) may be placed on the second-1 sidewall (221a), the second-2 sidewall (221b) and / or the second-3 sidewall (221c) of the second housing portion (202).

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the connector hole (243) may be omitted depending on the embodiment and may accommodate a connector (e.g., a USB connector) for transmitting and receiving power and / or data with an external electronic device. According to one embodiment (not shown), the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of connector holes (243), and some of the plurality of connector holes (243) may function as connector holes for transmitting and receiving audio signals with an external electronic device. In the illustrated embodiment, the connector hole (243) is located in the second housing portion (202), but is not limited thereto, and the connector hole (243) or an unillustrated connector hole may be located in the first housing portion (201).

[0079] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an audio module (247a, 247b) may include at least one speaker hole (247a) or at least one microphone hole (247b). One of the speaker holes (247a) may be provided as a receiver hole for voice calls, and the other may be provided as an external speaker hole. An electronic device (101) includes a microphone for acquiring sound, and the microphone may acquire sound from outside the electronic device (101) through the microphone hole (247b). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include a plurality of microphones to detect the direction of sound. According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include an audio module in which the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) are implemented as a single hole, or may include a speaker in which the speaker hole (247a) is excluded (e.g., a piezo speaker). According to one embodiment, the speaker hole (247a) and the microphone hole (247b) may be located in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202).

[0080] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, camera modules (249a, 249b) may include a first camera module (249a) (e.g., a front camera) and a second camera module (249b) (e.g., a rear camera) (e.g., the second camera module (249b) of FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may include at least one of a wide-angle camera, a telephoto camera, or a macro camera, and, according to an embodiment, may measure the distance to a subject by including an infrared projector and / or an infrared receiver. The camera modules (249a, 249b) may include one or more lenses, an image sensor, and / or an image signal processor. The first camera module (249a) may be positioned to face in the same direction as the display (203). For example, the first camera module (249a) may be positioned around the first area (A1) or in an area overlapping with the display (203), and if positioned in an area overlapping with the display (203), it may capture a subject by passing through the display (203). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) may not be visually exposed to the screen display area (e.g., the first area (A1)) and may include a hidden under-display camera (UDC). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may capture a subject from the opposite direction to the first area (A1). According to one embodiment, the first camera module (249a) and / or the second camera module (249b) may be positioned on the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) may be formed in multiple numbers to provide various arrangements. For example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along a width direction (X-axis direction) that is substantially perpendicular to the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101).As another example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along the slide movement direction (e.g., Y-axis direction) of the electronic device (101). As another example, a plurality of second camera modules (249b) may be arranged along N * M rows and columns as a matrix.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second camera module (249b) is not visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state, and can photograph the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-out state. According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) can photograph the outside of the electronic device (101) when the electronic device (101) is in a slide-in state and / or a slide-out state. For example, at least a portion of the housing (210) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225) of FIG. 4) is substantially transparent, and the second camera module (249b) can photograph the outside of the electronic device (101) by passing through the first rear plate (215) and / or the second rear plate (225). According to one embodiment, the second camera module (249b) is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) in a slide-in state and a slide-out state of the electronic device (101), and can photograph the outside. For example, the first housing portion (201) (e.g., the first rear plate (215) of FIG. 4) may include an opening (201a) for the second camera module (249b).

[0082] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an indicator (not shown) of an electronic device (101) may be disposed in a first housing portion (201) or a second housing portion (202) and may provide status information of the electronic device (101) as a visual signal by including a light-emitting diode. Sensor modules (261a, 261b) of the electronic device (101) may generate an electrical signal or data value corresponding to an internal operating state of the electronic device (101) or an external environmental state. Sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a proximity sensor, a fingerprint sensor and / or a biometric sensor (e.g., an iris / face recognition sensor or an HRM sensor). In one embodiment, sensor modules (261a, 261b) may further include at least one of a gesture sensor, a gyroscope sensor, a barometric pressure sensor, a magnetic sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a grip sensor, a color sensor, an IR (infrared) sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, or an illuminance sensor. According to one embodiment, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may be placed in the first housing portion (201) and / or the second housing portion (202). For example, the sensor modules (261a, 261b) may include a first sensor module (261a) placed on the front of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a proximity sensor or an ambient light sensor) and / or a second sensor module (261b) placed on the rear of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a heart rate monitoring (HRM) sensor).

[0083] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of an electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device (101) taken along the line A-A' shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the electronic device (101) taken along the line B-B' shown in FIG. 3.

[0084] Referring to FIGS. 4 through 6, the electronic device (101) may include a first housing portion (201), a second housing portion (202), a display assembly (400), and a driving structure (240). The configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display assembly (400) in FIGS. 4, 5, and / or FIGS. 6 may be all or part identical to the configuration of the first housing portion (201), the second housing portion (202), and the display (203) in FIGS. 2 and / or FIGS. 3.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first housing portion (201) may include a first cover member (211) (e.g., the first cover member (211) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3), a frame (213), and a first rear plate (215). The first housing portion (201) may, together with the second housing portion (202), form a receiving space in which electronic components of the electronic device (101) (e.g., a battery (289)) are received.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cover member (211) may accommodate at least a portion of the frame (213) and may accommodate a component (e.g., battery (289)) located in the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may be formed to surround at least a portion of the second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the first cover member (211) may protect a component (e.g., second circuit board (249) and frame (213)) located in the first housing portion (201) from external impact. According to one embodiment, a second circuit board (249) electrically connected to an electrical component (e.g., actuator, speaker, shim socket and / or first circuit board (248)) may be connected to the first cover member (211).

[0087] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the frame (213) may be connected to a first cover member (211). For example, the frame (213) may be connected to the first cover member (211), and the second housing portion (202) may be movable relative to the first cover member (211) and / or the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the frame (213) may accommodate a battery (289). For example, the frame (213) may include a groove for accommodating the battery (289). The frame (213) may be connected to a battery cover (289a) and may surround at least a portion of the battery (289) together with the battery cover (289a). According to one embodiment, the frame (213) may include a curved portion (213a) facing the display assembly (400).

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first rear plate (215) may substantially form at least a part of the exterior of the first housing part (201) or the electronic device (101). For example, the first rear plate (215) may be attached to the outer surface of the first cover member (211). According to one embodiment, the first rear plate (215) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The first rear plate (215) may be made using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing portion (202) may include a second cover member (221) (e.g., the second cover member (221) of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3), a rear cover (223), and a second rear plate (225). The second housing portion (202) may be coupled to the first housing portion (201) so as to be movable relative to the first housing portion (201). As an example, the second housing portion (202) may be coupled to the rail structure of the first housing portion (201) so as to be able to reciprocate along the rail structure formed on the inner surface of the first housing portion (201). The second cover member (221) is connected to the first housing portion (201) through a guide rail (250) and may reciprocate linearly in one direction (e.g., the direction of arrow (1) in FIG. 3) while being guided by the guide rail (250).

[0090] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cover member (221) may support at least a portion of the display (203). For example, the second cover member (221) may include a first surface (F1), and a first region (A1) of the display (203) may be substantially located on the first surface (F1) and maintained in a flat form. Referring to FIG. 5, the first region (A1) of the display (203) in the slide-in state may be understood as a region located between the edge (211e) of the first cover member (211) and the edge (221e) of the second cover member (221).

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cover member (221) may be formed of a metal material and / or a non-metal (e.g., polymer) material. According to one embodiment, a first circuit board (248) that accommodates electronic components (e.g., the processor (120) and / or memory (130) of FIG. 1) may be connected to the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second cover member (221) may protect components (e.g., the first circuit board (248) and the rear cover (223)) located in the second housing portion (202) from external impact.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the rear cover (223) can protect a component (e.g., a first circuit board (248)) located on the second cover member (221). For example, the rear cover (223) may be connected to the second cover member (221) and formed to surround at least a portion of the first circuit board (248). According to one embodiment, the rear cover (223) may include an antenna pattern (e.g., at least one antenna element (223a)) for communicating with an external electronic device. For example, the at least one antenna element (223a) may be disposed on the outer surface (e.g., one surface facing the -Z axis direction) of the rear cover (223) when the rear cover (223) is formed from an injection molded product of a dielectric material (e.g., an antenna carrier). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may include a laser direct structuring (LDS) antenna pattern formed on the outer surface of the rear cover (223). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be formed in a manner that is embedded during the injection molding of the rear cover (223). For example, at least one antenna element (223a) may be configured to transmit or receive a wireless signal in a designated frequency band (e.g., legacy band) by being electrically connected to a wireless communication circuit (e.g., wireless communication module (192) of FIG. 1) disposed on the first circuit board (248).

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second rear plate (225) may substantially form at least a part of the exterior of the second housing part (202) or the electronic device (101). For example, the second rear plate (225) may be attached to the outer surface of the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, the second rear plate (225) may provide a decorative effect on the exterior of the electronic device (101). The second rear plate (225) may be made using at least one of metal, glass, synthetic resin, or ceramic.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly (400) may include a display (203) (e.g., the display (203) of FIG. 2 and / or FIG. 3)) and a multi-bar assembly (230) supporting the display (203). The multi-bar assembly (230) may be configured to be coupled to the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0095] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display (203) may be referred to as a flexible display, a foldable display, and / or a rollable display. According to one embodiment, a first region (A1) of the display (203) may be supported by a rigid body, and a second region (A2) may be supported by a bendable structure. For example, the first region (A1) may be supported by a first surface (F1) of a second cover member (221) or by a plate not shown. The second region (A2) may be supported by a multi-bar assembly (230).

[0096] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-bar assembly (230) may be connected to or attached to at least a portion of the display (203) (e.g., a second area (A2)). According to one embodiment, as the second housing portion (202) slides, the multi-bar assembly (230) may move relative to the first housing portion (201). In the slide-in state of the electronic device (101) (e.g., FIG. 2), the multi-bar assembly (230) may be housed mostly inside the first housing portion (201) and positioned between the first cover member (211) and the second cover member (221). According to one embodiment, at least a portion of the multi-bar assembly (230) may move in correspondence with a curved surface (213a) located at the edge of the frame (213). According to one embodiment, the multi-bar assembly (230) may be referred to as a display support member or support structure and may be in the form of a single elastic plate.

[0097] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the driving structure (240) can move the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). For example, the driving structure (240) may include an actuator (241) configured to generate a driving force for sliding movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201). The driving structure (240) may include a gear (244) (e.g., a pinion) connected to the actuator (241) and a rack (242) configured to mesh with said gear. Referring to FIG. 4, components of the driving structure (240) (e.g., actuator (241), rack (242), and gear (244)) inverted within a P1 circle (e.g., facing the -Z axis direction) are illustrated.

[0098] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the housing where the rack (242) is located and the housing where the actuator (241) is located may be different. According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to a first housing portion (201), and the rack (242) may be connected to a second housing portion (202). According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be connected to a second housing portion (202), and the rack (242) may be connected to a first housing portion (201).

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the actuator (241) may be controlled by a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1). For example, the processor (120) may include an actuator driver driving circuit and may transmit a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to the actuator (241) to control the speed of the actuator (241) and / or the torque of the actuator (241). According to one embodiment, the actuator (241) may be electrically connected to a processor (e.g., the processor (120) of FIG. 1) located on a circuit board (e.g., the first circuit board (248) of FIG. 4) using a flexible printed circuit board.

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second housing portion (202) may accommodate a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main board). According to one embodiment, a processor, memory, and / or an interface may be placed on the first circuit board (248). The processor may include, for example, one or more of a central processing unit, an application processor, a graphics processing unit, an image signal processor, a sensor hub processor, or a communication processor. According to various embodiments, the first circuit board (248) may include a flexible printed circuit board type radio frequency cable (FRC). The first circuit board (248) may be placed on at least a portion of the second cover member (221) and may be electrically connected to an antenna module (e.g., the antenna module (197) of FIG. 1) and a communication module (e.g., the communication module (190) of FIG. 1).

[0101] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) may include a second circuit board (249) (e.g., a sub-circuit board) spaced apart from a first circuit board (248) (e.g., a main circuit board) within a first housing portion (201). The second circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to the first circuit board (248) through a flexible substrate. The second circuit board (249) may be electrically connected to electrical components placed in the end portion of the electronic device (101), such as a battery (289) or a speaker and / or a shim socket, to transmit signals and power. According to one embodiment, the second circuit board (249) may accommodate an antenna member (271) (e.g., a coil) or be connected to the antenna member (271). The antenna member (271) may include a multi-function coil (MFC) antenna comprising a wireless charging antenna for wireless charging functions, an NFC antenna for NFC (neat field communication) functions, and / or a magnetic secure transmission (MST) antenna for performing electronic payment functions. For example, the battery (289) may receive power from an external electronic device using the antenna member (271) for wireless charging. As another example, the battery (289) may transfer power to an external electronic device using the antenna member (271) for wireless charging.

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the battery (289) is a device for supplying power to at least one component of the electronic device (101) and may include a non-rechargeable primary battery, a rechargeable secondary battery, or a fuel cell. The battery (289) may be integrally disposed inside the electronic device (101) or may be detachably disposed from the electronic device (101). According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may be formed as a single integrated battery or may include a plurality of separate batteries. According to one embodiment, the battery (289) may be located in the frame (213). For example, the battery (289) may be surrounded by the frame (213) and the battery cover (289a). According to one embodiment, it may be located within the second housing portion (202) and may slide together with the second housing portion (202).

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide rail (250) can guide the movement of the multi-bar assembly (230). For example, the multi-bar assembly (230) can slide along a slit (251) formed in the guide rail (250). According to one embodiment, the guide rail (250) can be connected to a first housing portion (201). For example, the guide rail (250) can be connected to a first cover member (211) and / or a frame (213). According to one embodiment, the slit (251) may be referred to as a groove or recess formed on the inner surface of the guide rail (250). Referring to FIG. 4, the guide rail (250) is shown enlarged within a P2 circle. The guide rail (250) can provide force to the multi-bar assembly (230) based on the driving of the actuator (241).

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can be slid to be exposed to the outside from the first housing portion (201) through the driving of an actuator (241). For example, a gear (244) can be rotated in a first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). As the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can be slid to be exposed to the outside of the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-out direction.

[0105] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-in state to a slide-out state, the inner portion (252) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the multi-bar assembly (230). The multi-bar assembly (230) that receives the force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250), and the second housing portion (202) can slide to extend relative to the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (400) that was accommodated between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213) can be extended forward.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) can be slid to be inserted into the first housing portion (201) by driving an actuator (241). For example, a gear (244) can be rotated in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction based on the driving of the actuator (241). As the rack (242) is fixed on the second cover member (221) of the second housing portion (202), the second housing portion (202) can be slid to enter the first housing portion (201) based on the sliding movement of the rack (242) toward the slide-in direction.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the electronic device (101) changes from a slide-out state to a slide-in state, the outer portion (253) of the guide rail (250) can provide force to the bent multi-bar assembly (230). The multi-bar assembly (230) that receives the force moves along the slit (251) of the guide rail (250) and can slide so that at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) is received in the first housing portion (201). At least a portion of the display assembly (400) can be received between the first cover member (211) and the frame (213).

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device (101) may be set to stop in a designated intermediate state between a slide-in state and a slide-out state by controlling the driving of the actuator (241) (free stop function). According to one embodiment, the electronic device (101) may be varied to a slide-in state, an intermediate state, or a slide-out state through user operation when no driving force is provided to the actuator (241).

[0109] Referring to FIG. 5, in a sliding state of the electronic device (101) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may be positioned to be housed in the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) is positioned to be housed in the first housing portion (201), the overall volume of the electronic device (101) may be reduced. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) is housed in the first housing portion (201), the size of the visually exposed display (203) may be minimized. For example, when the second housing portion (202) is completely housed in the first housing portion (201), the first area (A1) of the display (203) is visually exposed, and at least a portion of the second area (A2) (e.g., a portion facing the -Z axis) may be positioned between the battery (289) and the first rear plate (215).

[0110] Referring to FIG. 6, in a slide-out state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, at least a portion of the second housing portion (202) may protrude from the first housing portion (201). As the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), the overall volume of the electronic device (101) may increase. According to one embodiment, when the second housing portion (202) protrudes from the first housing portion (201), at least a portion of the second region (A2) of the display (203) may be visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) together with the first region (A1).

[0111] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0112] Referring to FIG. 7, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (400) may include a first support plate (310) configured to be positioned below a second region (A2) of the display (203) and to support the second region (A2) of the display (203). As an example, the first support plate (310) may be positioned at a location spaced downward (e.g., in the -Z-axis direction) from the second region (A2) of the display (203). In the slide-out state, the first support plate (310) may be bent from the outside of the housing (210) into the inside of the housing (210). For example, the first support plate (310) may be a metal plate (e.g., stainless steel or titanium) or a non-metal plate (CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) or GFRP (glass fiber reinforced polymer)).

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support plate (310) may include a plurality of first parts (311) to which a plurality of bars (231) of a multi-bar assembly (230) are attached. The plurality of bars (231) may not overlap with a first slit (S1) formed in a second part (312) of the first support plate (310). The first support plate (310) may include a plurality of second parts (312) to which a plurality of first slits (S1) are formed, located between two first parts that are adjacent to each other among the plurality of first parts (311).

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of first slits (S1) of the first support plate (310) may extend along the width direction of the display (203) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3). As an example, a plurality of first slits (S1) may extend parallel to the width direction of the display (203) (e.g., the X-axis direction of FIG. 2 and FIG. 3).

[0115] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) may include a plurality of bars (231) disposed below a second area (A2) of the display (203). The plurality of bars (231) may extend parallel to the width direction of the display (203) (e.g., the X-axis direction in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3).

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of bars (231) may be disposed below a first support plate (310). A plurality of bars (231) may be attached to each of a plurality of first parts (311) of the first support plate (310). A plurality of bars (231) may be attached individually to each of a plurality of first parts (311) without being connected to each other. A plurality of bars (231) may be configured to stably support a flexible part of a foldable or bendable display (203). As an example, a bar (231) may be attached to a first part (311) of the first support plate (310) by heat pressing or welding.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (400) may include a cured resin (500) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S1). As an example, the cured resin (500) may include an acrylic, urethane, or silicone resin. The cured resin (500) may be applied (or filled) in a semi-liquid state and then cured into a semi-solid or solid state. For example, FIG. 7 illustrates a cured resin (500) disposed throughout the plurality of first slits (S1).

[0118] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the curing resin (500) may be configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203). Since some regions not supported by the plurality of bars (231) of the first support plate (310) are supported by the curing resin (500), the structural stability of the second region (A2) of the display (203) may be improved, and the surface quality of the surface of the display (203) that is visually exposed to the outside of the electronic device (101) may be improved.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cured resin (500) may have elasticity within a predetermined range. Accordingly, compared to the case where a plurality of first slits (S1) are not formed in the first support plate (310) and the first support plate (310) has the form of a single plate, the support structure of the second region (A2) of the display (203) can be improved by placing the cured resin (500), which has elasticity within a predetermined range, in the plurality of first slits (S1) of the first support plate (310) as in one embodiment of the present disclosure. In addition, when the display assembly (400) is varied from the slide-out state (see FIG. 6) to the slide-in state (see FIG. 5), the driving force for bending the display assembly (400) and the repulsive force generated as the display assembly (400) bends can be reduced.

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a cured resin (500) may be placed (or filled) into the first slits (S1) through the following exemplary methods. As an example, the multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) may be attached (or welded) to the first support plate (310) after being filled into the first slits (S1). As another example, the cured resin (500) may be filled into the first slits (S1) through the gaps between the multiple bars (231) while the multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) is attached (or welded) to the first support plate (310).

[0121] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly (400) may include a second support plate (320) disposed between the display (203) and the first support plate (310). In the slide-out state, the second support plate (320) may be bent from the outside of the housing (210) into the inside of the housing (210).

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second support plate (320) may support a first region (A1) and a second region (A2) of a display (203). The second support plate (320) may include a first plate portion (321) that overlaps with the first region (A1) of the display (203) and a second plate portion (322) that overlaps with the second region (A2) of the display (203). As an example, the second support plate (320) may be a metal plate (e.g., stainless steel or titanium) of 40 μm or less or a non-metal plate (CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced polymer) or GFRP (glass fiber reinforced polymer)) of 50 μm or less.

[0123] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (400) may include a plurality of adhesive layers (380, 390). The plurality of adhesive layers (380, 390) may include a first adhesive layer (380) bonded between a first support plate (310) and a second support plate (320). It may also be bonded between a cured resin (500) disposed on one surface of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203) and the second support plate (320). The plurality of adhesive layers (380, 390) may include a second adhesive layer (390) bonded between the second support plate (320) and the display (203).

[0124] FIG. 8 is a partial enlarged view of an electronic device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, which is an enlarged portion of FIG. 6. FIG. 8 shows an enlarged view of the edge portion of the display (203) exposed to the outside of the electronic device in the slide-out state shown in FIG. 6.

[0125] Referring to FIG. 8, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second region (A2) of the display (203) may include a flat region (A2-1, flat region) located outside the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The 'flat' of the flat region (A2-1) may be understood to mean substantially flat compared to the bending region (A2-2) below.

[0126] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region (A2) of the display (203) may include a bent region (A2-2) that is bent from the flat region (A2-1) into the interior of the housing (210). The bent region (A2-2) is a region that extends from the flat region (A2-1) to one edge of the display (203) in the slide-out state, and may include a region bent from the flat region (A2-1) into the interior of the housing (210) and a region extending from the bent region and located inside the housing (210).

[0127] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bending region (A2-2) of the second region (A2) of the display (203) may be partially exposed to the outside of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The edge (V) of the bending region (A2-2) connected to the flat region (A2-1) may be partially exposed to the outside of the housing (210) in the slide-out state.

[0128] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the edge (V) of the bending region (A2-2) may have a shape that protrudes convexly from the flat region (A2-1) (e.g., protrudes in the +Z direction) due to the repulsive force caused by the bending of the display (203). A bar (231) of a multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) configured to support the edge (V) of the bending region (A2-2) may be spaced apart from a structure inside the housing (210) (e.g., the curved surface (213a) of the frame (213) in FIG. 4). Thus, due to the self-repulsive force (or tension) in the bending region (A2-2) caused by the bending of the display (203), the edge (V) of the bending region (A2-2) may not experience surface quality defects of the display (203), such as partial indentation.

[0129] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (1400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0130] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., display assembly (400), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (380, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 7 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., display assembly (1400), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372, 1381, 1382, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 9, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0131] Referring to FIG. 9, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first support plate (310) may include a first part (311) to which a plurality of bars (231) of a multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) are attached, and a second part (312) located between two adjacent first parts (311) and including a plurality of first slits (S1).

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support plate (320) may include a first plate portion (321) that overlaps with a first area (A1) of the display (203). The second support plate (320) may include a second plate portion (322) and a third plate portion (323) that overlap with a second area (A2) of the display (203). The second plate portion (322) may overlap with a flat area (A2-1) of the second area (A2) of the display (203), and the third plate portion (323) may overlap with a bending area (A2-2).

[0133] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support plate (320) may include a plurality of second slits (S2). The plurality of second slits (S2) may be formed in a third plate portion (323) of the second support plate (320) that overlaps with the second region (A2) of the display (203). The plurality of second slits (S2) may overlap with the bending region (A2-2) of the second region (A2) of the display (203).

[0134] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second slit (S2) extends along the first slit (S1) and may have a width greater than the width of the first slit (S1). The first slit (S1) and the second slit (S2) may extend along the X-axis direction illustrated in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, and the width of the first slit (S1) and the second slit (S2) may be understood as a width defined in the Y-axis direction. The second slit (S2) may extend along the first slit (S1). As an example, the second slit (S2) may extend substantially parallel to the first slit (S1).

[0135] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (1400) may include support panels (331, 332) disposed below a second support plate (320). The support panels (331, 332) may include a first support panel (331) that overlaps with the first plate portion (321). The support panels (331, 332) may include a second support panel (332) that overlaps with the second plate portion (322) and the third plate portion (323).

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support panel (331) may be configured to support a first region (A1) of the display (203). The hardness of the first support panel (331) may be higher than the hardness of the second support panel (332). As an example, the first support panel (331) may be a panel made of metal material, and the second support panel (332) may be a panel made of non-metal material.

[0137] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second support panel (332) may be configured to support a second area (A2) of a display (203). At least a portion of the second support panel (332) may be positioned between a first support plate (310) and a portion of a second support plate (320) configured to support the second area (A2) (e.g., a second plate portion (322) and a third plate portion (323)). The first support plate (310) may overlap the edge of the first support panel (331) adjacent to the second support panel (332) and the second support panel (332).

[0138] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support panel (331) may overlap with the first region (A1) of the display (203). The first support panel (331) may partially overlap with the second region (A2) of the display (203). As an example, FIG. 9 illustrates the edge of the first support panel (331), which is positioned below the first region (A1) of the display (203) to support the first region (A1), partially overlapping with the second region (A2) of the display (203).

[0139] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support panel (332) may overlap with the second region (A2) of the display (203). The second support panel (332) may partially overlap with the first region (A1) of the display (203) or may not overlap with the first region (A1) of the display (203).

[0140] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support panel (332) may include a panel area (332a) and a slit area (332b) in which a plurality of third slits (S3) are formed. The plurality of third slits (S3) may be formed in the slit area (332b) of the second support panel (332) which overlaps with the bending area (A2-2) of the display (203). The plurality of third slits (S3) may overlap with the bending area (A2-2) of the second area (A2) of the display (203).

[0141] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the third slit (S3) extends along the first slit (S1) and may have a width greater than the width of the first slit (S1). The first slit (S1) and the third slit (S3) may extend along the X-axis direction illustrated in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, and the width of the first slit (S1) and the second slit (S3) may be understood as a width defined in the Y-axis direction. The third slit (S3) may extend along the first slit (S1). As an example, the third slit (S3) may extend substantially parallel to the first slit (S1).

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (1400) may include adhesive layers (371, 372, 1381, 1382, 390). The adhesive layers (371, 372, 1381, 1382, 390) of the display assembly (1400) may include a first-1 adhesive layer (1381) that bonds a first support plate (310) and support panels (331, 332) and a first-2 adhesive layer (1382).

[0143] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first-1 adhesive layer (1381) can bond the edge (313) of a first support plate (310) to a first support panel (331). A first-2 adhesive layer (1382) can bond the first support plate (310) to a second support panel (332). The first-1 adhesive layer (1381) and the first-2 adhesive layer (1382) may be separated and spaced apart from each other. Alternatively, the first-1 adhesive layer (1381) and the first-2 adhesive layer (1382) may be connected to each other.

[0144] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the adhesive layers (371, 372, 1381, 1382, 390) of the display assembly (1400) may include a third-1 adhesive layer (371) and a third-2 adhesive layer (372). The third-1 adhesive layer (371) may be disposed between the first support panel (331) and the first plate portion (321) of the second support plate (320). The first support panel (331) and the first plate portion (321) of the second support plate (320) may be bonded to each other by the third-1 adhesive layer (371). The third-2 adhesive layer (372) may be disposed between the second support panel (332) and the second plate portion (322) and the third plate portion (323) of the second support plate (320). The second support panel (332), the second plate portion (322), and the third plate portion (323) can be bonded to each other by the third-2 adhesive layer (372).

[0145] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (2400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0146] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., display assembly (400), cured resin (500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (380, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 7 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., display assembly (2400), cured resin (2500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (1381, 1382, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 10, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0147] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., a first support panel (331), a second support panel (332), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 9 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., a first support panel (331), a second support panel (332), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 10, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0148] Referring to FIG. 10, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a curing resin (2500) may be disposed in some of the first slits (S1) among a plurality of first slits (S1) formed in a first support plate (310). The curing resin (2500) may be disposed in the first slits (S1) among the plurality of first slits (S1) that overlap with the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203), and may not be disposed in the first slits (S1) among the plurality of first slits (S1) that overlap with the bending area (A2-2) of the display (203). The curing resin (2500) may be configured to support the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) without overlapping with the bending area (A2-2) of the display (203).

[0149] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (3400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0150] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., display assembly (400), cured resin (500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (380, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 7 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., display assembly (3400), cured resin (3500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (1381, 1382, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 11, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0151] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., a second support panel (332), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 9 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., a second support panel (2332), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 11, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0152] Referring to FIG. 11, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a curing resin (3500) may include a first curing resin (3510) and a second curing resin (3520). The first curing resin (3510) may be disposed in at least a portion of the first slits (S1) that overlap with the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) among a plurality of first slits (S1). The first curing resin (3510) may be configured to support the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203).

[0153] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second curing resin (3520) may be disposed in at least a portion of the first slits (S1) that overlap with the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203) among a plurality of first slits (S1). The second curing resin (3520) may be configured to support the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203).

[0154] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second curing resin (3520) may have a hardness different from that of the first curing resin (3510). As an example, the second curing resin (3520) may have a hardness lower than that of the first curing resin (3510). Accordingly, in the slide-out state (see FIG. 6), the flat area (A2-1) exposed to the outside of the housing (210) can improve structural stability through the first curing resin (3510) with high hardness, and the bending area (A2-2) bent into the inside of the housing (210) can reduce the driving force for bending the display (202) and / or the repulsive force generated during the bending process of the display (202) through the second curing resin (3520) with low hardness.

[0155] FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (4400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0156] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., display assembly (400), cured resin (500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), first plate portion (321) of the second support plate (320), and / or second plate portion (322)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 7 may be applied substantially the same to components of the same name (e.g., display assembly (4400), cured resin (4500), first support plate (310), and / or second support plate (4320), first plate portion (4321) of the second support plate (4320), and / or second plate portion (4322)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 12, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0157] The description of the second slit (S2) of the display assembly (1400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 9 can be substantially applied to the second slit (S42) of the display assembly (4400) of the same name according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 12, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0158] Referring to FIG. 12, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second support plate (4320) may include a first plate portion (4321) that overlaps with a first area (A1) of the display (203) and a second plate portion (4322) that overlaps with a second area (A2) of the display (203). The second plate portion (4322) may include a plurality of second slits (S42). The second slits (S42) may overlap with the second area (A2) of the display (203). The thickness of the second support plate (4320) may be thicker than the thickness of the first support plate (310).

[0159] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the curing resin (4500) may include a first curing resin (4510) and a second curing resin (4520). The first curing resin (4510) may be disposed in at least some of a plurality of first slits (S1). The first curing resin (4510) may be configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203). The second curing resin (4520) may be disposed in at least some of a plurality of second slits (S42). The second curing resin (4520) may be configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203). As an example, the second curing resin (4520) may be configured to support both the first region (A1) and the second region (A2) of the display (203).

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second curing resin (4520) may have a hardness different from that of the first curing resin (4510). As an example, the second curing resin (4520) may have a hardness lower than that of the first curing resin (4510). Accordingly, the structural stability of the display assembly (4400) can be improved through the first curing resin (4510) having high hardness, and the driving force for bending the display (202) and / or the repulsive force generated during the bending process of the display (202) can be reduced through the second curing resin (4520) having low hardness.

[0161] FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a display assembly (5400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The display assembly (5400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIG. 13 may be understood as an embodiment that does not include a first cured resin (3510), unlike the display assembly (4400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure shown in FIG. 12.

[0162] Referring to FIG. 13, a display assembly (5400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a second curing resin (4520). A plurality of first slits (S1) formed in the first support plate (310) of the display assembly (5400) may not be filled with a curing resin (e.g., the first curing resin (4510) of FIG. 12).

[0163] FIGS. 14 to 17 illustrate a cured resin (e.g., cured resin (500) of FIG. 7) placed in a slit (e.g., first slit (S1)) of a support plate (e.g., support plate (310) of FIG. 7) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0164] The description of the curing resin illustrated in FIGS. 14 to 17 may be applied substantially the same to the curing resin (500; 2500; 3500; 4500) included in the display assemblies (400; 1400; 2400; 3400; 4400; 5400) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 13, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0165] Referring to FIG. 14, a curing resin (e.g., curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first resin portion (510, 520) disposed in a plurality of slits (e.g., a first slit (S1), see FIG. 7). The curing resin (e.g., curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) may include a second resin portion (530) disposed on the surface of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203). The second resin portion (530) may be connected to the first resin portion (510, 520).

[0166] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of slits (e.g., a first slit (S1), see FIG. 7) may include at least one inner slit (322i) in which the cured resin (500) is disposed. A plurality of slits (e.g., a first slit (S1), see FIG. 7) may include an outer slit (322e) located between the at least one inner slit (322i) and two adjacent first parts (311).

[0167] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a plurality of first slits (e.g., first slit (S1), see FIG. 7) may include an inner slit (322i, see FIG. 15) and an outer slit (322e, see FIG. 15). For convenience of explanation, a resin portion disposed in the inner slit (322i) may be named a first-1 resin portion (510), and a resin portion disposed in the outer slit (322e) may be named a first-2 resin portion (520).

[0168] Referring to FIG. 15, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a curing resin (e.g., the curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) may include a first-1 resin portion (510) and a second resin portion (530). The first-1 resin portion (510) of the curing resin (e.g., the curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) may be placed in the inner slit (322i). The curing resin (e.g., the first-2 resin portion (520) of FIG. 14) may not be placed in the outer slit (322e).

[0169] Referring to FIG. 16, a curing resin (e.g., curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first resin portion (510, 520) disposed in a plurality of slits (e.g., a first slit (S1), see FIG. 7). The first-1 resin portion (510) and the first-2 resin portion (520) disposed in different slits (e.g., the inner slit (322i) and the outer slit (322e)) may be spaced apart from each other. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 16 may be understood as an embodiment in which the second resin portion (530, see FIG. 14) is omitted from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 14, and accordingly, as an example, the first support plate (310, see FIG. 7) and the first adhesive layer (380, see FIG. 7) may be in contact with each other.

[0170] Referring to FIG. 17, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a curing resin (e.g., the curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) may include a first-1 resin portion (510). The first-1 resin portion (510) of the curing resin (e.g., the curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) may be disposed in the inner slit (322i). The curing resin (e.g., the first-2 resin portion (520) of FIG. 14) may not be disposed in the outer slit (322e). The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 17 may be understood as an embodiment in which the second resin portion (530, see FIG. 15) is omitted from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 15, and accordingly, as an example, the first support plate (310, see FIG. 7) and the first adhesive layer (380, see FIG. 7) may come into contact with each other.

[0171] FIGS. 18 to 20 illustrate a plurality (e.g., 2) of cured resins arranged in a slit (e.g., a first slit (S1)) of a support plate (e.g., the support plate (310) of FIG. 7) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0172] The description of the curing resin illustrated in FIGS. 18 to 20 can be applied substantially the same to the curing resin (500; 2500; 3500; 4500) included in the display assemblies (400; 1400; 2400; 3400; 4400; 5400) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 13, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0173] Referring to FIG. 18, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, curing resins with different hardnesses (e.g., curing resin (500) of FIG. 7) may be disposed on a first support plate (310). The hardness of the first curing resin (510B, 520B) disposed in the first slits (S1, see FIG. 7) of the first support plate (310) may be lower than the hardness of the second curing resin (530A) disposed on one surface of the first support plate (310). Through this, the structural stability of the first support plate (310) can be improved through the second curing resin (530A) with high hardness, and the driving force for bending the display (202) and / or the repulsive force generated during the bending process of the display (202) can be reduced through the first curing resin (510B, 520B) with low hardness.

[0174] Referring to FIG. 19, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first curing resin (510B, 520B, 530B) and a second curing resin (530A) having different hardnesses may be disposed on one surface of a first support plate (310). A portion of the first curing resin (510B, 520B, 530B) may be disposed on one surface of the first support plate (310), and the second curing resin (530A) may be disposed on top of the first curing resin (510B, 520B, 530B). As an example, the hardness of the second curing resin (530A) may be higher than the hardness of the first curing resin (510B, 520B, 530B).

[0175] Referring to FIG. 20, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second curing resin (510A, 520A, 530A) may be partially introduced into the interior of the first slits (S1) of the first support plate (310) in which the first curing resin (510B, 520B) is disposed.

[0176] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (6400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0177] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., display assembly (400), cured resin (500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (380, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 7 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., display assembly (6400), cured resin (6500), first support plate (310), second support plate (320), and / or adhesive layers (1381, 1382, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 21, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0178] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., a first support panel (331), a second support panel (332), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 9 may be applied substantially identically to components of the same name (e.g., a first support panel (6331), a second support panel (6332), and / or adhesive layers (371, 372)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 21, to the extent that they are not arranged with each other.

[0179] Referring to FIG. 21, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (6400) may include a first support panel (6331) configured to be positioned below a first region (A1) of a display (203) and to support the first region (A1) of the display (203). The first support panel (6331) may overlap with the first region (A1) of the display (203).

[0180] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a display assembly (6400) may include a second support panel (6332) configured to be positioned below a second region (A2) of a display (203) and to support the second region (A2) of the display (203). The second support panel (6332) may overlap with the second region (A2) of the display (203). The second support panel (6332) may be located between the display (203) and the first support plate (310).

[0181] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support panel (6332) may include a first region (6332a) that overlaps with a first portion (311) of the first support plate (310), and a second region (6332b) that overlaps with a second portion (312) of the first support plate (310) and is recessed compared to the first region (6332a).

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the display assembly (6400) may include a cured resin (6500) comprising a first resin portion (6510) disposed on a first region (6332a) of the second support plate (6332) and a second resin portion (6520) disposed on a second region (6332b) of the second support plate (6332). The thickness of the second resin portion (6520) may be greater than the thickness of the first resin portion (6510). Thus, the support structure of the display (203) can be improved by placing the cured resin (6500) to have a thicker thickness at a position overlapping with the second portion (312) of the first support plate (310) that is not supported by the bars (231) of the multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6).

[0183] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, although not shown in FIG. 21, at least some of the first slits (S1) formed in the first portions (311) of the first support plate (310) may be filled with a cured resin (e.g., the cured resin (500) of FIG. 9).

[0184] FIG. 22 illustrates a display assembly (7400) viewed from below according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view of a part of a display assembly (7400) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0185] The description of components of an electronic device (e.g., bar (231), display assembly (400), cured resin (500), first support plate (310), first portion (311) of the first support plate (310), second portion (312) of the first support plate (310), edge (313) of the first support plate (310), first slit (S1) of the first support plate (310), and / or adhesive layers (380, 390)) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described with reference to FIG. 7 is as follows: components of the same name (e.g., bar (7231, 7232), display assembly (7400), cured resin (7500), first support plate (7310), first portion (7311) of the first support plate (7310), second portion (7312) of the first support plate (7310), first support With respect to the edge (7314) of the plate (7310), the first slit (S71, S72) of the first support plate (7310), and / or the adhesive layers (1381, 1382, 390), they can be applied substantially the same way as long as they are not positioned relative to each other.

[0186] Referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a first support plate (7310) may include a plurality of first slits (S71, S72). For convenience of explanation, slits formed in a second part (7312) of the first support plate (7310) may be named first-1 slits (S71), and slits formed in a third part (7313) of the first support plate (7310) may be named first-2 slits (S72).

[0187] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) may include a plurality of first bars (7231) attached to a first portion (7311) of the first support plate (7310). The multi-bar assembly (230) may include a plurality of second bars (7232) attached to a third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) and overlapping with some of the plurality of third slits (S72).

[0188] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support plate (7310) may include a first portion (7311) to which the first bar (7231) of the multi-bar assembly (230, see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) is attached. The first portion (7311) of the first support plate (7310) may have a shape that extends substantially parallel to the first bar (7231) along the longitudinal direction (e.g., X-axis direction) of the first bar (7231).

[0189] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, both ends (7231a, 7231b) of the first bar (7231) may be attached to both ends (7311a, 7311b) of the first part (7311), and the middle part (7231c) of the first bar (7231) may be attached to the middle part (7311c) of the first part (7311). The first support plate (7310) may be located between two adjacent first parts (7311) and may include a second part (7312) comprising at least one first-1 slit (S71).

[0190] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support plate (7310) may support one side of a second area (A2) connected to a first area (A1) of the display (203) and may include a third part (7313) in which the plurality of first- and second slits (S72) are formed. The middle part (7232c) of the second bar (7232) may not be attached to the third part (7313) of the first support plate (7310). The ends (7232a, 7232b) of the second bar (7232) may be attached to the ends (7313a, 7313b) of the third part (7313).

[0191] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) may include a plurality of first-second slits (S72). The third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) may support the third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310). In a slide-out state of the electronic device (101), the third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) may overlap at least partially with a flat area (A2-1) of the display (203). By forming a plurality of first-second slits (S72) in the third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) that supports the flat area (A2-1) in the slide-out state, the surface quality of the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) may be improved.

[0192] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the curing resin (7500) may include a first resin portion (7510) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first-1 slits (S71). The curing resin (7500) may include a second resin portion (7520) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first-2 slits (S72). The first resin portion (7510) and the second resin portion (7520) of the curing resin (7500) may be formed of the same material, but alternatively, they may be formed of different materials (e.g., different hardness).

[0193] Various types of electronic devices are being developed to provide users with a wider screen within the limited size of electronic devices. For example, a portion of a display can be configured to be flexible, allowing the flexible area of ​​the display to be folded or bent to vary the display area visible to the user. However, the support structure for the flexible area of ​​the display is generally divided into multiple parts to correspond to the variable shape of the display; in this case, a problem may arise where a portion of the display that is not stably supported sinks in, and consequently, the surface quality of the display deteriorates. Accordingly, much research is being conducted on support structures for supporting the flexible area of ​​a display.

[0194] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to improve the support structure of a flexible area of ​​a display supported by a plurality of support members (e.g., bars).

[0195] The problem to be solved in the present disclosure may be to improve the surface quality of a flexible area of ​​a display supported by a plurality of support members (e.g., bars).

[0196] However, the problems to be solved in this disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and may be determined in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

[0197] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the support structure of a flexible region of a display by placing a resin in a corresponding region between a plurality of support members that support a flexible region of a display.

[0198] An electronic device according to various embodiments of the present disclosure can improve the surface quality of a flexible region of a display by placing a resin in a corresponding region between a plurality of support members that support a flexible region of a display.

[0199] The effects obtainable from the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure belongs from the above description.

[0200] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device may include a housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) that slides slideably relative to the first housing portion (201) between a slide-in state and a slide-out state.

[0201] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprises a first region (A1) and a second region (A2), and may include a display (203) in which at least a portion of the second region (A2) is moved into or out of the internal space of the housing (210) depending on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0202] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a multi-bar assembly (230) linked to the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201).

[0203] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a multi-bar assembly (230) may include a plurality of bars (231) disposed below a second area (A2) of the display (203).

[0204] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a first support plate (310) that is positioned below a second area (A2) of the display (203) and comprises a plurality of first parts (311) to which the plurality of bars (231) are attached, and a plurality of second parts (312) that are positioned between two adjacent first parts among the plurality of first parts (311) and have a plurality of first slits (S1) formed therein.

[0205] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a second support plate (320) disposed between the display (203) and the first support plate (310), having a plurality of second slits (S2) formed in an area overlapping with a second area (A2) of the display (203).

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a cured resin (500) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S1) and configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203).

[0207] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region (A2) of the display (203) may include a flat region (A2-1) located outside the housing (210) in the slide-out state.

[0208] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second region (A2) of the display (203) may include a bending region (A2-2) that is bent from the flat region (A2-1) into the interior of the housing (210).

[0209] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the bending region (A2-2) of the second region (A2) of the display (203) may be partially exposed to the outside of the housing (210) in the slide-out state.

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the plurality of second slits (S2) may overlap with the bending area (A2-2) of the second area (A2) of the display (203).

[0211] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cured resin (2500) may be configured to support the flat region (A2-1) of the display (203) without overlapping with the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203).

[0212] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second curing resin (3520) may be included that is disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of first slits (S1) that overlaps with the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203) and is configured to support the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203).

[0213] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cured resin (3520) may have a hardness different from the hardness of the first cured resin (3510).

[0214] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second support plate (320) may include a first plate portion (321) that overlaps with a first area (A1) of the display (203) and a second plate portion (322) that overlaps with a second area (A2) of the display (203).

[0215] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a first support panel (331) that is positioned below the second support plate (320) and overlaps with the first plate portion (321).

[0216] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a second support panel (332) positioned below the second support plate (320) and overlapping with the second plate portion (322).

[0217] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support plate (310) may overlap the edge of the first support panel (331) adjacent to the second support panel (332) and the second support panel (332).

[0218] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second slit (S2) extends along the first slit (S1) and may have a width greater than the width of the first slit (S1).

[0219] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second cured resin (4520) may be included that is disposed in at least some of the plurality of second slits (S2) and configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203).

[0220] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the second cured resin (4520) may have a hardness different from that of the first cured resin (4510).

[0221] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first slits (S1) located between two adjacent first parts may include at least one inner slit (322i) in which the first cured resin (500) is disposed, and an outer slit (322e) located between the at least one inner slit (322i) and the two adjacent first parts in which the first cured resin (500) is not disposed.

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cured resin (500) may include a first resin portion (510, 520) disposed in the plurality of first slits (S1).

[0223] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cured resin (500) may include a second resin portion (530) disposed on the surface of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203).

[0224] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a second curing resin (530A) may be included, which is disposed on one surface of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203) and has a hardness different from the hardness of the first curing resin (510B, 520B).

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first support plate (7310) may support one side of a second area (A2) connected to a first area (A1) of the display (203) and may include a third portion (7313) in which the plurality of third slits (S72) are formed.

[0226] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cured resin (7500) may include a first resin portion (7510) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S71).

[0227] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first cured resin (7500) may include a second resin portion (7520) disposed in the plurality of third slits (S72).

[0228] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-bar assembly (230) may include a plurality of first bars (7231) that are attached to a first portion (7311) of the first support plate (7310) and do not overlap with the plurality of first slits (S71).

[0229] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the multi-bar assembly (230) may include a plurality of second bars (7232) attached to a third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) and overlapping with some of the plurality of third slits (S72).

[0230] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, in the slide-out state, the first support plate (310) and the second support plate (320) can be bent from the outside of the housing (210) into the inside of the housing (210).

[0231] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a second support plate (4320) located between the display (203) and the first support plate (310), having a plurality of second slits (S42) formed in an area overlapping with the second area (A2) of the display (203).

[0232] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the electronic device may include a cured resin (4520) disposed in at least some of the plurality of second slits (S42) and configured to support a second region (A2) of the display (203).

[0233] Although specific embodiments have been described in the detailed description of this document, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications are possible within the scope of this document.

Claims

1. In an electronic device, A housing (210) comprising a first housing portion (201) and a second housing portion (202) movable relative to the first housing portion (201) between a slide-in state and a slide-out state; A display (203) comprising a first area (A1) and a second area (A2), wherein at least a portion of the second area (A2) is drawn into or drawn out from the internal space of the housing (210) depending on the movement of the second housing portion (202) relative to the first housing portion (201); A multi-bar assembly (230) comprising a plurality of bars (231) disposed in the second area (A2) of the display (203); A first support plate (310) disposed in the second area (A2) of the display (203), to which the multi-bar assembly (230) is attached, and to which a plurality of first slits (S1) are formed in an area not to which the plurality of bars (231) are attached; A second support plate (320) disposed between the display (203) and the first support plate (310), having a plurality of second slits (S2) formed in at least a portion of the area corresponding to the second area (A2) of the display (203); and An electronic device comprising a cured resin (500) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S1) and the plurality of second slits (S2).

2. In Paragraph 1, The above cured resin (500) is, An electronic device comprising a first cured resin (500) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S1) and configured to support the second region (A2) of the display (203).

3. In Paragraph 1 or 2, The second area (A2) of the above display (203) is: A flat area (A2-1) located outside the housing (210) in the above slide-out state; and It includes a bending area (A2-2) that is bent into the interior of the housing (210) from the flat area (A2-1) and partially exposed to the exterior of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The above plurality of second slits (S2) are electronic devices that overlap with the bending area (A2-2) of the second area (A2) of the display (203).

4. In Paragraph 2, The second area (A2) of the above display (203) is: In the above slide-out state, a flat area (A2-1) located outside the housing (210); and It includes a bending area (A2-2) that is bent into the interior of the housing (210) from the flat area (A2-1) and partially exposed to the exterior of the housing (210) in the slide-out state. The above first cured resin (2500) is, An electronic device configured to support the flat area (A2-1) of the display (203) without overlapping with the bending area (A2-2) of the display (203).

5. In Paragraph 2, It further includes a second cured resin (3520) disposed in at least a portion of the plurality of first slits (S1) that overlap with the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203) and configured to support the bending region (A2-2) of the display (203). The above second curing resin (3520) is, An electronic device having a hardness lower than that of the first cured resin (3510).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 5, The above second support plate (320) is, It includes a first plate portion (321) that overlaps with the first area (A1) of the display (203) and a second plate portion (322) that overlaps with the second area (A2) of the display (203). The above electronic device (101) is: A first support panel (331) positioned below the second support plate (320) and overlapping with the first plate portion (321); and It further includes a second support panel (332) positioned below the second support plate (320) and overlapping with the second plate portion (322), and The first support plate (310) above is, The edge of the first support panel (331) adjacent to the second support panel (332) and the electronic device superimposed on the second support panel (332).

7. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 6, The second slit (S2) extends along the first slit (S1) and is an electronic device having a width greater than the width of the first slit (S1).

8. In Paragraph 2, An electronic device further comprising a second cured resin (4520) disposed in at least some of the plurality of second slits (S2) and configured to support the second region (A2) of the display (203).

9. In Paragraph 8, The hardness of the second cured resin (4520) is different from the hardness of the first cured resin (4510) in an electronic device.

10. In Paragraph 2, The first slits (S1) located between the two adjacent first parts are: At least one inner slit (322i) in which the first cured resin (500) is disposed; and An electronic device comprising at least one inner slit (322i) and an outer slit (322e) located between two adjacent first parts, wherein the first cured resin (500) is not disposed therein.

11. In Paragraph 2, The above first cured resin (500) is: First resin portions (510, 520) disposed in the plurality of first slits (S1); and An electronic device comprising a second resin portion (530) disposed on the surface of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203).

12. In Paragraph 2, An electronic device comprising a second cured resin (530A) having a hardness different from that of the first cured resin (510B, 520B), disposed on one side of the first support plate (310) facing the display (203).

13. In Paragraph 2, The first support plate (7310) above is, It further includes a third part (7313) that supports one side of the second area (A2) connected to the first area (A1) of the display (203) and has a plurality of third slits (S72) formed therein. The above first cured resin (7500) is: A first resin portion (7510) disposed in at least some of the plurality of first slits (S71); and An electronic device comprising a second resin portion (7520) disposed in the plurality of third slits (S72) above.

14. In Paragraph 13, The above multi-bar assembly (230) is: A plurality of first bars (7231) attached to a first portion (7311) of the first support plate (7310) and not overlapping with the plurality of first slits (S71); and An electronic device comprising a plurality of second bars (7232) attached to a third portion (7313) of the first support plate (7310) and overlapping with some of the plurality of third slits (S72).

15. In any one of paragraphs 1 through 14, In the above slide-out state, the first support plate (310) and the second support plate (320) are an electronic device bent from the outside of the housing (210) into the inside of the housing (210).

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